Sepehen Colbert reacts to a brand memo from Nabisco, a paid commercial sponsor of his show. "You think you know Wheat Thins? [Bleep] you. [Bleep] you and the cracker you rode in on." Colbert goes on to violate one of the memo's stipulations by stuffing seventeen crackers into his mouth. Only sixteen make a serving. With that "technical difficulties" interupt the program. … [Read more...] about Wheat Thins And Target Stores Get A Colbert Bump
The Ayatollah of Pennsylvania (Guest Voice)
The Ayatollah of Pennsylvania by Will Durst Once again, the wacky wheel of destiny takes a mighty spin and the big red pointer lands smack on the name of the next Great White Republican Hope -- Rick Santorum. The seventh or eighth candidate to vault into the lead of the GOP sweepstakes primarily because he is not Mitt Romney. A similar phenomenon has lifted President … [Read more...] about The Ayatollah of Pennsylvania (Guest Voice)
Truth in Oscars
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Santorum Tries Setting Back the Clock to Pre-1960 on Church and State (UPDATED)
Is former Sen. Rick Santorum running for President or clock setter -- backwards? Now you can his desire to go back before JFK's speech on separation of church and state to the growing list of items that suggest he is far more conservative than Barry Goldwater and is basically a radical conservative outside of America's mainstream. To wit: Presidential candidate Rick … [Read more...] about Santorum Tries Setting Back the Clock to Pre-1960 on Church and State (UPDATED)
Maine’s Republican Governor: “The Country Deserves Better” than Current GOP Presidential Wannabes (UPDATED)
And now another voice -- a prominent voice -- expressing frustration and dismay over the current field of Republican candidates for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination. And Maine Gov Paul LePage doesn't mince words: In remarks captured by the Portland Press Herald, Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage unloaded on the GOP 2012 field Saturday, decrying all the … [Read more...] about Maine’s Republican Governor: “The Country Deserves Better” than Current GOP Presidential Wannabes (UPDATED)
Is Romney as Stumbling and Crazy as a Ballet Dancing Fox?
Has the new and old media been incorrect and is what we're seeing about former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney a nice way to inject drama into Republican primary coverage, but not accurately reflecting what's going on? Writing in The Daily Beast, Lee Siegel, author of Is Harvard Burning, tells everyone to take a deep breath because Romney is doing what he needs to win the … [Read more...] about Is Romney as Stumbling and Crazy as a Ballet Dancing Fox?
Quote of the Day: GOP the “Ghastly Outdated Party”
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd has a classic column today where she weaves together some quotes Republican Party' seeming transformation with some keen observations. Her main one is correct: today's Republican Party seems to be racing backwards as its candidates hurl out red meat to a crowd that increasingly wants redder, rawer meat, almost bleeding meat -- meat could … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: GOP the “Ghastly Outdated Party”
Mike Daisey Takes a Bite Out of Apple
Mike Daisey Takes a Bite Out of Apple by Michael Winship If you would seek proof of that famous Margaret Mead adage, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has,” look at what’s happening as more and more people protest Apple Inc.’s labor practices in China. Take it one step further: … [Read more...] about Mike Daisey Takes a Bite Out of Apple
Banker Leaves Waitress One Percent Tip With Note “Get a Real Job”
What is the height of arrogance, the epitome of a lack of empathy for those less fortunate, the perfect product of someone who enjoys rubbing his own fortune in the face of someone less fortunate? It's this: An arrogant banker has done all in his power to enforce his position as the ‘one per cent,’ all the while reminding everyone else they’re not. After dining on a … [Read more...] about Banker Leaves Waitress One Percent Tip With Note “Get a Real Job”
PBS Clinton Profile Set Perfectly Against Extreme Republican Primary Battle
Watch Clinton on PBS. See more from American Experience. WASHINGTON - The rise once again of religious conservatives in the 2012 primary season is a perfect setting for "Clinton," the PBS American Experience documentary of William Jefferson Clinton's presidency. Today's religious conservatives aren't the same as they were in the Clinton era, but it's a reminder of how … [Read more...] about PBS Clinton Profile Set Perfectly Against Extreme Republican Primary Battle
The Mitt Romney Ron Paul Song?
