June 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Who's to blame for the housing crash? By Mark Schone
Alyssa Katz, author of "Our Lot," discusses the good intentions and mass delusion that led to the real estate boom (06/30/2009)
Hey, authors, don't tweet in anger! By Mary Elizabeth Williams
Alice Hoffman continues the literary tradition of lashing out at critics, Twitter style. Who's sorry now? (06/30/2009)
This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
Healthcare reform: Here we go again! (06/30/2009)
Horses to the slaughter By Megan Wilde
U.S. horses are meeting gruesome ends abroad, while the debate rages on: Are horses 1,500 pounds of food or friend? (06/30/2009)
Would you want Joe Jackson raising your kids? Kate Harding
The King of Pop's children are now living with his saintly mother -- and the tyrant who made him the man he was (06/30/2009)
Live fast, die young Judy Berman
It's not a sense of immortality that fuels reckless teen behavior, a study says. It's expectation of an early death (06/30/2009)
I found a girl in my son's bed By Cary Tennis
I don't think I'm comfortable with my 17-year-old bringing 16-year-old girls home -- but what to do? (06/30/2009)
The baby's a...we're not telling! Katharine Mieszkowski
Parents of 2-year-old refuse to reveal child's gender (06/30/2009)
Obama woos LGBT leaders By Mike Madden
The president welcomes 300 prominent gays to the White House. But when will his rhetoric translate into action? (06/30/2009)
Debate over government-funded police protection heats up By Michael Lind
Conservatives decry "socialized" law enforcement; Democrats are divided over "single-payer" police protection (06/30/2009)
NPR Ombudsman refuses interview regarding "torture" Glenn Greenwald
A common affliction: a willingness to opine pedantically followed by a refusal to engage criticisms. (06/30/2009)
Creepy, revealing quote from White House staffer Glenn Greenwald
A progressive Democrat is condemned for defying "the wishes of the President." (06/30/2009)
The suppressed fact: Deaths by U.S. torture Glenn Greenwald
The unstated premise of every torture debate -- that it was safely applied to a handful of detainees -- is false (06/30/2009)
Sarah Palin, a "Little Shop of Horrors" Vincent Rossmeier
A scathing article in Vanity Fair paints the governor as incurious, egotistical and hated by McCain staffers (06/30/2009)
Even Matt Drudge thinks it's a slow news week Alex Koppelman
The news aggregator tries to make some of his own, accusing President Obama of using the "evil eye" (06/30/2009)
Minnesota Supreme Court rules Franken beat Coleman Alex Koppelman
The court unanimously declared Al Franken the winner of a contested Senate election (06/30/2009)
Sanford admits to more liaisons with Argentine woman Alex Koppelman
The South Carolina governor's latest confession shows he lied in a previous statement (06/30/2009)
Sanford: I "crossed lines" with other women Alex Koppelman
The South Carolina governor continues to talk about his marriage and the dalliances that have affected it (06/30/2009)
Coleman concedes, congratulates Franken Alex Koppelman
The long fight over Minnesota's Senate election is finally over (06/30/2009)
Reid calls on Pawlenty to sign Franken certificate Alex Koppelman
Democrats are pushing the Minnesota governor, a Republican, to help them seat Al Franken in the Senate (06/30/2009)
Pawlenty will sign Franken election certificate Alex Koppelman
The Minnesota governor says he'll help seat the Senate's newest Democrat (06/30/2009)
5 Ways to Catch the Tour de France Away from the TV Kevin C. Tofel
(06/30/2009)
Yahoo Cuts Off Maven Customers Liz Gannes
(06/30/2009)
Rise of the Netbook: Dell Mini 10 Gains Location-Aware A-GPS Option Kevin C. Tofel
(06/30/2009)
The unholy alliance against subprime carbon Andrew Leonard
Conservative Republicans and environmentalists have finally found something to agree on: Cap-and-trade is evil (06/30/2009)
What Do You Do With “Retired” Macs? Charles Moore
(06/30/2009)
Easing the Pain of Moving to a New Windows PC Meryl Evans
(06/30/2009)
Job market gloom saps spirits Andrew Leonard
Consumer confidence takes a hit as good mortgages go bad. Is this stimulus finally ready for its close-up? (06/30/2009)
You Have Spoken: It’s OK to Hack Your Smartphone James Kendrick
(06/30/2009)
Macs in the Enterprise: A Firsthand Tale Mark Crump
(06/30/2009)
5 Things to Know About The Pirate Bay Sale Janko Roettgers
(06/30/2009)
Tools for Watching Online News and Reactions Unfold Samuel Dean
(06/30/2009)
Three Startups That Want to Deliver a Fat Mobile Pipe Stacey Higginbotham
(06/30/2009)
Cisco Launches Services, Shows Off Its Hit List Stacey Higginbotham
(06/30/2009)
What to Do When the Dot-Com You Want Isn’t Available Charles Hamilton
(06/30/2009)
Skype 1.1 for iPhone Released- SMS but Don’t Push James Kendrick
(07/01/2009)
Dell To Go MID- Without the 3G? James Kendrick
(06/30/2009)
A Must Read 3G Test Report Kevin C. Tofel
(06/30/2009)
iPhones Heating Up: Anyone Playing “Hot Potato” With Their 3GS? Darrell Etherington
(06/30/2009)
Do Boomer Demographics Make a Tablet Mac Inevitable? Charles Moore
(06/30/2009)
Fairmount: Convert Your DVD Collection Bryan Schuetz
(06/30/2009)
A Six-Pack of Gmail Hacks Amber Riviere
(06/30/2009)
Heyzap Hops Onto the Virtual Goods Bandwagon Jennifer Martinez
(07/01/2009)
Firefox 3.5 Released Darrell Etherington
(06/30/2009)
Firefox 3.5 Released Simon Mackie
(06/30/2009)
Embracing Information Overload Dawn Foster
(06/30/2009)
Good Bite Offers Up a Buffet of Food Recipe Ideas Liz Shannon Miller
(06/30/2009)
Steve Chen’s Golf Swing and Other New Projects Liz Gannes
(06/30/2009)
Monday, June 29, 2009
Big Think: Mary Roach on better sex
The author discusses the latest in sex research and offers advice on how to have a healthier sex life (06/29/2009)
Video from weekend protests in Iran
Protesters shout, "Beheshti, where are you? Mousavi is alone" (06/29/2009)
Protests continue in Iran
Crowds chant "God is great" as they continue to protest the election (06/29/2009)
Janet Jackson speaks at the BET awards
The singer pays tribute to her brother and thanks fans at the BET awards (06/29/2009)
Living the dream, with goats By Paul Tullis
Ever fantasize about trading your day job for the countryside? Brad Kessler on how he got away -- and made cheese (06/29/2009)
Crying foul on Martina Navratilova By Louis Bayard
The tennis star's legal woes remind us that even gay icons have some growing up to do about same-sex marriage (06/29/2009)
I studied print journalism: Now what? By Cary Tennis
I did internships, made connections, got clips, etc., but my parents are still paying my cellphone bill (06/29/2009)
The ladies in Mark Sanford's life Judy Berman
The governor's wife Jenny is being praised as a hero. Will that make his lover Maria Belen Chapur the villain? (06/29/2009)
A sad defense of marriage Tracy Clark-Flory
The New York Times reports that couples are surviving infidelity. Should we be celebrating? (06/29/2009)
The Michael Jackson tribute you can't miss Sarah Hepola
The Filipino prisoners are back, and they do not disappoint (06/29/2009)
Deliver a baby, collect $1,000! Amy Benfer
Beliefnet's Steve Waldman suggests the difference between abortion and adoption is a cheap cash payment
(06/29/2009)
Quote of the day Joe Coscarelli
Wimbledon official admits good looks play a factor in scheduling women athletes (06/29/2009)
Dear Wingnut, are we really a center-right nation? By Glenallen Walken
Our undercover conservative insists America remains moderate to conservative, no matter what happened last November (06/29/2009)
What can I do to help Obama? By Robert Reich
The public has to force him to do the right thing (06/29/2009)
Establishment view of Obama's civil liberties record Glenn Greenwald
That Obama is replicating core Bush policies is acknowledged by everyone other than his most loyal supporters. (06/29/2009)
The Supreme Court's Ricci decision Glenn Greenwald
Four Supreme Court Justices agree with Sotomayor, including the one she is to replace. (06/29/2009)
Mass protests in Iran crushed for now By Juan Cole
Rafsanjani deserts Mousavi, plus violent tactics by security forces drive opposition off the streets (06/29/2009)
Case closed: Obama not literate enough to write his books Gabriel Winant
Jack Cashill -- author of "Gone With the Wind" -- thinks he's proved the case that Bill Ayers wrote Obama's memoir (06/29/2009)
Iranian authorities move to certify Ahmadinejad win Mike Madden
A partial recount of this month's election results doesn't change the outcome. Protests continued over the weekend. (06/29/2009)
Ted Olson's same-sex marriage suit gets more big names Vincent Rossmeier
LGBT rights groups are now supporting a suit being litigated by the lawyers from Bush v. Gore (06/29/2009)
Pat Boone goes Birther Alex Koppelman
The entertainer gets behind the movement that claims -- wrongly -- President Obama isn't eligible for his job (06/29/2009)
Supreme Court overrules Sotomayor in Ricci case Alex Koppelman
The court rules for the plaintiffs, a group of white firefighters who claim discrimination (06/29/2009)
What's the matter with Arkansas? Gabriel Winant
Two Arkansas Republicans, both running for Senate, are not helping with their party's minority voter problem (06/29/2009)
Gov. Giuliani? Alex Koppelman
The former New York City mayor says he's thinking about a run for higher office (06/29/2009)
RIM Paid $8.3M for Dash: Proof That Hardware Is a Risky Business Stacey Higginbotham
(06/29/2009)
Logitech’s G13 Advanced Gameboard Chris Ryan
(06/29/2009)
GridPoint Buys Up Lixar’s Energy Business Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/29/2009)
Pardon Me, But Did Your Shoes Just Tweet? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/29/2009)
Cablevision Network DVR Gets Supreme Court Blessing Om Malik
(06/29/2009)
Supremes Won’t Hear Cablevision Case, Hello Remote DVRs! Chris Albrecht
(06/29/2009)
Toodledo Brings Your Tasks to Gmail Scott Blitstein
(06/29/2009)
Boost Weak Wi-Fi With Quicky Jr II for the Mac James Kendrick
(06/29/2009)
Got Ideas? Tech Companies Crowdsource Creativity With Contests Jennifer Martinez
(06/29/2009)
Filipino Prison Inmates Join The Michael Jackson Tributes Liz Shannon Miller
(06/29/2009)
Living in fear of "public" health care Andrew Leonard
Why are conservatives so afraid of a little health-care competition? (06/29/2009)
Scientific Conservation Launches, Brings Predictive Analytics to Buildings Justin Moresco
(06/29/2009)
Singletasking Tip: Ditch the Big Bag, Go With the Sleeve Darrell Etherington
(06/29/2009)
Using Spaces to Manage Information Overload Charles Hamilton
(06/29/2009)
Bing and Kayak: Can You Tell Them Apart? Jordan Golson
(06/29/2009)
Move Over Dell, Acer is Knocking at the Door James Kendrick
(06/29/2009)
Palm Pre Build Quality Issues Continue to Slide Out Kevin C. Tofel
(06/29/2009)
Zengobi Curio Does Everything Nick Santilli
(06/29/2009)
Remember The Milk Becomes First To-Do App With Push Notifications Darrell Etherington
(06/29/2009)
Mortgage brokers say "banks are in control" Andrew Leonard
An industry lobbyist declares that new appraisal rules are "destroying the housing market" -- and blames the banks (06/29/2009)
When It Comes to Real Estate, It’s Location, Location & Broadband Stacey Higginbotham
(06/30/2009)
Qik: Now Playing on an Android Phone Near You Kevin C. Tofel
(06/29/2009)
Is Competition a Numbers Game? Dawn Foster
(06/29/2009)
U.S. debt: Not so scary after all Andrew Leonard
Last week, the Treasury sold more bonds than ever before -- and investors snapped them up. So far, so good (06/29/2009)
How Bandwidth Caps Hurt Your Mac & What Apple Can Do About It Dave Greenbaum
(06/29/2009)
Reactions to the Energy Bill: Obama, Cleantech Biz, Environmentalists Josie Garthwaite
(06/29/2009)
When It Comes to TV Content, Is YouTube Screwed? Chris Albrecht
(06/29/2009)
Hedge funds cash in, again Andrew Leonard
Crisis, what crisis? Even as the economy continues to contract, hedge funds are off to the best start in ten years (06/29/2009)
How Do You Gear Up? Darrell Etherington
(06/29/2009)
The Video Bay to Push Open Video (Someday) Liz Gannes
(06/29/2009)
Adobe Flash Browser Plug-in for Android Announced James Kendrick
(06/30/2009)
Sunday, June 28, 2009
The studs of summer TV By Heather Havrilesky
Fallen heroes forge new lives, from the well-endowed has-been of "Hung" to the angsty star of "The Philanthropist" (06/28/2009)
New LEED Standards More Serious About Energy Reporting Justin Moresco
(06/28/2009)
Self-Service Nation: Why Targeting Small Business Is Good Business Mike Speiser
(06/28/2009)
Are You Too Glued to Your Computer, Too? Pamela Poole
(06/28/2009)
Next Hot Tech IPO: LogMeIn Om Malik
(06/29/2009)
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Remembering the Stonewall riots Jacqueline Linge
This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the riots. We spoke to some of the people who were there (06/27/2009)
One brief shining moment for clean energy By Joseph Romm
Passage of the first climate bill in the House is a big first step to cut global warming. But it's not enough (06/27/2009)
Unveiling the revolution By Tracy Clark-Flory
The world has been shocked by young Iranian women fighting on the front lines -- but their rebellion is nothing new (06/27/2009)
Elect women, end sex scandals? Tracy Clark-Flory
That is the lesson of Gov. Sanford's affair, says Dana Perino (06/27/2009)
Where no cellphones can reach By David Sirota
In this age of instant e-mail and ubiquitous BlackBerrys, is it possible to disconnect completely? (06/27/2009)
Obama contemplates Executive Order for detention without charges Glenn Greenwald
TPM calls it "the latest installment in the Obama administration's tendency to mimic the Bushies" in War on Terror. (06/27/2009)
Julian Smith on Being the First to Sing the Praises of the iPhone 3Gs Jill Weinberger
(06/27/2009)
Android This Week: A Hero Rides Into Town James Kendrick
(06/27/2009)
Weekly App Store Picks: June 27, 2009 Olly Farshi
(06/27/2009)
4 Reasons It Pays to Track Your Time Amber Riviere
(06/27/2009)
To Hack a Smartphone or Not to Hack? James Kendrick
(06/27/2009)
Friday, June 26, 2009
Jackson's peers react By Vincent Rossmeier
Madonna and Mariah, Britney and Beyonce, Spielberg, Scorcese, Cher and many others respond (06/26/2009)
Red State Update: What does the ayatollah do?
It's time to clear up misunderstandings about the Iranian government (06/26/2009)
Michael Jackson's celebrity suicide By Bill Wyman
Born to stardom, he never knew what it was like to live or even behave normally (06/27/2009)
Don't stop 'til you get enough Various
Critics and Salon staffers remember Michael Jackson's legacy, his racial impact and the brilliance of "Billie Jean" (06/26/2009)
Interview with Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal
The filmmakers talk about telling the story of "the world's most dangerous job" (06/26/2009)
Defusing bombs at 115 degrees Andrew O'Hehir
Action queen Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal talk about "The Hurt Locker," their pulse-elevating Iraq drama (06/26/2009)
Michael Jackson's life in video
A brilliant career, from his 1968 Motown audition at the age of 9 to his epic videos of the 1980s and beyond (06/26/2009)
"The Hurt Locker" By Stephanie Zacharek
Could an Iraq war movie actually be good? Kathryn Bigelow's unsettling film is more than explosions and gore (06/26/2009)
"Chéri" By Stephanie Zacharek
As an aging courtesan, Michelle Pfeiffer brings beauty to this Colette adaptation -- but can she bring heat? (06/26/2009)
The King is dead By Heather Havrilesky
From death photos to celebrity sound bites, the three-ring circus of mourning Michael Jackson has just begun (06/27/2009)
WayLay By Carol Lay
A new American hero (06/26/2009)
What will happen to Michael Jackson's kids? Judy Berman
The King of Pop was also the single father of three children. Now, their future is unclear (06/26/2009)
My wife is bipolar. Should I leave and take the kids? By Cary Tennis
She attempted suicide and brandished a knife. How do I protect our children? (06/26/2009)
The Great He-cession Amanda Fortini
With huge numbers of men pushed out of the workplace, are we experiencing the death of macho? (06/26/2009)
Gay Pride (in the name of love) Judy Berman
The big LGBT bash goes down this weekend, 40 years after Stonewall (06/26/2009)
Should women get money for donating eggs? Frances Kissling
The debate rages on, as New York becomes the first state to pay for the procedure in stem-cell research (06/26/2009)
Slipped through the cracks Joe Coscarelli
Roundup: Are women wired to reject ugly babies? Plus, the secrets of celebrity fabloids (06/26/2009)
Among the ruins of Henry Ford's America By Greg Grandin
In the 1920s the auto titan strove to export his empire to the Amazon rain forest. Have you read a parable lately? (06/26/2009)
Remind me: Which political party is "decadent" and "sick"? By Joe Conason
Mark Sanford's zipper problem is yet more proof that Republican conservatives are just liberals in right-wing drag (06/26/2009)
Neocon enemies, using diplomacy, reach deal for Shalit's release Glenn Greenwald
As usual, the greatest threat to Israeli security is neoconservatism. (06/26/2009)
Quote of the morning Alex Koppelman
Sen. Jim DeMint would be a tireless defender of our Constitution if only he only knew anything about it (06/26/2009)
Limbaugh knows who to blame for Sanford's affair: Obama Alex Koppelman
Everyone knows the only way to deal with the stress of impending socialist doom is to see your Argentine girlfriend (06/26/2009)
Obama: No apology to Ahmadinejad Mike Madden
The president says Iran's ruler should think about families of those beaten there if he's interested in remorse. (06/26/2009)
On House floor, a moment of silence for Michael Jackson Alex Koppelman
The Congressional Black Caucus leads a brief memorial to the late star (06/26/2009)
Sanford's wife warned him not to see mistress Alex Koppelman
Jenny Sanford was shocked to find her husband had been in Argentina, because she'd told him not to go there (06/26/2009)
Mark Sanford, Jimmy Swaggart and the redemption racket Alex Koppelman
Tearful apologies like the one made by the South Carolina governor are an American tradition (06/26/2009)
Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
Working in the Reagan White House, John Roberts didn't get why the kids liked this Michael Jackson fellow (06/26/2009)
Climate bill passes House Alex Koppelman
Republicans employed some unusual delaying tactics, but Democrats scored a narrow victory anyway (06/26/2009)
The meal thing
Members of Salon's Table Talk reveal their most memorable dining experiences (06/26/2009)
Some stories just won't fly By Patrick Smith
I'd love to move on from the Air France crash, but the media insist on getting things wrong again (06/26/2009)
IPO Comeback Starting Now, Cleantech Investors Say Jennifer Kho
(06/26/2009)
Valuations Down for Later-Stage Cleantech Startups Jennifer Kho
(06/26/2009)
Kukoo: Web-Based Email Tool for Singletaskers Darrell Etherington
(06/26/2009)
App Developer Diary Part 1: Game On Olly Farshi
(06/26/2009)
iPhone 3GS Puts YouTube Mobile Uploads Through the Roof Darrell Etherington
(06/26/2009)
Nokia Netbook Coming in 2010…With Android? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/26/2009)
This Week at Mobile Tech Manor #45: Secret Programs and a Thin(k)Pad James Kendrick
(06/26/2009)
Planning a Home Office in a Small Space Celine Roque
(06/26/2009)
Kodak’s Theater HD Player Needs Better Connections Liane Cassavoy
(06/26/2009)
Palm Has Half of the Business Plan Puzzle in Place Kevin C. Tofel
(06/26/2009)
Become a Mac Power User: iTunes Nick Santilli
(06/26/2009)
Silverlight Takes First Step Into the Living Room Liz Gannes
(06/26/2009)
TV Everywhere to Spark Antitrust Concerns? Paul Sweeting
(06/26/2009)
MJ’s Death Makes Web Traffic Spike, But No Internet Meltdown Om Malik
(06/26/2009)
Cisco’s Take on Telecommuting and Productivity Dawn Foster
(06/26/2009)
For Tesla’s Founding Legacy, Look to AC Propulsion Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/26/2009)
MobileTechRoundup 176: A Hero to the Rescue! Kevin C. Tofel
(06/26/2009)
Rumor: Sprint to Release WiMAX Android Phone This Year. Who Cares? James Kendrick
(06/26/2009)
iPhone 3GS Gaming Advantages Made Perfectly Clear Darrell Etherington
(06/26/2009)
DoNanza: the Online Job Search Revolution? Georgina Laidlaw
(06/26/2009)
Totally Sketch Hits the Web’s Sweet Spot For Comedy Liz Shannon Miller
(06/26/2009)
10 Useful Firefox Add-ons for Almost Everybody Meryl Evans
(06/26/2009)
Has the Netflix Prize Finally Been Won?! Liz Gannes
(06/27/2009)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Galactica fan tease By Heather Havrilesky
Is Ronald Moore's "Virtuality" an incomplete TV movie, a marketing ploy or a great series you'll never see? (06/25/2009)
Exit the dragon Andrew O'Hehir
Nine years after the "Crouching Tiger" breakthrough, Asian cinema has virtually disappeared from American screens (06/25/2009)
Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Super-Fun-Pak Comix: Marital Mirth, Uncle Cap'n's Puzzle Pontoon, and more! (06/25/2009)
Apple (possibly) approves iPorn Tracy Clark-Flory
A topless iPhone app disappears amid talk of censorship, but the developer says it just sold out (06/25/2009)
The Thorn Birds of South Carolina Amy Benfer
The compulsively readable e-mails of Mark Sanford -- Christian martyr, reckless romantic (06/25/2009)
Mom says dump the boyfriend or leave home! By Cary Tennis
We got caught making out and now my mom's all like you have to break up with him if you want to keep living here (06/25/2009)
Supreme Court rules strip-search of 13-year-old illegal Katharine Mieszkowski
Justices find that school officials violated teen's right to privacy (06/25/2009)
The riddle of Jenny Sanford Salon staff
Is the governor's wife rewriting the post-affair rules or returning to the traditional script? A round table (06/25/2009)
The "impossible love" of Mark Sanford Mary Elizabeth Williams
Why "keep it in your pants" is such a trite response when it comes to the complications of marriage (06/25/2009)
Who's afraid of the female playwright? Amanda Fortini
There's a gender bias against women writing for the stage -- but the culprits may surprise you (06/25/2009)
The passion of Perez Hilton Judy Berman
What does the gay gossipmonger's fight with will.i.am say about homophobia, misogyny and victim blaming? (06/25/2009)
Remembering Farrah By Mary Elizabeth Williams
A '70s icon and pinup queen, she redefined beauty -- and allowed us to glimpse the ugliness of her cancer (06/25/2009)
"King of Pop" dies at 50 Tracy Clark-Flory
As news of Michael Jackson's death spreads, celebrities are taking to Twitter (06/25/2009)
Iran? The U.S. should mind its own business By Jeanne Carstensen
Iranian-American journalist Hooman Majd separates facts from fantasies about the Iranian protests (06/25/2009)
The strange nakedness of Mark Sanford By Gary Kamiya
He was an emotional wreck at his press conference, but also something philandering politicians rarely are: Human (06/25/2009)
Iran's in turmoil. Good thing McCain's not president By Gene Lyons
Instead of belligerence, President Obama offers carefully chosen words to Iranians and quotes Martin Luther King (06/25/2009)
A right-wing writer on how to be a real man Glenn Greenwald
The mentality behind our wars and related policies is as grotesque and twisted as ever. (06/25/2009)
Weekly Standard finally concerned about detainee abuse Glenn Greenwald
The man who said "boo hoo" to critics of Bush torture policies decries the imagined abuse of an Israeli. (06/25/2009)
Obama takes healthcare fight to primetime Gabriel Winant
The president goes on TV to marshal public support for his plan, and the GOP's not happy about it (06/25/2009)
Obama endorses McCain? Mike Madden
After a bipartisan White House meeting on immigration, the president says of his former rival, "I stand with him." (06/25/2009)
Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
Is there anything sexier than fiscal discipline? (06/25/2009)
Who, exactly, is beating Iranian protesters? Mike Madden
Rumors that the Basij paramilitary has foreign help are spreading fast in Iran. (06/25/2009)
Poll: 60 percent of state wants Sanford to resign Alex Koppelman
An aide to the South Carolina governor, though, says resignation isn't an option (06/25/2009)
Will Sanford get to keep his job? Alex Koppelman
The governor of South Carolina wants to remain in his post, but some lawmakers may not want to let him (06/25/2009)
Can Dems pass climate change bill? Gabriel Winant
On healthcare and energy at once, Obama looks to fulfill major promises -- now Congress just has to cooperate (06/25/2009)
D’oh! Simpsons Worth More on Hulu Than on FOX Chris Albrecht
(06/26/2009)
Ford & DOE Chiefs Weigh in on Planning for High Oil Prices Josie Garthwaite
(06/26/2009)
Gmail Tip: Sign Out Remotely James Kendrick
(06/25/2009)
Shazam Update Brings Intriguing New Features to iPhone App Darrell Etherington
(06/25/2009)
Refer and Be Referred With Refural Thursday Bram
(06/25/2009)
How to Use Audio Microblogging for Your Work Aliza Sherman
(06/25/2009)
Babelgum Takes Ice Cream Man Road-Trippin’ Liz Shannon Miller
(06/25/2009)
Apple TV & Remote Updated Weldon Dodd
(06/25/2009)
Wall Street upset at its "pariah" status Andrew Leonard
Sharpen up your pitchforks: A new lobbying campaign aims to combat "populist overreaction" (06/25/2009)
Windows 7 Pricing Announced, Pre-Order Discounts Available Kevin C. Tofel
(06/25/2009)
iPhone 3GS VoiceOver Reads the Screen Aloud- Almost Gets It Right James Kendrick
(06/25/2009)
iPhone 3.0 Battery Draining? Here’s a Possible Fix Clayton Lai
(06/25/2009)
How to Eliminate Compulsive Internet Fiddling Celine Roque
(06/25/2009)
Should Servers and Networking Come From a Single Source? Gary Orenstein
(06/26/2009)
Should We Move to Specialty Clouds or Stick With One-Size-Fits-All? Jennifer Martinez
(06/25/2009)
DOE Unlocks $3.9B for Smart Grid: Here’s How to Get Some Josie Garthwaite
(06/25/2009)
Using MojoPac to Keep Your Stuff on Your Netbook James Kendrick
(06/25/2009)
The Future of Home Energy Management Lies With Consumers, Analyst Says Justin Moresco
(06/25/2009)
Peaking Through the Clouds Joe Weinman
(06/25/2009)
Ayn Rand: Don't call it a comeback! Andrew Leonard
Never mind the chaos caused by Wall Street's John Galts. "Atlas Shrugged" is ready for another closeup (06/25/2009)
Behind every bubble: Goldman Sachs Andrew Leonard
Rolling Stone launches a full-scale attack on the "giant vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity" (06/25/2009)
Structure 09: Private Clouds: “It’s About the Services, Stupid” Celeste LeCompte
(06/25/2009)
The labor market can't get off the mat Andrew Leonard
A peak in jobless claims is supposed to herald the end of a recession. But this downturn may be bucking the pattern (06/25/2009)
Interview: Steve Gehrman of Path Finder/CocoaTech Andrew Bednarz
(06/25/2009)
How to Make Efficiency Infectious When Working With a Team Celine Roque
(06/25/2009)
Michael Jackson in Video, 1958-2009 Liz Shannon Miller
(06/25/2009)
Google Voice Invites Start Flowing Kevin C. Tofel
(06/25/2009)
Structure 09: Akamai’s CEO Explains Why the Middle of the Net Is Such a Drag Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/25/2009)
App Review: circuit_strike.one — Asteroids On Steroids Charles Jade
(06/25/2009)
Recipe for A Great Remote Worker Georgina Laidlaw
(06/25/2009)
3 Reasons People Aren’t Streaming Music Kevin C. Tofel
(06/25/2009)
Structure 09: Facebook’s Jonathan Heiliger Talks Infrastructure and Usernames Jennifer Martinez
(06/25/2009)
Joost Adds Widgets, Metadata API to Its Flash Player Janko Roettgers
(06/26/2009)
Structure 09: SAP Aims to Glue Together the Hybrid Enterprise Cloud Liz Gannes
(06/26/2009)
Structure 09: Marc Benioff on the Key to Salesforce’s Success and the Move to Real-Time Jennifer Martinez
(06/26/2009)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Oscars to double down on best-picture nods Andrew O'Hehir
In a return to glorious Hollywood tradition (i.e., ass-kissing), the Oscars will feature 10 nominated films (06/24/2009)
Bateman: Jon & Kate do it all for the kids
The show must go on! A cartoon response to the reality TV couple's big announcement (06/24/2009)
"I've spent the last five days crying in Argentina" Mark Schone and Caitlin Shamberg
Gov. Sanford admits his affair -- and we have just the musical accompaniment (06/24/2009)
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" By Stephanie Zacharek
Giant robots battle it out (and hump Megan Fox's leg) in this loud and clumsy summer spectacular (06/24/2009)
The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
Don't ever order food in a strip club and other lessons for my boy on my very first Father's Day (06/24/2009)
God, He's moody By Steve Paulson
In an interview with something to offend everyone, Robert Wright explains why religion has given us a fickle deity (06/24/2009)
Should I leave L.A. after one year? By Cary Tennis
I've been trying to break into the film biz but I'm thinking about giving up and moving home (06/24/2009)
Real celebrity mom dieting secrets! Mary Elizabeth Williams
A new report warns against trying to emulate the super-fast weight loss of Hollywood mothers (06/24/2009)
Bad week for repro rights Tracy Clark-Flory
Virginia and Arizona tighten state abortion laws (06/24/2009)
Senate: Violence bad, unless abortion-related Lynn Harris
Lawmakers balk at a bill condemning Tiller's murder (06/24/2009)
Taiwan legalizes world's oldest profession Judy Berman
The country's government decriminalizes prostitution in response to pressure from sex workers' rights activists (06/24/2009)
In-vitro insurance? Lynn Harris
Why infertility is a medical -- and public health -- problem that should be covered (06/24/2009)
The secrets of Iranian transsexuals Sarah Hepola
What happens in a society where sex-change operations are legal but homosexuality is punishable by death? (06/24/2009)
Why your marriage sucks By Amanda Fortini
Passion has died, argues author Christina Nehring, taking domestic bliss with it. But is romance really in crisis? (06/24/2009)
The torture of a 17-year-old in Iran By Mike Madden
A teenager's story, with graphic photos, of abuse at the hands of Iran's religious paramilitaries, the Basij (06/24/2009)
Tehran dispatch: The regime shows us movies By Anonymous
They want to keep us indoors, and quiet. But which subversive programmer picked "The Lord of the Rings"? (06/24/2009)
The "Neda video," torture, and the truth-revealing power of images Glenn Greenwald
The President's remarks on the images of Iranian violence are in conflict with his suppression efforts at home. (06/24/2009)
Leave me alone By Garrison Keillor
Is solitude such a terrible thing to wish for? I think not (06/24/2009)
Taking a short vacation Joan Walsh
See you June 30! (06/24/2009)
Why critics of a public option for healthcare are wrong By Robert Reich
Those opposing a public option -- Big Pharma, the AMA, the insurers -- are doing so out of economic self-interest (06/24/2009)
Sanford admits to affair with Argentine woman Alex Koppelman
In a rambling, teary statement, the South Carolina governor says he's broken "God's laws" and asks for forgiveness (06/24/2009)
Barbour takes over RGA after Sanford resigns Alex Koppelman
The Mississippi governor and former Republican National Committee chair will step into Mark Sanford's shoes (06/24/2009)
What happened to the right's skill with language? Alex Koppelman
Once upon a time, Republicans were really good at messaging; now they're left with "porkulus" and "ObamaCare" (06/24/2009)
Jenny Sanford: "I asked my husband to leave two weeks ago" Alex Koppelman
The wife of the South Carolina governor says she tried to reconcile with her husband, but it wasn't working (06/24/2009)
Reaction to Sanford's trip to Buenos Aires Vincent Rossmeier
Here's what people are saying about the South Carolina governor's odd disappearance for seven days (06/24/2009)
E-mails between Sanford, girlfriend revealed Alex Koppelman
South Carolina newspaper obtains e-mails from the governor to the Argentine woman with whom he was having an affair (06/24/2009)
Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly play with Barbie dolls
The two Fox News hosts apparently couldn't find a better way to explain the all-encompassing evil of ACORN (06/24/2009)
Reports: Police savagely beat protesters Vincent Rossmeier
A senior cleric calls for the government to support protesters, while one woman recounts the bloody scene in Tehran (06/24/2009)
Sanford wasn't on the Appalachian Trail, he was in Argentina Alex Koppelman
The governor's staff swore he was hiking, but that turns out not to be true (06/24/2009)
Watch Sanford press conference live here Alex Koppelman
The governor is scheduled to discuss his mysterious absence from South Carolina with reporters (06/24/2009)
Another day, another self-defeating energy bill compromise Andrew Leonard
Stopping climate change won't be easy if everybody who squawks gets a free pass (06/24/2009)
UMPC Trend Is Gone, Torch Passed to Netbooks Kevin C. Tofel
(06/24/2009)
We Need a Broadband Cloud, But It’s a Hard Sell Stacey Higginbotham
(06/24/2009)
The Forbidden Apple: NY Times Reports on Company Secrecy Charles Jade
(06/24/2009)
Standing Out in a Flood of Web Applications: An Open Letter to Developers Charles Hamilton
(06/24/2009)
Updated: 9 Questions About TV Everywhere Chris Albrecht
(06/24/2009)
Comcast and Time Warner Talk TV Everywhere, But Don’t Say Much Chris Albrecht
(06/24/2009)
Lock or Sleep Your PC With a Bluetooth Phone: Phoenix Freeze Kevin C. Tofel
(06/24/2009)
App Review: Presenter Pro — Learn to Sell It Like Steve Jobs Olly Farshi
(06/24/2009)
Private Clouds: IT Operations Finally Meet Moore’s Law George Gilbert, Juergen Urbanski
(06/24/2009)
Is China On the Cusp of Becoming a Huge Solar Panel Market? Jennifer Kho
(06/24/2009)
Mozilla Delivers Ubiquity Firefox Extension as a Preview Edition Samuel Dean
(06/24/2009)
Quick Tip: Google Search Based on Time Jenny Kortina
(06/24/2009)
Economists in disarray: Everything's "unexpected" Andrew Leonard
Durable good orders jump, new home sales fall. The only consistent indicator: Forecasters are surprised (06/24/2009)
Oracle’s Ellison Rethinks Clouds as Economy Tumbles Stacey Higginbotham
(06/24/2009)
How-To: Tether Your BlackBerry to Your Mac Jenny Kortina
(06/24/2009)
Palm Pre Hits 1 Million App Downloads James Kendrick
(06/24/2009)
Talk to Your Email, and Have Your Email Talk Back Thursday Bram
(06/24/2009)
Hold Better, Less Stressful Meetings with the Web Doriano "Paisano" Carta
(06/24/2009)
Lisa Kudrow’s Web Therapy Hits Hulu, Hits Home Liz Shannon Miller
(06/24/2009)
WildCharge Helps iPhone Steal a Trick from Pre With Wireless Charging Darrell Etherington
(06/24/2009)
iPhone Turn-by-Turn Directions Via Subscription? No Thanks Tom Reestman
(06/24/2009)
The art and folklore of Japanese raccoon dog testicles Andrew Leonard
These 19th century woodblock prints have to be seen to be believed. But how did American Baptists get involved? (06/24/2009)
Mortgage brokers go back on the warpath Andrew Leonard
Longing for the good old days, real estate lobbyists are already complaining about too much regulation (06/24/2009)
The Strange Tale of Wi-Fi Startup Whisher Om Malik
(06/24/2009)
Biggest Barriers to Seamless Mobile Connectivity Stacey Higginbotham
(06/25/2009)
3 Reasons Why My Computer Really Doesn’t Need Dedicated 3G Kevin C. Tofel
(06/25/2009)
Are Steve Jobs’ Innards Really Any of Our Business? Kevin Kelleher
(06/25/2009)
Uncertain Times for M2E Power: Up for Sale, Looking to Vehicles Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/25/2009)
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Guillotine those rich teens! By Heather Havrilesky
The fledgling blowhards of "NYC Prep" offer a cathartic release for that sickness inside your soul (06/23/2009)
Jon minus Kate plus eight By Heather Havrilesky
The beleaguered couple calls it quits, but the show must go on! (06/23/2009)
Obama: "I strongly condemn these unjust actions"
In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, the president addressed the violence in Iran (06/23/2009)
A guide to vampire fiction with real bite By Laura Miller
The spirit of the Vampire Slayer lives on in the kickass young heroines of urban fantasy fiction (06/23/2009)
This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
Where is Obama's solidarity with the freedom-loving peoples of Iran? (06/23/2009)
Is unassisted childbirth criminally irresponsible? Kate Harding
A potentially dangerous reproductive decision popular with radical pro-lifers might strain pro-choice values (06/23/2009)
Obama hails "courageous" Iranian women Tracy Clark-Flory
The president says women like Neda Agha-Soltan are "on the right side of history" (06/23/2009)
I used to be a jerk but now I've changed By Cary Tennis
Some folks would still like to stick a fork in my arm -- do I seek them out and apologize? (06/23/2009)
"All the mothers want forgiveness; all the fathers want applause" Amy Benfer
The parenting memoir stretches back much further than you think (06/23/2009)
Jessica Simpson, amateur ethnographer Judy Berman
Could the pop star's new VH1 reality series actually succeed in challenging cultural ideas of beauty? (06/23/2009)
There will be blood Mary Elizabeth Williams
What's scarier than a fleet of zombies? Dakota Fanning's time of the month.
