Source -- USC Trojans extend offer to Nathan Tilford, 8th-grade wide receiver - ESPN Los Angeles
"Class of 2017 receiver Nathan Tilford (Upland, Calif./Upland) has yet to play a down of high school football, but the spotlight already is shining brightly on him."
8th grader!
Monday, June 10, 2013
MORE THOUGHTS ON THAT DUMB TOY-GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM
Instapundit » Blog Archive » MORE THOUGHTS ON THAT DUMB TOY-GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM:
Is there any evidence that all those kids with their Daniel Boone caps and play rifles in the 50s grew up to be mass murderers?
How about my generation with our cap guns?
Perhaps Mr. Hill and the gang at Strobridge Elementary should be focusing on academics and not the firearms bugaboo.
After all, a quick search of the California Department of Education web site shows Strobridge to be a 1/1 school.
The first 1 means that, in terms of academic performance, their school is in the lowest decile of all schools in California.
The second 1 means that if, instead of being compared to all schools in the state, they’re only compared to schools with similar demographics, they’re still in the bottom decile.
Actually, given this information, it’s now obvious why they’d rather focus on toy guns.
Yeah, whenever government focuses on stuff like this, it’s basically a tipoff that they’re failing at their actual jobs.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 8:03 am"
Is there any evidence that all those kids with their Daniel Boone caps and play rifles in the 50s grew up to be mass murderers?
How about my generation with our cap guns?
Perhaps Mr. Hill and the gang at Strobridge Elementary should be focusing on academics and not the firearms bugaboo.
After all, a quick search of the California Department of Education web site shows Strobridge to be a 1/1 school.
The first 1 means that, in terms of academic performance, their school is in the lowest decile of all schools in California.
The second 1 means that if, instead of being compared to all schools in the state, they’re only compared to schools with similar demographics, they’re still in the bottom decile.
Actually, given this information, it’s now obvious why they’d rather focus on toy guns.
Yeah, whenever government focuses on stuff like this, it’s basically a tipoff that they’re failing at their actual jobs.
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 8:03 am"
Handy U-Print-It Pocket Guide: Why S.744′s a Fraud
Handy U-Print-It Pocket Guide: Why S.744′s a Fraud | The Daily Caller
“Multiple triggers”/Legalization is immediate. DHS just has to write
border “plan.” The most any “triggers” can possibly do is delay green cards and citizenship.
border “plan.” The most any “triggers” can possibly do is delay green cards and citizenship.“90 % effectiveness”/ If not reached, triggers only toothless commission
“Pay back taxes”/ Only if already “assessed” by IRS (unlikely). Newly legalized may instead get refunds.
“Learn English”/ Only need to sign up for English class.
English class.“Clean record”/ Allows two free misdemeanors. Additional misdemeanors (including assaults) can be waived by DHS.
No “public charge.” Must earn 125% of poverty line / They’re going to deport people who earn only 124% or less? Ha.
“Pay a fine”/ Can be waived by DHS
“Back of the line”/ Get to wait out the line while living in the U.S (unlike suckers trying to come here legally).
Border fence/ Leaves it up to DHS, which decided not to complete fence in first place
“Comprehensive Southern Border Security Strategy”/ Only has to be “substantially” operational–whatever that means, as defined by DHS–before green cards are issued. (Legalization has already happened, remember!)
cards are issued. (Legalization has already happened, remember!)“E-verify” employment checks/ Replaces E-Verify with new system. Requires only that this system be “implemented” ( 30%? 70%? Who knows?). Subject to lawsuit. If still in court after 10 years, never mind!
. Requires only that this system be “implemented” ( 30%? 70%? Who knows?). Subject to lawsuit. If still in court after 10 years, never mind!Entry-exit system for visas/Has been required since 1996. DHS must only be “using” a system before green cards can be issued. (Using in 10% of airports? 50%? Again, who knows?)
Obama Is Just Obama
Works and Days » Obama Is Just Obama:
"Suddenly, half the country is upset with Obama for the recent flurry of scandals.
Even some in the media are perplexed.
Why the sudden angst, given that Obama is simply being Obama?
We, not he, changed the rules."
"Suddenly, half the country is upset with Obama for the recent flurry of scandals.
Even some in the media are perplexed.
Why the sudden angst, given that Obama is simply being Obama?
We, not he, changed the rules."
Keep Your Long Flannel Underwear: Climate Scientists Predict Hell To Freeze Over!
