Obamas Warning To Orban
- May
- 27
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There’s a problem when most voters think the problems can be solved without making any sacrifices or anybody resigning. Obama’s supporters have a quasi-religious faith in him. In Hungary, too, people place unrealistic hopes in the politicians of the future. The problem is not with people thinking their idol is a messiah. The problem comes [...]
Obama calls elitism attack ‘political silly season’
- April
- 20
The Democratic senator, campaigning in Pennsylvania, dismissed the charges of being elitist and out of touch by fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton and by Republican John McCain as unfounded, given his background.
I am amused about this notion of elitist, given that when youre raised by a single mom, when you were on food stamps for a [...]
Taylor Swift wins CMT video of year; Pickler gets 3 awards
- April
- 18
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Taylor Swift won video of the year and female video for her smash “Our Song” while newcomer Kellie Pickler took home three awards during Monday’s Country Music Television awards. “I wrote that song in the 9th grade for a talent show,” said the 18-year-old Swift, who won the night’s top honor over [...]
The contrasts of Cindy McCain
- April
- 18
DJAKOVA, Kosovo - Cindy McCain’s hair is a mess.
An icy wind whips through it as she tromps across hillsides still slick from snow on the Albanian border, wearing well-worn hiking boots and carrying her Prada purse. She’s looking out at mine fields and visiting schools where children must thread their way around left-over munitions.
One headmaster [...]
Celebs attend ‘Idol Gives Back’ charity event
- April
- 8
LOS ANGELES - ” American Idol” — and just about everyone
else in Hollywood — were in a very giving mood.
“Idol Gives Back,” the Fox singing competition’s charity
event, was taped Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre and is scheduled
to air Wednesday. The star-studded gala kicked off with “Idol”
finalists performing Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music,” while
performers from [...]
`Idol Gives Back’ Attracts AList Celebs
- April
- 8
LOS ANGELES - ” American Idol” — and just about everyone else in Hollywood — were in a very giving mood.
“Idol Gives Back,” the Fox singing competition’s charity event, was taped Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre and is scheduled to air Wednesday. The star-studded gala kicked off with “Idol” finalists performing Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop [...]
Uniondale ceremony marks King’s death 40 years ago
- April
- 8
At a Uniondale park named in honor of the Rev. Martin
Luther King Jr., students, residents and county officials gathered Friday like many across the nation to celebrate King’s legacy and remember his final days on the 40th anniversary of his assassination. As a light rain fell at Martin Luther King Memorial Peace [...]
White House Hopefuls Pay Tribute to King
- April
- 8
MEMPHIS - Republican and Democrat, black and white, the three remaining presidential candidates summoned memories of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., 40 years after his death on Friday and gently sought to advance their own strivings as they found greatness in his.”The quality of his character is only more apparent,” said Sen. John McCain, [...]
PODCASTApple’s ‘Malware’ Tactics, Motorola’s Split, BitTorrent’s New Friend
- April
- 3
Motorola Calls It Splits
Having watched its shares lose nearly half of their value in the last year while its cell phone business languished, Motorola (NYSE: MOT) has decided to split into two publicly traded companies, separating its mobile devices business from its broadband and mobility solutions group.
With no successful follow-up to its popular Razr [...]
McCain rejects housing crisis politics
- March
- 26
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Republican John McCain said Tuesday that government isn’t in the business of saving and rewarding banks or small borrowers who behave irresponsibly though he offered few immediate alternatives to fixing the growing housing crisis.
I will consider any and all proposals based on their cost and benefits, the certain GOP presidential [...]
