New York's smoking prohibition laws go into effect today. Go ahead and drink all you want, but don't light up. The weather in Topeka, IL today will be mostly sunny, a high of 58°F, wind from the South Southwest at about 17 mph. The Atlantic examines Henry James (via Arts & Letters Daily). "Why perpetuate [and profoundly deepen] your poverty?" Art News takes a look at M.F.A programs (you want to read this if you have or are considering dropping 50 grand on one of these programs). Apparently some folks think Peter Arnett should be reporting for Al Jazeera.