Television news fragmentation in the United States began on 01 June 1980 when Robert “Ted” Turner launched CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. At that time, national television news took place for 30 minutes each evening about dinner time. TV sets would show ABC News (Frank Reynolds, Peter Jennings, Max Robinson), CBS News (Walter Cronkite) or NBC News (John Chancellor), depending on … [Read more...] about On this day in 1980, Ted Turner launched CNN
A Story About Compassion
This is a story about how one man's compassion for the weakest people changed the lives of more than 2 million people. The year is 1952, and the Korean War is in full swing. People in the USA watch newsreels about events unfolding in Korea. Among the Americans concerned about Korea is Chicago resident Everett Swanson. He decides to visit the American military … [Read more...] about A Story About Compassion
U.S. jury awards Depp $15 million, Heard $2 million in defamation fight
Published by ReutersBy Lisa Richwine (Reuters) -A Virginia jury on Wednesday ruled that actor Amber Heard defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp in a widely watched six-week trial that featured explicit and graphic evidence and testimony detailing the former Hollywood couple's soured relationship. The seven-person jury also ruled in favor of Heard in some aspects of her counter-suit … [Read more...] about U.S. jury awards Depp $15 million, Heard $2 million in defamation fight
Pro-Life Hypocrisy
There seems to be a pattern of beliefs associated with those who are so-called pro-lifers. They are against abortion as they believe the procedure takes a life even if it is done prior to the fetus’ viability. Yet once a child is born they do not mind if it is killed by a crazed gunman or someone seeking publicity or attention by killing children. The same people who are … [Read more...] about Pro-Life Hypocrisy
Republicans held secret meetings in May with right-wing think tanks to plan 2023 Biden investigations
Published by Raw StoryBy Bob Brigham The far-right is already planning strategies for investigating the Biden administration under the assumption that Republicans will win the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterm elections. Axios reported Tuesday on a two-day retreat held on Maryland's Eastern Shore. "If the GOP wins control in the midterms, leaders want to kick off … [Read more...] about Republicans held secret meetings in May with right-wing think tanks to plan 2023 Biden investigations
Biden agrees to provide Ukraine with longer range missiles
Published by ReutersBy Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed to provide Ukraine with advanced rocket systems that can strike with precision at long-range Russian targets as part of a $700 million weapons package expected to be unveiled on Wednesday. The United States is providing Ukraine with high mobility artillery rocket … [Read more...] about Biden agrees to provide Ukraine with longer range missiles
Two Warriors Out of Many who witnessed so much death and atrocity, made it home -and died too young
Dear Readers and relatives of service members: These are two of the men of our military and law enforcement family who gave everything under the most violent and heartbreaking conditions of WWII. My sister's father and my father... They somehow made it home, but from injury to spirit and body, died far too young afterward. They truly gave their lives, along with millions … [Read more...] about Two Warriors Out of Many who witnessed so much death and atrocity, made it home -and died too young
Memorial Day: Never Forget
Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens
Published by ReutersBy Jake Cordell LONDON (Reuters) - For Oleg Kechin, owner of a chain of barbershops, forecasts that Russia will be plunged into its deepest economic crisis in a generation feel overdone. U.S. President Joe Biden may have promised that Western sanctions would wreak economic havoc in Russia, but Kechin's business is still drawing in customers in the town of … [Read more...] about Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens
‘Flags In.’ Memorial Day 2022
There are probably no more poignant and powerful Memorial Day ceremonies meant to remember and honor the patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom, our Democracy and our nation than those taking place today at the hallowed rolling hills of the Arlington National Cemetery. Today, President Biden will lay a “national” wreath at the Tomb of the … [Read more...] about ‘Flags In.’ Memorial Day 2022
6 Amazing Ways Automation Is Changing Labs for the Better
Lab automation is transforming the way labs operate worldwide, improving safety and efficiency. Automation is seen as a threat to workers in some industries. However, in labs, it’s an invaluable tool for enhancing employees’ work experience and helping them increase productivity. It’s leading to safer, cleaner laboratories as well as fewer wasted resources, including … [Read more...] about 6 Amazing Ways Automation Is Changing Labs for the Better
MEMORIAL DAY, 2022
I broke one of my rules for this cartoon. I’m not big on holiday cartoons to begin with and since I’m a freelancer, I don’t have to draw them now. Back when I worked at The Free Lance-Star, my editor demanded a cartoon for every Memorial and Veterans Day along with most other holidays. I do believe we should thank those who fought for our country, but I think most cartoons that … [Read more...] about MEMORIAL DAY, 2022
Biden grieves with Texas town after latest U.S. school shooting
Published by ReutersBy Jarrett Renshaw and Gabriella Borter UVALDE, Texas (Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Sunday sought to comfort families in the Texas town of Uvalde following the nation's deadliest school shooting in a decade as federal officials announced they would review law enforcement's slow response. Fury has mounted over the decision by law enforcement agencies in … [Read more...] about Biden grieves with Texas town after latest U.S. school shooting
Guns and Poses: Reflections on the Uvalde Shooting
by Lauri Baron There’s a national gun crisis when: The NRA has more influence than the PTA. Russia’s bombing of markets and schools generates bipartisan cooperation on aiding Ukraine, whereas domestic massacres result in partisan polarization over common sense gun regulation. You can purchase a rifle privately without a background check when you’re 18 in Texas but … [Read more...] about Guns and Poses: Reflections on the Uvalde Shooting
What’s In a Name? A Hurricane Name, That Is. (UPDATED)
UPDATE: The article below focused on the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic hurricane basins. However, there is another region of hurricane activity that affects Americans and Central Americans: the Eastern Pacific region. Although not as “prolific” as the one on the other side of the North-Central American continent, this region has produced its share of … [Read more...] about What’s In a Name? A Hurricane Name, That Is. (UPDATED)
CHOOSE WISELY
Conservative group to give away AR-15 despite calls to cancel following Texas shooting
Published by The Detroit NewsDETROIT — A conservative group plans to hold a candidate event where an AR-15 will be given away, even after a Democratic lawmaker representing the area called for it to be canceled following a shooting at a Texas elementary school. Ronald Matte, listed in state filings as president of the Michigan Leadership Group, told The Detroit News that its … [Read more...] about Conservative group to give away AR-15 despite calls to cancel following Texas shooting
OUR NATIONAL PATHOLOGY OVER GUNS IS INHUMAN
by John L. Micek Want to know what rage feels like? It’s waking on a Wednesday morning on a school day as the cable news talking heads sift through the latest on the shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 21 people dead, most of them children, and looking at your daughter as she gets ready for her final day of classes of the year, and saying, “Please, God. Not … [Read more...] about OUR NATIONAL PATHOLOGY OVER GUNS IS INHUMAN
HERE IN ARSENAL AMERICA, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN
So here we go again. Politicians of all stripes will offer their “thoughts” and “prayers” to the victims’ families. Special-interest groups on the right will cite the latest bloodbath as proof that we need more gun ownership. And cable television will rerun the same video clips umpteen times, fill the airways with talking ranters, and thus leave the impression that nothing … [Read more...] about HERE IN ARSENAL AMERICA, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN
‘Hair Like Mine’ Thirteen Years Later
We desperately need an uplifting story these days. In the days before the People’s House was turned into a nest of collusion, corruption and conspiracy, a young Black boy visited that House. In 2009, five-year-old Jacob Philadelphia was visiting the Oval Office with his father, then-National Security Council staffer Carlton Philadelphia. Intrigued by then-President … [Read more...] about ‘Hair Like Mine’ Thirteen Years Later