Warren Beatty should have stopped the show when he realized he was holding the wrong envelope. He could have spared the television audience much confusion and the world many needless news stories if he had just had the presence of mind to signal the producers that something was wrong. Isn't that what commercial breaks are for?
Articles by Edward Ritstjori
We are in the Age of the Comic Book Movie
Surely there can be no greater exciting time in the history of movies than now because we have more comic book superheroes visiting the big screen than at any other time in our history.
7 Best Natural Ingredients for French Toast (and How to Make It)
Such a simple breakfast idea, french toast. Did you know that the ancient Romans used a recipe that sounds very much like our french toast? They had a dish they called pan dulcis. That means "sweet pan". They took some bread, soaked it in milk, and then cooked it in oil. Sometimes they added an egg to the mixture.
Why Does Earth Have Seasons? (3 Important Reasons Explained)
Seasons are periods during the Earth's solar year when the weather patterns are mostly the same because temperatures stay in the same ranges across most of the planet. Our plants and some animals have adapted to the changes in seasons through long eons of evolution.
A Few Thoughts about a Software Industry Pioneer
Every story has a beginning and an end. One of the great things about the life we live is that we don't really know the end of the story. I like to read biographies about successful business people because they inspire me to strive toward that same kind of success. You don't have to become a business person yourself. A great artist can be successful. Look at all the not-so-great actors, artists, and writers who succeed in life.
Bernie Sanders versus Donald Trump: Who Can Save America?
George and I have been reluctant to wade into the politics of the 2016 US Presidential election but it is beginning to look like the two front-runners are Democrat Bernie Sanders and Republican Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush are almost forgotten in the headlines, except where they find themselves immersed in controversies.
Why Every Politician Should Play Strategy Games
I often wonder if Presidents and members of Congress ever play strategy games for entertainment. It could be a classic board game like Risk or a modern online game like Sid Meier's Civilization. Maybe if they had to manage their own international politics they would not act like such silly fools when they have to make the hard decisions.
How to Fight World Hunger and Global Warming at the Same Time
George and I are very passionate about several causes. We both believe that world hunger and deprivation should be solved and we both believe that global warming can be managed. Neither problem is simple and although we dream about the day when mankind no longer struggles with these issues we know that even if a perfect solution could be found it would take time for everyone to adopt it.
Where Can You Ask Questions about Saving Money?
I have noticed something disturbing lately. When I have questions about various topics I usually Google them to see who has provided answers. More and more I find that Google shows me really bad articles from blogs and news sites that are just throwing up articles. Some of the worst offenders make you scroll through slideshows to find anything helpful. I almost never read an article that uses a slider any more.
Is Freelance Writing the Only Way to Make Money Online?
George and I have worked hard to establish ourselves as freelance writers. I wish I could say we are getting rich but the truth is that we don't always make so much money. It's hard work but you get a sense of freedom from not having to go into the office or factory every day.