1 February 2008: Morning By The Morning News — 01 Feb 2008 Yesterday's Democratic debate made clear the crux of the campaigns: "Clinton's experience against Obama's judgement." Some in the G.O.P. protest John McCain's candidacy--what's with this stem-cell support and not opposing same-sex marriage? Obama's campaign flooded by donations in January: to the tune of $32 million. Last fall McCain needed a $3 million loan to extend the life of his campaign--which required life insurance in case he didn't survive the election. On the practice of D.I.Y. waterboarding to pull a stunt, to see what it's like, or to make a point. Danish geneticist says all blue-eyed people have a single common ancestor. I wear plaid and corduroy and shoes for old men. I like soft shoes. Michel Gondry reveals his personal fashion. Goodwill accidentally sells a parked bike. Coming soon: a glow-in-the-dark, Kanye-endorsed bicycle--it's about time. The fact is, the Oscar telecast is the worst three hours and 27 minutes on television, and it has held that distinction for years and years and years. Lotteries for British schools would mean poor kids in rich neighborhoods and non-religious kids in specific faith schools. Berkeley, Calif., City Council approves resolution that encourages impeding the work of Marine recruiters. Objections are actually a form of a buying signal. Excerpts from a Sports Club L.A. sales manual. A list of the dumbest-ever quiz-show answers.
