\For a while, psychologists assumed that we’re so afraid of creepy crawlers like spiders and other bugs because of their association with a “disgust” level. Humans actually developed a sense of disgust as a form of self-protection: to recognize slimy, rotten foods or other items like vomit or feces that might be highly-infectious or diseased. Sensitivity… … [Read more...] about This Is Why We’re Scared Of Spiders [VIDEO]
It’s a Wonderful Life, Comrade (Guest Voice)
It’s a Wonderful Life, Comrade The Hollywood Christmas classic was once accused of hiding a subversive Communist message. by Michael Winship A number of years ago, I was telling a longtime city dweller friend of mine yet another story about the small, upstate New York town in which I grew up. Simultaneously baffled and captivated, he said, “I think you were born … [Read more...] about It’s a Wonderful Life, Comrade (Guest Voice)
CNN/ORC Poll: Obama ends year on an upswing
When the new Republican controlled Congress takes office next month, it now sounds like they will have to deal with a fact that didn't seem to be something they'd have to deal with when the Democratic Party suffered its whopping defeat last November: A new poll finds that President Barack Obama is not only not irrelevant. His poll numbers are on the upswing. Improving … [Read more...] about CNN/ORC Poll: Obama ends year on an upswing
The Man Who Saved Christmas
Even if you never played with an erector set you were certainly familiar with the product. The set was the invention of a man named Alfred Carlton (A.C) Gilbert. It would take pages to list all of the toys that he helped to invent but they include virtually every type of educational toy from chemistry sets to some of the most popular versions of model trains. He was also a … [Read more...] about The Man Who Saved Christmas
A Christmas Carol
Few of us pass the holiday season without at least one viewing of a Christmas Carol. But what many do not know is that there was a story behind the story, and the influence that it had on the author. In Dickens time it was quite common for one man to support not only his own family but the families of his and/or his spouses siblings. Dickens had a great burden on his back … [Read more...] about A Christmas Carol
Former President George HW Bush Hospitalized With Shortness Of Breath
Just breaking this evening that the former President has been taken to the hospital as a precaution. I trust we all join in wishing for a prompt recovery … [Read more...] about Former President George HW Bush Hospitalized With Shortness Of Breath
Issa: That ‘Icky Feeling’ Just Before Christmas
[icopyright one button toolbar] Two days before Christmas, when the eyes and ears of all Americans, young and old, are focused on Congress, in particular on the outgoing chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Darrell Issa dropped the bombshell that will change our Christmases forever more. After 18 months of investigations, millions of documents, scores of subpoenas … [Read more...] about Issa: That ‘Icky Feeling’ Just Before Christmas
Larry Klayman’s legal massacre
Larry Klayman's legal massacre by Dana Milbank Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- Larry Klayman is losing again. The conservative gadfly, who has been suing presidents for years with little success, was back in court Monday morning, this time representing Joe Arpaio, the Arizona sheriff famous for his immigration crackdowns, who wants President Obama's … [Read more...] about Larry Klayman’s legal massacre
Cartoon: Hackers Christmas Gifts
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: Hackers Christmas Gifts
Why we may have to negotiate with Islamic State: An expert Q&A (Guest Voice)
Why we may have to negotiate with Islamic State: An expert Q&A One of the Europe’s top experts in terrorism financing thinks the next few months will be crucial for the survival of the Islamic State. If U.S. President Barack Obama’s coalition of nations against the IS, including Canada, fails to stop the terrorist group’s push through the heart of Syria and Iraq, the world may … [Read more...] about Why we may have to negotiate with Islamic State: An expert Q&A (Guest Voice)
Sony, U.S. Theaters, Finally Show Some Spine
After first succumbing to threats and fear mongering by North Korea and cyber terrorists, Sony Pictures and certain theaters will be releasing and showing “The Interview” on Christmas Day, after all. The Movie industry: Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Entertainment: "We have never given up on releasing The Interview and we're excited our movie will be in a … [Read more...] about Sony, U.S. Theaters, Finally Show Some Spine
