By Stephanie Doctrow, RP Staff, on Tue May 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM ET How did the royal family keep Kate Middleton’s wedding dress a secret from those pesky reporters? [Time]
In 2005, reporter Chris Hondros‘ haunting photos of Iraqi children who lost their parents in the war changed the way the world felt about civilian casualties. This week he returned to Iraq to show the children the photos that changed the war. [Poynter Institute]
The New Yorker chronicles the life and death of reality TV (to those who argue that reality TV is still great, have you watched Jersey Shore?). [New Yorker]
Blogging changes the way we communicate, from life to death. Read the story of one blogger’s postmortem farewell. [CNN]
By Kristen Hamilton, RP Staff, on Tue May 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM ET
Animal Kingdom may have won the Kentucky Derby, but let’s be real – the fashion is what was most important! Check out a recap of the 2011 Derby fashion statements and fashion misses: [The Courier-Journal]
Remember how I said that you might have to start paying to try on clothes? Well, virtual shopping with Forever 21 might solve you or your daughter’s fitting room woes: [stargazette.com]
In honor of the late Alexander Queen, I present to you some of his wackiest fashion that made him a legend. Check it out: [NY Post]
Will you be wearing Kanye West’s newest scarf collection? [Retail Digital]
Did you know that Skechers was so popular? Yeah, me neither, but thanks to the Kardashians, they are second only behind Nike. Wow! [Brand Channel]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Mon May 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM ET The Politics of Tech (Never Obsolete) A man (genius) named David Braben values education. More specifically, he values education regarding programming and computer use. Based on his desire to see more young people learning about computers and their use has created a $25 PC. . . On a USB stick. Incredible. [Geek.com]
For the first time in 20 years the number of U.S. homes with a television has dropped. The main cause seems to be the economic down-turn (similar to the economy of the early 90s). In the 90s, the numbers rose again once the economy turned around near the middle of the decade. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to expect that to happen once again. [NY Times]
Have you heard of the PaperPhone? If you haven’t creator, Roel Vertegaal predicts you soon will. Vertegaal is quoted as saying that within 5 years “everything is going to look and feel like this.” [Science Daily]
Last week, federal judges took the side of airplane mega-manufacturer Boeing, giving the okay for the company to fire two of its auditors. What did the auditors do wrong? They tried to act as whistle-blowers for what they felt was lax security by Boeing. The duo expected to be protected by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. However, at this point they have been thwarted. [Wired]
By Sandra Moon, RP Staff, on Mon May 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM ET
In the wake of Osama Bin Laden’s death, there was jubilee and celebration across the nation. Some celebrated the death of a man responsible for great evil. Some celebrated a sense of closure and justice for the 9/11 attacks. Others celebrated the hard work and commitment of our service women and men. There are many, however, that feel conflicting emotions over the news. Here are some responses from people of different faith traditions:
One Buddhist asks, “How do you kill your enemy in a way that puts a stop to violence rather than escalates it?” [SusanPiver.com]
A Jewish Rabbi suggests “the proper reaction is sobriety, not revelry.” [Jewish Journal]
Speaking as a dad, one Christian pastor does not believe “rejoicing as if we just won the World Series” is the faithful way to respond to Bin Laden’s death. [Huffington Post]
Progressive Muslim group expresses great relief at the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden. [Washington Post]
By Grant Smith, RP Staff, on Mon May 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM ET
Apple overtakes Google as the world’s most valuable brand. [CNBC]
Bill Maher on the royal wedding and American democracy: watch the video. [HBO]
There’s no Data Sheriff in the wild wild Web. [New York Times]
The national debate on CIA torture: what the most famous talking heads on the web are saying. [Wall Street Journal]
Rover, here boy! More details on those tough Navy SEAL dogs. [Gizmodo]
The Webby Awards winners are announced. [Webby Awards]
Intel announces 3D process architecture. [BBC]
By Grant Smith, RP Staff, on Fri May 6, 2011 at 3:00 PM ET
The confusing politics of the Sport of Kings: jockey Calvin Borel and Kentucky Derby 137. [ESPN]
The Magical Mystery Tour II: Did Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando really take a road trip together to escape New York in the aftermath of 9/11? [The Guardian]
Wal-Mart tops the Forbes 500 list for the second year in a row. [Fortune]
The world’s richest supermodels: comparing their assets. [Forbes]
Lifestyles of the rich and infamous: how Bin Laden’s million dollar compound lacked luxury. [Bloomberg]
By Chris Schulz, RP Staff, on Fri May 6, 2011 at 1:30 PM ET
Taking organic farming to the next level, some small producers and ditching their tractors and harnessing their oxen. [nytimes.com]
Not all non-native species wreak havoc on an ecosystem, sometimes they can restore it. [yahoo.com]
Tilapia consumption has drastically increased in the US, but the health and environmental drawbacks may make you think twice about eating it. [nytimes.com]
The greenest places in America are actually the most urban places. [time.com]
By Stephanie Doctrow, RP Staff, on Fri May 6, 2011 at 12:00 PM ET Here’s some scientific proof that we’re hard wired to think that Osama Bin Laden’s death is victory over the “bad guys” of the world. [Time]
After years of controversy, a health clinic for porn stars in Los Angeles closes. [Associated Press]
A new study shows that fat taken from the body during liposuction reappears… but in different places. Gross! [NY Times]
Take a look at the world’s ten worst foodborne pathogens, and what you can do to protect yourself. [Wall Street Journal]
The New Yorker reviews Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime: The Ocean’s Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter. Learn some crazy facts, and pick up a few conversation starters for your next date night. [New Yorker]
By RP Staff, on Fri May 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM ET
Okay, just in case you needed a reminder, if you look at porn on your employer’s computer—at work, no less—even for just a nano-second and even if you say it’s for research, you can and will be fired!! [Wired]
In some good news for both immigrants and lovers, Attorney General Eric Holder vacated an immigration decision this week that would have deported Paul Wilson Dormain based on the AG’s review of the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. [Poliglot]
In the icky, weird Mother’s Day story of the week, did you see the Stanley Thornton story this week on National Geographic’s Taboo? This guy (and his “mother”—actually his roommate) really gives infantilism a bad name. [Daily Mail]
And finally, a poignant, timely article on motherhood, with all of its flaws. Don’t forget your mother this weekend, dear readers!! [Salon]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Thu May 5, 2011 at 3:00 PM ET
In honor of one of Kentucky’s oldest and greatest traditions this week’s Politics of Speed will focus solely on this weekend’s 137th Kentucky Derby. First up, get the results of the Derby prep races. [Thoroughbred Times]
Horse Racing Nation has a wealth of information on all the contenders. They also allow readers to rank each horse. Check out the ratings and give your own! [Horse Racing Nation]
The Louisville Courier-Journal has your guide to other events and attractions to occupy yourself during Derby weekend while the horses aren’t racing. [Courier-Journal]
Here are the Derby contenders ranked by money-earned. Predictably, Uncle Mo, the current money leader is also the early favorite to win. [Daily Racing Forum]
Calvin Borel is (arguably) the face of horse racing, having won 3 of the past 4 Kentucky Derby’s. However, he still has not found a horse for May 7th. [Thoroughbred Times]
|
The Recovering Politician Bookstore
|
