The annual White House Science Fair is an opportunity to show off the nation's budding inventors, engineers, astronauts and researchers — and to impress the nation's science fan-in-chief.
WASHINGTON (AP) — They came with eco-glue and Lego launchers. Their tag board displays were filled with charts, graphs and research on pollution. There were no little kids with plaster volcanoes in this crowd. But there was a trash-eating robot.
This was the White House Science Fair, an annual opportunity to show off the nation’s budding inventors, engineers, astronauts and researchers — and to impress the nation’s science fan-in-chief.
“You remind us that together through science we can tackle some of the biggest challenges we face,” President Barack Obama told the more than 130 students gathered at the White House on Wednesday. “You are sharing in this essential spirit of discovery that America is built on.”
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Friday, April 15, 2016
DoD, IRS, HHS target of federal audit on inefficient and wasteful agencies
The Defense Department can’t keep track of its property, the Internal Revenue Service is struggling to keep up with identity frauds, and there aren’t enough employees to meet the mission of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The Government Accountability Office’s sixth annual report on “fragmentation, overlap and duplication,” put the spotlight once again on the DoD, Treasury Department and the Department of Health and Human Services for the “significant opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement [that] exist in these three areas.”
“In this report, we present 92 new actions that Congress or executive branch agencies could take to improve the government’s efficiency and effectiveness or achieve financial benefits across 37 areas that span a broad range of government missions and functions,” the GAO stated in its report. “Of these, we suggest 33 actions to address 12 areas in which we found evidence of fragmentation, overlap, or duplication in government missions such as defense, economic development, health, homeland security and information technology.”
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The Government Accountability Office’s sixth annual report on “fragmentation, overlap and duplication,” put the spotlight once again on the DoD, Treasury Department and the Department of Health and Human Services for the “significant opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement [that] exist in these three areas.”
“In this report, we present 92 new actions that Congress or executive branch agencies could take to improve the government’s efficiency and effectiveness or achieve financial benefits across 37 areas that span a broad range of government missions and functions,” the GAO stated in its report. “Of these, we suggest 33 actions to address 12 areas in which we found evidence of fragmentation, overlap, or duplication in government missions such as defense, economic development, health, homeland security and information technology.”
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County may spend $185K to replace old Hazmat vehicle
Worcester County Commissioners have tentatively approved spending $185,000 for a new Hazmat response vehicle following a request from Fire Marshall Jeff McMahon at a county budget work session on Tuesday.
Following a March 15 meeting, the commissioners directed McMahon to pursue the acquisition of a 2015 Ford F-550 for $131,500, only to discover the vehicle was no longer available.
The higher priced option is for a 2017 Hackney Lite Rescue built on a 2016 Ford F-550 chassis. The vehicle would include a three-year or 36,000-mile Ford chassis warranty along with a 10-year Hackney body warranty and a seven-year Hackney component warranty.
“It meets all the specs we would need,” McMahon said. “It just came off the production line yesterday.”
Two other less costly used options proffered at the March meeting were also revisited.
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Following a March 15 meeting, the commissioners directed McMahon to pursue the acquisition of a 2015 Ford F-550 for $131,500, only to discover the vehicle was no longer available.
The higher priced option is for a 2017 Hackney Lite Rescue built on a 2016 Ford F-550 chassis. The vehicle would include a three-year or 36,000-mile Ford chassis warranty along with a 10-year Hackney body warranty and a seven-year Hackney component warranty.
“It meets all the specs we would need,” McMahon said. “It just came off the production line yesterday.”
Two other less costly used options proffered at the March meeting were also revisited.
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Needed: Manufacturing Jobs
From The Baltimore Sun
Editorial Board – “How can Democrats knock Hogan's commitment to Baltimore when they denied his effort to boost manufacturing?”
The Baltimore Sun
Editorial Board
April 14, 2016
“After the dust settled in Annapolis this week, Gov. Larry Hogan revealed that his greatest disappointment of the General Assembly session was the failure of lawmakers to approve his proposal to create a Manufacturing Empowerment Zone Program to encourage companies from outside Maryland to locate manufacturing facilities in the state's most economically disadvantaged areas, including Baltimore.
