Guest Thinkers — December 21, 2010

The South on Monday

Al-Tagheer is reporting that the delegation under the command of ‘Abd al-Qadir Hilal brokered an initial agreement yesterday between the protesters and the army, which was supposed to be implemented today.

Reporting is still sketchy, and so far it is impossible to see what the impact, if any, has been. President Salih is maintaining that there is no need need to worry.

In English, Robert Worth has a good overview in the New York Times, in which he also kindly links to Waq al-waq.

Collage of classical art suggesting a theme related to somatic markers.

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How “somatic markers” can transform your decision-making

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A black and white image of a bunch of spheres, symbolizing the multiverse concept discussed by scientists.

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How logic and reasoning can fail as scientific tools

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A wooden sign indicating "assisted migration rep 2" in a pine forest under a clear blue sky.

Life

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NASA's only flagship X-ray telescope ever, Chandra, still works and has no planned successor. So why does the President want to kill it?

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