5 February 2009: Afternoon By The Morning News — 05 Feb 2009 Clear, interesting take on what to make of arguments about the stimulus package (see further earmarks). Perhaps for posterity, Henry Paulson is making sure China doesn't believe he blames it for the crisis. Instapaper for the commute: Fur and leather factories slow production, and China migrates into the great unknown. British judges deeply upset with the cousins, but will keep evidence secret that a British citizen was tortured in Guantanamo. The story behind how Nazi "Dr. Death" was found to be dead (or so believed) in Egypt. George Mitchell strikes me at least as somebody who likes to listen. Excerpts from interview with Robert Malley (co-author of "How Not to Make Peace in the Middle East"). If tragedy and comedy are inseparable, the Gazans are equipped to be among the world's funniest people. Op: Does each additional cutesy do-gooder tote bag actually worsen the world? The 20 worst foods of 2009, including the terrifying Dairy Queen 6-Piece Chicken Strip Basket. Want the very best way to lose weight? Try economics and/or gambling. When female writers get graphic about honest accounts of pregnancy and gushing, is it helpful, or just gross? Something New Yorkers can now definitively tell their children: Yes, the maple syrup smell is from New Jersey. Your afternoon logic puzzle (so you'll someday avoid Alzherimer's): Huxtable children send Valentines.
