Okay, so I was wrong about George Zimmerman being charged with the death of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida. In a previous post, I had predicted that the authorities would have a tough time putting together a case against him–even though it appears from what’s been reported in the media that Mr. Zimmerman is guilty of killing …
What will the Supreme Court decide about Obamacare?
I know lots of people, who claim to be experts, are predicting all kinds of things. In my own opinion, no one knows which way the court will decide. Without writing pages about this topic, keep in mind a few things:
1. The power of the Supreme Court …
Watch for my new book, Fallout, coming out June 1!!!
In my last post, I recommended travel book writer Rick Steves’ new book called, Travel as a Political Act. Among other great insights that he’s learned from his travels throughout Europe, he has a chapter on a common problem for both the U.S. and Europe: drugs. http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=163&id=385…
Last week, I heard the travel writer and guide, Rick Steves, speak in Minneapolis. Among other great insights that he mentioned, he promoted his new book, Travel as a Political Act. http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=product&theParentId=163&id=385
I bought it, read it, and highly recommend it. In one of his chapters, he writes about the different approach Europe takes (generally) from the …
What if you knew the kids who lived with their family next door to you were being abused? Not being fed? Or never went to school? Is there anything the courts could do to protect and help those kids?
In the last fifteen years in Minnesota the number of child protection cases has skyrocketed. The local (county) …
Latest statistics show that crime is at one of the lowest levels in years. Between 1991 and 2010, the homicide rate fell 51 percent. With some luck, we may reach the lowest homicide rates since 1957. Other crimes such as burglary, armed robbery, and especially auto theft are way down, too. The big question all the experts …
As an author, I envy the sales and popularity of Stieg Larsson’s trilogy of books about Lisbeth Salander ( the main character) and all the things she’s kicking or burning. I also wonder: why is this series so popular?
I think it’s popular because, in many ways, the stories are in such contrast to real law enforcement, prosecution …
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