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Archive for September, 2014

September 26th, 2014 - 12:58 pm § in Misc.

THE Ave Challenge

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September 26th, 2014 - 10:01 am § in Misc., Science

The End of Science?

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September 26th, 2014 - 9:56 am § in Misc.

Nobel Season is Upon Us

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September 26th, 2014 - 9:28 am § in America, Hypocrisy

It is Time to Recognize Cuba

How can anyone imagine that Cuba is some sort of threat to the US? Cuba among the top tourist destinations On September 23, Cuba was recognized as a top international tourist destination at an event in Brazil to decide the best tourist executives, companies and destinations in 2014, according to the[...]

September 26th, 2014 - 9:20 am § in Misc.

The Ave Challenge: What is it?

A. Just rocks B. Burial place of Jesus C. Collection of Neanderthal poop D. Campfire site of first Salish E. Remains of OSO collapse  [...]

September 25th, 2014 - 12:46 pm § in Politics, The Ave Scene

RUMOR: Is Jenny Durkan Running For Attorney General

As Eric Holder steps down, Jenny Durkan’s recent resignation raises the possibility that she will be Obama’s nominee as Attorney General.  She would, of course, be the first lesbian member of the Cabinet.  Her role in reform of the Seattle Police would also be a major topic at Senate h[...]

September 25th, 2014 - 12:13 pm § in Schools & Colleges

US DROPS OUT OF TEN MOST EDUCATED COUNTRIES ON EARTH!

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September 25th, 2014 - 10:06 am § in America, Jews, Religion

5775 L’Shanah Tova .. Happy New Year

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September 25th, 2014 - 9:25 am § in America, Misc.

‘I Owe, I Owe, It’s Off To Work I Go … ‘

(Sung to a score from Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”) CBS News reports that nearly half of U.S. manufacturing workers are having their paychecks garnished by debt collectors.  I guess it’s a sign of the times.[...]

September 25th, 2014 - 9:02 am § in Misc.

White SC Trooper Charged For Shooting Unarmed Black Man During Routine License Check

A veteran South Carolina state trooper was fired today for shooting an unarmed black man during a traffic stop, following a nationwide spate of police shootings of black people that made headlines and provoked demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, and other places. Trooper Sean Groubert, 31, pulled [...]