WASHINGTON -- Here's some advice for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise that also applies to the Republican Party in general: If you don't want to be associated in any way with white supremacists and neo-Nazis, then stay away from them. Do not give a speech to a racist organization founded by former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard David Duke, as Scalise did when he was a … [Read more...] about The GOP’s bad habit
When Rotten Food Is Good Food [VIDEO]
"Rotten" and "spoiled" aren't words typically used to describe delicious food. Yet fermented foods, like sauerkraut, soy sauce, pickles, and prosciutto, are technically rotten. How can rotten food also be considered good food? The team behind MinuteEarth, a YouTube channel devoted to “science and stories about our awesome planet,” breaks it down in their latest video.… … [Read more...] about When Rotten Food Is Good Food [VIDEO]
Cartoon: Hillary and Jeb
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Jeb plays innocent, looks guiltier
[icopyright one button toolbar] Jeb Bush plays innocent, looks guiltier: Last week he wiggled away from Bloomberg and, before that, from the board of a healthcare company that has made a sweet fortune thanks to Obamacare. Now, the Washington Post reports, he's dumped all directorships, including his own education foundation and a for-profit education business that … [Read more...] about Jeb plays innocent, looks guiltier
Una Vez Más: The Old Man and The Baby, New Year’s Iconology: A Lost Story
[icopyright one button toolbar] The Lost Story About What The Old Man and the New Baby Used to Mean for Human Renewal of Body, Mind, Spirit, Heart and Soul... at New Year’s We’re led to believe that New Year’s images are about the Old Year going out as a bent over old man… and the New Year toddling in as a grinning infant. That’s what the buycandy buywine buybeer … [Read more...] about Una Vez Más: The Old Man and The Baby, New Year’s Iconology: A Lost Story
Cartoon: Class Photo 2014
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Many in Our Navy Already Standing Watch in 2015
[icopyright one button toolbar] As we get ready to ring in the New Year, many of our troops overseas are already standing watch in the New Year. One Navy blog has this story: At the time this blog is posted, most people in the United States are busy readying themselves for a well-deserved evening of revelry ringing in the New Year. They are free to do so, in large … [Read more...] about Many in Our Navy Already Standing Watch in 2015
Report: Bill Cosby Hiring Private Investigator
Bill Cosby has recruited multiple private investigators to help discredit the women accusing him of sexual assault, Page Six reported Monday, citing multiple unnamed sources with knowledge of the comedian’s doings. According to the New York Post story, the crisis management strategy is already well underway: Cosby has successfully hired “at least one Glendale, Calif.-based … [Read more...] about Report: Bill Cosby Hiring Private Investigator
Cartoon: New Year Obama with Republicans
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New Year’s Resolutions Are More Procrastination Than Motivation
NEW YORK (Reuters) - People seeking to get or stay fit in 2015 might do better to start today rather than rely on a New Year’s resolution to shape up tomorrow, fitness experts say. Losing weight and getting fit and healthy are among the top five resolutions every year, even though most of winter’s great expectations… … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions Are More Procrastination Than Motivation
Cartoon: New Year with North Korea
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Obama Approval Reaches 48%
[icopyright one button toolbar] Gallup reports that President Obama’s job approval has increased to 48 percent, the highest since August, 2013. This matches his disapproval rate, being the first time this gap has not been negative since September, 2013. They don’t give firm data to explain this improvement, but note that this partially can be explained by an improvement … [Read more...] about Obama Approval Reaches 48%
Tips To Lift Nutritional Excellence in 2015 from Dr. P., DC (Updated)
[icopyright one button toolbar] Happy New Year! In the past I have written a couple of posts outlining what I view as nutritional excellence. If you are already eating in a colorful and sensible fashion and exercising a bit, below are a few ideas you might consider in 20015 in an effort to add an exclamation point(!) We absolutely need good fats. Many of … [Read more...] about Tips To Lift Nutritional Excellence in 2015 from Dr. P., DC (Updated)
A White House Year in Photos (Updated)
[icopyright one button toolbar] Update: The Washington Post has just featured several of the 2014 White House photos -- some published below, some not. While readers can see all the superb photographs here, it is worthwhile viewing them at the Post just for the “superlative” captions awarded by the Post. == Original post: “2014 In Review’ stories and images … [Read more...] about A White House Year in Photos (Updated)
AirAsia Muslim Victims Might Not Get Closure
AirAsia Muslim Victims Might Not Get Closure Families of the victims of AirAsia Flight 8501 wishing to give them a Muslim burial may have their efforts hampered by bad weather. Islamic burial rites prefer bodies to be buried intact on land, and the difficult recovery process could prevent Muslim families from getting closure. "I want the rescuers to find her body so I… … [Read more...] about AirAsia Muslim Victims Might Not Get Closure
What TV Shows Are Ending In 2015?
Say goodbye to your favorite TV shows in 2015! Don Draper (Jon Hamm, right), Peggy Olsen (Elisabeth Moss) and more of your favorite TV characters will be concluding their roles in the New Year. AMC Saying goodbye is hard, especially when the farewell you’re bidding is to your favorite TV show. That’s why television lovers should… … [Read more...] about What TV Shows Are Ending In 2015?
Scalise: Help on the Way to Gauge One’s Audience
[icopyright one button toolbar] As House Republicans are “poised for a celebratory takeover of Congress next week,” others are trying very hard to spoil the party. Instead of getting ready for the festivities, Republicans find themselves trying to fight some very unfair accusations centered on allegations that Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana -- now the … [Read more...] about Scalise: Help on the Way to Gauge One’s Audience
Did The Saudis And The US Collude In Dropping Oil Prices? (Guest Voice)
Did The Saudis And The US Collude In Dropping Oil Prices? by Andrew Topf The oil price drop that has dominated the headlines in recent weeks has been framed almost exclusively in terms of oil market economics, with most media outlets blaming Saudi Arabia, through its OPEC Trojan horse, for driving down the price, thus causing serious damage to the world's major oil … [Read more...] about Did The Saudis And The US Collude In Dropping Oil Prices? (Guest Voice)
Economic facts get in the way
WASHINGTON -- Uh-oh. Now that the economy is doing well, what are Republicans -- especially those running for president -- going to complain about? And what are Democrats willing to celebrate? Last week's announcement that the economy grew at a 5 percent rate in the third quarter of 2014 -- following 4.6 percent second-quarter growth -- was the clearest and least … [Read more...] about Economic facts get in the way
Bad Republican Branding: House Majority Whip Scalise confirms he spoke to white nationalists in 2002
[icopyright one button toolbar] Wow. Talk about handing your political opponents and the opponents of your political party a late Christmas gift. And I do mean "White" Christmas gift: the Republican House Majority Whip has now confirmed he spoke to a white supremecist group in 2002 associated with former KKKer David Duke. If you hear people singing "It's Beginning to Look a … [Read more...] about Bad Republican Branding: House Majority Whip Scalise confirms he spoke to white nationalists in 2002