Now here's a creative way to defeat terrorism without violating anyone's civil liberties. British intelligence has hacked into an al Qaeda website and replaced bomb making instructions with a cupcake recipe. The cupcakes are reportedly favorites of Ellen Degeneres. More here . … [Read more...] about The Cupcake Conspiracy
More To Weiner Story (Yup…. He Lied)
Update: Weiner just confessed that he did what he was accused of. He did take the original picture and he did intend to send it as a direct message (IE a private email) and accidentally sent it as a tweet (IE a public posting). He also confessed that sent many pictures and had online 'relationships' with many women over the last 3 years and that he has continued some of … [Read more...] about More To Weiner Story (Yup…. He Lied)
Class Action Still Alive (EPJ Fund v. Halliburton)
For those who believe the U. S. Supreme Court has a hidden agenda of doing away with class action suits, this unanimous decision stands in contrast to that belief. The Erica P. John Fund, formerly the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Supporting Fund, was the lead plaintiff in an attempted class action against Halliburton that alleged that Halliburton had made misrepresentations … [Read more...] about Class Action Still Alive (EPJ Fund v. Halliburton)
The Boys Of Pointe Du Hoc
On this day in 1944 a group of brave men came ashore in France. Forty years later President Reagan delivered the following remarks, which are worth rereading every year. If you prefer you can watch the video as well We're here to mark that day in history when the Allied armies joined in battle to reclaim this continent to liberty. For four long years, much of … [Read more...] about The Boys Of Pointe Du Hoc
Obeying The Rules
As is often the case, listening to my morning radio show (armstrongandgettyradio.com) has given me a topic to opine upon. One of the hosts is a recent dad and given the unusually wet weather we've been having in Northern California he has been taking his son to the local mall to burn off a little energy in the play area. As with most play areas there is a sign with a few … [Read more...] about Obeying The Rules
Quote of the Day: On the GOP’s 2012 Choice
Our political Quote of the Day is by The Daily Beast's Peter Beinart, from a post where he argues that Barack Obama will win re-election despite the ailing economy unless something changes: The happier Rush Limbaugh is with the Republican nominee, the easier it will be for Obama to galvanize Democrats to go to the polls. … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: On the GOP’s 2012 Choice
The Netherland of Political Spousehood and a Candidate’s Marital Status
I'm actually the spouse in politics in my house, but as I watch how the media - and voters - handle the spouses of candidates and politicians, it seems impossible to determine the root cause for why one particular spouse gets followed and others, you have to actually Google to find out what their first name is. For example, I knew that Haley Barbour's wife had reportedly nixed … [Read more...] about The Netherland of Political Spousehood and a Candidate’s Marital Status
Carl Jung: The Baby-Boomers’ Friend
If you have ever thought of yourself as an introvert or extrovert; if you've ever deployed the notions of the archetypal or collective unconscious; if you've ever loved or loathed the new age; if you have ever done a Myers-Briggs personality or spirituality test; if you've ever been in counselling and sat opposite your therapist rather than lain on the couch – in all these … [Read more...] about Carl Jung: The Baby-Boomers’ Friend
A Secret of Traditional Animated Cartoon Magic (VIDEO)
Here's a fascinating video from Walt Disney's old ABC TV show in 1957 where he explained his invention the multi-plane camera. This video also shows you why Disney was a kind of uncle to many baby boomers who grew up watching his show: he never talked down to the kids on his show when he introduced episodes -- and when he died in 1966 to many it was a real personal loss. If … [Read more...] about A Secret of Traditional Animated Cartoon Magic (VIDEO)
Secret Cash: The Worst Scandal of All (Guest Voice)
Secret Cash: The Worst Political Scandal of All by Michael Winship Sometimes I feel like Gus, the father in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" -- you know, the guy who thinks you can cure all maladies with a spritz of Windex and declares, "Give me a word, any word, and I show you that the root of that word is Greek." Only in my case, it's give me a scandal, any scandal, and I'll … [Read more...] about Secret Cash: The Worst Scandal of All (Guest Voice)
