How can a doctor thumb his nose at science? GOP presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson told CBS news Wednesday that he still believes that the Egyptian pyramids were built to store grain, not as pharaoh graves. Carson reiterated to CBS News that "the pyramids were made in a way that they had hermetically sealed compartments....You would need that if … [Read more...] about Ben Carson on the origin of the pyramids
Kentucky’s Historic Election
The results of the 11/03/15 elections in Kentucky have given African-Americans something to celebrate. From NBC News: "On Tuesday night, history was made in the state of Kentucky. Voters elected the first African-American to statewide office, making Jenean Hampton Kentucky's new lieutenant governor." Regarding Hampton's political rise, the Washington Post quotes … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Historic Election
Don’t Take My Word For It
I’d like to pitch you an idea I’ve been kicking around for a new episode of The Twilight Zone. Like all the best ones, it takes place about 15 minutes into the future. It goes like this: Humankind, having long toiled in the shadow of ignorance, has finally constructed a great repository to contain the sum total of human knowledge. It’s not just accessible, but ubiquitously … [Read more...] about Don’t Take My Word For It
The Blue Dogs’ last whimper (Guest Voice)
The Blue Dogs' last whimper by Dana Milbank Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- It was a pitiful whimper from the last of a breed. During last week's House speaker election, almost all Republicans were voting for Paul Ryan and virtually all Democrats for Nancy Pelosi. Then the clerk called on Jim Cooper, a moderate Democrat from Tennessee. … [Read more...] about The Blue Dogs’ last whimper (Guest Voice)
Poll: Bush nosedives and Carson could beat Clinton
A new Quinnipiac University survey puts former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush at just 4 percent among Republicans -- and find Republican surgeon Ben Carson would today beat former Secretary of State Hillary by 10 percent. Jeb Bush's support among Republicans nationally has plummeted to the low single digits in the latest Quinnipiac University survey released Wednesday, as the … [Read more...] about Poll: Bush nosedives and Carson could beat Clinton
Windows 10
I'm an old fart and hate change but I did upgrade to Windows 10. For the most part I'm happy with it. Unlike Windows 8 the desktop is much the same the same as Windows 7. The start up window is different but not painfully so My old applications still work and I didn't lose any files in the transition. The upgrade went quickly on my hard wired desk top but my laptop on home … [Read more...] about Windows 10
Politix Update: What Is The Real Osama Bin Laden Story? The Battle Rages On.
It is hard to overstate the extent to which the killing of Osama bin Laden transformed American politics. It enabled Barack Obama to recast himself as a bold leader, helped cement his 2012 re-election victory and gave him the cover he needed to begin withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan, while the apparent intelligence triumph redeemed the sullied reputation of the CIA. … [Read more...] about Politix Update: What Is The Real Osama Bin Laden Story? The Battle Rages On.
HeartGift Recognized for Children Life-Saving Work
It is always gratifying when an organization that does good things for others is appropriately recognized. It is even nicer when the “others” who are at the receiving end of those “good things” are the most innocent and vulnerable among us: children, worldwide, who would not survive without critical and specialized medical care. And it is just icing on the cake when one … [Read more...] about HeartGift Recognized for Children Life-Saving Work
Poll: Hillary Clinton Increases Her Lead Over Bernie Sanders
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues to increase her lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the race for the 2016 Democratic Presidential nomination in the wake of a good debate performance, being perceived as the "winner" when Congressional Republicans grilled her for 11 hours on Benghazi and Vice President Joe Biden's decision not to enter the race. But she … [Read more...] about Poll: Hillary Clinton Increases Her Lead Over Bernie Sanders
The fate of Mars’ atmosphere to be revealed soon
Lola Gayle, STEAMRegister.com NASA has another announcement about Mars scheduled for this week. And, like the recent discovery of saltwater evidence on the Red Planet, it's keeping a tight lid on things. All they're saying for now is that it has to do with the fate of the planet's atmosphere. Mark your calendars for 2 p.m.… … [Read more...] about The fate of Mars’ atmosphere to be revealed soon