“We share his disappointment. No sector of Maryland's economy has suffered job losses like manufacturing has endured over the last quarter-century. Toboggan runs are less steep than the descending graph line that runs from the state's 198,100 manufacturing jobs in 1990 to the 103,900 jobs the sector produced last year, a 47.6 percent drop during a period when the total number of jobs grew by nearly 20 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“The loss of well-paying jobs that don't necessarily require a college degree has been disastrous for Baltimore. And this lack of opportunity has been a theme raised not only by the candidates for mayor but by many running for City Council as well. How can Baltimore's economy be revived and families find opportunities to bring home a living wage if not through the manufacturing sector? Even those candidates who are most skeptical about the use of tax increment financing at Port Covington generally concede there's a logic to using public financing if it can produce such jobs. …
“But while there has been a decline in U.S. manufacturing jobs, the long-term outlook is actually quite positive.
“In reality, many experts believe U.S. manufacturing is headed for an upswing. Why? Because the country can offer advantages that China and other competitors lack and the evolving sector needs — the availability of advanced technology and strong protections for intellectual property rights. According to the Maryland Department of Commerce, about 60 percent of the state's existing manufacturing is already regarded as ‘advanced,’ meaning it produces high-tech products using sophisticated materials — think unmanned drones instead of steel I-beams. …
Editorial Board – “How can Democrats knock Hogan's commitment to Baltimore when they denied his effort to boost manufacturing?”
The Baltimore Sun
Editorial Board
April 14, 2016
“After the dust settled in Annapolis this week, Gov. Larry Hogan revealed that his greatest disappointment of the General Assembly session was the failure of lawmakers to approve his proposal to create a Manufacturing Empowerment Zone Program to encourage companies from outside Maryland to locate manufacturing facilities in the state's most economically disadvantaged areas, including Baltimore.
“We share his disappointment. No sector of Maryland's economy has suffered job losses like manufacturing has endured over the last quarter-century. Toboggan runs are less steep than the descending graph line that runs from the state's 198,100 manufacturing jobs in 1990 to the 103,900 jobs the sector produced last year, a 47.6 percent drop during a period when the total number of jobs grew by nearly 20 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“The loss of well-paying jobs that don't necessarily require a college degree has been disastrous for Baltimore. And this lack of opportunity has been a theme raised not only by the candidates for mayor but by many running for City Council as well. How can Baltimore's economy be revived and families find opportunities to bring home a living wage if not through the manufacturing sector? Even those candidates who are most skeptical about the use of tax increment financing at Port Covington generally concede there's a logic to using public financing if it can produce such jobs. …
“But while there has been a decline in U.S. manufacturing jobs, the long-term outlook is actually quite positive.
“In reality, many experts believe U.S. manufacturing is headed for an upswing. Why? Because the country can offer advantages that China and other competitors lack and the evolving sector needs — the availability of advanced technology and strong protections for intellectual property rights. According to the Maryland Department of Commerce, about 60 percent of the state's existing manufacturing is already regarded as ‘advanced,’ meaning it produces high-tech products using sophisticated materials — think unmanned drones instead of steel I-beams. …
Resort officials to address concerns to SHA over fence
Nearly a month after the State Highway Administration held a public meeting about the Coastal Highway median project, city officials got a chance to discuss minor adjustments.
Although the project includes installing LED lights and shrubbery on the median between Route 90 and Convention Center Drive, Councilman Dennis Dare brought some of his concerns to Tuesday’s Transportation Commission.
The barrier, designed to look like a sand dune fence, will run through the 13-block stretch with the aim of deterring people from illegally crossing the highway.
His main apprehension was the opening in the fence for existing emergency crossovers.
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Although the project includes installing LED lights and shrubbery on the median between Route 90 and Convention Center Drive, Councilman Dennis Dare brought some of his concerns to Tuesday’s Transportation Commission.
The barrier, designed to look like a sand dune fence, will run through the 13-block stretch with the aim of deterring people from illegally crossing the highway.
