To watch some vintage TV ads please click here... There was a time (not long ago) when the readers/viewers attention was riveted more towards the advertisements than the news/programmes while reading/watching newspapers/magazines and television. But times are changing. Now as the newspapers and the TV opt more for the dramatic and jazzy approach of the ads, many ad … [Read more...] about Advertising Getting Worse?…Why?
The Event: Chapter 16
Mick LaSalle published the 16th chapter of The Event at MickLaSalle.com. Mary, the press secretary shows just how brave she is and... much, much more. Go and read it! … [Read more...] about The Event: Chapter 16
Obama, The Audacity of Hope and Dreams from my Father
Two posts about Barack Obama I thought some of you might appreciate: - a post at my own blog: "Hope is in the Air...", and - a post at United in the States: "Which first: Audacity of Hope or Dreams from My Father?" - a very interesting post about the two books Obama wrote. … [Read more...] about Obama, The Audacity of Hope and Dreams from my Father
Behave Karl, Behave
Something tells me Jules is not a big fan of either Laurie David or Sheryl Crow. Have to say, quite a funny post. Cassandra, of Right Wing News isn't exactly a fan of the two ladies either it seems. I won't explain what exactly happened (according to David and Crow that is): Joe did a marvelous job at that. One thing though, Crow told Rove that she and David are "the … [Read more...] about Behave Karl, Behave
Boris Yeltsin Has Died
BBC:Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died, the Kremlin says. Mr Yeltsin was 76. The cause of death has not yet been announced. He had a history of heart trouble. Thanks Michael! AP via Jerusalem Post: The Interfax news agency quoted an unidentified medical source as saying he had died of heart failure.UPDATE by MvdG Thanks to Holly for posting this - let me … [Read more...] about Boris Yeltsin Has Died
Karl Rove’s Confrontation With Laurie David And Sheryl Crow
White House political maven Karl Rove met outspoken global warming action advocates Laurie David and Sheryl Crow and according to Ms. David's eyebrow-raising post on The Huffington Post it seems as if Mr. Rove doesn't like being questioned, touched on the arm and has quite a temper. In a sense, the post seems symbolic of this administration's entire attitude to those who not … [Read more...] about Karl Rove’s Confrontation With Laurie David And Sheryl Crow
Bangladesh: “Begums (Ladies) Go Stay Abroad!”
(Khaleda Zia) Military rulers in Pakistan and Bangladesh (which was a part of Pakistan until 1971) seem prone to kicking their civilian opponents out of the country as soon as they come into power (thank God they are not hanging them any more!). Pakistan's General Pervez Musharraf sent former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto packing to Saudi Arabia and … [Read more...] about Bangladesh: “Begums (Ladies) Go Stay Abroad!”
American Gun Flag
Arcadio Esquivel, Cagle Cartoons, La Prensa, Panama … [Read more...] about American Gun Flag
“13yo skool grl is nu US txt mssg chmpN”
(A file photo...) For those above 30 years of age the above headline means that "13-year-old school girl is new US text messaging champion". Got it? While competitive text messaging may not have quite gained Olympic status, the hundreds of mostly teenagers who took part in the US championships in New York Saturday could think of little but the 25,000-dollar prize money, … [Read more...] about “13yo skool grl is nu US txt mssg chmpN”
“Iraq-gate”: Alarming Details About US Role
(Courtesy tabacco.blog-city) I don't know much about Counterpunch, an American newsletter, or its credibility. However, the two articles I read recently are quite provocative and, alarming, if true. First: The Inexplicable Enrichment of Bush Cronies: The Iraq Money Trail --- By EVELYN PRINGLE Second: Income Redistribution in Disguise: Escalating Military Spending … [Read more...] about “Iraq-gate”: Alarming Details About US Role
Oh What a Lovely War!
NOW BOARDING FOR PLAN G There have been six American strategies in the four-plus years of the Mess in Mesopotamia. We are now in the midst of what Iraq war veteran Phillip Carter calls Plan F, the sixth and penultimate strategy, which is known as the Surge. But as sure as Muslims face Mecca when they pray, there will be a seventh and final strategy -- Plan G as in Get The … [Read more...] about Oh What a Lovely War!
France: Race to Presidency Begins!
VOTERS sent Nicolas Sarkozy and Segolene Royal into the run-off for the French presidency yesterday, confounding the hopes of their centrist and far-Right challengers in the most closely contested campaign for decades, says The Australian. "Mr Sarkozy, 52, who is promising radical reform to haul France out of stagnation, led with 31.11 per cent of the votes and Ms Royal, 53, … [Read more...] about France: Race to Presidency Begins!
Real Life Simpsons’ Intro
What happens when real life TRULY imitates art? THIS: … [Read more...] about Real Life Simpsons’ Intro
A Mini Controversy Swirls Around John Edwards
Is the New York Time's Maureen Dowd to blame -- or is it John Edwards? Here's one view. … [Read more...] about A Mini Controversy Swirls Around John Edwards
Take A Peek….
...at a great new site Scholars and Rogues. It notes:"S&R isn’t a current news blog, exactly. There are some fantastic sites out there where you can get quick, first-on-the-scene takes, and if you explore the blogroll you’ll see what we mean. We’re more like the editorial desk. We see our mission as comment, analysis, informed opinion, deep insight. We try to figure … [Read more...] about Take A Peek….
Gonzales’ Incompetence
Mike Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons … [Read more...] about Gonzales’ Incompetence
Iraq PM Says: “We Don’t Want Baghdad Wall”
A file photo from this site... How long would the US administration be able to present a facade to the world that the Iraqi affairs are being run by the democratically-elected government? The "democratically-elected" members of the Iraqi government have many a times indicated that the present mess in Iraq is largely owing to the continued presence of the US troops and … [Read more...] about Iraq PM Says: “We Don’t Want Baghdad Wall”
Virginia Tech Student Government Asks The Media To Please Leave
Anyone can overstay their welcome -- particularly a swarming news media during a major, history-making, terrible event. And so it goes at Virginia Tech too:You've seen the news coverage from Blacksburg, complete with prominent network anchors reporting from the scene. And now, the student government at Virginia Tech is asking for all of that to end. It's calling on hundreds … [Read more...] about Virginia Tech Student Government Asks The Media To Please Leave
“If You Can’t Be Free, Be a Mystery”
The Black Conservatism of Clarence Thomas. Liberals don't get him. Conservatives don't get him either (though they're more likely to think they do). That's because most White folks don't know the history of Black Conservatism (a very distinct tradition from what is today called "conservatism"), and its characteristic pessimism on race relations. Thomas has unfortunately … [Read more...] about “If You Can’t Be Free, Be a Mystery”
Gingrich Says The Real Cause Of Virginia Tech Massacre Was Liberalism
Those who are not wedded to demonizing "the other side" at all costs KNEW this would happen. We just had to figure out who it would come from. Jerry Falwell? Pat Robertson? Rush Limbaugh? Well, no, it came from former House Speaker and apparent GOP Presidential wannabe Newt Gingrich. Do you know what the REAL cause of the Virginia Tech Massacre was? It was liberalism .... … [Read more...] about Gingrich Says The Real Cause Of Virginia Tech Massacre Was Liberalism