Wednesday, February 12, 2020
If democrats win-----Bill targets single-use plastics in push to make manufacturers responsible | TheHill
Bill targets single-use plastics in push to make manufacturers responsible | TheHill:"Two congressional Democrats are planning to roll out legislation that would fight plastic pollution by banning certain types of single-use containers and requiring manufacturers to use more recycled content in their packaging.
The legislation from Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.), expected Tuesday, would ban plastic takeout bags, utensils and plastic foam containers that cannot be recycled starting in 2022 and begin a nationwide container deposit system, mirroring programs in the Northeast and other parts of the country that pay consumers 10 cents for every returned beverage container..."
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NYPD Union To Mayor Bill De Blasio: ‘We Do Not Respect You’ | The Daily Caller
NYPD Union To Mayor Bill De Blasio: ‘We Do Not Respect You’ | The Daily Caller:
After a gunman on Sunday attacked a New York Police Department station, an NYPD union is blaming violence against law enforcement on Mayor Bill de Blasio.
A gunman walked into an NYPD station house in the Bronx early Sunday and began firing at officers, injuring a lieutenant inside. The alleged shooter eventually lay down and was apprehended after he ran out of bullets. De Blasio — who has famously clashed with the city’s police force during his tenure in office — took heavy criticism from New York City’s Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) following the shooting.
After a gunman on Sunday attacked a New York Police Department station, an NYPD union is blaming violence against law enforcement on Mayor Bill de Blasio.
A gunman walked into an NYPD station house in the Bronx early Sunday and began firing at officers, injuring a lieutenant inside. The alleged shooter eventually lay down and was apprehended after he ran out of bullets. De Blasio — who has famously clashed with the city’s police force during his tenure in office — took heavy criticism from New York City’s Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) following the shooting.
They always catch the "more money" vote errors, don't they?-----East Lansing re-issues some absentee ballots after school millage question gets left off - mlive.com
Voters in East Lansing’s 17th precinct were issued absentee ballots without a question about whether or not to re-up a special education millage for the Ingham Intermediate School District..."
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History for February 12
History for February 12 - On-This-Day.com
John Winthrop 1588, Charles Darwin 1809, Abraham Lincoln (U.S.) 1809 - Sixteenth President of the United States
Joe Don Baker 1936 - Actor, Joanna Kerns 1953 - Actress ("Growing Pains"), Arsenio Hall 1955 - Actor, comedian , talk show host
1909 - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded.
1998 - A U.S. federal judge declared that the presidential line-item veto was unconstitutional.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
William Barr looks at criminal charges for sanctuary cities - Washington Times
William Barr looks at criminal charges for sanctuary cities - Washington Times:
The Justice Department unleashed a legal assault on sanctuary jurisdictions across the country Monday, filing a new round of civil lawsuits asking judges to overturn the policies, and warning state and city officials they could soon face criminal charges of harboring illegal immigrants if they don’t rescind their policies.
The Justice Department unleashed a legal assault on sanctuary jurisdictions across the country Monday, filing a new round of civil lawsuits asking judges to overturn the policies, and warning state and city officials they could soon face criminal charges of harboring illegal immigrants if they don’t rescind their policies.
Now, more than ever!-----Margaret Thatcher on Socialism: 20 of Her Best Quotes - Foundation for Economic Education
Margaret Thatcher on Socialism: 20 of Her Best Quotes - Foundation for Economic Education:"In 1979, the Iron Lady assumed the premiership of a country riven with labor strife, racked by stagflation and run down by decades of nanny government.
...7. "I shall never stop fighting. I mean this country to survive, to prosper and to be free...I haven't fought the destructive forces of socialism for more than twenty years in order to stop now, when the critical phase of the struggle is upon us."
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Killing our farms!-----Pollution Control Agency Steps in It on Cow Emissions, Shows They Have No Business Regulating Greenhouse Gases On the Agriculture Industry - American Experiment
Pollution Control Agency Steps in It on Cow Emissions, Shows They Have No Business Regulating Greenhouse Gases On the Agriculture Industry - American Experiment
"Last year, I wrote about how the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA), a group that opposes mining and reliable natural gas and coal-fired power plants, sued the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) at the Minnesota Court of Appeals for not considering the impact that expanding a dairy operation would have on greenhouse gas emissions during the permitting process.
