Sentence reduced for first offense of selling marijuana in Oklahoma (Video)
Patricia Spottedcrow, 26 and mother of 3, gets 4 years knocked off 12 year sentence for selling $31 worth of marijuana in God’s country
Fact about JPMorgan Chase’ $4.6 Million Donation to NYPD
JPMorgan provided the funds to the NYPD a few months ago. How much of the money was used to stem the Occupy Wall Street protest is anyone’s guess.
Naughty Newt Gingrich: God exists because people aren’t rhinos
At a campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa Thursday, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich answered a question from a woman who was concerned that he supported the idea of religion imposing values on Americans.
Dems: Justice must investigate Clarence Thomas
To believe that Justice Thomas didn’t know how to fill out a basic disclosure form is absurd. It is reasonable, in every sense of the word, to believe that a member of the highest court in the land should know how to properly disclose almost $700,000 worth of income.
Musings From The Edge: Is It Really “Fake” Pot
It goes by many names and can be found in service stations and convenience stores as incense which is perfectly legal in almost every state. But, it seems that it is much more than incense.
Carobamageddon: President Obama Visits Los Angeles Today
Los Angeles! Beware! Carobarmageddon is upon you!
Muzings From The Edge: Is Capital Punishment A Capital Crime?
What started out as a long comment has turned into a rather long post thanks to the encouragement of Dorothy and Mike. It is the comment with modifications about only one of the faults of the capital punishment process.
No stay of execution for White Supremacist in Texas
Vicious racist had no statement prior to execution and apparently neither did the outraged opponents of the death penalty.
Public radio host and producer of Radiolab wins genius award
For all the times I have involuntarily blurted out “wow” listening to Radiolab, I’d say the award is deserved.
Musings From The Edge: State Health Insurance Fund Join Forces With Alabama Republicans
I guess it was just a matter of time before the links between the Alabama Republicans and the health insurance industry became blatantly obvious to disenfranchise state employees even though it is in violation of state law.
China’s internet generation forgetting calligraphy
The exceptional beauty of the written Chinese language is being forgotten by the internet generation of Chinese youth. Calligraphy is on the way out.
Musing From The Edge: A Great Simple Man
What is a successful life these days? What marks our legacy? I was left asking myself these questions after a conversation with a very old and very dear friend of mine who was dying. Well, two weeks ago my friend died and I am still grasping for the answer. Perhaps the answer lies within my reflection.
Tea Party Less Popular than Atheists
Tea Party luminary, Christine O’Donnell, storms out during a CNN interview with Piers Morgan. Little wonder the extreme right-wing is less popular than atheists and Muslims.
Cuba: Gay man and transgender woman in state-sanctioned marriage
“I dedicate my wedding to all those who want to have their own.”