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Michael Schumacher: Champion Auto Racer

God, The Observer is a GREAT paper! It is more international, hip, and up-to-date than a lot of U.S. papers. Fascinating profile of German Michael Schumacher (The Observer), the king of Formula One auto racing. He is the 2nd best-paid athlete in the world and was ranked by Forbes as 6th best-paid world celebrity. He's been the leader of this sport for many years. A sharp profile of what it takes to be a champion:...The reason why motor racing has become predictable is simple: Schumacher wins too often and too easily. If he lost a bit more, those who run F1 acknowledge, then the product they are selling would become a lot more marketable again."

Guide to Iraq Pundits

Field guide to Iraq pundits (Slate), "who's who among" the TV talking heads. "The Slate field guide to Iraq pundits is arranged in order of bellicosity, from blood-red hawks to snow-white doves."