Thanks go to Pete Thomas at Taming the Saxophone for putting together a very helpful list of rhythm and blues saxophone players who have made an impact on the genre over the years. One of the old masters cited is Earl Bostic, maybe not as well known as some but an important part of the scene nonetheless. Thomas writes: [Earl Bostic (1912-1965) was a saxophonist who] … [Read more...] about “Flamingo” – Earl Bostic (1951)
Cartoons: Bungling Bill
Bungling Bill by Clay Jones Former president Bill Clinton is spending as much time defending his legacy as he is advocating for his wife’s presidential campaign. During his presidency Clinton signed a crime bill. This was widely supported by Republicans and a lot of Democrats. Even Bernie Sanders voted for it and it was written by Joe Biden. It did some good things like … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Bungling Bill
House Speaker Paul Ryan says he doesn’t want to be president
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan is officially out of the running for the Republican presidential bid. "Let me be clear: I do not want nor will I accept the nomination for our party," Ryan said at a new conference Tuesday at the Republican National Committee's headquarters on Capitol Hill. "I simply believe that if you… … [Read more...] about House Speaker Paul Ryan says he doesn’t want to be president
Current Democratic Party and Republican Party dramas were predicted in 2012
The current Democratic Party and Republican Party drama was predicted in 2012 in a column. Here are the parts of it: The Republican Party of Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon is dead. Thomas Wolfe had it right - "You Can't Go Home Again." Those expecting the GOP to shift more towards the center if polls this fall show a backlash against its 2012 conservative … [Read more...] about Current Democratic Party and Republican Party dramas were predicted in 2012
Document leak in Syria ‘enough to convict Assad of war crimes’
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad can be successfully prosecuted for war crimes. That’s the conclusion of a group of independent lawyers who have obtained top-secret documents from the highest levels of the Syrian government. All they need to put Assad behind bars, they say, is a court. The work of the lawyers is detailed by Ben Taub… … [Read more...] about Document leak in Syria ‘enough to convict Assad of war crimes’
Cartoons: Populist Politicians
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Populist Politicians
MARTINIQUE: CREOLE FLAVOR
If everything you know about Creole heritage comes from Louisiana, prepare to have your eyes opened. As a Caribbean travel destination, Martinique checks all the expected boxes. Sun…check. Beautiful beaches and bays…check. Lovely scenery, great restaurants, bangin’ nightlife, the world’s best rums…check, check, check and check! It’s also the site of the Tour de … [Read more...] about MARTINIQUE: CREOLE FLAVOR
Fortune-cookie platitudes from GOP leader
WASHINGTON -- Reince Priebus, the beleaguered and balding Republican National Committee chairman, was asked a few days ago about his mane. "How much gray hair do you think you're going to have by December?" CNN's Jake Tapper inquired. "Gray is fine," the party boss replied. "I just want to make sure I have hair." Alternatively, he could try a Whig. … [Read more...] about Fortune-cookie platitudes from GOP leader
FrankenTrump: Chased by angry (GOP) villagers
MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, Md., April 10, 2016 - As this election season wears on, some facts have become clear. All the negative talk about President Obama and government by the Republican Party and its base has been effective. The candidates who claimed they were outsiders are still in the running. The one who has made the most… … [Read more...] about FrankenTrump: Chased by angry (GOP) villagers
Hillary Clinton, Bill de Blasio Parody Old, Racist Joke
Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio engaged in an awkward back-and-forth at a comedy show put on by journalists in New York City on Saturday. Appearing onstage together, the two pols exchanged friendly jabs. "Thanks for the endorsement, Bill. Took you long enough," Clinton said. "Sorry, Hillary. I was running… … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton, Bill de Blasio Parody Old, Racist Joke
Classic TV Video Gem: In “live” commercial Eddie “Rochester” Anderson sings (and dances) LSMFT
Here's a video gem for you. Once upon a time, TV commercials were integrated into the scripts of radio and comedy shows and the pioneer for this was the man who invented the sitcom on the radio: radio, movie and TV comedian Jack Benny. In this clip from the 50s, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, who plays Benny's valet in the show, has a day off and when announcer Don Wilson comes, … [Read more...] about Classic TV Video Gem: In “live” commercial Eddie “Rochester” Anderson sings (and dances) LSMFT
There Are Two Things That Drive Me Crazy About Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Supporters (Guest Voice)
We're at that point in the 2016 primary where things are getting rather testy between the two Democratic candidates, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. It's to be expected; after months and months of campaigning, I'm sure they're both grouchy, tired and exhausted from our incredibly long presidential election process. style="display:inline-block;width:336px;height:280px" … [Read more...] about There Are Two Things That Drive Me Crazy About Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Supporters (Guest Voice)
Cartoons: The boss boycots
The Boss Boycotts by Clay Jones This cartoon might only work if you know the Bruce Springsteen song My Hometown. I think it’s fairly well known. Well, your kids won’t know it. It’s the final track on the Born In The USA album. If you don’t know it, or haven’t heard it in a long time, check it out. It’s a great song. Springsteen has canceled a concert in Greensboro, North … [Read more...] about Cartoons: The boss boycots
2016: The reckless vs. the responsible
WASHINGTON -- Free trade agreements "have been disastrous" for America, the candidate said, and have sent jobs to Mexico and China. "I will stop it by renegotiating all of the trade agreements that we have." It sounded like just another threat from Donald Trump to tear up trade deals and make good ones instead. Actually, the candidate who said this was Bernie … [Read more...] about 2016: The reckless vs. the responsible
Trump The Weakest GOP Front-Runner In The Modern Era
Good news for Donald Trump, his supporters, conservative bloggers who support him and the talk show hosts who support him or are edging towards supporting him on the grounds that assumed Democratic Party Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton must at all costs be stopped from winning the Oval Office seat. Donald Trump has indeed gotten more votes than any other GOP candidate this … [Read more...] about Trump The Weakest GOP Front-Runner In The Modern Era
Daryl Cagle Cartoon: The Party of Lincoln
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Daryl Cagle Cartoon: The Party of Lincoln
America’s tolerating the Arab World gypping women (Guest Voice)
America's tolerating the Arab World gypping women by Jordan Cooper The worst country for women in the Arab World is Egypt based on studies by non-profit think tanks. Nope, it isn't Jordan where women have no protection from domestic violence or 'honor killings' under positive law. It isn't Saudi Arabia where male relatives still have guardianship authority over … [Read more...] about America’s tolerating the Arab World gypping women (Guest Voice)
Yes We Can, But Not On Everything
One of the more frustrating features of the way Bernie Sanders and his supporters characterize Hillary Clinton is in the implication that a Democrat taking Wall Street money or support from super PACs is a new phenomenon and unique to the former Secretary of State. Obama may have been slow to warm to them, but warm he did. And though he was careful initially not to get too … [Read more...] about Yes We Can, But Not On Everything
BREATHE …
by Kevin Purcell, DC Avoid skipping Breaths in the first 50m of 100meter fly if you cherish life in second 50 meters. I am paid big bucks for this, but I am going to give it away ... BREATHE … Breathe after every single breath (typically a mix of O2/N2). This sage advice is one the few basics that leads to success every time. It should be … [Read more...] about BREATHE …
NASA: Global warming now changing how Earth wobbles
Global warming is shifting the way the Earth wobbles on its polar axis, a new NASA study says, highlighting what one expert said is the "large" impact humans have on the planet. According to the study published on Friday in the journal Science Advances, melting ice sheets - especially in Greenland - are changing the distribution… … [Read more...] about NASA: Global warming now changing how Earth wobbles