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Friday, May 06, 2016

Wife of Democrat James Carville is turning heads with announcement she’s now switching parties

Mary Matalin, the wife of prominent loudmouth liberal political commentator James Carville, has switched her political party.
Matalin has long been a Republican, which made for a pronounced contrast from her husband, but since Donald Trump became the party’s presumptive nominee, she switched her affiliation to Libertarian.
However, she said, she is not switching because of Trump.
“I’m a never Hillary and I’m a provisional Trump,” she told Bloomberg Politics.


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Thursday, March 03, 2016

Valdosta State University black students escorted out of Trump rally



Valdosta, Georgia (CNN)A large group of black students attending a Donald Trump rally at Valdosta State University Monday were escorted out by law enforcement before the event started.
"We didn't plan to do anything," Tahjila Davis, a 19-year-old mass media major, told The Des Moines Register. "They said, 'This is Trump's property; it's a private event.' But I paid my tuition to be here."
News reports placed the number of students escorted out at about 30. 

Kicking out anticipated protestors isn't an uncommon practice for Trump events, but this was one of the largest groups so far in his campaign. It occurred hours after a Secret Service agent choke-slammed a Time magazine photographer attempted to capture images of #BlackLivesMatter protesters at an event in Virginia.
Though at least one outlet reported the students were kicked out based on a request by the Trump campaign, the campaign denies that was the case.

"There is absolutely zero truth to that," says campaign spokeswoman Hope Hicks.
One Secret Service agent oversaw the students' removal, but agents did not actively participate in escorting them out.

"If a group at an event protests, it does not become an issue with the United States Secret Service unless our protectee is threatened," said Kevin Dye, a spokesman for Secret Service. He said it's not uncommon for Secret Service agents to monitor these situations, but they do not actively participate in removing protesters.
Another Secret Service agent told CNN the protesters were "asked to leave by the host committee and local law enforcement." 

"We do not escort protestors (or) disruptors out of events," the agent, speaking on background, said. "(It's) not a Secret Service function and (campaign) staff knows that."

Time magazine photographer Chris Morris told CNN that at a rally earlier in the day a Secret Service agent began choking him as he tried to exit the media pen.

A video of the incident shot by an attendee at the rally and later posted on social media shows the agent putting two hands on the photographer's neck and slamming him to the ground.

A Secret Service spokesman said the agency is "aware of an incident involving an employee" and will provide further details of the incident after they gather the facts.

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"Our local field office is working with their law enforcement partners to determine the exact circumstances that led up to this incident. The Secret Service will provide further details as warranted once additional facts surrounding the situation are known," said spokesman Robert Hoback.

The Valdosta student protest came after Trump also spent part of the day trying to clean up a racially charged controversy after he refused to disavow former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard David Duke over the weekend.

When asked about his Sunday comments on CNN's "State of the Union," Trump blamed a "bad earpiece."
"I was sitting in a house in Florida, with a bad earpiece," the brash billionaire told NBC's "Today" show. "I could hardly hear what he's saying. I hear various groups. I don't mind disavowing anyone. I disavowed Duke the day before at a major conference."

Duke had detailed his support for Trump in a Facebook post on Thursday.

Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Who Owns The Sun - Governor Chris Christie?

Who Owns The Sun - Governor Chris Christie?


WEST SACRAMENTO CA (IFS) --With Mr Donald Trump threatening the Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan at the victory celebration for winning everything he wanted almost, Governor Christie looked like a taken hostage in a "proof of life" scenario.

For one moment in the program, I almost believed that President Obama was going to call out Seal Team Six to extract Christie from Trump Towers, where he may have been held against his will.

As my friends from Colorado, the Fintons in their song, who owns the sun?

1.  Erin Andrews - benefits from leaked "soft porn" with major endorsements since the leak?  What??  I am so confused.

2.  Donald Trump and Speaker Ryan

3.  RNC trying to stop the trump train.

4.  Ted Cruz -

5. Marco Rubio - why did it get personal --

A proposal to name a North Carolina post office after poet Maya Angelou received a "no" vote from Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks, who questioned if the late author merited the honor.

Brooks and eight other Republicans voted against the resolution to rename a post office in Winston-Salem after Angelou, a Missouri native who spent much of her life in North Carolina. Angelou died in 2014.

Sports Authority is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to get rid of nearly a third of its stores.

The retailer said Wednesday that it plans to close or sell about 140 stores and two distribution centers, one each in Denver and Chicago. The specific stores to be closed or sold will be determined as part of the Chapter 11 process, a spokesman told the Los Angeles Times.

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The Englewood, Colo.-based company has 463 stores in 41 states and Puerto Rico. The store closings are expected to take up to three months.

After years of controversy and production issues, the biopic, Nina—in which Zoe Saldana plays singer Nina Simone—has finally released its first trailer and will hit theaters next month.

The film tells the story of the late jazz singer's rise to fame as well as her relationship with her nurse-turned-manager, Clifton Henderson (played by David Oyelowo).

News of Saldana's casting for the role was announced in 2012, and people immediately began criticizing the decision, questioning why producers would choose an actress of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent to represent Simone, who was of African American descent and whose darker skin played a major role in her success and impact on society.

Brazil Confirms More Microcephaly Births, Dengue Cases Rise
Country reports further rise in suspected cases of a birth defect believed to be linked to the Zika virus
By Rogerio Jelmayer and
Reed Johnson
Updated March 2, 2016 11:52 a.m. ET

SÃO PAULO—Disease spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito continues to spread in Brazil, as the country reported higher numbers of cases of dengue and a further rise in suspected cases of a birth defect believed to be linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus.

