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A Day of Iraqi Hope
by Steve Hadley

Running Into the Sand?
As Bush's second term begins, the world press asks, "Is Iran next?"
by Carl Schrag

Wired.com
A Century of Einstein
A hundred years ago, Albert Einstein shook up physics and the world with his ideas. Where would we be without them?

Freedom Over Cynicism
by Lawrence Kudlow

The Bushies' New Groove
by David Brooks

The Ruthless Party
by Fred Barnes

They're Paranoid, We're Blasé
The civilized world needs to answer Islamist conspiracy propaganda.
by Melik Kaylan

Why the world is still in the shadow of Churchill
by Charles Moore

Who’s afraid of Social Security reform?
by Donald R. May
There is much opposition to President Bush’s plans to reform Social Security and provide taxpayers with Personal Retirement Accounts (PRAs) that they actually own and can pass on to their heirs.

The Branding of a Heretic
Are religious scientists unwelcome at the Smithsonian?
by David Klinghoffer

My IPod, My Self
Marketing professor Markus Giesler has some colorful ideas about Apple's music player. He argues it transforms listeners into "cyborg consumers," plugging them into a "hybrid entertainment matrix" where they can achieve "technotranscendence."

Tolkien Gets Ringing Endorsement
A new documentary about J.R.R. Tolkien's ardent fans traces the author's impact on pop culture, from '60s hippies to current-day movie fans.

The Lock Busters
They've never met a padlock - or six-pin paracentric cylinder - they couldn't crack. Live, from the lock-picking championship of the world.

Spring Training Preview: Reds
The Reds roll into spring training with several new arms in their arsenal, an outfield overloaded with question marks, and no Barry Larkin for the first time in 20 years.

Spring Training Preview: Braves
With the additions of All-Star pitchers Tim Hudson and Dan Kolb, the Braves' storied staff looks as strong as ever. However, they have some serious outfield questions if they hope to win a 14th consecutive division title.

Spring Training Preview: Red Sox
Think the Red Sox were in uncharted waters last fall when they shook the 86-year curse and won it all? How about now that they are the defending champs and have the proverbial target on their backs?

Spring Training Preview: White Sox
White Sox general manager Kenny Williams has run Chicago's front office with as much patience and loyalty as a Hollywood marriage, and he's welcomed several new partners into his South Side bedroom again this offseason.

Spring Training Preview: Tigers
The Tigers have won just 115 games over the last two seasons, but surprisingly they have their lineup and rotation all but set heading into spring training. That doesn't mean there aren't some questions to be answered.

Spring Training Preview: Astros
With Roger Clemens re-signing and Andy Pettitte returning, the starting staff is still potent. However, the Astros have some serious questions about a lineup that lost Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent to free agency and will likely be without Lance Berkman for the first month of the season.

Spring Training Preview: Orioles
The Orioles really wanted to sign some big-name free agents this offseason, but like Jorge Julio, the front office proved to be shaky when trying to close deals. As a result, the Orioles own a roster full of familiar names and question marks.

Spring Training Preview: Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't augment their team name (the Los Angeles Dodgers of Los Angeles) or change their classic uniforms, but there will be a whole bunch of different faces in camp this spring.

Chicago Tribune
U2 apologizes for site's ticket sale debacle