Mars, courtesy Curiosity and NASA by Ken Carman  As far as we know the world didn't end. Yet. Crossing out all the Matrix-like, avatar, alternate reality speculation and, despite the…

by Ken Carman    I heard this phrase from a caller to an NPR program after Sandy Hook, and I started to wonder, "What is the nature of, 'The evil in…

by Ken Carman    Breaking news: Susan Rice has decided to step down as an appointee for Secretary of State.    So now... John Kerry?    Mr. President, please don't give in on…

by Ken Carman    From dictionary.com... juryrig   1. (Nautical) a temporary rig to replace a permanent rig that has been disabled, lost overboard, etc. 2. any makeshift arrangement of machinery…

Ever since the CIA was started it has been a political football. The worst games ever were during Bush II when Cheney, and his shills, went over there to "straighten…