text:
setDefaults({
	allDaySlot: true,
	allDayText: 'all-day',

	scrollTime: '06:00:00',

	slotDuration: '00:30:00',

	axisFormat: generateAgendaAxisFormat,
	timeFormat: {
		resource: generateAgendaTimeFormat
	},

	dragOpacity: {
		resource: .5
	},
	minTime: '00:00:00',
	maxTime: '24:00:00',
	slotEventOverlap: true
});

// TODO: make it work in quirks mode (event corners, all-day height)
// TODO: test liquid width, especially in IE6

function ResourceView(element, calendar, viewName) {
  var t = this;

  // exports
	t.renderResource = renderResource;
	t.setWidth = setWidth;
	t.setHeight = setHeight;
	t.afterRender = afterRender;
	t.computeDateTop = computeDateTop;
	t.getIsCellAllDay = getIsCellAllDay;
	t.allDayRow = function() { return allDayRow; }; // badly named
	t.getCoordinateGrid = function() { return coordinateGrid; }; // specifically for AgendaEventRenderer
	t.getHoverListener = function() { return hoverListener; };
	t.colLeft = colLeft;
	t.colRight = colRight;
	t.colContentLeft = colContentLeft;
	t.colContentRight = colContentRight;
	t.getDaySegmentContainer = function() { return daySegmentContainer; };
	t.getSlotSegmentContainer = function() { return slotSegmentContainer; };
	t.getSlotContainer = function() { return slotContainer; };
	t.getRowCnt = function() { return 1; };
	t.getColCnt = function() { return 1; };
	t.getColWidth = function() { return colWidth; };
	t.getSnapHeight = function() { return snapHeight; };
	t.getSnapDuration = function() { return snapDuration; };
	t.getSlotHeight = function() { return slotHeight; };
	t.getSlotDuration = function() { return slotDuration; };
	t.getMinTime = function() { return minTime; };
	t.getMaxTime = function() { return maxTime; };
	t.defaultSelectionEnd = defaultSelectionEnd;
	t.renderDayOverlay = renderDayOverlay;
	t.renderSelection = renderSelection;
	t.clearSelection = clearSelection;
	t.reportDayClick = reportDayClick; // selection mousedown hack
	t.dragStart = dragStart;
	t.dragStop = dragStop;
	t.getResources = calendar.fetchResources;

	// imports
	View.call(t, element, calendar, viewName);
	t.eventDrop = eventDrop;
	t.eventResize = eventResize;

	OverlayManager.call(t);
	SelectionManager.call(t);
	ResourceEventRenderer.call(t);
	var opt = t.opt;
	var trigger = t.trigger;
	var renderOverlay = t.renderOverlay;
	var clearOverlays = t.clearOverlays;
	var reportSelection = t.reportSelection;
	var unselect = t.unselect;
	var slotSegHtml = t.slotSegHtml;
	var cellToDate = t.cellToDate;
	var dateToCell = t.dateToCell;
	var rangeToSegments = t.rangeToSegments;
	var formatDate = calendar.formatDate;
	var calculateWeekNumber = calendar.calculateWeekNumber;
	var reportEventChange = calendar.reportEventChange;

	// locals

	var dayTable;
	var dayHead;
	var dayHeadCells;
	var dayBody;
	var dayBodyCells;
	var dayBodyCellInners;
	var dayBodyCellContentInners;
	var dayBodyFirstCell;
	var dayBodyFirstCellStretcher;
	var slotLayer;
	var daySegmentContainer;
	var allDayTable;
	var allDayRow;
	var slotScroller;
	var slotContainer;
	var slotSegmentContainer;
	var slotTable;
	var selectionHelper;

	var viewWidth;
	var viewHeight;
	var axisWidth;
	var colWidth;
	var gutterWidth;

	var slotDuration;
	var slotHeight; // TODO: what if slotHeight changes? (see issue 650)

	var snapDuration;
	var snapRatio; // ratio of number of "selection" slots to normal slots. (ex: 1, 2, 4)
	var snapHeight; // holds the pixel hight of a "selection" slot

	var colCnt;
	var slotCnt;
	var coordinateGrid;
	var hoverListener;
	var colPositions;
	var colContentPositions;
	var slotTopCache = {};

	var tm;
	var rtl;
	var minTime;
	var maxTime;
	var colFormat;
	var resources = t.getResources;

	/* Rendering
	-----------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

	disableTextSelection(element.addClass('fc-agenda'));

	function renderResource(resourceColumnsCnt) {
		colCnt = resourceColumnsCnt;
		updateOptions();

		if (!dayTable) { // first time rendering?
			buildSkeleton(); // builds day table, slot area, events containers
		}
		else {
			buildDayTable(); // rebuilds day table
		}
	}

	function updateOptions() {

		tm = opt('theme') ? 'ui' : 'fc';
		rtl = opt('isRTL');
		colFormat = opt('columnFormat');

		minTime = moment.duration(opt('minTime'));
		maxTime = moment.duration(opt('maxTime'));

		slotDuration = moment.duration(opt('slotDuration'));
		snapDuration = opt('snapDuration');
		snapDuration = snapDuration ? moment.duration(snapDuration) : slotDuration;
	}

	/* Build DOM
	-----------------------------------------------------------------------*/

	function buildSkeleton() {
		var s;
		var headerClass = tm + "-widget-header";
		var contentClass = tm + "-widget-content";
		var slotTime;
		var slotDate;
		var minutes;
		var slotNormal = slotDuration.asMinutes() % 15 === 0;

		buildDayTable();

		slotLayer =
			$("
")
				.appendTo(element);

		if (opt('allDaySlot')) {

			daySegmentContainer =
				$("
")
					.appendTo(slotLayer);

			s =
				"
" +
				"
" +
				"" +
				(
					opt('allDayHTML') ||
					htmlEscape(opt('allDayText'))
				) +
				"	" +
				"" +
				"

" +
				"	" +
				" 	" +
				"
" +
				"
";
			allDayTable = $(s).appendTo(slotLayer);
			allDayRow = allDayTable.find('tr');

			dayBind(allDayRow.find('td'));

			slotLayer.append(
				"
" +
				"
" +
				"
"
			);

		}else{

			daySegmentContainer = $([]); // in jQuery 1.4, we can just do $()

		}

		slotScroller =
			$("
")
				.appendTo(slotLayer);

		slotContainer =
			$("
")
				.appendTo(slotScroller);

		slotSegmentContainer =
			$("
")
				.appendTo(slotContainer);

		s =
			"
" +
			"
";

		slotTime = moment.duration(+minTime); // i wish there was .clone() for durations
		slotCnt = 0;
		while (slotTime < maxTime) {
			slotDate = t.start.clone().time(slotTime); // will be in UTC but that's good. to avoid DST issues
			minutes = slotDate.minutes();
			s +=
				"
" +
				"" +
				((!slotNormal || !minutes) ?
					htmlEscape(formatDate(slotDate, opt('axisFormat'))) :
					' '
					) +
				"	" +
				"" +
				"

" +
				"	" +
				"
";
			slotTime.add(slotDuration);
			slotCnt++;
		}

		s +=
			"
" +
			"
";

		slotTable = $(s).appendTo(slotContainer);

		slotBind(slotTable.find('td'));
	}

	/* Build Day Table
	-----------------------------------------------------------------------*/

	function buildDayTable() {
		var html = buildDayTableHTML();

		if (dayTable) {
			dayTable.remove();
		}
		dayTable = $(html).appendTo(element);

		dayHead = dayTable.find('thead');
		dayHeadCells = dayHead.find('th').slice(1, -1); // exclude gutter
		dayBody = dayTable.find('tbody');
		dayBodyCells = dayBody.find('td').slice(0, -1); // exclude gutter
		dayBodyCellInners = dayBodyCells.find('> div');
		dayBodyCellContentInners = dayBodyCells.find('.fc-day-content > div');

		dayBodyFirstCell = dayBodyCells.eq(0);
		dayBodyFirstCellStretcher = dayBodyCellInners.eq(0);

		markFirstLast(dayHead.add(dayHead.find('tr')));
		markFirstLast(dayBody.add(dayBody.find('tr')));

