Monday, May 2, 2011
New Republic: The Al-Qaida Story Ends With A Death
President Obama announced late Sunday night that the U.S. armed forces had killed Osama bin Laden. David Greenberg of The New Republic notes how in the public mind, the war against al-Qaida has always been an unfolding story, one that has now ended with the death of its protagonist.
Snowboard Rental ? Walk before you run
Many people, when first starting out snowboarding, go out and purchase expensive snowboarding equipment only to discover that snowboarding is not for them afterall – it’s not always the case, but it does happen. Until you decide that snowboarding is the sport you wish to pursue, it may actually be best that you don’t buy [...]
Foreign Policy: Burying Our Anger With Bin Laden
Osama bin Laden, terrorist and mastermind behind the Sept. 11 attacks is dead, but David Rothkopf of Foreign Policy cautions that we should think before we celebrate. If we can bury the confusion and anger brought out by Bin Laden, this will be the end of a dark chapter in America's history.
Can Daniels Jump to Front of GOP Pack?
Mary Beth Schneider, Indy StarIt's decision time.With the legislative session now history, Gov. Mitch Daniels is on the verge of the biggest decision of his life: whether to run for the Republican nomination for president in 2012.Saturday, hours after the legislature adjourned, Daniels said he would decide "within weeks" on a presidential bid."I haven't made up my mind, therefore I don't have a date in mind," he said.
The Ups And Downs of Indian Marriage In 'Sideways'
In her memoir, Sideways on a Scooter, NPR's Miranda Kennedy reflects on marriage practices and the nature of love in India.
Sheriff's Program Teaches Prisoners To Get Out Of Jail
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca doesn't want to throw away on the key; he wants to equip inmates for a better life outside prison walls. His new initiative gives them an academic education, but that's not all.
Michael Scott: So Long, Loser (We'll Really Miss You)
Steve Carell's character shuffles awkwardly out the exit on NBC's The Office tonight. His long-suffering employees may not miss him, but critic Eric Deggans is really sad to see him go.
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