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Amazon’s Kindle Draws the Reader In by Charlie Martin The popular e-book device isn't perfect, but it's pretty darn good. Moreover, it points to a very exciting future for the world of publishing.

The media narrative on the primaries in Indiana and West Virginia hinted at racism as the reason why Obama lost. There are plenty of Hoosiers and Mountaineers who won't take that charge lying down.

Dating a divorced person can present many challenges, but do men and women have different needs in post-marriage relationships? Double standards abound.

Why Hillary Won’t Give Up by Rick Moran No longer simply a question of grabbing for the power and the glory, Hillary Clinton continues to push herself with one eye on the present and another on history.

Philly Police Scandal Needs Sober Analysis, Not Rev. Al’s Bullhorn by Jack Dunphy Philadelphia has been rocked by video of police officers beating black suspects on the street. A levelheaded investigation is needed, but Al Sharpton and his circus are coming to town.

Reading the Ron Paul Revolution by Glenn Harlan Reynolds Ron Paul's book, The Revolution: A Manifesto benefits from many of the virtues of the author's maverick presidential campaign - but it also shares some of the Paul campaign's shortcomings.

Beirut Clashes Trap Citizens by Charles Chuman Being curled up in the bathtub hiding from stray bullets didn't stop me from writing about what's happening in Beirut. Here are the stories of some of the other residents who were stuck in their houses for nearly 24 hours as Hezbollah troops battled supporters of the Lebanese government.

Green: The New Color of Catastrophe by Iain Murray Malaria deaths in Africa, wildfires in the West, and now food riots in Haiti all demonstrate that "going green" can have some very serious downsides.

Ask Dr. Helen: Do Husbands Owe Wives Post-Childbirth ‘Push Presents?’ by Helen Smith A recent survey found 55% of pregnant mothers expected a "push present" from their husband. Is it appropriate and what does it say about a woman who insists on getting such a gift?

Pig Tales, Pigtails, and Islamism by Mary Jackson Stories of Britain banning pigs in deference to Islam are distractions. The UK's real problem is highlighted by the conflict between a salon owner and a job applicant in a headscarf.