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The New Liberalism and the end of American ascendancy.
Decline Is a Choice The New Liberalism and the end of American ascendancy. by Charles Krauthammer The weathervanes of conventional wisdom are registering another round of angst about America in decline. New theories, old slogans: Imperial overstretch.Kristen - Interview Magazine
The first decade of the 21st century, which is about to draw to a close, is in serious danger of being remembered as the time when fame was measured in pokes, tweets, and the ability to parlay a death-defying (and sometimes not so death-defying) degree of persona recklessness into a reality-television deal. But just as the door was about to slam shut on the double aughts, in walks—or, more appropriately, saunters—Kristen Stewart.At 19, Stewart has already earned a place in the annals of pop-culture history. This is due to her starring role in Twilight, which—in case you’ve somehow managed to elude word of its all-encompassing death grip on young America—is a film based on the first in a series of very popular books about vampires, werewolves, and teenage life in the town of Forks, Washington.
From Citizens to "Stakeholders": The New American Constitution
From Citizens to "Stakeholders": The New American Constitution By Angelo M. Codevilla "I'm going to get everybody concerned around a big table where all can express their views and their needs. And I'll express mine, and that will make sense of them all because I'll be president."On the Evolving Civil War in Iran
by Andy Martin Executive Editor ContrarianCommentary.com "Factually Correct, Not Politically Correct" Andy Martin breaches a taboo by becoming the first analyst to call the conflict in Iran a "civil war"` America's most experienced independent foreign policy and intelligence analyst predicts the destabilization of the entire region. Martin says President Obama is helpless to act. (PALM BEACH)(June 21, 2009) As I wrote on June 15th, the most terrifying night of my life was spent in the middle of a riot in Iran thirty years ago.Internet plays key role in China's latest unrest
By ALEXA OLESEN – 2 hours ago http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h66J1UYJfa_TQrfb48nfeCniNTegD999OPFO0 BEIJING (AP) — The brawl between Han Chinese and Uighurs in southern China was scarcely covered by state media, but accounts and photos spread quickly via the Internet and became a spark that helped ignite deadly riots thousands of miles away in the Uighur homeland. Even in tightly controlled China, relatively unfettered commentaries and images circulating on Web sites helped stir up tensions and rally people to join an initially peaceful protest in the Xinjiang region that spiraled into violence Sunday, leaving more than 150 people dead. In China, as in Iran and other hotspots, the Internet, social networking and micro-blogging are playing a central role in mobilizing people power — and becoming contested ground as governments fight back .Funds Drying Up for Congo Rape Clinic (public)
By Scott Baldauf | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor from the October 24, 2008 edition Bukavu, Democratic Republic Of Congo - As a senior surgeon at a hospital in war-torn eastern Congo, Denis Mukwege expected that his workload would ease when a peace treaty was signed earlier this year. But while the war ended on paper, it continued on the ground. The combatants kept their weapons.Looking good could be hazardous: Makeup, perfume and moisturizer may contain harmful chemicals
fyi -
old article but still relevant.
below is a list of chemicals to avoid.
Looking good could be hazardous:
Makeup, perfume and moisturizer may contain harmful chemicals
by Beth Greer
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
By the time women walk out the door in the morning, after slathering, spritzing or smearing themselves with toner, moisturizer, eye cream, foundation, blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, gloss and perfume, they may have put enough chemicals onto their bodies to be hazardous to their health.
10 Big Lessons from Little Kids/PART 2
6. The coolest adults were the ones who took the time to listen to you. You still want to grow up to be a cool adult, right?Egypt unveils King Tut's mummy to public
LUXOR, Egypt - The linen wrapped mummy of King Tut was put on public display for the first time on Sunday — 85 years after the 3,000-year-old boy pharaoh's golden enshrined tomb and mummy were discovered in Luxor's famed Valley of the Kings. Archeologists removed the mummy from his stone sarcophagus in his underground tomb, revealing his shriveled leather-like face and body. "The golden boy has magic and mystery and therefore every person all over the world will see what Egypt is doing to preserve the golden boy, and all of them I am sure will come to see the golden boy," Egypt's antiquities chief Zahi Hawass told reporters under the intense Luxor sun.Fun with Brad and George. (via EW.com)
By Daniel Fierman
Daniel Fierman is a staff writer for EWBeing one of the most famous men on earth comes with its share of problems. You can't take your kids to the playground. There are no romantic sunset walks on the beach.
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