New York’s currently: a sigh of relief
Developing story: Russian forces storm school, hostages flee, as hours before, a mother was forced to choose which child she had to leave with the guerillas.
Kerry comes back: “I will not have my commitment to defend this country questioned by those who refused to serve when they could have and who have misled America into Iraq.”
South Koreans admit to secret production of near-weapons grade uranium.
In the wake of Charley, Hurricane Frances forces 2.5 million people to evacuate in Florida.
Bush RNC speech: don’t forget Sept. 11 and how about a tax plan that will benefit the wealthy, eat away at Social Security?
Manhattan judge orders release of protestors, fines city for extended incarceration.
Pundits mull the Kobe Bryant apology/non-apology, and marketers mourn the loss of Kobe.
For anyone interested in an update, you didn’t miss all that much while you were away. An open letter to returning New Yorkers. (Sorry, we didn’t water the plants…)
Comics of healthy competition between the Brontes. [via bookslut] And: Correct forms of address for every manner of class and position.
Vote for the scientists: Alien signals picked up from outer space? And: Photons successfully teleported across the Danube.
A gallery of Robert Smith lookalikes.
Important lessons on how to wear a miniskirt in New York.
Votergasm: More trading sex for votes, but this time with a party on Saturday at Piano’s. (And free drinks for bloggers who say hi to the organizers.)
A hearty handshake and warm thank-you to yesterday’s TMN-donator!
