While listening to NPR in the car this morning, I continued to think about James Holmes who was due to appear in court today for the first time since he “allegedly” (and that’s the last time I’ll use that word – I’m not a journalist, I don’t have to) shot up a movie theatre in Colorado and killed twelve people. Two reasons I’m grateful he’s alive: 1) to possibly provide answers to all our questions (though he probably won’t) and, 2) to rot in jail. In my head, there were several things at … [Read more...]
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Today’s cup: radiation leaks in Japan, the women’s NCAA, and the NRA
The crisis in Japan gets worse every day. Another explosion at the Fukushima nuclear power plant has in fact released dangerous levels of radiation into the atmosphere. Citizens have been urged to stay inside, seal doors and windows, and close vents. Firefighters and engineers at the plant continue to use seawater to cool down the reactor. Reports indicate that, although elevated radiation has been detected in Tokyo, 150 miles from Fukushima, the levels were not “health affecting”. In light … [Read more...]
Wednesday: Revolution and “Race to Nowhere”
Does the name Mohamed Bouazizi ring a bell? You probably just know him as the generic street vendor of Sidi Bouzid who set himself on fire in Tunisia and started a revolution in the Middle East. He’s not the first person to immolate himself in protest but, if timing is everything, Bouazizi may turn out to be the most famous. A region’s anger caught fire, too, and led to the ouster of a dictator, the firing of two countries’ administrations and the promise, at the very least, of Egypt’s Hosni … [Read more...]
Today’s cup: Egypt, a new NBC/Universal logo and the 25th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger
I was in my apartment on Columbus Avenue in New York when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff. I remember being glued to the television, engrossed with the real time reactions of those on the ground in Florida watching, all of us trying to understand what we were seeing. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. The unrest in Egypt continues for a third straight day, as protestors upped their numbers calling for the ouster of President Hosni Mubarek. After … [Read more...]
Today’s cup: the State of the Union, Egyptian protests and more snow in the east
Forgive the delay; I was in traffic court this morning. Now there’s another post… The most significant aspect of the president’s State of the Union speech last night was not what he said, but to whom he said it. Looking upon his audience of congressional members and special guests, there was a curious mix-up. Republican senator Tom Coburn from Oklahoma was sitting next to New York’s liberal Democratic senator Chuck Schumer. Massachusetts Dem John Kerry was next to John McCain. I’m not one … [Read more...]
Today’s cup: Moscow bombing, Rahm Emanuel, Oscar nominations and Oprah’s half sister,
Thirty-five people were killed Monday when a suicide bomber outside the international arrivals terminal at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport detonated an explosive. Islamic terrorists from the volatile North Caucasus region, intent on breaking away from Moscow and responsible for the subway attacks there last March, have already been blamed. The Academy Award nominations have just been announced. As you might recall from last year, there are now ten films vying for Best Picture. They are: “The … [Read more...]