by Casey | Mar 29, 2016 | Blog, Podcast, Podcasts
Some lawmakers, businesses upset with beer, wine sale bill – Washington Times
Gas station convenience store owners are upset about legislation headed to Gov. Rick Snyder that would let grocery stores with gas stations sell beer and wine.
Trump Aide Corey Lewandowski Charged For Grabbing Michelle Fields
He’s technically charged with ‘unwanted touching’ which is a questionable charge given that security has the right to ‘touch’ you if you aren’t obeying them, whether you want them to or not. No, technically, he isn’t security, but he is a staff member who has the ability to shield the candidate.
by Casey | Mar 29, 2016 | Blog, Daily Show Prep
Voice your opinion on proposed South Bend smoking ban at hearings tonight – 953MNC.com
The Clean Air Act would ban smoking at all workplaces in the city of South Bend, including bars and private clubs.
Study Confirms That E-Cigarettes Generate Virtually No Toxins – Hit & Run : Reason.com
Analysis of the smoke from conventional cigarettes showed that the mainstream cigarette smoke delivered approximately 1500 times more harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) tested when compared to e-cigarette aerosol or to puffing room air. The deliveries of HPHCs tested for these e-cigarette products were similar to the study air blanks rather than to deliveries from conventional cigarettes; no significant contribution of cigarette smoke HPHCs from any of the compound classes tested was found for the e-cigarettes. Thus, the results of this study support previous researchers’ discussion of e-cigarette products’ potential for reduced exposure compared to cigarette smoke.
Anti-Vaping Researchers Called Out for Misleading Cancer Exaggerations by New York Times Columnist – Hit & Run : Reason.com
When I spoke to David Peyton, one of the study’s authors, he insisted that the study had been mischaracterized. All it was meant to do, he said, was compare the levels of formaldehyde in e-cigarettes versus cigarettes. “It is exceedingly frustrating to me that we are being associated with saying that e-cigarettes are more dangerous than cigarettes,” he added. “That is a fact not in evidence.” Well, maybe.
Apple’s encryption battle with the FBI is over, for now
The Department of Justice has dropped its case against Apple. After over a month of court motions, congressional hearings and public fights over circumventing the security of the iPhone 5C used by San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook, the government has decided it doesn’t need Apple after all. Instead, the third party brought in to break Apple’s encryption has been successful according to court documents.
‘Batman v Superman’ earned $166.1 million during opening weekend – 953MNC.com
Warner Bros. on Monday revised down the film’s weekend gross by $4 million, lowering it from the Sunday estimate of $170.1 million to $166.1 million. Such corrections are common, though the difference for “Batman v Superman” was slightly more than normal and had an effect on the film’s place in the record books.
Feds to Fine Schools For Not Following Obama’s Lunch Rules
The federal government is taking steps to fine schools that do not comply with first lady Michelle Obama‘s school lunch rules.
Japan Admits 27 Muslim Refugees, Now Look What Happened Next… Trump Is Right
The incident occurred only a few weeks after the men had received refugee status. They applied for the status back in August and October, telling the Immigration Bureau of Japan that they did not want to return to Turkey due to “problems that exist between relatives.”
Indiana denied stay of order blocking anti-refugee policy – Fox 28: South Bend, Elkhart IN News, Weather, Sports
A judge has rejected Indiana‘s request that she put on hold her order against Republican Gov. Mike Pence’s efforts to bar state agencies from helping Syrian refugees.
Some lawmakers, businesses upset with beer, wine sale bill – Washington Times
Gas station convenience store owners are upset about legislation headed to Gov. Rick Snyder that would let grocery stores with gas stations sell beer and wine.
Trump Aide Corey Lewandowski Charged For Grabbing Michelle Fields
He’s technically charged with ‘unwanted touching’ which is a questionable charge given that security has the right to ‘touch’ you if you aren’t obeying them, whether you want them to or not. No, technically, he isn’t security, but he is a staff member who has the ability to shield the candidate.
by Casey | Jun 24, 2015 | Blog, Podcast, Podcasts
Tim was out sick today, so no podcast unfortunately.
Boston Marathon bomber Tsarnaev: ‘Sorry for the lives I have taken’ – The Washington Post
“I’d like to now apologize to the victims and the survivors,” Dzhokhar Tsarnaev said, the first time he has expressed remorse for the bombings. He added: “I am sorry for the lives I have taken and suffering I have caused you and the damage I have done.”
Duncan Hunter criticizes Obama’s proposed change in hostage policy – Washington Times
President Obama will announce Wednesday that his administration will no longer threaten prosecution against families of hostages who want to pay ransom, after appearing helpless to stop grisly terrorist beheadings of American captives and facing criticism from their loved ones.
Freddie Gray’s Autopsy Has Been Released | The Daily Caller
Though that injury met the medical and legal definition of an accident, the 25-year-old’s death was ruled a homicide, The Baltimore Sun reports.
VA Abandons Thousands Of Vets Exposed To Mustard Gas | The Daily Caller
According to an investigation conducted by NPR, the VA only tried to contact 610 veterans over a 20-year period. The form of contact? One letter. The VA claimed missing records and personnel information made it impossible to track down those affected. But an NPR researcher found 1,200 veterans in just a short period of time, making VA senior advisor for benefits Brad Flohr’s claims to the contrary hollow.
Rubio, Soldiers Groups Slam VA over Rat, Roach Infested Tampa Veterans Hospital – The Gateway Pundit
Presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) wrote a letter to the interim director of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa on Monday about reports that the kitchen areas have a massive infestation of rats and roaches. Rubio’s letter is the lead item on his Senate Web site.
VA wait lists longer now than a year ago: ‘Something has to give’ – CSMonitor.com
The number of veterans seeking health care and ending up on waiting lists for a month or more is 50 percent higher now than it was a year ago, when a scandal over false records and long wait times wracked the Department of Veterans Affairs, The New York Times reported.
POLL | Should US military bases named after Confederates be renamed? – Military history – Stripes
They are all named for Confederate generals. There’s been talk for years about whether this is appropriate, and now in wake of Charleston and the South Carolina Confederate flag, it’s coming up again.
Beer and a movie in Niles – South Bend Tribune: Market Basket
But starting later today, moviegoers can grab a domestic or craft beer, or order a cocktail to drink during their film. The Niles theater is the first traditional cinema house in the region to obtain a liquor license and sell alcohol.
FIGURES. Barack Obama Had His Own 2012 Confederate Flag Pin – The Gateway Pundit
And Barack Obama had his own Confederate flag campaign pin… in 2012!
12 Things to Know About Bobby Jindal
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal became the latest Republican to enter the 2016 presidential race, announcing today that he will be making a run for the White House.
Reid calls on UNLV to look into changing ‘rebel’ mascot – Story | LASVEGASNOW
“UNLV’s current mascot, Hey Reb!, was created in 1982 by late local artist Mike Miller and was inspired by western trailblazers of the 1800s. It was intended to be reflective of western independence and spirit and has become one of the most beloved mascots in college athletics.The university’s original mascot, Beauregard, was abolished in the 1970s when students approached the university administration and voted to remove the confederate-themed mascot but retain the Rebels name.”
