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Quote of the Day II
President Obama steps up to the plate in Turkey and hits a double (continuing a thin baseball meme). So let me say this as clearly as I can: The United States is not, and will never be, at war with Islam. – President Barack Obama We will convey our deep appreciation for the Islamic faith, […]
Quote of the Day
Backstory: Hungary could be the new Iceland. We had daydreams of capitalism during communism, but then becoming rich became a religion. – Hungarian playwright Peter Muller
Earth Hour
Okay, this has to be the easiest protest in the world to do. So easy, even the whole world is doing it. You really don’t have to even leave your couch. The idea is that on March 28th on 8:30 PM, you join millions of people around the world and turn out your lights for […]
Guns . . .
Love ’em! And this should warm the cockles of the Radical Right’s heart (if they have one), Europe is becoming more like us.
The Financial Crisis Will Be Mapped
A really cool map that allows you to watch the financial crisis worldwide as is does its swirly. Just click on the image and watch the magic happen. (h/t GOOD)
Ironic Thought of the Day
Interesting that the top H1B companies are not even US companies; they are “major Indian offshore IT services firms.” Sweet.
Talking Back
So what if it is snowing out and you are passing through an area where you know there is a camera monitoring your activity? Well, you talk back and tell its minders what you think about it: (Warning: Picture after the jump may be NSFW!)
The World is Watching Appreciatively
For the past 8 years, when I have travelled outside of the US, people have treated me differently. I have gotten this feeling that they understand that it wasn’t me that put Bush in the White House, but nonetheless, how could that have happened? On some level, they got it. Germany certainly has had their […]
House and Senate ♥ Israel
Both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate passed resolutions this week supporting Israel and their fight against Hamas. Both Castle and Carper voted in favor of their chamber’s resolution. The first four points of the House Resolution pretty much some up why Hamas will never get the support of the US Government. […]
Breaking News: Hijacked Saudi Tanker Free
Somali Pirates have been more successful in the three months than the Pittsburgh Pirates have been in almost thirty years.
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