Monthly Archives: October 2012


Wow, what a ride!

Wow, what a ride!

Reshared post from +The Verge

Watch the moment he went into a dizzying spin

Watch this: Felix’s chest cam captures nauseating 833mph fall to Earth
Following yesterday’s record-breaking stratospheric freefall, the first video captured by Felix Baumgartner’s suit-mounted camera has been broadcast by Austrian TV station Servus. The incredible…

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What is this CNN that +Jeff Jarvis speaks of?

What is this CNN that +Jeff Jarvis speaks of?

I can't remember watching it anytime in many, many years and see no compelling reason to ever do so again. 

Reshared post from +Lauren Weinstein

CNN: The "We Even Censor the 'Space News' Network"

http://lauren.vortex.com/archive/000995.html

In the pantheon of cable TV news, CNN has managed to stay at least relatively centered in the "neutral" zone, largely away from the pure right-wing propaganda of FOX News, and the liberal leanings of outlets like MSNBC.

But today, CNN demonstrated that they've clearly become hypocritical, self-serving censors, as they utterly mangled the amazing free fall jump of Felix Baumgartner from the edge of outer space.

While YouTube and other online venues followed every minute of the jump and interactions with mission control, CNN cut away from the 20-second delayed action before Felix even jumped, and then aired virtually nothing of the feat for the rest of the descent.  

Key events — sound barrier, spinning and recovery, parachute deployment, mission control commentary and communications, amazing visual shots — CNN showed none of this.  They simply cut back to their talking heads "in an abundance of caution," they claimed.

Not until Felix's chute could be seen from the ground did CNN deem to show another glimpse — and then only briefly — cutting away again until he was safely on the ground.

CNN, the same folks who wallow in high-speed car chases, military bombardments, and all manner of other potentially gory spectacles, has now demonstrated itself to be — possibly forever — not a news network at all, but a pitiful excuse even for an entertainment channel.

CNN's programming has been degrading for years.  Their ratings have plunged through the floor.  And yet, ironically, they've been the only real hard news cable alternative to the political spin channels.  So watching CNN fall further into the abyss should not be amusing, but rather should be a matter of great concern.

For now at least, CNN can be honestly branded the Censored News Network.

And that's very, very sad.

— Lauren —

Lauren Weinstein’s Blog: CNN: The “We Even Censor the ‘Space News’ Network”
In the pantheon of cable TV news, CNN has managed to stay at least relatively centered in the “neutral” zone, largely away from the pure right-wing propaganda of FOX News, and the liberal leanings of …

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Why should we surprised by this? He's never told the truth about anything else… 2

Why should we surprised by this? He's never told the truth about anything else in his 6-year campaign for the White House.

Reshared post from +Scott Reiboldt

Romney’s 800 Vetoes Shatter His Bipartisan Myth
Romney claims he had a bipartisan record as Governor, but history tells another story. He issued 800 vetoes, most of which were overturned.

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MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) is far from the best way to compare the efficiency… 6

MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) is far from the best way to compare the efficiency of vehicles running on different energy sources, but as long as MPG is mandated by politicians in congress that disdain basic science, we'll have to live with it.  That said, you might as well understand what it means before you go shopping for a new vehicle and it's actually not that complicated.

Reshared post from +Green Car Reports

Do you know what an MPGe is? Ford Motor Company breaks it down. 

So What’s An ‘MPGe’ Anyway? Ford Explains It All For You
If you’ve been looking at buying a new electric car, you’ll have noticed a slightly different measurement of economy on the official labels: MPGe. But what does MPGe actually mean? Luckily, Ford is he…

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The most truthful statement yet about +Mitt Romney came from Matt Welch, editor-in-chief… 1

The most truthful statement yet about +Mitt Romney came from Matt Welch, editor-in-chief of Reason Magazine. 

"Romney's position on every issue has been perfectly clear, he really wants to be president!"

Melissa Harris-Perry
Melissa Harris-Perry

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You would think politicians would have learned to avoid such photo ops by now 2

You would think politicians would have learned to avoid such photo ops by now

This Picture Of Paul Ryan Was What Joe Biden Was Really Maniacally Laughing At
Biden laughed his way through the VP debate last night, but he wasn’t cracking up at the Republican agenda or stoned off his gourd. It was this picture of Ryan in a tiny car. And this is what Ryan was…

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This is precisely how we got Al Queda in the first place 4

We armed Mujahadin rebels in Afghanistan with support from the Pakistanis, Saudis and other Arab dictators just to fight the Soviets and they eventually spawned both Al Queda and the Taliban.

Reshared post from +Jim Fawcette

Thinking Giving Arab Rebels Anti-Aircraft Weapons that Can Shoot Down Government Fighters, Helicopters and Air Transport is a Good Idea?
Mitt Romney apparently does

Remember, Syrian rebels include jihadist from many countries, including thousands with ties to Al Qaeda. 

Reuters: "a Romney administration would work with its allies to ensure that Syria’s rebels receive missiles that will allow them to shoot down government attack jets and helicopters. And he said a Romney White House would do more to back post-Arab Spring countries as they try to democratize."

Romney’s extreme foreign policy makeover
As with domestic policy, the Romney campaign has dramatically moderated its tone on foreign policy in recent weeks. And it might be working politically.

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