National Security
Arab Spring Provides Opportunities For Al-Qaida
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Thursday, December 06, 2012
Shots - Health News
Why It's Easier To Scam The Elderly
December 6, 2012 New research suggests older adults may have less activity in the area of the brain that processes risk and subtle danger. Another possible reason older adults don't pick up on warning signs is an increasing bias against negativity.
Africa
Why No One's Going To Timbuktu These Days
December 6, 2012 The coup in Mali earlier this year and occupation of the north by al-Qaida affiliates have devastated the economy, especially the tourism sector, the country's third-largest revenue generator. Tourist arrivals have plummeted, and all Malians, from river guides to tailors, are suffering.
Economy
What Should The U.S. Learn From Europe's Woes?
December 6, 2012 As President Obama and lawmakers try to find a formula for spending cuts and tax increases, they might look across the Atlantic for insights from those who have been wrestling with budget problems. The first lesson from Europe's "fiscal consolidation" experiences: It will hurt.
Research News
Can Murder Be Tracked Like An Infectious Disease?
December 6, 2012 A study in Newark, N.J., found that homicides committed over a quarter century spread out very much like an infectious disease epidemic. Using this information, cities might be able to predict when and where murders will occur.
Deceptive Cadence
Anonymous 4 Marks A Milestone Year, Together And Alone
December 6, 2012 For its 25th anniversary, the vocal quartet commissioned a new piece from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang. Despite the fact that the group is mostly famous for singing very old music, love fail reflects the world we live in — not some distant and remote mythology.
Music News
3 Strings And A Snakeskin: Okinawa's Native Instrument
December 6, 2012 In subtropical Japan, the sanshin is a ubiquitous part of life. The instrument even follows Okinawans long after they're gone — played at grave sites, when families pay respects to their ancestors.
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