by Curtice Mang
It turns out it is quite difficult to sail through ice. This, it seems, is one of the many lessons that can be learned from the current predicament of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, a scientific expedition whose purpose was to …
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by Curtice Mang
by Martin
We offer our apologies in advance for the atrocious puns employed in the clues for this puzzle. As per the usual, the words for this puzzle are taken from the text below. In this case we are featuring the resignation …
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by Marcia
Never mind that the FTC lacks authority over non-profits. The small-time tyrants at FTC don’t need to understand progressive ideology to follow their leader. They just do what comes naturally. This time the target is a 100+ year organization dedicated to the promotion of piano playing.
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by Martin
Winfield Scott was one of America’s greatest generals—a war hero many times over and a man whose struggle to professionalize the United States Army shaped much of the nation’s early history. His achievements were considerable and his tenure long: he served 14 presidents. But he had the misfortune to serve in two conflicts—the War of 1812 and the controversial Mexican-American War—bracketed by the far more significant American Revolution and Civil War. Since his death, Scott has faded into the background of American history.
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by Curtice Mang
Pope Francis was just named Time’s Person of the Year. Others under consideration for the nod included Barack Obama, Kathleen Sebelius, Edward Snowden, Miley Cyrus and five others. Surprisingly, many were shocked that the Pope beat out Miley Cyrus. Apparently, licking everything in North America was enough for Time’s editors to include her in the Top Ten, but not quite enough for Number One. Further, feeling snubbed, Barack Obama was seen writing this note to himself, “2014 – More twerking.â€
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by Martin
If you’re a naval history buff or a Patrick O’Brian fan, put this book at the top of your list. Tim McGrath’s biography of John Barry is excellent. McGrath gives a wealth of detail without being tedious.
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by Martin
by Marcia
It’s now evident that the president lied about Obama Care. Nancy Pelosi’s comment, “We have to pass the bill so you can find out what’s in it,†takes on a whole new meaning. Politics and ideology prevailed over truth, as they always do with this president and deceptions, both overt and covert, abound.
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by Marcia
So what if Obama lied? That’s what moral relativists do. What’s a lie to people who believe truth is an artificial cultural construct. In any case, truth is irrelevant in the larger scheme of things. Machiavelli wrote, “the end justifies the means,†and the end relentlessly pursued by this president is the preservation and extension of government power and control.
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