6 January 2009: Afternoon By The Morning News — 06 Jan 2009 Russia uses Gazprom to pull Europe into its tangle with Ukraine. When it comes to anticipating death, doctors would do well to trust patients' instincts. Instapaper for the commute: Incisive David Cole essay on what we should do with those who made torture American. "Alien vs. Predator" by Michael Robbins tests you to say you don't like poetry. If you like Robbins, you'll love Jay Hopler (see more). Soft Skull wants your help picking the cover for Pasha Malla's new collection of stories. Pasha Malla explains why different toilet seats have different designs. Did Cary Grant design the original secret-mirror sunglasses? Traffic author on why celebrities drive themselves--badly--rather than take limos. Video: Now-Senator Franken does Mick Jagger not so badly (but remains unseated). Photos of industrial remains from an abandoned soundstage for The Wire. Studying the resurgent popularity of The Crab-Canning Ship in Japan for signs of social unrest. Not in itself particularly noteworthy except in the manner of the Queen's death. British news events from 2009. Help build the world's tallest British sandwich.
