Review: Sorkin's The Newsroom

“America is not the greatest country in the world.” Thus frames the narrative for this story revolving around a newsroom, its staff and the main character, Will McAvoy.  The story presents McAvoy as the most popular man in news. He makes a headline-grabbing outburst after admitting being on medication for vertigo, his staff leaves weeks later, then to top things off during an epic shouting match between his new Executive […]

REPORT: Microsoft Surface to be Wi-Fi only, no 3G or 4G LTE connectivity option

Yes, it seems as though the newly released Microsoft tablet known as the ‘Surface’ is going the way of Windows Millennium, and Vista… behind the times. Bloomberg received word that the new Microsoft product will be Wi-Fi only, and will not offer any connectivity ability for 3G or even 4G LTE networks on any carriers at this time. Why won’t Microsoft add wireless data connectivity? A few reasons: To keep […]

SHOCKER: Microsoft can't compete against iPad battery life

Computer World just did a piece on how the new Microsoft ‘Surface’  doesn’t compare to the iPad (on many levels) but particularly in regards to battery life. What to know: iPad battery lasts 10 hours on a full charge Microsoft ‘Surface’ lasts 7.5 hours, 25% less than the iPad ‘Surface’ screen resolution compares to the iPad 2, and not the ‘New’ iPad with retina display. Microsoft ‘Surface Pro’ is compared […]

Romney Campaign Reminds NALEO of Obama's Failed Promises

On the day that President Barack Obama addressed the National Association of Latino Elected Officials for the first time in his Presidency, Mitt Romney’s campaign reminded NALEO of Obama’s failed promises. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=d_bUMyEjef0] ReactionLOL (0) It’s a Trappp! (0) Bias (0) Losing (0) Fail (0) Winning (0) Aww (0)

Obama Recess Appointment's Union Past Under Scrutiny

Barack Obama’s history of recess appointments is widely agreed to be less than stellar. Now, FOX News is raising questions about another recess appointment, that of former International Union of Operating Engineers lawyer Richard Griffin to the National Labor Relations Board. The FOX story alleges that more than 60 Union members have been arrested and jailed in the past decade on mob-related charges. It goes on to assert that there is no […]

Obama Addresses NALEO (Full Video)

Today, for the first time in his presidency, Barack Obama addressed the National Association of Latino Elected Officials, one day after GOP presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney addressed the same group. In 2008, President Obama assured the group that, if elected, he would visit the group every year. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXjnMeqo6z4&feature=youtu.be] Apparently, only in campaign years. Full video of his speech today: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maD_fPj7Wow&feature=related] ReactionLOL (0) It’s a Trappp! (0) Bias (0) Losing (0) Fail (0) Winning (0) Aww (0)

A Sham Coalition, Obamacare, and David Axelrod's Impropriety

In 1985, with three other individuals, David Axelrod started AKPD, a political/media consulting firm that caters to progressive candidates. The firm was in charge of President Barack Obama’s 2008 election, and after the election, Obama invited Axelrod to come on board as his Senior Advisor. AKPD was to buy out Axelrod’s stake in the company to remove the impression of impropriety for $2 million. AKPD did indeed buy out Axelrod’s […]

CFPB Another Step Towards Federal Control of Higher Education?

He who controls the purse strings makes the rules. Education finance policy. Sounds boring right? It may not be the hottest topic out there but it is definitely an important one. Especially considering concerted steps are being taken to destroy private student lending.   Step 1: The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Obamacare). Along with taking a major step in the control of the health care industry, this […]

BREAKING: Aaron Walker Files Motion to Stay Brett Kimberlin Peace Order

Aaron Walker, with his attorney Mr. Bours, have filed a motion to partially stay the Peace Order filed against him for blogging and tweeting about Brett Kimberlin. Mr. Bours argues at one point in the motion that Judge Cornelius Vaughey “disregarded by name controlling supreme court precedent on what constitutes incitement.” The motion cites Judge Vaughey’s flippant rejection of Brandenberg v Ohio which defines incitement as speech “producing imminent lawless action […]

Obama Set to Party, Fundraise with Hollywood One Percent

President Obama is set to attend another another splashy Hollywood fundraiser in Los Angeles, California.   The June 29 event is being put on by “Gen 44,” the president’s re-election youth arm. Gen44 is the official under-40 fundraising program of Obama for America comprised of the next generation of leaders, young entrepreneurs, social innovators and activists. The program started as the 2008 campaign’s Generation Obama, and has grown and evolved from […]