* Nobel Peace Prize bestowed on the European Union amid a "growing gulf" between its member nations. * During last night's debate, Biden took clear command at times, Ryan didn't screw up, and both parties got what they needed. * Round-up of bloggers' reactions to
* Deep in the Republican South, a swath of voters are pro-Obama due in part to plankton. * "Philadelphians Wear More Sweatpants Than Anybody, Says Study." * Muslims in Java seeking their fortune embrace ritual that requires sex with strangers. * Despite Putin's aid, his cranes won't
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* Brief, accessible guide to the vice-president and his rival in preparation for tonight's debate. * Related: Ryan's appeal and positions reduced to a children's poem. * Obama's confidence is intact, and as the meme says—which he knows about—"he's
* "Romney frantically figuring out how tax plan could actually work after realizing he might win election." * The complex history of presidents trying to be funny. * A bad lip reading of the first 2012 presidential debate. * Old Economy Steven has it better than his parents—and his kids. * U.
* Pentagon task force sent to Jordan in case turmoil in Syria should expand into a wider conflict. * The pro-U.S. case for helping Iran save face. * Terrific article about the predetermined square dance that people do in elevators. * A tale of two lawyers: One wants to inject more money
* How Lincoln became the third candidate in the election. * Taking apart Buzz Bissinger's Romney endorsement. * Lauren Bans travels to Patriot Camp in central Pennsylvania, where kids are being steeped in Tea Party teachings. * Bruni: Same-sex marriage probably has a better chance of prevailing by a voter referendum
* Polls find Obama and Romney tied, but Romney voters say they're more likely to turn out and vote. * Notes for conservative thinkers should Romney lose. * Wealthy French want higher taxes, but not so high as 75% of their income. * Europeans depend on U.S. might for common defense,
* In Maine senate race, Republicans call into question Democratic challenger's World of Warcraft hobby. * NFL linemen don't like their new jerseys. * How Baby Boomers took everything that was handed to them, gobbled it up, and destroyed the economy. * Paglia on the history and future of capitalism-
* Chávez wins reelection after 14 years in power; turnout among 19 million registered voters was record 80.4%. * Aaron Sorkin imagines dialogue between Obama and Jed Bartlett about the debate. * Although golf is a way for the President to disappear, Republicans attack his well known love for the game. * Educational
