A very sad story involving Vice President Joe Biden's family -- a family that has experience more than a regular share of tears: Biden's 46 year old son has died of brain cancer: [Beau Biden], the former attorney general of Delaware and the eldest son of Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., has died of brain cancer, his father announced on Saturday. The younger Mr. Biden … [Read more...] about Beau Biden, Vice President’s Son, , Dies at 46
Weekend Picture
Maybe I'll have something to say later but for now a picture. … [Read more...] about Weekend Picture
Will Hastert wind up in prison? Why?
As we're all straining our eyes and ears to get the details of the case against former House Speaker Hastert, having moved on from the disgrace of our treatment of Mexican migrants in crowded buildings in Arizona and across the southern border --as distinct from how we deal with serious crime in our financial sector -- we're also trying not to think too much about our criminal … [Read more...] about Will Hastert wind up in prison? Why?
Universal Pictures makes historic commitment to its Silent Films, Honoring the Studio’s rich history and cultural legacy
Approximately 15 classic titles to be restored over the next four years UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its 2012 Centennial celebration, Universal Pictures announced today its continued commitment to honor the Studio's rich film history and cultural legacy by restoring some of the world's most classic silent films. During the next… … [Read more...] about Universal Pictures makes historic commitment to its Silent Films, Honoring the Studio’s rich history and cultural legacy
Cartoon: The MaFIFA Don
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MOM – Progressive Golden Boy or Insightful Opportunist
Martin O'Malley, former mayor of Baltimore and Governor of Maryland, is scheduled to announce his candidacy for President today. As a citizen of Maryland, and a former Republican nominee for Baltimore City Council President, I have had a unique view of the rise to power of the guitar playing, muscle T-shirt wearing uber-politician and I am not surprised in the least he is … [Read more...] about MOM – Progressive Golden Boy or Insightful Opportunist
A Nation of Millennial Entitlements
A student sued Misericordia College because she failed a nursing class. Twice. She said she suffered psychological problems. Those problems included anxiety, depression, and poor concentration skills. The college had agreed to allow her to retake the final examination last summer. It set her up in a stress-free room, gave her extra time to complete the test, and did not … [Read more...] about A Nation of Millennial Entitlements
Hastert Promoted Himself As Crusader Against Child Abuse
Nine years before being indicted on financial charges -- reportedly an attempt to cover up sexual misconduct involving a male high school student -- Dennis Hastert spent his last few months as House speaker alternately promoting himself as a defender of child welfare and fending off accusations that he helped cover up another Republican's gay sexual… … [Read more...] about Hastert Promoted Himself As Crusader Against Child Abuse
Cartoon: FIFA Officials in Prison Garb
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Robotic butt helps medical students not make asses of themselves
Whether you used to be a student or are currently one now, odds are at one time or another you felt that your instructor was a giant butt. Medical students who work with a new robotic device created by experts at Drexel Universities and the Universities of Florida and Wisconsin certainly do, but in their case,… … [Read more...] about Robotic butt helps medical students not make asses of themselves
BREAKING: Hastert Made Payments to Hide Allegations of Sexual Misconduct From His High School Coaching Years
There are stories wrongly called "bombshells." This one, though, is a...real bombshell. The LA Times: Indicted former House Speaker Dennis Hastert was paying an individual from his past to conceal sexual misconduct, two federal law enforcement officials said Friday. One of the officials, who would not speak publicly about the federal charges in Chicago, said … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Hastert Made Payments to Hide Allegations of Sexual Misconduct From His High School Coaching Years
Gallup Poll: Americans Choose “Pro-Choice” for First Time in Seven Years
Here's yet another sign of how conservative Republicans who have taken over the Republican Party appear to be going against the American public's trending -- and younger voters. For the first time since 2008, Gallup finds, more Americans choose "pro choice" over "pro life." To sum it up, it's most likely due to a)losing an argument b)losing an argument by not trying to alter … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Americans Choose “Pro-Choice” for First Time in Seven Years
Decreased U.S. Border Crossings, Increased Migration in Europe
Meanwhile, in Europe: A study in contrasts. In the United States, despite what some partisans may say, illegal immigration numbers are way down. In Europe, the European Union is trying to cope with a massive influx of migrants and is considering quotas due to major pressures migration is placing on Italy and Greece. In the US. Take any talk about a huge increase … [Read more...] about Decreased U.S. Border Crossings, Increased Migration in Europe
Combined Tackle: The Fan-Driven Effort To Keep the Chargers in San Diego (Video)
The big story in San Diego is the effort by many San Diegans particularly the fan group Save Our Bolts working with city officials to keep the Chargers in San Diego as two Los Angeles County cities offer the Chargers impressive stadium plans. Next week the city and the Chargers will sit down to negotiate. This video is really well done -- and offers a solid overview of the … [Read more...] about Combined Tackle: The Fan-Driven Effort To Keep the Chargers in San Diego (Video)
Regarding the Islamic State, what would Republicans do?
WASHINGTON -- Critics of the way President Obama is dealing with the Islamic State should be required to specify what alternative steps they would take -- and how their strategies would make a difference. Republican presidential candidates are unanimous in charging that Obama's handling of Iraq and Syria has been all wrong. But when pressed to lay out a specific plan of … [Read more...] about Regarding the Islamic State, what would Republicans do?
The hydra that is radical Islam (Guest Voice)
The hydra that is radical Islam by Caren Besner BOYNTON BEACH, Florida (SDONA) — In classical Greek mythology , the Lernaean hydra was an enormous hideous serpent with numerous heads that ravaged the area around Lerna in the Peloponnese. According to legend, its very breath was so poisonous that whomever came into contact with it fell dead. The legendary hero Hercules, … [Read more...] about The hydra that is radical Islam (Guest Voice)
Ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted: Prosecutors Say He Lied to FBI
CHICAGO — Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has been indicted on federal charges alleging he agreed to pay $3.5 million in apparent hush money to a longtime acquaintance, then lied to the FBI when asked about suspicious cash withdrawals from several banks, federal prosecutors said. The stunning indictment of the longtime Republican powerhouse alleged he… … [Read more...] about Ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted: Prosecutors Say He Lied to FBI
Cartoon: Corruption World Cup
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Vladimir Putin Accuses U.S. of Trying to Take Russia’s World Cup
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of interfering with soccer and hinted at the government's attempt to invalidate his country's successful bid to host the 2018 World Cup in the wake of the 47-count indictment that the Department of Justice handed on Wednesday to 14 top officials. During a televised interview, the Russian leader… … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Accuses U.S. of Trying to Take Russia’s World Cup
Clinton Foundation Donors And Weapons Deals At Clinton State Department, Plus How The Clintons Channel Their Inner Mitt Romney
Clinton apologists who fool themselves, or try to fool others, that the scandals do not matter might at some point need to reconsider whether it really makes sense for a political party to nominate a candidate with so much dirty laundry. These are not simply attacks from Fox or other right wing sources. This is news from The New York Times, AP, Reuters, McClatchy, ABC News, NBC … [Read more...] about Clinton Foundation Donors And Weapons Deals At Clinton State Department, Plus How The Clintons Channel Their Inner Mitt Romney