ATTACK A TASTE OF THE CLONES: FDA Approves Franken-Meat For Humans WASHINGTON – Meat and milk from cloned animals is as safe as that from their counterparts bred the old-fashioned way, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday, but sales still won’t begin right away. “Meat and milk from cattle, swine and goat clones are as safe as food we eat every day,” said Dr. Stephen Sundloff, FDA’s food safety chief. Regardless, it still will be years before many foods from cloned animals reach store shelves, for economic reasons: At $10,000 to $20,000 per animal, they’re a lot more expensive […]
THIS JUST IN: New Hampshire Agrees To Recount
HUFFINGTON POST: By Wednesday morning, stories were flying all around the Internet–have you looked closely at the results of the primary? There was something strange about the votes, they said, about the difference between municipalities that hand-counted votes and those that used optical scanners. The chatter increased, and by Friday, the New Hampshire Department of State issued a press release announcing that two candidates, Democrat Dennis Kucinich and Republican Albert Howard had requested and been granted a recount, …The recounts will begin on January 16, at a time and location to be announced after the state has completed an estimate […]
VIET NOW: Killing The Blues
Bodies of Federal soldiers, killed on July 1, 1863 Gettysburg, Pa. NEW YORK TIMES: Town by town across the country, headlines have been telling similar stories. Lakewood, Wash.: “Family Blames Iraq After Son Kills Wife.” Pierre, S.D.: “Soldier Charged With Murder Testifies About Postwar Stress.” Colorado Springs: “Iraq War Vets Suspected in Two Slayings, Crime Ring.” Individually, these are stories of local crimes, gut-wrenching postscripts to the war for the military men, their victims and their communities. Taken together, they paint the patchwork picture of a quiet phenomenon, tracing a cross-country trail of death and heartbreak. The New York Times […]
OBAMA: Lady Gov Of AZ Follows Kerry Endorsement
ASSOCIATED PRESS: PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is endorsing Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president, The Associated Press has learned. The endorsement is a major gain for Obama in his race against chief rival Hillary Rodham Clinton. Napolitano, one of several female governors, is the most prominent Democrat in Arizona and her endorsement could be significant in a state now regarded as winnable by a Democrat after decades as a near-lock for Republicans. The state holds its primary Feb. 5. Napolitano was elected governor in 2002 and re-elected in 2006. She previously was U.S. attorney for Arizona during […]
MAYOR NUTTER: Rapper’s Delight
Reason #6,784 why we like Mike.
WORTH REPEATING: The Invisible Hand Of Hope
ABC NEWS: Kenyans reach out to receive food aid handed out by the Kenyan Red Cross, Tuesday, Jan.8, 2008 in the Kibera slum in Nairobi. Kenya’s president and his chief rival made key concessions to end the dispute over the country’s elections, calling off protests and agreeing to talks under pressure from the United States as the death toll from a week of violence reached nearly 500. (Riccardo Gangale/AP Photo) SWAMPLAND: One of the more extraordinary stories of the Obama campaign has been playing out behind the scenes over the past week as the candidate has been working on a […]
HOT DOC: Governor’s Proclamation
GREETINGS: It is my distinct pleasure to welcome everyone gathered tonight at the Keswick Theatre to honor the late gospel musician, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and to pay tribute to this musical legend that influenced an entire generation with her song and spirit. I would also like to give a special thank you to those performing in the benefit concert—The Dixie Hummingbirds, Willa Ward with The Johnny Thompson Singers, Marie Knight, The Huff Singers, and Odetta. Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a pioneering gospel singer, songwriter, and recording artist. She took gospel music into the mainstream with her unique mixture of spiritual lyrics […]
NO MORE TEARS: The Empire Strikes Back
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NEWS CLUES: It’s Like Adderall For Your Eyeballs
IT’S OFFICIAL: The State Of New Jersey Is Sorry About Slavery New Jersey last night joined a list of states that have apologized for slavery, after lawmakers overwhelming passed a resolution expressing the state’s regret. The resolution merely offers the Legislature’s opinion and would not require the governor’s signature. It would be recorded in the state annals of declarations. The resolution’s sponsor, Assemblyman William D. Payne (D., Newark), noted that New Jersey had 12,000 slaves and was the last Northern state to free them. Last night, New Jersey became the latest state to apologize.”This is an apology for their descendants […]
COMEUPPANCE: Angry Mob Of Pitchfork-Wielding Villagers Chases Sean Hannity Out Of New Hampshire
(Well, at least down the street and to his hotel.) Ron Paul supporters pissed that Fox News banned Dr. Paul from appearing at their debate converge on Sean Hannity. Not sure that this actually helps Ron Paul, but it definitely makes Hannity look like a hunted man. Live by the angry mob, die by the angry mob, we always say. RELATED: Why White Supremacists Like Ron Paul FLASHBACK: OCTOBER 2003, Sean Hannity Comes To Town SEAN HANNITY IS SUCH A DICK By JONATHAN VALANIA Hannity is the far right’s new attack dog, baring his pearly fangs for the camera, mauling […]
WORTH REPEATING: Tyranny Of The Super-Minority
THE NATION: The third-place finishing Sen. Hillary Clinton now has over twice as many delegates as Sen. Obama, and more than three times as many delegates as the second-place candidate, Sen. John Edwards. Why? Because the Democratic Party uses an antiquated and anti-democratic nominating system that includes 842 “super-delegates” – un-pledged party leaders not chosen by the voters, free to support the candidate of their choice, and who comprise more than forty percent of the delegates needed to win the nomination. Many have already announced the candidate they will support. MORE DELEGATE COUNT: Clinton – 169 Obama – 66 Edwards […]
HILLARY’S CHOICE: Asphyxiation By Triangulation
RASMUSSEN: In New Hampshire, Monday’s tracking update shows Obama retaining his double digit lead over Clinton. Obama’s victory has triggered a political earthquake, but it would be foolish to assume that he will cruise to the nomination unchallenged by the formidable Clinton campaign team. MORE HUFFINGTON POST: Clinton needs to do something dramatic. She needs to give people a reason to believe in her, show that she’s not just an overly scripted politician who will never do anything that’s isn’t “safe.”An excellent way to do that would be to leave the campaign trail and go back to Washington with Chris […]
PRAYER FOR THE CITY: And So It Begins…
NEW DAY DAWNING: Michael Nutter sworn in as Mayor this morning. [Photo by CLEM MURRAY/INQUIRER]