Monday, June 13, 2011

Monday's Daily Brief

Monday, June 13, 2011
BUSINESS
Larry Summers: More Stimulus Now
BUSINESS
Bank Of America Faces New Probe; New York Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Mortgage Securitization
SPORTS
Mavericks Top Heat For NBA Title
ARTS
WATCH: 2011 Tony Awards: Highlights, Holy Books And Horses
WORLD
Christchurch Rattled By Earthquake
BLOG POSTS
Nia Vardalos: It's Time
I would like to apologize to our entire gay and lesbian community that the hate expressed by Tracy Morgan still exists. I'm sorry someone can stand on a stage and spew violent words, then issue an apology and go back to work. It's time for this hate to end.
Robert Reich: The Swamp of Washington and the Morass of the Economy
If the Democrats remain silent on the urgency of job creation, the vacuum will be filled by the Republican snake oil of federal spending cuts and cut taxes on big corporations and the wealthy.
Vivian Norris: Documentaries and the Truth We Can Still Tell (But for How Long?)
Documentaries tell us who we are, what our world is about, and give us the truth. But more and more these filmmakers find themselves, especially in the US, attacked by layer upon layer of lawsuits funded by corporations with deep pockets.
Michael Brenner: The Damascene Sword
Washington's public reactions to the downward spiral of civil strife in Syria are symptomatic of its general disorientation. When in doubt, revert to hackneyed slogans.
Rebecca Gladding: 10 Books That Will Change Your Brain
Many great books explain the science behind how your brain can change. And there are many more excellent mindfulness and self-help books that teach people how to improve their lives.

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