Events 
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Obit: Tim Russert
The host of the popular Meet the Press Sunday morning Talk Show died suddenly following a heart attack last week. Tim Russert was a political geek, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and a rarity -- likeable. Russert earned a well-deserved reputation as a tough and prepared questioner. But like most other journalists in the national press, he too was shown up by the Iraq War: he neither challenged the government's obvious moral and factual errors in their case for war, nor held them account once the fraud unraveled.
His death removes a respected and universally loved TV figure. The image of Tim Russert holding up a board with Florida written three times forever epitomized the 2000 Election.
| Two Earthquakes, Two Responses
How do they stack up? Noted sociologist Dipankar Gupta compares the response of Authoritarian China and Democratic India to the Sichuan and Bhuj earthquakes, respectively. He also refers to Katrina, and asks the question, "What do we mean by 'Democracy'?" More...
Unraveling the Oil Price Conundrum
There’s little doubt at this point that America is heading into a recession. Our middle class is struggling to fit rising gas and groceries bills into their tightening budgets. Former Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury, Paul Craig Roberts, attempts to explain how we got here and what the future holds if the US Economic Plan doesn’t change drastically. After eight years of economic mayhem, the portends are not kind. More...
Impeachment: Is there even a choice?
If the president of a company stole, lied and misled his employers -- the company and its shareholders -- would he not be liable for the crimes he committed? Do you think the company shareholders would see it reasonable to shrug their shoulders with an “Oh, he’s retiring soon anyway…” attitude? Niranjan Ramakrishnan on why Impeachment is essential. More...
To Save the System, Start Saving!
The recent financial state of today’s American population has Ashok Bhatla questioning the strength of the current US financial system compared to other countries. Rather than encouraging others to copy off our debt-laden fiscal plan, maybe America should peek over some shoulders to see how we could make improvements here at home. More...
Bye-Bye Old Myths, Hello, New Facts
Americans have never been more eager for spring – or fall – cleaning! The current tenant of the White House will be vacating the premises, and hopefully taking his Myths with him. There certainly isn’t room in the mansion for him (or them) with Wag The Dog author Larry Beinhart hopes the next president will defend. More...
The Many Ways Obama Makes History
As the last Democratic candidate remaining amidst the clamor to become the next U.S. President, Barack Obama’s name is already being written in the history books. Funny man Melvin Durai looks at how defeating a woman in the race for the Democratic ticket may be the least impressive of Senator Obama’s numerous notable and history-making accomplishments. More...
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Movies 
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Weight-listed on Air India
According to a report by CNN, Sheela Joshi, an air-hostess with Air India, has been grounded by her employer on account of being too heavy.Ms. Joshi told CNN it was demoralizing and humiliating. The report said she (and others in her situation) had been given some time to slim down, but she had not managed reach the requisite weight in that duration.
She and 12 colleagues appealed against weight discrimination, but the Delhi High Court rejected their appeal. They plan to appeal to the Indian Supreme Court.
In Quotes
"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn."
--Alvin Toffler |
