From his watery grave, Osama bin Laden is still punishing America. What he did on 9/11/01 still has us at one another’s throats over homeland security, arguing bitterly over tradeoffs between personal liberty and national safety. "All we have to do," he bragged back in 2004, "is to send two mujahedeen to the furthest point east to raise a piece of cloth on which is written … [Read more...] about Bin Laden Is Still Gaslighting America
State Department Issues Global Alert of Mideast Al-Qaeda threat in August
US warns of Mideast Al-Qaeda threat in August (via AFP) The United States issued a worldwide alert Friday warning of plans by Al-Qaeda to launch an attack in the Middle East or North Africa in August. The State Department issued the worldwide caution to US citizens a day after announcing that a number of… … [Read more...] about State Department Issues Global Alert of Mideast Al-Qaeda threat in August
The police visit, the pressure cooker and the respected writer
I have always been a HUGE fan personally (even though I have never met her) and professionally of writer Michele Catalano. Years ago when I started blogging this talented powerhouse of a writer invited me to cross post on the now defunct blog Command Post even though she disagreed with my viewpoint on many issues. The story surfaced yesterday about how she was visited by a … [Read more...] about The police visit, the pressure cooker and the respected writer
Book Review: “Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos and The Wire to Mad Men and Breaking Bad”
I had been waiting for this book for months and it more than delivered -- and had a tragically timely debut. When The Sopranos star Tony Gandolfini died in June, Brett Martin appeared on CNN and he had an article in the just-released July edition of GQ based on "Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos and The Wire to Mad Men and Breaking … [Read more...] about Book Review: “Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos and The Wire to Mad Men and Breaking Bad”
Why Rolling Stone boycott backfired, as Tsarnaev cover flies off shelves (Guest Voice)
Why Rolling Stone boycott backfired, as Tsarnaev cover flies off shelves (via The Christian Science Monitor) Copyright ImageClick to View Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev appears on the magazine cover of the Aug. 1 issue of 'Rolling Stone.'(Wenner Media/AP) In today's media wars, there are winners and losers. And then there's Rolling Stone… … [Read more...] about Why Rolling Stone boycott backfired, as Tsarnaev cover flies off shelves (Guest Voice)
New Zealand Comes Up With A New Plan To Fight Obesity: Deport Fat People
New Zealand Comes Up With A New Plan To Fight Obesity: Deport Fat People (via Foolocracy) New Zealand is one of the fattest places in the world with 30% of the population overweight. It trails only two other nations in the obesity charts. You guessed it: Mexico and the United States. That is what makes it surprising when South African chef… … [Read more...] about New Zealand Comes Up With A New Plan To Fight Obesity: Deport Fat People
Edward Snowden has job (and personal) offers pouring in
No, it doesn't sound like it'll be a hardship in exile for leaker Edward Snowden in Russia, where he has been granted limited asylum. According to The New Republic's Julia Iofee, he already has job (and personal) offers coming in: Last week, [Anatoly Kucherena, Russian senator and Edward Snowden's self-appointed lawyer] Kucherena announced that Snowden was planning on … [Read more...] about Edward Snowden has job (and personal) offers pouring in
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner (Cartoon)
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about San Diego Mayor Bob Filner (Cartoon)
The Pope and Gays (Guest Cartoonist)
The Pope and Gays by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Pope's gay tolerance no shock --The Pope's Baby Step on Gays --SCALIA OFFERS TO HELP POPE JUDGE GAYS --Bishop: Pope was `on a high' during gay remarks Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation's most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His … [Read more...] about The Pope and Gays (Guest Cartoonist)
Unlocking the Secrets of a Swimmer’s Scourge, the Jellyfish Sting
Unlocking the Secrets of a Swimmer's Scourge, the Jellyfish Sting (via PBS News Hour) By: Jenny Marder Updated: August 1 | On the morning of July 29, 1997, while swimming off the shore of Waikiki, a throng of box jellyfish stung Angel Yanagihara along her neck, arms and ankles. She swam back to shore wheezing and gasping, and then collapsed… … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Secrets of a Swimmer’s Scourge, the Jellyfish Sting
Al Qaeda Plot Leads to U.S. Embassies’ Sunday Closures
