There are 36 Senate seats up for grabs in the 2010 midterm elections. Through the November elections, I’ll be keeping track of which way each race seems likely to go, whether Democrat, Republican, or independent. In Illinois, the nation’s first primary of 2010 is over. Mark Kirk (R) and Alexi Giannoulias (D) are their parties’ […]
Crazy Heart
February 2010 Week 2 The Limited Deluxe Edition features 23 songs (an additional 7 songs) including all the original songs performed in the film by Jeff Bridges and Colin Farrell, “The Weary Kind” performed by Ryan Bingham (the theme song heard in the film’s trailer and closing credits) and music featured in the film by […]
The Real Thomas Jefferson
The Real Thomas Jefferson: The True Story of America s Philosopher of Freedom Jefferson is the central figure in American history, and…he may yet prove to be the central figure in modern history. So stated noted historian Henry Steele Commager. And as the English novelist Samuel Butler once wrote, Though God cannot alter the past, […]
Obama Strikes Out
Kaput, finito, done. President Barack Obama will be a one-term, or less, president. Why? The only thing he has succeeded in during his one-year presidency is winnowing his base down to hard-line progressives and a brain-dead handout crowd. By example, does anyone think Harry Reid is an Obama enthusiast? How about the Blue Dogs? On […]
Shocking Afghan Intelligence
The truth about future security threats…
Vitamins to go with Beer and Bordeaux
I’ve endured a comprehensive vitamin regimen since Booker T. left Memphis. It’s been many decades. Along the way, I have accumulated what is now a substantial library on the subject. My first rule of thumb for vitamin intake is that, if you are on any prescription drug, you should be 100% sure to ask your […]
Cryin’ Heart Blues
February 2010 Week 1 A great 2005 release from the former bassman and singer for The Band, Rick Danko (R.I.P). Helping Rick out are former Flying Burrito Brothers steel guitar guy, Sneaky Pete Kleinow (R.I.P). The inimitable former organist for The Band Garth Hudson, Blondie Chaplin (frequent Beach Boys contributor)and Paul Butterfield (R.I.P) –Dick Young […]
Cryin’ Heart Blues
A great 2005 release from the former bassman and singer for The Band, Rick Danko (R.I.P). Helping Rick out are former Flying Burrito Brother Steel guitar guy Sneaky Pete Kleinow (R.I.P). The inimitable former organist for The Band Garth Hudson, Blondie Chaplin (frequent Beach Boys contributor)and Paul Butterfield (R.I.P) -Dick Young Rick Danko Audio CD […]
How Capitalism Will Save Us
Has capitalism failed? Is it fundamentally greedy and immoral, enabling the rich to get richer? Are free markets Darwinian places where the most ruthless crush smaller competitors, where vital products and services are priced beyond the ability of many people to afford them? Capitalism is the world’s greatest economic success story. It is the most […]
Help Prevent Eye Disease
Statistically, half of you will experience one of the three most serious eye diseases, and here is probably the #1 way to protect yourself. An increasing number of health professionals are pointing to proper fat intake as the primary dietary consideration in maintaining good eye health. Did you know that your eyes are organs of […]