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Katherine Mangu-Ward shares a Thanksgiving message, encouraging readers to remember the things they're thankful for.

Steven Levitt of Freakonomics is considering giving e-books a try and wants to hear readers' thoughts on the Amazon Kindle compared to the Sony Reader. via Freakonomics

Author William Gibson believes publishers in the 1970s would have found the realities of 2007 too unbelievable for fiction.

Tyler Cowen discusses the costs of the Iraq War and links to a related article he published in the Washington Post.

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A recent poll suggests that many young people would sell their vote - should they? via Freakonomics

Engadget's homepage features the latest tech news, including early Prime Day deals and Apple rumors. via The source of this content is Engadget.

A Wired article highlights China's efforts to control rainfall, even going so far as to plan for preventing rain during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. via Marginal Revolution

A leaked 2003 US military manual for Guantanamo Bay prison details guard instructions and camp operations, including procedures for handling detainees. via The source of this content is BBC NEWS.

Saudi Arabia's oil minister says the kingdom is content with the current oil price and would increase production if necessary, but sees no need currently. via The Oil Drum: Europe

The Economist (November 13, 2007) featured an article titled "Assassination Equilibria," with the subtitle "Assassins appear to be deterrable."

Absinthe is making a comeback in the US, but new research suggests its psychoactive effects may have been exaggerated. via Reason.com

Tyler Cowen on Marginal Revolution discusses Canadian book buyers being upset over high book prices. via Marginal Revolution