Update: Please scroll to bottom for excerpts from a Department of Defense press release on the announcement. Original Post: As noted here, while our nation's capital is blessed with an abundance of splendid parks, statuary, monuments and memorials and while there are two memorials in Washington, D.C. called World War I memorials, neither one meets the strict … [Read more...] about (Update) Winning Design for National World War I Memorial Announced
No governor, the failure in Flint is yours (Guest Voice)
No governor, the failure in Flint is yours by Dana Milbank Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- Jeb Bush explained Sunday why he still thinks Rick Snyder has been "a great governor for Michigan" even after the mass lead poisoning because of tainted tap water in Flint. The disgrace over Flint's water, the Republican presidential prospect told ABC's … [Read more...] about No governor, the failure in Flint is yours (Guest Voice)
Creed – Video review
In my 29 years on this planet, I can't think of many spin-off film which have been legitimately good in their own right. Wayne's World is the only film I can think of which can hold its head up when you compare it to its original source material. I think I will have to add Creed - a spin-off to Sylvester Stallone's Rocky film franchise - to that list. The video below … [Read more...] about Creed – Video review
Argentina, land of beef, might have to start importing steaks
LIMA, Peru – Argentina, one of the world’s great ranching nations where eating steak every day is a way of life, is on the brink of importing beef. The news is just the latest chapter in the country’s long-running drama of economic turmoil, which many citizens are hoping the new conservative government of President Mauricio Macri… … [Read more...] about Argentina, land of beef, might have to start importing steaks
Cartoons: Donald Trump
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Anti-abortionists indicted in Texas for controversial Planned Parenthood video
By Jon Herskovitz AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Two anti-abortion activists behind the filming of videos on fetal tissue procurement by Planned Parenthood were indicted by a Texas grand jury on Monday, while clearing the women's health group of any wrong-doing. The videos released last summer led Texas and other Republican-controlled states to try to halt funding for local … [Read more...] about Anti-abortionists indicted in Texas for controversial Planned Parenthood video
Democracy is broken all over Europe
FUENTES DE LEON, Spain — Candidates' campaign posters were still smiling down on villages across rural Spain weeks after national elections on Dec. 20. Their longevity probably wasn’t meant to send a message. But it’s fitting they’re still up, since Spaniards may soon have to vote all over again. The election produced no winning majority. And… … [Read more...] about Democracy is broken all over Europe
Cartoons: Trump Shot
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Obama says his bet in 2016 election is on the candidate ‘who can project hope’
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday waded more deeply into the contentious Democratic primary race than he ever has, touting the strengths of both leading candidates while intimating that Hillary Clinton is the stronger contender. A week before the Iowa caucuses open the nominating contests, he also predicted in an interview with Politico that no… … [Read more...] about Obama says his bet in 2016 election is on the candidate ‘who can project hope’
Cartoons: Future Trump
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Merkel admits: Anti-Semitism is worse than we thought
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday admitted that anti-Semitism is "more widespread" in Germany than some believe. Speaking in her weekly podcast and quoted by Haaretz, Merkel called for action to "deal with [anti-Semitism] - especially among young people… from countries where hatred of Israel and the hatred of Jews is widespread." Anti-Semitism, she stressed, is… … [Read more...] about Merkel admits: Anti-Semitism is worse than we thought
Tina Fey On Sarah Palin’s Endorsement Of Donald Trump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pinZNYxQeo Tina Fey returned to Saturday Night Live following Sarah Palin's endorsement of Donald Trump (video above). Previous appearances of Tina Fey's impersonation of Sarah Palin can be seen here, here, here, here, here, and links to her older appearances are here. Also, from recent posts, Stephen Colbert's impersonation of Palin … [Read more...] about Tina Fey On Sarah Palin’s Endorsement Of Donald Trump
A Bloomberg Candidacy: More Chaos or Better Choices?
Many of us have been intrigued -- even excited -- by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s potential (late) entry into the 2016 presidential races. Some of us have even been trying to divine what impact Bloomberg’s candidacy -- whether as a Democrat or Independent -- would have on the elections landscape. Over at TIME Magazine, Michael Scherer, not only provides … [Read more...] about A Bloomberg Candidacy: More Chaos or Better Choices?
The Trouble With Church Traditions
In the New Testament we read accounts about the criticism that Jesus received from the Pharisees. They criticized Jesus in part because he and his disciples did not follow the Pharisees' traditions (Matthew 15). It is easy for modern-day Christians to scoff at the traditions of the Pharisees. Yet, modern-day Christians have their own traditions, and those traditions do not … [Read more...] about The Trouble With Church Traditions
The challenge of being Hillary
WASHINGTON -- It has never been easy to be Hillary Clinton. Evidence for that proposition is already in the minds of many who are reading this: What do you mean Hillary hasn't had it easy? Would she even be in this race if she hadn't been married to Bill Clinton? Would she have been elected to the Senate from New York? Would she have received all those speaking … [Read more...] about The challenge of being Hillary
Cartoon: Palin and PTSD
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New ‘Jurassic Park’ Trailer Puts a Horrifying Modern Twist on Steven Spielberg’s Classic
Just a few short months ago, Jurassic World held the distinction of being one of the biggest movies of all time. Star Wars: The Force Awakens may have snatched the crown, but the legacy of the franchise has certainly been revitalized. Of course, new dino expert Chris Pratt has the first Jurassic Park film to thank… … [Read more...] about New ‘Jurassic Park’ Trailer Puts a Horrifying Modern Twist on Steven Spielberg’s Classic
The Holy War: Trump vs Cruz
The Holy War: Trump vs Cruz By John L. Micek He's been married three times. He cusses on stage. He can't tell his Corinthians from his Acts. And he owns casinos ... with stripppperrsssss ... On paper, billionaire real estate developer Donald Trump ought to be Sodom & Gomorrah in pinstripes. And that combover is surely the Devil's work, right? But as the ever-crucial … [Read more...] about The Holy War: Trump vs Cruz
Military Weekend: The 2016 Snow Emergency
From a DoD news release: As much of the East Coast hunkered down in the midst of a ferocious winter storm, National Guard citizen-soldiers and citizen-airmen were poised to assist local and state emergency agencies. National Guard Bureau officials said more than 2,200 National Guard personnel from 12 states are supporting state and local authorities affected by the … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: The 2016 Snow Emergency
SciFi Weekend: Steven Moffat Leaving Doctor Who; Jessica Jones; Legends of Tomorrow; Charlotte Rampling On The Academy Awards
Steven Moffat is stepping down as show runner of Doctor Who after the upcoming tenth season (since the show's revival) and Chris Chinball, best known for Broadchurch, will be taking over. Chinball is a long time fan of Doctor Who and also wrote these episodes: 42, The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship and The Power of Three. He was also a producer and writer on … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Steven Moffat Leaving Doctor Who; Jessica Jones; Legends of Tomorrow; Charlotte Rampling On The Academy Awards