21 November 2008: Morning

Good summary of Detroit's recent power shifts, not getting a bailout, and losing its voice in the House.

Op: China's recent Latin American dealings show it moving from global power to actor--a flood of trade is not universally appreciated.

Sticks and stones may break your bones and cause Neanderthal extinction.

Op: Recent successes, hijackings show it's time for an anti-piracy surge.

Hertzberg: Palin's decision to carry to term, and her denizens' support of it, exposes pro-choice beliefs.

When a kooky and konfused restaurant throws a kurveball, it gets a zero-star review.

"I don't care enough about it to make a sustained or impassioned counterargument." More on "meh's" linguistic economy.

Study shows Daylight Savings Time costs more than it saves.

I do not have any money so am sending you this drawing I did of a spider instead. I value the drawing at $233.95 so trust that this settles the matter.

"The capital-gains tax, Dagny," Galt said. "We loathe it." Atlas Shrugged updated for the current financial crisis.

Television's fictional Connecticut towns; Stepford Wives set photos: on the grass, at the grocery store.

A profile of New York's rooftop beekeeper.

See also: "The Brooklyn Pigeon Wars" by Pitchaya Sudbanthad

If you liked Kristallnacht, then you'll love the new 2008 Original Khristmas Kross from the American Family Association!!