(06/23/2009)
Healthcare makes a miraculous recovery By Mike Madden
Obama gets drug companies to cut senior drug bills by $80 billion. Suddenly, his plan is no longer dead (06/23/2009)
Obama to GOP: "Iranians can speak for themselves" By Mike Madden
A sometimes testy president defends his Iran policy in an afternoon press conference. Also, he still smokes (06/23/2009)
Is war between Iran and Israel inevitable? By Erich Follath
Given the similarities between Netanyahu and Ahmadinejad, the two countries could be on a collision course. (06/23/2009)
Noted Obama admirer lambasts him on civil liberties, secrecy Glenn Greenwald
One of the President's most adoring pundit-fans accuses him of continuing many Bush abuses. (06/23/2009)
Wanted: Freedom from religion By Michael Lind
The theocratic repression in Iran is a reminder that there can be no freedom without secular government (06/23/2009)
Neda, Obama, Iran -- and the rest of us Joan Walsh
The president has condemned the government and said the U.S. "stands with" protesters. What more does the GOP want? (06/23/2009)
Blog news Glenn Greenwald
Expanding projects with the help of readers. (06/23/2009)
Obama condemns Iranian government's actions Alex Koppelman
At a press conference, the president takes his strongest stance yet on the conflict in Iran (06/23/2009)
The Sanford saga continues
The South Carolina governor has reportedly been located; he's hiking on the Appalachian Trail (06/23/2009)
Alaskans not sure Palin will run for reelection Alex Koppelman
The governor, up for election in 2010, may not seek another term so she can focus on national politics (06/23/2009)
Obama defends public option for healthcare Alex Koppelman
The president criticized those who say getting government in healthcare would harm private insurers (06/23/2009)
Iran bans public mourning of Neda Vincent Rossmeier
Neda's fiance speaks to the press as pictures of her purported grave emerge on the Internet (06/23/2009)
Dems lock GOP out of New York Senate Alex Koppelman
Chaos reigns once again in New York's legislature, with neither party truly in control (06/23/2009)
Nixon: Abortion necessary in case of interracial child Alex Koppelman
New tapes reveal the then-president's view of the Roe v. Wade decision (06/23/2009)
Seriously, where's Gov. Sanford? Alex Koppelman
The governor's wife still hasn't spoken to him, and there's a report he was seen boarding a plane in Atlanta (06/23/2009)
Does the housing sector have a pulse? Andrew Leonard
Existing home sales rise slightly, compared to a month ago. But prices continue to fall (06/23/2009)
Can Twitter Become the New Casual Gaming Hub? Om Malik
(06/23/2009)
Steve Jobs Back On the Job Darrell Etherington
(06/23/2009)
Jim DeMint's amazingly crazy health care plan Andrew Leonard
A brilliant stroke of GOP genius: Let's give TARP money to the HMOs! (06/23/2009)
Amazon MP3 App and Palm Pre Media Sync: Not Quite Perfect Kevin C. Tofel
(06/23/2009)
What Will Apple Borrow Next? James Dempsey
(06/23/2009)
4 Signs That Your Potential Clients Aren’t Interested (and What to Do About It) Celine Roque
(06/23/2009)
As Small Notebooks, Netbooks Largely Dash Expectations Kevin C. Tofel
(06/23/2009)
The Netflix Box That Never Was Chris Albrecht
(06/23/2009)
Phone and Computer Etiquette Dawn Foster
(06/23/2009)
How-To: Sync iTunes Playlists With a BlackBerry Jenny Kortina
(06/23/2009)
Motorola Karma: A Social Network Lover’s Dream? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/23/2009)
Flash Mobile 10 Coming This Fall, Not to iPhone Nick Santilli
(06/23/2009)
Firefox Demo: Facial Detection Within Videos Liz Gannes
(06/23/2009)
Dig Into Unix: vi Jon Buys
(06/23/2009)
Angelo Mozilo and the back of the bus Andrew Leonard
Are we unfairly discriminating against the much-beleaguered former CEO of Countrywide? (06/23/2009)
Bond market astrology is hard Andrew Leonard
Every time the U.S. government sells some more Treasuries, the future changes. You're excused for feeling dizzy (06/23/2009)
Ze Frank Falls on Hard Times Liz Shannon Miller
(06/23/2009)
Options, Not Obligations: Being a “Family First Entrepreneur” Meryl Evans
(06/23/2009)
Quick Tips: iWork ‘09 James Dempsey
(06/23/2009)
Impressions of the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s James Kendrick
(06/23/2009)
Exxon, Electrovaya Roll Out Electric Car Sharing…Slowly Josie Garthwaite
(06/23/2009)
Nambu Solves Twitter Clutter Bryan Schuetz
(06/23/2009)
The Canada-Uganda connection Andrew Leonard
Shouldn't the African nation be able to manufacture its own imitation-African products cheaper than Canada? (06/23/2009)
Geodelic Brings Serendipity to Location Jennifer Martinez
(06/23/2009)
Stop Just Putting Out Fires, Start Really Working Amber Riviere
(06/23/2009)
FiOS Rewiring Before Home Server-ing Kevin C. Tofel
(06/23/2009)
4 Takeaways From the Social Gaming Summit — So Far Wagner James Au
(06/24/2009)
Comcast, Time Warner Team Up to Control TV on the Internet Om Malik
(06/24/2009)
Everything You Need to Know About TV Everywhere Chris Albrecht
(06/24/2009)
Monday, June 22, 2009
Big Think: Clay Shirky on shifts in social media
The author and new media expert on emotion in the media landscape and why people start using new tools (06/22/2009)
Did Palin supporters swing the NOW election? Judy Berman
After Terry O'Neill is voted president, questions arise about the group's pro-life members (06/22/2009)
Stop grunting, female tennis players! Frieda Klotz
A former Wimbledon champ stirs up controversy with his remarks on women and sex appeal on the courts (06/22/2009)
Going down in the downturn By Tracy Clark-Flory
More women are turning to sex work in a bad economy. Does it beat working at McDonald's? (06/22/2009)
Divorce is in the air! Sarah Hepola
Jon and Kate, Bradley Whitford and Jane Kaczmarek, Sandra Tsing Loh -- who said June was a wedding month, anyway? (06/22/2009)
Is the burqa a prison? Tracy Clark-Flory
Sarkozy says it is. But wouldn't a ban be just another attack on women's freedom? (06/22/2009)
Chris Brown strikes plea deal Tracy Clark-Flory
Don't be mistaken, though: We'll be hearing about this case for quite a while (06/22/2009)
I am not Neda Kate Harding
Is watching the murder of an Iranian protester caught on video a matter of bearing witness, or co-opting a tragedy? (06/22/2009)
I'm stuck in Atlanta, he's stuck in Seattle By Cary Tennis
My work is here, his work is there: How will we ever get together? (06/22/2009)
Fed to mass transit: Drop dead By David Epstein
Stimulus funds have kept healthcare and education afloat. No such luck for America's bus and light-rail riders (06/22/2009)
Bush officials: Where are they now? By Nick Turse
The unemployment rate is high around the country -- but not for former Bush officials. A guide to who's cashing in (06/22/2009)
Tehran dispatch: The crackdown By Anonymous
Gridlock, fire and lead pipes. Young men face off against the basijis and the battle moves into the back alleys (06/22/2009)
NPR's ombudsman: Why we bar the word "torture" Glenn Greenwald
Journalists reveal the most about themselves when they explain why they refuse to state facts (06/22/2009)
Neda becomes a symbol of the protests By Ulrike Putz
A video that purports to show the last moments of a young Iranian woman has become an opposition symbol (06/22/2009)
Why are conservatives such hypocrites about sex? By Glenallen Walken
Our undercover Wingnut explains why John Ensign, David Vitter and Newt Gingrich still have political careers (06/22/2009)
Contradictions that aren't seen as contradictory Glenn Greenwald
The only profession more accountability-free than politics is political reporting. (06/22/2009)
Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
National Review writer says President Obama more comfortable with the Iranian regime than he'd be with a free Iran (06/22/2009)
Obama administration most diverse ever Alex Koppelman
One scholar says the administration's diversity "suggests a true changing of the guard" (06/22/2009)
A different kind of Birther Alex Koppelman
A group of people who doubt that Sarah Palin is the mother of her son Trig haven't given up their fight (06/22/2009)
GOP losing stomach for Sotomayor fight Alex Koppelman
Republicans believe the federal judge's nomination to the Supreme Court won't be the boost they'd hoped (06/22/2009)
Iran blaming terror group that was neocon favorite Vincent Rossmeier
In a new attempt to blame ongoing protests on outside influence, Iran looks at an organization with some U.S. ties (06/22/2009)
S.C. Gov. Sanford disappears; last heard from on Thursday Alex Koppelman
No one -- including law enforcement, and his wife -- seems to know where the governor is, or who's in charge (06/22/2009)
Ominous warning to protesters Vincent Rossmeier
Iraq's Guard threatens "revolutionary confrontation." Plus: Video of Neda; rifts deepen among clerics (06/22/2009)
Former Edwards aide looking to tell all Alex Koppelman
The man who took responsibility for the child of John Edwards' mistress is reportedly shopping a book (06/23/2009)
FitOrbit Brings a Personal Trainer to Your iPhone Jennifer Martinez
(06/22/2009)
Are the Free Lunch Days Over for Web Apps? Doriano "Paisano" Carta
(06/22/2009)
StatShot: True Blood Sinks Its Teeth Into Twitter Chris Albrecht
(06/22/2009)
Nortel Falls To Telecom’s Tectonic Shift Om Malik
(06/23/2009)
iPhone 3G S: Enable Tethering Bryan Schuetz
(06/22/2009)
“Neda” Death Video Captures Global Hearts Liz Gannes
(06/22/2009)
Which Phone/Carrier Combo (U.S.) Would I Choose? James Kendrick
(06/22/2009)
Problem & Solution: iPhone 3G S Video and the Not-So-Fine Whine Dave Greenbaum
(06/22/2009)
Quick Tip: Remotely Log Out of Gmail Jenny Kortina
(06/22/2009)
Minimum Specs for a Successful Web Worker Machine Meryl Evans
(06/22/2009)
The Problem With Push: What’s Going on at Apple HQ? Darrell Etherington
(06/22/2009)
Google Improves Flash Indexing: Bad News? Charles Hamilton
(06/22/2009)
Google’s OpenSocial Evangelist Leaves Google Om Malik
(06/22/2009)
Goldman Sachs cleans up on the second Great Depression Andrew Leonard
In the midst of the worst global economic contraction in 60 years, Wall Street investment banks are thriving (06/22/2009)
Platform Brings Big-Business Grid Rep to the Cloud Derrick Harris
(06/22/2009)
Hannity's economy: Always blame the Dems Andrew Leonard
Obama owns the recession now, says the Fox host. Just like Bush owned his downturn in 2001? No, wait -- (06/22/2009)
Google Voice Number Portability Has a Unique Challenge Kevin C. Tofel
(06/22/2009)
Netbooks: Swivel Touchscreen Does Not Equal Tablet PC James Kendrick
(06/22/2009)
iPhone 3G S Video Recording Quality, YouTube Compression Info Kevin C. Tofel
(06/22/2009)
How-To: Remotely Control Your Mac Over the Internet Jenny Kortina
(06/22/2009)
Establishing Internet-free Zones Celine Roque
(06/22/2009)
Get Under the Hood of Firefox 3.5 RC With Mozilla Hacks Samuel Dean
(06/22/2009)
Tiananmen and Tehran: A second look Andrew Leonard
Ahmadinejad's bane? China has no "culture of martyrdom" to match Iran's (06/22/2009)
Are Upload Speeds the New Broadband Selling Point? Stacey Higginbotham
(06/22/2009)
Barack Hoover Obama? Andrew Leonard
The right says he's a socialist. The left says he's selling out the working man. Honeymoon? What honeymoon? (06/22/2009)
Cheeseburger Show Will Make You Hungry for More Than Just Meat Liz Shannon Miller
(06/22/2009)
Smart Grid Bubble? Heck No. Home Energy Management Bubble? Yep Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/22/2009)
FTC to Take a Deep Look at DPI? Stacey Higginbotham
(06/23/2009)
iPhone 3G S Video Recording: Better Than Expected Liane Cassavoy
(06/22/2009)
MobileTechRoundup 175: Matt Can’t Say No to a New Phone Kevin C. Tofel
(06/22/2009)
Apple Retail Store Success: It Ain’t Rocket Science James Dempsey
(06/22/2009)
Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Caught on Video James Kendrick
(06/23/2009)
First Look: Spanning Tools Public Beta Andrew Bednarz
(06/23/2009)
Sunday, June 21, 2009
There's no place like home! By Heather Havrilesky
"Real Estate Intervention" brings tough love to homeowners while "The Lazy Environmentalist" makes going green easy (06/21/2009)
Can we ever say a woman can't choose? By Frances Kissling
It's hard for pro-choicers to admit sometimes a woman shouldn't be allowed to choose abortion -- but we have to (06/21/2009)
Iran crackdown continues; prominent reformers arrested Alex Koppelman
A comparatively calm day was interrupted by the detention of relatives of a former president (06/21/2009)
Cargo Cult Management Mike Speiser
(06/21/2009)
Weekend Vid Picks: Don’t Mess With the Democrats Liz Shannon Miller
(06/21/2009)
Defogging the Cloud in IT Russ Daniels
(06/21/2009)
Nokia N97: Nothing to Flip for Liane Cassavoy
(06/21/2009)
Green Data Centers: Core4 Launches Efficient Cooling Gear Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/22/2009)
Steve Jobs Had a Liver Transplant Charles Jade
(06/22/2009)
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Roundup: Movies not to miss Andrew O'Hehir
Which is worse: The Lyme disease coverup, the devastation of global fisheries or undead Nazis in Norway? (06/20/2009)
Video: Protests continue in Iran
Citizens continue to take to the streets to protest the elections (06/20/2009)
Video: Teargas used on protesters in Iran
Riot police begin to use harsher tactics in Tehran, Saturday (06/20/2009)
Daddy on board By Katharine Mieszkowski
Today's fathers spend more time with their children than ever. One of them talks about why that's a good thing
(06/20/2009)
Feminism meets Father's Day Tracy Clark-Flory
A salute to all the dads who don't treat their daughters like princesses (06/20/2009)
Dream big, Obama By David Sirota
The president should be a revolutionary, not just a reformer (06/20/2009)
Memo to President Obama By Robert Reich
Six things you must do to save universal healthcare (06/21/2009)
Obama, the Right and defendants' rights Glenn Greenwald
There is much criticism of the Supreme Court for denying the right of DNA testing, but the Obama DOJ supported that (06/20/2009)
Email from John Harris: regrets dispute with Dan Froomkin Glenn Greenwald
The then-National Political Editor of the Post revisits his objections to Froomkin's journalism. (06/20/2009)
Mousavi: "I am prepared for martyrdom" Mike Madden
Protests turn even more violent in Iran, a day after the government promises to crush dissent. (06/20/2009)
Obama calls for end to violence in Iran Alex Koppelman
The president takes a stronger stance against the government and for the protesters (06/20/2009)
Report: 30 dead, 200 injured in Tehran Alex Koppelman
The situation in Iran is continuing to worsen, and is getting bloodier (06/20/2009)
Free Movie Downloads From 5 Filmmakers Who Learned to Love BitTorrent Janko Roettgers
(06/20/2009)
Android This Week: Nvidia Gives Android the Smackdown James Kendrick
(06/20/2009)
A Home Office for Two Georgina Laidlaw
(06/20/2009)
Avoiding Latency in the Cloud Michelle Munson
(06/20/2009)
Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde and Privacy on the Web Kevin Kelleher
(06/20/2009)
Weekly App Store Picks: June 20, 2009 Olly Farshi
(06/20/2009)
Apple Updates Bluetooth Firmware James Kendrick
(06/20/2009)
iPhone 3G S Activation: How Long is “Some Time?” Kevin C. Tofel
(06/20/2009)
Friday, June 19, 2009
Rabbit Bites interviews comedian Daniel Tosh
What are conservative values and are bunnies better than robots? (06/19/2009)
"The Proposal" By Stephanie Zacharek
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds try to skate around the law -- and genre clichés -- in this romantic comedy (06/19/2009)
"Year One" By Stephanie Zacharek
Jack Black and Michael Cera get in touch with their inner cavemen in this time-traveling bromance (06/19/2009)
"Whatever Works" By Stephanie Zacharek
Woody Allen and Larry David return to New York, bringing their crotchety self-mockery with them (06/19/2009)
The unbearable lightness of Lauren Conrad By Thomas Rogers
The "Hills" star puts reality TV behind her -- with a novel about a reality star who just wants to be a normal girl (06/19/2009)
WayLay By Carol Lay
Just clowning around (06/19/2009)
My ex grew her hair long for the new guy By Cary Tennis
I begged her to grow her hair long when we were together, but she kept it short. Why has she grown it out now? (06/19/2009)
Hey, kids, get off my lawn! By Vincent Rossmeier
How my father's obsession with his front yard mowed over my childhood (06/19/2009)
The word fetus causes infanticide? Tracy Clark-Flory
Slate's William Saletan says it's dangerous for pregnant women to avoid using the word "baby" (06/19/2009)
Wait, Beth Ditto sings, too? Kate Harding
The Gossip's lead singer is well-known as a fat icon and fashionista, but funny, no one ever mentions the music (06/19/2009)
Children in peril! Kate Harding
Do Jodi Picoult's bestselling novels about traumatized kids release our anxieties -- or just make us more paranoid? (06/19/2009)
Quote of the day Joe Coscarelli
Obama tells fathers to "step up" (06/19/2009)
Summer's hot accessory: Ugly girlfriends! Tracy Clark-Flory
Bacardi says an overweight pal, and one of their fruity drinks, will make you look great (06/19/2009)
Slipped through the cracks Joe Coscarelli
Tough times might mean vasectomies. Plus: recession babies, Levi Johnston and more (06/19/2009)
Who hates who in Iran By Gabriel Winant
A somewhat coherent outsider's guide into the labyrinthine world of Iranian politics
(06/19/2009)
"Khamenei has never seen a crisis like this" By Gregor Peter Schmitz
This week's protests in Iran are truly unprecedented, says Iran expert Afshin Molavi (06/19/2009)
Tehran dispatch: Supreme Leader speaks By Anonymous
Khamanei weeps, he tells us there was no vote rigging, and he seems to give a green light for a crackdown (06/19/2009)
Tehran dispatch: Remembering the fallen By Anonymous
At Thursday's pro-Mousavi rally, honoring those who have been killed in the post-election protests (06/19/2009)
President Obama has not betrayed the gay community By Chris Geidner
Despite early missteps, granting benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees is proof he hears us (06/19/2009)
Persecution of the Right and the Washington Post Op-Ed page Glenn Greenwald
The WashPost is the leading source for neoconservative propaganda, as the Right whines about The Liberal Media. (06/19/2009)
An Obama "scandal" as phony as Whitewater By Joe Conason
The right finds a fake martyr in Gerald Walpin, a Bush holdover and right-wing ideologue fired by President Obama (06/19/2009)
The Washington Post, Dan Froomkin and the establishment media Glenn Greenwald
The firing of one of the very few real journalists in the establishment press reveals much about what it is. (06/19/2009)
CIA delaying release of IG report on torture Alex Koppelman
The report, which could contradict former Vice President Cheney's claims, was due out Friday (06/19/2009)
Iran's Supreme Leader declares elections fair Vincent Rossmeier
Ayatollah Khamenei warns protesters to stay off the streets (06/19/2009)
Do your weekly Baracking here Alex Koppelman
A whole new kind of stimulus package (06/19/2009)
Sessions threatens delay of Sotomayor hearings Alex Koppelman
The top Republican on the judiciary committee says missing documents need to be turned in before going ahead (06/19/2009)
Mousavi posts slick video on protests Mike Madden
The leading opposition candidate in Iran's election puts a U.S.-style Web video out to highlight the protests there (06/19/2009)
House passes resolution condemning Iran Alex Koppelman
Members voted overwhelmingly in favor of the condemnation, which was reportedly toned down by the White House (06/19/2009)
Is Obama breaking his no-lobbyist pledge? Alex Koppelman
The president wouldn't speak to lobbyists at a Democratic fundraiser, but they were giving plenty anyway (06/19/2009)
Land of the lost global warming skeptics Andrew Leonard
Does Will Ferrell have any idea that there is a subversive climate change subplot in his movie? (06/19/2009)
Affordable Austin: No Longer a Tech Mecca Stacey Higginbotham
(06/19/2009)
iPhone Doc Editing: Documents to Go vs. QuickOffice Pro Darrell Etherington
(06/19/2009)
Transformers Takes Baby Step Into Augmented Reality Video Wagner James Au
(06/19/2009)
Tadcast’s Unlikely Team Tackles Product Placement Liz Gannes
(06/19/2009)
Waterfield Designs: Cases for Apple Purists Chris Ryan
(06/19/2009)
Contracts on the Fly with FastDue Thursday Bram
(06/19/2009)
Acrobat.com Revs Up for Business Use Thursday Bram
(06/19/2009)
Cash for Clunkers: What You Need to Know Josie Garthwaite
(06/19/2009)
Twitter: No Internet Required Blake Snow
(06/20/2009)
Thing Labs to Launch New Twitter App In Coming Weeks Jennifer Martinez
(06/19/2009)
Mystery bond conspiracy theory letdown Andrew Leonard
That $134 billion in smuggled Treasuries? Counterfeit, says the U.S. government (06/19/2009)
This Week at Mobile Tech Manor #44: Phones and UMPCs James Kendrick
(06/19/2009)
Ending Handset Exclusivity Won’t Mean a Phone That Can Roam Stacey Higginbotham
(06/19/2009)
A Geek’s Three Favorite Words: Out For Delivery Kevin C. Tofel
(06/19/2009)
iPhone 3G S Unboxing Photos and Video Darrell Etherington
(06/19/2009)
3, 2, 1: We Have iPhone 3G S Launch! Nick Santilli
(06/19/2009)
New Template Exchange for FileMaker’s Bento Charles Jade
(06/19/2009)
