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Olympic Boycott

February 20, 2014 – 11:15 am

The Sochi Olympics are nearing its final days. I have watched no live events in accord with a personal ban against Russia’s hardline against homosexuality and free speech. Putin has instituted draconian measures against any protests. Yesterday Cossacks attacked members of Pussy Riot with whips. They were dragged down to the police station and thankfully […]

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Eyes In The Sky

December 31, 2013 – 10:47 pm

The FAA announced plans to allow Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia to test drones for commercial use starting in 2015. The BBC reported that the head of the FAA, Michael Huerta, said safety would be the priority as it considers approval for unleashing the unmanned aircraft into US skies to provide […]

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Going West

July 13, 2013 – 2:14 pm

This week my young nephew left Boston to drive to California. A good friend was accompanying Franka on his cross-country trip. I called to offer advice on a route. “We’re driving to Pittsburgh to see my grandmother.” Zsa Zsa was in a nursing home there. Seeing his face would make her happy. “Are you passing […]

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A Little Racist

November 14, 2012 – 9:20 am

After the Obamaslide a GOP friend complained about the electoral college system, saying, “Romney won nearly half the states and still lose the election.” “Obama won 26 states and Mitt only had 24. That’s less than half and he lost the popular vote too. The math adds up the same way. My guy got more […]

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One Of Millions

August 16, 2012 – 11:13 am

The protracted economic depression plaguing the world has led Hallmark to introduce a line of greeting cards at offering condolences to the jobless. America’s unemployment level is stagnant at 8.2%. Neither of my nephew could find a job this summer and I’m faced with the same fate this month as I return to the States […]

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