STRAIGHT TALK NEEDED
It's time to start covering John McCain. Not by trotting out the usual war-hero-turned-blunt-maverick narrative, but by taking a hard look at the strengths and weaknesses he'd bring to the presidency.
(BOSTON PHOENIX)
Friday, May 16, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Truthdig - Reports - Render Unto Darwin That Which Is Darwin’s
THE CULT OF SCIENCE
The New Atheist writers have become the high priests not of science but the cult of science. Science is not always directly empirical. Science is not governed by absolute, immutable laws. Science, far from telling us we can know everything, tells us that there are things that we don't know. Science affirms the complexity and mystery of the universe. Science, like the religious impulse, opens us up to a world where we face mystery.
(TRUTHOUT)
The New Atheist writers have become the high priests not of science but the cult of science. Science is not always directly empirical. Science is not governed by absolute, immutable laws. Science, far from telling us we can know everything, tells us that there are things that we don't know. Science affirms the complexity and mystery of the universe. Science, like the religious impulse, opens us up to a world where we face mystery.
(TRUTHOUT)
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The cordial zone stops here—a classic expletive-laden eruption from Bill O'Reilly - 236 - The Feed
ANY WAY YOU SPELL IT
This outburst by Bill O'Reilly wasn't too surprising as it shows him to be the same bully he plays on TV. The only real question it left me with is wondering whether Bill O'Reilly is a douchebag or a douche bag?
(23/6)
This outburst by Bill O'Reilly wasn't too surprising as it shows him to be the same bully he plays on TV. The only real question it left me with is wondering whether Bill O'Reilly is a douchebag or a douche bag?
(23/6)
Saturday, May 10, 2008
The Harper's ( Bazaar ) Index: Hillary Clinton's "Sexless" Style, Julianne Moore, & Orgasm-Inducing Luggage
HARPER'S INDEX
Yes, I confess. Back when I had a subscription to Harper's, I would immediately turn to the Index and probably not much more in the magazine. Here is a compilation of the most recent Indexes.
(JEZEBEL)
Yes, I confess. Back when I had a subscription to Harper's, I would immediately turn to the Index and probably not much more in the magazine. Here is a compilation of the most recent Indexes.
(JEZEBEL)
Friday, May 09, 2008
The Associated Press: Study of 'Daily Show': It's a lot like O'Reilly
JON STEWART SHOW IS LIKE O'REILLY
A journalism think tank studying The Daily Show doesn't believe many people get their news from Jon Stewart — because otherwise they wouldn't get the jokes. The Project for Excellence in Journalism also said it was surprised at how much the Comedy Central late-night program resembles The O'Reilly Factor,Hardball and other cable news shows in content.
(AP, unearthed by Media Bistro)
A journalism think tank studying The Daily Show doesn't believe many people get their news from Jon Stewart — because otherwise they wouldn't get the jokes. The Project for Excellence in Journalism also said it was surprised at how much the Comedy Central late-night program resembles The O'Reilly Factor,Hardball and other cable news shows in content.
(AP, unearthed by Media Bistro)
Thursday, May 08, 2008
WHAT KIDS TEACH US
Carlos lives with his mom. I was miffed at him the other day because he hadn't called me in a few days. When he came over for the weekend I was so happy to see him that I let it go. But that night when we were having a quiet moment, I thought about it. I reminded him that I worry about him, that it hurts my feelings when he takes me for granted, and that he's old enough to take responsibility for letting me know he's okay.
And then I told him that if he was "ever, ever lucky enough to have children" he'd know what it really means to love someone and how important a child is to a parent. "You'll also have a lot of regrets about things you did or didn't do and you'll miss me. But know, this, I love you with all my heart and nothing that you do can change that," I told him.
He had tears in his eyes and apologized. I assured him that everything was okay, that I wasn't nagging and that It really was a sincere effort by me to let him know that everything was okay between us, that I was proud of him, that I loved him tremendously, that everyone makes the same mistakes and has the same regrets and that what I wanted him to know was what kids teach us - true, full, real love.
Carlos lives with his mom. I was miffed at him the other day because he hadn't called me in a few days. When he came over for the weekend I was so happy to see him that I let it go. But that night when we were having a quiet moment, I thought about it. I reminded him that I worry about him, that it hurts my feelings when he takes me for granted, and that he's old enough to take responsibility for letting me know he's okay.
And then I told him that if he was "ever, ever lucky enough to have children" he'd know what it really means to love someone and how important a child is to a parent. "You'll also have a lot of regrets about things you did or didn't do and you'll miss me. But know, this, I love you with all my heart and nothing that you do can change that," I told him.
He had tears in his eyes and apologized. I assured him that everything was okay, that I wasn't nagging and that It really was a sincere effort by me to let him know that everything was okay between us, that I was proud of him, that I loved him tremendously, that everyone makes the same mistakes and has the same regrets and that what I wanted him to know was what kids teach us - true, full, real love.
Los Angeles Asian Plastic Surgery | Los Angeles Asian Rhinoplasty | Los Angeles Asian Cosmetic Surgery
ASIAN NOSE SURGERY, ANYONE?
