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Tweeting During the Chile Earthquake (VIDEO and Tweets)
American Idol singer Elliott Yamin was Tweeting when in his hotel room when the Chile earthquake -- reportedly one of the biggest ever -- struck. Here's his account: And it has been a big subject on Twitter. Here are some of the latest if you search for "Chile earthquake":Veni_Vidi_Vicii so haiti had a massive earthquake, chile jus had a 8.8 earthquake! & hawaii is abt 2 … [Read more...] about Tweeting During the Chile Earthquake (VIDEO and Tweets)
The Promise of Scott Brown Gone Bad? Not Really … (Guest Voice)
The Promise of Scott Brown Gone Bad? Not Really ... by Michael Reagan Today, many grassroots Republicans, Independents and Tea Party members across the country are beginning to feel a hint of buyer’s remorse over the most recent addition to United States Senate -- Republican Scott Brown of Massachusetts. Earlier this week, Sen. Brown voted in support of a procedural … [Read more...] about The Promise of Scott Brown Gone Bad? Not Really … (Guest Voice)
Clashing Realities in the Muslim World (Guest Voice)
Clashing Realities in the Muslim World by Brian O’Neill Words have been around for as long as we have been human - they may even be what makes us human. They inspire us, shape our minds and control our perceptions. Certain phrases can raise or deflate, and alter the We live in an age of instant controversy. The polarization of our politics, combined with the … [Read more...] about Clashing Realities in the Muslim World (Guest Voice)
Obama Feeds Health Care to GOP
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Massive Earthquake Rocks Chile
An earthquake which may have registered as high as 8.8 on the Richter scale has struck the nation of Chile. The quake struck at 3:34am local time and the epicenter was just off the coast near the city of Conception (population near 1 million) and within 200 miles rom the capital city of Santiago (population 5 million). Just to compare, the Haitian quake registered 7.0 … [Read more...] about Massive Earthquake Rocks Chile
Remembering Jenny Paulson
One of my friends from college was shot and killed by a fellow grad who had become obsessed with her. (UPDATE: I learned later I have a personal connection to the suspect - see below.) It is proof that bad things happen to good people. I have trouble thinking of a better person than Jennifer Paulson, and I'll tell you why. … [Read more...] about Remembering Jenny Paulson
Pearl Harbor Figure Passes Away
The man who was best known for dismissing reports of approaching planes on December 7, 1941 has died. Although many movies unfairly blamed him for the incident, he was exonerated by the military. Radar was a new invention and it was only his 2nd day on the job. But it haunted him for the rest of his life. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/26/us/26tyler.html … [Read more...] about Pearl Harbor Figure Passes Away
Bunning Has Successfully Blocked Extension of Unemployment Benefits, COBRA Funding, and Highway Money
Now, at least, Sen. Bunning's hard work is done and he can go home to a well-deserved rest and a truly awesome weekend: … [Read more...] about Bunning Has Successfully Blocked Extension of Unemployment Benefits, COBRA Funding, and Highway Money
Bad Day At Blair House
Never have I been so befuddled trying to write a story after viewing seven hours of the health care debate between President Obama and Republican and Democratic members of both the House and Senate. Here it is a day later and I'm still stuck. A couple of impressions do stick in my brain. To drop it, walk away and pretend the rising costs and grievous and capricious … [Read more...] about Bad Day At Blair House
Why Is Government “Broken?”
Why is government broken? Independent writer John Avlon blames broken government on "wingnuts." And he notes something we have noted here: Rush Limbaugh's comments after the election of Obama "I hope he fails" helped set the strident tone of what was to come -- and is unfolding. Avlon isn't optimistic about what is to come give polarization patterns and with mid-terms coming … [Read more...] about Why Is Government “Broken?”
Who Were the Health Care Summit’s Winners and Losers?
So who were the highly touted health care summit's winners and losers? People will disagree. Here's a good segment (with all of the disagreements) that was on Hardball. Most notable part of this segment: Chris Matthews documents GOPers sticking to repeatable talking points: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...] about Who Were the Health Care Summit’s Winners and Losers?
62 Years Of Love
This is one of the sweetest things ever … [Read more...] about 62 Years Of Love
81 Words: The Unsung Heroism of Dr. Evelyn Hooker
This weekend on This American Life, a replay of 81 Words: The story of how the American Psychiatric Association decided in 1973 that homosexuality was no longer a mental illness. In 1973 I was a young runaway still in Harrisburg, PA. After a serious auto accident that my parents used as an excuse to try to commit me, a psychiatrist threw his card on my hospital bed and said … [Read more...] about 81 Words: The Unsung Heroism of Dr. Evelyn Hooker
Women in the Military
Earlier this week, the U.S. Navy announced that it has decided to lift the ban on female submarine crew members. Defense Secretary Robert Gates signed a letter a week ago last Friday, notifying Congress of the Navy’s policy change, a change which both the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, and the Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Gary Roughead support. Congress can block … [Read more...] about Women in the Military
America’s ‘Operation New Dawn’ is the Same Old Sunset: Azzaman, Iraq
American troops still on patrol over Baghdad. According to Defense Secretary Robert Gates, America is changing the name of it's Iraq mission from 'Operation Iraqi Freedom' to 'Operation New Dawn' to 'send a strong signal that American forces have a new mission.' According to columnist Fatih Abdusalam of Iraq's Azzaman newspaper, the new name, just like the old one, bares … [Read more...] about America’s ‘Operation New Dawn’ is the Same Old Sunset: Azzaman, Iraq
Send Him To The Pound
I probably should not say what I want done to this guy but I do hope something happens http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/26/puppy-had-been-choked-owner-dies/?imw=Y … [Read more...] about Send Him To The Pound
In Other News The Sky Is Blue
As others have noted there have been some political developments in New York today involving Governor Paterson and Congressman Rangel. In news that is slightly less surprising than the idea that the sky is blue, grass is green and rain is wet, the reactions of the two men have been slightly hypocritical. Governor Paterson announced he won't seek re-election. In his statement … [Read more...] about In Other News The Sky Is Blue
Thoughts on the Health-Care Summit (and the Olympics)
I'm late getting to this, but, well, you know, the Olympics. Our women's hockey team shut out the U.S. for a third straight gold, our men's and women's curlers both won their semifinal matches, and Joannie Rochette, a lovely and courageous young woman, skated to the bronze in women's figure skating, with all of Canada behind her, just days after her mother's … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the Health-Care Summit (and the Olympics)
Do Not Try To Truly Understand GDP, That Way Madness Lies
[I started writing this last month but with the updated release it is even more topical.] When I was but a financial market acolyte, GDP was by far my favorite statistic. I definitely would have invited it as my date to the Econ Ball, and would have probably even proposed except for the fear that it'd lead to an onslaught of constitutional amendments, further enlightening … [Read more...] about Do Not Try To Truly Understand GDP, That Way Madness Lies