17 May 2005

New York's currently: too warm in its jackets, too cold without

Newsweek, citing unsubstantiated sources, retracts Koran defilement story--a move that raises suspicion from the Arab world.

Op: At a time when anonymous sources can lead to violence and death, journalism must change its practices or face continued embattlement.

Reports from Uzbekistan claim that the government's peaceful end to riots last week was anything but.

Harvard president, still aching from sexist row, says the university will put $50 million into new diversity programs.

Vintners rejoice as the Supreme Court lifts bans on out-of-state direct wine shipments, though you probably can't place that order just yet.

"It was a wonderful painting of a rather willowy and elongated lady… She reminded me of a dancer in our show, who I was trying to bang." Robert Goulet loves art.

Fifty (or about 50) things you can do with your iPod besides listening to music.

Increasing numbers of U.S. troops are going AWOL when they find out they're going to Iraq.

Learn how to improve your handwriting.

Mad Physics: Where respect for the scientific method and love of methanol rockets meet.

Critics, audience gleefully draw parallels between the political treachery in the new Star Wars and the Bush administration.

How to steal a Basquiat painting: 1) Don't leave your driver's license behind.

Illustrations of space exploration in children's books from 1883 to 1974.

As more and more dolphins jumping over ankle bones show up, tattoo artists worry that body art may be losing its edge.

Famous photos of the Beatles in the EMI building spliced together.

Mystery piano virtuoso appears, orchestras across Europe contacted.