‘Massive…Russian Aggression’ Wrecks Ukrainian City, Mayor Says, as Rebels Mount Assault | TheBlaze.com:
"Indiscriminate rocket fire slammed into a market, schools and homes Saturday in the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, killing at least 21 people, authorities said. Ukraine’s top rebel leader announced that an offensive had begun on the strategically important port."
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Saturday, January 24, 2015
Obama adviser defends proposal to tax college savings plans | WashingtonExaminer.com
Obama adviser defends proposal to tax college savings plans | WashingtonExaminer.com:
"President Obama's top economic adviser on Friday defended the administration's proposal to limit a tax break for college savings against conservative criticism that it amounted to a tax hike on middle-class families."
"President Obama's top economic adviser on Friday defended the administration's proposal to limit a tax break for college savings against conservative criticism that it amounted to a tax hike on middle-class families."
Army Lieutenant Gets 19 Years for Defending his Troops against Islamic Jihadists - Eagle Rising
Army Lieutenant Gets 19 Years for Defending his Troops against Islamic Jihadists - Eagle Rising:
"In a report on January 21, the Army Times stated:
Basically, the government is obligated to disclose evidence that could negate guilt, reduce the degree of guilt or reduce the punishment for the accused, Maher said, citing the Rule for Courts-Martial.
"The first day at the Army JAG school, we're taught you turn over everything," said Maher, who also is a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve.
The government made a "serious legal error" by not turning over exonerating and/or mitigating evidence contained in government computer databases, Maher said.
If that information had been turned over, the defense might have taken a different approach, or the case may not even have made it to trial, said Maher, who points out Lorance never fired his weapon that day."
"In a report on January 21, the Army Times stated:
Basically, the government is obligated to disclose evidence that could negate guilt, reduce the degree of guilt or reduce the punishment for the accused, Maher said, citing the Rule for Courts-Martial.
"The first day at the Army JAG school, we're taught you turn over everything," said Maher, who also is a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve.
The government made a "serious legal error" by not turning over exonerating and/or mitigating evidence contained in government computer databases, Maher said.
If that information had been turned over, the defense might have taken a different approach, or the case may not even have made it to trial, said Maher, who points out Lorance never fired his weapon that day."
As If We Needed More Proof, CNN Shows What Humongous, Anti-Cop Race Baiters They Are
As If We Needed More Proof, CNN Shows What Humongous, Anti-Cop Race Baiters They Are:
"CNN has seen their ratings decline at an enormous pace. The once respected network has turned into a progressive mouthpiece which Americans have learned not to trust. In fact, their track record as of late has been so bad that they have abandoned much of their news content for entertainment-type shows."
"CNN has seen their ratings decline at an enormous pace. The once respected network has turned into a progressive mouthpiece which Americans have learned not to trust. In fact, their track record as of late has been so bad that they have abandoned much of their news content for entertainment-type shows."
Thousands of smart meters ordered removed in Ontario
Thousands of smart meters ordered removed in Ontario | Ontario | News | Toronto:
"Several thousands smart meters have been ordered removed from Ontario properties over concerns they could start fires.
David Collie, president and CEO of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), said their experts found similarities between the structure of 5,400 Sensus Generation 3.2 remote disconnect meters installed in Ontario and a similar model used in Saskatchewan that was implicated in a number of fires."
"Several thousands smart meters have been ordered removed from Ontario properties over concerns they could start fires.
David Collie, president and CEO of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), said their experts found similarities between the structure of 5,400 Sensus Generation 3.2 remote disconnect meters installed in Ontario and a similar model used in Saskatchewan that was implicated in a number of fires."
A Marine Donated a Flag to a School; What Someone Did to It is Appalling
A Marine Donated a Flag to a School; What Someone Did to It is Appalling:
"First Sergeant Reginald Daniels, a Marine, proudly served his country during three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He loves America and takes pride in the U.S. flag. So, when he discovered that the Brattain Early Learning Center in Springfield, Oregon did not have a flag, a discovery made as he and two other Marines were building a playground for the school, he decided to do something about it."
