"The real freedom of any individual can always be measured by the amount of responsibility which he must assume for his own welfare and security."

Google's Lies: Cutting through the PR Spin

Google's Amit Singhal offered more "clarity" into Google's approach with the Panda update. However I am not convinced that any clarity was actually added, and I think a lot of the questions they ask are to a degree even a bit wrong-headed.

Keith Olbermann Suspended Without Pay for Donating to Candidates

Here's the announcement from MSNBC. I became aware of Keith's political contributions late last night. Mindful of NBC News policy and standards, I have suspended him indefinitely without pay."

Bose to Release 46" Run of the Mill LCD TV - and Sell it for Over $5000

Bose, the manufacturer of high-end audio solutions for use in homes and cars, has decided to try its hand at making an LCD TV. Never mind the fact that there's already a lot of competition in the market or that the price trends are actually going down.

Panasonic shows off the next generation of Internet TVs

The current generation of Internet TVs are designed to move video and some informational content off the desktop onto your TV.

Cuba Eliminating 1 Million Public Sector Jobs to Boost Economy

Cuba has announced radical plans to lay off huge numbers of state employees, to help revive the communist country's struggling economy. The Cuban labour federation said more than a million workers would lose their jobs - half of them by March next year.

An Open Letter To Anyone Who Thought The End Of Lost Was Awesome

We all watched the same show, and we all watched the end. If you liked it – or even loved it – I don't think you're stupid. I think your expectations were different from mine, that's all. By all means, keep your dignity, and I will keep mine.

"Right" to Health Care? Wrong.

A judge in France recently declared that access to the Internet was a basic human right. This is simply the ad absurdum of a lot of political chatter these days, what with rights to affordable housing, the right to health care, the right to a living wage, and so on.

2008 was the Year Man-Made Global Warming was Disproved

The first, on May 21, headed "Climate change threat to Alpine ski resorts" , reported that the entire Alpine "winter sports industry" could soon "grind to a halt for lack of snow".

Zack and Miri Make a Porno | Mr. Cranky

For those of you waiting for the opportunity to see Jason Mewes' penis, this is the movie for you. For those of you who want to see what too much @!$%#ing does to you, take a look at Traci Lords. She bares a striking resemblance to Joan Rivers.

The Lew Rockwell Show - Naomi Wolf Interview

Lew Rockwell interviews Naomi Wolf

*Breaking News* - Police Respond to Report of Gunmen on Western Kentucky University's campus.

Western Kentucky University officials say they have received a report of men armed with guns on a campus of the school in south central Kentucky. Early reports indicate that there are 4 gunmen, 2 on the main campus, and 2 on south campus that is a few miles down the road.

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The Myth of Herbert Hoover's "Do-Nothing" Presidency

the financial bubble of the 1920s was caused by the Federal Reserve's easy money policy that pumped up real estate and stock market prices. When the bubble burst in 1929, Hoover did all he could to prop up prices in the name of stability and recovery. All his efforts failed.

The President's "Reassurance" - The Bear Market's Best Friend

Phil O'Connor reminds me of what he calls "the bear's best friend," which is an appearance by the president to reassure the public. Almost nothing can induce panic more than that.

Palin Sucked at Interviews - But She Might Score Big at Debate

After delivering halting, unsteady performances in recent interviews with ABC's Charlie Gibson and CBS's Katie Couric, expectations are low for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in Thursday's vice presidential debate in St. Louis.

Banker CEO Opposes Bailout - The market should be allowed to eliminate irrational competitors

Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's proposed $700 billion bank rescue aims to help ``poorly run'' companies and the primary beneficiaries would be Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley, said BB&T Corp.

Sharia Law Courts Operating in Britain

Five sharia courts have been set up in London, Birmingham, Bradford and Manchester and Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The government has quietly sanctioned that their rulings are enforceable with the full power of the judicial system, through the county courts or High Court.

Liberal Condescension: How Their Lunatic Criticisms of Palin will Cost Them Another Election.

It's long been my contention that if the demonrats would just jettison the relatively small elitist wing of their party--the condescending limousine liberals, the middle-America and normalcy-hating "urbane" and cosmpolitan condescending types--and just have a mildly populist, r …

Movie Based on Kurt Vonnegut's Short Story "Harrison Bergeron."

The beautiful must wear masks, the strong and graceful must be hobbled, the brilliant must have their thoughts electronically interrupted, all by decree of the egalitarian State. Here is the trailer of 2081, based on one of Kurt Vonnegut's best stories.

Satire: Al Gore Places Infant Son In Rocket To Escape Dying Planet

EARTH—Former vice president Al Gore—who for the past three decades has unsuccessfully attempted to warn humanity of the coming destruction of our planet, only to be mocked and derided by the very people he has tried to save—launched his infant son into space Monday in the f …

Death Tax Does Just the Opposite of It's Intent: Honest Family Businesses Suffer

The reality is that family-owned businesses and their living owners - sons and daughters and grandkids - get punished for inheriting and running a business, and oftentimes have to bail out of the business in order to cover the taxes.

Obama's Betrayal: Congress Votes Against the Fourth Amendment

Obama's vote in favor of cloture, in particular, cemented the complete betrayal of the commitment he made back in October when seeking the Democratic nomination.

Imagine Paying Only What you Feel Like at a Restaurant - Now You Can

Radiohead made news when it allowed its fans to pay whatever they thought was reasonable to download the band's latest album.

Is the Obama Campaign a Personality Cult?

Sophisticated commentary now notes the growing creepiness of the Obama campaign: Its aversion to substantive policy discussions.

Why Hasn't Ron Paul Done Better?

Here are some quick thoughts.

European Students Taught that Economic Growth Causes Cancer

"Economic growth imposes a hectic form of life, producing overwork, stress, nervous depression, cardiovascular disease and, according to some, even the development of cancer," asserts the three-volume Histoire du XXe siècle, a set of texts memorized by countless French high  …

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