Keep Your Long Flannel Underwear: Climate Scientists Predict Hell To Freeze Over! - Forbes:
"If the notion of global warming has gotten you all hot and bothered, here’s something to really worry about. What if just the opposite is occurring and global temperatures not only continue to remain flat, but get much colder for a very long time?
In fact, that’s exactly what some highly-credentialed and well-informed scientists are predicting."
"If the notion of global warming has gotten you all hot and bothered, here’s something to really worry about. What if just the opposite is occurring and global temperatures not only continue to remain flat, but get much colder for a very long time?
In fact, that’s exactly what some highly-credentialed and well-informed scientists are predicting."
Detroit wades into uncharted territory with possibility of bankruptcy
Detroit wades into uncharted territory with possibility of bankruptcy | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"As Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr meets with creditors of the deeply indebted city this week, bankruptcy lawyers, credit analysts, lenders and government officials around the country are keeping a close eye on whether he can prevent a municipal bankruptcy and, if not, what legal precedents might be set for other cities in crisis."
"As Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr meets with creditors of the deeply indebted city this week, bankruptcy lawyers, credit analysts, lenders and government officials around the country are keeping a close eye on whether he can prevent a municipal bankruptcy and, if not, what legal precedents might be set for other cities in crisis."
Livonia officials' conduct scrutinized after council candidates drop out
Livonia officials' conduct scrutinized after council candidates drop out | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"Livonia’s ethics committee will examine three elected officials’ conduct after they made phone calls to City Council candidates who subsequently dropped out of the race."
"Livonia’s ethics committee will examine three elected officials’ conduct after they made phone calls to City Council candidates who subsequently dropped out of the race."
Romulus: 'A great little town' with big scandals
Romulus: 'A great little town' with big scandals | Detroit Free Press | freep.com:
"Then came March — and a raid of Mayor Alan Lambert’s house on Mario Ann Court as part of a Michigan State Police investigation.
“We were just coming out of a cloud with the police department, some of the charges that were made there,” said Romulus Mayor Pro Tem LeRoy Burcroff.
“Trust is at an all-time low.
We’ve got some work to do to regain that.”
The raid, troubling on its own, further magnified the string of high-profile controversies and scandals the city of nearly 24,000 is facing.
In addition to its former police chief going on trial later this year, city officials are trying to keep a prominent businessman facing corruption allegations from reopening a pair of hazardous-waste deep-injecton wells in the community, and are still fighting to get a casino."
"Then came March — and a raid of Mayor Alan Lambert’s house on Mario Ann Court as part of a Michigan State Police investigation.
“We were just coming out of a cloud with the police department, some of the charges that were made there,” said Romulus Mayor Pro Tem LeRoy Burcroff.
“Trust is at an all-time low.
We’ve got some work to do to regain that.”
The raid, troubling on its own, further magnified the string of high-profile controversies and scandals the city of nearly 24,000 is facing.
In addition to its former police chief going on trial later this year, city officials are trying to keep a prominent businessman facing corruption allegations from reopening a pair of hazardous-waste deep-injecton wells in the community, and are still fighting to get a casino."
When everything is a crime, government data mining matters
When everything is a crime, government data mining matters - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion
Prosecutors have become kings, with the ability to find a crime committed by just about anyone.
Data mining and access to internet activity can help find terrorists, but it also can be used to find crimes which were not previously known to have been committed by political opponents.
A “find the target first, then find the crime” political approach requires access to information of an unprecedented level.
Which is exactly what is happening.
The issue goes beyond the NSA programs.
Obamacare is a form of data mining.
Obamacare will put into the hands of the IRS medical and health information of an unprecedented level. As bad as leaks as to which websites you visit would be, the threat of leakage of your medical information could be equally devastating to freedom of speech and the political process.
It would take a mere nod and a wink to convince someone that participation in the political process was not worth it if the result was the exposure of sensitive medical issues.
You can’t separate the data mining, the culture of intimidation, and criminalization of daily life.
......Obama’s response is that we should trust the government.
The Obama scandals tell us otherwise.
From the phony Benghazi talking points, to IRS targeting, to deceptive measures to obtain journalist phone and email records, the Obama administration at multiple levels and in multiple agencies has proven that it is not worthy of our trust.
Or of our information.
BOMBSHELL… Legendary Columbia University Professor Claims That None of His Colleagues Remember Obama
BOMBSHELL… Legendary Columbia University Professor Claims That None of His Colleagues Remember Obama | The D.C. Clothesline:
" Graff said, “I taught at Columbia for 46 years.
I taught every significant American politician that ever studied at Columbia.
I know them all.
I’m proud of them all.
Between American History and Diplomatic History, one way or another, they all had to come through my classes.
