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The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed         Scott Bateman: Animation: Pawlenty's Tea Party Ad July 6, 2011 at 9:55 PM   These days, it's tough to find Tim Pawlenty's poll numbers without a shovel. But that's not stopping him from trying to appeal to the Tea Party. Read More... More on 2012         Sam Koppelman: Holding Fans Hostage July 6, 2011 at 9:18 PM   As I watch Republicans and Democrats fighting over a compromise on raising the debt ceiling, I become filled with rage. No, my face doesn't turn purple, and I don't have steam coming out of my ears, but the inability of adults to work together and sacrifice their own political futures in order to force America to pay its loans burns me up. Seeing the NBA's owners lock out their players has been equally disappointing. Politicians are elected to serve citizens, and athletes make money by playing sports because fans pay to watch games. And through these lockouts, they are holding fans hostage. There has been excessive lead up and speculation to the debt-ceiling deadline as well as the lockouts, but in both of these cases, I have persistently (and probably ignorantly) refused to believe that America could really default on its loans, and NBA players and owners wouldn't find a way to compromise for the good of fans. Read More... More on Republicans         Meg Waite Clayton: 30 Years Ago: The Nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court July 6, 2011 at 9:06 PM   It's hard to imagine Justices Roberts or Alito or Thomas fixing salmon mousse in preparation for being appointed to the Court. Sandra Day O'Connor might not have gained the appointment if she hadn't. Read More... More on Supreme Court         Jason Pinter: Why Casey Anthony Will Not Get a Book Deal July 6, 2011 at 8:48 PM   After the media tsunami surrounding the Casey Anthony verdict, 'analysts' have come forward stating she could reap nearly seven figures for a book deal. That's a crock and here's why. Read More... More on Casey Anthony         Sunil Adam: Casey Anthony Case: Hang Jury? July 6, 2011 at 8:48 PM   Read More... More on Casey Anthony         Craig Crawford: Obama's Talk vs. Walk July 6, 2011 at 8:25 PM   If Obama's angry words were primarily meant to soften his base for compromises to come -- like $200 billion in Medicare and Medicaid cuts -- add this to a string of examples spotlighting Obama's governing style: Talk Left, Walk Right. Read More... More on Barack Obama         Amb. Marc Ginsberg: Syria's Assad & America's Decaying Credibility July 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM   The Obama administration is having a hard time finding any more sand to place its head in when it comes to evolving events in Syria. Read More... More on Hezbollah         Lennard Davis: In New York State Some People Who Drink Water Are More Equal Than Others July 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM   In upstate NY, there is a class of citizens protected from chemicals in drinking water, and then there are the vast majority of people who are experimental subjects being tested to see if known carcinogens will do anything harmful to us. Read More... More on Andrew Cuomo         Lisa Earle McLeod: Why Avoiding Conflict Keeps You Trapped in It Forever July 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM   Have you ever been around someone who was frustrated or angry, but doesn't want to talk about it? They ooze resentment. Here are three big reasons people avoid conflict and tips to overcome them. Read More...         Daniel Krotz: Keep Your Pants On July 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM   A recurring theme in the novels of Charles Dickens is referred to by economists as "The Victorian Compromise." Summarily, it promotes the idea that if the deserving poor adhere to the Protestant Ethic -- work, save, and deny the flesh -- a rich person passing by will take notice of their good behavior and reward them with a smile, a job, or a Christmas goose. Think David Copperfield or A Christmas Carol and you've got it in one. The creative power of the novelist allows for the shaping of powerful characters so that they will, say in the case of Scrooge, see the light and transform the world of Bob Cratchit into Christmas every day. Over the years we have grown to love this story and can see it every year without tiring of it. It is such a good story that the Republican Party has adopted it as its sole platform for re-energizing our economy and taking over the White House in 2012. If you do your part cheerfully and gratefully -- work, save, and