		// TODO: now that we rebuild the cells every time, we should call dayRender
	}

	function buildDayTableHTML() {
		var html =
			"
" +
			buildDayTableHeadHTML() +
			buildDayTableBodyHTML() +
			"
";

		return html;
	}

	function buildDayTableHeadHTML() {
		var headerClass = tm + "-widget-header";
		var date;
		var html = '';
		var weekText;
		var col;

		html +=
			"
" +
			"
";

		if (opt('weekNumbers')) {
			date = cellToDate(0, 0);
			weekText = calculateWeekNumber(date);
			if (rtl) {
				weekText += opt('weekNumberTitle');
			}
			else {
				weekText = opt('weekNumberTitle') + weekText;
			}
			html +=
				"" +
				htmlEscape(weekText) +
				"	";
		}
		else {
			html += " 	";
		}

		for (col=0; col<colCnt; col++) {
		  var resource = resources()[col];

		  var classNames = [ // added
	          'fc-col' + col,
	          resource.className,
	          headerClass
	        ];

	      html +=
					"" +
					htmlEscape(resource.name) +
					"	";
		}

		html +=
			" 	" +
			"
" +
			"
";

		return html;
	}

	function buildDayTableBodyHTML() {
		var headerClass = tm + "-widget-header"; // TODO: make these when updateOptions() called
		var contentClass = tm + "-widget-content";
		var date;
		var today = calendar.getNow().stripTime();
		var col;
		var cellsHTML;
		var cellHTML;
		var classNames;
		var html = '';

		html +=
			"
" +
			"
" +
			" 	";

		cellsHTML = '';

		for (col=0; col<(colCnt||1); col++) {
			var resource = resources()[col];
			date = t.intervalStart.clone();

			classNames = [
				'fc-col' + col,
				'fc-' + dayIDs[date.day()],
				contentClass
			];
			if (resource && resource.className) {
				classNames.push(resource.className);
			}
			if (date.isSame(today, 'day')) {
				classNames.push(
					tm + '-state-highlight',
					'fc-today'
				);
			}
			else if (date < today) {
				classNames.push('fc-past');
			}
			else {
				classNames.push('fc-future');
			}

			cellHTML =
				"" +
				"
" +
				"
" +
				"

" +
				"
" +
				"
" +
				"	";

			cellsHTML += cellHTML;
		}

		html += cellsHTML;
		html +=
			" 	" +
			"
" +
			"
";

		return html;
	}

	// TODO: data-date on the cells

	/* Dimensions
	-----------------------------------------------------------------------*/

	function setHeight(height) {
		if (height === undefined) {
			height = viewHeight;
		}
		viewHeight = height;
		slotTopCache = {};

		var headHeight = dayBody.position().top;
		var allDayHeight = slotScroller.position().top; // including divider
		var bodyHeight = Math.min( // total body height, including borders
			height - headHeight,   // when scrollbars
			slotTable.height() + allDayHeight + 1 // when no scrollbars. +1 for bottom border
		);

		dayBodyFirstCellStretcher
			.height(bodyHeight - vsides(dayBodyFirstCell));

		slotLayer.css('top', headHeight);

		slotScroller.height(bodyHeight - allDayHeight - 1);

		// the stylesheet guarantees that the first row has no border.
		// this allows .height() to work well cross-browser.
		var slotHeight0 = slotTable.find('tr:first').height() + 1; // +1 for bottom border
		var slotHeight1 = slotTable.find('tr:eq(1)').height();
		// HACK: i forget why we do this, but i think a cross-browser issue
		slotHeight = (slotHeight0 + slotHeight1) / 2;

		snapRatio = slotDuration / snapDuration;
		snapHeight = slotHeight / snapRatio;
	}

	function setWidth(width) {
		viewWidth = width;
		colPositions.clear();
		colContentPositions.clear();

		var axisFirstCells = dayHead.find('th:first');
		if (allDayTable) {
			axisFirstCells = axisFirstCells.add(allDayTable.find('th:first'));
		}
		axisFirstCells = axisFirstCells.add(slotTable.find('th:first'));

		axisWidth = 0;
		setOuterWidth(
			axisFirstCells
				.width('')
				.each(function(i, _cell) {
					axisWidth = Math.max(axisWidth, $(_cell).outerWidth());
				}),
			axisWidth
		);

		var gutterCells = dayTable.find('.fc-agenda-gutter');
		if (allDayTable) {
			gutterCells = gutterCells.add(allDayTable.find('th.fc-agenda-gutter'));
		}

		var slotTableWidth = slotScroller[0].clientWidth; // needs to be done after axisWidth (for IE7)

		gutterWidth = slotScroller.width() - slotTableWidth;
		if (gutterWidth) {
			setOuterWidth(gutterCells, gutterWidth);
			gutterCells
				.show()
				.prev()
				.removeClass('fc-last');
		}else{
			gutterCells
				.hide()
				.prev()
				.addClass('fc-last');
		}

		colWidth = Math.floor((slotTableWidth - axisWidth) / colCnt);
		setOuterWidth(dayHeadCells.slice(0, -1), colWidth);
	}

	/* Scrolling
	-----------------------------------------------------------------------*/

	function resetScroll() {
		var top = computeTimeTop(
			moment.duration(opt('scrollTime'))
		) + 1; // +1 for the border

		function scroll() {
			slotScroller.scrollTop(top);
		}

		scroll();
		setTimeout(scroll, 0); // overrides any previous scroll state made by the browser
	}

	function afterRender() { // after the view has been freshly rendered and sized
		resetScroll();
	}

	/* Slot/Day clicking and binding
	-----------------------------------------------------------------------*/

	function dayBind(cells) {
		cells.click(slotClick)
			.mousedown(daySelectionMousedown);
	}

	function slotBind(cells) {
		cells.click(slotClick)
			.mousedown(slotSelectionMousedown);
	}

	function slotClick(ev) {
		if (!opt('selectable')) { // if selectable, SelectionManager will worry about dayClick

			var col = Math.min(colCnt-1, Math.floor((ev.pageX - dayTable.offset().left - axisWidth) / colWidth));
			var date = cellToDate(0, 0);
			var match = this.parentNode.className.match(/fc-slot(\d+)/); // TODO: maybe use data

			ev.data = resources()[col];  // added

			if (match) {
				var slotIndex = parseInt(match[1], 10);
				date.add(minTime + slotIndex * slotDuration);
				date = calendar.rezoneDate(date);
				trigger(
					'dayClick',
					dayBodyCells[col],
					date,
					ev
				);
			}else{
				trigger(
					'dayClick',
					dayBodyCells[col],
					date,
					ev
				);
			}
		}
	}

	/* Semi-transparent Overlay Helpers
	-----------------------------------------------------*/
	// TODO: should be consolidated with BasicView's methods

	function renderDayOverlay(overlayStart, overlayEnd, refreshCoordinateGrid, col) { // overlayEnd is exclusive
		if (refreshCoordinateGrid) {
			coordinateGrid.build();
		}

		var segments = rangeToSegments(overlayStart, overlayEnd);

		for (var i=0; i<segments.length; i++) {
			var segment = segments[i];
			dayBind(
				renderCellOverlay(
					segment.row,
					col,
					segment.row,
					col
				)
			);
		}
	}

	function renderCellOverlay(row0, col0, row1, col1) { // only for all-day?
		var rect = coordinateGrid.rect(row0, col0, row1, col1, slotLayer);
		return renderOverlay(rect, slotLayer);
	}

	function renderSlotOverlay(overlayStart, overlayEnd, col) {
		// normalize, because dayStart/dayEnd have stripped time+zone
		overlayStart = overlayStart.clone().stripZone();
		overlayEnd = overlayEnd.clone().stripZone();

		var dayStart = cellToDate(0, 0);
		var dayEnd = dayStart.clone().add(1, 'days');

		var stretchStart = dayStart < overlayStart ? overlayStart : dayStart; // the max of the two
		var stretchEnd = dayEnd < overlayEnd ? dayEnd : overlayEnd; // the min of the two

		if (stretchStart < stretchEnd) {
			var rect = coordinateGrid.rect(0, col, 0, col, slotContainer); // only use it for horizontal coords
			var top = computeDateTop(stretchStart, dayStart);
			var bottom = computeDateTop(stretchEnd, dayStart);

			rect.top = top;
			rect.height = bottom - top;
			slotBind(
				renderOverlay(rect, slotContainer)
			);
		}
	}

	/* Coordinate Utilities
	-----------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

	coordinateGrid = new CoordinateGrid(function(rows, cols) {
		var e, n, p;
		dayHeadCells.each(function(i, _e) {
			e = $(_e);
			n = e.offset().left;
			if (i) {
				p[1] = n;
			}
			p = [n];
			cols[i] = p;
		});
		p[1] = n + e.outerWidth();
		if (opt('allDaySlot')) {
			e = allDayRow;
			n = e.offset().top;
			rows[0] = [n, n+e.outerHeight()];
		}
		var slotTableTop = slotContainer.offset().top;
		var slotScrollerTop = slotScroller.offset().top;
		var slotScrollerBottom = slotScrollerTop + slotScroller.outerHeight();
		function constrain(n) {
			return Math.max(slotScrollerTop, Math.min(slotScrollerBottom, n));
		}
		for (var i=0; i<slotCnt*snapRatio; i++) { // adapt slot count to increased/decreased selection slot count
			rows.push([
				constrain(slotTableTop + snapHeight*i),
				constrain(slotTableTop + snapHeight*(i+1))
			]);
		}
	});

	hoverListener = new HoverListener(coordinateGrid);

	colPositions = new HorizontalPositionCache(function(col) {
		return dayBodyCellInners.eq(col);
	});

	colContentPositions = new HorizontalPositionCache(function(col) {
		return dayBodyCellContentInners.eq(col);
	});

	function colLeft(col) {
		return colPositions.left(col);
	}

	function colContentLeft(col) {
		return colContentPositions.left(col);
	}

	function colRight(col) {
		return colPositions.right(col);
	}

	function colContentRight(col) {
		return colContentPositions.right(col);
	}

	// NOTE: the row index of these "cells" doesn't correspond to the slot index, but rather the "snap" index

	function getIsCellAllDay(cell) { // TODO: remove because mom.hasTime() from realCellToDate() is better
		return opt('allDaySlot') && !cell.row;
	}

	function realCellToDate(cell) { // ugh "real" ... but blame it on our abuse of the "cell" system
		var date = cellToDate(0, 0);  // updated
		var snapIndex = cell.row;

		if (opt('allDaySlot')) {
			snapIndex--;
		}

		if (snapIndex >= 0) {
			date.time(moment.duration(minTime + snapIndex * snapDuration));
			date = calendar.rezoneDate(date);
		}

		return date;
	}

	function computeDateTop(date, startOfDayDate) {
		return computeTimeTop(
			moment.duration(
				date.clone().stripZone() - startOfDayDate.clone().stripTime()
			)
		);
	}

	function computeTimeTop(time) { // time is a duration

		if (time < minTime) {
			return 0;
		}
		if (time >= maxTime) {
			return slotTable.height();
		}

		var slots = (time - minTime) / slotDuration;
		var slotIndex = Math.floor(slots);
		var slotPartial = slots - slotIndex;
		var slotTop = slotTopCache[slotIndex];

