Month: January 2023

President Biden Should Have Identified These Problems in California

Commentary President Biden visited California’s Central Coast areas devastated by the record rains on Jan. 19. The previous week, he declared California a disaster area and “ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on December 27, 2022, and…


Universities Operate Like Mafias

I’ve studied the Mafia for decades because my grandparents were Sicilian. Also, I was a college professor for 25 years, so I’ve had plenty of opportunity to observe the commonalities between mafias and universities. Let’s start with some familiar mafia clichés and then dig deeper. They Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse This line…


Miso-Garlic Slashed Chicken with Quinoa-Orange Salad

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Chicken legs are a popular choice for midweek meals because they’re one of your less-expensive meats and serve as a blank canvas for so many different cuisines and dishes — they can be deep-fried, barbecued, roasted and oven-fried to juicy perfection. Here, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are soaked in…


What The Lord of the Rings Teaches us About ‘Being Woke’

We all like stories, or sometimes, using posher language: narratives. There is a good reason for that: “Narrative may be regarded as a primary act of mind,” said Professor Brian Cox in his introduction to the English National Curriculum that was being introduced into UK schools in 1988. More recently, Frank Wolcek in his book…


Child of Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark Arrested, Charged With Assault in Police Altercation

The child of House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) was arrested on Jan. 21 and charged with assault following an altercation with a police officer, officials have confirmed. Police said in a statement on Sunday that officers responded to a report at about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Parkman Bandstand Monument, in Boston Common, where a protest…


Daughter of Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark Arrested, Charged With Assault in Police Altercation

The daughter of House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) was arrested on Jan. 21 and charged with assault following an altercation with a police officer, officials have confirmed. Police said in a statement on Sunday that officers responded to a report at about 9:30 PM on Saturday at the Parkman Bandstand Monument, in Boston Common, where a protest…


Manchin on 2024: ‘Everything Is on the Table’

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) won’t rule out will running as a non-Democrat against President Joe Biden in the next presidential election, saying that “everything is on the table.” Speaking on Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Manchin was asked about his plans for 2024, including whether he is still “going to run as a Democrat.”…


‘Awe-Inspiring Sights’: Aurora Spotter Captures Ultra-Rare Orange and Pink Northern Lights in Norway

Not once, but twice this season, Norwegian skywatchers have been delighted by a super rare showing of the aurora borealis displaying unusual pink and purple hues, fading into an even rarer orange. Stunning photos depict the northern lights in a whole new visual dimension. Estonia-born photographer Markus Varik, 37, has trekked widely for his photos since 2009…


I Know He’s Your Dad, but It’s His Responsibility—Not Yours

Dear Dave, My husband and I just heard of your plan. We are excited to learn more about money, and we have already saved up $1,000 for our beginner emergency fund. Right now, we have a problem. My father has never taken his finances seriously, and the other day, he asked us for $400 to…


US Department of State Holds Briefing

State Department spokesperson Ned Price will hold a briefing at 1:45 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. The Epoch Times will livestream the event.   …