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from BBC News (UK)
LEFT-CENTER BIAS
Cat lovers will be thrilled to know that New Zealand's new prime minister is one of their own. Meet "First Cat" Paddles, the beloved pet now serving as right paw feline to Jacinda Ardern, the country's newly-elected and youngest-ever leader for 150 years.
Kenya's presidential election re-run has been marred by isolated clashes and a boycott by the main opposition. A teenage boy was shot by police and later died amid clashes in the opposition stronghold of Kisumu, one of four counties hit by violence.
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
RIGHT BIAS
CBS to Border Patrol: Isn’t Building a Wall Just ‘Distraction Politics’?
Reporting from San Diego for CBS This Morning on Thursday, correspondent Mireya Villarreal described the newly-constructed wall prototypes being proposed to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. However, she then grilled a member of the Border Patrol on whether the wall was just “distraction politics.” Despite acknowledging the real challenge of maintaining border security, she turned to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Division Chief Mario Villarreal [no relation] and insisted: “There are critics that will say that this is distraction politics, that right now there isn’t any sort of money to make this whole wall, once you even decide on a prototype.” The official pushed-back on her talking points: “Everywhere where I have worked, where we put up tactical infrastructure, it has worked for us.”
CBS to Border Patrol: Isn’t Building a Wall Just ‘Distraction Politics’?
Reporting from San Diego for CBS This Morning on Thursday, correspondent Mireya Villarreal described the newly-constructed wall prototypes being proposed to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. However, she then grilled a member of the Border Patrol on whether the wall was just “distraction politics.” Despite acknowledging the real challenge of maintaining border security, she turned to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Division Chief Mario Villarreal [no relation] and insisted: “There are critics that will say that this is distraction politics, that right now there isn’t any sort of money to make this whole wall, once you even decide on a prototype.” The official pushed-back on her talking points: “Everywhere where I have worked, where we put up tactical infrastructure, it has worked for us.”
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from FEE (Foundation for Economic Education)
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, HIGH, non-profit organization
Venezuela Proves There is No Political Freedom Without Economic Freedom
Economics is intrinsically connected to almost every single aspect of our lives. From the clothes we wear to the food we eat, to our jobs and our education: economics is in all things. And without economic freedom, there can be no liberty. Period. Anyone having any doubts that economic control will necessarily lead to tyranny and oppression, need only look to Venezuela.
Venezuela Proves There is No Political Freedom Without Economic Freedom
Economics is intrinsically connected to almost every single aspect of our lives. From the clothes we wear to the food we eat, to our jobs and our education: economics is in all things. And without economic freedom, there can be no liberty. Period. Anyone having any doubts that economic control will necessarily lead to tyranny and oppression, need only look to Venezuela.
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from The Heritage Foundation
RIGHT BIAS, MIXED, think tank in Washington, D.C
Largest Oil and Gas Lease Sale in History a Major Win for U.S. Energy
Trump has vowed to make the U.S. more energy dominant than ever. America’s energy abundance is walled off by an abundance of regulatory red tape. It’s encouraging to see the current Interior Department finally making up for all that lost time and bad policy.
Don’t Believe False Reports That Say Eliminating the SALT Deduction Would Cost the Average Taxpayer Tens of Thousands of Dollars
Some politicians are determined to retain a special tax deduction that allows state and local governments to levy excessive taxes on their residents. Millionaires in New York and California get even bigger tax breaks from the state and local tax deduction. Eliminating the state & local tax deduction increases fairness and simplicity in the federal tax code and allows for up to an up to 16% reduction for all taxpayers.
Trump Skipping This Summit Could Undercut U.S. Influence in Asia
Early this week, it became clear that President Donald Trump had decided not to attend the East Asia Summit in the Philippines on Nov. 14. Not attending the East Asia Summit would leave the field free for the Chinese to drive the consensus on issues important to U.S. interests. Attending the East Asia Summit is an easy way for President Trump to reaffirm U.S. leadership in the region and support American interests.
Federal Judge Forces Government to Facilitate Abortion for Illegal Minor in Texas
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals order the federal government on Tuesday to allow a detained illegal minor to obtain an abortion. The U.S. government helped facilitate the abortion of an illegal minor’s unborn child. The lives of more than 58 million American children have been ended by abortion. Pro-life Americans should continue striving for the day when every human being, born and unborn, is protected in law and welcomed in life.
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Largest Oil and Gas Lease Sale in History a Major Win for U.S. Energy
Trump has vowed to make the U.S. more energy dominant than ever. America’s energy abundance is walled off by an abundance of regulatory red tape. It’s encouraging to see the current Interior Department finally making up for all that lost time and bad policy.
Don’t Believe False Reports That Say Eliminating the SALT Deduction Would Cost the Average Taxpayer Tens of Thousands of Dollars
Some politicians are determined to retain a special tax deduction that allows state and local governments to levy excessive taxes on their residents. Millionaires in New York and California get even bigger tax breaks from the state and local tax deduction. Eliminating the state & local tax deduction increases fairness and simplicity in the federal tax code and allows for up to an up to 16% reduction for all taxpayers.
Trump Skipping This Summit Could Undercut U.S. Influence in Asia
Early this week, it became clear that President Donald Trump had decided not to attend the East Asia Summit in the Philippines on Nov. 14. Not attending the East Asia Summit would leave the field free for the Chinese to drive the consensus on issues important to U.S. interests. Attending the East Asia Summit is an easy way for President Trump to reaffirm U.S. leadership in the region and support American interests.
