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Sen. Cornyn Slams Dems for Interrupting Kavanaugh Hearing: If This Former WH Official on 'First Man' Flag
Were a Court of Law, You'd Be 'Held in Contempt'
Controversy: Hollywood Liberals Always
'I would just suggest we get on with the hearing.'
Tempted to 'Revise' or 'Bend' History
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) slammed his Democratic colleagues for interrupting the
opening of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing Tuesday morning. 'They have to understand that there is pride in America.'
As Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) attempted to deliver his
opening statement, multiple Democratic senators interjected, including Kamala Harris A former White House and Pentagon official called out the makers of an up-
(D-Calif.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Mazie Hirono coming biographical film about Neil Armstrong for omitting the moment Arm-
(D-Hawaii), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.). strong and Buzz Aldrin planted the American flag on the moon.
The Democratic lawmakers raised objections to the committee just receiving a batch of "First Man," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival last week and is
42,000 documents relating to Kavanaugh's work with past administrations, and called for the scheduled to hit theaters in October, chronicles Armstrong's life from 1961 to
release of thousands more documents that have been withheld. Whitehouse said one would the Moon landing in 1969.
be hard-pressed to find any court in the country that would not give a party litigant a Hollywood star Ryan Gosling, who portrays Armstrong in the movie, told The
continuance when the opposite party did a massive document dump after close of business Telegraph the flag was omitted from the moon landing because the achieve-
the night before a trial. ment of humans walking on the moon "transcended countries and borders."
Cornyn fired back at Whitehouse's suggestion that the hearing be handled as if it were a "I think this was widely regarded in the end as a human achievement [and]
court of law. that's how we chose to view it," Gosling said.
"I would suggest that if this were a court of law that virtually every member on the dais on "I don't think that Neil viewed himself as an American hero. From my inter-
that side would be held in contempt of court, because this whole process is supposed to be a views with his family and people that knew him, it was quite the opposite. And
civil one, where people ask questions and we get to get answers," Cornyn said. we wanted the film to reflect Neil."
"And that's the basis upon which we are supposed to exercise our constitutional Douglas MacKinnon, who served in the White House as a writer for former
responsibilities of advice and consent," he continued. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush and afterwards in a joint
"So I would just suggest we get on with the hearing." command at the Pentagon, says the film fails to accurately portray Armstrong's
patriotism.
"Hollywood is dominated now, unfortunately, by liberals. And because of that
Not getting enough sleep? You’re hurting your heart power, they always have the temptation to revise history or to in fact bend his-
tory to reflect their current political views," MacKinnon said on "Fox &
Getting a good night's sleep – usually between six to eight hours – can help take care of your
Friends" on Monday.
heart and lower the risk of strokes, according to three studies.
The research was revealed last week during the annual meeting of the European Society of He said he had the honor of meeting Armstrong at the White House in the late
Cardiology. 1980s, and Armstrong expressed that he was "incredibly proud" to plant the
American flag on the surface of the moon.
The first study involved a meta-analysis of 11 studies featuring more than 1 million adults
"This is not a Republican story, it's not a Democrat story, but it is in fact an
conducted by the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre in Athens, Greece.
American story," MacKinnon said. "And Hollywood has to understand that.
They found people who slept fewer than six hours or longer than eight hours had a greater
And they have to understand that there is pride in America, and it's something
risk of developing or dying from coronary artery disease or stroke.
"More research is needed to clarify exactly why, but we do know that sleep influences bio- that Americans ultimately do care about."
logical processes like glucose metabolism, blood pressure and inflammation – all of which
have an impact on cardiovascular disease," said Dr. Epameinondas Fountas, the study's au-
thor who works for the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre, in a statement.
Two other studies found people who fail to get enough sleep at night face a higher risk of
cardiovascular disease and hardened arteries.
An observational study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found men in their
50s who slept five or fewer hours a night had double the risk for a major cardiovascular
event by age 71 and were more likely to have high blood pressure or diabetes."The magni-
tude of increased cardiovascular risk associated with insufficient sleep is similar to that of
smoking or having diabetes at age 50," said author Moa Bengtsson in a statement.
