Are the Boston Marathon bombings triggering a sense of deja vu? In a general sense, clearly yes. This isn't the first terrorist attack of its kind in the world. But in a specific sense it is, too - at least with a retired FBI agent who has felt a sense of disquiet and deja vu because it reminds him of the 2004 Madrid train bombings -- which killed 191 people, injured 1800 and … [Read more...] about Report: Boston Marathon Bombing Resembles Madrid Train Bombings of 2004
Dr. Boylston, Boston’s First First Responder
The twin explosions that rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon took place on one of Boston's busiest thoroughfares: Boylston Street. Commentators near and far have rightly commended the actions of the first responders - the EMT, police, race officials, fire fighters and others - who sprang upon the scene and dispatched themselves with remarkable professionalism, … [Read more...] about Dr. Boylston, Boston’s First First Responder
Dear News Media: Want To Remain Relevant? Try A Little Sourcing
Updated: Four months ago (almost to the day), I lamented the massive missteps committed by mainstream media in the Sandy Hook shooting. Then, as now, misleading headlines are often unchanged. And anonymous sources dominate. 1. There is no Saudi national in custody (and never has been) This inflammatory story from the NY Post continues to be the top story at … [Read more...] about Dear News Media: Want To Remain Relevant? Try A Little Sourcing
Today: 18 Separate Bombings Kill So Many in Iraq before Vote
Today, thugs lost from God, planted hidden bombs purposefully at many places across Iraq with intent to instill abject fear, to maim, to murder innocents across the land... as Iraq gears up for elections in a week. That wormed minds want to be before the cameras, hanging in intent as examples of rotted evil... there are not enough words for how dark the dark of those hearts … [Read more...] about Today: 18 Separate Bombings Kill So Many in Iraq before Vote
Boston Marathon Terror Attack (Cartoon)
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In the wake of the Boston Marathon explosions, Twitter erupts with shock and horror
In the wake of the Boston Marathon explosions, Twitter erupts with shock and horror (via GlobalPost) On a day when tens of thousands of people pack the streets to watch one of the world's best known marathons, two explosions kill two and injure dozens more. Katrine Dermody Two explosions went off just before 3 p.m. near the finish line at Copley Plaza casting a dark cloud over … [Read more...] about In the wake of the Boston Marathon explosions, Twitter erupts with shock and horror
Security boosted across US after Boston blast
Security boosted across US after Boston blast (via AFP) Security was boosted across the United States after a double blast killed at least two people and injured more than 100 at the Boston Marathon Monday. President Barack Obama ordered federal agencies to help police and local officials prevent any further attacks by increasing vigilance and catching… … [Read more...] about Security boosted across US after Boston blast
VIDEO: President Barack Obama on Boston Marathon Bombing Explosions
Here are President Barack Obama's comments on the bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon: … [Read more...] about VIDEO: President Barack Obama on Boston Marathon Bombing Explosions
Video Roundup: Boston Marathon Explosions (VIDEOS)
Here's a round up of videos showing and reporting on today's Boston Marathon bombing explosions: The Boston Globe has released this that shows the moment of explosion: Raw video: Explosion at finish line: CBS (UPDATED) just released this video that shows the two explosions. Make sure you watch the entire report: Aftermath raw footage: Bloomberg report … [Read more...] about Video Roundup: Boston Marathon Explosions (VIDEOS)
The Boston Massacre: Bless Those Who Run Toward
And it is a massacre, of the photos I've seen. A massacre. This photo and the second one, are two of the least horrible, though blood is everywhere. Other photos are just unseeable... through tears. I wont even run the photos of the other injured children. Scrapnel [and bomb percussion] not only penetrates heads and hearts, it break bones, shatters bones, severs limbs. Neither … [Read more...] about The Boston Massacre: Bless Those Who Run Toward
Boston: Update: Over 100 Injured in Explosions
