It seems incredible that even in this current economic climate, products like the iPad and 8 GB Micro SD cards that cost only five dollars are possible, but then again the technology sector is so decentralized and competitive, it's almost impossible to regulate or inhibit the growth of such innovative products.
Which one of these headlines, found on Slate, does not belong?
After a failed bid earlier this year to secure the Green Party's nomination, actress Roseanne Barr announced this Thursday that she will be seeking the nomination of the socialist Peace and Freedom Party.
This infographic is the third in an infographic series with detailed and visually-arresting educational material about the modern industrial economy, its precious resources, and its complexity. Last weekend's infographics covered the XL Keystone Pipeline Project and the industrial metal, Tungsten.
Like the line attributed to Groucho Marx, several Vermont officials are denying reports of police violence at a protest by telling the public in effect: “Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?” Yet all reports and videos show that police violence started after (not before) the road had been cleared and busses of dignitaries had been let through.
How much impact does foreign policy have on American elections? Do we know? Do we even think much about it? But foreign policy affects all of us. We need to realize this.
Eurasia Review puts it this way:
On Thursday former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan resigned from his position as the U.N.-Arab League peace envoy citing the "increasing militarization on the ground" and "the clear lack of unity" in the U.N. Security Council.
A unique example of bipartisan teamwork, the Fix Congress Now Caucus has been founded in the House to attempt to pass legislation through compromise. The caucus was initiated by Rep. Scott Rigell (R-VA), and co-founded by Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI), Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), and Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN), making it an even group of two Democrats and two Republicans.
And check out her reason why:

Today’s world news round-up. An independent breakdown of notable global developments in a news update.
In France, socialist Hollande makes the wealthiest pay - Washington Post