Lola Gayle, STEAM Register YORK, ENGLAND: Broken and battered mummified legs on display at the Egyptian Museum in Turin are most likely those of Egyptian Queen Nefertari, the favorite Royal Consort of Pharaoh Ramses II (Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty c. 1250 BC), according to an extensive analysis by an international team of archaeologists, which… … [Read more...] about Mummified, Dismembered Legs Are Those Of Egyptian Queen Nefertari
Heavy Traffic Ahead: Political Identity, Class, & Culture at a Crossroads
As a result of recent defeats at the national and state level, Democrats are in a period of forced reflection, and no little internecine rancor and resentment. The détente that followed Clinton’s victory over Sanders in the primaries, the hope that their respective supporters could find common cause after a successful election, has been broken. Much of the current debate … [Read more...] about Heavy Traffic Ahead: Political Identity, Class, & Culture at a Crossroads
Cartoon: Trump Diplomacy
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Trump Speaks to Taiwan Leader in Move Likely to Anger China
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, a move that is likely to infuriate China, which considers the self-ruled island its own, and complicate U.S. relations with Beijing. The conversation was the first such contact with Taiwan by a U.S. president-elect or president since President … [Read more...] about Trump Speaks to Taiwan Leader in Move Likely to Anger China
Donald Trump’s “To Call Today” List [Satire]
pol pot: no answer yet north korea, that guy with funny haircut: Call tomorrow putin: BBF, always answers president of Hungary, wall building expert: call tomorrow osama bin laden: No answer, might have cross-atlantic phone line saddam hussein: No answer yet, he's prob at end of his rope venezuela, whoever is revolving door prez: call tomorrow taiwan, call back to give … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s “To Call Today” List [Satire]
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Mixtape: A Confluence of Genius
Yesterday, Lin-Manuel Miranda once again introduced something thoroughly unique to the world. The full Hamilton Mixtape finally dropped last night and like pretty much everything else Lin-Manuel touches, this Hamilton Musical inspired multiple song release exists in a world all its own. Miranda has done more than gather big named musicians to croon covers from his wildly … [Read more...] about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Mixtape: A Confluence of Genius
Military Weekend: A Few Marines Who Are ‘The Last to Let You Down’
Three weeks ago I was honored to be a pallbearer for my good friend, John Tschirhart, a World War II veteran who reached the age of 96. The ceremony and services were at different places, so we carried John’s casket several times. There were eight of us and John wasn’t heavy. The last place we carried John’s flag-draped casket to was graveside. It was a beautiful, … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: A Few Marines Who Are ‘The Last to Let You Down’
Muslims Not The Major Source Of Terrorism
Days before the first anniversary of a mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, an attack at Ohio State University this week once again led to Muslims being cast into an uncomfortable spotlight. Yet, while terrorist attacks carried out by Muslim extremists are on the rise in the Western world, statistics continue to show that assaults motivated… … [Read more...] about Muslims Not The Major Source Of Terrorism
Trump Nominee Will Politicize Dept. of Justice
by Walter Brasch In his successful run to the presidency, Donald Trump spent a lot of time talking about the Second Amendment and defending gun ownership. He spent very little time talking about the other amendments, other than to say he supported the Constitution. He knew his core support came from those who could effortlessly repeat a phrase, “Donald Trump supports my … [Read more...] about Trump Nominee Will Politicize Dept. of Justice
A Review of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Musical (The 5th Avenue Theatre Touring Production)
When I first heard The 5th Avenue Theatre was mounting a production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, I prepared myself to write a somewhat cynical and sarcastic review lamenting the Disneyfication of musical theater. However, after watching The Little Mermaid’s opening night preview, I am reluctantly unable to do much more than just praise the entire magical production. Simply … [Read more...] about A Review of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Musical (The 5th Avenue Theatre Touring Production)
Cartoon: Trump Thank You Tour
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Ex-San Diego Reporter’s Website (The Moderate Voice) Recovering from Massive DoS Attack (NEWS STORY)
Ex-U-T Reporter’s Website Recovering from Massive DoS Attack by Ken Stone A former San Diego journalist says his political website featuring anti-Trump cartoons and commentary was shut down recently by a massive denial-of-service attack — but now is secure. Joe Gandelman of Rancho Peñasquitos, a Union-Tribune reporter from 1982 to 1990, has operated The Moderate Voice … [Read more...] about Ex-San Diego Reporter’s Website (The Moderate Voice) Recovering from Massive DoS Attack (NEWS STORY)
Putin promised Ukrainians sanctuary from their war; it hasn’t exactly happened.
