Tuesday, March 1, 2011

State Budget Fights - March 1 Edition

Wisconsin protesters won a victory when a county judge said they had the right, at least for now, to statehouse access. GOP state officials have been trying to tamp down the protests by restricting access.

Emilie de Ravin Emma Heming Emma Stone

Doing The First Novel Hustle: 'The Oracle Of Stamboul'

It took Michael David Lukas seven years to write his debut novel, The Oracle of Stamboul, but as Martha Woodroof writes, the long struggle was worth it. Woodroof speaks with Lukas about going by three names, the young girl who inspired his novel and going broke for one's writing dreams.

Natalie Zea Natasha Bedingfield Natassia Malthe

Tools Never Die, The Finale

After weeks of debate, Krulwich realizes that old technology never really goes extinct ? and most obscure inventions are still being made today.

Alexis Bledel Ali Campoverdi Ali Larter

International Community Pressures Gadhafi To Leave

Demands are growing for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi to stop attacking his opponents and step down. Marie Colvin of the Sunday Times of London was among three journalists that met Monday with the Libyan ruler for his first interview since protests broke out. Colvin talks to Renee Montagne about what Gadhafi had to say.

Eve Fergie Foxy Brown

Upcoming Climbing Events (Feb ? Jun 2011)

List Courtesy of Rock & Ice 02/26 Boise State University Buck Off Climbing Competition Boise, ID www.boisestate.edu/recreation 02/26 East Carolina University Flatlander’s Fling Greenville, NC www.flatlandersfling.org 02/26 Hampshire College Five College Outdoor Festival Ahmerst, MA www.hampshire.edu/opra/10139.htm 02/26 Ohio University Rock … Continue reading →

Donna Feldman Drea de Matteo Drew Barrymore

Same-Sex Weddings, Now

Scarlett Johansson Selita Ebanks Shakara Ledard

Obama Ribs GOP Governors With White House Ambitions

At a White House lunch, Obama toyed with GOP governors past and present thought to want his job. He told them to make themselves at home though not literally. He also reminded everyone that a possible opponent for his job, Mitt Romney, had enacted health care legislation.

Leighton Meester Leila Arcieri Lena Headey