After years of economic shifts, supply chain disruptions and labor issues, a recession is looming. The future is still uncertain, but this seems increasingly likely, so firms must brace for what’s coming. That starts with understanding what commercial construction during a recession will look like. Economists rank construction as one of the most at-risk industries in a … [Read more...] about How Will a Recession Impact Commercial Construction?
GUESS WHAT’S COMING TO DINNER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
I’m writing this from Chicago in the Midway Airport where I’m enjoying a $12.00 Blue Moon. I’m calling bullshit on Donald Trump’s explanation for having dinner with noted white supremacist Nick Fuentes. And what’s up with a guy of Mexican heritage being a white supremacist? That’d be like me hating white people. Come to think of it, white people can be very annoying. Just … [Read more...] about GUESS WHAT’S COMING TO DINNER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Protests against strict COVID-zero policy are sweeping China. It’s anyone’s guess what happens now
David S G Goodman, University of Sydney Public protests in China related to the government’s COVID-19 restrictions have hit the news worldwide over the weekend, following a fatal apartment fire in Urumqi, Xinjiang last week which killed ten people. Many internet users claimed some residents could not escape because the apartment building was partially locked down, though … [Read more...] about Protests against strict COVID-zero policy are sweeping China. It’s anyone’s guess what happens now
A Review of the 5th Avenue Theatre’s Presentation of The Wiz
In 1978, as a six-year-old kid, I watched the movie The Wiz, in a mostly empty mall theater with my older brother and sister. The movie enthralled, traumatized, excited, and bored me. As a somewhat sheltered white kid from the Pacific Northwest, I had a very limited understanding of black artists, black entertainment, and black culture. My best understanding of diversity came … [Read more...] about A Review of the 5th Avenue Theatre’s Presentation of The Wiz
BAGEL DINNER AT MARALAGO
THE FLAG FOR GERM-A-PHOBES
by Thomas Hoffman Throughout the pandemic, a vast array of “social distancing products” debuted to let others know about your own personal comfort level in terms of touching. One shirt read “I Was Socially Distancing Before It Was Cool.” Another is a pin that reads “If You Can Read This, You’re Too Close.” There are also “Social Bands” that display a person’s comfort level … [Read more...] about THE FLAG FOR GERM-A-PHOBES
Debunking the ‘Banana Republic’ Myth
at the beginning of the 20th century, the American author O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) coined the term “banana republic” to describe a Central American country whose economy and politics were heavily dependent on a single crop: bananas. Countries with similar economies were oftentimes dominated, manipulated and economically exploited by large U.S. corporations and, often, … [Read more...] about Debunking the ‘Banana Republic’ Myth
OPPORTUNITY DAY
by Don Hermann This is your time. It won’t knock the door down. It’s open for you to act. Yes, Georgia. We’ve got to hear your voice. Loud and clear. Demonstrate to yourself. Your family. America. The world. That decency. Honesty. Integrity. Equal rights. That Black Lives Matter. That a woman’s body is hers’. And not some bigots who wants to take away hers and all others … [Read more...] about OPPORTUNITY DAY
The Darkest Abyss is a fascinating, offbeat journey through stories related to Mormonism
--- Review by Doug Gibson BCC Press released "The Darkest Abyss: Strange Mormon Stories," near Halloween or so of this year and that really wasn't a bad choice. A lot of the tales provided by author William Morris are curious -- but satisfying -- reads. They all tend to have a little something of fantasy, sinister, otherwordly, -- take your pick. There's even a "witch" in … [Read more...] about The Darkest Abyss is a fascinating, offbeat journey through stories related to Mormonism
White House blasts Trump for meeting with white supremacist
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - The White House on Saturday condemned former president Donald Trump for meeting at his Florida estate with a renowned white supremacist and with rapper Kanye West who is embroiled in a storm over anti-Semitic remarks. Trump acknowledged having dinner with West, who now is known as Ye, on Tuesday night at Mar-a-Lago, and said he brought along … [Read more...] about White House blasts Trump for meeting with white supremacist
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TRUMP’S DAMAGE CONTROL CAN’T REMOVE STENCH OF HIS DINNER WITH WHITE SUPREMACIST AND HOLOCAUST DENIER
There goes the neighborhood. Actually, the neighborhood went a long time ago. And so the now-tiresome and trite 21st century political kabuki dance has (again) begun. Former twice-impeached President Donald Trump has set off yet another political furor. this time due to a pre-Thanksgiving dinner at Mara-a-Largo where he hosted some infamous guests. Who should show up at … [Read more...] about TRUMP’S DAMAGE CONTROL CAN’T REMOVE STENCH OF HIS DINNER WITH WHITE SUPREMACIST AND HOLOCAUST DENIER
How do the texts Frankenstein and A Werewolf Remembers: The Testament of Lawrence Stewart Talbot represent the literary archetype of monsters?
The following (see title above) is an essay from Joseph Gibson, 17, a student at Ogden High School, in Ogden, Utah. It is the completion of a yearlong project, part of his International Baccalaureate high school program. Joseph is the son of Plan9Crunch blogger Doug Gibson Category 1 - Language and Literature Word Count [3999] Contents … [Read more...] about How do the texts Frankenstein and A Werewolf Remembers: The Testament of Lawrence Stewart Talbot represent the literary archetype of monsters?
Every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member: UN
Violence against women, a universal age-old evil persisting around the world, shows few signs of abating especially in developing countries and regions afflicted by armed conflicts. Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation in the world, targeting half of humanity. “Every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or … [Read more...] about Every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member: UN
UN prepares to conduct unprecedented human rights investigation of current repression in Iran
In an unprecedented move, the Iranian government’s brutal repression of current mass protests against maltreatment of women will be investigated by the top human rights body of the United Nations. Volker Turk, chief of the UN’s Human Rights office, underlined how Iran’s “Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij forces have used live ammunition, birdshot and other metal … [Read more...] about UN prepares to conduct unprecedented human rights investigation of current repression in Iran
TRUMP KIDS’ THANKSGIVING TABLE
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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FOUR MORE COUPS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Welcome to the 2024 campaign season. If Donald Trump really believes the last election was stolen and the election didn’t work, then why is he going through the trouble of going through another election? If I take my car through a carwash and it comes out with pigeon crap all over it, I’m not gonna go through that carwash again. The only reason for Trump to run for … [Read more...] about FOUR MORE COUPS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
THE REPUBLICANS LOST. WHO WON?
by Don Hermann It may not be the Democrats. You couldn’t tell that from their initial celebration. It may not be America. The jury just started deliberations. Don’t count your chickens. There’s still a lot of eggs to walk on. As of this writing, there are 167 Election Deniers who have been elected in the House. That’s a lot of denying. Mr. Trump is still alive. And … [Read more...] about THE REPUBLICANS LOST. WHO WON?
