Monday...

* Those of us that once watched the Today Show will be interested in a story posted at the NewYorkTimesMagazine about the firing of journalist Ann Curry. After reading the article, I was even more disgusted with Matt Lauer and the NBC executives that gave into Lauer's obviously massive ego. When Lauer retires, I might watch the Today Show again.

>>>> There is another substance to keep away from your children---cinnamon. Apparently, young people are participating in "cinnamon challenges" which are dangerous, and life-threatening.  HuffPost has the details.

••• VoteVets has an excellent ad against the candidacy of Appalachian Trail walker, SC Republican Mark Sanford: