Headlines from October 11, 2012

Deep in the Republican South, a swath of voters are pro-Obama due in part to plankton.
“Philadelphians Wear More Sweatpants Than Anybody, Says Study.”
Muslims in Java seeking their fortune embrace ritual that requires sex with strangers.
Despite Putin’s aid, his cranes won’t fly—five have resumed being passengers on an airplane.
Public editor at the Times scolds magazine for giving freelancer another chance after ugly comments.
Prime Minister of Australia’s sweeping attack on misogyny shows again what American political debate lacks. #video
Morrissey’s best interviewer may yet be Stephen Colbert. #video
If you drank in Manhattan in the ‘90s and early aughts, this list of bars to mourn may strike a chord.
The Fitbit life as experienced in Paris, New York City, Palo Alto, and more.
Designer Mendelsund talks with author Danielewski about the future of the printed book.
Jason Pinter on the economics of Lena Dunham’s widely discussed $3.5-million book advance and why they actually make sense.
Pussy Riot frontwoman released from Moscow jail, but others remain in custody.
The squirrels and ball-collectors aren’t the only scavengers. On the many ways that golf is more than just a sport.
Guide to the major techniques, strokes, and absurdities of your first game of golf.
Brief, accessible guide to the vice-president and his rival in preparation for tonight’s debate.
Related: Ryan’s appeal and positions reduced to a children’s poem. #tmn
Obama’s confidence is intact, and as the meme says—which he knows about—“he’s got this.”
U.S. troops embrace “Gangnam style.” #video
Gralp would never eat sick people. Paid for by the committee to re-elect Gralp, by Graham T. Beck.
See also: What your email salutation reveals about your intentions.
Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker loves the Beatles, but makes a sophisticated case that it’s time to move on.
Pictures of “the extraordinary engaging in the ordinary,” like Hendrix sleeping with a teddy bear. via
French woman says the French can do “sophisticated,” yes, but absolutely can’t do “cool.” #opinion
Former Harvard professor charged Hong Kong couple $2 million to get their sons into Harvard.
Michelin has produced a legion of miserable gourmands. It is time to kill the Michelin guide.
Five-hundred-pound man has lost 200 pounds through bicycle racing.
Speed-reading the most shocking findings from the USADA’s Lance Armstrong Report.
Photographs from a bike-and-surf trip down the coast of California.
Stunts performed around Britain on a very expensive bicycle. #video
The technology, at least, is expansive. New site Art.sy attempts to be Pandora for fine art.
Trailer for fantastic-looking new film Hitchcock. #video