Children who eat fish just once a week have higher IQs and sleep better, new research reveals.
Consuming seafood at least once every seven days improves youngsters' IQ scores by 4.8 points compared to those who never eat it, a study found today.
Frequently eating fish also makes children less likely to wake in the night, be tired during the day and resist going to bed, the research adds.
Study author Professor Adrian Raine from the University of Pennsylvania, said: 'If fish improves sleep, great. If it also improves cognitive performance - like we've seen here - even better. It's a double hit.'
Previous research reveals certain types of fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which play a role in the growth and development of nerve tissue and may therefore boost intelligence.
These fatty acids also play a role in the production of the hormone melatonin, which regulates sleep and wakefulness.
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Friday, December 22, 2017
Caddell: Establishment Elites 'Want to Manage the Decline of America,’ But the American People ‘Rage Against the Dying of the Light’
Americans are rejecting an offer of managed American decline from the political class, said veteran pollster Pat Caddell on Wednesday’s edition of Breitbart News Tonight on SiriusXM.
Drawing on Dylan Thomas’s 1947 poem, Caddell waxed poetic during a discussion with SiriusXM host and Breitbart News’ Executive Chairman Stephen K. Bannon.
“They will not go gently into that good night of decline,” said Caddell. “The American people will rage against the dying of the light, and that is the moment that we are continuing toward.”
The narrative of American decline — commensurate with relative ascendancies from global competitors among the world’s emerging economies – is often frame by progressive elites as both an inevitable and desirable trajectory.
The election of Donald Trump to the presidency, said Bannon, was a function of popular rejection of American decline:
“It’s one of the things I told then-candidate Trump … ‘[Caddell’s] underlying research shows that the country’s heading your way, that it’s two-thirds [of Americans view the country on the] wrong track. More importantly, that America, 70 or 75 percent of the people believe America is in decline.’”
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Drawing on Dylan Thomas’s 1947 poem, Caddell waxed poetic during a discussion with SiriusXM host and Breitbart News’ Executive Chairman Stephen K. Bannon.
“They will not go gently into that good night of decline,” said Caddell. “The American people will rage against the dying of the light, and that is the moment that we are continuing toward.”
The narrative of American decline — commensurate with relative ascendancies from global competitors among the world’s emerging economies – is often frame by progressive elites as both an inevitable and desirable trajectory.
The election of Donald Trump to the presidency, said Bannon, was a function of popular rejection of American decline:
“It’s one of the things I told then-candidate Trump … ‘[Caddell’s] underlying research shows that the country’s heading your way, that it’s two-thirds [of Americans view the country on the] wrong track. More importantly, that America, 70 or 75 percent of the people believe America is in decline.’”
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Report: Legalizing 'Dreamers' Would Cost Taxpayers $26 Billion
Newly legalized Dreamers would sponsor 80,000 more immigrants to enter U.S. as part of ‘chain migration,’ says CBO
Legalizing 2 million illegal immigrant “Dreamers” would cost the government $25.9 billion over the next decade, as those now-legal people would claim more tax, education and other benefits they haven’t been able to get before, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday.
The CBO also said newly legalized Dreamers would sponsor 80,000 more immigrants to enter the country as part of “chain migration.”
Immigrant-rights activists have argued that legalizing Dreamers would be a financial boon to the country, but the CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation suggested otherwise, saying that while they would pay somewhat higher taxes in to the government, they would take far more out of it.
The findings could be a blow to activists who have demanded the bill be included in any year-end spending deal.
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Legalizing 2 million illegal immigrant “Dreamers” would cost the government $25.9 billion over the next decade, as those now-legal people would claim more tax, education and other benefits they haven’t been able to get before, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday.
The CBO also said newly legalized Dreamers would sponsor 80,000 more immigrants to enter the country as part of “chain migration.”
Immigrant-rights activists have argued that legalizing Dreamers would be a financial boon to the country, but the CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation suggested otherwise, saying that while they would pay somewhat higher taxes in to the government, they would take far more out of it.
