Jonathan Laurence in SLATE: Marine Le Pen told a talk show host on Thursday morning she was “still waiting for her phone to ring” with an invitation from the prime minister to participate in Sunday’s national unity march. But Le Pen’s phone has remained silent. Government leaders are gambling that they don’t need her and can keep the National Front at a safe distance from its street-level display of strength and solidarity

The timing of the Paris attacks couldn’t be more interesting.. an election coming and a victory for an insurgent right wing candidate looks like a good chance.  Jonathan Laurence in SLATE: Marine Le Pen told a talk show host on Thursday morning she was “still waiting for her phone to ring” with an invitation from … Read moreJonathan Laurence in SLATE: Marine Le Pen told a talk show host on Thursday morning she was “still waiting for her phone to ring” with an invitation from the prime minister to participate in Sunday’s national unity march. But Le Pen’s phone has remained silent. Government leaders are gambling that they don’t need her and can keep the National Front at a safe distance from its street-level display of strength and solidarity

No such thing as a selfless selfie

Science says you might have psychopathic traits if you post a lot of selfies » Here is the gist of the study as reported by the UK INDEPENDENT: Men who take more selfies have higher than average traits of narcissism and psychopathy, a study from academics at Ohio State University has found. The research, published … Read moreNo such thing as a selfless selfie

Paris on edge

Police are swarming small towns as the hunt for the Charlie HEBDO shooters continue.. One , the youngest, has reportedly turned himself on.. A shoot out has also killed a female police officer..officials say so far that this Paris shooting is unrelated.. One police officer shot yesterday was a Muslim.. This from NBC NEWS: A … Read moreParis on edge