Category: Potpourri

Just south of the most prosperous, technologically advanced, and sophisticated nation in the world, sits Mexico, a third-world failure. Mexico is riddled with corruption, illiteracy, and poverty. It is a nation that cannot, or will not, feed, educate, house, …

All Desiree Carpenter wanted was a chance to succeed. As a young woman Ms. Carpenter (not her real name) had been subjected to repeated physical and sexual assaults, losing her eyesight during one attack. Her assailant did hard time, but …

After a 1975 fire at the Browns Ferry nuclear plant in Alabama threatened the unit’s ability to shut down safely, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued fire safety rules for commercial nuclear units. However, nuclear units with different designs and …

Modern medicine has blessed mankind (and indirectly, womankind) with the miracle of Viagara, a costly but effective solution to “Missile Fizzle,” euphemistically known as erectile dysfunction (ED).

On June 24, 2008, I had a lengthy interview with Duane “Dog” Chapman. Chapman is the star of A&E’s returning hit show Bounty Hunter, where he will once again track felons on the run before a nation of thrilled …

As the world mourns the death of the most notorious potty mouth of the past two centuries, it might be educational to hear the Eulogy of George Carlin in his own words.

Barack Obama’s much touted campaign cries for “Change We Can Believe In” and the response of the everyday citizens of Europe to the recent “no” vote from the Irish are raising the same questions on two continents. What are the …

In my recent column titled, “I am Voting Democrat,” the very last item read “Karl Mark was smarter than George W. Bush.” It should have read, “Karl Marx, in whose name the Democrat Party seeks to destroy America and …

Why is it that those who preach that “our diversity is our greatest strength” the loudest are often the least tolerant and most non-inclusive? A perfect example is the endless and mindless controversy over the Confederate Flag that …

As news of Ted Kennedy’s malignant tumor was made public, prominent people from all across the nation, including President Bush, Senator Robert Bird, and others, expressed shock, grief, and deep sorrow at the fate that has befallen the senator from …

Mine is not, of course. After all, she brought moi into the world and ever since that joyous occasion, the joint has never been the same. For gifting the world with me, my mum deserves the eternal gratitude of …

Did you know that not all 5′ x 9.5′ burial flags are the same size? Some will fold up beautiful the first time, giving you 3 stars on the bottom and 1 star on top. Others will not, this is …

Although Thanksgiving is still more than seven months away, it seems fitting to take stock and give thanks now, while there is still something left to be grateful for. Indeed, given the dismal slate of presidential candidates from which …

It is often alleged that prostitution is the oldest profession known to mankind. This, as it turns out, is not true. If the annals of history had been compiled by ethical and honest folk instead of pointy headed liberals …

In many ways, Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the male equivalent of the nagging headache suffered by women. However, unlike the headache, ED is a complex physiological and psychological malady, rather than a blunt weapon in the ongoing war between the …