A separate study associated people who slept less than six hours a night or woke up several
times during the night with a higher risk of hardened arteries.
Overall, many Americans still struggle to get enough sleep. According to a 2016 study from
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of Americans don't get
enough sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society
recommend people get at least seven hours of sleep a night.
A good night's sleep does more than keep the heart healthy. It can also lead to fewer mental
lapses.
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Mollie Tibbetts' father: Don't distort her death to Tropical Storm Gordon to Strengthen Into
advance racist views Hurricane, Threatening Gulf Coast
Mollie was nobody's victim. Nor is she a pawn in others' Almost two million people are under a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Gordon
debate approaches the Gulf Coast of the United States. The National Weather Center's
Weather Prediction Center forecasts the tropical storm will strengthen into a
Two weeks ago, we learned that Mollie would not be coming home. Shattered, my hurricane before making landfall in Mississippi late Tuesday. Currently, according
family set out to celebrate Mollie’s extraordinary life and chose to share our sorrow in to the National Hurricane Center, Gordon has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph.
private. At the outset, politicians and pundits used Mollie’s death to promote various A hurricane warning is in effect for parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, and a
political agendas. We appealed to them and they graciously stopped. For that, we are tropical storm warning is in effect for parts of Louisiana. The NHC has also issued
grateful. storm surge warnings for several cities, advising that the surges bring "danger of life
Sadly, others have ignored our request. They have instead chosen to callously distort -threatening inundation."
and corrupt Mollie’s tragic death to advance a cause she vehemently opposed. After making landfall in Mississippi, Gordon is predicted to move over Arkansas
I encourage the debate on immigration; there is great merit in its reasonable outcome. before heading northeast over Missouri. Gordon is bringing heavy rain, with 3 to 6
But do not appropriate Mollie’s soul in advancing views she believed were inches possible in some places. Thunderstorms from the Central Plains to the Upper
profoundly racist. The act grievously extends the crime that stole Mollie from our Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region can be expected. There is also a risk for
family and is, to quote Donald Trump Jr., "heartless" and "despicable." severe thunderstorms over parts of the Northern Plains, Southern Plains and Lower
Make no mistake, Mollie was my daughter and my best friend. At her eulogy, I said Mississippi Valley. The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi tweeted
Mollie was nobody’s victim. Nor is she a pawn in others’ debate. She may not be able that strong winds could down trees and brief tornadoes are possible, and NWS
to speak for herself, but I can and will. Please leave us out of your debate. Allow us to Tallahassee warned of rip currents and flooding.
grieve in privacy and with dignity. At long last, show some decency. On behalf of my
family and Mollie’s memory, I’m imploring you to stop. Throughout this ordeal I’ve Men nearly caused human extinction 7,000 years ago,
asked myself, “What would Mollie do?” As I write this, I am watching Sen. John
McCain lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda and know that evil will succeed only if new theory states
good people do nothing. Both Mollie and McCain were good people. I know that both Genetics can reveal many buried secrets. An extramarital dalliance. The origins of our
would stand up now and do something. ancestors. In this case, it may have revealed that men almost exterminated themselves
The person who is accused of taking Mollie’s life is no more a reflection of the some 7,000 years ago. The genetic indicators have been there for some time. It’s
Hispanic community as white supremacists are of all white people. To suggest called the “Neolithic Y chromosome bottleneck.”
otherwise is a lie. Justice in my America is blind. This person will receive a fair trial, It’s a point in our stone-age past when our genetic diversity suddenly choked. At least
as it should be. If convicted, he will face the consequences society has set. among the male-transmitted genes. After a period of some 2,000 years of decline,
Beyond that, he deserves no more attention. there was only one fertile male left alive to mate with every 17 women.
We stand with the Hispanic community It’s an event recorded in the bloodlines that have emerged across the world.
