Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Currently: How far back must we go to find an American act of national decency? Seventy years, it turns out, says Birnbaum. http://tmne.ws/1470145 minutes ago
Afternoon Edition
Five possible benefits to the U.S. should Iran build a bomb.
Mexico City’s homicide rate today is less than a third of that for Washington, D.C.
Wisconsin and Kansas rated as top states for spotting highway-side sculpture.
Distance is no protection these days. Change is invading Patagonia by sea and hydropower.
Audio slideshow explores the colorful world of plankton.
Video footage of the launch of STS-130 (see also photos), the last night launch.
Video analysis on how to perform a triple lutz-triple toe loop.
Tuesday poem: “The Fluffer Talks of Eternity,” by D.A. Powell.
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Surveys
The Corruptibles
Sitting at our new surveys desk, MIKE DERI SMITH rounds up the recent trends in global corruption, from Berlusconi to Jersey Shore, to New Yorkers paying rent to the Shah of Iran.Letters from New Orleans
What It Takes to Make the Sainthood
Saturday is election day. Sunday is the Super Bowl. From Mardi Gras nights to mayoral panels, NICOLE PASULKA surveys two big fights in New Orleans to get things right.Spoofs & Satire
The Treatloaf® FAQ
The only thing better than meatloaf is meatloaf with a surprise tucked inside. COLIN NISSAN answers common questions about the original mystery meat.
Star Black
The poet and artist explains what her students never realize, and why Ashbery should be read joyfully.
Mr Amis has always been a stimulating writer, and someone who gives a distinctive colouring.
Dateline: Berlin, 1948
How far back must one go to find an American act of national decency? Seventy years, it turns out.
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