Headlines on this last day of January

Well - this about settles it. June should be pretty interesting when most of the Supreme Courts decisions get released. It's all over but the crying.

Senate Clears Way for Vote to Confirm Court Nominee

Our topic for US Foreign Policy class today was about humanitarian intervention and Darfur, being the latest example of debate, was a prime topic. It was stressed, by the lecturer at least, that MOST people would agree that the US should stay out of Sudan. This guy seems to disagree.
28 Days to Save Darfur

In an interesting turn of events, I am surprised to see Russia and (especially) China agreeing with the other 3 UNSC members in this vote. Hmmm, wonder what the US has promised them in return...
Iran 'must face Security Council'

Very happy to see that this movie had 8 nominations for this years Oscars... Go Heath! I'm thinking Best Director is a sure win, Best Picture has a good chance, but I think it would be sweet if Heath won too.
'Brokeback' Leads Oscar Nominations