In this day of increased appreciation for service members, we are hearing a lot of negative news about Bowe Bergdahl, now that he has been freed. It makes sense to me that we have this discussion after he has been freed. I am happy that he is free of his captors. The Taliban are not
Bergdahl Release Worth the Price
I do not understand the criticism of the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner exchange. Republicans leaders express concern that five Taliban leaders were released. These persons may cause harm to Americans. Pres. Obama mentioned that Sgt Bergdahl’s health was beginning to worsen. Today, Sen. Saxty Chambliss, R-Ga., suggested there was nothing wrong with his health. See CBS
Wal-Mart Offers $99 Wills
Shoppers at the Wal-Mart in Toronto can now purchase a will for $99. Notarized documents cost $25, a second notarized document would cost $19. The two lawyer partners say their busiest times are 
between 5 and 8 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays and Sundays. The lawyers admit up front that they only accept simple
Martin Traded to Forty-Niners
So, Jonathan Martin is traded to the San Fransisco Forty-Niners, a team where he wanted to play. He is friends with the head coach of the Forty-Niners, Jim Harbaugh. And, so ends the bullying fiasco at the Miami Dolphins. See CBS News report. Two of his main harassers, Richie Incognito and John Jerry have been
Tesoro Refinery Suffers a Second Acid Spill
Tesoro Corporation has sustained a second acid spill at the same refinery. I wrote about the first acid spill here. It appears that the first acid spill was worse than Tesoro first suggested. The Chemical Safety Board described the latest information about the first spill as "eye-opening." See San Jose Mercury News report.
Tesoro Corp. Refuses to Cooperate with Safety Investigators
Way back when, I worked in a warehouse. Safety was not a major concern, since we had never had an accent to my knowledge. But, safety was emphasized. I was always gratified when I would hear management remind us to be safe and not to take chances climbing shelving or tossing boxes. And, before the
KBR Required Confidentiality Agreements in Violation of the False Claims Act
According to a recent Washington Post news report, KBR and Halliburton required its contract employees in Iraq and Afghanistan to not report fraud or waste. They required contract employees to sign confidentiality agreements. To any veteran of the two wars, that requirement is offensive. We received many of our support services from KBR (owned
Richard Sherman Apologizes
Richard Sherman, the cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, stopped the potential winning touchdown pass in the closing seconds of a playoff game with the Forty-Niners. He was interviewed immediately after and exclaimed that is what happens when you try the "best cornerback in the game!" When you try me with a "sorry receiver like Crabtree."
Worker Prosecuted for Taking Documents
You have worked as a clerk at a school district for some ten years. You have sought promotion but have been turned down. You are a woman and realize that some men are getting paid more than you for similar work. You see some pertinent documents and take them home to make copies, since you
Blogger Remains in Jail
I write a blog. For me, a blog is commentary, not a news source. I cannot imagine trying to cover news from a blog. But, Roger Shuler has been doing just that with his blog, Legal Schnauzer. And, now he has been arrested for defamation.
Mr. Shuler writes a blog from Brimingham, Alabama. He