Surprisingly, the Court of Appeals agreed with MCEA and sent the permit back to MPCA to determine the greenhouse gas emissions that would be generated from expanding the farm.
...It is easy to put large farms in the crosshairs, they are big and often garner significant pushback from local communities, but let’s not pretend that groups like MCEA will not use this decision by the Court of Appeals as a starting point to force smaller and smaller operations to jump through similar red tape until every farm in the state of Minnesota is required to get a permit every time they want to buy more cattle or other livestock to expand their operations..."
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"Last year, I wrote about how the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA), a group that opposes mining and reliable natural gas and coal-fired power plants, sued the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) at the Minnesota Court of Appeals for not considering the impact that expanding a dairy operation would have on greenhouse gas emissions during the permitting process.Surprisingly, the Court of Appeals agreed with MCEA and sent the permit back to MPCA to determine the greenhouse gas emissions that would be generated from expanding the farm.
...It is easy to put large farms in the crosshairs, they are big and often garner significant pushback from local communities, but let’s not pretend that groups like MCEA will not use this decision by the Court of Appeals as a starting point to force smaller and smaller operations to jump through similar red tape until every farm in the state of Minnesota is required to get a permit every time they want to buy more cattle or other livestock to expand their operations..."
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Chief Brian Hastings Takes Command of Nation's Busiest Border Sector
Chief Brian Hastings Takes Command of Nation's Busiest Border Sector:
Border Patrol officials announced this week that Chief Patrol Agent Brian Hastings will serve as the chief patrol agent of the nation’s busiest sector. Hastings is completing a tour as chief of the Law Enforcement Operations Directorate at Border Patrol headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Newly appointed Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott appointed Chief Brian Hastings to leat the Rio Grande Valley Sector in Sout Texas. The sector is the busiest sector along the U.S. southwest border in terms of drug seizures and the apprehension of migrants illegally crossing the border. Hastings takes command of the sector on March 15, according to information obtained from Border Patrol officials.
Newly appointed Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott appointed Chief Brian Hastings to leat the Rio Grande Valley Sector in Sout Texas. The sector is the busiest sector along the U.S. southwest border in terms of drug seizures and the apprehension of migrants illegally crossing the border. Hastings takes command of the sector on March 15, according to information obtained from Border Patrol officials.
Bye, bye Sears!
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On February 11, 2019, Transformco purchased substantially all of the Sears Holdings assets*. As part of that sale, Transformco acquired Sears Holdings’ customer information, including personally identifiable information.
At Transformco, we want to ensure that you know that your privacy is important to us, and that our privacy policy is just as protective of your privacy as the Sears Holdings policy.
...*Brands and assets acquired include Sears, Kmart, Shop Your Way, Kenmore, Diehard, Sears Auto Center, and Sears Home Services."
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Give me a break!-----MSU President Stanley addresses display at Wharton Center
MSU President Stanley addresses display at Wharton Center
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In light of this, I want you all to know we are taking the situation at Wharton Gifts very seriously.
The center is undergoing a full restructuring of staff, including management, and will make diversity within its workforce and volunteers a priority.
In addition, mandatory racial-bias education and development for all staff and volunteers will begin Feb. 12, coordinated by the MSU Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives....
"Dear Spartans:
I write to you about another incident that has left many members of our community horribly offended, outraged and frustrated.
It has prompted many to question the safety of our campus and our commitment to inclusivity.
Last week, a display at the Wharton Center gift shop depicted current and historical African American figures hanging from trees.
Though this display was created to honor prominent African Americans during Black History Month, we cannot ignore the historical context that made it exceedingly painful and traumatic to our community members.
This was a disturbing reminder of our country’s history of terror and unrelenting brutality that targeted individuals based on their race.
Members of our community were hurt. Though this display was created to honor prominent African Americans during Black History Month, we cannot ignore the historical context that made it exceedingly painful and traumatic to our community members.
This display was unacceptable and should never have been put up.
I’m sorry that this happened. It has been taken down.
...As I communicated to you last fall after other insensitive and bias incidents on campus, regardless of intent, actions can create painful consequences for many.
I’m sorry that this happened. It has been taken down.
...As I communicated to you last fall after other insensitive and bias incidents on campus, regardless of intent, actions can create painful consequences for many.
In light of this, I want you all to know we are taking the situation at Wharton Gifts very seriously. In addition, mandatory racial-bias education and development for all staff and volunteers will begin Feb. 12, coordinated by the MSU Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives....