"First Sergeant Reginald Daniels, a Marine, proudly served his country during three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He loves America and takes pride in the U.S. flag. So, when he discovered that the Brattain Early Learning Center in Springfield, Oregon did not have a flag, a discovery made as he and two other Marines were building a playground for the school, he decided to do something about it."
Indiana University Students Vote to Remove Chick-Fil-A From Campus
Young America's Foundation:
"Students at Indiana University voted 18-9 to remove Chick-Fil-A from its Bloomington campus, based on concerns over the company's views on same-sex marriage.
In the same meeting the Residence Hall Association voted unanimously to support and establish a residence hall floor for gender blind housing for those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
"Students at Indiana University voted 18-9 to remove Chick-Fil-A from its Bloomington campus, based on concerns over the company's views on same-sex marriage.
In the same meeting the Residence Hall Association voted unanimously to support and establish a residence hall floor for gender blind housing for those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Top NY Democrat Held by FBI on Five Corruption Charges; Communist de Blasio Says ‘Man of Integrity’
Top NY Democrat Held by FBI on Five Corruption Charges; Communist de Blasio Says ‘Man of Integrity’:
"One of the top three Democrat politicians in New York is in custody of the FBI due to a laundry list of corruption charges, yet cop-hating Communist NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio (formerly Warren Wilhelm, Jr.) calls the man a “man of integrity.”
"One of the top three Democrat politicians in New York is in custody of the FBI due to a laundry list of corruption charges, yet cop-hating Communist NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio (formerly Warren Wilhelm, Jr.) calls the man a “man of integrity.”
She's got more than 98% of the entire congress!------Sarah Palin on New GOP Majority: ‘It’s Not Just the New England Patriots Who Are Dealing with Deflated Balls’
Sarah Palin on New GOP Majority: ‘It’s Not Just the New England Patriots Who Are Dealing with Deflated Balls’ | TheBlaze.com:
"“I’m not going to talk politics except to say the GOP had better go on offense.
Man, they are not going to win any game on defense,” she told TheBlaze.
“Being in the majority there in D.C. — we’re blowing it if we just bend our back.”
She added, “That GOP leadership, that establishment, they’ve got to get their stuff together.
I love what they believe in, I believe in it too.
But they’ve got to get tough, man.
You know what?
It’s not just the New England Patriots who are dealing with deflated balls right now.”"
"“I’m not going to talk politics except to say the GOP had better go on offense.
Man, they are not going to win any game on defense,” she told TheBlaze.
“Being in the majority there in D.C. — we’re blowing it if we just bend our back.”
She added, “That GOP leadership, that establishment, they’ve got to get their stuff together.
I love what they believe in, I believe in it too.
But they’ve got to get tough, man.
You know what?
It’s not just the New England Patriots who are dealing with deflated balls right now.”"
Hanky time. Read it and have a great day!-------Holocaust Survivor's Moving Response When Reunited With Soldier Who Saved Him
Mad World NewsHolocaust Survivor's Moving Response When Reunited With Soldier Who Saved Him:
"American soldier Daniel Gillespie found Joshua Kaufman, a Hungarian Jew, at the Dachau death camp during the Holocaust and set him free from Nazi torture and certain, unimaginable death.
Now, seven decades after being rescued, Kaufman had a chance to be reunited with his hero in a very emotional moment summed up with three touching gestures and a heartfelt “thank you.”"
"American soldier Daniel Gillespie found Joshua Kaufman, a Hungarian Jew, at the Dachau death camp during the Holocaust and set him free from Nazi torture and certain, unimaginable death.
Now, seven decades after being rescued, Kaufman had a chance to be reunited with his hero in a very emotional moment summed up with three touching gestures and a heartfelt “thank you.”"
Beck’s Response to Obama’s Interview With YouTube Personalities: ‘The President Is a Joke’ |
Beck’s Response to Obama’s Interview With YouTube Personalities: ‘The President Is a Joke’ | Video | TheBlaze.com:
"Glenn Beck on Friday blasted President Barack Obama’s recent interview with a series of YouTube personalities, saying the man has turned the presidency into a “joke.”
