17 October 2008: Morning
By The Morning News
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I haven't the faintest idea as to whether stocks will be higher or lower a month--or a year--from now. Buffett on buying where others fear to invest.
Op: Obama should make a vocal commitment to the best part of Bush's legacy as soon as possible: aid to Africa.
Video: McCain, Obama roast each other at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner (text here).
Iran, Venezuela need oil closer to $100 to balance their budgets--supplies could be cut to inflate prices.
Hum "Stayin' Alive," save a life: Doctors recommend Bee Gees' beat for CPR.
Arab-Israeli sci-fi--part Vonnegut, part Voltaire, a "pessoptimist."
On the likely endurance of texting, its effect on accelerating Englishing.
Birdhouses based on despot architecture.
Starting next spring, NYC subways turn into ad space--get ready for bigger ads in stations, more ads on cars, turnstiles, tunnels.
Carmen Rocha, the waitress credited with bringing nachos to Los Angeles, dies at age 77.
The things you want, now for sale.
