Jonathan Miller's Blog, page 437
April 27, 2011
Tomorrow at The Recovering Politician
For those of you who follow Kentucky politics or the national blogosphere, I have a fun surprise for you at 8:30 tomorrow AM.
That's all I'm sayin'.
You just better tune in tomorrow morning.
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Laughter
The Politics of Laughter
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I love Conan. You probably love him too! Relive some of the greatest moments from his shows through the years (before the Tonight Sh0w fiasco). [Funny or Die]
Oh. My. Word – So evil. [image]
A man who's story just has to be told: Timothy Dexter. [Wikipedia]
"Parents, don't dress your girls like tramps." A scathing, witty article by the great LZ Granderson. [CNN]
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of The Diamond
Politics of the Diamond
There has been a bit of hoopla in the media about an attendance crisis in MLB. The Big Lead has done some investigating. Turns out that if your front office makes an effort to put a good team on the field consistently, fans show up to games. How erratic! [The Big Lead]
The Arcade Fire won the Grammy for Album of the Year this year. Here is a video of them singing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" at Wrigley Field. [Deadspin]
Another link cross-pollinating WWG topics is...
Lisa Miller: Behind Every Good Woman is a Great Woman
Behind every man is a good woman.
And behind every good woman is a great woman.
In 1975 when Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, and Lorraine Newman were the feminine faces of Saturday Night Live, the late great John Belushi made it his mission to sabotage their success.
No kidding.
John Belushi and Jane Curtin
Jane Curtin said as much on Oprah Winfrey's April 14 tribute to SNL. According to Curtin, Belushi apparently believed that "women were fundamentally not funny; and if a woman had written a piece f...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Recovery
Iraq recovers from its war-torn past… by becoming a tourist destination? [GQ]
You think you're paying a lot for gas? At least you don't live in Chicago (sorry, Windy City residents!). [Huffington Post]
Over the past 33 years, Dick Hoyt has pushed, pulled and carried his disabled son, Rick, through more than 1,000 road races and triathlons, including 28 Boston Marathons. Now, the man who gave million of Americans hope for the future is finally letting go. [Sports Illustrated]
Brian Williams...
Loranne Ausley: A Recovery in Progress
My name is Loranne Ausley and I am a recovering politician. At least that's what they tell me… I am not sure I have actually recovered yet, but you can decide.
Let me start out by saying that I never have liked to be called a "politician." I have always preferred the term "public servant." Whatever you want to call it the truth is that I come by it honestly. As a 6th generation Floridian, I was at least the 4th generation to serve our state in some capacity. After 8 years in the Florida...
April 26, 2011
Tomorrow at The Recovering Politician
Wednesday at The Recovering Politician we will continue this week's theme of featuring outstanding women and their stories of political recovery.
Tomorrow morning, we will feature a former state legislator who ran last year for statewide office, and got caught in the GOP tsunami that struck the entire country. In her candid essay, she reveals her mixed feelings about her current status as a recovering politician, and shares her current state of mind about her future.
Speaking of outstanding...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Film
The Politics of Film
Kevin Smith, who directed films such as Chasing Amy, Clerks, Dogma, and Mallrats (and the guy who played Silent Bob in all those films), made a splash by opting to self-promote and distribute his new horror film, Red State. The gamble paid off for him, as the film has already turned a profit. [Film Junk]
Theater chain AMC has shown several films in theaters in anticipation of their Blu-Ray release dates. They are doing it again, but this time, for all 3 extended versions o...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of the Media
Time Magazine remembers Tim Hetherington, a brave photojournalist killed in Libya. [Time]
Is the New York Times missing diversity in its choice of expert commentators? [Good Magazine]
Oh, the wonders of modern technology. See panoramic views of London and trace the processional route William and Kate will take on their wedding day with CNN's interactive site. [CNN]
America's favorite news anchor, Katie Couric, opens up to Newsweek on the highs and lows of her long career and her plans for the...
The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Swing
The Politics of Swing
Need more evidence that golf is a cruel, evil game? Watch these playoff shots in Sunday's Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links. It wasn't only the tournament that was on the line—it was also the number one spot in the world. [ESPN]And in the "does America have to dominate every sport?" category, is it really that terrible that 16 of the top 25 golfers in the world ranking "are non-Americans"? Does that fact alone, dear readers, dampen your enthusiasm for following the...
