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Friday, August 21, 2020
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is caught on hot-mic saying the DNC is 'Shark Week, mother f*****s'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was caught on live feed mouthing an expletive while making a playful joke about 'Shark Week' prior to her appearance at the Democratic National Convention.
The comment was not broadcast live but captured during the Monday live feed prior to her speech.
'It's not just shark week. It's shark week,' Whitmer said before mouthing 'mother f****r.'
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The comment was not broadcast live but captured during the Monday live feed prior to her speech.
'It's not just shark week. It's shark week,' Whitmer said before mouthing 'mother f****r.'
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President Trump Destroys Disgusting Liar Obama with One Tweet…
President Barack Obama broke precedent and slammed his successor President Donald Trump on Wednesday night during his DNC speech at the Museum of American Revolution.
Obama, who led the greatest political scandal in US history and spied on the Trump campaign and Trump Transition Team, gave one of the most divisive speeches in US history.
This guy truly was the most destructive president in US history and still is.
Obama never had any respect for this country and its traditions and still doesn’t.
During his speech that was littered with lies and attacks on his successor, Obama even accused President Trump of sending the military in to battle peaceful protesters.
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Obama, who led the greatest political scandal in US history and spied on the Trump campaign and Trump Transition Team, gave one of the most divisive speeches in US history.
This guy truly was the most destructive president in US history and still is.
Obama never had any respect for this country and its traditions and still doesn’t.
During his speech that was littered with lies and attacks on his successor, Obama even accused President Trump of sending the military in to battle peaceful protesters.
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Maryland Fishing Report
Summer fishing trips with the kids are always filled with fun — one never knows what will occur.
On Aug. 20 at noon the Maryland Department of Natural Resources hosts another Maryland Fishing Roundtable webinar on summer fishing. Biologist Matt Sell will discuss the unique and world-class fishing that can be found from Deep Creek Lake to some of western Maryland ‘s rivers and streams. Details for joining the webinar are on the department’s online calendar.
For anglers who also enjoy catching Maryland’s natural beauty on camera, the Department of Natural Resources 17th Annual Photo Contest is taking entries through Aug. 31. Instructions, rules, and other details are available on the DNR website.
All areas of the Chesapeake Bay and tidal rivers are closed to striped bass fishing from Aug. 16 through Aug. 31. This closure is done to lessen catch-and-release mortality that can be caused by high water temperatures and low oxygen values.
Forecast Summary: Aug. 19 – Aug. 25:
For the latest detailed fishing conditions in your area of the bay, be sure to check out Click Before You Cast. For information on oxygen conditions, see Maryland’s latest hypoxia report.
Get regular updates on Maryland’s waters sent to your inbox with our Eyes on the Bay newsletter. Sign up online.
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On Aug. 20 at noon the Maryland Department of Natural Resources hosts another Maryland Fishing Roundtable webinar on summer fishing. Biologist Matt Sell will discuss the unique and world-class fishing that can be found from Deep Creek Lake to some of western Maryland ‘s rivers and streams. Details for joining the webinar are on the department’s online calendar.
For anglers who also enjoy catching Maryland’s natural beauty on camera, the Department of Natural Resources 17th Annual Photo Contest is taking entries through Aug. 31. Instructions, rules, and other details are available on the DNR website.
All areas of the Chesapeake Bay and tidal rivers are closed to striped bass fishing from Aug. 16 through Aug. 31. This closure is done to lessen catch-and-release mortality that can be caused by high water temperatures and low oxygen values.
Forecast Summary: Aug. 19 – Aug. 25:
For the latest detailed fishing conditions in your area of the bay, be sure to check out Click Before You Cast. For information on oxygen conditions, see Maryland’s latest hypoxia report.
Get regular updates on Maryland’s waters sent to your inbox with our Eyes on the Bay newsletter. Sign up online.
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More than 1 in 5 College students won't be enrolling in College this fall
Most believe they’ll be exposed to COVID-19 on campus. Notre Dame and North Carolina universities already canceled in-person classes over outbreaks.
Many students are taking a pandemic gap year.
