The recent bans on telecommuting indicates a market failure: a ban on telecommuting may or may not be a good policy for the company, but it's definitely bad for the environment. Telecommuting is a classic positive externality and should be subsidized. In economics, an externality is a spillover effect, a consequence of a transaction between two parties that is not translated … [Read more...] about Don’t Ban Telecommuting, Subsidize it
A spiritual Pope Francis could spark a “Catholic Spring”
The sudden leap of Pope Francis to the geopolitical stage as supreme leader of one of the world’s oldest episcopal jurisdictions covering over 1.2 billion people could spark a “Catholic Spring”, if he bridges the growing schism between liberal and conservative Catholics. But the challenges may be too convoluted for a kindly 76-year-old whose experiences of administration … [Read more...] about A spiritual Pope Francis could spark a “Catholic Spring”
Election of First Latin American Pope Stuns Analysts
Election of first Latin American pope stuns analysts (via AFP) The election Wednesday of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Latin America's first pope stunned analysts who expected a more conservative choice. The self-effacing archbishop of his native Buenos Aires -- also the first Jesuit pope -- was nowhere near the top of the list of frontrunners to replace the retired… … [Read more...] about Election of First Latin American Pope Stuns Analysts
Pope Francis: A New Center of Gravity
WASHINGTON -- In winning election as Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio defied the papal pundits, even though they should have seen him coming. His rise marks the decisive shift within Roman Catholicism toward Latin America and the developing world. In theological terms, he represents continuity, yet he is the first non-European pope in more than 1,000 years, and also the … [Read more...] about Pope Francis: A New Center of Gravity
The New Pope Speaks to Vatican Crowd (VIDEO)
Here a video of Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio, delivering his first words as the new Pope -- as the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church: Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Watch More News Videos at ABC | Technology News | Celebrity News … [Read more...] about The New Pope Speaks to Vatican Crowd (VIDEO)
New Pope (Cartoon)
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Bergoglio, Age 76, A New Pope
UPDATE: Only 10 years younger than Benedict, an elderly and health challenged man for pope. Having had his share of very troubled Bishops and priests in Argentina. And a veil of accusation made more apparent recently in a court filing in Argentina making allegations of involvement re the complex and potentially life-threatening to some, interweaving of RC hierarchy in Argentina … [Read more...] about Bergoglio, Age 76, A New Pope
(Updated, in English) El Nuevo Papa Es de la América Latina
Note: I must admit that I did not know anything about the new Pope when I posted my enthusiastic, Spanish-English post below. I was just happy to see the first Pope come from the New World. The New York Times has just published a more in-depth column on who the new Pope is and what we may expect of him. I have posted a few excerpts and summaries at the end of this … [Read more...] about (Updated, in English) El Nuevo Papa Es de la América Latina
Live Streaming Video Coverage: The New Pope
Here's live streaming video coverage of the new Pope: Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...] about Live Streaming Video Coverage: The New Pope
Argentine Pope Elected
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina has been elected Pope Francis I (the first Pope with that name) He is from Buenos Aries and is the first Pope from the new world. He is a Jesuit who has a fairly conservative theology … [Read more...] about Argentine Pope Elected
New Pope Elected: Live Blogging (AFP)
New pope elected: Live Report (via AFP) Alberto Pizzoli/AFPWhite smoke rises from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel meaning that cardinals elected a new pope on the second day of their secret conclave on March 13, 2013 at the Vatican.WELCOME TO AFP'S LIVE REPORT on the election of a new pope after white smoke appears from the… … [Read more...] about New Pope Elected: Live Blogging (AFP)
New Pope Chosen
The College of Cardinals has chosen the new successor to St. Peter in The Vatican. As of this writing the name has not been announced but live updates are being shown streaming here on the Vatican YouTube channel. Watch this space for an update as soon as we have it. *Update*: Changed live stream link to go directly to the Vatican's own live stream. *Update 2*: The … [Read more...] about New Pope Chosen
From Soda to Guns: Michael Bloomberg’s Hubris, and the Politics of Prohibition
Is the bloom off New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg? A roundup. LEGAL NOTICE ON CARTOON: This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Reproduction elsewhere without licensing is strictly prohibited. See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about From Soda to Guns: Michael Bloomberg’s Hubris, and the Politics of Prohibition
Democrats Worry About Obama’s Falling Poll Numbers
Democrats are worried about President Barack Obama's falling poll numbers, US News & World Report's Ken Walsh reports: Democratic strategists are increasingly worried about the decline in President Obama's job approval ratings. "We aren't panicking but it's a source of concern," a senior Democrat told me. The latest example is Wednesday's Washington Post/ABC News … [Read more...] about Democrats Worry About Obama’s Falling Poll Numbers
The Drone Nation (Guest Voice)
The Drone Nation by Joseph Camacho We are in the era of a new kind of war. In places that our government does not recognize that we are engaged in conflict - there is another type of warfare being waged. Those that declare war against the US are meeting this (not-so) secret war-fighter when and where they least expect it. The drone. Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles … [Read more...] about The Drone Nation (Guest Voice)
Sheryl Sandberg’s Revolutionary “Lean In”
WASHINGTON - Critics like Anne-Marie Slaughter, but especially Maureen I-Love-My-Pearls Dowd, and others [most of whom didn't read the book or do their homework] who are blaming Sheryl Sandberg for being a billionaire Ivy League graduate, while accusing her of letting corporations and government off the hook, are missing a major point. Unless women speak up and confront their … [Read more...] about Sheryl Sandberg’s Revolutionary “Lean In”
FL Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll Resigns Amid Federal Probe into Internet Cafes Used as Gambling Fronts
Trouble in Florida as Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll resigns amid a federal investigation into an internet cafes used as fronts for gambling. The one-time rising star of Florida politics tendered her resignation Wednesday morning. This is very serious because arrests have already been made on racketeering charges. Jennifer Carroll is involved because a firm she owned, 3N & JC, … [Read more...] about FL Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll Resigns Amid Federal Probe into Internet Cafes Used as Gambling Fronts
Is the “Sequester” a Win for Republicans?
Hell, no, says Greg Sargent at the Washington Post. Look at the latest Washington Post/ABC poll. Despite the Post's misleading headline and opener making it look like Obama is on the downslide, that's not the poll's conclusion. ... Dig deeper into the poll and you find something striking: Public disapproval of the sequester is running high — and more Americans hold … [Read more...] about Is the “Sequester” a Win for Republicans?
Old Mickey Mouse Cartoons to See New 2D Settings on Disney (VIDEO)
TMV Editor's Note: Here's an embed of a new 2d cartoon from Disney.com: Croissant de Triomphe on Disney Video GLOBAL POST REPORT: Old Mickey Mouse cartoons to see new 2D settings on Disney (via GlobalPost) Mickey Mouse & Co. will return to television -- in two dimensions. Kristin Deasy Disney's time-honored Mickey Mouse cartoons are making a high-tech return to … [Read more...] about Old Mickey Mouse Cartoons to See New 2D Settings on Disney (VIDEO)
Why the Right ‘Hates’ Latin America (Carta Maior, Brazil)
If you think the chasm between the right and left in the U.S. is wide - read this from a Latin America perspective. For Brazil's Carta Maior, columnist Emir Sader explains why the interests of the Latin American right lay squarely with those of the United States, which as far as the left is concerned, is hostile to Latin America. For Carta Maior, columnist Emir Sader starts … [Read more...] about Why the Right ‘Hates’ Latin America (Carta Maior, Brazil)