Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Congress seeks ban on in-flight calls
Congress members from both sides of the aisle unhappy with the idea of in-flight telephone use are working on legislation to keep the airways quiet. Published December 10, 2013
400-pound Gitmo inmate loses legal battle over health care
The lawyers for a 400-pound Egyptian inmate at Guantanamo Bay had their request rejected for a court to get involved with his medical handling. Published December 10, 2013
Defense bill would decriminalize consensual sodomy for the military
A provision agreed upon by the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committee would amend The Uniform Code of Military Justice to allow for consensual sodomy, the Air Force Times reported. Published December 10, 2013
China: Poisonous smog is a military asset, if you think about it
China's polluted skies aren't filled with smog — it's camouflage — if you believe Global Times, a nationalist newspaper affiliated with the Communist Party's mouthpiece, the People's Daily. Published December 10, 2013
Cold War heats up again in the Arctic: Russian airfield reactivated after 20 years
The U.S. "reset" with Russia just got a lot trickier: An Arctic-area Russian airfield that has been closed for 20 years is being reactivated. Published December 10, 2013
Buffett: George W. Bush gave ‘greatest economic statement of all time’ in 2008
Which world leader holds the distinction of making the "greatest economic statement of all time"? According to Warren Buffett, it's George W. Bush. Published December 10, 2013
Rush Limbaugh: Obama trying to make Mandela death about himself
Radio host Rush Limbaugh accused President Obama on Friday of trying to do "everything and anything he can to link himself to" Nelson Mandela after the former South African president's death. Published December 6, 2013
Christmas gift for coffee lovers: Starbucks $450 all-metal gift card
If your loved ones are addicted to coffee, try Starbucks' all-metal $450 gift card as a Christmas stocking-stuffer this year. Published December 6, 2013
Chris Matthews: GOP less patriotic than South African white apartheid leaders
Chris Matthews reacted to the death of Nelson Mandela Thursday night by saying that the Republican Party is less patriotic than South Africa's white apartheid advocates. Published December 6, 2013
Wounded Warrior donation MIA from lesbian waitress of anti-gay tip story
A former Marine and waitress said that any donations she received after a customer allegedly left an anti-gay screed in lieu of a tip would go to the Wounded Warrior Project — but the organization has not been able to verify that she made good on her vow. Published December 6, 2013
Jon Stewart, CIA superspy? Iranian TV creates new ‘Zionist’ conspiracy
Is Jon Stewart a CIA 'Zionist' spy? Iranian state TV apparently thinks so. Published December 5, 2013
Paris Metro issues ‘politeness manual’ to improve passengers’ behavior
When all else fails in France, release the manuals. Paris' public transport authority has released a "politeness" manual in an attempt to curb uncivil behavior and increase civility among customers, the Telegraph reported. Published December 5, 2013
Happy Meal: Couple goes to McDonald’s, leaves with bag packed with cash
That's a lot of burgers from the dollar menu. A couple from Tennessee, Stacye Terry and her husband Greg, recently made an order at their local McDonald's drive-through and inadvertently left with a bag filled with cash. Published December 5, 2013
Hacking software could put ‘zombie drone army’ in user’s hands
Civilian applications for domestic drones continue to evolve, but so do hackers. SkyJack, a "drone engineered to autonomously seek out, hack, and wirelessly take over other drones within wifi distance, creating an army of zombie drones under your control," is one such example, according to security analyst Samy Kamkar. Published December 4, 2013
House Dem cites satire piece to strike GOP, Obamacare critics
Rep. Carolyn Maloney used her time during Wednesday's House Oversight & Government Reform Committee hearing in a unique way: She criticized the Republican Party's reaction to the failed Obamacare rollout by referencing satire as "distinguished report." Published December 4, 2013
Rep. Duncan Hunter: While Obama prays for Iranian change, U.S. should ready its nukes
The United States should be prepared to use tactical nuclear weapons against Iran if war becomes inevitable, Rep. Duncan Hunter believes, but he "sure as hell" hopes it doesn't happen. Published December 4, 2013
Best company ever? Veteran Beer Co. exists to employ vets, provide quality beer
Could the Veteran Beer Co. be the best company ever? The microbrewer, started by Navy pilot Paul Jenkins, exists to provide jobs for veterans and provide customers with quality beer. Published December 4, 2013
Rob Ford gets D.C. sports radio gig: Toronto’s crack-smoking mayor will make NFL picks
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's crack-smoking days may be behind him, but his D.C. sports talk radio tenure is just beginning, a local station reported. Published December 4, 2013
Chinese general’s ‘awkward’ demands on U.S. Army base sparks internal review
A Chinese delegation visiting Fort Leavenworth, Kan., might be the first to ever raise spying fears over its desire to obtain documents that were publicly available. Published December 3, 2013
Truckers hit with $102 toll to cross George Washington Bridge
If you're a trucker trying to cross the George Washington Bridge into Manhattan, prepare to pay up — $102 to be exact. Published December 3, 2013
