Here’s The One Thing: No matter who you voted for, you should be outraged that the government is rushing to spend $790 billion of our money without knowing what they’re spending it on. Texas Congressman John Culberson says they had to rush to vote because Nancy Pelosi was taking an …
Read More »'Barbie Wouldn't Wear That!'
NEW YORK – “Barbie wouldn’t wear those dresses. Not even the gold one.” That was the final verdict of seven-year-old Barbie enthusiast Louise Kern-Kensler from her second row seat at Saturday’s Barbie fashion show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Celebrating the controversial doll’s 50th birthday, fifty of fashion’s top designers came …
Read More »High-Profile Doctor in Gaza Called an 'Apologist for Hamas'
A high-profile Norwegian doctor who has said the September 11 terrorists were justified in their attack is now treating patients in Gaza and is being accused of presenting “hard-core propaganda” to TV interviewers in his telling of the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Dr. Mads Gilbert has become an unofficial …
Read More »Critics' Choice: Red Carpet Bests and Busts
Thursday night’s VH1 Critics’ Choice Awards kicked off the Read Carpet Season with a bang. Some of Hollywood’s hottest stars arrived at the laid back ceremony looking glamorous in floor-length gowns and dripping in diamonds, while others opted for smart cocktail attire in short and simple dresses. And while outright …
Read More »March 30: Bankruptcy and Asbestos
Case: Travelers Indemnity v. Bailey & Common Law Settlement Counsel v. Bailey (consolidated) Date: Monday, March 30, 2009 Issue: Can a bankruptcy judge extend the cone of protection beyond the company of focus to insurance companies that provide funds in a trust for present and future asbestos claims? Background: This …
Read More »You Are Not Alone
Last November, while I was on my book tour, a woman came to me with tears streaming down her cheeks and she handed me this bracelet to honor her son. She asked me if I would wear for a month — I haven’t taken it off. I immediately connected with …
Read More »Microsoft's Bing Aims to Dethrone Yahoo, Not Google
Sometimes, you can come in second and still win the game. At least that’s how many analysts see the search engine battle among Google, Yahoo and Microsoft’s new Bing, the last of which has steadily been gaining market share thanks to a relentless ad blitz. If Microsoft displaces second banana …
Read More »New Al Qaeda Book on 'Muslim Spies' Paints Picture of Weakened Group, Experts Say
A new book published by Al Qaeda shows that the terrorist group is under intense pressure and in “deathly fear” of U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Pakistan, terror experts say. The 150-page book, titled “Guide to the Laws Regarding Muslim Spies,” was recently posted on jihadist Web sites. It was written …
Read More »Health Care Bill: Con or Great Thing?
America needs to change the health care system because regular folks are getting hosed. There’s no question about that. Greedy insurance companies and insane medical charges have made it impossible for millions of Americans to protect themselves against disease. That cannot stand. We have to fix the problem. President Obama’s …
Read More »Sometimes the 'Big Guy' Is the Good Guy
Remember when President Obama told those bankers that he was protecting them from the “pitchforks?” It made me think. And as always, when I think, I get confused, sad and then damp. But it was then I realized I couldn’t recall one movie that depicted a large company as “heroic.” …
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