Monday, August 3, 2009

10 Most Popular Stories of the Week

10 Most Popular Stories

Taking Judd Apatow Seriously
Gavin Bond
Portrait of Seth Rogen, Judd Apatow, and Adam Sandler.

1. Taking Judd Apatow Seriously

By Joel Stein

How did a neurotic, self-lacerating stand-up comedian from Long Island conquer Hollywood? He earned it

2. In the Recession, Shoppers Are Becoming Hagglers

By Sean Gregory

In this economy, shoppers are haggling everywhere--even at big retail chains--and are coming out on top

3. Florida's Marijuana Boom: House-Grown, and Potent

By Carmen Gentile / Miami

Hydroponically cultivated marijuana is more potent than outdoor weed. The Sunshine State is leading the nation in producing the illegal crop

4. People Power's Philippine Saint: Corazon Aquino

By Howard Chua-Eoan

At a critical time in her country's history, the shy widow took up her charismatic husband's legacy and led it through a valley of the shadow of death

5. Why Tall People Are Happier Than Short People

By Sean Gregory

A new study shows that height gives rise to self-esteem, not to mention better pay

6. Can Obama Close the Deal on Health Care?

By Karen Tumulty

As doubt grow about the White House's push for comprehensive reform, the President faces the biggest challenge of his political life. A look at what's at stake for Obama, the health-care system — and you

7. If a Health-Care Bill Passes, Nurse Practitioners Could Be Key

By Kate Pickert

Expanded health care will mean more demand for primary-care physicians. Nurse practitioners could help ease the burden

8. Why Netflix Stinks: A Critic's Complaint

By RICHARD CORLISS

A film lover's minority opinion about the popular online DVD-rental site

9. In France, a New Generation of Women Says Non to Nude Sunbathing

By Bruce Crumley / Paris

Whether it's worry about the sun or a return to conservative values, young women beachgoers are spurning their topless mothers by covering up. France's new modesty

10. What Kind of Beer Is Served at the White House?

By Claire Suddath

As President Obama prepares to host Henry Louis Gates Jr. and James Crowley at the White House for beer and a chat about racial issues, a breathless nation wants to know: What will they be having?

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