“The president is a joke.
The president has made the presidency into a joke.
He’s made the State of the Union into a joke. He’s made the relationship of the president with the world a joke,” Beck said.
“[YouTube personality] GloZell was honored. … Sweetheart, let me tell you something.
You were just used.
You were used because he knew you weren’t going to ask any questions.
You were a shill, a propaganda shill.”
"Glenn Beck on Friday blasted President Barack Obama’s recent interview with a series of YouTube personalities, saying the man has turned the presidency into a “joke.”
“The president is a joke.
The president has made the presidency into a joke.
He’s made the State of the Union into a joke. He’s made the relationship of the president with the world a joke,” Beck said.
“[YouTube personality] GloZell was honored. … Sweetheart, let me tell you something.
You were just used.
You were used because he knew you weren’t going to ask any questions.
You were a shill, a propaganda shill.”
Chick-fil-A booted off Indiana University over its support of traditional marriage
Chick-fil-A booted off Indiana University over its support of traditional marriage:
Chick-fil-A has been booted off another campus because a small group of students with voting power disagreed with some of the business’ Biblical beliefs.
Chick-fil-A has been booted off another campus because a small group of students with voting power disagreed with some of the business’ Biblical beliefs.
Young America’s Foundation reports:
Students at Indiana University voted 18-9 to remove Chick-Fil-A from its Bloomington campus, based on concerns over the company’s views on same-sex marriage. In the same meeting the Residence Hall Association voted unanimously to support and establish a residence hall floor for gender blind housing for those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Indiana University student Andrew Ireland spoke to Fox News about the situation, saying political correctness trumped the needs and wants of the students. He said the fast-food joint was very popular on campus.
History for January 24
History for January 24 - On-This-Day.com:
Frederick the Great (Prussia) 1712, Edith Wharton (Jones) 1862, Ernest Borgnine 1917
Ray Stevens 1939, Neil Diamond 1941, Sharon Tate 1943
John Belushi 1949, Yakov Smirnoff 1951, Mary Lou Retton 1968
1848 - James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill in northern California. The discovery led to the gold rush of '49.
1899 - Humphrey O’Sullivan patented the rubber heel.
1908 - In England, the first Boy Scout troop was organized by Robert Baden-Powell.
1922 - Christian K. Nelson patented the Eskimo Pie.
1935 - Krueger Brewing Company placed the first canned beer on sale in Richmond, VA.
1965 - Winston Churchill died at the age of 90.
1980 - The United States announced intentions to sell arms to China.
1989 - Ted Bundy, the confessed serial killer, was put to death in Florida's electric chair for the 1978 kidnap-murder of 12-year-old Kimberly Leach.
2003 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security began operations under Tom Ridge.
Frederick the Great (Prussia) 1712, Edith Wharton (Jones) 1862, Ernest Borgnine 1917
Ray Stevens 1939, Neil Diamond 1941, Sharon Tate 1943
John Belushi 1949, Yakov Smirnoff 1951, Mary Lou Retton 1968
1848 - James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill in northern California. The discovery led to the gold rush of '49.
1899 - Humphrey O’Sullivan patented the rubber heel.
1908 - In England, the first Boy Scout troop was organized by Robert Baden-Powell.
1922 - Christian K. Nelson patented the Eskimo Pie.
1935 - Krueger Brewing Company placed the first canned beer on sale in Richmond, VA.
1965 - Winston Churchill died at the age of 90.
1980 - The United States announced intentions to sell arms to China.
1989 - Ted Bundy, the confessed serial killer, was put to death in Florida's electric chair for the 1978 kidnap-murder of 12-year-old Kimberly Leach.
2003 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security began operations under Tom Ridge.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Mitch McConnell Did Something Last Night to Senate Dems That Has Them Furious | TheBlaze.com
Mitch McConnell Did Something Last Night to Senate Dems That Has Them Furious | TheBlaze.com:
"Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) late Thursday left Democrats angry and sputtering on the Senate floor, as he used his new power as majority leader to brush off several Democratic amendments in an effort to speed up work on a bill to approve the Keystone pipeline.
