10 November 2008: Afternoon By The Morning News — 10 Nov 2008 "For many of us [this] will be akin to a kind of spiritual pilgrimage." D.C. prepares for a massive inauguration audience. Inspired by Obama, Carla Bruni wants to rid France of racism; after Berlusconi's "joke," she's glad she's French now. Op: The world appears ready to give Obama a long honeymoon; he should not return the favor. Harvard economist's four points for Obama to consider. Instapaper for the commute: How Obama won, how McCain chose. Muslim Indian artist who's painted Hindu goddesses nude chooses to exile himself among luxury apartments, Ferraris. Worry not about global urbanization; be concerned for countries that lack big cities. Gore: The same bold steps will save the climate crisis, economic cricis, and security crisis all in one. In bad business times, Santa bookings are down, and Santa groups are planning strategic responses. Schwarzenegger to backers of gay marriage: "Don't give up." New: TMN Talks with Jad Abumrad; send us your questions about Radio Lab. Wonderful profile of David Foster Wallace from 1987. I have done well as a parasite. But I'm still a parasite. Gladwell says he can't control his own success, and you can't control yours. Video: The devil-horns technique for storing your earbuds.