		// find the position of the corresponding

		// need to use this tecnhique because not all rows are rendered at same height sometimes.
		if (slotTop === undefined) {
			slotTop = slotTopCache[slotIndex] =
				slotTable.find('tr').eq(slotIndex).find('td div')[0].offsetTop;
				// .eq() is faster than ":eq()" selector
				// [0].offsetTop is faster than .position().top (do we really need this optimization?)
				// a better optimization would be to cache all these divs
		}

		var top =
			slotTop - 1 + // because first row doesn't have a top border
			slotPartial * slotHeight; // part-way through the row

		top = Math.max(top, 0);

		return top;
	}

	/* Selection
	---------------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

	function defaultSelectionEnd(start) {
		if (start.hasTime()) {
			return start.clone().add(slotDuration);
		}
		else {
			return start.clone().add(1, 'days');
		}
	}

	function renderSelection(start, end, col) {
		if (start.hasTime() || end.hasTime()) {
			renderSlotSelection(start, end); //, col);
		}
		else if (opt('allDaySlot')) {
			renderDayOverlay(start, end, true, col); // true for refreshing coordinate grid
		}
	}

	function renderSlotSelection(startDate, endDate, col) {
		var helperOption = opt('selectHelper');
		coordinateGrid.build();
		if (helperOption) {
			col = col || dateToCell(startDate).col;
			if (col >= 0 && col < colCnt) { // only works when times are on same day
				var rect = coordinateGrid.rect(0, col, 0, col, slotContainer); // only for horizontal coords
				var top = computeDateTop(startDate, startDate);
				var bottom = computeDateTop(endDate, startDate);
				if (bottom > top) { // protect against selections that are entirely before or after visible range
					rect.top = top;
					rect.height = bottom - top;
					rect.left += 2;
					rect.width -= 5;
					if ($.isFunction(helperOption)) {
						var helperRes = helperOption(startDate, endDate);
						if (helperRes) {
							rect.position = 'absolute';
							selectionHelper = $(helperRes)
								.css(rect)
								.appendTo(slotContainer);
						}
					}else{
						rect.isStart = true; // conside rect a "seg" now
						rect.isEnd = true;   //
						selectionHelper = $(slotSegHtml(
							{
								title: '',
								start: startDate,
								end: endDate,
								className: ['fc-select-helper'],
								editable: false
							},
							rect
						));
						selectionHelper.css('opacity', opt('dragOpacity'));
					}
					if (selectionHelper) {
						slotBind(selectionHelper);
						slotContainer.append(selectionHelper);
						setOuterWidth(selectionHelper, rect.width, true); // needs to be after appended
						setOuterHeight(selectionHelper, rect.height, true);
					}
				}
			}
		}else{
			renderSlotOverlay(startDate, endDate, col);
		}
	}

	function clearSelection() {
		clearOverlays();
		if (selectionHelper) {
			selectionHelper.remove();
			selectionHelper = null;
		}
	}

	function slotSelectionMousedown(ev) {
		if (ev.which == 1 && opt('selectable')) { // ev.which==1 means left mouse button
			unselect(ev);
			var dates;
			var col;
			hoverListener.start(function(cell, origCell) {
				clearSelection();
				if (cell && cell.col == origCell.col && !getIsCellAllDay(cell)) {
					col = cell.col;
					var d1 = realCellToDate(origCell);
					var d2 = realCellToDate(cell);
					dates = [
						d1,
						d1.clone().add(snapDuration), // calculate minutes depending on selection slot minutes
						d2,
						d2.clone().add(snapDuration)
					].sort(dateCompare);
					renderSlotSelection(dates[0], dates[3], cell.col);  // updated
				}else{
					dates = null;
				}
			}, ev);
			$(document).one('mouseup', function(ev) {
				hoverListener.stop();
				if (dates) {
					if (+dates[0] == +dates[1]) {
						reportDayClick(dates[0], ev);
					}
					ev.data = resources()[col]; // added
					reportSelection(dates[0], dates[3], ev);
				}
			});
		}
	}

	function reportDayClick(date, ev) {
		trigger('dayClick', dayBodyCells[dateToCell(date).col], date, ev);
	}

		/* Event Modification Reporting
	---------------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

	function eventDrop(el, event, newResources, newStart, ev, ui) {
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First Muslim Governor About To Take Over The State Just Made Terrifying Announcement To Non-Muslims
Ethan Sabo
Radical Islamic Terror is real. Middle Eastern countries experience it every day. They constantly live in fear, and in terror. Many European countries are experiencing it as well after millions of Syrian refugees were brought in after war spread across Syria. News outlets reported that some ISIS fighters might have made it through with these immigrants, and anyone in their path might be in grave danger. This didn't stop Barack Obama from welcoming many to the United States. Many of these immigrants were not screened, there was no background on them. Just let free in the United States to try, and start a better life for themselves. The majority of these refugees are harmless and are just trying to escape being chopped to pieces by militants, but some are here to recruit, and train sympathizers of their "Cause".
Michigan chose Donald J. Trump over Hillary Clinton 47.06% to 47.03% in the 2016 Presidental Race, Making Michigan a battleground state for the 2018 elections. Michigan is heading to the polls this November to elect a new governor. Michigan currently has a Republican governor, Rick Synder. In November 2015, Snyder declared his opposition to permitting Syrian refugee relocation to the state of Michigan. That caused a backlash from the left wing in Michigan, but it really caused a flare in Dearborn, Michigan. Dearborn is a Muslim dominated city. The disapproval of the governor's actions was high. Abdul El-Sayed felt he needed to rise up, and go to war with Michigan Republicans.
Some background on Abdul El-Sayed:
El-Sayed was born in Detriot, Michigan to parents who immigrated from Egypt. El-Sayed was dominating in high school sports as he was the team captain of each sport he played. El-Sayed ended up going to the University of Michigan. He then attended Oriel College, Oxford as a Rhodes scholar. After practicing medicine, and helping the community, Detriot Mayor Mike Duggan appointed El-Sayed to the health Director Of Detriot position.
Now, El-Sayed is running for governor.
Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Thursday called for Republican rivals to condemn "Islamophobia" and "racism" after comments by GOP hopeful Patrick Colbeck during a rare forum featuring all seven candidates from the two major parties.
"You may not hate Muslims, but Muslims hate you," El-Sayed said after imploring the GOP field.
The tense exchange came after Colbeck, a state senator and Canton Township Republican, reiterated his disputed and unsubstantiated claims that El-Sayed has "affiliations" with the Muslim Brotherhood. The only proof he offered was that Shelby Township Democrat was part of the Muslim Students Association while attending the University of Michigan.
The national student group was named 27 years ago in an "explanatory memo" by a Muslim Brotherhood operative and some chapters have "hosted al-Qaida leaders" for campus speeches, Colbeck claimed.
El-Sayed is a practicing Muslim who has previously denied any affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood but on Thursday refused to dignify Colbeck's comments, even after calling on Republican candidates Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Attorney General Bill Schuette and Dr. Jim Hines to disavow them.
When Lyndon B. Johnson first ran for Congress, he "insinuated his opponent was having relationships with animals just to hear him deny it," El-Sayed said after the forum. "I'm not interested in denying something that's just not true."
Instead of responding directly to Colbeck and his claims about Sharia religious law creeping into the United States, El-Sayed noted that he or any candidate elected governor will have to take an oath to swear and uphold the state and federal constitutions.
It "guarantees me the right to pray as I choose to pray" and says that "no religious test shall be held over someone aiming to serve under this constitution," El-Sayed said. "That is an incredible document."
Colbeck denied that his repeated warnings of "civilization jihad" are rooted in racism or white supremacism.
"I love Muslims. It's not an issue. The issue is terrorist organizations like the Muslim Brotherhood," he said.
None of the other Republican candidates for governor addressed Colbeck's comments during the forum. But Calley said after the event that he does "not agree with what Sen. Colbeck said."
Colbeck made similar comments in a video that surfaced last month and was posted online by The United West of Florida, which has been called an anti-Muslim hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The Michigan GOP distanced itself from Colbeck's previous comments, with a spokeswoman saying the party is not interested in "peddling any conspiracy theories." –Detriot News
Can you imagine if a Christian had said "You may not hate Christians, but Christians hate you" what the media would do? It would be non-stop news until the election was over, and El-Sayed had won. They would have gone to extra links to bring down any chance of Republicans keeping ahold of the governorship. This is the America that we live in now thanks to Barack Obama. President Trump wasn't elected by "luck," God sent him here to protect us from the onslaught of Muslim hatred towards the West.
Trump Just Named The Only 3 Things Democrats Are Good For
Bill Clinton Hit With Priceless Karma After Sending Trump Nasty Father's Day Surprise

