23 March 2011: Afternoon By The Morning News — 23 Mar 2011 Elizabeth Taylor dead at 79; "she knew she was a star and relished, even cherished her position." Taylor's career timeline. Tokyo tap water not safe for infants. Bret Easton Ellis on Charlie Sheen as herald of the new "Post-Empire." Reviews of Wuthering Heights from its release: "shocking pictures of the worst forms of humanity." Graphic: How a wok works. "My Life Without A Cell Phone: An Amazing Tale Of Survival." How to avoid "idea plateaus"--those doldrums that follow big ideas. Thirty percent of online porn watchers are female. Detroit's population plunged 25% over the last decade. Researcher predicts imminent demise of religion in western world; more analysis here. Riveting story of doom in New Jersey's Camden, nation's second-most dangerous city in 2009. Jay-Z likely profiting off cheap champagne--most people can't taste the difference between Cristal and Armand anyway. NFL players pay training expenses and discover massages and vitamins are not cheap. Also available to elite athletes: cryosauna, underwater treadmills. Four modes of travel without baggage: total nada; just pockets; day bagger; minimalist borrower. Video: Tilt-shift Disneyland Paris.
