Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Tuesday morning roundup

Urban refugees pose a whole different set of challenges, even though the camps are no picnic.

Pollution in China is threatening its food supply.

Entrepreneurs seek out India's islands of excellence.

Do Orwellian law names distort the legislation itself?

Carolyn on helping friends through tough times (key: concrete activities and/or favors).

Frank Bruni on thinking before you tweet, and maybe taking a break from talking to read/listen more. He's not alone, but his point is better argued. (Actually, by the top of the third page of that second link, I thought the writer really should embrace 'less is more' as a writing concept.)

Slate appears to be obsessed with mayonnaise (and vegenaise).

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