14 May 2009: Afternoon By The Morning News — 14 May 2009 White House again considers major overhaul of financial compensation practices--and not just for banks. Norway's "oil-for-leisure program" has ensured solvency and growth and possibly complacency. When Democrats lose, they're pathetic. When Republicans lose, they're bitter and mean. Op: What the Republicans need right now is their own Bill Clinton. Study asks Republicans and Democrats, "How much are the Jews to blame for the financial crisis?" Keillor: Crankiness is the birthright of Republicans, and I want in. The book of the perfect scream--this is basically the theory manuscript of Klingon music. Klingon-language opera finds home. Explorer Scouts now conducting anti-terrorism exercises, presumably when they're not being molested. Primer on the actual efficiency of "crazy" 100 SPF sunscreens. Video: SNL's Casey Wilson reads hateful message-board comments. Notes on reducing video games to their most minimal states. Collection of Russian revolutionary periodicals. Rob Cockerham introduces the Kindling, a wooden Kindle. The Espresso, an "ATM for books," starts printing titles on demand in London.
