1. Chris Blattman on using Obama as an ice-breaker in Liberia

2. Fast Company Magazine covering Pulse, Acumen Fund’s new initiative to improve measurement in the social sector

3. Post on Harumafuji (sumo wrestler) — just because I like to be reminded that there are things out there I know absolutely nothing about

4. Owen on six ways NGO’s can do more harm than good.

5. Seth Godin on Thanksgiving