Petar Pismestrovic, Kleine Zeitung, Austria … [Read more...] about Recession
Love and Property
Some of you may know that I'm currently in an open relationship with my girlfriend (as I continue to cement my place as the liberal hippie of the TMV crowd). One of the reasons why is that traditional "closed" relationships are a little too reminiscent of the view of women-as-property (property being, at root, that to which you have the right of exclusive use). At times, … [Read more...] about Love and Property
Peace on Earth
Merry Christmas to everyone! I am about ready to head to my parents for the annual feeding frenzy and gift exchange, but before I venture out in the heatwave (50 degrees in Baltimore), I wanted to share one Christmas wish with our readers. Faith and religion, are two of the most segregated items in our society. I can not count the number of denominations that exist within … [Read more...] about Peace on Earth
Santa Bankrupt?
Via Gideon. UPDATE: And then there's this cartoon from Mexico: … [Read more...] about Santa Bankrupt?
Christmas in Prison
This will be the 14th Christmas behind bars on contempt charges for H. Beatty Chadwick, who allegedly hid $2.5 million from his wife in divorce proceedings: After a hearing yesterday, Delaware County Court President Judge Joseph P. Cronin Jr. turned down Chadwick's latest request for Christmas furlough, declaring him "a significant risk of flight." Had the court let him out … [Read more...] about Christmas in Prison
Christmas Memories And Greeting Cards
Christmas is a time of joy but December 2008 is also a time of stress for many this year and, after the presents are opened, reality will show its face after the presents are opened and the wrappings are discarded. Yet, can this also be time of joy in another sense? Are Americans starting to reaffirm some values that were ignored in recent years? Humor columnist Tom Purcell … [Read more...] about Christmas Memories And Greeting Cards
Deck The Halls
Tab, The Calgary Sun … [Read more...] about Deck The Halls
The Obligatory Christmas Wishes Post
To all of TMV's readers and especially our wonderful commenting community, whether we agree or disagree on the issues of the day, my wife and I would like to wish you all a safe, happy holiday season (and yes, a Merry Christmas) and a happy, healthy, prosperous New Year. Here's a special greeting from the newest member of our tribe, Max, who my wife continues to embarrass by … [Read more...] about The Obligatory Christmas Wishes Post
No Man Is A Failure Who Has Friends
I know for many out there this has been a difficult year, many of us face tough financial times and some may wonder what life is really all about. Fortunately Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra answered the question for us. I know times can be tough my friends, but remember the true meaning of life and real success. If you are loved and if you love others then you have more … [Read more...] about No Man Is A Failure Who Has Friends
A Christmas Carol
I think most of us, regardless of faith, find it difficult to make it through the holiday season without watching at least one version of A Christmas Carol. The warmth and spirit of this classic are such that they transcend class, culture and belief to simply bring a smile to our hearts. But there are a couple of things that many of us don't realize, both the impact that … [Read more...] about A Christmas Carol
Mumbai’s Trident & Taj: Guests Are Back
Although Mumbai's (or Bombay's) 550-room luxury Trident Hotel (photo above) did not put up its usual festive Christmas tree this year, its loyal clients are returning. Much of the credit for this goes to Rattan Keswani, president of Trident Hotels in India, and his team for turning the bloody war zone into a normal hotel again...that too within three weeks of the dastardly … [Read more...] about Mumbai’s Trident & Taj: Guests Are Back
Merry Christmas 2 U: Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Here's a bit of Christmas music to get you on your way. In 1958 a young country-western singer named Brenda Lee did a song called "Rocking Around The Christmas Tree." Two years later it became a huge hit -- and a Christmas standard. Here are two wonderful You Tube renditions of the song. First, watch this young You Tuber deliver a superb performance of the Christmas … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas 2 U: Rocking Around The Christmas Tree
Christmas Eve
David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star … [Read more...] about Christmas Eve
TO OUR TMV READERS AND COMMENTERS: Blessed Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Holy Solstice, Bright Kwanzaa, y Feliz Navidad…and… How Totally Cool It Is To Be A Child in Winter….
These photo montages are to wish all OUR TMV READERS and COMMENTERS the warmest of the holiday season. We treasure you. As we say 'back to home': You're good people. And, for all persons, no matter their knowings and beliefs... May every soul in some way be made happy everywhere in this ever fissioning, ever challenging, ever horrible, ever deeply humane world. Picasso … [Read more...] about TO OUR TMV READERS AND COMMENTERS: Blessed Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Holy Solstice, Bright Kwanzaa, y Feliz Navidad…and… How Totally Cool It Is To Be A Child in Winter….
Merry Christmas (Andy Griffith)
I wanted to take just a moment tonight to wish all my fellow bloggers and all of our readers a very Merry Christmas. With thanks to Andy Griffith and company, I offer a scene from what is perhaps the best Christmas episode ever. [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBsarIO_suw&feature=related[/YOUTUBE] May you and yours have the most joyous of holidays and … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas (Andy Griffith)
Tom Cruise’s Valkyrie: ‘Intimidated By History’ – From Die Welt, Germany
For those considering seeing the movie Valkyrie, which is opening tomorrow, WORLDMEETS.US has been translating German reviews of the film. Moderate Voice readers will recall last week's review by the Sueddeutsche Zeitung, which offered high praise of Tom Cruise's latest project. … [Read more...] about Tom Cruise’s Valkyrie: ‘Intimidated By History’ – From Die Welt, Germany
A Christmas Story Retold
(Click the cartoon for a full size image.) You may pardon the cartoonist for this on the Eve of Christmas. But still, it will not be long until the sales reports come in. Still, good tidings to you and all of your kin! For more, visit Small World Cartoons. … [Read more...] about A Christmas Story Retold
The Bush-Cheney Rewrite History Road Show
I know it is Christmas eve and we should be focusing on family, religion, goodwill, peace and other noble subjects---and I will, after I get the following off my chest. (And, in a way, knowing that I have done so will help me enjoy the holidays, and all the future New Years, better.). What prompted my humbug moment was a superb piece in the Washington Post by one of my … [Read more...] about The Bush-Cheney Rewrite History Road Show
Holiday Reading List
In case you're bored by Friday and looking for suggestions, here's my prospective line up -- a combo "wish list" and "catch up list," for those slow moments between now and Jan. 5. Gary Becker's and Richard Posner's respective takes on the Bernard Madoff scandal, published Dec. 21 at their shared blog, one of my newly discovered favorites Various articles from the two … [Read more...] about Holiday Reading List
Plaxico Gun Runner?
The police have now conducted a raid on the New Jersey home of New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress. Given the amount of time that's passed since his last arrest, you might think that he'd have cleaned up the place a bit. Police yesterday seized a small cache of weapons and ammo from the Totowa, NJ, home of troubled Giants star Plaxico Burress, possibly setting up … [Read more...] about Plaxico Gun Runner?