Jessica Bennett, a contributing writer at Time.com thinks that the story of how society defines a man is an explanation of nut case Elliot Rodger going on a rampage at UC Santa Barbara last weekend. Continue reading
“It’s About Them,” Says Mayor Gross – Wreath Placed At West Easton War Memorial
Even though the Activities Committee might not thought it important to honor those who died in the service of our country, Mayor Gross was determined to remember them. Continue reading
West Easton Activities Committee Fails The Fallen – No Memorial Day Ceremony
A long tradition of holding a brief ceremony honoring men and women who gave their lives in military service for our country won’t be held this year in West Easton. Continue reading
Veterans Health Care Under Fire
For those who were drafted or volunteered for the Armed Forces, the expectation of being provided proper medical care was earned for having served our country honorably. The recent exposure of falsified and manipulated reports of waiting times for veterans needing medical care cuts to the bone of not only veterans, but also the families of those veterans. Continue reading
Avoid The Flying Bouncy Castle For Childrens Parties
I thought this story was an Internet joke when I first read it. A children’s Bouncy Castle became airborne near Syracuse, NY and injured 3 children, with 2 boys still in the hospital in stable, but serious condition. The boys fell out of the castle at a height of 15′-20′, with a third child having fallen out at a lower height and suffered minor injuries. The Bouncy Castle is said to have reached a height of 50′ and finally came down in a schoolyard. Continue reading
License Plate Reader Error Results In Handcuffed Driver And Lawsuit
With the City of Easton announcing the use of license plate readers I try to keep watch for stories that demonstrate the dangers of relying on technology and the loss of privacy. What follows are a few examples. The first one involving a driver, Denise Green, should have Mayor Panto ensuring that there is a policy that addresses the possibility of an incorrect read. Continue reading