The findings could be a blow to activists who have demanded the bill be included in any year-end spending deal.
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Congressman: 'Concerted Effort' Within FBI To Help Hillary Win Election
‘You can’t make this stuff up. This story gets worse and worse each and every day,’ says Rep. Jim Jordan
Did the FBI attempt to swing the outcome of the 2016 election in a certain direction? I know that question sounds completely outrageous, but this is exactly what one member of Congress is now claiming.
For a long time we have known that elements within the Deep State have been actively working to undermine the Trump administration, but now solid evidence is emerging that the interference by the Deep State actually began during the presidential election. As more details come out, this could easily become one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history.
If you think that I am exaggerating, please consider what U.S. Representative Jim Jordan told Lou Dobbs just the other day…
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Did the FBI attempt to swing the outcome of the 2016 election in a certain direction? I know that question sounds completely outrageous, but this is exactly what one member of Congress is now claiming.
For a long time we have known that elements within the Deep State have been actively working to undermine the Trump administration, but now solid evidence is emerging that the interference by the Deep State actually began during the presidential election. As more details come out, this could easily become one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history.
If you think that I am exaggerating, please consider what U.S. Representative Jim Jordan told Lou Dobbs just the other day…
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Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford Presents Executive Order Granting Accohannock Tribe Maryland Indian Status
Third Indian Tribe in Maryland to Receive Designation
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford today presented Executive Order 01.01.2017.31, which officially establishes the Accohannock Native American Tribe of Maryland with Maryland Indian Status, to members of the Accohannock Tribal Council and tribal leaders. The Accohannock Tribe is the third in Maryland to receive the designation.
“As some of the first watermen, hunters, and farmers on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Accohannock Tribe helped the first settlers in the state learn to survive off of the land,” said Lt. Governor Rutherford. “Today, the Accohannock community continues to serve an important role in our state, and we hope they will continue to thrive in Maryland for years to come.”
The Accohannock Tribe predominantly resides on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, with their Tribal Office located in Marion Station. Among other community-building initiatives, the tribe currently oversees, manages, and maintains Bending Water Park in Somerset County, Maryland, and hosts an annual “Healing of All Nations” pow-wow at the park, which provides educational programs and cultural demonstrations.
“It was important for the Accohannock Indians not to become a lost and forgotten people," said Mike Hinman, Tribal Chairman of the Accohannock tribe. "Today we can say with more meaning than ever, we are still here, where we have always been, and where we will go into the future until the creator tells us we are no more.”
Maryland Indian Status is granted by Executive Order by the Governor of Maryland following a rigorous petition process overseen by the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs. Tribes granted Maryland Indian Status qualify for certain federal, state, and non-profit assistance to provide resources to tribal members and to be used towards cultural education. Maryland Indian Status has also been granted to the Piscataway-Canoy Tribe and the Piscataway Indian Nation.
The executive order will be effective in 30 days, following review by the Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee of the General Assembly (AELR).
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford today presented Executive Order 01.01.2017.31, which officially establishes the Accohannock Native American Tribe of Maryland with Maryland Indian Status, to members of the Accohannock Tribal Council and tribal leaders. The Accohannock Tribe is the third in Maryland to receive the designation.
“As some of the first watermen, hunters, and farmers on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Accohannock Tribe helped the first settlers in the state learn to survive off of the land,” said Lt. Governor Rutherford. “Today, the Accohannock community continues to serve an important role in our state, and we hope they will continue to thrive in Maryland for years to come.”
The Accohannock Tribe predominantly resides on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, with their Tribal Office located in Marion Station. Among other community-building initiatives, the tribe currently oversees, manages, and maintains Bending Water Park in Somerset County, Maryland, and hosts an annual “Healing of All Nations” pow-wow at the park, which provides educational programs and cultural demonstrations.
