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Jacob Sullum details two different experiences with Salvia divinorum, comparing the effects of smoking versus using a tincture. via Reason.com.

Economist Steven Landsburg responds to parenting blogger Sierra Black's comment on the potential downsides of free trade, arguing that the benefits outweigh the risks. via The Big Questions

What is Austrian economics? This blog post sparks debate about whether it's even possible to define a school of economic thought. via ThinkMarkets

Leaked emails from the British Climate Research Unit sparked controversy, with climate change skeptics and scientists offering differing interpretations of the content. via Reason.com

The finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" featured a "Seinfeld" reunion with storylines referencing Michael Richard's real-life controversy and updates on the "Seinfeld" characters' lives.

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Radley Balko's Innocence Roundup summarizes news about wrongful convictions, highlighting several cases where individuals were released from prison after serving lengthy sentences for crimes they did not commit. via Reason.com

Robert Samuelson argues that the House-approved healthcare reform measure unfairly burdens young Americans and criticizes AARP for its support.

Gallup found 44% of Americans now favor legalization, a 13-point increase since 2000. via Reason.com

Steve Landsburg uses an economic puzzle of a monopolist controlling all resources in a town to illustrate economic reasoning.

Tyler Cowen shares a book review, scientific study, interview, satirical piece, and portrait of an online poker player. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on the Hezbollah rocket attacks on Haifa, Israel's bombing of Beirut, and the situation in Gaza.

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Tyler Cowen critiques Matt Yglesias's defense of the Senate healthcare bill's fiscal responsibility. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.