Republicans’ Long, Hot, Racist Summer – The Daily Beast
Aug 25, 2010 World
First came a harsh new immigration law and calls of white racism; then we turned up the heat with an “n-word” flap and the ground zero mosque hysteria. Kirsten Powers on a season of grievance jihads.
Economy Caught in Depression, Not Recession: Rosenberg – CNB
Aug 25, 2010 World
Positive gross domestic product readings and other mildly hopeful signs are masking an ugly truth: The US economy is in a 1930s-style Depression, Gluskin Sheff economist David Rosenberg said Tuesday.
Raw Video: ‘Fire Tornado’ in Brazil
Aug 25, 2010 World
An extreme draught affecting the state of Sao Paulo, fires and strong dry winds caused a fire tornado in the Brazilian municipality of Aracatuba on Tuesday. …
Aisle by Aisle, an App That Pushes Bargains
Aug 25, 2010 World
It’s like the most persistent sales clerk you’ve ever encountered.
New UK passport design unveiled in fight against fraud
Aug 25, 2010 World
The Home Office unveils the design of the new UK passport, with enhanced security features to tackle identity theft and fraud…..
Graduating From IOU: Student Loan Debt in America (Graphic)
Aug 25, 2010 World
In this infographic, we take a look at student loan debt in America. Which states are most saddled with loans? Does it make a difference if you go to a four-year public versus a private non-profit or private for-profit university?
Will the new Consumer Protection Bureau really matter?
Aug 25, 2010 World
All the fuss over who should head the federal government’s new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a lot more interesting than the details of what the agency is likely to do. Will the president tap Harvard University law professor Elizabeth Warren, a live wire who the banking industry fears? Will he go with a blander choice? Will it matter?
Glenn Beck Rally Attendees Warned Of Blacks In Metro
Aug 25, 2010 World
A blogger at Maine Refounders has taken it upon himself to offer repost a DC visitors guide to anyone coming to the Rally For Glenn Beck’s Material Wealth, scheduled for August 28th.
Where Ramadan Becomes a Season to Make Money
Aug 25, 2010 World
Like Christmas in the U.S., the austere Muslim holy month is becoming increasingly commercialized in places like Dubai and Egypt
Net-neutrality group challenged by ties to MoveOn.Org, ACORN
Aug 25, 2010 World
A bipartisan coalition in favor of net neutrality has lost a key conservative supporter amid signs that the issue is becoming more divisive. The Gun Owners of America (GOA) severed ties with the net-neutrality coalition Save the Internet after a conservative blog questioned the association with liberal organizations such as ACORN and the ACLU.