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Mike Max's News & Notes Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:30PMAdrian Peterson on his contract. Brad Childress on his visit to Mississippi and why the Gopher hockey team loses another stand out. It's all part of this week's News and Notes.
Israel's Self-Defeating Gaza Embargo Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:31AMEditor’s Note: “Tough-guy-ism” is often the politically popular reaction to a real or imagined slight to a nation, especially one with a stronger military than its adversaries.
S. Korea, U.S. join forces Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:31AMThe U.S. and South Korean militaries kicked off large exercises on Sunday to underscore deterrence against North Korea after accusing the reclusive communist state of sinking a warship. Pyongyang warned that the drill had pitched the peninsula onto the brink of war.[...]
Preseason College Football: 15 Program Defining Games of 2010 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:35AMAlabama opened the 2009 season by beating Virginia Tech 34-24. When that happened, I doubt there were many college football fans—LSU or Auburn fans aside—that had any doubts about the Tide marching right through their schedule and into the SEC Title game. They proceeded to do just that, thus further establishing Nick Saban (and whichever team he's coaching in any given year) as a constant and ...
Diamonds: The glow-fly that challenged a full moon Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 7:02AMDEAR reader, this piece is going to be a heavy read and I propose a light-hearted entry to allow for some release. Let us get right in. Following the President’s walk past the River Jordan (in arid Marange!),
New norms are much more than a PR disaster Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:58AMIn reading about the Vatican's calling clergy sexual abuse and the ordination of women equally delectia gavioria (or grave sins), I was struck by how many commentators reduced this incident to yet another public relations disaster for the Roman Catholic church.
Big Brother is Watching . . . Your Weight Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 2:41AMhttp://www.JewishWorldReview.com | I know everyone was very busy this week following the important Lindsay Lohan court hearings so you might have missed a new little tidbit of news concerning (yet again) new federal regulations. Yes, surprise, surprise, the feds have snuck in another one on us!
Pac 10 Football Preview: Can Troubled USC Trojans Fight to the Top? Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 3:38PMAfter taking a look at the SEC , Big 12 , ACC and Big Ten I am confident that we are in for a wide open race to the BCS in 2010. As we press on to the Pac-10 that assessment remains the same. No BCS conference appears more primed for chaos than the Pac-10 does is this fall. There appears to be very little separation between what I see as the top six teams in the conference which almost ...
Paris to seek a meeting of the Security Council Calming the situation in South Lebanon Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:10PMIn Beirut the latest developments in South Lebanon were discussed by Defense Minister Elias Murr and Michael Williams, personal representative in Lebanon of the UN secretary-general, and by Murr with the ambassadors of France, Spain, Germany and the United States.
Top 10 Events Shaping Russia’s Foreign Policy Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:11PMThe political season from fall 2009 to summer 2010 was rich in landmark events. I have listed my top 10 events that shaped Russia’s foreign policy during that time and will have a strong impact on further developments.
Green Party, atheists, dogs and cream puffs Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 7:48PMGreen Party, atheists, dogs and cream puffs
New rules 'fast track' abuse sanctions Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:17PMThe Vatican says codifying policy gives it the force of law, but critics see only "tweaking" with no impact
Defamation suit tossed Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:28PMA 3-year-old lawsuit claiming the developer of BayView in Suttons Bay was defamed by news coverage in the Leelanau Enterprise has been dismissed. Circuit Court Judge Philip E. Rodgers Jr. granted a motion July 1 from newspaper attorney Mark G. Clark se read more
Under Threat: A Free and Open Internet Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:36AMFirst some background. As a candidate, Obama pledged support for "network neutrality to preserve the benefits of open competition on the Internet." As president, he reneged across the board, including for Internet freedom and openness, Boston.com writer Joelle Tessler headlining, " FCC votes to reconsider broadband regulations ," saying:
Obama's Foreign Policy Performance Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:05AMThe Obama administration's recent settling of the Russian spy case, along with its dealings with Russia on Iran and the START treaty, reflect a deft handling of Washington's affairs with Moscow, says CFR President Richard Haass, who sees a comparably adroit management of relations with China.
