Ripping the Headlines Today, 6/7/15

Ripping the Headlines Today, 6/7/15
Paul Lander is not sure which he is proudest of -- winning the Noble Peace Prize or sending Congolese gynecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege to accept it on his behalf, bringing to light the plight of African women in war-torn countries. In his non-daydreaming hours, Paul has written for Weekly Humorist, National Lampoon, American Bystander, Huff Post Comedy, McSweeney's, Bombeck Writers Workshop Blog and the Humor Times, written and/or produced for multiple TV shows and written standup material that's been performed on Maher, The Daily Show, Colbert, Kimmel, etc. Now, on to Paul's time-commanding Special Forces in Khandahar… (See all of Paul's "Ripping the Headlines Today" columns here.)
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Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more

Gov’t Developing Unique Tactics to Tackle Hacking Issue

Gov’t Developing Unique Tactics to Tackle Hacking Issue
A writer, hack if you wish to have the true definition, who enjoys putting the weird thoughts that run through my mind to words. I mostly enjoy writing about things political, but for variety will occasionally post something else.
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DHS to use ‘acronym-talk’ to prevent further hacking attempts This past week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that hacking, or breach of security (BS), occurred in at … Read more

North Korea: The Ultimate Summer Vacation

North Korea: The Ultimate Summer Vacation
John Glynn is an Irishman, a lover of Guinness and a
potato connoisseur. An expert in the area of mediocrity, he one day hopes to own a decent coffee maker and visit SeaWorld Orlando.
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“North Korea, especially Pyongyang, has so much to offer.” – Kim Bur Lee If your idea of the perfect summer vacation involves socialist propaganda, why not visit North … Read more

Ripping the Headlines Today, 10/28/14

Ripping the Headlines Today, 10/28/14
Paul Lander is not sure which he is proudest of -- winning the Noble Peace Prize or sending Congolese gynecologist Dr. Denis Mukwege to accept it on his behalf, bringing to light the plight of African women in war-torn countries. In his non-daydreaming hours, Paul has written for Weekly Humorist, National Lampoon, American Bystander, Huff Post Comedy, McSweeney's, Bombeck Writers Workshop Blog and the Humor Times, written and/or produced for multiple TV shows and written standup material that's been performed on Maher, The Daily Show, Colbert, Kimmel, etc. Now, on to Paul's time-commanding Special Forces in Khandahar… (See all of Paul's "Ripping the Headlines Today" columns here.)
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Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more

Hobby Lobby on Birth Control Investments: ‘The Devil Made Me Do It’

Hobby Lobby on Birth Control Investments: ‘The Devil Made Me Do It’
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The Humor Times founder/publisher/editor/writer may wear a lot of hats, but he likes it that way. Still, his favorite job is writing fake news articles. He is also a musician and songwriter, who plays guitar, mandolin and harmonica, with several CDs to his credit.
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The company may be heavily invested in the very thing it refuses to give its female employees, but it’s “not my fault,” says Hobby Lobby, corporate person, in … Read more

Congress Still Missing in Inaction After Turning Off Conscience Transponders

Congress Still Missing in Inaction After Turning Off Conscience Transponders
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The Humor Times founder/publisher/editor/writer may wear a lot of hats, but he likes it that way. Still, his favorite job is writing fake news articles. He is also a musician and songwriter, who plays guitar, mandolin and harmonica, with several CDs to his credit.
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“Congress members’ scruples could be anywhere by now,” says transponder expert. A worldwide search has been launched for the missing consciences of hundreds of U.S. congresspersons, after reports … Read more

One Small … Tag

One Small … Tag
Michael Larson is newly minted Texan. He is a retired teacher, current university librarian, and a future 'great American' author.
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Going to the moon started a game of interstellar tag While driving my son to school one morning, the news commentator on the radio stated that China had … Read more

Argus Hamilton on the News: Duck Dynasty & Much More!

Argus Hamilton is the man Robin Williams once called "the Will Rogers of the Baby Boom." Argus' daily column of jokes on the news, now carried in over 100 newspapers across the United States, including the Humor Times, is also read and heard by millions on the Internet and on radio stations across the country.
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In the news: Duck Dynasty, crack-smoking mayor, lottery & more Duck Dynasty’s family patriarch Phil Robertson was put on hiatus by A&E Network after he compared homosexuality to … Read more

Keystone XL Myths: Former Obama Adviser Van Jones Comes Out Swinging (Video)

Keystone XL Myths: Former Obama Adviser Van Jones Comes Out Swinging (Video)
The Humor Times is the "World's funniest news source!" Sure, we like to inform our visitors, but in a playful sort of way. We believe political satire is one of the best ways to help folks let down their defenses and see things in a new light, as well as to help bring haughty leaders back down to earth. Plus, it's just plain fun! The Humor Times magazine (delivered to your door 12x/year) is a great way to enjoy this brand of humor, it makes a wonderful gift, and SUBSCRIPTIONS are very affordable!
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Van Jones calls Obama to task over Keystone XL pipeline Former Obama administration green jobs adviser Van Jones came out with very strong words on CNN against the … Read more

Movie Review: “Shadows of Liberty”

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Gary Chew was a classical music host, programmer and producer on Capital Public Radio’s KXPR 88.9FM, Sacramento for 18 years. He retired in January 2007. Read more about Gary's long and storied career here.
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“Shadows of Liberty” — a film review by Gary Chew “When men yield up the exclusive privilege of thinking, the last shadows of liberty quit the horizon.” That … Read more

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