McConnell has so far made a point of allowing amendment votes, something Democrats barely allowed for the last few years. Earlier Thursday, McConnell boasted that the Senate had already held more amendment votes on the Keystone bill than Democrats allowed during all of 2014."
"Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) late Thursday left Democrats angry and sputtering on the Senate floor, as he used his new power as majority leader to brush off several Democratic amendments in an effort to speed up work on a bill to approve the Keystone pipeline.
McConnell has so far made a point of allowing amendment votes, something Democrats barely allowed for the last few years. Earlier Thursday, McConnell boasted that the Senate had already held more amendment votes on the Keystone bill than Democrats allowed during all of 2014."
Why Does Hollywood Ignore the ‘American Sniper’ Audience?
Why Does Hollywood Ignore the ‘American Sniper’ Audience? | Washington Free Beacon:
"The bottom line is American Sniper did so well at the box office because the film appeals not just to New York, L.A., and San Francisco, but also to the middle of America—especially cities near major military bases.
...Hollywood ignores the middle of our country.
So much audience out there just WAITING to give their money to these arrogant studios.
If only they had the wisdom to hire more writers, producers, and directors who spoke to this audience.
It makes you wonder … why don’t they?
We keep hearing that all Hollywood cares about is money … well, if that’s the case, then why don’t they capture the money from this audience by creating more content that appeals to them?
....It’s hardly breaking news to say the entertainment industry’s values and priorities are antithetical to the rest of America.
Just look at the dismal performance of HBO’s Girls, a series celebrated and rewarded within the industry but virtually ignored outside of New York and LA.
The question is, will this practice change after the success of American Sniper?"
"The bottom line is American Sniper did so well at the box office because the film appeals not just to New York, L.A., and San Francisco, but also to the middle of America—especially cities near major military bases.
...Hollywood ignores the middle of our country.
So much audience out there just WAITING to give their money to these arrogant studios.
If only they had the wisdom to hire more writers, producers, and directors who spoke to this audience.
It makes you wonder … why don’t they?
We keep hearing that all Hollywood cares about is money … well, if that’s the case, then why don’t they capture the money from this audience by creating more content that appeals to them?
....It’s hardly breaking news to say the entertainment industry’s values and priorities are antithetical to the rest of America.
Just look at the dismal performance of HBO’s Girls, a series celebrated and rewarded within the industry but virtually ignored outside of New York and LA.
The question is, will this practice change after the success of American Sniper?"
There are no "problems of blackness" worth teaching about?--------White Arizona State professor to teach 'problem of whiteness' course
White Arizona State professor to teach 'problem of whiteness' course - Spokane Conservative | Examiner.com:
"An English class now being offered at the Arizona State University gives students the opportunity to learn about the alleged “problem of whiteness” in America, Campus Reform reported Thursday.
The course being offered for the Spring 2015 semester is called “Studies in American Literature/Culture: U.S. Race Theory & the Problem of Whiteness.”
The course, Campus Reform said, citing Pundit Press, is being taught by Lee Bebout, a white assistant professor of English at the college.
Students enrolling in the course will read "The Possessive Investment in Whiteness," "Critical Race Theory," "Everyday Language of White Racism," "Playing in the Dark," and "The Alchemy of Race and Rights."
"An English class now being offered at the Arizona State University gives students the opportunity to learn about the alleged “problem of whiteness” in America, Campus Reform reported Thursday.
The course being offered for the Spring 2015 semester is called “Studies in American Literature/Culture: U.S. Race Theory & the Problem of Whiteness.”
The course, Campus Reform said, citing Pundit Press, is being taught by Lee Bebout, a white assistant professor of English at the college.
Students enrolling in the course will read "The Possessive Investment in Whiteness," "Critical Race Theory," "Everyday Language of White Racism," "Playing in the Dark," and "The Alchemy of Race and Rights."
Five Years After Citizens United Ruling, Obama and the Left Still Griping (While Reaping the Benefits)
Five Years After Citizens United Ruling, Obama and the Left Still Griping (While Reaping the Benefits):
"Five years after the ruling, liberals remain as bitter as ever over their loosened grip on campaign finance and the Supreme Court ruling that continues to enable citizens to influence their political system in a more-direct way than ever before.
