Russian group ‘intercepts’ US drone over Crimea AFP | Mar 15, 2014, 06.10 AM IST "The drone was flying at about 4,000 metres (12,000 feet) and was virtually invisible from the ground. It was possible to break the link with US operators … [Read more...]
Archives for March 14, 2014
Happy PI Day and Happy Saint Patrick’s Day…
I forgot today was PI day 3.14 and next year, it will be a once in a century PI Day (i.e. 3.14_15). A lot has been written here and elsewhere about the Parade on Sunday in South Boston, but regardless, I hope everyone is able to enjoy … [Read more...]
Marriage Equality takes a baby step into Tennessee (A novel approach)
A Federal Judge has ruled that the plaintiffs, (just the three couples who brought the lawsuit) must have their marriages from other states recognized in Tennessee. This is a novel approach to the issue. Until the court reviews the case … [Read more...]
Brown announces bid for NH Senate seat
Or, rather, the Tea Party Republicans at Fox who control Brown's important decisions made the announcement in as many words. Globe: Fox News today terminated its contract with Scott Brown, yet another sign that the one-time Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Steven Ultrino enters race for State Rep (33rd Middlesex)
Today Steven Ultrino, second-term Malden City Councilor from Ward 2 and a Democrat, announced his candidacy to represent most of Malden in the Massachusetts House. (This seat is currently held by Rep. Chris Fallon, who recently ran for … [Read more...]
What’s the Matter with Massachusetts? (thoughts on Beacon Hill, the minimum wage and the grassroots)
Updates, 3/27/2014: To no one's surprise, the House legislation is missing key provisions -- no indexing and too low of an increase for tipped workers. Now the push comes to the Amendments, and the hardball is, apparently, around the … [Read more...]