Scientists specializing in metrics don't know how he's done it. Sports statistic wonks don't know how he's done it. Even David Murphy doesn't know how he's done it. Murphy, an otherwise middling player, is in possession of what is arguably the hottest streak in the 139-year history of the big leagues, a genuine yowza in sports slang, and all eyes will be on the New … [Read more...] about David Murphy Is Hotter Than Hades & No One Knows Why
How Did Charles Dickens Know? (Guest Voice)
How Did Charles Dickens Know? by Linda Perret It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. When Charles Dickens wrote those words he must have been having the kind of week I was having. My week started with a complete electrical failure at my home. The 10th time in the past three months that we have been without electricity, and not just for an … [Read more...] about How Did Charles Dickens Know? (Guest Voice)
Donald Trump’s Million Dollar Sacrifice
My wife and principal critic on everything I write -- an activity she believes I engage too much in -- tells me that my writings are generally too long and that I should stay away from satire. Here is a shot at correcting the former while hoping she’ll forgive me for once again attempting the latter. Watching and listening to handsome, successful and very, very rich … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Million Dollar Sacrifice
GOP, Dems moving in opposite directions after a pivotal week
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a pivotal week, the presidential race has become a tale of two parties on sharply different trajectories: Hillary Rodham Clinton has tightened her grip on the Democratic nomination while Republican concern is reaching new heights. Some officials are even considering what could turn into a GOP civil war to stop Donald Trump… … [Read more...] about GOP, Dems moving in opposite directions after a pivotal week
Hillary Clinton Resorts To Dirty Politics & Bernie Sanders Responds By Showing Differences On The Issues
Hillary Clinton has had a very good month, especially with Joe Biden deciding not to run, which is starting to solidify her support among the Democratic mainstream. Therefore it is puzzling that she would decide to take the low road in the campaign, playing the sex card much like she played the race card against Barack Obama eight years ago. She not only continued her campaign … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Resorts To Dirty Politics & Bernie Sanders Responds By Showing Differences On The Issues
“Running on empty”: a brother loses his brother due to addiction abuse damage
Martin Longman is one of the best bloggers on the Internet and, overall, a superb political writer and analyst. He has a blog Booman Tribune. He recently lost his brother who had been battling addiction. There is nothing I can say to what he wrote about it except this: This is a MUST READ: REQUIRED READING. … [Read more...] about “Running on empty”: a brother loses his brother due to addiction abuse damage
Gallup Poll: Support for Tea Party Drops to New Low, losing Republican leaning Independents
A new Gallup Poll has two-pronged bad news for the Republican Party's existing coalition: (1)support for the Tea Party has dropped to a new low, and, (2)the Tea Party (and by extension the Republican Party that it's identified with) is starting to lose Republican-leaning independents. Americans' support for the Tea Party has dropped to its lowest level since the movement … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Support for Tea Party Drops to New Low, losing Republican leaning Independents
Why Harper lost the Canadian election (Guest Voice)
Why Harper Lost the Canadian Election by Ingrid Gadsen One week ago, on the evening of October 19th, 2015, Canada took a giant step forward into the free world, with the election of Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister (PM designate, for two more weeks).That most Canadians are thrilled about this outcome may in fact be the result of finally getting rid of the autocratic and … [Read more...] about Why Harper lost the Canadian election (Guest Voice)
A hit in the making? DC Comics’ “Supergirl debuts tonight on CBS
Will tonight be the debut of a major hit? Advance reviews for Supergirl on CBS are extremely positive -- in terms of scripting, how it deals with the "girl" part of Supeergirl, and overall production. Given the absolutely superb job DC Comics has done in its Gotham series on Fox (movie-production values, great writing, state-of-the-art special effects, and brilliant casting) … [Read more...] about A hit in the making? DC Comics’ “Supergirl debuts tonight on CBS
Bacon and other processed meats can cause cancer, experts say
