Sugarcoating the Lies: A New York Times Sampler
Scrutinize one day’s helping of headlines and story summaries, read between the lines, and you begin to see why our problems never get solved.
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‘Syria’s Torture Machine’: British Documentary Offers Cause For Concern In More Ways Than One
British documentary offers cause for concern in more ways than one.
An Open Letter to NYT Staffers: Leave the Plantation and Join Us
The New York Times staff are in (partial) revolt. But it’s corporate-owned media that is truly revolting. Here’s a solution: let’s build something better, together.
Come Together: Time Lapse Video, Super-Fast Building Construction
Need some motivation in this new year? Watch this time-lapse of a 30-story hotel that came together in just 360 hours. And it’s even super-earthquake resistant. Sorry, Charlie….Made in China.
Brave Reporter Challenges Romney Deceit
Can/should a reporter call a candidate on semantic nonsense? Watch this video–in its entirety—and see reporter be reprimanded by Romney press secretary for sticking to his guns. Will this reporter keep his job? Stay tuned.
State of New Mexico: Happy Hundredth Birthday!
On January 6, 1912, New Mexico became a state. Today is the 100th anniversary. It’s quite a place, to be sure. Enjoy this collage of photos from the Los Angeles Times.
The Cradle of Conflagration: The End (and Beginning) of the War for Iraq
Why the US withdrawal does not mean peace for Iraq….here’s the historical context
Obama: “Yes, I’m in a Can”
Let’s look a little further at what ails Obama—and us. It’s about the pretty small part of the One Percent that really calls the shots, and keeps a president from doing what he surely knows he must.
Walt Disney: Cosmic, man!
A strange little tale of a foreign country, a cave, and America’s favorite animator
Obama’s Only Friend Left?
Obama’s circle of friends shrinks. But “interesting” banker Robert Wolf remains. 99 percent, meet the One Percent, and their man with the president.
Fresh practices: A few things to start TODAY
New Year’s resolutions should not be a drag. Adopting a few new practices and attitudes can and should be deeply satisfying.
O Little Progress of Bethlehem
Context rearranger video: Christian clerics beat each other with sticks on Christmas while Palestinian police try and stop it