by Casey | May 17, 2017 | Blog, Podcast, Podcasts
Teachers learn to use math as Trojan horse for social justice
According to the course developers, regular math is “too abstract” for many students, and incorporating social justice can help them better understand “the power and meaning” of math.
NRCC Raises Over $10 Million in April
Last month was the best April on record for the NRCC‘s fundraising, according to Roll Call. It also was the fourth straight month in which the House GOP’s fundraising arm raised $10 million or more–the longest streak at that level ever.
Winning! Atlanta Fed Projects 2nd Quarter GDP Above 4% in President Trump’s First Full Quarter in Office
This is the first time for this rate to be projected above 4% since before 2012.
Democratic Rep: ‘My First Amendment Right Is Different From Yours’ – The Burning Truth
The exchange started when Demings wrote on Facebook that she supports “common sense gun legislation” and “stand[s] against the gun lobby.”
by Casey | May 17, 2017 | Blog, Podcast, Podcasts
Nets Sprint to Hammer Trump With Comey Memo, Yet They Haven’t Seen It
Despite their championing of a mysterious memo alleging impropriety by the President of the United States, it’s easily challenged by the simple fact that acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe testified to the Senate last week that there has been no interference in their investigations by the Trump administration.
Montage: The Media Can’t Stop Asking Democratic Guests If They’re Ready to Impeach Trump :: Grabien News
Since the Washington Post’s report Monday that President Trump shared classified information with the Russian ambassador during an Oval Office meeting last week, the major media seems to smell blood in the water. Over the last 24 hours, almost every interview with Democratic politicians has included a question about whether we’re getting closer to impeaching the president.
Gregg Jarrett: Comey’s revenge is a gun without powder | Fox News
Under the law, Comey is required to immediately inform the Department of Justice of any attempt to obstruct justice by any person, even the President of the United States. Failure to do so would result in criminal charges against Comey. (18 USC 4 and 28 USC 1361) He would also, upon sufficient proof, lose his license to practice law.
Dershowitz: Come on, no one’s going to indict Trump for obstruction – Hot Air Hot Air
“He has the power to tell them what to do,” said Dershowitz, but since the president also was the only person who could have fired Comey, it’s not clear if he obstructed justice if he suggested to Comey to “go soft” on former National Security Agency Director Michael Flynn, as Comey has suggested and written in a memo.
Jonathan Turley Shuts Down Joe Scarborough Over Dubious Legal Claims
JONATHAN TURLEY:This isn’t going to be real popular, but I don’t think so. My family has been pressing me on this. It’s sort of like going across-country with them and saying, are we there yet? Are we there yet? Everyone wants to reach that point. You say, I can still see our house. It’s only been 150 days or so since the inauguration. The fact is, I don’t think this makes out an obstruction case.
Watergate Attorney: Comparing Comey/Trump Situation To Watergate Is Nonsense – Katie Pavlich
“Having served as Assistant Minority Counsel to the late Senators Howard Baker and Fred Thompson, it borders on the absurd to hear the comparisons from a gaggle of politicians and pundits between Watergate and the firing of the FBI Director by President Trump. Leaving aside that numerous Democrats have themselves ‘demanded’ the firing of Comey and that Comey himself notes that the FBI Director can be fired for ‘no reason’ at all, the comparisons are not only blatant partisan nonsense, they diminish the historic process which lead to President’s Nixon’s resignation in the summer of 1974,” Michael Madigan, former assistant minority counsel on the Watergate Committee said Wednesday.
Putin to provide transcripts of Trump, Lavrov conversation – Washington Times
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he’s ready to turn over transcripts of President Trump’s meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, as he mocked the news media furor in the U.S. over alleged intelligence sharing.
by Casey | May 15, 2017 | Blog, Podcast, Podcasts
Michelle Obama is not happy about the rollback of her school lunch guidelines – Hot Air Hot Air
“And this is where you really have to look at motives,” Mrs. Obama said. She continued, “You have to stop and think, why don’t you want our kids to have good food at school? What is wrong with you?” Later in her statement, Mrs. Obama said, “Like me, don’t like me but think about why someone is okay with your kids eating crap. Why would you celebrate that?”
Your Candy Bars are About to Get Smaller and You Can Thank Michelle Obama | Truth Revolt
Climbing on board are Mars, Nestle, and PepsiCo, just to name a few. Pepsi has promised the PHA to reduce sugar, saturated fats, and sodium in its products as well as make investments in healthier product lines in the future. The candy makers will cut portion sizes on half their products, including snacks like Snickers, M&Ms, Butterfingers, and Starburst, to 200 calories or fewer by 2022, The Washington Post reports. In addition, these companies have also promised to move the nutrition information to the front of the packaging. (Because it burns too many calories to turn the package over and that’s just too personally responsible for a lowly citizen.)
Robotic Touch: U Researchers 3D Print Bionic Skin « WCCO | CBS Minnesota
Researchers at the University of Minnesota say they’ve developed a way to make “bionic skin,” technology that could allow robots to feel their environments and humans to wear sensory-enhancing devices directly on their fingertips.
US Army training AI using brainwaves of supersnipers | Daily Mail Online
Army researchers are teaching artificial intelligence to learn from humans to become sharper shooters.
