Another Republican congressman comes out in support of gay marriage, and this time, it didn’t take his son being gay for him to accept gays loving each other. He now joins Rob Portman as the only two Republicans in Congress approving of same-sex marriage. Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois announced his support Tuesday for gay… Continue reading Republican Mark Kirk Joins Rob Portman In Supporting Same Sex Marriage
Year: 2013
7 Essential Fruits & Vegetables for Beautiful Skin
Ever wondered if you could eat your way to beautiful skin? I’ve worked in skin care and cosmetics for enough years to see many products go through the market. Today cosmetic and skin care research is fueled by plant science. Scientists and researchers pull nutrients from plants, fruits and vegetables, infusing skin products with their… Continue reading 7 Essential Fruits & Vegetables for Beautiful Skin
Connecticut Proposes Toughest Gun Laws In Nation
In what is being described as the toughest gun control laws in the nation, Connecticut lawmakers yesterday agreed that the murder… no, slaughter of kids by crazed lunatics in their state will not be tolerated. The proposal also called for background checks for private gun sales and a new registry for existing magazines that carry 10… Continue reading Connecticut Proposes Toughest Gun Laws In Nation
My Favorite Game Of Thrones Characters
Branden Lee is a blogger, screenwriter, producer, and actor, currently residing in Boston, MA. Follow Branden on Twitter @Brandeness and check out Branden’s blog . Game of Thrones, HBO’s hit epic fantasy magical medieval series, returned to TV for it’s 3rd season premiere on Sunday March 31. For those of you unfamiliar, Game of Thrones is based on the… Continue reading My Favorite Game Of Thrones Characters
Shows You Should Be Watching: The Walking Dead
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year, you’ve most likely heard of The Walking Dead, AMC’s zombie drama success, but the question is…. Have you been watching it?? Last night was Season’s 3 Season Finale and as usual after an hour of watching a Walking Dead episode, I am emotionally… Continue reading Shows You Should Be Watching: The Walking Dead
A Special, Very Important Message From the President
This morning, the White House released a special, very important messages from the President.
Talks Of ObamaCare Repeal Hurting Republican Rebranding Efforts
Republicans are in the midst of a vast re-branding effort. They have looked at the results of the 2008 and 2012 elections and have decided that the American people are correct – their policies are as popular as trickle down economics, and Americans are not buying those policies anymore. The obvious next move for Republicans… Continue reading Talks Of ObamaCare Repeal Hurting Republican Rebranding Efforts
The Night A Little “Love” Died – Tribute To Marvin Gaye
This is a repost of a short story I wrote in tribute to one of the greatest innovators of musical style and content, Marvin Gaye April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984 “There are still times I feel unhappy and I must smile, and there are times I want to cry and I must laugh…… Continue reading The Night A Little “Love” Died – Tribute To Marvin Gaye
The Smiths and the Folly of Testing
Whenever I read about the foolishness of using standardized tests to evaluate teachers, I am immediately reminded of my own experiences in school, and how even a competent student like me could have done serious damage to otherwise excellent teachers. I understand the danger of generalizing my experience to the larger issue, but I’m sure… Continue reading The Smiths and the Folly of Testing
On To The Fantastic Final Four!
The March Madness 2013 has come down to this – The Final Four. Yes, the Final Four teams remaining from the great race that began with 68-teams on March 19th. Sixty four teams began the quest, the dream, the hustle plays, the blocked shots, big 3-pointers to win and advance and alas, the heartaches and… Continue reading On To The Fantastic Final Four!
The Best Universal Remote Control On The Market – PIC
I’ve been in the market for another universal remote control over the last few weeks. And that’s how I came to find this unit. So in an effort to share, I’m passing along this bit of info to all my tech-heads on the internet. This is, by far, the best Universal Remote Control on the… Continue reading The Best Universal Remote Control On The Market – PIC
President’s Weekly Address – Easter And Passover Greetings To All
The President used this weeks weekly address to acknowledge Easter and Passover. In his message to the nation, President Obama said that this is a chance to embrace loved ones, give thanks for our blessings, and help those less fortunate as we celebrate our individual traditions as well as the thread of humanity that connects… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Easter And Passover Greetings To All