Over the past months various events have prevented me from posting as consistently as I would like. With that in mind I have decided to join in the April A-Z blogging challenge (or at least I plan to). For those who haven't heard about it the idea is that Monday-Saturday for the month of April you write one post a day themed to a different letter from A to Z. I think … [Read more...] about April A-Z Blogging Challenge
Let It Go In 21 Disney Voices
This is pretty darn impressive (and very ear wormish) … [Read more...] about Let It Go In 21 Disney Voices
Now Is The Time 4 All Good Men To Jump 2 Conclusions
Lost in the Golden Triangle -- rather than Bermuda. The Case is Mad for Profiling Pilots Overseas. The View from the Virgin Islands By John McCarthy TMV Columnist It’s surreal enough to be the plot of a major TV series. In fact it already was – “Lost” on ABC – except even scarier than giant polar bears and smoke monsters – are pilots with extreme views bent … [Read more...] about Now Is The Time 4 All Good Men To Jump 2 Conclusions
KTLA Anchors Jump Under Desk As Feel Los Angeles Earthquake (VIDEO)
LA had a moderately sized earthquake (originally said to be 4.7 but under that) today. They were doing the news on KTLA TV live when it happened -- and the anchors quickly decided to take a quick view of the studio from under their desks. WATCH: … [Read more...] about KTLA Anchors Jump Under Desk As Feel Los Angeles Earthquake (VIDEO)
Ginsburg’s Choice
For the most part I agree with this: The 81-year-old Supreme Court justice should retire this summer to ensure Obama can choose a like-minded successor. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg should retire from the Supreme Court after the completion of the current term in June. She turned 81 on Saturday and by all accounts she is healthy and physically and mentally able to continue. But … [Read more...] about Ginsburg’s Choice
Happy St. Patrick’s Day: The Value of Irish Humor
Exclusive Excerpt from: "Comical Sense: A Lone Humorist Takes on a World Gone Nutty!" by Tom Purcell The Value of Irish Humor By Tom Purcell With the world in such a tizzy these days — with so many people ready to shout and argue and poke each other in the eyes — I can't think of a better time to embrace the Irish spirit. ??It's my great good fortune to be a fellow … [Read more...] about Happy St. Patrick’s Day: The Value of Irish Humor
Crimea asks to join Russia as West readies sanctions
Crimea declares independence from Ukraine, applies to join Russia (via AFP) Crimea's regional assembly on Monday declared independence from Ukraine and applied to join Russia, saying all Ukrainian state property on the peninsula would be nationalised. "The republic of Crimea appeals to the United Nations and to all countries… … [Read more...] about Crimea asks to join Russia as West readies sanctions
Legitimizing Rape — Crimea Media Edition
UPDATE 3:00 PM PDT: Analyze this using what I just told you. Crimeans overwhelmingly vote for secession Associated Press NEW! SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Fireworks exploded and Russian flags fluttered above jubilant crowds Sunday after residents in Crimea voted overwhelmingly to secede from Ukraine and join Russia. The United States and Europe condemned the ballot … [Read more...] about Legitimizing Rape — Crimea Media Edition
Flight MH370: The Search and Mystery Continue
The reports, theories, speculation and just plain rumors surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continue to proliferate. Reports, theories and rumors -- not necessarily in that order -- that: The transponder of the Boeing 777 was disabled or turned off just prior to the pilot signing off with Malaysia air traffic controllers with an innocuous “All … [Read more...] about Flight MH370: The Search and Mystery Continue
Crimea vote fully legal, Putin tells Obama
Crimea vote fully legal, Putin tells Obama (via AFP) President Vladimir Putin told US President Barack Obama on Sunday the referendum on Crimea joining Russia was fully legal, but the two leaders also agreed to work together to find ways out of the Ukraine crisis, the Kremlin said. The telephone conversation… … [Read more...] about Crimea vote fully legal, Putin tells Obama
SciFi Weekend: Hannibal; The Fall; Crisis; Orphan Black; Continuum; History of Science Fiction; HIMYM; Gotham; Agent Carter; SHIELD; The Americans; Under The Skin; Under The Dome