By Gus TrompizPARIS (Reuters) - Eating processed meats like hot dogs, sausages or bacon can lead to bowel cancer in humans and red meat is a likely cause of the disease, World Health Organisation (WHO) experts said.The review by the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released on Monday, put processed meat in its group 1 list, which also includes tobacco … [Read more...] about Bacon and other processed meats can cause cancer, experts say
The GOP’s dysfunction all started with Sarah Palin
Why is the GOP so dysfuncational rather than just feisty? William M. Daley, Barack Obama's White House chief of staff from 2011 to 2012 nails it in the Washington Post, noting something I've pointed to in posts for many years: the party's watershed moment in 2008 when Arizona Sen. John McCain forever tarnished his legacy and raised questions about his judgment when he chose … [Read more...] about The GOP’s dysfunction all started with Sarah Palin
Cartoon: Ben Carson’s Brain
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 Cartoon: Ben Carson’s Brain
Why Trudeau matters more than Gowdy
WASHINGTON -- Which major event last week should have an important impact on the 2016 presidential election? No, it's not Hillary Clinton's 11 hours of testimony before the House Select Committee on Benghazi. She walked away with a smile, and for good reason. Republicans on the committee, led by Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., succeeded brilliantly in confirming House … [Read more...] about Why Trudeau matters more than Gowdy
Cartoon: Howdy Gowdy Time
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SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who; Sherlock; Age of Ultron; Jessica Jones; The Flash; Arrow; Supergirl; Back To The Future (Bernie Sanders Meets Doc Brown); Gilmore Girls; Maureen O’Hara
The Woman Who Lived works as a stand alone episode of Doctor Who which did not really need to fall directly after last week's episode, The Girl Who Died. Maise Williams' character is seen eight hundred years later. It was strange that she remembered the Doctor and Clara and not her own name or village. She also had a colder attitude which can be seen in this exchange: The … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who; Sherlock; Age of Ultron; Jessica Jones; The Flash; Arrow; Supergirl; Back To The Future (Bernie Sanders Meets Doc Brown); Gilmore Girls; Maureen O’Hara
Doctor Frankenstein, please call your office.
A Russian computer scientist is scheduled to undergo a head transplant. No, that's not a Halloween joke. Fox News reports that the procedure has been scheduled to take place in December of 2017. A Business Insider story states, "The operation will reportedly last up to 36 hours and cost an estimated $11 million. The entire procedure will require the assistance of about 150 … [Read more...] about Doctor Frankenstein, please call your office.
Marco Rubio Hates the Senate So Much He Wants to become POTUS
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio has given up on the Senate because he "hates it" and it's "boring." He has set his sights on the White House, but doesn't he realize this is a grueling job? Has he seen the gray hairs on President Obama's head? If he can't stand the heat in the Senate, how can we expect him to stand the heat in the White House? The … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio Hates the Senate So Much He Wants to become POTUS
Politix Update: A New Movie That The Brothers Bush Won’t Be Rushing To See
BLANCHETT AND REDFORD AS MAPES AND RATHER While it's not All The President's Men, the new Robert Redford movie about how Dan Rather's distinguished career at CBS News imploded over a controversial report on our favorite chickenhawk president's problematic military service, does several things: Truth reminds us of the power of the right-wing media and malleability of the … [Read more...] about Politix Update: A New Movie That The Brothers Bush Won’t Be Rushing To See
Mike Peters Cartoon: Benghazi Witch Hunt
Banghazi Witch Hunt by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST --CNN’s Stelter: Fox Wouldn’t Have Cut Away from Benghazi Hearing If Hillary Was ‘Struggling’ --Bob Woodward On The Benghazi Committee: 'It Clearly Is Partisan' --David Gergen: GOP's helping hand for Hillary Clinton --Analysis: Clinton turns Benghazi hearing into 2016 plus Mike Peters is recognized as one of … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Cartoon: Benghazi Witch Hunt
ISIS Releases First Propaganda Video in Hebrew
ISIS has released its first Hebrew-language video, which features a masked militant warning that the extremist group will soon "eradicate" Israel. The militant is shown standing in open terrain wearing green overalls, a black balaclava and holding a machine gun with a red-handled knife sticking out of a pouch on his jacket. He gestures with his… … [Read more...] about ISIS Releases First Propaganda Video in Hebrew