So, this ad for "Asian Nose Surgery" shows up on my google mail page. "Hmmmm," I wonder, "do people in Beverly Hills want Asian noses or is it a service for Asians?"
So, this ad for "Asian Nose Surgery" shows up on my google mail page. "Hmmmm," I wonder, "do people in Beverly Hills want Asian noses or is it a service for Asians?"
Friday, May 02, 2008
'The Final Word Is Hooray!'
WILL THE REAL POLLYANNA PLEASE STAND UP?
Days or weeks into the war, commentators and reporters made premature declarations of victory, offered predictions about lasting political effects and called on the critics of the war to apologize.
(FAIR)
Days or weeks into the war, commentators and reporters made premature declarations of victory, offered predictions about lasting political effects and called on the critics of the war to apologize.
(FAIR)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Australia has more cellphones than people - USATODAY.com
AUSSIES ARE BI
Are Australians bi-aural or merely ambi-dextrous? According to government statistics, Australia has more cell phones than people.
(USA TODAY, unearthed by Media Bistro)
Are Australians bi-aural or merely ambi-dextrous? According to government statistics, Australia has more cell phones than people.
(USA TODAY, unearthed by Media Bistro)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The 50 most influential US political pundits - Telegraph
POLITICAL PUNDIT POLL
So, what the hell do the British know about us? Well, for one thing, England's The Daily Telegraph thinks it knows who the top political pundits are. "These are the people who make voters sit up and take notice. They are the ones who political candidates and campaigns are constantly seeking to woo and influence. They include television presenters, newspaper columnists, bloggers and talking heads," they claim. See if you agree.
So, what the hell do the British know about us? Well, for one thing, England's The Daily Telegraph thinks it knows who the top political pundits are. "These are the people who make voters sit up and take notice. They are the ones who political candidates and campaigns are constantly seeking to woo and influence. They include television presenters, newspaper columnists, bloggers and talking heads," they claim. See if you agree.
ALSO CHECK OUT THEIR LIST OF LIBERAL AND CONSERVATIVE LEADERS
(THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, unearthed by Media Bistro)
Monday, April 28, 2008
The not-so-Nobel decision
NOT-SO NOBEL
In 2003, the Nobel Prize for Medicine went to the breakthrough field of diagnostic MRI scanning. It was shared by two scientists. The exclusion of one of the developers of the MRI as the third co-recipient of the Nobel has sparked talk of the possibility of a link between his exclusion and his views on creationism.
(ANWERSINGENESIS, unearthed by Tommy Bealle)
In 2003, the Nobel Prize for Medicine went to the breakthrough field of diagnostic MRI scanning. It was shared by two scientists. The exclusion of one of the developers of the MRI as the third co-recipient of the Nobel has sparked talk of the possibility of a link between his exclusion and his views on creationism.
(ANWERSINGENESIS, unearthed by Tommy Bealle)
NBC's Todd: Bill Clinton ‘Woefully Unprepared for 21st Century Media’ - 4/28/2008 12:01:00 AM - Broadcasting & Cable
ROLE REVERSAL: TUBING BILL
As NBC News political director Chuck Todd sees it, none has gotten burned by this new-media phenomenon quite like former President Bill Clinton. "It's fascinating: Nobody's been a bigger victim of the so-called YouTube moments than Bill Clinton," Todd said. "I think Bill Clinton was woefully unprepared for 21st century media."
(B&C, unearthed by Newser)
As NBC News political director Chuck Todd sees it, none has gotten burned by this new-media phenomenon quite like former President Bill Clinton. "It's fascinating: Nobody's been a bigger victim of the so-called YouTube moments than Bill Clinton," Todd said. "I think Bill Clinton was woefully unprepared for 21st century media."
(B&C, unearthed by Newser)
CQ Politics | Make or Break Moments on the Presidential Campaign Trail
AN ANECDOTAL HISTORY OF CAMPAIGN FLUBS
Hillary has her Bosnia comment. Obama has guns, religion and Wright. Add these to the long list of campaign gaffs.
(CQ POLITICS)
Hillary has her Bosnia comment. Obama has guns, religion and Wright. Add these to the long list of campaign gaffs.
(CQ POLITICS)
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Expelled Exposed
WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING BEN STEIN?
I've been wondering how a bright guy like Ben Stein could have gotten himself involved in something like a "documentary" about Creationism - oops, I mean "Intelligent design. I ran into THIS NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE surrounding the making of the movie and also a reference to this Expelled/Exposed a site which is an attack on the movie. According to the site's promo they "show you why this movie is not a documentary at all, but anti-science propaganda aimed at creating the appearance of controversy where there is none."
(NEW YORK TIMES & EXPELLED EXPOSED)
I've been wondering how a bright guy like Ben Stein could have gotten himself involved in something like a "documentary" about Creationism - oops, I mean "Intelligent design. I ran into THIS NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE surrounding the making of the movie and also a reference to this Expelled/Exposed a site which is an attack on the movie. According to the site's promo they "show you why this movie is not a documentary at all, but anti-science propaganda aimed at creating the appearance of controversy where there is none."
(NEW YORK TIMES & EXPELLED EXPOSED)
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