The RNC has said "buh-bye" to CNN and NBC for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination debates, ostensibly due to the two networks planning shows about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The conventional wisdom is that it's a big mistake -- but is it? … [Read more...] about How dumping CNN and NBC could benefit the GOP in 2016
Egypt mosque besieged as Islamists prepare fresh demos
Egypt mosque besieged as Islamists prepare fresh demos (via AFP) Egyptian security forces surrounded a Cairo mosque full of supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi on Saturday as protesters planned fresh marches after street battles left more than 80 dead. The tense stand-off at the Al-Fath mosque came after… … [Read more...] about Egypt mosque besieged as Islamists prepare fresh demos
Why all the pee-pee themed statues in Brussels?
Why all the pee-pee themed statues in Brussels? (via GlobalPost) If you've been to Brussels, chances are you've seen Manneken Pis, the bronze fountain statue of a little boy peeing into a basin. It's an icon in the Belgian capital and probably the most visited tourist attraction, along with Grand Place, the central… … [Read more...] about Why all the pee-pee themed statues in Brussels?
Al-Jazeera set to tackle US market
Al-Jazeera set to tackle US market (via AFP) With a cast of TV news stars, deep pockets and an ambitious agenda, Al-Jazeera launches its US news channel on Tuesday, aiming to shake up the broadcast journalism market stateside. The US cable channel will reach more than 40 million households and… … [Read more...] about Al-Jazeera set to tackle US market
Colorado ‘Voter Fraud’ Investigation Finds Only Legal U.S. Citizens In Boulder
The Colorado Secretary of State has been pushing as hard as other members of his party for investigations into voter fraud. Last month he announced that he had succeeded in finding 155 cases of possibly illegal voters in Colorado out of over 3 million voters. Now this month after investigating the 17 cases the Secretary of State found in Boulder County the District Attorney … [Read more...] about Colorado ‘Voter Fraud’ Investigation Finds Only Legal U.S. Citizens In Boulder
Top Five Things For Your Funeral
A radio show I regularly listen to does a list every week in which they (and listeners) make up a list of top five <insert topic here>. The topics have ranged from top five candies to top five scary dreams and so on. This week was "Top Five Things I Want At My Funeral" and I though it might be a fun weekend post for us to have. To get us started, my top five was as … [Read more...] about Top Five Things For Your Funeral
NSA violates rules thousands of times a year
Since 2008, when Congress (under Democratic party control) "granted the [NSA] broad new powers to conduct surveillance," the agency has exceeded those broad powers thousands of times each year. And didn't report to its oversight staff. This is in direct contrast to how most people would interpret Congressional testimony: In June, after promising to explain the NSA’s … [Read more...] about NSA violates rules thousands of times a year
Lower Back Relief: Addendum Part 1, Functional Strength and the Core
Keep it loose, keep it tight, keep it fun. Dr. Kevin Purcell, DC When we talk about strengthening the lower back we should really be talking about strengthening your "core". Your core is anything below the chest down to upper thigh; front, side and back. Why? Because the muscles of your core support your abdomen and low back. They are long and cross joints. So in … [Read more...] about Lower Back Relief: Addendum Part 1, Functional Strength and the Core
Racist attidude, what racist attitude?
All a misunderstanding, right? … [Read more...] about Racist attidude, what racist attitude?
