Members of China’s Christian community feel betrayed by the Vatican’s negotiations with Beijing over Chinese bishop appointments. In fact, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) writes of Catholics feeling as “betrayed and abandoned” as Jesus on Good Friday.
Christian faith occupies a curious position in Chinese society—frowned upon and distrusted by the Communist elite, but not currently oppressed as savagely as in neighboring North Korea. Some Chinese Catholics belong to churches authorized by the state, but others say those churches are controlled by the state and prefer to worship at “underground” churches free of political influence.
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Background Checks for Gun Sales Shatter March Record
Background checks for gun sales shattered a record in March while celebrities and Parkland gun control activists pushed for more restrictions on Second Amendment rights.
The previous record for March was 2,523,265 background checks in 2016, but FBI numbers show there were 2,767,699 background checks in March 2018.
There were 19 consecutive months wherein background check records were broken during the Obama administration. That string of record months began with May 2015 and ended with November 2016. Every month a record was set regarding background checks for that particular month.
The number of background checks declined from record numbers by 500,000 in December 2016. But Breitbart News pointed out that even with the 500,000 decrease, December 2016 remained one of the top three Decembers of all time. Only December 2015 and 2012 surpassed it.
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The previous record for March was 2,523,265 background checks in 2016, but FBI numbers show there were 2,767,699 background checks in March 2018.
There were 19 consecutive months wherein background check records were broken during the Obama administration. That string of record months began with May 2015 and ended with November 2016. Every month a record was set regarding background checks for that particular month.
The number of background checks declined from record numbers by 500,000 in December 2016. But Breitbart News pointed out that even with the 500,000 decrease, December 2016 remained one of the top three Decembers of all time. Only December 2015 and 2012 surpassed it.
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Community rallies around ailing volunteer firefighter
NEW YORK (FOX5NY.COM) - Loved ones of Willy McCue, 19, have always thought of him as a hero. A fierce high school varsity athlete. A volunteer firefighter.
"He joined the fire department just to give back to everybody," New City Fire Assistant Chief Richard Willows said. "That's the type of heart he has."
Willy's strength and bravery are being tested to the limit. He has been in critical condition in the hospital for over a month. He caught a severe case of the flu, which led to pneumonia and sepsis.
"Both hands were amputated and both feet," Willows said. "And they are working on his leg right now which is hopeful."
"He joined the fire department just to give back to everybody," New City Fire Assistant Chief Richard Willows said. "That's the type of heart he has."
Willy's strength and bravery are being tested to the limit. He has been in critical condition in the hospital for over a month. He caught a severe case of the flu, which led to pneumonia and sepsis.
"Both hands were amputated and both feet," Willows said. "And they are working on his leg right now which is hopeful."
http://www.fox5ny.com/news/volunteer-firefighter-hospitalized
Congress, DWS Violated Cyber Protocol
A publication for IT security professionals says House leaders of both parties were negligent and in violation of basic IT protocol by allowing Imran Awan and his family to continue in their roles as server administrators for four months despite knowing they were suspected of serious misconduct by the House Inspector General.
“The lack of concern and perspective on the potential risks posed by Imran Awan is alarming,” an article in SearchSecurity says. “This case is an example of negligence trumping security and, worse yet, common sense. Awan’s alleged activities and the way many handled themselves, from the hiring to the response in the wake of the investigation, should concern us all.”
Forty-four House Democrats employed the Pakistani-born Imran Awan and his family in a position where they could read all the emails and files of one in five Democratic congressmen.
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“The lack of concern and perspective on the potential risks posed by Imran Awan is alarming,” an article in SearchSecurity says. “This case is an example of negligence trumping security and, worse yet, common sense. Awan’s alleged activities and the way many handled themselves, from the hiring to the response in the wake of the investigation, should concern us all.”
Forty-four House Democrats employed the Pakistani-born Imran Awan and his family in a position where they could read all the emails and files of one in five Democratic congressmen.
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Howard students take over building, demand university president's ouster over financial aid scandal
Howard University students continued a sit-in for a third day Saturday after the historically black school's leaders acknowledged a student financial aid controversy for which six employees were fired.
