Police arrested a suburban Atlanta special education teacher after she held a special needs student upside down inside a trash can. The teacher, Mary Katherine Pursley, has been employed by the district for 21 years, according to Deputy Superintendent John Adams. She was released on a $5,000 bond, according to news reports. An employee at Mt. Bethel Elementary (Cobb … [Read more...] about Georgia teacher arrested for cruelty to autistic 2nd grader
Gene Perret Interview: “The Secret” to Winning an Emmy for Comedy Writing
Gene Perret Interview: "The Secret" to Winning an Emmy for Comedy Writing by Sergiu Floroaia I had the honor of interviewing the brilliant Gene Perret recently. We talked about his latest books, how comedy has changed and how his career took off. Gene Perret is the author of over 40 books, including the classic guide to comedy writing, “The New Comedy Writing Step by … [Read more...] about Gene Perret Interview: “The Secret” to Winning an Emmy for Comedy Writing
Nepal Earthquake: Relief Efforts Continue
[icopyright one button toolbar] The web site The Humanitarian Data Exchange prominently displays the following grim figures on the human cost as a result of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal April 25. All figures are estimates as of May 6. Number of People Killed: 7,675 - Number of People Injured: 16,392 - Number of IDP (Internally displaced people) Camps: … [Read more...] about Nepal Earthquake: Relief Efforts Continue
New Iowa Poll: Bush in 7th Place, Walker Soaring
The newest Iowa poll has nearly catastrophic news for former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker must be smiling: Bush comes in 7th, a virtual fringe candidate (which is indeed what more moderate Republicans are in today's GOP) and Walker is zooming. Politico reports: The Wisconsin governor retains his advantage among Iowa Republican caucus-goers, … [Read more...] about New Iowa Poll: Bush in 7th Place, Walker Soaring
Bernie Sanders Is Forcing the Climate Change Issue, Finally
Despite his remarkably strong start following his candidacy announcement, many pundits are wasting no time branding Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid as hopeless or “quixotic.” I not only disagree with this grim outlook, but also believe strongly that Sanders is exactly the kind of candidate that the Democrats need right now. Why? It’s pretty simple: he has the nerve to say … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Is Forcing the Climate Change Issue, Finally
Politix Update: A Lamentable GOP Field Insures That Hillary Will Keep The Inside Track To The Oval Office
Let me be clear from the jump that I'm not a Hillary Clinton fan. She is too loose with the facts, is unable to speak extemporaneously, being most comfortable with focus group-tested messages, lost in 2008 because she was so unsure of her self that she ran a way too traditional man's campaign, and a lousy one at that, and then there's my own personal peeve: She has never … [Read more...] about Politix Update: A Lamentable GOP Field Insures That Hillary Will Keep The Inside Track To The Oval Office
Major Party Debate Plans Do Not Sound Conducive To A Full Airing Of Issues
Both major political parties have announced plans for their debates, and some people are going to be unhappy. The Democrats will only have six debates, down significantly from 2008. Fewer debates make it more difficult for challengers to upset the presumptive frontrunner. There is also an exclusivity agreement this year preventing other organizations from hosting additional … [Read more...] about Major Party Debate Plans Do Not Sound Conducive To A Full Airing Of Issues
Huckabee’s ill-fated quest
Huckabee's ill-fated quest by Dana Milbank Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Before Mike Huckabee took the stage at the launch of his presidential campaign Tuesday, crooner Tony Orlando warmed up the crowd with his 1970s hit, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon." It was a fitting prelude, because Huckabee's campaign for the Republican presidential … [Read more...] about Huckabee’s ill-fated quest
Cartoon: Cartoon Contest
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Surveillance from up there
Surveillance from up there And, it would seem, sponsored by all levels of government. You'll remember the issue of media overflights during the Michael Brown protests in Ferguson. Overflights involving the FBI have been seen during the protests in Baltimore and are now the subject of inquiry... Discovery of the flights — which involved at least two airplanes and the … [Read more...] about Surveillance from up there
Cartoon: Rough Ride
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Of Allies and Client States
Americans don't understand the difference between Allies and Client States. The Western Europeans, the Canadians and Australia qualify as allies. It is a give and take relationship where each country looks out for the security interests of the other although there may be some minor breakdowns from time to time. Client States on the other hand only take. With that in mind we … [Read more...] about Of Allies and Client States
Why Thousands of Americans Renounce Their Citizenship Every Year
Back when the Affordable Care Act was still a new concept—that is, before we found out that it has exceeded even our most optimistic expectations—more than a few prominent Americans were threatening to expatriate from the US if Obamacare was successfully signed into law. Well, disappointing though it may be, Rush Limbaugh is still living among us. Unfortunately, thousands of … [Read more...] about Why Thousands of Americans Renounce Their Citizenship Every Year
This Week in the Crazy, Ctd.
Catherine Thompson reports on conservative political figures stoking conspiracy fears on "Jade Helm 15" on Talking Points Memo. The Pentagon has no plans to stage a military takeover of the Lone Star state. There are no tunnels covertly being constructed under West Texas' shuttered Wal-Mart stores. So why are the fringes of the Internet still abuzz with rumors that the U.S. … [Read more...] about This Week in the Crazy, Ctd.
Wild political rumors are difficult to kill off, study says
John Hopton for redOrbit.com – @Johnfinitum Mark Twain said, "A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes," and new research has shown that once the lie gets out there, it stays out there. Adam Berinsky, a professor of political science at MIT, authored a study which found… … [Read more...] about Wild political rumors are difficult to kill off, study says
Cartoon: The Fringe
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Has Hillary Clinton Weathered Barrage of Bad News?
[icopyright one button toolbar] The New York Times -- not a big fan of Hillary Clinton recently -- reports: Hillary Rodham Clinton appears to have initially weathered a barrage of news about her use of a private email account when she was secretary of state and the practices of her family’s foundation, an indication that she is starting her second presidential bid … [Read more...] about Has Hillary Clinton Weathered Barrage of Bad News?
When Did You Decide to Be Right-Handed? (‘Update’)
[icopyright one button toolbar] (See "Update" at bottom.) Just when did you decide to be right-handed? Since most of us are right-handed and use “[our] right hand O Lord glorious in power” perhaps a “fairer” question would be to ask those evil men and women who at one time or another decided to be contrary, “When and why did you choose to be left-handed?” In a … [Read more...] about When Did You Decide to Be Right-Handed? (‘Update’)
Greed Leaves Bill Clinton Out Of Touch With The Realities Of The Internet Age
Hillary Clinton has avoided the press since announcing her presidential bid, preferring staged events where she will not be asked any embarrassing questions. Bill Clinton did answer a few questions, but showed that this once masterful politician has become out of touch. When asked about whether he would continue to speak for pay while Hillary is running for president, Bill … [Read more...] about Greed Leaves Bill Clinton Out Of Touch With The Realities Of The Internet Age
Jade Helm: The Conspiracy Theory That’s Divided Texas Politicians
Most conspiracy theories live and die on the Internet, on the ragged fringes of message boards and blogs. Rarely do they migrate to what we (perhaps misleadingly) call the real world. And rarely do they merit the notice of our leaders. That may be changing. On April 28, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas State… … [Read more...] about Jade Helm: The Conspiracy Theory That’s Divided Texas Politicians