More than one in five college undergraduates don’t plan to enroll this fall, according to a new College Reaction/Axios poll of about 800 students taken Aug. 16-17. And 85% of those surveyed believe they are likely or very likely to be exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 if they are on campus.
That’s not too surprising, as coronavirus outbreaks have been reported across several universities that just recently reopened. Four colleges and universities suspended in-person classes already this week, including Notre Dame and the University of North Carolina, after reporting clusters of dozens of students and faculty testing positive for COVID-19.
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Many students are taking a pandemic gap year.
More than one in five college undergraduates don’t plan to enroll this fall, according to a new College Reaction/Axios poll of about 800 students taken Aug. 16-17. And 85% of those surveyed believe they are likely or very likely to be exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 if they are on campus.
That’s not too surprising, as coronavirus outbreaks have been reported across several universities that just recently reopened. Four colleges and universities suspended in-person classes already this week, including Notre Dame and the University of North Carolina, after reporting clusters of dozens of students and faculty testing positive for COVID-19.
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Tool Rental Dept. are coming to Lowe's stores across the country
Instead of just buying tools at Lowe’s you will soon be able to rent tools at Lowe’s as well.
The company announced on Wednesday that it will begin rolling out tool rental departments at its stores across the country.
Lowe’s said that the multi-year national rollout will begin on Thursday with its first space opening in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The new tool rental departments will be newly constructed spaces that either expand the Lowe’s store or are located on Lowe’s property next to an existing store.
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The company announced on Wednesday that it will begin rolling out tool rental departments at its stores across the country.
Lowe’s said that the multi-year national rollout will begin on Thursday with its first space opening in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The new tool rental departments will be newly constructed spaces that either expand the Lowe’s store or are located on Lowe’s property next to an existing store.
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College to use tracking app that notifies if students leave 'COVID Bubble'
Violators may be temporarily suspended
Michigan's Albion College is requiring that students download a phone application that tracks at all times their physical locations as well as their private health data in order to battle the spread of the coronavirus, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Albion — a private college — is aiming to create a "COVID-bubble" on campus for the entire semester, the Free Beacon said. And if a student breaks the 4.5-mile perimeter, the app notifies the administration, and the student could be temporarily suspended, the paper added.
But as you might imagine, this plan has students and parents complaining about privacy invasion.
"The school wants my daughter to sign a form consenting to specimen collection and lab testing," one father told the Free Beacon on the condition of anonymity. "I have a ton of concern with that. ... Why is the state of Michigan's contact tracing not enough?"
The paper added that while students are required to remain on campus, professors and administrators are not. And Albion — when asked about this disparity and potential "COVID-bubble" loophole — declined to comment, the Free Beacon said.
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Michigan's Albion College is requiring that students download a phone application that tracks at all times their physical locations as well as their private health data in order to battle the spread of the coronavirus, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Albion — a private college — is aiming to create a "COVID-bubble" on campus for the entire semester, the Free Beacon said. And if a student breaks the 4.5-mile perimeter, the app notifies the administration, and the student could be temporarily suspended, the paper added.
But as you might imagine, this plan has students and parents complaining about privacy invasion.
"The school wants my daughter to sign a form consenting to specimen collection and lab testing," one father told the Free Beacon on the condition of anonymity. "I have a ton of concern with that. ... Why is the state of Michigan's contact tracing not enough?"
The paper added that while students are required to remain on campus, professors and administrators are not. And Albion — when asked about this disparity and potential "COVID-bubble" loophole — declined to comment, the Free Beacon said.
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NYC Teachers won't show up unless Student / Staff members get Covid test
A New York teachers union announced that New York City teachers may not show up for school if every student and staff member is not tested for COVID-19 before entry for in-person classes, according to the New York Post.
Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, said the extreme amount of testing is the only way to ensure safety and prevent a coronavirus disaster upon reopening.
"Every single person — both adult and child — that is to enter an NYC school must have evidence that they do not have the COVID virus," Mulgrew said during a news conference. "New York City must have a rigorous and intensive testing system in place. What happened in March cannot happen again."
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Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, said the extreme amount of testing is the only way to ensure safety and prevent a coronavirus disaster upon reopening.
