theSkimm is a great resource for the person who seeks to be informed, but, like most of us, has neither the time or attention span to consume large quantities of news copy. Think of it as an evolution of Sparknotes - just the facts, Jack- all presented in a daily email newsletter where the content is quick and snappy and directed primarily toward women. Subscribing is free and easy - just enter your email address. We wonder aloud if they will ever split their offering into a smaller, free versio...