Thursday, May 31, 2018

In the news, Tuesday, May 22, 2018


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from Conservative Intelligence Briefing

Pompeo: U.S. Will Impose “Strongest Sanctions in History” on Iran
Monday morning at the Heritage Foundation, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a speech explaining the Trump administration’s new approach to Iran. Pompeo put forward a list of demands for the Iranian regime, including that Iran stop its enrichment of uranium and abandon its involvement (not least the funding of terrorist activities) in other nations, or pay the financial consequences.

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from EUobserver
Media/News Company in Brussels, Belgium

Are EU data watchdogs staffed for GDPR?
European data protection authorities are conducting profoundly different recruitment policies to enforce the EU's upcoming new privacy rules. While data watchdogs in some EU countries are doubling their staff, others are not planning any new recruitment at all – even though EU citizens are getting a range of new rights under the general data protection regulation (GDPR) that will be enforced as of Friday (25 May).

EU pessimistic on permanent US trade exemption
The EU's trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom on Tuesday (22 May) sounded pessimistic about whether the EU's offer to avoid a trade war with the US would be successful. Speaking after briefing EU economy and trade ministers in a closed meeting on the latest developments, she told reporters the bloc's offers are probably not enough for the Washington administration that pursues an "America first" policy to avoid new tariffs on steel and aluminium by 1 June.

US asks EU to go after Russian and African villains
Notorious killers and corruption lynchpins, whether from Russia, Africa, or further afield could have assets seized and visas denied by the EU if Europe joins new American sanctions.

Facebook threatened with removal from EU-US data pact
The European Commission has suggested the United States suspend social media giant Facebook from a data-transfer sharing pact with the EU if it breached privacy laws. Vera Jourova, the EU justice commissioner, told reporters in Brussels last week that the US firm could be de-listed from the 'Privacy Shield' pact. Privacy Shield allows US companies to transfer and use data of EU nationals for commercial ends - on the basis they adequately respect European law.

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from iFIBER One News
Broadcasting & Media Production Company in Ephrata, WA

Seahawks 12 Tour visits Coulee City to celebrate ACH accomplishment
It’s not very often that the Seahawks make a visit to anyone’s town, much less Coulee City which has a population of less than 600 people. But that’s exactly what happened when the Seattle Seahawk’s 12 Tour made its only East Side visit in Coulee City this Tuesday. The Almira-Coulee-Hartline (ACH) football team broke a WIAA record when they beat Sunnyside Christian for the 2017 title. ACH scored a state record 80 points in the title game, earning themselves a visit from the Seahawks.

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from Psephizo  (Blog)

What can preachers learn from Michael Curry?
Aside from Meghan Markle’s dress, perhaps the most talked about feature of Saturday’s Royal Wedding was the sermon by Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church in the US. If you are a preacher, then I would encourage you to pause every time you hear someone speaking effectively, and spend some time reflecting on what worked well and what you can learn—whether the speaker is a preacher, a politician, or a stand-up comic. We are in the business of communications, and we should take every skill captive in the task we have of communicating Christ.

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from The Spokesman-Review
Newspaper in Spokane, Washington

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