His main apprehension was the opening in the fence for existing emergency crossovers.
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Mathias shares recap of concluded session
Liquor control changes, CO detector mandate wins, but third span proposal fizzles
Senator Jim Mathias (D-38) provided an update on legislation of importance to Worcester following the close of the 2016 General Assembly regular session on Monday. Several of Mathias’ bills passed without a naysayer.
With approval of Mathias’ SB 967, the county will take the next steps towards disabling dispensaries operated by the Department of Liquor Control. The legislation, which passed unanimously in both chambers, will enable private retailers to add spirits to the shelves with the creation of a Class A beer, wine and liquor license in Worcester County.
Beginning on July 1, 2016 the county Board of License Commissioners will begin issuing the expanded Class A licenses at an annual cost of $4,500, and permit retail sales all week from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The bill does continue, but reduces, a distance restriction for sales in the proximity of four retail stores operated by the Department of Liquor Control, and also permits the county to sell those retail operations. The previous 10-mile safe-zone will drop to one mile, and within Ocean City the distance will be 10-blocks. The distance limitations expire on July 1, 2017, or earlier if county-operated dispensaries are sold to private interests.
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Senator Jim Mathias (D-38) provided an update on legislation of importance to Worcester following the close of the 2016 General Assembly regular session on Monday. Several of Mathias’ bills passed without a naysayer.
With approval of Mathias’ SB 967, the county will take the next steps towards disabling dispensaries operated by the Department of Liquor Control. The legislation, which passed unanimously in both chambers, will enable private retailers to add spirits to the shelves with the creation of a Class A beer, wine and liquor license in Worcester County.
Beginning on July 1, 2016 the county Board of License Commissioners will begin issuing the expanded Class A licenses at an annual cost of $4,500, and permit retail sales all week from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The bill does continue, but reduces, a distance restriction for sales in the proximity of four retail stores operated by the Department of Liquor Control, and also permits the county to sell those retail operations. The previous 10-mile safe-zone will drop to one mile, and within Ocean City the distance will be 10-blocks. The distance limitations expire on July 1, 2017, or earlier if county-operated dispensaries are sold to private interests.
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Officer Of The Year Attacked While Surrounded By Crowd — Brawl Caught On Tape [VIDEO]
Two people have been charged with assaulting a police officer after a video showing a cop fighting outside a public housing building was posted to Facebook.
Nashville Officer Matthew Cammarn was at James Cayce public housing Tuesday where police say an arrest attempt turned into a brawl when Brian Shannon allegedly attacked Cammarn, NBC News reports. Shannon is charged with felony aggravated assault on a police officer, evading arrest, criminal trespassing, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and drug possession. A 17-year-old male was also arrested and charged with evading arrest and aggravated assault.
Nashville police described the incident in a statement:
Just after 6 p.m. tonight, Officer Cammarn saw Shannon assault a woman on S. 7th Street near Sylvan Street. Officer Cammarn approached Shannon, who aggressively walked up to the officer. Cammarn told Shannon to put his hands behind his back and attempted to take him into custody. Shannon pulled away, grabbed Cammarn and pulled him to the ground. While actively fighting and swinging his fists at Officer Cammarn on the ground, other persons in a crowd pulled and pushed Cammarn in an effort to free Shannon. Others stood by recording the assault on their cell phones. Shannon got up and took off running to S. 6th Street, where he was taken into custody.
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Nashville Officer Matthew Cammarn was at James Cayce public housing Tuesday where police say an arrest attempt turned into a brawl when Brian Shannon allegedly attacked Cammarn, NBC News reports. Shannon is charged with felony aggravated assault on a police officer, evading arrest, criminal trespassing, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and drug possession. A 17-year-old male was also arrested and charged with evading arrest and aggravated assault.
Nashville police described the incident in a statement:
Just after 6 p.m. tonight, Officer Cammarn saw Shannon assault a woman on S. 7th Street near Sylvan Street. Officer Cammarn approached Shannon, who aggressively walked up to the officer. Cammarn told Shannon to put his hands behind his back and attempted to take him into custody. Shannon pulled away, grabbed Cammarn and pulled him to the ground. While actively fighting and swinging his fists at Officer Cammarn on the ground, other persons in a crowd pulled and pushed Cammarn in an effort to free Shannon. Others stood by recording the assault on their cell phones. Shannon got up and took off running to S. 6th Street, where he was taken into custody.
