Monthly Archives: November 2013
JFK: His ambition and legacy – CBS News
More on JFK as the 50th anniversary of his assassination comes to an end. I honestly am not sure we learned a whole lot as a nation but it is good to take time to remember those who had hope in us that we don’t normally have.
Bill Flanagan reflects on this.
A few more links to come from the other computer.
Nightly News: Words of wisdom from JFK
Beautiful Blue Pond in Japan Turns Spectacularly Green – My Modern Metropolis
The world still surprises with beautiful, peaceful spaces.
Mexican-American Vets Ignited Kennedy’s Latino Support : Code Switch : NPR
This was a great story from yesterday and a bit of history I honestly wasn’t aware of. Seriously, give it a listen.
Apparently this story derives from this story from last year.
Also of note is this video, from an event in Houston.
Granted, I am named after JFK so I have some personal investment in the history of the man and his legacy. Probably some more links will follow as people note this day.
Bill Moyers Essay: The United States of Inequality | Moyers & Company | BillMoyers.com
Moyers spells out the data, but in essence, the concept at some level is just un-American.
Where Does General Tso Chicken Actually Come From?
Top 8 facts about Minnesota’s brewing history | Minnesota Public Radio News
Minnesota does some surprisingly good brews. Here’s some background history on the, ahem, culture.
Ken Burns: Learn Lincoln’s words by heart – CNN.com
Richie Incognito, Jonathan Martin, and the Miami Dolphins bullying scandal – Grantland
A little late to posting this, but a nice response to football’s latest bullying scandal.
In short, this is why I watch baseball. John Rocker is a joke, not a paragon of his former sport’s ideals. Case closed.