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The Litigators Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com
Norm Goldman
Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures.com reviews The Litigators
ROMNEY´S INABILITY TO RELATE TO AVERAGE AMERICANS COMES NATURALLY
Gary Ater
Yes, unfortunately we are all getting to know the "real" Mitt Romney.
Where are Romney´s Blacks?
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
An NAACP notable, that is a local NAACP branch notable in Texas, praised GOP Presidential candidate Ron Paul to the skies after the barrage of attacks on Paul for the racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic digs in his Ron Paul Survival Report newsletter. Herman Cain endorsed Paul rival Newt Gingrich....
OBAMA A BIG WINNER IN THE FLORIDA GOP PRIMARY…WHAT?
Gary Ater
Will the "Independents" be the final "Deciders" in the November elections?
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PULSE OXIMETRY SCREENING FOR CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS
Christiane Tourtet B.A.
In the United States, there are approximately 4,800 (or 11.6 per 10,000) babies who are born each year and have one of seven critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs).It is important to learn more about how pulse oximetry screening can potentially identify these babies soon after they are born. ...
RIGHT-WING CROOKS & LIARS ARE EVERYWHERE
Gary Ater
It´s important to follow the lies as reported by the far right, just to see what they are trying to falsely sell.
On Digital Learning Day, Think FreeRice
William Lambers
So on this Digital Learning Day I hope many students and teachers will join the already one million players of FreeRice.
Mauritania School Meals Run Out as Drought, High Prices Strike
William Lambers
At a time when school feeding should be expanded, in Mauritania it is days away from coming to an end.
AMERICA´S POLITICAL & DAILY CARTOONISTS REALLY KNOW WHAT´S GOING ON
Gary Ater
Want to understand what each political party stands for and what America thinks about them? Just read the daily funnies and the editorial cartoons.
This Time President Obama Literally in Gun Toters Sights
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
The bullet riddled tee shirt of President Obama posted brazenly on Facebook by seven semi-automatic gun toting men among them a Peoria, Arizona police sergeant was much more than the by now standard non-stop litany of racist cartoons, depictions, web postings, and kooky loose talk threats against ...
State Sen. Ralph Shortey Introduces Bill To Ban Sale Of Food Using Human Fetuses
Robert Paul Reyes
"An Oklahoma state senator has introduced a bill that would ban the use of aborted human fetuses in the preparation of food. State Sen. Ralph Shortey, R-Oklahoma City, said he introduced the bill to ban the production and sale of food using aborted human fetuses after his research indicated compa...
Sarah Palin Furious At Alaska Airlines' DecisionTo Discontinue Prayer Cards
Robert Paul Reyes
"Sarah Palin spoke out Thurdsay against Alaska Airlines` decision to stop including prayer cards with its meal trays. The airline announced the move a day earlier, ending the tradition that lasted for 30 years. `Some customers were comforted by the cards and some didn`t feel religion was appropri...
How a Silent Guest Can Help Save Hungry Yemen
William Lambers
at your next meal, you could take in an infant child in Yemen who needs plumpy'nut to prevent potentially deadly malnutrition
Cagayan de Oro BPOs cope with Sendong's aftermath
Mike Banos
Cagayan de Oro's Business Process Outsourcing(BPO)companies show they are up to the challenges posed by the aftermath of the killer flash floods brought by Tropical Storm Sendong (International Name: Washi).
The "Fix"
Tim Williams
Watching the football game between the new York Giants and the Green Bay Packers recently sort of reminded me that in today's high finance sports gambling scene one might argue that the "Fix" was in sort of speaking at Lambeau Field. All one has to do is look into sports history. Even as far back in...
The State Of The Union: Reality Check
Tim Williams
After last years State Of The Union address shared optimism resounded all through Washington. Only to be very short lived. The harsh realities of our dysfunctional congress reappeared soon afterward. Discord, distention and total lack of cooperation by the powers that be in both the Senate and the H...
