10 August 2010: Afternoon By The Morning News — 10 Aug 2009 Op: Congress may yet pass Obama's health legislation, but it will be due to Democrats' numbers, not public enthusiasm. Studies find yawning may be linked to heat regulation. Sullivan reader says you'll pay a price if you dismiss the right wing's nutty percentage. Detailed, fascinating account of America's sex-offense laws and registeries--getting harsher and potentially less effective. Downturn in topless sunbathing in France; 88% of women qualify themselves as pudique (priggish). Helicopters are the new black in fashionable European jailbreaks. Slideshow of politicians, swimsuit edition. Ex-pedophile shares tips on how to make your kids less attractive. A look back at original Times coverage of Woodstock; "confusion was relished in hipper corners." Long Mad Men profile with production notes. Op: It's time for a federal arts czar; how Christians can do their part. Book list from the Barack Obama book club. Instapaper for the commute: Profile for Little House fans, or, much to know about the Wilder women.