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Today the Maryland State Department of Education released its new Maryland Model for School Readiness(MMSR) Kindergarten Assessment data, and it showed that in 2012-2013, 76% of Head Start children entering kindergarten were fully ready to learn. This is a 6% increase from the results last year. In addition, progress and improvement from last year have been made in every single domain area.
It is also important to note that in two short years, Baltimore City Head Start has gone from 61% to 76% overall in preparing children for school. This is outstanding and demonstrates how important Head Start is in achieving the goal of ensuring all children enter school ready to learn.
Congratulations Baltimore City Head Start staff and families in ensuring that our children are receiving the Head Start they need to be successful when they enter school.
On Monday April 8 Baltimore City Head Start (BCHS) program staff and volunteers from across the city emerged to help unload a truck that contained the many boxes filled with summer reading tote bags that were packed the day before by students, graduates, faculty, staff and friends of Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) for the 3,600 children enrolled in Baltimore City Head Start.


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Monsta X team up with Snoop Dogg for "How We Do"
From the soundtrack of 'The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run.'
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Here's an unexpected collaboration: Monsta X and Snoop Dogg have linked up for "How We Do."
The rap veteran opens the dance song with a verse that references a number of classic monsters like zombies and ghouls. "The Zombie King, yeah, I hear him coming / OG ghoul with a thirst for the run-in," he spits, "Your brains for breakfast, soul on the menu / Major checklist, ghouls, goblins, guard the exit."
The K-pop boyband handle the song's catchy chorus, accompanied by Dogg's laid-back ad libs: "Dance! We the baddest crew, hands high / What's eating you? (C'mon, c'mon) / Us, we coming through / Killing it is how we do / El Diablo's on his way (El Diablo)."
"How We Do" appears on the soundtrack of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, which premiered on Netflix in November 2020. The album also features "Krabby Step" by Swae Lee, Tyga and Lil Mosey, as well as songs by Kenny G, The Flaming Lips, Weezer and more.
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This course is designed for a minimum of a five person dive team, either using dry suits with Magnum Rubber Hoods for full face masks or dry suits with Kirby Morgan neck dam lock in yokes with helmets. This will give the diver total encapsulation inside the helmet and dry suit.
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Iowa Business News – including entertainment, finance, health and medical, non-profit, public policy and technology news from Iowa, U.S.A. (IA), as issued by the Send2Press Newswire service.
iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli honored in National Mortgage Professional's 2023 Industry Titans awards program
Wed, 04 Jan 2023, 07:00:03 EST | From: IEmergent
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that National Mortgage Professional (NMP) has selected Laird Nossuli to its inaugural list of 2023 Industry Titans – a new award program honoring housing leaders who represent the mortgage industry with professionalism and pride.
Technology Association of Iowa selects iEmergent as a 2022 Prometheus Award winner
Mon, 07 Nov 2022, 07:00:52 EST | From: IEmergent
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 7, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that it has been named the 2022 FinTech & InsurTech Company of the Year in the Technology Association of Iowa's (TAI's) annual Prometheus Awards program.
MediSked Joins the Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP) as a Strategic Business Partner
Mon, 31 Oct 2022, 13:37:06 EDT | From: MediSked
URBANDALE, Iowa, Oct. 31, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Furthering its dedication to providing person-centered software solutions in Iowa, MediSked has joined the Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP) as a Strategic Business Partner. IACP supports Iowa community providers so they can fully support Iowans in need of behavioral health and disability services.
iEmergent's Laird Nossuli recognized by Mortgage Banker Magazine as 2022 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honoree
Thu, 20 Oct 2022, 07:00:51 EDT | From: IEmergent
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that CEO Laird Nossuli was recognized as a 2022 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honoree by Mortgage Banker Magazine. The annual award spotlights women who have made an indelible impact on the mortgage industry and are fostering the next generation of women leaders in housing finance.
iEmergent's Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCP) workshop will prepare mortgage bankers to launch their own diverse lending initiatives
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, will host a virtual workshop on Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) on Wednesday, November 9: "Tapping the Potential of SPCPs: A Hands-on Workshop for Mortgage Lenders."
EPIC Expands Life and Executive Benefits Platform with Acquisition of The National Benefit Corp
Mon, 03 Oct 2022, 13:16:25 EDT | From: EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ("EPIC") announced today that it has acquired The National Benefit Corp ("TNBC"). The acquisition further expands EPIC's geographic footprint in the Midwest across its life insurance, executive benefits, and financial advisory distribution businesses under the Vanbridge Life and Executive Benefits umbrella.
Change Course is a tuition-free career and community development program designed to educate and empower those living in poverty
Fri, 12 Aug 2022, 07:00:47 EDT | From: Change Course
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The objective of Change Course is to provide program participants (referred to as "leaders") with stronger life and career skills. Through personal development courses and career-focused training, this six-month program aims to provide "leaders" connections to a network of business partners and higher-paying job opportunities.
iEmergent appoints Megan Horn as Chief Marketing Officer
Thu, 30 Jun 2022, 07:00:18 EDT | From: IEmergent
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 30, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the appointment of Megan Horn as chief marketing officer (CMO). In this role, Horn will oversee marketing, public relations, brand management and customer experience for the growing company.
iEmergent appoints Chris Richey as Chief Analytics Officer
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the appointment of Chris Richey as chief analytics officer. In this role, Richey will oversee and expand upon iEmergent's data analytics capabilities, which help mortgage lenders identify gaps in sales coverage and effectively expand into new markets.
Newly Formed Sky Auto Mall Purchases Junge Ford and Junge CDJR in Center Point, IA
Wed, 25 Aug 2021, 07:00:28 EDT | From: Sky Auto Mall
CENTER POINT, Iowa, Aug. 25, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Two long standing dealerships located in Center Point, IA have been purchased and are now owned and operated by the newly formed Sky Auto Mall. Formerly Junge Ford and Junge Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM will now be owned by Alex Tovstanovsky, Dealer Principal and General Manager of Sky Auto Mall.
Midland Co., Iowa Shrimp Production Update
Tue, 17 Aug 2021, 07:00:57 EDT | From: Midland Co.
STORY CITY, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Located in the heart of the Midwest, Midland Co. continues to stock shrimp in the production facility in preparation for regular monthly production. Midland Co.'s mission is to raise sustainable, ethical, and delicious seafood.
Pattison announces the closing of a $17 million credit facility funded by Amerisource Business Capital
Mon, 17 May 2021, 07:00:48 EDT | From: Pattison Company
CLAYTON, Iowa, May 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pattison Company, a leading provider of high-quality industrial sand, construction aggregate, armor stone and rail car storage, will use the proceeds to refinance existing term debt and equipment debt, new projects, and working capital.
Stride's Evidence-Based Autism Therapy Now Available at Four Iowa Locations
Thu, 06 May 2021, 16:18:28 EDT | From: Stride Autism Centers
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stride Autism Centers ("Stride"), a mission-driven provider of evidence-based therapy for children with autism, today announced that it has expanded to serve families at four centers throughout Iowa. Stride is now actively enrolling clients at all four locations, including Clive and Johnston in the Des Moines metro area, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport in the Quad Cities.
Rural Iowa Manufacturing Jobs Surplus Means Big Opportunities
Thu, 29 Apr 2021, 07:00:58 EDT | From: Clarke County Development Corporation
OSCEOLA, Iowa, April 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It's been a year since the manufacturing industry was hit by the COVID-19 crisis forcing businesses to get creative to manage their workforce assets. In April of 2020, the rural Clarke County, Iowa's unemployment rate jumped from 3.4% to 11.8%, and more than 100,000 workers across the state were displaced, laid off, or simply let go when businesses had to close their doors, says Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC).
Green Janitorial Innovations Spur New Tech Company Focused on Occupant Health
Mon, 12 Apr 2021, 07:00:14 EDT | From: SPMC LLC
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With over eight years in providing green, sustainable, microbial protection to businesses, schools, and medical facilities throughout the Midwest, The Heritage Group of Des Moines, IA launched a new tech company, SPMC, LLC in the summer of 2020 to be led by SPMC President John Bergman and SPMC Technical Director Joe Johnson.
Addressing Post-COVID Shipping Shock – How One Iowa Manufacturer Proved U.S. Sourced Materials Provide Advantages in Economy and Efficiency
Fri, 26 Mar 2021, 07:00:51 EDT | From: Miller Products Company
OSCEOLA, Iowa, March 26, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Miller Products Company in Osceola Iowa, supplier of stock pins and fasteners as well as precision and Swiss CNC machined parts, has seen a significant increase in the demand for quick-turn and custom machining due to the post-COVID shipping challenges.
Iowa Manufactured Homes Stand Up to 'Inland Hurricane'
Tue, 29 Sep 2020, 08:15:40 EDT | From: Iowa Manufactured Housing Association
DES MOINES and CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — One thing Iowans are familiar with is wild weather, says the Iowa Manufactured Homes Association (IMHA). Positioned in the heart of the Midwest, Iowa's weather ranges from extreme cold and snow to temperatures in the triple digits.
Midland Co. Launches Modern Production Facility in Story City Bringing Fresh Local Shrimp to the Midwest
Tue, 22 Sep 2020, 06:00:13 EDT | From: Midland Co.
STORY CITY, Iowa, Sept. 22, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Located in the heart of the Midwest, Midland Co. (formerly known as Kimle Aquaculture) announced the launch of an innovative land-based shrimp production facility in Story City, Iowa. Midland Co.'s mission is to raise sustainable, ethical, and delicious seafood.
South Central Iowa Community Steps Up to Support Senior Care Center
Mon, 06 Apr 2020, 16:58:09 EDT | From: Clarke County Development Corporation
