Last week, Phil Robertson made some statements that offended many. He compared the gay lifestyle to beastiality among other things, and claimed that black people in the South did not suffer any oppression before the civil movement began. It was happy times for all apparently. Some came to Robinsons defense like Sarah Palin and others… Continue reading Charlie Sheen’s Poem to Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson
Year: 2013
Imagining the Schools We Need
Wondering why American students are not performing at their best? Or why we struggle to solve the problems of children getting adequate resources so they can compete in the global race for knowledge, opportunity and equity? No need. The answer’s right here and it doesn’t take much to figure it out. We’ve made education a… Continue reading Imagining the Schools We Need
Sheriff is “Retaliating” Against A&E Because of Phil Robertson’s Suspension
A&E, the television network that airs the embattled “Duck Dynasty” reality show, “has produced more than a half dozen programs with the assistance of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office,” according to the Georgia county’s Sheriff Phil Miller. In retaliation against the network’s decision to suspend Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson for making a series of… Continue reading Sheriff is “Retaliating” Against A&E Because of Phil Robertson’s Suspension
Dad Tossed Toddler From High Rise Then Jumped, Killing Both
A distraught dad tossed his toddler off the roof of a 52-story apartment building on the Upper West Side on Sunday, then jumped himself — killing them both, law enforcement sources said. Dmitriy Kanarikov, 35, of Brooklyn was supposed to hand over his 4-year old son to his estranged wife at a Manhattan precinct amid a… Continue reading Dad Tossed Toddler From High Rise Then Jumped, Killing Both
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union Now Engaged
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are engaged. The Miami Heat star proposed to his longtime girlfriend Saturday and the actress accepted. They announced the news through social media, around the same time as the two-time defending NBA champions were gathering for a team Christmas party. “She said YES!!!” Wade posted to his… Continue reading Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union Now Engaged
Republican Larry Kilgore Wants to Execute The Gays, Right After Secession
Larry Kilgore has made God, gays and guns an important part of his campaign for governor, but his No. 1 issue is secession. Kilgore is so committed to the idea of having Texas leave the union that he legally changed his name – Larry SECEDE Kilgore. That’s the way he’ll appear on the ballot next… Continue reading Republican Larry Kilgore Wants to Execute The Gays, Right After Secession
Justine Sacco Sacked from Job after making Racist Tweet
Just hours after Justine Sacco made a racist comment on Twitter about not getting AIDS in Africa because she’s white, her job at IAC is no more. In a statement released today, her now former employer said, “The offensive comment does not reflect the views and values of IAC. We take this issue very seriously, and… Continue reading Justine Sacco Sacked from Job after making Racist Tweet
Banana Sweet Potato Pancakes With Honey Nut Yogurt
INGREDIENTS Pancakes: 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 cup mashed baked sweet potato 1 egg 1 1/4 cups skim milk or soy milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 banana, diced Yogurt sauce: 1 6-ounce container of plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons skim… Continue reading Banana Sweet Potato Pancakes With Honey Nut Yogurt
4 Arrested on Murder Charges in Deadly NJ Mall Carjacking
From left: Karif Ford, Hanif Thompson, Kevin Roberts and Henry Basim are being held at Essex County Correctional Facility on $2 million bail each. NJDOC Nearly a week after a shopper was gunned down in a deadly carjacking at a New Jersey shopping mall garage, police arrested four men on charges of murder. Dustin Friedland,… Continue reading 4 Arrested on Murder Charges in Deadly NJ Mall Carjacking
Tomato Mozzarella
Tomato Mozzarella Note: – low cal (low carb – high protein) – quick and easy Ingredients (1serving): – 100 g low fat mozzarella – 1 tomato – balsamic syrup – fresh black pepper and salt – fresh basil (unfortunately I didn’t have any) – Served with a salad. I made this with rocket, dandelion salad,… Continue reading Tomato Mozzarella
New York Assemblyman Sent Staffer Video of Himself Receiving Oral Sex
Okay, so this is a change. I’m usually pointing out the so-called family values of Republican politicians accused of various sexual crimes from rape to child pornography. But this sickness is no respecter of political affiliation. So with that said, this is a story of a Democratic Assemblyman in New York, who allegedly sent videos… Continue reading New York Assemblyman Sent Staffer Video of Himself Receiving Oral Sex
States See Huge Increase in Healthcare Sign up
WASHINGTON – States with their own well-running health insurance exchanges reported Wednesday an increase of 30 percent to 40 percent in enrollments from last week to this week. “We’re seeing huge interest,” said Peter Lee, director of California’s exchange, during a conference call sponsored by Families USA, a health care advocacy group that supports the… Continue reading States See Huge Increase in Healthcare Sign up