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Architecture Matters. Julian Sanchez, Cato Unbound (2010-08-16). In an astonishing New York Times op-ed last week, former homeland security advisor Richard Falkenrath greeted news of a technology ban announced by the rulers of the United Arab Emirates with "approval, admiration and perhaps even a touch of envy." In the name of national security, the UAE — soon… (Linked Monday 2010-08-23.)

Tie Me to the Mast. Dorothy, Cat and Girl (2010-08-24). (Linked Tuesday 2010-08-24.)

replace “conversation” with “convention” and the comic still totally works, but it does raise some questions as to how you got yourself into that sticky wicket in the first place. Dinosaur Comics (2010-08-24). archive – contact – sweet merchandise – forum – adventure – search – about!!!@@e2;2020;90; previousAugust 24th, 2010nextAugust 24th, 2010: Alright, if you didn’t nail having an excellent Monday, you can still have an excellent Tuesday. EVERYBODY, DON’T LET ME DOWN– Ryan (Linked Tuesday 2010-08-24.)

BUSH NOSTALGIA WATCH: Every president looks better as soon as. Jesse, The Perpetual Three-Dot Column (2010-08-24). BUSH NOSTALGIA WATCH: Every president looks better as soon as he's out of office, if only because we can stop worrying then that he'll be the one who finally blows everything up. But real nostalgia doesn't kick in until later, when even members of the other party start to cast… (Linked Tuesday 2010-08-24.)

Fannie and Freddie Want Their Allowance. Center for a Stateless Society (2010-08-24). But E. J. Dionne told me that a deregulated Wall Street caused the financial industry meltdown! (Linked Tuesday 2010-08-24.)