Niall Ferguson Defends Newsweek Cover: Correct This, Bloggers

Three weeks ago, we all laughed when Newsweek tried to hang a “wimp” label on the same guy that Democrats had been demonizing as a vampire capitalist that smote the spouses of workers with cancer while lighting his

As I write this, Niall Ferguson's Newsweek cover piece on why Obama's presidency has failed has racked up 13351 comments, 6130 tweets, countless blog posts, and 19000 “likes” on Facebook (one wonders how often a

As I write this, Niall Ferguson's Newsweek cover piece on why Obama's presidency has failed has racked up 13,351 comments, 6,130 tweets, countless blog posts, and 19,000 “likes” on Facebook (one wonders how often a “dislike” button would have been

Three weeks ago, we all laughed when Newsweek tried to hang a “wimp” label on the same guy that Democrats had been demonizing as a vampire capitalist that smote the spouses of workers with cancer while lighting his

The innovations that the Luddites were facing all delivered massive increases in human utility (via increasingly inexpensive and higher-quality goods and services). So while the losses to particular groups — and their required readjustments — were

'Expendables 2' captures No. 1 spot with $28.6M

WINNER OF THE WEEK: Old age. The Expendables 2, now with even more AARP-eligible action stars than the first installment, beat a slew of young whipper.

Sometimes, movies are based on books. Sometimes, novelizations are written to promote a movie. Sometimes, no books are written at all: We're here to fill in that gap. Today, we take a closer look at the scene from The Expendables 2 in which Barney Ross

Four weeks after the shootings in Aurora, Colo., the box office remains in a relative slump — despite performing over 20 percent better than the same weekends in 2011 and 2010.

WINNER OF THE WEEK: Old age. The Expendables 2, now with even more AARP-eligible action stars than the first installment, beat a slew of young whipper.

SUNDAY AM, 2ND UPDATE: Late start this morning. Full analysis coming. Here's the Top Ten based on weekend estimates: 1. The Expendables 2 (Millenium/Li.

Surprise! Avril Lavigne to Marry Chad Kroeger of Nickelback

It's like a match made in Canadian music heaven! LOLz! Avril Lavigne and Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger have just announced that they are ENGAGED! The

Avril Lavigne looked edgy in all-black as she channelled her inner gothic girl at the launch of her latest clothing collection. The stunning singer chose a casual yet stylish ensemble for her Abbey Dawn presentation in Las Vegas yesterday, wearing a

A spokeswoman for Avril Lavigne has confirmed a People magazine report that says the pop-punker is engaged to Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. Nickelback lead vocalist Chad Kroeger. Enlarge Image. Nickelback lead vocalist Chad Kroeger.

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger are engaged, her rep confirms to JustJared.com. The 27-year-old PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Avril Lavigne. According to avril lavigne engaged chad kroeger 01 · avril lavigne

Avril Lavigne is ready to rock down the aisle again. After a six-month courtship that was kept so quiet we had no idea they were even dating, Lavigne is engaged.

Tupac Hologram Leads The Way For Digital Resurrections Of Elvis Presley …

The money-losing U.S. Postal Service guessed that TV cartoon character Homer Simpson and his family were twice as popular as Elvis Presley when it came to sales of commemorative stamps. As Homer would say, "D'oh!" In a move that wasted $1.2 million

Elvis Presley's estate announced it has authorized holograms of the King of Rock, Marilyn Monroe's estate has expressed interest and there's no shortage of other beloved stars whose fans would die to see them perform again. Advances in digital artistry

Elvis Presley is influence on many entertainers, including Dolly Parton, Mac Davis, Billy Swan and Jerrod Niemann.

Thursday marks the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death and fans of the crooning, hip-shaking sensation — whose songs first hit radio airwaves in 1956 — are honoring the King of Rock and Roll with everything from

Thursday marks the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death and fans of the crooning, hip-shaking sensation — whose songs first hit radio airwaves in 1956 — are honoring the King of Rock and Roll with everything from

Augusta's Hootie Johnson Says He Tapped Moore to End Female Ban

In a historic change at one of the world's most exclusive golf clubs, Augusta National invited former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore to become the first female members since the club was founded in 1932.

Banking and investment magnate Darla Moore shattered boardroom glass ceilings; now, she's moved onto the golf course. Along with former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, the South Carolina financier and

It took 80 years, but the Augusta National Golf Club has finally invited two women to join the formerly all-male home of the Masters golf tournament. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier

It took 80 years, but the Augusta National Golf Club has finally invited two women to join the formerly all-male home of the Masters golf tournament. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier

In a historic change at one of the world's most exclusive golf clubs, Augusta National invited former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore to become the first female members since the

Cowboys End Camp In Oxnard

Dez Bryant injured his right knee practicing against the Chargers on Monday, and is scheduled to undergo an MRI.