Remembering Vietnam
Ralph E. Stone
January 30th marks the forty-fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Tet Offensive, a defining event in the Vietnam War. I was a U.S. Army Transportation officer stationed in Vietnam during the 1968 Tet Offensive. General William Westmoreland commanded the U.S. military operations in the Vi...
Seeds Of Destruction
Tim Williams
When the setting of the Doomsday clock was moved closer to that midnight of what many believe as the worlds Armageddon one can only conjure up ideas of mass destruction and the human race annihilation. We have visions of such disasters when we watch such movies as The Day After Tomorrow, 2012, Deep ...
THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE CONSERVATIVE´S VIEWS & THE TRUTH
Gary Ater
CNBC should be ashamed for only presenting one side of the argument on who pays US taxes, and why.
The Great Lie – Chapter 11 – Part 1
Risto Stefov
During the Main NOF (People´s Liberation Front) Council meeting a checklist of people expected to speak and the sequence in which they were scheduled to make their speeches was made. Then after some discussion it was decided to welcome a representative of the women´s division responsible for digging trenches and carrying logs and stones for building bunkers in the Vicho Region. But despite the warm welcome there were some opposing voices.
Happy 182nd Grigor Prlichev
Risto Stefov
Grigor Prlichev, the poet from Ohrid, is unquestionably the most highly developed personality in Macedonian literature of the past century .The true perfection of his verses quite justifiably gained for him the flattering epithet a Second Homer. He shone as an impressive writer and impassioned lover of the fine word. With the gems of poetic expression is his long poem The Sirdar, Prlichev came to be the pride of Macedonian literary history. At the same time, as a writer he represents a unique phenomena in his vision and in the profundity of the creative tragedy of his own voluntary and uncompromising choice.
The Great Lie – Chapter 11 – Part 2
Risto Stefov
They walked all day and finally reached Nivitsi. At the checkpoint before the entrance into the village Evgenia was detained. Vera´s explanation and assurances, even her threats to complain to Main Headquarters and even go to Zahariadis himself, were not cause enough to satisfy the security people. Not even her certificate which identified her position in large Greek letters was of any help.
Cruise Ship Vacation Wisdom
Joel S. Hirschhorn
I have taken a number of cruise ship vacations. The last one was about a year and half ago. I learned a lot about cruise ships and what factors should go into decisions about selecting a specific cruise ship that I want to share with you. By now, of course, you have heard and seen a lot about the...
From A Jack To A King
Tim Williams
For all you political aficionados especially Republicans out there your favorite son Mitt Romney is poised to take the Republican banner into this falls election battle. In today's high stakes political arena where Presidential wannabe's abound it is quite reassuring that one candidate continues to ...
Private Sector Petitions PNoy for Sendong Relief
Mike Banos
The private sector presents the President with a comprehensive package of relief measures designed to help get Cagayan de Oro back on its feet.
Property Values of first Green Building in North Mindanao expected to follow US trends
Mike Banos
Property values in the first truly green building in Northern Mindanao is expected to follow recent trends in the U.S. green building market
Sahel Food Crisis: School Meals Needed in Chad as Hunger Deepens
William Lambers
Critical for Chad will be ensuring that school feeding is continued through the upcoming months when the food shortages will be at their worst.
Fighting Hunger: An Interview with Joodi Archer of Matthew 25: Ministries
William Lambers
Matthew 25: Ministries is on the front lines taking on this growing hunger crisis. Let's find out how in this interview with Joodi Archer, the organization's media relations director.
Will Gingrich Bring White Supremacy Back to the White House?
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Put "President" in front of Newt Gingrich and there´s an even chance "white supremacy" could be put in front of his presidential moniker. The suddenly surging Gingrich upped his racially loaded pandering scorecard with the resurface of a handwritten first draft of a series of talks he prepare...
Top Foreign Policy Goal for 2012: Feeding the Children of Drought and Conflict
William Lambers
Feeding the children of "drought and conflict" is the U.S. foreign policy mission for this new year
Where the Willow Grows in Transylvania Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com
Norm Goldman
Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor reviews Where the Willow Grows in Transylvania
Mitt Romney Goes On The Attack Against Newt Gingrich
Robert Paul Reyes
"ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - Mitt Romney landed here Sunday with a simple message: Newt Gingrich is a failure and a fraud. And a disgrace. And a hapless showman. Standing under a brilliant orange Florida sunset, Romney delivered his longest sustained critique of the South Carolina primary winner to date...
Building the Future in Ivory Coast with School Meals
William Lambers
WFP has resumed school feeding in Ivory Coast. But will the funding pipeline be maintained by donors for the program to continue?
"So Damn Lucky" A Book Review for Bookpleasures.com
Michelle Malsbury, BSBM, MM
If you like a good murder-mystery with some extra terrestrial twists this is the book for you! Ms. Coonts spins a very believable and fun tale set in Las Vegas with a zany set of characters that help make this journey memorable. For more insight into this great read please read my review in its entirety.
Starting a Peace Race with the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
William Lambers
We need to challenge all these countries. But not to an arms race, but to what President Kennedy called a "peace race."
President´s State of the Union Speech Will be Under Fire—Again
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Before President Obama uttered a word of his second State of the Union Speech last January, he heard the loud chorus of criticism, attacks, denunciations, and just plain boos from the usual suspects. That is GOP officials, Tea Party leaders and followers, and the pack of professional Obama loathers,...
Why the GOP Presidential Candidates Talk Race (in Code)
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
South Carolina Democratic Congressman James Clyburn lambasted the GOP presidential candidates for talking race in code. There´s plenty of ammunition for the attack with the stream of race tinged references Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, and Mitt Romney made to food stamps, welfare, work ethics,...
EXPLANATIONS AS TO WHY THERE ARE NO "REASONABLE REPUBLICANS" RUNNING IN 2012
Gary Ater
But why doesn´t the main-stream media just tell the truth to the American public about this issue?
Sahel Food Crisis: Race Against Time to Save Lives
William Lambers
In the Sahel region of Africa millions of people are caught in a severe hunger crisis
Hitler's Silver Box: A Novel Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com
Norm Goldman
Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures.com reviews Dr. Allen Malnak's Hitler's Silver Box
Big East Basketball to Shine Light on War-torn and Hungry Sudan
William Lambers
Villanova and Seton Hall are partnering with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in "Playing for Peace" to help bring an end to conflict, hunger and suffering in Sudan and South Sudan.
Would Jesus Christ Condemn Tim Tebow To Hell?
Robert Paul Reyes
"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward." Matthew 6:5 Jesus Christ blasted the Pharisees for making a Hollywo...
Why Bain Won´t be Romney´s Bain
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
GOP presidential contenders Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich, GOP strategist Karl Rove, and a few other GOP stalwarts loudly claim that the Bain issue is a potential presidential game loser for presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney. The story has been well-worked over. Romney supposedly cut...
What Ever Happened to Customer Service
Michelle Malsbury, BSBM, MM
How many of you have horror stories from failed customer service? Don't we deserve good customer service for our hard earned dollars? I say we do. Please read my article in its entirety and get back to me with some of your worst stories.
Newt Gingrich Disses Mitt Romney For Speaking French
Robert Paul Reyes
Mitt Romney is the first Republican non-incumbent who has won the Iowa Caucus and the New Hampshire Primary. If Romney wins the South Carolina primary, a contest tailor-made for his more conservative opponents, the former governor of Massachusetts will be unstoppable. It`s win now or never, and R...
Pain Is a Bless, Not A Curse
Elias Bejjani
Job 1/21: "And he said, "Naked I came from my mother´s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD." Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great gift. The gift of life itself that He ...
Somaliland Business Fair & Sports Tournament – A Glimpse of Economy Development
Abdulazez Al-Motairi
Moreover, Somaliland President Ahmed Siilaanyo received Somaliland´s long-distance runners, who won international medals including Abdi Bille Abdi, Mo Farah and Jama Karaaciin. These atlantes won world record in different occasion starting from end of last century until last Olympics. The government and people of Somaliland encourage the sports, where sportsmen are considered national heroes.
