New York’s currently: a Pistons town
Two explosions shut down Iraq’s primary oil export terminal; senior Iraqi oil official shot dead.
U.S. may cede legal custody of Saddam, but that doesn’t mean he’s going anywhere.
New York hopes to make homeless shelters less inviting.
Mr. Karzai heads a state lacking all definition. Viewing Afghanistan in light of Iraq, more troops are needed before the government can challenge militias.
Think Abu Ghraib is a fading disaster? Hitchens on how it’s going to get much worse.
The answer is to get from this dusty wall to that one, and get home. Decent poems in response to our wars. See also, Baghdad freestyle, and “The Star Spangled Banner” atop Gunner Palace.
Sportscasters break down who was the greatest president of the 20th century.
Iran says new IAEA resolution violates its rights; U.S. says Iran’s a lying bully.
Cooking: Sous-vide style (in bags); Soon with abalone?; Your brunch deep-dish.
Exactly why realistic androids plunge us into “the uncanny valley,” or, deep revulsion for robots.
In museum news, Rasputin’s pickled dong reaches 11 inches.
How to appreciate Sting, Lou Reed, and Val Kilmer as advanced artists. And, why spy fiction correctly screws up espionage logistics.
Bush would raise no objection if the new Iraqi government welcomed Sadr into office.
Scientific explanation for ice-cream headaches.
When people say, “You should visit my web page,” I’m always perplexed by it. Why? What do you do there? 10 Questions for David Sedaris.
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