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Falcons down Nikes, 71-56

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Post date December 14, 2020

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) takes the ball to the basket between two Notre Dame defenders, Josh Smith (20) and Matt Johnson (3) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Notre Dame, 71-56.

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West Burlington’s Austin Applegate (33) shoots a three-pointer against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Notre Dame, 71-56.

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) hits a lay-up against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Notre Dame, 71-56.

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How the Left Sees the World: Power, Race, and Class

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Post date December 14, 2020

How do those on the Left determine right from wrong? Since Marx, they’ve relied on a formula based on status, skin color, and wealth. But is that the way to reach a moral conclusion? Dennis Prager uses Israel and the United States to provide an illuminating perspective on this question.

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Falcons flyby Nikes, 69-33

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Post date December 14, 2020

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Notre Dame’s Katy Stephens (20) bats the ball away from West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 14th ranked (1A) Notre Dame, 69-33.

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West Burlington’s Abby Bence (20) shoots over Notre Dame’s Lauren Krieger (15) and Katy Stephens (20) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 14th ranked (1A) Notre Dame, 69-33.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Ca) linked to Chinese spy: Report

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Post date December 9, 2020

Axios reported on Monday that a Chinese national named Fang Fang or Christine Fang targeted up-and-coming local politicians, including Swalwell, D-Calif. According to Axios, investigators became so alarmed by Fang’s behavior and activities that they alerted Swalwell in 2015 to their concerns, and gave him a “defensive briefing.” Swalwell then cut off all ties with Fang and has not been accused of any wrongdoing, according to an official who spoke to the outlet.

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Video so Shocking China Took It Down

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Post date December 8, 2020

Footage from Tucker Carlson on Fox News showed a Chinese academic telling a room full of people the reason China and the US – between 1992 and 2016 – were able to settle all kinds of issues was because China has people at the “top of America’s core inner circle of power and influence”.

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Falcons score first ever win over Panthers, 68-60

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Post date December 7, 2020

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) gets two against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mount Pleasant, 68-60.

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West Burlington’s Brady Martin (11) shoots a three against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mount Pleasant, 68-60.

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West Burlington’s Ethan Eilers (34) shoots over Mt. Pleasant’s Dylon Hagans (5) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mount Pleasant, 68-60.

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WB’s Marlow surpasses 1,000-points

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Post date December 7, 2020

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow surpasses 1,000-points in her career with this basket against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Mt. Pleasant, 73-43.

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Falcons top Panthers, 73-43

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Post date December 7, 2020

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) grabs a rebound in front of Mt. Pleasant’s Andrea Lopreato (11) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Mt. Pleasant, 73-43.

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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) heads to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Mt. Pleasant, 73-43.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) looks to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Mt. Pleasant, 73-43.

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Nuclear Energy: Abundant, Clean, and Safe

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 4, 2020

If you truly want to save the planet from global warming, there’s one energy source that can do it. It’s not wind or solar. It’s not coal, oil or natural gas, either. So what is it? Michael Shellenberger, founder of Environmental Progress, has the answer in this important video.

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Danville downs WB, 69-52

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Post date December 3, 2020