"Every single person — both adult and child — that is to enter an NYC school must have evidence that they do not have the COVID virus," Mulgrew said during a news conference. "New York City must have a rigorous and intensive testing system in place. What happened in March cannot happen again."
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De Blasio’s Wife Employs Six Undisclosed Taxpayer-Funded Staffers: Report
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s wife, Chirlane McCray, employs at least six staffers whose salaries are paid by taxpayers but are not listed on her official staff roster.
The city’s first lady’s office officially includes eight staffers who all together receive a collective $1.1 million in salaries, The City reported. However, McCray’s staff numbered a total of 15 people for much of this year, but the recent departure of a staff member brought the total down to 14 people.
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The city’s first lady’s office officially includes eight staffers who all together receive a collective $1.1 million in salaries, The City reported. However, McCray’s staff numbered a total of 15 people for much of this year, but the recent departure of a staff member brought the total down to 14 people.
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Md., Va. counties will offer child care programs in school buildings during remote learning
As many students head back to school virtually, counties in Virginia and Maryland are helping parents navigate child care with special programs.
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., children in kindergarten through sixth grade can attend a new Fairfax County initiative aimed at helping parents as children return to school virtually.
The county has announced that the Supporting Return to School Program will run in 37 Fairfax County Public Schools, offering classrooms with groups of no more than 10 children who will stay together each day with staff on hand to support their online learning programs.
There will be a sliding fee scale available for income-eligible families.
Howard County has announced a similar program called RecZone, offering students in kindergarten through fifth grade a full day program in 16 public schools with support for virtual learning assignments.
The 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. program is $325 per week and the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. program is $259 per week, with financial aid available.
Both the Fairfax County and Howard County programs start on Sept. 8.
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Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., children in kindergarten through sixth grade can attend a new Fairfax County initiative aimed at helping parents as children return to school virtually.
The county has announced that the Supporting Return to School Program will run in 37 Fairfax County Public Schools, offering classrooms with groups of no more than 10 children who will stay together each day with staff on hand to support their online learning programs.
There will be a sliding fee scale available for income-eligible families.
Howard County has announced a similar program called RecZone, offering students in kindergarten through fifth grade a full day program in 16 public schools with support for virtual learning assignments.
The 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. program is $325 per week and the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. program is $259 per week, with financial aid available.
Both the Fairfax County and Howard County programs start on Sept. 8.
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Hogan approves Board of Elections' plan on voting sites in November
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued a proclamation today allowing the Board of Elections to move forward with its plan for the November presidential election.
“I remain very concerned that the Board’s decision to close nearly 80% of the polls will have the potential of creating long lines and unsafe conditions, with crowds of people being forced into too few polling places," Hogan said in a letter sent to the Board.
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“I remain very concerned that the Board’s decision to close nearly 80% of the polls will have the potential of creating long lines and unsafe conditions, with crowds of people being forced into too few polling places," Hogan said in a letter sent to the Board.
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Thursday, August 20, 2020
The data is in — stop the panic and end the total isolation
The tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be entering the containment phase. Tens of thousands of Americans have died, and Americans are now desperate for sensible policymakers who have the courage to ignore the panic and rely on facts. Leaders must examine accumulated data to see what has actually happened, rather than keep emphasizing hypothetical projections; combine that empirical evidence with fundamental principles of biology established for decades; and then thoughtfully restore the country to function.
Five key facts are being ignored by those calling for continuing the near-total lockdown.
Fact 1: The overwhelming majority of people do not have any significant risk of dying from COVID-19.
The recent Stanford University antibody study now estimates that the fatality rate if infected is likely 0.1 to 0.2 percent, a risk far lower than previous World Health Organization estimates that were 20 to 30 times higher and that motivated isolation policies.
In New York City, an epicenter of the pandemic with more than one-third of all U.S. deaths, the rate of death for people 18 to 45 years old is 0.01 percent, or 10 per 100,000 in the population. On the other hand, people aged 75 and over have a death rate 80 times that. For people under 18 years old, the rate of death is zero per 100,000.
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Five key facts are being ignored by those calling for continuing the near-total lockdown.
