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Is The Shuttle’s Safety As Certain As A Card Shuffle’s Outcome?

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Are U.S. officials tempting fate by giving the green-light to the accident-prone space shuttle? The answer: we'll soon find out. CBS News:NASA Administrator Michael Griffin has cleared the space shutting Discovery for launch on July 1, reports CBS News correspondent Bob Orr, over-riding warnings from his own chief engineer and top safety officials. "If we're going to fly, we … [Read more...] about Is The Shuttle’s Safety As Certain As A Card Shuffle’s Outcome?

Pardon Libby?

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That's the talk. (And I can see Bush going either way on this in the short term. In the long term, however, a pardon is likely inevitable. Which is a shame. Not because I want to see Libby scapegoated as the only one who did anything wrong, which is what's happening now, but because he clearly didn't act on his own. Whatever happens to Libby, wouldn't it be nice to know what … [Read more...] about Pardon Libby?

North Korea set to test new ballistic missile; or, why Washington ought to talk to Pyongyang

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Speaking of another major threat that the Bush Administration has steadfastly refused to talk to directly — Iran's the other one, and yesterday I spoke of it here — it looks like North Korea may be planning to test a new weapon. The NYT reports here: North Korea appears to have completed fueling a long-range ballistic missile, American officials said Sunday, a move … [Read more...] about North Korea set to test new ballistic missile; or, why Washington ought to talk to Pyongyang

Destroying the deep seas

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According to the U.N. (via Guardian Unlimited), "[d]amage to the once pristine habitats of the deep oceans by pollution, litter and overfishing is running out of control". Consider: Last year some 85 million tonnes of wild fish were pulled from the global oceans, 100 million sharks and related species were butchered for their fins, some 250,000 turtles became tangled in fishing … [Read more...] about Destroying the deep seas

Ignoring Iran

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In 2003, according to WaPo, the State Department received "a proposal from Iran [via Switzerland] for a broad dialogue". Apparently, "everything was on the table — including full cooperation on nuclear programs, acceptance of Israel and the termination of Iranian support for Palestinian militant groups". But this was in the wake of the fall of Baghdad, and "top Bush … [Read more...] about Ignoring Iran

Connie Chung Says (Sings) Goodbye To MSNBC

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MSNBC's weekend Maury Povich and Connie Chung show said good bye this weekend after tepid ratings — and Connie Chung SANG her goodbye. It's a video clip that is sure to be played for many years to come — but she might not want to include it in the clips she presents when she applies for a new job. A MUST VIEW (but music lovers beware...). … [Read more...] about Connie Chung Says (Sings) Goodbye To MSNBC

The Problem with Earmarks

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If you've been unconvinced by my continuous prattling on about the issues with earmarks, I hope that a Charles Babcock article in today's Washington Post will help. Called "The Project that Wouldn't Die," Babcock's piece examines funding for "Project M" - an earmark-funded contract given to Vibration & Sound Solutions Limited (VSSL) of Alexandria, VA. Since 1997, the … [Read more...] about The Problem with Earmarks

North Korea Readies Test Of Missile That Could Reach Alaska

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In recent months, North Korea has thrown down the gauntlet on the issue of nuclear weapons — and now it is reportedly getting ready to send out a test missile that has the capability of reaching Alaska:North Korea appears to have completed fueling a long-range ballistic missile, American officials said Sunday, a move that greatly increases the probability that Pyongyang … [Read more...] about North Korea Readies Test Of Missile That Could Reach Alaska

The Glories Of Education In Saudi Arabia

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A Washington Post piece run in the San Jose Mercury News contains THIS COLLECTION of excerpts from textbooks produced in Saudi Arabia. Here's the paper's intro:The passages below — drawn from the same set of Saudi texts proudly cited in the new 74-page review of curriculum reform being distributed by the Saudi Embassy — are shaping the views of the next generation … [Read more...] about The Glories Of Education In Saudi Arabia

Bill Clinton Decries Divide And Win Politics

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Former President Bill Clinton:He told his left-leaning audience of about 500 journalists to consider opposing views and appreciate the value of working with people who differ with them. He urged them not to turn public figures into "two-dimensional cartoons." While he doesn't agree with much of the Bush administration policies, Clinton said, he has come to understand President … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Decries Divide And Win Politics

“Saved By The Bell’s” Screech Asks Fans For Help

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"Screech" from NBC's 1989-1993 teen hit comedy "Saved By The Bell" is politely screeching out to fans via the Internet and satellite radio to help him save his house. Firstly, NO...this is NOT a case of yet another child or teen actor who has hit the skids and is appealing for money due to unsavory problems. In fact, Dustin Diamond is doing comedy clubs, which means he has … [Read more...] about “Saved By The Bell’s” Screech Asks Fans For Help