- Observing the evolution of the theory of evolution
- Via Marginal Revolution, a video on wine and cereal pairings. I can't quite decide whether to be intrigued or absolutely mortified, or whether to simply laugh it off given that all food and wine pairings are allegedly a scam, anyway
- Sub-Saharan African states are falling behind other regions in terms of competitiveness. While there have been some improvements in the past year (with Uganda registering as most improved), sub-Saharan states as a whole have slipped down the global rankings since they were first listed in 2000
- Freakanomics has a great piece on African entrepreneurship, which highlights the creative ingenuity present across the continent
- Bilateral relations between China and Cuba are at their best time in history, according to Chinese top legislator Wu Bangguo. Oh, and the U.N. has declared Castro a "World Hero of Solidarity." Makes you stop and think, doesn' it?
- Think your DSL is faster than a pigeon? Think again
- On this September 11, 2009 please take a moment to remember all those who sacrificed their lives eight years ago today. We will never forget