Google Books aims to catalog and make searchable, scan and digitize, all the books in the world. In order to do that first they have to determine what exactly is a “book?” We’re not going to count what library scientists call “works,” those elusive "distinct intellectual or artistic creations.” It makes sense to consider all editions of … [Read more...] about 129,864,880 Books in the World
Olbermann “Interviews” Sharron Angle
I'm not a Keith Olbermann fan, although I do monitor his show and many others on Fox, CNN and MSNBC, but as a former full-time journalist I must say: the segment below is a classic. Nevada GOP Senate candidate Sharron Angle recently said that she wants reporters to be her friends, who'll ask her the questions she wants to answer and let her give out her website address so she … [Read more...] about Olbermann “Interviews” Sharron Angle
Arizona’s History?
I came across this interesting piece at Open Salon. Its title: “Immigration – Another Political Dog and Pony Show” Its opening paragraph: It is Arizona’s history…home of Japanese Internment; site of German and Italian POW camps, and site of the controversial Phoenix Indian School, a government boarding school that suppressed and prohibited Native American culture … [Read more...] about Arizona’s History?
Interview with Saddam’s Former Aide, Tariq Aziz: The Guardian, U.K.
One of the stories we posted today at Worldmeets.US is quite a fascinating interview with the man who was perhaps Saddam Hussein's closest aide, Tariq Aziz. Iraq's former foreign minister and chief spokesman, in his first interview since Baghdad fell, explains to Britain's Guardian the conduct of his government before both Gulf Wars, why Iraq pretended to have weapons of mass … [Read more...] about Interview with Saddam’s Former Aide, Tariq Aziz: The Guardian, U.K.
Big Scale Public Works Projects: History and a Dead as a Doorknob Idea?
Afghanistan
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Inferno
Here in the Pacific Northwest it has been cool this year. Only four days above 90 in July as opposed to 14 last year. My electric meter is happy but my tomatoes aren't. But in the Midwest and Southeast it's been a different story. A dangerous heat wave baked a large swath of the nation Thursday from Texas to New York with high humidity making … [Read more...] about Inferno
Is GOP Getting Some Negative Feedback On Push to Change 14th Amendment?
Is the GOP getting some negative feedback on the growing number of Republicans leaping onto the bandwagon to change the 14th amendment so that children born of illegal immigrant children aren't automatically American citizens? If you look at the top of a room and see a finger raised seeing which way the wind is blowing, it's often Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's -- … [Read more...] about Is GOP Getting Some Negative Feedback On Push to Change 14th Amendment?
When You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Yourself
I've been hearing and reading a lot these days about one particularly painful symptom of the currently awful economy. It's the fact that many people who long worked hard, earned decent middle class standards of living for themselves and their families, are now not only suffering the pains and anguish of lost jobs and hard times generally, but feeling a loss of self-worth. They … [Read more...] about When You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Yourself
Sophia Petrillo On Marriage Equality
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Jon Stewart Skewers Congress On 9-11 Responder Bill
Jon Stewart describes Congress as "a fetid pool of corruption and stupidity, located at the intersection of Entitlement Avenue and Abject Dereliction of Duty Lane" in a new segment he calls “I Give Up.” The issue: extending health benefits for 9-11 first responders. Although the bill (which was introduced last year) had an overwhelmingly majority in the House, 255-159, it … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Skewers Congress On 9-11 Responder Bill
Belated Happy Birthday, Mr. President
Wednesday was President Barack Obama's 49th birthday. CNN delivered the birthday equivalent of a sack of coal at Christmas, according to Politico: On President Barack Obama’s birthday, a new CNN/Opinion Research released Wednesday shows 41 percent of Republicans believe Obama was “probably” or “definitely” born in another country. Three-in-10 Americans think Obama was … [Read more...] about Belated Happy Birthday, Mr. President
Elena Kagan Newest Supreme Court Justice
Elena Kagan has been confrmed as the fourth woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Until her confirmation to the Court, Kagan had served as U. S. Solicitor General and is the former Dean of Harvard Law School. She replaces the retiring Justice John Paul Stevens. The overall balance of the Court is not expected to change. The final vote count: 63 - 37. … [Read more...] about Elena Kagan Newest Supreme Court Justice
Why the Iraqi Air Force Did Not ‘Show Up’ in 2003
If you, like many Americans, are wondering whatever happened to the Iraqi Air Force during our invasion and occupation of Iraq---known as “Operation Iraqi Freedom”---it might be more instructive and revealing to ask, “What happened to the Iraqi Air Force in the years prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom?” Why should we ask this question? Because: [W]hen United States and … [Read more...] about Why the Iraqi Air Force Did Not ‘Show Up’ in 2003
Double Dip Recession
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Interesting Stats From Larry Sabato
Larry Sabato always provides interesting information along with good analysis. Today is no different. We have the most Senate races this year (37) since 1962. We have the most Governor races this year (37) ever. We have over 400 contested House races (IE GOP and Dem both on ballot) which is one of the highest margins ever. Of course in many cases this is a token … [Read more...] about Interesting Stats From Larry Sabato
O’Malley trying to take away Military Voting in Maryland
I received this letter today from a concerned citizen in Baltimore County. The issue being addressed is the possible voiding of votes of our brave men and women in uniform who are deployed overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other places around the world. Here is the letter: Dear Representatives and Senator, Can any one explain to me why Governor O'Malley is … [Read more...] about O’Malley trying to take away Military Voting in Maryland
Michael Bloomberg on Religious Freedom and the “Ground Zero Mosque” Controversy
The other day on Governor's Island, just off Manhattan, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, responding to the controversy surrounding the planned Islamic community center near Ground Zero, a overheated controversy drummed up by conservatives, most of whom are not New Yorkers and yet who want to tell New York what to do (e.g., Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich), gave what I can only … [Read more...] about Michael Bloomberg on Religious Freedom and the “Ground Zero Mosque” Controversy
Allawi: Still Our Safest Bet in Iraq?
Guest post by Peter Henne Peter S. Henne is a Security Fellow with the Truman National Security Project and a doctoral candidate at Georgetown University. Despite being an aspiring foreign policy wonk, I at first failed to realize the significance of August 31st, 2010. That is the date the US combat mission in Iraq will end. It is not that I was unaware of this date, or … [Read more...] about Allawi: Still Our Safest Bet in Iraq?
It’s Only “Activism” When They Don’t Like The Decision
One standout from all that's being said in reaction to Judge Walker ruling Prop 8 unconstitutional on both Equal Protection and Due Process grounds comes from Adam Bink: Of course, it’s only judicial “arrogance” or “activism” when they don’t like the decision. District of Columbia v. Heller [link], which struck down popularly supported gun control laws, legislated by the duly … [Read more...] about It’s Only “Activism” When They Don’t Like The Decision