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‘No Obama. No Sharpton.’ Charleston rejects racial hatemongers with #GoHomeDeray campaign
Wherever racial divisiveness rears its ugly head, you can be sure DeRay Mckesson is not far away. After “successful” stops in Ferguson, Mo., Baltimore, Md., and McKinney, Texas, the next destination on Mckesson’s itinerary was Charleston, S.C.
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Dylann Roof: 'If we could turn every jew blue for 24 hours, I think there would be a mass awakening'Dylann Roof's extraordinary hatred of black people led him to murder nine churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday night. As we are learning in the aftermath of this horrific massacre, black people were not the only minority Roof loathed. According to what writers Henry Krinkle and Emma Quangel have identified as his manifesto, Roof approvingly described East Asians as "very racist," declared Hispanics to be "our enemies," and went on at length about how much he despised Jews
Dylann Roof: 'If we could turn every jew blue for 24 hours, I think there would be a mass awakening'Dylann Roof's extraordinary hatred of black people led him to murder nine churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday night. As we are learning in the aftermath of this horrific massacre, black people were not the only minority Roof loathed. According to what writers Henry Krinkle and Emma Quangel have identified as his manifesto, Roof approvingly described East Asians as "very racist," declared Hispanics to be "our enemies," and went on at length about how much he despised Jews
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Carolina Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson Donates $10,000 To Each Family Of Charleston Shooting Victims
Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announced in a letter Friday that his organization would donate $100,000 in honor of the victims of the Charleston, South Carolina, shooting on Wednesday. Richardson said in a letter to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund, which was set up by Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley to provide financial support for the families’ funeral expenses, that $10,000 should go to each of the families of the nine victims. The final $10,000 is to go to the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the site of the shooting, "as a memorial honoring the victims."
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Carolina Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson Donates $10,000 To Each Family Of Charleston Shooting Victims
Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson announced in a letter Friday that his organization would donate $100,000 in honor of the victims of the Charleston, South Carolina, shooting on Wednesday. Richardson said in a letter to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund, which was set up by Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley to provide financial support for the families’ funeral expenses, that $10,000 should go to each of the families of the nine victims. The final $10,000 is to go to the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the site of the shooting, "as a memorial honoring the victims."
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from Psychology Today
Anti-intellectualism Is Killing America
Social dysfunction can be traced to the abandonment of reason
The tragedy in Charleston last week will no doubt lead to more discussion of several important and recurring issues in American culture—particularly racism and gun violence—but these dialogues are unlikely to bear much fruit until the nation undertakes a serious self-examination. Decrying racism and gun violence is fine, but for too long America’s social dysfunction has continued to intensify as the nation has ignored a key underlying pathology: anti-intellectualism.
No, Self-Centeredness Is Killing America
A lack of empathy is at the root of our ills
David Niose rightly points out one problem in America: anti-intellectualism and the abandonment of critical thinking in certain sectors of society. However, I think this is simply a spoke on the deeper, more central issue that is at the hub of why we hate, are polarized and sometimes kill in the name of our beliefs. We are very, very self-centered and therefore we believe our own snuff. Racism, sexism/misognyny, gay hatred/homophobia, religious hatred—they all boil down to valuing one’s own group and perspective over another group’s rights and perspectives.
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from ScienceAlert
WATCH: Can you transfer your consciousness to another body?
We're closer to immortality than you might think.
from The Spokesman-Review
WSU President Elson Floyd loses cancer battle
Elson S. Floyd, whose love for education took him from writing math problems in the sand as a boy when his family could not afford paper to the leader of major university systems, died today.
Community praises Elson Floyd’s leadership
As news of WSU President Elson Floyd’s death spread Saturday morning, official statements began flooding in lauding Floyd as a visionary leader and a great man.
Progress reported on state budget process
Gov. Jay Inslee and legislative leaders seemed to concur Friday that they are closing in on an agreement on the 2015-17 state budget, something that has eluded them for 155 days. But they didn’t completely agree on how close, or the components of that agreement.
Naima Quarles-Burnley, the new president of the Spokane NAACP chapter, acknowledged Friday that the community is hurt and angry about the actions of the chapter’s former president, Rachel Dolezal. “We cannot allow the actions of one individual to derail the work of many,” Quarles-Burnley said.
Charleston families face accused shooter in court
In an extraordinary emotional display of raw pain and grace, the relatives of those slain in a shooting at a historic black church confronted suspected killer Dylann Roof in court on Friday. Through tears, some reached for forgiveness.
