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"AVIATION: The Badass Behemoth That the Air Force Will Use for Mid-Air Refueling.
“Pretty, it ain’t.
It’s based on the Boeing 767, but with matte gray paint covering the layers that protect its highly combustible cargo from attack.
But it’ll have the full suite of defensive measures, like missile launch detectors, and can carry 18 fuel pallets per mission.
That means the two 94-inch Patt & Whitney engines are flying up to 415,000 pounds of airplane. . . . The US government paid Boeing $50 billion for production through 2028 for 175 units.
The final planes will be delivered to the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps in August 2017 according to Boeing’s contract.
The Air Force says its added efficiency will save hundreds of millions of dollars in maintenance and repair costs.”"
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Free car washes for liberal democrat hypocrites-----What drought? Some L.A. County supervisors have their cars washed 2, 3 times a week
What drought? Some L.A. County supervisors have their cars washed 2, 3 times a week:
"Despite living in one of the most car-centric and image-conscious cities in the world, many Los Angeles drivers have cut their carwashes during the crippling drought.
Not so for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
The majority of the supervisors wash their take-home cars two or three times a week, service records show, and actually washed them more frequently after Gov. Jerry Brown ordered a 25 percent cut in urban water use.
As the county’s washes continue to consume tap water, some other local governments have pledged to skip washes for months or are using recirculated water.
...MOST FREQUENT WASHER
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas had his cars washed more frequently than any of the others, according to the documents obtained under the state public records law.
In 2014, Ridley-Thomas had one of his Chrysler 300 Limited sedans washed an average of 2.7 times per week.
After the mandate in April, workers washed it 3.1 times per week..."
"Despite living in one of the most car-centric and image-conscious cities in the world, many Los Angeles drivers have cut their carwashes during the crippling drought.
The majority of the supervisors wash their take-home cars two or three times a week, service records show, and actually washed them more frequently after Gov. Jerry Brown ordered a 25 percent cut in urban water use.
As the county’s washes continue to consume tap water, some other local governments have pledged to skip washes for months or are using recirculated water.
...MOST FREQUENT WASHER
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas had his cars washed more frequently than any of the others, according to the documents obtained under the state public records law.
In 2014, Ridley-Thomas had one of his Chrysler 300 Limited sedans washed an average of 2.7 times per week.
After the mandate in April, workers washed it 3.1 times per week..."
Three Muslim Immigrants Spend Hours Beating a Christian Man to Death in Portland, Maine | John Hawkins' Right Wing News
Three Muslim Immigrants Spend Hours Beating a Christian Man to Death in Portland, Maine | John Hawkins' Right Wing News:
"Naturally, the local police are refusing to say that this is a hate crime perpetrated by Muslims who hate Christians.
And who is to blame for this? The U.S. Government who has been resettling Somali Muslims in Portland since 2002.
Some point to things like this and the growing terrorist community in Minnesota–another place where the government has imported thousands of Muslims–and have asked if it is time to stop importing Muslims from other countries?
We cannot coexist when one group actively calls for the annihilation of those who do not believe as they believe.
"Naturally, the local police are refusing to say that this is a hate crime perpetrated by Muslims who hate Christians.
And who is to blame for this? The U.S. Government who has been resettling Somali Muslims in Portland since 2002.
We cannot coexist when one group actively calls for the annihilation of those who do not believe as they believe.
New Jersey teacher keeps job despite being late
New Jersey teacher keeps job despite being late - Story | WNYW:
A New Jersey teacher will keep his job even though he was late for work 111 times over a two-year period.
An arbitrator criticized Arnold Anderson's claim that the quality of his teaching outweighed his tardiness.
However, the arbitrator found the city of New Brunswick School District failed to give him adequate notice to correct his behavior and the 15-year classroom veteran is entitled to progressive discipline prior to termination.
According to the arbitrator, the Roosevelt School Principal meticulously tracked Anderson's "cascades of tardiness", and said that none were plausibly explained.
