Anecdotal evidence from sources in Egypt puts today’s death toll at over 2000 although some government media reports put deaths at around 150 and the injured at less than 1500. Whatever the final figures, growing hatreds could trigger the region’s worst humanitarian crisis and a chaotic series of internal conflicts. President Barack Obama’s new attempts to broker … [Read more...] about Egypt: heading for region’s worst humanitarian crisis
Invasion of the Party Snatchers, Oregon Edition
What Is Wrong With The ORP? Or ORGOP. Who can keep up? His Facebook ad last fall The Oregon Republican Party has successfully transitioned from being the party of Mark Hatfield to a carnival freak sideshow. A Missed Introduction To Oregon's Extreme New Republican Chairman mediamatters.org It's hard to do justice to the extreme views of the new chairman for Oregon's … [Read more...] about Invasion of the Party Snatchers, Oregon Edition
Mitch McConnell takes an almost honorable stand on Obamacare
Let's be nice to McConnell and erase that "almost." At least he's being practical. Like, would shutting down government really help the GOP's obsessive efforts to trump Obamacare? Shutting down the federal government will not stop President Obama's healthcare law from taking effect, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday. "I'm for stopping ObamaCare, … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell takes an almost honorable stand on Obamacare
Neighbors Sue Over Handicapped Ramp For Disabled Child
I was not a big fan of Keith Olbermann's "Worst Person In The World" segment because he usually used it to wage partisan attacks rather than highlight truly evil people. But we might just want to revive it for this couple. The story begins with a 16 year old girl who has cerebral palsy. As she has gotten older her parents have found it more difficult to bring her in and … [Read more...] about Neighbors Sue Over Handicapped Ramp For Disabled Child
Race Card Driving; The WINDY 500: Time for Some New Views & Questions
This last many weeks, in the news, there have been many charges of reverse racism, racism, neo-racism, retro-racism, and every imagining and reality re racism [meaning poor to horrific to literally murderous treatment of any person seeming dependent on judgment of character [deleterious] based on their skin color: black, brown, red, yellow, white, ‘rainbow’ meaning bi-racial— … [Read more...] about Race Card Driving; The WINDY 500: Time for Some New Views & Questions
Bob Filner Apology (Cartoon)
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7 terrifying images from Egypt’s violent chaos
Truly TERRIFYING. … [Read more...] about 7 terrifying images from Egypt’s violent chaos
Five reasons Republicans could trigger a government shut down and default
A new common wisdom among pundits goes like this, "Yes, it's interesting reading all of the analysis and dire predictions, but when you get right down to it Republicans would never really shut down the government and risk or trigger a default on the debt. After all, all kinds of warning are coming from Republicans." But this doesn't take into account several factors. Talking … [Read more...] about Five reasons Republicans could trigger a government shut down and default
149 Deaths: Egypt crackdown sparks global outrage
Egypt crackdown sparks global outrage (via AFP) Egypt's bloody crackdown on supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi triggered widespread condemnation on Wednesday as the international community reacted with alarm to what some termed a "massacre." The United Nations, the United States, Britain… … [Read more...] about 149 Deaths: Egypt crackdown sparks global outrage
Egypt declares month-long state of emergency
Egypt declares month-long state of emergency (via AFP) Egypt declared a month-long state of emergency Wednesday as violence raged across the country following a crackdown on supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi. The nationwide state of emergency will begin at 4:00 pm (1400 GMT), the presidency said… … [Read more...] about Egypt declares month-long state of emergency
AFP: At least 124 dead as police clear pro-Morsi demos in Egypt
At least 124 dead as police clear pro-Morsi demos (via AFP) At least 124 people were killed Wednesday in Cairo as police moved in to disperse two protest camps set up by supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi, an AFP correspondent said. The correspondent who counted the bodies in three morgues at Rabaa… … [Read more...] about AFP: At least 124 dead as police clear pro-Morsi demos in Egypt
Is The Hindenburg Back On Wall Street ?
Before you start wondering I am not referring to the old airship but instead to an economic theory attached to the stock market. Without getting to deep in the technical weeds the term has to do with a specific set of technical conditions on the market. For those either nerdy or deluded enough to want to know the conditions are as follows First the daily number of new 52 … [Read more...] about Is The Hindenburg Back On Wall Street ?
Sex, Lies and the Filner Headlock
SAN DIEGO -- This tourist Mecca has long been loved for the gleaming beaches along its 70-mile coastline where the sea caresses the sand. Now it's becoming known as the city where its Mayor allegedly gave unwanted caresses, butt pats and playful chokeholds to more than a dozen women. Every day the San Diego Union-Tribune newspaper boasts: "The World's Greatest Country and … [Read more...] about Sex, Lies and the Filner Headlock
Putin is NOT Gay (Cartoon)
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Could New Technology End the Pipeline Safety Debate? (Guest Voice)
Could New Technology End the Pipeline Safety Debate? by James Stafford The 2010 Kalamazoo spill and the 2013 Exxon leak in Arkansas are the most glaring incidents, but these are just the big leaks that are found right away and reported. Most leaks are found eventually—but there is money to be saved and damage to be avoided by catching them at the smallest rupture. Right … [Read more...] about Could New Technology End the Pipeline Safety Debate? (Guest Voice)
Will elephants be extinct within 12 years?
Here's a fact: every 15 minutes of every day an elephant is killed because of its ivory. And here's what an expert contends is a fact-to-be: within 12 years elephants will be extinct, the victim largely of poachers who sell their ivory and customers who buy it. The expert: Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick, talking from charity’s base in Nairobi National Park, in Kenya. Monday was … [Read more...] about Will elephants be extinct within 12 years?
Two Weeks Left to Apply for Mars Crew
Two Weeks Left to Apply for Mars Crew (via Dice News in Tech) The prospect of joining the first team to colonize Mars has proven to be so wildly alluring that more than 100,000 people have applied for a spot – despite the fact they’ll only get a one-way ticket. The Dutch company Mars One plans to launch two… … [Read more...] about Two Weeks Left to Apply for Mars Crew
Booker wins New Jersey Democratic U.S. Senate primary election
Booker wins Democratic U.S. Senate primary election (via NJ.com) NEWARK — Newark Mayor Cory Booker has easily prevailed in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, the Associated Press projects. Results show Booker well ahead of his three rivals: U.S. Reps. Rush Holt (D-6th Dist.) and Frank Pallone (D-12th Dist.), and… … [Read more...] about Booker wins New Jersey Democratic U.S. Senate primary election
Paula Deen wins court battle that crumbled her empire. Does it matter?
Paula Deen wins court battle that crumbled her empire. Does it matter? (via The Christian Science Monitor) In this publicity image released by NBC, celebrity chef Paula Deen appears on NBC's "Today" show in June in New York. A federal judge dismissed a racial discrimination case against Ms. Deen, but experts feel the damage to her reputation is already done… … [Read more...] about Paula Deen wins court battle that crumbled her empire. Does it matter?
Opinion: War of Words With Rand Paul Gives Christie a Taste of National Politics
Opinion: War of Words With Rand Paul Gives Christie a Taste of National Politics (via NJSpotlight) Gov. Chris Christie dipped his big toe into the turbulent waters of domestic surveillance a few weeks ago, only to have it gnawed on by fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul (KY), a leading libertarian and potential presidential candidate in 2016. Within… … [Read more...] about Opinion: War of Words With Rand Paul Gives Christie a Taste of National Politics