Dec 15, 2016 (San Diego) We are quickly moving to a Kleptocracy. It is important to define these terms, so before we go any further, a handy definition. "kleptocracy This is a government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; rule by a thief or thieves." Like many of our words, the origin of the word is Greek. [ 470 more words ]

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Dec 15, 2016 (San Diego) The National Football League has authorized the move of the San Diego Charges to Los Angeles. In the Los Angeles Times reporting it is clear. They quote Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay In his view, there is “no reason for optimism” that the San Diego Chargers or Oakland Raiders will remain in their current cities. [ 315 more words ]

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Analysis by Reporting San Diego Dec 14, 2016 (San Diego) There are rumors that electors are turning away from voting for Donald Trump. This is what is called a faithless elector, one that does not vote the way the state he or she lives in, voted during the general election. First, we need to explain what the college is. It is a mechanism that was put in the Constitution for two reasons: [ 646 more words ]

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Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D., President, and CEO of United Negro College Fund (UNCF), President William J. Clinton, Rex W. Tillerson, Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil, Walter E. Massey, Ph.D., President of Morehouse College. Dec 13, 2016 (San Diego) Rex Tillerson, President of Exxon, was designated as the next Secretary of State under the incoming Donald Trump administration. He is lauded by Trump as a leader and a deal maker. [ 857 more words ]

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Dec 12, 2016 (San Diego) A San Diego Police officer was injured in the line of duty during what seemed to be a fight. There are dozens of officers staged at 4731 Mt. St. Helens Drive, as well as a SWAT Team, and dogs. It is not clear how badly the officer was injured. Medics have also responded to the scene.

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Analysis by Reporting San Diego Dec 12, 2016 (San Diego) the results are out. The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) assessment is out. This is a test, taken by 15-year-olds worldwide, that tell us how well different educational systems compare to each other. The test is taken every three years, and the results for the 2015 dataset were published on Dec 6, 2016. [ 1,123 more word ]

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Dec 9, 2016 (San Diego) President Barak Obama ordered a review of the 2016 elections. The question for the Feds is whether the Russians did interfere in the election, and how deeply? Americans tend to discount this, partly because intelligence agencies have told a few major fibs over the course of the years. Whether that is the Gulf of Tonkin, or more recently showing evidence that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations Security Council in the lead to the second Iraq war. [ 1,365 more word ]

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Dec 9, 2016 (COUNTY NEWS CENTER) If you’re planning on attending your work holiday party or other gatherings with family and friends, make sure you don’t bring an uninvited guest: the flu. Flu activity typically starts to increase during the holidays. That’s why County health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated now. “This holiday season, spread the joy, not the flu,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. [ 306 more words ]

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Dec 8, 2016 San Diego) According to San Diego Police, a 65 year old man lost control of his vehicle while driving north bound on College Avenue. He veered to the rightstring\king an embankment. It continued north bound through the intersection at Navajo Rd. This is where College Avenue becomes Warings. There it rear ended a 2008 Toyota Corolla. This second vehicle was driven by a 44 year old female. [ 90 more words ]

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Dec 8, 2016 (San Diego) Astronaut John Glenn died at the age of 95. He was the first American to achieve orbital flight. This mission was launched on August 27, 1961, and it was the first mission to use an Atlas rocket. The previous missions used Redstone rockets which had less thrust. Here is where the connection to San Diego. Those Atlas rockets were built in San Diego. [ 267 more words ]

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Dec 7, 2016 (San Diego) In a year of strange politics the San Diego City Council is about to get more interesting, We have two Democrats vying for the post of Council President. This is not a minor post. It determines what gets to the docket in the Council. That person will also set the agenda. So at first glance, we have two democrats competing for the post. [ 495 more words ]

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Dec 6, 2016 (San Diego) So we have elections done at the leadership in Congress. Both Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer in the senate, replacing Harry Reid who retired this year. What is the problem with both of these members? They have been part of a failing leadership, They also represent two of the wealthiest areas of the country. In fact, they represent two of the winners in the Neoliberal economic order. [ 1,658 more word ]

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SACRAMENTO (December 6, 2016) SACRAMENTO – (Monday, December 5, 2016) – California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) was unanimously elected by her colleagues in the California Latino Legislative Caucus today to serve as Vice Chair. The Latino Caucus, comprised of a record-high 27 State Legislators – five Senators and 22 Assemblymembers, serves as a forum to develop avenues to empower the Latino community throughout California. [ 339 more words ]

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Photos: Nadin and Tom Abbott Video Tom Abbott; Editing Nadin Abbott Dec 5, 2916 (San Diego) The day after the decision by the Army Corps of Engineers San Diego had a vigil to pray over the decision. Activists know that the incoming administration could reverse the decision by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. They also know that Energy Transfer Partners, the company that is building the North Dakota Access Pipeline has said this is not over. [ 891 more words ]

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December 5, 2016 (San Diego) If you suffer from Diabetes, or any other disease that generates needles, or other medical sharps, you know how difficult it can be to dispose of them. In San Diego, your taxes at work. the city and county are making it easier. You can dispose of your SHAPS at San Diego Police Stations. Here is how they are supposed to be packaged, and they will not accept any loose sharps. [ 449 more words ]

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