Crooked Timber has a measured response to the death of mystery novelist P.D. James.
The Dragon's Tales links to a paper modeling the development of river deltas on Titan and on Earth.
Far Outliers notes the awkward advantages of Japanese-Koreans in North Korea.
Joe. My. God. features a guest post from Carl Siciliano, operator of a shelter for GLBT youth.
Language Hat notes a recent study suggesting that even forgotten languages are not truly forgotten by humans once exposed to them.
Marginal Revolution looks at the complications of France's 35-hour work week.
The Russian Demographics Blog notes the Hajnal line dividing European population and observes the return of natural increase in Russia.
The Signal has a fascinating interview about the complexities of digital art preservation.
Transit Toronto notes John Tory's order to restore cut bus service to dozens of routes, including my Dupont bus.
Window on Eurasia suggests Chinese dams might dry up Kazakhstan's Lake Balkhash and examines the consequence of Russia's stripping expatriates of their citizenship.