7 January 2009: Afternoon By The Morning News — 07 Jan 2009 Everybody backs Egypt's cease-fire plan; Obama calls mounting civilian deaths "a source of deep concern for me." Analysis of Gates's recent media appearances to measure his appetite for finding opportunities in Russia. By laying low now, Hezbollah can use the Gaza attacks later on for political gain. Friedman's Middle East: a hotel, a Jew room, and a bar to be destroyed. Atheist ads on buses--"There's probably no God"--manage to offend a few in secular Britain. Instapaper for the commute: How not to make peace in the Middle East. Colorado army base says it's not seeing increased violence, just better crime reporting. Post-Katrina vigilante group attacked African-Americans, still hasn't been brought to justice. Self-help dropout tests three well-known productivity systems. Video: Yes, that's our favorite Todd Levin, designer of the Macbook Wheel. See also Todd's handy guide to choosing wine for tonight's dinner, complete with graph. Free endangered species ringtones. Slideshow: The evolution of Mickey Rourke's face. Top 24 worst special effects scenes.