“It was important for the Accohannock Indians not to become a lost and forgotten people," said Mike Hinman, Tribal Chairman of the Accohannock tribe. "Today we can say with more meaning than ever, we are still here, where we have always been, and where we will go into the future until the creator tells us we are no more.”
Maryland Indian Status is granted by Executive Order by the Governor of Maryland following a rigorous petition process overseen by the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs. Tribes granted Maryland Indian Status qualify for certain federal, state, and non-profit assistance to provide resources to tribal members and to be used towards cultural education. Maryland Indian Status has also been granted to the Piscataway-Canoy Tribe and the Piscataway Indian Nation.
The executive order will be effective in 30 days, following review by the Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee of the General Assembly (AELR).
‘Selfitis’ is a genuine mental disorder
Chances are you might have “selfitis” — a genuine mental condition that makes a person feel compelled to constantly take photos and post them on social media, psychologists say.
The term has been around since 2014 to describe obsessive selfie-taking but has not been backed by science until now.
Researchers from Nottingham Trent University and Thiagarajar School of Management investigated the term and discovered six motivating factors. Experts have even developed a “Selfitis Behaviour Scale” to assess how badly a person’s condition is.
Those who suffer from selfitis are generally seeking to boost their confidence, seek attention, improve their mood, make memories, conform with their social group and be socially competitive.
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House GOP Establishment, Democrats Rush to Unveil DACA Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Republican establishment-types in the House, as well as congressional Democrats, say they are close to finalizing a bipartisan amnesty plan for as many as 3.5 million illegal aliens.
In a comment to the Hill, Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) said a group of House Republicans and Democrats were swiftly crafting an amnesty to push for passage either this week or at the beginning of the new year. “We’ve had very good meetings here with the Problem Solvers Caucus — [Rep.] Will Hurd [R-Texas] has been working on a potential compromise with some Democrats as well, so we could see something as early as tonight,” Curbelo said.
The Republican establishment and Democrats, against the demands of President Trump’s pro-American immigration agenda, have sought to give amnesty to DACA illegal aliens since Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the program would be officially ended in March 2018.
However, House Speaker Ryan has said repeatedly he does not expect an amnesty debate until January.
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In a comment to the Hill, Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) said a group of House Republicans and Democrats were swiftly crafting an amnesty to push for passage either this week or at the beginning of the new year. “We’ve had very good meetings here with the Problem Solvers Caucus — [Rep.] Will Hurd [R-Texas] has been working on a potential compromise with some Democrats as well, so we could see something as early as tonight,” Curbelo said.
The Republican establishment and Democrats, against the demands of President Trump’s pro-American immigration agenda, have sought to give amnesty to DACA illegal aliens since Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the program would be officially ended in March 2018.
However, House Speaker Ryan has said repeatedly he does not expect an amnesty debate until January.
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Florida legislators urge Puerto Rico governor to seek aid for Maria evacuees
As Puerto Rico continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Florida legislators are calling on Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to seek additional federal aid for the hundreds of thousands of evacuees that have come to the state.
The lawmakers sent a letter Monday urging Rosselló to request that FEMA extend the federal hotel voucher program, known as the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, so evacuees can continue to receive the assistance for hotel stays across the state. The program is set to end Jan. 15.
“There are tens of thousands of families living in Florida and if just one family becomes homeless due to lack of action by the federal government or those officials making decisions in Puerto Rico, it is one family too many,” Sen. Victor Torres, D-Orlando, said in a statement.
The lawmakers sent a letter Monday urging Rosselló to request that FEMA extend the federal hotel voucher program, known as the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, so evacuees can continue to receive the assistance for hotel stays across the state. The program is set to end Jan. 15.
“There are tens of thousands of families living in Florida and if just one family becomes homeless due to lack of action by the federal government or those officials making decisions in Puerto Rico, it is one family too many,” Sen. Victor Torres, D-Orlando, said in a statement.
