5 May 2010: Afternoon By The Morning News — 05 May 2010 With city regulation of marijuana dispensaries to begin June 7, L.A. asks 439 pot stores to cease operations. With as much as $500 million in fees up for grabs, lawyers audition for the lead spot in litigation against Toyota. Video captures Fla. state senator looking at porn during an abortion debate. Supreme Court upholds freedom of speech in obscenity-filled ruling. How three men popularized sensationalism and changed journalism forever. Profile of English publishing house is the latest in series on past and present dynasties. The story of the WWII hoax and red herring briefcase that rallied 100,000 Allied troops. Sentimentality of the "I Love Mom" tattoo caused its popularity in WWII, and its place as a lasting cultural fixture. Colombia's presidential front-runner is a former math professor who considers mimes, televised showering "teachable moments." David Foster Wallace on bathroom etiquette (be careful) and early morning rituals (eggs for breakfast). Author defends a world without background noise and the place of silence in modern society. New Yorker's web editor discusses struggle to balance content between literary pieces and pictures of pets. Study finds sleeping less than six hours increases likelihood of death by 12%. A group chat with the 48 Hour Magazine collaborators, who aren't going to sleep this weekend.
