Charles Jaco

When Social Skills Are a Warning

online.wsj.com — An uncle starts believing all your sarcastic comments. Or a kindhearted friend never understands anymore how you feel. These people may not just be momentarily off. Recent research indicates they may be exhibiting early signals that something is going awry in their brains.

Wolf Blitzer Asks Tornado Survivor if She Thanked the Lord; Replies She's an Atheist

youtube.com — A moment of levity in Oklahoma Tuesday when Wolf Blitzer, concluding an interview with a woman who survived the devastating tornado, asked her if she had thanked the Lord for a decision she made that saved her life. She replied that she was an atheist.

Oklahoma senators embrace disaster aid after opposing Sandy relief bill

mobile.reuters.com — Oklahoma senators embrace disaster aid after opposing Sandy relief bill By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amid expressions of horror, grief and resolve over the devastating tornado that smashed into suburban Oklahoma City, many lawmakers expressed relief on Tuesday that they took action in January to bulk up the FEMA disaster relief fund.

The Department of Justice's Search Warrant for James Rosen's Gmail : The New Yorker

newyorker.com — The Washington Post reported today that, in the course of a leak investigation of a State Department employee who allegedly provided Fox News's James Rosen with classified information, the Obama Justice Department not only subpoenaed Rosen's private e-mails but also said that Rosen was "an aider and abettor and/or co-conspirator" in the alleged crime.

Jaco - AP Records Seized For “Paranoia” - Yours Could Be Next

kplr11.com — ST. LOUIS, MO (KPLR) - Back in 2012 we got word of how the CIA has stopped a plot by a terror group based in Yemen to bomb an airliner headed to the United States. The Associated Press knew all about it But refused to publish any information for almost a week at the White House's request.

Jaco - The “Legislative Karma” We Deserve

kplr11.com — ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) - The Missouri legislative session is over. I say that in the same way I'd say a root canal is finally over. calling this session a waste of time is an insult to the idea of waste. Important jobs and economic development bills weren't touched.