· Winona bridge over Mississippi River reopens
"Pedestrians and bicyclists are also restricted from crossing, but a cab service will be available for 75 cents per person each way" That doesn't seem to make a lot of sense--I wonder what the reason is for this.
· Playbill News: New London Musical Is Gone with the Wind June 14
Plans for NY production are currently on hold... played a total of 79 performances
· Woman brands thoughtless date with hot iron - CNN.com
Caban's lawyer, James Friedman said, "She's a good kid, despite the picture painted of her, who exercised poor judgment and got herself into a bad situation. She is not the monster the prosecution made her out to be." HUH???
· CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - Where has Clinton gone? « - Blogs from CNN.com
Senator Clinton takes a vacation. I get it--she needs a break.
· Fighting the Army . NOW on PBS
I'm watching this right now. These soldiers deserve better. They go for help and and instead get benefits taken away.
· The White Flag?
“Autism is not the enemy, but ignorance and prejudice, and misunderstanding about what autism is.” Great quote.
· Wait, What Did He Just Call the Pope? - The Lede - Breaking News - New York Times Blog
“...So are you, Governor.” Bush screws up addressing the Pope. Raise your hand if you're surprised.
· Poll: Republican support, enthusiasm down - CNN.com
"Bottom line: After eight years of the Bush presidency, Republicans are demoralized," said Bill Schneider, CNN senior political analyst.
· MinnPost - Doug Grow: Jim Johnson, Minnesota's 'Mr. Inside,' finds himself on the outside now of Obama campaign
I like that the Obama campaign deals with this quickly. Now before the Republicans talk, maybe we should spend some time reviewing the Keating Five [http://tinyurl.com/8nyvf]
· Bush Loyalist Fights to Save ‘No Child’ Law - NYTimes.com
Let it go. Or at least balance it and get rid of the name which is doublespeak at it’s worst.
· Music Review - Opera and Theater Stars in ‘Show Boat’ at Carnegie Hall - Review - NYTimes.com
Interesting discussion of using a microphone in Carnegie Hall.
· MPR: Singing in Grover's Corners
Heard this piece on the radio this morning. Got to be honest--the excerpts they played really didn't knock me out. Makes me question why turn this into an opera--the theatre experience is wonderful to begin with. I doubt we're going to get to see it.
· Fox News Calls Michelle "Obama's Baby Mama" - Media on The Huffington Post
Beyond the poor choice of words: FOX ran a banner saying "Outraged liberals: Stop picking on Obama's Baby Mama!" Hmmm, could you please name these "Outraged liberals"? Did FOX go out on the street and find one person who said they were liberal and get this quote?
· Christian leaders meet privately with Obama
You got to respect this Daniel—pity my first thought is of a lion’s den.
· PBS Goes Commercial on Hulu - Bits - Technology - New York Times Blog
PBS on Hulu--Oh brave new world, oh brave new world...
· The ADHD Advantage (for nomadic tribesman)
Hmmm… interesting.
· I Don’t Feel That I Suffer
This is a really interesting question--suffering: on the part of the person with autism and the people that love him/her. I want to think about this a bit.
· Online, Obama Outpaces McCain by Miles | The Trail | washingtonpost.com
But will it turn into votes? I sure hope so.
· NYC Mayor: I'd Ban Bikes on Subways | Autopia from Wired.com
That's why cyclists in the Big Apple were outraged when Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that, if it were up to him, he'd ban bikes from trains.
· Anderson Cooper 360: Blog Archive - A code of ethics for politicians « - Blogs from CNN.com
“Do No Harm, Make Things Better, Respect Others, Be Fair, and Be Loving”
· Posting stupidity on YouTube means having to post you’re sorry : Good Morning Silicon Valley
Punishment or more fame?
· MinnPost - Doug Grow: Fore! Could a Ventura Senate candidacy hang on Wednesday's golf game?
OMG
· ABC News: 'Autistic and Proud' Movement Spurs Debate
Interesting. They don't totally get it--but at least it is getting attention. (Questioning "Cure" does not mean against progress. )
· The Comeback Id: Politics & Power: vanityfair.com
Drive-by journalism or intervention-by-magazine?
· iPhone 3G is finally official! - Engadget
mmmmmm…. iPhone…. mmmmm…
· MinnPost - Republicans still need 6,000 volunteers for convention
Not me.
· Thirteen new Gmail features | Googling Google | ZDNet.com
I need to try this out.
· Gay Anglican U.S. bishop enters into civil union - washingtonpost.com
Good for him.
· Playbill News: It's Possible! Revised Seussical Will Get New Cast Recording
Way Cool!
· MPR: Pawlenty says he is open to being McCain's running mate
"...Pawlenty has repeatedly said that he has no interest in being vice president. When he announced his reelection bid in 2006, Pawlenty said he is committed to serving his full term."
· Producer Of Infamous Willie Horton Ad Now Targeting Obama - Politics on The Huffington Post
As always, the politics of fear from these people. We as a nation need to send a clear message that we are not going to let fear choose our leaders.
· Military Supercomputer Surpasses Petaflop Milestone - NYTimes.com
There was a time when these headlines went to Cray Research. But all things change.
· eHow | How To Do Just About Everything!
A how-to site: sounds helpful.
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