To the Hispanic community, my family stands with you and offers its heartfelt Previously, academics felt this may have had something to do with the way our
apology. That you’ve been beset by the circumstances of Mollie’s death is wrong. We ancestors explored and settled new lands. It was called the “founder effect,” where a
treasure the contribution you bring to the American tapestry in all its color and small number of individuals keep moving to establish new settlements.
melody. And yes, we love your food. But a new study published in the science journal Nature puts forward a much more
My stepdaughter, whom Mollie loved so dearly, is Latina. Her sons — Mollie’s brutal proposal.
cherished nephews and my grandchildren — are Latino. That means I am Hispanic. I Men killed most of their peers off. Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East may
am African. I am Asian. I am European. My blood runs from every corner of the have been consumed by carnage between 5,000 and 7,000 years ago. And, as fathers
Earth because I am American. As an American, I have one tenet: to respect every pass their Y chromosome on to their sons, entire families must have been extermi-
citizen of the world and actively engage in the ongoing pursuit to form a more perfect nated over wide areas. It was a time when the world population is estimated to have
union. been somewhere between five and 20 million people. To leave such a stark genetic
Given that, to knowingly foment discord among races is a disgrace to our flag. It imprint behind, as many as 9.5 million men must have been killed. Why?
incites fear in innocent communities and lends legitimacy to the darkest, most The Stanford University team blames “competition between patrilineal kin groups.”
hate-filled corners of the American soul. It is the opposite of leadership. It is the Otherwise known as tribalism. Clans form from common ancestors. They establish a
opposite of humanity. It is heartless. It is despicable. It is shameful. strong group identity. This, in turn, promotes a sense of difference and competition
We have the opportunity now to take heed of the lessons that Mollie, John McCain with separate nearby clans. The researchers say these pressures came to a head
and Aretha Franklin taught — humanity, fairness and courage. For most of the shortly before the first civilization emerged in Sumeria about 4,000 years ago.
summer, the search for Mollie brought this nation together like no other pursuit. “The presence of such groups results in violent intergroup competition preferentially
There was a common national will that did transcend opinion, race, gender and taking place between members of male descent groups, instead of between unrelated
geography. Let’s not lose sight of that miracle. Let’s not lose sight of Mollie. individuals,” the researchers write. “Casualties from intergroup competition then tend
Instead, let’s turn against racism in all its ugly manifestations both subtle and overt. to cluster among related males and group extinction is effectively the extinction of
Let’s turn toward each other with all the compassion we gave Mollie. Let’s listen, not lineages.” Essentially, the victorious clans would exterminate their opponent’s
shout. Let’s build bridges, not walls. menfolk to ensure ongoing dominance and the eradication of potential competition.
Let’s celebrate our diversity rather They would then seize the surviving women. World War Zero?
than argue over our differences. I According to the researcher’s data, the carnage would have been horrific. The slaugh-
can tell you, when you’ve lost your ter was so intense that just one-twentieth of the entire male population survived.
best friend, differences are petty and The fighting must have persisted for generations. And the first signs of civilization
meaningless. arose from the ashes. Their hypothesis goes something like this:
My family remains eternally grate- Human society began to evolve away from nomadic hunters towards farming commu-
ful to all those who adopted Mollie nities about 12,000 years ago. Suddenly, they had possessions. Resources were finite.
so completely and showered us with And as clans had begun to settle in one place, intruders were unwelcome. Such
so much care, compassion and gen- groups evolved systems of organization based on family membership — generally
erosity. Please accept our desire to focused on the male chief of the clan. In terms of chromosomes, it would have
remain private as we share our loss. appeared as though every male member of a clan had the same father. Wiping out a
We love Mollie with all our hearts clan would wipe out their unique Y chromosome markers. The victorious clan would
and miss her terribly. We need then expand to fill the void left behind., This hypothesis is only a model. There is no direct
time. evidence of such a world-spanning conflict. It’s possible a male-specific disease could also
have caused such carnage. But, circumstantially, such brutal clan cleansing seems feasible.
