Monday, February 11, 2008

Argus Leader Media - Paul Greenberg

Argus Leader Media - Paul Greenberg:

"The attitude of today's Pavlovian Conservatives toward Sen. McCain is
reminiscent of the disdain that admirers of the late great Robert A. Taft, icon
of American conservatism in his time, had for Dwight Eisenhower and his great
failing: He was not only too popular (everybody liked Ike), but he ideologically
was undependable, maybe even just plain un-ideological, hard as that is for a
certain species of political junkie to imagine - about anyone."


Isn't it time we had a leader that wasn't bound to a canon of ideas?

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Britney Spears Stops By Starbucks In Westwood

Mike Huckabee Contest Washington State Caucus Results

Talking Points Memo: by Joshua Micah Marshall WTF?:

Talking Points Memo: by Joshua Micah Marshall WTF?:

"As you know, here at TPM we've been really curious what happened up in the
Republican caucus in Washington state. For probably the first time in all the
primaries and elections I've ever watched, the folks running the election
decided to stop counting the votes with 13% of the votes uncounted. And this
wasn't a 70-30 blow out, but a tight race where the two top vote getters were
separated by less than 2% of the vote. Then this morning, state party chair Luke
Esser decided to declare McCain the winner."


In statistics there is the idea of deminished returns. Forgive me if I don't get this completely right. The idea is that an error margin in a poll is decided by a formula. Under this formula after you reach a certain number - you get no closer to a zero margin of error. A zero margin of error would be no error between the population polled and the collective population. That number is about 1,600 people The reason I bring this up, is that voting isn't about winners and losers as much as it is every vote being counted. If it were only about winners and losers we could count 1,600 votes and call the election done.

Putting Candidates Under the Videoscope - New York Times:

Putting Candidates Under the Videoscope - New York Times:

"Mr. Conroy, whose job title is “off-air reporter,” (because he does not
normally appear on television) is one of many young journalists hired by the
networks to follow the candidates across the country, filing video and blog
posts as they go. Originally hired to cut expenses — their cost is a fraction of
a full television crew’s — these reporters, also called “embeds,” have produced
a staggering amount of content, especially video. And in this election cycle,
for the first time, they are able to edit and transmit video on the fly"


The future of news? This is a great story, and a good read.

David Shuster Suspended, but Keith Won't Make Him Worst!

Ingraham rude, mocking to Code Pink Medea Benjamin

Hillary Clinton Finally Had Enough Of MSNBC-Rats

Afghan women's rights - 9 Feb 08

Somalia fighters exclusive - 9 Feb 08

Saturday, February 9, 2008

7Confessions: Jessica Alba’s Pregnancy Messed Up her Brains…


Buzz Foto LLC - Paparazzi Is An Art Form!


In Case You Didn’t Know » K-Fed allows Britney Spears to see the Sean Preston & Jayden James

In Case You Didn’t Know » K-Fed allows Britney Spears to see the Sean Preston & Jayden James:

"Kevin Federline has agreed to let Britney Spears see their children, but
according to sources, only if her mother Lynne okays it first."


It looks like Kevin is making an effort for the kids to maintain the relationship between her and the children. I think this will be better for both the children, and for Britney. I wish them all well.

Nicole Kidman Does Harper’s Bazaar Australia - Taylor’s Ent. News


Pop Hustle: Britney Spears protected by a new bodyguard

Pop Hustle: Britney Spears protected by a new bodyguard:

"Britney Spears continues to be protected by a new bodyguard, a good thing.
She's also being chauffeured around by a driver, another good thing."


I hope that this is as bad as it is going to get for her. Also that this new gaurd is someone who is different than the ones in the past that have turned on her. Good luck Britney.

Jessica Alba Tagged - 5 FACTS! Heidi Montag HIGHER! FU ET!

Monday, February 4, 2008

O'Reilly attacks homeless vets... for not watching FOX News

New Kids On The Block Reunion Album: NKOTB Comeback Album

New Kids On The Block Reunion Album: NKOTB Comeback Album:

"Eighties teen band New Kids on the Block are secretly recording a new album. A
track was uploaded onto the group’s newly-active official website last week. The
New York Post reports the five-piece have almost completed work on a new LP"


God why? This is going to go over like a cement block. Then again, I bet my sister would be happy to hear this.

I Luv Gossip! » Blog Archive » Kirstie Alley’s nonsensical Scientology recruitment interview; gave $5 million


In Case You Didn’t Know » Mary-Kate Olsen opens up about her anorexia

In Case You Didn’t Know » Mary-Kate Olsen opens up about her anorexia:

"She says, “There have definitely been times in my life when I just turned to
people and said, ‘I’m done - this is too much for me. This is too
over-whelming.’”"


I hope this is something that touches womyn and girls who have had these similar struggles.

In Case You Didn’t Know » Kelly Osbourne’s interview with Fabulous magazine

In Case You Didn’t Know » Kelly Osbourne’s interview with Fabulous magazine:

"Kelly on fashion: “Getting dressed in the morning is one of my favourite
things. That’s why I enjoy presenting Project Catwalk. I love fashion and I have
wardrobes for different moods. I wear what I like
and try not to follow trends. I’m stubborn and I don’t want to look like
anyone else.”"


