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TMV’s Posts Will Be Limited The Next Two Days

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TMV's posts will be limited the next two days. Today he will drive more than 200 miles, doing events in Los Angeles County. Tomorrow he leaves for Iowa to do a county fair there. He will be posting (if conditions from his hotel allow) over the weekend, but won't be able to post on Monday due to travel. But, as always, our always independent co-bloggers will have somet … [Read more...] about TMV’s Posts Will Be Limited The Next Two Days

This Just In!

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From investigative reporter Andy Borowitz: BUSH THE VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT Credit Card Numbers Traced to Secure, Undisclosed Location, President Says At a press briefing at the White House today, President George W. Bush revealed that he had been the victim of identity theft for the past five years and that his Social Security and credit card numbers had been traced to a … [Read more...] about This Just In!

Albert Einstein’s Personal Life Is Now An Open Secret

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Letters written by Albert Einstein to his family have shed light on the scientist's personal life, including a string of extramarital affairs. says the BBC. The German-born scientist travelled extensively and wrote hundreds of letters to his family, unsealed by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Monday. The letters shed new light on the personal life of one of the 20th … [Read more...] about Albert Einstein’s Personal Life Is Now An Open Secret

Terrorism in India (Bombay)

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BBC: Blasts rock Mumbai rail network There have been at least six blasts on commuter trains in the Indian financial capital, Mumbai (Bombay), police say. It is not yet clear what caused the blasts, which occurred during evening rush hour in the suburbs on the busy Western Railway. Police told the BBC more than 20 people were wounded in one blast and four or five of these … [Read more...] about Terrorism in India (Bombay)

If Someone’s Arguments Seriously Challenge Yours What Do You Do?

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In 21st century politics that means you go after him and try to discredit and destroy him personally. The linked post is very well attributed with specific links so it is NOT just your typical blog rant. Unfortunately, we've now see the same kind of tactics creep in the blog world in recent months with the case of a conservative revealing the identity of a prominent … [Read more...] about If Someone’s Arguments Seriously Challenge Yours What Do You Do?

“What’s an Iraqi Life Worth?” asks a Boston University Professor

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Says Andrew J. Bacevich in the Washington Post: "In Iraq, lives differ in value — and so do deaths. In this disparity lies an important reason why the United States has botched this war." Bacevich is a professor of history and international relations at Boston University. "Last November in Haditha , a squad of Marines, outraged at the loss of a comrade, is said to have … [Read more...] about “What’s an Iraqi Life Worth?” asks a Boston University Professor

Death of a Promising Politician in Washington

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Four people have appeared in court to be arraigned with the murder in Washington of Alan Senitt, a young Jewish activist from London widely tipped to go on to a high-flying political career, says the Independent. "Even though Washington has grown inured to violent crime - mostly drug-related but which has not spared even rich enclaves like Georgetown - the murder of Mr Senitt … [Read more...] about Death of a Promising Politician in Washington

Has Tony Snow Jumped The Shark As Administration Press Spokesman?

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Has Tony Snow moved perilously close to the day when he becomes Tony Schmo — someone who starts to appear less a smooth advocate and persuader for his administration's policies and more a standard for-partisans-of-one-party-only talk show host transplanted to do his schtick at the White House? You decide:The White House belittled former President Clinton's policy of … [Read more...] about Has Tony Snow Jumped The Shark As Administration Press Spokesman?

Is Global Warming Threatening U.S. Wine Industry?

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And now a new threat, courtesy of global warming...havok caused over the course of the century to the blossoming U.S. wine industry. The AP:Climate warming could spell disaster for much of the multibillion-dollar U.S. wine industry. Areas suitable for growing premium wine grapes could be reduced by 50 percent - and possibly as much as 81 percent - by the end of this century, … [Read more...] about Is Global Warming Threatening U.S. Wine Industry?

President Bush and Saddam Hussein : A Gripping Unfinished Story

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In continuation of the post Shia Militias Slaughter Women And Children, my attention has been drawn to today's top story about Saddam Hussein's trial. "The last phase of the turbulent trial of Saddam Hussein on charges of crimes against humanity resumed on Monday with a boycott by the deposed Iraqi leader and key members of the defence team. "The Iraqi high tribunal, which is … [Read more...] about President Bush and Saddam Hussein : A Gripping Unfinished Story

NYC Building Explodes

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For reasons as yet unclear, a 3-4 story building on East 62nd Street between Madison and Park Avenues (Upper East Side of Manhattan) has exploded and collapsed in a fire. UPDATE: As a commenter indicated, this was apparently a gas explosion. The owner of the building was inside and may have attempted suicide but numerous people had smelled gas there recently. Also, AP via … [Read more...] about NYC Building Explodes