The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of the Web

The Politics of the Web

 

 

 

Unraveling the mobile mess that is Apple’s iCloud. [Gizmodo]

Are Law Schools and the Bar Exam still necessary with current technologies? [New York Times]

Does Google show the limits of a free web? [Gigaom.com]

Review of the latest Blackberry. [Engadget]

Video of The RP on Fox News: Spreading the No Labels Gospel

Yesterday, the RP took the airwaves at Fox News to spread the gospel about No Labels’ plans to introduce a comprehensive government reform package in December.

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The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of College

One of the biggest questions during the transition from high school to college is something very basic… What to wear! This starts in the classroom when students must decide where to place themselves on the spectrum from pajamas to elaborate outfits. See here for one opinion on why looking presentable in the classroom is an important way to spend your college years.  [College Fashion]

As college students, many men and women like to proudly display their school name across their clothing. This does not mean, however, that one must don sweats every time he or she want to show their spirit. See here for some recommendations on how to support your school with a more updated, stylish look. [Next Gen]

Upon leaving for college, many young men are subjected to lectures from their mothers about doing their laundry and brushing their hair. Unfortunately, many of them appear to forget it as soon as mom and dad drive away. Here is a quick outline of easy things all college men should consider when starting out their day. [College Tips]

Southern schools are notorious for their distinctive, put together looks for both males and females, and students often place pride in this stereotype. See here for a funny, if slightly critical commentary of some traditional trends seen today south of the Mason Dixon line. [Thought Catalog]

One of the most distinctive features seen within the female population at Southern schools is game day attire. Across the SEC (Southeastern Conference) campuses, female students opt for combinations of sundresses, pearls, heels, or cowboy boots for the football games, rather than more traditional American ways. See here for an account from the University of Georgia, as well as a link to the website for a new book devoted entirely to this unique tradition. [Holy Turf] [Gridiron Belles]

The RP is LIVE on Fox News RIGHT NOW

Tune in RIGHT NOW to Fox News’ Happening Now with Jon Scott and Jenna Lee — the RP is on LIVE to offer a sneak preview of No Labels‘ exciting plans to introduce a Congressional reform package this December.

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The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Liberty

Score another one for Liberty. Here’s news about the liberation announcements in Libya that followed Muammar Gaddafi’s death. [National Post]

Things got a little out of control on Friday at my alma mater, Penn. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was scheduled to speak at 4:30, but he canceled abruptly. Why wouldn’t the Congressman want to speak to a few hundred respectful, inquisitive college students? Well, I think he would…but that wasn’t who he was going to be speaking to if he actually showed up. Occupy Philadelphia marched from City Hall to Penn’s campus and effectively guaranteed themselves of being the first (300) to be let into the event. [The Daily Pennsylvanian]

Lady Liberty

Can a person or company make “too much” money? [CNBC]

The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Fashion

Politics of Fashion

BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Michelle Obama tweets her first tweet! What does this have to do with fashion? She looked absolutely adorable while doing so!  [NY Mag]

Angry Birds, Nicki Minaj, the Black Swan, and more are in the lead for most popular Halloween costumes this year. What will you be this Halloween?   [Daily Mail]

Fashion = lifesaver for penguins from the Gulf Coast. Check out the cute story:   [Fashionista]

Have you ever wanted Miss Piggy’s flushed cheeks or elongated eyelashes? There is now a MAC collection just for you!   [NY Mag]

In other beauty news, Nicki Minaj debuts her OPI nail line!   [ONTD]

 

 

THE RP’S BREAKING NEWS: The Vatican calls for a Global Central Bank?

The Politics of Central Banking?

 

 

 

In a just-released document, the Vatican appears to support the creation of a global central bank. [Washington Post]

The RP is on Fox News TODAY at 12:30 PM EDT

The RP is back in the lion’s den this afternoon.  He will be appearing on Happening Now with Jon Scott and Jenna Lee to offer a sneak preview of No Labels‘ exciting plans to introduce a Congressional reform package this December.

Tune in at 12:30 PM EDT to see the RP and learn more about No Labels important agenda.

Andrei Cherny: The Steve Jobs Act; Why It’s Time to Invest in Entrepreneurs

The American Jobs Act is dead. It’s time for the “Steve Jobs Act.”

In the wake of the Senate’s blocking of his jobs package last week, President Obama took to the road to campaign for passage of smaller chunks of his plan. While Congress should do just that, this piecemeal approach highlights a deficiency at the heart of Obama’s plan: it is a series of good ideas disconnected from any big idea.

True, Americans struggling to put food on the table and pay the mortgage are not looking for grand notions; they need the kind of immediate relief Obama’s proposals would provide. However, an America struggling to find its way in a bewildering, humbling world needs something more — a sense of larger purpose and direction.

The eulogies and encomiums delivered to Apple founder Steve Jobs seemed to capture some of this longing. They were celebrations of greatness and vision in a middling, small moment. At the end of a decade that saw Iraq, Katrina, and Lehman Brothers become watchwords of American weakness, they were paeans to someone who believed, with Thomas Paine, that we had it “in our power to begin the world over again.” But, perhaps most of all, in a floundering economy, they spoke to a sense that it is entrepreneurs and innovators — and not merely infrastructure spending and payroll tax cuts — that are needed to rebuild the engine of economic growth.

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The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Pigskin

The Politics of Pigskin

This week in the Monday Morning Quarterback column, Peter King writes about Tim Tebow, Matt Ryan, the new biography on Walter Payton, and much more. [Sports Illustrated]

There is some hoopla surrounding the actions of Ndamukong Suh following the Lions vs. Falcons game on Sunday. Is it justified? What exactly occurred? Check it out. [Deadspin]

Here is some interesting, running commentary on the Week 7 games. [Football Outsiders]

Kyle Boller had a rough day as the starting QB for the Oakland Raiders. They brought Carson Palmer in to replace him and he was just as bad. They combined for 0 TDs and 6 INTs. [ESPN]

Annnnnd Pacman Jones is back once again. [Fox Sports]

Here is your preview for the Monday night game between Baltimore and Jacksonville. [USA Today]

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