Former president Barack Obama defended Obamacare as he accepted the JFK Profile in Courage Award on Sunday night in one of his most high-profile speeches since leaving the White House. While not mentioning Donald Trump by name, Obama was critical of the current administration's efforts in dismantling much of his signature health care law. In his speech, Obama urged congressional Republicans to recognize that it takes great courage to champion the vulnerable and sick, rather than just aiding those who are already powerful. Obama was presented with the political courage award by Caroline Kennedy (main) and her son Jack Schlossberg (top right). A number of high profile guests attended the ceremony in honor of Obama, including former Vice President Joe Biden (bottom right), members of Congress and celebrities including former late-night talk show host David Letterman.
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Obama fights for his legacy: Former President appeals to Congress to save Obamacare
Obama fights for his legacy: Former President appeals to Congress to save Obamacare but refuses to mention Trump as he receives the JFK Profile in Courage Award in front of Michelle and Biden
Former president Barack Obama defended Obamacare as he accepted the JFK Profile in Courage Award on Sunday night in one of his most high-profile speeches since leaving the White House. While not mentioning Donald Trump by name, Obama was critical of the current administration's efforts in dismantling much of his signature health care law. In his speech, Obama urged congressional Republicans to recognize that it takes great courage to champion the vulnerable and sick, rather than just aiding those who are already powerful. Obama was presented with the political courage award by Caroline Kennedy (main) and her son Jack Schlossberg (top right). A number of high profile guests attended the ceremony in honor of Obama, including former Vice President Joe Biden (bottom right), members of Congress and celebrities including former late-night talk show host David Letterman.
Former president Barack Obama defended Obamacare as he accepted the JFK Profile in Courage Award on Sunday night in one of his most high-profile speeches since leaving the White House. While not mentioning Donald Trump by name, Obama was critical of the current administration's efforts in dismantling much of his signature health care law. In his speech, Obama urged congressional Republicans to recognize that it takes great courage to champion the vulnerable and sick, rather than just aiding those who are already powerful. Obama was presented with the political courage award by Caroline Kennedy (main) and her son Jack Schlossberg (top right). A number of high profile guests attended the ceremony in honor of Obama, including former Vice President Joe Biden (bottom right), members of Congress and celebrities including former late-night talk show host David Letterman.
Library fines too stressful for Harvard students? What's next for our kids
Some might assume Harvard is terminating the fees because the school simply no longer needs the money. After all, the “private” university does receive billions in tax breaks every year.
No, finances had nothing to do with this policy change, which was first noticed by the vigilant folks over at The Harvard Crimson. The sole reason that this (once?) prestigious university is waiving the charge for overdue books is because this practice is just too stressful for students.
That bears repeating: Harvard University students, whom the school hails as the brightest young scholars our nation has to offer, simply cannot and should not have to deal with the stress of overdue book fees.
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The College Majors That Don't Pay Off
You will find more statistics at Statista
According to Glassdoor, Criminal Justice and Kinesiology have the lowest starting salary of any U.S. college majors at $40,000. Exercise Science might keep you physically and mentally sharp but it's also at the bottom of the pay grade with the median base salary coming to $40,640.
At the opposite end of the scale, Statista's Niall McCarthy notes that Computer Science ($70,000), Electrical Engineering ($68,438) and Mechanical Engineering ($66,040) are the best majors to choose if you want a lucrative salary after you graduate.
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Coastal Hospice Seeks Volunteers; Training Session Planned For May 19
SALISBURY – As part of the services it provides, Coastal Hospice offers volunteer support to patients and their families while the patient is in hospice care and following their passing.
The hospice also sends veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces to make honor visits to patients who are veterans, and also depends on volunteers for the Berlin Thrift Shop.
An informational and training session for anyone wanting to learn about volunteer opportunities at Coastal Hospice will be held on Friday, May 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Library. No commitment to volunteer is required to attend, and the public is invited to the free session.
Coastal Hospice depends on their volunteers to provide the quality care every patient needs and deserves, and will work with volunteers to match their interests to opportunities.
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The hospice also sends veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces to make honor visits to patients who are veterans, and also depends on volunteers for the Berlin Thrift Shop.
An informational and training session for anyone wanting to learn about volunteer opportunities at Coastal Hospice will be held on Friday, May 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Library. No commitment to volunteer is required to attend, and the public is invited to the free session.
Coastal Hospice depends on their volunteers to provide the quality care every patient needs and deserves, and will work with volunteers to match their interests to opportunities.
