Today In Slate: January 13, 2011

Today: January 13, 2011 Beautiful Noise How Obama used his speech in Tucson to elevate the political debate. By John Dickerson READ FULL STORY | More News and Politics Why Do Boys Like Sticks? An answer to the Explainer's 2010 Question of the Year. By Daniel Engber READ FULL STORY | More Briefing Streetcars vs. Monorails The future of urban transportation looks a lot like the past. By Tom Vanderbilt READ FULL STORY | More Life Lithwick: When the Justices Try To Think Like Criminals, They Are Hilariously Naive Why the Giffords Shooting Will Not Lead To a Single New Federal Law Alarming News About the Coming Chinese Eco-Disaster Shafer: Uh-Oh. The Media Are Running Out of Things To Say About the Giffords Shooting. Advertisement Briefing Why boys like sticks: the Explainer's 2010 question of the year.  Jared Lee Lougher is still being called the "alleged gunman" in Arizona. Why? News & Politics Obama's Tucson memorial speech: How it elevated the political debate. Sarah Palin's response to the Tucson shooting is defensive, illogical, distracting—and late. Arts Enrique Norten and architecture in the Great Recession—it's for the better. Ted Williams, Kate Gosselin, Susan Boyle: Why overnight celebrities get in so much trouble. Life My boyfriend demands a sex act that I don't like. Streetcars vs. monorails: The fight for the future of urban transportation. Business & Tech Republicans are right: Obamacare's high-risk pools were a dumb idea. But it was their dumb idea. How the company that made Jared Lee Loughner's gun became so successful. Science Gabrielle Giffords and the perils of guns: How an armed hero nearly shot the wrong man. Desalination: How eco-friendly is it? Podcasts & Video Jared Loughner's parents, Claire Dederer's Poser, and Caitlin Flanagan's "Hazards of Duke" on this week's DoubleX Gabfest podcast. Downton Abbey, the censored Huckleberry Finn, and Ted Williams of the "Golden Voice" on this week's Culture Gabfest podcast.

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Culturebox: Almost Infamous

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culturebox Almost Infamous Why overnight stars like Ted Williams get into trouble. By Christopher Beam Posted Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at 7:12 PM ET The typical celebrity career arc, with a few variations, is familiar to anyone who has ever waited in a supermarket checkout line: Struggle, breakthrough, fame (or at least fawning media attention), stumble, infamy (or at least media backlash), descent into drugs and booze, rehab, D-List reality TV show. It just rarely happens as fast as it has to Ted Williams. Williams, the homeless man with the "golden voice," became an overnight celebrity after a reporter with the Columbus Dispatch interviewed him on a slow news day and the video went viral. He has since appeared on the Today show and Dr. Phil and has entertained offers to do voice-overs for Kraft, MSNBC, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. But fame already seems to have soured. Los Angeles police detained Williams and his daughter Monday night after a loud altercation in a hotel lobby. Williams claims to have been sober for two years, but his daughter says he's been drinking heavily. He is now reportedly entering rehab. To continue reading, click here. Christopher Beam is a staff writer for Slate. Follow him on Twitter. You can e-mail him at jcbeam@gmail.com. Join the Fray: our reader discussion forum What did you think of this article? POST A MESSAGE | READ MESSAGES Also In Slate Lithwick: When the Justices Try To Think Like Criminals, They Are Hilariously Naive Why the Giffords Shooting Will Not Lead To a Single New Federal Law Alarming News About the Coming Chinese Eco-Disaster	Advertisement
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Will Obama Nationalize/Confiscate IRA & 401K Plans?

