ISIS ramped up their notoriety by beheading a US journalist. The killer had a british accent. I can assure you that it wasn't me, I have not left Picayune for a long time.

 

Ferguson seems to have an unstable peace for the time being, but I have a hunch that is about to change, Michael Brown's funeral is Monday, a public event with 5000 people expected.

 

Israel v Hamas continues to smolder.

 

Rick Perry seems undeterred by a pesky law suit, he publishes new book, and goes to New Hampshire for what might be the opening of a 2016 bid.

 

Will Ryan run? He is not saying no.