Thursday, July 3, 2008
Currently: walking to the curb from hereToday’s Feature: “The Republican Speaks of Jungles” by Lauren Frey
Digest: “Mp3 Digest” by Erik Bryan
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Headlines for Thursday, July 3, 2008
Afternoon Edition
Citing spiritual and moral crisis, Russia aims to flatten its youth’s social landscape.
The dying phenomenon of the college yearbook.
Truly intelligent people know how to improvise well. Academics don’t. The problem with memory-based education.
Tracking the African economy with the changing price of a bottle of Coca-Cola.
“[The chicken] was so full of steroids that we never could have given it to athletes. They all would have tested positive.” An Olympic disaster guide.
Why the media’s fascination with the pregnant man isn’t helping transgender politics.
Now dogs can have nine lives too—an interview with a biotech entrepreneur and his cloned pets.
David Cronenberg’s The Fly is made into an opera (finally).
How to make a 12-sided-die purse.
As olive oil, mozzarella costs soar, Italians eschew pizza, chew pasta.
Artist walks 100 miles to complete massive drawing in sand.
Beyond SNAFU: bad military acronyms.
Morning Edition
Colombian soldiers infiltrate rebels, liberate 15 hostages, including Ingrid Betancourt.
How the raid was carried out; visiting Colombia, McCain was briefed beforehand.
How the Republicans took over “patriotism”—blame pastels in 1988.
“They are not really interested in fighting the battles that have been fought over the last 20 years.” As baby boomers retire, campuses go moderate.
Al Qaeda’s strength may depend on free advertising by world governments.
Op: Voters do not care how uninformed they are—even if it constitutes a threat to national security.
Somewhere in Cheshire is a seriously melancholy thief. Ian Curtis’s headstone stolen.
Oil hits record high of $146 a barrel; oil-rich countries turn to coal.
Which is more economical: Using your car’s air conditioning or driving with the windows down?
“The minute you put the logo on it, it becomes a New Yorker cover.” Rea Irvin and his defining typeface.
TODAY’S FEATURE
The Republican Speaks of Jungles
The presidential election continues to bring forth policy promises and attempts at soul-bearing honesty. LAUREN FREY takes a look at what they really meant to say.DIGEST
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ONE YEAR AGO
Confirmed: France loves McDonalds.
Hoping to compete with Al Jazeera, Iran launches a 24-hour, English-language news channel.
China tightens laws to restrict organ transplant tourism.
Egypt’s “lost queen” Hatshepsut died riddled with health problems.
Sacred icicle can’t stand up to body heat of faithful pilgrims, chooses the puddle route.
Texas, looking out for its reputation, stands in the way of filmmakers.
» Headlines Jul. 3, 2007
FIVE YEARS AGO
New York’s currently: one big Asian-character tattoo
Military official says U.S. is committed to putting troops in Liberia.
Finns never win at wife-carrying.
Bush ignores Bill (Kitten-chopper) Frist’s no-gay-marriage amendment.
Where to find quiet in New York City, and where to go swimming.
» Headlines Jul. 3, 2003
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