Jolie, Pitt eye adoption next��Reuters.com: "Next we'll adopt,' Jolie told CNN in an interview to be aired on Tuesday.
'We don't know which -- which country. But we're looking at different countries. And we're -- I'm just-- it's gonna be the balance of what would be the best for Mad and for Z right now. It's, you know, another boy, another girl, which country, which race would fit best with the kids,' she said, referring to her adopted children."
Monday, June 19, 2006
U.S. nears charity giving record in response to natural disasters
U.S. nears charity giving record in response to natural disasters: "The urgent needs created by three major natural disasters -- the tsunami in Asia, earthquake in Pakistan and hurricanes Rita, Katrina and Wilma -- drove American philanthropy to its highest level since the end of the technology boom, a new study showed.
The report released today by the Giving USA foundation estimates that in 2005 Americans gave $260.28 billion, a rise of 6.1 percent, which approaches the inflation-adjusted high of $260.53 billion that was reached in 2000. "
The report released today by the Giving USA foundation estimates that in 2005 Americans gave $260.28 billion, a rise of 6.1 percent, which approaches the inflation-adjusted high of $260.53 billion that was reached in 2000. "
SOXBLOG
SOXBLOG:
3) YEARLY KOS – One of the reasons I figured last week was a good week to take off was because I would have spent an inordinate amount of time commenting on the Yearly Kos, a subject that would no doubt have bored the vast majority of you. Two related points: On the Weekly Standard’s site, Matt Labash has an account of his journey through the blogospheric Inferno that was the Yearly Kos. Yes, he was at Las Vegas attending the conference and wrote a great column on it, one that included a shout out to yours truly. On a related note, I had a piece in the Standard that documented the blogosphere’s latest loss and where the progressive blogosphere goes from here. Markos thinks they should reinvent themselves as libertarians, so it’s safe to say that everything is on the table.4) “DON’T GET HIGH ON YOUR OWN SUPPLY” – That was the sage advice that Tony Montana’s criminal mentor gave Tony in the 1983 film “Scarface.” These quotes from Markos Moulitsas brought that advice to mind:“I wouldn't want to be a senator or congressman. I'm able to influence politics much more effectively doing what I do. Now I can shape the national political debate. The only way I could exert more influence would be if I were president. But I’d never want that guy’s job. Never.””Joe Trippi contacted us about helping Howard Dean. And we successfully used our tools and methods to make him one of the election's more important candidates…It was a little scary to carry so much responsibility on your shoulders. And it still is. I daydream about turning things over to a younger generation, but people wouldn't allow it. Not yet.”One thing I wonder about Markos, and I really hope to ask him in person someday – does he really believe his own bullshit? I know a lot of the liberal bloggers do, and that’s why in Wile E. Coyote fashion they continue to be shocked by election returns that stubbornly refuse to bow before the progressive blogosphere’s will. But Markos is kind of bright. Does he really think he’s shaping the national debate? Can he really believe it?
3) YEARLY KOS – One of the reasons I figured last week was a good week to take off was because I would have spent an inordinate amount of time commenting on the Yearly Kos, a subject that would no doubt have bored the vast majority of you. Two related points: On the Weekly Standard’s site, Matt Labash has an account of his journey through the blogospheric Inferno that was the Yearly Kos. Yes, he was at Las Vegas attending the conference and wrote a great column on it, one that included a shout out to yours truly. On a related note, I had a piece in the Standard that documented the blogosphere’s latest loss and where the progressive blogosphere goes from here. Markos thinks they should reinvent themselves as libertarians, so it’s safe to say that everything is on the table.4) “DON’T GET HIGH ON YOUR OWN SUPPLY” – That was the sage advice that Tony Montana’s criminal mentor gave Tony in the 1983 film “Scarface.” These quotes from Markos Moulitsas brought that advice to mind:“I wouldn't want to be a senator or congressman. I'm able to influence politics much more effectively doing what I do. Now I can shape the national political debate. The only way I could exert more influence would be if I were president. But I’d never want that guy’s job. Never.””Joe Trippi contacted us about helping Howard Dean. And we successfully used our tools and methods to make him one of the election's more important candidates…It was a little scary to carry so much responsibility on your shoulders. And it still is. I daydream about turning things over to a younger generation, but people wouldn't allow it. Not yet.”One thing I wonder about Markos, and I really hope to ask him in person someday – does he really believe his own bullshit? I know a lot of the liberal bloggers do, and that’s why in Wile E. Coyote fashion they continue to be shocked by election returns that stubbornly refuse to bow before the progressive blogosphere’s will. But Markos is kind of bright. Does he really think he’s shaping the national debate? Can he really believe it?
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Time to pull out of New Orleans?
New Orleans Shootings May Be Drug-Related: "Authorities were searching for one or more suspects in the shooting deaths of five teenagers in the most violent crime reported in this slowly repopulating city since Hurricane Katrina hit last August.
The victims, ranging in age from 16 to 19, were gunned down early Saturday on a street in the Central City neighborhood just outside the central business district. "
The victims, ranging in age from 16 to 19, were gunned down early Saturday on a street in the Central City neighborhood just outside the central business district. "
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Bonehead Hollywood
Can Someone Explain Something To Me?: "Like tens of millions of other people yesterday, i found myself standing in Wal Mart buying things that i think i actually need.
While looking across the DVD titles, i saw the latest release of Crimson Tide (1995). While this particular edition lays claim to be the Unrated Extended Edition it can also claim to have a giant bonehead mistake on the cover.
Beneath the images of Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman is a view of the starboard bow of the USS SILVERSIDES (SS-236)."
Aren't Hollywood types a bit different today than way back when......?