I’ll give Republicans the debate they want
I'll give Republicans the debate they want By Dana Milbank Washington Post Writers Group Columnist Mr. Ben Ginsberg Partner Jones Day 51 Louisiana Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20001-2113 Dear Ben: I write to you in your capacity as debate negotiator for Republican presidential candidates. I understand you may have an … [Read more...] about I’ll give Republicans the debate they want
Cartoon: GOP Takes Its Ball and Goes
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: GOP Takes Its Ball and Goes
A Dangerous World
When the Iron Curtain fell and the Cold War ended, it appeared that the world would enjoy a period of peace and good will. The Soviet Union dissolved and the nations in its orbit went off on their own, enjoying a taste of freedom. China was in a period of rapid growth, its prosperity tied to its relationship with the advanced Western nations who were buying its products, … [Read more...] about A Dangerous World
Sanders Expanding Campaign With First Ad And Hispanic Outreach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=hwwwn9zHT-8 Bernie Sanders has released his first ad--video above. Transcript follows: Voice Over The son of a Polish immigrant who grew up in a Brooklyn tenement. He went to public schools, then college where the work of his life began. Fighting injustice and inequality. Speaking truth to power. He moved to … [Read more...] about Sanders Expanding Campaign With First Ad And Hispanic Outreach
Economics
Over at VOX there is an interesting article on modern economics. The Sci Fi writer l.E. Modesit Jr identified this problem years ago. He went so far as to call factories "formulators" you put raw materials in one end and finished products come out the other end and few humans are required. 3d printing has made this possible today. If you have a consumer based economy this is … [Read more...] about Economics
GOP Debate Whining Could Backfire
Throughout the Republican Party's self-destructive lurch ever rightward, a small group of conservative observers have spoken out. Tierney Sneed samples that group's fears on Talking Points Memo. “There is tremendous cultural bias, a tremendous ideological bias that Republican candidates have to face. But that does not mean though that every criticism offered by a Republican … [Read more...] about GOP Debate Whining Could Backfire
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Jeb “I Can Fix It” Campaign
The Jeb "I Can Fix It" Campaign by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Struggling in Polls, Jeb Bush Presses 'Fix-It' Image --Stanley Greenberg: Jeb Bush’s Slide Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone --Jeb Bush Seems Out of Sync With Today's Politics --Internet Trolls Hijack ‘Jeb Can Fix It’ Campaign, Possibly Ending Bush’s Run for Good Mike Peters is recognized as one of our … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Jeb “I Can Fix It” Campaign
Republican Presidential Debates: Don’t Blame it All on the Moderators
WASHINGTON -- The Republican debates have been a disaster for some candidates, a boon for others and an uninspiring spectacle for the nation to witness. But don't blame it all on the moderators. Not that the questioners are blameless, mind you. It's true that some of the queries at last week's CNBC encounter seemed designed to provoke rather than elucidate. Ted Cruz's … [Read more...] about Republican Presidential Debates: Don’t Blame it All on the Moderators
Bernie Sanders airs first TV ad
The Bernie Sanders campaign will release its first television ad this week, which will air in Iowa and New Hampshire as part of a more than $2 million ad buy. It runs for about a minute and is intended to introduce voters to the senator from Vermont. In addition to detailing his immigrant roots, it contains lines like this one: "He went to public school, then college, where … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders airs first TV ad
SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who; Sleepy Hollow; More on the Continuum Series Finale; Sherlock; Supergirl; Gilmore Girls; Married Canceled; Beware of Cats; Fred Thompson Dies At 73
The Zygon Invasion picks up on the Zygon plot of The Day of The Doctor which was left hanging. The episode of Doctor Who included three doctors, and if we include the Zygon version, two Osgoods, allowing for her return after being killed by Missy in Death in Heaven. It was not so simple as a totally separate human and Zygon version, leading to yet another mention of a hybrid … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Doctor Who; Sleepy Hollow; More on the Continuum Series Finale; Sherlock; Supergirl; Gilmore Girls; Married Canceled; Beware of Cats; Fred Thompson Dies At 73