Turn Your iPhone Photos Into Postcards With HazelMail Jennifer Martinez
(06/19/2009)
Singletasking: The Next Trend in Web Working? Darrell Etherington
(06/19/2009)
Google Voice to Offer Phone and Messaging Services Charles Hamilton
(06/19/2009)
Dell vs. Apple: Battle for Green Computer Crown Gets Ugly Josie Garthwaite
(06/19/2009)
The California Depression Andrew Leonard
Unemployment in the Golden State hits a record 11.5 percent. Where's our New Western Deal? (06/19/2009)
WebKit: the Browser That Owns the Mobile Internet James Kendrick
(06/19/2009)
10 Father’s Day Apps for Your #1 Dad Peter Venero
(06/19/2009)
iPhone 3G vs. 3G S: Our Unscientific Speed Tests Show a Clear Winner Dave Greenbaum
(06/19/2009)
The 140 Character Conference, or Why Twitter Matters Now Aliza Sherman
(06/19/2009)
Friday Fun: “Don’t Call Me Liz!” Liz Gannes
(06/19/2009)
Tiananmen's bloody lessons for Tehran Andrew Leonard
When the rulers are willing to open fire, all the tweeting and YouTube videos in the world are as good as dust (06/19/2009)
iPhone 3GS Teardown Reveals All, Sort Of Jordan Golson
(06/19/2009)
Deficit hawks during the Great Depression Andrew Leonard
Polling data reveals Americans wanted balanced budgets in the 1930s. They were wrong then and they're wrong now (06/19/2009)
PHOTOS: Abengoa’s Next-Gen Solar Power Tower, Eureka! Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/19/2009)
AT&T iPhone 3G S Preorders Exceed Expectations Charles Jade
(06/19/2009)
Get a Different Kind of Intimate With Mommy XXX Liz Shannon Miller
(06/19/2009)
Thursday, June 18, 2009
TV apocalypse now! By Heather Havrilesky
The bad science and special effects of "Impact" are hurtling toward your TV this summer. Be afraid, be very afraid! (06/18/2009)
Sex and the (fortysomething) single girl By Amy Benfer
Author Kate Christensen talks about acting on desire, clueless shrinks and illicit romps in Mexico (06/18/2009)
Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Judge Scalia and Sonia Sotomayor in ... West Wing Story! (06/18/2009)
Why we can't eat just one By Katharine Mieszkowski
We do it for the buzz. Like drug addicts. How do we stop the constant craving? (06/18/2009)
Of silk scarves and chadors Tracy Clark-Flory
Beware of oversimplifying the symbolism of Iranian women's head coverings in opposition protests (06/18/2009)
My 16-year-old is out of control By Cary Tennis
She hid her boyfriend in her bedroom closet until we went to bed (06/18/2009)
Pregnancy "options" counselors: Give birth! Tracy Clark-Flory
Students visit crisis pregnancy centers and expose them as the sham that they are (06/18/2009)
The plus-size state of the union Judy Berman
Is fat fashion heading for a renaissance or sinking under the weight of the recession? (06/18/2009)
When "date night" is not enough Amy Benfer
Sandra Tsing Loh on divorcing in middle age (06/18/2009)
South Africa's rape epidemic Judy Berman
One in four of the country's men admit to the crime, a new survey finds (06/18/2009)
Twitter won't bring down Ahmadinejad By Mike Madden
The real action in Iran is in the streets. Social media is documenting the revolution -- not leading it (06/18/2009)
Sickly talk about fixing healthcare By Gene Lyons
President Obama, ditch the rhetoric about bipartisanship and enact reform with or without the GOP and the AMA (06/18/2009)
Night of the living neocons By Gary Kamiya
The shameless fools whose Iraq folly empowered Iran's hard-liners are back, smearing Obama as an appeaser (06/18/2009)
The Illegal Spying Game, played over and over Glenn Greenwald
Each new revelation of surveillance crimes prompts the same deceitful reaction from the political class. (06/18/2009)
Overwhelming majority oppose preventive detention without charges Glenn Greenwald
A new NYT/CBS poll contains some startling results on detainee treatment. (06/18/2009)
Does Obama's plan for Wall Street measure up? By Robert Reich
Take a wild guess (06/18/2009)
My last word on Bill O'Reilly Joan Walsh
For now, at least. Outrage is the oxygen that sustains the flames of hatred, and it's time to turn down the heat (06/18/2009)
The Washington Post fires its best columnist. Why? Glenn Greenwald
One of the rarest media commodities -- someone who criticizes Democrats "from the Left" -- just got rarer still. (06/18/2009)
Clinton, Biden want Obama to take stronger stance on Iran Alex Koppelman
The New York Times reports the president is getting some pressure from within his administration (06/18/2009)
Bush criticizes Obama
The former president said he wasn't going to speak ill of his successor -- and then did (06/18/2009)
Ensign's mistress' salary doubled during affair Alex Koppelman
More trouble for the Nevada senator, who recently admitted an affair with a married staffer (06/18/2009)
Obama hasn't won the gay community back yet Alex Koppelman
The president's move to placate people disappointed by his lack of action hasn't had much effect (06/18/2009)
Gibbs responds to Bush: "we won" Alex Koppelman
The press secretary hits back at the former president's criticism of the Obama administration (06/18/2009)
FBI says child porn found on Von Brunn's computer Alex Koppelman
New court documents could reveal another side to the alleged Holocaust Museum shooter (06/19/2009)
We are all birthers now Alex Koppelman
The chief outlet pushing the myths about President Obama's birth has a new poll out -- its results are surprising (06/18/2009)
First Example of In-App Purchasing Does Not Bode Well Darrell Etherington
(06/18/2009)
The Importance of Cultivating Interdisciplinary Relationships Darrell Etherington
(06/18/2009)
Iogear’s Wireless Kit Gets It (Mostly) Right Liane Cassavoy
(06/18/2009)
Europe’s Privacy Concerns May Hinder Facebook Stacey Higginbotham
(06/18/2009)
MLB iPhone App to Live-Stream Games Over 3G; Still No Sling Jordan Golson
(06/18/2009)
A nation of Herbert Hoovers Andrew Leonard
New polling indicates Americans are suddenly deficit hawks. Didn't they learn anything from the Great Depression? (06/18/2009)
The great Wall Street pout and whine Andrew Leonard
Obama may be no Roosevelt, but that doesn't mean the bankers are happy with his regulatory proposals (06/18/2009)
How-To: Transfer Files Between Your Blackberry & OS X Via Bluetooth Jenny Kortina
(06/18/2009)
Firefox 3.5 RC Available: Stable & Fast Simon Mackie
(06/18/2009)
The Spamalot Half-Life 2 connection Andrew Leonard
The Lady of the Lake is a well-known star to sci-fi video game fans (06/18/2009)
NVIDIA Smartbooks: Windows CE Over Android for Now James Kendrick
(06/18/2009)
Simplifying Email Charles Hamilton
(06/18/2009)
How are You Managing Data on Netbooks with Other Computers? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/18/2009)
Class R (Revenue) Stock: A New Class of Investment? Brian McConnell
(06/18/2009)
Rumor: Google Voice Going Live Today James Kendrick
(06/18/2009)
Third-party iTunes Syncing: It’s Not Just About Palm Tom Reestman
(06/18/2009)
Why California Doesn’t Have a German-Style Solar Feed-In Tariff Jennifer Kho
(06/18/2009)
Microsoft Adds Office 2010 Technical Preview to Productivity Battle Kevin C. Tofel
(06/18/2009)
Smart Grid Security Frenzy: Cyber War Games, Worms and Spies, Oh My! Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/18/2009)
Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Review Kevin C. Tofel
(06/18/2009)
Why Snow Leopard Matters Jon Buys
(06/18/2009)
Is Steven Chu too much of a techno-geek? Andrew Leonard
Rolling Stone accuses the Energy Secretary of having "excessive faith" in technology. But why not? (06/18/2009)
Catch the U.S. Open Live on Your iPhone, Updates on Other Mobiles Kevin C. Tofel
(06/18/2009)
Senate Commerce Committee Approves Julius Genachowski Om Malik
(06/18/2009)
Using Gmail Aliases for Better Organization Jenny Kortina
(06/18/2009)
Love Pop Trash Trumps Gossip Girl’s Edge Liz Shannon Miller
(06/18/2009)
When a pilot dies mid-flight By Patrick Smith
Are passengers at risk? Plus: Plenty of flotsam and jetsam, but no real answers in Air France crash (06/18/2009)
Bluetooth Stereo Headphones Rock in iPhone 3.0! James Kendrick
(06/18/2009)
The Browser Is Dead — Long Live the Browser Rohit Sharma
(06/18/2009)
Beta Watch: Opera 10 Beta 1 Turbo Charles Moore
(06/18/2009)
Microsoft and IE: Getting Desperate? Simon Mackie
(06/18/2009)
It’s Almost iPhone Day: How Are My Apple and AT&T Pre-Orders Going? Tom Reestman
(06/19/2009)
For YouTube, Iranian Uprising Is Business As Usual Wagner James Au
(06/19/2009)
Rajshri Media Reaches 100M Views on YouTube Jackson West
(06/19/2009)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Bateman: John McCain vs. Healthcare
The senator's mixed-up reasons for keeping healthcare in the private sector (06/17/2009)
Movies online: The future is (almost) here Andrew O'Hehir
The Internet cinema revolution of 2009 is real -- although the convergence of all media is nowhere in sight (06/17/2009)
The president and the fly
Great hand-eye coordination from President Obama (06/17/2009)
The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
How much for the guy in drag playing the piano? (06/17/2009)
At age 5 I was traumatized by an End Times movie By Cary Tennis
My church showed me a horror flick that left me terrified for all who are not yet saved (06/17/2009)
"Daily Show" on blame game -- and O'Reilly's meltdown
(06/17/2009)
"Daily Show" on blame game -- and O'Reilly's meltdown Kerry Lauerman
Stewart on Rush, Beck, Olber-Math-dow, and our favorite late-night crazy person (06/17/2009)
Scholarships for virgins? Frieda Klotz
Sierra Leone offers financial incentives to girls who remain pure (06/17/2009)
Hidden teens on the Thai-Burma border Lynn Harris
Local activists take great risks to improve the sexual health of refugee youth (06/17/2009)
Woman chooses abortion, on advice of blog Lynn Harris
Motherlode commenters offer support, solutions, even civility on a painfully loaded topic (06/17/2009)
Fire David Letterman! Sarah Hepola
Outrage and derision at Tuesday's protest outside the Ed Sullivan Theater (06/17/2009)
Ayatollahs combine concessions with warnings By Ulrike Putz
As the power struggle continues in Iran, the regime is trying to take the wind out of the protesters' sails (06/17/2009)
Bomb Iran -- with love! By Mike Madden
Not long ago, Republicans were talking about attacking Iran. Now they think Obama doesn't love Iran enough (06/17/2009)
Dispatch from Tehran: The police are coming By Bijan
Salon's reporter tries to warn pro-Mousavi protestors in Tehran's Vanak Square that police with batons are coming (06/17/2009)
Father's Day? Give me a break By Garrison Keillor
It's all about retail sales and zero about me and I'm having none of it (06/17/2009)
Let's hold Bush officials accountable for torture By Anthony Romero and Lt. Col. Darrel Vandeveld
The ACLU's executive director joins with a military officer to ask for a special prosecutor for torture (06/17/2009)
House Democrats prioritize loyalty to the president over their own judgment Glenn Greenwald
A primary criticism of the GOP Congress was excessive loyalty to the president. Has that changed in the Obama era? (06/17/2009)
Obama and transparency: judge for yourself Glenn Greenwald
There are ample facts to assess in determining the authenticity of his pledge for "a new era of transparency" (06/17/2009)
President Obama betrays the gay community By John Aravosis
We supported you. Time to live up to your promises (06/17/2009)
Ensign resigns leadership post Alex Koppelman
The Nevada senator, who admitted to an affair on Tuesday, was the Senate's third-ranking Republican (06/17/2009)
Obama extends federal benefits to same-sex partners Alex Koppelman
In a ceremony, the president made it official; the move won't stop criticism of his administration on LGBT issues (06/17/2009)
Hoekstra compares GOP to Iran protesters Alex Koppelman
The congressman likened the use of Twitter in Iran to what House Republicans did during a protest of their own (06/17/2009)
Quote of the morning Alex Koppelman
Rep. Barney Frank sets a retirement date (06/17/2009)
GOP releases healthcare plan; actual plan not included Alex Koppelman
Once again, Republicans come out with an alternative proposal that's long on rhetoric and short on everything else (06/17/2009)
Seriously, folks: The fairness doctrine isn't coming back Alex Koppelman
Once again, the right's fears are shot down -- so have they been convinced? (06/17/2009)
Was John Edwards ever serious about helping the poor? Alex Koppelman
Some of the former senator's high-profile efforts have fallen by the wayside since he left politics (06/17/2009)
PWC Entertainment & Media Outlook: The 100-Word Version Jordan Golson
(06/17/2009)
How iPhone 3.0 Will Impact Wireless Networks Om Malik
(06/17/2009)
Unemployment gets a status change Andrew Leonard
When laggards become leaders -- what we can predict from job loss data may be changing (06/17/2009)
Obama's new rules for Wall Street Andrew Leonard
The president outlines what he calls a "sweeping overhaul." His critics call the plan too weak. Is there a pattern? (06/17/2009)
Crabble: Foldable Phone Stand Fits in Your Wallet Kevin C. Tofel
(06/17/2009)
ISPs Should Decide If They Provide a Utility or a Service Stacey Higginbotham
(06/18/2009)
Is Lixar SRS Poised to Be the Next Smart Grid Heavyweight Thanks to Cisco? Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/17/2009)
LEED for Data Centers Coming Soon? Justin Moresco
(06/17/2009)
Bilingual Social Networking: How to Interact in More than One Language Celine Roque
(06/17/2009)
How Clouds Can Complement Consolidation Joe Weinman
(06/18/2009)
Apparently, There are No Longer Slow Boats From China Kevin C. Tofel
(06/17/2009)
File-sharing 101 for Small Teams Weldon Dodd
(06/17/2009)
PDF How-To: Remove Pages, Reorder Pages, and Combine Mutiple Documents Jenny Kortina
(06/17/2009)
5 Tips for Netbook Buyers Samuel Dean
(06/17/2009)
TweetDeck Comes to the iPhone Simon Mackie
(06/17/2009)
Google Apps Sync Disables Outlook Search. Or Does It? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/17/2009)
Altec Lansing Back Beat 903 Stereo Bluetooth ‘phones Arrived Kevin C. Tofel
(06/17/2009)
An Open Request to Apple: Rent Shows Through iTunes Arvin Dang
(06/17/2009)
Counting Down to iPhone 3.0 OS Om Malik
(06/17/2009)
For Hikers, Bikers & Trekkers, Accuterra a Must Have iPhone App Jennifer Martinez
(06/17/2009)
What Remote Workers Do Worst Georgina Laidlaw
(06/17/2009)
Success Proves Slippery for Microsoft’s Soapbox Chris Albrecht
(06/17/2009)
What's the matter with San Francisco? Andrew Leonard
Are rich liberals who vote for higher taxes as kooky as workers who vote against their own economic self-interest? (06/17/2009)
iPhone 3.0 Update Breaks eReader Pro- Fix Is on the Way James Kendrick
(06/18/2009)
Apple Obliquely Warns Palm Over “Unsupported” Media Players Charles Jade
(06/17/2009)
Intel My Wi-Fi: Is Anyone Using It? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/17/2009)
T-Mobile Dash 3G Arriving in July Kevin C. Tofel
(06/18/2009)
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A teen book burns at the stake By Laura Miller
A Christian group hopes to set fire to library copies of Francesca Lia Block's novel about a gay boy coming of age. (06/16/2009)
White male seeking sexy Asian women By Laura Miller
What is the deal with Western men's erotic obsession with the East? (06/16/2009)
This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
Clear-eyed conservative realism -- translated into English. (06/16/2009)
Auto safety for dummies By Katharine Mieszkowski
Critics who whine Obama is outlawing big cars for dangerous compacts are riding shotgun with empty barrels. (06/16/2009)
Size-zeros are so last year Tracy Clark-Flory
Emaciated models have gone out of fashion during this economic drought, says Vogue. (06/16/2009)
He e-mailed us to say, "I'm dating both of you" By Cary Tennis
I thought I liked this guy, but his message to me and the other woman he's dating seemed pretty tacky. (06/16/2009)
Divorce, Facebook-style Judy Berman
Spurned spouses and their lawyers are using social networking sites to exact revenge (06/16/2009)
The baby died, the family survived Katharine Mieszkowski
How could a parent forget an infant in a car seat? (06/16/2009)
The David Letterman Apology Show! Sarah Hepola
The comedian takes full responsibility for a bad joke. But is it enough to quiet his critics? (06/16/2009)
O'Reilly's winning strategy: Spin, spin, spin! Tracy Clark-Flory
The Fox host rolls out a heavily edited remix of his debate with Salon's Joan Walsh (06/16/2009)
Pulling yourself up by the $20,000 bootstraps Amy Benfer
College loans shouldn't create a class of the "educated poor" (06/16/2009)
What they saw at the Green Revolution
A photographic record of the Iranian election and its aftermath, through Monday's bloody street protests. (06/16/2009)
It is summer 2009, and John McCain is president By Michael Lind
In which the author imagines what America would be like if the GOP's man had won. Critics of Obama, take note. (06/16/2009)
Tweeting the revolution By Austin Heap
How I used Twitter to help the Iranian democracy movement from my home in San Francisco (06/16/2009)
The three essentials of financial reform By Robert Reich
Without them, Wall Street will revert to its bad old ways (06/16/2009)
Dispatch from Tehran: Blood and defiance in Azadi Square By Anonymous
On Monday, huge crowds braved violence to protest the Iranian election results. (06/16/2009)
Here is secrecy creep in action Glenn Greenwald
The Obama rationale for covering-up torture photos is predictably leading to suppression in other areas. (06/16/2009)
The "Bomb Iran" contingent's newfound concern for The Iranian People Glenn Greenwald
Many of those now expressing solidarity with "The Iranian People" have been recently advocating bombing them. (06/16/2009)
Real-time coverage: Iran accuses the U.S. of "intolerable" meddling Vincent Rossmeier
More protests, video from Iran. (06/16/2009)
DeMint endorses Crist opponent, exposes rift in GOP Josh Loewenstein
A conservative senator backs an ideological ally over a popular governor who's the choice of the establishment GOP (06/16/2009)
Nevada Sen. Ensign admits to affair Alex Koppelman
The senator reportedly had an affair with a campaign staffer; blackmail may be involved in the disclosure (06/16/2009)
Obama to give benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers Alex Koppelman
The president will sign a memorandum Wednesday; he's been under pressure from LGBT activists generally of late (06/17/2009)
Jindal, Pawlenty getting ready for 2012 Alex Koppelman
The two Republican governors have some preparation for a presidential run in the works (06/16/2009)
Kristol, compatriots push Obama to condemn Iran Alex Koppelman
Some of the president's critics believe his language about the turmoil in Iran hasn't been strong enough (06/16/2009)
Obama speaks on Iran, again Alex Koppelman
The president says he doesn't want to be seen as meddling, but that the violence concerns him (06/16/2009)
Earmarks aren't the devil after all Alex Koppelman
Legislators in a conservative House Republican's district want him to start bringing money home again (06/16/2009)
House GOP leader wants Congress to back Iran dissidents Alex Koppelman
Rep. Mike Pence is working to inject the U.S. into the situation in Iran (06/16/2009)
Matte vs. Glossy Debate Heats Up: Are Glossy Displays a Health Hazard? Charles Moore
(06/16/2009)
Dual-Core Processor Could Be Among Next iPhone’s Improvements Darrell Etherington
(06/16/2009)
MTV’s It’s On With Alexa Chung a Younger, More Web 2.0 Jimmy Fallon Liz Shannon Miller
(06/16/2009)
Minty Boost: Charges Palm Pre and Freshens Breath, Too Kevin C. Tofel
(06/16/2009)
Revizr: Red Pen Collaboration Goes Wiki Darrell Etherington
(06/16/2009)
MacBook Accessories: Rain Design mStand David Appleyard
(06/17/2009)
PowerSat: Space Solar Flies Closer to Earth Jennifer Kho
(06/17/2009)
TweetDeck for iPhone About to Launch for Free Kevin C. Tofel
(06/17/2009)
Sen. Kerry Wants Wants His iPhone Unlocked Stacey Higginbotham
(06/17/2009)
I’m a Bad Boy: “Ordered” Two iPhone 3G Ss, But Only Getting One Tom Reestman
(06/16/2009)
Bing’s Not Too Shabby for Natural Language Searches Samuel Dean
(06/16/2009)
A Tale of Two Mid-Recession Green Car Markets: U.S. vs. Japan Josie Garthwaite
(06/16/2009)
BlackBerry Tour 9630 Gets Official for CDMA Here, GSM Abroad Kevin C. Tofel
(06/16/2009)
Real-life Twitter Business Success Stories Meryl Evans
(06/16/2009)
Goodbye Ol’ Faithful First-Gen iPhone. Enjoy Life With the Kids. Kevin C. Tofel
(06/16/2009)
Don't fear the inflation reaper Andrew Leonard
Those nervous bond traders can relax for now: The core inflation rate was negative in April (06/16/2009)
How-To: Selling Your iPhone for Instant Gratification Charles Jade
(06/16/2009)
Opera Unite Hopes Old Idea Entices New Developers Stacey Higginbotham
(06/16/2009)
Windows a Battery Hog Compared With OS X, At Least on Apple Computers Darrell Etherington
(06/16/2009)
“Watch Later”: A Hypothetical DVR for Web Video Liz Gannes
(06/16/2009)
HTC TouchFLO 3D: Separating the Interface From Windows Mobile James Kendrick
(06/16/2009)
Netbook News: Rumble in the OS Jungle Comes Down to Price Kevin C. Tofel
(06/16/2009)
Service Outages — It’s All About the Response Scott Blitstein
(06/16/2009)
Logitech M555b Bluetooth Mouse: Small and Sleek James Kendrick
(06/16/2009)
Monday, June 15, 2009
