Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, was officially designated as a day of observance by the Israeli Knesset in 1951 and is an internationally recognized day to remember, honor and memorialize the more than six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust. The date corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar and marks the anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Yom HaShoah 2011—A Day to Remember the Victims of the Holocaust
Unconfirmed Report: NATO Airstrike Kills Gadhafi’s Youngest Son, Grandchildren: Gadhafi Escapes
In an unconfirmed Libyan government report, a NATO airstrike purportedly killed Moammar Gadhafi's youngest son and grandchildren but the dictator himself survived. The attack came hours after Gadhafi had called for negotations, a call many increasingly distrust given his not-so-trusthworthy record. Reuters reports: The youngest son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and … [Read more...] about Unconfirmed Report: NATO Airstrike Kills Gadhafi’s Youngest Son, Grandchildren: Gadhafi Escapes
Rep. Sally Kern Apologizes for Racist Comments… Sort Of… Not Really
The full statement is on her official website, but the site server is down at the moment (presumably it was overloaded by the mountains of angry protests that followed her comments in Oklahoma's state house yesterday). Right Wing Watch quotes from her statement of "apology." … [Read more...] about Rep. Sally Kern Apologizes for Racist Comments… Sort Of… Not Really
Extreme Weather Events Take Place in the Context of Global Climate Change
That is the theme of this guest piece at Think Progress by climate scientist Brad Johnson (emphasis in original): … [Read more...] about Extreme Weather Events Take Place in the Context of Global Climate Change
Quote of the Day: The Personal Triumph of the Ever-Resilient Prince William
Our political Quote of the Day comes via Australia's Herald Sun on the story of a boy who lost his mother but grew into a young man who had some of her best attributes -- and some of his own as well: If Diana's funeral was probably the worst day for the royal family since the abdication scandal in the 1930s, then William's wedding might be its best since his grandmother's … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: The Personal Triumph of the Ever-Resilient Prince William
It Must Be The Heat – Welcome To The Arizona Circus (Part III)
With the Trump uproar, and long form birth certificate release by his O’ness, sucking all the air out of the room, Part III of the Arizona Circus was held until there was a clearing in the blather before posting. For those waiting with breathless anticipation (both of you), here it is. Sideshow: The Birther Booth Since birtherism has already been mentioned, let’s … [Read more...] about It Must Be The Heat – Welcome To The Arizona Circus (Part III)
God Save Me: I Say “Ditto” to Glenn Beck (On Donald Trump’s Swearing)
The world must be ending. Or is it that Donald Trump is becoming a consensus builder? I agree with Glenn Beck. On Beck's radio show he decimates Donald Trump because of his use of the F-word throughout a public recent speech -- yet another attempt by Trump to lower the bar on American discourse which is down so far that it is close to striking oil. Here's the … [Read more...] about God Save Me: I Say “Ditto” to Glenn Beck (On Donald Trump’s Swearing)
Birther Bozos Need a New Nose (Guest Voice)
Birther Bozos Need a New Nose Raging Moderate, by Will Durst Goaded into action by a nattering of numbskulls, Barack Obama finally released the long form of his certificate of live birth from the state of Hawaii, and hopefully threw the last shovel of dirt onto this inception nonsense; but the suspicion is, no, probably not. As we speak, vanquished Birther Bozos are … [Read more...] about Birther Bozos Need a New Nose (Guest Voice)
Out of This World Trump (Cartoon)
Obama’s Energy Now Goes Into Energy: the Political Poison of High Gas Prices (UPDATED)
President Barack Obama has used his weekly You Tube and radio address to talk about high gas prices, energy and the need to cut subsidies for oil companies. And for good reason: it is a threat to the economy, one of the key reasons experts believe his polls have started to zoom downwards -- and the conventional wisdom is that high gas prices have clobbered various Presidents' … [Read more...] about Obama’s Energy Now Goes Into Energy: the Political Poison of High Gas Prices (UPDATED)
District TMV being retired
Hello readers! District TMV, our forum-styled commenting system, is being retired tonight. There will be period of time on Saturday (04/30) where there will be no comments allowed while we bring up the traditional Wordpress comment system. District TMV brought an interesting twist to TMV's comments but has proven difficult to manage (front and behind the scenes) and has … [Read more...] about District TMV being retired
Apple, Belatedly, Launches New iLocater
Apple Computer recently hastily threw together a combination news conference and product launch on their now-leaked new iLocater product. In an empty Moscone Center, CEO Steve Jobs sought to stem the criticism of the iLocater, touting it is "one of the best things Apple has ever done." Jobs also announced that the iLocater is the long-delayed companion piece to the 2005 … [Read more...] about Apple, Belatedly, Launches New iLocater
Guantanamo: Obama Must ‘Put an End to the Secrecy’ (Die Zeit, Germany)
The Obama Administration claims that all the evidence against 'detainees' held at Guantanamo was reevaluated when it took office, and that some Bush Administration decisions were reversed. Nevertheless, according to Die Zeit columnist Martin Klingst, the release of the 'Guantanamo papers' by WikiLeaks makes it imperative for President Obama to follow a course of 'complete … [Read more...] about Guantanamo: Obama Must ‘Put an End to the Secrecy’ (Die Zeit, Germany)
Trump’s Release (Cartoon)
This copyrighted cartoon is licensed to run on TMV. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Trump’s Release (Cartoon)
VIDEO: The Royal Wedding
A wedding ceremony that was truly majestic. Here it is: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...] about VIDEO: The Royal Wedding
An Economy Without A Leg To Stand On
I don't understand how the U.S. economy can possibly avoid a very sharp contraction in coming months (and perhaps years), and how this contraction will not be reflected in diminished standards of living for most Americans. About 70 percent of our gross domestic product (GDP) comes from consumer spending. The sources of this spending are either earnings, savings. personal … [Read more...] about An Economy Without A Leg To Stand On
Shuttle Launch Scrubbed
The planned launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour has been scrubbed for at least 48 hours due to problems with one of the auxiliary power units. This means that Congresswoman Giffords and President Obama, two of the more prominent viewers will have to wait to see Gifford's husband take the shuttle on it's last flight (last of the Endeavour that is). NASA tends to be fairly … [Read more...] about Shuttle Launch Scrubbed
Trump Proves He’s a Classless Billionaire in F-bomb Filled Public Speech
It's one thing if a politician swears in private, or a person swears among friends (yours truly is not a prude in that department), or if some blogs decide to write in unfettered prose that isn't "newspaper standards." But there is a certain minimum dignity..decorum...class that we expect from our politicians when they speak in public. You haven't heard to many of them who … [Read more...] about Trump Proves He’s a Classless Billionaire in F-bomb Filled Public Speech
Subverting Prince William’s Mum
On the day of the Royal Wedding, memories of odd doings during the groom's toddler days with his fabled mother: In the 1980s, a women's magazine editor was duty-bound to run cover stories about super-celebrity "Di." I did, including one showing her holding up Prince William, with a line reading "Princess Diana Faces the 'Terrible Twos' and Baby No. 2," based on a suspicion … [Read more...] about Subverting Prince William’s Mum
In Which The Carnival Clown Finally Gets Dunked
Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page gets the award for Best Analogy the Week in describing Donald Trump as being like a loudmouthed carnival clown who sits on a collapsible platform over a barrel of water and shouts insults at the passing crowd. Because that's all that the guy is good for. Actually, the Republican presidential wannabe has had an issue even near and … [Read more...] about In Which The Carnival Clown Finally Gets Dunked