To Sleep, Perchance to Lose Consciousness
Every night before I go to bed, I like to have a glass of warm almond milk and watch an episode of “Frasier.” What do you do?
Archive
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April 4, 2012: Morning
* In Hong Kong, only 1,193 of seven million people are eligible to vote for the city's chief executive. * Chinese newspapers and magazines have semi-secret rate cards for favorable coverage. * Advancing a candidate for Egypt's presidential election creates a no-win situation for the Muslim
April 3, 2012: Afternoon
* Leading investor says China needs “at least 20 years” before its economy becomes innovative and creative. * Three-hundred electric DeLoreans to hit the market at $90,000 a pop. * Less than 15% of meals served in France follow the three-course model (as honored by Unesco). * No matter who wins
Thomas Mallon Redux
The rise and fall of Richard Nixon has been the subject of many histories, but perhaps none so insightful as Thomas Mallon’s latest novel “Watergate.” A conversation about crime, ambition, booze, and Christopher Hitchens.
April 3, 2012: Morning
* Boomers' wealth drives the future of America, where the young are economic collateral damage. * Boomer anxiety about aging may explain the sudden popularity of Snow White. * AARP poll finds more grandparents are spending more on their grandchildren. * Socio-economic thoughts occur when a waiter nabs your money while you&
April 2, 2012: Afternoon
* China may ban officials from buying foreign cars, which are mostly Audis. * Stephon Marbury, two-time NBA All-Star, scores 41 points to give the Beijing Ducks China's national title. * Riot police and firefighters respond to Kentucky fans' excitement over beating Louisville. * Lessons from Japan's
Inertia
This spring, I visited Faraya, the Lebanese mountain a few hours from what was starting to look like a war in Syria. We tried parking beside a BMW, which was disgorging taut specimens in wintry pleasure gear, but another car beat us to the spot. After three wars in as
Hammer of the Dads
Joining a band at middle age can feel like a juvenile, shameful pursuit, until you consider all the gear you get to buy. A report on purchasing earplugs and playing live—but why are the crowds so small?—when you’re 40.
April 2, 2012: Morning
* History of the military's "blood chit," designed to get missing soldiers home safe. * Round-up of things that should have been invented by now. * Federal government tries to officially measure Americans' "subjective well-being." * Boomers and recession leave America's youth in
Wanting to Be Loved
Every Friday we take a look back at the week’s headlines, centering on a theme we’ve singled out as particularly important. This week, some people wanted to be loved, while others just want people to show a little more love to their fellow man. Woman’s account of