15 February 2011: Afternoon By The Morning News — 15 Feb 2011 Disappointment greets Egypt's decision to use Algerian font instead of Papyrus. Obama's strategy in Egypt--staying out of the way--was successful even if it looked sloppy. Next victim in Egypt: Indiana Jones, Mubarak's chosen Egyptologist. Trucking strikes, elections, presidential stalemates: Five recent Africa news stories you missed. Murders of Iranian scientists occurring just when the West is attempting to sabotage Iran's nuclear program. Negativity bias: People expect a murderer to save 25 lives before forgiveness. Conversation about editing with Robert Gottlieb and his authors. New memoir by Stieg Larsson's partner "a vengeful battle cry," partially about Millennium's feminist mission being watered down. Chart: Global alcohol consumption. More than half of people report ending a relationship because of a bad kiss. The more nuanced and specific they are, the more alienating they are. Writers and critics on good sex scenes. Tina Fey: Rudest question you can ask a woman is "how do you juggle it all?" (pirated version) Arundhati Roy on the difficulty of answering extremely stupid questions. Demerits: Wears red nail polish. Marital rating scales from the 1930s. LCD Soundsystem unexpectedly sells out final show at M.S.G., mainly to scalpers; immediately plans four earlier shows to reduce demand. This project made me realize I'm a bit obsessive. Accurate reenactments of childhood photos. Optimus Prime receives a parking ticket.
