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And despite my initial preconceptions, I think perhaps Nimoy is making a political statement. In this he resembles Arbus and Mapplethorpe - photographers whose work, in different ways, compels us to confront the prejudices and cruelties ... Cottage rental

Bryan Reesman of Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine.

Today's Florida political news and punditry. Corcoran Bags It. "A key adviser to House Speaker Marco Rubio who left his $175, 000 job to run for state Senate abruptly dropped out of the race Monday. Richard Corcoran's decision - just ...

Eddie Lembong, the head of the Chinese-Indonesian Association (INTI), says Chinese Indonesians should get more involved in politics, but not to the point of establishing their own political party. Eddie told the Jakarta Post: ...

The Politics of Health Information: Keeping the New Barbarians at Bay Monday, May 21, 2007, 10:30AM - 12:00PM, Marriott Room 305/306 The Relevant Issues Section is soliciting input before this session for anyone interested in the topic ...

On a conference call earlier today the Romney campaign rolled out "Sign Up America," an ambitious online plan to sign up 24000 supporters in 24 hours (tied, obviously, to tonight's debate in South Carolina). I asked about the details, ...

May 15, 2007. A long US effort to isolate Syria appears to be fraying as player after player in the Middle East open a dialogue with Damascus.

If you're a political junkie located in or around Madison, Wisconsin, be sure to check this out. WisPolitics and the Online News Association are sponsoring an all day event this Thursday, May 17, focused on the 2008 Presidential race. ...

This spring the Supreme Court will hand down decisions in two school busing cases, one from Louisville and one from Seattle, which will address whether it is appropriate to determine K-12 school assignment by race.

The saying that "a week is a long time in politics" is somewhat clichéd, but the last week has been, without doubt, one of the most eventful of my journalistic career. Sarkozy's win: just of the recent momentous events ...

Yes, there's another debate between the GOP Presidential candidates tonight. No, I'm not really interested. But if you are, feel free to use this as a Debate Open Thread.

May 15, 2007. American politicians finally agree on the need for benchmarks to judge progress in Iraq, but disagree sharply over linking those milestones to future funding or a timetable for withdrawal.

How do you get information about political matters? How do you participate in politics and causes? And more to the point, how has the technology behind that changed your answers in the last ten years? And where will it take American ...

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has prepared to spend $1 billion of his personal fortune on a presidential run, according to personal friends of Bloomberg, reports the Washington Times' Ralph Hallow. "The mayor has told close ...

In my 2001 book Investor Politics, I wrote that conservatives and libertarians had failed to make any real headway in their fight against big government in Washington because they had wrongly seen it as an open-field battle with a ...

From this Sunday's Meet the Press. MR. RUSSERT: You say we're making progress. You've been on this program talking about Iraq. In 2003... you said, "I believe we've achieved significant goals"; 2005, we view it as, as "hopeful," we're ...

Despite the usual whining about the need to separate sport and politics (remember apartheid?) and the predictable counter-claim by Mugabe that the Australian government was racist for cancelling the tour, the decision to abandon it was ...

But, if you would rather READ the thousand words.

During the wait I found myself being asked about my political views for some reason and much as I try not to talk religion when volunteering for a faith based charity or politics in general for some reason I was pushed hard to reveal my ...

Thompson, each drawing the support of 18% of the respondents. This, of course, could be an outlier. We'll see what it does to the Real Clear Politics averages, and if any other polls give similar indications of renewed strength. ...

I have a perfect solution to remedy the “moderator wars” at Prog Blogs. Poke them with a soft cushion! Make them sit in a comfy chair!

Neil Kinnock is the chairman of the British Council. I have no idea how much he is paid to hold that position, but he may like to check THIS out. It shows how British taxpayer's money is being used to 'educate' the son of the man tipped ...

The AIAA announced Monday that an "unprecedented coalition of nearly two dozen US aerospace corporations" has signed off on a letter asking for more money for NASA. Aerospace companies, asking Congress to give NASA more money? ...

There's been a lot of discussion recently about the merits of Presidential "Wannabe's" having their own blogs and MySpace pages. I particulary liked this comment from a reader of InfoWorld... I don't know about MySpace, but it would be ...

Gov.-elect Mark White celebrated with Mrs. Gloria G. Saca of Edinburg during White’s successful bid to defeat Republican Bill Clements in 1982. Mrs. Saca, a lifelong Democrat, was a strong advocate for programs to help the elderly and ...