The arbitrator's decision stated: "At most, Respondent uses micro-quibbles of a few unpersuasive explanations, with a macro-default position that even when he is late he nevertheless delivers a superb educational experience to his grateful students."
The arbitrator, David L. Gregory, ruled that despite Anderson not having credible explanations for his tardiness, he is entitled to "due process and fundamental fairness."
Gregory then stated that Anderson should be allowed to return to work in full pay status on the first day of scheduled classes following January 1, 2016.
A New Jersey teacher will keep his job even though he was late for work 111 times over a two-year period.
An arbitrator criticized Arnold Anderson's claim that the quality of his teaching outweighed his tardiness.
However, the arbitrator found the city of New Brunswick School District failed to give him adequate notice to correct his behavior and the 15-year classroom veteran is entitled to progressive discipline prior to termination.
According to the arbitrator, the Roosevelt School Principal meticulously tracked Anderson's "cascades of tardiness", and said that none were plausibly explained.The arbitrator's decision stated: "At most, Respondent uses micro-quibbles of a few unpersuasive explanations, with a macro-default position that even when he is late he nevertheless delivers a superb educational experience to his grateful students."
The arbitrator, David L. Gregory, ruled that despite Anderson not having credible explanations for his tardiness, he is entitled to "due process and fundamental fairness."
Gregory then stated that Anderson should be allowed to return to work in full pay status on the first day of scheduled classes following January 1, 2016.
History for August 29
History for August 29 - On-This-Day.com
John Locke 1632, Oliver Wendell Holmes 1809, Ingrid Bergman 1915
Charlie "Bird" Parker 1920, Sir Richard Attenborough 1923, John McCain 1936 - Prisoner of war in Vietnam from October 1967-1973, U.S. Senater from Arizona, U.S. Presidential nominee
Elliott Gould 1938, Robin Leach 1941 - Television host ("Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"), Rebecca DeMornay 1962 - Actress
1833 - The "Factory Act" was passed in England to settle child labor laws.
1842 - The Treaty of Nanking was signed by the British and the Chinese. The treaty ended the first Opium War and gave the island of Hong Kong to Britain.
1886 - In New York City, Chinese Ambassador Li Hung-chang's chef invented chop suey.
1944 - During the continuing celebration of the liberation of France from the Nazis, 15,000 American troops marched down the Champs Elysees in Paris.
1949 - At the University of Illinois, a nuclear device was used for the first time to treat cancer patients.
1957 - Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina set a filibuster record in the U.S. when he spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes.
1965 - Gemini 5, carrying astronauts Gordon Cooper and Charles ("Pete") Conrad, splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after eight days in space.
1983 - Two U.S. marines were killed in Lebanon by the militia group Amal when they fired mortar shells at the Beirut airport.
1990 - Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, in a television interview, declared that America could not defeat Iraq.
1992 - The U.N. Security Council agreed to send troops to Somalia to guard the shipments of food.
John Locke 1632, Oliver Wendell Holmes 1809, Ingrid Bergman 1915
Charlie "Bird" Parker 1920, Sir Richard Attenborough 1923, John McCain 1936 - Prisoner of war in Vietnam from October 1967-1973, U.S. Senater from Arizona, U.S. Presidential nominee
Elliott Gould 1938, Robin Leach 1941 - Television host ("Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"), Rebecca DeMornay 1962 - Actress
1833 - The "Factory Act" was passed in England to settle child labor laws.
1842 - The Treaty of Nanking was signed by the British and the Chinese. The treaty ended the first Opium War and gave the island of Hong Kong to Britain.
1886 - In New York City, Chinese Ambassador Li Hung-chang's chef invented chop suey.
1944 - During the continuing celebration of the liberation of France from the Nazis, 15,000 American troops marched down the Champs Elysees in Paris.
1949 - At the University of Illinois, a nuclear device was used for the first time to treat cancer patients.
1957 - Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina set a filibuster record in the U.S. when he spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes.
