5 May 2009: Afternoon By The Morning News — 05 May 2009 Even the most tarnished Wall Street stars are receiving offers to return. Hitchens details why Obama cited Churchill when explaining torture's impermissibility even in the worst of times. Interesting account of a mild-mannered former MI6 spy who's accused of "going native" with his Islamist connections. Fourth-grader presses Rice on waterboarding. Wonderful Steven Johnson illustrations of futuristic inventions. Sunday Times neuroscience article, including wacky illustration, accused of every possible error. Frappuccinos in Poland pinpoint where "the Starbucks ethos meshes with the cultural history of central Europe." Mimi Sheraton lists the meals and/or restaurants she'd fly to enjoy again. Notes on the context surrounding the greatest tennis match of all time (no, not last year's Wimbledon). James Patterson's writing partner brings out his own crime book, possibly with slightly longer paragraphs. Colson Whitehead outlines his ideal reader, explains how he's categorized. Replacement cover art for Wu-Tang albums based on Blue Note sleeves. Scrabble letters explain how they are coping in the economic downturn. Eight disastrous product names.