The exodus from Puerto Rico has brought more than 200,000 people to Florida, includingtens of thousands of students in the state’s public schools.
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Judge Declares Mistrial In Bundy Case, Says Government Willfully Withheld Evidence
In a shocking verdict, Judge Gloria Navarro dismissed jurors Wednesday, declaring a mistrial in the Bundy Ranch case saying U.S. prosecutors willfully withheld critical and "potentially exculpatory" evidence from the defense.
Seemingly confirming what Cliven Bundy's son said during his opening statement:
"The indictment and grand jury testimony is full of lies. Truth has been blocked in previous trials.
Listen closely - we will try to get you the truth. The truth will set me free and I’m counting on you to help me see that."
As AZCentral.com reports, Navarro cited five key pieces of information that prosecutors did not disclose: records about surveillance and snipers at the Bundy Ranch; unredacted FBI logs about activity at the ranch in the days around the standoff; threat assessments about the Bundys dating to 2012; and internal affairs reports about the BLM.
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Seemingly confirming what Cliven Bundy's son said during his opening statement:
"The indictment and grand jury testimony is full of lies. Truth has been blocked in previous trials.
Listen closely - we will try to get you the truth. The truth will set me free and I’m counting on you to help me see that."
As AZCentral.com reports, Navarro cited five key pieces of information that prosecutors did not disclose: records about surveillance and snipers at the Bundy Ranch; unredacted FBI logs about activity at the ranch in the days around the standoff; threat assessments about the Bundys dating to 2012; and internal affairs reports about the BLM.
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Stop-smoking drug increases users' risk of a heart attack
A stop-smoking drug increases users' risk of a heart attack by up to 34 percent, new research suggests.
Varenicline, which is prescribed under the brand name Chantix in the US and Champix in Europe, significantly raises users' chances of being hospitalized or visiting an emergency room for a cardiovascular-related event even if it is taken for the recommended 12 weeks, a Canadian study found.
The drug is also linked to self-harm and depression in older users, the research adds.
Previous research suggests this is due to varenicline's action on receptors found in tissues throughout the body.
Varenicline increases a smoker's chances of quitting by nearly three times by reducing nicotine cravings and blocking the rewarding effects of smoking.
A 12-week course of varenicline is one of the most effective ways to help people quit smoking, according to the NHS' website.
It says the drug is safe for most people to take and does not mention its cardiovascular or neuropsychiatric side effects aside from insomnia and vivid dreams.
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Varenicline, which is prescribed under the brand name Chantix in the US and Champix in Europe, significantly raises users' chances of being hospitalized or visiting an emergency room for a cardiovascular-related event even if it is taken for the recommended 12 weeks, a Canadian study found.
The drug is also linked to self-harm and depression in older users, the research adds.
Previous research suggests this is due to varenicline's action on receptors found in tissues throughout the body.
Varenicline increases a smoker's chances of quitting by nearly three times by reducing nicotine cravings and blocking the rewarding effects of smoking.
A 12-week course of varenicline is one of the most effective ways to help people quit smoking, according to the NHS' website.
It says the drug is safe for most people to take and does not mention its cardiovascular or neuropsychiatric side effects aside from insomnia and vivid dreams.
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McCabe Testimony Contained "Numerous Conflicts" With Previous Witnesses; Subpoenas Planned
After Eight Hours Of Testimony And More Scheduled For Thursday, Congressional investigators tell Fox News that Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe dodged questions on the "Trump-Russia" dossier, and his testimony "contained numerous conflicts with the testimony of previous witnesses" so much that the House Intelligence Committee is planning to issue new subpoenas next week to Justice Department and FBI Personnel.