1965 - Gemini 5, carrying astronauts Gordon Cooper and Charles ("Pete") Conrad, splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean after eight days in space.
1983 - Two U.S. marines were killed in Lebanon by the militia group Amal when they fired mortar shells at the Beirut airport.
1990 - Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, in a television interview, declared that America could not defeat Iraq.
1992 - The U.N. Security Council agreed to send troops to Somalia to guard the shipments of food.
Friday, August 28, 2015
North Carolina Soldier Was Ready To Deploy... Then "BlackLives" Protester Snuck Up From Behind
North Carolina Soldier Was Ready To Deploy... Then "BlackLives" Protester Snuck Up From Behind:
"Apparently, demonstrators felt that, in addition to protesting, it would also be appropriate to attack a random stranger, one who happened to be a member of our armed forces.
Whitehurst’s father was not pleased.
“A bunch of hoodlums that are throwing their lives away punched my son from behind who is serving his country and has his stuff together,” he said to reporters.
He added, “I just drove my son home who has his jaw wired shut, and a mandible fracture in two with a plate and his jaw wired shut, and he threw up on the way home with his mouth shut.”
What happened to Matthew Whitehurst is truly sickening, not that “Black Lives Matter” activists care. "
"Apparently, demonstrators felt that, in addition to protesting, it would also be appropriate to attack a random stranger, one who happened to be a member of our armed forces.
Whitehurst’s father was not pleased.
“A bunch of hoodlums that are throwing their lives away punched my son from behind who is serving his country and has his stuff together,” he said to reporters.He added, “I just drove my son home who has his jaw wired shut, and a mandible fracture in two with a plate and his jaw wired shut, and he threw up on the way home with his mouth shut.”
What happened to Matthew Whitehurst is truly sickening, not that “Black Lives Matter” activists care. "
Best-Selling Author Brad Thor Hits Donald Trump With $100K Debate Challenge — Here’s Who He Wants to Moderate | TheBlaze.com
Best-Selling Author Brad Thor Hits Donald Trump With $100K Debate Challenge — Here’s Who He Wants to Moderate | TheBlaze.com:
"New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor publicly challenged Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to a debate on Thursday, vowing to donate $100,000 to Young America’s Foundation if the billionaire accepts the challenge."
"New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor publicly challenged Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to a debate on Thursday, vowing to donate $100,000 to Young America’s Foundation if the billionaire accepts the challenge."Atheists Want Stickers Off Cop Cars But Sheriff Has 8 BRUTAL Words For Them
Atheists Want Stickers Off Cop Cars But Sheriff Has 8 BRUTAL Words For Them:
"The Freedom From Religion Foundation has demanded that Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson immediately remove the decals from the car, but it doesn’t seem that he’s budging on the matter. In fact, his 8 word reply was crystal clear, as he’s most recently responded to their initial letter by saying,"
"The Freedom From Religion Foundation has demanded that Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson immediately remove the decals from the car, but it doesn’t seem that he’s budging on the matter. In fact, his 8 word reply was crystal clear, as he’s most recently responded to their initial letter by saying,"Why I Left Greenpeace
Why I Left Greenpeace - Prager University:
"Course Description
Patrick Moore explains why he helped to create Greenpeace, and why he decided to leave it.
What began as a mission to improve the environment for the sake of humanity became a political movement in which humanity became the villain and hard science a non-issue."
"Course Description
Patrick Moore explains why he helped to create Greenpeace, and why he decided to leave it.
What began as a mission to improve the environment for the sake of humanity became a political movement in which humanity became the villain and hard science a non-issue."
Oil’s Down, Gasoline Isn’t. What’s Up?
Oil’s Down, Gasoline Isn’t. What’s Up? | Somewhat Reasonable:
A little more than a year ago, oil prices were above $100 a barrel.
The national average for gasoline was in the $3.50 range.
In late spring, oil was $60ish and the national average for gas was around $2.70.
The price of a barrel of oil has plunged to $40 and below—yet, prices at the pump are just slightly less than they were when oil was almost double what it is today.
