In the US, an op-ed is short for "opposite the editorial page". It's a contribution from someone not on the staff, usually offering an opinion that differs from one held, openly, by an… (View Post)

Perhaps someone has already raised this point, but I can't help wondering whether others in the SNP had reason to be suspicious of Murrell. And, if so, what they did about it. (In my experience,… (View Post)

NigelB - Probably Jeff MacNelly. (And I still look at the Shoe comic strip, regularly.) (View Post)

I want to thank those here who have posted Matt cartoons from time to time. I've liked them enough so I have bought some of his collections, including, most recently, 30 Years of Matt. (My favor… (View Post)

Google refused to answer this question: "Is Karen Bass a bass, a tenor, an alto, or a soprano?" Perhaps someone who spends time in Southern Calfornia can. (Personally, I hope the answer is … (View Post)