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22 July 2012
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Bo Xilai: Power, Death And Politics

Jamil Anderlini | FT | 20 July 2012

Gripping, fullest account yet of rise and fall of one of China's most powerful politicians. On this telling, the corruption, criminality and murder could all have remained hidden were it not for a moment of arrogance Comments

Muddled Models

Buttonwood | Economist | 20 July 2012

Why economics fails as a science. Fails to foresee or solve basic problems. Riven by fundamental disagreements. Neglects non-financial motivations. Politicised. Relies on simplified models of world which is itself in constant flux Comments

Does Money Make Us Write Better?

Tim Parks | NYRB | 20 July 2012

"The key idea is that of a community of reference. Writers can deal with a modest income if they feel they are writing toward a body of readers who are aware of their work and buy enough of it to keep the publisher happy" Comments

Nokia's Bad Call On Smartphones

Anton Troianovski & Sven Grundberg | WSJ | 18 July 2012

Years before Apple, Nokia prototyped an iPhone precursor, and an iPad precursor. Never got either to market. Binged on R&D, couldn't execute. Took months to make decisions. Once a leader, now "in turnaround". Or dying Comments

I Really Resent You Using the Word 'Torture'

Amy Davidson | New Yorker | 19 July 2012

Jose Rodriguez, former director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center, defends waterboarding, Guantanamo, black sites. "Making a few terrorists uncomfortable for a few days is worth it in order to save thousands of lives" Comments

Blowing Up The King David Hotel

Niv Elis | Tablet | 19 July 2012

July 1946 attack helped precipitate departure of British from Palestine. Niv Elis's 91-year-old grandfather explains how he helped carry out the bombing, and hide Irgun leader Menachem Begin afterwards (h/t @polit2k) Comments

Obama heads to Aurora, Penn State removes Paterno statue, and other stories from The Slatest.

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The Slatest: July 22, 2012

Obama To Visit Colorado Shooting Victims

Obama To Visit Colorado Shooting Victims

University says it is investigating suspect's deliveries as police deny there's a second person of interest.

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"Dark Knight Rises" Likely Set Opening Weekend 2D Record

The Aurora shooting did not have a major impact on ticket sales, although they were lower than expected. 

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Penn State Removes Joe Paterno Statue

Penn State Removes Joe Paterno Statue

The NCAA is set to announce "unprecedented" sanctions against the university and its football team. 

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U.S. Working Around U.N. on Syria

U.S. Working Around U.N. on Syria

As fighting engulfs Syria's two main cities, the White House is increasing aid to rebels and plans for Assad's downfall. 

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Shooting Unlikely To Shift Gun-Control Debate

Shooting Unlikely To Shift Gun-Control Debate

No one is holding their breath for Washington to take on the issue, in part due to the influence of the gun lobby.

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Suspected Shooter

Suspected Shooter "Thinks He's Acting in a Movie"

James Holmes, whom everyone describes as quiet and shy, was allegedly "spitting at everything" in prison.

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Romney (Still) Raising More Money Than Obama

Romney (Still) Raising More Money Than Obama

The president is outspending his rival on ads, and the Republican now has more than a $25 million advantage.

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