21 December 2010: Afternoon By The Morning News — 21 Dec 2010 White House picks up additional Republican support for START ratification. U.K. proposes blocking all online pornography to prevent child porn; adults would need to "opt in." Larry David: Seinfeld syndication made me filthy rich, but sure, I'll take a tax cut, thanks! In the northern hemisphere, today is the year's shortest day and longest night. Orthopedic clinical specialist moonlights as sports injuries analyst on TV for fantasy sports fans. Lunch interview with Jimmy Choo founder Tamara Mellon cost $181.29 at New York's Four Seasons. Vegetable-advocate mother suing McDonald's to quit toy business after her children "pouted" after being refused Happy Meals. Things Tyler Brûlé is very keen on right now. Long read: Luc Sante on Paris's evolution in rings. "Most inappropriate Christmas card ever sent" features international peace treaty signed by major European powers. Video: Unusual goals from the year in soccer. Tech consultant, 23, complains younger brothers text in broken English, lacking punctuation. Tuesday poem: "Friendly" by Carl Dennis. Getting a Ph.D. to become an indentured servant deemed a waste of time. Flash mob hoping to sing "Hallelujah Chorus" forces mall to evacuate. Holiday party chatter fodder: Five things you didn't know about penguins.
