Today in Salon: The egos have landed

Today in Salon: Saturday November 29, 2008

The egos have landed Axl Rose and Kanye West dropped their larger-than-life albums this week. And one of them actually lives up to the hype. By Simon Reynolds

Open Salon Rescued by Commandos in Mumbai Just do it! (aka OMG! What were we thinking!) American Visa Process aka Dante's Inferno How to Spot a Peeve

Guns and bombs in booming India Amid calls for a fierce crackdown on "potential terrorists," Indians strive to define the Mumbai attackers as "the other." By Sandip Roy

In Barack we trust? Obama campaigned on his personality and judgment and won. Now, like it or not, he isn't beholden to anyone. By David Sirota

The struggle for control in Mumbai On Friday, war with Islamist gunmen continued to rage in the Indian city's downtown. Some hostages are freed, but others have been found dead. By Sascha Zastiral

Broadsheet D.I.Y. gift guide

Bargain gifts for the foodie Delicious stocking stuffers to stimulate the taste buds and liven up the kitchen. Alex Koppelman, Rebecca Traister

Midrange gifts for the foodie Send your friends to culinary heaven with some artisanal cheese and avant-garde cookery. Alex Koppelman, Rebecca Traister

Luxury gifts for the foodie Give Spanish ham, drink California wine, and be merry! Alex Koppelman, Rebecca Traister

Salon's 2008 gift guide Need a little help with your holiday shopping? We've picked out more than 100 perfect gifts for even the fussiest people on your list.

Glenn Greenwald Mumbai, the NYT's revisionism, and lessons not learned

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