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PAC investment poised to pay off
Convention center still shy of breaking even, but keeps adding space, acts, events
The Performing Arts Center has been in operation for over a year, and now city officials are expecting it to contribute city government’s revenue in the next fiscal year.
During a budget session last week, convention center Director Larry Noccolino told the mayor and City Council that the new theater is projected to bring in $52,000 for the resort.
“That [revenue] will come from existing clients and show performers,” he said. “Fifteen events were added in fiscal year 2016, and we’re anticipating 20 events so far in FY17.”
The Performing Art Center, or PAC, opened in December 2014 in the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. The public and some in government initially expected big-name acts would be drawn to the venue, but the reality was that the theater has been used more for convention center’s long-term clientele.
A total of 44 events used the theater in its first calendar year, and roughly one-fourth of the acts were community or touring performances.
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The Performing Arts Center has been in operation for over a year, and now city officials are expecting it to contribute city government’s revenue in the next fiscal year.
During a budget session last week, convention center Director Larry Noccolino told the mayor and City Council that the new theater is projected to bring in $52,000 for the resort.
“That [revenue] will come from existing clients and show performers,” he said. “Fifteen events were added in fiscal year 2016, and we’re anticipating 20 events so far in FY17.”
The Performing Art Center, or PAC, opened in December 2014 in the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. The public and some in government initially expected big-name acts would be drawn to the venue, but the reality was that the theater has been used more for convention center’s long-term clientele.
A total of 44 events used the theater in its first calendar year, and roughly one-fourth of the acts were community or touring performances.
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That sinks: Car falls into sinkhole
The incident happened Thursday around 11:00 AM.
Delaware State Police say the man was driving out of a private driveway on Plantations Road when the Subaru Outback sunk into the sinkhole. The driver was not injured.
Police say crews were working on a nearby water main that was damaged by a utility crew. That likely caused the sinkhole.
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3 Avoidable Errors That Could Upend Your Retirement Plans
As older Americans approach retirement, many may be realizing their financial planning isn’t what it should have been.
That could mean they need to postpone retirement – or abandon the idea altogether.
“Most people don’t spend much time even thinking about retirement,” says Stephen Ng, author of “10 Financial Mistakes You Should Avoid: Strategies Designed to Help Keep Your Money Safe and Growing” (www.stephenngfg.com).
“They see it as a far-off time when they will have magically accumulated the money they need to jet around the world, pay for their grandchildren’s education, or otherwise have fun.”
That leaves them unprepared for the reality, Ng says. They may need to work part-time just to get by. It’s possible they will outlive their money.
“There’s no reason to work hard your whole life, but end up without the money you could have had because you failed to avoid common mistakes people make,” Ng says.
He says three examples of avoidable errors are:
• Failing to understand taxation. Most money is taxable right away, but in some cases, such as with individual retirement accounts, taxes can be deferred. A third category, Ng says, is tax-free money. Examples of tax-free investments include municipal bonds, life insurance proceeds and 529 education savings plans. “Your goal should be to shift as much taxable money as possible into the tax-deferred or tax-free categories,” he says.
• Acting without enough specialized advice. You might assume one financial advisor could handle all your investment needs. But that’s not necessarily the case, Ng says. The strongest plans usually benefit from multiple specialists. An eldercare attorney could be helpful for those 60 or older. A certified public accountant could assist you with tax-avoidance strategies. An estate-planning attorney can help minimize estate and inheritance taxes.
• Failing to appreciate the longevity risk. Medical advances allow people to live longer, but that creates a problem. Americans today are more likely than previous generations to outlive their money. They also are more likely to need a nursing home or some other form of long-term care, which can be expensive. “It’s important to ask yourself whether you have enough money to handle expenses for as long as you live,” Ng says. “Do you have enough to cover inflation? To cover long-term care? To cover healthcare?” The sooner people address the longevity risk, he says, the more prepared they may be to live a rich life.
