You have to applaud someone's work ethic when an employee doesn't want to stop working to run to the bathroom to answer the call of nature. But if he decides instead to use the sink -- in a restaurant, it doesn't deserve applause. And if he's a district manager, it most likely isn't a wise career move. It happened in Kermit, West Virginia, where, the AP reports, health … [Read more...] about Video catches Pizza Hut district manager peeing in sink (VIDEO)
Venezuela ‘Unraveling’?
The title of a Washington Post editorial this morning reads, “Venezuela’s neighbors have to work to stem the chaos.” However, an e-mail announcing the editorial reads “Venezuela Unravels” -- perhaps a more appropriate title in view of what is happening in that country. On Monday, the Venezuelan Government notified the State Department that they have declared three of our … [Read more...] about Venezuela ‘Unraveling’?
The Corruption of Tony Blair: he secretly advised Rebekah Woods on Murdock news outlets hacking scandal
Jarod Kintz once wrote: "“I once saw a snake having sex with a vulture, and I thought, It’s just business as usual in Washington DC.?” Apparently it's also business as usual among the elites in the UK as well. We submit to you the case of one former Prime Minister named Tony Blair, who was quietly advising Rebekah Brooks behind the scenes in the phone hacking scandal … [Read more...] about The Corruption of Tony Blair: he secretly advised Rebekah Woods on Murdock news outlets hacking scandal
Michael Dunn Trial Juror No. 4 Says Nine Out of 12 Jurors Convinced Of Jordan Davis’ Murder
Michael Dunn trial Juror #4, identified only as "Valerie," told ABC News that there was no chance from the start of a murder conviction for Jordan Davis' murder because three of the jurors were convinced Michael Dunn acted in self-defense, while nine were 100% sure he had committed murder. In other words, race was the elephant in the room, contrary to what many have … [Read more...] about Michael Dunn Trial Juror No. 4 Says Nine Out of 12 Jurors Convinced Of Jordan Davis’ Murder
With Obama, Hollande Plots ‘Economic War’ on Behalf of Multinationals (l’Humanite, Mediapart, France)
While the French media 'feasted' on President Hollande's state dinner at the White House, an interesting narrative has emerged centered on negotiations for the Transatlantic Free Trade area - aka/the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Here is the crux of the issue: will this agreement, when and if signed and enacted, emasculate civil society by operating above the … [Read more...] about With Obama, Hollande Plots ‘Economic War’ on Behalf of Multinationals (l’Humanite, Mediapart, France)
Remember Scott Walker? He’s in trouble… still
Walker is the Wisconsin governor who survived a strong effort to take him out of office. The reasons? Corruption in a governor who never met a corporation or a scion of huge wealth he didn't love. That love didn't extend to the makers of that wealth -- the laborers in his home state. Walker was a union-buster straight out of the old days of union-busting. Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Remember Scott Walker? He’s in trouble… still
Violence Reigns in Ukraine: 26 dead as protesters face off with police and EU eyes sanctions
Kiev protesters face off with police as EU eyes sanctions (via AFP) Anti-government protesters were locked in a stand-off with riot police across burning barricades Wednesday after fierce clashes left at least 26 people dead in Ukraine's worst crisis since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The European Union called… … [Read more...] about Violence Reigns in Ukraine: 26 dead as protesters face off with police and EU eyes sanctions
Son of a Gun (Cartoon)
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Republican lawmakers seek to define discrimination as religious freedom
Among the many things that dominate the political scene are the use of euphemisms and the prevalence of lawyers. If you want to see examples of both, look no further than a movement on the part of some Republican lawmakers to try pass laws that will pitch discrimination as religious freedom. Talking Points Memo brings it all together: The growing specter of legalized gay … [Read more...] about Republican lawmakers seek to define discrimination as religious freedom
After Amanda Knox, it’s Back to the Drawing Board for Italian Justice (Diritto, Italy)