The Great Lie – Chapter 10
Risto Stefov
In a half-lit room, sitting by the table placed in front of the window with a view of Mount Bela Voda, Zahariadis was writing something. He took a small break, just enough to take two or three sips of his tea, and at that moment he heard a quiet knock on the door. He put his cup to the side, collected his papers and placed them inside a newspaper.
ONLF Inside Somali State of Ethiopia.
Abdulazez Al-Motairi
Ogden National Liberation Front (ONLF), a terrorist armed group, was product of such "Greater Somalia" Policy. Barre regime trained, educated and financed large number of Somali-Ethiopians in Mogadishu to fight Ethiopia. The regime instructed the group to fight Ethiopia and merge the 5th Region of Ethiopia into "Somalia", in order to demarcate the internationally recognized Som-Ethiopian border.
What Form of Government would Favor Nepal?
Prakash Bom
In the midst of hibernation of the Maoist hardliner with the temporary arrangement for the future revolt, it is the issue of what form of government will render permanent peace and stability to the nation. It is for sure the nation cannot afford another Maoist-conflict. In my opinion, the Pa...
2012: HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE APOCALYPSE
Philip F. Harris
What can you do to prepare for the events of 2102?
American Epic Highlights War, Peace, and Child Hunger
William Lambers
Hoover's American Epic in Fighting Hunger is something we can learn from in today's struggle to win peace.
SOME KEY REASONS FOR REJECTING ONE SPECIFIC REPUBLICAN AS A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
Gary Ater
This is only a small nutshell of political and social reasons for looking elsewhere for a "real" conservative presidential candidate.
MORE PROOF THAT MITT ROMNEY & BAIN CAPITAL WERE NOT "JOB CREATORS"
Gary Ater
Leverage buyout investment companies are not "Job Creators".
Kitty Cat Rescued From Atop 50-Foot Tree
Robert Paul Reyes
"The Animal Rescue League of Boston said a member used a rope to hoist himself up and save a cat stranded atop a 50-foot tree. Police shut down traffic on the street about 1 p.m. and rescuer Bill Tanguay used a rope to hoist himself up the tree and coax the cat down with a can of Fancy Feast." UP...
The Advocate's List Of Top Ten Most Googled Gays
Robert Paul Reyes
Ricky Martin Elton John Perez Hilton Marc Jacobs Adam Lambert Ellen DeGeneres George Michael Neil Patrick Harris Alexander McQueen Dan Choi The Advocate's list of Top Ten Most Googled Gays and Lesbians My thoughts: All of these ladies and gentlemen, with the exception of George Mic...
Snoop Dogg To Obama: Legalize Weed
Robert Paul Reyes
"As always, Snoop Dogg has an innovative approach to getting things done. He told Hot 99.5's Toby Knapp that he would convince President Obama to change the drug laws by first getting him nice and relaxed: Before I even said 'Hi' to President Obama, I would change the aroma of the room. And then ...
Tim Tebow Defeats Pittsburgh Steelers! Passes For 316 Yards! Miracle?
Robert Paul Reyes
Tim Tebow connected with Demaryius Thomas on an 80-yard touchdown pass on the first play of OT and the Denver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-23 in the AFC wild-card game on Sunday. The Jesus-loving phenom passed for an awesome 316 yards in ten throws. That's 31.6 yards per throw. You...
Rampant Racism in Republican Field of Presidential Hopefuls
Robert Paul Reyes
"I will go to the NAACP convention and tell the African-American community why they should demand paychecks instead of food stamps." -Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich It's not surprising that New Gingrich would make such a condescending and racist statement. The ethically-challenged Gingrich fr...
DC Brod, "Getting Lucky". A Book Review for Bookpleasures
Michelle Malsbury, BSBM, MM
DC Brod may be a newcomer on the fiction scene, but it is my prediction that she will be a force in this field. Her first novel, "Getting Lucky" kept me riveted to the pages and hungry for what came next. For more insight into this super murder mystery please read this review in its entirety.
