Often middle episodes of a trilogy can be weak, containing neither the set up or conclusion, but Person of Interest had no difficulty with the second part of their current trilogy. A show which deals with showing different versions of the same scenario might also be risky, but they certainly pulled that off well with If-Then-Else. Many viewers were aware that the episode might … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Person of Interest; The Flash and Other CW Shows; Agent Carter; Agents of SHIELD; The Returned; Mad Men; Star Talk; Neil Gaiman; Robert Crumb on Charlie Hedbo
Evolution In Jeb Bush’s Views Or Romney Style Mendacity?
Jeb Bush’s history of altering his posture on issues, as opposed to actual positions, has become the topic of several newspaper articles on Bush since he entered the 2016 race. AP describes Bush positioning this way: Jeb Bush called himself a “head-banging conservative” back in 1994 when he ran for governor of Florida on a promise to “club this government into … [Read more...] about Evolution In Jeb Bush’s Views Or Romney Style Mendacity?
Why We Should All Start Reading Paper Books Again
Reading in and of itself has plenty of benefits for our minds: Studies have shown that reading over the course of a lifetime (or even starting to read consistently when you’re well into your 60s and 70s) can prevent mental decline. Along with keeping your mind sharp and enlarging your knowledge base, reading can expand your… … [Read more...] about Why We Should All Start Reading Paper Books Again
Santorum blasts conservative rivals as “bomb throwers”
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has blasted some of the people who'd be his key rivals for conservative Republican primary goers' hearts and votes in the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination sweepstaks as "bomb throwers" - a sign that he intends to fight for the voters who briefly made him a front-runner last time and doesn't intend to mince words. Rick … [Read more...] about Santorum blasts conservative rivals as “bomb throwers”
Photos: Paris Unites for Victims of Terrorist Attacks; Said Largest Demonstration in French History
Photos: Paris Unites for Victims of Terrorist Attacks; Said Largest Demonstration in French History Officials have said that over three million people, including dozens of world leaders, marched in solidarity following last week’s terrorist attacks on Charlie Hebdo magazine and at a Kosher deli that left 17 dead and a nation wounded. Wielding “Je Suis Charlie Hebdo” signs, … [Read more...] about Photos: Paris Unites for Victims of Terrorist Attacks; Said Largest Demonstration in French History
The community college cause
WASHINGTON -- Permit me to declare my bias: I came to revere community colleges for very personal reasons and learned to admire them because they are central to restoring social and economic mobility in our nation. My late mother spent most of her work life as a teacher and a librarian. Her passions were to get every kid she encountered to love reading and to encourage … [Read more...] about The community college cause
Cartoonists and Red Lines
Cartoonists and Red Lines by Daryl Cagle Like blaming a rape victim for her "provocative dress," many press pundits blame the Charlie Hebdo cartoonists (and the Danish cartoonists before them) for crossing "red lines," and inviting trouble. In the past few days the small community of American editorial cartoonists have been getting calls from their local media, asking for … [Read more...] about Cartoonists and Red Lines
Surviving Dutch ‘Charlie’ Cartoonist Says He Vomits on Pope, Queen Elizabeth, Putin, et al
[icopyright one button toolbar] It would appear that free speech is quite alive and well in France, as the following news article appears to demonstrate. You can read more here on the Dutch cartoonist who survived the shootings at Charlie for he did not go to the meeting at the office that horrible day when a police officer, a janitor and ten writers and artists at … [Read more...] about Surviving Dutch ‘Charlie’ Cartoonist Says He Vomits on Pope, Queen Elizabeth, Putin, et al
Inherent Vice (Movie Review)
[icopyright one button toolbar] Inherent Vice (Movie Review) by Spencer Moleda Inherent Vice is a film of exotic taxonomy, a once-in-a-blue-moon sui generis that paves a road seen only by those who have breathed the smoke that so thickly permeates every frame. It is a pitch-perfect an adaptation of its source material in that attempting to follow either of them … [Read more...] about Inherent Vice (Movie Review)
You’re Either With Free Speech, or Against It?
[icopyright one button toolbar] Four years ago I riled against a group that routinely exercised -- grossly abused, I felt -- their, our, sacred First Amendment rights. They regularly appeared at funerals of our troops and vilely -- through their shameful signs and tactics -- desecrated the funerals and the memories of our fallen heroes. They also staged protests at … [Read more...] about You’re Either With Free Speech, or Against It?
