19 May 2011: Afternoon By The Morning News — 19 May 2011 2012 Olympic torch to pass within a one-hour journey of 95% of UK residents. Muslims in France should fear their Socialist leaders being accused of rape because it benefits Le Pen. Worst of the worst from the French press (note: in French). Five short takes (in English): Are French women more tolerant of sexual misconduct? "The paradox of power" shows power making people hypocrites--round-up of clever lab experiments. Cohorts have long been awed by what teammate Janko Tipsarevic calls "the switch," Djokovic's ability to transition overnight from lighthearted to hyperfocused. Long read: Iraq now is stable enough for hot-money cowboys to become very rich. New Niemann: The EPA's logo shows a conspiracy to traumatize Tom Selleck. Simic: Libraries' slow disappearance is a tragedy; the internet is not their replacement. Mark Twain recalls writing a biography of Satan in Sunday school. We need your guidance on world peace. Also I need a new girlfriend. Messages sent to Gliese 581d, nearest Earth-like planet. Chart: Most common words in horoscopes. Photos of tourists posing in the manner of other tourists taking photos. Action Bronson is rap for adults and Ghostface fans--adults who eat capers, get stoned, stay fun. Videos: Action Bronson's cooking show. And for 2011's worst PowerPoint slide winner... (see also, odd trees).
