24 September 2007: Morning
By The Morning News
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Graft in Iraq results in charges against 29 civilians and soldiers, more than 75 other investigations, and the suicides of at least two officers.
Post investigation into how an elaborate nuclear safeguard system "was utterly debased" on a flight bound for Louisiana.
Mime Marcel Marceau dies (see videos).
Theremin-playing robot performs "Crazy" (see other art bots).
The robotic workforce will change how bosses value employees. World Future Society's predictions for the next 25 years. See also, the world's 10 worst polluted places.
What is "scientific literacy" in the face of S.A.T.-perfect students who oppose evolution?
Six transformations in China between 960 and 2030 AD.
The legacy of Glenn Gould has been transformed into a Bach party, with no invite for Gould's beloved Schoenberg.
In time for Exit Ghost, your fairly complete primer on Philip Roth.
Today's long read: Remnick, Kasparov, checkmate.
Recent examples of snowclones: language patterns begging to be abused.
Notes on the profitability of begging in Pakistan, and an older story on "affluent beggars" in the U.S.
Video: Nation's poorest schools to receive extra funding to teach rifle assembly and precision marching.
Lives richer with Danny Gregory's new book, An Illustrated Life; see sketchbook examples from Chris Ware, R. Crumb; see all of Danny's work on TMN.
And in case you need more inspiration: Final lecture from Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch.
