Birthday Almanac and Notes for May Thirty-First
On May thirty first 2014 the day is the 151st day of the year and 73rd of spring. Notables born today include Walt Whitman Pope Pius XI Norman Vincent Peale Clint Eastwood Johnny Paycheck Joe Namath John Bonham Lea Thompson Brooke Shields Archie Panjabi Colin Farrell. Copyright laws set 1998 rules lasting the author’s life plus seventy years. In 1937 Carl Hubbell’s 24 game win streak ended. The quote from Walt Whitman appears as Happiness not in another place but this place not for another hour but this hour. The widest tornado known 2.6 miles diameter EF5 struck El Reno Oklahoma in 2013. The moon phases place today between a May 28 new moon and June 5 first quarter.
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Obama at West Point calls for cautious global leadership
In a West Point address, Barack Obama sketches a post post Cold War approach. He rejects grand fantasies and urges measured, collaborative policy rather than martial, universal democracy. The piece notes global tensions, Syria, Egypt, Iran, and the limits of military power in pursuing security and prosperity.
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Conservatives sweep Europe with UKIP surge and French front
European elections mark a conservative wave with UKIP winning 27.5 percent and 24 seats in the European Parliament, France's National Front making major gains, and Germany's center right leading. UK optimism contrasts with Britain’s turnout and Cameron’s coalition dynamics as UKIP challenges immigration, housing, and education policies.
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Analysts critique Obama West Point address with partisan glare
The piece argues that pundits and politicians misinterpret Obama's West Point speech praising a balanced approach of military restraint and alliance based action. It cites Frum and others, noting the press overreaches and urges civil, factual debate on policy, not partisan framing. It references Eisenhower and Kennedy as anchors for a measured policy.
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