Becky Padilla

Fallout: Too Much Media And Social Media Posts about ISIS [Daesh] And Other Terrorist Attacks Causing PTS?

Sure, we need to know what’s going on in the world, but is the ad nauseum information streaming one tragedy after another, hour after hour, on every media and social media outlet, causing PTS fallout? We know the Daesh (ISIS) calls for terrorist attacks—constantly. There’s no way for us to avoid being told. But does […]

8y ago

aliens|international space station|nasa|ufo

If The Satellite Feed From NASA Is Cut After UFO Sighting, Does It Mean ISS Is Hiding Aliens?

If a live satellite feed from NASA cuts out after a UFO is sighted, does it make a sound? You know, like the tree falling in the forest…okay, maybe not. Then does it mean the ISS is hiding proof of UFOs or aliens? The Universe It would be presumptuous of us to believe we are […]

8y ago

Black Lives Matter

Ethical? Sniper Killed By Robot After Shooting Dallas Police Officers During Black Lives Matter Protest

An ethical debate has emerged after a sniper was killed by a police robot after shooting 12 Dallas police officers, killing five of them, and seriously wounding the other seven, along with two civilians, during a Black Lives Matter protest. The Peaceful Part For two hours last Thursday night, nearly 800 people and 100 police […]

8y ago

hillary clinton|james comey

Do As I Say, Not As I Do: FBI Director James Comey Testifies On Hillary Clinton’s Emails

The investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email debacle has been going on for over a year. Yesterday, FBI Director James Comey shared the ruling they did not find enough criminal evidence to bring charges against Hillary, and today testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about the investigation and how the FBI got to […]

8y ago

Gun Control|jerry brown

Jerry Brown Signs California Gun Laws For Public Safety Which In Reality Are Gun Control Measures That Will Bind Legal Carriers

Discussions about responsible gun control have swirled for years, but California Governor Jerry Brown jumped past discussion and signed six gun bills into law under the guise of gun control for public safety, when in actuality they will bind the hands of legal carriers to protect themselves and others, while making it that much easier […]

8y ago

Fourth of July

July 4th Travel Warnings During Ramadan 2016, And Fireworks Safety

The July 4th weekend is coming up, which carries a lot of meaning to Americans and a lot of safety challenges. This year, there are extra travel warnings because July 4th is on Monday and Ramadan 2016 ends on July 5. Plus, there are the twice-yearly fireworks events that are always accompanied by fireworks safety […]

8y ago

Daesh|istanbul|tsa

After Istanbul Attack, Airport Security Increased: Is It Safe To Fly?

After the Istanbul attack at Ataturk Airport on Tuesday evening Turkey time, airport security has been increased worldwide. People everywhere are wondering if it is safe to fly anywhere anymore. Same Song, Different Chorus Increasing security at airports is not a new practice. In January 2015, the Department of Homeland Security increased security at U.S. […]

8y ago

constitution

Judge Richard Posner Says ‘No Value’ In The Constitution Of The United States

There’s “absolutely no value…to a judge…studying the Constitution,” says Judge Richard A. Posner, a Federal judge for the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. This judge’s job is to uphold the very document he is calling worthless. This judge pledged an oath to “support and defend” the Constitution when he took office. This judge has […]

8y ago

Brexit

From ‘Brexit’ To ‘Texit’: What Are Some Ripple Effects Of The Vote To Leave The EU?

