As part of our general news summary we cover the unfolding events relative to China’s real estate market and the potential implications for the US and global economy.  We also provide an update on Afghanistan including the danger of a humanitarian crisis and the fact that the US drone strike that allegedly killed terrorists actually killed civilians and children.  We take another look at the SIGAR (Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction) reports, this time on how democracy never really took hold in Afghanistan.  Lastly, another informative and amusing GDB Quiz.