Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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A pair of boaters were rescued from an uninhabited Pacific island by a U.S. Navy air crew on Friday after writing "SOS" in the sand. They had been stranded since August 19 on an island in Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia. They had limited supplies and no emergency equipment on board, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement. The two had departed Weno Island on Aug. 17 to make their way to Tamatam Island where they were expected to dock the following day. When their 18-foot vessel...
A federal judge has refused to block a new California vaccination law, which eliminates an exemption based on the parents' personal beliefs. The law requires children in both public and private schools to be inoculated against 10 contagious illnesses. "Society has a compelling interest in fighting the spread of contagious diseases through mandatory vaccination of school-age children," said U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw of San Diego. He noted in Friday's ruling that the California Supreme...
Iconic comedy actor Gene Wilder, has died at age 83. Wilder is probably best remembered by many for his role as candy tycoon Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." He starred in a number of classic films during the 70s and 80s, many made in collaboration with his friend director Mel Brooks, including "The Producers," "Young Frankenstein," and "Blazing Saddles." Wilder's wide-eyed look came across as both childlike and mysterious, making him the perfect choice for...
Officials at Los Angeles International Airport were scrambling to return to normal operations late Sunday after the report of a shooter proved to be false, but led to traffic jams, delayed flights, and some evacuations. The report of an active shooter just after 9 pm brought police quickly to LAX, where the blocked off both departure and arrival traffic lanes. At 9:15, the Los Angeles Police Department tweeted "Police searching LAX after reports. All precautions being taken to ensure safety of...
Donald Trump has named Kansas Governor Sam Brownback as one of four politicians selected to serve as his Agricultural Advisory Committee, and in speeches across the country he is lauding Brownback's "Kansas solution" as a model for America. Whoa. THAT is scary. Delusionally, fantastically, scary. Of all of the many scary things that Trump has said at his campaign rallies, this unabashed praise of Sam Brownback may truly be the scariest of all. For those who don't follow Kansas news, my home...
A composite metal foam (CMF) has been developed at North Carolina State University that is strong enough to resist bullets, disintegrating them on impact. The foam is largely composed of steel, but it is much lighter than steel plating. It looks something like a metal sponge. CMF has been created in the lab using several methods. Basically, a gas of some sort is introduced into the material to create the bubble spaces in it. This can most readily be achieved by directly injecting a gas into the...
For the second time in just four days, firefighters responded to a group of overdose victims in Skid Row on Monday, August 22. Eighteen people were treated in the 400 block of E. Fifth Street in down town L.A. at about 10:30 a.m. Fourteen were transported to hospitals. Just last Friday, firefighters responded to s similar situation a few blocks away. Eighteen victims were also treated in that incident, where the presumed overdose was attributed to "spice." Spice is another name for a synthetic...
Scallops sold to restaurants in California, Hawaii, and Nevada have been voluntarily recalled by Sea Port Products Corp after at least 206 people became sick with hepatitis A. The US Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are assisting the Hawaii Department of Health in an ongoing investigation. The cases were first reported by the state of Hawaii on August 17. Of those who contracted hepatitis A, 51 have been hospitalized. All of the cases involve adults,...
Jake Anantha, an 18-year-old college student and Donald Trump supporter was enthusiastic about attending a Trump rally at the Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, last Thursday. He joined the waiting crowd at about 3:30 p.m., and then proceeded toward the stage around 4:30 when the attendees were finally allowed inside. Suddenly, Anantha reports, a member of Trump's security team tapped his shoulder and led him to the side. The man said they knew who Anantha was, and they knew he had...
Despite several warnings and a criminal complaint, Donald Trump's presidential campaign continues to ask for donations from foreign nationals. In June of this year, complaints were filed with the Federal Election Committee (FEC) by the Campaign Legal Center and Democracy 21 against Trump after it became public that he had been asking for campaign contributions from members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. UK Parliament Members Peter Bottomley and Bob Blackman both said that they'd...
Corey Lequieu has become the first defendant sentenced for the armed takeover the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in January. U.S. District Judge Anna J. Brown sentenced Lequieu to 2 ½ years in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release in the federal conspiracy case. He must also pay restitution, in an amount to be determined later. Lequieu, 46, was the first of the 26 defendants to plead guilty. He admitted to impeding federal employees through intimidation, threats, or force. A...
As college campuses across the country begin fall enrollment, the increasing problem of homeless students is causing a flurry of concern. One university in Georgia decided to do something about it. With the help of a donation of $25,000 from the Kennesaw-based Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust, Kennesaw state has dedicated an apartment on campus for temporary housing of homeless students. The students are allowed to stay up to 14 days, and the university's Campus Awareness, Resource, &...
A contentious law that passed this summer eliminated both personal and religious exemptions from vaccinations in California schools, and 145 Sacramento children missed all or part of their first day of the school year on Tuesday because of it. Many of the children returned later on after their parents provided proper paperwork. Two clinics were open and available on school properties for parents wishing to vaccinate that day. The district says it is working to reach the other unvaccinated...