deny the flesh -- and let your betters deregulate and skate on taxes, they promise (sort of) to give you a smile, a job, or a Christmas goose. Read More... More on Republican Party         Amb. Marc Ginsberg: SYRIA'S ASSAD & AMERICA'S DECAYING CREDIBILITY July 6, 2011 at 7:50 PM   Now that we know who "allegedly" did the actual killing of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, who then ordered the hit job? Was it Hezbollah -- the Iranian-backed terrorist organization's whose chief Sheik Hassan Nasrallah despised Hariri and his Sunni compatriots? Syria's President Bashar al Assad, or one of his family members? The Iranian President or the Ayatollah...all of the above? Let's recall that in February, 2005, the prime minister was killed along with six bodyguards and sixteen innocent Lebanese pedestrians when Hariri's car was blown up by a huge bomb along Beirut's beachfront corniche. Originally, suspicion fell on Syria's Assad as the man behind the trigger man. After all, Hariri had dared to defy the Syrians by orchestrating efforts to reduce Syria's unwelcomed meddling in Lebanon, and in return, Hariri had been threatened repeatedly by Assad, according to independent media accounts. This was no contract killing by rogue elements of Hezbollah. When the names leaked from the so-called sealed indictments issued by the special UN Tribunal investigating the hit job, it was the worst kept secret in the Middle East that senior Hezbollah leaders were going to be fingered. Although until a few days ago the actual perpetrators' names remained sequestered. Read More... More on Hezbollah         Don McNay: The Peril of Prejudging Your Customers July 6, 2011 at 7:50 PM   One of my friends is one of the most successful medical malpractice attorneys in the United States. He and his wife decided they needed a new bed. He rolled out of bed on a Saturday, unshaven and in old clothes, and went to a furniture store. Read More...         Ron Ashkenas: You Can't Dictate Culture -- But You Can Influence It July 6, 2011 at 7:50 PM   Most senior managers struggle with culture because it's so difficult to define. Even less tangible than a "soft" concept, culture is more like a cloud: You know it's there, but it's nearly impossible to grasp. Read More... More on culture         Craig Crawford: Obama's Talk vs. Walk July 6, 2011 at 7:50 PM   This week's President is conciliator - in stark contrast to last week's Obama, the combatant. In a June 29 press conference the Republicans were a bunch of children, the President said, refusing to get timely work done on the debt limit debate - more irresponsible than his young daughters, who finish their homework in advance. Despite no firm signs of Republicans relenting, this week Obama is touting "progress" in the budget talks, dropping last week's fiery broadsides at the GOP for defending tax breaks for the wealthy and "corporate jet owners." Read More...         Lisa Arie: How Do You Let Go While You're Hanging On? July 6, 2011 at 7:50 PM   We hold onto our stories long after they've served their purpose and we're ready to move on. Our ability to move beyond what we know, to have foresight and to adapt are critical to our existence. Read More... More on Relationships         Jonathan Kim: ReThink Review: Terri -- A Teen Movie for the Anti-John Hughes Set July 6, 2011 at 7:50 PM   If you're looking for a film that resembles the true plight of the picked-on high schooler, you might want to track down the new indie dramedy Terri, which dares to reflect some of the uncomfortable realities of high school. Read More...         Tara Sophia Mohr: How to Find Your Life's Purpose July 6, 2011 at 7:50 PM   It's become commonplace in our culture to try to "find your purpose." This time, you are in luck. The search stops here, for here's the truth: Your purpose is to bring more love to this earth. Read More... More on Wisdom         Vitaliy N. Katsenelson: The Chinese Black Swan July 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM   Party rulers in China are trapped in a position that chess players deeply fear, zugzwang, where any move made puts you at disadvantage. In China, the potential cost of both action and inaction is economic collapse. Read More... More on China         Richard (RJ) Eskow: How Much Would a White House/GOP Social Security Deal Cost You? July 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM   If the President and his party accept a proposed "chained CPI" benefit cut, they -- and not their opponents -- are likely to be painted as "Social Security slashers." Read More... More on Debt Ceiling         Karl Frisch: For Romney, Slow and