Reporter Joseph Curl of the sinking Washington Times is tackling the tough subjects, like why President Obama skipped the funeral of the late Polish president. Maybe it's because of the massive ash cloud preventing most European air travel?

Oh, dear! Some people are suggesting that Gwyneth Paltrow broke the law this week when she used her GOOP e-mail newsletter to recommended a hotel in Marrakech, since she didn't pay to stay there, and that's no longer permitted under new Federal Trade Commission regulations. But how was she supposed to know that? The laws are totally different in England and Spain! [Daily Finance, Jezebel]

Idle-gate appears to have reached its conclusion. Earlier this week, Mayor Bloomberg was totally busted for allowing the SUVs that ferry him around town to idle for hours while waiting for him. Now comes word the mayor has informed his staff that he plans to set a better example in the future. Let's hope so! [NYDN, previously]