Ng insists there’s still time for those nearing retirement to make amends – at least to some degree – if they haven’t planned for what lies ahead.
“I can’t stress this enough,” Ng says. “It’s never too late to formulate a plan. We can’t change the past, so the time to get started is now.”
That could mean they need to postpone retirement – or abandon the idea altogether.
“Most people don’t spend much time even thinking about retirement,” says Stephen Ng, author of “10 Financial Mistakes You Should Avoid: Strategies Designed to Help Keep Your Money Safe and Growing” (www.stephenngfg.com).
“They see it as a far-off time when they will have magically accumulated the money they need to jet around the world, pay for their grandchildren’s education, or otherwise have fun.”
That leaves them unprepared for the reality, Ng says. They may need to work part-time just to get by. It’s possible they will outlive their money.
“There’s no reason to work hard your whole life, but end up without the money you could have had because you failed to avoid common mistakes people make,” Ng says.
He says three examples of avoidable errors are:
• Failing to understand taxation. Most money is taxable right away, but in some cases, such as with individual retirement accounts, taxes can be deferred. A third category, Ng says, is tax-free money. Examples of tax-free investments include municipal bonds, life insurance proceeds and 529 education savings plans. “Your goal should be to shift as much taxable money as possible into the tax-deferred or tax-free categories,” he says.
• Acting without enough specialized advice. You might assume one financial advisor could handle all your investment needs. But that’s not necessarily the case, Ng says. The strongest plans usually benefit from multiple specialists. An eldercare attorney could be helpful for those 60 or older. A certified public accountant could assist you with tax-avoidance strategies. An estate-planning attorney can help minimize estate and inheritance taxes.
• Failing to appreciate the longevity risk. Medical advances allow people to live longer, but that creates a problem. Americans today are more likely than previous generations to outlive their money. They also are more likely to need a nursing home or some other form of long-term care, which can be expensive. “It’s important to ask yourself whether you have enough money to handle expenses for as long as you live,” Ng says. “Do you have enough to cover inflation? To cover long-term care? To cover healthcare?” The sooner people address the longevity risk, he says, the more prepared they may be to live a rich life.
Ng insists there’s still time for those nearing retirement to make amends – at least to some degree – if they haven’t planned for what lies ahead.
“I can’t stress this enough,” Ng says. “It’s never too late to formulate a plan. We can’t change the past, so the time to get started is now.”
How A Dog’s Story Can Teach Your Children About Life
One common method parents use to teach children responsibility is pet ownership, where kids help feed, clean and generally look after pets.
As important as instilling a sense of responsibility is, there are many more lessons pets can teach us, says Cheryl Smith, a rescue-animal advocate who founded a non-profit that assists pets in need. Smith, a public defender, has cared for rescue animals since childhood and believes they can help humanity as much as humans help them.
“Our courtroom deputy found a scared and thin little Chihuahua, alone on the street; I had to adopt the little guy, who I named Oliver,” says Smith, who adds the incident was the impetus for her to write “Oliver’s Heroes: The Spider Adventure” (oliversheroes.com) and “Oliver’s Heroes: Two Paws Up.”
Oliver joined the rest of her six rescue dogs. Smith says the happy dog pack features the perfect characters for teaching the following life lessons.
• Acceptance of others, despite arbitrary differences: Humanity has bred dogs to suit a variety of purposes, resulting in an enormous diversity of physical and character traits. Despite the differences, most dogs have an innate ability to assemble into a pack. In Smith’s children’s book, when the group encounters different kinds of creatures, such as a polka-dotted and striped spider, the dogs judge the spider on its character and not its exotic markings.
• Overcoming fear, together: Oliver and his friends go places like the woods, which are unknown, unpredictable and scary to some. The dogs who are scared are reassured by those who are not, which is a great example for children who may fear the next grade level, or moving to a new town.
• The regular expression of gratitude: Anyone who has ever rescued an animal has probably experienced the gift of gratitude in return. These rescue animals tend to be more loving and are less likely to take for granted what’s given to them, such as love, food, shelter and company. It’s a great reminder for children to keep in mind as they mature.