Rick Santorum Joins the 2012 Republican Party Presidential Nomination Sweepstakes
The Republican party's conservative base has another tantalizing option as of today: former Senator Rick Santorum has added his name of the list of GOPers vying for the 2012 Republican nomination at a time when President Barack Obama is looking increasingly vulnerable as bad news about the economy mounts. ABC's George Stephanopoulos writes: "We're ready to announce that … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum Joins the 2012 Republican Party Presidential Nomination Sweepstakes
Economic Bumps (Cartoon)
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Romney: The Canary in the GOP Coal Mine
STRATHAM, N.H. -- The bales of hay were stacked strategically in the hope that they'd make it into the television screen. The sturdy white barn nearby provided an image worthy of a Christmas card, the symbol of a solid, calm, industrious and confident country. The slogan behind the candidate, "Believe in America," did not invite debate. Whatever the punditocracy may … [Read more...] about Romney: The Canary in the GOP Coal Mine
Remembering My Friend Tom: ‘We’re All Brothers & Sisters On the Surface of the Planet Earth’
TOM AND HIS BELOVED LaSALLE IN SAN FRANCISCO (1969) Tom was my oldest friend and probably my closest. I met him when I was a freshman in college and for the next 30-plus years had some great adventures with him, all the while soaking up his down-to-earth wisdom like a big sponge. There were trips to what we called The Magic Gardens, a replica of a Roman ruins in a … [Read more...] about Remembering My Friend Tom: ‘We’re All Brothers & Sisters On the Surface of the Planet Earth’
Bitter Laugh: Homeowners Foreclose Bank
From the gloom of news, a man-bites-dog story brings comic relief to a national tragedy. In Florida, a couple wrongfully targeted by Bank of America proves in court they have no mortgage, is awarded legal fees and eventually allowed to foreclose the branch when the bank fails to pay. Sheriff's deputies, movers and the couple’s attorney go there with permission to remove … [Read more...] about Bitter Laugh: Homeowners Foreclose Bank
Doug Does BRAG: The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (Reprise)
Their tagline is: “You can’t BRAG if you don’t ride!” The 32nd annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) began Sunday at Oglethorpe College in Atlanta. It moves on to Oxford, Milledgeville, Dublin, Metter and Hinesville before coming to an end in Savannah on Saturday. Rest stops, set up every 15 miles along the route, are managed by the Special Olympics. This is the … [Read more...] about Doug Does BRAG: The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (Reprise)
Cheap Solar Power
Those dirty green hippies at GE have some news: Solar Cheaper Than Fossil Power in Five Years. Solar power may be cheaper than electricity generated by fossil fuels and nuclear reactors within three to five years because of innovations, said Mark M. Little, the global research director for General Electric Co. Yes, this is the same GE that makes reactors. They know where the … [Read more...] about Cheap Solar Power
Quote of the Day: Mitt Romney’s Perfunctory Campaign Launch
The Huffington Post's Howard Fineman provides our political Quote of the Day. Fineman seems dismayed by ormer Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's seemingly pro forma Presidential candidacy announcement -- and the behavior of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin: In New Hampshire this week, somebody doesn't get it -- either Mitt Romney or Sarah Palin. Maybe neither one … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Mitt Romney’s Perfunctory Campaign Launch
Unemployment (Cartoon)
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KFC Is Not the Only One Offering a Double Down UPDATE: Palin Supporters Trying to Edit Wikipedia’s Paul Revere Page
It turns out that KFC is not the only one offering a double down. Sarah Palin has now insisted that she was correct in her description of the ride of Paul Revere. And, yes, we've gotten the emails from her supporters and sympathizers saying that her version of history is correct. To those who in emails suggested that this is a liberal, centrist, moderate, media conspiracy to … [Read more...] about KFC Is Not the Only One Offering a Double Down UPDATE: Palin Supporters Trying to Edit Wikipedia’s Paul Revere Page