Big Think: Elizabeth Gilbert on creativity
The author of "Eat, Pray, Love" on charting our own mythologies and being a woman in the current era. (06/15/2009)
Von Brunn son speaks
Diane Sawyer interviews the son of the Holocaust Museum shooter. (06/15/2009)
Protests in Iran
Video from Velenjak, north of Tehran, shows crowds in the streets Sunday night. (06/15/2009)
Women can't write about sex Tracy Clark-Flory
Not in general and certainly not for her magazine, says the owner of Britain's Erotic Review. (06/15/2009)
What would we buy without lady friends? Sarah Hepola
Sarah Haskins' new satire lampoons commercials filled with women sharing their sisterly trade secrets. (06/15/2009)
Debbie does HIV Tracy Clark-Flory
Most porn viewers think unsafe sex is sexy, but what about stars contracting deadly diseases? (06/15/2009)
Change feminists can believe in? Judy Berman
Age and race play an unprecedented role in the campaign to replace retiring NOW president Kim Gandy (06/15/2009)
Is there a next generation of abortion providers? By Kate Harding
As if the threat of violence and divisive politics weren't enough, getting trained is almost impossible (06/15/2009)
Voluntary childlessness "unnatural" and "evil" Kate Harding
It can't be coincidental that vitriol directed at child-free women looks so much like antiabortion rhetoric. (06/15/2009)
Sex selection comes to America Frieda Klotz
The New York Times reports the practice is showing up in families of Chinese, Korean and Indian descent (06/15/2009)
Iran's growing societal chasm By Dieter Bednarz
Supreme Leader Khamenei is a target of the opposition -- the result of a growing split in Iranian society. (06/15/2009)
Neo-Nazis are in the Army now By Matt Kennard
Why the U.S. military is ignoring its own regulations and permitting white supremacists to join its ranks. (06/15/2009)
The street protests mount By Anonymous
A fresh report from the Iranian capital. The government uses machetes on the public, the public fights back. (06/15/2009)
Goodbye to cheap oil By Michael Klare
The world's shrinking supply of oil may have disastrous effects on the economy and our security. (06/15/2009)
Wingnut, why are angry white guys shooting people? By Glenallen Walken
Our conservative denies that the Holocaust Museum shooting and other violent acts are related to Obama's election. (06/15/2009)
The Obama officials blocking accountability for Bush crimes Glenn Greenwald
Those with the greatest involvement in Bush abuses are the ones preventing investigations and disclosure. (06/15/2009)
Republican apologizes; said gorilla, first lady related Alex Koppelman
On his Facebook page, a South Carolina GOP activist had called a gorilla an ancestor of Michelle Obama's (06/15/2009)
White House speaks out on Iran Alex Koppelman
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says "there are a number of factors that give us some concern" about the election (06/15/2009)
The arguments against (and for) trusting Iran's election results Gabriel Winant
Experts line up arguments for and against the validity of Ahmadinejad's big win. (06/15/2009)
Obama goes to hostile territory for healthcare speech Alex Koppelman
Speaking to the AMA, the president talks tough on healthcare reform (06/15/2009)
Does Cheney want to see the U.S. attacked? Alex Koppelman
The CIA director reportedly said he thinks the former veep is hoping for a new attack to prove him right (06/15/2009)
LGBT group to Obama: "We are human beings" Alex Koppelman
The Human Rights Campaign sends a letter to the president about his administration's defense of DOMA (06/15/2009)
Jazz comes to the White House Mike Madden
First Lady Michelle Obama hosts the first in a series of White House music classes. This one celebrated jazz. (06/15/2009)
Obama to Iranians: "Know that the world is watching" Alex Koppelman
The president addresses the situation in Iran, saying it'd be wrong for him to stay silent but watching his words (06/15/2009)
Palm to Hackers: Don’t Tether Your Pre; Sprint Will Get Mad James Kendrick
(06/15/2009)
Apple’s Latest Retail Store Features Interesting Changes Chris Ryan
(06/15/2009)
Embed Your Files with embedit.in Aliza Sherman
(06/15/2009)
Competition is Bad in the Tech World James Kendrick
(06/15/2009)
Remote Rapport-Building 101 Georgina Laidlaw
(06/15/2009)
Illumitex Seeks Cash to Brighten and Shrink LEDs Jennifer Kho
(06/15/2009)
Apple Downgrading SATA in New MacBook Pros? Charles Jade
(06/15/2009)
Chronoptimists: Cleantech Is Full of ‘Em Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/15/2009)
Game On: Consoles to Rule Web-to-TV Video Delivery Chris Albrecht
(06/15/2009)
NIMF Backs ESA on iPhone Game Ratings; ESRB Says Bring It on Darrell Etherington
(06/15/2009)
Is Paul Krugman's great depression lifting? Andrew Leonard
The Nobel Prize winner is still plenty worried about the economy, but beginning to warm up to the president. (06/15/2009)
Billion-dollar bond smuggling saga blows up Andrew Leonard
Secret deficits, North Korean counterfeiters, religious cultists -- $134 billion dollars worth of conspiracy theory (06/15/2009)
Viliv S5 UMPC Gains 128 GB SSD Option James Kendrick
(06/15/2009)
Options for Managing Many Online Identities Charles Hamilton
(06/15/2009)
Berry Record- Make Voice Notes During Phone Calls James Kendrick
(06/15/2009)
Nokia Builds Upon E71 With E72 Smartphone Kevin C. Tofel
(06/15/2009)
Google Maps for Android: Speak and Ye Shall Find Kevin C. Tofel
(06/15/2009)
Android on Netbooks Heats Up: Are Apps the Tipping Point? James Kendrick
(06/15/2009)
Thoughts on Safari 4: Some Bad, Mostly Good Tom Reestman
(06/15/2009)
Surviving Summer When the Kids Are Out of School Meryl Evans
(06/15/2009)
Imaginary Bitches Takes Back the B-Word Liz Shannon Miller
(06/15/2009)
Lessons From South Korea’s Broadband Buildout for a U.S. Smart Grid Rollout Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/15/2009)
Samsung Jet: Smartphone, Feature-Phone or Both? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/15/2009)
Will Sprint Thwart Sling Media’s 3G Palm Pre App Plans? Jennifer Martinez
(06/15/2009)
Google Scrambling After Launch of “Decision Engine” Jordan Golson
(06/15/2009)
What’s the Buzz About the SD Card Slot? Chris Ryan
(06/15/2009)
What I Don’t Like About the Pre App Catalog James Kendrick
(06/16/2009)
Zynga Wants Apple to Build Facebook Connect Into iPhone Darrell Etherington
(06/16/2009)
Will Ionic Wind Cool MacBooks of the Future? Charles Moore
(06/15/2009)
Gist and Social Minder Remind Us to Contact Clients Charles Hamilton
(06/15/2009)
The GigaOM Interview: Kristof Kloeckner, CTO of IBM Cloud Computing Stacey Higginbotham
(06/16/2009)
Tips on Innovation & Entrepreneurship From Jeff Bezos Om Malik
(06/16/2009)
HSPA MiFi Appears Unboxed: Sounds Too Complicated James Kendrick
(06/16/2009)
Sunday, June 14, 2009
I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
The polite vampires of HBO's "True
Blood" rise from the dead for a second season of blood lust and moral ambiguity. (06/14/2009)
Letter from Tehran: The day after By Anonymous
A report from the Iranian capital in the aftermath of Ahmadinejad's "victory." (06/14/2009)
Various matters Glenn Greenwald
Major defeat for the Obama DOJ and John Yoo. Iranian elections. And a new, surprising poll from Israel (06/14/2009)
How to talk about abortion By Frances Kissling
President Obama wants supporters and opponents of choice to find "common ground." Can that really happen? (06/14/2009)
Microeconomics of the Consumer Web Mike Speiser
(06/14/2009)
What Intel Can Teach Google About the Cloud Dave Asprey
(06/14/2009)
Tesla Lawsuit: The Incredible Importance of Being a Founder Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/15/2009)
NEC VersaPro UltraLite- Thinnest, Baddest Notebook James Kendrick
(06/14/2009)
UPDATE: CrunchPad Unboxed on Video REMOVED James Kendrick
(06/14/2009)
Getting My Data From Anywhere Charles Hamilton
(06/14/2009)
With a Big Push, IBM Gives Cloud Computing Its Blessing Om Malik
(06/15/2009)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Ahmadinejad reelected under cloud of fraud By Juan Cole
But outcome doesn't change goals for Obama -- dealing with Iran's nuclear program and its anti-Israel activities. (06/13/2009)
Waiting for Obama By David Sirota
States are pushing ahead with their own reforms instead of waiting for the president to act. (06/13/2009)
The soldier blood on Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham's hands Glenn Greenwald
Those who most frequently invoke The Troops to justify their policy views are the ones who care least about them. (06/13/2009)
Is John Donahoe Finally Turning eBay Around? Kevin Kelleher
(06/13/2009)
Career Counseling: Myth or Magic? Georgina Laidlaw
(06/13/2009)
Weekly App Store Picks: June 13, 2009 Olly Farshi
(06/13/2009)
One Man’s Answer to the iPhone 3G S Surcharge Om Malik
(06/14/2009)
Palm Pre Stuff for the Weekend James Kendrick
(06/13/2009)
Do Facebook Vanity URLs Equal Kill Twitter Vol. 2? Om Malik
(06/14/2009)
BitTorrent’s Long Tail Alive and Well on Private Torrent Sites Janko Roettgers
(06/13/2009)
Android This Week: Scripting, Evernote and myTouch, Oh My! James Kendrick
(06/13/2009)
The Secret to Dealing With Infrastructure Headaches Rohit Sharma
(06/13/2009)
Friday, June 12, 2009
Paul Krugman and left-wing hate
Paul Krugman is blamed for left-wing hate on "Morning Joe" (06/12/2009)
Red State Update: It's a goat on a trampoline!
Jackie and Dunlap on the deterioration of political discourse, your freedom of speech and the importance of YouTube (06/12/2009)
Behind the food industry's iron curtain Andrew O'Hehir
Michael Pollan and director Robert Kenner talk about "Food, Inc.," the movie agribusiness doesn't want you to see. (06/12/2009)
"The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" By Andrew O'Hehir
John Travolta and Denzel Washington face off in this New York subway thriller. But will they hijack a classic? (06/12/2009)
Great moments in subway cinema Jacqueline Linge
Classic scenes of love, romance and destruction in the New York subway. (06/12/2009)
Michael Pollan and Robert Kenner on "Food, Inc."
Andrew O'Hehir interviews the filmmakers about how what we buy at the market affects the way our food is made (06/12/2009)
WayLay By Carol Lay
Pornography is in the eye of the beholder. (06/12/2009)
Letterman and Palin: Both jerks! Kate Harding
The comedian's jokes about the Alaska governor and her daughter were out of line. So is her response. (06/12/2009)
Did David Letterman get a free pass? Amanda Fortini
Just because you dislike Sarah Palin's politics doesn't mean you shouldn't defend her against sexism. (06/12/2009)
Polyester brides Kate Harding
Shocking news: In tough economic times, women will even stoop to -- gasp! -- inexpensive wedding dresses. (06/12/2009)
Sorry we broke the world, Class of '09 Judy Berman
The year in graduation speeches: As baby boomers apologize for the economy, three women make the personal powerful. (06/12/2009)
Slipped through the cracks Joe Coscarelli
Maybe the empty nest isn't so empty after all. Plus: remembering Kamala Das, Madonna's adoption and more (06/12/2009)
Blog hoax captivates pro-lifers Tracy Clark-Flory
A woman lies about her terminally ill baby and is heaped with prayers and praise (06/12/2009)
A table for few at T.G.I. Friday's Craig Fehrman
The restaurant chains of the "casual dining" industry were already in trouble. Then came the recession. (06/12/2009)
Should the U.S. also suppress evidence of civilian deaths in Afghanistan? Glenn Greenwald
Reports of civilian deaths inflame anti-American sentiment at least as much as torture photos. (06/12/2009)
The politics of assassination By Joe Conason
Inside the violent movement that spawned James von Brunn and Scott Roeder. (06/12/2009)
The healthcare war has officially begun By Robert Reich
Will Obama stand up to lobbyists and insurers to give Americans a needed public option? (06/12/2009)
Demand a real public healthcare option By Robert Reich
Don't be fooled by the watered-down versions that desperate Democrats are using to lure Republican votes. (06/12/2009)
Tribalistic self-absorption Glenn Greenwald
What animates most right-wing discourse is obsession with one's own group and complete indifference to others. (06/12/2009)
Why I went on "The O'Reilly Factor" Joan Walsh
He said he'd debate the Tiller murder -- then attacked me for "having blood on my hands." But he showed it all. (06/12/2009)
Both major candidates claim victory in Iran Alex Koppelman
The country's official media says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been reelected, but a rival says he won (06/12/2009)
Sean Hannity, defender of MLK's legacy Alex Koppelman
Without the Fox News host, who else would carry on the work of the slain civil rights leader? (06/12/2009)
Death of the tobacco lobby Alex Koppelman
Congress passes a bill that will allow the FDA to start regulating tobacco products (06/12/2009)
Iranians go to the polls Alex Koppelman
Will President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad be reelected? And if not, what does that mean for Iran, and the U.S.? (06/12/2009)
A Republican "ice age"? Alex Koppelman
A prominent GOP strategist says demographics could spell doom for his party (06/12/2009)
Scarborough: Krugman foments "left-wing hate" Vincent Rossmeier
The MSNBC host accuses the New York Times columnist of encouraging left-wing extremism. (06/12/2009)
A very long engagement
Just in time for June, a member of Salon's Table Talk tells the story of a trip down the aisle postponed. (06/12/2009)
Create Power Plan Desktop Shortcuts in Windows Kevin C. Tofel
(06/12/2009)
Hycrete Growing Rapidly, Pounding Path to Profitability Justin Moresco
(06/12/2009)
Notes from a California meltdown, continued Andrew Leonard
The California DMV is a multicultural paradise. Is there a price-tag on that? (06/12/2009)
Be Your Own Frugal PR Machine Meryl Evans
(06/12/2009)
Agriculture Showdown to Shape Next-Gen Offsets, Biofuels Josie Garthwaite
(06/12/2009)
Steep Learning Curve: Smart Grid 101 Can Be Difficult Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/12/2009)
Snow Leopard In Depth: Exchange Weldon Dodd
(06/12/2009)
How To Ask the Boss If You Can Work Remotely Georgina Laidlaw
(06/12/2009)
It’s No Myth, View2Gether Shares GREEK’s Social TV Stats Chris Albrecht
(06/12/2009)
How much poorer are Americans now? Andrew Leonard
Since December 2007, U.S. households have lost $14 trillion dollars. The good news: Piggy banks are back in fashion (06/12/2009)
DTV D-Day is Here! Chris Albrecht
(06/12/2009)
How Mahmoud Ahmedinejad is like George Bush Andrew Leonard
Voting irregularities, religious appeals to the hard right, a busted economy. Spooky, very spooky (06/12/2009)
On Subsidization: AT&T is Not Ripping Off iPhone 3G Owners Tom Reestman
(06/12/2009)
The Book of Jer3miah: Not Just for Mormons Anymore Jill Weinberger
(06/12/2009)
Video: A Few Last Moments With the Sony Watchman Liz Gannes
(06/12/2009)
This Week at Mobile Tech Manor #43: Pre-mania, Got a New Voice James Kendrick
(06/12/2009)
Yes, they had something to declare Andrew Leonard
Two Japanese citizens are arrested attempting to leave Italy with $134 billion worth of U.S. Treasury bonds. (06/12/2009)
When the Cell Phone Is the Office Phone, Taxing It Is Wrong Stacey Higginbotham
(06/12/2009)
The minister of Twitter Andrew Leonard
India's Shashi Tharoor shows juvenile American politicians how micro-blogging should be done. (06/12/2009)
MobileTechRoundup 174: The Post-Pre and Pre-iPhone 3G S Show Kevin C. Tofel
(06/12/2009)
ARCHOS 9pctablet Earns a Starring UMPC Video Role Kevin C. Tofel
(06/12/2009)
iPhone 3G S: What is Missing? Chris Ryan
(06/12/2009)
App Review: Bookworm for iPhone Mark Crump
(06/12/2009)
Zipcar: IPO or No, a Big Year Ahead Josie Garthwaite
(06/12/2009)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Coppola's unhinged dream world Andrew O'Hehir
Reborn as a brash indie auteur at age 70, the "Godfather" director uncorks a loony, black-and-white tango fantasy (06/11/2009)
The dark side of the moon By Caitlin Shamberg
Sam Rockwell and Duncan Jones talk about their new space movie and the pleasures of 1970s science fiction films. (06/11/2009)
Why are you working so hard? By Heather Havrilesky
Alain de Botton's riveting book examines jobs from painting to rocket science and wonders what it all adds up to. (06/11/2009)
Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Scalia hits the means streets, but is gobsmacked at a dance. (06/11/2009)
Big Pharma says your mysterious pain is real By Robert Burton
A brain scan told them so. And now they can sell you a drug. But what is unreal pain? (06/11/2009)
No teeny-boppers allowed Judy Berman
A new book helps girls realize their rock-star fantasies. (06/11/2009)
India's sartorial police fight harassment Tracy Clark-Flory
... by forbidding women to wear jeans. Also: A U.S. city criminalizes G-strings. (06/11/2009)
Let's Tweet a gender war! Amy Benfer
Susan Orlean wonders if women writers spend too much time on "home and kid stuff." (06/11/2009)
Chastity Bono to become a man Thomas Rogers
The daughter of Sonny and Cher will be the most high-profile transgender transition yet. (06/11/2009)
The healthcare industry isn't going to play nice By Mike Madden
The GOP and the medical establishment begin to push back on the public option, so Obama returns to the stump. (06/11/2009)
The woman Ahmadinejad should fear By Ulrike Putz
Zahra Rahnavard could turn the tide in Friday's elections in Iran. (06/11/2009)
The CIA's secret history of psychological torture By Alfred W. McCoy
Throughout the Cold War, the agency outsourced abuse to other nations. Will Obama put us back on this path? (06/11/2009)
Major new accountability campaign from the ACLU Glenn Greenwald
A coordinated effort is launched to impose accountability for Bush-era crimes. (06/11/2009)
Why is Tiller's alleged killer doing press conferences? By Gene Lyons
Listen instead to the people giving testimonials to the doctor: His family, his patients, his colleagues. (06/11/2009)
The Fiat-ization of the American male By Gary Kamiya
Can a nation of dudes whose sexual self-image was built on macho Jeeps survive the rise of the Little Mouse? (06/11/2009)
The great deficit scare returns By Robert Reich
Even liberals are getting antsy about debt and government spending. Stop worrying. The deficit hawks are wrong. (06/11/2009)
House GOP leader predicts 2010 victory Alex Koppelman
Rep. Eric Cantor says Republicans can take back the House in the mid-term election (06/11/2009)
Left, right face off over Von Brunn Alex Koppelman
Bloggers on both sides are blaming each other for the shooting at the Holocaust Museum (06/11/2009)
Coleman charged court costs, but won't pay yet Alex Koppelman
The former senator owes $94,000 to Al Franken, but isn't going to pay up until the Minnesota Supreme Court rules (06/11/2009)
Why Obama will always be a Muslim Alex Koppelman
A new study shows just how hard it is to convince people of the truth: the president's a Christian (06/11/2009)
Report: Von Brunn targeted Weekly Standard Alex Koppelman
The Holocaust Museum shooter reportedly had a long list of targets, including the conservative magazine (06/11/2009)
Wright: I wasn't talking about Jews, just Zionists Alex Koppelman
President Obama's former pastor walks back remarks about why he can't talk to the president, but trips on the way (06/11/2009)
Glenn Beck stops making sense Gabriel Winant
Beck: It's not the right wing's fault that crazy lefties are killing people to protest Obama's policies. Say what? (06/11/2009)
Broadband Confession: I Have Pipe Envy Stacey Higginbotham
(06/12/2009)
At Long Last, the DTV Transition Is Upon Us Jennifer Martinez
(06/12/2009)
ESRB Wants App Store Games to Be Rated Darrell Etherington
(06/11/2009)
Archie's passage to India Andrew Leonard
Yes, that Archie, the goof who is finally (gasp!) proposing to Veronica. The last gasp of cultural imperialism? (06/11/2009)
More tales of woe from the unemployment line Andrew Leonard
The number of Americans receiving jobless benefits sets a record for the 19th straight week. (06/11/2009)
BT Talks Up Plans to Charge Video Providers Stacey Higginbotham
(06/11/2009)
Hank Paulson, dictator of Wall Street Andrew Leonard
It's a strange, strange world when Republicans attack Republicans for interfering in private business affairs. (06/11/2009)
Is Ken Lewis suffering from Stockholm syndrome? Andrew Leonard
A Republican Congressman suggests that the CEO of Bank of America has identified with his kidnappers (06/11/2009)
Dragonfly Folding Notebook- No Compromises to Go James Kendrick
(06/11/2009)
Portable Keyboard Sports Trackpad Underneath James Kendrick
(06/11/2009)
Outright and Network Solutions Connect to Bring Business Online Scott Blitstein
(06/11/2009)
Tendril + AlertMe: A Match Made in Energy Management Heaven Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/11/2009)
MacBook Pro SD/ExpressCard Slot Tradeoff: Brilliant or Blunder? Charles Moore
(06/11/2009)
Workplace Trends: The End of Cubicle Dwelling? Dawn Foster
(06/11/2009)
Barney Frank gets mad, again Andrew Leonard
The Congressman loses his temper on CNBC while explaining his position on limiting executive compensation (06/11/2009)
How-To: Proximity Automation Bryan Schuetz
(06/11/2009)
PrimeTime2Go Shows Plenty of Promise Liane Cassavoy
(06/11/2009)