BUT, Your IRA'S and 401K's ARE STILL At RISK Of Government Confiscation! The Labor and Treasury department, along with the Obama Administration ARE MOVING FORWARD with The Nationalization-Confiscate IRA's and 401K's. Why do they Want Your Retirement Accounts? The-YOUR equity will be used as collateral; in an attempt to balance the Trillion Dollar U.S. Deficit. This will be done in an effort to once again make the United States credit worthy to China and other buyers of our debt. The Most Recent meeting held on September 14th and 15th, between the Labor and Treasury Departments outlined the Course of Action. The agenda is called "Lifetime Income Options for Retirement Plans". The Federal Government will Control an estimated $3.613 Trillion Dollars in IRA's and $2.350 Trillion Dollars in 401ks. Your Equity will be placed in U.S. Treasury Bonds, that will Pay out an estimated 3% annually. One major clause is that upon retirement, the value of the Your Retirement Account will be placed into Annuities. Once an individual Dies, the Value of the Account will Automatically become property of the Government. The Program will be Structured much like Social Security Accounts (the biggest Ponzi Scheme ever created). The Only way Government would get away with what will be "The Largest Heist Known To Man" is by Allowing or Creating a Major Financial Market Meltdown! An aging person who sees his or her Retirement Account Drop 50%-60%in a matter of Days.... Is More willing to take a Conservative Approach... Even if it means "Government-Guaranteed Income". The move toward Nationalization of IRA's & 401ks will Initially be Offered as an Option. Those who are Unwilling to accept Government Run Retirement Accounts, will be Stripped of their Current Account Tax Benefits.. You'll be Forced to Pay Taxes on your Holdings, Automatically Wiping Out One-Third of your Wealth! This will Take place After the Stock Market Drops an Estimated 40-60%! If the Following Indicators are Right... A Stock Market Crash is imminent! Unsustainable U.S. Debt Real un-employment continues to Rise Housing market continues to Drop Failing Banking System (2-7 Banks Fail Weekly) Lower Quality of Life (1 in 8 Americans are now on Food Stamps) A Massive Crisis is Brewing! Remember The Government Phrase: "Never waste a good crisis" It's True, we're Running Out of Time; making Wealth Protection, that More Crucial.. Tangible Gold & Silver have been the Best Investment vehicle during Economic Turmoil. Historically, Some Gold categories have been Exempt from past Government Confiscations. Tangible Gold & Silver Can Be Liquidated Anywhere in the World, Giving you the Power to Hold Your Wealth in the Palm of your hand. Take the First Step Towards Protecting Your Wealth.     The Gold & Silver Guide.....Absolutely Free! Request Your Guide Today! It's Fast Secure & Simple LEARN MORE                 Goldworth Financial, - 21800 Oxnard St. Suite 1120, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 As an investment or hobby it is important to note that Precious metals & rare coins can increase or decrease in value. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Per any legal disclosure, it is recommended that you review Goldworth's legal policy & risk disclosure. Goldworth also recommends you review our privacy policy; we guarantee never to sell, trade or rent any of the information you submit to any third party. Your privacy is important to us. You may request more information by calling 1.800.257.4653 or visit www.goldworth.com   Copyright © GoldworthFinancial 2001 - 2009 |  Privacy Policy

TH Daily - January 13 - Ann Coulter, Guy Benson, Victor Davis Hanson, Larry Elder, Michael Barone and More

