Influential pediatricians across the United States have published this open letter as part of a national campaign called Vote Kids. It shows which candidate for the coming US elections they consider more capable, suited, prepared, and concerned to act as President, in comparison to the one who shows “little commitment” and proposes “ill-advised” policies.

Be sure to check out the supporting document.

Today is International Translation Day, in honor of St. Jerome, one of the earliest translators of the Bible, and patron saint of translators and interpreters. Read the history of International Translation Day and the Story of St. Jerome.

No, it’s not that lovable dinosaur. But close. The White House, the seat of government of the “best nation on Earth” has its priorities quite straight. That’s why they have dedicated an entire section of their website to… A DOG.

Anyhow, it’s Barney’s birthday today and it’s not his fault…

Mafalda is the eternal little girl in permanent wonder of the current state of our planet. She hates soup, she wishes for world peace, she has stereotyped friends, and she turned 40 today. She appeared for the first time in an Argentinian newspaper, originally as an advertising campaign created by Quino, and since then has combated in her own little way unfairness, inequality, and xenophobia.

Did you know she is widely known in Europe? In fact, Quino was awarded the “Max und Moritz” Award for best international cartoon in Erlangen, birthplace of my wife, at the Third Annual International Comic Exhibition in 1988.

Image Copyright by Quino. Taken from Wikipedia and used within the limits of “fair use” according to the U. S. Copyright Law and similar applicable laws in other countries.

Jürgen Fauth has been a pal and has sent me an invite to Gmail.

Feel free to send me email to carlosrealm @ gmail.com.