Must Mention:
14 June 2010
Matins
¶ Just hold on there a minute: About those Afghan minerals that are supposedly worth $1 trillion…. (Foreign Policy; via The Morning News)
While We’re Away
¶ Jeff Strabone’s sermon on corporations, shame, and the law is crucial. You may think that you know all of this stuff, but Jeff’s vigorous dusting will probably expose a misconception or two. (3 Quarks Daily)
¶ Eryn Loeb claims that Amy Bender’s new novel is “remarkable,” but so is her review. (The Millions)
¶ Although it may be parting ways with mainstream journalism, film criticism remains robust. (The Bygone Bureau)
¶ Liz Dwyer proposes a standardized-tests mutiny. (Good)
¶ Stay away from Chinese pine nuts! (Megnut; via kottke.org)
Have a Look
¶ “Gaze Upon the Epic Prow of Christina Hendricks” (Let There Be Blogs)
¶ Megan, don’t click through! (FAIL)
¶ Notre cher ami Jean se trouve à la compagne — des cérises; une grenouille .(Mnémoglyphes)
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