The Killing of a President

As we reflect back on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy just after the 44th anniversary of the event, it is hard not to think back to all the conspiracy theories the killing has generated. Although more than 2 out of 3 Americans believe there was a conspiracy, and although numerous experts have convincingly debunked the preposterous lone gunman theory, the government's official position remains that Oswald, and Oswald alone, killed Kennedy.

So why would our government be so adamant about its position? Could it be that government officials, from past presidents on down, were also complicit in the conspiracy? Could the current President be related to the center of the web of intrigue? Check out the following 10-part video expose' and decide for yourself. This link will take you to part 1, click on the "Related Video" links for parts 2-10. Happy Anniversary!

Another out of control cop playing with his taser.

Taser Nation. This video shows a Utah highway patrolman tasering a non-violent young man for refusing to sign a speeding ticket. Since when is refusing to sign a ticket - can you say subpoena? - an arrestable offense worthy of physical restraint? What happened to the 5th amendment where we are protected from self-incrimination?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Did you know that "Thanksgiving" type feasts are a North American tradition, not just an American holiday? Native American groups throughout the Americas, including the Pueblo, Cherokee, Creek and many others organized harvest festivals, ceremonial dances, and other celebrations of thanks for centuries before the arrival of Europeans in North America.

If you think your Thanksgiving menu is unique, here are a list of foods that may have been served at the first Thankgiving in 1621 shared by the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians.

Seafood: Cod, Eel, Clams, Lobster
Wild Fowl: Wild Turkey, Goose, Duck, Crane, Swan, Partridge, Eagles
Meat: Venison, Seal
Grain: Wheat Flour, Indian Corn
Vegetables: Pumpkin, Peas, Beans, Onions, Lettuce, Radishes, Carrots
Fruit: Plums, Grapes
Nuts: Walnuts, Chestnuts, Acorns
Herbs and Seasonings: Olive Oil, Liverwort, Leeks, Dried Currants, Parsnips

What Was Not on the Menu
Surprisingly, the following foods, all considered staples of the modern Thanksgiving meal, didn't appear on the pilgrim's first feast table:

Ham: There is no evidence that the colonists had butchered a pig by this time, though they had brought pigs with them from England.
Sweet Potatoes/Potatoes: These were not common.
Corn on the Cob: Corn was kept dried out at this time of year.
Cranberry Sauce: The colonists had cranberries but no sugar at this time.

For more information about the history of Thanksgiving, click here.

Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless America!