7 March 2008: Afternoon
By The Morning News
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Print for the commute: The history of synthetic organic chemistry, or, how to enjoy "grainy" wine.
Study finds self-control depends on sugar.
Ten tech projects that still need some work: cell phone video, internet voting, e-books, and more.
The E.U. likes to support its neighbors, though too bad its neighbors want to be more than a "ring of friends."
Arms dealer who inspired Nicholas Cage's character in Lord of War arrested in Thailand.
These days, when Hollywood wants to portray soullessness, despair, or moral decay, it often looks to the suburbs. The shift back from suburb to city, and the cul-de-sacs left behind.
The great economics debate on whether or not we could trade with aliens.
It provides us a reminder to be more civil, to elevate the level of discourse. South Pasadena institutes No Cussing Week, at the urging of a 14-year-old resident.
Photos from the tennis court at San Quentin. See also: Do prisoners have a right to select what they read?
Not sure if you haven't heard by now, but yes, the Rooster has risen, and it's pecking time.
And in today's Video Digest, our favorite book bloggers discuss their favorite films made from books.
Matthew Baldwin's tribute to Gary Gygax, an adult who never stopped gaming. (BTW, you do play TMN's addictive-as-crack Map Quiz, right?)
DeWitt: Writers, you do not have to put up with things that make you hate your work.
The players were my salvation. They treated me with kindness and respect. What it's like to cover the NFL for the Gray Lady.
Video: Possessed, a film about hoarders.