China's New Global Leverage Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:38AMEconomic clout increasingly drives China's territorial ambitions
Mike Max's News & Notes Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 2:04PMNew Timberwolves acquisition Michael Beasley was brought in to play purely the power forward.
How Serious Is the Chinese Challenge? Part I Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:02PMWASHINGTON: Is China the benign emerging market with limited regional aspirations that Beijing is so anxious to portray? Or is it an increasingly powerful, assertive economic and strategic force that will increasingly challenge Europe, America and Asian neighbors?
Russia and Iran to sit down over energy Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 8:56AMMOSCOW, July 13 (UPI) -- Officials from Iran and Russia are expected to meet Wednesday to discuss collaboration in the energy sector, officials in Moscow said. Iran - Russia - Moscow - Middle East - European Union
POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:27AMThe CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: www.CNNPolitics.com CNN: Wall Street reform bill: Democrats have the votes Two key Republican senators announced their support for the Wall Street reform bill Monday, placing Senate Democrats days away ...
Review calls for major PCC reforms Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 12:06AMSweeping changes to the internal workings of the Press Complaints Commission are called for in a report released today. The governance review urges the PCC to institute reforms to its structure and organisation in order to improve its service and to raise its public profile and credibility. Its key conclusions, centred around what it calls "five key tests of the quality of governance" - clarity ...
Sanger reflects on Obama administration Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 11:10PMThe New York Times reporter David Sanger spoke to an audience at a full Strings Music Pavilion on Thursday about the state of President Barack Obama’s administration and the challenges the president faces. His talk kicked off Seminars at Steamboat.
Mike Max's News & Notes Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 4:57PMA football program's uncertain future forces a change and the Minnesota Wild peak at some familiar names.
Van Rompuy readies ‘smart sanctions’ to restore euro confidence Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:42AMEuropean Council President Herman Van Rompuy has shed light on the ambitions of his Task force on economic governance, which has been entrusted by EU leaders to propose sanctions for countries breaking public debt and deficit limits.
The Leading Business Weekly Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 5:20PMZIMBABWE wants a complete removal of sanctions without any conditionality by the European Union (EU) because of the progress government says it has made in implementing the global political agreement (GPA), a cabinet minister said this week.
Italy claims Palestinian, European support for Gaza visit Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 3:56PM(ROME ) - Italy drew initial support from Palestinian and European leaders as it prepares to lead a European ministerial delegation to the Hamas-run Gaza enclave, the Italian foreign ministry said on Thursday.
U.S. Immigration Policy: Report of a CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:35PMANYA SCHMEMANN (director, CFR Task Force Program): Good morning. Thank you for being up with us this morning.
Brussels tables new economic governance plans Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 1:50AMThe European Commission yesterday (30 June) presented its latest proposal to strengthen the Stability and Growth Pact after the Greek crisis had exposed the weaknesses of the EU's budgetary surveillance system, proposing to cut EU farm payouts for countries found to breach the rules.
Election drums are beating Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 12:26PMWhen to go for the election? With a settlement of the resources super profits tax row, or at least final battle lines drawn, what else would Julia Gillard be waiting for? Her dispatch of Kevin Rudd produced an immediate lift in the polls for Labor, and corresponding dismay in Coalition ranks. The government is at the fag end of its term anyway, with options tightening rapidly. Gillard needs her ...
Mike Max's News & Notes Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 4:56PMA football program's uncertain future forces a change and the Minnesota Wild peak at some familiar names.
FOCUS: INTERVIEW Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 1:27PMIn it, he relays the minutes and details of conversations between top level officials on both sides that shed light on the extent and nature of Israel's cooperation with and enablement of South Africa's Apartheid regime, both in military and non-military matters.
British trade union boycotts Israel Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 3:29AMA motion has been clinched in Britain calling for a complete boycott of Israel and for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador to the country.
Ariz. immigration law comes to US Supreme Court Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 11:32AMA controversial measure Arizona lawmakers passed to crack down on illegal immigration will now go before the Supreme Court, the justices announced Monday, but this is a different law from the one recently passed that has generated so much attention. The Court's decision to take the case places a...
