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Feb 28 2016

Rant of the Week: Bill Maher – Crass Warfare

On his HBO show, Bill Maher took the vulgar talking yam (h/t Charlie Pierce) to the out house for his hypocritical criticism of former Mexican president Vincente Fox for his use of the “F” word. His expletive not deleted monologue is priceless.

Feb 21 2016

Rant of the Week: Stephen Colbert – Wheel of News

There are so many great news stories, Stephen can’t possibly choose which one to cover. So he’s relinquishing editorial control of The Late Show to the Wheel Of News. Due technicians not having enough time to get the new prop working, Stephen improvises.

Feb 14 2016

Rant of the Week: Bill Maher – For the Love of Bud

Joint in hand, reminds lovers of marijuana to keep up the fight for the legalization of marijuana. He then lights up and treats what ails him.

Jan 17 2016

Rant of the Week: Stephen Colbert – The Oregon Militia Needs More Stuff

This is the end of week two of the Malheur Na,tional Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Oregon. Stephen Colbert, host of the CBS “The Late Show,” reviewed the latest list of requests for supplies from the brave men in fatigues have for hair care products, creamer, and the most essential survival gear of all, cash …

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Dec 27 2015

Rant of the Week: Trevor Noah – Donald Trump: America’s African President

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump may not seem like commander-in-chief material to Americans, but in certain African countries, he fits the bill.

Dec 21 2015

Winter Solstice 2015: Here Comes the Sun

The shortest day, the longest night, for those of us who reside in the Northern climes Winter Solstice is here. The sun reaches is most Southern destiny and touches for but a moment, the Tropic of Capricorn and immediately reverses her course. That moment will occur on Dec. 21 at 11:49 p.m. EST. The Winter …

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Dec 20 2015

How to Artfully Regift

John Oliver, the host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight,” offers his suggestions for getting rid of those horrible gifts that you’ll inevitably receive this Christmas. Happy Holidays and may all your problems become someone else’s.

Dec 16 2015

It Rained Debris: Remembering 55 Years Ago

I wrote this article five years ago. Today is the 55th anniversary of this plane crash. Time has not dulled the memory of that day I was on my way to class at my high school, shortly after 10 AM. It was a cold, nasty NYC day and was snowing lightly. I was at Clawson …

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Dec 06 2015

Rant of the Week: Trevor Noah – Nobody Likes Ted Cruz

Nobody Likes Ted Cruz. Presidential hopeful Ted Cruz may be rising in voter polls, but the Texas senator can’t seem to get along with anyone on either side of the aisle in Congress.

Dec 06 2015

What’s Cooking: Potato Latkes

Hanukkah starts at sundown this evening, along with the lighting of the first candle and spinning dreidels, Potato Latkes are a must. Here is my favorite recipe Reposted from December 4, 2010 It isn’t Hanukkah without Potato Latkes, those wonderful, crispy pancakes of shredded potato and onion served with apple sauce. It’s lot easier than …

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