New York’s currently: not looking forward to this

 “They could use a bunch of people from Iowa to come here to show New Yorkers what life is all about, what being patriotic is all about, and what country is all about.” The delegates arrive, the protests begin.

 Largely peaceful demonstration along Seventh Ave. estimated at 200,000 strong.

 Why here? Not for the money, that’s for sure: Political conventions rarely bring in the cash they’re supposed to.

 Listen to Dr. Ruth quizzed on Matthew Baldwin’s “Tricks of the Trade” from Saturday’s “Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me” on NPR.

 Refusing to meet demands of Iraqi kidnappers, France will keep headscarf ban in effect.

 Car bomb at offices of American contractor in Kabul leaves seven dead.

 California opts to reschedule its primaries and hold less influence over the Presidential race.

 Yes: We sincerely hope that those who will inevitably take to the streets in order to register their objections will conduct themselves courteously and will refrain from offensive or destructive behavior.

 A gallery of television test graphics from around the world.

 Video: And now a word from that other maritime constituency… The Pleasure Boat Captains for Truth.

 Mutants go wild! A history of the Marvel Swimsuit Issue.

 Does asparagus really, you know, make that smell?

 So you can command the catchphrases: the Borat soundboard.

 Creepy toy from bag of candy resembles Sept. 11 attacks.

 Video: Boy band Townsend do Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me.” Watch if you dare.

 Mime gives delegate the finger.

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