Our president has made an offer to the entire Republican caucus. Those are the politicians who he needs to convince to go his way, and it is the most significant move Mr. Obama has made since he invited Speaker Boehner over for a beer. He invited the Republicans over for a game of cards. I […]
Knox and Sollecito: Dissection of a conviction
Introduction I am personally a firm supporter of Knox and Sollecito’s innocence, it should be known by now, but however I state it here again for all the readers who may be new to the case. I am also Italian-born and have always lived in Italy except for short periods abroad, so when I write […]
Tens of thousands of veterans are trapped in a cycle many call “delay, deny and wait until they die”, said Rep, Malfa
On May 22, 2014 Rep. La Malfa asked for and was granted time to address the United States House of Representatives to address the VA scandal and give details how the secret wait lists work. What she said was absolutely shocking: “Mr. Speaker, this is a conversation that has been a long time coming. I […]
Wanderings Of A Rambunctious Mind: Portrait Of A Journalist
Raza is a journalist, not just any kind of journalist, but an accomplished journalist, the sort that knows his tenses, his voice, his structure, his subject and his alcohol. I first met Raza in his small cubicle in his office where he sat typing fervently with a smoldering cigarette dangling dangerously from the corner of […]
Piracy “Business” is Booming – for pirates, navies and merchenaries
From the SMCM (Somali Marine and Coastal Monitor): (and with a view on news with an impact on Somalia) The continuing plight of the sailors Efforts must be stepped up to free them (DailyStar) The state of uncertainty over the fate of the crew of MV Jahan Moni continues. There is little sign of […]
When Needles Dislodge, Dialysis Can Turn Deadly
By Robin Fields Barbara Scott relied on dialysis to do what her damaged kidneys could not. Three times a week, a machine pumped her blood out of her body, pushed it through a specialized filter, then returned it cleansed of waste. The bright crimson circuit kept the 73-year-old retired bookkeeper alive. Until it nearly killed […]