Oil and gasoline prices usually travel up or down in sync.
But a few weeks ago the trend lines crossed and oil continued the sharp decline while gasoline has stayed steady—even increasing.
Oil’s down, gasoline isn’t.
Consumers are wondering: “What’s up?”
...The short explanation is “refineries”—but there’s more to that and some other components, too.
Within the U.S. exists approximately 20 percent of the world’s refining capacity.
...But due, in large part, to an anti-fossil fuel attitude, it is virtually impossible to get a new refinery permitted in America.
Most refineries today are old—the newest major one was completed in 1977.
Most are at least 40 years old and some are more than 100.
Despite signs of aging, refining capacity has continued to grow.
Instead of producing at 70 percent capacity, as they were as little as a decade ago, most now run at 90 percent.
They’ve become Rube Goldberg contraptions that have been modified, added on to, and upgraded. The system is strained.
...While there’s some other contributing factors, the current mix of supply and demand explains: “what’s up?”
The lack of new refineries punishes the whole system.
Gasoline prices are up—hurting consumers.
Crude prices are down—hurting producers.
A little more than a year ago, oil prices were above $100 a barrel.
The national average for gasoline was in the $3.50 range.
In late spring, oil was $60ish and the national average for gas was around $2.70.
The price of a barrel of oil has plunged to $40 and below—yet, prices at the pump are just slightly less than they were when oil was almost double what it is today.
Oil and gasoline prices usually travel up or down in sync.
But a few weeks ago the trend lines crossed and oil continued the sharp decline while gasoline has stayed steady—even increasing.
Consumers are wondering: “What’s up?”
...The short explanation is “refineries”—but there’s more to that and some other components, too.
Within the U.S. exists approximately 20 percent of the world’s refining capacity.
...But due, in large part, to an anti-fossil fuel attitude, it is virtually impossible to get a new refinery permitted in America.
Most refineries today are old—the newest major one was completed in 1977.
Most are at least 40 years old and some are more than 100.
Despite signs of aging, refining capacity has continued to grow.
Instead of producing at 70 percent capacity, as they were as little as a decade ago, most now run at 90 percent.
They’ve become Rube Goldberg contraptions that have been modified, added on to, and upgraded. The system is strained.
...While there’s some other contributing factors, the current mix of supply and demand explains: “what’s up?”
The lack of new refineries punishes the whole system.
Gasoline prices are up—hurting consumers.
Crude prices are down—hurting producers.
Insanity!!-----The Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
The Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act | Mercatus:
It has become such a cliché that the civics class rendition of how a bill becomes law bears only superficial resemblance to real legislative practice that even Saturday Night Live is in on the joke (after you’ve watched that clip, see our executive orders chart).
The lawmaking process does not end with the president’s signature, contrary to the tidy story presented in civics books.
Instead, the passage of the law might well be considered the foundation, not the end of lawmaking.
It has become such a cliché that the civics class rendition of how a bill becomes law bears only superficial resemblance to real legislative practice that even Saturday Night Live is in on the joke (after you’ve watched that clip, see our executive orders chart).
The lawmaking process does not end with the president’s signature, contrary to the tidy story presented in civics books.
Instead, the passage of the law might well be considered the foundation, not the end of lawmaking.
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) vividly demonstrates the point.
The FDCA, which President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law in 1938, revamped the legal authority for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
...The (1938) FDCA itself was 19 pages long and contained about 11,700 words, as printed in the United States Statues at Large.
In the 2014 edition of the CFR, the regulations associated with the FDCA comprised about 2,180,000 words.
The FDCA, which President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law in 1938, revamped the legal authority for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
In the nearly 80 years since, the FDA has built on the foundation of the FDCA and its amendments a tower of regulations, each of which has the force of law.
With RegData, we can size up this accumulation of regulatory law.
RegData counts the number of words and individual regulatory restrictions—words and phrases that identify a specific mandatory or prohibited activity—in each part-level division of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). ...The (1938) FDCA itself was 19 pages long and contained about 11,700 words, as printed in the United States Statues at Large.