She said she has put off politics in the past, but has long had the political bug. She is not announcing a run for a specific office, she said, because she wants to consult with advisers on what would be her best bet. ...

While Bob Fox tries to save money, the US Senate is trying to spend it---your tax dollars---as quickly as possible. Another bill, A WATER BILL, loaded with pork is on the Senate floor and Republican Senator Tom Coburn is chipping away ...

A hearing on Green Buildings? When is the last time that happened in Washington? Today democrat Barbara Boxer will gavel her Environment and Public Works Committee to order to hear from Bob Fox of Cook+Fox Architects. ...

In a publicity stunt for his new project, Michael challenged Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson to a debate:. Our debate would provide you an opportunity to appeal to the right wing of the Republican Party by continuing to attack me ...

The News-Gazette Editorial today:. Local residents get their last chance Wednesday night to comment on two competing plans for the redevelopment of the 160-acre Orchard Downs property in south Urbana. A public meeting on the proposals ...

Salt Lake County leaders treated Democrat legislators to lunch last week, hoping a little schmoozing would forge friendships for the next legislative session. With a catered meal at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake ...

“The OJ Simpsons,” a parody starring The Juice as Homer, is being chased off the web by Fox, whose lawyers find it unfunny. As if… as if those suits can run like The Juice can run! No one could catch the man on the grid-iron and they ...

in "gravely serious" condition.

Maybe the theocrats are right, maybe this is the end of days. cheese. coke. strain. slain. search. chaos. explosion. bush approval. Or, maybe we just need to quit worrying about tax cuts and focus on what is important.

2) The other reason that I found Upton attractive in 1992 was his campaign slogan (this, by the way, is proof that something as basic as a slogan can have great reach, particularly to those who don’t follow politics closely, ...

For Americans, whose view of Islam and Islamic politics is, to put the matter politely, less than complex, it’s worth being reminded of just how complex, how unexpected, politics (religious or otherwise) can turn out to be anywhere on ...

I-25 is well on track to gather enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot, provided that the campaign continues to raise enough money to finish the signagure drive. Time for a motivational poll. Have you donated to I-25? ...

Crossposted from Left Toon Lane & My Left Wing click to enlarge. In BushCo world, this is how Bush envisions bringing the troops home, in coffins. There are three main reasons (four really) why Americans want the troops home. ...

John Edwards is urging leftists to combine Memorial Day antiwar protests with faked displays of patriotism, and includes instructions on how to do it. Via Ace of Spades: They should...

Ralph Hallow in the Washington Times: New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is prepared to spend an unprecedented $1 billion of his own $5.5 billion personal fortune for a third-party presidential campaign, personal friends of the mayor ...

New York Democrats Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Congressman Jerrold Nadler, chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, said today they will hold companion hearings into the ...

“If the Church were to start transforming herself into a directly political subject,” he observed, “she would do less, not more, for the poor and for justice, because she would lose her independence and her moral authority.” ...

Good heavens - it was the sound of a country's political leader actually exercising leadership. The Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, ordered his nation's cricket team to pull out of a scheduled tour of Zimbabwe in September and ...

Politics Australia-style: avoid the issue; and repeat 'ad nauseam' the pre-determined message.

House Leader: Proposed Moratorium `Irresponsible'

Supreme Court Justices Hear Arguments On Whether State Must Allow Marriage For Same-Sex Couples, Not Just Civil Unions.

State Senator Runs For Mayor.

Some writers have alluded to Colossal Youth as a political film, but they see it as a politics of stasis and of social oppression, a social-realist portrait of the Portuguese immigrant underclass. This is certainly one aspect of Costa's ...

May 14 Daily Briefing -- Top Headlines: "Pentagon Hopes to Expand Aid Program: Legislation Would Help Fund Foreign Governments' Military, Security Forces"; "Karen Hughes... Diplomat?"; "Iran is a Hot Destination for Iraqis Seeking Calm: ... Buy 20th Anniversary NGC Gold Eagle Set.

Brewster business owner Bill Mangieri today announced his candidacy for mayor of the village. The 38-year old Republican, who owns Brewster Cleaners, said revitalizing Brewster and reforming government are his top priorities. ...

Keffer said he would serve only three terms as speaker, if elected. Craddick, the first Republican speaker of modern times, is trying to finish his third term. In his announcement, Keffer noted that since Craddick took over as speaker, ...