While Democrats have long enjoyed the rigged system that allows for a left-leaning media to provide what amounts to unlimited free advertisement for candidates and causes, the 2010 Supreme Court decision now allows a greater influence in politics for all- a notion the left simply cannot stand.
On Wednesday, President Obama issued a statement blasting the Citizens United ruling as “wrong” and hitting upon the common rhetoric surrounding the decision."
"Five years after the ruling, liberals remain as bitter as ever over their loosened grip on campaign finance and the Supreme Court ruling that continues to enable citizens to influence their political system in a more-direct way than ever before.
While Democrats have long enjoyed the rigged system that allows for a left-leaning media to provide what amounts to unlimited free advertisement for candidates and causes, the 2010 Supreme Court decision now allows a greater influence in politics for all- a notion the left simply cannot stand.
On Wednesday, President Obama issued a statement blasting the Citizens United ruling as “wrong” and hitting upon the common rhetoric surrounding the decision."
This Is The Beginning Of The End For The Euro
This Is The Beginning Of The End For The Euro
The long-anticipated collapse of the euro is here.
When European Central Bank president Mario Draghi unveiled an open-ended quantitative easing program worth at least 60 billion euros a month on Thursday, stocks soared but the euro plummeted like a rock.
It hit an 11 year low of $1.13, and many analysts believe that it is going much, much lower than this. The speed at which the euro has been falling in recent months has been absolutely stunning.
Less than a year ago it was hovering near $1.40.
But since that time the crippling economic problems in southern Europe have gone from bad to worse, and no amount of money printing is going to avert the financial nightmare that is slowly unfolding right before our eyes.
Yes, there may be some temporary euphoria for a few days, but it is important to remember that reckless money printing worked for the Weimar Republic for a little while too before it turned into an utter disaster.
Now that the ECB has decided to go this route, it is essentially out of ammunition.
The only thing that it could potentially do beyond this is to print even larger quantities of money.
As the global financial crisis begins to unfold over the next couple of years, the ECB is pretty much going to be powerless to do anything about it.
Over the next couple of months, we can expect the euro to continue to head toward parity with the U.S. dollar, and eventually it is going to go to all-time lows.
Meanwhile, the future of the eurozone itself is very much in doubt.
If it does break up, the elite of Europe will probably try to put it back together in some sort of new configuration, but the damage will already have been done.
Over the next 18 months, the European Central bank will create more than a trillion euros out of thin air and will use that money to buy debt.
The long-anticipated collapse of the euro is here.
When European Central Bank president Mario Draghi unveiled an open-ended quantitative easing program worth at least 60 billion euros a month on Thursday, stocks soared but the euro plummeted like a rock.
It hit an 11 year low of $1.13, and many analysts believe that it is going much, much lower than this. The speed at which the euro has been falling in recent months has been absolutely stunning.
Less than a year ago it was hovering near $1.40.
But since that time the crippling economic problems in southern Europe have gone from bad to worse, and no amount of money printing is going to avert the financial nightmare that is slowly unfolding right before our eyes.
Yes, there may be some temporary euphoria for a few days, but it is important to remember that reckless money printing worked for the Weimar Republic for a little while too before it turned into an utter disaster.
Now that the ECB has decided to go this route, it is essentially out of ammunition.
The only thing that it could potentially do beyond this is to print even larger quantities of money.
As the global financial crisis begins to unfold over the next couple of years, the ECB is pretty much going to be powerless to do anything about it.
Over the next couple of months, we can expect the euro to continue to head toward parity with the U.S. dollar, and eventually it is going to go to all-time lows.
Meanwhile, the future of the eurozone itself is very much in doubt.
If it does break up, the elite of Europe will probably try to put it back together in some sort of new configuration, but the damage will already have been done.
Over the next 18 months, the European Central bank will create more than a trillion euros out of thin air and will use that money to buy debt.
