Scott Spencer
Our man in Boston sits down with Scott Spencer, author most recently of Man in the Woods, to talk about writing, dogs, and show business.
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15 February 2011: Morning
With scavengers and corporations eyeing the same bucket of grease, the price of biodiesel jumps to $3 a gallon. Airlines' new tack for harsh winters: Accept defeat, cancel early--rather than detain passengers for hours on a runway. The yellows in many Van Gogh paintings have turned coffee brown,
15 February 2011: Afternoon
Disappointment greets Egypt's decision to use Algerian font instead of Papyrus. Obama's strategy in Egypt--staying out of the way--was successful even if it looked sloppy. Next victim in Egypt: Indiana Jones, Mubarak's chosen Egyptologist. Trucking strikes, elections, presidential stalemates: Five recent Africa
The Languid Dirge of the Hippo Father
While “Tiger Moms” may pour their energies into rearing successful children, Long Island offspring are learning to beat the tiger cubs at Halo.
14 February 2011: Morning
A history of the Egypt protests--two years in the making, led by bloggers, headquartered on Facebook. Protests spread to Yemen, Bahrain, and Algeria; demonstrations planned in Iran and Libya. A cautious Israel is pleased that Egypt's new military rulers will honor the 1979 peace treaty. Forgotten in
14 February 2011: Afternoon
Sources say Mubarak's been in a coma since Saturday; rumors say he fainted twice during final speech. Mubarak's gigantic personal yacht "Freedom" paid for by U.S. tax dollars. Obama backs massive arms exports, buying clout abroad while tripling signed aggrements since 2000. Day
Cities
Sze Tsung Leong creates incredibly dense portraits from high vantage points that bind the world’s cities to his perspective—embracing and very open, though from a distance.
11 February 2011: Weekend
India and Pakistan to restart peace talks on hold since 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Wael Ghonim on al-Arabiya TV: "We demand the ability to form political parties immediately. This is what this movement is about." Map of Cairo protests after Mubarak's refusal to resign. Op:
Work Is a Four-Letter Word
After 15 months of unemployment, our writer lands a job—complete with benefits, direct deposit, and a modern workspace design. Time to shop for dumpy sweaters.
10 February 2011: Morning
Time elapsed between Gawker's post on congressman's infidelity to his resignation: three hours. "Anybody who listened to tea party people around the country has no excuse for being surprised." Republicans fail to renew Patriot Act. Analysis: It's been a long week for