"Keith Mumphery was twice cleared of an alleged sexual assault.
Then he was tried a third time, without even knowing it.
And then his life collapsed..."
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Friday, June 01, 2018
Triple Jeopardy in College Sexual Assault Case Ends an N.F.L. Career - The New York Times
"Keith Mumphery was twice cleared of an alleged sexual assault.
Then he was tried a third time, without even knowing it.
And then his life collapsed..."
A national disgrace!
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"Huge Increase in Size of Cerebral Cortex" --Scientists Pinpoint Unique Evolution of the Human Brain - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
"Huge Increase in Size of Cerebral Cortex" --Scientists Pinpoint Unique Evolution of the Human Brain - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel:
"Over the last million years of evolution, our brain underwent a considerable increase in size and complexity, resulting in the exceptional cognitive abilities of the human species.
This brain enlargement is largely due to an increase in the number of neurons in the cerebral cortex, the outer part of the brain.
Since we share about 99% of our genome with that of our closest living relative, the chimpanzee, it has remained a daunting task for scientists to identify which human-specific gene changes may underlie the unique aspects of human brain evolution..."
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This brain enlargement is largely due to an increase in the number of neurons in the cerebral cortex, the outer part of the brain.
Since we share about 99% of our genome with that of our closest living relative, the chimpanzee, it has remained a daunting task for scientists to identify which human-specific gene changes may underlie the unique aspects of human brain evolution..."
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Up-Chuck Schumer orders media to cover up 'Spygate' - Conservative Review
Up-Chuck Schumer orders media to cover up 'Spygate' - Conservative Review:
"On Monday, while most Americans were remembering the sacrifice of fallen service members, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., gave instruction to the mainstream media via tweet. The chief Democrat of the U.S. Senate wants President Donald Trump to be taken to task for using the term “Spygate” and insists that there is “absolutely no evidence of a spy” being placed in the 2016 Trump campaign."
"On Monday, while most Americans were remembering the sacrifice of fallen service members, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., gave instruction to the mainstream media via tweet. The chief Democrat of the U.S. Senate wants President Donald Trump to be taken to task for using the term “Spygate” and insists that there is “absolutely no evidence of a spy” being placed in the 2016 Trump campaign."
Report: Number of college freshmen suffering from psychological disorders way up - The College Fix
Report: Number of college freshmen suffering from psychological disorders way up - The College Fix: "
"Reports of anxiety, depression leading to special privileges like longer test-times
The number of college students reporting psychological disorders and handicaps has jumped significantly in recent years, with upwards of 25% of first-year students reporting some sort of mental disorder, a classification which often grants them special privileges in the classroom.
As Pullmann points out, “huge percentages of college students say they feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, even suicidal.
"Reports of anxiety, depression leading to special privileges like longer test-times
“[W]hile all claimed disabilities have ticked up since 2010, the biggest jump has been in self-described ‘psychological disorders’,” write Joy Pullmann at The Federalist.
... As well, from 2011 to 2016, “the number of students with special accommodations increased by an average of 71% among 22 flagship state schools.”As Pullmann points out, “huge percentages of college students say they feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, even suicidal.
Colleges are responding by installing live-in counselors in dorms and hiking fees to pay for additional psychological health staff.”...
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Diversity Policies Are Corrupting the Sciences - Minding The Campus
Diversity Policies Are Corrupting the Sciences - Minding The Campus
"Anyone who believes that the hard sciences could never capitulate to identity politics in the way the humanities and softer sciences have should not read Heather MacDonald’s report just posted at City Journal.
It’s too infuriating, and the impacts could be devastating.
MacDonald surveys the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and accrediting organizations such as the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and finds the quota police alive and well within them.
The NSF, for instance, “dumps millions of dollars into implicit-bias activism,” a pseudo-scientific effort to explain lack of proportionate numbers of women and certain minorities in STEM fields on the grounds of racism and sexism.
It has other programs that “pressure actual science grantees to incorporate diversity considerations into their research.”
uch programs aim to set “inclusion and equity” at “the very core” of STEM science.
The NIH puts similar burdens on the field. Its training grants for postdoctoral education for physicians are threatened with funding cuts if the programs don’t support “a sufficient number of ‘underrepresented minorities.'”
It also wants to see proportionate representation in the sample of medical subjects...
...but the percentage of doctorates in STEM fields granted to African Americans each year is under four percent.
he applicant pool isn’t nearly large enough for departments to reach proportionality in the demographic make-up of the professors (using the population of the surrounding geographic area as a base measure)...
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"Anyone who believes that the hard sciences could never capitulate to identity politics in the way the humanities and softer sciences have should not read Heather MacDonald’s report just posted at City Journal.
It’s too infuriating, and the impacts could be devastating.MacDonald surveys the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and accrediting organizations such as the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and finds the quota police alive and well within them.
The NSF, for instance, “dumps millions of dollars into implicit-bias activism,” a pseudo-scientific effort to explain lack of proportionate numbers of women and certain minorities in STEM fields on the grounds of racism and sexism.
It has other programs that “pressure actual science grantees to incorporate diversity considerations into their research.”
uch programs aim to set “inclusion and equity” at “the very core” of STEM science.