• Now is a good time to have fun: Dog owners are constantly reminded of at least one thing – the time, and the time is always now to play catch, enjoy a treat or simply bask in the company of companions. Remembering that the time is now, and that now may be a good time to enjoy fun, is a lesson children may not want to lose as they grow older and take on more responsibility.
As important as instilling a sense of responsibility is, there are many more lessons pets can teach us, says Cheryl Smith, a rescue-animal advocate who founded a non-profit that assists pets in need. Smith, a public defender, has cared for rescue animals since childhood and believes they can help humanity as much as humans help them.
“Our courtroom deputy found a scared and thin little Chihuahua, alone on the street; I had to adopt the little guy, who I named Oliver,” says Smith, who adds the incident was the impetus for her to write “Oliver’s Heroes: The Spider Adventure” (oliversheroes.com) and “Oliver’s Heroes: Two Paws Up.”
Oliver joined the rest of her six rescue dogs. Smith says the happy dog pack features the perfect characters for teaching the following life lessons.
• Acceptance of others, despite arbitrary differences: Humanity has bred dogs to suit a variety of purposes, resulting in an enormous diversity of physical and character traits. Despite the differences, most dogs have an innate ability to assemble into a pack. In Smith’s children’s book, when the group encounters different kinds of creatures, such as a polka-dotted and striped spider, the dogs judge the spider on its character and not its exotic markings.
• Overcoming fear, together: Oliver and his friends go places like the woods, which are unknown, unpredictable and scary to some. The dogs who are scared are reassured by those who are not, which is a great example for children who may fear the next grade level, or moving to a new town.
• The regular expression of gratitude: Anyone who has ever rescued an animal has probably experienced the gift of gratitude in return. These rescue animals tend to be more loving and are less likely to take for granted what’s given to them, such as love, food, shelter and company. It’s a great reminder for children to keep in mind as they mature.
• Now is a good time to have fun: Dog owners are constantly reminded of at least one thing – the time, and the time is always now to play catch, enjoy a treat or simply bask in the company of companions. Remembering that the time is now, and that now may be a good time to enjoy fun, is a lesson children may not want to lose as they grow older and take on more responsibility.
State Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint
Troopers from the Bel Air Barrack are conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, April 16, in an effort to prevent alcohol related crashes. In 2014, 35% of fatal crashes in Maryland were alcohol related. In addition to targeted traffic enforcement initiatives, the Maryland State Police continually strive to educate the public and create awareness surrounding the dangers of impaired driving using community outreach initiatives and social media.
The checkpoint this Saturday is being conducted in memory of Janet Hardy. Janet, at the age of 13, was killed in a head-on crash in Harford County on October 26, 2003. The fatal crash was caused by a drunk driver.
The checkpoint will be conducted days after the passing of Noah’s Law. The law, once in effect, will require those convicted of drunk driving to have an ignition interlock device. The bill was named after Noah Leotta, a Montgomery County Police Officer who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in December last year.
The checkpoint this Saturday is being conducted in memory of Janet Hardy. Janet, at the age of 13, was killed in a head-on crash in Harford County on October 26, 2003. The fatal crash was caused by a drunk driver.
The checkpoint will be conducted days after the passing of Noah’s Law. The law, once in effect, will require those convicted of drunk driving to have an ignition interlock device. The bill was named after Noah Leotta, a Montgomery County Police Officer who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in December last year.
Male Logic
Critical Thinking
At Its Best!
Woman:
Do you drink beer?
Do you drink beer?
Man: Yes
Woman:
How many beers a day?
How many beers a day?
Man:
Usually about 3
Usually about 3
Woman:
How much do you pay per beer?
How much do you pay per beer?
Man: $5.00 which includes a tip(This is where it gets scary !)
Woman:
And how long have you been drinking?
And how long have you been drinking?
Man:
About 20 years, I suppose
About 20 years, I suppose
Woman:
So a beer costs $5.00 and you have 3 beers a day which puts your spending each month at $450.00. In one year
So a beer costs $5.00 and you have 3 beers a day which puts your spending each month at $450.00. In one year
, it would be approximately $5400.00 correct?
