Some answers from CBS News' Maria Gavrilovic and John Bentley: Watch CBS Videos Online PERSONAL NOTE: From the standpoint of someone who is a political junkie, a former political science major, a former full-time journalist and a blogger who wrote extensively on this campaign there were several truths that I took from this year: 1. Barack Obama exceeded initial … [Read more...] about Covering Obama And McCain: What Was It Really Like?
More Distressing News from Mumbai
Times of India: Deccan Mujahideen email threatens DelhiAccording to police sources, Deccan Mujahideen has warned of a repeat of Mumbai terror attack at Indira Gandhi International Airport and three railway stations. Times of India: 3 RDX bombs found around Taj and TridentThe scope of the terror attack on Mumbai was much wider, The Times of India has reliably learnt. The … [Read more...] about More Distressing News from Mumbai
Two Must Read Roundups On The Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India
Be sure to read: 1. Barcepundit HERE. ...and 2. Jules Crittenden HERE. … [Read more...] about Two Must Read Roundups On The Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India
The Media Auto Know Better: Fueling Anti-Union Fires (Guest Voice)
The news media covers the trails and tribulations of the auto industry like a blanket. But are we seeing some journalistic sins? In this Guest Voice post, journalism professor and author Walter Brasch says we are. They Auto Know Better: Fueling Anti-Union Fires by Walter Brasch My local newspaper editor, as he does regularly, once again attacked unions as the … [Read more...] about The Media Auto Know Better: Fueling Anti-Union Fires (Guest Voice)
Michelle Obama Is No Jacqueline Kennedy
The comparisons were inevitable: two charismatic presidents in their forties and their dazzling wives moving into the White House with young children. "When Michelle Obama took to describing her new role as mom in chief," Ruth Marcus wrote in the Washington Post last week, "my first reaction was to wince at her words...What does it say about the condition of modern women … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama Is No Jacqueline Kennedy
Plaxico Burress: Problem Child
It seems that the New York Giants' former hero of Superbowl XLII, wide receiver Plaxico Burress, will not be lining up with the offense at Fed Ex Field during today's meeting with the Washington Redskins. His prospects were already doubtful as he's nursing an injured hamstring, but we can forget it entirely now, since it seems he managed to shoot himself in the thigh at a … [Read more...] about Plaxico Burress: Problem Child
The Hottest Celebrity News Story In The U.S.
Question: What's the hottest celebrity story in the U.S.? Can you guess? It's THIS. Any day now it'll start appearing on the great celebrity news aggregater WeSmirch. … [Read more...] about The Hottest Celebrity News Story In The U.S.
Bomb-Bay
Simanca Osmani, Cagle Cartoons, Brazil … [Read more...] about Bomb-Bay
Mumbai Murders and James Kim Family Tragedy: How Do We Explain/Understand Those Who Strike at The Hopeful and Already Heartbroken?
Tell me why, how. I myself, run out of ideas, words, concepts when I try to understand the unrelieved ugly. I came to my desk to write about two persons murdered in Mumbai, Alan Scherr and his daughter Naomi, age 13... he a meditation teacher and astrologer and his daughter an irrepressible, lively soul. They belonged to a group called Synchronicity Community, which … [Read more...] about Mumbai Murders and James Kim Family Tragedy: How Do We Explain/Understand Those Who Strike at The Hopeful and Already Heartbroken?
Clinton ‘By Far Not the Worst’ for U.S. Secretary of State: Novosti of Russia
'HOORAY! I'M GOING TO BE SECRETARY OF STATE!' [Novosti, Russia] Russians appear to be fairly positive about the prospect of Hillary Clinton as U.S. secretary of state. If the 'mainstream' media is to be believed, the former first lady is on the cusp of being named to the post, which is naturally of the utmost importance to friends and adversaries alike. Russia's … [Read more...] about Clinton ‘By Far Not the Worst’ for U.S. Secretary of State: Novosti of Russia
A Simple Question for Big 12 Fans
I don't ask this impudently. My favorite conference, the Big 10, has its problems. I'm willing, in fact, to admit that the Big 10 is down this year. But really, how do fans Big 12 teams expect their favorites to do in the post-season BCS bowl games? This weekend's five matchups in the Big 12 saw a total of 371 points scored, 102 of those in what was supposedly the elite game … [Read more...] about A Simple Question for Big 12 Fans
Mumbai Aftermath (Guest Voice)
So what happens to Mumbai now? In this Guest Voice post, Wil Robinson, a freelance writer living and teaching in Mumbai, looks at the immediate aftermath and what is likely to come next. This is cross posted from his blog International Political Will. MUMBAI AFTERMATH by Wil Robinson It has continued for three days, claimed the lives of at least 195 people, and brought … [Read more...] about Mumbai Aftermath (Guest Voice)
Terrorism Attack On India
Manny Francisco, Manila, The Phillippines … [Read more...] about Terrorism Attack On India
The Math of Mass Murder
They are at the counting stage in Mumbai. As of now, the toll is that ten men killed almost 200 innocent people, but the numbers are only tentative until the fate of hundreds of wounded is clear. These murderers were not as cost-efficient as the nineteen who caused almost 3000 deaths on 9/11. They didn't have airliners as weapons, although they did use such high-tech help as … [Read more...] about The Math of Mass Murder
Mumbai Locals Helped Us, Terrorist Tells Cops
Times of India: Mumbai locals helped us, terrorist tells cops Did some Mumbai locals provide support to the Pakistani terrorists? Azam Amir Kasab, the only Pakistani terrorist nabbed alive, has revealed names and addresses of at least five people from the city who helped the terror operation. Sources said that help like, providing shelter, taking them around and showing … [Read more...] about Mumbai Locals Helped Us, Terrorist Tells Cops
A Lesson For Wall Street Greed
After reading Michael Lewis's outstanding article on the greed, avarice, stupidity and cunning manipulation by Wall Street that dropped the U.S. economy to its knees, what a relief it is to learn of one business family who understands and appreciates how it achieved success. Its employees. While many executives compensate themselves with millions of dollars for running … [Read more...] about A Lesson For Wall Street Greed
Mumbai Investigation
Washington Post: Investigation Underway as Assault in Mumbai Ends "Their plan was to kill 5,000 people, we recovered two big bombs, other than guns," said R. R. Patil, Maharashtra's deputy chief minister. "They were using mobile phones, GPS and satellite phones. We have many clues from these." [snip] Indian intelligence officials said the gunmen who launched the … [Read more...] about Mumbai Investigation
TMV’s Damozel at Buck Naked Politics is Also Blogging on Mumbai Terror
TMV's Damozel at Buck Naked Politics is Also Blogging on Mumbai Terror: News Round-Up: Mumbai Siege Ends; Intelligence Forces Attempt to Determine Its Origins … [Read more...] about TMV’s Damozel at Buck Naked Politics is Also Blogging on Mumbai Terror
Mumbai Update 1:30 PM EST
The Modern Terrorist in Mumbai (India Today) J Post Video: Herb Keinon on 'Attack is wake-up call for Obama' From Chabad Website: MUMBAI TERROR ATTACKS: Reports and Reactions SUFFERING AND TRAGEDY: A Spiritual Perspective Donate Now | About Chabad-Lubavitch | More News What Can I Do to Help? | Share Your Experience A Note to the Media & … [Read more...] about Mumbai Update 1:30 PM EST
Mumbai Update 9:00 AM EST
Supposedly, it's over now except that there are more bodies to be found and buried. The death toll is up to 195 people and 3 more dead hostages have been found at the Chabad House. … [Read more...] about Mumbai Update 9:00 AM EST