A new issue of Common Ground is out. Abu Dhabi is bridging the gap to the west with by bringing art (and biopsies, and Econ 101 classes) to its own shores. A review of Derrida and Legal Philosophy. What happens when Larry and Sergey die? That's the question on the mind of Robert Darnton, who runs Harvard University's library system. Will Google save the news? Peter Osnos wants to know. Let's talk about sex: Some health educators today are offering teens a more grown-up lesson — sex isn't necessarily a bad thing. Environmental business is booming but the environment remains in peril — has the environmental movement lost its soul? An interview with Helen Fisher, author of Why Him? Why Her?: Finding Real Love By Understanding Your Personality Type. Is there anybody out there? An article on searching for aliens through history. An interview with astrobiologist Maggie Turnbull on the search for alien life. From Cracked, an article on 7 items you won't believe are actually legal; and a look at 5 real life soldiers who make Rambo look like a pussy. More on the weirdest accidents. Leon Wieseltier on the vast emptiness — or worse — of Obama's incessant e-mails. For all its imperfections, The New York Times is still the best we have; all those who care about the Fourth Estate should wish it well. A look at why Bush's legacy might not be as bad as you thought.