They voted. Britain cast its “Brexit” vote to leave the European Union. Financial collateral damage began early on the morning after the news broke, even though changes will take two years to implement. But what’s next on the list? What and who will be affected, and to what degree, remains to be seen. Breaking Up […]

8y ago

jimmy page|led zeppelin

Update: Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway To Heaven’ Trial Caused A Little Hell

Even though Led Zeppelin first released their song “Stairway to Heaven” in 1971, the copyright infringement civil trial that was filed in 2014 began only last week, and it centers around claims that part of “Stairway” was stolen from the song “Taurus,” which was released by the band Spirit on their debut album of the […]

8y ago

Gun Control

#DisarmHate: Why, In Reality, This Has Little To Do With Gun Control And A Lot To Do With Hate

Shortly after every tragedy, a flood of reaction follows, heightened by emotions and fear, and there is a wave of some sort of movement in support of one cause or another. The tragedies that are being splayed across media channels more and more often these days revolve around mass shootings, which lead to more talk […]

8y ago

john brennan

CIA Director John Brennan Says ISIS Is Training Operatives For More Attacks On The West

The threat is not over, and is in fact growing. We are making progress and ISIS is losing ground. Depending on which report or article you read, or which person or “news” outlet you listen to, we are either winning or losing our fight against ISIS. However, CIA Director John Brennan just gave a presentation […]

8y ago

Richard Ramirez Was The Second ‘Night Stalker,’ But Who Was The ‘Original Night Stalker’? FBI Reopens Search Efforts For Serial Killer/Rapist

Given the same nickname as the original serial killer and rapist, the second “Night Stalker,” whose real name was Richard Ramirez, was tried, convicted, and died in prison in 2013 at the age of 53. However, the FBI and local California law enforcement authorities have come together and reopened the original case, offering $50,000 for […]

8y ago

Orlando Shooting: What To Do In Active Shooter Situation

News about the Orlando shooting is everywhere — plastered across social media, as headlines on daily newspapers and nightly news, as the main topic of late night monologues. This latest tragedy is heartbreaking, and it not only brings home the fact that terrorism can hit at any time in any city of any country, it […]

8y ago

J.K. Simmons Gets Ripped: Just What Is Commissioner Gordon Going To Do In ‘Justice League’?

When J.K. Simmons’ arms look better in real life than the bat suit (which is fake, you know) does onscreen, something is up. But that’s what happened, as can be seen in the newly released Instagram photos by Simmons’ trainer, Aaron Williamson who, by the way, also trains Dwayne Johnson. Evidently, they’ve been drinking the […]

8y ago

john oliver

America, Zombie Debt, And How John Oliver ‘Gave Away’ $15M To Expose The Debt Industry And Out-Giveaway Oprah

What would you do if you had millions of dollars in expendable income and a message? If you were John Oliver, you would use your television show as a platform to practically give it away in order to expose the debt industry and what is called “zombie debt.” At the same time, you would just […]

8y ago

Japan|parenting

Missing 7-Year-Old Boy Left In Forest As Punishment Found Alive: Too Harsh Or Good Parenting?

A 7-year-old boy who was abandoned at the edge of the forest in Hokkaido, Japan, as punishment for being naughty actually went missing, but he has been found alive after almost a week of being lost and alone. The world is a scary place and parents must do their job to discipline and raise children […]

8y ago

Plano Senior High School NHS Students Not Allowed To Wear Honors At Graduation, How The Incorrect Politically Correct Is Killing Our Spirit

In a politically correct move that curls your toe hairs, this year’s graduating seniors from Plano Senior High School will not be allowed to wear their National Honor Society recognition stoles when they graduate because school administrators want “everyone to feel included in graduation and not single students out.” What does it mean when the […]

8y ago

MySpace And Tumblr Breach: Hundreds Of Millions Of Passwords Stolen From Before 2013, How To Make Your Info Safer And More Hack-Proof

Remember when MySpace was the place to be? It was like the halls of high school and every fun place with your friends, only online. But, like everything from high school to MTV, that site has morphed from its original set-up. However, hackers don’t care. Your private information is always at risk, and it might […]

8y ago

Online Gaming And Chat Rooms Give Sexual Predators Direct Access To Your Kids, And Open The Door To Sextortion

With the advent of the internet, social media, online gaming and chat rooms, people of all ages have access to the other side of the world — and your children — with just one click. This can open the door to a crime being dubbed “sextortion,” which some adults don’t know how to handle safely, […]

8y ago