Steady Wins the Zzz... July 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM   You've got to hand it to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. What he lacks in consistency and charisma as the 2012 Republican presidential frontrunner, he makes up for with stunning political awkwardness. Read More... More on Republicans         John Shore: Time to Get Your Clark Kent On? July 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM   In some very real ways, citizen journalists are the only journalists left. Nobody cares about local politics like local citizens. Nobody can. The adage is true for a reason; all politics is local. Read More... More on Newspapers         Don McNay: The Peril of Prejudging Your Customers July 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM   Two friends, who are jewelry shopping went into locally owned store here in Kentucky. They were treated with respect by a knowledgeable sales person. They then decided to compare by going to a nationally owned chain. The salesman at the chain asked them where they were from. When they mentioned an economically challenged city outside of Lexington, the salesman immediately blew them off. He didn't want to talk to them and then pointed them the cheapest stuff in the store. Guess who got the business? Read More... More on Julia Roberts         Sally T. Prouty: Answer Today's Challenges With Our Nation's Youth July 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM   The future strength and vitality of our nation depend on what we do for the young men and women of today. Increasingly, however, many of our country's youth face tremendous challenges and disadvantages. Read More... More on Unemployment         Tony Newman: Portugal Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Decriminalizing Drugs July 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM   Decriminalization in Portugal actually helped reduce the stigma around drug use (without increasing it) and made drug use less politically difficult to talk about. Read More...         Paul Stoller: Mediums and Their Political Messages July 6, 2011 at 6:49 PM   If Republican leaders begin to act more like public servants and less like non-thinking fundamentalist soldiers, we might begin to repair our political system. If not, their absolutism will plunge us into unspeakable economic darkness. Read More... More on Michele Bachmann         Emmie Twombly: Invest in Women to Improve the World July 6, 2011 at 6:49 PM   The women of Vital Voices show that you cannot let obstacles big or small keep you down. The women and their stories taught me that you cannot use your past or circumstance to hide behind. Read More... More on Diane Sawyer         Lita Smith-Mines: It's Not Stealing, It's Dealing July 6, 2011 at 6:49 PM   If you're a buyer chafing at the inflexible stance adopted by the homeowners you repeatedly encounter, it may be wise to examine your negotiating style. Read More... More on NY Real Estate         Larry Atkins: YouTube Moves From Cats Playing Piano to Classrooms July 6, 2011 at 6:49 PM   YouTube is no longer just for smoking toddlers, cats playing piano, skateboarding dogs and "Don't Tase Me, Bro!" In the past few years, YouTube and Google videos has become a helpful teaching tool. I have taught Journalism at Temple University and Journalism and Sports Ethics at Arcadia University as an Adjunct Professor for the past seven years. One of my greatest challenges is to keep the students engaged and interested. This is an especially big challenge in one of my courses that runs for three hours. For the most part, the students' attention spans max out at around 20 minutes, so it helps to engage them in different types of learning activities, such as lectures, group discussions and exercises. Now, I have the ability to play short educational videos. Read More... More on Education         Sara Elizabeth Ivanhoe: Laura Ziskin -- Yogini July 6, 2011 at 6:33 PM   Much has been written about Laura Ziskin's tragic passing, and every title she has been given describes her heroic nature: Producer, Writer, Charity Co-Founder, Wife and Mother. To that list I'd like to add "Yogini." Read More... More on Yoga         Zack Isaacs: Chicago Changes Colors July 6, 2011 at 6:33 PM   It's the new Great Migration: black Chicagoans are "relocating" to the southern suburbs. But it's much bigger than a residential issue. Chicago is not what it used to be -- and I think I know the reason why. Read More... More on Real Estate         Tribeca Film: Future of Film: Why Transmedia is Catching On July 6, 2011 at 6:33 PM   "Isaac Newton didn't discover gravity, he