Remembering Our Troops on Christmas Day
Our “Big Wars” are finally winding down, yet our men and women in uniform continue to serve in harm’s way in various “conflicts,” operations and in other dangerous and risky assignments. While many are coming home this Christmas from Afghanistan, others are spending Christmas helping in the Ebola fight in West Africa, fighting ISIL in Iraq and Syria, engaging those who would … [Read more...] about Remembering Our Troops on Christmas Day
Get Ready for Terrorism on Soft Targets
Get ready for our already ugly and violent 21st century to be the century of soft targets for terrorists. The number of places where people feel safe will diminish as terrorists pick new venues to increase body counts -- and grab more of that new and mainstream media publicity that helps with recruitment. What humanity is seeing now is yet another shift in how people kill … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Terrorism on Soft Targets
A VERY Special day for Killy Budgen (Guest Voice)
One day at work I happened to be on a Charger fan page on Facebook. Shhhh. I came across a post from a mother that happened to have a 3-year-old son, also a Charger fan, that had terminal brain cancer. His name is Killy. I’ve seen so many of these posts on social media. For one reason or another, it really got to me. It was touching to see him in his favorite player’s … [Read more...] about A VERY Special day for Killy Budgen (Guest Voice)
Wrongly pointing fingers
WASHINGTON -- It is absurd to have to say this, but New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, activist Al Sharpton and President Obama are in no way responsible for the coldblooded assassination of two police officers in Brooklyn on Saturday. Nor do the tens of thousands of Americans who have demonstrated against police brutality in recent weeks bear any measure of blame. A … [Read more...] about Wrongly pointing fingers
The New York Times Calls For Prosecution Of Those Responsible For Torture
In an editorial, The New York Times pointed out that Barack Obama "has failed to bring to justice anyone responsible for the torture of terrorism suspects." They recommended prosecution of those responsible in light of the recent Senate report: Americans have known about many of these acts for years, but the 524-page executive summary of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s … [Read more...] about The New York Times Calls For Prosecution Of Those Responsible For Torture
UPDATES: North Korea’s Internet Coming Back
[icopyright one button toolbar] UPDATE II: After having been down or severely degraded for about nine hours, North Korea’s internet is coming back to life. The New York Times: But when the sun rose in North Korea on Tuesday morning, the few connections to the outside world — available only to the elite, the military, and North Korea’s prodigious … [Read more...] about UPDATES: North Korea’s Internet Coming Back
For Cuba and America, Time May Heal All (Guest Voice)
For Cuba and America, Time May Heal All by Chris Jennewein HAVANA, Cuba — Time heals all wounds, maybe even the ones that have festered for half a century between Cuba and the United States. Quite by coincidence, my wife and I landed in Havana last Wednesday morning for a long-planned, six-day cultural tour of Cuba. As we exited Jose Marti Airport, our tour guides were … [Read more...] about For Cuba and America, Time May Heal All (Guest Voice)
SciFi Weekend: Ascension; Person of Interest; Daredevil; Orphan Black; Hannibal; Fargo; Doctor Who Easter Eggs On Gracepoint; The Newsroom; The Fall; The Interview
Ascension was billed as Syfy's big attempt to return to outer space based, hard science fiction, including the return of Tricia Helfer of Battlestar Galactica. It didn't exactly do that, but despite some flaws it was mostly a success. Major spoilers here if you plan to watch this at a later date. The show was billed as sort of Mad Men in space with the advertised premise … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Ascension; Person of Interest; Daredevil; Orphan Black; Hannibal; Fargo; Doctor Who Easter Eggs On Gracepoint; The Newsroom; The Fall; The Interview
Joe Cocker, Heartbroken Singer, Passes. RIP
http://www.southbendtribune.com/entertainment/inthebend/entertainmentnews/british-singer-joe-cocker-dead-at/article_b1802f8a-8a12-11e4-a6f0-873ff18480ff.html many will remember his brokenhearted songs and his fullbody expression while he sang that resembled sometimes a giant raptor flapping wings, and other times as though he was carried away by a drumbeat only he could hear … [Read more...] about Joe Cocker, Heartbroken Singer, Passes. RIP