The Dow dropped 3 percent last week. Today it is also sinking on reports from the World Bank and others that a supposed recovery later this year may be delayed for quite awhile longer. Could this be the end of the bull run that began in March and has featured the biggest percentage market jump in more than 70 years? One sure sign that this may be the case is a story on … [Read more...] about Fooled Ya!
For Diabetics, These Dogs Save Lives
For diabetics who own pets it comes as little surprise that dogs are being trained to warn diabetic owners when their blood glucose levels fall dangerously low. For diabetics who live alone and for young children, this is a big deal. This phenomenon has been discussed in anecdotal incidences by diabetics in published letters to the American Diabetes Association monthly … [Read more...] about For Diabetics, These Dogs Save Lives
‘Let Ahmadinejad and the Supreme Leader Continue’: Dar al-Hayat, Saudi Arabia
Women assail government-funded militia as they beat a protester on the streets of Tehran, Saturday, June 20. While there is widespread global support for those battling for reform in Iran, it should surprise no one that even in the Arab/Sunni world, there is support for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his young apprentice, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. For Saudi Arabia's Dar … [Read more...] about ‘Let Ahmadinejad and the Supreme Leader Continue’: Dar al-Hayat, Saudi Arabia
Neda Agha-Soltan, Young Woman Murdered in Iran: She is Voice of Freedom
It is said, in Persian, her name, Neda, means 'the voice.' And by ordering this young voice to be killed in the streets, the "supreme leader" Ayatolla has made sure by murdering someone idealistic and good... her voice will now live forever, rather than ever die away. According to reports, the pre-meditated murder of Neda was carried out by a member of the Basij, a … [Read more...] about Neda Agha-Soltan, Young Woman Murdered in Iran: She is Voice of Freedom
A Few Critical Questions on Iran (Now with Bob Barr Response)
Up until now I've remained largely silent on the recent goings on in Iran, partly because I, sitting in my living room watching the news on CNN and Fox, am hardly any sort of expert on that nation. (Unlike so many other self-styled pundits across the sphere, sitting in their living rooms watching this on CNN and Fox, who apparently are experts on Iran.) Iran is one of those … [Read more...] about A Few Critical Questions on Iran (Now with Bob Barr Response)
Iran: The Power of Citizen Journalism
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Before you know it, Congress might actually start READING the bills!
Miracles and wonders, my friends. Miracles and wonders indeed. Among the various campaign promises made by Barack Obama during the roughly two decade long 2008 presidential race, one of the first to get chucked under the bus after he took office was his promise to post all bills online for five days before signing them. This, supposedly, would give the public time to read them … [Read more...] about Before you know it, Congress might actually start READING the bills!
Who Are Iran’s Security Forces? And Whose Side Are They On?
Guest Post by Anonymous The author, a Truman National Security Project fellow, travels regularly to Iran. For the sake of his/her security, his/her name cannot be revealed at this time. Following a few days of restrained responses to opposition protests, the Iranian regime is now starting to violently clamp down. As seen in other situations of popular unrest, the … [Read more...] about Who Are Iran’s Security Forces? And Whose Side Are They On?
Does Google Have a Goonopoly?
David Carr asks, How Good (or Not Evil) Is Google? His conclusion: As with most matters involving Google, it is less about the specific activity than the scope of it. A company with Google’s wherewithal and ambition may have the ability to eventually seem like the only choice in all manner of endeavors. The morning before I went to visit Google, I searched my Gmail to find … [Read more...] about Does Google Have a Goonopoly?
Health Care Horror Show
After eight years in a Bush coma, Congress is busy "working" again and proving it doesn't work. The health care debate is a classic of evasions, non-sequiturs, empty rhetoric and lobbyist lies to patch together reform that will look like a Frankenstein monster with a Dr. Strangelove deception at the heart. Despite public support for a government insurance plan, House and … [Read more...] about Health Care Horror Show
GUEST VOICE: In Iran, ‘Little Sister’ As Antidote to ‘Big Brother’
Dr. E. here, bringing you a clear analysis of the Iranian means of protest by Guest Voice, Dr. Omed. His long-lived blog at Salon.com, Dr. Omed's Tent Show Revival, has now moved here, and continues to be a brew of informed political stance, articulate outrage, and ever fierce heart. Dr. Omed, is an Okie writer who is multilingual as news analyst, poet and artist. You can see … [Read more...] about GUEST VOICE: In Iran, ‘Little Sister’ As Antidote to ‘Big Brother’
Al Qaeda & Pakistan’s Nukes: Apocalypse Soon?
It sounds like a routine alarm, but the things are getting serious. The question being asked in this part of the world is: Who would grab Pakistan's nuclear weapons first...the Al Qaeda or the USA? To this speculation one may add an Aesop's fable: Would it be the "monkey" India/Israel combo snatching the nukes away from the Al Qaeda/USA "cat" ? Here is a categorical … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda & Pakistan’s Nukes: Apocalypse Soon?
Music: The Passion Index
Paul Lamere at Music Machinery: One of the ways that Music 2.0 has changed how we think about music is that there is so much interesting data available about how people are listening to music. Sites like Last.fm automatically track all sorts of interesting data that just was not available before. Forty years ago, a music label like Capitol would know how many copies the … [Read more...] about Music: The Passion Index
Poll Shows Most Americans Want Public Health Care
The poll is the New York Times/CBS News latest: … [Read more...] about Poll Shows Most Americans Want Public Health Care
Setting the Record Straight on George Will
With no malice intended, I feel a need to comment on a recent piece here by Kathy Kattenburg regarding George Will's recent comments on the situation in Iran and President Obama's response to them. You can take what you will from the discussion and form your own opinions on the Iran situation, but what caught my attention was Kathy's characterization of Mr. Will's remarks as … [Read more...] about Setting the Record Straight on George Will
Newsweek Reporter Maziar Bahari Arrested In Iran
How draconian is the Iran regime's crackdown and the pointed messages it's now sending out (demonstrators mowed down in the streets, family members of foes arrested, communications sliced off)? The latest sign that Iranians and the world are now seeing a government that has lost its shaky figleaf of democracy is the news that Newsweek's Maziar Bahari was arrested in the early … [Read more...] about Newsweek Reporter Maziar Bahari Arrested In Iran
Nothing To See
Olle Johansson, Sweden This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Nothing To See
Tweeting from “the Barricades” in Iran
I don't tweet, nor do I know much about Twitting. At my age, when I can’t even “Blackberry,” or “iPhone”, or “iPod,” or even “iPod-Touch,” (or whatever the name is of the latest gadget that my 9-year-old grandson so masterfully “operates”), why should I venture into even more iNcomprehensible technological territory. So, a couple of weeks ago, when Time Magazine’s cover … [Read more...] about Tweeting from “the Barricades” in Iran
Google Street View Shows a Crack
A few months back Siva Vaidhyanathan asked if anyone had ever used Google Street View for something important? He posted some of the interesting answers he got, but none was quite so newsworthy as this: A four story building collapsed in Brooklyn today, just before 2pm. The “Vesper Bar & Lounge” at 493 Myrtle Avenue is completely unrecognizable after the collapse, which … [Read more...] about Google Street View Shows a Crack
George Will on Conservatives’ Criticism of Obama’s Iran Response
From the Department of Credit Where Credit Is Due: … [Read more...] about George Will on Conservatives’ Criticism of Obama’s Iran Response