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ATF Investigating After More Than Dozen Firearms Stolen From Del. Shop
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Federal agents are asking for the public’s help after a suspect steals more than a dozen firearms from a Delaware shop.
The ATF is worried they could end up on Baltimore streets.
Authorities say the suspect broke into baker’s hardware in Millsboro, Delaware and stole 13 handguns and a rifle.
The brazen burglary happened early Friday morning, setting off a manhunt across the region.
“The ATF’s number one priority is to keep illegal firearms from winding up in the hands of criminals so that’s our goal today to make sure that we act as quickly as possible,” says ATF Special Agent David Cheplak.
The ATF and National Shooting Sports Foundation are offering a reward of $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
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Texas judge reprimanded for 'tree and a rope' post
A Central Texas judge has been formally reprimanded for a social media post that said a 'tree and a rope' were needed for a man accused of fatally shooting a San Antonio police detective.
James Oakley was given the reprimand by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, according to The Austin American-Statesman.
Oakley, Burnet County's top administrator, must complete a 30-hour training program for new judges and four hours of racial sensitivity training with a mentor.
Oakley has said his comment was intended to reflect his personal feelings that the killing 'should qualify for the death penalty.'
He said it had nothing to do with race. The suspect in last year's shooting, Otis Tyrone McKane, is black; Oakley is white.
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James Oakley was given the reprimand by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, according to The Austin American-Statesman.
Oakley, Burnet County's top administrator, must complete a 30-hour training program for new judges and four hours of racial sensitivity training with a mentor.
Oakley has said his comment was intended to reflect his personal feelings that the killing 'should qualify for the death penalty.'
He said it had nothing to do with race. The suspect in last year's shooting, Otis Tyrone McKane, is black; Oakley is white.
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Attack ads set to begin Monday against Republicans over health care vote
One such group, Save My Care, is set to launch a six-figure ad campaign Monday targeting 24 Republicans who voted "yes" on the bill, which narrowly passed the House last week. The campaign will be a mix of digital and television ads in the districts of the vulnerable Republicans, who include Arizona's Martha McSally, Maine's Bruce Poliquin and New Jersey's Tom MacArthur.
MacArthur, a moderate, was the author of the controversial amendment that offered waivers for states to avoid certain provisions of the health care law, including guaranteed coverage of preexisting conditions. The move was key to boosting support from the House Freedom Caucus, the conservative group of members that prevented the original version of the bill from passing.
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Cops And Courts – May 8 2017
OCEAN CITY — A Selbyville man was arrested on multiple counts of malicious destruction of property charges last week after allegedly “tagging” with graffiti multiple public and private properties throughout Ocean City.
Around 2 a.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to North Division Street for a reported malicious destruction of property in progress. Ocean City Communications reported a white male with a Mohawk had been seen “tagging” a green electrical box with graffiti. OCPD officers met with a witness who told police he was returning to his parking spot in a private lot behind the Quiet Storm surf shop at North Division Street when he observed an individual crouched behind a green electrical box.
The victim told police the suspect said to him, “I was making sure you guys weren’t the cops. I’m about to do some graffiti.” The witness told police he said to the suspect, “I wouldn’t do it there,” but the suspect said in return, “I’m going to do it anyway.” At that point, the witness decided to contact the police. The witness provided a description of the suspect to police including his distinctive Mohawk haircut. OCPD officers observed a large electrical box tagged with a five-point star, the word “Spaz” and “Art Saves Lives” in black paint.
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Exposing The Renewable Fuels Con
You can’t just sell gas anymore.
Most people don’t realize it, but what they’re pumping into their car’s tank isn’t actually gasoline, properly speaking. It’s gasoline mixed with ethanol alcohol – the ratio currently set at 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gas (E10).
“Diesel” often isn’t exactly diesel, either.
There is a law called the Renewable Fuel Standard. It requires the “blending” of oceans of corn con ethanol and biodiesel boondoggle into the general fuel supply – ostensibly, to reduce America’s dependence on foreign (and non-renewable) oil.
Like so much that government does, it sounds good – but what it actually does isn’t so good.
The RFS has raised refining and distribution costs as well as the cost to motorists, who not only pay more for the Uncle-adulterated fuel but also for the fuel systems in their vehicles, which have had to be modified to be compatible with the not-quite-gas (and sort-of diesel) fuels the government is pushing.
