Texas Noir
Attica Locke’s first novel is an auspicious debut. They don’t get much better than this.
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Graham Linehan
Graham Linehan co-created “Father Ted” and has written for several other comedy series, including “Brass Eye,” “Jam,” and “Black Books.” Linehan is currently writing the fourth season of “The IT Crowd,” his sitcom about three awkward computer technicians.
You Say Potato, I Say Tuber
What to do when a writer you admire disdains a book by an author you esteem?
The 2009 Good Gift Games
This holiday season, your loved ones could play Operation: “Death Panel” Edition, or you could give them a game where somebody besides the government wins.
2 December 2009: Morning
One hundred and fifty years ago today, the most successful terrorist in American history was hanged. Video: 650 million years of Earth in 80 seconds. Photos: A Cairo slum consumed by trash, a minor league ballpark in ruins. Hacked email accounts of climate change scientists reveal questionable data, smug groupthink.
2 December 2009: Afternoon
Profile of Alaska Southeast professor thought to be world's first and foremost Sarah Palin scholar. Video: Interviews with Sarah Palin supporters. Fearing populist mob, Goldman bankers begin packing pistols. If Americans are addicted to living beyond their means, the Chinese are too adept at living beneath theirs. America
This Is Going to Hurt Me More Than It Hurts You
For the good of their children, parents must be able to properly—sometimes even excruciatingly—discipline them when necessary.
Oh, Canada?
Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman was detained at the Canadian border. What does this mean?
Pop Goes the Warhol
New works devoted to Andy Warhol suggest some people get more than 15 minutes of fame.
1 December 2009: Morning
The current state of swine flu: waning, but still dangerous to much of the population. Many police officers carry fake badges while on duty; the real badge is kept safe at home. On the long road of parenting commentary...two vital topics have always predominated: How Not to Kill Baby