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Enshrinement Fest serves as source of pride, boosts economy | Opinion Original
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival is more than just a summer event. It is a source of community pride, an economic boost and our community identity. Canton, being the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is a unique national treasure that we in the Canton area get to enjoy year-round.
MY TURN: Political considerations
Octogenarian Observations 2.0 I want to thank all of you that will take the time to read this through, and think about what is right for our country. In the past, I considered myself an independent who has voted both ways, based on observing both parties’ policies and promises. I have always made an effort to watch CNN, CBS, ABC and even The View and Cuomo Prime time, but also watch Fox News.
Tim Scott says Juneteenth is about progress over 'our original sin as a nation' Original
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is honoring Juneteenth by urging people to focus less on the sins of the past and more on the nation's future and progress. "On June 19, 1865, the last of the slaves were freed in America," Scott tweeted on Monday.
Preventing taxpayer-funded abortion isn't radical
Republicans in the House of Representatives last week voted to accept a new budget bill that calls for an increase in spending for veterans and related programs. The bill also calls for a ban on abortions at Veterans Affairs medical centers. According to congressional Democrats , this is extreme. In the post-Roe era, it is anything but.
Commentary: A federal drug discount program helps the wealthy — Bill Smith and Robert Popovian - NewsBreak
JUST IN: Trump Responds To ‘Unthinkable’ News He’s Been Criminally Indicted With Attacks On Alvin Bragg, Biden and Democrats
Lee judge spurns bid to kill plan for 10,000 homes in southeast Lee County
Judge approves development in southeast Lee aimed at settling of mining permit rejection and paving way for 10,000 new homes A state court judge has derailed efforts to stop the construction of a 10,000-home development in the far reaches of southeast Lee County, leaving plaintiffs deciding whether to file an appeal.
Polling place changes, bus rides and start of early voting in Collier for Election 2022 Original
Voters in Collier County will see some things that are a bit different at the polls this year. Besides casting ballots in elections for Florida governor, Florida Cabinet and U.S. House and U.S. Senate, voters also will make choices for state House and Senate, school board, county commission and Marco Island City Council. Election Day is Nov. 8. Early in-person voting begins Oct. 27 and ends Nov. 5. Go to colliervotes.gov for more information.
Lee school board to consider contract for superintendent next week
Ground breaking ceremony for Gateway High School in November 2010. It is the newest high school in Lee County. The Lee County School District is moving closer to getting its new superintendent of schools on board. A meeting has been scheduled for the Lee School Board to discuss a proposed contract with Christopher Bernier, who was selected as superintendent of schools five weeks ago.
Sanibel selects Naples interim manager Dana Souza as new city manager
Dana Souza, interim city manager in Naples, was selected as city manager in Sanibel on Thursday on a 3-2 vote over Keith Williams, the city's director of community services. He succeeds Judith Zimomra, who retired this week after serving Sanibel since 2000. Souza was the first ballot selection after more than two hours of discussion involving the Sanibel City Council and members of the public. He became interim city manager in Naples in May, following the resignation of Charles Mason.
Sanibel selects Naples interim manager Dana Souza as new city manager
Dana Souza, interim city manager in Naples, was selected as city manager in Sanibel on Thursday on a 3-2 vote over Keith Williams, the city's director of community services. He succeeds Judith Zimomra, who retired this week after serving Sanibel since 2000. Souza was the first ballot selection after more than two hours of discussion involving the Sanibel City Council and members of the public. He became interim city manager in Naples in May, following the resignation of Charles Mason.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces Regeneron COVID antibody treatment center in Bonita Springs
Faced with coronavirus infections that are taxing the ability of hospitals to find space to treat those afflicted, Gov. Ron DeSantis has launched a campaign to offer a promising treatment to people already suffering from COVID-19. In a news conference Friday in Bonita Springs, the governor announced the old Bonita Springs Library would open as a treatment center using monoclonal antibodies, which once injected into a patient can prevent the coronavirus from taking over human cells.
John Carioscia, ex-Cape Council member, dies of COVID-19 complications
Former Cape Coral City Councilmember John Carioscia died Sunday of complications from COVID-19. He served as a member of the Cape City Council from 2011 until his second term expired last year. In his last months in office, Carioscia was a strong supporter of an unsuccessful effort to make wearing a mask in public mandatory in Cape Coral.
Biden won’t investigate Trump when he leaves office, report says
President Elect Joe Biden President-elect is reportedly concerned that probes would further divide country Crusader Staff Report A new report says President-elect Joe Biden does not want to investigate President Donald Trump when he leaves office out of concerns that it will further divide the country.
