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Friday, Jan. 30, 2009
- The Spirit of Davos
The Davos Man is supposed to be gracious and civil. Not this year. - Who Won the Gaza War?
Israel says the war was a success, but in Gaza, Hamas is more popular than ever. - Sad Money
The best personal finance show. - Would You Like To Be President of Somalia?
If so, send a résumé, photo, and $2,000 to a hotel in Djibouti. - The Crowded Catholic Cafeteria
Pope Benedict XVI tries to heal the schism with Catholics who deny the Second Vatican Council. - The Absurd and a Little Testy Gabfest
Listen to Slate's review of the week in politics. - Men at Work: Artisans of Old Japan
"When I was younger, I wondered why I had to do this." - Corrections
Slate's mistakes. - Obama: Bankers Did a Bad, Bad Thing
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers. - Obama Shames Bankers
A summary of what's in the major publications.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009
- The Groundhog Fraud
How do you know whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow? A Slate investigation. - Stimulating Change
The GOP may not be onboard, but legislation is still moving in Washington. - Not Dolls
How the Obamas should present their daughters to the public. - Debbie Does Salad
Do vegetarians really have better sex? - Making Babies
Slate stories on NPR's Day to Day. - The Best E-Mail Program Ever
How Gmail destroyed Outlook. - Help, My Face Is Frozen!
Renée Zellweger in the romantic comedy New in Town. - Slate Bids Updike Adieu
Editors and writers remember John Updike. - PowerPoint to the People
The urgent need to fix federal archiving policies. - Elizabeth Cheney, Bush Legal Counsel
What a 1988 college thesis by the former vice president's daughter tells us about the Bush presidency. - Cancel Water-Boarding 101
The military should close its torture school. I know because I graduated from it. - Davos Man, Confused
Why the world's economic leaders blame the catastrophe on the system instead of themselves. - Partisan Now, Bipartisan Later
The logic behind Republican opposition to Obama's stimulus package. - Men at Work: Artisans of Old Japan
Has no one else noticed that the woman at the next table is wearing a gorgeous kimono? - Down and Out, Not in Beverly Hills
Frozen River, Wendy and Lucy, and other great new movies about America's poor. - Flipping Awful
Why the NFL should replace the overtime coin toss with an auction system. - Abortion Rights Go Global
International courts begin to recognize them—and prompt a backlash. - Murder Among Friends?
My college pal supposedly killed himself, but I suspect foul play. - Republicans Just Say No to Obama
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009
- Publishers Clearing House
A best-selling author proposes the most improbable bailout yet. - Obama Raises the Bar
In politics, as in life, a little alcohol can go a long way. - So Much for That
Early signs suggest that partisanship is alive and well in Washington. - You're Grounded!
How do you qualify for house arrest? - Opportunity for Sale
Psst! Wanna buy an internship? - In the Giving Mood
Rachael Larimore takes your questions about Slate's annual roster of top philanthropists. - Bandwidth Envy
Can the right create its own netroots? - The Ted Haggard Dilemma
Can a fallen pastor ever redeem himself? - Let Them Into the House
The D.C. Voting Rights Act is probably unconstitutional. Congress should pass it. - Dear John
What I'll miss about John Updike. - Men at Work: Artisans of Old Japan
"Normal people would give up. But we continue." - The Culture Gabfest, "Brace for Impact" Edition
Listen to Slate's show about the week in culture. - Science News: Super Mario Gravity
A daily video from Slate V. - The Green Monster
Could Frankenfoods be good for the environment? - What's the Point of Talking?
Can you trust President Obama to deal with Iran and Syria? - Failure Is Always an Option
How Obama can prepare himself (and us) for the coming bad times. - Serve With Me
How can I get my friend to come volunteer with me? - Republicans Refuse To Play Ball on Stimulus
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009
- Rabbit at Rest
The best of Updike, the worst of Updike, and why the two are connected. - CBO, Meet CWA
More evidence that Obama's stimulus falls short. - I See Dead Bankers!
Wall Street has become The Sixth Sense—filled with corpses who think they're still alive. - All I Wanna Do Is Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom
Microsoft's Photosynth, the best thing to happen to photography since the digital camera. - Listen Up
The foreign-policy edition: Obama uses the L-word, possibly for real. - Womb for More
How many babies can fit inside one woman? - I Spy Daddy Giving Someone the Finger
Your kids will imitate you. Use it as a force for good. - Caroline, No
The New Yorker and New York on how Kennedy botched her Senate seat campaign. - The PediPaws Pet-Nail Clipper, Reviewed
A daily video from Slate V. - Robert Altman's Short Cuts
Stop comparing it to Nashville. - Who Is Bruce Springsteen?
The true legacy of America's last rock star. - Men at Work: Artisans of Old Japan
Mr. Moriya weaves a basket. - Green Screens
What's the most environmentally friendly television? - Sicko-nomics
Health care reformers should look to the banking collapse as a cautionary tale. - Karaoke Rage
When innocent singing turns violent. - No. 443: "I tie my Hat—I crease my Shawl"
Why does Emily Dickinson extol "little duties" in the wake of a catastrophe? - Black Monday for Workers
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
Monday, Jan. 26, 2009
- The Obama Conspiracy
Why some foreigners can't believe Obama won the presidency fair and square. - Bi-Curious
Now we'll get to see what Obama means when he calls for "bipartisanship." - Why Do Cellos Sound Lousy in Cold Weather?
The optimal climate for musical instruments. - Wrong Harry
Four million jobs in two years? FDR did it in two months. - Polls Up, Jobs Down
Obama has record approval, but economic gloom persists. - What, Exactly, Is Slumdog Millionaire?
Is it a) a portrait of the real India, b) a Bollywood-style melodrama, c) a fairy tale, or d) a stylishly shot collection of clichés? - Friday Night Lights, Season 3
Week 2: Where in tarnation is Jason Street? - Background Briefing Watch
The "unmasking" of White House Counsel Gregory B. Craig. - Same Obama, New Issues
Obama's still against racial profiling, just not as often on his Web site. - Almost Criminal
Will the Obama administration shy away from indicting lawbreaking companies? - My Son Is the Greatest Football Player Ever
Sportswriter Larry Fitzgerald Sr. says he can cover his son objectively. Why does Rick Reilly believe him? - A Wonderful Day for Washington, D.C.
Now it's time to hold President Obama accountable for his promises. - Men at Work: Artisans of Old Japan
Am I too frivolous to enjoy a trip to Japan? - Dear Prudence: Tattooed Bride
A daily video from Slate V. - The 2008 Slate 60
The largest American charitable contributions of the year. - Razing Arizona
The Cardinals' presence in the Super Bowl is fluky and disgraceful. - The Mystery of Perversion
What idiosyncratic lust can, and can't, tell us. - Fed May Become Great Overseer
A summary of what's in the major U.S. newspapers.
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If you do something every day, you tend to fall into a routine. Routine has a bad reputation. It’s true that novelty and challenge bring happiness and that people who break their routines, try new things, and go new places are happier, but I think that some routine activities also bring happiness. The pleasure of doing the same thing, in the same way, every day, shouldn’t be overlooked. By reframing, you can find happiness in activities like doing dishes or sweeping the floor as well as in your beloved morning coffee-and-news ritual. Read More - Human Nature:
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