Mess O' Links.

Lots to read, mostly courtesy of the New York Times (membership required), although this first and rather hilarious link, is from the AP, by way of MSNBC.com.

Sean Paul's songs sparked woman's seizures - MSNBC.com

Next up, Maureen Dowd serves up a short op-ed on the wholesaling of their country, to foreign interests.

Red, White and Blue Tag Sale - The New York Times

If you're a fan of PBS' doc show, 'Frontline', then you'll get that old familiar feeling when looking at the upcoming headline. They ran an Emmy award-winning documentary on the state of newspapers in the United States and the issues in this article are unfortunately quite unsurprising.

Los Angeles Times Editor Forced Out - The New York Times

A story that I find particularly fascinating, is the race to 'modernize' and diversify, by some oil-rich gulf states. This particular article focuses on Saudi Arabia and their future plans.

The Construction Site Called Saudi Arabia - The New York Times

Lastly, an article about the mental state of soldiers returning from the Iraq war and the consequences of ignoring a cry for help.

A Veteran's Descent, and a Prosecutor's Choice - The New York Times