Year: 2013

Section 5 – The Foundation Of OUR Voting Rights

Section 5 of The Voting Rights Act has become the most controversial topic in the news over the past week. And with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia making unflattering comments like, I think it is attributable, very likely attributable, to a phenomenon that is called perpetuation of racial entitlement…, it puts more of a spotlight on… Continue reading Section 5 – The Foundation Of OUR Voting Rights

Florida Man Swallowed In Sinkhole While Sleeping In His Bed

A Florida man was missing and feared dead on Friday after a large sinkhole suddenly swallowed the bedroom of his suburban Tampa home, police and fire officials said. Jeff Bush, 36, was in his room sleeping and the other five members of the household were getting ready for bed on Thursday night when they heard… Continue reading Florida Man Swallowed In Sinkhole While Sleeping In His Bed

Bonnie Franklin – Mom On ‘One Day At A Time’ – Dies At 69

Bonnie Franklin, star of TV’s “One Day at a Time,” died Friday at her home in Los Angeles, suffering complications from the pancreatic cancer she had revealed in September. The actress was 69. Later Friday, her sitcom daughters shared their thoughts online. Valerie Bertinelli, who played the younger of divorced mom Ann Romano’s kids on… Continue reading Bonnie Franklin – Mom On ‘One Day At A Time’ – Dies At 69

NRA Promises “To Get Rid Of” Any Anti-Gun Lawmaker

This is a threat from the NRA, but based on the last election in Chicago Illinois, where one of their A+ members lost to Democratic State Representative Robin Kelly who was for gun control, it seems that this threat from the NRA amounts to just that – an empty threat. But don’t tell that to the… Continue reading NRA Promises “To Get Rid Of” Any Anti-Gun Lawmaker

Why Is “Jedi” The Number One Trending Word On Twitter?

Well it may be due to the smack-down President Obama awarded to a CNN reporter who asked what I’ll consider to be a stupid question. The question had to do with the Sequester and why President Obama didn’t do more to keep Republicans in Washington and force them to agree with him instead of allowing them to… Continue reading Why Is “Jedi” The Number One Trending Word On Twitter?

President Obama Proves Again Why He Is The Only Adult In Washington – Video

A powerful Q&A happened today after President Obama met with leaders of Congress. The president held a press conference to talk about what happened in his meeting and took questions from reporters. One of the question was from a CNN reporter, Jessica Yellin, who implied that the President was not doing everything possible to force… Continue reading President Obama Proves Again Why He Is The Only Adult In Washington – Video

Yanks Make Offer But Cano Focused On 2013

Yesterday, the Baseball world learned that the Yankees had made a “significant” offer to Robinson Cano’s agent, Scott Boras. Hal Steinbrenner had eluded to the fact that the Yankees were prepared to make an offer. Then Brian Cashman confirmed to members of the New York media that “a significant offer had been made. The question… Continue reading Yanks Make Offer But Cano Focused On 2013

The Quik Cook! Quick & Easy Crab Cakes

Quick & Easy Crab Cakes prep: 10 min total: 25 min servings: 6 Ingredients: 1cup boiling water 1pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Cornbread Stuffing Mix 3 eggs 2cans (6 oz. each) crabmeat, drained, flaked 1/4cup butter or margarine 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges Directions: ADD boiling water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Let stand… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Quick & Easy Crab Cakes

Bob Woodward And David Axelrod Face Off Over Supposed “Threat” – Video

Both men were on MSNBC’s  Morning Joe and the confrontation was almost immediate due to Woodward’s claim that an email he received from the White House amounted to a “threat.” Woodward, a well respected journalist, has been in the news all week because of some of his reporting, where he blamed President Obama as the originator… Continue reading Bob Woodward And David Axelrod Face Off Over Supposed “Threat” – Video

The Quik Cook! Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3 frittatas) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Cooking spray 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2/3 cup chopped reduced-fat ham (about 2 ounces) 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1/8 teaspoon… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

Friday, March 1, 2013

Its official! It’s lights out for ‘Fashion Night Out’, as the annual shopping celebration will go on hiatus in NYC this year, according to its website. Night Out was launched in 2009 as a way to boost retail sales during the height of the recession, and gave fans the opportunity to mix n’ mingle with… Continue reading Friday, March 1, 2013