OSCEOLA, Iowa, April 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since the WHO announced the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic status in early March, long-term care facilities have been on the front lines of the health and safety battle, notes the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC).
Osceola City Council Green Lights Contractor Bidding On New Wastewater Plant
Tue, 19 Nov 2019, 07:00:37 EST | From: City of Osceola Iowa
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Nov. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Osceola City Council has approved a schedule for taking bids on construction of the updated wastewater treatment facility. A recent pre-bid meeting brought in a handful of interest, but with design and budgeting finalized, the City is now able to open the call for bids to contractors interested in undertaking the project.
OpenSciEd Partners with Kendall Hunt Publishing
Wed, 28 Aug 2019, 09:00:32 EDT | From: Kendall Hunt Publishing
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 28, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kendall Hunt is excited to announce they have been chosen as the manufacturing and distribution partner for OpenSciEd, a leader in the science Open Education Resource space.
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for THE KITCHEN DSM presented by the Justice League of Food (JLF)
Thu, 04 Apr 2019, 08:00:15 EDT | From: Justice League of Food
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 4, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Justice League of Food will welcome supporters, partners, community leaders, and the general public to a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration. Guests will include Governor Kim Reynolds.
Equestrian Grooming Products Maker Equi-Spa Works with Organization to Rescue Retired Race Horse – Announces Giveaway and Big Spring Sale to Kick Off 2019
Sun, 31 Mar 2019, 11:58:26 EDT | From: Equi-Spa
WINTERSET, Iowa, March 31, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Equi-Spa, the leading maker of premium, all-natural horse care and equine grooming products based in Winterset, Iowa, announced today that it recently adopted a retired thoroughbred race horse in cooperation with the Neigh Savers Foundation.
Free Land Incentives Hope to Spur on Spring New Home Construction
Tue, 26 Mar 2019, 15:13:29 EDT | From: Clarke County Development Corporation
OSCEOLA, Iowa, March 26, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Spring is finally here and with it comes the start of the building season. As part of an ongoing housing development initiative, Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has been working with the city of Osceola to offer home builders and developers shovel-ready sites at no cost for residential projects.
CCDC Celebrates 50 Years of Community Commitment and Success
Wed, 30 Jan 2019, 14:22:11 EST | From: Clarke County Development Corporation
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Jan. 30, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC). In August of 1969, the development corporation that has brought Osceola and Clarke County, Iowa numerous business and economic successes.
South Central Iowa Manufacturer Digs Into Storm Safety
Fri, 16 Nov 2018, 17:58:33 EST | From: SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc.
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Nov. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Osceola, Iowa's SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. took steps this week to address the risks surrounding dangerous weather – specifically tornado incidents like those seen in Pella and the Vermeer plant recently. With over two dozen employees housed in a steel-frame building, along with tons of manufacturing equipment, you can imagine what a similar incident would do to SIMCO.
Rural Iowa Veterans Gain Better Medical Access Through New Telemedicine Partnership
Thu, 16 Aug 2018, 08:00:17 EDT | From: Clarke County Hospital
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Aug. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, Iowa and the Veterans Administration in Des Moines recently partnered in a telemedicine exchange offering a rural Veteran a much-needed cardiology consultation.
Rural South-Central Iowa Sees Over $480,000 in Grant Windfall for Local Organizations
Wed, 18 Jul 2018, 13:35:14 EDT | From: Clarke County Development Corporation
OSCEOLA, Iowa, July 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rural organizations throughout south-central Iowa, specifically, the city of Osceola and Clarke County Iowa look to their development corporation, the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC), for grants and other assistance to add value and benefits to the communities they serve.
Osceola's Altec Continues to Build a Better Future
Tue, 19 Jun 2018, 08:00:58 EDT | From: Altec Inc.
OSCEOLA, Iowa, June 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Altec Osceola Body Plant has experienced tremendous growth in the five years it has been operating in Southern Iowa and is looking for the right candidates to join their exceptional team.
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Closing film 'High & Outside : a baseball noir'
Tue, 24 Apr 2018, 09:00:14 EDT | From: High and Outside LLC
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and DUBUQUE, Iowa, April 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — High and Outside, LLC announces "High & Outside : a baseball noir" film is the Closing film at the Julien International Film Festival in Dubuque, Iowa where "Field Of Dreams" was filmed. Moviemaker magazine named it "One of the 25 coolest film festivals in the World."
Community Bank Helps Foster Future Leaders with Support of 'Leader In Me Program'
Tue, 10 Apr 2018, 08:00:20 EDT | From: Clarke County State Bank
OSCEOLA, Iowa, April 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Clarke County State Bank, through the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, continues to support Clarke Elementary School as an official school in "The Leader in Me" program. Since 2012, CCSB has been a strong contributor to the program providing the base funding for its launch with foundation grants and bank donations.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Scheduled to Honor Veterans at Clarke County Freedom Rock Dedication
Wed, 08 Nov 2017, 18:31:17 EST | From: Clarke County Development Corporation
MURRAY, Iowa, Nov. 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Clarke County, Iowa's favorite daughter, Governor Kim Reynolds will join hundreds of community members, leaders and veterans in a ceremonial dedication of Clarke County's Freedom Rock. On Saturday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the latest installment by Freedom Rock painter, Ray "Bubba" Sorensen, will be the site of a Veteran's Day celebration and dedication. Those in attendance will hear from Governor Reynolds, along with local leadership, military officials, and community members from throughout south-central Iowa.
Southern Iowa Mayor Issues Life-Changing Challenge to His Community
Wed, 03 May 2017, 14:35:45 EDT | From: Mayor Thomas Kedley
OSCEOLA, Iowa, May 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — How often are you asked, "How far would you go for what you need?" Would you ever answer, "Across the entire state?" That's exactly what Thomas Kedley, Mayor of Osceola in Southern Iowa, has challenged himself to do through Operation Recreation.
New Tech Advisory Board Helps Launch Career Academy Program in Rural Iowa
Tue, 28 Feb 2017, 07:00:26 EST | From: Clarke Community Schools
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Feb. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 2017 marks the inaugural year for the Clarke Community Schools Career Academy program in the rural town of Osceola, Iowa. School administration, instructors, and local businesses have set forth a program focused on helping local students build a deeper understanding of how their education is integrated into future career options as well as learning the skills needed for trades available outside "traditional" secondary education tracks.
Heritage Group Named Des Moines Metro's Fastest-Growing Company on Inc. Magazine's Top 5000 List for 2016
Mon, 23 Jan 2017, 16:24:22 EST | From: Heritage Group
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Group in Des Moines, Iowa, has been identified as the #1 Top Environmental Service Company and the #2 Top Iowa Company for 2016, according to Inc. Magazine's 2016 annual 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies. In addition to these honors, Heritage Group was also listed as #573 on the list, boasting an astounding 683 percent three-year revenue growth.
Free Land and Incentives for Builders Looking to Develop in Osceola, Iowa
Tue, 03 Jan 2017, 16:07:26 EST | From: Clarke County Development Corporation
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Jan. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As part of a new housing development initiative, Osceola, Iowa's Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) is offering home builders and developers shovel-ready sites at no cost for residential projects as well as reimbursements on interest for construction loans for a 12-month period. The CCDC launched the Zero-Cost Development initiative in an effort to capitalize on the recent growth trends and development throughout south central Iowa.
CCDC's Trickey Appointed to State Advisory Board
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 15:27:11 EDT | From: Clarke County Development Corporation
OSCEOLA, Iowa, April 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Clarke County Development Corporation's Executive Director, Bill Trickey, was recently appointed to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) State Advisory Board. The Iowa SBDC offers high quality assistance to current and future Iowa business owners. As a member, Trickey will influence decisions that benefit businesses and job creation throughout the state.
Clarke Schools' Career Academy Focuses Students on Future Success
Fri, 18 Dec 2015, 17:46:55 EST | From: Clarke Community Schools
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Dec. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Clarke Community Schools in Osceola, Iowa is developing a Career Academy that will provide a specialized course pathway for career-minded students. Aligned with Governor Branstad's new Future Ready Iowa initiative, this program is the genesis of Clarke's new curriculum director Jean Bahls and Bill Trickey of Clarke County Development Corporation.
Manufacturing Impact Recognized by State and Local Officials
Mon, 12 Oct 2015, 09:00:00 EDT | From: Altec Inc.
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Oct. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With a visit to Altec, Inc. in Osceola, Iowa last month, Governor Terry Branstad doubled up the perception of positive manufacturing growth throughout Southern Iowa. Quickly following up an agribusiness / manufacturing visit to the community from Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, the feeling in Osceola and surrounding communities is recent manufacturing growth is making a significant impact.
Dual Perspective Leads to Top 4 percent International Recognition
Thu, 17 Sep 2015, 14:51:02 EDT | From: Roger Stalheim
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At the end of the day, all business professionals, from C-level Executives to hourly employees alike, are driven by recognition and accolades as much as income and profit. When it comes to being recognized as a 'leader in your industry,' there's no better testament than those from your peers, and Roger Stalheim, President of The Des Moines Metro Alternative Board (TAB) can attest to that.