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Nominations Open for 2019 Perfect in South Walton Here's what happens to your body when you
Awards
-- September 4, 2018 – Visit South Walton is now accepting nominations for the 2019 walk those recommended 10,000 steps
Perfect in South Walton Awards. The nomination period will be open from now until
September 16. Even if you don't have a fitness tracker like a Fitbit, you've probably heard that you
“The Perfect in South Walton Awards are not only a great way to honor a business, should strive to take 10,000 steps a day.
event, or activity in South Walton, but also a way to keep our visitors talking about But where did the 10,000 step recommendation come from? And what happens to
their favorite vacation memories,” says Visit South Walton Director of your body when you take 10,000 steps?
Communications David Demarest. Ten thousand steps was first popularized by Japanese pedometers in the 1960s under
The top five nominees in 30 categories will move on to the voting round, which the name "manpo-kei," which means "10,000 steps meter," according to UC Davis
begins September 20 and ends on October 21. Both locals and visitors are encouraged Integrative Medicine. Today, taking 10,000 steps a day is a popular goal because
to nominate their favorite businesses, events, and activities on the Visit South Walton some research has shown coupled with other healthy behaviors it can lead to a de-
website or at www.perfectinsouthwalton.com. crease in chronic illness like diabetes, metabolic syndromes and heart disease, accord-
Nominate in as many or as few categories as you prefer, the top 3 winners of each ing to Michael Roizen, a physician and chief wellness officer at Cleveland Clinic.
category will be recognized as Diamond, Platinum or Gold winners at the Perfect in "If you look at it, if everyone did just 10,000 steps a day in America we would proba-
South Walton Awards reception in January. These winners will be promoted in print bly decrease healthcare budget by $500 billion a year and that shows how few people
and online by Visit South Walton throughout the year. actually do it, and two how big a reduction in chronic disease we’d have if more did,"
Some of last year’s winners include: Donut Hole Bakery for Best Breakfast, Amavida according to Roizen, who is also author of Age Proof: Living longer without running
Coffee & Tea for Best Coffee House and YOLO Board + Beach for Best Outdoor out of money or breaking a hip.
Adventure. For a complete list of last year’s winners you can visit https// While the Centers for Disease and Control doesn't specifically recommend10,000
www.visitsouthwalton.com/press/press-releases/perfect-in-south-walton-award- steps a day, it does suggest people get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each
winners . week (30 minutes a day) coupled with two or more days of muscle-strengthening
2019 award categories include activity. The guidelines suggest Americans get some physical activity and reduce
Best Breakfast sedentary time, which will ultimately benefit their health, according to Neil Johann-
sen, assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Louisiana State University.
Best Lunch He said some research shows that adults aiming for the 150 minutes a week typically
Best Casual Dining walk around 7,500 steps a day.
Best Fine Dining "So, taking that standpoint,10,000 steps represents that highest level in most adults,"
Johannsen said. "It’s that do more than what is recomended and you will see further
Best Wine List benefits to your health."
Best Craft Beer Selection And the benefits over 10,000 steps may be substantial. Roizen points to a recent
Best Sweet Treats study, that found postal workers in Glasgow, Scotland, who walked 15,000 steps a
Best Coffee House day, had fewer risk factors for heart disease than colleagues who sat throughout the
day. While the study published in the The International Journal of Obesity, doesn't
Best Local Musician or Band identify 10,000 steps, 15,000 is pretty close, Roizen said.
Best Live Music Venue At the end of the day, whether you're walking 8,000 or 13,000 steps a day, it's key to
Best Event get moving, he said.
Best Park or Nature Locale
Best Outdoor Adventure “Remember the # ” Call this Man, to get you out!
