The former First Lady has died at age 93. In addition to being one of the most down to earth and kind people to serve as First Lady she also made news herself on several occassions. Her openess with her battle with breast cancer helped bring a formerly taboo subject into the light and is credited with saving thousands of lives. Women who would not have otherwise asked … [Read more...] about RIP Betty Ford
The British are Coming! Oh, wait.
While we're debating what to cut and why, here's a little bit of privatization that seems to have been overlooked in the ongoing gush of patriotism and the fact-checking of Founding Fathers and British warning riders and suchlike. Once upon a time, I went to Philadelphia, and I couldn’t sleep. I took a walk, and, blogging from the “guest” computer by the check-in desk in the … [Read more...] about The British are Coming! Oh, wait.
Commenting Problem Fixed
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‘Guilty Excitement’ in French Media Over Turn in DSK Affair (Les Dernieres Nouvelles d’Alsace, France)
With the release of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn from house arrest in New York, it seems that the soul-searching that had descended on French media over giving the influential a pass on their personal behavior has almost completely reversed itself. For Les Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace, columnist Olivier Picard laments that when it comes to being neutral observers of … [Read more...] about ‘Guilty Excitement’ in French Media Over Turn in DSK Affair (Les Dernieres Nouvelles d’Alsace, France)
Seven Bad Things About the Latest Grim Jobs Report
The news isn't good -- and neither are the implications. But could this just be a hiccup? Could this just be the recovery hitting a soft patch? President Barack Obama issued this statement. A debate will ensue about whether the recovery is truly a recovery or whether the economy is now completely stagnant or backtracking. Partisan positions (and political hopes) will … [Read more...] about Seven Bad Things About the Latest Grim Jobs Report
Chase Bank Arrests Man For… Cashing Chase Check
Talk about a dream lawsuit and an idiotic reaction from the bank. The story is that 28 year old Ikenna Njoku received a first time homebuyer tax credit and asked the IRS to deposit the refund in his Chase bank account. The IRS sent the $ 9,000 to Chase but Njoku's account was overdrawn, so Chase deducted the amount he owed and sent him a check for $ 8,400. He took the … [Read more...] about Chase Bank Arrests Man For… Cashing Chase Check
Syrian Teen Beaten For Refusing To Praise President
Just when you thought they could not get lower. The story is of a Syrian teenager arrested in the recent protests. Ordered by guards to call President Assad his "beloved President" he responded by using a phrase from the protests, asking for "freedom and the love of God for his country" The teen was already bound by the hands but the *eight or nine* guards responded by … [Read more...] about Syrian Teen Beaten For Refusing To Praise President
Unemployment Rate Rises
Look for pessimism to continue -- and to grow -- in light of the latest jobs report which shows unemployment growing. Hiring slowed to a near-standstill last month. Employers added the fewest jobs in nine months and the unemployment rate rose to 9.2%. The Labor Department says the economy generated only 18,000 net jobs in June. And the number of jobs added in May was … [Read more...] about Unemployment Rate Rises
Atlantis Blasts Off Into History
The Space Shuttle Atlantis has lifted off and is headed into space on the last ever shuttle mission. After 30 years of service the program is at an end. This means that the US will not have a manned program for a while, though we will send people up via the Russian program. Having heard some commentators complain about the 'waste of money' that NASA is I feel compelled to … [Read more...] about Atlantis Blasts Off Into History
Commenting issues for some
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TMV is all about SendLove.to now
Hello TMV readers and commenters. We are excited to add some new functionality to the site courtesy of SendLove.to. When you read a TMV article now, you will notice the names of famous people (be it politicians, movie stars, authors, etc) highlighted and dotted underlined in blue. When you point to that name, you will be able to vote up or vote down that person in the … [Read more...] about TMV is all about SendLove.to now
Breaking News?
Houston, Wire Reports It is day 1,223 for astronaut Steve Bell on the International Space Station (ISS). Doctors at the Johnson Space Flight Center in Houston confirmed today that Bell had lost over 35 percent of his bone density and were “working the problem.” The doctors promised a new exercise protocol within days to stop the progression of the loss. Bell’s condition began … [Read more...] about Breaking News?
Deficit Dance: Obama-Boehner Two-Step
As Barack Obama beats the default drums louder, the White House and Congress are finally taking steps toward moving in concert instead of sitting on the sidelines vocalizing and tweeting at each other. Now the usual reliable sources whisper that the President “wants to move well beyond the $2 trillion in savings sought in earlier negotiations and seek perhaps twice as much … [Read more...] about Deficit Dance: Obama-Boehner Two-Step
News Organizations Gravitate To Google Plus
Brand Page Field Test To Start In About Two Weeks It's only slightly more than a week old, yet news organizations and major companies have jumped into the new sandbox that is Google+ despite the fact that the field trial is supposed to be for "people": Let me be clear – and I’m sorry if this wasn’t obvious – we are not currently supporting brands, organizations, and non-human … [Read more...] about News Organizations Gravitate To Google Plus
A Little Light Reading for Rupert
Actually, funny even without Rupert. … [Read more...] about A Little Light Reading for Rupert
Yet Another Dope Roped (Guest Voice)
Yet Another Dope Roped by The Magicial Sky Father In the 2008 campaign Barack Obama caused a great deal of fear among his supporters, especially amongst those that preferred a different candidate to face Republicans. The Republican party would rail against him and he refused to react. Sitting quietly above the fray as the Republican party shifted from accusation to … [Read more...] about Yet Another Dope Roped (Guest Voice)
Murdoch Phone Hacker (Cartoon)
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After DSK Affair, Feminists Issue New Political Demands (Le Monde, France)
Although rape charges against former IMF chief Dominique-Strauss Kahn may be dropped, the case has triggered a reawakening among French feminists, and according to Le Monde special correspondent Catherine Simon, they have issued a set of demands to put to all candidates in France's 2012 presidential election. For Le Monde, from the Summer conference of Feminist Movements in … [Read more...] about After DSK Affair, Feminists Issue New Political Demands (Le Monde, France)
Last Shuttle Launch
The last shuttle launch is on the horizon. The schedule calls for a launch at 11:23 am on Friday (Eastern Time) but the weather does not look to cooperate (70% chance of a scrub). But I do expect a launch this weekend Details can be found at the NASA website … [Read more...] about Last Shuttle Launch
Media Mughal Murdoch Feels The Heat: Editor Arrested (UPDATED)
More trouble for the Australian-American media mughal Rupert Murdoch and his family. It is likely that Andy Coulson, a former News Of The World editor who most recently worked as the chief spokesman for British Prime Minister David Cameron’s government, would be arrested Friday on suspicion of illegally paying the police for information during his editorship of Murdoch-owned … [Read more...] about Media Mughal Murdoch Feels The Heat: Editor Arrested (UPDATED)