If you're of a certain age you may be familiar with the works of Tom Lehrer. He was (is, actually, he's about 200 years old now) a mathematics professor at Harvard who in his spare time wrote comedy songs with his piano. His songs were controversial at the time, the 1960s, and even banned in some places. They cover cold war politics, nuclear annihilation, sexually … [Read more...] about [Not] Poisoning Pigeons in the Park
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Night of The Blood Beast – Aliens Impregnate Space Traveler
Review by Steve D. Stones With titles like Hot Car Girl (1958), Attack of The Giant Leeches (1959) (aka The Giant Leeches), Blood and Steel (1959) and this 1958 film – Night of The Blood Beast, how could any cult movies viewer of forgotten low budget gems not want to be a fan of director Bernard L. Kowalski's films? These lurid titles are enough to attract the attention of … [Read more...] about Night of The Blood Beast – Aliens Impregnate Space Traveler
12,000 workers still stranded on cruise ships in American waters because of coronavirus
At least 12,000 crew members are still stranded on cruise ships in U.S. waters because of the coronavirus pandemic, USA Today reported.More than 40,000 people were stranded worldwide in June, as countries and cruise companies have been caught in between repatriation procedures, management of the pandemic and maintaining the giant boats.Thousands of workers are stuck in the … [Read more...] about 12,000 workers still stranded on cruise ships in American waters because of coronavirus
Seniors Rely on the Nobleness of Young People During the Pandemic
Five months after the coronavirus pandemic was declared, the virus continues to spread across the globe. Neither large countries such as the United States, nor smaller countries such as the Netherlands are being spared. The Netherlands -- population slightly more than 17 million -- which had early success in containing the virus is now seeing an upsurge in new … [Read more...] about Seniors Rely on the Nobleness of Young People During the Pandemic
My Memory Flashes on Race: Growing Up White
In fairy tales, there are sometimes magic mirrors that reflect larger truths and challenge our assumptions and beliefs. For instance, when the stepmother in the Snow White story looks into her mirror and asks, mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest one of all? She gets an answer that changes everything. What she has been taking for granted––that she is the fairest one … [Read more...] about My Memory Flashes on Race: Growing Up White
‘The Rental’ Fizzles Out But Shows Promise for Dave Franco
Checking into a short-term rental, a pair of couples are looking for a fun break with each other along the shore. Michelle (Alison Brie), Josh (Jeremy Allen White), Charlie (Dan Stevens), and Mina (Sheila Vand) soon discover some strange quirks about the rental as they reach their final night. A seemingly racist property owner, some strange surveillance, and the disappearance … [Read more...] about ‘The Rental’ Fizzles Out But Shows Promise for Dave Franco
U.S. tops 5 million coronavirus cases: threatens Midwest, Europeans shocked
Yet another grim coronavirus milestone: the United States now has more than 5 million confirmed coronavirus cases -- one quarter of all the world's infections. President Donald Trump continues to assert that one day it'll go completely away and that higher numbers is because of higher testing. It took just six weeks for the number of Covid-19 infections to double in the … [Read more...] about U.S. tops 5 million coronavirus cases: threatens Midwest, Europeans shocked
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To understand the backlash against the women in the running for vice president, watch more TV
President Allison Taylor of ‘24’ ends up being exposed as Machiavellian. 20th Century Fox Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University Joe Biden’s promise to name a woman running mate has prompted familiar debates about gender and power. Are these potential vice presidents supposed to be presidential lackeys or understudies to the leader of the … [Read more...] about To understand the backlash against the women in the running for vice president, watch more TV
Trump signs executive order on coronavirus relief without $1,200 checks after rambling attack on Democrats
With talks for a new coronavirus stimulus package stalled, President Donald Trump signed a package of coronavirus stimulus measures that he will seek to implement unilaterally by executive action.“This pretty much takes care of the whole situation,” Trump said before exiting the contentious event.“We’re coming back very strong,” he added. “We’re doing great with the … [Read more...] about Trump signs executive order on coronavirus relief without $1,200 checks after rambling attack on Democrats
Has Trump angered or alienated GOP megadonor Adelson?
