Cass Sunstein | NYRB | 9 October 2012 In lower courts across America, judges rule on many of the biggest battles of the day, with little public attention. Here's what difference it makes whether those judges are Republican or Democratic appointees Comments Amy Ellis Nutt | New Jersey Star-Ledger | 30 September 2012 Lonni Sue Johnson, 62, was an accomplished artist and musician. But when an encephalitis virus attacked her brain, she was left both unable to recall old memories or create new ones. This is a touching account of how she is now Comments Jarvis Cocker | Guardian | 10 October 2012 "Why was Britpop doomed to failure? Too many factors to go into here, but one was: Too much information. Too much reverence. Wearing the same clothes and taking the same drugs will not make us Beatles. It will make us fat and ill" Comments Christopher Monroe & David Wineland | Scientific American | 9 October 2012 This article was originally published in 2008 but has been made available online again after one of its authors, David Wineland, won the Nobel prize in physics. The Nobel committee cited this piece as being of particular interest Comments Robert Seawright | Portfolioist | 4 October 2012 Investment professional tells tales of gambling, trading and investing. And, it won't surprise you to hear, there's some overlap. He also offers three reasons why successful investors, forecasters and gamblers are so rare Comments Mark Vanhoenacker | Slate | 4 October 2012 In praise of the humble baggage tag. "That random sticky strip you rip off your suitcase when you get home? It’s actually a masterpiece of design and engineering." And here is why Comments | 
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