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Economist's View shares an excerpt from Joseph Stiglitz's article critiquing the economic policies of George W. Bush, likening their impact to that of the Treaty of Versailles.

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New data from the CDC shows that smoking rates have plateaued, and Reason.com reports that this may jeopardize national goals for reducing smoking prevalence.

Italian police seized a list of ten commandments for Mafia members upon arresting a suspected Mafia head. The list, found with Salvatore Lo Piccolo, included guidelines for interacting with other members, their families, and law enforcement.

Michael Jordan was recently interviewed and revealed that his son Jeffrey has now beaten him in basketball. via kottke.org

Engadget's homepage features tech news and reviews, including Prime Day deals, new Apple product release dates, and discounts on popular tech. via Engadget

It seems something went wrong with this Reddit page, resulting in an error message. via Reddit

A new study finds that abstinence-only education has no impact on teen sexual behavior. via Reason.com

Ronald Bailey of Reason magazine cheers the defeat of Albemarle County, Virginia Commonwealth Attorney Jim Camblos in his bid for re-election.

Tyler Cowen's blog post highlights research suggesting that "no-drop" policies, requiring prosecution in domestic violence cases even if victims recant, correlate with increased reporting and decreased intimate partner homicides. via marginalrevolution

October casualty figures suggest a continued decline in violent deaths in Iraq, attributed to the US troop surge and other factors. via BBC NEWS

WisdomfromPakistan explores how many people the Earth can support with a pre-industrial lifestyle, settling on 3 billion as the planet's carrying capacity. via The Oil Drum: Europe

Reason.com shares a satirical novel, "The Man Who Wanted to Be Left Alone," exploring themes of individual liberty when a recluse's solitary life is interrupted by a government social worker.

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