Assorted links

1. The old version of China Star has reopened out near Fair Oaks under a new name.

2. Do selfies encourage more plastic surgery?  And barter markets in everything: payments in selfies, Beyonce edition.

3. Mango trees and African sadness.

4. “Dad’s Resume.”  An excellent piece.

5. How many people does it take to colonize another star system? (maybe more than you think, via The Browser)