Not Obama.
I never had a student with that name in any of my classes.
I never met him, never saw him, never heard of him.”
Even more importantly, Professor Graff knew the other history and political science professors.
“None of the other Columbia professors knew him either” said Graff."
" Graff said, “I taught at Columbia for 46 years.
I taught every significant American politician that ever studied at Columbia.
I know them all.
I’m proud of them all.
Between American History and Diplomatic History, one way or another, they all had to come through my classes.
Not Obama.
I never had a student with that name in any of my classes.
I never met him, never saw him, never heard of him.”
Even more importantly, Professor Graff knew the other history and political science professors.
“None of the other Columbia professors knew him either” said Graff."
Women's suffrage - Today in history
| 6-10-1920 | The Republican convention in Chicago endorsed woman suffrage. |
"The key vote came on June 4, 1920, when the Senate approved the amendment by 56 to 25 after four hours of debate, during which Democratic Senators opposed to the amendment filibustered to prevent a roll call until their absent Senators could be protected by pairs.
The Ayes included 36 (82%) Republicans and 20 (54%) Democrats.
The Nays comprised 8 (18%) Republicans and 17 (46%) Democrats.
It was ratified by sufficient states in 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment, which prohibited state or federal sex-based restrictions on voting.[94]"
CALIFORNIA VOTES To Allow BOYS TO SHOWER WITH GIRLS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CALIFORNIA VOTES To Allow BOYS TO SHOWER WITH GIRLS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS – Secrets of the Fed:
"But the kicker is this statement contained in the bill:
“SECTION 1. Section 221.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:”
“(f) A pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs and facilities, including athletic teams and competitions, and use facilities consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil’s records.”
In other words, any boy who claims he is a girl, even though he is anatomically still a boy, would be allowed to use the same locker rooms and showers that the girls use.
On the opposite side, a girl claiming to be a boy but is still anatomically a girl would be allowed to shower with all the boys.
They don’t even have to be undergoing any form of sex change therapy, just say they are the opposite sex from what they really are and they can parade around in all their glory in either locker room or shower."
"But the kicker is this statement contained in the bill:
“SECTION 1. Section 221.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:”
“(f) A pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs and facilities, including athletic teams and competitions, and use facilities consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil’s records.”
In other words, any boy who claims he is a girl, even though he is anatomically still a boy, would be allowed to use the same locker rooms and showers that the girls use.
On the opposite side, a girl claiming to be a boy but is still anatomically a girl would be allowed to shower with all the boys.
They don’t even have to be undergoing any form of sex change therapy, just say they are the opposite sex from what they really are and they can parade around in all their glory in either locker room or shower."
Military told not to read Obama-scandal news
Military told not to read Obama-scandal news:
"The notice applies to users of the Air Force NIPRNET (Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network), which is the only way that many troops stationed overseas and on bases in the U.S. are able to access the Internet.
The last line of the executive summary states:
“Users are not to use AF NIPRNET systems to access the Verizon phone records collection and other related news stories because the action could constitute a Classified Message Incident."
"The notice applies to users of the Air Force NIPRNET (Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network), which is the only way that many troops stationed overseas and on bases in the U.S. are able to access the Internet.
The last line of the executive summary states:
“Users are not to use AF NIPRNET systems to access the Verizon phone records collection and other related news stories because the action could constitute a Classified Message Incident."
Sunday, June 09, 2013
He Treats Her Like an Equal and She Gets Enraged
Captain Capitalism: He Treats Her Like an Equal and She Gets Enraged:
"An "environmental" engineering major (and yes, the quotes were on purpose, because "environmental" engineering isn't a real degree - note "chemistry and calculus is tough!") asks a man for his opinion.
And not only does he obey her, he tells her...
the truth."
"An "environmental" engineering major (and yes, the quotes were on purpose, because "environmental" engineering isn't a real degree - note "chemistry and calculus is tough!") asks a man for his opinion.
And not only does he obey her, he tells her...
the truth."
Hitler's Teapot Stirs Up Strong Sales for JC Penney
Hitler's Teapot Stirs Up Strong Sales for JC Penney:
"But putting a bird on it doesn't make the same amount of noise on the Internet as an accidental trompe l'oeil when it involves a dead dictator who has already seen his share of Internet ridicule. (See "Hitler Finds Out …" and CatsThatLookLikeHitler.com.)"
I just got mine!
"But putting a bird on it doesn't make the same amount of noise on the Internet as an accidental trompe l'oeil when it involves a dead dictator who has already seen his share of Internet ridicule. (See "Hitler Finds Out …" and CatsThatLookLikeHitler.com.)"
