22 August 2006
By The Morning News
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New York's currently: recalling earlier summers
Announcing the big international happy surprise, Iran lifts middle finger to West's nuclear conditions.
George Saunders helps the Iranian president improve his English.
The loudest noise at his news conference was the sound of mission creep.
If you think Democrats have high hopes for Obama, you should see the Kenyans.
North Korea threatens pre-emptive action in response to annual U.S./South Korean military drills.
How to actually carry snakes on a plane.
Psychologists, slow to study desire for fame, contend Paris Hilton is a medieval peasant.
Anticipating big Borat-time, Kazakhstan prepares "real Kazakhstan" PR assault.
Swedish news turns on the porn, and L.A. turns off the country.
Clues to who bought the $95 million Picasso, though even with smart deduction the mystery remains.
In February, three top Chicago administrators flew to Washington to talk to U.S. News executives. How the University of Chicago rose six spots in college rankings.
In yesterday's Digest, our man in Boston on the books you should be buying.
Video: One senses a lack of "amazing" participants in the "Amaze Me" contest.
Five steps to being more photogenic, or, "The Libido for the Ugly."
Complicated social equations explained on index cards--e.g., people who never toot.
Starbucks and McDonalds happy-fun infographic.
New species of sea urchin discovered on eBay.
When a burger "with everything" means five pounds, 54 toppings, and $45.50.
With 11 types of televisions for sale at the PX, soldiers love their tech gear.
Williams-Sonoma edition of UV bread box to be less purple, less freaky.
Laptops are now called "notebooks" because they can burn you; alternatives for keeping your lap cool.
Sounds of New York City mapped.
Gladwell: If government supplied health care and pensions, then companies could succeed or fail without being crippled by their retirees.
Dice-K, space tourist hopeful, denied spot on shuttle for health reasons.
Safe-for-work library smut.