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Porsche set to compete in Formula E from Season 6
Porsche has today revealed plans for a factory-backed works team to compete in the all-electric FIA Formula E Championship starting in season six. As part of a new strategy and realignment of Porsche's existing motorsport programme, the German manufacturer has committed to join Formula E from the 2019/20 season.
Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Porsche to the FIA Formula E Championship. If somebody told me when we started this project five years ago, that we'd be announcing a partnership with a brand like Porsche, I wouldn't have believed it. To have a name like Porsche in Formula E, with all it represents in terms of racing and heritage - and in terms of sport cars - is an inflexion point in our quest to change the public perception about electric cars. The electric revolution continues, and Formula E remains the championship for that revolution."
FIA President Jean Todt, added: "Porsche is a brand which has a fantastic history in motorsport, and its intention to join the FIA Formula E Championship alongside so many of the world's biggest car manufacturers is very positive. It's clear that the hard work done to create a relevant laboratory for developing electric vehicle technologies has been successful, and I look forward to seeing Formula E continue to be a place of great sporting competition as well as innovation. I'm very happy that Porsche is coming to Formula E, but I regret their decision to leave the World Endurance Championship."
"Entering Formula E and achieving success in this category are the logical outcomes of our Mission E road car programme. The growing freedom for in-house technology developments makes Formula E attractive to us," added Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board for Research and Development at Porsche AG. "Porsche is working with alternative, innovative drive concepts. For us, Formula E is the ultimate competitive environment for driving forward the development of high-performance vehicles in areas such as environmental friendliness, efficiency and sustainability."
Porsche joins an impressive list of manufacturers already involved in the series - including prestigious names like Mercedes-Benz, who also recently announced its intentions to enter the championship in the same season. With the introduction of both Porsche and Mercedes, season six would see the number of teams increase to 12.
From season five, Formula E will no longer require two cars per driver and the potential of a mid-race car change. Each team will compete with two cars from the 2018/19 season onwards, instead of the current four, as a clear testament of the advancement in battery technology. New-look futuristic cars will also debut in season five and will incorporate new electric technology to allow for a single car to complete a full race distance.


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Why ESG Investing Is Here to Stay
There's bad news and good news about sustainable and impact investing in the U.S., says Andrew Lee of UBS. The bad: Adoption is slow, with just 12% of U.S. investors owning sustainable investments. The good is that sharp growth may lie ahead. UBS expects adoption to increase by 58% within five years. Sitting down with
Progress Daily2019-06-24T08:00:56-05:00Tags: ESG investing, impact investing, Sustainable investments|
How to Ensure ESG Investing Isn't Whitewash
AS PEOPLE'S INTEREST IN socially responsible investing grows, mutual fund and exchange-traded fund issuers are introducing more investment vehicles to allow people to align their dollars with their values. Among the $46.6 trillion of U.S. professionally managed assets at the end of 2017, $12 trillion – roughly 26% – was earmarked for sustainable investing, according to data from
Progress Daily2019-05-31T13:26:19-05:00Tags: ESG investing, impact investing, Socially responsible investing, Sustainable investment funds|
Survey on ESG and sustainability says…
Interest in ESG or "environment, social and corporate governance" issues has increased greatly in recent years. It has been driven by a number of factors, including investors seeking to avoid reputational risk, which has been more prominent following news events such as the Hayne Royal Commission, and concerns around climate change and the impact that
Progress Daily2019-05-27T08:48:24-05:00Tags: ESG and sustainability issues, ESG investing, impact investing, Responsible investing|
There's an Untapped Market for ESG Investing
Some research may lead plan sponsors and advisers to believe only Millennials and women are most interested in sustainable investing, but research from Morningstar finds most investors, across ages and genders, have clear preferences for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment products. Morningstar developed a new tool, called My Sustainability Profile. The tool is designed to reveal
Progress Daily2019-04-26T15:24:36-05:00Tags: ESG investing, impact investing, My Sustainability Profile, Sustainable investing, Untapped market for sustainable investing|
As demand for ESG investing grows, so too does the need for high-quality data
Climate change has already begun to affect business, with extreme weather, flooding, wildfires and drought threatening company assets and supply chains. As the environment evolves, companies that improve their energy efficiency and create new products and services will survive and companies that are slow to change will struggle. The financial services community is keenly aware
Progress Daily2019-04-21T16:06:07-05:00Tags: ESG data, ESG investing, impact investing, Sustainable investing|
Impact Investing Must Hold Chinese Companies to Same Ethical Standards
Socially responsible investing has gained traction in recent years. Traditionally, an underperforming niche product ignored by most serious investors, it has become a key investment rationale and a differentiator among portfolio managers. There has been tangible growth of investment in companies that make a positive impact in terms of environmental, social, and governance issues—or ESG
Progress Daily2019-03-18T12:52:24-05:00Tags: ESG investing, impact investing, Palpable ESG Growth, Socially responsible investing|
ESG screening boosts stock market performance, research finds
Screening companies and investments using environmental social governance (ESG) criteria can positively impact investment returns and stock market performance, an analysis released recently by one of Europe's largest asset managers has found. Amundi, which manages more than €1.47tr worth of assets, looked at investment data from 2010-2017 to analyse the performance of 1,700 companies across
Progress Daily2019-02-18T05:44:12-05:00Tags: ESG investing, ESG screening, impact investing, Impact investment returns|
The surge of socially responsible investing
STANDING next to a plaque in the pure silent outback of Australia, the statement opened with 'when the first Europeans came here…" with no mention of the indigenous people who had lived there for 45,000 years before. They say history is written by those in power, but it's also written in the present tense in
Progress Daily2019-02-04T07:56:11-05:00Tags: ESG investing, impact investing, Responsible investing|
If 2018 Was the Year of ESG investing, What Will 2019 Bring?
Forty years ago the Institute for Community Economics, led by Robert Swann in Cambridge, Massachusetts, launched the first investment fund with positive criteria. Until that time investment screens used negative criteria– no alcohol or tobacco stocks, for instance. Today, sustainable investment has evolved from negative exclusion to positive inclusion. Now, 90 percent of institutional investors globally believe ESG (environmental, social and
Progress Daily2019-01-13T15:22:32-05:00Tags: ESG investing, impact investing, Sustainable investment|
Five common impact investing myths debunked
Louisiana Salge, an impact specialist at wealth manager EQ Investors, dispels some of the common myths associated with impact investing. The number of investors who would like to make a positive impact to society and the environment continues to grow. However, a number of misconceptions prevent some savers from taking the plunge. In no particular
Progress Daily2018-12-22T18:21:01-05:00Tags: EQ Investors, ESG investing, impact investing, myths about poverty|
ESG investing risks becoming a victim of its own success
Sustainable investing is booming. The industry has spawned its own lingo—ESG, SASB, SRI, GRI—dedicated to describing this seemingly moral turn in the finance industry, where money is invested in ways that make the world a better place. After all, it feels good to generate a return while promoting the SDGs (that's the UN's sustainable development
Progress Daily2018-12-20T05:44:45-05:00Tags: "greenwashing", ESG investing, UN's Sustainable Development Goals, US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment|
Profiting from responsible investment
In his 1962 book Capitalism and Freedom, Nobel laureate and economist Milton Friedman dismissed corporate social responsibility as a fundamentally subversive doctrine. "There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits," he wrote. Back then, it was accepted wisdom that all
Progress Daily2018-11-23T04:10:48-05:00Tags: ESG investing, impact investing, Responsible investment|
Impact investing versus ESG investing – aren't they the same thing?
Most Asian investors still have difficulty telling the difference between so-called "impact investing" and "environmental, social and governance" (ESG) related issues. In many cases, these two terms are used interchangeably, usually incorrectly. There are various definitions of "impact investing" - put simply, it focuses on investing in companies with products and services that can generate
Progress Daily2018-11-15T13:03:04-05:00Tags: ESG investing, impact investing, Impact opportunities strategy|
ESG investing needs an intelligence boost
Just cutting carbon-producing companies from a portfolio is not the smart way to achieve climate change goals and more sophisticated approaches are needed, say ESG fund managers. These should include an assessment on a company's carbon emission practices, looking at the track record of a firm over time, and making ESG assessments an integral part
Progress Daily2018-10-04T08:58:18-05:00Tags: ESG investing, impact investing, Integrating ESG factors|
Advisors, Not Their Clients, Should Lead on ESG Investing
How popular is ESG-themed investing? It's estimated that over $20 trillion is invested in assets because of their favored for their environmental, social and/or governance (ESG) characteristics, including over $8 trillion in the U.S. Here's another indicator of the growing interest in ESG investment: This year's Sustainable Investing Conference sponsored by Gitterman Wealth Management had
Progress Daily2018-09-19T11:50:34-05:00Tags: ESG investing, Financial advisors, social impact, The Sustainable Investing conference|
Hurricane Florence Hands a Megaphone to Supporters of Sustainable Investing
As Hurricane Florence made landfall and followed a path projected to move across the Carolinas on Friday, advocates of sustainable investing sought to draw renewed attention to climate change and the benefits of aligning capital to combat a warming planet. Climate change has long been a major theme for advocates of so-called ESG investing, which incorporates environmental,
Progress Daily2018-09-15T13:57:05-05:00Tags: Climate Change, ESG investing, Hurricane Florence, Sustainable investing|
How ESG investing entered the mainstream
The term "late capitalism", first used by German economist Werner Sombart in the early-1900s, is coming back into vogue. The phrase is increasingly being used to describe the problems facing the modern global economy. These include gaping inequalities of wealth, stagnant real wages, aggressive and convoluted tax avoidance by global corporations, surveillance by tech firms, abuses of
Progress Daily2018-07-19T08:29:54-05:00Tags: ESG investing, Good corporate behaviour, Inequalities of wealth, Principles on Responsible Investment (PRI), Stagnant real wages|
When will "socially responsible investing" become just "investing"?
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the global financial crisis, bringing with it an inescapable reminder of the power of the finance industry. While many tangible things have changed over the past decade—from stricter regulation to big banks' leadership ranks—more subtle, yet no less consequential, shifts are also underway in the financial world. It
Progress Daily2018-07-09T07:09:04-05:00Tags: ESG investing, Gender lens investing, Paris climate accord, Socially responsible investing, sustainability goals, United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals|
How ESG Investing Increases Risk-Adjusted Returns
You may not get to have your cake and eat it, too, but you can have your returns and invest responsibly thanks to ESG investing. Many investors view ESG as just another means of socially responsible investing, but ESG investing can – and many experts say should – serve another role in your portfolio: that of risk reduction.
Progress Daily2018-07-01T13:57:32-05:00Tags: ESG investing, impact investing, Invest responsibly, Rrisk reduction|
ESG Investing: The New Frontier for Investors
Sometimes referred to as "sustainable investing" or "ethical investing", ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) investing is an umbrella term for those investments that, in addition to aiming for positive returns, seek to have a positive and sustainable impact on the environment, society and business performance. ESG investors, therefore, will usually evaluate a company by
Progress Daily2018-06-28T06:03:59-05:00Tags: A sustainability-based approach, ESG investing, Ethical investing, Sustainable investing|