The NIH puts similar burdens on the field. Its training grants for postdoctoral education for physicians are threatened with funding cuts if the programs don’t support “a sufficient number of ‘underrepresented minorities.'”
It also wants to see proportionate representation in the sample of medical subjects...
...but the percentage of doctorates in STEM fields granted to African Americans each year is under four percent.
he applicant pool isn’t nearly large enough for departments to reach proportionality in the demographic make-up of the professors (using the population of the surrounding geographic area as a base measure)...
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Voter guide!-----"How Michigan Legislators Voted on Taxpayer-Funded Business Subsidies."--Business Subsidy Scorecard - Michigan Votes
Business Subsidy Scorecard - Michigan Votes: "A Scorecard of the Business Subsidies Authorized by Michigan Lawmakers.
This is part of a Mackinac Center policy brief titled, "How Michigan Legislators Voted on Taxpayer-Funded Business Subsidies."
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100.0% Valentine, Mary D
100.0% Hughes, Holly R
100.0% Sabo, Terry D
100.0% Hovey-Wright, Marcia D
100.0% Lamonte, Collene D
98.2% Huizenga, Bill R
98.1% Whitmer, Gretchen D
97.1% Farhat, David R
94.9% Calley, Brian R
3.5% Colbeck, Patrick R
0.0% Amash, Justin R
0.0% Glenn, Gary R
0.0% Bumstead, Jon R
Church of England Seeks Gay, Transgender Priests In New ‘Diversity Drive’ | Daily Wire
Church of England Seeks Gay, Transgender Priests In New ‘Diversity Drive’ | Daily Wire:
"The church founded by an adulterous tyrant is increasingly becoming the laughing-stock of Christianity.
Church of England's U.S. counterpart, Episcopalianism, sold its soul to the leftist agenda, and now its mothership church in the U.K. is kicking off a drive to recruit transgender priests in order to help bolster the church's LGBT-friendly image."
"The church founded by an adulterous tyrant is increasingly becoming the laughing-stock of Christianity.
Church of England's U.S. counterpart, Episcopalianism, sold its soul to the leftist agenda, and now its mothership church in the U.K. is kicking off a drive to recruit transgender priests in order to help bolster the church's LGBT-friendly image."
Google Lists ‘Nazism’ as an Ideology of Republicans | Intellectual Takeout
"...As first reported by Vice, the powerful search engine company listed “Nazism” as the ideology of the California Republican Party—less than a week before the GOP’s primary...
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History for June 1
History for June 1 - On-This-Day.com:
Brigham Young 1801, Andy Griffith 1926 - Actor, Norma Jeane Mortenson (Marilyn Monroe) 1926 - Actress
Pat Boone 1934 - Singer, Morgan Freeman 1937 - Actor, Cleavon Little 1939
1861 - The first skirmish of the U.S. Civil War took place at the Fairfax Court House, Virginia.
1938 - Baseball helmets were worn for the first time.
1939 - The Douglas DC-4 made its first passenger flight from Chicago to New York.
1944 - Siesta was abolished by the government of Mexico.
1954 - In the Peanuts comic strip, Linus' security blanket made its debut.
1958 - Charles de Gaulle became the premier of France.
1980 - Cable News Network (CNN) made its debut as the first all-news station.
2009 - General Motors filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The filing made GM the largest U.S. industrial company to enter bankruptcy protection.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Sarah Sanders Weighs In On Dinesh D'Souz | The Daily Caller
"The decision flustered critics. D’Souza was convicted during the Obama presidency for campaign finance violations. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders weighed in the decision with her full support."
Samantha Bee Calls Ivanka Trump 'C*nt'
"On Wednesday’s “Full Frontal” on TBS, host Samantha Bee slammed the Trump administration over separating children from their families at the border and urged Ivanka Trump “do something about your dad’s immigration practices you feckless c*nt.”"
Greg Abbott, Texas gov., unveils school safety plan with eye toward security, mental health - Washington Times
Greg Abbott, Texas gov., unveils school safety plan with eye toward security, mental health - Washington Times:
"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday called for more armed school safety personnel, better school security and better access to mental health treatment as part of a 40-point response to this month’s deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School.
Mr. Abbott described his plan as a “starting point” he devised after holding roundtable discussions to solicit ideas in the wake of the shooting two weeks ago, which killed 10 people at a school just outside of Houston."
Mr. Abbott described his plan as a “starting point” he devised after holding roundtable discussions to solicit ideas in the wake of the shooting two weeks ago, which killed 10 people at a school just outside of Houston."
The Culture Of The Smug White Liberal | HuffPost
The Culture Of The Smug White Liberal | HuffPost"I have spent my life as a Democrat which probably isn’t that surprising considering that I am African-American.
One of the things that always attracted me to the party were the ideals of equality, fighting for the little guy and our openness to differing opinions, but lately I have seen my party take a turn that makes me uncomfortable.
Somewhere along the way we stopped fighting for the little guy and became the party of the smug, educated elites who look down on those with less education and deem them unable or unworthy of being able to make personal decisions for their own lives..."
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