AMC's hit series Mad Men is coming to an end after seven seasons. With the series finale only a few weeks away, the show is winding down and fan speculation of what will happen is only getting more intense. Prior to the final stretch, it was revealed that the finale will focus on the six original… … [Read more...] about 8 ‘Mad Men’ Series Finale Theories
A Mother’s Day Picture
My late mother lived for her garden and flowers. She especially loved her collection of Iris. This one is striking because of it's lack of color. … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Day Picture
Cartoon: Mother’s Day
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: Mother’s Day
Humans Have Been Eating This GMO Food For 8,000 Years
The terms “natural” and GMOs should never sit side-by-side when describing a food product — at least according to anti-GMO advocates. But a new study brings to our attention that a few truly natural GMOs — crops whose genomes were naturally altered through bacteria — exist. And one of them is a very common vegetable: the… … [Read more...] about Humans Have Been Eating This GMO Food For 8,000 Years
GOP Populism?
Ed Kilgore explores what may seem like a contradiction in terms--Republican populism--on Talking Points Memo. What’s been missing for a good long while in the GOP is any serious effort to do what Nixon did: make Republican economic policies working-class-friendly. But now, as Democrats have more or less in concert decided to struggle towards a “populist” economic message that … [Read more...] about GOP Populism?
Treasure We Could Give To Others on Mother’s Day
Dear Brave Souls: SOME WAYS TO SEE MOTHER'S DAY In the United States, it is Mother's Day. It is a time that began long ago to recognize women who are mothers. Over time, it is clear to me that the designated day is to remember those 'mothers' who have walked with... mothers who walked with their own and others' children, family members, parents, village and tribal … [Read more...] about Treasure We Could Give To Others on Mother’s Day
Will Character Attacks on Hillary Work?
[icopyright one button toolbar] Although Jeff Greenfield at the Daily Beast frames it more definitively --"Why Character Attacks on Hillary Won’t Work" -- and gives reasons for saying so, I see it more as a question, “Will Character Attacks on Hillary Work?” Greenfield poses that if you’re Martin O’Malley, or one of the other Democrats pondering a race against Hillary … [Read more...] about Will Character Attacks on Hillary Work?
Mother’s Day 2015 – Who Are ‘Military Moms’?
[icopyright one button toolbar] When I was in the military and my wife became a Mom, I considered her to be a “military Mom.” She had to put up with separations and absences, suffer through innumerable relocations, share in the rigors and demands of military life and endure many other hardships and frustrations. But that is nothing compared to the “other” military … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day 2015 – Who Are ‘Military Moms’?
A Different Kind Of Mother’s Day
Every few years my birthday falls on Mother's Day. This used to be an occasion of great celebration. This is one of those years when my birthday coincides with Mother's Day but since my mother passed away two and a half years ago this one will be very different. For one thing I will spend it alone. The only relative I have in the area is a cousin and she will be spending … [Read more...] about A Different Kind Of Mother’s Day
Star Trek 3 Release Date to Reveal Whether Trek Movie Curse Has Reversed Polarity
The Star Trek 3 release date is July 8, 2016, timed to the 50th anniversary of the premiere of Star Trek: The Original Series. Star Trek 3 will be the 13th Star Trek movie, following on the heels of Star Trek: Into Darkness, which was reviled by Star Trek fans. At this point it’s too early… … [Read more...] about Star Trek 3 Release Date to Reveal Whether Trek Movie Curse Has Reversed Polarity
(UPDATED) What Caption Would You Write For This Foto?
It's been a while since we had a chuckle over a Queen Elizabeth photo op. The grand old gal is shown here instructing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka William and Kate) as to how to put a nappy on her great-granddaughter, the newborn Princess Charlotte, at Kensington Palace. Except . . . it turns out the photos were faked. See link in comments below. … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) What Caption Would You Write For This Foto?
Tom Brady will be suspended for Deflategate … Announcement next week, report says
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be suspended in the fallout of Deflategate with an announcement coming next week according to a New York Daily News report. According to Gary Myers, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is through deliberating on punishment following Wednesday's release of the Tom Wells report that implicated Brady in the deflation of… … [Read more...] about Tom Brady will be suspended for Deflategate … Announcement next week, report says
Bernie Sanders Presents Welcome Alternative To Hillary Clinton’s Conservative Record On Civil Liberties
While economic differences between Hillary Clinton and her more liberal challengers for the Democratic nomination have received the most attention, Clinton's poor record on civil liberties issues is another reason why many liberals find her to be an unacceptable candidate. While Clinton has supported the Patriot Act, Bernie Sanders has voted against it. He has also opposed the … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Presents Welcome Alternative To Hillary Clinton’s Conservative Record On Civil Liberties
A Timeless Mother’s Day Proclamation: ‘Our Sons Will Not Be Taken From Us To Unlearn’
A MOTHER'S DAY PROCLAMATION (1870) By JULIA WARD HOWE Arise then...women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts! Whether your baptism be of water or of tears! Say firmly: "We will not have questions answered by irrelevant agencies, Our husbands will not come to us, reeking with carnage, For caresses and applause. Our sons shall not be taken from us to … [Read more...] about A Timeless Mother’s Day Proclamation: ‘Our Sons Will Not Be Taken From Us To Unlearn’
V-E Day 70th Anniversary: ‘After-Action Report’
[icopyright one button toolbar] Update: Scroll to the bottom to watch the President honor the 70th anniversary of V-E Day in this week’s (weekly) address. ~.~ The sun has gone down at our nation’s capital. The flyover is now history. The speeches are over. The wreaths have been laid. The flags have been furled. Most of the 500 World War II veterans … [Read more...] about V-E Day 70th Anniversary: ‘After-Action Report’
US Military Bases Step Up Security Over ISIS
U.S. military installations have been directed to increase their security measures after the Pentagon raised the threat level over concerns that the Islamic State militant group poses a growing danger to personnel. Adm. Bill Gortney signed the order Thursday night that elevated the security threat to the “Bravo” level. It had previously been maintained for months… … [Read more...] about US Military Bases Step Up Security Over ISIS
U.S. Military Occupation of Texas Could ‘Keep Austin Weird’ (Update)
[icopyright one button toolbar] Update: Now that military actor-expert and “karate king” Chuck Norris has added his voice to the chorus of conspiracy theorists that the upcoming U.S. Special Forces exercise is indeed “a government ruse to impose martial law over several states including Texas” there is absolutely no longer any doubt. Texans, pack your bags and get … [Read more...] about U.S. Military Occupation of Texas Could ‘Keep Austin Weird’ (Update)
Several words of approbation for Hil
Clinton appears to be getting the immigration issue right. More or less. Meanwhile, the New York Times figures out why the Republicans embrace an impossible reform: they don't really want it. There is a pressing need to lift the burden of fear and separation from families, to unshackle workers who are chained to exploitive jobs by fear of deportation. Mrs. Clinton … [Read more...] about Several words of approbation for Hil
Drinking Tequila Can Help You Lose Weight, According To Scientists
Well, isn’t this a marvelous thing? According to a 2014 study by the American Chemical Society (ACS), sugars found in the plant that makes tequila could lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes, and help obese people lose weight, researchers say. According to the study, Agavins, a natural form of sugar found in… … [Read more...] about Drinking Tequila Can Help You Lose Weight, According To Scientists
Cartoon: Cosmic Signals
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: Cosmic Signals