[BLOG] Some Monday links

• Acts of Minor Treason's Andrew Barton notes how, in science fiction, the concept of "empire" (unlike others) manages to pass without critical attention.


• Anthrodendum shares an essay by Savannah Martin looking at the marginalization of people of colour within anthropology.


• Bad Astronomer Phil Plait shares a one hundred megapixel portrait of the Moon.


• The Dragon's Tales notes that Russia is set to launch a fourth Borei-class nuclear submarine.


• Language Hat looks at the use of swearwords in Philip Pullman's latest, and their use by children generally.


• Lawyers, Guns and Money notes just one example of Donald Trump's cluelessness re: Japan.


• Marginal Revolution takes a quick look at the alarming situation in Saudi Arabia. Is it really coup-proof?


• The NYR Daily shares the reflections of Zadie Smith on the unique rhythms of New York City.


• Personal Reflections' Jim Belshaw considers, while cleaning out his library, some books which did mean a lot to him.


• Strange Company notes the odd case of Olga Schutz, a bride disappeared from her Wyoming honeymoon in 1934.


• Towleroad notes the plight of HIV-infected Puerto Ricans, deprived of the medical care they need.


• Window on Eurasia notes the rapid assimilation of the Ukrainian population of the Russian Federation, and observes one Russian politician's demand for Russian autonomous regions in neighbouring countries.


• Arnold Zwicky shares photos of his various succulents.