Swift Tops Grammy Night Album Of The Year
Taylor Swift wins album of the year for Fearless as Beyonce becomes the most decorated female with six trophies on a night that also hands Song Of The Year to Single Ladies. Kings of Leon take Record Of The Year for Use Somebody while Lady Gaga claims two pre telecast Grammys and opens the show.
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Grammys Show Dazzles With Duets and 3-D Michael Jackson Tribute
The show opened with a Grammy nominated hit and a mash up with Elton John featuring dueling pianos. A special 3-D Michael Jackson tribute included Usher Carrie Underwood Celine Dion Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson performing Earth Song.
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Obama sticks to goals as GOP opposition grows
Obama remains committed to his jobs, financial reform, energy, health care, and reform agendas despite setbacks. He urges Republicans to offer alternatives rather than a blanket opposition and notes Democrats still hold a large Senate majority while facing midterm elections.
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Open Government Rule Lets Guangzhou Publish City Budgets Online
Wu Junliang won a city battle under China’s Open Government Information rule as Guangzhou posted budget plans for 114 departments online. Citizens flooded the site, causing a crash, marking a milestone in transparency amid corruption concerns and a rising middle class. Katherine Wilhelm of Yale Law Center notes growing legal confidence nationwide.
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