Photos circulated on social media show a large group of students in the university’s administration building, with a list of demands above the building's door. Students redecorated a wall of leadership portraits with protest posters.
Sit-in organizers circulated a list of demands using the Twitter account@HUResist, including the resignations of University President Wayne A.I. Frederick and the executive committee of the school’s board of trustees.
Two trustees met with students Friday, WTOP reports. Additional meetings were planned Saturday, but a meeting with Frederick was not reported by the students as of Saturday afternoon.
The scandal began Tuesday with an anonymously authored Medium.com post accusing the school of covering up misuse of student financial aid.
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Photos circulated on social media show a large group of students in the university’s administration building, with a list of demands above the building's door. Students redecorated a wall of leadership portraits with protest posters.
Sit-in organizers circulated a list of demands using the Twitter account@HUResist, including the resignations of University President Wayne A.I. Frederick and the executive committee of the school’s board of trustees.
Two trustees met with students Friday, WTOP reports. Additional meetings were planned Saturday, but a meeting with Frederick was not reported by the students as of Saturday afternoon.
The scandal began Tuesday with an anonymously authored Medium.com post accusing the school of covering up misuse of student financial aid.
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Principal charged after student comes forward with sex tape
An Ohio principal faces charges after a student reportedly came forward with a sex tape starring him and the school official, authorities said.
Courtney Alfred, a principal at Education Alternatives, was charged Thursday with sexual battery for her alleged relationship with a 17-year-old student enrolled at the Bedford school, news station WOIO reported.
Her arrest came last week after the teen notified police and claimed he was sexually involved with the 39-year-old principal.
Police said he provided a video of himself having intercourse with a person who had the same tattoo as the married administrator.
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Courtney Alfred, a principal at Education Alternatives, was charged Thursday with sexual battery for her alleged relationship with a 17-year-old student enrolled at the Bedford school, news station WOIO reported.
Her arrest came last week after the teen notified police and claimed he was sexually involved with the 39-year-old principal.
Police said he provided a video of himself having intercourse with a person who had the same tattoo as the married administrator.
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Prosecutor 'had an affair' with one of the NYPD cops charged with rape
While searching the cell phone belonging to an ex-NYPD cop accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old girl in the fall, investigators discovered illicit text messages and calls between the officer and a local prosecutor.
Kings County Assistant District Attorney, Nicole Manini, 34, allegedly had an extramarital affair with former detective Richard Hall, 33, according to the New York Post.
'During our investigation of this case, we learned that a junior assistant district attorney in our office was engaged in an intimate relationship with defendant Hall and knew [second] defendant [Eddie] Martins socially,' a spokesperson for the District Attorney's office told the Post.
'This ADA had no involvement in or access to the investigation or prosecution,' the rep said. 'Out of an abundance of caution, we have disclosed this information to all relevant parties.'
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Kings County Assistant District Attorney, Nicole Manini, 34, allegedly had an extramarital affair with former detective Richard Hall, 33, according to the New York Post.
'During our investigation of this case, we learned that a junior assistant district attorney in our office was engaged in an intimate relationship with defendant Hall and knew [second] defendant [Eddie] Martins socially,' a spokesperson for the District Attorney's office told the Post.
'This ADA had no involvement in or access to the investigation or prosecution,' the rep said. 'Out of an abundance of caution, we have disclosed this information to all relevant parties.'
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Judge dismisses suit filed by businesses after 2015 Baltimore riot
BALTIMORE (WBFF) - A federal judge has issued a ruling in a lawsuit filed by businesses damaged during the Baltimore riot nearly three years ago.
Judge George Russell dismissed the more than 250 counts against the city and state of Maryland.
He has also ordered the city to respond to the remaining claims within 14 days.
The businesses filed suit claiming the city had warnings of the possibility of civil unrest and didn't do enough to protect them.
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Judge George Russell dismissed the more than 250 counts against the city and state of Maryland.
He has also ordered the city to respond to the remaining claims within 14 days.