Pridnestrovie's Present and Future
Michael Averko
Note: this article is a longer version of the one which initially appeared in Foreign Policy Journal (http://www.foreignpolicyjpournal.com) on January 9. The Analysis section of Eurasia Review (http://www.eurasiareview.com) has a hyperlinked version of the below article. MMA >>>> No nation re...
Dumping on "The Obamas"
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
It was only a matter of time before the enshrined celebrity tabloid obsession would ensnare the Obama´s. They have been ripe for the pickings of a media that for the past two decades has successfully parlayed gossip, innuendo, rumor, half truths and outright lies into a hugely profitable growt...
A New Prasitic Lebanese Political Christian Gathering
Elias Bejjani
A bunch of notorious Lebanese Christian politicians met today at the Kesroun Basilica of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa Shrine in a bid to lobby for the ailing Syrian dictatorship regime and its bloody butcher Bachar Al Assad, to cover the anti Lebanese and anti-Christian stances adopted by the dera...
ERIC CANTOR BREAKS A 44 YEAR OLD PRECEDENT ON THE "60 MINUTES" TV NEWS PROGRAM
Gary Ater
The House Majority leader Cantor tried, but failed to change how he is viewed by the voting public.
THE IOWA CAUCUS & THE MEDIA HAVE KEPT VOTERS FROM RECOGNIZING THE REAL ISSUES
Gary Ater
Voter ID laws, massive campaign contributions and the main-stream media not doing their jobs are the biggest and most important issues.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HEART DISEASE
Christiane Tourtet B.A.
Heart disease is a major cause of disability and the leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, more than 600,000 Americans die of heart disease. This represents about 26% of all U.S. deaths. In order to raise awareness of this disease, since 1963, February has been recognized as "Ameri...
EVEN A STAUNCH CONSERVATIVE IS EMBARASSED BY THE FIELD OF GOP CANDIDATES
Gary Ater
You know it´s really bad when the major conservative writers and the radio & TV pundits are holding their noses.
Ron Paul´s Fetish on Civil Rights
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
GOP Presidential candidate Ron Paul just can´t seem to help himself when it comes to his fetish on a law which has been on the books for nearly five decades and which has long since been rendered a moot point by even avowed white supremacists. That´s the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Paul caught much flac...
'Animal Friends' Saves 61 Dogs and Cats From Death
Robert Paul Reyes
"An animal advocacy group in western Pennsylvania has carried out its annual New Year's Eve rescue, saving 61 dogs and cats from death. Animal Friends took custody of 40 dogs and 21 cats Friday from shelters in four counties, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported. All were likely to be put down." ...
Gun Sales Go Through The Roof This Christmas
Robert Paul Reyes
"Guns were more likely than ever to land beneath Christmas trees in 2011, as the FBI reported record-breaking firearm sales in the days leading up to the holiday." Christmas is the time of the year to meditate on world peace and goodwill toward all men, it's the season to make amends and make a d...
Dead Birds Fall From The Skies Over Beebe Arkansas, Again!
Robert Paul Reyes
Bookmark and Share inShare 0diggsdigg "Authorities in a central Arkansas town say about 100 blackbirds died on New Year`s Eve after being spooked by fireworks, far less than the thousands that perished there a year ago." HuffingtonPost.Com birdsThe residents of Beebe nerves must be on edg...
The Great Lie – Chapter 8 - Part 2
Risto Stefov
The road to Mount Babuna was snowed in. After taking a sharp turn the first vehicle ran into a deep drift of snow causing the "Jemps" (military truck) to stall. The driver got off and after loudly cursing and spitting, yelled out: "Get off the truck and start clearing the snow!"
Economic Blunders Of 2011
Tim Williams
Now that the new year has begun it is time to once again reflect on the ineptness of our government in regards to the most blundering proposals that came out of Washington this past year. You don't have to go back that far only to realize that this past fall Congress really missed the boat. But, in ...