Statement from Vote Yes For Fairness
This morning, Vote Yes For Fairness Chairman Quentin Fulks released the following statement: “We are undoubtedly disappointed with this result but are proud of the millions of Illinoisans who cast their ballots in support of tax fairness in this election. “Illinois is in a massive budget crisis due to years of a tax system that has protected millionaires and billionaires at the expense of our working families, a crisis that was only made worse by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Polls show Trump likely to lose presidential election
The battle remains close in flipping the Senate Crusader Staff Report President Donald Trump is likely to lose the race for the White House in November, but Democrats’ efforts to flip the Senate remains close, according to several polls from major news outlets and political organizations. A New York Times/Siena poll shows Democratic candidate Joe Biden leading Trump by nine points in the General Election. The New York Times poll also shows Biden leading in swing states by narrow margins.
Everything “undecided” voters need to know to make up their minds
What the world witnessed on live television this week was absolutely not a debate between the two presidential candidates. It was a disaster tantamount to the Titanic and a couple of hours of your life you can never retrieve. There is no ambiguity. The incumbent was dishonest, rude, insulting and divisive.
The day a daredevil suction-cupped his way to the top of the Arch
The day a daredevil suction-cupped his way to the top of the Arch John C. Vincent snapped this selfie from the top of the Gateway Arch after his climb to the top on Sept. 14, 1992. (Photo provided by John C. Vincent) On Sept. 14, 1992, John Vincent climbed the Arch with suction cups, then parachuted to the ground. Vincent was a hero, until he later ratted on his helpers so he could get off with a $1,000 fine, a year's probation and 25 hours of community service.
Rush Introduces Legislation to Expand No-Excuse Absentee Voting
Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) recently announced the introduction of the American Right to Vote Act. The proposed legislation prohibits states from imposing any additional conditions or requirements on voters seeking to cast ballots in federal elections. The legislation also seeks to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to categorize, handle, and deliver all election related mail as first-class mail.
KAMALA HARRIS FACES CRABS-IN-A-BARREL
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden held people in great suspense while he mulled over who would become his Vice Presidential running mate. When he made his announcement, it turned out to be his former rival, Senator Kamala Harris. Kamala Harris is a very talented and accomplished woman. She is also the subject of much controversy. She is currently the only Black American female in the U.S. Senate, and was formerly Attorney General of the state of California.
Australia and New Zealand formally start trade talks with Britain
© Lukas Coch/AAP/dpa Canberra/Wellington (dpa) - Australia and New Zealand have formally kicked off negotiations on free trade agreements with Britain, more than four months after it left the European Union. Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said on Wednesday that the country had been working on a possible trade deal with Britain since 2016. "Brexit now presents new opportunities for our two nations," Birmingham told reporters at the National Press Club in Canberra.
REMEMBERING MALCOLM X
Since the untimely transition of Malcolm X in 1965, movement forces throughout the world have consistently commemorated his birthday. Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. It was on February 21, 1965 that Malcolm X was assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan, New York, by forces that were trying to stop his impact on our movement. They were not successful.
#OBAMAGATE A Complete List of DOJ and FBI Corruptors and Criminals Destroying the US from Within
List of officials who sought to 'unmask' Flynn released: Biden, Comey, Obama chief of staff among them Top Obama administration officials purportedly requested to "unmask" the identity of former national security adviser Michael Flynn during the presidential transition period, according to a list of names from that controversial process made public on Wednesday. The list was declassified in recent days by Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell and then sent to GOP Sens.
Britain’s Johnson set for turbulent term despite landslide majority
LONDON British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is celebrating his Conservative party's best election result in decades following a snap poll that sets the stage for Britain to leave the European Union next year. Johnson said early Friday he is "humbled" by first-time Conservative voters who switched allegiance to help his party win a landslide majority in parliamentary elections.
Britain’s Johnson set for turbulent term despite landslide majority
LONDON British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is celebrating his Conservative party's best election result in decades following a snap poll that sets the stage for Britain to leave the European Union next year. Johnson said early Friday he is "humbled" by first-time Conservative voters who switched allegiance to help his party win a landslide majority in parliamentary elections.
Britain votes in general election
Camera IconBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson took his dog Dilyn to the polling station on election day. British voters have gone to the polls in a snap election called by Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a bid to "get Brexit done". Londoners braved wet and dreary weather to go to the city's polling stations, with most analysts tipping a comfortable parliamentary majority for the Conservatives.
Britain to vote in snap election as Johnson seeks Brexit mandate
© Provided by Independent Media British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) and British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn shake hands during their election head-to-head debate live on ITV in Salford. Tens of thousands of polling stations are set to open on Thursday as British voters prepare to choose members of parliament in a snap election. File photo: Jonathan Hordle/IT.