The businesses filed suit claiming the city had warnings of the possibility of civil unrest and didn't do enough to protect them.
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http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/judge-dismisses-suit-filed-by-businesses-after-2015-baltimore-riot
Synthetic pot cases spike in Illinois, officials warn users may experience 'bleeding from eyes and ears'
Emergency rooms in Illinois are noticing a spike in synthetic pot users suffering from "severe bleeding," and state health officials are warning the public to remain vigilant.
The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) issued a statement on Wednesday announcing that at least six people in northeastern Illinois had been hospitalized after using the man-made substance -- also known as "fake weed," "K2" or "spice." On Saturday, the number of cases climbed to 38, including one death, the health department reported.
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The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) issued a statement on Wednesday announcing that at least six people in northeastern Illinois had been hospitalized after using the man-made substance -- also known as "fake weed," "K2" or "spice." On Saturday, the number of cases climbed to 38, including one death, the health department reported.
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http://www.foxnews.com/health/2018/04/02/synthetic-pot-cases-spike-in-illinois-officials-warn-users-may-experience-bleeding-from-eyes-and-ears.html
From The Daily Times: Today is National Hug a Newsperson Day!
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DSP S.O.A.R. Searching For Wanted Sex Offenders
Dover, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register their current address. If anyone knows the location of these subjects, they are asked to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com/
Tennessee store clerk charged in death of teen believed to be shoplifting beer, report says
Police in Tennessee said Sunday that a convenience store clerk has been charged in the fatal shooting of a suspected shoplifter whose body was found near the store.
The Commercial Appeal reports Memphis police charged 28-year-old Anwar Ghazali with first-degree murder.
The shooting occurred on Thursday, but police said Ghazali never reported the incident. The 17-year-old's body was found beside a home near the store Saturday. Fox 13 Memphis identified the victim as Dorian Harris.
Police spokesman Louis Brownlee said the teen was suspected of leaving the store without paying for a beer, and Ghazali followed him and allegedly shot him.
"The victim/suspect stole a beer and goes out of the store,'' Brownlee told the paper. "The suspect tries to stop him. Shoots at him. Hits him once. He doesn't officially know that he hit him. Yesterday, a female comes home, sees a person lying next to the home. Calls police.”
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The Commercial Appeal reports Memphis police charged 28-year-old Anwar Ghazali with first-degree murder.
The shooting occurred on Thursday, but police said Ghazali never reported the incident. The 17-year-old's body was found beside a home near the store Saturday. Fox 13 Memphis identified the victim as Dorian Harris.
Police spokesman Louis Brownlee said the teen was suspected of leaving the store without paying for a beer, and Ghazali followed him and allegedly shot him.
"The victim/suspect stole a beer and goes out of the store,'' Brownlee told the paper. "The suspect tries to stop him. Shoots at him. Hits him once. He doesn't officially know that he hit him. Yesterday, a female comes home, sees a person lying next to the home. Calls police.”
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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/02/tennessee-store-clerk-charged-in-death-teen-believed-to-be-shoplifting-beer-report-says.html
YouTube Shooting Witness: "I Didn't Have a Gun on Me, But Wish I Did"
A man who witnessed the shooting at YouTube's San Bruno headquarters on Tuesday said he wished he had been carrying a gun when the shooting occurred.
"I didn't have a gun on me, but wish I did," said the man, who was ordering food across from the company's headquarters when the shooting began.
“I knew I had to be smart. You've got to be fast. You've got to think fast."
Police confirmed that the female shooter, who has not been named, was not a YouTube employee and didn't know anyone at the company. Witnesses say the shooting broke out at an employee party, which is thought to be how the woman may have gained access to the building.
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"I didn't have a gun on me, but wish I did," said the man, who was ordering food across from the company's headquarters when the shooting began.
“I knew I had to be smart. You've got to be fast. You've got to think fast."
Police confirmed that the female shooter, who has not been named, was not a YouTube employee and didn't know anyone at the company. Witnesses say the shooting broke out at an employee party, which is thought to be how the woman may have gained access to the building.