In the 2014 edition of the CFR, the regulations associated with the FDCA comprised about 2,180,000 words.
About 130,000 new words were added in the previous ten years..."
Obama Sends Message to Congress About Possibility of Government Shutdown Over ‘Ideological Demands’ | TheBlaze.com
Obama Sends Message to Congress About Possibility of Government Shutdown Over ‘Ideological Demands’ | TheBlaze.com:"President Barack Obama warned Republicans in Congress against threatening a government shutdown after returning from their break in September – at which point they will have a month to pass a new federal budget.
“Let’s not introduce unrelated partisan issues,” Obama said Thursday in New Orleans, where he spoke to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. “Nobody gets to hold the American economy hostage over their own ideological demands.”
Mexico warns Texas not to refuse its immigrants' babies U.S. birth certificates
Mexico warns Texas not to refuse its immigrants' babies U.S. birth certificates | Fox News Latino
"The Mexican government is warning that Texas’ denial of birth certificates for U.S. children born here to undocumented immigrants stands to imperil the relationship between Mexico and the Lone Star State.
The concern was raised in an amicus brief filed Monday evening to lend support to immigrants parents who sued Texas after being denied birth certificates for their U.S.-born children, even after showing their “matrÃculas,” the ID cards issued by the Mexican consulate to undocumented immigrants.
Mexico says the practice stands in stark contrast to the historical practice among countries to accept passports or other forms of ID to issue birth certificates.
[It] not only jeopardizes their dignity and well-being, but could threaten the unique relationship between Mexico and Texas, the Mexican government said in a brief tied to a lawsuit filed against the state by Texas Civil Rights Project and Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid..."
The concern was raised in an amicus brief filed Monday evening to lend support to immigrants parents who sued Texas after being denied birth certificates for their U.S.-born children, even after showing their “matrÃculas,” the ID cards issued by the Mexican consulate to undocumented immigrants.
Mexico says the practice stands in stark contrast to the historical practice among countries to accept passports or other forms of ID to issue birth certificates.
[It] not only jeopardizes their dignity and well-being, but could threaten the unique relationship between Mexico and Texas, the Mexican government said in a brief tied to a lawsuit filed against the state by Texas Civil Rights Project and Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid..."
Texas Top Destination for Migrating Taxpayers in 2013, New York Biggest Loser
Texas Top Destination for Migrating Taxpayers in 2013, New York Biggest Loser:
"Texas was the top destination for American taxpayers on the move between 2012 and 2013, with 152,477 people moving to the Lone Star State from other parts of the country.
Texas’ in-country migrants accounted for “more than half of the net migration into the South,” according to a report released last week by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
In contrast, New York lost the largest number of taxpayers during that same time period, with 113,861 taxpaying residents leaving the Empire State.
“New York made up more than half of the net loss from the Northeast,” the IRS reported, noting that the “data do not represent the full U.S. population because many individuals are not required to file an individual income tax return.”"
Texas’ in-country migrants accounted for “more than half of the net migration into the South,” according to a report released last week by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
In contrast, New York lost the largest number of taxpayers during that same time period, with 113,861 taxpaying residents leaving the Empire State.
“New York made up more than half of the net loss from the Northeast,” the IRS reported, noting that the “data do not represent the full U.S. population because many individuals are not required to file an individual income tax return.”"
California pizza shop tries to sell a 'living wage pizza' and learns a tough economics lesson
California pizza shop tries to sell a 'living wage pizza' and learns a tough economics lesson - Red Alert Politics
Liberals love the idea of the minimum wage and a “living wage”…at least until it hits their bottom line.
Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub in Emeryville, California is learning that economics lesson the hard way.
Cities up and down California have been considering hiking up their minimum wage so Vic Gumper, the owner of Lanesplitter, decided to get ahead of the curve and do it on his own.
Rather than just raise the minimum wage for his employees, he decided to do it in the form of creating a “living wage pizza.”
