4 June 2008: Afternoon By The Morning News — 04 Jun 2008 Print for the commute: Recognizing environmental problems in China means also acknowledging China's doing some things right. China arrests grieving parents at public protest of shoddy school construction; parents press on. Measuring high oil prices' potential impact on the sushi trade. While discussing the food crisis, politicians eat a menu of more modest ingredients than in previous years. The price of beer around the world. Cheney doesn't win points calling West Virginians in-breds. Oddly titillating: phone details on how Obama and Hillary contact each other. Perceiving sarcasm is a mental ability you can lose. John Grisham learned everything he needed to know about foreshadowing on writerszone.com. "Less is more." Jim Davis admits that some "Garfield Minus Garfield" strips work better than his originals (see strips here). New play follows movie star Hedy Lamarr's role as an inventor of radio signal technology. "Whilst acting is my career, architecture is my passion." Brad Pitt to design hotel in Dubai, affordable homes in New Orleans. Statue of Liberty soon to gain a rival on the shores of Mumbai, celebrating deified guerilla king Shivaji. Audio: Radio Lab's Jad Abumrad pairs more classical musicians with rock and electronic acts (see also, Abumrad's favorite movie music).