A Good Idea Gone Bad?
Tim Williams
In an age where democratic resurgence is gaining ground in suppressed populations around the world the latest to actually loose much of it's significance is the European Parliament. This was supposed to be the greatest democratic body on the same parallel as the United States Congress. Bonded togeth...
THANKSGIVING TALES: An interview with author Brian D. Jaffe
Christina Hamlett
A collection of stories about the Thanksgiving experience.
Minnesota based Somali Transparency And Integrity Program of the Center For Somali Solutions Interna
Mahdi Haile
Minnesota based Somali Transparency And Integrity Program of the Center For Somali Solutions International´s leaders, , head to Djibouti, for the organizations Annual National Meeting
Why We Need The 2012 Apocalypse
Philip F. Harris
Is there a real concern over 2012? Will there be an Apocalypse? You'd better hope so!
Fibromyalgia Not Caused By Depression Says Study
Lourdes Salvador
New research from the Center for Neurosensory Disorders suggests that fibromyalgia is a functional pain disorder more appropriately grouped with other functional pain disorders, rather than as a group of genetic conditions treated with antidepressants and known as affective spectrum disorders.
Cellular Phones Alter Hormone Levels Say Researchers
Lourdes Salvador
High radio frequency radiation affects the pituitary–adrenal axis altering hormones according to new research.
The Great Lie – Chapter 9
Risto Stefov
You are to lead the entire group. In the beginning you will only listen to what they have to say, the Slavo-Macedonians, and you will note everything. At the end, you will act harshly. How? We will decide. Those who will keep you company will each have a separate task and their own say.
Interview: Rajia Sharhan of UNICEF Yemen
William Lambers
Dr. Rajia Sharhan witnesses this crisis unfold daily as a nutrition specialist for UNICEF Yemen.
Hurt Machine by Reed Farrel Coleman: A Book Review for Bookpleasures.com
Michelle Malsbury, BSBM, MM
Mr. Coleman was a new voice for me in the detective novel genre. I had a hard time putting this book down. For more insight into this brilliant writer and compelling tale please read my review in its entirety.
Iowa´s a Sideshow It´s Still Romney Versus Obama
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
The Iowa caucus is a sideshow, a good one, but a sideshow nonetheless. The one man who knows that is President Obama. He, and his reelection team, publicly slam the only challenger that can make the 2012 presidential race competitive, if not an actual horse race. That´s Mitt Romney. It doesn...
New Year Wishes: Love, Forgiveness And Wisdom
Elias Bejjani
With the beginning of the new year 2012, let us all ask almighty God genuinely to shower on every one the graces of health, prosperity, peace, faith, and hope Let us all put our burdens, pain, sickness, deprivation, persecution, separation, broken hearts, disappointments, frustrations, bereavemen...
Interview: Geert Cappelaere of UNICEF on the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
William Lambers
In the following interview Geert Cappelaere, director of UNICEF in Yemen, discusses the fast-developing humanitarian crisis and how we can take action.
Remembering the Horn of Africa this Holiday Season
William Lambers
This is one of the lessons of this year. Invest in farmers today to avoid the famine of tomorrow.
Is The Maronite Patriarch Al Raei a committed and loyal Baathist!!
Elias Bejjani
As a Maronite Canadian Lebanese human Rights activist, I am seriously wondering if the derailed Maronite Patriarch Bchara Al Raei is a committed member in the cadets of Syrian Baathists Party? The question becomes so legitimate and so urgent when I hear his on going bizarre rhetoric and watch hi...
TSA Agent Confiscates Lady's Wicked Good Cupcake: Frosting Security Risk
Robert Paul Reyes
"A Peabody woman says a cupcake she tried to take on a flight with her sparked a potential security threat this week.Rebecca Hains says she was going through security at the airport in Las Vegas when a TSA agent pulled her aside and said the cupcake frosting was 'gel-like' enough to constitute a sec...
