New start in US – unBush’ing of America
March 15, 2009
If ever the world would have forgiven a man for not being able to walk and chew gum at the same time, it would have been now. No one would blame Barack Obama if he focused exclusively on the economic crisis, pushing the foreign policy in-tray to the back of his desk. After all, there’s only so much even a Messiah can handle.
For all that, the new US President has crammed a slew of foreign policy moves into his first six weeks, any one of which would have made big news in normal times.
American Public Remain Strong in Their Support of Barack Obama
February 23, 2009
With his first month as President in the bag, Barack Obama is receiving an unparalleled level of support from the American public in regards to his ability to handle, and in this case fix, the shattered economy. In fact President Obama has the largest lead over opposition party in overall trust to handle the economy as any U.S. President has had in over 20 years.
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New Polls Show McCain Ahead: “No Sh*t, They Polled More Republicans”
September 9, 2008
Over the past 48 hours I have heard right wing commentator after right wing commentator, as well as just about every single news outlet in general wet their pants over the latest nationwide polling numbers which show John McCain ahead of Barack Obama. The glee in their voices, and contrived aloofness (“how can this be?”) promptly followed by over analyzing every aspect the shows time slot allows them to are both annoying and petty. Unfortunately for these so called “political experts” the polls they are clamoring over are flawed in more ways then just one.
A Turbulent Labor Day for the GOP: VP Fallout, Violence in St. Paul & Gustav
September 1, 2008
Fresh off what many are calling one of the better Democratic National Convention’s in recent memory, John McCain, his newly anointed Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin and the rest of the GOP kicked off their week long shin dig in one half of the twin cities, St. Paul, Minnesota. Well, kinda anyways. In what had to be one of the more bizarre Labor Days in quite some time, much of the RNC Convention was canceled due to Hurricane Gustav, all the while a firestorm seemingly spilled over regarding a laundry list of issues plaguing the 72 hour old VP candidate Sarah Palin. Serving as the “cherry on top”; anti-war protesters and law enforcement clashed numerous times throughout the day, subsequently ending in violence, arrests, tear gas and more bad press for the GOP.
It’s Official: Obama/Biden Will Be the 2008 Democratic Ticket
August 22, 2008
WASHINGTON – Barack Obama selected Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware late Friday night to be his vice presidential running mate, according to a Democratic official, balancing his ticket with an older congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues. Biden, 65, has twice sought the White House, and is a Catholic with blue-collar roots, a generally liberal voting record and a reputation as a long-winded orator.
Study Shows Younger Crowd Prefers Online News, While Elders Stick with TV
August 17, 2008
NEW YORK – Fewer Americans are reading newspapers and are instead getting their news online, but television remains the leading source of news in the country, according to a survey released Sunday. Not surprisingly, younger people tend to get more of their news on the Internet, while older folks use traditional media such as television and newspapers, the Pew Research Center’s biannual survey on news consumption habits said.
Watch the Entire John Edwards ABC Interview Here
August 9, 2008
Last night John Edwards appeared on ABC’s “Nightline Friday” and discussed the revelations surrounding his extra affair with Miss Rielle Hunter. During the interview Edwards spoke about how the relationship began, what drove him to adultery, its effect on his political future, and whether or not he was the father of Hunter’s child which many have dubbed as Edwards “love child.” Watch the entire interview here – the video is inside.
Which Network Won the “Creepiest Stock Video of Guns” Award?
June 27, 2008
Here is a pretty funny video from the guys over at 236.com, which has them comparing the differing network news channels, and trying to decide on which network ran “the scariest stock video” pertaining to firearms and the Supreme Courts ruling which came down yesterday.
In a piece titled, “News network stock footage archives are locked and loaded”, they describe what the video is all about:
“Following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on gun rights, the cable news networks had one crucial task: rounding up the best gun-totin’, pistol-packin’, bullet-blastin’ stock footage they could find to spice up their otherwise boring legal voiceovers.
Did they succeed? Judge for yourself with our roundup of the best gun b-roll used by the networks during the last news cycle.”
And of course, here is the video itself:
“The First Time They Called me a Strategist, I Literally Laughed”: Just Another Day at FOX News
June 25, 2008
FOX News has for a long time now been known for their unwavering support for the GOP, as well as an equally opinionated take on anything “liberal”. It has become more or less the networks calling card – with right wing blow hards, O’Reilly and Hannity acting as head cheerleaders. While political “favoritism” has become common among the competing networks (ie: MSNBC slanting to the left) the practice of misrepresentation, and reporting under false pretenses remains a industry “no no” – however FOX apparently doesn’t feel obligated to abide by these standards either.
Coronary Artery Calcium; the Great Predictor?
June 24, 2008
By: Stephen Elias
From the beginning of time an individual’s age seemed to be the unavoidable clock that would ultimately decide when they pass from this world. But through our medical and technological advances physicians are armed with an array of new tools and diagnostic tests that can help pinpoint health concerns and aim to remedy the vast array of problems with our bodies.
In a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology medical professionals have concluded that the key to increased longevity lies within the heart, specifically the coronary arteries. Equipped with such knowledge the question remains; why does coronary artery disease remain the number one killer among both men and women in the United States.
What researchers have discovered is that blood supplied to the heart through such arteries can develop hardened plaque, better knows as atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attacks. This coronary artery plaque is composed of calcium, and using computer tomography (CT) scans we now have the ability to measure the amount of plaque contained within the artery walls. Utilizing these scans, patients are then given a Coronary artery calcium score” which helps to quantify the health of the arteries, meaning the lower score the healthier the heart is.
The study conducted in Tennessee and California measured the scores of participants age 70 and older. After completion of the scan, each participant was given their individual score and studied over the next six years. As expected the younger the participant was the longer they lived, but the significant portion of the study yielded a much greater discovery; the coronary artery calcium score helped researchers predict who would die and who wouldn’t during the six years regardless of age and other medical issues.
With this knowledge it has been concluded that an older person with a lower calcium score may outlive a younger person with a higher calcium score. This breakthrough now aims to help physicians shift their focus from age to coronary artery calcium scores in helping to identify seniors at risk for heart issues. As always though, regardless of age, the key to having a healthy heart includes diet, exercise, lifestyle, and regular physician visits.