On Eternal Patrol - USS Lagarto (SS-371)
On Eternal Patrol - USS Lagarto (SS-371): "The following men were lost while serving on USS Lagarto (SS-371). If you are a relative or a friend of any man lost on this boat, please contact us."
Excellent site with links to our brave submariners.
Excellent site with links to our brave submariners.
USS Logarto (SS-371)
Navy says it's likely found long-lost World War II submarine: " For 60 years, Nancy Kenney wondered what happened to her father.
The submarine that William T. Mabin was in disappeared while he and his crewmates were on a mission to attack a Japanese convoy in the last months of World War II."
God bless those brave men.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Manzanar redux? - Los Angeles Times
Manzanar redux? - Los Angeles Times: "ADVERTISEMENT
But after a decision by a federal judge in New York, I'm no longer confident that I can be so reassuring. Dismissing a case challenging the detention of Arab and Muslim foreign nationals in the weeks after 9/11, U.S. District Judge John Gleeson ruled that it is constitutionally permissible to round up foreign nationals on immigration charges based solely on their race, religion or country of origin. What's more, he said that they can be detained indefinitely, even after they have agreed to be removed to their home countries.
In essence, he authorized a repeat of the Japanese internment � as long as the internment is limited to foreign nationals charged with visa violations (a group that at last count numbered about 11 million people). "
But after a decision by a federal judge in New York, I'm no longer confident that I can be so reassuring. Dismissing a case challenging the detention of Arab and Muslim foreign nationals in the weeks after 9/11, U.S. District Judge John Gleeson ruled that it is constitutionally permissible to round up foreign nationals on immigration charges based solely on their race, religion or country of origin. What's more, he said that they can be detained indefinitely, even after they have agreed to be removed to their home countries.
In essence, he authorized a repeat of the Japanese internment � as long as the internment is limited to foreign nationals charged with visa violations (a group that at last count numbered about 11 million people). "
Rocky Mountain News: Local
Rocky Mountain News: Local: "A common-law marriage in Colorado between a 14-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl is possible in the wake of an appellate court ruling Thursday. "
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Threads2
Threads2: "A new FOX News poll finds that Americans overwhelmingly see Iraq finalizing its government as a victory -- and most see the death of terrorist leader Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi that way as well. President George W. Bush�s job approval rating is out of the thirties for the first time since February and currently stands at 40 percent. "
Outlook is not rosy for U-M or MSU - 06/15/06 - The Detroit News Online
Outlook is not rosy for U-M or MSU - 06/15/06 - The Detroit News Online: "The opening kickoff is 11 weeks away, but college football has arrived.
Four of the top preview magazines -- The Sporting News, Athlon, Lindy's and Phil Steele -- have fans counting the days until Michigan and Michigan State open their seasons Sept. 2.
The Big Ten champion? It's unanimous -- all four pick Ohio State."
Four of the top preview magazines -- The Sporting News, Athlon, Lindy's and Phil Steele -- have fans counting the days until Michigan and Michigan State open their seasons Sept. 2.
The Big Ten champion? It's unanimous -- all four pick Ohio State."
Stopwatch Ticking for Dan Rather
Stopwatch Ticking for Dan Rather: "CBS executives have decided there is no future role at the network for Dan Rather, making it certain that the man who sat in the anchor chair for 24 years will depart by this fall."
PJM News - Senate Rejects U.S. Troop Pullout in Iraq (9199577/AP)
PJM News - Senate Rejects U.S. Troop Pullout in Iraq (9199577/AP): "
The Senate voted unfolded unexpectedly as the second-ranking leader, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., introduced legislation he said was taken from a proposal by Sen. John Kerry, the Massachusetts Democrat and war critic. It called for Bush to agree with the Iraqi government on a schedule for withdrawal of combat troops by Dec. 31, 2006."
The Senate voted unfolded unexpectedly as the second-ranking leader, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., introduced legislation he said was taken from a proposal by Sen. John Kerry, the Massachusetts Democrat and war critic. It called for Bush to agree with the Iraqi government on a schedule for withdrawal of combat troops by Dec. 31, 2006."
My Way News - Senate Rejects U.S. Troop Pullout in Iraq
My Way News - Senate Rejects U.S. Troop Pullout in Iraq: "'This is a war that is a grotesque mistake,' countered House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California. She called for a fresh strategy - 'one that will make us safer, strengthen our military, and restore our reputation in the world.'"
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Monday, June 12, 2006
A good indicator!
Worldwide terrorism, anti-Americanism, folks who want to support our enimies!
Why not arrest, imprison and track these lunatics?
Flag amendment closer to passage: "Sometime between now and the Fourth of July, the Senate plans to revisit what over the course of 17 years has become a seasonal rite of patriotism on Capitol Hill: a vote on whether to amend the Constitution to ban protesters from burning the American flag."
TheStar.com - Terror suspects 'tortured,' lawyers say
TheStar.com - Terror suspects 'tortured,' lawyers say: "Tiny solitary cells under constant illumination, a mere 20 minutes of fresh air daily, and beatings at the hands of guards are indicative of the 'torture' endured by some of the 17 people accused of plotting terrorist attacks in Canada, lawyers for the group said Monday."
ABC News: Women's Rights Activists Beaten in Tehran
ABC News: Women's Rights Activists Beaten in Tehran: " Iranian police with batons and shields beat women's rights demonstrators in a downtown Tehran square Monday, injuring one protester and detaining 20. "
Polar bears may be turning to cannibalism - Yahoo! News
Polar bears may be turning to cannibalism - Yahoo! News: "ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea may be turning to cannibalism because longer seasons without ice keep them from getting to their natural food, a new study by American and Canadian scientists has found."
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