Teacher Suspended for Hosing Down Pre-Kindergarten Student
Robert Paul Reyes
"A Florida school board suspended for 10 days without pay a teacher who hosed down a pre-kindergarten student who soiled his clothes." UPI The teacher, Stephanie Wilson, is a sadistic monster, plain and simple. The kid couldn't be more than 4-years-old, this experience will render him traumatized...
David Axelrod Compares Newt Gingrich To A Monkey
Robert Paul Reyes
"Just remember the higher a monkey climbs on a pole, the more you can see his butt. So, you know, the Speaker is very high on the pole right now and we'll see how people like the view." David Axelrod speaking of none other than Newt Gingrich Newt is named after an aquatic amphibian, but his di...
Tebowing Latest Fad
Robert Paul Reyes
As quarterback and Messiah Tim Tebow leads the charging Broncos toward the playoffs, his ritual of getting down on a knee and praying (tebowing) has caught on in every corner of the world. Even people who don't know a touchdown from a toaster are tebowing for no discernible reason. Tebow isn't we...
Homeowner Toting Shotgun Drives Away Intruder Brandishing Tiki Torch
Robert Paul Reyes
"Authorities in Oregon said a man was apparently under the influence of drugs when he broke into a home and attacked residents with a Tiki torch. Police said Matthew Zamora, 28, of Sherwood, is believed to have been under the influence of drugs late Christmas Day when he allegedly grabbed an unli...
Long Live Pancho Claus
Robert Paul Reyes
"Pancho Clos, Santa Claus' Mexican-themed cousin from the South Pole, handed out gifts to children at a Texas shopping center. Pancho made his 40th annual visit Sunday to Lubbock and arrived at the Maggie Trejo Super Center with an escort made up of Hispanic Police Officers Association members." ...
Sarah Palin Hates On Bo, The Beloved First Dog!
Robert Paul Reyes
"Sarah Palin, it seems, finds the Obama family Christmas card featuring First Dog Bo something less than appropriate. The former governor of Alaska tod Fox News that she found it 'odd' that the card featured the dog rather than the cores of the holiday: 'family, faith and freedom.'" BaltimoreS...
Inflatable Penguin Stolen From Home On Christmas Day
Robert Paul Reyes
"A family in the Chicago suburbs said they returned home on Christmas to find someone had stolen their 6-foot inflatable penguin." UPI This curious tale brings up a lot of questions: *What does a 6-foot inflatable penguin have to do with the Christmas story? There may have been sheep in the ma...
Goat Escapes From Nativity Scene
Robert Paul Reyes
"A goat slated to stand watch at a Christmas Eve nativity scene in Fergus Fall, Minn., broke free and headed for greener holiday pastures." UPI Throughout recorded history goats have been sacrificed to appease angry deities, even today goats aren't safe from religious fanatics. Nepal's state-r...
Riots At Saks Over Expensive Shoes, Riots At Mall Over Nike Sneakers! Racism In America
Robert Paul Reyes
"A limited-time shoe sale at New York`s Saks Fifth Avenue turned into a mad dash for shoes and checkout spots before the sale expired, witnesses said. Witnesses said the 4-hour, 60-percent sale that ended at noon Monday produced a frenzy over Oscar de la Renta and Christian Louboutin footwear, as...
Paul Flunks the R (Racism) Test for Good Reason
Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Things got worse for GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul when his GOP presidential rival Newt Gingrich called Paul on the carpet for purported racially inflammatory utterances he made in the 1990s in his officially approved newsletters, Ron Paul´s Political Report and Ron Paul´s Freedom ...
This Christmas Feed a Silent Guest and End World Hunger
William Lambers
Imagine if every person gave a gift this Christmas to a "silent guest," one of the world's hungry.
Christmas and Prayers for the Wicked
Elias Bejjani
The most effective, productive and everlasting participation that we can offer on this Holy Christmas Day is our authentic and honest prayers for the repentance and salvation of evildoers. We must pray for those evil and wicked world leaders, rulers, politicians, fundamentalists and outlawed milita...
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