While HPSCI staff would not confirm who will be summoned for testimony, all indications point to demoted DOJ official Bruce G. Ohr and FBI General Counsel James A. Baker, who accompanied McCabe, along with other lawyers, to Tuesday’s HPSCI session. -Fox News
“It’s hard to know who’s telling us the tr
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While HPSCI staff would not confirm who will be summoned for testimony, all indications point to demoted DOJ official Bruce G. Ohr and FBI General Counsel James A. Baker, who accompanied McCabe, along with other lawyers, to Tuesday’s HPSCI session. -Fox News
“It’s hard to know who’s telling us the tr
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Report: Andrew McCabe Left Dossier Questions Unanswered In Congressional Interview
Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe was unable to tell congressional investigators during seven hours of House testimony on Tuesday which parts of the infamous Trump dossier have been corroborated, according to a new report from Fox News.
McCabe, who met with House Intelligence Committee, told investigators that the FBI worked diligently to verify allegations made in the dossier, which was compiled by former British spy Christopher Steele.
According to Fox, McCabe stood by the document’s credibility. But as the network reports:
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McCabe, who met with House Intelligence Committee, told investigators that the FBI worked diligently to verify allegations made in the dossier, which was compiled by former British spy Christopher Steele.
According to Fox, McCabe stood by the document’s credibility. But as the network reports:
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Fifth Third Bancorp unveils bonuses, minimum wage hike after tax bill passage
Fifth Third Bancorp will pay more than 13,500 employees a bonus and raise the minimum wage for its workforce to $15 after the passage of the Republican tax plan that will cut the bank's corporate tax rate.
It is the second company to announce a bonus for employees because of the tax plan. AT&T said earlier Wednesday that it would pay 200,000 U.S. employees $1,000 each and increase its capital spending budget by $1 billion.
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It is the second company to announce a bonus for employees because of the tax plan. AT&T said earlier Wednesday that it would pay 200,000 U.S. employees $1,000 each and increase its capital spending budget by $1 billion.
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Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 20, 2017
The preseason stocking of trout has begun and will pick up pace in January and February. Yellow perch are moving into the upper reaches of the tidal rivers while crappie, chain pickerel, catfish and walleye will stay active. The months of January and February often present the best opportunity to catch trophy-sized tautog off Ocean City.
Happy Holidays from all of the staff at Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services; enjoy the best of family and friends through this wonderful time of the year, and enjoy the great Maryland outdoors together.
Attorney General Frosh Joins 13 States Calling on Congress to Reject “Deep and Damaging” EPA Cuts, Anti-Environment Budget Riders
House and Senate Would Eliminate Over $150 Million in Critical Funds, Slash EPA Staff by Over One-Quarter;
Proposed Budgets Cut Vital Programs Including Enforcement, Scientific Research, and Environmental Justice
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a coalition of 13 states in calling on the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to reject “deep and damaging” cuts in funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and anti-environmental riders in federal budget bills. In a letter to Congressional leadership, the coalition charges that the EPA cuts and riders currently proposed by both houses “will lead to more pollution of our air, water, and communities, and an accompanying increase in damage to public health.” The coalition is urging Congress to pass a final budget that fully funds EPA and omits any anti-environmental riders.
“As forest fires rage on the West Coast, communities struggle to recover from multiple hurricanes, and States work to reduce pollution in our air and water, we should be discussing how to increase and not slash the budget of the agency charged with protecting our environment,” said Attorney General Frosh.
Proposed Budgets Cut Vital Programs Including Enforcement, Scientific Research, and Environmental Justice
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a coalition of 13 states in calling on the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to reject “deep and damaging” cuts in funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and anti-environmental riders in federal budget bills. In a letter to Congressional leadership, the coalition charges that the EPA cuts and riders currently proposed by both houses “will lead to more pollution of our air, water, and communities, and an accompanying increase in damage to public health.” The coalition is urging Congress to pass a final budget that fully funds EPA and omits any anti-environmental riders.
“As forest fires rage on the West Coast, communities struggle to recover from multiple hurricanes, and States work to reduce pollution in our air and water, we should be discussing how to increase and not slash the budget of the agency charged with protecting our environment,” said Attorney General Frosh.
