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Brain Food: Total Solar Eclipse Offers Opportunity to Study the Sun
- August 06, 2017
According to NASA , the only safe way to look at the eclipsed, or partially eclipsed, sun is through special sun filter glasses of hand-held filters. The community will be in darkness as the moon passes across and completely covers the sun for approximately 2 1/2 minutes. (more...)
- August 06, 2017
According to NASA , the only safe way to look at the eclipsed, or partially eclipsed, sun is through special sun filter glasses of hand-held filters. The community will be in darkness as the moon passes across and completely covers the sun for approximately 2 1/2 minutes. (more...)
Donald Trump widely mocked for pledging to protect 'local milk people'
- August 05, 2017
Trump liked the boat law, saying that the US should enact it themselves, joking, "You are worse than I am". In the phone call, Trump reportedly told Turnbull he couldn't accept Syrian refugees in the country because it will make him look bad. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Trump liked the boat law, saying that the US should enact it themselves, joking, "You are worse than I am". In the phone call, Trump reportedly told Turnbull he couldn't accept Syrian refugees in the country because it will make him look bad. (more...)
Constituent Faces Hard and Complex Work in Venezuela
- August 05, 2017
Maduro on Sunday said one of the top priorities of the constituent assembly, which has no formal restrictions on its power, would be a "restructuring" of the chief prosecutor's office. The constitutional assembly's first order of business Friday was selecting its head - former foreign minister Delcy Rodriguez , a loyal follower of Maduro. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Maduro on Sunday said one of the top priorities of the constituent assembly, which has no formal restrictions on its power, would be a "restructuring" of the chief prosecutor's office. The constitutional assembly's first order of business Friday was selecting its head - former foreign minister Delcy Rodriguez , a loyal follower of Maduro. (more...)
Trump threat against health funds 'childish,' Schumer says
- August 05, 2017
Trump created the commission in March. But the Democrats do have a relatively successful scorecard. The poll, conducted July 28 and 29, surveyed more than 1,130 Americans, including 381 Republicans and 475 Democrats, following the collapse of health care reform in the Senate . (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Trump created the commission in March. But the Democrats do have a relatively successful scorecard. The poll, conducted July 28 and 29, surveyed more than 1,130 Americans, including 381 Republicans and 475 Democrats, following the collapse of health care reform in the Senate . (more...)
'Sikkim standoff: China says its restraint has 'bottom line'
- August 05, 2017
Asking India to withdraw, China said the "trespassing" of Indian troops in Doklam was a "betrayal" of a treaty signed in 1890, and India had used Bhutan as an "excuse" to violate the worldwide border between the two countries. The foreign ministry issued a paper on Wednesday elaborating on what has transpired - and the Chinese government's position over the incident - warning India not to underestimate China's resolve to defend its territory. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Asking India to withdraw, China said the "trespassing" of Indian troops in Doklam was a "betrayal" of a treaty signed in 1890, and India had used Bhutan as an "excuse" to violate the worldwide border between the two countries. The foreign ministry issued a paper on Wednesday elaborating on what has transpired - and the Chinese government's position over the incident - warning India not to underestimate China's resolve to defend its territory. (more...)
Kelly can only curb Trump's chaos
- August 05, 2017
Or is it too late to salvage this presidency? The comments by Anthony Scaramucci causes chaos in the white house and also for religious leaders. Panetta, who was White House chief of staff from 1994 to 1997 for the Clinton administration, described how Kelly can convince White House staffers to be loyal to the president. (more...)
- August 05, 2017
Or is it too late to salvage this presidency? The comments by Anthony Scaramucci causes chaos in the white house and also for religious leaders. Panetta, who was White House chief of staff from 1994 to 1997 for the Clinton administration, described how Kelly can convince White House staffers to be loyal to the president. (more...)
USA sees strong job creation in July as unemployment falls
- August 04, 2017
The government said Friday that average hourly earnings for workers rose 2.5% over the past 12 months, to $26.36 an hour. Black and Hispanic adults remained the largest unemployed populations in July, with unemployment rates of 7.4 percent and 5.1 percent, respectively. (more...)
- August 04, 2017
The government said Friday that average hourly earnings for workers rose 2.5% over the past 12 months, to $26.36 an hour. Black and Hispanic adults remained the largest unemployed populations in July, with unemployment rates of 7.4 percent and 5.1 percent, respectively. (more...)