White lives DO NOT MATTER. MSM tells us. Clearly tells us. Because we never heard of this murder.------Men sentenced to life for murder, torture of Westland teens
Men sentenced to life for murder, torture of Westland teens - Fox 2 News Headlines:
"When Young had his chance to apologize to the families - he did nothing of the sort..
"I'd like to say sorry to the families of Aiyanna Jones, Michael Brown, Eric Garner," Young said.
"And I want to apologize to them for not being able to get justice for their loved ones who was murdered in cold blood - and in respect for the peaceful protest,
I want to say hands up don't shoot.
Black lives matter - that's it your honor."
People in the courtroom reacted in disbelief.
But still - the message from the families of Jacob Kudla and Jourdan Bobbish was one of forgiveness."
"When Young had his chance to apologize to the families - he did nothing of the sort..
"I'd like to say sorry to the families of Aiyanna Jones, Michael Brown, Eric Garner," Young said.
"And I want to apologize to them for not being able to get justice for their loved ones who was murdered in cold blood - and in respect for the peaceful protest,
I want to say hands up don't shoot.
Black lives matter - that's it your honor."
People in the courtroom reacted in disbelief.
But still - the message from the families of Jacob Kudla and Jourdan Bobbish was one of forgiveness."
They greedy politicians invited fraud!!!-----Driver’s licenses a magnet for immigration fraud in Vermont
Driver’s licenses a magnet for immigration fraud in Vermont « Watchdog.org:
"As California battles a flood of immigrants seeking driver’s licenses after enactment of Assembly Bill 60, Vermont’s Department of Motor Vehicles has found issuing driver’s privileges to illegals can be a magnet for benefits fraud.
In the first week after AB 60 went into effect in January, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles issued more than 11,000 driver’s licenses and processed nearly 50,000 applications for people living illegally in the U.S.
By the end of week two, the number of issued licenses more than doubled, reaching 25,300.
Over the next three years, Golden State taxpayers can expect to pay as much as $220 million to give licenses to 1.4 million undocumented immigrants."
Photo courtesy of Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
WHICH IS WHICH?:
Driver’s privilege cards look nearly identical to Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses, but it’s the privilege cards that out-of-state migrants prefer most.
"As California battles a flood of immigrants seeking driver’s licenses after enactment of Assembly Bill 60, Vermont’s Department of Motor Vehicles has found issuing driver’s privileges to illegals can be a magnet for benefits fraud.
In the first week after AB 60 went into effect in January, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles issued more than 11,000 driver’s licenses and processed nearly 50,000 applications for people living illegally in the U.S.
By the end of week two, the number of issued licenses more than doubled, reaching 25,300.
Over the next three years, Golden State taxpayers can expect to pay as much as $220 million to give licenses to 1.4 million undocumented immigrants."
Photo courtesy of Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
WHICH IS WHICH?:
Driver’s privilege cards look nearly identical to Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses, but it’s the privilege cards that out-of-state migrants prefer most.
NRA News Radio Host Hits Back After TV Host Calls Gun Rights Group ‘Pigs’ and ‘Curse Upon American Landscape’ | TheBlaze.com
NRA News Radio Host Hits Back After TV Host Calls Gun Rights Group ‘Pigs’ and ‘Curse Upon American Landscape’ | TheBlaze.com:
"Gumbel went as far as to say that he “hates” the NRA and accused the group of not caring about “human life,” another point that Edwards said is way off base.
“The NRA members I know value human life enough to want to protect themselves and their families from those who would do them harm,” he shot back. “They’re not pigs. They’re good people.”
"Gumbel went as far as to say that he “hates” the NRA and accused the group of not caring about “human life,” another point that Edwards said is way off base.
“The NRA members I know value human life enough to want to protect themselves and their families from those who would do them harm,” he shot back. “They’re not pigs. They’re good people.”
Doomsday approaching? Clock ticking closer to midnight
Doomsday approaching? Clock ticking closer to midnight:
Citing unchecked climate change and the ongoing threat of nuclear weapons, scientists Thursday moved the hands of the Doomsday Clock two minutes closer to midnight.
"It is now three minutes to midnight," said Kennette Benedict, the executive director and publisher of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists at a news conference in Washington, D.C.
