The winters in Southern Bavaria and Munich could be harsh, beautiful and sometimes magical. It could get really cold and there could be a lot of snow. And here is some magical after the sun finally came out after 2 weeks of freezing fog. Links to previous posts. Change Is Hard – II The Past Through Pictures The Past Through Pictures II … [Read more...] about The Past Through Pictures III
Politifact on Donald Trump
Non-partisan fact-check website Politifact.com puts GOP Presidential candidate on its Truth-O-Meter and finds that 75% of his rated public statements have been largely false. Low-lights include: "Islamic terrorism is eating up large portions of the Middle East. They've become rich. I'm in competition with them," Trump said. "They just built a hotel in Syria. Can you believe … [Read more...] about Politifact on Donald Trump
Tunisia’s President Declares Emergency After Terrorist Hotel Attack
By Patrick Markey and Tarek AmaraTUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi declared a state of emergency on Saturday, saying the Islamist militant attack on a beach hotel that killed 38 foreigners had left the country "in a state of war".Last week's attack, three months after the deadly Islamist assault on the Bardo museum in Tunis, has shocked the North African … [Read more...] about Tunisia’s President Declares Emergency After Terrorist Hotel Attack
Scientists Reveal Death Toll Caused By Soft Drinks- And It Is Whopping
Scientists have keynoted the dangers of fizzy, sugary drinks, noting that they kill 184,000 adults every year. It further said those under 45 consume more artificially sweetened drinks and are more at risk of diabetes and obesity. The worldwide study is the first to estimate deaths and disability from diabetes, heart disease, and cancers caused by… … [Read more...] about Scientists Reveal Death Toll Caused By Soft Drinks- And It Is Whopping
God Bless America
click to enlagre As I work today, e-mails from abroad are filtering in wishing me a happy 4th of July. One from Moscow, one from Dublin, another from Indonesia. Why? Because they get it. And here in America, with all of our varied influences, I hope you are feeling the love as well. Nothing like some SoCal pork street tacos from scratch before the "works" … [Read more...] about God Bless America
On Being Proud of Your Country (Guest Voice)
On Being Proud of Your Country by Patricia Smith As I walked to the grocery store yesterday (July 3), I saw two American Flags on all the telephone polls on the east side of the street. I felt pride in my community for decorating the telephone poles, pride in the United States and pride in the American Flag. I neither have a "my country right or wrong" nor a "my country … [Read more...] about On Being Proud of Your Country (Guest Voice)
20 TV marathons for July 4th weekend
Fourth of July weekend is prime time to get some sun, take in a fireworks show or three, and barbecue all the livelong day. But in case you want to take refuge from the heat -- or rain, for that matter -- there's always your friend the television. In recognition of the holiday, cable networks are… … [Read more...] about 20 TV marathons for July 4th weekend
On the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America (VIDEOS)
July 4 is a good day to reflect on various renditions of The Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America -- captured on videos. From August 2010: Well, yes, the Star Spangled Banner is a hard song to sing. But we wanted to start off your day with our national anthem with a bang. SO: OK...maybe that wasn't quite it...so let's try someone famous like Michael Bolton (who … [Read more...] about On the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America (VIDEOS)
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Meanwhile, in Greece…
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Greek Finance Minister Says Europe Can't Afford To Let Greece's Economy Crash --Greece debt crisis explainer: A history of just how the country landed itself in such a mess --Eurozone crisis: Confusion reigns in Greece on last day before referendum --Could Greece become the European Venezuela? Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Meanwhile, in Greece…
In support of the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage (Guest Voice)
In support of the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage By Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO (SDONA) — While delighted and supportive of the Supreme Court’s recent decision that denying same sex couples the right to marry is unconstitutional, I disagree with the many who commented, “Love Wins.” The Supreme Court’s decision has no effect on the ability of people to love one … [Read more...] about In support of the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage (Guest Voice)
Independence Day’s Importance
Independence Day's Importance By Tom Purcell "Beer, family gatherings and fireworks! Gosh, I love the Fourth of July!" "Ah, yes, you unwittingly illustrate a growing challenge with Independence Day: too many Americans are unaware of the holiday's real importance." "That there are also terrific mattress sales?" "A few years ago, a Marist Poll asked Americans which … [Read more...] about Independence Day’s Importance
Trump: A farce to be reckoned with
WASHINGTON -- Anxiety-ridden GOP masterminds will eventually find a way to solve the Trump Problem. Until they do, however, the Republican Party threatens to become as much of a laughingstock as what David Letterman used to call "that thing on Donald Trump's head." Suddenly, according to recent polls, the iconically coiffed mogul has to be taken ... how, exactly? … [Read more...] about Trump: A farce to be reckoned with
All About Love (Updated)
Update: Watch the surprising follow-up to this story, three years later, after the first video. Original Post: Love has been a lot in the news lately --- with our country finally acknowledging that two people in love can get married to each other -- and in our hearts, as evidenced by the number of articles written about it in the last week or so. Just here at The … [Read more...] about All About Love (Updated)
Stars And Stripes
I like to look for new or different versions each year and this time found this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbzwW9GK0NY Well done sir. … [Read more...] about Stars And Stripes
Happy 4th of July
OK, yes it is the same picture I use every year but I really don't have a better one. It represents the soul of this aging hippie. Don't get me wrong, I love this country. I just don't always like what it does. … [Read more...] about Happy 4th of July
George Takei Apologizes for Offensive Remarks about Justice Clarence Thomas.
This post started out as a critique of two of the Supreme Court Justices who dissented on the same-sex marriage decision --especially Justice Clarence Thomas’ misuse of the “human dignity” concept in is dissent. It was quickly overtaken by emotional and offensive comments by actor and gay rights advocate George Takei. See Updates II and III below. Takei has now finally … [Read more...] about George Takei Apologizes for Offensive Remarks about Justice Clarence Thomas.
Reading Of The Declaration Of Independence
Worth 15 minutes of your weekend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETroXvRFoKY … [Read more...] about Reading Of The Declaration Of Independence
Cartoon: GOP fireworks
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 fireworks
No the Greeks did not invent Mathematics
Over at the normally largely fictional National Review Kevin D, Williamson brings us some new fiction. The Greeks Invented Mathematics, and Now It’s Bankrupting Them. As much as we not like to admit it our modern mathematics comes from the Muslims of he Ottoman Empire. They brought a number system from India that included the the concept of zero. And then there is algebra … [Read more...] about No the Greeks did not invent Mathematics
Thoughts about the Greek crisis (Reader Guest Voice)
Thoughts about the Greek crisis by Jordan Cooper The prospect of financial liberation is very tantalizing to any individual and required for the success of a person's future extended family. Loans are good for credit growth, business expansion, and government financial solvency. However, they should not be given without good faith and a fair chance that they can be … [Read more...] about Thoughts about the Greek crisis (Reader Guest Voice)