27 August 2009: Morning By The Morning News — 27 Aug 2009 According to one prominent economist's Misery Index, America was the most miserable under Carter and the least under Reagan. Politicians continue to struggle with talking about poverty. Survey shows that as the recession deepened, Americans cut back on volunteer work. After his diagnosis 15 months ago, Ted Kennedy decided to make a "good ending"--and he did. Babbo server's account of waiting on Frank Bruni as the former critic adapts to civilian life. A visualization of time travel plots in various films and TV programs. Braniff International made their flight attendants change their outfits three times during a routine flight. Retro airline commercials. Three-time Infinite Jest reader Matt Bucher picks up the details Wallace picked up from other books. Bizarre account of a St. Louis doctor who went crazy, only to open up a new practice. For this month's "Of Recent Note," we want to know: What's your superpower? Video: Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the innateness of the pentatonic scale. British scientist develops formula for the ideal David Bowie song--includes a video, complete with fake Bowie vocals. Bodyshop 711's fearless geometry single-handedly ended the cubist movement in box art. The city's most valuable (and overlooked) cardboard.