This business model means that all workers now earn $15 to $25 an hour as part of an experimental business model that also did away with gratuities and raised prices, making meals at all five locations “sustainably served, really … no tips necessary,” the Los Angeles Times reported.
“This movement, it’s going on everywhere,” Gumper told the paper.
“We just decided to manage the situation and get to a place where we can sustain it.”
But while patrons have applauded the move verbally, they haven’t put their money where their mouth is.
The “living wage pizza” costs more than $30 and people haven’t been too keen on paying for it.
Gumper has seen a 25% drop in sales since April and has had to eliminate lunch hours at a few of his locations, according to the L.A. Times.
“The necessity of paying people a living wage in the Bay Area is clear, so it’s hard to argue against it, and it’s something I’m really proud to be able to try doing,” he said.
“At the same time, I’m terrified of going out of business after 18 years.”
Liberals love the idea of the minimum wage and a “living wage”…at least until it hits their bottom line.
Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub in Emeryville, California is learning that economics lesson the hard way.
Cities up and down California have been considering hiking up their minimum wage so Vic Gumper, the owner of Lanesplitter, decided to get ahead of the curve and do it on his own.
This business model means that all workers now earn $15 to $25 an hour as part of an experimental business model that also did away with gratuities and raised prices, making meals at all five locations “sustainably served, really … no tips necessary,” the Los Angeles Times reported.
“This movement, it’s going on everywhere,” Gumper told the paper.
“We just decided to manage the situation and get to a place where we can sustain it.”
But while patrons have applauded the move verbally, they haven’t put their money where their mouth is.
The “living wage pizza” costs more than $30 and people haven’t been too keen on paying for it.
Gumper has seen a 25% drop in sales since April and has had to eliminate lunch hours at a few of his locations, according to the L.A. Times.
“The necessity of paying people a living wage in the Bay Area is clear, so it’s hard to argue against it, and it’s something I’m really proud to be able to try doing,” he said.
“At the same time, I’m terrified of going out of business after 18 years.”
Former Clinton Advisor Makes Big Admission About His Hillary Email Scandal Claim, Reveals Why There Is ‘Sheer Panic’ Among Democrats | Video | TheBlaze.com
Former Clinton Advisor Makes Big Admission About His Hillary Email Scandal Claim, Reveals Why There Is ‘Sheer Panic’ Among Democrats | Video | TheBlaze.com:
"Former Bill Clinton advisor Douglas Schoen admitted on Fox News Thursday that he was “wrong” in his assertion that Hillary Clinton’s email scandal would eventually go away."
"Former Bill Clinton advisor Douglas Schoen admitted on Fox News Thursday that he was “wrong” in his assertion that Hillary Clinton’s email scandal would eventually go away."Univ. of Colorado sexual misconduct policy: Students who don’t consent are ‘not required to resist’
Univ. of Colorado sexual misconduct policy: Students who don’t consent are ‘not required to resist’ - The College Fix:
"CU officials refuse to respond to questions on vagueness of new policy
The University of Colorado’s recently updated sexual misconduct policy – which spells out how administrators define and adjudicate assault and rape claims – states that students who do not consent to a sexual encounter are “not required to resist.”
“A person who does not want to consent to sex is not required to resist,” states the system’s new “affirmative consent” policy, approved this summer.
“Consent will be determined using both objective and subjective standards,” it states, adding: “Consent to sexual activity may be withdrawn at any time, as long as the withdrawal is communicated clearly.”
The policy does not list examples or anecdotes that spell out how a student might “subjectively” withdraw their consent, especially when they are “not required to resist.”
What’s more, “silence by itself cannot be interpreted as consent,” the policy states.
University of Colorado officials did not respond to multiple emails and phone calls this week from The College Fix seeking an explanation for the contradictory nature of the clauses or to give examples of how a student may withdraw their consent without resisting or speaking.
"CU officials refuse to respond to questions on vagueness of new policy
“A person who does not want to consent to sex is not required to resist,” states the system’s new “affirmative consent” policy, approved this summer.
