4 March 2010: Afternoon By The Morning News — 04 Mar 2010 Greece wins support in Europe and the markets for austerity measures, though protests continue in Athens. William Deresiewicz's nuanced West Point speech on leadership. Notes on why the Washington Post appears to be helping Rahm Emanuel oust the president. Christopher Hitchens edits the 10 commandments. Op: To anyone from South Africa, Carter's take on apartheid in the West Bank and Gaza is blindingly obvious and correct. Lucid summary of studies showing face recognition to be largely inherited. Rules for turning graduate students into misbehaved big scientists. The propellers can be heard to speed up, followed by a bang. Gyrocopter cleaves off fox-hunt supporter's head. Sound samples show why modern pianos can't play Beethoven quite right. Exhibit designer explains how to sell Hadrian's lover to hundreds of seven-year-olds. An invitation to join the Ebert Club. Philosopher consumes Safran-Foer's Eating Animals, finds it "a brilliant synthesis of argument, science, and storytelling." Cow philosophy: valuable insights or just a load of bull? Blind-tasting puts Whole Foods up against Walmart.
