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Google SearchWiki: Customize Your Search Results
The Official Google Blog: Today we're launching SearchWiki, a way for you to customize search by re-ranking, deleting, adding, and commenting on search results. With just a single click you can move the results you like to the top or add a new site. You can also write notes attached to a particular site and remove results that you don't feel belong. These modifications will be … [Read more...] about Google SearchWiki: Customize Your Search Results
Franken Narrows Coleman’s Lead in Minnesota Senate Recount
Democratic challenger Al Franken seems to be narrowing the gap, but there's still a long way to go. Here's the latest from the Star Tribune: The U.S. Senate recount continued Thursday without major glitches across Minnesota, as tabulators and the volunteers watching them settled into an increasingly familiar routine of thumbing, counting and sorting. With about 46 percent … [Read more...] about Franken Narrows Coleman’s Lead in Minnesota Senate Recount
Hillary to State Dept. – Finally Some Good News for New York
If this Associated Press release is to be believed, the nomination of Hillary Clinton to head up the State Department is all but a done deal. WASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama plans to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state after Thanksgiving, a new milestone for the former first lady and a convergence of two political forces who fought hard for the … [Read more...] about Hillary to State Dept. – Finally Some Good News for New York
An Interesting Choice for Agriculture Secretary
Tom Philpott at The Grist had an interesting post the other day wondering whether Obama's food/ag policy is withering. Among the possibilities for Agriculture Secretary he discusses: John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association. Boyd helped lead the fight to hold USDA accountable for its long history of stiffing black farmers; his nomination is being … [Read more...] about An Interesting Choice for Agriculture Secretary
‘Largest Demonstration in Five Years’ Held in Support of U.S. Security Deal: From Iraq’s Azzaman
The men in the photo above may not look all that enthusiastic, but according to this news account from Iraq's Azzaman newspaper, they were part of the largest demonstration held in Iraq for the past five years. And what was the demonstration for? It was, believe it or not, in favor of passage of the Status of Forces Agreement with the United States held in none other than … [Read more...] about ‘Largest Demonstration in Five Years’ Held in Support of U.S. Security Deal: From Iraq’s Azzaman
Health Care in a Sick Economy
As jobs disappear and economic anxiety spreads, the incoming Congress is showing signs of getting serious about health care reform, and the entrenched health insurers are signaling their willingness to negotiate. Two trade groups, America’s Health Insurance Plans and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, are saying they would guarantee coverage for people with … [Read more...] about Health Care in a Sick Economy
Michael Mukasey Sudden Illness, Update
A statement from Department of Justice just released says about Mr. Mukasey who is 67 years young/old: "The Attorney General is conscious, conversant and alert. His vital statistics are strong and he is in good spirits. He is receiving excellent care and appreciates all of the good wishes and prayers he has received. The doctors will keep him overnight for further … [Read more...] about Michael Mukasey Sudden Illness, Update
What an Obama-Palin Administration Would Have Done For Our Economy
Note: For the sake of letting bygones be bygones, I have been pondering about posting this piece of political satire. However, after watching Palin's absolutely lame and ghastly news conference tonight on the occasion of her gubernatorial pardon of the Alaska Thanksgiving turkey, I am just going to let it rip, and damn the torpedoes. (Parents, you may not want to let your … [Read more...] about What an Obama-Palin Administration Would Have Done For Our Economy
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: In The Red Corner…
Cordel Faulk - IN THE RED CORNER... Here's the worst kept secret in politics: Presidential campaigning never ends. For periods of time it becomes quieter--a little subtler--but it never stops. Every morning 100 senators, 50 governors, quite a few grandees in the House of Representatives, and an assortment of corporate titans all hear their Rice Krispies shouting "2012!" … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: In The Red Corner…
Attorney General Michael Mukasey Collapses Onstage Tonight (UPDATED)
Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed tonight while giving a speech to the Federalist Society in Washington, according to three senior administration officials. Details about Mukasey's condition were not immediately available at 8:40 Pm MST. The film clip of Mr. Mukasey at the podium shows him wearing his glasses and in full formal business dress, talking away and … [Read more...] about Attorney General Michael Mukasey Collapses Onstage Tonight (UPDATED)
Continued Problems In Journalismland: AP To Cut 10 Percent Of Workforce
It has been said over and over by newspaper people recently that the newspaper biz ain't what it used to be....and neither is the newsmagazine biz...and now it turns out neither is the wire service biz: the AP reportedly plans to trim its workforce by 10 percent: Reuters quotes sources at AP who were present when AP Chief Executive Tom Curley delivered the news as part of … [Read more...] about Continued Problems In Journalismland: AP To Cut 10 Percent Of Workforce
Team Of Rivals
John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri … [Read more...] about Team Of Rivals
Divided Republican Party: Quo Vadis, GOP? (Guest Voice)
In this Guest Voice by Michael Reagan, the popular conservative talk radio host and son of former President Ronald Reagan, warns that a divided GOP may not be a victorious GOP. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily reflect the opinion of TMV or its writers. Quo Vadis, GOP? by Michael Reagan Before the Republican Party even begins to think about curing what ails it, … [Read more...] about Divided Republican Party: Quo Vadis, GOP? (Guest Voice)
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Lessons Spoke to Nation’s Mood
Larry J. Sabato: LESSONS SPOKE TO NATION'S MOOD This article is republished courtesy of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. As routine as elections may seem, they are the seminal events in the life of a democracy. Campaigns and elections not only set the direction of the Republic, they also shed light on America's political health. Every November we have the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: Lessons Spoke to Nation’s Mood
Deciphering ‘Yes We Can’ for the Leaders of France: Liberation of France
You might think that the phrase 'Yes We Can' is fairly self explanatory. Apparently not! At least not in France, where the newspaper Liberation found it necessary to publish this article to try and explain the meaning and significance of this people-empowering concept to French leaders. The article By Michael Foessel, Fracoise Gaillard and Myriam d'Allonnes says in … [Read more...] about Deciphering ‘Yes We Can’ for the Leaders of France: Liberation of France
Pentagon Cyber Network Attacked by Devastating Virus
According to Fox news, the Pentagon's computer network has been breached, but to what extent is not clear. Unnamed sources are speaking about 'a devastating virus.' Orders have been given to cease using all phone drives and other external drives. One wonders about what billy goat gruff has not been leaving his/ her dorm while eating delivery pizza for breakfast, lunch and … [Read more...] about Pentagon Cyber Network Attacked by Devastating Virus
Why Would Anyone Want to Assassinate Barack Obama?: Argumenty i Facty, Russia
Among the articles WORLDMEETS.US has been working on today, is this from Russia's Argumenty i Facty about who and why would want to do away with President-elect Obama, and could they succeed in doing so? It's an uncomfortable subject - but it's very much part of the global public narrative. As is the habit of Argumenty i Facty, the newspaper sought out three Russian … [Read more...] about Why Would Anyone Want to Assassinate Barack Obama?: Argumenty i Facty, Russia
The Moderate Voice is Psychoanalyzed By RoboShrink
I hope during a season of so serious news and push-pull, this will make you laugh. Long ago, the American Psychological Association looked askance and considered it a breach of ethics for shrinks to psychologically advise callers on the radio. Dr. Laura has been grieved against in many states for 'practicing without a license via radio' in the state the program is heard. … [Read more...] about The Moderate Voice is Psychoanalyzed By RoboShrink
Napolitano Set For Homeland Security?
Word coming in today is that Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano is set to be President-Elect Obama's choice for Homeland Security Chief. Word is that she is interested. This is a somewhat logical choice given her background as a border-state governor and her work with Republicans in Arizona but it is interesting from a political standpoint. If she leaves to go to Washington … [Read more...] about Napolitano Set For Homeland Security?