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The Page

Honoring Veterans

Obama to hold breakfast in the East Room, attend wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery in honor of Veterans Day.

U.S.

Swampland

Why the Afghanistan Troop Increase is a Numbers Game

There have been media reports from McClatchy and CBS News citing specific troop increase numbers to come in Afghanistan. These are wrong Read more

Business & Technology

Nerd World

The Post About the Relaunch

This post is to inform you that next Monday, November 16th, Nerd World as you know it will cease to exist. Read more

Entertainment

Tuned In

Leno at 10: No More Not-the-Tonight Show

As reported by people who are actually still watching The Jay Leno Show, the program is ripping off its unconvincing human-flesh mask to reveal the lizard-skin of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno underneath. Read more

Health & Science

Wellness

The Risks of Seeking the 'Perfect Vagina'

Yet while more women may be going under the knife in hopes of improving their intimate aesthetics, according to new research, many do so without fully understanding the risks of such procedures. Read more

Entertainment

Looking Around

A Talk With: Thom Mayne

I spoke recently with the Pritzker-Prize winning architect about his first building in New York. And a pretty smashing one it is. Read more

Business & Technology

The Detroit Blog

Did Detroit Cops Intentionally Blame an Innocent Man for Murder?

Did Detroit cops arrest and help convict a man of murder charges even though they knew he was innocent? It's certainly looking that way to me after talking with a lawyer involved in the case. Read more

The Curious Capitalist

Why AIG's Robert Benmosche Is Unhappy

AIG CEO Robert Benmosche is thinking of leaving because he's sick of dealing with those mean, mean federal regulators — especially the ones who want to cap his and his employees' pay. Read more

It's Your Money

Layaway Supposedly Helps You Save. It Definitely Helps You Spend

Layaway purchases have returned in a big way. More and more retailers are offering layaway, and it's often being heralded as a way to get more value for your money. Read more

Photos

White House Photo Blog

The President and First Lady depart the memorial for the 13 men and women killed in the shooting incident in Fort Hood, Texas.View more

Blog Comment Of The Day

Open quote Don't take the bait. Close quote

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