Fact 1: The overwhelming majority of people do not have any significant risk of dying from COVID-19.
The recent Stanford University antibody study now estimates that the fatality rate if infected is likely 0.1 to 0.2 percent, a risk far lower than previous World Health Organization estimates that were 20 to 30 times higher and that motivated isolation policies.
In New York City, an epicenter of the pandemic with more than one-third of all U.S. deaths, the rate of death for people 18 to 45 years old is 0.01 percent, or 10 per 100,000 in the population. On the other hand, people aged 75 and over have a death rate 80 times that. For people under 18 years old, the rate of death is zero per 100,000.
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Salisbury's Biggest Discount Pop Up Shop Returns to the WY&CC – August 28 - 30!
Salisbury, MD – Coastal Kids Consignment offers area families the opportunity to sell, shop and save on high quality, gently used and new merchandise for infants to youth size 14/16 and maternity. Continuing its tradition, financial and in-kind donations will be distributed to Hope and Life Outreach Ministries (HALO) of Salisbury, MD and local churches and shelters.
Wicomico Civic Center (Midway Room) 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury MD 21804
Friday August 28th 6pm – 8pm
Saturday August 29th 9am – 4pm
Sunday August 30th 9am – 2pm **Items marked “Discount Yes” 50% off on Sunday
Selling opportunities – Skip the yard sales, buy/sell groups and meeting strangers or no shows! Empty your overflowing play rooms and children’s outgrown closets and earn extra spending money while helping the planet by keeping clothes and plastics out of our landfills! You decide the price, tag it using Coastal Kids computerized system and they sell it for you! Consignors earn up to 70% of their sales and do not have to be present to sell. Pre-registration required, visit http://coastal-kids.com/consign/how-to-consign/ Seller registration ends August 24th.
Shop and save - Shoppers will find a mega selection of savings on children’s and maternity clothing, toys, books, shoes, games, puzzles, strollers, baby and toddler furniture, baby gear and equipment, home school and educational supplies, crafts, sporting equipment and more. The room is organized similar to a department store so shoppers don't have to hunt for what they need. Clothing is on racks sorted by gender and size; other items grouped together by similarity. Restock the kids closets and play rooms at 60-90% off retail.
Free admission, NEW: shopping reservation tickets recommended. Walk in’s welcome and enter as room capacity allows. Grab your tickets today before they sell out! https://coastal-kids-consignment.ticketleap.com/ Cash, Visa/MC/Discover accepted.NEW: We’re going green! Bring your own empty shopping bag, tote, basket (no wagons). Shoppers with strollers welcome however no diaper bags, backpacks or large purses permitted while you shop! NEW: No kids or strollers on Friday, pre-sales and opening day. Infants may be worn.
Keeping down the cost of growing up, one season at a time! Learn more at coastal-kids.com orwww.facebook.com/coastalkidsconsignmentsales.
CIA Behind Guccifer & Russiagate – A Plausible Scenario
William Binney is the former technical director of the U.S. National Security Agency who worked at the agency for 30 years. He is a respected independent critic of how American intelligence services abuse their powers to illegally spy on private communications of U.S. citizens and around the globe.
Given his expert inside knowledge, it is worth paying attention to what Binney says.
In a media interview this week, he dismissed the so-called Russiagate scandal as a “fabrication” orchestrated by the American Central Intelligence Agency. Many other observers have come to the same conclusion about allegations that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections with the objective of helping Donald Trump get elected.
But what is particularly valuable about Binney’s judgment is that he cites technical analysis disproving the Russiagate narrative.That narrative remains dominant among U.S. intelligence officials, politicians and pundits, especially those affiliated with the Democrat party, as well as large sections of Western media. The premise of the narrative is the allegation that a Russian state-backed cyber operation hacked into the database and emails of the Democrat party back in 2016. The information perceived as damaging to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was subsequently disseminated to the Wikileaks whistleblower site and other U.S. media outlets.
A mysterious cyber persona known as “Guccifer 2.0” claimed to be the alleged hacker. U.S. intelligence and news media have attributed Guccifer as a front for Russian cyber operations.
