As the blogosphere frets that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is moving to the center, his senior economic advisor, University of Chicago professor Austan Goolsbee, explains the Obama strategy for dealing with issues like taxes, jobs and energy. Plus, Gail Collins; New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye; and witnessing a birth in Brooklyn... from Iraq.
July is Photo Month at the BL Show Flickr Page!
This week's photo project is a collaboration with Slideluck Potshow. We're calling it "Change for the Better, Change for the Worse."
We have over 350 submissions so far, showing changes of all shapes and colors. Click here for all the info you need to participate! We'll screen the winners at Slideluck Potshow in August at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn.
July is Photo Month at the BL Show Flickr Page!
This week's photo project is a collaboration with Slideluck Potshow. We're calling it "Change for the Better, Change for the Worse."
We have over 350 submissions so far, showing changes of all shapes and colors. Click here for all the info you need to participate! We'll screen the winners at Slideluck Potshow in August at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn.
Barack Obama's Economist
Austan Goolsbee, professor of economics at the University of Chicago and economic advisor to Barack Obama, discusses Barack Obama's economic strategy.
Campaign Commentary
Gail Collins, columnist for The New York Times, gives us the latest from the campaign trail.
Frank Talk about Ballpark Food
Dan Colarusso, managing editor at portfolio.com, talks about why it's not just the saturated fat in the hot-dogs that you have to watch out for. Lisa Gurley and Deborah, posters on Chowhound.com, offer advice for what to eat at New York's local ballparks.
A Conversation with Judge Kaye
New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye illuminates the challenges of expanding domestic violence law, and the launch of a new foreclosure court.
Rangeling Over Housing
There are revelations this morning that Representative Charles B. Rangel has multiple apartments that are partially subsidized by the city through the rent stabilization program -- including one that he allegedly uses as a campaign office. Michael McKee, Treasurer of the Tenants Political Action Committee, and Harlem historian Michael ...
Freedom Calls
Anthony Mancuso, manager of information security at Maimonides Hospital, talks about a recent birth in the hospital -- a birth that was viewed live by the father from Iraq, where he is stationed as an American soldier. Freedom Call Foundation's Kathryn Hudacek chimes in to explain the ...