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Bike Build with the L.A. Kings
Blue Shield of California sponsors G.O.A.L.S. program that encourages kids to lead healthy lives and have a positive impact in their communities
Blue Shield of California sponsored a bicycle build along with the LA Kings hockey organization on Jan. 27.
LA Kings, Blue Shield of California and Bikes for Kids Foundation
to Surprise ISANA Achernar's Entire Third Grade Class with Bikes and Helmets
Students were asked to submit essays for a writing competition
about Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech
The LA Kings and Blue Shield of California, in collaboration with Bikes for Kids Foundation, will surprise ISANA Achernar Academy's entire third grade class with brand new Huffy bicycles and helmets during a special school assembly on Monday, January 27, 2020. The event takes place as part G.O.A.L.S., an umbrella program encompassing all LA Kings and Blue Shield of California sponsored character building and wellness activities.
Students have spent the past month learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and were asked to write an essay for a writing competition. They were encouraged to reflect upon Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech and their own future aspirations. The school's 68 third graders will assemble to hear the names of the three essay contest winners and shortly after the students go on stage, an announcement will be made, that in fact, everyone is going home with a bike.
Members of the LA Kings Ice Crew, Bailey the Mascot and both current and former Kings players will attend the assembly. The Kings are also setting up an outdoor field so all students can play hockey during recess.
WHEN: Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: ISANA Achernar Academy
310 East El Segundo Boulevard
ISANA Academies believes that healthy students are better prepared to learn and succeed in school, and we are, therefore committed to creating a school culture and environment where health and wellness thrives. Our dedicated Student and Family Services Coordinators are continuously looking for community-based partnerships like this one with the LA Kings and Bikes for Kids Foundation. They improve student wellness and create healthy living opportunities for our entire school community. These bicycles will undoubtedly empower our students to lead active, healthier lives.
About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a health care system worthy of our family and friends that is sustainably affordable. We are a tax paying, not for profit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with over 4 million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare health care service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.
About the LA Kings
Owned and operated by AEG, the Los Angeles Kings began play in 1967. Initially playing in the Forum in Inglewood, the franchise soon established itself both on the ice, behind star players such as Rogie Vachon and Marcel Dionne, both Hall of Famers, and off the ice, where the Kings continue to strive for innovation in a constant pursuit of excellence with a first-class commitment to our fans and partners, and with an unmatched pledge to improving our community. In 1988, the Kings shocked the sports world with the acquisition of Wayne Gretzky and five years later the Kings advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time behind Gretzky, Luc Robitaille and Rob Blake. In 1999 the Kings built STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles, and they ultimately enjoyed their "crowning moments" earning the franchise's first two Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014 respectively. The Kings enjoy unprecedented fan support in our community, and on the ice are a team led by Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Jonathan Quick and Dustin Brown. For more information, visit LAKings.com.
Video: Kids of Active-Duty Service Members Get Skateboards From Blue Shield of California Veterans Group
VIDEO: Blue Shield Veterans' Bike Build for Kids of Blue Star Families
Blue Shield Vets Build Bikes, Make Smiles For Kids of Service Members
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Home News Feed Jonathan Should End Endless Slaughter Of Innocent Souls – United Nations
Jonathan Should End Endless Slaughter Of Innocent Souls – United Nations
Jo Daniel
The United Nations on Wednesday urged President Goodluck Jonathan and the Nigerian security agencies to find all the means to end the killings and violence in the country.
President Goodluck Jonathan and Security agencies of Nigeria has been told by the United Nations to secure the safety of her citizens.
The head of the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), Mr. Said Djinnit said that the whole UN is concerned over Nigeria's Security situation and wants an end to the boko haram caused violence.
The United Nations official also condemned the latest wave of "unspeakable" violence in the region and demanded an end to attacks targeting innocent civilians.
Djinnit pressed further that the unprecedented cycle of violence in Nigeria must stop, stressing that the people of Nigeria deserved to live in peace and security. He also deplored the recent killings of some 80 people by unidentified armed groups in Maiduguri, Mainok and Mafa villages in Borno State.
In his statement on the more renewed violence, Mr. Djinnit, who is also Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, said the recent attacks, a series of deadly car bombings, according to media reports, which resulted in the death of more than 80 people, were further unspeakable violence against innocent civilians who he claimed had been regularly targeted by indiscriminate terrorist attacks.
Expressing condolences to the bereaved families and to the people and the government of Nigeria, he reiterated the need to protect civilians and expressed the hope that the perpetrators of the attacks would be brought to justice.
It would be recalled that Borno, along with Nigeria's northern states of Adamawa and Yobe, have been under states of emergency since May 2013 as the army fights Boko Haram insurgents.
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wazobia March 5, 2014 At 10:45 pm
we know that nothing like boko haram. All we know is jonathanian gangsters.
Naija March 5, 2014 At 11:26 pm
Very stupid of u @ wazobia. Didn't u read d confession of Boko haram member who repented and become a Christian? Didn't u hear all he said? Did mentioned Goodluck? Is it IBB? . Nemesis will all of u one by one. U worship ala that teaches violet.
Very stupid of u @ wazobia. Didn't u read d confession of Boko haram member who repented and become a Christian? Didn't u hear all he said? Did he mentioned Goodluck? Is it not IBB that he mentioned? . Nemesis will catch all of u one by one. U who worship ala that teaches violet. Nonsense.


