My apologies in advance to those readers who are not COSTCO members, for whatever reason. Many folks I know live out of range of a store, and I comfort them when I can. But I also wax enthusiastic about the place. I was first drawn to it because of reports that COSTCO paid store workers … Continue reading Take THAT, Inflation! (COSTCO Keeps Its Cheapo Hot Dogs. And Pizza.
Some amazing things happened in public life the past few days. Here are a few of my picks: Imagine that: Democrats came up with a brilliant political slogan. I’m not sure that’s happened since “Yes We Can” burst on the scene with Barack Obama in 2008. This one is the “rebrand” of the last year’s … Continue reading Political “Miracles” of the Week
AP News: Floyd family, others see inequality in penalties for ex-cops BY AMY FORLITI AND STEPHEN GROVES — July 28, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three former Minneapolis police officers went before a federal judge during the last week to be sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, and for each man, U.S. District Judge Paul … Continue reading Ex-Cops Sentenced in George Floyd Case
Washington Post: In viral ad, doctor calls Texas governor to get permission for abortion María Paúl – July 28, 2022 A new political ad targeting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) starts with a scene that could unfold in any hospital across the country — a doctor delivering gutting news to an expectant couple: “Your baby has … Continue reading New “MAGA” ad (Mothers Against Greg Abbott) Goes Viral in Texas Guv Race
Moscow’s ex-chief rabbi warns of ‘dark clouds’ for Russian Jews Issued on: 28/07/2022 Jerusalem (AFP) – Moscow’s former chief rabbi now living in exile in Israel warned Thursday of “dark clouds on the horizon” for Russian Jews, as ties between the two countries deteriorate over the Ukraine war. Pinchas Goldschmidt, who left Russia in March … Continue reading War Notes: Russian Jewish Community facing “dark clouds” over Ukraine war