Ground Zero has slowly transformed from a disaster site to a place for reflection and remembrance. View TIME.com’s photo gallery for visuals of the area’s evolution.
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Former Mujahedin Pens Open Letter to Osama Bin Laden
Say, you know who isn’t a huge fan of Osama bin Laden? Pretty much everyone! On the eve of the ninth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Noman Benotman, one of bin Laden’s former compatriots, has written an open …
Phil Davison Gets the Soundtrack He Deserves
This councilman’s impassioned speech was certainly inspired by movies — and it makes much more sense with sweeping background music. See video at TheDailyWh.at.
Reading While Eating for September 10: Are You Ready for Some Pac-Man?
This Friday’s link roundup brings us religion, football and Pizza Whoppers.
Stephen Hawking: What is ‘Reality’?
College Graduates: Here Is What Your B.A. Is Worth
As the economy stumbles through its post-recession roadblocks, some good news broke Thursday for entry-level job candidates. CNNMoney reveals a study which shows that salaries for recent graduates are stabilizing.
Baby Carrots: An Extreme Snack?
Want people to eat carrots like junk food? One ad agency decided to give the veggies a junk-food-style commercial. See video at TheDailyWh.at.
Reading While Eating for September 9: Divas, NFL Players and Monkeys
In today’s must-read roundup, get the latest on technology, the military and baby pigs.
Rosh Hashanah Health: A Sweet New Year, Without the Sugar
At sundown tonight, Jewish families ring in the New Year by feasting on foods like apples and honey, rugelach cookies and round honey cakes. But what about the diabetics and health conscious relatives at your table? TIME’s …
Could This Be the World’s Ugliest Website?
From Reddit comes this nod for the world’s ugliest website: Arngren.net, which appears to be some sort of Norwegian miniatures store. Certainly looks bad to us — but can it compete with YvettesBridalFormal.com or the old …
Reading While Eating for September 8: Mayors, Imams and Lady Gaga
Welcome to NewsFeed’s shiny, new lunchtime link roundup. Check back every weekday for your afternoon must-sees around the web.
Meet Robotics’ Latest Innovation: The Snake
Its movements may seem vaguely unsettling, but this robot may be put to use one day in the field, used to crawl into otherwise-inaccessible locations. See the video at TheDailyWh.at.