Ready for Hillary? Courting a candidate for 2016 (via AFP) How formidable a potential candidate is Hillary Clinton? A group laying groundwork for her possible 2016 presidential campaign said it is being offered million-dollar donations -- before she has even announced a run. "We have turned away seven-figure… … [Read more...] about Ready for Hillary? Courting a candidate for 2016
(Amazing Video): The Cat and the Dolphins
Friendships can spring up anywhere -- even when some dolphins meet a cat and one wants to kiss it. An amazing video (from a Facebook page posted Nov. 2012) … [Read more...] about (Amazing Video): The Cat and the Dolphins
The Musical Genius of “Mad Men’s” Robert Morse
Many younger fans of AMC's "Mad Men" (and many younger TMV readers) may not know it, but the highly popular Robert Morse in his role as crusty top-boss Bertram Cooper was an award winning musical comedy star -- who won a Tony award in 1962 for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical in 1962 for his role in Tony J. Pierrepont Finch in the Pulitzer Prize-winning How to … [Read more...] about The Musical Genius of “Mad Men’s” Robert Morse
President Barack Obama’s Statement on Trayvon Martin and Zimmerman Trial
The White House has issued this statement from President Barack Obama on Trayvon Martin and the trial that ended in George Zimmerman being found "not guilty" of the 17-year-old's murder: The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong passions. And in the wake of the … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama’s Statement on Trayvon Martin and Zimmerman Trial
JK Rowling revealed as author of The Cuckoo’s Calling
Here's a delicious development. A crime novel that has gotten good reviews and was ostensibly written by a male author now turns out to have been written written by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, who didn't want the secret out so soon. But now sales of the book are rising: JK Rowling has secretly written a crime novel under the guise of male debut writer Robert … [Read more...] about JK Rowling revealed as author of The Cuckoo’s Calling
Getting an abortion in Texas is still pretty easy
Before Rick Perry signed the new antichoice bill into law? Well, in what we'll soon look back at as the good old days, McAllen, Texas, a border town, has a women's health clinic offering safe, accessible, cheerful, and often free treatment for women. That will now be lost. In a tour of the Whole Woman’s Health clinic here, Ms. Ferrigno noted some of the design and … [Read more...] about Getting an abortion in Texas is still pretty easy
Snails face: Japan beauty treatment offers slime power
Snails face: Japan beauty treatment offers slime power (via AFP) Having live snails crawling on your face sounds like the thing of nightmares, but in Japan one company is hoping people will be prepared to pay for it. Starting Monday, women who want to slough off dead skin, clear their pores or roll back the years… … [Read more...] about Snails face: Japan beauty treatment offers slime power
Trayvon Martin (Cartoon)
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Not Letting Trayvon Martin Rest
Despicable. And predictable. … [Read more...] about Not Letting Trayvon Martin Rest
(Update) ‘The U.S. government should be on its knees every day begging…’
Update: Melissa Harris-Perry at MSNBC has posted a letter to Edward Snowden. The letter has received very mixed reactions. It is at the bottom of this post. === Original Post: I believe that a vast majority of Americans want the surveillance activities conducted by the National Surveillance Agency (NSA) -- now or in the past -- debated, examined and … [Read more...] about (Update) ‘The U.S. government should be on its knees every day begging…’
Cory Booker, other N.J. figures react to Zimmerman verdict (Guest Voice)
Cory Booker, other N.J. figures react to Zimmerman verdict (via NJ.com) George Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges Saturday night in the death of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old who was shot to death by Zimmerman last year in his Sanford, Fla., neighborhood. A six-woman jury found that Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer… … [Read more...] about Cory Booker, other N.J. figures react to Zimmerman verdict (Guest Voice)
Zimmerman Free But Learns How Trayvon Felt
The irony of George Zimmerman’s acquittal in the killing of Trayvon Martin is that, for the first time, he may sense how his victim must have felt that night. While the jury deliberated, Zimmerman’s lawyer was telling an interviewer that, even if his client were to be freed, his life would change forever. "I believe his life is at risk, and I don't say that for dramatic … [Read more...] about Zimmerman Free But Learns How Trayvon Felt
United States of Corruption?
If one goes by the findings published in the latest Transparency International report, 76% of the respondents in the United States felt that political parties were corrupt/extremely corrupt. Transparency in campaign and political financing suffered a major setback in 2010. This followed a Supreme Court decision that de facto removed all limits to political spending by … [Read more...] about United States of Corruption?
Thus spake President Obama in 2008
Glee Actor Cory Monteith Dead At 31
News out of Canada tonight that 31 year old Cory Monteith, one of the cast members of Glee, is dead at age 31. The reported cause of death is a drug overdose though that has not been confirmed. … [Read more...] about Glee Actor Cory Monteith Dead At 31
Zimmerman Get Out of Jail Free (Cartoon)
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Some Thoughts On Zimmerman Verdict
I must admit to being a bit surprised by the verdict.However I also think we all need to step back for a moment and review.On the race issue, even Trayvon's grandmother said she did not think race was a factor here, so drop that.On the other hand it's pretty clear to me Zimmerman did overreact, he was told not to keep following Trayvon but did. More paranoia though than … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts On Zimmerman Verdict
Zimmerman Found “Not Guilty” In Trayvon Martin Killing Case (UPDATED)
George Zimmerman has been found not guilty in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. The all women jury delivered their verdict after 16 hours and 2 days of deliberations. Martin's parents weren't in the courtroom, but Zimmerman's were. NBC News: A Florida jury found George Zimmerman not guilty on Saturday night. Zimmerman, 29, said he was acting in … [Read more...] about Zimmerman Found “Not Guilty” In Trayvon Martin Killing Case (UPDATED)
UPDATE: NOT GUILTY: Verdict Reached in Zimmerman Trial for Killing Trayvon Martin
Update: Jury deliberated 16 hours over two days. jURY POLLED, all in agreement : Not Guilty just a few notes: The judge has told Jury that they have a right to speak or not speak to the press. The judge tells Zimmerman the GPS monitor he has been wearing will be cut off in a few minutes. Evidence will be released and not held by the court. George Zimmerman's … [Read more...] about UPDATE: NOT GUILTY: Verdict Reached in Zimmerman Trial for Killing Trayvon Martin
Zimmerman jury in Martin killing trial asks about manslaughter charge
Is the jury in the trial of George Zimmerman in the killing of teenager Trayvon Martin considering a manslaughter verdict against Zimmerman? It sounds that way: After deliberating all day on Saturday jurors in the George Zimmerman murder trial asked for clarification on the instructions regarding manslaughter. At about 6 p.m. ET lawyers for both sides appeared in court … [Read more...] about Zimmerman jury in Martin killing trial asks about manslaughter charge