World August 12, 2016

Can Any Republicans Vote For Hillary Clinton?

There are three options for conservatives that I can understand and one that is totally unforgivable.  Many conservatives and quite a few Republicans (including many who are planning to vote for Trump) have serious reservations about Trump.  Trump is the most flawed candidate the GOP have nominated in my life time.  Concerns about Trump are in the following areas:  Trump recent foreign policy pronouncements including recent comments on Ukraine.  Trump failed to grasp that Read more […]

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Entertainment August 11, 2016

PROFILE: DOMHNALL GLEESON

By Alexandra Quilici He’s been working in film for years and flying relatively under the radar, but there is no denying now that Domhnall Gleeson is both a successful and remarkable actor. For those wondering if they have been seeing the same face in all their favorite films this past year, the answer is yes. He is only scheduled to be in more and more movies, so here is the essential breakdown of all things Domhnall Gleeson: He was born in Dublin, Ireland and has three brothers. Wonder how Read more […]

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World August 10, 2016

Welcome to the Chinese Embassy

Protesters stand outside the Chinese Embassy in London ©Philip Robins/Newzulu/PA Images The Chinese government has hinted that if Britain does not give the go-ahead to the Hinkley Point nuclear power station in Somerset, then it will revise its future plans for investment in the UK. China is a part investor in the Hinkley project, along with the French government-owned company EDF and both are keen for the project to go ahead. But, as Prospect has reported the project is beset by problems Read more […]

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Sports August 7, 2016

I Knew Eero Mntyranta Had Magic Blood

Was already circumspect of the idea that a level playing field in athletics was possible if we could just eliminate PEDs when I read David Epstein’s great 2014 book, The Sports Gene, which made plain how nature favors some over others, and not only in limb length and other obvious things but also in vision and blood and lungs. These inborn advantages laugh at the idea that 10,000 hours of practice can transform a modest talent into a champion, at least in sports (though I doubt 416 days at Read more […]

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Entertainment August 6, 2016

Ian Anthony Dale talks MURDER IN THE FIRST and HAWAII FIVE-0

On the brink of the third season premiere of Murder in the First, (which airs June 26 at 10 P.M. on TNT), I had the honor to speak with Ian Anthony Dale about his role as Jim Koto on the series as well as his recurring role of Adam Noshimuri on Hawaii Five-0. First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me.  I really appreciate it.  I had the privilege to interview you in 2013 for Mortal Kombat, so this is really an honor. Oh, my pleasure. Tell me about Jim.  How Read more […]

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Tech August 2, 2016

Family Tested Review: The Osmo Genius Kit Gaming System for iPad

This Family Tested product is an award-winning game system and educational toy called Osmo. Created by young parents, it will change the way your child interacts with the iPad by opening it up to hands-on play. The Osmo Genius Kit Gaming System for iPad comes with five games: Tangram, Words and Numbers use physical objects that come with the set, whereas Words and Masterpiece only require use of the Osmo reflector and base. Each game can be downloaded for free from the iTunes Read more […]