What I read today...

Death Toll Rises to 10 as Clashes in Iran Intensify

CHRISTOPHER CALDWELL reviews biography of Arthur Koestler

Is Religion a machine for manufacturing social solidarity? 'The Faith Instinct'

'Molly Ivins: A Rebel Life'

When Lady Gaga Appears, So Do Her Many Influences

Changing the Face (and Sound) of Rap

Bloggers Crash Fashion’s Front Row

Elite U.S. Force Expanding Hunt in Afghanistan

Brazil Aims to Prevent Land Grabs in Amazon

Czech Wounds Still Open, Communists Face a Ban

Passengers’ Quick Action Halted Attack

States With Expanded Health Coverage Fight Bill

A Dangerous Split

Shiller: A Way to Share in a Nation's Growth

'Is Gold a Good Hedge?'

Tidings of Comfort, by Paul Krugman, Commentary, NY Times:

 

What I didn't read but want to...

How the filibuster increases cynicism: An interview with Andy Stern

Extra Homework Applying for Education Grants

War Without Borders

Air Quality Guidelines Face Unexpected Critics

Let illegal immigrants buy into health plans - washingtonpost.com

The Backstage Tale Behind the Met’s ‘Hoffman’

After health-care reform, Senate reform

 

What I watched

Reservoir Dogs

Devil Wears Prada

 

What I read from: 

Karl Jaspers Nietzsche

Nietzsche Beyond Good and Evil

 

and the song that was stuck on repeat all day in the head:  Kesha Tick Tock (yes I know...)

 

Did I miss anything important (i'm sure I did... as it was a lovely lazy day...)?

 

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