4 September 2008: Afternoon By The Morning News — 04 Sep 2008 Banning criticism, terminating pollution measures, and more from this week's China news. Gallery of North Korean progaganda posters. If a Democratic candidate had picked such an off-the-wall running mate, the Republicans would be howling with derision. And rightly so. Eighteen ways Palin can help McCain close the enthusiasm gap. Palin's appeal to the choir as that old Republican desire: sticking it to the media. I don't fear Palin is the female Quayle but potentially the female G.W. Bush: a weak leader nevertheless capable of getting elected for the likability factor. Why McCain can't stop saying "my friends." See also: Reason to appeal for Palin to make linguistic errors. Cambridge University wants to seem less elitist by showing up more often in soap operas. Utah schools use strong programs, rather than big salaries, to lure football coaches. Op: It is time for those in the service industry to quit treating us like infants. Virtual telescope leads scientists to the black hole believed to be at the center of the Milky Way. Video: Photo-romain of a 24-hour trip to New York.
