Op-Ed Columnist - The Quiet Revolution - NYTimes.comSource: The New York Times
A few weeks ago, "Saturday Night Live" teased President Obama for delivering great speeches but not actually bringing change. There's at least one area where that jibe is unfair: education.

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE SKIT October 10, 2009
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Medicine is the keystone in the arch of socialism. Vladimir Lenon
Medicine heals doubts and as well as diseases. Marx
Putting the O in Obama (video)Source: afterdowningstreet
Obama is missing his spine, but has instead inserted the spine of Wall Street and Empire as this comedy routine shows....The O in Obama is missing: Social spineless, Corporate/Empire spine, class toadie, imperial whore.....Failed Presidency

This hulu video shows the Obama skit. I'm putting it up here in case you would like to check it out.
I hadn't seen it, but it popped up in several places on the internet.
It isn't very long, and is time well spent.
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Well the Emmys are approaching again and it's time for me to log in with my official predictions for what will happen on Sunday night. So, without any further delay, let's get to it.
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Tina Fey wins Emmy award for Sarah Palin spoofSource: Reuters
Actress Tina Fey won an Emmy on Saturday for her uncanny portrayal of former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," while pop star Justin Timberlake also was honored for his appearance on the NBC network's veteran sketch-comedy series.
'Saturday Night Live' adds two cast membersSource: Zap2it.com
Nasim Pedrad (on the left) and Jenny Slate, both veterans of the Upright Citizens Brigade (as are past and present "SNL" performers Amy Poehler, Abby Elliott, Bobby Moynihan and Casey Wilson), will join the show for its 35th season.
Good Enough, Smart EnoughSource: tnr.com
Given his background as a satirist and experiences before entering politics, from Saturday Night Live to talk radio, it is not surprising that many people, including many political sophisticates, are expecting little from Senator Franken.
Like A Boss!Source: YouTube
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Biden: I Have to Think About Everything I SaySource: Christian Science Monitor
Are we going to see a less candid Joe Biden?
While appearing on Face the Nation this morning, CBS host Bob Schieffer asked Vice President Biden how his new position might change him...
Steve Martin to host SNL yet againSource: TV Squad
Steve Martin, who rose to fame in the 1970's with the help of Saturday Night Live, will appear for a record 15th time on the show on January 31st. Just in time for sweeps.
Kanye West Caught Lip-Synching?Source: Yahoo!
The rapper's recent disastrous performance on Saturday Night Live has sparked accusations of lip-synching and an on-stage meltdown.
The Search For an Obama mimicSource: TIME
If there's one thing this country needs — other than a cosmic bailout — it's a decent Obama impersonator.
Gilda Radner on SNL Nerd PromSource: Hulu
A blast back in time to remember one of the
Best Female comedian's of her time Gilda Radner.
I loved watching her every saturday night she was
brilliant in every sketch . I truly Miss her .
Gilda Radner June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989

If some say humour is a universal language, then Fred Armisen must be a master linguist.
Introducing David Cook - First Album from American Idol WinnerSource: USA Today
Since David Cook won the title in May, his fans have been hungrily anticipating the arrival of the American Idol's self-titled album, out today. Cook can empathize.
"I feel like I've been waiting for Nov. 18 for 25 years," David Cook says.