Archive for May, 2009

Allan Muir: Stars’ shakeup includes Nieuwendyk as GM

Nieuwendyk a savvy choice for new Stars GM, despite curious timing. … Full article: Allan Muir: Stars’ shakeup includes Nieuwendyk as GM Allan Muir: Stars’ shakeup includes Nieuwendyk as GM

Michael Schrader wins decathlon by 6 points at Hypo Meeting #sports

Michael Schrader of Germany has won the decathlon at the Hypo Meeting after scoring a year-high 8,522 points to edge Trey Hardee of the United States by six points, the smallest winning margin in the event’s 35-year history. … Full article: Michael Schrader wins decathlon by 6 points at Hypo Meeting Michael Schrader wins decathlon [...]

CNN fades in prime-time picture

While viewers flocked to CNN for election day, the administration’s day 130 is a different story…. Full article: CNN fades in prime-time picture CNN fades in prime-time picture

Parker knocks down conservatives’ “if a white man had said this” claim

In her May 31 column, conservative commentator Kathleen Parker addresses the conservative media’s criticism of Sotomayor’s 2001 “wise Latina” comment on the basis that a white male could not “get away” with a “comparable” statement: Nevertheless, most criticism has been aimed at perceived racist-sexist remarks from a 2001 diversity speech in which Sotomayor suggested that [...]

Daytona International Speedway clears flood water, prepares for July race #sports

A racing official says all flood waters have been pumped out of Daytona International Speedway, and the facility will be ready for the Coke Zero 400 race on the Fourth of July…. Full article: Daytona International Speedway clears flood water, prepares for July race Daytona International Speedway clears flood water, prepares for July race

NPR’s Folkenflik reports on how Rosen’s Sotomayor article became “conventional wisdom,” “inspired the conservative commentariat”

Previously: Walsh and Matthews slam Rosen’s smear article on Sotomayor Media, others dredge up discredited smear piece in reporting on Sotomayor nomination Media work from opposition’s playbook by advancing smears about Sotomayor’s intelligence Echo chamber: Fox News runs with Rosen’s anonymously sourced claims that Sotomayor is “domineering” Rosen, Napolitano cite anonymous law clerks criticizing Sotomayor… [...]

Document drop: The truth about ObamACORN

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Short Russian News

There are everyday some short things going around Russian blogs that can’t be put in a separate post, because they lack pictures and have just a few words to tell about them but still look cool. So I decided to put them from time to time in one post. For today we have a few [...]

Bush-Clinton get friendly – Clinton is like a brother to me

Former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush took the stage in Toronto yesterday in front of a crowd of 6,000. The discussion …… Full article: Bush-Clinton get friendly – Clinton is like a brother to me Bush-Clinton get friendly – Clinton is like a brother to me

ODAC News Monday 28 Jan

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Media Matters: POTUS picks “bigot” “liberal” “radical” “racist” “reverse racist” “activist” “socialist” “Marxist” “anti-constitutionalist” “affirmative action” nominee for SCOTUS

Be sure to bookmark Judicial Matters for the latest on conservative misinformation in media coverage of President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor. On Tuesday morning, President Obama announced his nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court. In the four short days that followed, understandably, most of the media’s attention has [...]

Mega-egos

History is full of mega-egos, and they flourish today in America. … Full article: Mega-egos Mega-egos

Crop To Cuisine: New frontier in Colorado agriculture, HOPS

Crop To Cuisine: New frontier in Colorado agriculture, HOPS Crop To Cuisine: New frontier in Colorado agriculture, HOPS

A Suggestion For The Media

These days, you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting one of two things: either the traditional media is featuring the Republican du jour singing the praises of Rush Limbaugh:   Karl Rove: He’s a leader. If Rush engages on an issue, it gives others courage to engage. Eric Cantor: He believes in principles that [...]

SC: Odds stacked against Sanford, experts say [as liberals attack, Sanford keeps fighting on] #tcot

Federal court bid given little chance of success. BY JOHN O'CONNOR Gov. Mark Sanford faces an uphill battle to win Monday’s U.S. court hearing over $700 million in federal stimulus money. That’s the assessment of most constitutional experts interviewed by The State. Sanford, who opposes accepting the money unless an equal amount is used to [...]

Visclosky subpoenaed by grand jury

Indiana Democrat is subpoenaed by a federal grand jury looking into the PMA Group…. Full article: Visclosky subpoenaed by grand jury Visclosky subpoenaed by grand jury

Lance Armstrong back on schedule in Tour de France preparation #sports

Lance Armstrong is back on schedule in his Tour de France preparations…. Full article: Lance Armstrong back on schedule in Tour de France preparation Lance Armstrong back on schedule in Tour de France preparation

Trouble on tobacco road

A number of developments, including division within the industry, shift the climate against tobacco…. Full article: Trouble on tobacco road Trouble on tobacco road

Russian Cheerleaders, part 3 [updated]

And now the third part of the Russian cheerleaders. Now we have the “Red Army” team supporters, fresh photos. They call them the best cheerleading team of Russia, you can see for yourself is it true or not. read more….. Full article: Russian Cheerleaders, part 3 [updated] Russian Cheerleaders, part 3 [updated]

Midday open thread

Former presidents make nice in Toronto appearance. Mitt Romney claims gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey will save his political party. Karl Frisch at Media Matters comes through with a zinger of a headline: POTUS picks “bigot” “liberal” “radical” “racist” “reverse racist” “activist” “socialist” “Marxist” “anti-constitutionalist” “affirmative action” nominee for SCOTUS. TNR’s Jonathan Chait [...]

Tiger Woods to play in Memorial Tournament after 3-week break #sports

Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour at next week’s Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, the event announced Friday. … Full article: Tiger Woods to play in Memorial Tournament after 3-week break Tiger Woods to play in Memorial Tournament after 3-week break

NASCAR drug tests 10 crewmen during delay #sports

NASCAR randomly drug-tested 10 crew members from 10 teams during the rain delay at the Coca-Cola 600, an apparent tweak to the first three months of in-season testing…. Full article: NASCAR drug tests 10 crewmen during delay NASCAR drug tests 10 crewmen during delay

‘Free to leave’ – DOJ on Uighurs held at Gitmo

The Obama Administration told the Supreme Court Friday that 17 Uighur men held at Guantanamo Bay are "free to leave." Read full story…. Full article: ‘Free to leave’ – DOJ on Uighurs held at Gitmo ‘Free to leave’ – DOJ on Uighurs held at Gitmo

Despite claiming he isn’t “advocating that people should not pay their income tax,” Beck asks whether Americans “have the guts” to do so

… Full article: Despite claiming he isn’t “advocating that people should not pay their income tax,” Beck asks whether Americans “have the guts” to do so Despite claiming he isn’t “advocating that people should not pay their income tax,” Beck asks whether Americans “have the guts” to do so

Visclosky subpoenaed by grand jury

Indiana Democrat is subpoenaed by a federal grand jury looking into the PMA Group…. Full article: Visclosky subpoenaed by grand jury Visclosky subpoenaed by grand jury

 
 

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