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As President Obama commits the U.S. to take in refugees from war torn Syria, there is much trepidation and debate regarding the policy.  Governors in 26 states have declared that they do not want to take part in such a program and will reject refugees. “It is very important,” Obama said in a speech on […]

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The latest information regarding Friday’s terror attacks in Paris as of the time of this writing (sources, NPR/NBC/AP) The official death toll is at least 129 people, with 352 injured. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the Nov. 13 coordinated assault that spanned six locations and involved at least seven terror suspects. Six of the attackers […]

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As we head into another holiday season it’s time to begin embracing the traditions that run congruent with this time of year.  Black Friday, holiday music and visiting family and friends are just a few of the things you may commonly associate with November and December.  Another budding tradition echoing from the far right horizon […]

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It’s been said time and again, you just can’t make this stuff up.  Presidential Hopeful and noted historian Dr. Ben Carson has answered one of the great mysteries of mankind… what was really stored in the pyramids?  Would you believe grain?  Neither did the rest of us, but this is just another in the long […]

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The third Republican debate of the 2016 election season will certainly be etched into the history books.  Based upon the nearly unanimous consensus from all sides of the political spectrum, this was assuredly the single worst debate in presidential history.  Ordinarily one would refrain from such hyperbole, but you would be hard pressed to find […]

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By now, many of you have undoubtedly learned that Sesame Street introduced a new character named Julia.  The green eyed, orange haired girl made her debut in an online book titled “We’re Amazing, 1, 2, 3!”  Julia has autism and, as Elmo explains when introducing her to Abby, she may exhibit some strange behavior. This […]

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Both world wars, 18 presidential administrations and inventions that include the air conditioner, radio and television—all of these have occurred in the 107 years since the Chicago Cubs last won the World Series.  Unfortunately for fans of the ‘lovable losers’ the calendar will have to flip another year before the team gets a chance at […]

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