No joke. It's the standard version, and I'm selling it unopened for $500. I'll also throw in a wireless controller and an extra battery pack for that controller so it won't run out of juice. Just email me (justinpgardner at yahoo dot com) and we'll talk. … [Read more...] about Selling My Xbox 360

So Ryan Seacrest, he of American Idol fame/infamy, is the new Dick Clark. He's just signed what is reported to be a three-year, $21-million dollar deal to host and produce for the E! network. Yup, you guessed it, this is yet another Sign of the Apocalypse. … [Read more...] about The apocalyptic rise of Ryan Seacrest

Are we on the brink of an even GREATER scandal in the domestic spying controversy? Could be... Sometimes news stories need to incubate a bit before they're published or broadcast: despite what some think, editors like to make sure they get everything just right, particularly these days where a mistake could mean a wave of public condemnation. That would seem to be the most … [Read more...] about Is NBC Investigating Whether The Government Spied On CNN’s Christiane Amanpour?

According to the Globe and Mail / CTV tracking poll, the Conservatives are now just two points behind the governing Liberals. The Liberals are at 33%, while the Conservatives are at 31%. The New Democrats are third at 17%, the separatist Bloc Quebecois fourth at 13% (all in Quebec, of course). The Greens come in fifth at 5%. Regardless, these poll results indicate that no … [Read more...] about Conservatives narrow gap in Canada

It seems like, well, forever since I last posted here at TMV. I was away on vacation in Prince Edward Island over the holidays, and I didn't even go near a computer -- which, I must say, was rather refreshing. Trust me. Try it. I started up The Reaction again on Monday, and it's good finally to be back posting here at Joe's great blog. But, before I get going again, let me … [Read more...] about Happy (belated) New Year

From The Guardian: The Iranian government has been successfully scouring Europe for the sophisticated equipment needed to develop a nuclear bomb, according to the latest western intelligence assessment of the country's weapons programmes. Scientists in Tehran are also shopping for parts for a ballistic missile capable of reaching Europe, with "import requests and … [Read more...] about Iran’s quest for The Bomb

Not to be too glib, but who else? Bush. … [Read more...] about Who Unites Michelle Malkin And Daily Kos?

...here is a lesson in Data Mining 101: This is what's possible with publicly available information, but imagine if one had access to Amazon's entire database - which still contains every sale dating back to 1999 by the way. Under Section 251 of the Patriot Act, the FBI can require Amazon to turn over its records, without probable cause, for an "authorized investigation . . . … [Read more...] about For those unconcerned about the NSA activities…

If you saw and loved "Walk The Line" you'll especially love THIS STORY. … [Read more...] about Johnny Cash…Joaquin Phoenix…And Folsom Prison

Bull Moose asks whether you can accurately judge opinions by reading or monitoring blogs:Politicians should only pay attention to the bloggers with the understanding that they usually represent the most fevered and extreme elements of their base. Particularly Democratic politicians sould largely ignore them. Democrats need less preaching to the choir and more persuasion and … [Read more...] about Do Blogs REALLY Matter?

Watch the video here. … [Read more...] about David Letterman Versus Bill O’Reilly

They're taking nominations for the Bloggies. … [Read more...] about Another Blog Contest

TMV himself will be traveling extensively the next two days. He WILL post, but not at regular times. His posting could be lighter than usual. BUT our always independent co-bloggers will probably have some things to share with you. So stay tuned and check back! … [Read more...] about TMV’s Own Posts Will Be Lighter Today

New World War II wartime cabinet documents have revealed that British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was even tougher than many thought. He had PLANS for Adolph Hitler and some German villages, the Guardian reports:Winston Churchill wanted the RAF to wipe out German villages in retaliation for the massacre of Czech civilians in the village of Lidice, wartime cabinet documents … [Read more...] about Winston Churchill Had Plans For Hitler And German Villages

Lest we forget about the enemy out there and his capacity for human life and compassion read -- and save -- this:KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- Taliban militants beheaded a teacher in a central Afghan town while his wife and eight children watched, officials said Wednesday, describing the latest in a string of attacks targeting educators at schools where girls study. Four men … [Read more...] about Taliban Reportedly Beheads Teacher

In lieu of real blogging, I just did one of those cheap-roundup things. Bon appetit. And while I really do dislike both teams, I've come to my decision for the Rose Bowl. HOOK 'EM 'HORNS! … [Read more...] about News in My Absence

Newsweek's Howard Fineman gives his take on the winners and losers in the Abramoff mess. Read the entire piece but here are some of the standouts he mentions. Firstly, according to Fineman, the amount of alleged bribe money contributions at play here is NOT "business as usual." It's a stunning amount, even for Washington. It is, Fineman contends, "the biggest … [Read more...] about So Who Wins And Who Loses In The Abramoff Mess?

When it comes to the torture ban, is the President now basically saying "Never mind"? … [Read more...] about President George W. Bush And The McCain Amendment

Just as Will Smith donated his found money to the neighborhood kid on Fresh Prince to go to basketball camp, instead of giving it to charity, so too do promising individuals need the occasional financial boost, amid the huddled masses of poor at home and abroad that need our sympathy and open wallets. In that spirit, consider donating to aspiring screenwriter and novelist … [Read more...] about Help a blogga out!

The Los Angeles Times looks at the news that lobbyist Jack Abramoff will be cooperating with prosecutors in an influence-for-sale probe and concludes it's bad news for the well-oiled GOP Congressional machine. The two most striking points of its piece are: (1) The fact that gathering up and tight holding on to as many interests as possible was taken to new level by … [Read more...] about Abramoff’s Cooperation Reportedly Throws Monkey Wrench Into GOP Machine