How about that Thanksgiving Eve bombshell? Former presidential press secretary Scott McClellan reveals in a forthcoming book that he was lied to in 2003 when he falsely assured us that nobody in the White House had leaked Valerie Plame's confidential CIA status in retaliation for husband Joseph Wilson's criticism of George Bush's rationales for the Iraq war. You may … [Read more...] about Scott McClellan’s Big Boo-Hoo
Foreign Insurgents In Iraq 41 Percent From Saudi Arabia
Here's yet another story detailing how a country that is said to be a key ally in the United States war on terror is also playing another role but perhaps not in the way administration officials would like: More than 40% of the foreign fighters who entered Iraq to join the insurgency in the past year were citizens of Saudi Arabia, America's key partner in the Middle East, … [Read more...] about Foreign Insurgents In Iraq 41 Percent From Saudi Arabia
Big Bragging Rights In Little Delaware
DSU (top) angles for upset; UD for championship It is the biggest sporting event in little Delaware since the Nanticoke tribe played the Lenni Lenape tribe in lacrosse. Or something. Delaware is the only state where the major universities have never played each other in football, but that will change today when the University of Delaware finally faces off against Delaware … [Read more...] about Big Bragging Rights In Little Delaware
Hollywood Writers Strike: All Hollywood Writers Are Not Millionaires
NOTE: This is a Guest Voice Post by skippy the bush kangaroo (who writes in lower case and who originated the word "blogtopia"). Hollywood Writers Strike: All Hollywood Writers Are NOT Millionaires by skippy the bush kangaroo hi everyone, skippy the bush kangaroo here, and i'm very honored to be writing for the moderate voice today, about something very close to my … [Read more...] about Hollywood Writers Strike: All Hollywood Writers Are Not Millionaires
Putin Crowning Himself as Czar
Riber Hansson, Svenska Dagbladet, Sweden … [Read more...] about Putin Crowning Himself as Czar
Looking for Grown-Ups to Send to Washington
I wrote here about a blood and bone marrow transplant screening drive held in the facilities of the congregation I now serve as pastor, Saint Matthew Lutheran Church in Logan, Ohio. Members of Saint Matthew spearheaded the event. Its members and neighbors here in Logan, touched by the illness of a young woman from Saint Matthew, responded with an impressive love of neighbor. … [Read more...] about Looking for Grown-Ups to Send to Washington
Leftover Turkey
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The First DMV
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about The First DMV
Victory for Bush’s Favourite ‘Democratic General’ Musharraf
President Bush, who sincerely believes that General Musharraf is a true democrat, must be really pleased at the Pakistani Supreme Court judgement. "In a decision designed to legitimize the election of the Pakistani president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, the country’s Supreme Court today dismissed a final legal complaint challenging his right to be re-elected while also chief of the … [Read more...] about Victory for Bush’s Favourite ‘Democratic General’ Musharraf
Killing Fields of Iraq & Afghanistan: Who’s Telling The Truth?
The situation continues to be uncertain in Iraq and Afghanistan despite claims of substantial progress by the US and NATO forces. While one report says that suspected al-Qaida fighters killed two Iraqi soldiers early Thursday, then used their Humvees to kill at least 18 rival Sunnis south of Baghdad, another report claims that more than half of Afghanistan is back under Taliban … [Read more...] about Killing Fields of Iraq & Afghanistan: Who’s Telling The Truth?
Around The Sphere Thanksgiving Blogging Roundup Nov. 22, 2007
It's Thanksgiving Day...a day when we should take stock and make a list of things for which we are thankful. And one thing is the Internet as an increasingly popular informational tool. Will it continue to wreak havoc with the traditional mainstream news media or will traditional info outlets such as newspapers adjust to it? This is a special Thanksgiving Edition of our … [Read more...] about Around The Sphere Thanksgiving Blogging Roundup Nov. 22, 2007
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A Media Toolbox for Rookies
If there is going to be not only a trend, but a distinct business decision to “open up” newspapers to community participation via the Internet, then I think the community participators need at least a flash course in Journalism 101. I say this as a man who has been in the journalism profession since 1969, both as a newspaperman and a college instructor. When you do this … [Read more...] about A Media Toolbox for Rookies
Thanksgiving’s Jewish Roots
That must be why it features root vegetables! JTA via LA Jewish Journal: Thanksgiving’s Sukkot Roots Did you know that Thanksgiving is really a Jewish holiday? Although Thanksgiving is not on the Jewish calendar, historians believe that Sukkot may have inspired America’s favorite farewell to fall, often nicknamed "Turkey Day." "The pilgrims based their customs on the … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving’s Jewish Roots
Happy Thanksgiving To You And Yours
All of us here at TMV wish all of you the happiest of happy Thanksgivings. … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving To You And Yours
Thanksgiving and JFK
For anyone over 50, today is not only Thanksgiving but the day JFK died 44 years ago. He has been gone now for almost as long as he lived and, in these times of White House infamy, not nearly as much in the national mind as his antagonist, Richard Nixon, whose all-time low approval ratings have just been eclipsed by George W. Bush. A few years after the assassination, … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving and JFK
Of 10 Celebrities & Their Famous Suits
Do you wish to know more about Mao Tse-tung's 'Mao suit', or Richard Gere's the 'American Gigolo' suit, or Charlie Chaplin's the 'tramp' suit, or The Beatles the 'Hard Day's Night' suit, or Cary Grant's the 'North by Northwest' suit, or Malcom X's the 'zoot suit', please click here... … [Read more...] about Of 10 Celebrities & Their Famous Suits
Living Abroad: If the British Can…Why Not the Americans?
A recent report says more and more British citizens are opting to live abroad. Among the causes for this are said to be good pay, warmer climate and better quality of life. Australia, Spain, France, US, etc, are popular destinations. But even if one opts for an Asian country, say India, the British pound or the US dollar goes far. For just as little as $ 500 a month one can … [Read more...] about Living Abroad: If the British Can…Why Not the Americans?
On The Front Lines Of The Hollywood Writers’ Strike
What's it like to be on the front-lines of the Hollywood Writers' strike? What did a day on the picket lines look like? How many people showed up for a day earmarked as a show of support? What celebrities were out in force to give their support to the writers who give them the words that showcase their enormous talent so they can become rich and famous and artistically … [Read more...] about On The Front Lines Of The Hollywood Writers’ Strike