In the News (July 9-13)

1. Engrossing analysis of Dick Cheney's Vice-Presidency in the Washington Post.

2. Also from the Post, an interesting article on Bush's meetings with historians.

3. From the New York Times, an article about Jewish culture in Poland (without any Jews).

4. An interesting article about the life and times of Lady Bird Johnson.

5. A slideshow of my most recent adventures through Northern California.

6. And finally, Chris Rock reflects on his recent trip to Africa.