“Consent will be determined using both objective and subjective standards,” it states, adding: “Consent to sexual activity may be withdrawn at any time, as long as the withdrawal is communicated clearly.”
The policy does not list examples or anecdotes that spell out how a student might “subjectively” withdraw their consent, especially when they are “not required to resist.”
What’s more, “silence by itself cannot be interpreted as consent,” the policy states.
University of Colorado officials did not respond to multiple emails and phone calls this week from The College Fix seeking an explanation for the contradictory nature of the clauses or to give examples of how a student may withdraw their consent without resisting or speaking.
32 Million U.S. Adults are "Functionally Illiterate"... What Does That Even Mean?
32 Million U.S. Adults are "Functionally Illiterate"... What Does That Even Mean? | Intellectual Takeout:
"In a few of our blog posts we’ve mentioned the statistic that 32 million (1 in 7) adults in the U.S. are considered “functionally illiterate.”
...The most frequently referenced definition of “functional literacy” is from UNESCO’s conference in 1978:
“A person is functionally literate who can engage in all those activities in which literacy is required for effective functioning of his group and community and also for enabling him to continue to use reading, writing and calculation for his own and the community’s development.”
The UNESCO definition implies that a functionally literate person possesses a literacy level that equips him or her to flourish in society.
A functionally illiterate person, on the other hand, may be able to perform very basic reading and writing, but cannot do so at the level required for many societal activities and jobs.
...Last year, a CNN article also pointed out that there are many college athletes are functionally illiterate. Indeed, it’s been estimated that 19% of high school graduates fall into that category.
...Major U.S. corporations such as Ford and Motorola have sponsored remedial reading programs to bring their employees up to a functional level of literacy.”
...According to the findings of the survey, 14% (1 in 7) of adults fell into the category of “Below Basic” in “Prose Literacy,” meaning that they possess “no more than the most simple and concrete literacy skills.”
Those who fall into this category are deemed “functionally illiterate...”
"In a few of our blog posts we’ve mentioned the statistic that 32 million (1 in 7) adults in the U.S. are considered “functionally illiterate.”
...The most frequently referenced definition of “functional literacy” is from UNESCO’s conference in 1978:
The UNESCO definition implies that a functionally literate person possesses a literacy level that equips him or her to flourish in society.
A functionally illiterate person, on the other hand, may be able to perform very basic reading and writing, but cannot do so at the level required for many societal activities and jobs.
...Last year, a CNN article also pointed out that there are many college athletes are functionally illiterate. Indeed, it’s been estimated that 19% of high school graduates fall into that category.
...Major U.S. corporations such as Ford and Motorola have sponsored remedial reading programs to bring their employees up to a functional level of literacy.”
...According to the findings of the survey, 14% (1 in 7) of adults fell into the category of “Below Basic” in “Prose Literacy,” meaning that they possess “no more than the most simple and concrete literacy skills.”
Those who fall into this category are deemed “functionally illiterate...”
School threatens student with expulsion over Confederate flag ‘gang symbol’
School threatens student with expulsion over Confederate flag ‘gang symbol’ - EAGnews.org
"WILDER, Idaho – School officials in Idaho claim the Confederate flag is considered a gang symbol and threatened a student with expulsion for driving to school with one waiving from his pick-up.
But the local gang task force told the media it has no idea how school officials equated the Confederate flag to gangs, and forcing someone to remove it could be against their rights.
...School officials told Beattie the Confederate flag is banned on campus because it’s considered a gang symbol, and forced him to remove the flag while at school or face possible expulsion, according to the Idaho Statesman.
“We asked him to take it down during the time when he was on COSSA property,” Agency CEO Harold Nevill told the news site.
“We weren’t saying he was a gang member. … The (COSSA) board has said anything that’s gang related, if it’s called out by the Caldwell street-crimes unit, is something they’re not going to allow on school property.”
