My friend just pointed out this five-part series on a reporter held by the Taliban in the tribal areas for seven months. I haven't read it yet, but I am looking forward to it--I really want to sit down enjoy it. (Enjoy?) Part 1 here (you can navigate to the rest, and they have some video).
Frontline also has an hour-long feature on Afghanistan I am going to watch tonight.
Speaking of Islam, I came across some random pig information today. Hippie design student traced the end-product of a single pig, Pig 05049. Products include: pork chops, bacon, ham, pork tenderloin, chewing gum, bone china, fortify yogurt, doggy treats, train brakes, coating for aluminum molds, components of ammunition, automobile paint, soap, cigarettes, preservative for bread, beer, and cardiac valves--185 separate products in all. I always wonder if vegans ever care about this sort of stuff.
In other meat-news, ever hear of the Visible Human Project? You freeze a cadaver and then slice it up into 1/8 inch (and smaller) cross sections. Some big pics here. This longitudinal shot is my favorite.
Finally, Bjarke Ingels not only has a sweet name, but a sweet, sweet accent. He is also an architect. Interesting TED talk.
I kinda lurve that part 5 was called "a rope and a prayer". there's prolly an article with the same title in The Friend.
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