According to a report from washingtonpost.com, the suicide rate among poor wives in rural China is on the rise. The country is a mixed bag. The one-child policy (which helped lead us to adopt Catie several years ago), a booming economy, ...

Here’sa little video clip to amuse you … Summary: A baby tries to play with a cobra. Yes, you read that right. Highlight: Somehow I doubt these people will be winning any "Parent of the Year" awards. Watch this video! ...

Coca-Cola Co. has agreed to offer replacements to people who purchased two soft drinks - Fanta Pineapple and Vault Zero - to settle lawsuits over ingredients that can form cancer-causing benzene, the plaintiffs said Monday. ...

GREG PALAST: But that act of loyalty wasn't good enough for Karl Rove, the President’s political advisor. Rove flew to New Mexico just before the election and got an earful of complaints about Iglesias from state party chiefs. ...

The House of Representatives will debate a bill today that would freeze lucrative bonuses for top Veterans Affairs Department officials until they clear up the massive backlog of benefit cases. Congressman John Hall, D-Dover Plains, ...

While the military would clearly be wrong to cancel a professor's visit simply because of her politics, the optics of the visit occurring in the midst of a political tour would not sell well in the media. Essentially, the Liberals would ...

The Daily Blogster is commited to posting news (both national and Colorado local) that gets ignored by the Main Stream Media because their anti-Republican agenda. This news is not hard to find, just hard to find if you are only watching ...

However, he does reinterate that this kidnapping is all about politics. Anderson wonders how strong al Qaeda is now since lately there have been reports of Sunni groups turning against them. Peter says they're keeping a lower profile ...

I'll be sprung by Thursday. I should resume something like a normal blogging schedule by Monday. This morning I sent the proofs for Politics & Language back to the publisher. I have just a few more clean-up items to take care of. ...

In case you missed it, the executive committee of the Yonkers Democratic Party voted last night to back City Councilman Dennis Robertson’s bid to become mayor. No word yet on whether Lenny Spano will challenge Robertson in a primary. ...

The Greater New York Hospital Association and health care workers’ union 1199 SEIU — the partnership that vigorously fought Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s proposed Medicaid cuts — are teaming up once again. This time, its to promote universal ...

Texas Politics Capitol Bureau Effort to unseat Craddick grows Don't mess with Texas' image -- Senate budget writers approved a film-incentive measure after specifying that a grant can be denied over inappropriate content or negative ...

Here are the agendas for the Champaign City Council regular meeting and study session scheduled for tonight. The regular meeting will feature a vote on a repeal of the smoking ban, which will garner all the attention, but the study ...

For a few weeks at least, there's been a regular meeting of bloggers and blog readers at Memphis on Main on Tuesday evenings at 5-ish. Not that anyone cares, but I'm going to try and be there this evening. ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2007.

If you live in America, you’ve probably heard of JonBenet, even more likely, you know her entire story. Why is...

Franke James, MFA is the Editor & Founder of Office-Politics.com. She is also the Inventor of The Office-Politics® Game a dilemma-based social game that teaches you how to play, and laugh, at office politics. It’s used by HR departments ...

Hippie was where it started (yes, I was a hippie) and the Green Party was the leading edge for those ideas into politics and the mainstream. Take a bow, Greenies, you’ve earned it. (You don’t believe the battle is over? ...

Most of us will publicly lament our immigration woes, but not without a disclaimer. "Look, I have no problem with immigration," say we, "I just want people to come here legally." This, after all, is supposed to be the sober, sane, ...

"The Micro-Foundations of Mass Politics in Africa" was a conference held at Michigan State University, 12-13 May 2007 by Afrobarometer Network, the Department of Political Science and the African Studies Center at Michigan State ...

The other reason that I found Upton attractive in 1992 was his campaign slogan (this, by the way, is proof that something as basic as a slogan can have great reach, particularly to those who don’t follow politics closely, as I didn’t at ...

Lone Star Times - Michael Moore issues challenge to Fred Thompson Capitol Annex - So, Texas Chainsaw Massacre Wouldn't Qualify? Grits for Breakfast - CLEAT: 'We turned the Calendars Committee into the killing fields' Postcards from the ...

Oligopoly Watch explains how Chrysler “is likely to end up in the chop shop” with the money money guys who bought it planning to “suck the company dry.” No matter that thousands will lose their jobs or that the resultant cars will be ...

Opposition MPs have teamed up to strip Conservative MP Guy Lauzon (left) of the chairmanship of the House of ...