But Caldwell Police Department Capt. Frank Wyant – who is ultimately responsible for the department’s gang unit – told the media “we don’t look at the Confederate flag as a gang symbol...”
But the local gang task force told the media it has no idea how school officials equated the Confederate flag to gangs, and forcing someone to remove it could be against their rights.
...School officials told Beattie the Confederate flag is banned on campus because it’s considered a gang symbol, and forced him to remove the flag while at school or face possible expulsion, according to the Idaho Statesman.
“We weren’t saying he was a gang member. … The (COSSA) board has said anything that’s gang related, if it’s called out by the Caldwell street-crimes unit, is something they’re not going to allow on school property.”
But Caldwell Police Department Capt. Frank Wyant – who is ultimately responsible for the department’s gang unit – told the media “we don’t look at the Confederate flag as a gang symbol...”
Curt Schilling Tweets A Warning About Radical Islam, And ESPN Yanks Him Off Their Little League World Series Broadcasts | John Hawkins' Right Wing News
Curt Schilling Tweets A Warning About Radical Islam, And ESPN Yanks Him Off Their Little League World Series Broadcasts | John Hawkins' Right Wing News:
"Has anybody else noticed how painfully stupid and ridiculous a network ESPN has become? If you haven’t, here’s an example."
"Has anybody else noticed how painfully stupid and ridiculous a network ESPN has become? If you haven’t, here’s an example."
D.C. Police Chief And Mayor Say High Capacity Mags Responsible For Murder Spike
D.C. Police Chief And Mayor Say High Capacity Mags Responsible For Murder Spike
Washington D.C. has reached record high murder rates and thrown the city into crisis mode.
The Mayor of D.C, Muriel Bowser, and the Police Chief, Cathy Lanier, have made some outrageous claims as to what the cause of the murder spike is .
They say that it is the “high capacity” that is to blame for the cause.
“Guns continue to make their way into the hands of violent criminals,” said Bowser.
“Unfortunately some of those guns have high-capacity magazines that inflict maximum harm. Multiple of our cases have high-capacity magazines and multiple rounds fired making the shots more lethal,” said Chief Lanier.
...A big problem with the claim given by Lanier is that on the current forms used by the police when they get property in a crime there is no section for magazine size.
They have a section for brand, style, and even how many rounds are left in the gun seized. However, there is no area on any of the current forms for how many rounds in total that the magazine holds.
“Information is power, so if I don’t have anything to compare it against, I have to accept what you tell me,” said Sgt. Delroy Burton, chairman of the D.C. Police Union.
“I think it’s incumbent upon the citizens of the District to put pressure on their elected officials and the mayor’s office and force them to provide that information, provide a statistical breakdown,” said Burton.
Only problem is that not many citizens are going to put pressure on the elected officials.
The point is that the police chief and mayor made a statement of why criminals that are buying guns freely, and claiming that “high capacity magazines” is a bold faced lie.
The Mayor of D.C, Muriel Bowser, and the Police Chief, Cathy Lanier, have made some outrageous claims as to what the cause of the murder spike is .
They say that it is the “high capacity” that is to blame for the cause.
“Guns continue to make their way into the hands of violent criminals,” said Bowser.
“Unfortunately some of those guns have high-capacity magazines that inflict maximum harm. Multiple of our cases have high-capacity magazines and multiple rounds fired making the shots more lethal,” said Chief Lanier.
They have a section for brand, style, and even how many rounds are left in the gun seized. However, there is no area on any of the current forms for how many rounds in total that the magazine holds.
“Information is power, so if I don’t have anything to compare it against, I have to accept what you tell me,” said Sgt. Delroy Burton, chairman of the D.C. Police Union.
“I think it’s incumbent upon the citizens of the District to put pressure on their elected officials and the mayor’s office and force them to provide that information, provide a statistical breakdown,” said Burton.
Only problem is that not many citizens are going to put pressure on the elected officials.
The point is that the police chief and mayor made a statement of why criminals that are buying guns freely, and claiming that “high capacity magazines” is a bold faced lie.
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