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Oktoberfest article in NYT

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:36:24 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Since I'm drinking beer now. I found this very interesting

For Oktoberfest, Autumnal Gold

Munich’s Oktoberfest began in 1810 as a harvest festival formalized to mark the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. The celebrators traditionally drank March beer, or Märzen, which was brewed in March in large quantities before the seasonal brewing hiatus and then stored, or lagered, in icy caves. It was consumed gradually over the summer, then finished at Oktoberfest, which is why some bottles can paradoxically be called both Märzen and Oktoberfest beer.

Tags: oktoberfest, beer, nyt

What WAMU customers need to be concerned about...

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:18:00 GMT

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clipper's remarks: nothing much unless JP Morgan goes under.

Clip Source: www.washingtonpost.com

I have an account with Washington Mutual. What changed when the FDIC put the bank into receivership?

Not much. The FDIC took over Washington Mutual on September 25, 2008 -- the largest bank failure in history -- then almost immediately sold all of the bank's deposits, loans and branches to JP Morgan Chase for $1.9 billion. All accounts were transferred to Chase, regardless of the size, even if they were above the FDIC limits. Nobody lost any money on deposits at Washington Mutual.

Tags: wamu, banking, crisis, 2008, jp morgan, op-ed

Helping me understand the Financial Crisis

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:56:46 GMT

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clipper's remarks: and hopefully you too! Good links and very helpful. I feel a little calmer about the crisis...i said a little

Clip Source: techdirt.com

Take A Deep Breath: Some Perspective On The Financial Crisis

Well, there are tons of good resources that can give you bits and pieces of it. A good place to start, however, may be The Giant Pool of Money podcast that was on This American Life a few months back (which we mentioned recently). The NY Times just had an article about what led to that podcast being created. It's also worth noting (oddly not mentioned in the NYT piece) that the two reporters who put that together -- Adam Davidson and Alex Blumberg -- are collaborating on a new daily podcast and blog for NPR called Planet Money, which is fantastic. They're also working on a new episode of This American Life for next week about the current crisis. That will be a must-listen as well, I'm sure.

So, what happened?

Tags: finance, financial, crisis, 2008, techdirt, links

Yup..the universe just kicked the u.s. in the pants

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:01:47 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The truth is a bitch to read...it's an op-ed piece but seriously..yeah..

Clip Source: www.latimes.com

Hey U.S., welcome to the Third World!

It's not every day that a superpower makes a bid to transform itself into a Third World nation, and we here at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund want to be among the first to welcome you to the community of states in desperate need of international economic assistance. As you spiral into a catastrophic financial meltdown, we are delighted to respond to your Treasury Department's request that we undertake a joint stability assessment of your financial sector. In these turbulent times, we can provide services ranging from subsidized loans to expert advisors willing to perform an emergency overhaul of your entire government.

Tags: financial, crisis, united states, imf, screwed

Time to Mark Your Calendars - Presidential Debate Schedule

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:02:10 GMT

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Clip Source: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com

Campaigns reach final agreement on presidential debates

(CNN) – The McCain and Obama campaigns said Thursday that they have nailed down the details for this fall’s three 90-minute presidential debates.

As announced two weeks ago, Jim Lehrer of PBS’s The NewsHour will moderate the first presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain September 26 at the University of Mississippi. The faceoff will focus on foreign policy and national security issues.

Tags: debates, president, presidency, schedule, obama, mccain, 2008, vote

Great Interview with Dita Von Teese

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:52:50 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I admire her and her honesty. She's an incredible woman and I never really knew. Enjoy.

Clip Source: women.timesonline.co.uk

Dita Von Teese's naked ambition

Clip Source: women.timesonline.co.uk

“Pretty much,” she concedes. “I haven’t had any other plastic surgery, or any Botox. But I will always admit to everything I’ve done. Whatever I have, if someone else wants it, they should be able to paint it on, too. I’m not trying to pretend that I’m practically perfect in every way,” she says in a singsong voice, “and I’m naturally this way and oh no, I never have to work out and I can eat whatever I want… This drives me insane when I hear this! And I’m sure it drives other women insane too. I’m telling the truth: I work out really hard, I eat what I want to eat to a degree without dieting, and…” A Stepford smile. “I’m manufactured, and proud of it. I’m proud of what I created – ’cause I feel like I’m my own canvas, my own art piece.”