Man:
Correct
Correct
Woman:
If in 1 year you spend $5400.00, not accounting for inflation, the past 20 years puts your spending at $108,000.00 correct?
If in 1 year you spend $5400.00, not accounting for inflation, the past 20 years puts your spending at $108,000.00 correct?
Man:
Correct
Correct
Woman:
Do you know that if you didn't drink so much beer, that money could have been put in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound interest for the past 20 years, you could have now bought a Ferrari?
Do you know that if you didn't drink so much beer, that money could have been put in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound interest for the past 20 years, you could have now bought a Ferrari?
Man:
Do you drink beer?
Do you drink beer?
Woman:
No.
No.
Man:
Where's your Ferrari?
Where's your Ferrari?
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Border Patrol Agents Shocking Admission About Obama Amnesty
We've reported for weeks about how lawless Obama's immigration policy is. When it comes to protecting America's borders, he's chosen to look the other way, opening the door for drug dealers, terrorists, murderers, rapists, and the diseased to come right into America and threaten its hardworking citizens.
How bad has the situation become? Deportations are at a record low, in part because Obama's amnesty has made it simple for illegals to simply lie about their status and stay as long as they'd like. The important part is in bold:
Fewer people are being deported now than any other time in the last five years.
When Homeland Security charges someone with a violation of immigration law, they give them one of two papers. It’s either a notice to appear or a notice of referral to an immigration judge.
The people get tracked by the Department of Justice. After that, if the person is ordered to be removed or if they are granted relief, Homeland Security takes over again for the next step.
CHANNEL 5 NEWS acquired the latest deportation numbers from the U.S. Department of Justice. We now know how many people are leaving the country and who is getting processed the most.
Half of the people caught crossing the border illegally never make it to an immigration court.
We noticed the numbers are way off. A little more than 187,000 people were brought to the court for removal proceedings. It’s the majority of the 199,534 cases received in 2015. But Homeland Security officials said they caught more than twice that number in 2014 and 2015.
“As long as they claim to be here before 2014, we just let them go,” said Brandon Judd from the National Border Patrol Council. “They don't have to prove it. They just have to tell us.”
There's two sets of standards at play here: one for law breaking foreigners, and one for every day Americans. Do your civic duty and run a totally legal group that opposes Barack Obama's policies, and you'll get a visit from the IRS and a full cavity search. Come here from a foreign country demanding free education, healthcare, and cradle to grave welfare, and you're treated like an honored guest.
Obama's America.
Source: AAN
How bad has the situation become? Deportations are at a record low, in part because Obama's amnesty has made it simple for illegals to simply lie about their status and stay as long as they'd like. The important part is in bold:
Fewer people are being deported now than any other time in the last five years.
When Homeland Security charges someone with a violation of immigration law, they give them one of two papers. It’s either a notice to appear or a notice of referral to an immigration judge.
The people get tracked by the Department of Justice. After that, if the person is ordered to be removed or if they are granted relief, Homeland Security takes over again for the next step.
CHANNEL 5 NEWS acquired the latest deportation numbers from the U.S. Department of Justice. We now know how many people are leaving the country and who is getting processed the most.
Half of the people caught crossing the border illegally never make it to an immigration court.
We noticed the numbers are way off. A little more than 187,000 people were brought to the court for removal proceedings. It’s the majority of the 199,534 cases received in 2015. But Homeland Security officials said they caught more than twice that number in 2014 and 2015.
“As long as they claim to be here before 2014, we just let them go,” said Brandon Judd from the National Border Patrol Council. “They don't have to prove it. They just have to tell us.”
There's two sets of standards at play here: one for law breaking foreigners, and one for every day Americans. Do your civic duty and run a totally legal group that opposes Barack Obama's policies, and you'll get a visit from the IRS and a full cavity search. Come here from a foreign country demanding free education, healthcare, and cradle to grave welfare, and you're treated like an honored guest.
Obama's America.
Source: AAN
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