Beaanachtai’ Na La’ Feile Padraig

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Fontella Bass, seen here on the show “Shindig” in 1965 singing her hit song “Rescue Me”, died on December 26. We listened back today to an interview Terry did with Bass in 1995.

You can thank Sandy

"You can thank Sandy"  A friend got a marketing E-mail for some webinar saying that due to an overwhelming demand from people affected by Hurricane Sandy the discount registration period was being extended. The E-mail opened with large, bold type "You can thank Sandy." Shortly thereafter, he received another E-mail from that company apologizing for the insensitive tone of the first E-mail. E-mail #2 also added that appropriate steps were taken to make sure this would never happen again.  I have to say that I didn't find the Sandy reference insensitive and I certainly hope that appropriate steps doesn't mean that someone lost a job. How do other people feel about this? Given that the current Noreaster is being referred to as Son of Sandy is anyone really offended?

Vineta Kaulača (Latvian, 1971), Surface of the River III, 2016. Oil on canvas, 80 × 60 cm.

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Could be Alan Rickman?

Stephen Conroy (British, 1964), The Entrance I, 1992. Oil on canvas, 183 x 137 cm.

From subpoenas to secret court orders, the government has an arsenal of legal tools for sweeping up your personal data.

Documentary on Alabama war hero Jeremiah Denton a hit with preview audience

A new documentary about Vietnam War hero Jeremiah Denton got a standing ovation Sunday from a preview audience including some of Denton's family members, one of whom said she was "blown away" by the work.

For those who might agree with Donald Trump’s view that POW’s are losers, I suggest they take the time to view this documentary produced by Alabama Public TV.  It chronicles the Hanoi Hilton Experience of former Navy pilot Jeremiah Denton.  PBS aired the documentary on Memorial Day evening. 

I did this illo about two weeks ago for TWA workers union about hurricane Irene.