"The probability of global catastrophe is very high.
This is about the end of civilization as we know it."
Three minutes is the closest to midnight the clock has been since 1984 during the Cold War.
The closest it has ever been to midnight — two minutes— was in 1953, when the hydrogen bomb was first tested.
The closer to a setting of midnight it gets, the closer it's estimated that a global disaster will occur.
Citing unchecked climate change and the ongoing threat of nuclear weapons, scientists Thursday moved the hands of the Doomsday Clock two minutes closer to midnight.
"It is now three minutes to midnight," said Kennette Benedict, the executive director and publisher of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists at a news conference in Washington, D.C.
"The probability of global catastrophe is very high.
This is about the end of civilization as we know it."
Three minutes is the closest to midnight the clock has been since 1984 during the Cold War.
The closest it has ever been to midnight — two minutes— was in 1953, when the hydrogen bomb was first tested.
The closer to a setting of midnight it gets, the closer it's estimated that a global disaster will occur.
Police-fire pensions to go up in smoke?
Police-fire pensions to go up in smoke? | News-Gazette.com
"The more I read about state and local government pensions in Illinois, the worse it gets. Many municipal police and fire pension funds are so woefully underfunded, for example, that they are likely to go up in smoke in not-too-many years.
The basic problem with all underfunded government pensions is that elected officials like to do things for people, especially things that don't have any immediate political cost, that is, don't absolutely require current payment for a deferred benefit.
As many readers know, the Illinois state government pension funds are the worst financed in the nation. Bank giant J.P. Morgan projects that the state will have to devote 40 percent of all its revenues for years to come in order to bring the funds up to self-sufficiency and also cover retiree health benefits.
For many municipal police and fire pension funds the situation is even worse. And because cities are somewhat limited in how they can raise revenue, many of these funds are almost certain to go belly up at some point."
It's the culture, stupid!-------Surveillance Video Shows Tidal Wave Of Looters Ransacking Ferguson, Missouri Market
Surveillance Video Shows Tidal Wave Of Looters Ransacking Ferguson, Missouri Market | The Smoking Gun:
"In a bid to identify more than 180 looters, police today released surveillance video from inside a Ferguson, Missouri market that was ransacked following the November 24 announcement that a grand jury had declined to vote indictments in the Michael Brown case.
As seen below, the 5:16 clip captures a tidal wave of looters flooding into the Dellwood Market, which had also been robbed in the days after Brown was shot to death by a Ferguson cop last August.
After failing to breach the market’s front door, the initial influx of looters broke through a boarded-up window.
Many of the thieves--some of whom escaped with potato chips--are seen wearing hoodies, masks, and hats in an apparent attempt to cloak their identities.
"In a bid to identify more than 180 looters, police today released surveillance video from inside a Ferguson, Missouri market that was ransacked following the November 24 announcement that a grand jury had declined to vote indictments in the Michael Brown case.
As seen below, the 5:16 clip captures a tidal wave of looters flooding into the Dellwood Market, which had also been robbed in the days after Brown was shot to death by a Ferguson cop last August.
After failing to breach the market’s front door, the initial influx of looters broke through a boarded-up window.
Many of the thieves--some of whom escaped with potato chips--are seen wearing hoodies, masks, and hats in an apparent attempt to cloak their identities.
Sarah Palin on New GOP Majority: ‘It’s Not Just the New England Patriots Who Are Dealing with Deflated Balls’ | TheBlaze.com
Sarah Palin on New GOP Majority: ‘It’s Not Just the New England Patriots Who Are Dealing with Deflated Balls’ | TheBlaze.com:
"She added, “That GOP leadership, that establishment, they’ve got to get their stuff together. I love what they believe in, I believe in it too. But they’ve got to get tough, man. You know what? It’s not just the New England Patriots who are dealing with deflated balls right now.”
"She added, “That GOP leadership, that establishment, they’ve got to get their stuff together. I love what they believe in, I believe in it too. But they’ve got to get tough, man. You know what? It’s not just the New England Patriots who are dealing with deflated balls right now.”
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