Category: Burlington

Joe Biden’s many, many gaffes, and you know, the creepiness thing

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 12, 2020

Joe Biden’s many gaffes, from making fun of Indians, calling blacks unintelligent, to the endless Hillary hug, sniffy sniffy, many forgetful moments, and you know, um, the thing.

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Falcons soar over Central Lee, 42-14

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 12, 2020

*Photo by Dan Hockett*
West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Travian Donaldson (18) celebrates a touchdown against Central Lee with teammates Xavier Jinkens (15), Matt Johnson (3), and Carson Chiprez (8) Friday night (October 2, 2020) in West Burlington. Donaldson surpassed 1,000-yards in just 6-games so far this season. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 42-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Brady Oleson (24) intercepts Central Lee pass and runs for a touchdown Friday night (October 2, 2020) in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 42-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Receiver Brock Whitmore (29) catches a pass deep in Central Lee territory Friday night (October 2, 2020) in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 42-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Xavier Jinkens (15) threads the Central Lee defense Friday night (October 2, 2020) in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 42-14.

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How to Steal an Election: Mail-In Ballots

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 12, 2020

What’s the difference between absentee balloting and universal mail-in balloting? The latter might sound like a great idea, but is it really? Eric Eggers of the Government Accountability Institute answers this vitally important question.

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Celebrating Columbus

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 10, 2020

Christopher Columbus, the most famous explorer in history, was once a celebrated hero. Now, many consider him a villain, a despoiler of paradise. So which version of Columbus is true? Michael Knowles answers this question and offers some much-needed historical perspective.

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Where Do You Want to Live: Red State or Blue State?

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 7, 2020

We’re supposed to be the United States of America. But in many ways, we’re now divided into two very different nations: red states and blue states. Which ones are succeeding? Which ones are failing? And why? To answer these questions, economist Stephen Moore compares them side-by-side.

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Just One Percent of U.S. Counties Account for Bulk of COVID-19 Deaths

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 28, 2020

Click here: Through September 26, there have been 202,807 deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19, but a significant proportion of those have occurred in just a handful of counties. In fact, the 30 counties with the most deaths represent 1 percent of all counties, 19 percent of the total U.S. population, and 39 percent of all U.S. deaths.

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Never Apologize to the Mob

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 28, 2020

What once was the start of healthy debate is now just as often a catalyst for personal and professional destruction. “The mob” is out to cancel anyone who crosses it. Paris Dennard describes the problem and offers a solution.

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Nikes’ Augustine takes 1st place at Tony Proctor Invitational Cross Country Meet

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 27, 2020

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Note Dame – West Burlington runners take off at the start of the Tony Proctor Cross Country meet at the Burlington RecPlex Thursday afternoon. Hadley Augustine (1061) took first place honors, Kennedy Ritter (1062) placed fifth, and Landry Begner placed tenth.

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ND-WB Nikes run at Tony Proctor Invitational Cross Country Meet

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 27, 2020

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Notre Dame – West Burlington runners, Alex Abouassaly (1064), Sage Eggar (1066), Ryne Rogers (1065), Anthony Moad (1067), and Connor Bush (1068), start running at The Tony Proctor Cross Country Invitational Meet at the Burlington RecPlex Thursday afternoon. Coach Lee Lundvall looks on.

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Police Go Where the Crime Is

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 24, 2020

Are the police friend or foe? Are they necessary to preserve order, or are they unnecessarily intrusive? Do they have society’s best interest in mind, or are they racist and violent? Heather Mac Donald, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, analyzes the numbers behind these hot-topic questions.