Reuters

The Obama administration stepped into a dispute on Friday over a planned oil pipeline in North Dakota that has angered Native Americans, appealing for calm while blocking construction on federal land and asking the company behind the project to suspend work nearby.

The move came shortly after U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington rejected a request from Native Americans for a court order to block the project. The government’s action reflected the success of growing protests over the proposed $3.7 billion pipeline crossing four states which have sparked a renewal of Native American activism.   Continue reading “After protests, U.S. halts North Dakota pipeline near tribal lands”

joseph_p-_clancyThe Director of the United States Secret Service is the head of the U.S. Secret Service, and responsible for the day-to-day operations. The Secret Service is concerned with the prevention and investigation of counterfeiting of U.S. currency and U.S. treasury securities, and the protection of current and former national leaders and their families, such as the President and Vice President, and foreign dignitaries.[1][2][3]

The Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency that is part of the United States Department of Homeland Security.[3][4] The Director is appointed serving at the approbation of the President of the United States, and is not subject to Senate confirmation.[5]The Director reports to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and operates with the general directions thereof. Prior to March 1, 2003, the Secret Service was a part of the United States Department of the Treasury.[4][6]   Continue reading “Koyote’s Birthday Target”

Common Dreams – by Nadia Prupis

Hundreds of people gathered in California on Friday to protest Urban Shield, the annual expo showcasing police and military weapons and offering SWAT training in the Bay Area.

At least 23 people were arrested as protesters from a wide swath of civil and human rights organizations locked themselves to the entrance of the Alameda County Fairgrounds, where the convention is taking place from September 8-12.   Continue reading “Protest Targets Urban Shield Police/Military Expo “Spreading War On Our Communities””

Video Rebel’s Blog

Americans have lost jobs and even been killed by their government because they were unwilling to at least appear to believe Fantastic Tales that couldn’t possibly be true. But we are rapidly approaching a transition period when we will be able to actually Tell the Truth in public.   Continue reading “Fantastic Tales Americans Must Believe To Be Admitted to Polite Society”

Wolf Street – by Wolf Richter

The ink was barely dry on Dell’s acquisition of EMC, the largest technology deal ever, valued at $67 billion when it was announced in October last year – and already the layoff rumors are oozing from the woodwork.

“People familiar with the company’s plans” told Bloomberg that Dell will cut 2,000 to 3,000 jobs.   Continue reading “Dell-EMC to Lay Off 2,000 – 3,000 US Workers after Requesting 5,000 H-1B Visas & Green Cards to Import Foreign Workers”

Vaccine Impact – by Marcella Piper-Terry

For years I have said the goal was to add Gardasil to the infant (vaccine) schedule. It appears that’s where we are headed.

This clinical trial will look at two of the four strains of HPV contained in the Quadrivalent Gardasil vaccine.   Continue reading “Gardasil HPV Vaccine Trial Using Infants as Young as One Year of Age”

RT

It’s been 15 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks, but a commercial from a San Antonio mattress store may prove it’s still “too soon.” As part of its “Twin Towers sale,” Miracle Mattress offered to sell any sized mattress for the price of a twin.

A commercial showing Miracle Mattress manager Cherise Bonanno standing in front of two other employees in front of stacks of mattresses relies heavily on Twin Tower references. This marketing tactic blew up in the face of the store and forced them to issue an apology.   Continue reading “An unforgettable sale: 9/11 mattress TV commercial catches heat”

Yahoo News

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Seven current and former San Francisco Bay Area law enforcement officers will face charges in connection with a sex scandal that has rocked the Oakland Police Department, prosecutors said on Friday.

Three Oakland police chiefs resigned in quick succession in June, after news of the scandal involving a teenage sex worker and police officers emerged in local media.   Continue reading “Seven officers to face charges in Oakland, Calif. police sex scandal”

KATC

Press release by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office concerning the budget reduction plan:

Starting today (9/8/2016) Sheriff Louis Ackal will begin implementing his plan to reduce the anticipated budget deficit.

This budget deficit can be directly related to the loss of sales tax revenue, the loss of the work release program and the increases in health insurance, vehicle insurance and liability insurance.   Continue reading “Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office to layoff 26 employees”

Personal Liberty – by Sam Rolley

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive has announced the development of a new government partnership with an anonymous tip app that will allow users to contact the federal agency at the push of a button.

From an ATF press release:   Continue reading “ATF pushing government app to report suspect gun owners”

Daily Mail

Dozens of birds have fallen from the sky above Boston and died, leaving health inspectors scratching their heads.

City health officials are investigating what caused a total of 47 birds, 12 of which were saved by animal rescuers, to become ill and die suddenly.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston says it went to Bakersfield Street in Dorchester on Thursday after reports the birds – mostly grackles – were dying.   Continue reading “Dozens of birds fall from the sky and die in Boston, sparking probe into the mysterious deaths”

Free Thought Project – by Claire Bernish

Exactly as many suspected, the overly judicious first use of Louisiana’s new Blue Lives Matter law proves the measure will be abused to give police the status of protected class — as a man who verbally insulted officers has now been charged with a hate crime.

Per the ridiculously unnecessary Blue Lives Matter legislation, the voluntarily undertaken occupations of police officer, emergency responder, and firefighter are protected against hate crimes the way historically persecuted categories like race, gender, creed, religion, and sexual orientation have been — making crimes specifically targeting cops hate crimes with enhanced penalties in the eyes of the law.   Continue reading “It Begins: First Man Charged with Hate Crime Under New Blue Lives Matter Law for Offending Cops”