Notably, however, the Russian government has always categorically denied any involvement in alleged hacking or other interference in the 2016 U.S. election, or elections thereafter.
William Binney and other independent former U.S. intelligence experts say they can prove the Russiagate narrative is bogus.The proof relies on their forensic analysis of the data released by Guccifer. The analysis of timestamps demonstrates that the download of voluminous data could not have been physically possible based on known standard internet speeds. These independent experts conclude that the data from the Democrat party could not have been hacked, as Guccifer and Russiagaters claim. It could only have been obtained by a leak from inside the party, perhaps by a disgruntled staffer who downloaded the information on to a disc. That is the only feasible way such a huge amount of data could have been released. That means the “Russian hacker” claims are baseless.
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Given his expert inside knowledge, it is worth paying attention to what Binney says.
In a media interview this week, he dismissed the so-called Russiagate scandal as a “fabrication” orchestrated by the American Central Intelligence Agency. Many other observers have come to the same conclusion about allegations that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections with the objective of helping Donald Trump get elected.
But what is particularly valuable about Binney’s judgment is that he cites technical analysis disproving the Russiagate narrative.That narrative remains dominant among U.S. intelligence officials, politicians and pundits, especially those affiliated with the Democrat party, as well as large sections of Western media. The premise of the narrative is the allegation that a Russian state-backed cyber operation hacked into the database and emails of the Democrat party back in 2016. The information perceived as damaging to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was subsequently disseminated to the Wikileaks whistleblower site and other U.S. media outlets.
A mysterious cyber persona known as “Guccifer 2.0” claimed to be the alleged hacker. U.S. intelligence and news media have attributed Guccifer as a front for Russian cyber operations.
Notably, however, the Russian government has always categorically denied any involvement in alleged hacking or other interference in the 2016 U.S. election, or elections thereafter.
William Binney and other independent former U.S. intelligence experts say they can prove the Russiagate narrative is bogus.The proof relies on their forensic analysis of the data released by Guccifer. The analysis of timestamps demonstrates that the download of voluminous data could not have been physically possible based on known standard internet speeds. These independent experts conclude that the data from the Democrat party could not have been hacked, as Guccifer and Russiagaters claim. It could only have been obtained by a leak from inside the party, perhaps by a disgruntled staffer who downloaded the information on to a disc. That is the only feasible way such a huge amount of data could have been released. That means the “Russian hacker” claims are baseless.
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'Something's Not Right With Biden' According To Former White House Physician
The former White House physician to Presidents Obama and Trump says 'something is not right' with former VP Joe Biden.
"The best way I can describe every time I see him is that he's just lost," said Dr. Ronny Jackson - who recently won a GOP congressional primary in Texas.
"I won't make any particular diagnosis about dementia ... but what I will say is that something is not right" he continued, according to Just the News.
While Jackson admits he hasn't personally viewed Biden's medical file, he's witnessed the Democratic frontrunner's cognitive decline.
"I saw him frequently around the West Wing and other places like that. I know he's always been prone to gaffes, but these aren't gaffes anymore. He can't form sentences. Sometimes, he can't complete a thought," said Jackson, who is quoted in an upcoming book by Donald Trump Jr., "Liberal Privilege: Joe Biden and the Democrats' Defense of the Indefensible."
The Trump campaign is also using Biden's apparent decline in a new ad:
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"The best way I can describe every time I see him is that he's just lost," said Dr. Ronny Jackson - who recently won a GOP congressional primary in Texas.
"I won't make any particular diagnosis about dementia ... but what I will say is that something is not right" he continued, according to Just the News.
While Jackson admits he hasn't personally viewed Biden's medical file, he's witnessed the Democratic frontrunner's cognitive decline.
"I saw him frequently around the West Wing and other places like that. I know he's always been prone to gaffes, but these aren't gaffes anymore. He can't form sentences. Sometimes, he can't complete a thought," said Jackson, who is quoted in an upcoming book by Donald Trump Jr., "Liberal Privilege: Joe Biden and the Democrats' Defense of the Indefensible."
The Trump campaign is also using Biden's apparent decline in a new ad:
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