Yes, TMV is the original wandering Jew as he flits from California to Montana to Wyoming. But we need to write this note to our readers who often ask how this blog is done and see cyclical changes. Until August 8 TMV is on the road, going from city to city, doing posts very early in the morning and (as now) late at night. This may mean some breaking news isn't covered as it … [Read more...] about Note To Readers About Our Blog On The Run

So since apparently people need a refresher, here are the rules: 1) Terrorism is bad but 2) Not everything we dislike is terrorism, or it's equal. Not that I expect people to keep this straight. … [Read more...] about Terror Appears to be a Complex Subject

A shocking story to some, more of an "I told you so" to others, Rafael Palmeiro — long held to be one of the good guys of Major League Baseball — has tested positive for steroids and has been suspended for 10 days. Palmeiro has already denied that he took a banned substance, but that emphatic denial before Congress several months ago isn't looking so good. Nor is … [Read more...] about Viagra Man strikes out: Rafael Palmeiro tests positive for steroids

The new development using nanotechnology to combat cancer, or rather, observing the reporting on the breakthrough, may reveal some interesting points in human nature. I briefly examine the slants in the reporting of this non-political topic at Random Fate. … [Read more...] about Nanocells interacting with more than just their target?

TMV is on the road and will be resuming posts at the end of the day. This will include a more extensive post on John Bolton (we will be posting a straight news item on it before we leave). … [Read more...] about Light(er) Blogging Until Later 2Day

A new study by the National Urban League reveals that only 8 percent of major Sunday morning talk show guests in the past 18 months were black — but the question now becomes: so what do you suggest producers do about it? What's interesting in this study is that by implication it's suggesting that producers who have X amount of minutes to deal with an issue need to be … [Read more...] about Study Says Few Blacks On Sunday Morning TV Talk Shows: Issue Or NOT?

This is an allegation that could prove to be an ongoing problem for the United States:Leaked emails from two former prosecutors claim the military commissions set up to try detainees at Guantanamo Bay are rigged, fraudulent, and thin on evidence against the accused. Two emails, which have been obtained by the ABC, were sent to supervisors in the Office of Military Commissions … [Read more...] about Allegations Surface That Guantanamo Trials Were Fixed

The relationship between Al Qaeda and the recent bombings in London is being put under the microscope by investigators in Great Britain and in Saudi Arabia — and it seems to underscore once more the apparent role of Al Qaeda as a kind of corporate office where franchises throughout the world operate with guidance from the home crew: LONDON, July 31 — British and … [Read more...] about British And Saudis Investigate Al Qaeda Link To Bombings

It's getting curiouser and curiouser and downright confusing in the Plame scandal, dubbed Rovegate by some, with a Time magazine tidbit that contradicts one of Karl Rove's key contentions:As the investigation tightens into the leak of the identity of covert CIA operative Valerie Plame, sources tell TIME some White House officials may have learned she was married to former … [Read more...] about Rove Is Plame Confusing

There's a new, major medical find in the tragic battle against Alzheimer's disease: a new study has determined that the warning signs could appear 10 years before it's diagnosed. USA Today notes:The new report underscores the scientific view that Alzheimer's begins to injure the brain years before the hallmark symptoms of severe memory loss appear, says William Thies, … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Warnings Signs Appear 10 Years Before

Be careful, Democrats: President George Bush is a Prez who's incredibly physically fit (and can probably beat up most of you — except perhaps Hillary):President Bush was pronounced "fit for duty" after an annual checkup Saturday showed that the 59-year-old commander in chief, an avid mountain bike rider, had lost 8 pounds since his last physical exam in December.... In … [Read more...] about Doctors Say Bush Is Incredibly Physically Fit

Cross-posted to Random Fate. --- Joe Gandelman, of The Moderate Voice, who is kind enough to allow me to post here, has written of his opposition to the apparent rebranding by the current Administration of President George W. Bush of the so-called "Global War on Terror". Gandelman writes: The idea that this battle is more than just military, is a sound one. But I thought … [Read more...] about …on “rebranding”, learning, cynicism, and loss

For the spouse who has everything, here's a GREAT anniversary gift for you:MANSA (INDIA): From celebrity toenails to fart machines, e-bay probably can't get stranger. But reality just did. Malsinghwala, a tiny village in Punjab's Mansa district, has put itself up for auction. Lock, stock and barrel, or rather tractor, states a resolution passed unanimously by residents. A ride … [Read more...] about The PERFECT Anniversary Gift

Former President Jimmy Carter has blasted Guantanamo — and you can almost hear the ghost of the late Ronald Reagan saying "There you go again..." Carter — one of the 20th century's least successful Presidents and 20th century's most successful and most socially constructive (literally) ex-Presidents — has bedeviled literally EVERY President who followed him … [Read more...] about Carter Blasts Guantanamo As “Disgraceful” And “Unjust”

These aren't happy times for the U.S. Airline industry. Many airlines are struggling. But, quiet and with little fanfare, one airline has taken a unique approach to cut its costs and improve it services: it has used the expertise of its own employees. And it's showing results. … [Read more...] about How An Airline Began To Turn Its Troubles Around

Several more facts need to be addressed regarding the story of gay rights billboards being rejected in Georgia, previously pointed out by TMV here. 1) The company in question owns nearly every billboard in the state [This was written in the Gay Orbit post, but was not found in the article linked. For the purposes of the post, I assume it's true--David] 2) The company … [Read more...] about How Can You Use the Billboard When You Cannot…Speak?

Greetings from Helena, Montana! TMV's posts will start late today (due to three shows yesterday plus a local TV interview). Due to logistics (a long drive) TMV's own posting may be limited today. However, our co-bloggers may have some things to say today...so stay tuned. And TMV will post in the morning — and then at the very end of the afternoon. So do check back … [Read more...] about Our Posts Will Start LATE Today

READ THIS and let us know if it doesn't make YOUR BLOOD BOIL. You would not have seen this kind of silliness coupled with an almost unimaginably weird viewpoint even 10 years ago. Our hope: the mother will find herself a lawyer and see if there is a big, fat lawsuit she can file against those bringing charges against her son. Charges dropped or not: the fact they were brought … [Read more...] about Some Government Law Enforcement Officials Need To Find Other Jobs

A company that controls many billboards in Georgia is smack, dab in the middle of a controversy since it won't allow one particular message to be shown. Is this justified? READ IT YOURSELF HERE. Now, putting aside personal views on social issues, putting aside partisanship, putting aside liberal/conservative/moderate ideology -- is this message inflammatory? If so, how? … [Read more...] about Banning Messages On Billboards In Georgia

STOP THE PRESSES! Larry King has gotten beaten by Nancy Grace!! But, no, we're not talking about a physical beating. The rising CNN Headline News host has gotten more ratings than CNN's longtime (and we do mean loooooooooooooongtime) king King. Why should this matter? TV Newser has the ratings details and notes that it's being suggested that Grace is being groomed to … [Read more...] about Larry King Gets Beaten By Nancy Grace