13 July 2010: Afternoon By The Morning News — 13 Jul 2010 It took BP a decade of hubris and near-misses to become the second largest in the industry--then came Deepwater Horizon. Op: When caught, drunk drivers can expect jail time--let's set that precedent for reckless CEOs. An inquiry into human fairness, and why its pursuit causes so much anger. "We are the originators, we invented the game." U.S. rules, visas block Iroquois lacrosse team's travel to the world championships. "Hyperlinked" medieval texts suggest multitasking is not a modern development. Why your belly button's location may determine your athletic skill. Superstitions can boost self-esteem and increase performance. Throwback: Non-Expert Clay Risen advises a reader on the most effective superstitions. San Francisco considers a pet ban to stop people from buying guinea pigs. How Google Maps and Google Earth are redrawing social and political lines--sometimes by accident. Writer investigates the appearance of Muhammad's three-foot-long footprint in Pakistan. On screen, Cary Grant and his clothes control all space--and sexualize whatever invades it. The colon is quickly regaining popularity, thanks to its latest usage: the jumper colon. The M.T.A.--"in its perpetual state of budget crisis"--considers limiting "unlimited" MetroCards to 90 rides. Pekar...wasn't afraid to complain about the many things he hated. Stuff Harvey Pekar liked.
