Nine links to share

Some So many links to share. So little time. Herewith, several items that have caught my eye of late:

1. Economist: “Laid-off lawyers, cast-off consultants.“
2. AFP: “Diehard Thaksin loyalist paints rural Thailand red.”
3. GlobalPost: “Thailand: Amid coup buzz, Thai army chief heads to Pentagon.”
4. WSJ: “Last Taboo in English Football: Playing Footsie With Mate’s Mate.”
5. The Atlantic: “What Makes a Great Teacher?“
6. NY Magazine: “The Rise of Dog Identity Politics.”
7. NY Times: “James Patterson Inc.“
8. GoodExperience.com: “Three lessons on what’s really important.”
9. Economist: “Barack Obama’s first year: Reality bites.“