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Because it looks so Hollywood. - The Music Club
The definitive sound of the Obama years has yet to emerge. - The Slatest: Evening Edition
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Getting beyond romanticism about the Civil War. - Obama Welcomes "Fat Cat Bankers" Who "Still Don't Get It" to the White House
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Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009
- Why Isn't December Colder?
It's the darkest month of the year, but the weather's usually not so bad. - The Invisible Hand of God
Adam Smith thought competition among religions was a good thing. Does Hanukkah prove him wrong?
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
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Can a grapefruit-size ice ball kill you? - Are Republicans Serious About Fixing Health Care?
No, and here's the proof.
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Clint Eastwood's Invictus could have used a few less scrums. - Hey, Copenhagen, Stop Complaining
Obama's proposed emissions cuts are good enough for now. - How Do They Measure Snowfall?
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Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
- Soluble Dilemma
How long does it take to dissolve a human body? - Here Come the Cats With Human Boobs
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Why Americans can't talk about religion and the Supreme Court. - 'Tis the Season To Be Thrifty
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Why will.i.am is like Irving Berlin. - The Fallacy of False Choices
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Peter Jackson's attempt to show us heaven. - Christmas for Jews
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His many paramours aren't committed enough to merit that term. - How To Handle a Santa Skeptic
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The New York Times article KJ refers to here is headlined “Building a Baby” and is part of a larger series the Times is calling “Made to Order.” The lede for this particularly installment begins, “Unable to have a baby of her own, Amy Kehoe became her own general contractor to manufacture Read More -
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