Carl Reiner has died at the age of 98. The Hollywood actor, director and comedian - whose career spanned seven decades - passed away at his Beverley Hills home on Monday (06.29.20) night surrounded by his family, according to TMZ. His assistant Judy Nagy confirmed the death and said he died of natural causes. Carl was known for his comedy partnership with Mel Brooks and starred … [Read more...] about Carl Reiner dead at 98
European Council Starts Lifting Travel Restrictions for Residents of Some Third Countries
The Council of the European Union has just released the list of the countries for which member states should start lifting the non-essential travel restrictions at the external borders. The complete list: • Algeria • Australia • Canada • Georgia • Japan • Montenegro • Morocco • New Zealand • Rwanda • Serbia • South … [Read more...] about European Council Starts Lifting Travel Restrictions for Residents of Some Third Countries
Trump and Putin- No Backbone
America has never had a president so subservient to the leader of another nation, particularly one who is viewed as an adversary by most of our citizens. But at every opportunity that has arisen, Trump has sided with Putin and Russia rather than American intelligence agencies. Prior to Trump’s ascension to the presidency, the Republican Party was virulently anti-Russian, seeing … [Read more...] about Trump and Putin- No Backbone
The Russian bounty on US troops demands a response
When the President of the United States orders troops into a war zone, he takes on a sacred obligation to protect them with ferocity.So, it is beyond alarming to hear credible reports that President Trump did nothing after Russian intelligence officers offered Taliban fighters cash bounties to target Americans in Afghanistan, and that “several” Americans were likely killed as a … [Read more...] about The Russian bounty on US troops demands a response
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions: Roberts Votes With Liberals
The Supreme Court nixed a Louisiana abortion law that would have left the state with just one abortion clinic. The 5 to 4 vote featured Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. voting with the liberals. Another feature: Justice Brett Kavanaugh voted with the conservatives, an action at variance with the justification Maine Sen. Susan Collins gave for voting for Kavanaugh. This is likely … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions: Roberts Votes With Liberals
DONALD TRUMP’S BEAUTIFUL TREASON (Cartoon and Column)
Donald Trump’s administration is so inept, their coverups are often nearly as bad as the crimes. When you heard Russian President Vladimir Putin put out bounties for the Taliban to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Donald Trump didn’t do anything about it except continue to invite him to the G7, and your first thought was, “How do I defend this?”, then you’ve failed as a … [Read more...] about DONALD TRUMP’S BEAUTIFUL TREASON (Cartoon and Column)
Trump tweets video showing supporter yell “White Power!” then deletes it after uproar.
President Donald Trump today tweeted a video in which a supporter yelled "White power!" It sparked a big backlash and the tweet was deleted. The explanation was predictable: Trump hadn't really seen or focused on that, he was focused on all the people there who support him. ETC. The New York Times' story has this subhead: "The president later deleted the tweet, which … [Read more...] about Trump tweets video showing supporter yell “White Power!” then deletes it after uproar.
Just When You Thought Things Could Not Get Worse…
It is said that “things” sound better in rhyme. Thus, I give my friend credit for his fortitude to put the truly obscene, criminal and daily “presidential” scandals in a more “palatable” form. His most recent poem, called "Trump, Barr and Flynn - Other more dangerous scandals begin," is posted later. It was written before the latest, most revolting and most treasonous … [Read more...] about Just When You Thought Things Could Not Get Worse…
The Trouble With Statues
Here's a story for you: Wilson Center [Princeton University]: Statement from The Wilson Center — The Wilson Center was chartered by Congress in 1968 as the official memorial to President Wilson. The namesake of our institution - while a visionary in international affairs - held racist views and implemented racist policies as President of Princeton University and as … [Read more...] about The Trouble With Statues
‘Chillers’ pays homage to classic horror with original fiction offerings
Review by Doug Gibson Over the long holiday weekend I immersed myself in "Chillers," a new anthology, as the cover notes, of "tales inspired by classic horror films." They've been gathered by Brad Braddock of Arcane Shadows Press, which recently released another anthology, "Bela Lugosi: The Monogramthology," which included homage fiction on the poverty-row films Bela Lugosi … [Read more...] about ‘Chillers’ pays homage to classic horror with original fiction offerings
L’Oreal to remove words like ‘whitening’ from products
Paris (AFP) - French cosmetics giant L'Oreal announced Saturday it was removing words like "whitening" from its products, against the backdrop of global anti-racism protests as big business wakes up to the issue.L'Oreal is the latest multinational after the likes of Unilever, Johnson & Johnson and Mars to respond to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, prompted by the police … [Read more...] about L’Oreal to remove words like ‘whitening’ from products
Don’t Worry Texans, You Are in Good Hands (UPDATE)
UPDATE: As part of his belated “plan” to slow down the coronavirus that is spreading through Texas like wildfire (below), Gov. Greg Abbott granted local officials the power to restrict public gatherings of more than 100 people. Progress, one may say. Yes, except the order is for outdoor gatherings and makes no mention of indoor gatherings. And, oh what a … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry Texans, You Are in Good Hands (UPDATE)
The Sahara was once completely covered with vegetation.
The Sahara was once completely covered with vegetation, as the following science reports explain. "Enhanced summer insolation during the early and mid-Holocene drove increased precipitation and widespread expansion of vegetation across the Sahara during the African Humid Period (AHP)." - Anne Dallmeyer et al.1 "During the last deglaciation, climatic changes allowed human … [Read more...] about The Sahara was once completely covered with vegetation.
“How A President Leads” (Latest VIDEO from The Lincoln Project)
Here's the latest video from the conservative, anti-Trump group The Lincoln Project." It's titled "How A President Leads." … [Read more...] about “How A President Leads” (Latest VIDEO from The Lincoln Project)
How deforestation helps deadly viruses jump from animals to humans
Pangolins have been found with covonaviruses that are genetically similar to the one afflicting humans today. Jekesai Njikizana/AFP/Getty Images Amy Y. Vittor, University of Florida; Gabriel Zorello Laporta, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, and Maria Anice Mureb Sallum, Universidade de São Paulo The coronavirus pandemic, suspected of originating in bats … [Read more...] about How deforestation helps deadly viruses jump from animals to humans
Trump and Biden Boxing Match (Cartoon)
Trump administration urges end to Affordable Care Act as coronavirus spikes
WASHINGTON — As coronavirus cases rise in more than half of the states, the Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act.The administration's high court filing Thursday came the same day the government reported that close to half a million people who lost their health insurance amid the economic shutdown to slow the spread of COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Trump administration urges end to Affordable Care Act as coronavirus spikes
Toilet paper limits imposed in Australia to stop virus panic buying
Melbourne (AFP) - Supermarkets imposed purchase limits on toilet paper across Australia Friday following panic buying by people rattled over a surge in coronavirus cases in the country's second-biggest city."Stop it, it's ridiculous," Prime Minister Scott Morrison told his compatriots after the rush on stores, insisting the COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne did not threaten the … [Read more...] about Toilet paper limits imposed in Australia to stop virus panic buying
Why is the US experiencing a coronavirus resurgence?
Washington (AFP) - The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States is hitting levels not seen since the early part of the pandemic in April. A patchwork of responses at the official level, the politicization of masks and physical distancing, and the widespread onset of complacency are to blame.Where do we stand now?Unlike Europe and parts of East Asia, the United States … [Read more...] about Why is the US experiencing a coronavirus resurgence?
NHL Covid Season
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