A Coast Guard rescue swimmer approaches one of two lifeboats Oct. 29, 2012, where the crew of HMS Bounty sought shelter after abandoning ship in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 90 miles southeast of Hatteras, N.C. Screenshot from U.S. Coast Guard video UPDATE: USA TODAY reports that the Coast Guard used ships and aircraft to search the Atlantic on Tuesday for the … [Read more...] about Coast Guard Rescues 14 From Sinking Tall Ship (UPDATED)
How a Lame Duck Obama Could Fly
In all the likely outcomes, a reelected President would still face Tea Party gridlock in Congress. How could he overcome it? By pushing to its limit his Bully Pulpit from next year to the 2014 midterm elections, clipping the crazies’ wings and morphing into a Lame Duck who can still fly for the rest of his term. As Nature forces Barack Obama to be presidential a week … [Read more...] about How a Lame Duck Obama Could Fly
A Possible Inauguration Dilemna
An interesting little factoid for your amusement. This time around Inauguration Day (Jan 20th 2013) falls on a Sunday, this happens about once every 28 yrs. Tradition is they hold a private ceremony at the White House on Sunday then have the public one on Monday the 21st. In the past (1985 and 1957) it wasn't a big deal because an incumbent President (Reagan and … [Read more...] about A Possible Inauguration Dilemna
Who’s to Blame For Hurricane Sandy?
Who's to blame for Hurricane Sandy? You just could predict this one was coming...and it's a double (predictable) whammy... … [Read more...] about Who’s to Blame For Hurricane Sandy?
Uproar Over Disney’s first ‘Latina princess’
Uproar in US over Disney's first 'Latina princess' (via AFP) Once upon a time a major US animation studio crowned a character who was billed its first Latina princess. Then out came the big bad critics, and Disney ran away. Some fans were pleased that "Sofia the First" could have a Latina lead -- after all, the European, African American, Arab, Asian, … [Read more...] about Uproar Over Disney’s first ‘Latina princess’
Super Storm Sandy Leaves Chaos in New York
Super storm Sandy leaves chaos in New York (via AFP) Super storm Sandy crippled downtown New York's transport network and power grid Tuesday after forcing a massive surge of seawater into the streets of lower Manhattan. The storm -- declared a "major disaster" by President Barack Obama -- left at least one person dead in America's biggest city, while… … [Read more...] about Super Storm Sandy Leaves Chaos in New York
A Little Election Day History
Although many of us have already voted, one week from today is the official day we cast our ballots. Have you ever wondered why ? By that I mean, why is it that our national elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November ? Well, it may interest you to know that, for the first 50 plus years of our nation, there was no uniform Election Day. The only … [Read more...] about A Little Election Day History
Department of Defense Prepares for Hurricane Sandy (UPDATES)
Army Sgt. Michael Ryno provides assistance to a family displaced by Hurricane Sandy at an emergency shelter at the Werblin Recreation Center in Piscataway Township, N.J., Oct. 29, 2012. Ryno and fellow soldiers are assigned to the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard. UPDATES: This post will be continuously updated as additional Department of … [Read more...] about Department of Defense Prepares for Hurricane Sandy (UPDATES)
Sandy Teaches a Lesson
WASHINGTON -- Back when he was being "severely conservative," Mitt Romney suggested that responsibility for disaster relief should be taken from the big, bad federal government and given to the states, or perhaps even privatized. Hurricane Sandy would like to know if he'd care to reconsider. The absurd -- and dangerous -- policy prescription came in a GOP primary … [Read more...] about Sandy Teaches a Lesson
Journalism Award (Cartoon)
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Is Organic Food Better? The Jury is Still Out
Is organic food better? The jury is still out (via AFP) The debate over whether organic food is better for our health and worth its higher price keeps raging on in the United States as the conclusion of four decades of studies seems far from clear. The controversy was back in the news last month when a large-scale study by researchers from Stanford … [Read more...] about Is Organic Food Better? The Jury is Still Out
Pew Poll Says Race Even, Romney Has Turnout Edge
A new and pretty detailed poll out today from the Pew Research Center says that the race is even but that Mitt Romney has a turnout edge due to greater enthusiasm. The poll also showed Democrats more likely to think Obama will win than Republicans are about Romney, likely reflecting the general consensus that Obama has a slight edge. The poll does not go soft on Romney, … [Read more...] about Pew Poll Says Race Even, Romney Has Turnout Edge
LIVE Streaming Hurricane Sandy Coverage Via The Weather Channel
Live streaming (no pun intended) coverage of Hurricane Sandy: … [Read more...] about LIVE Streaming Hurricane Sandy Coverage Via The Weather Channel
Hurricane Sandy Update (Video)
Hurricane Sandy update via ABC News: Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Watch More News Videos at ABC | 2012 Presidential Election | Entertainment & Celebrity News … [Read more...] about Hurricane Sandy Update (Video)
Hurricane Sandy Batters East Coast
Hurricane Sandy batters US East Coast (via AFP) Storm-driven waves crashed ashore and flooded seafront communities across the US East Coast on Monday as Hurricane Sandy barreled towards land amid catastrophic predictions. Officials warned that the threat to life and property was "unprecedented" and ordered hundreds of thousands of residents in cities… … [Read more...] about Hurricane Sandy Batters East Coast
It’s Your Vote, Your Choice
WASHINGTON - For some reason people think they have a moral obligation to police your vote. Your vote. In the second decade of the 21st century, nothing is more outdated, with the growth of the independent voter proving this fact. What it reveals is that people are getting increasingly disgruntled with only two choices and the people Democrats and Republicans … [Read more...] about It’s Your Vote, Your Choice
The U.S. Presidential Debates and the Glory of American Democracy (Al Sabaah, Iraq)
As vacuous and underhanded as many Americans see the 2012 presidential election, looked at from Iraq and the emerging Arab Spring countries, the campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is a shining beacon of civilized democratic conduct. For the Iraq newspaper Al-Sabaah, columnist Ali Jassem compares the American campaign to the current state of politics in Iraq and the … [Read more...] about The U.S. Presidential Debates and the Glory of American Democracy (Al Sabaah, Iraq)
Obama Campaign’s Blunt Ad Squelching Controversial Romney Ohio Auto Ad (Vide)
The Romney campaign's new ad on Mitt Romney and the auto industry and Jeep jobs there is being widely proclaimed as one of the most dishonest ads ever aired -- and one that the campaign knows is not correct. It has led to as growing media backlash. Now the Obama campaign has responded with a short, blunt ad that is unlikely to burnish Romney's credibility for any voters who … [Read more...] about Obama Campaign’s Blunt Ad Squelching Controversial Romney Ohio Auto Ad (Vide)
Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier: Honor 1 Sandy 0
Even as Sandy bears down on the East Coast some duties continue. Since 1948 the Old Guard has watched over the tomb, every minute of every day. Today is no exception … [Read more...] about Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier: Honor 1 Sandy 0
Obama’s Statement on Hurricane Sandy (Video)
Here's the video of President Barack Obama's statement on Hurricane Sandy: … [Read more...] about Obama’s Statement on Hurricane Sandy (Video)