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PG Shameem apologizes for leak of confidential information on child rape victim
Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem. (Sun Photo/Fayaz Moosa)
Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem apologized on Thursday, after a public prosecutor from his office revealed confidential information pertaining to a rape victim, a minor, during a parliamentary committee meeting which was being broadcasted live.
The incident took place during a meeting of the Parliament's Human Rights and Gender Committee on Wednesday for review of a legislative amendment to the Sexual Offenses Act to make collection and forensic analysis of evidence collected from rape victims using rape evidence kits mandatory.
The meeting was attended on behalf of the Prosecutor General's Office by Public Prosecutor Fathimath Nabaha.
Speaking during the meeting, Nabaha said that it is important that consent from victims for use of rape evidence kits to be in the written form, and spoke of a specific case as an example to make her point.
She revealed the name of the child rape victim, and said that many of the institutions represented at the meeting were familiar with the case.
She revealed detailed information on the situation the victim had been in, the identity of the rapist, and what happened following the rape.
Human Rights and Gender Committee chair, Hinnavaru MP Jeehan Mahmood made no move to stop her as she revealed the confidential information in a meeting which was being broadcasted live.
Both the Prosecutor General's Office and Jeehan have been hit with criticism over the incident.
In a tweet on Thursday evening, Prosecutor General Shameem apologized for the incident and said that it had been a "genuine mistake".
He said that the staff had been unaware the meeting was being broadcasted live.
"We've made arrangements to make sure this won't repeat again," he said.
A genuine mistake yesterday at Majlis by PGO staff. Apologies! They weren't aware it was broadcasting live. We've made arrangements to make sure this won't repeat again.
It's how we best we fail that define how good we become.
— Hussain Shameem (@HuShameem) October 15, 2020
Information pertaining to victims of sexual offenses that may give even the slightest hint to their identities is protected by law.
Article 59 of Sexual Offenses Act:
(a) This Act does not permit revealing any information that may give a hint as to the identity of the victim, in reporting or publishing reports on investigation and trials relating to an offence of rape, sexual injury or sexual assault.
(b) The Minister shall have the power to submit to the court, the case of any person who acts in contravention of subsection (a) of this Section. The court shall have the power to impose a fine between Maldivian Rufiyaa 10,000 and 15,000 on persons found guilty of such an offence.
Information pertaining to child victims is also protected under the Child Rights Protection Act, which prohibits the release of the name, address, place of education, or any other personal information which may directly or indirectly lead to the identification of children who are victims of crimes or are entitled to care and protection for any reason.
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Affairs Are About Anything But Love
By Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
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Participants present affairs as arising by chance and based upon love and mutual adoration. The relationship advances from flirtation to infatuation. This can happen quickly or over considerable time. Eventually there is an expectation that the affair advance to sexual behaviour. The participants then claim each other as true love partners who understand each other better than their own spouses. It sounds so romantic and so beyond their control. The relationship continues in secrecy.
Scratch the surface and what may transpire is one emotionally vulnerable adult and another adult seeking sexual gratification. More often than not, it will be the woman who is emotionally vulnerable and the man who is seeking the sexual gratification. Upon this scenario, the man professes his love and the woman in part feels completed by his attention and in part badly about herself for the context of the relationship.
What is most important for women to realize is that this is not a healthy loving relationship. More to the point, these relationships can be insidiously emotionally and psychologically abusive of women.
Affairs are secretive by nature and represent a betrayal of fidelity. Hence they contribute to marital turmoil and demise. Because of these factors, affairs also diminish personal integrity. It is hard to feel good about oneself entirely in this situation. If one does feel good about oneself, it may be through a psychological process of disassociation or splitting. Through these psychological processes a person cuts him or herself off from those parts of oneself that are distressful. Hence the person is not fully integrated in terms of feelings, thoughts and actions. It is a way to cope with loss of integrity.
Decent men do not subject the object of their affection to such harm. Decent men would not place a woman in conflict with her marital partner, family, children, friends and community… or with herself. Men who engage in such activity tend to be working towards their own sexual gratification over the needs of the woman. The approach then, often involves a process of grooming towards the sexual encounter. The man pursues, the woman resists, the man continues and escalates displays of affection and adoration, and the woman succumbs. The period of grooming will depend on the vulnerability of the woman and the intensity of the pursuit. Guilt and shame are the most common of feelings when the intoxication of the moment subsides and the woman is left to ponder the experience.
If a fellow truly admires a married woman, in the first place he wouldn't compromise her marriage, family or integrity, but in the event feelings deepened and were mutual, he would resist the relationship so that the woman could choose how to deal with her marriage first – without the complications imposed by an affair. In the event the fellow is also married, his transgressions are threefold; one against his spouse, the other against the married woman as described above and the third to himself. He has also participated in self-demeaning behaviour.
Affairs are about anything but love. Romance has nothing to do with it. Harm to the participants and bystanders is an inevitable conclusion. Hardly the example anyone would want for their children.
No wonder affairs only happen in secret.
Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
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RNC Chair Accuses CNBC of Media Bias at Contentious GOP Debate
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By Eric Pianin and Martin Matishak
It's never easy to try to upstage billionaire Donald Trump, even if you happen to be the newly minted frontrunner in Iowa for the GOP presidential nomination and your national polling numbers are beginning to take off.
So the question heading into Wednesday night's third GOP presidential debate in Boulder, Colo., was whether Ben Carson, the soft-spoken former neurosurgeon who is suddenly in the limelight could go toe to toe with Trump while explaining his often confusing, shifting conservative ideas on taxes and health care. And how hard would Trump come down on his chief rival whom he once dismissed as another sleepy, "low-energy" candidate like Jeb Bush?
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The answers came quickly at the start of the more than two-hour debate: With both men holding formidable leads in the polls, Trump and Carson essentially observed a non-aggression pact—making sure neither uttered a negative word about the other that would disrupt the current balance of power.
Carson immediately invoked Ronald Reagan's "Eleventh Commandment" not to criticize his fellow Republicans, while Trump repeatedly sparred with CNBC moderator John Harwood and a suddenly pugnacious Ohio Gov. John Kasich, but almost completely left Carson alone.
Neither man made a serious gaffe, although both came under blistering questioning from Harwood and the other moderators over their tax cut plans and other economic strategies that some independent analysts claim would create drive up the deficit. Trump bridled when Harwood likened the real estate mogul's proposals and boasting to "a comic book version of a presidential campaign."
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"It's not a very nicely asked question the way you ask that," Trump replied. "We're reducing taxes to 15 percent, we're bringing corporate taxes down, we're bringing money back through corporate inversions, we have two-and-a-half trillion dollars outside of the United States which we want to bring back in."
After a series of pointed questions, Ted Cruz (R-TX) couldn't contain himself, and he ripped into the moderators at CNBC. "Let me say something at the outset," Cruz said. "The questions asked in this debate illustrate why the American people don't trust the media."
"This is not a cage match. And you look at the questions -- Donald Trump, are you a comic book villain? Ben Carson, can you do math? John Kasich, will you insult two people over here? Marco Rubio, why don't you resign? Jeb Bush, why have your numbers fallen? How about talking about the substantive issues," Cruz said as the audience applauded wildly.
Later, Marco Rubio had a chance to berate the moderators, and to make take a swipe at Hillary Clinton. "The Democrats have the ultimate super PAC — it's called the mainstream media," Rubio said. "Last week, Hillary Clinton went before a committee. She admitted she sent emails to her family saying, 'This attack on Benghazi was caused by Al Qaeda-like elements.' She spent over a week telling the families of those victims and the American people that it was because of a video. And yet, the mainstream media is going around saying it was the greatest week in Hillary Clinton's campaign ... It was the week she got exposed as a liar."
CNBC's Becky Quick insisted that Carson's proposed 10 percent flat tax plan would generate only $1.5 trillion a year of revenues, or less than half of what the Treasury is collecting now.
"Well, first of all I never said the rate is 10 percent," Carson replied. "I used the tithing analogy, but the rate is going to be much closer to 15 percent. You also have to get rid of all the deductions and all of the loopholes. You also have to do some strategic [budget] cutting in several places."
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"These plans would put us trillions and trillions of dollars in debt," Kasich said of both the Trump and Carson tax-cut proposals. "You don't just make promises like this. Why don't we just get a chicken in every pot while we're coming up with these fantasy tax schemes?"
By the end of the evening, the chummy Trump and Carson did everything but embrace. "I just want to thank all my colleagues here for being civil [and] not falling for the trap," Carson said.
While the two GOP candidates atop the polls kept the kid gloves on, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) showed he could be a force to reckon with in the future.
He brushed off an early question about his truancy in the Senate, an issue that has cropped up more and more in recent weeks and was driven home in a Sun-Sentinel editorial that called on him to resign his seat instead of "ripping off" Floridians.
"I read that editorial with great amusement he said," he said, noting the same newspaper hasn't called on other senators running for the White House to resign their seats.
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But former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, a Rubio mentor, didn't want to let the issue die, highlighting that he was a "constituent of the senator and I helped him and I expected that he would do constituent service which means he shows up to work."
"I mean literally, the Senate, what is it like a French work week?" he asked.
"I don't remember you ever complaining about John McCain's voting record," Rubio fired back, invoking the name of the 2008 GOP presidential nominee. "Someone has convinced you that attacking me is going to help you."
Rubio later used a question about his suspect personal finances, including a home foreclosure, to plug his life story – and his latest book. He joked that he had to explain to his wife why "some woman" named Sallie Mae was taking $1,000 from their banking account and called critiques of his pocket book as a "litany of discredited attacks."
When one of the moderators noted he made recently $1 million in book sales, Rubio said he used the money to pay off his outstanding student loans and that the book is now available in paperback.
After the contentious debate with CNBC, Republican National Committee Chair, Reince Priebus, told CNN, "I was very disappointed in the moderators. I'm very disappointed at CNBC. I thought maybe they would bring forward a pretty fair forum here tonight, but I think it was one 'gotcha' question, one personal low blow after the other."
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Eric Pianin
Washington Editor and D.C. Bureau Chief Eric Pianin is a veteran journalist who has covered the federal government, congressional budget and tax issues, and national politics. He spent over 25 years at The Washington Post.
Martin Matishak
Martin Matishak is Washington Correspondent, based in Washington, D.C. He has written for The Hill, Atlantic Media and Inside Washington Publishers, among other publications.