After two years with no reported cases, experts had hoped that the disease was gone from the African continent forever. Now, Nigeria joins Afghanistan and Pakistan on the short list of countries where polio is still actively infecting children. Despite difficult and dangerous social and geographic circumstances, the World Health Organization and other involved groups say efforts to contain the virus will be swift and aggressive. Millions of doses of vaccine, thousands of vaccinators, and the...
Scotland has the European Union's biggest oil reserve, but they have pledged to use only 100% renewable sustainability for energy by the year 2020. Any doubts about their plans disappeared on August 7, when an unusual storm sent gale-force winds gusting across the small country. Although generally only providing a part of Scotland's energy, the weather front kicked their wind farms into overdrive, and by day's end the turbines had produced 106% of their total energy needs. Yes, that's right: in...
A fire that began on August 31 with an illegal campfire is within eight miles of 3 nests with young California condor hatchlings. The months-old young are not yet able to fly and could not escape the flames on their own. The Soberanes fire has roared through nearly 70,000 acres of wildland, destroying 57 residences and 11 outbuildings. Biologists report that none of the condors living in the area has yet been killed by the fire, but one of the feeding stations where they leave dead animals for...
A Queens, NY Imam was shot in the head and his assistant was shot in the chest by an unknown gunman in broad daylight as they left prayer services at the Al-Furqan Jame Masjid Mosque in Ozone Park. Around 1:50 pm EST, the two men were walking together when a strange man approached them, pulled out a large handgun, and started firing. The shooter, who fled the scene, was described by witnesses as tall and dark-skinned, possibly Hispanic, wearing a dark blue shirt and short pants. Emergency...
It may seem like a great idea to take the whole family, including fuzzy Bowser, for a nice cool dip in a local lake, but if there is blue green algae blooming, Bowser might not make it home again. Exposure to the blooms can cause rashes, headaches, eye irritation, or gastrointestinal upset in humans, but for dogs, who swallow more water and also lick the residue off their fur, the exposure can be deadly. Every summer dogs die after swimming in toxic algae, but many pet lovers don't even realize...
Across the board and across the aisle, those who understand politics are teaming up to prevent the economic and environmental disaster that would result from a Trump presidency, but one unexpected group of Americans are willing to throw us all under that bus: privileged young liberals. Bernie Bros who won't listen to Bernie. The left's version of the Tea Party. By now we've all accepted the notion that there are some conservatives who genuinely believe that Trump will make things better simply...
Iran has become the first country in the world to ban Pokémon Go. BBC reports that the Iranian High Council for Virtual Spaces, which is tasked with regulating the nation's internet, has banned the game over "security concerns." The High Council was not specific about those concerns, but the strict regime is generally afraid of anything that encourages large gatherings of people. While other countries have struggled with criminal issues that have arisen in connection the wildly popular game,...
ABC News reports that GOP party leaders believe that Donald Trump may just up and quit his candidacy. They are considering their other options as Trump's campaign seems to be on the verge of collapse. It has become obvious to everyone that Trump is not only uninformed but also unwilling to become informed about issues of either international or domestic policy. His general disregard for the most rudimentary courtesies of political discourse could be disastrous for the country. One by one, promin...
It sounds like satire, but it's not. David Duke, former KKK Grand Wizard, founder of the National Association for the Advancement of White People, and Holocaust Denier, sees the GOP nomination of Donald Trump as a sign that America finally wants his brand of politics. "My platform became the GOP mainstream," he said. "I'm overjoyed to see Donald Trump and most Americans embrace most of the issues that I've championed for years." Duke, who calls himself a "racial realist," said on July 22 that...
Update 08/01/16 - as of 7:30 am pipe is repaired and all traffic lanes are now open. About 30 customers have been left with low water pressure as a result of an 8-inch main break that caused flooding in the Hollywood Hills and impacted multiple businesses on Sunday afternoon. The incident was reported just before noon at 3365 Oak Glen Drive near the Cahuenga Pass, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. LAFD reported around 12:45 p.m. that about 1,000 gallons of water was gushing out each...
A major shortcoming in typical US prison programs was highlighted by the seemingly bizarre behavior of 59-year-old Linda Patricia Thompson this week. Thompson walked into a US Bank in Cheyenne and handed the teller a cardboard note that said "I have a gun. Give me all your money." The teller turned over thousands of dollars. Back outside, Thompson threw some of the money into the air and offered the rest to passers-by, then she sat down and waited for the police. When Cheyenne police Lt. Nathan...
Youree Dell Harris died Tuesday of cancer, surrounded by family and friends in Palm Beach, Florida, according to family attorney William J. Cone. "She remained a pillar of strength throughout. She has touched so many lives, both within her family and in the community," Cone said in a statement. "She will be dearly missed by us all." Harris was the face of the famous Psychic Readers Network infomercials. She was promoted as the psychic "Miss Cleo" who could read tarot cards and predict the...
