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Week In Politics: Fiscal Cliff And Susan Rice
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Saturday, December 01, 2012
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: In It To Win It?
December 1, 2012 This week's Powerball jackpot captivated the nation. Gary Varvel saw a better chance of winning the half-billion dollar prize than avoiding the fiscal cliff, while Clay Bennett acknowledged the harsh reality that only two lucky ticket-buyers can ignore.
Friday, November 30, 2012
You Must Read This
An Existential Guide For When You're Really 'Lost'
November 30, 2012 Astrophysicist Adam Frank doesn't usually read self-help books, but something about Walker Percy's existential optimism in Lost In The Cosmos actually changed his outlook on life. Do you have a favorite self-help book? Tell us in the comments below.
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: Fiscal Trims And Fits?
November 30, 2012 Of the revenue increases and program cuts that have been suggested during fiscal cliff negotiations, Jimmy Margulies thinks going after the mortgage interest deduction is a fairy tale, while Chip Bok argues you can't even get started at looking to Medicare for savings.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: Escape From Benghazi?
November 29, 2012 Susan Rice's closed-door meeting with sens. McCain, Graham and Ayotte failed to resolve their concerns about her role in explaining the Benghazi attack. Mike Lester thinks Rice has herself to blame for the explosive situation, while John Deering sees the senators' disappointment as pre-ordained.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: The Pledge And The Ledge
November 28, 2012 Obama believes that ending tax cuts for the wealthy is important to avoid the fiscal cliff. Grover Norquist says ending the cuts violates his no tax increase pledge. Matt Wuerker sees Norquist as an obstructionist, while Chris Weyant thinks he doesn't enjoy the same kind of backing he's used to.
Kitchen Window
Baking Without Flour For The Holidays
November 28, 2012 Think outside the bag of white flour that's ubiquitous in the kitchen this time of year. These delights are naturally flour-free yet still utterly delicious.
Sweetness And Light
College Football: Pro and Con(servative) Views
November 28, 2012 College sports fans can be distinctively different from the pro variety, no matter where they are. And that might complicate the growth plans of athletic conferences such as as the Big Ten, says Frank Deford.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: Morsi Morsi Me
November 27, 2012 Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has issued a decree granting himself extraordinary powers. Hajo De Reijger sees things in Egypt going back to what they used to be, while Gustavo Rodriguez is fearful of the endgame.
From A Calcutta Prison To The Classical Stage
November 27, 2012 Commentator Sandip Roy tells the story of classical dancer Alokananda Roy, who was inspired to teach dance to convicted murderers and rapists after a visit to a Calcutta prison.
Monday, November 26, 2012
NPR Double Take
Double Take 'Toons: Hostess With The Leastest?
November 26, 2012 The fate of Twinkies and other Hostess snacks remains unknown. John Darkow wonders where the dough went, while Steve Kelley has high hopes for a profitable future.
You Must Read This
Strange Fruit And Stranger Dreams In The Deep South
November 26, 2012 The Battlefield Where The Moon Says I Love You may be more than 15,000 lines of almost entirely unpunctuated poetry, but author Steve Stern says this Southern gothic fun house is so bewitching you'll have to finish it. Do you have a favorite impossible book? Tell us in the comments.