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Economic Storm Clouds Gather, but Ending the Fed Provides Hope
Eventually the combination of a spendthrift Congress and a print-happy central bank will cause a major economic crisis
The Federal Reserve recently increased interest rates to 1.75 percent. This is the highest interest rates have been since 2008, but it still leaves rates at historic lows. While the Fed says economic growth justifies future rate increases, an honest examination of the economy suggests that future rate increases are unlikely.
The Fed’s claim that the economy is strong is based on misleading government statistics. For example, the official unemployment rate understates true unemployment by not counting those who have given up looking for work. According to John Williams of Shadow Government Statistics, the real unemployment rate is above 20 percent. Government figures also understate the rate of inflation by pretending that you are not negatively impacted by inflation if you can still buy hamburger when you cannot afford steak. Shadow Stats estimates that the real rate of inflation is as much as four times higher than the official rate.
President Trump’s tariffs will further weaken the economy. While export-driven industries, including manufacturers that rely on imported materials, will be particularly hard-hit, the tariffs combined with the inevitable retaliation from other counties will impact all sectors of the economy. A global trade war could also lead other countries to stop buying US debt instruments, increasing pressure on the Fed to keep rates low.
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The Federal Reserve recently increased interest rates to 1.75 percent. This is the highest interest rates have been since 2008, but it still leaves rates at historic lows. While the Fed says economic growth justifies future rate increases, an honest examination of the economy suggests that future rate increases are unlikely.
The Fed’s claim that the economy is strong is based on misleading government statistics. For example, the official unemployment rate understates true unemployment by not counting those who have given up looking for work. According to John Williams of Shadow Government Statistics, the real unemployment rate is above 20 percent. Government figures also understate the rate of inflation by pretending that you are not negatively impacted by inflation if you can still buy hamburger when you cannot afford steak. Shadow Stats estimates that the real rate of inflation is as much as four times higher than the official rate.
President Trump’s tariffs will further weaken the economy. While export-driven industries, including manufacturers that rely on imported materials, will be particularly hard-hit, the tariffs combined with the inevitable retaliation from other counties will impact all sectors of the economy. A global trade war could also lead other countries to stop buying US debt instruments, increasing pressure on the Fed to keep rates low.
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State Trooper Again Named ‘Fittest Cop’ In MD During CrossFit Open – How Many ‘Double-Under’ Reps Could You Do?
Sergeant Brian Schweers, of the Special Operations Division, has been ranked CrossFit’s fittest cop in Maryland, after completing a competition series of five workouts over five weeks. This is his second consecutive year winning this title. He is also ranked as the fifth fittest cop in the Mid-Atlantic region and the 60th fittest police officer in the world, according to CrossFit rankings.
CrossFit describes its program as ‘varied functional movements performed at high intensity.’ Exercises in this year’s competition included dumbbell front squats, bar-facing burpees, and workouts described as ring muscle-ups and bar muscle-ups. The ‘muscle-up’ regimens involved multiple rounds of 100 repetitions of ‘double-under,’ which is jumping rope, but the rope must past under you not once, but twice, before your feet hit the ground. That was followed by overhead squats, muscle-ups on the overhead rings, another set of 100 ‘double-unders,’ dumbbell snatches, more double-unders, and then bar muscle-ups. These varied and intense exercises use weights, aerobics and a limited amount of time to challenge the strength, flexibility, intensity and endurance of the athlete.
Sgt. Schweers understands the benefits of being physically fit, especially in a career as a police officer. His fitness level enables him to endure the rigors of his assignment in the Special Operations Division as a member of the Special Tactical Assault Team Element, the Maryland State Police SWAT Team.
Physical training is a major emphasis in the Maryland State Police Academy for incoming trooper candidates. Programs are in place to encourage continued physical fitness throughout a trooper’s career.
Sgt. Schweers works out at Prodigy Fitness in Essex, MD. Further information about the CrossFit workouts and competition is available at https://games.crossfit.com/
It is not too late to sign up for the Maryland State Police Fitness Challenge, being held this Saturday at Assateague State Park. Details are available at mdsp.maryland.gov.
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