These adulterated fuels are also – ironically – less efficient. A gallon of pure gas will take you farther than a gallon of 90 percent gas and 10 percent ethanol because the gallon of gas contains more energy than a gallon of E10.
As is almost reflexively true of everything the government mandates, we get less – and pay more for it.
But that doesn’t mean someone’s not making a buck – as is also usually true when government intervenes in the market.
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Most people don’t realize it, but what they’re pumping into their car’s tank isn’t actually gasoline, properly speaking. It’s gasoline mixed with ethanol alcohol – the ratio currently set at 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gas (E10).
“Diesel” often isn’t exactly diesel, either.
There is a law called the Renewable Fuel Standard. It requires the “blending” of oceans of corn con ethanol and biodiesel boondoggle into the general fuel supply – ostensibly, to reduce America’s dependence on foreign (and non-renewable) oil.
Like so much that government does, it sounds good – but what it actually does isn’t so good.
The RFS has raised refining and distribution costs as well as the cost to motorists, who not only pay more for the Uncle-adulterated fuel but also for the fuel systems in their vehicles, which have had to be modified to be compatible with the not-quite-gas (and sort-of diesel) fuels the government is pushing.
These adulterated fuels are also – ironically – less efficient. A gallon of pure gas will take you farther than a gallon of 90 percent gas and 10 percent ethanol because the gallon of gas contains more energy than a gallon of E10.
As is almost reflexively true of everything the government mandates, we get less – and pay more for it.
But that doesn’t mean someone’s not making a buck – as is also usually true when government intervenes in the market.
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Salisbury Man Pulls Nunchucks On Sheriff's Deputy
04/30/17 – Conceal Dangerous Weapon and Disorderly Conduct - Sargent K. Moritz was conducting a premise check at Butler’s Place in Lexington Park, MD, when he observed two male subjects engaged in a verbal dispute in the parking lot. The dispute quickly escalated before Sgt. Moritz could intervene, with the suspect Daniel Sylvester Young, 52 of Salisbury, MD, pulling out a set of nunchucks and aggressively engaging Sgt. Moritz and the other subject. The suspect was found to be intoxicated and was uncooperative causing a public disturbance and created a public safety issue as patrons exited the bar to watch the incident.
Responding police units were forced to block all southbound traffic on Route 235 for the safety of bar patrons and police units on scene.
The suspect was subsequently arrested by Deputy S. Bowie and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with Concealing a Dangerous Weapon and Disorderly Conduct. CCN# 22902-17
POLICE INVESTIGATE CHILD ABDUCTION IN DELAWARE
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Through a comprehensive investigation which involved federal, state, and local law enforcement spanning from Delaware to Florida, New Castle County Police Detectives have arrested 23-year-old Daniel M. Santucci Jr in connection with the April 6th abduction and sexual assault of a 4-year-old girl from the community of Village of Plum Run.
Police identified Daniel M. Santucci Jr as a person of interest in this case. During the investigation, detectives located Daniel M. Santucci Jr’s black Honda Civic abandoned in the middle of Centerville Rd with the driver’s door open. Detectives believed that he staged his own disappearance then further discovered that he had fled to Florida on a Grey Hound bus, which violated the conditions of his Delaware probation. On April 20th authorities located and arrested Daniel M. Santucci Jr in Tampa, Florida for violation of probation. Daniel M. Santucci Jr was held in Florida until he was extradited to Delaware on May 1st.
Through the investigation, detectives concluded the following: Daniel M. Santucci Jr lured the 4-year-old victim to his car, kidnapped her, sexually assaulted her, and then threw her into the large pond in the rear of Banning Park, where he left her. Detectives have found no evidence indicating that Daniel M. Santucci Jr and the victim knew each other in any way. They further found Daniel M. Santucci Jr in possession of child pornography- the child pornography is not related to this victim. Detectives obtained a warrant for Daniel M. Santucci Jr, who was being held at Young Correctional Institute for the violation of probation, and arrested him for the kidnapping and sexual assault on May 5th.
Results of Main St Gym
May 6th was a big day for Main St Gym. Four of its boxers traveled to Baltimore, MD to compete at the Mack Lewis Gym with Coach Hal Chernoff and Assistant Coach Ryan Watson. While two other Boxers traveled to Bermuda with Main Street Gym’s Assistant Coach Tyrone Hargrove to compete against the Bermuda National Boxing Team.
