And Here’s Why: Robert E. Lee’s moment of leadership By Howie Tune 6/20/2005 11:43 am It was a beautiful Sunday morning in late June 1865 in Richmond, Va. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was nearly full as many local residents sought solace for their troubles. The Civil War had been lost, many chairs were empty at family dining room... »
Flat screen prices to drop 20 to 30 percent; Makers of LCD TVs say overproduction will lead to cost reductions in 2007 »
Guardsman beaten by violent gang yelling “baby killer” »
So, earlier this evening I’m talking to a neighbor, and finally ask him, “So what the hell customized your front end?” (Noticing that the grill was gone, and the headlights on the passenger side were wired in.” Seems he’s pulling out of the tire shop, and WHAM! he gets hit by a car with three... »
One of the most patriotic and prolific Hollywood actors, Glenn Ford, died on Wednesday in his Beverly Hills, CA, home. He was 90. During a 53-year career, he starred or appeared in more than 100 films, becoming one of the most enduring stars of the silver screen. Although Canadian-born, Ford became a US citizen and professed... »
Well, we have Susan Estrogen, Hippychick Ann from Feministing, and Jill at Feministe (Usual Suspects, anyone?) all carrying on about how “unfair” it is that there are “so few” female law clerks for the Supreme Court. Oh, yea, the solution to the problem of “people who check between legs and not in transcripts” for... »
by Jim Kouri, CPP America’s first line of defense in any terrorist attack is the “first responder” community — local police, firefighters, and emergency medical professionals. Properly trained and equipped first responders have the greatest potential to save lives and limit casualties after a terrorist attack. Currently, capabilities for responding to a terrorist attack vary widely... »
There are Republicans like Sen. Conrad Burns, who inadvertently reveal their racism. The senator from Montana referred to his house painter as a “nice little Guatemalan man” during a speech. Of course, Burns swore up and down, that he wasn’t being condescending or racist. Then there are Republicans like Pat Buchanan who consider racism a badge of... »
Before reverse mortgages, pensioners wishing to tap into home equity were presented with two options: either sell the house or get a home equity loan. But since their humble beginnings in the late ‘80s, reverse mortgages provided seniors with an additional tool for accessing home equity. The going offer: get cash now, make no... »
Governor Schwarzenegger must VETO AB2781 . AB 2781 (Leno) Child Support Collectors says beginning in 2010 all child support orders in California will include language establishing a judgment in favor of any private collector the obligee may choose to contract with, and the obligation can be increased to cover the collector’s fee by up to 33%... »
19-year old Muslim Miss England says Tony Blair responsible for Islam’s negative image after 7/7 atrocities »
Ordinary, garden-variety polygamists are quite “glad” over the arrest of abnormal polygamist Warren Jeffs »
When Omeed Aziz Popal used his SUV as a weapon of mass destruction against 18 innocent Bay Area victims on Tuesday, the liberal media immediately went into cover-up mode. Rather than describing Popal as an Islamic Jihadist who used his black Honda to gather souls for Allah, the media tried to paint the killer as... »
Astronomers say they have witnessed a stellar explosion – or supernova – unfolding in real time. »
Well, I noticed my Hopeless Romantic hasn’t risen to the bait, on or off Blog. I’ll take that as an “Uncle.” I have had some interesting comments from other sources, and I’ll address them in general. It’s true the “universal benefit” is a high bar that I set, and it was essential to make the... »
Aunt beat boy until he bled and then made him drink his own blood »
Say it ain’t so: John Travolta likes movies about gladiators, Turkish prisons »
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