| Settling the argument over fascism
For the pinheads arguing over what is a fascist, a perfect example is the Berkeley City Council trying to run the Marines out of town ("Berkeley council says Marine recruiting center is not welcome," Feb. 1). That, my friends, is fascist. The great irony is this is the city where the Free Speech Movement, led by an assistant professor named Mario Savio, began. The irony, of course, is free speech turned upside down. I lived in San Francisco and Oakland in the early '60s. I watched these juvenile, narcissistic collegiates give birth to the modern socialist/liberal movement, which is why I became a conservative. The actions of the left were subversive then and were determined to overthrow American values. .
Bernanke In Hot Seat As Market Turmoil Spikes
The short and oversimplified answer can be summed up in three words: the Great Depression," columnist Steven Pearlstein wrote in The Washington Post newspaper. Others are rallying to Bernanke's defense. Alan Reynolds, a senior fellow at the free-market Cato Institute, contrasted Bernanke's management with the Fed's stance during the 1990-1991 recession under former chairman Alan Greenspan. "Regardless of whether the Fed's actions prove excessive or inadequate, it would be unreasonable to describe them as too little or too late," Reynolds said, pointing out that the Greenspan Fed kept the fed funds rate much higher during the early 1990s recession. With market volatility persisting and the Fed due to meet January 29-30 to mull rates further, the focus on Bernanke is not likely to ease any time soon.
Two men rob modeling audition at Hilton Chicago Hotel
Two robbers stuck-up a modeling audition Sunday night at the Hilton Chicago Hotel and got away with about $20,000, police said. At 10:45 p.m, two men, one wielding a gun, bound nine models and employees of the Harvey Star Washington agency with duct tape and stole the audition proceeds, police said. Police did not release a detailed description of the robbers. The robbery occurred in the Marquette Room on the third floor about five hours after the plus-size modeling tryouts had ended at 6 p.m. No one was injured, police said. The victims escaped from the duct tape less than 10 minutes after the men fled and called 911. Police said investigators were reviewing hotel surveillance footage Monday. The robbers, fled on foot from the hotel at 720 S.
'The Blues Brothers' lights up the Bardavon
Ever since the early days of "Saturday Night Live," the Blues Brothers have been cultural icons. A musical act consisting of John Belushi as Jake and Dan Aykroyd as Elwood, the dynamic duo made its debut on April 22, 1978, as a musical guest on the late-night show and soon became a sensation. Albums were made, performances were held and a film was released. Simply titled "The Blues Brothers." the 28-year-old film is a comedy, musical and action adventure all rolled into one. The story follows Jake and Elwood Blues on a "mission from God" to get $5,000 to help the Chicago orphanage where they grew up. .
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