Man claims to have bomb while robbing bank
A man was quickly arrested after he walked into a Spokane Valley bank Saturday afternoon and demanded money, claiming to have a bomb strapped to his body.
NBC’s Williams acknowledges ‘ego’ for false reporting
NBC News anchor Brian Williams spoke Friday for the first time since his suspension and demotion, saying “my ego got the better of me” when he told a false story on the “NBC Nightly News” about being forced down by enemy fire in a military helicopter during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq.
And the Hero Dog award goes to – a cat
For the first time, a Los Angeles shelter’s Hero Dog award has gone to a cat. In May 2014, Tara the cat fought off a dog that attacked her 6-year-old owner as he rode his bicycle in the driveway of the family’s Bakersfield, California, home.
Report: Boko Haram, Islamic State drive terrorists’ toll high in 2014
Terrorist violence exploded around the world last year, driven by a surge in attacks by the Islamic State extremist group in the Middle East and Boko Haram in West Africa, the State Department said in a report Friday.
Repealing ACA increases deficit, report concludes
Repealing the Affordable Care Act, as many congressional Republicans still pledge to do, would drive up the deficit by $137 billion over the next decade, according to a new report from the independent Congressional Budget Office, which for the first time employed an estimating method that Republicans have pushed for.
In brief: Greek prime minister appeals to Russian economic forum
With his Balkan nation on the brink of economic collapse, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told a Russian economic forum Friday that he was in search of “new harbors” from the storm of criticism and crippling austerity measures imposed on Greece by its creditors.
Japan plans to continue Antarctic whale hunts
Japan says it plans to resume whale hunts in the Antarctic later this year, even though the International Whaling Commission says Tokyo hasn’t proven that the mammals need to be killed for research.
Assange passes third year in Ecuador’s London embassy
Julian Assange marked three years inside Ecuador’s London embassy Friday, still facing arrest should he ever step outside. The WikiLeaks founder entered the building on June 19, 2012, to avoid extradition to Sweden for questioning about alleged sexual assaults.
Prosecutors rest case in Colorado theater shooting
Prosecutors in the Colorado theater shooting trial rested Friday, concluding their argument that James Holmes methodically planned and executed the 2012 massacre in a case that relied heavily on victims’ recollections of the carnage he inflicted inside the darkened cinema.
Ivory crushing targets poaching
Over a ton of confiscated ivory tumbled off a conveyor belt into a rock crusher in Times Square on Friday in a symbolic display highlighting an illegal trade that activists say threatens the survival of African elephants.
Investigators continue to identify people featured in the thousands of photos and videos depicting sex acts kept by murder suspect Richard Aguirre, and several women told police that Aguirre choked them during sex, according to court documents. Aguirre, who was a Pasco police officer for 27 years before resigning earlier this year, is charged in the killing of Ruby Doss in Spokane in January 1986. Doss, who had been working as a prostitute, was strangled.
In brief: Man, 19, drowns in Spokane River
A 19-year-old man drowned Friday in the Spokane River, the second drowning in the river in a little more than a week. The man, whose identity has not been released, was pulled from the bottom of the river at the Boulder Beach swim area early Friday afternoon by members of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office dive team.
Boy found beaten has brain surgery
A 15-year-old Spokane Valley boy is recovering from brain surgery after a brutal beating by several acquaintances Monday evening, his mother said. A passer-by found the boy unconscious and called 911 just before 11:30 p.m. near the 600 block of North Farr Road, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. He was taken to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.
Heat wave may hit Hoopfest weekend
Temperatures at Hoopfest could hit 100 degrees, the National Weather Service reported. Spokane’s popular 3-on-3 basketball tournament is next weekend, coinciding with an expected heat wave. Highs could go from the 70s and 80s this weekend to the 90s and 100s by Friday through Monday.
Police advise assault charge in fight at U-Hi football camp
Spokane Valley police are recommending a fourth-degree misdemeanor assault charge against a Coeur d’Alene football player who allegedly ripped a helmet off a Sandpoint player and hit him with it during a camp scrimmage Thursday.
In brief: Skydiver rescued near Priest Lake
The Priest Lake Search and Rescue team found and rescued an injured skydiver Friday afternoon. The man broke his leg near Soldier Creek east of Coolin, Idaho. He had landed on a pile of logs from a logging operation, said search and rescue President Mike Nielsen. “His chute got tangled in the trees and dumped him right on them.”
Fish Lake fire totally contained
The Fish Lake fire was declared 100 percent contained Friday, two days after it created a towering plume of smoke visible from much of Spokane.