just named it," one TV writer-producer quipped during a recent conversation about transmedia. And so it would seem, despite a testy flame war over the term transmedia -- or perhaps because of it -- the transmedia movement is catching on across the media business. "Transmedia" is shorthand for a grab bag of production and distribution practices and audience engagement techniques that have emerged over the past decade, and when taken together, promise a new kind of media experience. Along the way, practitioners and pundits have applied many terms to describe this type of production -- interactive or participatory media, cross-platform or multi-platform storytelling, deep or immersive media, experience design, story franchises, sequels, packaging, integrated media, 360 production... the list goes on. Read More...         Adam Hanft: The Casey Anthony Brand Wins July 6, 2011 at 6:33 PM   Yesterday's surprising verdict was, simply put, a supremely emotional consumer purchase decision. Though a potential death sentence was at stake, the process by which jurors acted as purchasers followed well-established patterns of perception. Read More... More on Casey Anthony         Tracy Shaffer: So What's a Dramaturg? July 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM   The Literary Managers & Dramaturgs of the Americas will seek to answer this and many other questions as they take stage this weekend at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Read More... More on Denver Around Town         Jon Favreau: The Cowboys & Aliens Interviews: Spielberg, Grazer, Howard July 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM   Read More... More on Photo Galleries         Aaron Hurst: Gap Foundation President's Thoughts on Passion, Gen Y and Service July 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM   One of the best parts of my job is meeting amazingly smart and cool people. This week I talked with Bobbi Silten, the President of Gap Foundation, about her killer career and her passion for service. Read More... More on Service         Jason Pugatch: Corporate Philanthropy: The New Popularity Contest July 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM   Putting a blast out on twitter for nominations is a great way to learn of new charities, but reviewing just the top five serves only the cool kids. Read More... More on Charity         Bill Bush: Who Am I This Time?: This Artweek.LA (July 4-10) July 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM   Read More...         Mónica Villamizar: Hugo Chavez: "The Tough Times Began" July 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM   Hugo Chavez's health saga has had ups and downs, but specially has born the trademark of the Cold War era. After 24 days of absence he arrived in Caracas under total secrecy. But what exactly is wrong with Chavez? Read More... More on Cancer         Jim Hill: The Roads Not Taken With Pixar's Cars Films July 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM   It's clear that moviegoers can't get enough of Cars 2. However, one wonders if this Pixar franchise would have been as successful if John Lasseter and Co. had gone with the studio's initial concept for this animated feature. Read More... More on Cars         Harmon Leon: Cell Phones, Social Media and the Casey Anthony Trial July 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM   In the age of the Kardashians and Charlie Sheen Twitter rants, journalists and bloggers inside the Casey Anthony murder trial courtroom were allowed to use smartphones, iPads, and other devices to disseminate information in real time. Read More... More on Casey Anthony         Shelley Ross: Strauss-Kahn Fallout: NY DA Takes Five Steps Backwards For Rape Accusers July 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM   Some people have all the luck and Dominique Strauss-Kahn is one of them. He's had good political fortune. He married a billionairess. Now, it turns out, the 32-year-old housekeeper who accused him of raping her while on the job in the Sofitel Hotel is looking like a terrible witness. In fact, if you listen to all the current cable chatter, you'd think she could be the one heading to jail. Strauss-Kahn has now been released on his own recognizance, the luxurious restrictions of house arrest lifted. His $6 million bail has been ordered returned. Manhattan prosecutors are now saying the testimony of their alleged victim is problematic. Stop the press. The woman from Guinea who's been cleaning bathrooms for the rich and famous has a creep of a boyfriend who has possibly involved her in some shady finances, possible money laundering. A phone call from him in jail was recorded and reportedly led to discovery of some untruths in her personal story including the existence of five cell phone accounts, not just the one she revealed to prosecutors. Read More...         