Racial bias education efforts will be a continued part of ongoing employee development at the Wharton Center.
...I want those who have felt the visceral impact of this incident to know that they are heard — by me and every leader of this university.
...The Wharton Center recognizes the need for greater diversity among its staff and volunteers and for creating an environment that reflects our best efforts.
However, they are not alone in that need.
Our entire campus must view this as an opportunity to learn and reflect on what we can and should do to create a safe and inclusive culture, and we must hold ourselves accountable for achieving these goals.
...The Wharton Center recognizes the need for greater diversity among its staff and volunteers and for creating an environment that reflects our best efforts.
However, they are not alone in that need.
Our entire campus must view this as an opportunity to learn and reflect on what we can and should do to create a safe and inclusive culture, and we must hold ourselves accountable for achieving these goals.
There is more to be done, but I am confident that together we will succeed in creating an inclusive community of which we all can be proud.
Sincerely,
Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D.
President"
Lunch video-----Climate Alarmists Fleeing To Antarctica
"Arctic melting hysteria is about to collapse, so climate alarmists have moved their travelling show to the other pole."
Driver in Florida plows van into GOP voter registration tent, nearly hitting 6 volunteers: reports | Fox News
Driver in Florida plows van into GOP voter registration tent, nearly hitting 6 volunteers: reports | Fox News:
Authorities in Florida were searching Saturday night for a driver who they claim drove his van into a Republican Party voter registration tent in a shopping center parking lot, just missing six volunteers working there.
The suspect, described as a white man in his 20s, then got out of his vehicle and recorded video of the smashed tent, and flashed a middle finger to the startled voter-registration volunteers before driving off, FOX 30 of Jacksonville reported.
Authorities in Florida were searching Saturday night for a driver who they claim drove his van into a Republican Party voter registration tent in a shopping center parking lot, just missing six volunteers working there.
The suspect, described as a white man in his 20s, then got out of his vehicle and recorded video of the smashed tent, and flashed a middle finger to the startled voter-registration volunteers before driving off, FOX 30 of Jacksonville reported.
This isn't racist?-----UMass invites prof to help 'disrupt the whiteness in us'
UMass invites prof to help 'disrupt the whiteness in us'- An event scheduled for Tuesday at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst will address the "whiteness in us."
- The lecture will be led by University of Illinois-Chicago Assistant Professor Em Rabelais.
- Rabelais has spoken and written extensively on "whiteness," specifically in health care.
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France Quietly Reintroducing the Crime of Blasphemy
France Quietly Reintroducing the Crime of Blasphemy- Today, in France, using freedom of expression to criticize Islam is clearly an extremely dangerous act, even if you, like Mila, are a child.
- France is rapidly going from laïcité (secularism) to lâcheté (cowardice); from freedom of expression to unconditional surrender.
- France keeps trying to procrastinate while Islamism thrives on the elites' rapidly abandoning their Judeo-Christian values.
- Feminist organizations, so quick to denounce "toxic masculinity" and "patriarchal structures of domination", were also silent...
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Shocker: study finds global warming may be net beneficial for the global economy | Watts Up With That?
Shocker: study finds global warming may be net beneficial for the global economy | Watts Up With That?
"...What the authors have done is used one the climate models (the FUND model) to look ahead at the impacts warming would have on other economic sectors besides energy.
...What they found is surprising; the overall economic impact of 3.0°C global warming would be beneficial nor just for the United States, but the entire global economy.
They write in the introduction:
"...the projected negative impact seems to be at odds with empirical data.
If this paper’s findings from the empirical energy consumption data are correct, and if the impact functions for the non-energy sectors are correct, then the overall economic impact of global warming would be beneficial.
If true, the implications for climate policy are substantial..."
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"...What the authors have done is used one the climate models (the FUND model) to look ahead at the impacts warming would have on other economic sectors besides energy.
...What they found is surprising; the overall economic impact of 3.0°C global warming would be beneficial nor just for the United States, but the entire global economy.They write in the introduction:
"...the projected negative impact seems to be at odds with empirical data.
If this paper’s findings from the empirical energy consumption data are correct, and if the impact functions for the non-energy sectors are correct, then the overall economic impact of global warming would be beneficial.
If true, the implications for climate policy are substantial..."
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