24 August 2006
By The Morning News
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New York's currently: running out of things not to be angry about
Only in Africa are ranks of child workers growing; nearly a third of Kenyan coffee pickers are children.
White House and Vatican not impressed by new stem cell technique that doesn't destroy human embryos.
Bush presents bold new Iraq stance: Folks, it could be worse.
Moqtada and the Sadrists lay low and work on infrastructure, Hezbollah-style, until the U.S. packs its bags.
War-torn Middle East seeks solace in religion. (Funny because it's true!)
Congressional war-mongerers upset when intelligence analysts, post-Iraq, are wary of war-mongering over Iran.
So, what does poison gas smell like?
Previously banned Britney Spears ad now approved for Tokyo subways since the message is maternity, not how she got that way.
New Survivor teams to be divided by race--will the black team be booted off first?
Study: Reality TV, reality unfair to blacks.
Because politics trumps compassion: Bush cares about Katrina survivors, especially his fans.
Reading Galway Kinnell won't stop Osama bin Laden from treating you like a whore.
To complement bin Laden's unrequited love for Whitney Houston, some other odd couples.
In yesterday's Digest, Andrew Womack on the week's best mp3s.
An alphabet of jazz videos; e.g., a 10-year-old Billy Preston playing with Nat King Cole.
Fourteen-year-old sues other 14-year-old in Circuit Court over missing iPod; editor misses golden "Circuit City" pun opportunity.
Macaca gets a personal apology.
Rattlesnakes released in theater during showing of Snakes on a Plane.
The fastest self-powered predatory strike in the animal kingdom.
154-pound grouper, "a hero to cancer patients," dies, leaving behind "a valuable legacy."
Farecast apparently tells you when to buy plane tickets according to when they're cheapest.
Monthly parking options in New York.
China no longer cool about striptease send-offs at funerals.
I want to die, eat your ice cream. Bedtime stories by Thom Yorke.
