Headlines from September 9, 2009

Analysis: The uproar over health care does not appear to have altered either public opinion or Democrats' resolve.
Corporations technically don't have the right to free speech; their influence in Washington nullifies the law.
Alongside impulsiveness and greed, cultural upheavals have damaged America's Protestant work ethic.
Maps of America's sins.
Amish romance novels (or "bonnet books"), earn a loyal following amongst Amish communities.
A look at top tennis players and their earnings shows how good you have to be to make a living.
What pilots fear; what passengers fear.
As we lead up to the first anniversary of D.F.W.'s death (this Saturday), just the thought of that event starts to choke me up.
The signature track is "Yesterday" (the last song Mr. McCartney recorded before his death in an early-morning car accident). Klosterman reviews the Beatles.
Ben Greenman uncovers easter eggs in "The Beatles: Rock Band."
Pining down the origins--Joyce? Marilyn Monroe?--of the "Goo Goo Goo Joob" chorus from "I Am the Walrus."
From the sitar accompaniment on "Norwegian Wood" to the piano melody on "Sexy Sadie," 10 great Beatles moments.
Video: Al Franken draws a freehand map of the United States.
Small women picked to stand near Sarkozy in public, says Belgian TV; "far-fetched and grotesque!" says the Elysée Palace.
Finally, Europe caught the Black Death. History professor compiles students' takes on history.
Victorian asylum where David Bowie stayed to be converted into luxury apartments.
Op: Obama will deliver Romney-esque reform with McCain-like financing, and Republicans will still say no.
Wolff: The indomitable family legacy behind the Post may not be enough to keep it alive.
Al Jazeera is forgivable for its biases in a way that the BBC or CNN is not. Tribute to Al Jazeera.
Jonah Lehrer profile of surf wunderkind Clay Marzo and how Asperger's affects his sport.
Video: Marzo in Quiksilver's Young Guns 2.
Israeli Navy prevents donation of surfing equipment to Gazans, fearing surfing invasion.
New favorite magazine of sorts: Urban sketchers, "Cars around the world."
Drawings of what I wore today.
Secret behind Easter Island statues' hats revealed.
The Book of Space features three-dimensional content.
Music made from birds on wires; clumsy shooters made from computers.