Is there a thaw emerging between Burma's (Myanmar) Aung San Suu Kyi and the military Government? A latest news report says that detained pro-democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has expressed her readiness to work with the military Government in the process aimed at bringing political reconciliation. "In the interest of the nation, I stand ready to cooperate with the … [Read more...] about Aung San Suu Kyi: Some Hope in Burma?
Creation Of Rudy
RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch … [Read more...] about Creation Of Rudy
Judge and Jury
Admitting that you're wrong is a tough thing to do. Most of us prefer to hide our mistakes behind the door of denial, an act of which I've certainly been guilty more times than not. This happens to be one of the "not" times. Wednesday, I opined on the endorsements of the day: Brownback for McCain, Robertson for Giuliani. I committed my errors on the latter pairing, … [Read more...] about Judge and Jury
Who is America’s Tallest Man?
George Bell, 7-foot-8 Norfolk sheriff's deputy, has been recognized Thursday by Guinness World Records as the Tallest Man in the United States. "That makes him 2 inches taller than the NBA's current tallest player, Yao Ming, but too short to be the world's tallest living man. "He stands below, according to Guinness, Ukraine's 8-foot-5.5 Leonid Stadnyk and China's Bao Xi … [Read more...] about Who is America’s Tallest Man?
Kristallnacht: The Night of Shattering Glass, 9 November 1938
The Night of The Shattering Glass, otherwise known as Kristallnacht, took place November 9, 1938, marking to that date, the most widespread attack against Jews in peacetime Germany and Austria. In France, two days prior, a 17 year old Jew had shot a German embassy staffer in retaliation for the egregious treatment of his father and family at the hands of Nazis in Germany. … [Read more...] about Kristallnacht: The Night of Shattering Glass, 9 November 1938
India: Girl with Four Arms & Four Legs Saved
India, for that matter Nepal and Hindus living elsewhere, today celebrate the Hindu festival of light called Diwali. On this festive occasion (equivalent of Christmas) comes the good news that doctors in India have successfully operated on Lakshmi, a 2-year-old girl born with four arms, four legs and extra internal organs. Incidentally, Lakshmi the goddess (goddess of … [Read more...] about India: Girl with Four Arms & Four Legs Saved
Germany’s Day of Destiny
While 9/11 has shaped US foreign policy and national identity significantly, German identity and foreign policy has been shaped even more by 9.11. -- that's how we write "November 9th." This is what happened on November 9th in Germany: 1848: Germany's first revolutionary dreams were killed. 1918: Proclamation of the Weimar Republic. 1923: Hitler first attempted to … [Read more...] about Germany’s Day of Destiny
Bhutto Under House Arrest: Doppelganger with Burma?
If Musharraf is trying to demonstrate how well he supports a democracy wherein other candidates are free to campaign regarding forthcoming elections, he is failing in full public sight. An order for the house arrest of Benazir Bhutto was given and executed Friday (the middle of the night, here in the USA). To many, Bhutto is attempting to run a campaign. But, to others, … [Read more...] about Bhutto Under House Arrest: Doppelganger with Burma?
Afghanistan: Many Children Killed
Nearly 60 children were killed in Afghanistan's deadliest suicide attack since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion toppled the Taliban militant movement from power. Other 96 students were wounded in the blast, the Education Ministry spokesman said Friday, reports AP. "The attack in the northern province of Baghlan on Tuesday killed at least 75 people. The dead children were ages … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Many Children Killed
Is Obama the New Eugene McCarthy?
Andrew Sullivan has lobbed a grenade into the presidential campaign tent with "Good Bye to All That," his provocative and instantly famous essay on what for me is emerging as a central issue in the 2008 presidential race: Which candidates are capable of bringing new thinking to old problems, as well as dealing with all the new ones. Sullivan writes that: "A … [Read more...] about Is Obama the New Eugene McCarthy?
2007 Weblog Awards for Best Comic Strip: The Top Ten
The above cartoon, Suggestive Dream, from My Extra Life drawn by Scott Johnson ©2007 All Rights Reserved. Congratulations to all. A cartoon/ comic may seem simple to readers of them. Ah, that's the deceptive magic of the one who draws them... Inking a comic actually requires the skills of writing believable dialog, finding a wry storytelling style, developing a drafting … [Read more...] about 2007 Weblog Awards for Best Comic Strip: The Top Ten
2007 Weblog Award: Third Place, Best Comic Strip
Congratulations to Girl Genius, written by Professors Phil & Kaja Foglio of TPU, with drawings by Prof. P. Foglio! beautifully drawn magna/ fantasy style, highly imaginative language. http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/ This artwork ©2007 Professors Phil & Kaja Foglio of TPU, All Rights Reserved … [Read more...] about 2007 Weblog Award: Third Place, Best Comic Strip
Pakistan: Bush and Musharraf Redefining Democracy
In other words, elections can be held in a country while leaders of the opposition parties are being shoved into jails. After putting opposition leader Benazir Bhutto under house arrest, General Musharraf informs his mentor in White House that the elections would be held on February 15...and the US administration applauds its favourite dictator's grand gesture. The … [Read more...] about Pakistan: Bush and Musharraf Redefining Democracy
2007 Weblog Award: Second Place, Best Comic Strip
Congratulations to Day by Day by Chris Muir! a twist of lemon with wry humor... http://www.daybydaycartoon.com/ ©2007 Chris Muir, All Rights Reserved … [Read more...] about 2007 Weblog Award: Second Place, Best Comic Strip
2007 Weblog Award: Number #1 Best Comic Strip
Laughter really can be some of the very best medicine. Congratulations: xkcd! http://xkcd.com/88/ ©2007 xkcd, All Rights Reserved: reprinted by Creative Commons license. … [Read more...] about 2007 Weblog Award: Number #1 Best Comic Strip
Guest Book Review: Michael Shermer’s “The Mind Of The Market”
Here's a comprehensive Guest Book Review by Dan Schneider, who has this heavily-visited website and whose reviews for TMV have been highly popular. This is the FIRST TIME a review for this upcoming book has appeared on the Internet. Review Of Michael Shermer’s The Mind Of The Market Copyright © 2007 by Dan Schneider Michael Shermer has a new book coming out in … [Read more...] about Guest Book Review: Michael Shermer’s “The Mind Of The Market”
USA: Mexicans Poised to Change Anglo-Saxon Culture?
An interesting book claims that in the next few decades one of the strongest forces shaping American culture—perhaps the strongest force—will be Mexican. More here... … [Read more...] about USA: Mexicans Poised to Change Anglo-Saxon Culture?
India and China: Old Technological Giants Catching Up…
An interesting article in The Economist traces the history of the erstwhile technological/scientific powers -- China and India -- "who have much to offer the world of technology, but more still to gain from it". "TOWARDS the end of the 11th century, while tardy Europeans kept time with sundials, Su Sung of China completed his masterpiece: a water clock of great intricacy and … [Read more...] about India and China: Old Technological Giants Catching Up…
Pat Robertson’s Endorsement Of Rudy Giuliani Doesn’t Please All Conservatives
The view from conservative radio talk show host and rising Fox News fill-in star Laura Ingraham: … [Read more...] about Pat Robertson’s Endorsement Of Rudy Giuliani Doesn’t Please All Conservatives
Pat On The Back
John Darkow, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri … [Read more...] about Pat On The Back