International Media Ignores Brutal Attack on Pashtun Students in Lahore
Last week a gang of fundamentalist Islamic students attacked Pashtun students who were celebrating Pashtun Culture Day at Punjab University in Lahore. The victims, Pashtun
Do Commercial Ads about Medication Frighten You?
by Bob Branco I don’t watch television very often, but in the little time that I watch it on a daily basis, I probably hear
The Perfect Writer – Adapting to Imperfections
One might think of creative writing as a gradual process of mastering an art. It’s essentially movement from scratch to perfection. But if you try
Four Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Planting
by Ann Harrison Spring has sprung, and it’s time to prepare your garden for spring planting. If you have already begun the process, all the
Pakistan Claims Facebook Ready to Work on Censoring ‘Blasphemous’ Material
Pakistani news sources have been running headlines in bulletins lately that Facebook admin has agreed to work with Pakistan’s government on removing “blasphemous” content from
How to Shorten Baseball Games
by Bob Branco Do you remember when Major League baseball games averaged just over two hours long? They seemed to be over very fast, yet
Keep Yourself and Your Family Safe while Painting Your Home
by Ann Harrison Are you planning a do it yourself paint job in your home? If so, there are a few safety tips you will
Judge Lets Miami Beach Puppy-Killer Walk Free
Courts are venues and judges arbiters of justice but over the years we have been seeing cases where judges act not to deliver but deny
International Women’s Day or Day Without a Woman?
What happened yesterday under the banner of Day Without a Woman seems to have turned the spirit of activism into a comedic street show as
Controlling Your Children in Church
by Bob Branco Recently, my girl friend and I attended the Ash Wednesday service at a local Catholic Church. We looked forward to it, and