KFC's new grilled chicken is made with rendered beef fat and plenty of MSG (monosodium glutamate). There are two ways you can find this out. First, you can read the 37-page long list of ingredients in all of KFC's products. Or you can read this post by Laura McClure on Kevin Drum's blog. Thanks for nothing, guys. Now I can't tell my wife I'm being healthy when I get … [Read more...] about Kentucky Fried BEEF?
Too Funny
God exists, and she has a wicked sense of humor: … [Read more...] about Too Funny
Should Western Firms Sell Spyware To Iran?
SHOULD WESTERN FIRMS SELL SPYWARE TO IRAN? Unquestionably, it's pretty shameful for Nokia and Siemens to help the Iranian government monitor dissidents online. It's one of those rare cases where private firms really should forego profits in the name of the public good. On the other hand, the sale of monitoring capabilities may have lulled Tehran into believing it had the … [Read more...] about Should Western Firms Sell Spyware To Iran?
About That New Republican Majority
I don't link to ThinkProgress all that often, but here is one story that's unfortunately worth a look. It centers on MSNBC regular Pat Buchanan. Please go read the article, but it features Pat hosting an event where they would discuss the best way for Republicans to regain their majority status. One avenue under discussion was to fight for English only initiatives. (For the … [Read more...] about About That New Republican Majority
Gov. Mark Sanford, Missing for Four Days, Has Been Found
If this is not an example of the explanation being even weirder than the thing being explained, I'm stumped for what would be (emphasis mine): … [Read more...] about Gov. Mark Sanford, Missing for Four Days, Has Been Found
Lawyer for Scientology Attacks Position of France: Le Figaro, France
The ongoing battle in the streets of Iran isn't the only political-religious clash going on. For Scientologists, perhaps the most pressing current conflict has been taking place in a Paris court. Seven French members of the group, the organization itself and its bookstore have been charged with organized group fraud and illegal use of pharmaceuticals. Scientology frames the … [Read more...] about Lawyer for Scientology Attacks Position of France: Le Figaro, France
Fooled Ya!
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
Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. … [Read more...] about Iran: The Power of Citizen Journalism
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