[BLOG] Some Saturday links

[rfmcdonald]

• The Cranky Sociologists notes the dynamics and statistics of global aging.


• The Dragon's Gaze notes the effect of tides on Mercury, Jupiter's moon Io, and exoplanet Kepler 10c.


• The Dragon's Tales notes the deployment of Russian nuclear-armed missiles within range of China and questions the possibility of an astronomical event in the 9th century.


• The Financial Times's The World notes that Germany and Italy are disputing the governance of the Eurozone.


• Joe. My. God. notes that the United Nations is now recognizing the legal same-sex marriages of its workers.


• Language Log looks at the new Chinese tradition of water calligraphy.


• Lawyers, Guns and Money notes the risk of cruise missile proliferation in Southeast Asia versus China.


• Window on Eurasia notes concern among some Russians that China might want to take over parts of Siberia Crimea-style.