Letters to a Young Lawrence Welk
Before he became famous, Lawrence Welk was just another hoofer working for tips. Then he reached out to Rainer Maria Rilke.
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At the Lake
Heading to the lake this summer? You may want to rent a kayak for the best views. According to Amy Bennett, a return to the great outdoors is another opportunity to peek in on the neighbors, and it just might have something to teach us about human nature.
18 May 2009: Morning
Images from the biblical cover sheets of the daily intelligence briefings delivered to Bush. Rich: Scary cover sheets, torture memos, and media-savvy ex-generals compel the need for a Bush administration truth commission. Bassem Youssef, whistle-blower on F.B.I. whisper campaigns, now among their least-wanted counter-
18 May 2009: Afternoon
Remember when we lectured China on good fiscal practices? Lessons the teacher forgot. Bhutan is prepared to export Constitutional concept of gross national happiness. If your times are hard, then it's time for Hard Times with Ze Frank. Instapaper for the commute: The pharmaceutical downfall of the greatest
15 May 2009: Weekend
Figures confirm the euro zone's economy has been hit much harder than the U.S. or Britain. Notes on the Muslim Brotherhood's recent losses in Egypt's political battles. Tsvangirai explains what it's like to share power with Mugabe--the man who likely
Autistic Trekdom
In the latest “Star Trek” movie, Gene Roddenberry’s message of diversity takes on new relevance as more people are diagnosed with Autism.
15 May 2009: Morning
All eyes on Monday: Jordan urges Israel to go two-state when Netanyahu meets Obama. Pelosi and C.I.A. clash over who knew what when regarding torture policies. Analysis: Pelosi's move was either a supremely calculated escalation, or a reckless act to defend her honor. Lessons learned
When the Going Was Good
British elites have been caught using public money to clean their moats, and a nation seethes. A primer on Parliament and the latest controversy sweeping Great Britain.
14 May 2009: Morning
White House's drug czar calls for an end to the War on Drugs, favors treatment over incarceration. There was no penalty for being lethal, the way there would be for a flu virus committing immediate host-icide under more normal circumstances. Taking it from the virus's
14 May 2009: Afternoon
White House again considers major overhaul of financial compensation practices--and not just for banks. Norway's "oil-for-leisure program" has ensured solvency and growth and possibly complacency. When Democrats lose, they're pathetic. When Republicans lose, they're bitter and mean. Op: What