Britain to vote in snap election as Johnson seeks Brexit mandate
World / 12 December 2019, 08:38am / By Bill Smith British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) and British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn shake hands during their election head-to-head debate live on ITV in Salford. Tens of thousands of polling stations are set to open on Thursday as British voters prepare to choose members of parliament in a snap election. File photo: Jonathan Hordle/IT.
UK general election: Boris Johnson 'to win majority of 86'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party will win a majority of 86 seats in Britain's election, giving him the numbers in parliament he needs to deliver Brexit on January 31, an exit poll indicates. The exit poll showed Johnson's Conservatives would win 368 seats, enough for a comfortable outright majority in the 650-seat parliament. Watch the video above Labour were forecast to win 191 seats, the Scottish National Party 55 seats and the Liberal Democrats 13.
Forum: Impeachment: What will we do this time around?
By Bill O. Smith “So what will we do this day? Do we want to retain our honor, our principle, and our moral authority? For me, and for many members in my impeachment-fatigued party, I choose honor.” — Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) “I think we have seen the truth.
Johnson faces Brexit delay after lawmakers reject timetable
Breaking News Prosecutors file additional charges against Lori Loughlin, ‘Varsity Blues’ figures October 22, 2019 at 3:53 pm By Bill Smith and Helen Maguire LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said late Tuesday he will “pause” his key Brexit legislation after lawmakers rejected the three-day timetable he had proposed for them to scrutinize it.
Gay marriage, abortion changes to become law in Northern Ireland
World / 21 October 2019, 9:20pm / By Bill Smith Pro-choice activists take part in a photocall in the grounds of Stormont Parliament, Belfast, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. Abortion is set to be decriminalised and same-sex marriage legalised in Northern Ireland as of midnight, bringing its laws in line with the rest of the U.K. Photo: Niall Carson/PA via AP.
The lastest on impeachment efforts
So I've been reading a few articles regarding the current impeachment "inquiry", and to sum them up they make the following points: -Nancy Pelosi doesn't plan to hold a House-wide vote anytime soon on impeachment. -The rumor in Washington is that Democrats intend to impeach by Thanksgiving, and start a trail before Christmas. -Erick Erickson believes the Democrats will drag it out until Thanksgiving, and build articles of impeachment between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Big Red Flag Against Red Flag Law
"Minority Report" is about to come to fruition. Due Process would cm an end w/ the Red Flag law as a person's gun(s) would be confiscated because of a mere suspicion; or because the dominant party does not like what might be posted online against them. An ignoramus might argue that if the repubs dominate DC that they wouldn't abuse or exploit it. To them I say: Remember Katrina? Law enforcement wemt from home to home confiscating people's guns - w/ out cause. And that was under GW Bush.
Nevada Assembly Freshmen Ignoring Citizen's Demands in Effort to Create a Sanctuary State
Several months ago, while browsing the NV Legislature website, I came across Bill AB281. I was horrified and enraged. As most of the national populace know, NV turned "Blue" during the last election. What caused it? For those who keep up with current affairs, South Nevada is known as the home of Harry Reid, former D.C. Speaker of the House. It is also known as a "Hotbed" of Liberal think.
Boris Johnson extends lead in race to lead Britain's Conservatives
LONDON - Outspoken former foreign secretary Boris Johnson has extended his lead in the race to become the next leader of Britain's Conservative Party. Johnson won 126 of 313 votes in the second round of voting Tuesday, in which six candidates were vying to become Prime Minister Theresa May's successor as party leader. His nearest rival, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, received just 46 votes.
Boris Johnson extends lead in race to lead Britain’s Conservatives
LONDON — Outspoken former foreign secretary Boris Johnson has extended his lead in the race to become the next leader of Britain’s Conservative Party. Johnson won 126 of 313 votes in the second round of voting Tuesday, in which six candidates were vying to become Prime Minister Theresa May’s successor as party leader. His nearest rival, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, received just 46 votes.
Britain must prepare for no-deal Brexit as ‘last resort,’ Boris Johnson says
LONDON — Boris Johnson, the front-runner to succeed Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May, insisted on Wednesday that Britain must keep the option of leaving the European Union without a withdrawal agreement as a “last resort.” In a speech to launch his campaign for the Conservative leadership, Johnson said that, if elected by the party, he would take Britain out of the bloc with or without a deal on the agreed deadline of Oct. 31.
Right set for gains as Britain, Netherlands open European elections
LONDON - Veteran eurosceptic Nigel Farage's new Brexit Party is expected to dominate in Britain, while a new right-wing group is also set to challenge established parties in the Netherlands, as the two countries kicked off elections to the European Parliament on Thursday. From Thursday until Sunday, more than 400 million voters across the European Union's 28 member states are being called upon to participate in the elections, one of the world's biggest democratic exercises.