"After the Virginia Tech massacre, there was a spirited exchange (to put it mildly) at National Review Online about whether a nut with no firearms expertise should have been able to kill dozens of people quite so easily. ...

One customer complains, and Italian owned restaurant changes name of their Wopburger after 88 years. (Also, they're grasping and unprincipled.)

"Sure, offensive humour can often be the weapon of the powerful to mock and degrade the powerless, such as jokes made at the expense of blacks, women, disabled people, the Irish, Poles, and so on. But often dark humour serves to ...

"...consider all the obsessive coverage of how much money Amiel spends on clothes, shoes, bags, parties, houses and suchlike, and you will spot that very contemporary notion that material wealth and the desire for stuff is wrong, wrong, ...

"The reluctance of most Muslims to engage in any meaningful dialogue — you can come to the mosque and learn about Islam, they will not come to the Church or Synagogue to learn about your religion — is fairly well known by those liberal ...

It's the cyanide.

Recall last August when I exposed Ron Sims's claim of having a "very, very good plan" for the transition to mail-only voting as a baseless fabrication? In this Aug. 18, 2006 e-mail, Bobbie Egan confirmed that I was correct:The report...

I am taking this semester two courses somewhat related to international politics. And both are taught by star faculty Witt, a well-travelled German that can speak Mandarin and Japanese fluently (wow!). We have spend the first few days ...

Conservative Commentator Raymond Winthorpe IV discusses how non-conservatives are taking over the GOP.

“A key to Sarkozy’s Asian diplomacy will be China,” said Hidekazu Kawai, an expert in international politics at Tokyo’s Gakushuin University. “His Chinese diplomacy will set the tone of his entire Asian diplomacy. “ ...

Full Circle digs deep into the motivations of all 3 men and illustrates what makes them tick and what they went through, not only to enter politics, but to leave their mark on the Conservative movement. The author interviewed more than ...

Two recent PI articles celebrate some activists who seek to change the world -- by doing nothing. Yesterday: "Washington state joins a silence that shouts for a better world" But it's not the state, it's a handful of individuals ...

Well, one sign anyway, in David Postman's blog. Postman actually thinks that journalists should find out the facts in the fired US attorneys controversy, and that journalists should ask those making serious charges to substantiate those ...

Someone sent me the link to this video, which makes interesting viewing, on the above question. Part of the ‘Doha Debates’, this was held at the Oxford Union, featuring writer Norman Finkelstein, writer Andrew Cockburn, ...

The Centre for Competition Policy at the UEA has found that half of the population have never switched gas/electricity suppliers, and are paying more than they need to accordingly. Further, even some that have switched have done so for ...

I have been daily blogging about Alabama Politics for quite a while and had gotten burned out - which I regret. After the Primary and General Election (where I worked in multiple campaigns) blogging I just lost a strong desire to blog. ...

Something is in the "POLITICAL AIR" down wind in LAUSD District 7. But you would never know this if you relied on the in-depth reporting of the Los Angeles Times. Neil Kleiner, retire principal has been fighting a dogged battle against ...

1997 was a moment for a new beginning - the sweeping away of all the detritus of the past" .. that disturbs, especially when the social, economic and political past continues in the present. The past is what is changed it is not ...

Several points need to be made to counter the propaganda and misinformation put out by the Bush administration, by the conservatives, and by the Republican political media led by FOX TV "news." America is not involved in "World War IV. ...

I know, I know, it sounds crazy, and I bet you're thinking Alberto Gonzales probably doesn't even know who Todd Goliath is, much less hate him! But tell me, what other explanation can there be for the Attorney General, along with the ...

The South Carolina Governor opines at The Politico: It's my hope that this debate kicks off a much larger conversation among the presidential candidates -- and all Americans -- on...

As you may heard in the news in the past, game show legend Bob Barker is retiring from his long-standing post as host of The Price Is Right, after hosting 35 years and celebrating 50 years in show business. ...

That phrase..."1997 was a moment for a new beginning - the sweeping away of all the detritus of the past" ...is quite disturbing, given that the social, economic and political past continued in the present, even though it was changed.

In light of the fact that every single department head & the Town Manager have received raises for fiscal 06,07 & 08 (in fact, Manville got nearly 7% for just one year), can someone explain to me why the employees are now not entitled ...

By Mike Visser. Jerry Falwell died this morning in his office at Liberty University. He was 73. A powerful, if hysterical, voice of the Christian right, he founded Liberty University in 1971, and founded the Moral Majority in 1979. ...