NEW YORK — POTUS will be making a debut appearance this year at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

No, that’s not some hipster band. It’s the 44th president of the United States. President Barack Obama will be the first sitting president to speak at the annual music, film and interactive media gathering, which drew more than 80,000 attendees last year.

President Obama will discuss civic engagement with Evan Smith, editor-in-chief of The Texas Tribune, during a keynote address on March 11. First lady Michelle Obama will attend as well to discuss the “Let Girls Learn” initiative, which aims to improve education for girls around the world. That will take place on March 16.

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Sunday, February 28, 2016

Trump: Yesterday it was the KKK - Today it's ties to the NYC Mob Families - Tomorrow More Tax Papers


MEMPHIS TN (IFS) --Has the wheels fallen off of the RNC's red wagon? Again. . .

Ted Cruz Is Now Going After Trump for Alleged Mob Ties

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Ted Cruz went there this morning. Yes, on Meet the Press, he actually raised questions about Donald Trump‘s ties to organized crime.

Cruz again attacked Trump over his tax returns, going through possible reasons why he wouldn’t want to make them public, including a lesser net worth than he claims and money he gives to liberal groups.
But Cruz also threw out “multiple media reports about Donald’s business dealings with the mob, with the mafia––maybe his taxes show those business dealings are a lot more extensive than has been reported.”
Chuck Todd was pretty amazed by that and asked if he has any proof for that claim.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/ted-cruz-is-now-going-after-trump-for-alleged-mob-ties/#ooid=VrbzBmMTE6rnO5c0DnBkGdlbXgsoHaRk

Thursday, February 04, 2016

Louis L’Amour’s Fallon

Book Review: Louis L’Amour’s Fallon

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This is a western story of a drifter, con-man and gambler who is surviving, but just barely. In spite of himself, he helps create a new town, Red Horse. The new town will rise from the fraud infested desert ghost town of Buell’s Bluff, which was designed to swindle miners and eastern businessmen. Macon Fallon was way down on his luck, having barely escaped from Seven Pines. He spotted two wagons and travelers. The beginning of a plan to produce a stake flashes in his mind. One wagon had a busted wheel and the travelers looked warn and deflated. They had some water but not enough to just sit around and mope about the trouble they were in.

Looking at the wagons, Fallon put on his selling face. With a positive spirit and enthusiasm  on the outside, he approached the “sheep” he was going to fleece. On the inside he had to bury his feelings of sympathy towards the travelers. He needed his formulated plan of deception to work. Talking with confidence and optimism, Fallon extolled the advantages of revitalizing this old town he owned and how they could survive and prosper in it.

There is one person in the small group who visibly doubts him and his story, Gina Blane. This attractive, independent thinking woman was causing Fallon some doubt as to the potential success of his plan. Driving straight ahead, Fallon tried to keep his mind on the goal of a life of leisure in San Francisco.
Red Horse is threatened by the Bellows gang, Indians, anyone who knew of Buell’s Bluff and someone from Seven Pines. Pushing these problems to the back, Fallon continues to extol the town and the potential it has. Picking and culling new arrivals he builds a new town of strong and enterprising people pushing to make his plan work.

All of the problems and inner workings of this story weave an interesting tale. Written around a man, Fallon, who is good but has lost his way.  He is probably going to find his new path, without him even knowing it. I enjoyed this book again after rereading it. It is a wholesome story that draws the reader into the position of wondering how you would react faced with the same circumstances.

Louis L’Amour was a great storyteller and I am among many who read and reread his stories with enthusiasm.

Wednesday, January 06, 2016

Extra Footage of 675 wreck Car goes airborne 100 mph crash hits bridge c...



Car slams into Metro bus after Seattle Police chase

  1. Car slams into Metro bus after  Seattle Police chase

     

     

    seattlepi.comJan 06 08:01 AM
    A man is in critical condition after he led state troopers on a chase up Interstate 5 at speeds over 100 mph then lost control of his car after leaving the freeway and slammed into the side of a Metro bus, the Washington State Patrol reports. 


    SEATTLE – A driver who led police on an overnight chase crashed into a Metro bus in Seattle at about 100 mph Wednesday morning.

    The crash happened at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and S. Henderson Street before 2:30 a.m.
    The driver was the only person on the bus. There was no immediate confirmation on the conditions of either driver.

    It’s not clear what led to the chase. The suspect was driving a rental car.

Monday, December 21, 2015

Republic Records Class of 2016 Showcase

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Get a peek at the Republic artists that will be flying high at the top of the charts through this year and into 2016… Introducing: Republic’s Class of 2016.

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DNCE Is Set To Release SWAAY EP Friday October 23!
Get ready to DNCE, because Joe Jonas and the crew are comin’ for you!

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THIS JUST IN: James Bay Will Perform at The 2015 MTV EMAs!
It’s official: James Bay is announced as a performer at the MTV EMAs in Milan on Oct 25! Get info the awards show and how ...Read More
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Republic’s 2015 American Music Awards® Nominees Are In:
We’re proud to announce our Republic nominees for the 2015 American Music Awards… Don’t miss the live show broadcasted from the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, November 22nd at 8:00pm ...Read More
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Thank you to all who came out to our #RepublicClassOf2016 Showcase last night! We are so lucky that these incredibly talented artists are a part of the Republic family. @DNCE, @RuenBrothers, @ClairityMusic, @GraceMitchellMusic, @GiveMePowers (Camera= @MaxMercurio)
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Check out POWERS' sexy new video for their single "Hot" on @YouTube. And if you're in NY, catch @GiveMePowers at @cmjofficial shows all week long!
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