Julian Assange and his former German cohort Daniel Domscheit-Berg blame each other for the circulation on the Internet of the identities of secret informants from diplomatic cables obtained by WikiLeaks. Now, with lives in danger, the organization risks quickly losing credibility. This story of two bickering computer nerds vying for a place in history —…
The John Next Door The men who buy sex are your neighbors and colleagues. A new study reveals how the burgeoning demand for porn and prostitutes is warping personal relationships and endangering women and girls. Paul Popper / Popperfoto-Getty Image Men of all ages, races, religions, and backgrounds do it. Rich men do it,…
World’s oceans in ‘shocking’ decline By Richard Black Environment correspondent, BBC News Coral reefs are subject to “multiple stressors” that could destroy many within a human generation Related Stories Acid oceans turn ‘Nemo’ fish deaf Coral reefs heading into crisis 2010 sets new temperature records The oceans are in a worse state than previously…
Old globes are comforting relics. They show how old rivalries and threats fade — just as today’s will do. al-Qaeda Crippled If you are looking for a date on a globe, you probably won’t find one. Most manufacturers want to preserve shelf life as long as possible. But half the fun of…
‘Global Zero’ and the Argument for Nukes Richard Perle Essay Defense policy veteran Richard Perle explains why, despite its appeal, the no-nukes, “Global Zero” agenda should – and will – fizzle. March/April 2011 There are many specters haunting our world, but one is of our own making—the utopian vision of a world free…
Aurangabad is a very small town, but a very hungry set of entrepreneurs live here
HOW I HAVE RE-DEFINED VICTORY Tiger Woods of the United States has been called the most recognizable athlete in the world. Because of his tremendous talent and athleticism, it was not long after Woods joined the Professional Golfers Association Tour, PGA, 15 years ago that he became synonymous with success. But 2010 was different for…
How to deal with a strong China? JAMES FALLOWS July 28, 2010 AUSTRALIA has three big advantages in dealing with an ever more powerful China. The trick for the next government, and its successors, will be to use the leverage these natural and induced advantages provide, while avoiding a significant pitfall Australia may be creating…