Kelly dear, you don't look like anyone else, you are beautiful.

Sam Lutfi Adnan Ghalib Britney Spears Tell-All: Sam Lutfi And Adnan Ghalib Selling Britney Spears Tell-All Books

Sam Lutfi Adnan Ghalib Britney Spears Tell-All: Sam Lutfi And Adnan Ghalib Selling Britney Spears Tell-All Books:

"Both Britney Spears‘ unofficial manager and paparazzo lover are shopping
proposals for a pair of tell-all books about the pop star’s psychotic breakdown
to American publishers."


Everyone is trying to milk the poor cow.

Paparazzo Who Quit Over Britney Spears on Early Show - Video

Poynter Online - Romenesko

Poynter Online - Romenesko:

"Major news stories now dominate the WSJ's front page. 'The long, offbeat
or investigative stories --formerly a page-one centerpiece -- have grown scarce.'"


I think that as the paper loses what makes it The Wall Street Journal it will lose its audience. If it is going to publish the same stories as the NY Times or NY Post - why bother reading it at all.

Murdoch says News Corp. isn't considering a bid for Yahoo - Feb. 4, 2008

Murdoch says News Corp. isn't considering a bid for Yahoo - Feb. 4, 2008:

"NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- News Corp. is not considering a bid for
Internet giant Yahoo, said CEO Rupert Murdoch during an earnings call with
analysts Monday."


Now that would be a fun deal to watch.

Britney Spears now under 14-day hold at the UCLA | Showbiz Gossip, Showbiz News, Entertainment News - Showbiz Spy

Britney Spears now under 14-day hold at the UCLA Showbiz Gossip, Showbiz News, Entertainment News - Showbiz Spy:

"Troubled Britney Spears’ hospitalization has been extended to an additional
14-day hold, a source close to the singer has confirmed."


This is a good time for two things to happen - One for the gossip industry to take a break and not run for a few weeks (what is there to talk about with Brit put away). Second for Brit to get better.

Madonna to renew her wedding vows to Guy Ritchie

Madonna to renew her wedding vows to Guy Ritchie:

"Madonna is set to renew her wedding vows with movie director hubby, Guy
Ritchie, in a Summer 2008 ceremony at the couple’s Wiltshire, England home.
“Renewing their vows is the one way Guy and Madonna can show the world they are
strong,” a spy reveals to NOTW."


They have done really well in their relationship by industry standards - well by Madonna's standards as well.

Paris Hilton Media Ban On Jail Sentence And Britney Spears: Press Banned From Questioning Paris Hilton On Britney Spears Or Jail Term

Paris Hilton Media Ban On Jail Sentence And Britney Spears: Press Banned From Questioning Paris Hilton On Britney Spears Or Jail Term:

"Paris doesn’t want to talk about jail anymore. And quit asking her about
Britney Spears while you’re at it. Paris Hilton has banned reporters from
quizzing her about her Summer 2007 stint in the slammer or about her looney
frenemy Britney."


Isn't it time we all moved on?

Sexy girls Models & Celebrity chicks gossip juicy photo gallery,videos, wallpapers ,playboy girls: Lindsay Lohan Tell-All Autobiography $2 Million Simon & Schuster: Lindsay Lohan Simon & Schuster Book Deal $2 Million

Sexy girls Models & Celebrity chicks gossip juicy photo gallery,videos, wallpapers ,playboy girls: Lindsay Lohan Tell-All Autobiography $2 Million Simon & Schuster: Lindsay Lohan Simon & Schuster Book Deal $2 Million:

"Rumor: Lindsay Lohan has inked a $2 million deal with book publisher Simon
& Schuster to release a diary-style autobiography. The still untitled
tell-all memoir is set to chronicle the twenty-one year old’s battle with drug
addiction, her sometimes volatile relationship with parents Michael and Dina,
and her shortlived liaisons with some of showbiz’ hottest heartthrobs."


Why not, I bet she has some insights to share with the world - through a ghost writer. Paris did it.

Lynne Spears Gets Physical With Paps

Lynne Spears Gets Physical With Paps:

"Hollywood.tv cameras catch BRITNEY SPEARS' parents JAMIE and LYNNE fighting
back at the paps! Watch Lynne's reaction as one paparazzo gets to close for
comfort while she is at the UCLA Medical Center visiting her daughter Britney.
Later, cameras catch Jamie visibly upset at an unidentified driver; as [Jaime]
speeds away in his vehicle he swipes a nearby pap."


Good for her, at a time like this they really should be giving the family more respect and space.

The Laffer Curve, Part I: Understanding the Theory

Where the HELL have I been

well, school started, and there is a girl and work and went on vacation and got tired and well...

I am going to get out a couple posts every day from here on out - until my next break at least. Sorry to all those who have been depending on me for news.

Dante

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