You have to ask yourself: is North Korea deliberately pressing a confrontation with the United States? Apart from the news about past and possibly future missile tests, the latest evidence that North Korea is seemingly playing "chicken" with Washington is that two American journalists have been sentenced to what some say were unusually harsh sentence in a labor camp: A … [Read more...] about North Korea Sentences Two U.S. Journalists to 12 Years in Labor Camp
HEALTH CARE SELLOUT
The table is set for the Senate to cut the heart out of health care reform, with an ailing Ted Kennedy pitted against Max Baucus, recipient of $3 million from the industry over five years with a platoon of former staff members working as lobbyists for them. Unless the White House rallies constituents to rise up, the Senate sellout will come from lawmakers hiding behind … [Read more...] about HEALTH CARE SELLOUT
A New Dawn For Healthcare (Cartoon)
Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons This cartoon is copyrighted and licensed to run on TMV. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. TMV runs a variety of cartoons, columns and posts throughout the day. Refresh TMV often to see the latest. … [Read more...] about A New Dawn For Healthcare (Cartoon)
Richard Evans Looks At Nazi Germany
As a student of history, I am always interested to find a new look at an old subject and, if there is any topic that has been fairly well covered, it is World War Two and the rise of the Nazis in Germany. But Richard Evans, in his ambitious three-volume epic, has given us some interesting new takes on the era. His first book, The Coming Of The Third Reich examines the … [Read more...] about Richard Evans Looks At Nazi Germany
Gay Divorce
NPR's "All Things Considered" had a piece tonight about the Gay Marriage battle in Washington, D.C., where the city council passed a measure that would allow the city to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. Supporters are hoping the council will pass new legislation allowing same-sex marriage in the district. Meanwhile, somewhat incongruously, in the … [Read more...] about Gay Divorce
Call for Math Wizards at TMV
I'm working on an article, and could you help me with a math problem? I have gotten lost in all the decimal points and commas and sub-problems. I know from reading comments that some people who visit TMV are gifted at things like this, I'd appreciate any help you can give me: 1. Say there are aprx 6B people in the world. Say about half of them are women. Say that women … [Read more...] about Call for Math Wizards at TMV
Ode to the Liberators of France: America’s GIs – Le Figaro, France
For those who are possessed of the misapprehension that the French don't appreciate what America did for them sixty five years ago yesterday, this article by Le Figaro's Philippe Labro expresses the tremendous gratitude that continues to be felt for the bloody sacrifice made by thousands of Americans who lost their lives along the beaches of Normandy in the name of an ideal: … [Read more...] about Ode to the Liberators of France: America’s GIs – Le Figaro, France
Labour Loses Wales For First Time Since WW1
Yesterday I posted about the British Labour party losing badly in local elections and today things have gone from bad to worse as results of elections to the European Parliament come in. The exact numbers are still being hashed out but it looks like Labour has lost (and the Conservatives have won) a vote in Wales for the first time since 1918. In 2004 Labour had won two of the … [Read more...] about Labour Loses Wales For First Time Since WW1
North Korea Back On Terror List ?
UPDATE: Doesn't look like Kim is trying to be moderate in response. He just sentenced the 2 journalists to 12 years in prison for 'spying. According to Secretary of State Clinton, the US is considering putting North Korea back on the list of nations that are suspected of sponsoring terrorism. She stated that recent behavior by the rogue nation has dashed hopes that we could … [Read more...] about North Korea Back On Terror List ?
Sarah Palin Does Some Heavy Lifting
From Newt Gingrich? … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Does Some Heavy Lifting
A Stock Market Primer
I play the stock market for a hobby (and also because it helps me take in revenue that allows me to work at a job that I enjoy but pays little) most of the time rather successfully, but I am very hesitant to give advice since I don't want people to get mad if I lose them money. The one time I gave even a brief opinion on the stock market on TMV was in a comment last fall and … [Read more...] about A Stock Market Primer
Blogging Ethics: You Strongly Disagree With Me I Expose Your Identity
The late Democratic House Speaker Tip O'Neill once said "All politics is local." But now, more than ever before, that needs to be adjusted to: "All politics is personal." This has been increasingly apparent in the escalating stridency of personal attacks in political campaigns every year, demonizing slash-and-burn talk radio's overall influence on the nation's political … [Read more...] about Blogging Ethics: You Strongly Disagree With Me I Expose Your Identity
Glimmers of Economic Hope: The Flip Side
As an optimist when it comes to our economic recovery, when it comes to our president succeeding---not failing---in his efforts to revive the economy and to set a new economic course for our nation, I have been highlighting the positive aspects of what I perceive to be a slow and difficult, but steady recovery. Of course, the “doom and gloomers” have persistently continued … [Read more...] about Glimmers of Economic Hope: The Flip Side
Can Barack Obama’s “Global Populism” Work?
He holds press conferences abroad where his words are often aimed at the citizens -- particularly newer generation citizens -- on the street. His public rhetoric breaks with the recent rhetorical style of most past presidents. He extends what supporters feel are olive branches and opponents contend is the edge of a surrender flag hid by a border of seeming apology to foes. He … [Read more...] about Can Barack Obama’s “Global Populism” Work?
A Uniquely American Means to Combat Medical Tourism: We’re Easier to Sue!
KevinMD: How are American doctors fighting medical tourism trend? Cardiologist DrRich’s latest post details the concern the American College of Surgeons have for the burgeoning medical tourism industry, and how they are using malpractice as a reason not to travel overseas for your procedure. “Indeed, the potential difficulty in suing foreign doctors appears to be the … [Read more...] about A Uniquely American Means to Combat Medical Tourism: We’re Easier to Sue!
Hamas: Matchmakers?
From the life is stranger than fiction files. … [Read more...] about Hamas: Matchmakers?
American Teenager’s Tough Outback Ride
Australia is famous for its outback and the journey on the Ghan - its iconic trans-continental train - is a great tourist attraction. But for an American teenager Chad Vance, 19, it turned out to be a nightmare, who survived through sheer grit and luck. The Times of London reports: "Vance survived a terrifying late night train ride, clinging to the side of a train as it … [Read more...] about American Teenager’s Tough Outback Ride
U.S. Republicans Don’t Get It: Bush Soiled Use of the Term ‘Democracy’: L’Express of France
Why is it that U.S. Republicans have been complaining that Barack Obama failed to utter the word democracy in his speech to Muslims - and for that matter, has dropped the term 'War on Terror' altogether? According to Philippe Coste, who writes for the French weekly L'Express, it's simply this: they fail to grasp that President Bush rendered them counterproductive terms to … [Read more...] about U.S. Republicans Don’t Get It: Bush Soiled Use of the Term ‘Democracy’: L’Express of France
Three short words
Three short words... They have a power that is almost unimaginable until one hears them from someone that is important... ...or when one doesn't hear them. Hearing them can inspire, can heal, can ease the pain that is life. Not hearing them can hurt, can destroy, can cause the loss of will to overcome the pain that is life. Yet some cannot say them without prompting, even if … [Read more...] about Three short words
With E.U. and U.S. United, Israel is Bound to Budge: Les Dernieres Nouvelles d’Alscace of France
Now that the United States and Europe are on the same 'wavelength' in regard to the Israeli-Palestinian imbroglio, is it a foregone conclusion that Israel will comply and stop building or expanding settlements on what is slated to become part of Palestine? For France's Dernieres Nouvelles d'Alsace, Jean-Claude Kiefer writes in part: "Heard with a European ear, Barack … [Read more...] about With E.U. and U.S. United, Israel is Bound to Budge: Les Dernieres Nouvelles d’Alscace of France