I just got mine!
NSA Surveillance Heat Map: NSA Lied To Congress
NSA Surveillance Heat Map: NSA Lied To Congress - Slashdot:
"anagama writes
"NSA officials have repeatedly denied under oath to Congress that even producing an estimate of the number of Americans caught up in its surveillance is impossible.
Leaked screenshots of an NSA application that does exactly that, prove that the NSA flat out lied (surprise). Glenn Greenwald continues his relentless attacks with another bombshell this time exposing Boundless Informant. Interestingly, the NSA spies more on America than China according to the heat map.
Representative Wyden had sought amendments to FISA reauthorization bill that would have required the NSA to provide information like this (hence the NSA's lies), but Obama and Feinstein demanded a pure reauthorization of FISA, which they got at the end of 2012."
And if you don't mind that you might have your name on yet another special list, you might enjoy this Twitter-based take on the ongoing news."
"anagama writes
"NSA officials have repeatedly denied under oath to Congress that even producing an estimate of the number of Americans caught up in its surveillance is impossible.
Leaked screenshots of an NSA application that does exactly that, prove that the NSA flat out lied (surprise). Glenn Greenwald continues his relentless attacks with another bombshell this time exposing Boundless Informant. Interestingly, the NSA spies more on America than China according to the heat map.
Representative Wyden had sought amendments to FISA reauthorization bill that would have required the NSA to provide information like this (hence the NSA's lies), but Obama and Feinstein demanded a pure reauthorization of FISA, which they got at the end of 2012."
And if you don't mind that you might have your name on yet another special list, you might enjoy this Twitter-based take on the ongoing news."
Red light: Traffic cameras bring Ohio town to screeching halt
Red light: Traffic cameras bring Ohio town to screeching halt | Fox News:
"But not only do motorists hate the cameras, local merchants complain that they make potential customers steer clear of shopping districts - and even entire towns - where the cameras lurk, waiting to dispense costly citations."
"But not only do motorists hate the cameras, local merchants complain that they make potential customers steer clear of shopping districts - and even entire towns - where the cameras lurk, waiting to dispense costly citations."
IRS can’t find $4M in conference receipts
IRS can’t find $4M in conference receipts: Report - Washington Times:
"The Internal Revenue Service can’t find the receipts from a $4 million agency conference in 2010 — meaning, it can’t provide the same documentation for business-related travel it requires Americans to include on tax filings."
"The Internal Revenue Service can’t find the receipts from a $4 million agency conference in 2010 — meaning, it can’t provide the same documentation for business-related travel it requires Americans to include on tax filings."
Brace Yourself for Stimulus' End
Brace Yourself for Stimulus' End - TheStreet:
"Now we have a socialized bond market.
As a result of its bond buying, the Fed today owns a record 30.5% of the U.S. bond market, including 30.32% of all outstanding 10-year equivalents, Zerohedge reports. This reduces the amount of bonds available to the private sector.
"America may or may not be becoming increasingly socialist and/or nationalized," Zerohedge concluded, "but there is no doubt about it: Its bond market most certainly is."
"Now we have a socialized bond market.
As a result of its bond buying, the Fed today owns a record 30.5% of the U.S. bond market, including 30.32% of all outstanding 10-year equivalents, Zerohedge reports. This reduces the amount of bonds available to the private sector.
"America may or may not be becoming increasingly socialist and/or nationalized," Zerohedge concluded, "but there is no doubt about it: Its bond market most certainly is."
Vegetable oil is good for you, experts say
Vegetable oil is good for you, experts say:
"In the study, "Effect of Dietary Linoleic Acid on Markers of Inflammation in Healthy Persons: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials," researchers at the University of Missouri and the University of Illinois found that no link exists between vegetable oil consumption and circulating indicators of inflammation that are often associated with diseases such as heart disease, cancer, asthma and arthritis.
While earlier animal studies have shown that a diet rich in LA can promote inflammation, MU animal sciences researcher Kevin Fritsche says that humans respond to LA differently."
"In the study, "Effect of Dietary Linoleic Acid on Markers of Inflammation in Healthy Persons: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials," researchers at the University of Missouri and the University of Illinois found that no link exists between vegetable oil consumption and circulating indicators of inflammation that are often associated with diseases such as heart disease, cancer, asthma and arthritis.
While earlier animal studies have shown that a diet rich in LA can promote inflammation, MU animal sciences researcher Kevin Fritsche says that humans respond to LA differently."
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