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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Random Links

The world's greatest bookshops, according to Lonely Planet. The Librería El Ateneo Grand Splendid in Buenos Aires, Argentina is beautiful.

Could we soon be sending text messages, photos and video instead of simply calling 911?

How do Americans die when they abroad and where do most Americans die when they are outside the country?

Does it surprise anyone that the companies that make the body scanning machines in airports that travelers are currently very angry about have ferociously lobbied the federal government in the last few years?

Should GOP members of Congress forgo their government provided health insurance? Or should they roll in the government-sponsored healthcare system provided to members of Congress. It would save the federal government a lot of money.

How much as holiday consumer spending matter? (Hint: not much)
Posted by MAW at 11/23/2010 01:53:00 PM
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