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---Science & Health---
New Scientist interviews the U.S.'s top rat elimination
expert on how he helps cities deal with their rodent
problems.
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An Atlantic article explains the fight in the psychiatric
world over the use of an effective but controversial
treatment: electroshock therapy.
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A New Scientist article explains recent research into brain
cells called mirror neurons that seem to provide a
biological basis for human empathy.
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A Red Herring article explains why researchers focus a
disproportionate amount of attention on the rarest of
diseases.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47622
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---Animals---
Smithsonian reports that scientists are taking a closer look
at the aerodynamics of flying squirrels.
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Science News reports on the latest theories that zoologists
have developed around the lives and lineage of giant pandas.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47309
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---Social Issues---
Salon reports as ecologists assess the environmental damage
of a huge oil spill in the Galapagos.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47109
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An Education Week article delves inside a
multi-million-dollar school embezzlement scandal in South
Carolina.
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Time Asia reports on the devastating earthquake in India
that followed on the heels of an auspicious Hindu holiday.
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---Politics & Culture---
Who wants to be a lord? The Atlantic has a feature on how
to buy an aristocratic title over the Internet.
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A Time Asia article tells the story of Pakistani militants
training for a covert war with India.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47504
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American Prospect argues that partisanship isn't such a bad
thing.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47223
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An American Prospect article warns that, rather than
encouraging the best aspects of religion, President Bush's
proposals for "faith-based programs" may bring out the
worst.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47692
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---Business---
In an article entitled "The Return of the Crummy Job",
Business 2.0 looks at the Internet work force now that the
bubble has burst.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47652
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Salon presents a collection of true tales of poorly-executed
dot-com layoffs.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47129
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This article from Asiaweek's special report on globalization
provides a checklist for companies preparing for global
competition.
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Microtimes reports that the PC industry is seeking the next
killer app in order to drive sluggish demand for new
high-speed PCs.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47655
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Fortune reports that traditional textbook publishers have
overcome their fear of e-books; after all, they control the
content.
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---Asian Business & Politics---
FEER examines the circumstances surrounding Hong Kong Chief
Secretary Anson Chan's resignation and what it means for the
future of Hong Kong-Mainland China relations.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47051
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FEER reports that fusion cuisine is taking Asia by storm,
not in four-star restaurants but in fast-food chains like
McDonald's and KFC.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47054
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Asiaweek interviews new president Arroyo on how she will
govern the Philippines.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47458
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---Personal Finance & Investing---
Kiplingers has tips on how to attack your 1040 and maximize
your tax refund.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47073
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A Time article argues that boomer parents are overindulging
their twentysomething children.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47361
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In an interview in Asiaweek, one portfolio manager doesn't
see Chinese companies' stock benefitting much from entry
into the WTO.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=47449
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---Internet---
Yahoo! Internet Life rates several sites for researching and
buying cars online.
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---Entertainment & Leisure---
Salon has a feature on the fiercely independent B-movie
studio Troma Entertainment.
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Time reports on the new travel opportunities that the U.S.'s
relaxed Cuba policy has afforded.
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A Salon article profiles Matt Groening, the creator of "The
Simpsons" and "Life in Hell".
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