The Obama Connection - NYTimes.com

Op-Ed Columnist - The Obama Connection - Op-Ed - NYTimes.com
The Obama Connection

It’s the networks, stupid.

More than any other factor, it has been Barack Obama’s grasp of the central place of Internet-driven social networking that has propelled his campaign for the Democratic nomination into a seemingly unassailable lead over Hillary Clinton. Her campaign has been so 20th-century. His has been of the century we’re in.

It’s another Monday morning DUH! moment brought to you by the mighty Woj! Thanks for forwarding it, Wojar.

20-Year Journey for 15-Minute Fall - NYTimes.com

20-Year Journey for 15-Minute Fall - NYTimes.com

This actually really blew me away. I’m not that much for stunts. But think of it. If humans can actually dive into the earth from space and not die and not burn up it would radically change our notion of what the planet is, and our relationship with it. It would also change the notion of space safety, as you could just ‘jump’ if you got into problems in space without having to burn up. Yes, it is space fiction, but things like this do have an impact on how we see ourselves.

Saudi maid verdict ‘outrageous’

Saudi maid verdict ‘outrageous’:

Human Rights Watch has called on Saudi judges to overturn a decision to drop charges against a Saudi couple accused of severely abusing an Indonesian maid.
A judge in Riyadh awarded $670 damages to the maid, Nour Miyati, but dropped all charges against her employers.
The female employer, who admitted the abuse and was originally sentenced to 35 lashes, had her sentence overturned.
Human Rights Watch said the ruling on Monday was “outrageous”, and sent “a dangerous message” to Saudi employers.
Ms Miyati, 25, contracted gangrene after allegedly being tied up for a month and left without food in 2005. She had to have several fingers and toes amputated.

Anywhere, any time… if the state is not willing to be responsible, the international community must step in. Anyone wonder why I support world government?