President Obama Wants to Confiscate Your Gold Buried deep in the 956-page healthcare reform bill is a little-known provision that could set the stage for the federal government to take away your gold. By 2012, it might not be safe to own gold bars, rare coins or ETFs. But there is one safe gold investment class that could make you 12 times your money in the next 18 months... Discover it now.
Liberals Seek Ban on Metaphors in Wake of Arizona Shooting Ann Coulter: By blaming a mass killing on figures of speech, liberals sound as crazy as Arizona shooter Jared Loughner with his complaints about people's grammar. ... more A Conversation with Gov. Tim Pawlenty Guy Benson: As I fill-in for radio host Hugh Hewitt on his nationally syndicated program this week, I had the opportunity to interview former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty about his just-released autobiography, Courage to Stand. Our discussion touched on a number of topics – from last weekend's Tucson atrocity, to his faith, to his passion for hockey, to the big question: Is he running for president? ... more The Tab Comes Due in 2011 Victor Davis Hanson: Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and both the elder and younger George Bush all found the third and fourth years of their presidencies harder than the first and second. The nation and the world tired of speechmaking. The novelty of a new commander in chief faded; poll numbers went south. ... more Dupnik Denounces 'Vitriolic Rhetoric' With Left-Wing Vitriolic Rhetoric Larry Elder: Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik took time from gathering the facts about the Tucson, Ariz., shooting to denounce the "vitriolic rhetoric" that he claims played a role in the carnage. ... more Systematic Assassinations Not Part of Our Politics Michael Barone: The steam seems to be going out of the move to "deftly pin this" -- the shooting of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 13 others -- "on the tea partiers." ... more The Liberal Empire Strikes Back Cal Thomas: Even if Loughner had watched and listened to conservative media, what does that prove? Millions do, but they don't go on a shooting rampage. ... more Fidel Castro Mourns Tucson Shootings Humberto Fontova: Fidel Castro's latest article in his captive (literally!) press mourns the Tucson shootings, as "An Atrocious Act." "If only I could have gotten my hands on Loughner in time!" Castro must lament behind his crocodilian woe. ... more President Obama Wants to Confiscate Your Gold Buried deep in the 956-page healthcare reform bill is a little-known provision that could set the stage for the federal government to take away your gold. By 2012, it might not be safe to own gold bars, rare coins or ETFs. But there is one safe gold investment class that could make you 12 times your money in the next 18 months??? Discover it now. Hey, Liberals, Will John Lennon Straighten You Out? Matt Towery: Let's cite another example of a well-known "liberal" -- as self-defined by his song lyrics, among other things -- who himself might have heightened political or social tensions in his day by means of his "rhetoric." ... more No Off Button on Sarah Palin Debra J. Saunders: Palin will not win the GOP nomination because Republican voters are not going to choose a middle-aged version of Britney Spears -- a figure whose most evident talent is to attract attention to herself -- to challenge Barack Obama. ... more A Bold Venture Marvin Olasky: If you've made a specific New Year's resolution such as, "I will stop smoking," good. But how about a personal mission statement along these lines: "To use the talents God gave me for His glory." ... more How Much Is the Life of a U.S.Soldier Worth? Douglas MacKinnon: Today, Giffords - an incredibly dedicated and decent public servant - lays wounded in a Arizona hospital, while six others who stood near her, were murdered. Yet, the news coverage of her wounding far eclipses the killings at Fort Hood. Why? ... more Anti-Repeal Movement Ignores Fiscal Realities Howard Rich: Lost amid the partisan posturing over the proposed repeal of Obamacare is a stark, unavoidable fiscal reality. ... more Why Gun Control (Still) Won't Work Steve Chapman: It has been a dismal decade for gun control advocates. ... more More Evidence Liberalism Is Dead Emmett Tyrrell: The liberal wizards, working their wonders at The New York Times and its clearinghouses in the major networks, cannot even dupe the American people with an absurd conspiracy theory anymore. ... more On China, Tucson, Delta, Chicago, Illinois, Reid, Etc. Ross Mackenzie: How's it going in the new year? Let's see.... ... more Power of Prayer Jackie Gingrich Cushman: Stuck at home, we have seen a lot of our neighbors, and it has reminded me of the importance of community -- real community. ... more A Fool With a Badge is Still a Fool Michael Reagan: When a would-be assassin shot my Dad, President Ronald Reagan, nobody questioned the fact that the shooter was certifiably nuts. ... more Crossing a Line Into Suppression Robert Knight: While the nation watches to see how the new House leadership flexes its Tea Party-enhanced muscle, the legal campaign to strip the public square of any reminders of America's Christian heritage continues apace. ... more The Witch Hunt vs. Evil Doers Janice Shaw Crouse: All decent human beings mourn the heinous action that felled so many wonderful people and touches the lives of so many others. Sadly, some in the mainstream media, and liberal pundits on the cable television channels, are using this sad event to score political points, blaming the highest profile targets from the right. ... more Sarah Palin's Map Neal Boortz: In the wake of the Tucson tragedy the left has made quite the big deal of a map that Sarah Palin put on her website To listen to the media murmur you would think that Palin's Map was the primary, if not the sole cause of the shooting of Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the murder of six innocent people. ... more A Soapbox Stand Rich Galen: I have been in Kenya since Saturday night on a trip sponsored by the ONE Campaign. I am with seven other political pros - pollsters, advisors, message masters, and me. ... more		Documents detail Ariz. suspect's college outbursts Text of Obama's Tucson memorial service speech Obamas to fly to Tucson for memorial service In Arizona, Obama to honor memories, speak of hope NTSB urges shoulder belts for small planes Aides: Palin Facing "Unprecedented Level" of Death Threats Guy Benson President Obama Brings Community Together in Tucson Katie Pavlich On Today's Hugh Hewitt Show: Jonah Goldberg, Newt Gingrich Guy Benson Obama Reflects on Tucson Tragedy SNL: Bloomberg on Blizzard Debacle Megyn Kelly Leave Liberal Commentator Lost on AZ Shooting Accusations Is Ed Schultz' Show Really the Best Venue For Lectures About Vitriolic Speech? Britain's Coalition Government: A Preliminary Verdict It's Time to Get to Work Nice goin', John Half of All States Now Suing to Stop Obamacare How states fared on unemployment benefits APNews Infosys quarterly profit rises 14.2 percent APNews More people applied for jobless aid last week APNews Government fall plunges Lebanon into uncertainty APNews Ivory Coast: UN vehicle ablaze in Abidjan area APNews 4 more reported dead in latest Tunisian unrest APNews Report: al-Qaida claims Niger kidnapping APNews Higher energy and food costs lift wholesale prices APNews Target to buy leases of Canada's Zellers for $1.9B APNews Banks repossess 1 million homes in 2010 APNews Malkin: The Worst Sheriff in America Williams: What Our Constitution Permits Coulter: Liberals Seek Ban on Metaphors in Wake of Arizona Shooting Goldberg: The Exploitive Rhetoric of Tragedy Stossel: Same as the Old Boss? Boortz: Sarah Palin's Map Medved: Palin, Krauthammer, and the Right Kind of Elitism Bozell: Liberal Sickos Exploit a Rampage Sowell: A Republican Showdown? Dick Morris: There Are No Politics In Murder
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