This article from the NY Times brings to light how people in this country can base their vote on misinformation. In Florida, where there is a large Jewish-Democrat population, voters are unsure of whether to vote for Obama or not come November. This article also underscores the harm the media causes when they blast headlines and quotes based on misinformation and embellishment. In states like Florida, New York and California, the Jewish vote could play a large role in the election of the president.
Here are a few excerpts from the article:
“Mr. Obama is Arab, Jack Stern’s friends told him in Aventura. (He’s not.) “
“He is a part of Chicago’s large Palestinian community, suspects Mindy Chotiner of Delray. (Wrong again.)”
“Al Qaeda is backing him, said Helena Lefkowicz of Fort Lauderdale (Incorrect.)”
Dalton Hatfield, an eleven-year-old native of Kentucky, made a big stir on the campaign finance scene when he sold his bike and video games to raise $422 for Sen. Hillary Clinton. (more…)
This game killed me. I really thought that Chelsea was finally ready to stake its claim along with all the other European Super Clubs and win the Champions League. It seemed like as good a situation as I could’ve hoped for, with Captain John “JT” Terry needing to make a penalty in the fifth frame of extra kicks in order to defeat Manchester United. Terry shot right, ManYoo’s Goalie, Edwin Van Der Sar, went right…and the ball hit woodwork. Devastating. From their, you felt like Chelsea had spoiled their chance to win the game, even with the penalty kicks even at 4-4 at the end of the 5 frames of extra kicks.
I’m probably late on this, but this list is too awesome not to mention. The folks over at COED Magazine have compiled a list of the 50 hottest wives and girlfriends in soccer. In case you were wondering soccer players get the hottest girls in the world. Soccer players mix and mingle with models and actresses even more so than athletes in this country. Not to mention they have an advantage over U.S. athletes with their Euro accents and slick demeanor. I’ve pulled out a few highlights that you can check out after the jump but do yourself a favor and check this list out.
I don’t understand how American Airlines can get away with charging people $15 to check in their first bag. They already charge on average $300 - $400 to fly and then they tell you that if you want to bring a change of clothes or a toothbrush with you, you’ll have to pay for it. I realize that gas prices are hight and airlines are losing money, but when are they not losing money these days? Does that make it right to charge the customers who themselves are struggling to pay for gas and come out even every month? I’m just tired of airlines losing money, charging customers high prices, cancelling flights with no refunds, going bankrupt and then being bailed out by the government so that they can keep charging customers high prices.
Maybe I have a morbid curiosity, but stories about serial killers fascinate me. I’ve always been a huge mystery/detective fan and love all those books and movies about the lone detective searching for a killer or solving a crime. When I see a story like the one I read today on CNN.com my interest in solving mysteries and finding clues is piqued. Not to mention I root for the police to catch any sicko that is running around harming people. This article is about the Smiley Face killer, who may or may not exist. According to the article at least 40 college-aged men across the country have drowned mysteriously and a smiley face was found at the scene where the bodies were alleged to have entered the water. The FBI and local law enforcement disagree with the two former NYPD detectives, who have investigated the drownings independently, about whether or not the drownings are even connected. It’s a story straight out of a movie. Two rogues search for clues and try to solve a mystery that everyone tells them doesn’t exist.
Interesting article from the NY Times on the failings of New York City Subway Station elevators and escalators. Even with $1 billion being spent since the early-90s, the the article reports many stats showing widespread failures in these devices, most notably that 1 out of every 6 elevators and escalators was out of service for at least one month last year. And before any smart aleck gets wise and recommends that lazy New Yorkers use the stairs instead to reach the platforms, be mindful that some stations do not have stairs for passengers, only elevators.
In case you were wondering, I am a huge fan of Tuesday Morning Quarterback (TMQ) on ESPN’s Page 2. TMQ is written by Gregg Easterbrook and is packed with not only information on football, but great analysis of Economics, Astronomy, Cheerleading, Politics and whatever else is on TMQ’s mind. Easterbrook has been one of the few people in the national media that has spoken out against the light sentence the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick have received for their participation in Spygate. With his latest article Easterbrook explains again why Bill Belichick should be further punished and questions why the NFL seems to be moving so slow on this issue of the Patriots cheating. In my opinion the NFL is just making things worse by trying to ignore the problem.
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