As in fog of war, it will be likely a day or so until we know how many are hurt... right now, in some sense, we all are hurt... for the joy of running, pacing oneself, training for a long time prior, and just competing no matter, win, place or straggle. And this happens instead. That the quest for health and life springing up fresh, be a run for some through the valley of … [Read more...] about Boston: Update: Over 100 Injured in Explosions
Boston Marathon Explosions: Broken People
The scene is as in war... … [Read more...] about Boston Marathon Explosions: Broken People
3rd Explosion [now said to be a fire only: JFK Library Boston
UPDATE: The Boston Police say it appears that the Boston Library situation was a fire in the new building boiler room, not an explosion. Stay tuned. Edward Davis, Boston Police Commissioner has just said there is a third explosion after the first two near the end of the track for the Boston Marathon. The third explosion was at JFK Library in Boston [some distance away from … [Read more...] about 3rd Explosion [now said to be a fire only: JFK Library Boston
The Distinguished Warfare Medal, Now a ‘Distinguishing Device’
In a move that was certain to be controversial, and as one of his last acts as Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta authorized a new Medal, the Distinguished Warfare Medal (DWM), to be awarded to service members whose extraordinary achievements, regardless of their distance to the traditional combat theater, deserve distinct department-wide recognition. Some of the recipients … [Read more...] about The Distinguished Warfare Medal, Now a ‘Distinguishing Device’
Cost of War with North Korea
It may cost less in monetary terms to go to war than not, depending on how you calculate it, according to Daniel Altman, who looks at it from multiple points of view, and comes to the conclusion that, arguably, it may well be much less costly to go to war with them in the near future than it is to continue with the status quo and wait for them to start it themselves. My main … [Read more...] about Cost of War with North Korea
Explosions At Boston Marathon
CNN coverage here Local Boston coverage here President Obama urges prayers for Boston and promises we will find whoever did this and punish them. Can't really expect him to say much more at this point. Death toll still officially at two though I sadly expect that number to rise. 100 wounded, many seriously. Earlier reports of a suspect under guard have been denied by … [Read more...] about Explosions At Boston Marathon
Elizabeth Warren Versus Hillary Clinton in 2016?
Is the stage being set for another historical political battle? Just a few months into her first U.S. Senate term, Democrat Elizabeth Warren is generating increasing support among liberals as a White House contender — putting her on a potential collision course with presumed front-runner Hillary Clinton. Warren’s tough stand against the Obama administration’s proposal … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren Versus Hillary Clinton in 2016?
Andes’ Tropical Glaciers Going Fast, May Soon Be Gone
Andes’ Tropical Glaciers Going Fast, May Soon Be Gone (via Climate Central) By Paul Brown, Climate News Network LONDON — The glaciers of the tropical Andes have shrunk by between 30 and 50 percent in 30 years and many will soon disappear altogether, cutting off the summer water supply for millions of people, according to scientists studying the region’s climate. … [Read more...] about Andes’ Tropical Glaciers Going Fast, May Soon Be Gone
Obama Moves Towards the Middle?
Is President Barack Obama taking the country's political middle -- both by choice and by what is occurring with both political parties? There are increasing signs he is given how he is under fire from right and left and from Democrats and Republicans. Here are just a few tidbits that indicate his increasingly middle-of-the-road status. *The Daily Beast's John Avlon on … [Read more...] about Obama Moves Towards the Middle?
Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant, Explains How To Do Away With Taxes??
(The scene is a washroom in the headquarters of Goldman Sachs. Mr. B., a company executive, comes out of his private Stall #8 after an extended visit, carrying a bunch of papers. He encounters Selig, the washroom attendant, who asks...) Writing a novel, Mr. B.? If only, Selig. Doing my taxes. Or starting them anyway. They are so, so, so... Crazy? Irritating? … [Read more...] about Selig Cartwright, Goldman Sachs Washroom Attendant, Explains How To Do Away With Taxes??