When you’re the attorney general of Connecticut, you may be able to get away with fibbing about military service. But when you’re running for the state’s U.S. Senate seat? Not so much.
Quotes: Myspace Makes Its Push Toward Privacy
“Given all the noise in the industry, we want to get out and state a clear position so that our users understand that we take privacy very seriously.”
–Mike Jones, MySpace Co-President, on the site’s new privacy settings. …
Quotes: Richard Blumenthal on His Service in Vietnam
“My intention has always been to be completely clear and accurate and straightforward, out of respect to the veterans who served in Vietnam.”
–Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Attorney General and candidate for U.S. …
Wheeler Dealer: Delaware Man Allegedly Faked His Way into Harvard
The latest, greatest allegation to hit America’s police blotter? Pretending to hold a degree.
How William Wesley Entered King James’ Court
On the floor, you have a star with the basketball. On the bench, you have a coach with the clipboard. Off the court, you have a power broker?
Quotes: Portugal’s Vitalino Canas on Gay Marriage
“This is a memorable moment. This is a great step forward for us politically and as a society.”
–Vitalino Canas, Portugal’s Socialist Party spokesman, on president Anibal Cavaco Silva’s decision to ratify the nation’s gay …
American Missionary Convicted in Haiti, Then Released From Prison
American missionary Laura Silsby has just been convicted by a Haitian court of arranging to improperly transport 33 children out of the country.
Facebook Status Costs Charlotte Waitress Her Job
Feeling swindled by a cheap tip? Social networking sites are not the place to broadcast your blowup.
Robin Hood, and the Curse of Hollywood’s Loser Weekend
Moviegoers seem plenty surprised today by the news that Robin Hood limped to the finish line in second place. But the analysts all saw it coming – after all, this was Hollywood’s official loser weekend.
Court Blocks British Airways Strike. Union: “No Effective Right to Strike in Today’s Britain”
For the second time in a prolonged labor-management spat, British Airways won a last-second legal injunction that effectively banned its cabin crews from launching a 20-day strike. Come Tuesday, the planes will keep flying.
Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander: Slim and Spandex-Ready
Chocolate babka is no longer in George Costanza’s diet. The former Seinfeld star reveals his fit frame in a new Jenny Craig ad airing today. (via People StyleWatch)
Detroit Police Kill 7-Year-Old Girl During Raid
From TIME’s Assignment: Detroit blog, reporter Steve Gray puts into context the shooting of a 7-year-old girl by Detroit police during a raid on Sunday. (via Assignment: Detroit)