U.S.

Swampland

Is the Social Secretary To Blame For the Salahis?

There is an unwritten rule in Washington: If you want to last, don't stand out. Read more

Business & Technology

Techland

Video: Touring Tim Burton's Freaky MoMA Exhibit

This is the sort of pop art that dreams are made of, works that call out for a second, third and fourth viewing. Read more

Entertainment

Tuned In

The Salahis' Tell-None Interview with Matt Lauer

This morning the White House crashers, Tareq and Michaele Salahi, took their fame-n-shame tour to the Today show. Read more

Health & Science

Wellness

Bo-tax: A Levy on Nips and Tucks?

The health care bill currently being debated in the Senate includes a provision that would levy a 5% tax on elective cosmetic surgeries Read more

Entertainment

Looking Around

All Blogs Must Pass

Okay, apologies to the spirit of George Harrison for that one, but it sums up the purpose of today's post — to lay "Looking Around" to rest. Read more

U.S.

The Detroit Blog

Depressing Daily Press

Sick as a dog today (thanks, N1H1). But found a couple interesting posts to share. Read more

Business & Technology

The Curious Capitalist

Are Finance Professors to Blame for the Financial Crisis (Part 3)?

Well, are they? Read more

It's Your Money

Are Store Cards, Extended Warranties a Good Idea?

Be on guard at the checkout line: In all the chaos of holiday shopping season, you can easily get talked into paying extra Read more

Photos

White House Photo Blog

White House butlers look through the kitchen windows during a preview of the State Dinner to be held in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Washington.View more

Don't take the bait.

• - Posted by slowp on Swampland in response to Karen Tumulty's post "Health Care: The Industry Steps Up. Maybe"