Back to School Tax Holiday Starts Today
- August 04, 2017
State and local sales and use taxes will be waived on clothing of $75 per item or less, school supplies priced at $20 per item or less and school instructional materials priced at $20 per item or less. Many clothing items are tax-free during the weekend, allowing parents to find the right back to school outfit for their children. "We also have several new fall items and Nike and Under Armour shoes that have come in". (more...)
- August 04, 2017
State and local sales and use taxes will be waived on clothing of $75 per item or less, school supplies priced at $20 per item or less and school instructional materials priced at $20 per item or less. Many clothing items are tax-free during the weekend, allowing parents to find the right back to school outfit for their children. "We also have several new fall items and Nike and Under Armour shoes that have come in". (more...)
West Virginia's Democratic Governor to Switch Parties
- August 04, 2017
Nor did he bother to tell the Democratic Governors Association that spent $1.5 million helping him get elected. "Today, I'll tell you as West Virginians, I can't help you anymore being a Democrat governor", Justice said. Now listen to me and listen really good, we hurt a lot of people. I hope we are able to work together. And most of the people I spoke to are here to support the current Administration. (more...)
- August 04, 2017
Nor did he bother to tell the Democratic Governors Association that spent $1.5 million helping him get elected. "Today, I'll tell you as West Virginians, I can't help you anymore being a Democrat governor", Justice said. Now listen to me and listen really good, we hurt a lot of people. I hope we are able to work together. And most of the people I spoke to are here to support the current Administration. (more...)
Sen. Flake faults political partisanship for Trump rise in new book
- August 04, 2017
Flake said he and Goldwater both wrote their books in response to a feeling that their party had "lost its way". John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Mr Trump is wrecking the Republican Party . But in the election of 2016, our side outdid itself. You'd have to ask the president. Others praised Flake for taking a stand, although some criticized him for writing negative commentary on Trump while purportedly failing to take meaningful action in the Senate. (more...)
- August 04, 2017
Flake said he and Goldwater both wrote their books in response to a feeling that their party had "lost its way". John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Mr Trump is wrecking the Republican Party . But in the election of 2016, our side outdid itself. You'd have to ask the president. Others praised Flake for taking a stand, although some criticized him for writing negative commentary on Trump while purportedly failing to take meaningful action in the Senate. (more...)
RBI cuts repo rate: Home loans won't be cheap
- August 03, 2017
The bank stressed the urgent need to boost private investment and remove infrastructure bottlenecks. The bond yield remained flat after the rate cut announcement as the market had already priced in the cut. After the 0.25 per cent cut in the repo rate by the RBI on Wednesday, the cost of funds for the banking system is expected to come down further. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
The bank stressed the urgent need to boost private investment and remove infrastructure bottlenecks. The bond yield remained flat after the rate cut announcement as the market had already priced in the cut. After the 0.25 per cent cut in the repo rate by the RBI on Wednesday, the cost of funds for the banking system is expected to come down further. (more...)
Timmonsville library to host solar eclipse viewing party
- August 03, 2017
Many people will be selling the Eclipse Viewing Glasses however, you want to make sure you get them from a reputable source . Fisher says the total solar eclipse will go from OR all across the middle of the country to Tennessee and North Georgia to SC. (more...)
- August 03, 2017
Many people will be selling the Eclipse Viewing Glasses however, you want to make sure you get them from a reputable source . Fisher says the total solar eclipse will go from OR all across the middle of the country to Tennessee and North Georgia to SC. (more...)
Trump To Congress: Figure Out Healthcare, or Lose Your Subsidies
- August 02, 2017
Meanwhile, House Speaker Paul Ryan avoided commenting on the health care fiasco and said that lawmakers wanted to move on to tax reform this autumn. Obamacare's cost-sharing subsidies are once again at the center of the battle for Obamacare's future. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
Meanwhile, House Speaker Paul Ryan avoided commenting on the health care fiasco and said that lawmakers wanted to move on to tax reform this autumn. Obamacare's cost-sharing subsidies are once again at the center of the battle for Obamacare's future. (more...)
