THE REAL SCOOP ON WEALTH INEQUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES

Watching the news or reading any article remotely about the economy and I’m sure you’ll hear about the 1%.  What does that actually mean though?  Yeah, ok it means the really rich guys, right?  Ok, ok, the super-duper, ultra-mega rich guys!  Even still, what does that mean for most Americans? There’s an excellent YouTube video … Read moreTHE REAL SCOOP ON WEALTH INEQUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES

WHO IS REALLY THE STRONGER CANDIDATE?

While Bernie Sanders popularity and message is gaining momentum and support, many still cling to the idea that Hillary is a sure thing.  Despite the fact that she consistently fails to poll ahead when pitted against a Republican candidate.  A recent national poll to look at the question was NBC News and the Wall Street … Read moreWHO IS REALLY THE STRONGER CANDIDATE?

Analyzing Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul on Healthcare

A video recently surfaced of Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul discussing healthcare.  Paul attempts to make the argument that his idea of universal healthcare amounts to slavery for doctors. Rand Paul recently did a bit of his patented grandstanding by challenging Bernie Sanders to a debate that Rand knows he would lose handily, and that … Read moreAnalyzing Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul on Healthcare

Donald Trump: Kardashianizing the Presidential Race

Dear Republican Party Leaders, Instead of gloating on social media about how badly Hilary Clinton just lost New Hampshire, get down off your high horse right now, forget about Bernie and Hillary, push the panic button and start asking yourselves how Trump – who is neither a conservative nor a Republican but who is a … Read moreDonald Trump: Kardashianizing the Presidential Race

Philosophical Musings on the Randomness of Life

“…if we are random collections of atoms impersonally coughed up by nature, as the atheist believes, do we have any rational basis for believing in intrinsic worth, dignity, and equality of all persons?” As an atheist (agnostic leaning closely toward atheism), I believe in evolution. Although Darwin gets all the credit, to be fair, Alfred … Read morePhilosophical Musings on the Randomness of Life

Artist of the Month

Tyler Stenson Singer/ Songwriter  ARTIST OF THE MONTH Tyler Stenson has been voted “Performing Songwriter of the Year” twice by the Portland Songwriters Association and “Best Male Artist” by Portland Music Awards, and listening to his “Elegant Folk” soulful Americana sound it’s easy to see why.  His lyrically driven music is emotional and powerful.  “Don’t whisper … Read moreArtist of the Month

FREE THE NIPPLE

With my “New year, new me” logo fixed firmly in my mind I’m already anticipating summer.  Working out and eating right to finally find that beach body buried under months of pumpkin flavored anything and everything. Summer always being to mind shorter shorts, tighter abs and shirtless people.  Wait, I mean men right? Women can’t … Read moreFREE THE NIPPLE

OMAZE-ING EXPERIENCES HAVE US DREAMING BIG!

I love a good daydream, and with Powerball estimated to go up to a whopping $1.4 billion my dreams have become considerably more outlandish.  While my dreams of winning the lottery aren’t very realistic, the chances of riding a bike through Central Park with Bono, having my portrait painted by James Franco, or hanging out … Read moreOMAZE-ING EXPERIENCES HAVE US DREAMING BIG!

GRAB A WOOKIE AND A BLASTER – DISNEY GETS A FACELIFT INTO THE FUTURE

DISNEY GETS A FACE-LIFT INTO THE FUTURE So-Cal is feeling the force!  Disneyland has announced that they plan to temporarily close The Rivers of America to make way for Star Wars Land.  Jedi and Sith alike will no doubt be celebrating. Disney has yet to announce when the new addition will open, but in announcing … Read moreGRAB A WOOKIE AND A BLASTER – DISNEY GETS A FACELIFT INTO THE FUTURE