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Interview: Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani's Son, Sajjad, Speaks (Huffington ...
2 Sep 2010 at 10:27pm
Huffington Post - Read Bernard-Henri Lévy's other articles on HuffingtonPost.com
There's Courage in Our Country's Classrooms (Huffington Post)
2 Sep 2010 at 10:07pm
Huffington Post - Read Arne Duncan's other articles on HuffingtonPost.com
Fighting for Workers This Labor Day (Huffington Post)
2 Sep 2010 at 9:19pm
Huffington Post - Read Sec. Hilda Solis's other articles on HuffingtonPost.com
IF I DIE IN AFGHANISTAN (Ted Rall)
2 Sep 2010 at 7:56pm
Ted Rall - Please Spare Me the Hypocritical Obituaries
AMERICA'S LITTLE WARS ARE DRAINING US IN A BIG WAY (Georgie Anne Geyer)
2 Sep 2010 at 7:56pm
Georgie Anne Geyer - WASHINGTON -- You have to wonder exactly what you're supposed to say in a week like this one, as President Obama officially declared the end to the U.S. war in Iraq and most Americans breathed a tempered sigh of relief.
OBAMA IS NOT A MUSLIM (Ann Coulter)
2 Sep 2010 at 5:53pm
Ann Coulter - The nonsense about President Obama being a Muslim has got to stop. I rise to defend him from this absurd accusation by pointing out that he is obviously an atheist.
Guns, drugs, and La Barbie: Why America is responsible for Mexican drug carte...
2 Sep 2010 at 4:18pm
The Christian Science Monitor - After the arrest this week of one of Mexicoâs most ruthless drug lords, âLa Barbie,â media coverage has highlighted his American-born, football star origins.
Middle East peace talks: Why there's hope the bitter divide can be bridged ...
2 Sep 2010 at 3:35pm
The Christian Science Monitor - The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a misnomer. The real political chasm actually runs down the middle of both societies, dividing them into separate camps of conflict and peace.
A party to reveal your baby's gender? (The Week)
2 Sep 2010 at 3:16pm
The Week - Some expectant parents are inviting guests to share their reaction to the "boy or girl" news — a trend some commentators call "presumptuous" and "narcissistic"
What Happened to Burger King? (The Atlantic Wire)
2 Sep 2010 at 1:52pm
The Atlantic Wire - Maybe the pizza burger wasn't such a good idea. Struggling fast food giant Burger King is selling itself to 3G Capital for approximately $3.26 billion. The buyer is an investment firm that owns stakes in Anheuser-Busch InBev, a large retailer in Latin America and a sizable railroad company also in Latin America. According to Reuters, "The company is struggling with weak demand amid a sluggish economic recovery and persistently high unemployment." What happened to BK and where is it headed?Here's BK's Problem, writes The Economist: "Among other things, BK has always had a higher proportion of sales to young men, who have been hit especially hard by the recession. McDonald's, by contrast, has for several years wooed women and older people with relatively healthy salads and drinkable coffee. BK has struggled to follow suit. At the same time, it has had to contend with angry shareholders, as the rising cost of beef and other ingredients has clobbered its profits. BK may also have cannibalised its existing sales by offering value meals that were a bit too irresistible."They Paid to Much Attention to 'Super Fans,' writes The Wall Street Journal: "Franchisees and analysts blame the chain's problems on scant menu development, flawed pricing and an overworked strategy of focusing on so-called super fans, people aged 18 to 34 years old who account for half of all visits to Burger King outlets but have been disproportionately hurt by the economic slump." Catering to those fans resulted in the "creepy king" advertisements attempting to convey hipness, notes Frank James at NPR.Could Be a Big Opportunity, writes Jenara Nerenberg at Fast Company: "3G previously had a 6.7 percent stake in Wendy's, and 3G's principals (a trio of wealthy Brazilians) are also largely responsible for the merger of InBev and Anheuser-Busch. The buyout is viewed by Burger King as a 'turnaround opportunity, one that draws upon the operational expertise gained in its beer and retail investments.'" The Associated Press agrees: "Being acquired by an owner with deep pockets could give Burger King some financial breathing room to refresh its restaurants and expand internationally after years of playing follow-the-leader with McDonald's."BK Leadership Has Been Constantly Shifting, adds The Economist: "BK is used to changes in ownership. It went from being part of Pillsbury, a food company, to Grand Metropolitan, a British conglomerate, then to Diageo, a drinks giant. In 2002 it was sold to a group of private-equity investors: TPG, Bain Capital and Goldman Sachs. They did a fair job, improving sales with better marketing. They also helped turn around the most troubled of the franchisees who operate most BK restaurants. In 2006 BK floated its shares again. Its bosses may hope that going private once more will protect them from short-term stockmarket pressures while they ponder how to beat McDonald's."
Top Tweets: Happy 90210 Day (The Atlantic Wire)
2 Sep 2010 at 1:46pm
The Atlantic Wire - It's the second day of September in the year 2010. In middle-endian date format, this is written as 9/02/10. "90210" is the name of a television show from the 1990s that people in their late-30s talk about whenever they are nostalgic for their early-20s. Hence, today was 90210 Day. Especially on Twitter:For those of you not quite on-board yet, Bill Simmons has a helpful link .bbpBox22804140148 {background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/86335168/bob.jpg) #8B542B;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:8px;padding-top:12px;height:40px;border-top:1px solid #fff;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author{line-height:19px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author img{float:left;margin:0 7px 0 0px;width:38px;height:38px} p.bbpTweet a:hover{text-decoration:underline}p.bbpTweet span.timestamp{font-size:12px;display:block} Young Jason sets the tone for 9-02-10: http://thebiglead.com/index.php/2010/09/02/90210-day-september-02-2010-get-it/less than a minute ago via webBill Simmonssportsguy33
Why Harvey Keitel Should Replace Steve Carell on 'The Office' (The Atlan...
