11 March 2009: Afternoon By The Morning News — 11 Mar 2009 EU employs new official coffee monitors to make sure commissioners' espresso tastes good. Bankers will not hesitate to enrich themselves at the expense of the public good if they have the opportunity. If you're looking for a socialist revolution in the U.S., focus on guerrilla agriculture. Instapaper for the commute: How people have recovered from Ireland's "Troubles." Kristof offers genocide primer through answers to question about Darfur. Europe considers following the Czech (and Bobby Jindal) model for dealing with violent sex offenders: castration. Biotechnicians have been freed from the vulgar moralism of the masses, so they can operate according to the vulgar utilitarianism of their own social clique. Chinese sports ministry finds 3,000 young atheletes are older than they claim. Weeks after Islamic law bans yoga, Indonesian council forces hipster "Buddha Bar" to close for offending Buddhists. Meter judges internet's focus on Paris Hilton or Paris, France. New Cindy Sherman show redefines a place for women in the Western cliché. Interesting discussion on figuring out why school concert bands pick music no one listens to. Enjoying the Tournament of Books? Place a wager on the outcome and help some kids. Another gallery of gorgeous iPhone-drawn art.