Nickelback cancels two concerts
Canadian rock band Nickelback has canceled two shows in Washington this weekend. A news release said Friday’s concert in Ridgefield and tonight’s concert at the Gorge Amphitheatre were canceled because of “artist illness.” The news release said that those who bought tickets can get refunds “at the point of purchase.”
Ex-Shell worker sues, cites unsafe conditions
A woman who was permanently injured while working on one of Shell’s Arctic drilling support ships has sued, saying the company compromised safety in its rush to drill for oil. The lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Seattle by Anita Hanks said Shell and its contractor maintained dangerous work conditions on the Arctic Challenger as it prepared to drill in the Arctic in 2012. It was docked in Bellingham at the time of an accident.
Airbus weighing future of A380
The future of the largest airliner in the world, the Airbus A380 superjumbo jet, was a hot topic at the Paris Air Show this week. Some observers question whether the slow-selling flagship airplane even has a secure future. Airbus gave no definitive answers in Paris, but did reveal it’s considering whether to put new engines on the double-decker airplane and whether to make it even bigger.
EPA proposes tighter fuel standards for trucks
The Obama administration on Friday proposed tough new standards to reduce pollution from carbon-emitting trucks and vans. The new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency are designed to slash carbon dioxide emissions by 24 percent over the next 12 years while reducing oil consumption by up to 1.8 billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the rule. Medium and heavy-duty vehicles account for about 20 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and oil use in the U.S. transportation sector, an impact on the environment and a contributor to climate change. The trucks and vans comprise only 5 percent of vehicles on the road.
Tech companies add new features to digital wallets
The tech industry has been saying for years that smartphones would make traditional wallets obsolete. But most people still use cash or plastic when they shop in stores. That could change later this year when three leading tech companies are promising to give shoppers more reasons to use “digital wallets.”
In brief: Honda, government confirm 8th death from Takata air bags
A woman who died in a Los Angeles-area car crash last September is the eighth person killed by exploding air bags made by Takata Corp. of Japan, U.S. safety regulators and Honda Motor Co. confirmed Friday.
PETA whale campaign uses virtual reality
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is paying a visit to Orlando with the latest tool in its arsenal of weapons against SeaWorld’s public image: virtual reality.
Stake sale ends eBay, Craigslist legal fray
E-commerce company eBay has sold its 28.4 percent stake in Craigslist back to the online classified advertising site, ending years of legal wrangling between the two companies.
Office Depot sale to Staples gets OK
Office Depot shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favor of the company’s $6.3 billion acquisition by onetime rival Staples.
Sharing economy gets wake-up call with Uber court ruling
Silicon Valley has created a new breed of American worker: neither employee nor contractor, indispensable to the company but free to work as much or as little as they please – with no real boss. Together, companies including Uber, Airbnb, TaskRabbit and GrubHub make up the so-called sharing economy, a burgeoning marketplace of digital platforms connecting freelance providers with customers wanting a ride, a place to stay, random errands or grocery delivery. As the companies proliferate, government regulators are scrambling to rein them in. City and state officials are pushing to protect workers’ rights while startups – insistent that they are merely providing the technology for a network of independent workers – want to be left alone.
Editorial: More than open enrollment needed to boost Idaho grad rates
Froma Harrop: Libraries still valuable in digital age
Charles Krauthammer: New strategy needed in Syria, Iraq
Guest opinion: Without action on school funding, state may face crisis
Ask Dr. K: The science behind colorblindness
Tour Deshais: Cross-state bike trek yields a story ridden
Ten days and 449 miles ago, I loaded my bike with bags and gear at the Anacortes Ferry Terminal, steeling myself to ride across the state to Sandpoint.
Embracing challenges, teen wheelchair athlete heads for nationals
Ironic as it sounds, Isaiah Rigo has found freedom in a wheelchair. It has taken the Cheney teenager around the track, around the world and onto the champion’s podium – something he couldn’t dream of as a young boy. Rigo has arthrogryposis, a congenital disease that shrinks the joints in two or more areas of the body. He can walk, but his joint movement is limited – just as his world seemed so limited a few years ago. “I got frustrated because I couldn’t do anything,” Rigo said. Then he got a push, literally and figuratively, from rehabilitation specialist Teresa Skinner, who sat Rigo in a wheelchair and showed him the possibilities.
Obituary: Neubrand, Violet Mae (Loshbaugh)
29 Dec 1921 - 17 Jun 2015 Williams Valley, Deer Park
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