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Gallup: Americans’ Perceptions of U.S. World Image Best Since 2003

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Post date February 25, 2019

Click here: Fifty-eight percent of Americans believe the U.S. rates “very” or “somewhat favorably” in the world’s eyes. Americans’ Perceptions of U.S. World Image Best Since 2003, says Gallup.

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Is Harvard Racist?

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 25, 2019

Harvard University’s admissions policy is proof that one can remember negative history, write about it in great and vivid detail, and still be doomed to repeat it. In the name of “affirmative action” and “diversity,” Harvard is doing to Asian-American applicants exactly what it once did to Jewish applicants: discriminate. Lee Cheng explains in this short 5-minute video.

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Mayor Arrested After Shooting At SWAT Team

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Post date February 21, 2019

Click here: Mayor a ‘known drug user’ with history of violence, says Sheriff.

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In 2005, about 200 people ate ‘zombie’ deer meat. Here’s what happened

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 21, 2019

Click here: On March 13, 2005 a fire department in New York fed the meat of a deer that tested positive for chronic wasting disease to about 200 to 250 people. They didn’t know the meat was from a diseased deer at the time. Here’s what happened.

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Burlington downs Davenport West, 76-49

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Post date February 18, 2019

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Burlington’s Deron Draine (10) shoots over a Davenport West Defender Friday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Davenport West, 76-49.

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Burlington’s Amarion Davis (33) delivers the ball to the basket against Davenport West Friday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Davenport West, 76-49.

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Davenport West’s Malik Westerfield (2) dunks the ball against Burlington Friday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Davenport West, 76-49.

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Burlington Head Coach Reggie Shipp (center) talks strategy with his players during a timeout Friday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Davenport West, 76-49.

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Burlington’s Carlton Martinex-Hale (21) hits a layup against Davenport West Friday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Davenport West, 76-49.

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Burlington’s Michael Alexander (0) delivers the ball to the basket against Davenport West Friday night in Burlington.
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Davenport West’s Aldane Barrett (35) shoots over Burlington’s KT Thompson (2) and Carlton Martinez-Hale (21) Friday night in Burlington.
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Burlington’s Amarion Davis (33) delivers the ball to the basket against Davenport West Friday night in Burlington.
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Burlington’s Trent Burnett (45) shoots the ball against Davenport West Friday night in Burlington.

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What Made George Washington Great?

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 18, 2019

There would have never been a United States of America without George Washington. John Rhodehamel, author of “George Washington: The Wonder of the Age,” details in this short 5-minute video how Washington successfully guided the budding nation through war and nurtured her in peace.

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U.S. Student Debt in ‘Serious Delinquency’ Tops $166 Billion

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Post date February 18, 2019

Click here: Student-loan delinquencies, with the percentage delinquent at least 90 days or in default, surged last year hitting consecutive records of $166.3 billion in the third quarter and $166.4 billion in the fourth.

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‘Zombie’ deer disease is in 24 states and thousands of infected deer are eaten each year, expert warns

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 17, 2019

Click here: For humans, eating infected deer meat would be the most likely way for it to spread to people, the CDC says. Estimates show that 7,000 to 15,000 animals infected with Chronic Wasting Disease are eaten each year and that number could rise by 20 percent annually, according to the the Alliance for Public Wildlife.

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Men Who Can Do More Than 40 Push-Ups Far Less Likely To Develop Heart Disease

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Post date February 16, 2019

Click here: Harvard study finds that middle-aged men who can log more than 40 push-ups in a single try have a 96% reduced risk of developing heart disease and other related ailments compared to those who can complete no more than 10 push-ups.

West Burlington

Hawks upset No. 14 Falcons, 44-40

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Post date February 15, 2019

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield. Central Lee defeated No. 14 West Burlington, 44-40.

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) drives the lane around Central Lee’s Malarie Ross (10) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield. Central Lee defeated No. 14 West Burlington, 44-40.

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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) looks to the basket against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield. Central Lee defeated No. 14 West Burlington, 44-40.

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield. Central Lee defeated No. 14 West Burlington, 44-40.

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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) looks to the basket against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield. Central Lee defeated No. 14 West Burlington, 44-40.

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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) shoots in front of Central Lee’s Malarie Ross (10) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) drives the lane around Central Lee’s Makenna Hall (2) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield. C
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) completes a layup against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) is boxed in by Central Lee’s Emily Fuller (50) and Mya Merschman (24) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots over Central Lee’s Emily Fuller (50) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots over Central Lee’s Emily Fuller (50) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots between Central Lee’s Makenna Hall (2) and Kassidy Haley (40) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots in front of Central Lee’s Emily Fuller (50) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) is fouled while shooting by Central Lee’s Alivia Myhre (12) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots in front of Central Lee’s Makenna Hall (2) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) goes in on a layup against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots over Central Lee’s Emily Fuller (50) and Mya Merschman (24) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) goes to the basket against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots around Central Lee’s Alivia Myhre (12) in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) takes the ball to the basket against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) looks for two against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) looks for a path to the basket against Central Lee in the Regional Semifinal Wednesday night in Fairfield.
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West Burlington lines up for the National Anthem before the start of the Regional Semifinal game against Central Lee Wednesday night in Fairfield.