cassandra_m
"You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas." -Shirley Chisholm
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BBC Criticized for “Fake Balance” in Science Reporting
The British Broadcasting Corporation recently commissioned a report surveying the coverage of science topics across all of their departments and networks. Led by Steve Jones, Emeritus Professor of Genetics at University College London, with content analysis support provided by a team from the Imperial College London.
More Magical Thinking for the Vast American Middle
Or at least magical thinking by one of the highest paid — and most often wrong magical thinkers out there.
Thomas Friedman in this Sunday’s NYT gushes about a new, third party that will shortly unveil itself and become a real contender (he has high hopes) in the next Presidential election.
Debt Ceiling Update
So it looks like Boehner, et al are working on a “framework” that is to be announced sometime before the Asian markets open this afternoon. First, the best summary of Where We Are Now comes from British Business Secretary Vance Cable:
“The irony of the situation at the moment, with markets opening tomorrow morning, is that the biggest threat to the world financial system comes from a few right-wing nutters in the American congress rather than the eurozone.”
President Obama on Boehner Leaving Debt Talks
Here is the video of his press conference this evening:
Late Night Video — The Standup Economist
Via Calculated Risk, here is a funny routine from the Stand Up Economist, who does a hysterical run down on the budget mess and other political controversy:
Harry Shearer and The Big Uneasy Tonight
A reminder that this movie is being screened complete with a Q&A by Harry Shearer tonite at Theater N in Wilmington. There are less than 50 tickets left for this (as of Tuesday afternoon), so if you are planning to go, get your tickets on line and in advance here.
Gang of Six Proposed Debt Deal
President Obama held a quick press briefing earlier today (guess we were all listening to the Murdoch drama) to provide an update on progress towards a debt deal.
Banning Kids from Restaurants
The owner of McDain’s Restaurant and Golf Center in Monroeville, Pa (outside of Pittsburgh) has decided that kids under the age of 6 are banned from dining at his restaurant. What do you think about this?
Late Night Video — President Obama Discusses Getting Politics Done
This video is from the White House and comes from a surprise visit President Obama made to a group of College Democrats, Republicans and Independents back in March. This is very compelling — if anything because this philosophy of governing is very evident in how he has worked to date.
NJ Truthiness Watch — Wagging Their Finger at American Political Debate
The Sunday NJ brings us an editorial with this amusing observation:
Sunday Reads
This has been a glorious weekend to be outside, but in case you are in and looking for something interesting to read, here are a few suggestions:
Late Night Video — A Bit of Fry & Laurie
Doing an awesome spoof on It’s A Wonderful Life — this time imagining what Britain would be like if Rupert Murdoch had never been born. Hilarious!
More News Corp Fallout Roundup
As the News International phone hacking scandal takes on more momentum in the UK, Murdoch announced that News Corp is withdrawing its bid for the portion of British Sky Broadcasting that it doesn’t currently own.
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