Federal Judge Forces Government to Facilitate Abortion for Illegal Minor in Texas
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals order the federal government on Tuesday to allow a detained illegal minor to obtain an abortion. The U.S. government helped facilitate the abortion of an illegal minor’s unborn child. The lives of more than 58 million American children have been ended by abortion. Pro-life Americans should continue striving for the day when every human being, born and unborn, is protected in law and welcomed in life.
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from The Hollywood Reporter
Magazine in Los Angeles, California
Jack Bannon, Actor on 'Lou Grant,' Dies at 77
The son of 'Flintstones' star Bea Benaderet and brother-in-law of John Travolta, he played assistant city editor Art Donovan on the CBS drama. Bannon died Wednesday in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, according to a report in The Spokesman-Review. He had lived in the town with his wife, actress Ellen Travolta — the older sister of John Travolta — since 1995. Bannon's parents were actors. His mother, Bea Benaderet, received two Emmy nominations for her work on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, portrayed Kate Bradley on Petticoat Junction and Green Acres and was the voice of Betty Rubble on The Flintstones. His father, Jim Bannon, played the cowboy Red Ryder in four 1940s movies.
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Jack Bannon, Actor on 'Lou Grant,' Dies at 77
The son of 'Flintstones' star Bea Benaderet and brother-in-law of John Travolta, he played assistant city editor Art Donovan on the CBS drama. Bannon died Wednesday in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, according to a report in The Spokesman-Review. He had lived in the town with his wife, actress Ellen Travolta — the older sister of John Travolta — since 1995. Bannon's parents were actors. His mother, Bea Benaderet, received two Emmy nominations for her work on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, portrayed Kate Bradley on Petticoat Junction and Green Acres and was the voice of Betty Rubble on The Flintstones. His father, Jim Bannon, played the cowboy Red Ryder in four 1940s movies.
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from The Intercept
Nonprofit Organization
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from Military Times
and Air Force Times, Army Times, Marine Corps Times, and Navy Times
Celestino Almeda joined the Philippine Commonwealth Army in 1941, fought alongside U.S. soldiers during World War II and for nearly a decade has been seeking money the federal government had promised. On Wednesday, the 100-year-old veteran got his recognition and finally his money, too.
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from Mises Institute
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]At this point, does anyone believe the Fed is willing to do anything that might really spook markets? For many in the financial media, and in the pundit class in general, this too-scared-to-act routine from the Fed strikes many commentators as a type of wisdom in which the Fed slowly and deliberately calcultates all the scenarios and procedes with an almost preternatural understanding of what's really going on. But there's no special knowledge at work here. What we're witnessing is simply a central bank that's too afraid to do anything, portrays it's lack of actions as calculated prudence. Desperate to believe that someone knows what's going on, the financial media, DC politicians, and Wall Street investors are playing along.
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from Spokane Journal of Business
Broadcasting & Media Production Company in Spokane, Washington
Otis building owner plans boutique hotel in downtown Spokane
Portland, Ore.-based real estate developer Curtis Rystadt plans to turn the long-shuttered, five-story Otis Hotel building in downtown Spokane into a 112 guest-room boutique hotel that will be affiliated with the Hotel Indigo brand. Rystadt says he’s about half finished with the interior demolition work in the 106-year-old structure, located at 110 S. Madison. “If all goes as planned, we’d like to open for business in 10 months,” he says.
Otis building owner plans boutique hotel in downtown Spokane
Portland, Ore.-based real estate developer Curtis Rystadt plans to turn the long-shuttered, five-story Otis Hotel building in downtown Spokane into a 112 guest-room boutique hotel that will be affiliated with the Hotel Indigo brand. Rystadt says he’s about half finished with the interior demolition work in the 106-year-old structure, located at 110 S. Madison. “If all goes as planned, we’d like to open for business in 10 months,” he says.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Veteran stage and screen actor Jack Bannon of “Lou Grant” fame dies
Jack Bannon, who played assistant city editor Art Donovan on the Emmy-winning TV series “Lou Grant,” and who since 1995 has lived in Coeur d’Alene with his wife, Ellen Travolta, died Wednesday. He was 77.
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from USA Today
In 2017, USA TODAY Travel and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are teaming up to help travelers find the best buildings in America. We asked AIA chapters nationwide to name 25 structures visitors to their state should see. These architects and design professionals also share their perspective on why these buildings, monuments and gardens are so significant. Tour noteworthy buildings as recommended by AIA Arizona in the carousel above, and come back each week as we crisscross the country in search of amazing architecture.
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from Zero Hedge
CONSPIRACY-PSEUDOSCIENCE, MIXED, financial blog with aggregated news and opinion
DoD Plans Solar-Storm-Based National Blackout Drill During Antifa Protests In November
According to The National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL), elements of the US Department of Defense (DOD) will simulate a “communications interoperability” training exercise across the United States on November 04-06. The announcement released on October 24 has not been widely distributed to the media, because the drill is simulating a total grid collapse and could spark public fear.
DOJ Clears FBI Informant In Clinton-Era Russian Bribery Scandal To Testify
The FBI informant who helped the Justice Department secure a conviction against the top official from the US subsidiary of Rosatom, the Russian atomic energy agency, but was blocked by the Obama Justice Department from testifying about Russian efforts to bribe and extort their way into possession of North American uranium assets - a process which was cleared by both Hillary Clinton's State Department and Robert Mueller's FBI - has ... been cleared to testify, the Justice Department announced on Wednesday evening.
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