A lack of spine on Egypt
WASHINGTON -- There may be little the United States can do to end the savage bloodletting in Egypt, but at least our nation can be loyal to its ideals by bearing witness and telling the truth. In this, President Obama has failed. A day after Egypt's military-backed "interim" government slaughtered hundreds of protesters and assumed sweeping emergency powers, Obama still … [Read more...] about A lack of spine on Egypt
Joe Scarborough: Talkers on TV, Radio Tell Voters Only Whites Welcome in GOP
MSNBC's "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough tore into the Republican Party saying they are focusing on the wrong issues in their efforts to assemble voters that can win a presidential election. He lambasted the party leadership for pandering to talk radio and cable news that communicate one message to voters -- “if you’re not white, you’re really not welcome in this party.” … [Read more...] about Joe Scarborough: Talkers on TV, Radio Tell Voters Only Whites Welcome in GOP
Invasive Species: Nature’s Terrorism (Guest Voice)
Invasive Species: Nature’s Terrorism (via Nvate) Maria D’Antonio It goes without saying that invasive species are dangerous to the natural environment; however, many people may be shocked by the sheer quantity of them and how pervasive this problem truly is for the United States. The National Invasive… … [Read more...] about Invasive Species: Nature’s Terrorism (Guest Voice)
Arab leaders ‘tacitly back Egypt crackdown’
Arab leaders 'tacitly back Egypt crackdown' (via AFP) Most Arab leaders tacitly support Egypt's deadly crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood, fearing the group's growing regional influence since the Arab Spring threatens their own power, analysts say. Egypt's army, directly or indirectly in power since 1952… … [Read more...] about Arab leaders ‘tacitly back Egypt crackdown’
The Psychology Of Gas Prices
With summer travel season nearing peak capacity we are treated to stories of misery at the gas pump and the usual complaining about prices. Don't get me wrong, I am not happy with high prices but the psychology of the reaction to gas prices is interesting to me. Assume an average family of 4 drives roughly 3,000 miles a month between work and personal driving. Taking … [Read more...] about The Psychology Of Gas Prices
Common-sense justice (Guest Voice)
Common-sense justice by Ruth Marcus Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- A healthy criminal justice system -- one that is simultaneously effective and fair -- demands neither too much discretion nor too little. Monday's welcome news about stop-and-frisk searches and mandatory minimum drug sentences illuminates both aspects of that moral imperative. On … [Read more...] about Common-sense justice (Guest Voice)
Earth is the center of the solar system, it is flat, and voter ID laws do not suppress votes (Guest Voice)
Earth is the center of the solar system, it is flat, and voter ID laws do not suppress votes by Pete Johnson Something we all should be concerned about, simply because we are citizens in a Democratic and free society is the way new voter IDs—usually requiring a photo, are being peddled almost exclusively by Republican controlled States, with Republican Governors—under the … [Read more...] about Earth is the center of the solar system, it is flat, and voter ID laws do not suppress votes (Guest Voice)
To The Good Egyptian People: We Are So Sorry To Know Your Great Suffering
Many of us from the Americas have met, befriended, been cared about, read about, learned with in school, persons who are from Egypt. Sometimes we were adults when we met. Like myself, some of us were children when we met a soul from Egypt. I was in San Jose; there was a tiny wayside museum. I was 12, there were other car-vacation families there, hot, sweating, rumpled, … [Read more...] about To The Good Egyptian People: We Are So Sorry To Know Your Great Suffering
Egypt braces for ‘Friday of anger’ after bloody crackdown
Egypt braces for 'Friday of anger' after bloody crackdown (via AFP) Egypt's Islamists called for a "Friday of anger" in Cairo after nearly 600 people were killed following a crackdown on their protest camps, as the UN urged "maximum restraint" from all sides. "Anti-coup rallies... will depart from all mosques of Cairo… … [Read more...] about Egypt braces for ‘Friday of anger’ after bloody crackdown
Low Back Pain Series, Part 1
by Dr. Kevin Purcell, D.C. For some, low back discomfort is a chronic, long lasting issue; perhaps part of your daily life. At times it is completely debilitating. At other times it is like a headache and lowers the quality of life. I am going to write a series of three articles that address some of the reasons for low back pain, proper diagnosis of the issue(s) and some … [Read more...] about Low Back Pain Series, Part 1
President Barack Obama’s Statement on Egypt (Video and Full Text)
President Barack Obama is coming under fire from many quarters -- including from some political allies -- for U.S. foreign policy that many feel has at least enabled the current political breakdown and bloodshed in Egypt. Here's the video of his comments today and the full text so you can judge for yourself: Here's the full text as provided to The Washington Post and other … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama’s Statement on Egypt (Video and Full Text)