I would say it was a big news day, but then again, every day seems like that. Top stuff:
"Romney took a unique approach (to cross-examination). His question was directed at Michele Bachmann. On its face, it seems like a puzzling approach, but I actually like the strategy. It gave air time to someone Romney does not think will be a factor, thereby taking time away from his main rivals."
Precisely. A good analysis of the debate last night. Mitt Romney need only appear presidential while Rick Perry fumbles and Herman Cain...does Cain, and the rest of the bunch stay the 'rest of the bunch,' and he'll waltz to the nomination.
"By pooling together hundreds of entrepreneurs (and their passion, innovation, and zeal) who are working on issues pertaining to young people and children, Drayton hopes to give rise to a more empathetic generation..."
This is the best way in which technology can work with government in the future--whether it is crowdsourcing/funding, or micro-philanthropy like Catchafire (skills-based volunteering on spot) or 'chapter-based' giving like the Awesome Foundation (which the Boston Globe thinks is really is awesome). Leveraging tech is, perhaps, the only way to deal with the era of austerity and the age of greater need. Our government should strive to be on the forefront of technology, not lagging behind, like the NYPD's process for property and evidence vouchers. Let's get modern. Let's get our government ahead of the curve. Because when we get government ahead of the curve from a technological standpoint, we can, as the article talks about, be more empathetic. We can "do better."
US Stocks Improve as Europe Promises to Resolve Financial Problems from one of my favorite new websites, DailyPolitical.Com.
"US stocks improved as Germany and France promised to solve the sovereign debt and euro zone’s banking issues."
While the Occupy Wall Street thing is going on (which I have mixed feelings on), we do have to remember that a vast amount of wealth is tied up in the markets, including many retirement funds. We don't ever want to have to know what would happen if that went down. This, paired with the last Jobs report, hopefully point to better days going forward (though many people are not so hot on the jobs data).
And Video:
Doodlers, Unite! (I'm big on the doodling).
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