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Simon Says
How Much Is That Purple Heart In The Window?()
December 24, 2011 The story of the Purple Heart in a pawnshop window reminds us that to truly help people, you don't have to look very far.
Simon Says
Christopher Hitchens' Legacy Of Defying Labels()
December 17, 2011 Writers and thinkers are fixed with labels these days so that people can order up opinions like flavors in an ice cream shop. But you couldn't fix a label on Christopher Hitchens; that's why he was worth reading and hearing.
Sweetness And Light
Look, Ma, I'm In The End Zone!()
December 14, 2011 Frank Deford asks, is it time to seek a restraining order against football's end zone follies? The seemingly endless victory celebrations now seem to follow just about any big play.
Simon Says
Laura Nyro's Lasting, Eclectic Musical Legacy()
December 10, 2011 Most of the names announced for induction to the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame this week are familiar. The name Laura Nyro, however, may need some explaining. Her songs outlasted their times, and today, a range of artists call her an inspiration.
Planet Money
The Wild West Of Finance()
December 7, 2011 Adam Davidson explains why we should celebrate day-traders and hedge funds, even when they fail.
Simon Says
What's In A (Baby) Name?()
December 3, 2011 A list of America's most popular baby names for 2011 has just come out. So many end-of-the-year lists detail something trivial. But sometimes those lists can help us appreciate something obvious.
