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Brow Beat:
posted by June Thomas
on December 17, 2009
The TV Addict's Holiday Hell
Anyone who claims that this is the golden age of television should page through the anorexic new TV Guide , which covers Dec. 21-Jan. 3. It's a fortnight in which the highlights include Little Chocolatiers , "a pair of pint-size confectioners whip up chocolatey treats"; Durham County , "a Read More
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The XX Factor:
posted by Jessica Grose
on December 17, 2009
When Men Look Better Everyone Wins
Oh, what a difference a TV show can make! A couple of years ago, trend
pieces discussing the men in their 20s and 30s who like to cut a nice,
fashionable figure dismissed these men as emasculated "metrosexuals."
But the popularity and influence of the aesthetic of Mad Men intervened and now Read More
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The Happiness Project:
posted by Gretchen Rubin
on December 17, 2009
I'm Extremely Happy Because...
My sister lives in Los Angeles, a long way from New York, but fortunately I'll be out there very soon for my book tour, and because of the schedule, I get to stay in L.A. for three days. I can't wait to see the baby -- and to see my sister and brother-in-law as parents. Read More
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Kausfiles:
posted by Mickey Kaus
on December 17, 2009
Why the Health Care Polls Are Tanking, Part XVIII:
At least some of the rising discontent with the Democrats' health care reform comes from the left, or from not-necessarily-left voters disappointed that the left's favorite ideas--the public option, the Medicare buy-in--are dropping out of the legislation. At least that's the Read More
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Human Nature:
posted by William Saletan
on December 9, 2009
News Roundup 12/9/09
Today's highlights in science, medicine, and technology: Read More