links for 2005-08-08

“Studies of civilians’ intense experiences in the London Blitz; the cities of Japan and Germany in World War II; . . . have found that people, however stressed, almost always keep their wits and elevate their humanity.”

“[N]ew breeds of white-collar criminals are on the prowl: corporate stalkers who are either computer-savvy extortionists, looking to shake down companies for large bribes ….”

‘Ultimately, he said, ”I’ll be replaced by customer-management software.” ‘

“If you have never heard of [these three war heroes], … that might be because the military, the White House and the culture at large have not publicized their actions with the zeal [of previous wars].”