Paul Szep: The Daily Szep -- Orlando Justice July 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM   Read More...         Reese Schonfeld: Casey Anthony Wins Again: The Triumph of Sleaze July 6, 2011 at 5:53 PM   Not only was Casey Anthony found not guilty, but she also won more total day viewers than FoxNews, MSNBC and CNN. Read More... More on Casey Anthony         Nancy Doyle Palmer: Joe Biden Hits His Stride - A Midterm Report Card With Q&A July 6, 2011 at 5:43 PM   Despite the latest rumors of replacement on the 2012 ticket, Joe Biden is having the time of his life (check out new Twitter account @VP) -- and he's had a lot of times. From working his Capitol Hill connections for multiple pieces of legislation to shepherding the stimulus package, visiting Iraq almost bi-monthly, serving as contrarian to US presence in Afghanistan and ensuring approval of the new START treaty and compromise for the tax package, Biden's value to the Obama administration has continued to rise, especially with the departure of the Congressionally connected Rahm Emmanuel as Chief of Staff. His Capitol Hill negotiations proved key in averting the government shutdown in April and now his current marathon budget talks with Republican leaders could well be his greatest challenge as Vice President. But just as Vice President. Elected Senator from Delaware at the age of 29, the charismatic politician drawing Kennedy comparisons saw his world fall apart when a car accident claimed the life of his wife and infant daughter and injured his two young sons. Urged by fellow senators who would become his family for life, Biden ultimately chose to stay and served for 36 years attaining a highly respected and powerful position in Washington while continuing to board an Amtrak train every night to journey home to his boys and eventually his second wife Jill and their daughter Ashley in Wilmington. Read More... More on SNL         Susan Fogwell: A Summer Getaway to Boothbay Harbor, Maine July 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM   Boothbay Harbor is a small town on the rugged Maine coast defined by tradition, salty air, foggy mornings and pine needle paths. For many people, mentioning of Maine conjures up an image of a sweeter world. The state famously known as Vacationland offers summer camps, lobsters, L.L. Bean, and outdoor adventures. Boothbay Harbor is one of a handful of mid-coast Maine small towns where certain families have come or lived for generations. The village is big on casual, alfresco dining, small shops with made in Maine crafts, windjammer sailing, concerts in the park and craft shows. From Portland, it takes just under an hour's drive to reach this little haven. Read More...         Tracy Baim: Obama and Marriage: Do We Need a Secret Gay-Decoder Ring? July 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM   Mr. President, I have come to terms with your rules of engagement on LGBT issues. I have decided to tune out your well-written and dramatically spoken words. Instead, I will focus on your actions. Read More... More on Gay Marriage         Nancy Doyle Palmer: Joe Biden Hits His Stride -- A Midterm Report Card with Q&A July 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM   Despite the latest rumors of replacement on the 2012 ticket, Joe Biden is having the time of his life -- and he's had a lot of times. Read More... More on SNL         Marlena Doktorczyk-Donohue: SFMOMA's The Steins Collect Documents a Life of Art Collecting July 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM   Read More... More on San Francisco Around Town         Darryle Pollack: Finding Art in Age and Adversity July 6, 2011 at 5:24 PM   I would never say having cancer is a gift. But I would say that gifts can come from having it. My friend and I are perfect examples. Read More... More on Cancer         Caroline Dowd-Higgins: How to Get Your College Graduate Employed and Out of Your Basement July 6, 2011 at 5:09 PM   What's the best advice we can give our newly minted graduates as they enter this competitive job market? The reality is that finding your first post-graduation job takes time, persistence, resilience, and a lot of pavement pounding by the candidate. Read More... More on College Life             This email was sent to venturepoliticalcapital@gmail.com. Delivered by Feed My Inbox PO Box 682532 Franklin, TN 37068 Account Login Unsubscribe Here