ThinkPad T400s Arrives: Thin and Light, 14-inch James Kendrick
(06/11/2009)
10 Updates My Palm Pre Needs Now Kevin C. Tofel
(06/11/2009)
Smartphones: The New Consumer Necessity James Kendrick
(06/11/2009)
Who Has Access to Your Address Book? Charles Hamilton
(06/11/2009)
EQAL Foregoes Originals, Gets Cookin’ With Paula Deen Chris Albrecht
(06/11/2009)
Why GM Killed the 2010 Chevy Malibu Hybrid Josie Garthwaite
(06/11/2009)
5 Companies That Should Be on Dell’s Shopping List Stacey Higginbotham
(06/11/2009)
The Truth About Software Keyboards Tom Reestman
(06/11/2009)
Coworking Stories: Massimo Carraro Imran Ali
(06/11/2009)
The WB’s Pushed Belly-Flops Into Summer Liz Shannon Miller
(06/11/2009)
ARCHOS 9pctablet Enters the Slate PC Game Kevin C. Tofel
(06/11/2009)
Apple’s New iPhone & OS: Developers Talk Future Potential Olly Farshi
(06/11/2009)
New oil industry scheme: Girls, girls, girls! Andrew Leonard
Worried about upcoming energy legislation, the flacks come up with a fool-proof plan. Lipstick! (06/11/2009)
How to Alter Your Work Schedule to Accommodate Personal Projects Celine Roque
(06/11/2009)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Bateman: Newt Gingrich vs. paganism
America's new enemies are coming! Can Newt save us? (06/10/2009)
White House Press Briefing: Shooting at the Holocaust Memorial
Robert Gibbs shares President Obama's reaction. (06/10/2009)
How to go viral By Vincent Rossmeier
The man who created flash mobs explains why crazes like Susan Boyle ruin our ability to focus on the big picture. (06/10/2009)
The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
Babies could teach adults a thing or two about getting down to work. (06/10/2009)
Shanghai pride, for the first time ever Frieda Klotz
In a promising sign, China holds a gay festival -- just not a parade (06/10/2009)
Date Night, 1933 Lynn Harris
A timeless test for good husbands? (06/10/2009)
To hell with opting out Amy Benfer
Finally, we're paying attention to the working women who actually need to work. (06/10/2009)
Adieu, Carrie Prejean Sarah Hepola
The controversial beauty queen loses her crown. How long before she's hosting "Fox & Friends"? (06/10/2009)
Operation Rescue eyes Tiller's clinic Tracy Clark-Flory
In a cold-blooded move, the anti-abortion group publicly considers buying the property. (06/10/2009)
Will young lovers oust Ahmadinejad? Lynn Harris
Iran's "marriage crisis" could affect Friday's election. (06/10/2009)
A parent's worst nightmare Katharine Mieszkowski
Another baby dies after being left alone in a hot car. (06/10/2009)
"God knows, and we know, the truth about Carrie" Sarah Hepola
Dethroned Miss California, who says the pageant asked her to pose for Playboy, gets a passionate defense from NOM. (06/10/2009)
James W. Von Brunn's anti-Semitic screed By Mark Benjamin
The alleged Holocaust Museum shooter published a book called "Kill the Best Gentiles." Read selections here. (06/10/2009)
From Guantánamo to paradise By Spiegel staff
Seventeen Guantánamo inmates of Uighur origin may soon be leaving Cuba for Palau. (06/10/2009)
Von Brunn's letter to Jim Webb
While in prison, alleged Holocaust Museum shooter sent Webb a long anti-Semitic missive seeking help with a pardon (06/10/2009)
Chairwoman Slaughter: FOIA as sacred as Social Security and Medicare Glenn Greenwald
A key House member explains her opposition to a new law empowering the President to suppress evidence of torture (06/10/2009)
How civilized, law-abiding countries imprison terrorists Glenn Greenwald
Many other countries from around the world do exactly that which we claim is impossible: try accused Terrorists (06/10/2009)
Obama wins an election in the Middle East By Juan Cole
Lebanon's voters gave the White House the victory it wanted -- with a lot of help from Hezbollah. (06/10/2009)
Obama's hit -- and big miss By Camille Paglia
His Cairo speech was good -- but good enough? Plus: U2, Depeche Mode and one "wise Latina" (06/10/2009)
Youth and euthanasia By Garrison Keillor
The world belongs to the young. At the end, there's a cocktail and memories of laughter. (06/10/2009)
The paralyzing fears of the Right Glenn Greenwald
One of the nation's most stalwart war supporters will plan his vacation to avoid 17 Chinese Uighurs. (06/10/2009)
Can right-wing hate talk lead to murder? Joan Walsh
Two terror events in two weeks makes me wonder if media extremists might turn down the ugly rhetoric for a bit. (06/10/2009)
Report: White Supremacist opens fire at Holocaust Memorial Alex Koppelman
The shooter has been identified as an 88-year-old man with a long history of racist and anti-Semitic writings. (06/10/2009)
Lou Dobbs needs to fence in his audience Vincent Rossmeier
The outspoken CNN host has seen his ratings dwindle in recent months (06/10/2009)
Shocking poll: No one knows who leads the GOP Alex Koppelman
In other surprising news, the sun rose today (06/10/2009)
Chamber of Commerce all that's standing between us and communism Alex Koppelman
The business group launches a campaign "to defend ... America's free enterprise values" (06/10/2009)
Right: DHS extremist report was "crap." Really? Mike Madden
Will the conservatives who blasted a report warning of right-wing extremists apologize now? Don't count on it. (06/10/2009)
Wright: "Them Jews" won't let Obama talk to me Alex Koppelman
The president's former pastor speaks out, again. (06/10/2009)
Holocaust Museum guard dies Alex Koppelman
Stephen Tyrone Johns has reportedly died from injuries he sustained during a shooting Wednesday. (06/10/2009)
The White House's muted reaction to museum shooting Mike Madden
President Obama asked about a wounded security guard. But press secretary Robert Gibbs wasn't exactly effusive. (06/10/2009)
When James Von Brunn tried to arrest the Fed Alex Koppelman
The suspect in the Holocaust Museum shooting served prison time for an attempt to arrest Reserve Board members. (06/10/2009)
Obama: Shooting a reminder to fight anti-Semitism, all prejudice Alex Koppelman
The president says he's "shocked and saddened" by the incident at the Holocaust Museum (06/10/2009)
Fox's Smith unloads on "frightening" e-mailers Alex Koppelman
The anchor's worried about the volume of potentially violent people who e-mail Fox News about the president. (06/10/2009)
Friday Will Be FLO Day for Qualcomm Stacey Higginbotham
(06/10/2009)
Google Voice Makes My Life So Much Easier James Kendrick
(06/10/2009)
Moblin for Netbooks v2.0 Beta Refreshed Kevin C. Tofel
(06/10/2009)
The Lowdown on Apple’s HTTP Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Liz Gannes
(06/10/2009)
Is Obama blowing his chance to rein in Wall Street? Andrew Leonard
Obama's new guy at the Fed says the time is now for real change. Let's hope the White House is listening. (06/10/2009)
3 Clever Little Mac Apps for Web Workers Darrell Etherington
(06/10/2009)
Springo: A Site Discovery Search Tool Samuel Dean
(06/10/2009)
The Supreme Court declines to halt march to socialism Andrew Leonard
The highest court in the land slapped Roosevelt and Truman down. But on Chrysler, President Obama got a free pass. (06/10/2009)
Dear AT&T: Maybe It’s Time to Get On the iPhone Bandwagon Tom Reestman
(06/10/2009)
I Just Had a Video Chat With Our CEO. He’s on a Plane Kevin C. Tofel
(06/10/2009)
So What’s Up With AT&T’s Network? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/10/2009)
Eye-Fi Pro Sends Photos to Computer Over Ad Hoc Wi-Fi, No Router or Hotspot Needed Kevin C. Tofel
(06/10/2009)
Why I Haven’t Bought a Palm Pre Yet Charles Hamilton
(06/10/2009)
Measuring Success as a Freelancer Dawn Foster
(06/10/2009)
The Onfronts: The Good, the Meh, and the AWESOME Jill Weinberger
(06/10/2009)
Value Shootout: White 13″ MacBook vs. Unibody 13″ MacBook Pro Charles Moore
(06/10/2009)
Dig Into Unix Jon Buys
(06/10/2009)
A bailout for California? Andrew Leonard
Forget about Citigroup, AIG, or General Motors. A Golden State bankruptcy would make them all look like small fry. (06/10/2009)
eReader on Android Soon, Planned for Palm Pre Later Kevin C. Tofel
(06/10/2009)
Virgin Mobile USA: Pay-Per-MB Nationwide 3G Has a “Good Until” Date Kevin C. Tofel
(06/10/2009)
My Living Desktop: Beautify Your Screen James Dempsey
(06/10/2009)
Apple Design Award 2009 Winners Weldon Dodd
(06/10/2009)
Web Worker Careers: Graphic Design Meryl Evans
(06/10/2009)
Weighing the Web Working Benefits of the iPhone 3G S Darrell Etherington
(06/10/2009)
Apple’s iPhone 3.0 Rings in the Emerging Paid Web Narendra Rocherolle
(06/11/2009)
Apple Testing Push Notifications Once More With AIM Darrell Etherington
(06/11/2009)
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Summer reading: True confessions By Salon staff
Recommended memoirs for your beach book list, from an Italian idyll to a childhood spent trying to be black. (06/09/2009)
This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
Abortion seen through the eyes of the rightwingoverse. (06/09/2009)
Dude, man up and start acting like a mom By Aaron Traister
How I learned to stop sulking and embrace my life as a stay-at-home father (06/09/2009)
The perfect first family. Dammit Amanda Fortini
Are the Obamas setting an unrealistic standard for marriage? (06/09/2009)
Stay together for the kids? Maybe not Mary Elizabeth Williams
A new study is an academic loogie in the face of parental self-sacrifice. (06/09/2009)
Terrorism works: Tiller clinic closes Tracy Clark-Flory
After the doctor's murder, his family permanently shutters the business. (06/09/2009)
Stay classy, "Fox & Friends" Sarah Hepola
The show's hosts are outraged by "Bruno" stunt but sure love their lingerie football. (06/09/2009)
Angelina Jolie: Feminist icon? Tracy Clark-Flory
Naomi Wolf argues that the actress represents the female fantasy of having it all (06/09/2009)
Is it a boy, a girl ... or a hoax? Judy Berman
The IntelliGender test kit claims to determine a fetus' sex at only 10 weeks of pregnancy. But is it for real? (06/09/2009)
Five things the Virginia election results don't mean By Mike Madden
Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary might seem like a first glimpse at the 2010 election. But it's not. (06/09/2009)
Defeat of Graham-Lieberman and the ongoing war on transparency Glenn Greenwald
Arguments for suppressing torture photos are grounded in the worst aspects of the Bush/Cheney mindset. (06/09/2009)
A warning for Democrats? By Michael Lind
The right just won all across Europe, thanks to nationalism, populism and recession. It could happen here too. (06/09/2009)
I'm debating Liz Cheney on CNN Joan Walsh
About whether closing Guantánamo endangers national security. Guess which side I'm on. (06/09/2009)
Debating Liz Cheney on Guantánamo, terror Joan Walsh
She doesn't care if Bush-Cheney military leaders disagree with her, or if Ahmadinejad wins in Iran. Reality check? (06/10/2009)
Creigh Deeds wins Virginia primary Mike Madden
In a come-from-behind victory, Deeds beats Terry McAuliffe for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. (06/10/2009)
Maloney gets help from Trippi, Penn's firm for Senate run Alex Koppelman
The congresswoman is planning to mount a primary challenge against New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. (06/09/2009)
Gitmo detainee transferred to U.S. to face charges Alex Koppelman
Ahmed Ghailani is to be tried for his alleged role in U.S. embassy bombings. (06/09/2009)
Colbert broadcasts from Iraq Alex Koppelman
The comedian takes his show overseas, and President Obama gets involved (06/09/2009)
Virginia weighs Terry McAuliffe's fate Mike Madden
As the polls prepare to close in Virginia's Democratic primary, the weather turns ugly. (06/09/2009)
Sotomayor gets a hearing date Alex Koppelman
One Democratic leader wants her confirmed by early August -- will the GOP cooperate? (06/09/2009)
Conservative writer apologizes for outing anonymous blogger Alex Koppelman
Former Bush official, now with the National Review, says he's sorry he revealed a blogger's identity (06/09/2009)
Washington Times op-ed: "first Muslim president" Alex Koppelman
Just when you thought it was safe to believe that Barack Obama isn't a Muslim ... (06/09/2009)
Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
Having trouble deciding whether to vote for Louisiana Sen. David Vitter? Here's one solution (06/09/2009)
The Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny Andrew Leonard
"It was the bloodiest battle the world ever saw, with civilians looking on in total awe." (06/09/2009)
Don’t Blame Venture Woes on the Economy; It’s the VCs’ Fault Stacey Higginbotham
(06/10/2009)
Life After Lisa Makes Slow but Promising Start Jill Weinberger
(06/09/2009)
Where Should the Feds Draw the Line on Green Marketing Claims? Josie Garthwaite
(06/09/2009)
Today, We Think Twitter Is Dead (for Now) Om Malik
(06/09/2009)
Comparing the Viliv X70 and S5 UMPC on Video James Kendrick
(06/09/2009)
E-book Reading on the Palm Pre James Kendrick
(06/09/2009)
The EFF’s TOSBack Tracks Terms of Service Policies Samuel Dean
(06/09/2009)
Are Commercial Buildings Ready for Open-Source Energy Management? Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/09/2009)
California nightmare Andrew Leonard
Closed parks, public education in tatters, state workers on the unemployment line: How did we get here? (06/09/2009)
Zero-Guilt Activities to Do When You Hit the Wall Meryl Evans
(06/09/2009)
The enforced leisure society Andrew Leonard
The rate of job losses might be slowing, but the rate at which workers are forced to work fewer hours is not. (06/09/2009)
Bailout repayments: Easy come, easy go Andrew Leonard
Don't get too excited about the billions banks are returning. We may need that cash for the next disaster (06/09/2009)
How to: Use Precise Cursor Control on the Palm Pre Kevin C. Tofel
(06/09/2009)
Intuit and Apple Announcements Include Money and a Lesson Dave Greenbaum
(06/09/2009)
Smart Grid Duel: Cisco vs. Silver Spring Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/09/2009)
Netbooks, History and Apple Tom Reestman
(06/09/2009)
Get to the Point: OS X’s Summarize Service James Dempsey
(06/09/2009)
MemberHub Adds Features, Revamps Pricing Scott Blitstein
(06/09/2009)
MotionX-GPS iPhone App For Fitness Tracking Dawn Foster
(06/09/2009)
NTV Moneymaker: Produce Amazon’s Next Commercial Janko Roettgers
(06/09/2009)
UPDATE: Sign of the Times: From Pen Computing to RV James Kendrick
(06/09/2009)
Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook Treads on Microsoft Exchange Kevin C. Tofel
(06/09/2009)
Bluetooth Stereo Rocks on the Palm Pre James Kendrick
(06/09/2009)
Asus Intends to Be Better Than Apple, After Besting Wii & Kindle First Darrell Etherington
(06/09/2009)
StatShot: Conan Flexes His Tweet Muscles; BitTorrent Is Into You Chris Albrecht
(06/10/2009)
Verizon Touch Pro Gains GPS Access, Visual Voicemail Kevin C. Tofel
(06/09/2009)
Fluxiom: Asset Management for Creative Teams Darrell Etherington
(06/09/2009)
A win for the White House on Chrysler Andrew Leonard
The Supreme Court declines the opportunity to derail automaker's bankruptcy reorganization. Score one for Obama. (06/09/2009)
Why Carriers Love Social Networks On Mobiles Om Malik
(06/10/2009)
Netbook News: Computex Bustles, Microsoft Muscles, ARM Hustles Kevin C. Tofel
(06/09/2009)
Monday, June 08, 2009
Open Chat: Mortimer Hayden Smith By Kerry Lauerman
(06/08/2009)
My mother is crazy -- what can I do? By Cary Tennis
She has persecution complexes and paranoia, which is why she won't see a doctor! (06/08/2009)
The secret lives of nannies By Lynn Harris
The author of "Just Like Family" talks about what it's really like to be paid to love someone else's child (06/08/2009)
Underestimating Hillary Sarah Hepola
How Clinton went from controversial runner-up to feminist superhero (06/08/2009)
Did Tiller's murderer act alone? Judy Berman
Suspect Scott Roeder tells the AP that his actions were only a taste of what's to come (06/08/2009)
Gordon Ramsay's big mouth strikes again Judy Berman
An Australian journalist responds with class and wit after the celebrity chef calls her a lesbian. (06/08/2009)
Summer is coming, hide the virgins! Tracy Clark-Flory
As the weather heats up, so do abstinence advocates over chastity. (06/08/2009)
Crazy right-wing myths about Obama 2.0 By Salon staff
The post-inauguration edition of odd things conservatives believe about Obama. Teleprompters! Hitler Youth! Satan! (06/08/2009)
Sotomayor, the non-activist judge By Vincent Rossmeier
An ACLU report on Sotomayor's judicial record concludes that her political beliefs are difficult to characterize. (06/08/2009)
Dear Wingnut, what REALLY bothers you about Sotomayor? By Glenallen Walken
Our undercover conservative explains the right's real reasons for opposing Obama's Supreme Court nominee. (06/08/2009)
Big Pharma and Big Insurance go on the attack By Robert Reich
Lobbyists are working behind the scenes to kill the public option in the healthcare bill. And they're succeeding. (06/08/2009)
ABC News' interview with Lakhdar Boumediene and our current policies Glenn Greenwald
What we can learn from the case of an innocent man imprisoned and brutalized for 8 years at Guantanamo. (06/08/2009)
The White House needs to fight for healthcare By Robert Reich
Here are three things to watch for to see if the White House or Big Pharma and the insurers are winning. (06/08/2009)
Palin: Socialism "is where we are headed" Joan Walsh
John McCain's '08 running mate tells an admiring Sean Hannity "we told ya so" about Obama. (06/08/2009)
Republican governor, secret communist Alex Koppelman
A conservative group goes after Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. (06/08/2009)
Obama's really unpopular! Alex Koppelman
Conservatives find new evidence to support their favorite theory (06/08/2009)
Supreme Court won't hear challenge to DADT Alex Koppelman
In rejecting the case, the court sided with the Obama administration, which was defending the policy (06/08/2009)
Palin spars with GOP over fundraiser Vincent Rossmeier
Hours before a big Republican event, it's still not clear whether the governor will appear (06/08/2009)
Phew: Palin will attend fundraiser after all Alex Koppelman
A tiff between the governor and the Republican establishment appears to have been resolved (06/08/2009)
Yes, Sotomayor deserved her success Alex Koppelman
The former president of Princeton says questions about the judge's time at the school have no merit. (06/08/2009)
Dems lose control of New York Senate Alex Koppelman
A sudden revolt has the GOP back in power in the body after a short period of Democratic rule. (06/08/2009)
Electric Car Glut on the Way? Josie Garthwaite
(06/08/2009)
My 30-Second “Interview” With Jonathan Ive David Koff
(06/08/2009)
Climate change: The poor get poorer Andrew Leonard
Hotter temperatures equal lower economic growth. Except not in rich countries. (06/08/2009)
Slam-Dunk Networking With Twitter Meryl Evans
(06/08/2009)
Top 5 Products I Want After Seeing the Apple WWDC Keynote Liz Gannes
(06/08/2009)
AT&T’s New Network May Not Help Your Old iPhone Stacey Higginbotham
(06/09/2009)
WWDC Announcements: Smule’s Ge Wang and Twitterers Respond Henry Balanon
(06/08/2009)
Flight 447's perfect storm By Patrick Smith
The media loves the "wrong speed" theory, but a lightning strike and electrical failure are more likely culprits. (06/08/2009)
Five Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Craig Barrett Om Malik
(06/08/2009)
Of Bollywood, Cricket and Broadband Om Malik
(06/08/2009)
Facebook Updated for BlackBerry Kevin C. Tofel
(06/08/2009)
10 Palm Pre Tips and Tricks Kevin C. Tofel
(06/08/2009)
Outside WWDC 2009 Charles Jade
(06/08/2009)
Do Email Newsletters Have a Place in Freelancing? Celine Roque
(06/08/2009)
Larry Summers wanted to nationalize the banks? Andrew Leonard
A split in the two-headed Wall-Street-friendly Geithner-Summers axis? Who knew? (06/08/2009)
Integrated 3G Tested on Viliv S5, X70 UMPCs James Kendrick
(06/08/2009)
Obama's summer of jobs Andrew Leonard
Get ready for some real stimulus action, promises the White House. But should we believe in the numbers? (06/08/2009)
Kinpo Android Device: The UMPC Done Right? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/08/2009)
Google Chrome Mac Developer Preview Works Like a Charm Darrell Etherington
(06/08/2009)
Mos Def Breaks It Down on Japanese Streets for Current TV Liz Shannon Miller
(06/08/2009)
Swedish pirates invade European Parliament Andrew Leonard
"We are not red, blue or green. We are just pirates." (06/08/2009)
Apple Releases Updated 15″ MacBook Pro Chris Ryan
(06/08/2009)
13″ MacBook Makes It to the Big Leagues, Turns “Pro” Darrell Etherington
(06/08/2009)
Can Web Clip TV Shows Make a Comeback? Chris Albrecht
(06/08/2009)
Combine Live Mesh, Windows Home Server for a Personal Cloud Kevin C. Tofel
(06/08/2009)
Travel Tip: Chair + Desk = Makeshift Standing Workstation Simon Mackie
(06/08/2009)
New MacBook Air Lighter On the Wallet Charles Jade
(06/08/2009)
iPhone OS 3.0: Some Things You Knew, and Some You Didn’t Darrell Etherington
(06/08/2009)
Chrysler deal hits Supreme roadblock Andrew Leonard
The future of the U.S. auto industry, and bankruptcy law as currently practiced, are suddenly thrown into question. (06/08/2009)
Sunday, June 07, 2009
I Like to Watch By Heather Havrilesky
In Showtime's "Nurse Jackie," Edie Falco transforms the heroic hospital drama into a dark dramedy.
