According to the Charlotte Observer, a body thought to be that of Bianca Tanner, the missing mother and teacher who disappeared on June 7, has been found in a wooded area in southwest Charlotte. Police shared this information during a news conference early this morning. The body has been taken to the medical examiner’s office… Continue reading Body of Missing Blanca Tanner Found – Boyfriend Charged with Murder
Congressman John Lewis – The Civil Rights Act Would Not Get a Vote in Today’s Congress
On its 50th anniversary, everyone’s praising the Civil Rights Act that passed a bipartisan Congress back in 1964. Even Rand Paul had some good things to say about it. But if today’s Congress was given that opportunity to do something big, as big as voting on that bill, what would be the outcome? Congressman John… Continue reading Congressman John Lewis – The Civil Rights Act Would Not Get a Vote in Today’s Congress
Laura Ingraham – The Republican Party is “not standing up for the American worker”
The showdown happened on Fox’s The O’Reilly Factor, and it featured host Bill O’Reilly and Laura Ingraham. Ingraham presented her idea that the way to deal with the immigration problem is to have mass deportation, “not by the hundreds, not by the dozens, by the thousands.” “That,” she said, “means entire families, not just the… Continue reading Laura Ingraham – The Republican Party is “not standing up for the American worker”
Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.1% – 288,000 Jobs Created in June
The recovery continues as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 288,000 non-farm jobs were added to the economy in June, lowering the unemployment rate to 6.1% The report states the jobs growth was widespread, especially in professional and business services, retail trade, food services and drinking places, and health care.
President Obama Congratulates Tim Howard and TEAM USA – Video
President Obama called and congratulated the US Soccer team on their performance in this year’s World Cup. He spoke to team captain Clint Dempsey and goal keeper Tim Howard. “I just wanted to call and say you guys did us proud,” Obama told the players. “To see the way you guys captured the hearts and… Continue reading President Obama Congratulates Tim Howard and TEAM USA – Video
Caught on Camera – Woman Plows Into Two Men at Gas Station
Words were exchanged when the female driver tried to back her car into an open spot at the gas station. According to one of the victim, Marcus Chukuwuu, the words ‘Don’t kill me,” were said to the woman. She replied, ‘If I wanted to kill you I’d shoot you, I won’t run you over.” On the video,… Continue reading Caught on Camera – Woman Plows Into Two Men at Gas Station
Man With 2 AR-15 Assault Rifles Arrested in New York
The man wanted to commit a mass killing on the streets on New York. When he was arrested, he had a suicide note saying he wanted to “die in combat.” In Texas, thanks to their Open Carry laws, this man would have been allowed to walk the streets with his assault rifles in full view,… Continue reading Man With 2 AR-15 Assault Rifles Arrested in New York
CNN Puts Hobby Lobby and Their Contraception Hypocrisy on Full Blast
When you’re so against providing contraceptive to your female employees that you take your case all the way to the Supreme Court, you better make sure your business dealings and squeaky clean and represent those strong beliefs. Hobby Lobby’s business dealings are not squeaky clean. Claiming religious beliefs, Hobby Lobby took issues with the Obamacare… Continue reading CNN Puts Hobby Lobby and Their Contraception Hypocrisy on Full Blast
White House Petition to Rename an Airport After Goal Keeper Tim Howard
After his record breaking performance at the World Cup yesterday, where Tim Howard saved the USA Team even more embarrassment with his 16 saves, there is now a petition to rename an airport after him. I’m all for it, because the airport they want to rename is the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. From the… Continue reading White House Petition to Rename an Airport After Goal Keeper Tim Howard
Songza Is Now Part of Google
I am a dedicated user of Songza. There seems to be a song on the app for every occasion, so on my weekdays, weekends and travels, Songza is usually providing my background music. I hope this does not change now that Songza has joined Google. From their Press Release… Today, we’re thrilled to announce that… Continue reading Songza Is Now Part of Google
Sheriff Caused Car Accident, Then Handcuffed Driver in Damaged Car
The insanity! A Phoenix man is suing a Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputy after he says the deputy collided with his truck and then handcuffed the plaintiff when he tried to write down the deputy’s license-plate number. Detective Steve Chervenak’s denies the allegations of assault, false imprisonment and civil-rights violations, and instead claims the driver was… Continue reading Sheriff Caused Car Accident, Then Handcuffed Driver in Damaged Car
President Obama Dares John Boehner – “Sue Me!”
President Obama continued calling out the no-good, non-working Republican Party in Congress. This time, correctly blaming them for not doing anything to improve our crumbling infrastructure. “I haven’t heard a good reason for why they haven’t acted,” Obama said of the lawmakers in a speech in front of the Key Bridge, which connects Washington to… Continue reading President Obama Dares John Boehner – “Sue Me!”