From the sunny kitchen of a wooden house in the Moscow suburbs, Alla Levchenko recalled the shelling that rained down around her home in eastern Ukraine as a tempest, a storm of violence that killed families with children. Levchenko, 31, fled to Russia from the rebel stronghold of Donetsk last year. Her family is ethnically Russian,… … [Read more...] about Putin promised Ukrainians sanctuary from their war; it hasn’t exactly happened.
Trump, who has invested in the Dakota Access Pipeline, officially endorses the project
UPDATE: Corps halts project for EIS Conflict of interest not just on display but flouted. President-elect Donald Trump has officially endorsed the Dakota Access Pipeline, a project in which he holds two different investments. The controversial project originates in the Bakken oil fields (fracking not drilling) of North Dakota and ends in Pakota, IL. That’s 1,172 … [Read more...] about Trump, who has invested in the Dakota Access Pipeline, officially endorses the project
Stick a sterling silver fork in Trump’s ‘populism’
WASHINGTON -- Let them eat cake. Specifically, let them eat Jean-Georges Warm Chocolate Cake. But let them start with Young Garlic Soup with Thyme and Sauteed Frog Legs. Let them follow that with Diver Scallops, Caramelized Cauliflower and Caper-Raisin Emulsion. And let them proceed to Niman Ranch Lamb Chops with Mushroom Bolognese and Pecorino, … [Read more...] about Stick a sterling silver fork in Trump’s ‘populism’
Governing is Hard
After the initial euphoria of unexpectedly gaining control in Washington, Republicans are beginning to realize governing is much harder than voting No, then going on Fox News and blaming Obama. Josh Marshall explains on Talking Points Memo. We are only a few weeks into the booyah! boasting phase of the Trump GOP Era. But we are already seeing a central theme emerging, … [Read more...] about Governing is Hard
Finally Some Sensible Democrats
If conservatives and Republicans are wondering if there are any sensible Democrats in Congress, then the former will get their answer by reading a 11/28/16 article by The Hill titled "Vulnerable Dems ready to work with Trump". Here are three quotes from the article. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.): "My priority is standing up for North Dakota, not party politics. The reason … [Read more...] about Finally Some Sensible Democrats
Hoosier Daddy? Carrier to Keep Half of Jobs Slated To End
Later today, P/E Trump and Carrier will announce that 50% of the 2,000 jobs set to be outsourced to Mexico will be retained. There are no details available yet, but there appears to be a defense-budget stick used on United Technologies, the corporate parent, and some Hoosier carrots, delivered by Indiana. VP/E Pence remains the Governor. Kudos to Trump for saving these jobs. … [Read more...] about Hoosier Daddy? Carrier to Keep Half of Jobs Slated To End
Presidential Apprentice (Guest Voice)
Presidential Apprentice Raging Moderate by Will Durst Two months before joining the government in an entry level position, President-elect Donald Trump has been learning the ropes and is busier than a bartender ten minutes before midnight at a Times Square Applebee's on New Year's Eve. A large amount of time was spent selecting a cabinet of deplorables from his basket of … [Read more...] about Presidential Apprentice (Guest Voice)
Democrats: Skip the civil war
WASHINGTON -- Democrats are in danger of moving from complacency to panic. Neither is particularly helpful. The complacency part is obvious: Until about 9 p.m. Eastern time on Nov. 8, supporters of Hillary Clinton (myself included) were certain that Donald Trump's weaknesses among women, nonwhite voters, and younger Americans would prevent him from becoming … [Read more...] about Democrats: Skip the civil war