Hannibal has now become a courtroom drama, with Will Graham on trial for the murders committed by Hannibal. We appear to have another murderer out there, but without Will investigating we never get into the new murderer's head and do not even know their identity. Is Hannibal also committing these murders in an attempt to free Will and regain him as a (manipulated) friend? … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Hannibal; The Fall; Crisis; Orphan Black; Continuum; History of Science Fiction; HIMYM; Gotham; Agent Carter; SHIELD; The Americans; Under The Skin; Under The Dome
Fred Phelps Reportedly Near Death
Hate monger Fred Phelps is reportedly near death in a hospice. I debated whether or not to post about this since I wish to give him as little attention as possible. But I think the best attitude to this is to simply let him go and pay him little mind beyond that. No protests at his funeral, no long articles about his hate, just let him go quietly for that is the last … [Read more...] about Fred Phelps Reportedly Near Death
Crimea holds controversial referendum to split from Ukraine
Crimea holds referendum to split from Ukraine (via AFP) Crimeans voted Sunday in a unique referendum on breaking away from Ukraine to join Russia that has precipitated a Cold War-style security crisis on Europe's eastern frontier. Cossacks and pro-Moscow militias were seen patrolling at some polling stations… … [Read more...] about Crimea holds controversial referendum to split from Ukraine
The Diminishment of Religious Persecution
The Diminishment of Religious Persecution By Tina Dupuy Sorry, my fellow hyperbolists, slavery is not being required to pay income tax. Also, gun control is not what Hitler did to the Jewish people. And the religious right is not being persecuted for their religious beliefs in America in 2014. In order to be persecuted, American Christians would have to endure more than … [Read more...] about The Diminishment of Religious Persecution
Criminal probe under way in Malaysia plane drama
Criminal probe under way in Malaysia plane drama (via AFP) The multi-nation search for a missing Malaysian airliner focused on two vast, and vastly contrasting, areas on Sunday after Malaysia said it believed the aircraft was deliberately diverted, triggering a full-blown criminal investigation. Saturday's… … [Read more...] about Criminal probe under way in Malaysia plane drama
Democrats Need To Go On The Offensive On Health Care
Yesterday I posted in frustration as to how the Democrats managed to allow the Republicans to both sabotage an effort to repeal the Sustainable Growth Formula and use the Affordable Care Act once again as a political pawn. I found that Greg Sargent had interviewed Paul Begala, who had said something similar to my conclusion about Democrats fighting for the Affordable Care Act … [Read more...] about Democrats Need To Go On The Offensive On Health Care
Is Organized Climate Science Denial Criminally Negligent? (Guest Voice)
Is Organised Climate Science Denial Criminally Negligent? (via Desmogblog) Sat, 2014-03-15 06:00Guest By Lawrence Torcello, Rochester Institute of Technology. This article was originally published on The Conversation and is republished with permission. The importance of clearly communicating science to the public should… … [Read more...] about Is Organized Climate Science Denial Criminally Negligent? (Guest Voice)
Hear Hummingbirds Sing (For Real)
Did ever want to hear hummingbirds sing -- hear them so you can ACTUALLY hear them? In this video you can. Part of it is due to it being slowed down so you can hear what they ACTUALLY sound like: … [Read more...] about Hear Hummingbirds Sing (For Real)
Sens. John McCain & Dick Durbin Want U.S. to Send Weapons to Ukrainian Military
Sen. John McCain is itching for another war...He and Obama ally, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), are urging the White House to arm the Ukrainian military. “They only have a few thousand combat troops and would be overwhelmed by the Russians if it came to that. One of their urgent requests is to have us supply them with weapons,” McCain said, according to the Kyiv Post. “I will be … [Read more...] about Sens. John McCain & Dick Durbin Want U.S. to Send Weapons to Ukrainian Military
The startling weakness of Democrats
It's as though they've evaporated. That's the way it looked a week or so ago in Democratic polling places in this Texas district. The voters just don't show up. They aren't showing up even when they're elected and expected to show up... Where are they? This time Democratic senators are hiding from the National Rifle Association. Facing a possible defeat in the … [Read more...] about The startling weakness of Democrats