We wish all of our U.S. readers a happy Thanksgiving. This
week's issue includes a guide to tech gifts, new insights
into autistic savants, and a new approach to dealing with
drug offenders.
---Career---
Job Journal offers advice on how to avoid common
job-interview gaffes.
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---Computing---
IEEE Spectrum looks at the latest in cool
consumer-electronics products this gift-giving season.
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As broadband and wireless home networking become more
popular, writes PC Magazine, more and more people may be
tempted to peek into their neighbors' unsecured WiFi
networks.
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---Music---
First Things eulogizes legendary musician Johnny Cash.
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Buy the new Johnny Cash box set, "UnEarthed":
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---Science---
Science News reports on a dietary supplement that has been
found to help preserve people's mental dexterity as they
age.
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A Wired article covers the latest scientific advances in
understanding what goes on in the brains of autistic
savants.
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Red Herring looks at the science behind using genetically
modified plants as factories to produce new medicines.
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---Social Issues---
In a piece for American Prospect, a judge argues in favor of
special drug courts that focus on treating offenders rather
than incarcerating them.
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