2016 political weather forecast
[icopyright one button toolbar] The New York Times today has a lead story on Jeb Bush -- a report that smooths out Bush's wrinkles, finds him an outfit that shields us from viewing his many defects (see the role he played in the 2000 election), and leans on the philosophy of current school history text books: make sure the kiddies don't learn anything too negative about … [Read more...] about 2016 political weather forecast
JeSuisCharlie Rally Draws A Million To Paris Streets [LIVE STREAM]
JeSuisCharlie Rally Draws A Million To Paris Streets [LIVE STREAM] As many as 1 million people and 50 world leaders have taken to the streets of France’s capital city Sunday to exercise their freedom of speech in the wake of three deadly terrorist attacks that claimed 17 victims last week, France 24 English reported. Appearing below is the television channel’s live stream of … [Read more...] about JeSuisCharlie Rally Draws A Million To Paris Streets [LIVE STREAM]
Why Fox News is Bad for our Country
[icopyright one button toolbar] The recent discussion of Fox News versus other cable news networks on another thread prompted me to peruse the fact-check websites to compare them. Here is what I found: Politifact reports that 60% of the Fox News statements they fact-checked were false. http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/tv/fox/ Politifact doesn't do a network … [Read more...] about Why Fox News is Bad for our Country
A Textbook Case of Willful Distortion
by Walter Brasch[icopyright one button toolbar] HarperCollins says it’s sorry. It says it regrets not including Israel on a map of the Middle East in an atlas it published and distributed in the Middle East. It says all remaining copies of the atlas will be pulped. The Collins Primary Geography Atlas for the Middle East with a map that omitted Israel was described by … [Read more...] about A Textbook Case of Willful Distortion
France At War With Radical Islam, PM Says
France At War With Radical Islam, PM Says French Prime Minister Manuel Valls Saturday said the terrorist attacks this week put France at war with radical Islam. The statement came as hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest the bloody attacks that left more than a dozen dead. “It is a war against terrorism, against jihadism, against radical Islam, against … [Read more...] about France At War With Radical Islam, PM Says
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Points to George Zimmerman Arrest as Underscoring Florida Gun Law Flaw
[icopyright one button toolbar] In the wake of George Zimmerman's latest arrest, Dan Gross, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence has issued this press release and statement: ‘Florida’s Lax Gun Laws Make It Easy for Dangerous People Like Zimmerman to Buy and Carry Guns’ WASHINGTON, DC – A Florida judge set a $5,000 bond for George Zimmerman on January … [Read more...] about Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Points to George Zimmerman Arrest as Underscoring Florida Gun Law Flaw
Gallup Finds Increase In Self-Described Liberals
[icopyright one button toolbar] In a poll of limited significance, Gallup has found an increase in the number of self-described liberals: Conservatives continued to outnumber moderates and liberals in the U.S. population in 2014, as they have since 2009. However, their 14-percentage-point edge over liberals last year, 38% vs. 24%, is the smallest in Gallup’s trends since … [Read more...] about Gallup Finds Increase In Self-Described Liberals
George Zimmerman Arrested Again for Domestic Violence
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN ARRESTED: George Zimmerman, who was acquitted in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, was arrested once again for domestic violence, MyNews13 reports. His attorney said he threw a wine bottle at his girlfriend. Zimmerman was granted $5,000 bond on an aggravated assault charge. He was told to stay out of Volusia County, Fla. This isn't the first time … [Read more...] about George Zimmerman Arrested Again for Domestic Violence
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Je Suis Charlie
Je Suis Charlie by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --'Je Suis Charlie' Message Goes Viral After Paris Attack --Trolls and Martyrdom: Je Ne Suis Pas Charlie --Je suis Charlie! The cry of defiance: Vast crowds rally across the world to condemn the gun massacre as Francoise Hollande declares tomorrow a day of mourning ---Je Suis Charlie: journalists must defend freedom … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Je Suis Charlie
New Discovery Channel president: No more sensationalistic bullcrap
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Since its early days in the mid-1980s, Discovery Channel has marketed itself as a channel focused on scientific facts and merit-based research. But at some point in the last decade, the channel started to veer more toward the sensational and away from nuts-and-bolts science. Critics and social media… … [Read more...] about New Discovery Channel president: No more sensationalistic bullcrap