Right set for gains as Britain, Netherlands open European elections
LONDON — Veteran eurosceptic Nigel Farage’s new Brexit Party is expected to dominate in Britain, while a new right-wing group is also set to challenge established parties in the Netherlands, as the two countries kicked off elections to the European Parliament on Thursday. From Thursday until Sunday, more than 400 million voters across the European Union’s 28 member states are being called upon to participate in the elections, one of the world’s biggest democratic exercises.
Right set for gains as Britain, Netherlands open European elections
LONDON - Veteran eurosceptic Nigel Farage's new Brexit Party is expected to dominate in Britain, while a new right-wing group is also set to challenge established parties in the Netherlands, as the two countries kicked off elections to the European Parliament on Thursday. From Thursday until Sunday, more than 400 million voters across the European Union's 28 member states are being called upon to participate in the elections, one of the world's biggest democratic exercises.
Fast-rising river catches some Mississippi River town mayors by surprise; river closed to shipping
A man operating a front loader who declined to be identified fortifies a section of Missouri 94 on Thursday, May 2, 2019, near a levee at Saale Road in West Alton, Mo. High waters have already covered much of the road and forecast rain threatens the area. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com Updated at 1:23 p.m. with quotes from regional mayors. ST.
CRAZY, SLEEPY, JOE
IT'S OFFICIAL Joe stand-up-chuck Biden will be heading to Pittsburg w/ his hands out. It is after all what dems do best. He also made it a point to tell Barack Insane Obama NOT to endorse him. LOL I guess he doesn't want the famous BO kiss-of-death. Here's another funny: Joe kicked off his video/campaign w/ the left's garden variety of lies: racism. How original. Reagan described the Democrat's campaign stump as a pile of manure. Today it's reached above The Himalayas. Luis
Save the planet?
I keep hearing environmentalists and democrats (i.e. the left in general) talk about saving the planet, but what does that really mean? And why do all their “solutions” to save the planet end up being anti-human? They don’t even try to hide their disdain for people anymore as they seek to curb the population and human activity. When they say they want to eliminate carbon emissions that would mean eliminating you and me because we all breathe out carbon.
This Time We Have to Lead From the Front!
Robert Mueller, who seems to be just as corrupt as the Democrat Party leaders and the other leaders of the FBI and the Dept. of Justice, used his power to carry forward the illegal investigation of President Donald J. Trump with an open invitation to Congress to do so. Thus, he was able to (hopefully) save his own reputation while continuing the invidious attack against President Trump.
Theresa May agrees to step down early as lawmakers vote on Brexit options
LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May told lawmakers from her Conservative Party on Wednesday that she will step down once a deal for Britain to leave the European Union is finalized. "I know there is a desire for a new approach - and new leadership - in the second phase of the Brexit negotiations - and I won't stand in the way of that," May told the party's 1922 Committee of lawmakers, according to remarks released by Downing Street.
Theresa May agrees to step down early as lawmakers vote on Brexit options
LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May told lawmakers from her Conservative Party on Wednesday that she will step down once a deal for Britain to leave the European Union is finalized. "I know there is a desire for a new approach - and new leadership - in the second phase of the Brexit negotiations - and I won't stand in the way of that," May told the party's 1922 Committee of lawmakers, according to remarks released by Downing Street.
Britain's Labour to back second referendum after Brexit plan rejected
LONDON - Britain's main opposition party said it plans to back a second referendum on leaving the European Union after parliament rejected its alternative to Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan late Wednesday. "We will back a public vote in order to prevent a damaging Tory Brexit or a disastrous no deal outcome," Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said following the defeat of Labour's amendment.
Labour: Election still priority despite referendum pressure
By Bill Smith, DPA/London Britain’s opposition Labour party yesterday vowed to push for an election to break the impasse on Brexit, but it left open the possibility that it could back a second referendum. Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a crushing defeat in parliament on Tuesday, as more than 100 of her own Conservatives voted against her Brexit deal, before she narrowly won a no-confidence vote put forward by Labour that split along party lines.
Lee commissioners revoke honorary naming of Estero bridge for 'Mr. Estero' Don Eslick
Don Eslick(Photo: news-press.com file photo) In a political sleight of hand, a Lee County commissioner this week convinced colleagues to change the name of the Don Eslick Bridge in Estero, removing the honor bestowed six years ago on the man known as "Mr. Estero." But the board may be asked to reverse its decision next week, one Lee County commissioner told The News-Press.
Broward sends first round of unofficial results
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on the potential recounts in Florida's U.S. Senate and governor elections (all times local): 12:40 p.m. The deadline to submit unofficial vote tallies in Florida's election has passed. County elections supervisors had until noon Saturday to submit results. Now the state must announce whether recounts are needed in the U.S. Senate and governor races. As the deadline arrived, Republican former U.S. Rep.
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