2 Sep 2010 at 1:43pm
The Atlantic Wire - With Steve Carell's planned exit from NBC's The Office, the hunt for a replacement is on. Supposed front-runners include Eastbound & Down's Danny McBride, Rainn Wilson and Portia de Rossi. But Office producer Paul Lieberstein reportedly really wants Hollywood tough guy Harvey Keitel. Famous for his brass-knuckle roles in Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction and Taxi Driver, Keitel would definitely shake things up. Apparently Lieberstein is so excited about tapping Keitel that he's already envisioned the character's back story. "He's an old salesman who thought he could retire and the stock market went down, and he has to come out of retirement to work for a few years," Lieberstein told E! Online. So far, TV critics love the idea:
Illegal immigration has declined: Why? (The Atlantic Wire)
2 Sep 2010 at 9:06am
The Atlantic Wire - A new study from the Pew Hispanic Center finds that illegal immigration is down. Annual inflow between 2007 and 2009 was roughly two-thirds less than between 2000 and 2005, report Pew authors Jeffrey Passel and D'Vera Cohn. Furthermore, "the most marked decline in the population of unauthorized immigrants has been among those who come from Latin American countries other than Mexico."
Pakistan floods: World reactions (The Week)
2 Sep 2010 at 6:00am
The Week - The waters have started to drain in Pakistan, but the country's problems are far from over. The world reacts:
My Iraq mistake
by Matt Miller
2 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
Invading Iraq was a bad decision, but we have to learn to live with the consequences.
A speech's tall order
by E.J. Dionne Jr.
2 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
Can he use the end of combat operations in Iraq to rekindle aspirations for change?
A Rocky Mountain showdown
by George F. Will
2 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
Here's why Ken Buck's looking like a promising candidate for Senate.
At the Iraq war's end, a shrug of uncertainty
by David Ignatius
2 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
We've spent so much blood in Iraq that it would be wrong to walk away completely.
Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates are on a national stage
by David S. Broder
2 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
Whether they're ready or not, Pennsylvania's gubernatorial candidates have reached the national stage.
At Mideast peace talk, a lopsided table
by Hussein Agha and Robert Malley
2 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
Staggering asymmetries between Palestinians and Israelis could seriously imperil peace talks.
The Alternate History
by By DAVID BROOKS
2 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
Democrats could have been in voters? good graces right about now, if only things had gone a bit differently.
Obama's Post-Iraq World
by By ROGER COHEN
2 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
America downsizes its ambition in an age without surrender ceremonies.
The Real Story
by By PAUL KRUGMAN
2 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
Here?s hoping that President Obama goes big next week with new proposals for boosting the economy.
6 global warming skeptics who changed their minds (The Week)
1 Sep 2010 at 10:15am
The Week - Climate change doubters have just lost one of their leading lights, as writer Bjorn Lomborg calls for a worldwide carbon tax. But he's not the first high-profile defector
Palin Visits Iowa: Clever Marketing or 2012 Prelude? (The Atlantic Wire)
1 Sep 2010 at 9:02am
The Atlantic Wire - Like it or not, the will-she-or-won't-she whispers about whether Sarah Palin will throw her hat in the ring for a 2012 presidential bid won't end until she states verbatim, "I'm not running." Until then, even the slightest suspicions of her political ambitions will set off speculation. One of the larger such hints is her recent decision to be the keynote speaker at the Iowa Republican Party's Ronald Reagan Dinner. Not only because Iowa plays a unique role in kick-starting the presidential primaries, but because--according to recent polls--Palin clearly needs to bolster her image and credibility in order to have a shot at becoming the Republican nominee. Here's what pundits are saying about her latest turn in Iowa:
Can Obama Deliver Israel-Palestine Peace? (The Atlantic Wire)
1 Sep 2010 at 7:09am
The Atlantic Wire - Direct Israel-Palestine peace talks begin today, hosted by President Barack Obama at the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas both join Obama to commence what will be the ninth round of U.S.-led Israel-Palestine peace talks over 31 years. Jordan’s King Abdullah and Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak will also be present. The process begins inauspiciously, with Palestinian group Hamas claiming the murders of four Israeli civilians, one of whom was pregnant, and Israeli settlers continuing the construction of West Bank settlements despite a U.S.-backed settlement freeze. Here's what observers have to say about Obama's approach at one of the longest running and most stubborn problems in U.S. foreign policy.
Fall elections: A Democratic 'bloodbath'? (The Week)
1 Sep 2010 at 6:26am
The Week - A new Gallup poll shows Republicans with a record lead in a "generic ballot." Just how bad will it get for the Dems in November?
Sarah?s Amazing Race
by By GAIL COLLINS
1 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
As the worlds of Alaska and reality TV collide, maybe the next new program should be entitled ?Shooting With the Stars.?
Cleaning the Henhouse
by By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF
1 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
The salmonella outbreak underscores that this industrial model of farms as meat and egg factories can be a health hazard.
Glenn Beck's rally: A church picnic with buzz
by Ruth Marcus
1 Sep 2010 at 12:00am
I find it creepy, but Glenn Beck's brand clearly attracts hundreds of thousands of people.
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