NFL's "Smart" Super Bowl XLVIII Decision

The NFL, most certainly, has some of the "smartest'" executives around!! When deciding where to have the Super Bowl, why not select a city that is more than likely to be frigid cold or even have a snow storm??!! "Perfect" choice, NFL! Yet, those weather conditions are just great for those executives since they will not have to face the elements of the severe winter weather at a stadium that does not even have a retractable roof. Undoubtedly, these executives will  be in their warm, comfortable sky box, hobnobbing with the rich and famous while dining on the finest of food and beverages. These executives imply that different cities should have an opportunity to host the Super Bowl and, also, fans are expected to be receptive to even the severest of weather conditions. But, surely the persons who made the decision not to select a city with warmer climate during February wouldn't be caught dead sitting in the uncovered Metlife Stadium stands among the fans who have to pay thousands of dollars for their ticket. So, the 2014 Super Bowl in New Jersey shows that although NFL executives may be entrusted to make important decisions on behalf of the organization, their "smart" decision in selection of the city is in their own best interest - financially and socially.

The Most Important News Headline Of The Day - Justin Bieber!!!???

The #1 or most important story of the day on the local news stations throughout Miami was not how a mother abused and caused the death of her 3 year old son;  nothing was mentioned about recent rape of women or assaults occurring throughout the city;  the news  was not on the sentencing of the thug who murdered former Washington Redskins former football player, Shawn Taylor or on the sentencing of the disgraced former mayor of Sweetwater,  So many important events occurred throughout South Florida today. Yet, the most earth shaking event that appeared to have affected humankind in Miami and elsewhere on January 23, 2014 was Justin Bieber's arrest!!?? How could that be so? For ten or more minutes Justin Bieber was the news headliner for the 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM.news in Miami and it is also certain for the earlier newscasts. In fact, other so-called "news media," throughout the country also jumped on the bandwagon to make Justin Bieber into a godlike personality.  Surly, this is news that could have been aired later in the local stations' newscasts since there are already a number of entertainment media whose main function is to cover such "celebrity" nonsense. Today certainly demonstrates how local news have been deteriorating since they have become more sensational instead of maintaining focus on news that impacts the  lives of people within a community, the state, the country or worldwide.
 

Justice for Domestic Workers

There were demonstrations and retaliatory actions in India for the Deputy General Consul's arrest in New York. However, no one appeared to be demonstrating or speaking up for the General Consul's maid who seemed to be underpaid and overworked.   Certainly, securing a visa for a woman to work as a household maid and nanny in the U.S. is not uncommon for wealthy immigrants  and visitors from well-known countries. It is also not uncommon for these wealthy employers to mistreat their poverty stricken workers who have no choice but to comply under slavery conditions in their unfamiliar surroundings. So, while it is admirable for some people in India to demonstrate the arrest and strip search of Devyani Khobragade, who will demonstrate for the worker's rights to decent working condition and satisfactory pay. It appears that it is customary for the poor in India to be mistreated with no respect so, it is certainly expected that no one would care to demonstrate for Khobragade's maid.