Show Notes 12/04/2014

Thursday Show 12/4/14

History of the Statue of Liberty

America probably could not have won its freedom from the British during the American Revolution without the help of the French. France provided arms, ships, money and men to the American colonies.

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Symbols of Statue of Liberty

Torch : The torch is the strongest symbol that Bartholdi incorporated into the Statue. In fact the Statue's real name reflects its true meaning: "Liberty Enlightening the World".

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Bus drivers say students at Mexican teachers' college have kidnapped them

The men are holed up with their buses on the college's soccer field, sleeping in the compartments that once held passenger luggage and hanging the clothes they've hand-washed from the windshields.

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Fort Hood shooting victims will soon be eligible for the Purple Heart

Victims of the Fort Hood shooting will soon be eligible to receive the Purple Heart, with Congress pushing ahead with a policy change that would officially recognize domestic terrorism as an issue, rather than the “workplace violence” designation the Obama administration had used.

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Lesbian judge takes on Jesus in court

An openly lesbian federal judge whose appointment was opposed by dozens of U.S. senators has ruled against a Christian former Navy chaplain who alleged his superiors engineered his dismissal from the service because he was not “ecumenical.”

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McDonald palm oil policy poorly protects climate

McDonald's is the world's most profitable fast-food chain. In 2012, its 12,600 U.S.-based restaurants alone boasted $35.6 billion in sales — nearly three times more than its nearest competitor, Subway, which has twice the number of U.S. outlets.

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Show Notes 04/03/2014

Thursday Show 4/3/14

Fort Hood shooting repeat renews calls for ending gun restrictions on base

The fatal shooting Wednesday at Fort Hood, the second in less than five years, has renewed calls for Congress and the Defense Department to end restrictions on servicemembers carrying weapons on post.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/04/03/fort-hood-shooting-repeat-renews-calls-for-ending-gun-restrictions-on-base/

Fort Hood: Yet another tragedy from our broken mental health care system

It is now an old story, made new again by the tragic events of the second Fort Hood shooter. Untreated, under treated or poorly treated mental illness leads to horrific violence.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/04/03/fort-hood-yet-another-tragedy-from-our-broken-mental-health-care-system/

Obama’s war on pizza

On the eighth day, God created pizza. It made everyone forget the forbidden fruit. So it’s almost sacrilegious that the feds are attacking the pizza business. Nobody should be surprised to learn that the source is Obamacare, thanks to its food police provision tacked on in the Senate.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/feb/11/istook-obamacare-sics-food-police-on-pizza-parlors/?page=all

Beer marinade lowers Cancer risk in grilled meat

Meat and beer: The two best things of barbecue season. Now, grilled meat marinated in your favorite brew is even better, thanks to science.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/03/27/beer-marinade-lowers-cancer-risk-in-grilled-meats-study-says/?intcmp=features

Health myth: Low-intensity workouts burn the most fat calories

The Question: I want to burn fat (and get rid of that layer of flab that's covering my abs). Should I work out at a low intensity? The Expert: Mike Donavanik, C.S.C.S., C.P.T., personal trainer and creator of Extreme Burn: Ripped

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/03/27/health-myth-low-intensity-workouts-burn-most-fat-calories/

Under attack: Depth of federal arms race should surprise, shock citizenry

In late February, four federal agents carrying side arms with a drug-sniffing dog descended on the Taos Ski Valley in what was called a “saturation patrol.” Authorities were working on tips of possible drug selling and impaired driving in the ski resort’s parking lot and surrounding

area.

http://watchdog.org/136244/federal-law-enforcement/

Show Notes: 08-30-2012

Uncooperative Radio Show Notes: Thursday 8/30/12

Fla.’s Graham to Newsmax: We May Have Another Hanging-Chad-Like Controversy
With Florida once again expected to play a critical role in the upcoming presidential election, former Gov. and Sen. Bob Graham warned Newsmax.TV that the nation should brace for the possibility of a “strong second act” of another hanging chad-like controversy courtesy of The Sunshine State.
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Bob-Graham-Florida-election/2012/08/26/id/449779

Federal Court rules against Texas voter ID
Texas' top attorney told Fox News his state will appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal panel of judges on Thursday rejected the Texas law requiring voters to present photo IDs before casting a ballot.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/08/30/federal-court-rules-against-texas-voter-id-law/?test=latestnews#ixzz254S33ZX4

Fort Hood suspect explains beard to Judge
The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage has told a judge that he grew a beard because his Muslim faith requires it.
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2012/08/30/fort-hood-suspect-explains-beard-to-judge.html?comp=7000023467940&rank=2

