2/10: Morning Communique

THESE DAYS

Prenatal exposure to certain antidepressants appears to increase a newborn's risk of exhibiting drug withdrawal symptoms and respiratory abnormalities, according to two new studies.

Liz Danzico parses how watching The Daily Show as part of the studio audience is like being part of a highly efficient--and undeniably enjoyable--product development team.

MINNESOTA BLOG OF THE DAY

Laurie defends James Frey and takes Google out behind the woodshed at My Memex.

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TIME WASTERS

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FREEDOM OF SPEECH

"We welcome Uma Thurman, a model-actress, admired throughout the world and especially in our country, France."

-- Cannes Film Festival Director Gilles Jacob, proclaiming Thurman a knight in the Order of Arts and Letters on behalf of the country's Culture Ministry