In Baltimore, Harlem Beteck, a student of Glen Ave Elementary School was victorious in his bout against Baltimore’s Jermaine Peterson. Jakye Palmer of Bennett Middle School won his bout against Gary Brown of Baltimore. Both Main Street Gym fighters ended Saturday night with a 2-0 record intact. Main Street Gym’s Erick Acosta lost a close decision against Ayyub Harris of Philadelphia, PA. Russell Griffith, also of Main Street Gym, lost a decision to Kevin Myers of Baltimore. Both Boxers showed a lot of heart and skill in the ring.
At the same time that the four Boxers were battling in Baltimore, two Main Street boxers were competing in Bermuda against the Bermuda National Team. Markeese Hines of Main St Gym was matched against Mathew Tannock of Bermuda in the 152-pound weight division. Tannok came out strong in the first round causing Hines to receive two standing 8 counts. Hines, however, was able to regroup and dominate in the second and third rounds using good head movement and landing clean scoring blows resulting in Hines victory over Tannock and receiving the gold medal in the 152 lb. division.
Main Street Gym’s Corey Moore lost a very close bout against Bermuda’s top boxer, Andre Lambe in the 152-weigh division. Lambe continued to hit Moore on the break with no warnings from the referee. Lambe did not appear to be scoring clean punches while Moore controlled the bout with sharp defense and quick jabs. The judges, all from Bermuda, gave the bout to Lambe. An invitation has been extended for the Boxers to come back to Bermuda for its next International Tournament.
OC Inlet Dredging Underway
The Inlet continually fills in through natural and man-made processes and is often impassable by large-draw vessels, particularly during low tide. While the Inlet and other channels in and around the mouth of the commercial harbor naturally fill in and are in need of continual maintenance dredging, the problem has become more acute in recent years to the point it is now curtailing commercial and recreational activity out of Ocean City.
To that end, the Army Corps of Engineers last Friday sent its dredge boat Murden based out of the Corps’ Wilmington District in North Carolina to begin dredging near the Inlet at the Assateague Bypass. The project began last Saturday and the work is expected to continue for about a month.
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While American liberals celebrate his win, Emmanuel Macron readies for a great challenge
Emmanuel Macron on Sunday was elected to become the youngest president in the history of the French Republic and the country's youngest leader since Napoleon despite tens of thousands of documents from his campaign leaking days before and a nationalistic surge in his country.
Macron won about 65 percent of the vote, according to initial estimates, and his competitor — National Front leader Marine Le Pen — called him to congratulate him on his victory minutes after the polls closed. Official results are expected to be available later on Sunday.
A political independent who formed his own movement outside France's traditional party structure, the 39-year-old Macron is now tasked with convincing the French that a former investment banker can calm Gallic economic worries and fight off terrorism and growing concern over Islamic extremism inside his country's borders. On Sunday, he sounded ready for the fight.
"My responsibility will be to allay fears, to make sure that we become more optimistic," he said. "To find again the spirit of conquest which determines France more than anything."
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Macron won about 65 percent of the vote, according to initial estimates, and his competitor — National Front leader Marine Le Pen — called him to congratulate him on his victory minutes after the polls closed. Official results are expected to be available later on Sunday.
A political independent who formed his own movement outside France's traditional party structure, the 39-year-old Macron is now tasked with convincing the French that a former investment banker can calm Gallic economic worries and fight off terrorism and growing concern over Islamic extremism inside his country's borders. On Sunday, he sounded ready for the fight.
"My responsibility will be to allay fears, to make sure that we become more optimistic," he said. "To find again the spirit of conquest which determines France more than anything."
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Just A Quick Reminder Of Who's Really In Charge
This happens several times each year as the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee gathers to set monetary policy in the Land of the Free.
To be clear, there is no greater power over a nation than having control of its money supply and interest rates.
Think about it: interest rates influence just about EVERYTHING in the economy.
Changes in interest rates influence housing prices, company stock prices, retail sales, food prices, oil prices, and major business purchases.
Interest rates have a significant impact over employment, business investment, inflation, and the currency’s international exchange rate.
Increases in the interest rate even have the power to bring a government to its knees.
This is pretty extraordinary power. And it has been awarded to an unelected committee that has an astonishing track record of getting it wrong.
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Federal appeals court puts lawsuit against Marilyn Mosby on hold
The officers sued Mosby in April 2016 for malicious prosecution, and a federal district judge had ordered that discovery and depositions should go forward as Mosby appealed the suit.
On Friday the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a stay of the district court proceedings until Mosby's appeal has been decided.
