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** World Affairs / Politics

If you have the time to read a long article, check out this well-written, insightful discussion of the Bush administration's Iraq motivations.
posted by David at 6:29 PM

 

** Diplomacy

This in-depth NYTimes piece on the ongoing UN machinations with respect to Iraq is worth a read.
posted by David at 1:46 PM

 

** News

Google News -- Google is launching a real-time news clipping service. This could be really useful.
posted by David at 9:58 AM

 

* Military

In terms of military tactics, it's best to fight Iraq in the winter. Here's why.
posted by David at 5:21 PM

 

** Terrorism

ABCNews performed an experiment where they smuggled some depleted uranium into New York via ship. Although not actually dangerous, this material has the many of the same characteristics (including radioactivity) as material that could be used to make nukes or dirty bombs. Although the customs service claims that they can prevent stuff like this from getting through, they failed to detect this shipment of uranium.
posted by David at 3:16 PM

 

* Food

The Economist has an interesting analysis of food in America and how economics interplays with food consumption.
posted by David at 1:43 PM