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• The Conjuring (2013)

  

  The Conjuring is the latest horror movie from director James Wan. Wan directed Insidious (2010) and the first Saw movie (by far my favorite of the series). Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Stephen Colbert Mocks Asiana Airlines and KTVU

  

  Stephen Colbert in Iraq (Photo credit: The U.S. Army)This week’s “viral video of the week” is brought to you by comedian Stephen Colbert.  Colbert is the host o... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Aaron Osmond, Utah State Senator, Advocates an End to Mandatory Education

  

  State Senator Aaron Osmond (R-UT) recently wrote on his blog that he thinks education shouldn’t be mandatory. He thinks that mandating education has made parent... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Rolling Stone Magazine Cover of Suspect #2 Draws Online Backlash

  

  The Rolling Stone magazine is under fire from irate readers after placing Suspect #2 on the cover of their August issue.  Suspect #2 is the lone survivor from... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• After Death of Star Cory Monteith, Where Does Glee Go from Here?

  

  It was confirmed on Tuesday by the British Columbia coroner’s office that Cory Monteith’s death was a result of a “mixed drug toxicity” involving heroin and... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, ENTERTAINMENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY, TV & VIDEO

• KTVU News Station Tricked in Reading False Names of Asiana Flight 214 Pilots

  

  The KTVU news station is being sued by Asiana Airlines for broadcasting false names of pilots on the crashed airplane. The station was tricked into reading name... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Texas Department of Safety Thinks Tampons Are Dangerous, but Not Guns

  

  No, you didn’t misread the title of this post. Late last week, members of the Texas Legislature had their tampons and maxi-pads confiscated by security... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• George Zimmerman Verdict Reignites Outrage from Marissa Alexander Case

  

  On Saturday, a jury of six reached a verdict in the George Zimmerman case. The jury found the defendant NOT GUILTY in the death of Trayvon Martin. Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Top 10 All-Time Songs

  

  Every week I will be posting a list of my “Top 10” favorites in whichever category suggested by you the reader.  This week I am offering to you my favorite... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Jury Finds George Zimmerman Not Guilty: Outrage Ensues

  

  A Florida jury of 6 females found George Zimmerman NOT GUILTY of 2nd degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin. Since the teenager’s tragic death, the publi... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Freezes Paychecks of State Legislators

  

  English: Gov. Pat Quinn making a point at Green Expo (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D) took drastic measures to “encourage” lawmakers to... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Is Beyonce a Hypocrite for Endorsing Pepsi?

  

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  Posted on 12 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Decatur School Principal Shames Female Students for Wearing “Short Shorts”

  

  Parents of students at the Decatur Classical School in Chicago’s Rogers Park are furious at the school principal.  Susan Kukielka is the principal. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Thank You from Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight

  

  Normally my viral video of the week is humorous. This week I decided to post this video of 3 brave girls who survived the horrors of kidnapping. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Top 10 Favorite TV Shows

  

  In continuation of my weekly “Top 10” list, this week I submit my favorite television shows.  I am grateful to all the suggestions for upcoming topics.  Please... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• 5 Facts About the 4th of July

  

  1. Two Founding Fathers Have Died on this DayPresidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826. The Founding Fathers were instrumental in... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Military Mom Surprises Kids at Amusement Park

  I was watching ABC’s “Good Morning America” today and I saw this heartwarming video.  The morning show has a segment called their “Play of the Day” in which the... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Top 10 All-Time Movie List

  

  Since I received such a pleasant response for my recent post “Top 10 Destinations I Most Want to Visit” I’ve decided to try out a new weekly feature on this... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2013 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Gay Man Adopts His Partner to Avoid Inheritance Tax

  

  A few days ago I read an article on ABC News about a gay man who adopted his partner to avoid paying a higher inheritance tax. John and Gregory (their names hav... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, LGBTQ, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Madison Baxter is Cut from Football Team Because the Boys Could Have ‘impure’...

  

  Madison Baxter is a 12-year-old girl who up until recently played on her school’s football team. Madison states that she loves to play football because it... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY