12 June 2008: Afternoon By The Morning News — 12 Jun 2008 Analysis of the current economic tug-of-war between China and the U.S. More than 4,000 Chinese babies have been named "Olympic Games" in the past 15 years. Hong Kong ordered all chickens slaughtered after bird flu was detected in four markets. On the impact of comedians in the presidential election; on the limited life of No Wave. Ayer choked on a piece of salmon, lost consciousness, and technically died. Top 10 philosophers' deaths. (Also: 100 greatest movie posters.) Brouhaha stirs over David Sedaris's exaggerated nonfiction: Is it OK to lie if it's funny? Stress-relieving vase takes all your screaming so your spouse doesn't have to. Vanity Fair editorial assistant's perhaps stressful assignment: Find 10,000 Facebook friends immediately. Canada apologizes for forcing Aboriginals into boarding schools meant to "kill the Indian in [them]." "The saddest part of the reality here is that it always one-ups the irony of the cartoonists." Nicaraguan cartoonists struggle to ridicule their already-ridiculous government. The art of the passive-aggressive note. Video: Is there such a thing as luxury camping? Yes, and it's called "glamping." Bicycles made of wood.
