Author: Erik Hayden

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Remote, Polluted Lakes; Comet Crossbow

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Discovered: remote polluted lakes, uninformed fish, a comet crossbow, clinical trial check-up and one place to be to find undiscovered invertebrates. 

By Erik Hayden

Sep 25, 2010

'You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger': Woody Allen's Next Comeback?

he returns to London looking to redeem himself after 'Whatever Works'

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 25, 2010

By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Sep 24, 2010

5 Best Friday Columns

On the Senate's "true maverick," the "parasitic" Huffington Post, and the GOP's ante

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 23, 2010

Best Tweets: Facebook is Down! Edition

Twitter glories in the rival site's hiccup

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 23, 2010

Democrats Balk at Tax Cut Vote, Liberals Appalled

How can it be a "winning issue" if there isn't a vote?

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 23, 2010

Do Texas Textbooks Have a 'Pro-Islam' Bias?

State Board of Education examines the "anti-Christian" bias in texts

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Sep 23, 2010

5 Best Thursday Columns

On "Slumdog" birthday cake, failing early-education efforts, and breakfast with Ahmadinejad

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 22, 2010

When It Comes to Genetically Modified Salmon, How Safe Is 'Safe'?

The FDA wrestles with approving the "faster growing" salmon

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 22, 2010

Cartoon

The Unhooked Jaw of Liberty

Who will get gobbled up by the Tea Party next?

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 22, 2010

Morning Vids: McCain, Franken on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The failed repeal is highlighted by two arguments by senators

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Sep 22, 2010

5 Best Wednesday Columns

On the "pro-British" Tea Party, the imperial presidency, and Obama's Wal-Mart problem

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 21, 2010

Does Masculinity Need To Be 'Reimagined'?

Newsweek implores men to embrace "girly jobs"

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 21, 2010

Jon Stewart's Rally Starts to Worry Dems

DNC staffers and organizers are worried about the impact of the Comedy Central rally

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Sep 21, 2010

5 Best Tuesday Columns

On the non-existent GOP civil war, anger over the Pope's visit, and the "biting" reaction to Jonathan Franzen

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 20, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Mr. President, 'I'm Exhausted of Defending You'

An impassioned town hall questioner respectfully takes the president to task

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 20, 2010

Mike Pence: The Social Conservative's Choice in 2012?

The Indiana Rep. bests Huckabee, Palin, and Romney in a straw poll

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 20, 2010

Moderate Republicans Mount Fight Against Tea Party

Powell, Bloomberg throw their weight behind centrists; Murkowski plots write-in bid

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Sep 20, 2010

5 Best Monday Columns

On the news that finds you, sound-bite economics, and the upside of inflation

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 18, 2010

Laptop Sales Are Falling: Blame the iPad?

Apple would be quite happy cannibalizing PCs

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 18, 2010

Does 'The Town' Measure Up Against Boston Classics?

Scorsese's "The Departed" is the obvious touchstone for the Affleck thriller

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 17, 2010

Why Is Ohio 'Slipping Away' From Democrats?

Poll margins widen in favor of Republicans in key Ohio races

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 17, 2010

Right Has Field Day With New 'Global Warming' Term

Is "global climate disruption" any better than "climate change"?

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 17, 2010

Stewart, Colbert Plan Competing DC Rallies

Complete with free signs like "I Disagree With You But I'm Pretty Sure You're Not Hitler."

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Sep 17, 2010

5 Best Friday Columns

On the backlash myth, the tax-cut racket, and the ominous trends in the war on terror

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 16, 2010

Halo Nets $200 Million, Bigger Than Any Movie This Year

But fell short of the sum taken in by the Call of Duty sequel

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 16, 2010

Best Tweets: Rock Retractions Edition

Twitter rewrites your favorite songs. Because it's Twitter, that's why.

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 16, 2010

Does the U.S. Still Need a Civil Rights Commission?

CRC calls its own existence into doubt

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Sep 16, 2010

5 Best Thursday Columns

On an opportunity in North Korea, the revival of George Bush, and etiquette advice for male bankers

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 15, 2010

119 Million Reasons Why Meg Whitman Can Win California

The former eBay executive becomes the biggest self-funding candidate ever

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 15, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Colbert's Extended 'Dr. Strangelove' Impression

Because there's no bad time for a random Stanley Kubrick allusion

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 15, 2010

Morning Vid: Rove Concedes That 'Nutty' O'Donnell Probably Won't Win

A visibly annoyed Rove spars with Sean Hannity

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Sep 15, 2010

5 Best Wednesday Columns

On O'Donnell's upset victory, the Christie effect, and the meaning of the Koran

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