A plot by Al Qaeda has reportedly led to the closing of U.S. embassies this Saturday, CBS News reports: An al Qaeda plot is linked to an announcement by the State Department that it was closing several consulates and embassies around the world on Sunday due to a security threat, CBS News has learned. CBS News correspondent David Martin reports that U.S. intelligence … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda Plot Leads to U.S. Embassies’ Sunday Closures
Finding Time and Motivation for Your Health
I treat and advise endurance athletes and regular folks; from newbies to veterans, beginners to Pros. My amateur clients are physicians, CEOs, Googlers, accountants, attorneys, etc. Almost all are married with children. Two women just had a child and one is six months pregnant. They live and work in diverse areas, from Moscow to New Zealand, the UK, Florida, Cali, NY and … [Read more...] about Finding Time and Motivation for Your Health
Michelle Knight confronts Ariel Castro in court as emotional case ends
Michelle Knight confronts Ariel Castro in court as emotional case ends (+video) (via The Christian Science Monitor) Copyright ImageClick to View Michelle Knight speaks during the sentencing phase for Ariel Castro Thursday, Aug. 1, in Cleveland. Three months after an Ohio woman kicked out part of a door to end nearly a decade of captivity, Castro, a onetime school… … [Read more...] about Michelle Knight confronts Ariel Castro in court as emotional case ends
Can gays help save marriage?
WASHINGTON -- The rapid evolution of attitudes toward gay marriage is a wonder to behold. On few issues has public opinion moved as quickly or decisively. Many who are against the formal recognition of homosexual unions are now resigned to the reality they will eventually become commonplace. The main drivers of this transformation are obvious. Most Americans now know … [Read more...] about Can gays help save marriage?
Spitzer won’t deny he’s having an affair (again)
You really have to ask: what is the water these guys are drinking? Or: what are they smoking? First you had the news that Rep. Anthony Weiner sexted again after he said he had sworn off. Then you had San Diego Bob Filner blame his problems with 8 prominent women who came forward and accused him of sexual harrassment in detail on the city of San Diego for not giving him sexual … [Read more...] about Spitzer won’t deny he’s having an affair (again)
Mitch McConnell probably won’t survive
The Louisville Courier-Journal has this: For what may be the first time in U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s long Senate career, a Democrat poll shows him trailing a challenger. The poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling, a Democratic firm from North Carolina, found that Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes leads McConnell 45 percent to 44 percent in the 2014 race for the … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell probably won’t survive
Some thoughts on Rachel Held Evans and millennials leaving the Church
Rachel Held Evans recently wrote a blog for CNN on why millennials are leaving the church. After reading her thoughts, I decided to dedicate a large portion of my radio show to the assumption that people are leaving the Church because it’s not Christian enough. As a radio host and pastor, I have a unique perspective on the growing culture of Christian discontentment that … [Read more...] about Some thoughts on Rachel Held Evans and millennials leaving the Church
Snowden asylum sets back ‘reset’ US-Russian relations
Snowden asylum sets back 'reset' US-Russian relations (via AFP) Russia's granting of asylum to intelligence leaker Edward Snowden marked a sharp setback to already strained US-Russian relations, experts and lawmakers said Thursday. US President Barack Obama's administration once hoped to "reset" relations with the… … [Read more...] about Snowden asylum sets back ‘reset’ US-Russian relations
More Notes From The Alice In Wonderland Stock Market
Yesterday the Commerce Department reported some statistics about the economy. The markets responded very favorable. The Dow made another record before declining slightly. News headlines were positive. All of officialdom and reporterdom seemed pleased with this newest sign that things are finally improving on the economic front. I will make my own observations about about … [Read more...] about More Notes From The Alice In Wonderland Stock Market
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Blames City for his Behavior (UPDATED)
You in effect made me or enabled me to do it. You didn't give me training so I didn't know I shouldn't do it. That basically seems to be the apparent defense of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner in making his case to the city of San Diego. So far eight prominent and highly respected women -- including some political allies -- have come forward to accuse him (in detail) of sexual … [Read more...] about San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Blames City for his Behavior (UPDATED)