Researchers Win National Challenge; Susquehannock Wildlife Society Recognized
Nonprofit Recognized for Partnership in Natural Resources Mission
The Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission recently awarded the Harford County-based Susquehannock Wildlife Society the Maryland Conservationist of the Year award.
The nonprofit was recognized for accomplishments in conservation, education, research and restoration, and for the group’s partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The Maryland Wildlife Advisory Commission recently awarded the Harford County-based Susquehannock Wildlife Society the Maryland Conservationist of the Year award.
The nonprofit was recognized for accomplishments in conservation, education, research and restoration, and for the group’s partnership with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Talbot-Bomb Threat-Peach Blossom Lane-Easton, MD
BOMB SQUAD NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION
Date: December 22. 2017
Time: 10:24 a.m.
Location / Address: 202 Peach Blossom Lane, Easton, Talbot County
Type of Incident: Bomb Threat
Description of Structure / Property: 22,000 square foot brick structure
Owner / Occupants: YMCA of Talbot County
Injuries or Deaths: None
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $0.00 Contents: $0.00
Arrests(s): None
Primary Responding Fire Department: No Response
# of EMS Staff: n/a # Of Firefighters: n/a
Discovered By: YMCA Staff
Nature of Service Requested: Assist Easton Police Department
Action Taken/ Resolution: Canine Scan
Assisting Agencies: Maryland State Police, Wicomico Co Sheriff, Anne Arundel Co Sheriff, Delmar Police Dept, Annapolis Fire Marshal (All Explosive Canines/Handlers only)
Additional Information: The Easton Police Department requested the assistance of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Bomb Squad with a bomb threat at the YMCA. The building was scanned by the above canines and there were no positive canine alerts. The building was turned back over to YMCA staff. The Easton Police Department will follow up on the threat.
Date: December 22. 2017
Time: 10:24 a.m.
Location / Address: 202 Peach Blossom Lane, Easton, Talbot County
Type of Incident: Bomb Threat
Description of Structure / Property: 22,000 square foot brick structure
Owner / Occupants: YMCA of Talbot County
Injuries or Deaths: None
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $0.00 Contents: $0.00
Arrests(s): None
Primary Responding Fire Department: No Response
# of EMS Staff: n/a # Of Firefighters: n/a
Discovered By: YMCA Staff
Nature of Service Requested: Assist Easton Police Department
Action Taken/ Resolution: Canine Scan
Assisting Agencies: Maryland State Police, Wicomico Co Sheriff, Anne Arundel Co Sheriff, Delmar Police Dept, Annapolis Fire Marshal (All Explosive Canines/Handlers only)
Additional Information: The Easton Police Department requested the assistance of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Bomb Squad with a bomb threat at the YMCA. The building was scanned by the above canines and there were no positive canine alerts. The building was turned back over to YMCA staff. The Easton Police Department will follow up on the threat.
Breaking News: China and Russia joined the U.S. in imposing tough new sanctions on North Korea at the U.N., the latest effort to force the North into talks
Border wall contractors face growing boycotts from Dem-led cities
As President Trump pushes forward with his promised U.S.-Mexico border wall, companies competing for the chance to work on the multi-billion-dollar project are facing mounting boycotts from local Democratic lawmakers moving to blacklist the border builders.
Coordinated efforts have been launched in California, Arizona, Illinois, New York and Rhode Island that would prohibit cities and towns from doing any official business with the companies as part of a larger resistance strategy to delay construction of the controversial wall.
Most recently, Berkeley’s City Council in California approved an ordinance that would ban it from contracting with companies involved in the construction.
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Coordinated efforts have been launched in California, Arizona, Illinois, New York and Rhode Island that would prohibit cities and towns from doing any official business with the companies as part of a larger resistance strategy to delay construction of the controversial wall.
Most recently, Berkeley’s City Council in California approved an ordinance that would ban it from contracting with companies involved in the construction.
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