It is January 1960, the middle of the Cold War and what seems to be the middle of the even colder North Atlantic Ocean. A 19-year old crew member aboard a sleek EC-121D Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) "Warning Star" Super Constellation -- its elegant lines only interrupted by two "radomes," one on top and one underneath the aircraft -- on his way to a patrol … [Read more...] about ‘When We Were Young’ in the Military
Obama presses Republicans on jobless benefits
Obama presses Republicans on jobless benefits (via AFP) President Barack Obama made an emotional, moral and economic case for extending long-term unemployment benefits on Tuesday, kicking off his first skirmish of the year with Republicans. The spat over prolonging the lifeline to 1.3 million Americans,… … [Read more...] about Obama presses Republicans on jobless benefits
Nothing, Not Even Cancer, Would Deter This Trooper.
After experiencing surgery similar to the one this Army Sergeant endured, I never even entertained the idea of traveling to or living somewhere where living conditions and medical care were not at least close to those in the U.S., let alone deploy to a combat zone. But that is exactly what this courageous and determined trooper did after going through life-threatening … [Read more...] about Nothing, Not Even Cancer, Would Deter This Trooper.
Dennis Rodman Defends North Korea Basketball Game, Gets Testy Over Kenneth Bae
Dennis Rodman shouted at CNN host Chris Cuomo this morning during an interview in which he tried to defend his trip to North Korea, as well as his basketball game to honor dictator Kim Jong Un. Dennis Rodman blew a fuse when Cuomo wanted to know if he would help secure the release of Kenneth Bae, a U.S. citizen who’s been detained there for more than a year. Growing angry … [Read more...] about Dennis Rodman Defends North Korea Basketball Game, Gets Testy Over Kenneth Bae
Global Warming Hoax (Cartoon)
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Elegy For The Incandescent Bulb (Guest Voice)
Elegy for the Incandescent Bulb by Tom Purcell Farewell, old friend. I am going to miss you. I speak of the incandescent bulb — the light of my life for all of my years. As of Jan. 1, you have been shut off. That was the mission of a 2007 law that raised energy-efficiency and wattage standards far beyond what you are capable of reaching. You had a fine run, my friend. … [Read more...] about Elegy For The Incandescent Bulb (Guest Voice)
Arctic air brings record cold to huge swath of USArctic air brings record cold to huge swath of US
Arctic air brings record cold to huge swath of US (via AFP) A blast of bone-chilling cold reaching lows not seen in two decades gripped the United States early Tuesday, snarling air travel, closing schools and prompting calls for people to stay inside. Superlatives of cold-talk abounded, even in midwestern states… … [Read more...] about Arctic air brings record cold to huge swath of USArctic air brings record cold to huge swath of US
Sabato: Republicans really could win it all this year
I've often noted that the University of Virginia's Larry Sabato is among the most accurate and serious political analysts in the United States with a stellar track record in predicting what's about to happen. So when, in his new incarnation as The Politico Magazine's twice-monthly columnist, he concludes that the "three three factors seem to be pointing toward Republican gains … [Read more...] about Sabato: Republicans really could win it all this year
Presidential 2013 in Photos
Each January, Pete Souza, Chief Official White House Photographer and Director of the White House Photography Office, pulls together his favorite images from the past 12 months -- exclusive perspectives of everything from Presidential trips and events to private moments between President Obama and his family and staff. Here are four of approximately 100 photographs. See … [Read more...] about Presidential 2013 in Photos
How does Colorado’s marijuana market work? (Guest Voice)
How does Colorado's marijuana market work? (via The Economist) ON JANUARY 1st, 420 days after the citizens of Colorado voted to legalise marijuana, around 37 pot shops across the state opened their doors to all-comers. Stoners in Denver and other cities braved freezing temperatures and two-hour queues to be part… … [Read more...] about How does Colorado’s marijuana market work? (Guest Voice)
Rand Paul (Cartoon)
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Isn’t Plagiarism Always Wrong?
A hat tip to Bob Eggleton, an amazingly talented artist whose Facebook post brought this to my attention. A video on YouTube on SothebysTV is entitled "Glenn Brown's Monumental Sci-Fi Fantasy Work". But the original work is one by Chris Foss done for the cover of a 1986 edition of one of Isaac Asimov's early novels, The Stars Like Dust. This is not the only piece by Brown that … [Read more...] about Isn’t Plagiarism Always Wrong?
Et Tu, National Review?
This is the creepy followup to the Romney/Melissa Harris-Perry, Faux Nooz/Rightiesphere versus MSNBC. Rachel's Show Eliana Johnson / National Review MSNBC, the left-leaning cable-news network, has settled on one solution to its recent problems. It now has an executive reviewing scripts before they go on the air. The role, which has fallen to Rich Stockwell, a former … [Read more...] about Et Tu, National Review?
Iron Sharpens Iron: Just Saying… New Year’s Resolution Time
We are designing a new t-shirt for our family for this year-- for our ever increasing ablities strength and endurance-wise. This is our family T-Shirt from 2012. The saying here is on the back of our family's workout T-Shirts my grandson and I designed for our three times a week cardio and weightlifting in what I call 'the hell room.' lol. We all wear various workout … [Read more...] about Iron Sharpens Iron: Just Saying… New Year’s Resolution Time
A Christian’s Guide to Hurting People (Warning: Possibly Satirical)
1. Always end all hurtful, condescending, judgmental communication with “iron sharpens iron.” Iron sharpens iron is a magical “get out of jail” card that absolves communicators from all the consequences of their communication. If the receiver of your email is hurt or offended, they need to realize that your two thousand word diatribe against the foundations of their very being … [Read more...] about A Christian’s Guide to Hurting People (Warning: Possibly Satirical)
Liberty and Security in a Changing World: Room and Time for Debate
TMV readers have been clamoring (well, “clamoring” may be too strong a word) for a constructive discussion and debate on the recently revealed NSA excesses. Hoping to generate/encourage such a discussion, I have been quoting from and summarizing the superb essays on this issue written by none other than Geoffrey R. Stone, one of the five members of the President’s Review … [Read more...] about Liberty and Security in a Changing World: Room and Time for Debate
The Big Freeze: ‘Polar vortex’ slams US with record cold weather
'Polar vortex' slams US with record cold weather (via AFP) A "polar vortex" dropped over a huge section of the United States on Monday, sending temperatures plunging across the Midwest as the East Coast braced for the bitter Arctic blast. Meteorologists predicted the lowest temperatures in two decades in some… … [Read more...] about The Big Freeze: ‘Polar vortex’ slams US with record cold weather
Cold Weather Scream (Cartoon)
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A hidden consensus for justice
WASHINGTON -- Why are we arguing about issues that were settled decades ago? Why, for example, is it so hard to extend unemployment insurance at a time when the jobless rate nationally is still at 7 percent, and higher than that in 21 states? As the Senate votes this week on help for the unemployed, Democrats will be scrambling to win support from the handful of … [Read more...] about A hidden consensus for justice
Crocodile tries to eat piece of Australian tour guide (Video)
Here's one instance where you might think twice about your mother's criticism "Don't talk with your hands." It could be risky. To many tourists, a tour guide is an instant expert -- the keeper of wisdom about a place or an event. To a crocodile, a tour guide could look like a moving buffet. Here's a tour guide on Australia's Adelaide River in the Northern territory who got … [Read more...] about Crocodile tries to eat piece of Australian tour guide (Video)