What's wrong with Italy's legal system, when someone like Amanda Knox can be tried for murder, convicted, acquitted on appeal, and then convicted again? It appears from this column from Italy's Diritto - a legal blog - that Italians are just as baffled about it as Americans. The reason, according to legal scholar and former politician Davide Giacalone, is that since 1988, Italy … [Read more...] about After Amanda Knox, it’s Back to the Drawing Board for Italian Justice (Diritto, Italy)
We Must Never Forget Abeer Qassim Hamza
Steven Green, the ringleader of one of the most horrific crimes against Iraqi civilians during the American occupation, has taken his own life in a military prison. Here is a link to a post I wrote at my home blog about how the three most powerful men in America were responsible for the gang rape by Green and others of Abeer Qassim Hamza, a 14-year-old girl, who was burned … [Read more...] about We Must Never Forget Abeer Qassim Hamza
The ‘Lowlanders’ Flying High in Sochi (Update)
Update: Tiny Nederland, one of the richest and most powerful countries on earth in the 16th and 17th centuries, is showing its mettle at the Sochi Winter Olympics. After dominating the speed skating events with 17 medals, the Dutch won three more medals yesterday when Jorrit Bergsma, Sven Kramer and Bob de Jong swept gold, silver and bronze, respectively, in the … [Read more...] about The ‘Lowlanders’ Flying High in Sochi (Update)
8-Foot Octopus Wrestles Camera From Diver (VIDEO)
8-Foot Octopus Wrestles Camera From Diver (VIDEO) (via Planetsave) If you’ve ever had the urge to watch wild animals attack the nosy tourists who get too close to them on their quest for the perfect picture (or video), well, now’s your chance. The video below — that’s currently going viral — shows what happens… … [Read more...] about 8-Foot Octopus Wrestles Camera From Diver (VIDEO)
Are We Inevitably on the Path to Hillaryland?¨
Is the United States inevitably on the path to Hillaryland? The big debate is on as it becomes clear that despite GOPers' and Fox News' continued clamor about Benghazi, Clinton is riding high in polls that match her up against Democrats and Republicans. According to a McClatchy-Marist poll, the former Secretary of State would today handily beat all of her potential … [Read more...] about Are We Inevitably on the Path to Hillaryland?¨
Kim Jong-unm (Cartoon)
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Sochi 2014: Military Olympians Update
With the four-man bobsled event still to look forward to this weekend, our military Olympians and those associated with, or former members of the Army World Class Athletic Program (WCAP) have performed well. Yesterday, former U.S. Army WCAP bobsledder Steven Holcomb of Park City, Utah, USA-1 driver, along with brakeman Steve Langton of Melrose, Mass., captured the bronze … [Read more...] about Sochi 2014: Military Olympians Update
NBC Interviews Bode (Cartoon)
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The Success Of The Stimulus
Barack Obama's economic stimulus was launched five years ago. Regardless of how successful it turned out to be, conservatives would attack it in order to try to avoid giving Obama credit for reversing the economic problems created by George Bush and Republican economic ideas. Michael Grunwald looked at the report from the Council of Economic Advisers on the success of the … [Read more...] about The Success Of The Stimulus
Dignity in Education (Part 2)
This is the tenth part of the serialization of All Rise: Somebodies, Nobodies, and the Politics of Dignity (Berrett-Koehler, 2006). The ideas in this book are further developed in my recent novel The Rowan Tree.CHAPTER FIVE: DIGNITY IN EDUCATION (Part 2)Girls and BullyingThanks to books like Queen Bees and Wannabes (on which the film Mean Girls was based) and Odd Girl Out, … [Read more...] about Dignity in Education (Part 2)
Bill Nye and David Attenborough Respond To Science-Deniers on Evolution And Climate Change
Bill Nye the Science Guy and Sir David Attenborough have both worked hard to use the media to provide education on science. This task is especially important considering the vast ignorance of basic scientific concepts found in recent polls, and due to political groups intentionally spreading denial of science. Both Bill Nye and David Attenborough are now taking on attacks on … [Read more...] about Bill Nye and David Attenborough Respond To Science-Deniers on Evolution And Climate Change