POLITICS
America’s seniors: An untapped source of wisdom
Relying on seniors, who have been there and done that, may help politicians, and younger people, be effective without recreating the wheel.
California, poster child for DACA, already full of illegals
"I believe that real and positive immigration reform is possible, as long as we .. improve jobs, wages for Americans; strengthen our nation's security, restore respect for our laws.” - Donald J. Trump
ENTERTAINMENT
Oktoberfest: Germany’s festival is a global tradition
Oktoberfest caught on here when Bavarian immigrants brought it to our shores. It is probably the biggest German import to the US and the rest of the world.
Battling ALS: The calming balm of folk music and reflections on...
We need to return to the days of folk music. It was Americana filling the air with banjos and guitars. It was idealistic, naive, fresh, energetic and hopeful rather than vicious.
BUSINESS
Stocks down Monday as Wall Street gives Washington the knee
Nationally and internationally, Stupid is as Stupid does. Inept GOP fumbling, latest threats from Rocket Man spook Monday trading action.
Amidst the gloom in Apple, our holdings get an Allergan break
After what appeared to be a selling climax last week, both Allergan common and convertible preferred shares soar. But beleaguered Apple shares refuse to follow.
TRAVEL
Reflections of Italy through the eyes and words of others
No country in the world is more written about than Italy. Italy is contagious as we see from the words of others.
Le Relais Bernard Loiseau: Culinary Majesty at the legendary Cote d’Or
Le Relais Bernard Loiseau is a magnificent 5 star Relais & Chateaux luxury restaurant, hotel, and spa under the direction of two Michelin star Chef Patrick Bertron.
SCIENCE
The most important thing we can teach our kids
‘In an era in which so many people slip off the rails during adolescence, we don’t have the luxury of ignoring a resource that could see them through.’
As the leaves start to fall: The colorful beauty of autumn
Autumn is here when, on Thursday, September 22, the autumnal equinox begins in the Northern Hemisphere, yet the leaves have started to change, the weather cool.
LIFE
The Internet is on fire: Flame wars – to be avoided,...
Flame War, a lengthy exchange of angry or abusive messages between users of an online chat room or social media discussion. To be avoided, or mocked.
Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar celebrates sustainable seafood
This third annual Harvest Moon Salmon Bake offered around 160 attendees a chance to sample some of the best that Jax and local farmers had to offer.
NFL and celebrity protests: The pointless dividing of America
Donald Trump doesn't help with his brash tweets and his silly responses, but this is not about Trump. It is about respect, dignity and common sense.
Let football be football: Boycotting the NFL is wrong
The protesters are wrong. They have no legal right to protest. The protesters are a divisive force. It is the protesters who sowed these divisions. Ignore them.
WORLD
Trump closer to giving Congress final say on Iran deal
President Trump is expected to decertifiy Obama's nuclear deal withy Iran, but most world leaders are urging the United States to not leave the agreement.
When is a Muslim not a Muslim, a terrorist not Islam?
By Obama's definition, Osama bin Laden was not a true Muslim. If that was the case, why did America go to great lengths to give world's most famous terrorist a Muslim burial?
Top Photo Galleries
Decadence, Privilege, Passion and “Gurl 26” Agnes De Vril
"Gurl 26" Agnes De Vril was a passionate whirlwind in the decadent, thrill ride, surrealistic, experiential fever dream that was New York City in the early 1980's.
