http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1 breakingnews:  John Brennan CIA hearing interrupted by protests AP:  John Brennan’s confirmation hearing to head the CIA was interrupted repeatedly on Thursday. The protests centered on CIA drone strikes.  At one point, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., ordered the proceedings halted and the room cleared so those re-entering could be screened to block obvious protesters. Video: The … Read more

Earlier today I was sad I was not getting snow from the Blizzard .. But now watches and warnings are quickly expanding. I’m Ina winter storm watch—and realize I have nothing in the house .. Please gods of snow, I want a big storm but let’s make it AFTER payday?!

Here is the Weather Channel’s snowfall projections. Few have placed the snow as far South as they do in this. I am in the 3 to 6 range. I was hoping for the 18-24 … but there’s always March for me I guess. Blizzardo Diablo 2013. Or Nemo. Or whatever they are calling it.

When religion is BEYOND STUPID: Connecticut Lutheran pastor has apologized for participating in an interfaith prayer vigil for the 26 children and adults killed at a Newtown elementary school in December because his church bars its clergy from worshipping with other faiths

When religion is BEYOND STUPID: Connecticut Lutheran pastor has apologized for participating in an interfaith prayer vigil for the 26 children and adults killed at a Newtown elementary school in December because his church bars its clergy from worshipping with other faiths

If killing Americans with no due process is OK when their alleged crime is consorting with al-Qaida, it’s not a huge intellectual leap to give government officials the same judge-and-jury authority over other heinous acts such as mass murder, drug trafficking, and child pornography. Ron Fournier (via azspot) Great point. It’s good to see so … Read more