August 24, 2010 – 12:07 pm
Looks like climate change is really doing a job on the California wine industry. And, by climate change, I mean that the penguins, seals, and polar bears at the zoos and aquariums in California are loving life (via Tom Nelson) 2010 could be the most challenging vintage of the last 50 years here in Northern […]
August 24, 2010 – 10:33 am
Yesterday, the Clinton News Network gave informed Obama of the 10 things he needed to do in the next 10 weeks. Today, we find the 10 things the GOP must do in the next 10 weeks (from a liberal perspective). Let’s give them their due (somewhat, they are still left leaning) 1. Focus on jobs, […]
August 24, 2010 – 7:55 am
A subject I rarely touch on, but, this is not really about abortion, as such. The setup It’s a question that has perplexed philosophers, theologians and scientists for thousands of years. Pythagorean Greeks, early Christian church fathers, Talmudic rabbis, Sunni and Shia thinkers, Hindu brahmin and modern bioethicists have grappled with the fundamental, ultimately unknowable, […]
August 23, 2010 – 4:43 pm
I wonder if Liberals will be happy about the latest news from Iraq, what with all this progressivism and freedom and stuff? The nude women on the DVD cover in a Baghdad street stall say it all: Change, whether you like it or not, is afoot in Iraq. Hundreds of porn DVDs are stacked elbow-deep […]
August 23, 2010 – 12:31 pm
Nice to see a country actually take a stand against one part of Sharia A Bangladesh court has ruled that people cannot be forced to wear skull caps, veils or other religious clothing in workplaces, schools and colleges. The ruling came after reports that a college in the north had forced students to wear veils. […]
August 23, 2010 – 9:30 am
Some are comparing him to the Goracle, but, really, Gore refuses to debate to start with Hollywood director James Cameron challenged three high profile global warming skeptics to a public debate at a global warming and energy conference. But Cameron backed out of the debate at the last minute after environmentalists “came out of the […]
August 23, 2010 – 8:44 am
Anyone remember CNN doing the same thing for Bush? No? 10 things Obama must do in 10 weeks President Obama is facing criticism that his message has gone off track at a crucial time for his party and administration. With the midterm elections just 10 weeks away, the president’s approval ratings are at their lowest. […]
August 22, 2010 – 8:57 pm
‘Memba this from way in the past, er, Saturday? The activists have warned of a range of “non violent” protests throughout the city over the coming days with “satellite” actions by offshoot groups in surrounding areas. Last night, organisers for the Camp for Climate Action praised the “non-violent” protest action. Yeah, about that Two women […]
August 22, 2010 – 3:13 pm
Think I’m kidding? For the past three years, Marilyn Bess has operated MS Philly Organic, a small, low-traffic blog that features occasional posts about green living, out of her Manayunk home. Between her blog and infrequent contributions to ehow.com, over the last few years she says she’s made about $50. To Bess, her website is […]
August 22, 2010 – 11:17 am
Happy Sunday! Yet another gorgeous day in America, but, then, what day isn’t? Real Americans can always find a way to turn anything around. This pinup is by Bill Medcalf, with a wee bit of help. What is happening in Ye Olde Blogosphere? The Fine 15 Fausta explains why appeasement never works Aw, how cute. […]
