Headlines from September 1, 2011

South Africa’s ANC, long cozy with Gadhafi, says West showed Africa disrespect in Libya.
Photos from inside Libya’s Internal Security (aka domestic spying) Unit center in Tripoli.
South African politics summary: Disciplining Malema is Zuma’s greatest challenge so far.
World’s biggest khat dealer—a mother of 10—voted Ethiopia’s Businesswoman of the Year.
Europeans love their odd habits, part one: Pregnant Swedes and snuff.
Europeans love their odd habits, part two: Spaniards and non-alcoholic beer.
Americans trusted each other more after 9/11 and bin Laden’s death.
“During their conversation, the two bots quickly discover that the other is a robot, although one declares itself a unicorn.”
Ancestry in the United States. #maps
Until online dictionaries give the etymology of “shibboleth,” we need reference books. #opinions
Thirty years of revenue in the music industry in 30 seconds. via
Money is hard to think about and we do need help with making financial decisions. Financial consultants ask the wrong questions.
The silliest Monty Python interview ever filmed. #video
Pictures of accidental Chinese hipsters.
New York, Arizona investigate charities that may have spent millions intended for Sept. 11 causes.
Alex Ross fills in the background on his piece on an opera about an Auschwitz guard that took 40 years to stage. via
Opera group refuses to perform The Mute Girl of Portici in Belgium for fear of inciting revolution.
Seth Colter Walls: Laura Dern is our only hope for bringing David Lynch back. #opinions
Yes, Steve Jobs changed the world; but first, he changed what we wore on Casual Friday.
Post-Irene, New England residents mourn the devastation of covered bridges.
After the world is captivated by a cow that escaped slaughter, officials call off animal psychics and shoot-to-kill hunters.
New question on college application: “Would you consider yourself a member of the LGBT community?”
Duke prof won’t lament kids these days, argues multitasking, digital media are the only hope for higher ed.
Encyclopedia Brown had some difficult cases—here are the 10 toughest. #crime
New emissions standards foretell the end of the ice cream truck in Britain.