– In one of the shortest news articles I’ve read in my life, WENY-TV News reports that the Cascadilla Gorge Trail should re-open shortly. – Cornell researchers help Colorado crack down on handicapped parking violations. Are the same researchers responsible for my recent ticket on North Campus? – Cornell Basketball continues to roll to an...
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Monday Reading Madness #36
– A disappointing weekend for Cornell sports, with both hockey and basketball going 1-1. – Elie has a cool illustrated post on Cornell Law School selectivity. – The “New Budget Model” via METAezra. – Did anyone run into ‘Deadheads’ over the weekend? – Cornell women’s ice hockey standout Rebecca Johnston had three assists in Canada’s 18-0 rout...
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Hollow Words on Terrorism
Yet again this week, the (Kraut)hammer struck down on the Obama administration with more unforgiving castigation. He discusses the attempted Christmas day bombing attempt as no one else can – if there is one article you need to read on this subject, it’s his. What I think is so important about Krauthammer’s article is that...
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MRM #24
– Krauthammer: “The Myth of ’08, Demolished.” – Economics Chair Basu will be leaving to serve as one of India’s top economic advisors. – Roundup: bloggers meet with the Treasury. – The S.A. voted to reinstate Ken Glover. – From MR, a good post on how competitive college have recently become more competitive. – A...
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(Kraut)Hammering the Nail in the White House’s Coffin
On Wednesday, Dennis wrote about Nile Gardner’s article on the war between Fox News and the White House. There’s no doubt about it – a battle has been waged and the Capitol Hill generals are of the likes of Rahm Emmanuel, Anita Dunn, and David Axelrod. Today, Charles Krauthammer (a.k.a ‘the Hammer’ at the Insider)...
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The Choice of American Decline
Is America in decline? Has America reached the limits of its influence as a global superpower, and will we see a further dilution of America’s power in the coming years? In light of the global financial crisis and the election of President Obama, (as well as more recent events like the abandonment of missile shields...
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Monday Reading Madness #12
– For hockey fans: Bilmes beat me to the report, but it appears that Riley Nash will be sticking around for this upcoming season. – “IvyGate Science Theatre 3000” on Princeton Review College Lists 2010. Ivies are bolded for convenience. Read the whole thing. – Shifting the puck away from hockey for once, here’s a...
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MRM # 11
– The zamboni driver at Lynah will in fact be retiring. – The new Forbes “America’s Best Colleges 2009” does not deserve its own post and/or analysis. Cornell came in 205th, with ECAC rivals Union (26) and Colgate (29) coming in hundreds of places ahead of Big Red. I know you guys are trying to...
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Krauthammer on Ricci
Check out this great article by Charles Krauthammer on the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Ricci v. DeStefano case (also known as the New Haven Firefighters case). Here’s an excerpt: The Supreme Court’s ruling on the Ricci case — that white firemen suffered illegal discrimination when a promotional test on which they...
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Sotomayor revisited by the (Kraut)Hammer
It’s been two days since Dennis’s post on SCOTUS Judge nominee Sotomayor, and today’s Washington Post featured its weekly editorial by Charles Krauthammer, who unveiled his advice for the conservative reaction to the nominee. Krauthammer says: (I will include lots of quotes because an account is required to read the article at the website) What...