US Troops Build 'Alamos'
Against Insider Attacks U.S. military units have resorted to building hardened safe rooms, or what they call "Alamos," to protect themselves from potential attacks from the soldiers and police officers they are training, according to a report from Stars & Stripes.
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2012/08/30/us-troops-build-alamos-against-insider-attacks.html

Chocolate may lower risk stroke in men
Chocolate – often touted for aiding heart health – may have another benefit up its sleeve.Men who eat a moderate amount of chocolate per week can possibly lower their risk of stroke, according to new research published in the journal Neurology.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/08/30/chocolate-may-lower-risk-stroke-in-men/?test=latestnews#ixzz254UC2WfE

As GOP Protests Fizzle, Occupy Movement Turns Attention to DNC
From a protester standpoint at the Republican National Convention it appeared at times as if nobody but Ron Paul supporters showed up. That, however, is not the entire story. http://www.newsmax.com/Advertise/Convention-Protests/2012/08/30/id/450407

Wasserman Schultz and Sandra Fluke make their presence felt at the RNC
While most in politics allow Democrats and Republicans to tell their own story at their respective conventions, outspoken Democratic Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz decided she couldn’t let Republicans be have their day in Tampa.
http://www.humanevents.com/2012/08/30/wasserman-schultz-and-sandra-fluke-make-their-presence-felt-at-the-rnc/

Accused illegal gun seller Terri Reese still awaiting bail release
A member of a gun dealer family jailed since last August for conducting alleged sales to straw purchasers has had her bail release delayed due to procedural documentation requirements, Gun Rights Examiner has learned.
http://www.examiner.com/article/accused-illegal-gun-seller-terri-reese-still-awaiting-bail-release

Show Notes: 07-22-2012

Uncooperative Radio Show Notes: Sunday 7/22/12

Prayer After Death of Loved One
http://www.2heartsnetwork.org/deceased.htm

FBI Did Not Investigate Fort Hood Shooter Because of Political Correctness, Report Says
The FBI was too concerned about political correctness and did not launch an investigation into a man who was later charged with killing 13 people in a 2009 attack at the Fort Hood military installation in Texas, despite significant warning signs that he was an Islamic extremist bent on killing civilians, according to a lawmaker briefed on a new report about the terrorist attack.
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/fbi-did-not-investigate-fort-hood-shooter-because-political-correctness-report-says

Guess who's bailing out bankrupt western governments now?
Fourteen years ago during the Asian financial crisis, Indonesia endured a currency collapse, a severe 2-year recession, and an embarrassing IMF bailout.
http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/guess-whos-bailing-out-bankrupt-western-governments-now/

Colorado Governor tells Candy Crowley stricter gun laws wouldn't have prevented massacre
As her State of the Union interview with Hickenlooper proceeded, Crowley predictably asked, "Do you see any law anywhere that could stop a man with no record in a society that protects the second amendment that might have prevented this?"
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2012/07/22/colorado-governor-tells-candy-crowley-stricter-gun-laws-wouldnt-have-#ixzz21Nyv39DQ

Egg allergy treatment
Egg allegiance Children allergic to eggs are told to avoid the food completely. But in a promising new clinical trial, doing the exact opposite appears to have reduced and in some case eliminated
kids' egg allergies.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-07-16/egg-allergy-treatment/56319678/1

Fewer teens want to drive yet automakers court them
As automakers increasingly try to market their cars to young drivers they will find themselves fighting over a shrinking percentage of teenagers who want to drive.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/07/fewer-teens-want-to-drive-yet-automakers-court-them/1#.UAxZTJEn3Sg

Is the Law of the Sea Treaty sunk?
As of today, (July 16 2012) 34 U.S. Senators are on record promising to oppose the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea if it comes to the Senate floor. Because two-thirds of Senators present and voting are required to ratify any treaty, the long-stalled Law of the Sea Treaty is effectively dead.
http://heritageaction.com/2012/07/heritage-action-sinking-law-sea-treaty/?utm_source=heritageaction&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wwf-lost-win

House votes to bar Pentagon's deal with Russian firm
The House lashed out at Russia for its unwavering support for Syria, voting Thursday to stop the Pentagon from doing business with a Russian company that has armed Bashar Assad's regime. http://www.military.com/daily-news/2012/07/20/house-votes-tto-bar-pentagon-deal-with-russian-firm.html?comp=7000023467962&rank=1