(06/07/2009)
Obama's poor choice for faith leader By Frances Kissling
Why did a pro-choice president appoint someone to HHS who is against abortion AND birth control? Political payback? (06/07/2009)
What the new Jim Comey torture emails actually reveal Glenn Greenwald
Just as they did with CIA reports on WMDs, Bush officials pressured DOJ lawyers to issue torture-authorizing memos. (06/07/2009)
Hacking Traction: The Dark Side of Marketing Optimization Mike Speiser
(06/07/2009)
Weekend Vid Picks: Comedy Kicking It Retro-Style Liz Shannon Miller
(06/07/2009)
Digging Deeper Into Data With Hadoop Gary Orenstein
(06/07/2009)
Palm Pre: Thoughts After Using It a Day James Kendrick
(06/07/2009)
The Summer of the Superphone Om Malik
(06/08/2009)
Developer Preview of Google Chrome for OS X Available Charles Jade
(06/08/2009)
For Cablevision Division, Business Services Mean Big Money Stacey Higginbotham
(06/08/2009)
Will Epix’s Digital Ambitions Be Epic? Liz Gannes
(06/08/2009)
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Movies not to miss: "Unmistaken Child" Andrew O'Hehir
A heartbroken monk looks for his lost master among 2-year-olds. Plus: Bisexuality, rediscovered yet again! (06/06/2009)
Slipped through the cracks Joe Coscarelli
A man goes through menopause. Plus: the health benefits of a May-December marriage, feminist spanking and more. (06/06/2009)
The Learjet repo man By Marc Weingarten
Business has never been better for the fearless pilot who takes back millionaires' expensive toys. (06/06/2009)
Obama's trail of broken promises By David Sirota
The prophet of hope now doesn't even bother with explanations when he reneges on his campaign pledges. (06/06/2009)
New GOP counsel disputed many anti-Sotomayor talking points Glenn Greenwald
Orin Kerr: Sotomayor is "like a liberal mirror image of Samuel Alito" and "a pretty conservative pick". (06/06/2009)
The NYT's nice, new euphemism for torture Glenn Greenwald
What happened at Guantanamo was just some "intense interrogation." (06/06/2009)
Android This Week: Samsung i7500 Greenlighted, Acer Netbooks Planned James Kendrick
(06/06/2009)
Web Worker Careers: Writers and Editors Meryl Evans
(06/06/2009)
You Say You Want a Cloud Revolution Michael Crandell
(06/06/2009)
Early Impressions of the Palm Pre: Tag Team Style Kevin C. Tofel
(06/06/2009)
Videoplaza Rolls its Eyes at Pre-Rolls (but Still Serves Them) Chris Albrecht
(06/06/2009)
Weekly App Store Picks: June 6, 2009 Olly Farshi
(06/06/2009)
Palm Pre: 3 Things We Like & 3 Things We Don’t Kevin C. Tofel
(06/07/2009)
Friday, June 05, 2009
Summer reading: Jonathan Lethem recommends
The author of "Motherless Brooklyn" and "The Fortress of Solitude" recommends a classic to take to the beach. (06/05/2009)
"The Hangover" By Stephanie Zacharek
A bachelor party gone haywire, an anxious bride and Zach Galifianakis add up to a wickedly funny buddy movie. (06/05/2009)
Summer reading: Neil Gaiman recommends
The science fiction writer suggests an author who never disappoints. (06/05/2009)
Summer reading: Diana Gabaldon recommends
The author of the bestselling "Outlander" series on her favorite crime fiction. (06/05/2009)
Red State Update: Why is Rush Limbaugh always in the news?
Jackie and Dunlap reflect on Rush Limbaugh's latest comments about Sotomayor, Catholicism and abortion. (06/05/2009)
Summer reading: Berkeley Breathed recommends
The "Bloom County" creator on why you should keep reading history. (06/05/2009)
"Away We Go" By Stephanie Zacharek
John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph play parents-to-be in this movie by real-life couple Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida. (06/05/2009)
Summer reading: Mary Karr recommends
The author of "The Liars' Club" on what she'd like to find in her book bag. (06/05/2009)
"Land of the Lost" By Stephanie Zacharek
Dinosaurs and Sleestaks -- oh yeah, and Will Ferrell -- roam the earth in this update of the trippy '70s TV show. (06/05/2009)
Summer reading: Sarah Dunant recommends
The international bestselling author suggests three new books she can't wait to get her hands on. (06/05/2009)
Summer reading: Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson recommend
The children's book authors recommend their favorite summer reading. (06/05/2009)
Summer reading: Michael Connelly recommends
Need a thriller? This bestselling author recommends one of his favorites. (06/05/2009)
Authors recommend great summer reading
Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Lethem and others suggest classics, thrillers and big fat books to take to the beach. (06/05/2009)
WayLay By Carol Lay
Certain important messages are still missing from states' license plates. (06/05/2009)
Pregnancy discrimination increasing in the UK Kate Harding
As more British women lose their jobs for becoming mothers, an alliance forms to fight back. (06/05/2009)
Let's get Michael Jackson to tour the U.S.! By Cary Tennis
We can't afford to go to London to see the creator of "Thriller." How can we persuade him to tour here? (06/05/2009)
Can the Internet save Dr. Hern? Kate Harding
Blogs and Twitter are helping to shape the discourse about anti-abortion terrorism, but how much is that worth? (06/05/2009)
House passes paid leave for some new parents Katharine Mieszkowski
Federal employees would get four weeks of time off after birth or adoption. (06/05/2009)
The feds take on Tiller's murder Tracy Clark-Flory
And promise to investigate whether suspect Scott Roeder had accomplices. (06/05/2009)
Are House Democrats about to block Obama's new secrecy law? Glenn Greenwald
Defeat of the Graham-Lieberman amendment would be an important blow against secrecy and presidential power abuses. (06/05/2009)
Crackpots calling the kettle black By Joe Conason
Race-baiting lowlights from Rush Limbaugh and Pat Buchanan, two of the pundits who say Sonia Sotomayor is racist. (06/05/2009)
Obama changes the Middle East By Gary Kamiya
This American president's empathy with the Arab/Muslim world could be a crucial first step in brokering peace. (06/05/2009)
Fellow conservatives, admit it: Obama gave a great speech By David Horowitz
In front of the whole Muslim world, he defended Israel and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. What's not to like? (06/05/2009)
Hillary Clinton demands China investigate and disclose its past abuses Glenn Greenwald
It didn't seem possible to top - for pure irony - Bush's 2006 condemnation of Russia for illegal warrantless spying (06/05/2009)
Obama, Wiesel speak at former concentration camp Alex Koppelman
The president tours Buchenwald with a famous Holocaust survivor, who delivered some powerful remarks (06/05/2009)
The National Review's baffling Sotomayor cover Vincent Rossmeier
The cover of the latest issue of the conservative journal features a caricature of an Asian Sonia Sotomayor (06/05/2009)
Did Sotomayor really misspeak? Alex Koppelman
The White House has tried to spin away a controversial quote, but their explanations don't hold water (06/05/2009)
Jim Inhofe is all class Alex Koppelman
The Oklahoma senator says President Obama's speech in Cairo was "un-American." (06/05/2009)
Obama nominee withdrawing over interrogations Alex Koppelman
Philip Mudd, tapped to work at DHS, had "direct knowledge" of the harsh techniques used under President Bush (06/05/2009)
College Republicans getting a little glum Mike Madden
The group's first annual convention in the Obama administration is a sad sight. (06/05/2009)
Palin, Sanford may have to take stimulus cash after all Alex Koppelman
The two governors, who'd made big shows of refusing the money, were both overridden (06/05/2009)
Pet sounds
Members of Salon's Table Talk community share the stuff you can only say to a cat. (06/05/2009)
Labor market surprise: Much less horrible than usual Andrew Leonard
The economy shed "only" 345,000 jobs in May. Even with the unemployment rate rising to 9.4 percent, it's good news (06/05/2009)
My Multilayered Backup Strategy Mark Crump
(06/05/2009)
Skyfire: Mobile Video Done Right Liane Cassavoy
(06/05/2009)
A new lord for Wall Street? Andrew Leonard
The Obama administration is ready to announce a "pay czar" to watch over executive compensation. (06/05/2009)
Dear Palm and Sprint: Is There Anything Else You Could Do Wrong? Tom Reestman
(06/05/2009)
Web Worker Epiphany: I Treat My Career Like a Sim Would Darrell Etherington
(06/05/2009)
Why the Smart Grid Won’t Have the Innovations of the Internet Any Time Soon Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/05/2009)
Do Three I’s and Two Devices Equal One Happy Camper? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/05/2009)
Bankruptcy: The healthcare connection Andrew Leonard
Medical problems were behind two-thirds of personal bankruptcies in 2007. And that was before the economic crisis. (06/05/2009)
Top Resources for Finding Work Online Samuel Dean
(06/05/2009)
Pre Inventory Levels Are Lower Than Low in My Area Kevin C. Tofel
(06/05/2009)
This Week at Mobile Tech Manor #42: UMPCs Everywhere James Kendrick
(06/05/2009)
Ma Bell and Its Vanishing Phone Lines Om Malik
(06/05/2009)
10 Signs That You’re a Mac Geek James Dempsey
(06/05/2009)
Microsoft Builds CDN to Handle Massive Online Video Growth Janko Roettgers
(06/05/2009)
Green Building Materials Market to Jump to $571B by 2013 Justin Moresco
(06/05/2009)
More fun with bankruptcy and medical bills Andrew Leonard
A critic says medical-bill induced bankruptcies are falling, not rising. Did Elizabeth Warren get her facts wrong? (06/05/2009)
Marion Cotillard Pimps Dior As Lady Noire Liz Shannon Miller
(06/05/2009)
The Summer of the Superphone Om Malik
(06/05/2009)
Theories On a Mac App Store Chris Ryan
(06/05/2009)
Why the Prius loves a gas tax Andrew Leonard
In the U.S., when gas prices fell, so did hybrid sales. But not in Japan. (06/05/2009)
5 Healthy Energy Snacks to Get You Through the Mid-Afternoon Slump Simon Mackie
(06/05/2009)
Don't flush that fertilizer! Andrew Leonard
Normal ecosystems use and reuse critical nutrients like phosphorus. But humans aren't normal (06/05/2009)
The Next Climate Deal: How Big is the Battle for Cleantech IP? Josie Garthwaite
(06/05/2009)
7 Gadgets That Prove the Cell Network Isn’t Just for Phones Stacey Higginbotham
(06/06/2009)
How CableCos View Web Video Chris Albrecht
(06/06/2009)
WWDC 2009: Rumor Round-Up Ahead of the Big Show Darrell Etherington
(06/06/2009)
Yahoo! App and 360 Importer mdawaffe
(06/05/2009)
Thursday, June 04, 2009
The triumph of the uncelebrity By Heather Havrilesky
Jon and Kate! Octo-Mom! Speidi! Stars are out, ordinary people are in -- until we render them as soulless as celebs (06/04/2009)
Obama speaks about Islam and women's rights
The president took time to address the role of women in Islam and the U.S. during Thursday's speech. (06/04/2009)
Video: President Obama in Cairo
The President seeks "a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world" (06/04/2009)
What should I read next? By Allen Barra
Aleksandar Hemon's fictional alter ego drinks and writes his way through exile in these superb coming-of-age tales. (06/04/2009)
Tom the Dancing Bug By Ruben Bolling
Teachable moments with the adorable Jon and Kate, plus eight! (06/04/2009)
Teachers gone wild! Judy Berman
The media loves reporting on dangerous educators. But is abuse in the classroom really on the rise? (06/04/2009)
The ABCs of antiabortion activism Tracy Clark-Flory
A handbook illustrates the kind of deception that possibly led to Dr. George Tiller's murder. (06/04/2009)
Taking same-sex marriage to the bank Katharine Mieszkowski
States enjoy financial fruits from allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry. (06/04/2009)
My marriage is a prison and I need to bust out By Cary Tennis
I'm being held captive by my husband and my dad. I can't survive as wifey for life. How to escape? (06/04/2009)
Gang rapes, gay bashing and snow jobs Amy Benfer
A social history of the frat boy (06/04/2009)
Obama befriends the hijab Tracy Clark-Flory
In a speech at Cairo University, the president gets some help from the head scarf. (06/04/2009)
Tiananmen silence turns 20 By Andreas Lorenz
Two decades after the massacre in Beijing, the event remains a taboo in China. (06/04/2009)
"This cycle of suspicion and discord must end"
The full text of President Obama's speech at Cairo University (06/04/2009)
No shoes thrown at Obama By Mike Madden
In Cairo, the president reaches out to the Muslim world with mild criticism and a gentle defense of the U.S. (06/04/2009)
Rush Limbaugh's new low Joan Walsh
On the eve of the president's Cairo speech, the radio bully says Obama is more destructive to the U.S than al-Qaida (06/04/2009)
Obama's Cairo mission: Don't be Bush By Gary Kamiya
Five disastrous Middle East policies that the president must show he's rejected. (06/04/2009)
Sotomayor a "racist"? Really? By Gene Lyons
The elected wing of the GOP knows better. The entertainment wing -- Rush, Coulter et al. -- has a different agenda. (06/04/2009)
Bernanke's real message about budget deficits By Robert Reich
Perhaps Obama wants to use the Fed chief to deliver an unwelcome message to Congress: Time to raise taxes. (06/04/2009)
Hamas reacts to Obama's speech
"We are looking for more than just mere words," the leader of the terrorist group says (06/04/2009)
Coleman ready to throw in the towel? Alex Koppelman
The former Minnesota senator might not take his case to federal court after all (06/04/2009)
Why one NARAL staffer won't go on O'Reilly Alex Koppelman
Mary Alice Carr used to appear on the show, despite criticism she got, but his Tiller coverage was too much (06/04/2009)
Obama addresses the Muslim world Alex Koppelman
From Cairo, the president talks relations between the U.S. and Muslims, says "easier to start wars than end them" (06/04/2009)
Head of pro-life group gets job at HHS Mike Madden
The founder of a pro-life Catholic organization is named to run faith-based outreach at Health and Human Services. (06/04/2009)
Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
Is President Obama secretly an ancient Egyptian? (06/04/2009)
Sotomayor answers the Judiciary Committee
The White House says she set a record for compiling the information, but it doesn't tell us much -- yet (06/04/2009)
Gay marriage foes running out of arguments Alex Koppelman
With the passage of a same-sex marriage law in New Hampshire, opponents are in a tough spot (06/04/2009)
Protect Your Income Before It’s Too Late Georgina Laidlaw
(06/04/2009)
Would You Pay for Hulu, and If So, How Much? Chris Albrecht
(06/04/2009)
CrunchPad Appears Anew, Looking Seriously Viable James Kendrick
(06/04/2009)
AppleJack: An Easy Way to Fix Your Mac David Koff
(06/04/2009)
Today's economic "green shoot" of the day Andrew Leonard
For the first week all year, the total number of Americans collecting unemployment doesn't break a record (06/04/2009)
Next iPhone Rumored to Have Nike+, Radio Tagging Built In Darrell Etherington
(06/04/2009)
For Boxee CEO, Hulu Desktop Brings Hope Chris Albrecht
(06/04/2009)
No, Jimmy Carter did it Andrew Leonard
Paul Krugman blames Reagan for today's crisis. Conservatives and liberals gang up to give him a history lesson (06/04/2009)
Coffee Break- Microsoft Arc Mouse is Sweet James Kendrick
(06/04/2009)
Opera 10 Beta Sports New Design, Improved Performance Simon Mackie
(06/04/2009)
Angel Mozilo and Countrywide: A tale of greed and folly Andrew Leonard
The CEO knew exactly how toxic his company's loans were. But that's not what he told the general public (06/04/2009)
Palm Pre Pricing: Rebate Good Through July 11. What Happens Next? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/04/2009)
AT&T’s Slowing Down on U-verse Om Malik
(06/04/2009)
App Review: Stuck Genie — There’s a Genie in Your iPhone Olly Farshi
(06/04/2009)
No-Fuss Video Conferencing Using Tinychat Simon Mackie
(06/04/2009)
Do You Suck at PhotoShop? Go to Big Fat University Theodora Blanchfield
(06/04/2009)
Interview Project Follows in the Sweet, Non-Creepy David Lynch Tradition Liz Shannon Miller
(06/04/2009)
AT&T Thinks Prepaid Data Plans Could Drive 3G Everywhere Stacey Higginbotham
(06/04/2009)
Use Sony Reader Notes to Keep Movie Characters Straight Kevin C. Tofel
(06/05/2009)
Palm Pre Reviews are in: Looks Like a Stellar 1.0 James Kendrick
(06/04/2009)
Game On: The Sims 3 for Mac Darrell Etherington
(06/04/2009)
4 Borrowed Ideas That Have Made the Biggest Difference in My Work Celine Roque
(06/04/2009)
Intel Buys Wind River To Put a Computer In Every Toaster Stacey Higginbotham
(06/04/2009)
What the Electric Coda Sedan Says About the Future of EVs and China Josie Garthwaite
(06/04/2009)
Shozu Says No to Ads, Instead Will Sell Apps Om Malik
(06/04/2009)
How MTV Turns a TV Show Into an Online Event Liz Gannes
(06/04/2009)
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Bateman: George Tiller's death a teachable moment?