DNC Host Committee Hands Out Nearly $1 Million in Taxpayer Funded Bonuses
The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee used some of the leftover money it raised for the Democratic National Convention to pay nearly $1 million bonuses to staff and volunteers, prompting the Republican head of the state Senate to call for an audit.
The same exact people being sued by workers for not getting paid.
Marvel Comics Cancels Black Lives Matter-Themed ‘Black Panther’ Due to Poor Sales
Marvel Comics has canceled its Black Lives Matter-inspired comic book Black Panther & The Crew due to poor sales, according to reports.
by Casey | May 15, 2017 | Blog, Podcast, Podcasts
DNC Workers Sue Party for Receiving Sub-Minimum Wages, No Overtime – Washington Free Beacon
Dozens of field workers have filed a class action lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee, claiming the party that is pushing employers to pay a $15 minimum wage and more in overtime failed to pay overtime and minimum wages to its own employees.
Earth’s Forest Area 9 Percent Greater Than Thought – Hit & Run : Reason.com
“We show that in 2015, 1327 million hectares of drylands had more than 10% tree-cover, and 1079 million hectares comprised forest,” report the researchers. “Our estimate is 40 to 47% higher than previous estimates, corresponding to 467 million hectares of forest that have never been reported before. This increases current estimates of global forest cover by at least 9%.”
FLASHBACK: Surprise! The earth has trillions more trees than we thought – The Boston Globe
The research, published this week in Nature, drew on global satellite imagery and more than 400,000 sample counts from forests around the world in order to estimate that there are currently 3.04 trillion trees on earth. This is 750 percent more than the previous best estimate, which was 400 billion.
Man protecting son from angry goose gets ticket | Fox 59
A local dad is crying “fowl” after he says he got a ticket for protecting his son from an aggressive goose. But county law enforcement says he went too far.
Study suggests many people don’t believe fake news – 95.3 MNC
Despite claims by some politicians, fake news, social media and search algorithms don’t sway public opinion, according to a study by a group of international researchers.
That article and the study are fake news.
by Casey | May 15, 2017 | Blog, Podcast, Podcasts
South Bend Tribune to move printing operations to Grand Rapids Michigan – 95.3 MNC
More than 50 employees of the South Bend Tribune will lose their jobs as the newspaper announced it will end local printing operations and, instead, will have the paper printed in Walker, Michigan, which is near Grand Rapids.
Report: Gas Prices Will Remain Ultra-Low For Rest Of 2017 | The Daily Caller
Gasoline prices will remain relatively low for the remainder of this year and the foreseeable future, according to a new survey published Monday by the energy firm Wood Mackenzie.
Wall Street hit records as technology, energy stocks rise | Reuters
Wall Street indexes were trading higher on Monday and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records as a global cyber attack boosted technology stocks and a rise in oil prices lifted energy stocks.
W. MI man hailed as hero for stopping global cyberattack | WOODTV.com
To the rescue came 29-year-old Darien Huss, a Purdue University graduate and senior security research engineer at cybersecurity firm Proofpoint. He works for a California company, but lives in Newaygo County to be near his wife’s job.
Microsoft president blasts NSA for its role in ‘WannaCry’ computer ransom attack – LA Times
Microsoft executive sharply criticized a U.S. spy agency Sunday for its role in weaponizing a weakness in Windows and allowing it to be stolen by hackers and used to launch history’s largest ransomware attack.
by Casey | May 11, 2017 | Blog, Podcast, Podcasts
FBI Raids Consulting Group Linked To Conservative Scam PACs | The Daily Caller
FBI agents enforced a search warrant against an Annapolis-based conservative political consulting firm on Thursday.
ABC Cancels Conservative Tim Allen Sitcom ‘Last Man Standing’ Despite Strong Ratings
ABC has cancelled its Tim Allen-starring sitcom Last Man Standing after six seasons, the network confirmed Wednesday.
‘Last Man Standing’ canceled by ABC after 6 seasons – TV By The Numbers by zap2it.com
It’s unclear what exactly led to the series’ cancellation, but with six seasons in the books, it’s possible that contract negotiations are what led to friction between the series’ creative players and the network itself. But with six successful seasons and a syndication deal already made on CMT, “Last Man Standing” made for yet another impressive addition to Allen’s TV resume.
ESPN’s Perfect Politically Correct Show, SC6 With Michael Smith and Jemele Hill, a Huge Ratings Bust
“SC6,” Jason Lisk wrote after the show’s March debut, “is down 20% compared to the 2016 SportsCenter” ratings.
Saudis Paid for U.S. Veteran Trips to Lobby Against 9/11 Lawsuit Law
fter Congress passed a new law allowing Sept. 11 victims’ families to sue Saudi Arabia in U.S. courts, opponents mounted an expensive political campaign, including paying American military veterans to visit Capitol Hill and warn lawmakers about what they said could be unintended consequences.
For The First Time, You Can Track Every Dollar The Government Spends | Zero Hedge
On Tuesday, the US Treasury launched a new website designed to track virtually every dollar – out of roughly $4 trillion – in federal spending. The new website, Beta.USAspending.gov, was created to put data into the hands of taxpayers by empowering them to track how their tax dollars are spent. The site is designed to follow federal agency spending and, for the first time, links spending data to awards distributed by the government.