USA embassy staff in Russian Federation barred from retrieving their belongings
- August 02, 2017
A US State Department official denounced the move as a "regrettable and uncalled for act", adding that Washington was now weighing a potential response. On Friday, Russia's Foreign Ministry made the first announcement of the counter measures, saying the sanctions confirm the "extreme aggression" of the U.S.in worldwide affairs. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
A US State Department official denounced the move as a "regrettable and uncalled for act", adding that Washington was now weighing a potential response. On Friday, Russia's Foreign Ministry made the first announcement of the counter measures, saying the sanctions confirm the "extreme aggression" of the U.S.in worldwide affairs. (more...)
US Sanctions 13 Venezuelan Gov't Officials, Ready to Impose New Measures
- August 02, 2017
Its leader, Henrique Capriles called on Venezuelans to "give it all" during the strike Wednesday and Thursday and on Friday. Rubio has been a strong proponent of sanctions against President Nicolas Maduro's increasingly authoritarian government and its crackdown on the opposition. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
Its leader, Henrique Capriles called on Venezuelans to "give it all" during the strike Wednesday and Thursday and on Friday. Rubio has been a strong proponent of sanctions against President Nicolas Maduro's increasingly authoritarian government and its crackdown on the opposition. (more...)
Riverhead Town Police mark 34th annual National Night Out Tuesday
- August 02, 2017
If you missed out on tonight's event, Chicopee will be having their National Night Out next Monday, August 7th, at Sarah Jane Sherman Park, from 5pm to 9pm. 1 - Covington Lakes pool house - 6 p.m. "But this is a way for them to get to know those officers, and interact with them and see that we're not all bad, that we're out there to help them". (more...)
- August 02, 2017
If you missed out on tonight's event, Chicopee will be having their National Night Out next Monday, August 7th, at Sarah Jane Sherman Park, from 5pm to 9pm. 1 - Covington Lakes pool house - 6 p.m. "But this is a way for them to get to know those officers, and interact with them and see that we're not all bad, that we're out there to help them". (more...)
Maduro moving fast to consolidate power in Venezuela
- August 02, 2017
The country has become engulfed in a political and economic crisis that has soldiers patrolling the streets and citizens stockpiling scarce food and water. Maduro, who succeeded Chavez upon his death in 2013, has faced protests for several months, centring on the collapse of Venezuela's economy and his perceived authoritarian policies. (more...)
- August 02, 2017
The country has become engulfed in a political and economic crisis that has soldiers patrolling the streets and citizens stockpiling scarce food and water. Maduro, who succeeded Chavez upon his death in 2013, has faced protests for several months, centring on the collapse of Venezuela's economy and his perceived authoritarian policies. (more...)
Trump's newest Russian Federation lawyer: 'I think very highly of Mueller'
- July 31, 2017
If President Donald Trump fires his attorney general, Jeff Sessions , it will nearly certainly lead to a unsafe national crisis. Others said it would further prove that Trump is guilty of obstruction of justice in the investigations involving Russian Federation and his campaign. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
If President Donald Trump fires his attorney general, Jeff Sessions , it will nearly certainly lead to a unsafe national crisis. Others said it would further prove that Trump is guilty of obstruction of justice in the investigations involving Russian Federation and his campaign. (more...)
Senate rejects 'skinny' Trumpcare in narrow, late-night vote
- July 31, 2017
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) was among those who rejected "skinny" Trumpcare. The House of Representatives has already left Washington for the annual August recess; the Senate is expected to stay another week before recessing. Friday's "skinny repeal" bill could have done it with only 50, for example. Under it, health plans must reimburse each other for the expenses of high cost patients who switch plans. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) was among those who rejected "skinny" Trumpcare. The House of Representatives has already left Washington for the annual August recess; the Senate is expected to stay another week before recessing. Friday's "skinny repeal" bill could have done it with only 50, for example. Under it, health plans must reimburse each other for the expenses of high cost patients who switch plans. (more...)
Majority of Americans Support Transgender Military Service
- July 31, 2017
Although there may also be a variable of national urgency in the calculus: Given all the pressure on the USA armed forces across the globe, Democrats (and some Republicans ) may reason that if someone wants to serve, we shouldn't be hasty in telling them they can't. (more...)
- July 31, 2017
Although there may also be a variable of national urgency in the calculus: Given all the pressure on the USA armed forces across the globe, Democrats (and some Republicans ) may reason that if someone wants to serve, we shouldn't be hasty in telling them they can't. (more...)
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