POLITICS
The power of lobbyists over Washington continues
Political partisans, both Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, paint a false picture the problems we face.
Memorial Day: A eulogy for the soldiers that gave all
Since I was born, the U.S. has been engaged in 32 military conflicts to down right wars.
ENTERTAINMENT
“Fanfare for the Common Man” a masterwork worthy of Memorial Day
“Just as the U.S. in 1862 could not remain half slave and half free, so in 1942 the world must make its decision for a complete victory one way or the other" - Vice President Henry Wallace
‘Taste of Buckhead’ returns this September in Atlanta
With a growing list of Atlanta hot spots and beverage distributors participating, this will be the Buckhead Business Association's biggest and best event yet.
BUSINESS
The Texas Bullion Depository: Restoring the Gold Standard
Texas feels that the gold standard - or the ability to use gold and other precious metals as currency is an important protector of wealth
Trading Diary: Little to report as Memorial Day approaches
Oil takes a hit Thursday, but stocks only modestly up to flat. Trading action begins to trail off prior to the annual launch of Beach Season U.S.A.
TRAVEL
The Panama Canal and St. Nichols, patron saint of travelers and...
St. Nicholas is the patron saint of travelers and sailors, both of whom find themselves at the Panama Canal.
Air France puts the Fun back in Flying
Air France has done what I had started to believe was impossible. They made air travel fun again. They make air travel exciting again.
SCIENCE
American Stroke Month: Understanding and avoiding strokes
U.S. Senator Mark Stevens suffered a stroke and returned to work and normal life. You can too.
Battling ALS: Becoming a Guinea pig for Radicava clinical study
With 18 little hunt and peck sessions to look forward to I can only hope that I am getting something that might help in the future and not the sugar water.
LIFE
Memorial Day Recipes: Gardenia ice-cream
Gardenias are slightly sweet, slightly citrusy, and they smell like summer. And what goes better with summer than ice-cream?
Spare Ribs for Memorial Day: Preparation tips and grilling recipes
When it comes to understanding ribs, the first thing to remember is that it's all about the fat content. And that they are delicious.
Crawford stops Diaz; Beltran scores big KO; Benavidez gets TKO win
SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2017 – Terence “Bud” Crawford showed he belongs among the top pound for pound fighters in the world today, delivering...
Davis, Russell Jr. impress; Dirrell and Barthelemy fights a real mess
SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2017 – Gervonta “Tank” Davis of Baltimore lived up to his moniker, rolling right over Liam Walsh of Great Britain...
WORLD
Why peace between Israel and Palestine is simply impossible
The smart advice to Israel is to just do what you have to do. Do what you need to do. Do what is right.
President Trump can advance peace between Arabs and Israelis
What President Trump and his advisers must confront is that Israel has no intention of leaving the occupied territories and really never has.
Top Photo Galleries
Bound and Gagged with “Gurl Twelve”, bassist Trude Kobe
Trude Kobe was "Gurl Twelve", the powerful, ferociously captivating bass player in the seminal, explosive all female Boston punk band Bound and Gagged. As always, dear reader, proceed at your own risk.