Russia considers stronger powers for KGB's successor Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 2:10PMA pair of draft laws making their way through Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, may soon greatly expand the powers and prerogatives of Russia's FSB security service, the former KGB.
Governor Lingle's potential veto list Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 9:17PMHere is a list of the 39 bills that Governor Linda Lingle has submitted to the state legislature for potential...
The Fog That Engulfs Wonderful Cities Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 3:39AMFrom speaking to politically plugged-in people and ordinary citizens in Tehran, Damascus and New York, I can confidently announce that we are all in much greater trouble than appears to be the case on the surface, writes Rami G. Khouri .
Letters to the Editor 6/20 Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 8:53AMI have long believed the United States needed to define more clearly who was a citizen of this country.
Florida: Rick Scott and Jeff Greene Shake Up Elections Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 1:25PMRick Scott and Jeff Greene may have less than immaculate histories but that hasn't stopped them from giving the state's political establishment a fit
Facing Discipline for Affair With Bailiff, Judge Insists He Broke No Ethics Rule Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 10:22PMA judge whose affair with a court worker ended badly faced the New Jersey Supreme Court on Tuesday on charges he flouted ethics by not reporting the relationship to his superiors. Wilson Campbell, a Jersey City Municipal Court judge since 2007, argued that he did not willfully break any rule or policy by having an intimate two-month relationship with a bailiff assigned to his courtroom. Campbell ...
How US Media Botched Iran's Election Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 10:16PMEditor’s Note: A dangerous conventional wisdom has settled on Washington – that Iran’s presidential election last year was "stolen" by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and that the United States should throw its support behind the “pro-democracy” Green Movement which supposedly won.
Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial ... Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 5:36PM3:10 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: So we’re going to do this in a little bit different order. We’re going to start today with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Stuart Levey to announce a new round of Iran sanctions and designations. And for any of those that are interested, Stuart, and Bob Einhorn from the State Department, will be doing a pen ...
Iran ready for nuclear talks if new terms met: Ahmadinejad Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 8:58AMSHAHREKORD, June 16 (MNA) -- Iran will resume talks on its nuclear program if its new terms, which will be announced soon, are met, announced President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday.
Expansion winners and losers Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 9:05PMSuddenly with a few minutes to kill, figured I'd tap out a few of my final thoughts on Expansion-palooza, in handy winners-and-losers format:
Sidley Austin LLP Named International Trade Team of the Year at the Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2010 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 5:10PMNEW YORK----At an awards ceremony on June 10, Sidley Austin LLP was named International Trade Team of the Year for the U.S. by Chambers and Partners. The Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2010 are based on research conducted for the 2010 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
Africa: Trade Between Continent's Nations 'Abysmal' - Hilary Clinton Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 5:49AMRemarks by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at a Diplomacy Briefing Series Conference on Sub-Saharan Africa in Washington on June 14:
NRL Talking Points: round 14 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 5:11AMRound 14 of the NRL premiership may only have given us five games but it still offered up plenty of issues to discuss in this week's set of six Talking Points.
October 20, 2009 Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 8:37AMBefore Brooke rule and colonial administration in Sarawak, the indigenous communities, particularly the Dayak groups, were governed by their own respective adat.
As MV Rachel Corrie draws nearer, Israel mulls easing Gaza blockade Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 3:11PMAfter a week of intense international criticism for its raid on the Gaza 'Freedom Flotilla,' a senior Israeli official told the Monitor the government may ease the blockade that the MV Rachel Corrie is now drawing fresh attention to.
As MV Rachel Corrie draws nearer, Israel mulls easing Gaza blockade Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 3:02PMThe MV Rachel Corrie, carrying another group of pro-Palestinian activists seeking to challenge the Gaza blockade, sailed toward a possible clash with Israel in the Mediterranean on Friday. But Israel said it had no desire for a fresh confrontation five days after an Israeli commando raid on the "Freedom Flotilla" resulted in skirmishes with activists wielding metal rods, clubs, and knives. Nine ...
NCAA's bite can be redefined in USC's case Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 1:01PMThere's no morning-line favorite for the punishment USC will receive Friday from the NCAA Committee on Infractions. Probation, scholarship loss, even a postseason ban—nobody knows exactly where the music will stop.