The publication of The Best American Essays 2008 includes Ariel Levy's take "on her efforts to plan a party that accurately reflects her lifestyle (which she notes is 'not black-tie!') as she confronts head-on what it means to be married." It sent me right back to the original: What is the right thing to wear to a wedding? Women have been asking themselves this question for … [Read more...] about The Lesbian Bride’s Handbook
America. Land of the ???
A recent survey of Americans conducted by Rasmussen seems to indicate that the popularity of the Pledge of Allegiance (never really all that unpopular) is on the rise. Seventy-seven percent (77%) of U.S. voters say school children should say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning at school, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Just 13% say they … [Read more...] about America. Land of the ???
Obama’s Change Is Changing (Guest Voice)
Progressives have noticed that President Elect Barack Obama has been giving signs his Presidency will likely be a centrist presidency. In this Guest Voice, conservative talk show host Michael Reagan, the son of former President Ronald Reagan, makes it clear he notices a move towards the center as well. Guest Voice posts do not necessarily represent the opinion of TMV or its … [Read more...] about Obama’s Change Is Changing (Guest Voice)
An Especially Black Friday
A roundup of thoughts about the trampling death at Wal-Mart. … [Read more...] about An Especially Black Friday
Mumbai’s Jewish and Muslim Heritage
Until two decades ago the highly cosmopolitan Mumbai (or Bombay) stood as a shining example of the peaceful co-existence between Hindus, Muslims, Jews, Christians, Parsis or any other religions and sects. I doubt that the centuries-old traditions would vanish in the wake of a tragedy unleashed by a few hot-headed and misguided/brain-washed young people this week. A … [Read more...] about Mumbai’s Jewish and Muslim Heritage
Obama Chooses the Best People: What a Concept! – Die Presse, Austria
Obama-envy in this world seems to know no end. Over the past 24 hours we've posted two articles that fit the narrative - one from Austria and another from Venezuela. From Austria's Die Presse, Christian Ultsch wonders why Austrian chancellors haven't stumbled upon the 'obvious but rarely used method' of 'choosing the best minds to grapple with the issues and put people … [Read more...] about Obama Chooses the Best People: What a Concept! – Die Presse, Austria
Mumbai Update 8:00 PM EST
Daily Mail UK, 8:00 pm EST: Up to SEVEN gunmen were British and 'came from same area as 7/7 bombers'British-born Pakistanis were among the Mumbai terrorists, Indian government sources claimed today, as the death toll rose to at least 155. As many as seven of the terrorists may have British connections and some could be from Leeds and Bradford where London's July 7 bombers … [Read more...] about Mumbai Update 8:00 PM EST
Anger Over Passage of U.S.-Iraq Security Deal: Iraqi News Agency
In addition to coverage of the terrorist attack on Mumbai as it pertains to the United States, WORLDMEETS.US is continuing our Iraqi coverage of the U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement - or as it is called in Iraq, the "U.S. Withdrawal Agreement." According to this article from the Al Iraq News, despite the overwhelming vote in Iraq's National Assembly in favor of the deal … [Read more...] about Anger Over Passage of U.S.-Iraq Security Deal: Iraqi News Agency
Mumbai
David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star … [Read more...] about Mumbai
Whoopee for Stocks. Woe for Government Finances.
This week the stock market saw its largest increase since 1974, five straight days of hefty upticks. This surge occurred at the same time that a consistently awful string of financial and economic news was pouring in, not only in this country but around the world. So why this latest bubble? What spurred the great stock beast to its latest burst of excessive enthusiasm? The … [Read more...] about Whoopee for Stocks. Woe for Government Finances.
Rabbi Gabriel and Rifka Holtzberg Have Been Murdered, and There Will be a Strong-Gentle Young Leader Rising up in the East
Rabbi Gabriel and Rifka Holtzberg Have Been Murdered, and There Will be a Strong-Gentle Young Leader Rising up in the East....but he is only two years old now... His young mother, Rifka, which is Hebrew for Rebecca, and means 'to bind,' as in to hold together, to wrap round with protection, and with love, to keep together, as in keeping family close, binding as in a promise, … [Read more...] about Rabbi Gabriel and Rifka Holtzberg Have Been Murdered, and There Will be a Strong-Gentle Young Leader Rising up in the East
Indian PM’s Daring Move: Pakistan’s ISI Chief Invited
With the elections to the Indian states and the federal parliament looming in the horizon, the Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh has taken a major gamble by inviting the chief of the Pakistan's controversial spy agency ISI to assist in solving the mystery behind Mumbai terror attacks. (AP file photo above shows: From left, US Adm. Mike Mullen, Rear Adm. Scott Van … [Read more...] about Indian PM’s Daring Move: Pakistan’s ISI Chief Invited
How to Make Web Ads Effective
I remember a time when we liked commercials. The one above had me buying 7-up even though I don't like 7-up. As I kid I'd run to the TV and laugh out loud when one of the series of Alka Seltzer commercials featuring a man and his stomach came on. In recent years (decades?) we've had to put up with so much advertising clutter, irrelevance, and interruption that we have come … [Read more...] about How to Make Web Ads Effective
Schadenfreude Alert and Open Thread
How horrible of a person might you have to be to take any pleasure from a person suffering a broken jaw? I may be one of the most horrible people in the world. You are invited to use this as a TMV holiday Friday open thread and abuse my lack of basic humanity at your leisure. Or... whatever else is on your minds. … [Read more...] about Schadenfreude Alert and Open Thread
Another Global War: Against Plastic Bags
It is interesting that the global war against plastic bags is progressing faster that the war against terror. I am proud to say that in India my hill state of Himachal Pradesh banned the use of plastic bags in 2003. However, the first city to do so in the country was Mumbai or Bombay in 2000 (now much in news for all the wrong reasons). A BBC report says that in the US, San … [Read more...] about Another Global War: Against Plastic Bags
Mumbai: It’s Never Over
Every time one of the Mumbai attack sites is reportedly pacified and over, there are more gunshots, explosions. Whereas the entire series of terrorist attacks in Mumbai is awful, I have some comments about the attack on Chabad. The Chabad siege with dead hostages is reminiscent of the 1972 Munich Olympics attack on Israeli athletes known as the Munich massacre. Probably the … [Read more...] about Mumbai: It’s Never Over
Leftovers
The turkey and the dinosaur... … [Read more...] about Leftovers
Ongoing Chronology Of Today’s Terrorist Developments In Mumbai
Be sure to CLICK HERE to visit Barcepundit. Constantly updated... … [Read more...] about Ongoing Chronology Of Today’s Terrorist Developments In Mumbai
The Disappearing Vice President?
This is a question posed by Politico's Carol Lee today in, Bidentity Crisis: Where's Joe? More than three weeks into the transition, and Vice-president elect Joe Biden generates less buzz than the non-existent first puppy. The vice president-elect has not spoken publicly since the election, and was at Barack Obama's side just once this week as the president-elect … [Read more...] about The Disappearing Vice President?
Mumbai Terror
Tab, The Calgary Sun … [Read more...] about Mumbai Terror