18 October 2010: Afternoon By The Morning News — 18 Oct 2010 Linguists marvel, along with Colbert, over how far "truthiness" has come. Two views on Mideast peace: Each side sees the other as its oppressor; both are victims of the power of might and rhetoric. Q&A on the Kalashnikov, weapon of the world. People of Tijuana reclaiming their territory for the first time in more than a century. Charity offers U.K. drug addicts £200 to be sterilized; first addict to accept offer named "John." Blogger confirms Jon Hamm drinks the most on Mad Men. Experts declare sitting "the new smoking" and encourage office movement. Farm of 750 sq. meters installed in downtown Shenzhen, with crops scaled to show what's required to feed the city. Chinese artisans, 1,600 strong, create porcelain sunflower seeds for Tate Modern installation. Op: Why man will never sell his Damien Hirst shark drawing. Paris apartment unlocked after 70 years found to house a $2 million Boldini. Man offers Weezer $10 million--if he can raise it--to break up and free its fans from an abusive relationship. R. Crumb explains how he adapted Genesis. Ode to a relic of an earlier time and a subject of scorn: the phone book. Anthropologists claim milk is a miracle drink that led to the spread of agriculture. Related: Eric Feezell ponders the expiration date of "magic" organic milk.