Many political analysts see a kind of de facto alliance between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep Ron Paul to hammer down former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum in the looooooong battle over the 2012 Republican nomination. Is this their theme song (performed by the then youthful comedy team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis)? … [Read more...] about The Mitt Romney Ron Paul Song?
Neuroscience Explains Why It’s Easier To Remember More Than Less
Did you know that mnemonic memory techniques are 2,500 years old? Their origin is a legend, passed along by Cicero. Greek poet Simonides (c.556-c.468 BC) demonstrated a feat of recall that jumpstarted the theory. He had attended a banquet, where he presented a poem. Afterwards, he went outside, which saved him when the roof collapsed, killing the other guests. Simonides was … [Read more...] about Neuroscience Explains Why It’s Easier To Remember More Than Less
Video Animation: Santorum: Satan Targets America, Obama Wages ‘Spiritual War’
Here's yet another political video animation from Taiwan's Next Media Animation -- this time on former Pennsylvania Sen Rick Santorum: … [Read more...] about Video Animation: Santorum: Satan Targets America, Obama Wages ‘Spiritual War’
Study: Suicide Rates Fall When States Legalize Medical Marijuana
From the study: Using state-level data for the period 1990 through 2007, we estimate the effect of legalizing medical marijuana on suicide rates. Our results suggest that the passage of a medical marijuana law is associated with an almost 5 percent reduction in the total suicide rate, an 11 percent reduction in the suicide rate of 20- through 29-year-old males, and a 9 percent … [Read more...] about Study: Suicide Rates Fall When States Legalize Medical Marijuana
Oscar Memory: A Life as Human Scenery
Tomorrow night we wallow once again in the soft porn of fame, fashion and film clips, half-watching Academy Awards to movies most of us haven’t seen and artisans we never heard of. Yet, again this year amid the usual scene stealers, some of them canine, I will be thinking of a college classmate who devoted his life to being an anonymous foot soldier in that dream … [Read more...] about Oscar Memory: A Life as Human Scenery
The Many Less Famous Flavors of Pepsi Cola
Pepsi Cola was originally on the market as "Brad's Drink" in 1898, became Pepsi Cola in 1903 and Pepsi in 1961. But did you know it has had a slew of other versions both here in the United States and, mostly, abroad? For instance, Ice Cucumber in Japan. Just look at this photo list of 19 other Pepsi flavors (some of them not available anymore). … [Read more...] about The Many Less Famous Flavors of Pepsi Cola
The 2012 Oscars: What to Watch For
SUnday night is the big night: the Oscars, the dramatic night when the world finally finds what pieces of cinematic art get recognized with the highest award in the industry, and which winning millionaire gets to hold up a gold statuette and thank everyone he or she ever knew. Here's what you should watch for. … [Read more...] about The 2012 Oscars: What to Watch For
GOP None of the Above
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Whitney’s Death Should be a Lesson
Whitney's Death Should be a Lesson by Michael Reagan Another tremendously talented American who had riches and fame beyond most people's dreams has killed herself with drugs. Whitney Houston's life was wrecked and cut tragically short at 48 because she became mired in the self-destructive hell of drug use. In the late 1970s my birth brother was living in L.A. and … [Read more...] about Whitney’s Death Should be a Lesson
Court Finds Fifth Amendment Protection For Encrypted Hard Drives
WSJ: In a ruling that could have broad ramifications for law enforcement, a federal appeals court has ruled that a man under investigation for child pornography isn’t required to unlock his computer hard drives for the federal government, because that act would amount to the man offering testimony against himself. The ruling Thursday appears to be the first by a federal … [Read more...] about Court Finds Fifth Amendment Protection For Encrypted Hard Drives