Operation Rescue founder Randall Terry offered this strange response to the murder of the Kansas abortion doctor. (06/03/2009)
Excuse me, do you speak Klingon? By Andrew O'Hehir
A delightful journey through the realm of invented languages and its cast of dreamers, weirdos and obsessives. (06/03/2009)
The K Chronicles By Keith Knight
I have a dream! (06/03/2009)
Rejected by the world! By Cary Tennis
I've adventured and gotten writing gigs and fallen in love with cities, but failure dogs me! Can I just go home? (06/03/2009)
New documentary spotlights Tiller Judy Berman
In "What's the Matter With Kansas?" the assassinated doctor speaks out about his battle with the radical right. (06/03/2009)
Could Tiller's murder have been prevented? Tracy Clark-Flory
The suspect in his shooting attacked a clinic just the day before. (06/03/2009)
Don't take me out to the broad game By Caitlin Moscatello
The Dodgers are trying to lure women with radio broadcasts and celebrities. As a sports fan, I'm trying not to gag. (06/03/2009)
Fangirl flips over "New Moon" Tracy Clark-Flory
The movie trailer sparks a far more entertaining response from a YouTuber. (06/03/2009)
Jailed for her child's own good? Lynn Harris
District judge sentences woman to give birth in federal prison (06/03/2009)
Helping the women Tiller can't Lynn Harris
Money pours in to a memorial fund run by a group the doctor himself donated to, just days before he died. (06/03/2009)
Obama, Muslim-world rock star By Juan Cole
They like him, they really like him! Well, maybe not so much in Egypt. But they're willing to give him a chance. (06/03/2009)
Bush is gone, but Halliburton rolls on By Pratap Chatterjee
Dick Cheney's former company spun off KBR in 2007 -- yet paid a huge fine for the military contractor 3 months ago. (06/03/2009)
Gingrich backs off on Sotomayor
GOP TV blowhards soften race talk as the judge says she chose her "wise Latina" words poorly. Is dialogue possible? (06/03/2009)
The heart of Saturday night By Garrison Keillor
A young girl borrows Chopin's passion and transforms an evening. Life is good, no matter the disappointments. (06/03/2009)
Obama's "interference" in Israeli politics Glenn Greenwald
The massive aid given by the U.S. entitles -- and requires -- Obama to demand that settlement growth stop. (06/03/2009)
New Hampshire legalizes same-sex marriage Alex Koppelman
The state becomes the sixth to allow same-sex couples to wed (06/03/2009)
Revealed: Obama really is a Muslim! Alex Koppelman
As the president prepares for his big speech, conservatives are back on an old subject (06/03/2009)
The next governor of New Jersey? Alex Koppelman
Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie wins the Republican primary, and has a shot at beating the incumbent (06/03/2009)
Gingrich walks back Sotomayor "racist" comment Alex Koppelman
The former House speaker tries to explain away his remark, but has the damage already been done? (06/03/2009)
Limbaugh isn't backing down on Sotomayor Alex Koppelman
Newt Gingrich may have retracted his contention that the judge is a racist, but Limbaugh isn't following suit (06/03/2009)
When empathy's a good thing Alex Koppelman
A potential presidential candidate says that for the GOP to make a comeback, it needs to be empathetic (06/03/2009)
Meghan McCain vs. the Daily Kos Mike Madden
A Twitter war breaks out between John McCain's daughter and an influential liberal blogger. (06/03/2009)
Greenpeace's secret anti-palm oil agenda Andrew Leonard
Concern about climate change is just cover for a plot to crush upstart Asian competitors to Western fuel companies (06/03/2009)
Create a 3D Wall With Your Photos James Dempsey
(06/03/2009)
PHOTOS: Mile’s Coda Unveils $45K Electric Sedan for 2010 Josie Garthwaite
(06/03/2009)
So Long, Dell Mini 9. We Hardly Knew You Kevin C. Tofel
(06/03/2009)
Bing Helps Overcome Search Shortcomings, Still No Google-Killer Jordan Golson
(06/03/2009)
Polysilicon is a harsh mistress Andrew Leonard
High prices for the crucial ingredient were supposed to hurt solar power's growth. Now, so are low prices. (06/03/2009)
Bing: How Useful Is Microsoft’s New Search Offering? Darrell Etherington
(06/03/2009)
Startup Green Energy Tech Installs First Small-Wind Concentrators Jennifer Kho
(06/03/2009)
Using the MiFi With Eye-Fi for Camera Connectivity James Kendrick
(06/03/2009)
Apple Mulling App-Sharing System for iPhone Users Darrell Etherington
(06/03/2009)
Fun With Skinning Opera Charles Moore
(06/03/2009)
3D Graphics/Animation App Blender Gets an Upgrade Samuel Dean
(06/03/2009)
How About a Last.fm for Movies? Janko Roettgers
(06/03/2009)
How the banks own Congress, part XVI Andrew Leonard
This spring, even as banks reeled from the financial crisis, their lobbyists were still winning battles (06/03/2009)
U.S. Census Data Shows What We Know: Internet Growth Om Malik
(06/03/2009)
Moblin Mediaphone Illustrates Intel’s Smartphone Intentions Kevin C. Tofel
(06/03/2009)
Smartbook- Another Trademark Fight Coming? James Kendrick
(06/03/2009)
ARM Smartbook Caught on Video at Computex James Kendrick
(06/03/2009)
Easy Solar Path for Chip Makers: Chips to Optimize Solar to Hit $6B Market Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/03/2009)
I Say Broadband Maps, You Say Boondoggle Stacey Higginbotham
(06/04/2009)
A bond market paradox Andrew Leonard
Are investors terrified of inflation or optimistic about economic recovery? Yes.
(06/03/2009)
Plantronics Voyager PRO Bluetooth Headset Sounds Like a Winner Kevin C. Tofel
(06/03/2009)
“Mystery” of the White MacBook Upgrade Unravelled Charles Moore
(06/03/2009)
Dealing With Stubborn Applications: Installation and Spring Cleaning Chris Ryan
(06/03/2009)
A Typical Twitter User Dawn Foster
(06/03/2009)
A Comicbook Orange Returns — Now With More Human! Liz Shannon Miller
(06/03/2009)
5 Gotchas That Could Hold Back Success of Palm’s Pre Kevin C. Tofel
(06/04/2009)
Further Impressions of the Viliv X70EX UMPC James Kendrick
(06/03/2009)
Twas the Night Before FiOS Kevin C. Tofel
(06/04/2009)
How Often Will You Have to Upgrade an Intel-Based TV? Chris Albrecht
(06/04/2009)
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Summer reading: Killer thrillers By Laura Miller
Salon recommends four addictive novels to add intrigue and treachery to your beach book list. (06/02/2009)
This Modern World By Tom Tomorrow
Look what happens when Dick Cheney makes a startling admission! (06/02/2009)
How can I grow webbed feet? By Cary Tennis
Concentration on my goal seems to yield no results: How can I transform myself? I want to spread my toes and swim! (06/02/2009)
China's kidnapped baby brides Tracy Clark-Flory
Thanks to a worsening shortage of unmarried women, gangs are trafficking little girls. (06/02/2009)
Protecting abortion providers Kate Harding
A friend of George Tiller's says the doctor knew something bad was coming. Why couldn't anyone stop it? (06/02/2009)
Rachel Maddow: "They're winning" Joe Coscarelli
The MSNBC host details the modern history of pro-life violence (06/02/2009)
Breaking: Girls are good at math! Tracy Clark-Flory
So long as they live in a country with little sexual inequality, says a new study. (06/02/2009)
The end of overparenting? Amy Benfer
A new wave of writing supplants the petty anxieties of a tiny group of very privileged families. Finally. (06/02/2009)
Suppressed images don't show rape, official says By Mark Benjamin
The Pentagon says no sexual abuse, no Abu Ghraib photos among those held back in ACLU suit. (06/02/2009)
Sure, killing a doctor's wrong -- but don't overreact! By Mike Madden
Randall Terry says abortion provider George Tiller "reaped what he sowed," then invites reporters out for chicken (06/02/2009)
Incorporate this! By Michael Lind
Now that you and I own GM, perhaps it's time to relaunch a very old concept -- a special kind of public corporation (06/02/2009)
Thank you, Pat Leahy Joan Walsh
The Vermont senator says Sotomayor attacks are "vicious" and "outrageous." But the GOP may well "Bork" itself. (06/02/2009)
Another Club Gitmo guest kills himself Glenn Greenwald
A 31-year-old we've imprisoned for more than 7 years without charges is the 5th to successfully commit suicide. (06/02/2009)
Conservatives ask GOP to consider Sotomayor filibuster Alex Koppelman
A group of leaders from the right are demanding a tougher fight against the Supreme Court nominee (06/02/2009)
Poll: Majority opposes Gitmo closure Alex Koppelman
A new survey shows Americans solidly against the idea of moving detainees to the U.S. (06/02/2009)
"Stop abortion! But first, who wants some chicken?" Mike Madden
Operation Rescue founder Randall Terry likes his chicken hot and a little crispy. (06/02/2009)
Rick Santorum, love doctor Alex Koppelman
The former senator offers dating advice to President Obama (06/02/2009)
Keyes' running mate: Tiller murder "answer to prayer" Alex Koppelman
"I am glad George Tiller is dead," Wiley Drake says (06/02/2009)
"She could Bork herself" Mike Madden
An outcast conservative, Manny Miranda, tries to lead the GOP against Sonia Sotomayor. (06/02/2009)
Quote of the day Alex Koppelman
A media availability with Mitch McConnell and Sonia Sotomayor turns awkward (06/02/2009)
Hurricane foreclosure Andrew Leonard
First they raise your insurance rates. Then they foreclose on your neighbor. Beach living may be overrated. (06/02/2009)
Viliv S5 3G Confusion: When Is an SSD Slower Than HDD? James Kendrick
(06/02/2009)
Why Rising Oil Prices Won’t Help Cleantech This Time Kevin Kelleher
(06/02/2009)
No price for failure on Wall Street Andrew Leonard
Alan Schwartz was CEO when Bear Stearns almost took down the global economy. No worries, he's got a new job! (06/02/2009)
The Palm Pre is an iPod? Yes, But We’ll See How Long That Lasts Tom Reestman
(06/02/2009)
3 Efficiency Tips for Using Dual Monitors Samuel Dean
(06/02/2009)
Alan Salzman: Bringing Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship to Global Climate Policy Josie Garthwaite
(06/02/2009)
Signs of life in the housing market? Andrew Leonard
The good news: More contracts to buy homes are being signed. The bad: That stat doesn't mean as much as it used to (06/02/2009)
Why Both EMC & NetApp Want Data Domain Om Malik
(06/02/2009)
Why the Air France plane crashed By Patrick Smith
Flight 447 shouldn't have gone down, but it did. Were normally non-dangerous phenomena the culprits? (06/02/2009)
iWork With Numbers: Conditional Formatting Chris Ryan
(06/02/2009)
Wanted: “Star Trek” Technology for Web Workers Dawn Foster
(06/02/2009)
MySpace and Facebook: Two Very Different Approaches to Video Liz Gannes
(06/02/2009)
Facebook Contacts Clutter Up the Palm Pre James Kendrick
(06/02/2009)
Twitter's moment of Chinese truth Andrew Leonard
A new medium hits the big time: No tweeting about Tiananmen, declare the commissars (06/02/2009)
At E3, Steve Wiebe Is a Donkey Kong Underdog Once Again Liz Shannon Miller
(06/02/2009)
The Sims 3 for iPhone: Bring the Franchise to Your Pocket Darrell Etherington
(06/02/2009)
Achieve Your Goals by Putting Them Online Darrell Etherington
(06/02/2009)
Intel’s CULV: New Name for Old Chips Kevin C. Tofel
(06/02/2009)
George Bush's mahjong secrets: Revealed! Andrew Leonard
Fans translate the first chapter of the whacked out manga "The Legend of Koizumi" into English (06/02/2009)
Prius vs. Hummer: No contest Andrew Leonard
Toyota's third-gen hybrid races ahead, while GM's embarrassing dinosaur lumbers to China. There's a moral here (06/02/2009)
Mobile Tech Minutes: First Look at the Viliv X70 UMPC James Kendrick
(06/02/2009)
Qualcomm on Smartbooks: Smartphone Experience in a Larger Form Factor Kevin C. Tofel
(06/02/2009)
App Review: GyPSii — Social Networking For Digital Nomads Olly Farshi
(06/02/2009)
Redliner: Collaborative Editing Made Easy Simon Mackie
(06/02/2009)
YouTube XL: The Living Room Remodel Gets Delayed Liz Gannes
(06/02/2009)
With 2M Downloads, Where Is Right on Track Om Malik
(06/02/2009)
How to Use Open-Source Hadoop for the Smart Grid Katie Fehrenbacher
(06/03/2009)
Monday, June 01, 2009
Big Think: Philanthropy expert on effective giving
Katherina Rosqueta on "high-impact philanthropy" and the success of micro-lending. (06/01/2009)
Bill O'Reilly attacks George Tiller
Video: clips from the talk show host's campaign against the doctor (06/02/2009)
She works too hard for the money By Amy Reiter
The authors of "Womenomics" challenge professional women to say no to overly demanding jobs -- even in a recession. (06/01/2009)
The seldom-seen devastation of climate change By Peter Dizikes
A NASA climatologist explains why global warming is more than starving polar bears, and skeptics are simplistic. (06/01/2009)
Must I fake it? By Cary Tennis
Self-help books say "be yourself." They also say "be interested in others." For me, it's one or the other. (06/01/2009)
"A fascist movement in this country" Sarah Hepola
Late-term abortion doctor Warren Hern speaks out on George Tiller's murder (06/01/2009)
George Tiller needs more than candlelight vigils By Gloria Feldt
The doctor's murder is domestic terrorism, and if our leaders don't act boldly, there will be more violence (06/01/2009)
"Typical straight guys in favor of gay rights" Judy Berman
A popular new Facebook group unites men who love sports, beer, women --- and equality (06/01/2009)
Tweeting Tiller's murder Tracy Clark-Flory
Twitter turns into a digital memorial for the Iowa abortion provider and, of course, a few crazies creep in. (06/01/2009)
Disney's princess problem Mary Elizabeth Williams
Critics say the studio's first African-American heroine isn't a good enough role model. What, like Snow White? (06/01/2009)
My friend George Tiller Kate Michelman
He was stalked for more than a quarter-century, but intimidation only strengthened his resolve. (06/01/2009)
Where will women go now? Kate Harding
After the murder of Dr. George Tiller, there's almost nowhere left to turn for a late-term abortion. (06/01/2009)
Screwing Michelle Malkin Gabriel Winant
A Playboy piece on "conservative women we hate to love" masks degrading fantasies behind some feeble irony (06/01/2009)
"We are seeing a catastrophe" By Spiegel staff
The recession is bad for human rights, according to Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan (06/01/2009)
The future of manufacturing: Can we live without GM? By Robert Reich
GM's interests and America's used to be the same. Now are we ready to let the fallen giant die? (06/01/2009)
Dear Wingnut, Ronald Reagan's dead. Time to move on! By Glenallen Walken
When will the Right be over Reagan? Our undercover conservative says don't hold your breath (06/02/2009)
Sotomayor's dissent in Pappas should end the slurs against her Glenn Greenwald
The supposedly "race-based" judge bravely dissented to defend the First Amendment rights of a white bigot. (06/01/2009)
Obama's support for the new Graham-Lieberman secrecy law Glenn Greenwald
Yet again, the Government seeks to retroactively waive a law because it doesn't want to comply with it. (06/01/2009)
The future of manufacturing: Workforce education By Robert Reich
In the future economy, prosperity will go to the country with the best-trained workers. Let's make that us. (06/01/2009)
O'Reilly will talk about Tiller murder Alex Koppelman
Slain abortion provider George Tiller was a frequent target of the Fox News host (06/01/2009)
RNC slams Obama over GM bankruptcy Alex Koppelman
In a new Web video, Republicans attack the president for forming "Government Motors" (06/01/2009)
Did Senate Dems want Clinton out? Alex Koppelman
A reporter says Hillary Clinton became secretary of State because her colleagues wanted her gone from the Senate (06/01/2009)
On Tiller, O'Reilly regrets nothing Alex Koppelman
The Fox News host, who'd repeatedly attacked the abortion provider killed Sunday, lashes out at his critics (06/02/2009)
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments from Franken, Coleman Gabriel Winant
His state's highest court may soon put Norm Coleman out of his misery -- if he doesn't take his case federal (06/01/2009)
Will George W. Bush be Specter's downfall? Alex Koppelman
In an interview with Salon, Rep. Joe Sestak hints at his strategy for taking on the senator (06/01/2009)
Administration gets more time for abuse photos appeal Alex Koppelman
The government will have an additional 30 days to prepare for a fight over releasing the pictures (06/01/2009)
Cheney positions himself to Obama's left Alex Koppelman
The former vice president comes out for same-sex marriage (06/01/2009)
First Impressions Matter Dawn Foster
(06/01/2009)
Perch: An Ultra-Lightweight CMS Simon Mackie
(06/01/2009)
GM: Into bankruptcy, out of the Dow Andrew Leonard
Mondays don't get much worse than today for former icons of global capitalism (06/01/2009)
How Long Till the Super Bowl Is Live Streamed? Liz Gannes
(06/01/2009)
GM Topples Into Bankruptcy: What’s Next for the Chevy Volt? Josie Garthwaite
(06/01/2009)
ASUS Demos Android Netbook Powered by Qualcomm Kevin C. Tofel
(06/01/2009)
No Verizon BlackBerry Storm Update for me- Windows Only James Kendrick
(06/01/2009)
Evom: Convert & Transfer Movies From Your Computer and the Web Jenny Kortina
(06/01/2009)
Network Like a Man Imran Ali
(06/01/2009)
GM's "humbling" moment Andrew Leonard
Bankruptcy and government ownership is a bummer and may not even work, but hey, it could be worse (06/01/2009)
Samberg Triumphs, Taccone and Schaffer Stay Quiet at MTV Movie Awards Liz Shannon Miller
(06/01/2009)
E-Books Are Hot, So Why Did E-Ink Sell for So Little? Stacey Higginbotham
(06/01/2009)
Windows 7 Starter Edition Drops 3-App Limit, Keeps Other Restrictions Kevin C. Tofel
(06/01/2009)
Crisis Communications for the Social Media Age Aliza Sherman
(06/01/2009)
WatchDox Makes Document Security Simple Aliza Sherman
(06/01/2009)
Cable Operators Mull IPTV As They Roll Out Faster Broadband Stacey Higginbotham
(06/01/2009)
Obama: "I have no interest in running GM" Andrew Leonard
The president swears he won't micromanage General Motors. Is it time to believe him? (06/01/2009)
Crunch Time Nears as Bright Automotive Awaits DOE, Investors Josie Garthwaite
(06/02/2009)
Return of the oil price spike Andrew Leonard
Been to the gas station lately? It's not pretty. This time, speculators might really be to blame (06/01/2009)
So Where’s My Palm Pre Info From Sprint? Kevin C. Tofel
(06/01/2009)
43 iPhone Development Resources Henry Balanon
(06/01/2009)
Cloudera CEO: Hadoop Will Go Beyond Web Apps Om Malik
(06/01/2009)
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