Tags: dita von teese, women, entrepreneur, times, uk, interview

More lies from the Republicans

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:21:58 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This is about the energy. Did anyone even believe that when she said it or they read it?

Clip Source: www.factcheck.org

Energetically Wrong

Palin says Alaska supplies 20 percent of U.S. energy. Not true. Not even close.

Tags: liar, palin, energy, us, factcheck.org

Dissecting the Ad Campaign

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:19:30 GMT

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clipper's remarks: They link to Factcheck.org. My new favorite site.

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

A Sharp Attack on Obama

This advertisement for the Republican ticket of Senator John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin is scheduled to be broadcast in what the McCain campaign describes as key states, though as of late Friday it had run only once, in Denver on Sept. 10. Called “Disrespectful,” it is 30 seconds long.

PRODUCER Foxhole Productions

ACCURACY

SCORECARD The advertisement is the latest in a number that resort to a dubious disregard for the facts. The nonpartisan political analysis group Factcheck.org has already criticized “Disrespectful” as “particularly egregious,” saying that it “goes down new paths of deception,” and is “peddling false quotes.” Even the title is troublesome. “Disrespectful” is one of those words that is loaded with racial and class connotations that many people consider offensive.

Tags: criticism, breakdown, parse, ad, campaign, republican, attack, obama, twisted

School Reform - NYT article

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:44:36 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Worth reading!

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

24/7 School Reform

Tags: education, reform, obama

LOL News Feed

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:33:56 GMT

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clipper's remarks: sometimes you just need to laugh...

Clip Source: punditkitchen.com

M. Ward video on Vimeo - 24 hour trip to NY

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:48:28 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This is so lovely. It reminds me of the film "Amelie." How the narrator talks and the images and it was all shot on an iPhone. Lovely!

Clip Source: vimeo.com

[A 24 Hour Trip to New York]

[Video]

Tags: m.ward, vimeo, video, new york, clip, iphone, short, film, wonderful

John Bush - John McCain

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:19:41 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This cracked me up.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=184116&title=moment-of-zen-john-bush-is-his

Clip Source: www.thedailyshow.com

September 5, 2008: Moment of Zen - John Bush Is his own Man

Tags: daily show, moment of zen, indecision 2008

John Stewart's break down of John McCain's speech

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:55:19 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Wow. At about the 5 minute mark, freaky and I feel a little sick watching this again. Get out the vote people!

Clip Source: www.theinformationparadox.com

Jon Stewart Obliterates McCain's Acceptance Speech

This clip clearly illustrates that Candidate McCain is absolutely, undeniably no different than the asshat currently sitting near the red phone waiting to push the button.

Tags: daily show, john stewart, indecision 2008, john mccain, george bush, speech, rnc

Whatever happened to family values?

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:02:06 GMT

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clipper's remarks: How is this not all hypocritical of the Republicans. I don't get how now it is ok to be teen & pregnant and what about the more pressing issues our country is going through - economy, dependence on foreign oil, global-warming, health care?

Clip Source: www.slate.com

Whatever Happened to Family Values?How the GOP gave in to anti-abortion absolutism.

About this, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Bill Bennett, Gertrude Himmelfarb, and, yes, Dan Quayle were entirely correct. Remember Murphy Brown? I always thought the former vice president was on solid ground when he called it morally irresponsible to encourage women without the TV character's resources to embark on child-rearing on their own. In today's GOP, Quayle wouldn't condemn Murphy Brown. He'd call her up to the stage and salute her for choosing life.

Tags: op-ed, slate, anti-abortion

Roald Dahl Funny Prize :)

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:03:00 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I think I may have to try to get to a Librarian conference in the UK this summer if there is one. Or at least go to the Book expo.

Clip Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Why making children laugh is a serious business

Nicolette Jones introduces the first Roald Dahl prize for children's books

On Monday the shortlist for the first Roald Dahl Funny Prize will be announced. It's the creation of the Children's Laureate, Michael Rosen, who had a giggly time choosing books with the other judges: Roald's granddaughter Sophie Dahl, the children's author Kaye Umansky, the children's illustrator Chris Riddell and the comedian Dara O'Briain.

The Roald Dahl Funny Prize is organised by Booktrust. See www.roalddahlprize.org.

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