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German Economy Achieves Record Growth
Germany Achieves Record Growth The New York Times reports on Germany's unexpected economic growth: BERLIN — Germany has sparred with its European partners over how to respond to the financial crisis, argued with the United States over the benefits of stimulus versus austerity, …
Prop. 8 Supporters May Lack "Legal Standing" To Appeal
Prop. 8 Supporters May Lack Standing To Appeal In an interesting development, it is being reported that the supporters of Proposition 8 may lack "legal standing" to appeal the decision that the law is unconstitutional since the supporters of Prop 8 are not actually harmed by gay marriages …
Crist's Approval At All Time Low
Crist's Approval At All Time Low A new poll shows Charlie Crist is at his lowest approval rating ever: Gov. Charlie Crist's job approval ratings have dropped to an all-time low for him -- 44 percent -- and represent the lowest posted by a Florida governor in 16 years, according …
Whitman and Fiorina Oppose Changing 14th Amendment
Whitman & Fiorina: Don't Change The 14th Amendment GOP gubernatorial and senate candidates Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina have stated that they oppose changing the 14th Amendment: California GOP candidates Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina have both come out against a repeal of the 14th …
Why Europeans Hate Tipping
For the past three weeks, my Italian friend has been visiting the U.S. for the first time and has found everything thrilling... except for when the check arrives. For the past three weeks, my Italian friend, L, has been visiting. It has been an experience, to say the least – especially given …Letting Your Kids Make Their Own Mistakes
Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie responds to a reader wondering if its too late for her to still give her 20-something son advice. Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie gives advice to a reader worried that her 20-something son's girlfriend may send him to the poorhouse. Should …The Fat Diaries: Is Obesity Making Girls Hit Puberty Sooner?
A study released this week claims that American girls are starting puberty at younger ages and many doctors are pointing the finger at obesity rates. Well, it’s that time of year. Vacation is almost at an end. We’re seeing lots of sales on kids clothing and school supplies. We’re getting …
Alvin Greene Indicted on Obscenity Charge
Greene Indicted on Obscenity Charge US Senate candidate Alvin Greene has been indicted for showing pornography to a college student: COLUMBIA, S.C. — Longshot U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene has been indicted on a felony charge of showing pornography to a South Carolina college …
What Polls Don't Tell Us
Democrats shouldn't get too excited about a new Wall Street Journal poll finding that Obama has met voters' expectations. Another day, another poll... The Hill reports on a new Wall Street Journal poll: Fifty-eight percent of Americans say Obama has performed as they thought he would, …Ken Buck Resists "Tea Party" Label
Ken Buck Resists "Tea Party" Label Politico reports that Ken Buck is not describing himself as a "Tea Party" candidate: Buck also resisted the tea party label. He said a better description is that he is the candidate of the “grass roots.” "It is a much broader group than just tea …
Are We Losing the Fight Against Obesity?
Last week, a new study reported that obesity rates were rising in the U.S. Yet despite the scale of the problem, both left and right have failed to produce real solutions. Last week, news of rising obesity rates made big headlines. “Obesity Rates Keep Rising, Troubling Health Officials, ” …Afghan Army Still Needs NATO Support
Afghan Army Still Needs NATO Support The New York Times reports that the Afghan Army is still unable to fight successfully without NATO support: KABUL, Afghanistan — An ambitious military operation that Afghan officials had expected to be a sign of their growing military capacity …
Russia Starting Up Iranian Nuclear Plant
Russia Starting Up Bushehr Reactor The BBC reports that Russia is very close to setting up the Bushehr nuclear reactor in Iran: Russia says it will undertake a key step next week towards starting up a reactor at Iran's first nuclear power station. Russia's state atomic corporation…
Lake: No "Reset" in US-Russian Relations
Russia Ignores "Reset" With US In the Washington Times , Eli Lake reports that Russia does not seem to be acting as if there has been a "reset" in its relationship with the United States: As the Obama administration is touting the success of its "reset" in relations with Russia , …
York: Michelle Obama's Popularity on the Decline
York: Michelle Obama's Popularity on the Decline In the Washington Examiner , Byron York writes about Michelle Obama's decline in popularity: After a widely admired start in the White House, first lady Michelle Obama's popularity is falling and, if the current downward trend in her …
Why Warren Isn't Ready to be the New Consumer Watchdog
If Obama wants to improve things for consumers he can start by dropping plans to nominate Elizabeth Warren to head the new consumer protection agency. If President Obama wants to improve things for American financial consumers and realize the promises of the financial reform bill, he should drop …Throw the Book at WikiLeaks
Civil libertarians will be outraged that the White House is asking other nations to consider prosecuting WikiLeaks' Julian Assange. But, in truth, the U.S. has no other choice. Word comes from The Daily Beast that the Obama administration is attempting to make the West uncongenial to WikiLeaks …Judge: Same-Sex Marriages Still on Hold
Same-Sex Marriages in California Still on Hold The Los Angeles Times reports: A federal judge Thursday refused to permanently stay his ruling overturning Proposition 8 but extended a temporary hold to give supporters time to appeal the historic ruling. U.S. District Judge Vaughn …
Iraqi General Implores US to Stay
Iraqi General Implores U.S. to Stay Past 2011 A leading Iraqi general has implored for the US to remain in Iraq to prevent a new round of violence in the country: Iraq's top army officer has criticised as premature the planned US troop withdrawal by the end of next year. Lt Gen …