The First Dog On The Moon way!
June, 2010
American Apparel employees dish the dirt
American Apparel, of the rainbow coloured clothing and overtly sexy advertising, has come under fire for hiring staff based on looks, a claim it has denied. Staff have come forward to say otherwise.
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Where is America’s money going?
As citizens migrate across the country as does their money. This Forbes map cleverly shows where people are moving to within the US and their average incomes, county by county.
Film review: Food Inc. — very relevant for Oz
Food Inc. is not just a documentary exposing America’s industrialised food system, it also encourages people to actively fight for a healthier, fairer food supply, says Mark Lawrence.
Economy down but soda bubbles along
For a few years there Americans were turning to healthy and energy drink alternatives. But the recession came and with it a sharp increase in soft drink sales, up 2.5% in 2009.
Rudd-bashing is just a little too easy
In many ways the government is a disappointment for progressives, but it’s not all bad news: Rudd’s apology to the stolen generation, signing Kyoto. Let’s not forget the Howard years so easily, says Dennis Glover.
Now even easier to create havoc on Wikipedia
Wikipedia has relaxed rules on editing its most controversial topics, such as George W. Bush. Is that why First Dog on the Moon is now a “willowy brunette who likes fireside walks”?
Full text of Obama’s Oval Office address on spill
Part 2: How profitable is mining?
Possum Comitatus continues his exploration of mining industry and its profits. Apparently only 51% of mining companies were profitable in 2008-09, the lowest of all industry.
Will Obama push for energy reform?
Barack Obama is giving his big speech today about the BP spill, and he’s expected to address the United States’ reliance on oil. But will he pursue energy legislation or just skate over the issue?
LIVE STREAMING: Obama speaks on the oil spill
Barack Obama makes an official address to the nation on the state of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Rudd on a baby kissing spree
Daily Media Wrap: Kevin Rudd’s leadership may be in doubt, but his baby kissing ability remains strong, judging by his showing yesterday at his paid parental leave scheme spruik.
Politics throws a Midwinter hardball
Tonight is the Midwinter Ball in Canberra, when pollies and journos alike frock up for a good night out. Last year Malcolm Turnbull launched his Utegate claims at the ball. Ah, time is a bandit, writes Tony Wright.
Wikileaks under attack
The Wikileaks site is under investigation following the arrest of the alleged Wikileaks killings video leaker. Wikileakers founder Julian Assange emailed Margaret Simons asking for donations and support.
VIDEO: UK PM condemns Bloody Sunday
UK PM David Cameron offers a a heartfelt official apology to the victims — and their families — of the Bloody Sunday massacre, condemning the actions of the British soldiers involved.
I was there for Bloody Sunday
Journo for The Guardian Simon Winchester was in Londonderry when the Bloody Sunday massacre occurred. He returned to see the reaction of the victims’ families to the inquiry results.
Justice for Bloody Sunday victims
Thirty-eight years after the infamous ‘Bloody Sunday’ massacre, the official investigation found British soldiers were completely to blame for slaughtering 13 unarmed people in Northern Ireland.
60,000 barrels of crude oil spilling daily
The estimated flow-rate of the Deepwater Horizon spill has been raised from 25,000-30,000 barrels per day to a whopping 35,000-60,000 daily, according to a government panel on the spill.
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Deepwater Horizon’s a “nightmare well”
Internal BP emails reveal Deepwater Horizon had known safety problems and deliberate shortcuts were made by BP to cut costs.
Friedman: The spill isn’t BP’s fault
Blaming BP for the oil spill just misses the entire point of the problem: America is too reliant on non-renewable energy and we (politicians and the public) encouraged these businesses, says Thomas Friedman.
Our lame, uncool leaders
The US gets sexy, smooth Barack Obama, Australia gets nerdy, dad joke loving Rudd. We’re lacking in political cool and not even a bonafide rock star for a MP can make up for it, says Kane Loxley.
BP need to pay for this, US$20m should cover it
The Democrats are demanding BPs put aside a huge chunk of cash to a third party organisation tp help clear up the Gulf spill long term. Will the move help to hold BP accountable?
