The Leica is the pioneer 35mm camera. It is a German product – precise, minimalist, and utterly efficient. Behind its worldwide acceptance as a creative tool was a family-owned, socially oriented firm that, during the Nazi era, acted with uncommon grace, generosity and modesty. E. Leitz Inc., designer and manufacturer of Germany ‘s most famous […]
Month: November 2011
After raids, Wall Street protestors change tactics
From the SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS: The overnight police raids in Philadelphia and Los Angeles that dismantled two of the nation’s biggest Occupy Wall Street encampments leave just a few major “occupations” still going on around the U.S. But activists are already changing tactics and warning of a winter of discontent, with rallies and marches […]
3 in 4 Americans with HIV don’t have disease under control: Study
From the HUFF POST: Almost three out of four people in the United States with HIV do not have their condition under control, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The news comes just days before World AIDS Day, which is on Dec. 1. The high figures are likely […]
Will Tom Corbett excuse hold up as facts emerge?
Governor Tom Corbett Explains Why Sandusky Arrest Took So Long From the PHILADELPHIA CRIMINAL LAW NEWS: For about three years, the State of Pennsylvania was building a case against Jerry Sandusky. From 2009 until just this month, many Pennsylvania officials including Governor Tom Corbett (the former Attorney General handling the case) were aware of the […]
Senate Votes To Let Military Detain Americans Indefinitely, White House Threatens Veto
From the HUFF POST: The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a controversial provision to let the military detain terrorism suspects on U.S. soil and hold them indefinitely without trial — prompting White House officials to reissue a veto threat. The measure, part of the massive National Defense Authorization Act, was also opposed by civil libertarians […]
LETTER: Attack on dissent?
Very concerned with the 61-37 vote in the senate yesterday to allow domestic use of the military and very broad language that would allow indefinite military detention of Americans based on mere suspicion of terroism. Some of the young people in our camp are losing hope.
Sandusky Accuser to Testify
From the WALL STREET JOURNAL: An attorney representing a boy who accused former Pennsylvania State University football coach Jerry Sandusky of sexual abuse said his client and other alleged victims planned to testify at a hearing in two weeks, marking the first time they would publicly confront Mr. Sandusky.
Gingrich Rebuts Critics, Unveils Seven-Plank Immigration Platform
From NEWSMAX: … As for the seven steps, Gingrich wants to see them executed in this order. Border fence. Gingrich wants a fence to be built along our entire border with Mexico by 2014. As president, he would suspend regulations, such as environmental impact studies, to get the fence erected on time.
Balanced budget amendment push sparks debate
From USA TODAY: Some supporters of a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution are turning to a method last used by the founding fathers: A constitutional convention. And they’re already halfway to their goal. At least 17 of the 34 states necessary have petitioned Congress for a convention to propose a balanced budget amendment.
Businesses plan for possible end of euro
From the FINANCIAL TIMES: International companies are preparing contingency plans for a possible break-up of the eurozone, according to interviews with dozens of multinational executives. Concerned that Europe’s political leaders are failing to control the spreading sovereign debt crisis, business executives say they feel compelled to protect their companies against a crash that can no […]
U.S. starts investigating Penn State’s responses
From the INQUIRER: The U.S. Department of Education began its probe Monday into whether Pennsylvania State University officials broke federal law in their handling of sex-abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky… The Department of Education, though, will be focused on the actions of the prior administration. The team plans to review crime […]
Revolt escalates against Indian retail reform
From the FINANCIAL TIMES: India’s government faced a full-scale parliamentary revolt on Monday against its decision to open the country’s retail sector to foreign companies as opponents expressed fears for small traders and employment.
Hershey chairman LeRoy S. Zimmerman resigns from all boards
From the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: LeRoy S. Zimmerman, the powerful Pennsylvania Republican whose oversight of the sprawling Hershey organization is under investigation by the state Office of Attorney General is retiring from the multibillion-dollar charity at the end of this year, the Hershey Trust Co. said in a surprise announcement Monday.
States face bleak economic forecast, report says
From the WASHINGTON POST: …The Fiscal Survey of States says that even as states struggle with tepid revenue growth, they will be called on to spend more because of the economic distress caused by continued high unemployment. “State budgets are certainly improving; however, growth is weak, and there is not enough money for all the […]