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House Oversight Panel to Investigate Iran Deal
Citing a POLITICO investigation, Republican leaders of the House oversight committee said Friday they have launched a sweeping investigation into whether the Obama administration, in trying to win support for a nuclear deal and prisoner swap with Tehran last year, undermined an ambitious U.S. counterproliferation effort to thwart Iranian weapons trafficking networks.
Also in response to the POLITICO investigation, 13 Republican senator have demanded answers about whether the Obama administration jeopardized U.S. national security as a result of its protracted top-secret negotiations with Tehran, and then misled the American public when disclosing the terms of the two deals in January 2016.
The House and Senate lawmakers cited various portions of an April 24 report by POLITICO that found that the Obama administration, through actions in some cases and inaction in others, significantly hampered a much-touted federal law enforcement effort known as the National Counterproliferation Initiative at a time when it was making unprecedented headway in thwarting Iran's illicit weapons proliferation activities.
The POLITICO investigation also reported that during their public rollout of the two deals, Obama and other key administration officials downplayed the threat posed by the Iranian traffickers they were freeing as part of the swap that also freed five Americans held by Iran. The Obama administration officials focused their public comments only on seven Iranian-born men in the U.S. whose convictions or prosecutions were being dropped as part of the swap, and described them as civilians involved in mere sanctions-related offenses but not charged with terrorism or any violent offenses.
In reality, many of the men -- and 14 other Iranian fugitives not named publicly by the top Obama officials -- had been accused or convicted of charges stemming from their alleged involvement in clandestine networks supplying Iran with parts and technology for its weapons, ballistic missiles and nuclear programs, POLITICO reported. The Justice Department itself had characterized many of them as threats to national security, the investigation found.
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Also in response to the POLITICO investigation, 13 Republican senator have demanded answers about whether the Obama administration jeopardized U.S. national security as a result of its protracted top-secret negotiations with Tehran, and then misled the American public when disclosing the terms of the two deals in January 2016.
The House and Senate lawmakers cited various portions of an April 24 report by POLITICO that found that the Obama administration, through actions in some cases and inaction in others, significantly hampered a much-touted federal law enforcement effort known as the National Counterproliferation Initiative at a time when it was making unprecedented headway in thwarting Iran's illicit weapons proliferation activities.
The POLITICO investigation also reported that during their public rollout of the two deals, Obama and other key administration officials downplayed the threat posed by the Iranian traffickers they were freeing as part of the swap that also freed five Americans held by Iran. The Obama administration officials focused their public comments only on seven Iranian-born men in the U.S. whose convictions or prosecutions were being dropped as part of the swap, and described them as civilians involved in mere sanctions-related offenses but not charged with terrorism or any violent offenses.
In reality, many of the men -- and 14 other Iranian fugitives not named publicly by the top Obama officials -- had been accused or convicted of charges stemming from their alleged involvement in clandestine networks supplying Iran with parts and technology for its weapons, ballistic missiles and nuclear programs, POLITICO reported. The Justice Department itself had characterized many of them as threats to national security, the investigation found.
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Iowa Gov. Signs Voter ID Law
Iowa Republican Gov. Terry Branstaad signed a voter identification law Friday morning that requires voters to show ID at polls beginning in 2019 and reduces the state’s early voting period to 29 days.
“We welcome Iowa to the growing collection of states enacting necessary reforms to prevent against voter fraud and boost confidence in our elections,” Public Interest Legal Foundation President and General Counsel J. Christian Adams said in an email statement on the law. “This law is a step toward modernizing elections with policies and infrastructure designed to protect voters from error and fraud alike.”
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“We welcome Iowa to the growing collection of states enacting necessary reforms to prevent against voter fraud and boost confidence in our elections,” Public Interest Legal Foundation President and General Counsel J. Christian Adams said in an email statement on the law. “This law is a step toward modernizing elections with policies and infrastructure designed to protect voters from error and fraud alike.”
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SHOCK VIDEO: Elderly Woman Slammed To The Ground, Thrown In Pool
A video emerged on Sunday showing a group of young people verbally and physically assaulting an elderly woman.
The woman is walking her two small dogs through what appears to be a pool party. It’s unclear what she says as she walks through the party, but the you begin to hear chants of “Throw her in!” from the crowd.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Youtube has pulled the video. You can still watch it on LiveLeak by clicking HERE
The woman suffered head trauma and is in stable condition in the hospital. More information can be found about the party HERE
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