The Dallas Cowboys have been banged-up through training camp, but today's practice reveals the return of some key players.

Dez Bryant injured his right knee practicing against the Chargers on Monday, and is scheduled to undergo an MRI.

Last season, the Dallas Cowboys saw games disappear because of inconsistent play on the defense. So, after an offseason where the front office was determined to make moves that bring the defense back its swagger, the Cowboys defense is relevant again.

Tags: Dallas, Cowboys, Jason Witten, Tony Romo, video, NFL, DeMarco Murray. SAN DIEGO — The Dallas Cowboys' two starting wide receivers, center and tight end are questionable for the regular-season opener. The projected starters at guard have yet to

Jailed Pussy Riot Trio Gets Fundraiser, Show in Chelsea

Pussy Riot are being unjustly persecuted (in a free society, they'd have been given a slap on the wrist and a fine, then let go), and that's appropriate and good to protest. But the support movement also carries some uncomfortable echoes of the Kony

Pussy Riot members Maria Alyokhina, Yekaterina Samutsevich and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova were convicted last week of charges of “hooliganism” motivated by religious hatred and have been sentenced to two years in a prison colony. Russian police are on

The case on the World Intellectual Property Organization website has been terminated, and the domain is currently listed as owned by Riot Games, the company behind the popular MOBA game of the same name.

The three Pussy Riot members who were sentenced to two years in prison last week will become the centerpiece of a Sept. 10 pop-up exhibition and fundraiser in New York backed by Amnesty International. Five videos of the group — which comprises not

Vladislav Inozemtsev, economist and opposition politician, recently published an opinion piece [ru] extolling the virtues of the protestant ethic and calling for the modernization of the Russian Orthodox Church. The article was

Niall Ferguson Defends Newsweek Cover: Correct This, Bloggers

August 21, 2012 (MANCHESTER, N.H.) — In the latest issue of Newsweek, columnist Niall Ferguson called GOP VP candidate Paul Ryan ''one of only a handful of politicians in Washington who is truly sincere about addressing this country's fiscal crisis.''

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August 21, 2012 (MANCHESTER, N.H.) — In the latest issue of Newsweek, columnist Niall Ferguson called GOP VP candidate Paul Ryan ''one of only a handful of politicians in Washington who is truly sincere about addressing this country's fiscal crisis.''

The icing on the cake has been the attempt by some bloggers to demand that I be sacked not just by Newsweek but also by Harvard University, where I am a tenured professor. It is especially piquant to read these demands from people who would presumably

As I write this, Niall Ferguson's Newsweek cover piece on why Obama's presidency has failed has racked up 13351 comments, 6130 tweets, countless blog posts, and 19000 “likes” on Facebook (one wonders how often a

Joey Kovar, star of "The Real World: Hollywood," dead at 29

Joey Kovar, known for his televised battle with drugs on MTV's Real World: Hollywood and VH1's Celebrity Rehab has been found dead.TMZ reports,

By Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, 08/20/2012. Joey Kovar is reportedly believed to have died from a fatal combination of cocaine, Viagra and alcohol. ADVERTISEMENT. According to police, the former The Real World: Hollywood star and Celebrity Rehab participant

(Credit: Twitter/Personal Photo). (CBS News) Joey Kovar of 2008's "The Real World: Hollywood" died Friday at age 29, reports MTV. MTV said it's "deeply saddened" to hear of his death, noting, "We offer our sympathies to Joey's loved ones, friends and

Joey Kovar dabbled in the world of professional wrestling before his unexpected death and this weekend, TMZ has learned his former colleagues honored…

Joey Kovar, known for his televised battle with drugs on MTV's Real World: Hollywood and VH1's Celebrity Rehab has been found dead.TMZ reports,

Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik didn't let that nasty car accident get in the way of a red carpet appearance!The "Big Bang Theory" star was injured last week after another…

Mayim Bialik's car accident sure sounded pretty horrible when we heard about it. And, according to the Emmy-nominated actress, it was. "I had a horrible accident," the Big Bang Theory star wrote today on her blog, noting that she was "lefty typing" due

Mayim Bialik worked the red carpet on Monday — just five days after a car accident left her with a “very impaired right hand." But the actress appeared to be in good spirits at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

LOS ANGELES—Actress Mayim Bialik is telling fans on Twitter that she'll keep all her fingers after a car accident in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles sent her to the hospital. Los Angeles police spokesman Richard French says the 36-year-old actress's

increase text size decrease text size. Mayim Bialik tweets that she is "doing OK. Grateful. And tired." Actress Mayim Bialik described a car accident she had earlier this week "horrible" but said she's back at work and on the mend. "I had a horrible

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