If you're read any of the non-conservative-entertainment-media books about Donald Trump or any of the serious reportage about him two things clear: he is quick to anger and bullying/dominance is his game. Has Trump's attempt to browbeat someone with deep pockets into doing what he says now backfired? It certainly sounds that way. Two reports say Trump had a phone call with … [Read more...] about Has Trump angered or alienated GOP megadonor Adelson?
THE FACE THAT LAUNCHED A THOUSAND SUBPOENAS
“He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.” - Proverbs 11:29 I have occasionally heard the accusation that today’s politics are insufficiently ironic. I say that today’s politics positively bleed with irony. In 2016, Americans elected a man whose documented business history was that of tax fraud, bank fraud, … [Read more...] about THE FACE THAT LAUNCHED A THOUSAND SUBPOENAS
United States approaching 5 million coronavirus cases as number of infections begin to drop
The number of Americans that have been infected with coronavirus inched closer to 5 million on Friday, even as new cases in the nation continued to drop.According to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States had diagnosed more than 4.8 million COVID-19 infections by Friday morning, which accounts for nearly one-fifth of the 19.1 million cases … [Read more...] about United States approaching 5 million coronavirus cases as number of infections begin to drop
75 YEARS AGO HIROSHIMA ::: NEVER CAN WE FORGET THE INOCENTES
August 6, 1945 Hiroshima: For Those Who Came, But Could Not Stay by DR. CLARISSA PINKOLA ESTÉS, Managing Editor of TMV, and Columnist FOR THOSE WHO CAME, BUT COULD NOT STAY While you and I were being born, growing “in the little bread oven”… as it was often said back then… there were other little babies across the world, suddenly thrust into real ovens, and they … [Read more...] about 75 YEARS AGO HIROSHIMA ::: NEVER CAN WE FORGET THE INOCENTES
New York seeks to dissolve NRA over financial mismanagement
New York (AFP) - The state of New York announced Thursday it was suing the National Rifle Association and its leader Wayne LaPierre for financial fraud and misconduct, aiming to dissolve the powerful conservative lobby.State Attorney General Letitia James said LaPierre and three other top NRA officials used the dues and donations of members for years as their "personal piggy … [Read more...] about New York seeks to dissolve NRA over financial mismanagement
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Facebook, Twitter take aim at Trump ‘misinformation’
San Francisco (AFP) - Facebook and Twitter took aim at US President Donald Trump and his campaign Wednesday over a video post in which he contended that children are "almost immune" to the coronavirus, a claim they said amounted to "misinformation."In an extraordinary move, Facebook removed the clip from the president's account -- the first time it has taken down one of his … [Read more...] about Facebook, Twitter take aim at Trump ‘misinformation’
Cruise industry’s hopes for August relaunch taking on water
Paris (AFP) - Hopes that the world's cruise industry would be gathering steam again in time for the August holiday month are sinking as some ports remain closed and authorities impose new coronavirus health rules.With the spread of the coronavirus in Europe slowing in recent months many had expected that the height of the Mediterranean cruise season could be salvaged.The … [Read more...] about Cruise industry’s hopes for August relaunch taking on water
A FEMALE VEEP NOMINEE: AFTER TWO WHIFFS, A POTENTIAL WINNING HIT
It’s a waste of time to write or read speculative stories about who’s trending up or down in a veep hunt. I’m old enough to remember 1968, when barrels of ink were expended on Richard Nixon’s vice presidential search, yet nobody had Spiro Agnew on their bingo card. And as a political reporter in 2000, I joined the hordes who thought that George W. Bush would choose a … [Read more...] about A FEMALE VEEP NOMINEE: AFTER TWO WHIFFS, A POTENTIAL WINNING HIT