Month: July 2014

The Daily Beast – by Linda C. Brinson

At the nation’s first official Independence Day celebration, there were no fireworks, no sparklers, and no rowdy parties. The parade was solemn, with reverent music and the call-and-response singing of two choirs. Songs were sung in German.

Those marking the nation’s hard-won independence at that first celebration had not participated in the long and bloody war, and they were not celebrating the newly free nation’s victory over the British oppressors at Yorktown. They were thanking God for peace.   Continue reading “The First Americans to Observe the 4th Were Moravian Pacifists”

RT News

The Extinction Protocol

July 2014 – NORTH CAROLINA – More than 22,000 Americans were without power at the start of the July 4th holiday after Hurricane Arthur scythed through North Carolina’s Outer Banks early Friday. Thousands more had already fled in preparation for the Category 2 storm, which has seen maximum sustained wind speeds of 100 miles per hour, lashings of rain and a storm surge of up to five feet. Arthur is not only the first hurricane this season, but also the first to hit the United States since Sandy caused $70 billion damage across New Jersey and New York in October 2012.   Continue reading “Hurricane Arthur makes East Coast landfall, 22,000 without power”

The Guardian- by Rory Carroll

California’s drought is intensifying, turning more farms to dust, fanning fires, draining fountains and driving “unbelievable” prices at water auctions.

A map released by the US Drought Monitor on Thursday classified nearly 80% of California as in “extreme” drought, the second highest of five categories. Within that area an estimated 36% is “exceptional” drought, the highest category.   Continue reading “California severe drought intensifying as Napa wildfire rages on”

The New American – by Selwyn Duke

While its corporate motto is “Don’t be evil,” its critics might say “Don’t be Google.” And this is especially true now that Google is saying “Don’t buy guns.”

The search giant has announced that, starting in September, it will ban advertising of firearms, ammunition, and gun paraphernalia. As Google Support writes on its “Dangerous Products or Services” page, “Our policy: We want to help keep people safe both online and offline, so we don’t allow the promotion of some products or services that cause damage, harm, or injury.” Consequently, the ad ban will include, explains the company:   Continue reading “Google’s War on Guns”

Fox News

Another interview, another gaffe for Hillary Clinton.

The former secretary of State, who’s been heavily promoting her new book “Hard Choices” in a likely precursor to running for president in 2016, appeared to state the Conservative and Tory Parties in Britain were rival political parties during a BBC interview.

“Tory” is in fact another name for the Conservative Party in Britain.    Continue reading “Clinton gaffe: Former secretary of State confuses Britain’s political parties”

Aljazeera

African leaders gathered for a continent-wide summit voted to give themselves and their allies immunity from prosecution for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide at a new African Court of Justice and Human Rights.

The decision comes as the continent confronts human-rights violations and has two sitting presidents and one ousted president facing charges at the International Criminal Court.   Continue reading “African leaders vote to give themselves immunity from war crimes”

AmmoLand – by Carrie Lightfoot

Scottsdale, Arizona – -(Ammoland.com)- As Well Armed Women we enjoy our own personal form of Independence Day each and every day!

By taking responsibility of our personal self defense, we gain a sense of independence which is both physical and emotional.

Physically, we are equipped and trained to carry and use a firearm effectively if, heaven forbid, our lives are at risk.   Continue reading “Happy Independence Day From the Well Armed Woman”

Sent to us by Pontiac Tribune

“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it.” ~ Mark Twain

Today, July 4th millions of Americans will go to parades decked out in red, white and blue, waving the flag and sing patriotic songs. More than a day off to enjoy summer, Independence Day is to commemorate the official succession from the British Crown and the birth of a new nation where it’s citizens were free to pursue life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.   Continue reading “D’Marie Mulattieri: I Will Not Be Celebrating Independence Day Today”

Moonbattery

College students, here’s a bit of advice. Get your parents to finance your education. You really don’t want to spend the next 20 years in debt to pay for nonsense like this:

Female Arizona State University students can receive extra credit for defying social norms and refusing to shave for 10 weeks during the semester. Continue reading “Women Get College Credit for Not Shaving Their Armpits”

NewsPlex

MINERAL, Va. (AP) – Federal officials are planning to test Virginia’s ability to respond to an emergency at Dominion’s North Anna nuclear power station.

The Federal Emergency Management says the biennial emergency preparedness exercise at the plant about 40 miles northwest of Richmond will take place the week of July 7.

Officials say the drills are held every other year to evaluate government’s ability to protect public health and safety.   Continue reading “FEMA Testing Emergency Preparedness at Nuclear Power Station”

The Freedom Articles

Independence Day amnesia rears its ugly head every year in July in America. Yes, Independence Day is here again in the United States, but you wouldn’t know it. Everyone is walking around saying “4th of July”! What are your plans for the 4th of July? What are you doing on the 4th? Are you going to watch the fireworks on the 4th? Pardon my language, but what’s the friggin’ deal with all that? Why is no one calling the day by its proper name, “Independence Day”? Am I the only one here not suffering from Independence Day amnesia?

Americans are suffering from Independence Day amnesia en masse

Continue reading “Independence Day Amnesia: Stealthily Renamed “4th of July” to Hide Idea of “Independence””

Mail.com

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A south Arkansas woman celebrated her 116th birthday Friday with cake, a party and a new title — she’s now officially the oldest confirmed living American and second-oldest person in the world, the Gerontology Research Group said.

Gertrude Weaver spent her birthday at home at Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Camden, about 100 miles southwest of Little Rock. This year’s festivities included the new award from the Gerontology Research Group, which analyzed U.S. Census records to determine that Weaver is the oldest living American, rather than 115-year-old Jeralean Talley, who was born in 1899.   Continue reading “At 116, Arkansas woman named oldest American”

Mail.com

PARIS (AP) — The mother of a pupil at a French pre-school stabbed a teacher to death in front of her class Friday, the last day of the school year, authorities said.

The education minister said the mother apparently had “serious psychiatric problems,” and pledged support for teachers in the face of angry or violent parents. Police said the mother was taken into custody.   Continue reading “France: Mom kills kindergarten teacher in class”