Best Fishing Charter
Best Tennis Facility
Best Golf Course
Best Art or Design Gallery/Studio
Best Jewelry Boutique
Best Clothing Boutique
Best Shopping Area
Best Kids Shopping
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Best Wedding Venue
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Best Beach Photographer
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'Resign Immediately' or 'Be a Real Attorney Boy, 15, beheaded himself with chainsaw
General' after losing computer game: reports
'You don't even know you're nothing but a shill.' Russian police are
In her Opening Statement, Judge Jeanine Pirro directly addressed Jeff Sessions, blasting him investigating claims
for the job he's done as attorney general. a boy beheaded
She asked if Sessions had any self-respect and why he'd remain in a position where he himself with a
knows he isn't wanted. chainsaw after
President Trump said in an interview with Bloomberg News that Sessions would have his losing at a computer
job at least until after the midterms, despite the attorney general recusing himself from the game. According to
Russia probe last year. reports Pavel
The move has been repeatedly criticized by the president, who tweeted last week that Mateev, 15, went
Sessions "doesn't understand what is happening underneath his command position." into his yard
Pirro said that Sessions "groveled and begged" for his job and was given it out of loyalty to Monday morning
President Trump. before he “switched
"You are so clueless, you don't even know you're being used. You don't even know you're on a chainsaw and sawed off his own head.” Russian media cited local sources
nothing but a shill." saying that he was addicted to a computer game that his single mother had
The only constituency that wants Sessions, Pirro added, is the "deep state." bought for him.
"So you've recused yourself from the 2016 Russia election probe," Judge Jeanine said. "OK, State owned Russian television channel NTV reported: “A teenager from
but what's your excuse for not acting like the AG? Can't you see what's going on? For all Tomsk region committed suicide after he lost a computer game.”
intents and purposes, the Russia collusion investigation is over." It is unclear what computer game he was playing, but a female source said
Sessions fired back at Trump after the president said in an interview on "Fox & Friends" last Pavel spent hours at his computer and that his “nerves gave in after a game”.
month that he "never took control of the Justice Department." The local office of the Russian Investigative Committee gave no further
In a written statement, Sessions said: details on Pavel’s case except to confirm a criminal case had been opened into
"I took control of the Department of Justice the day I was sworn in, which is why we have incitement to suicide.
had unprecedented success at effectuating the President’s agenda—one that protects the Russia has seen several so-called "death groups" allegedly incite children and
safety and security rights of the American people, reduces violent crime, enforces our immi- teenagers to take their own lives whilst playing online games.
gration laws, promotes economic growth, and advances religious liberty. “While I am
Attorney General, the actions of the Department of Justice will not be improperly influenced
by political considerations." Florida mom charged with murder in
Pirro said that the attorney general's standing is "nothing more than a front" for a corrupt
deep state. case of missing son
"Are you kidding? All of America knows the DOJ continues to be to be influenced by
politics," she said. "You need to do one of two things. Resign immediately, because you Authorities in Florida say
are not wanted. Or put on your big boy pants and be a real attorney general." they have a prime suspect
in the death of a 2-year-old
boy whose body was found
Hiker adopts injured dog she carried down Tuesday in the woods near
St. Petersburg — the
11,000-foot mountain child's 21-year-old mother
Charisse Stinson.
A woman in Idaho has given a dog named Boomer the happily ever after he deserves, by Stinson reported the boy
adopting him into her family after rescuing and carrying the lost and injured 55-pound pup missing early Sunday, ac-
down a 11,106-foot mountain. cording to police in Largo, Florida. A statewide Amber Alert was issued for
Last month, Tia Vargas of Idaho Falls was hiking down from the peak of Table Rock Trail little Jordan Belliveau after Stinson told authorities a man named "Antwan,"
near Grand Teton National Park en route to meet her father, Ted Kasper, when she stumbled who had dreadlocks and gold teeth, kidnapped Jordan after giving them a
upon an alarming sight: an English springer spaniel struggling and limping to keep up with a ride on Saturday night in the Tampa Bay area.
pack of hikers, who were searching for the dog’s owner, People reports.“They asked if he was According to authorities, Stinson said the man eventually became violent.
mine and said that they’d seen a note at the bottom of the trail mentioning that somebody had She lost consciousness after several blows to the face. She said she awoke in
lost their dog,” 40-year-old Vargas recalled. “The tag on his collar said his name was Boomer, a park and her child was missing. Police released a sketch of the man to the
and I could see that he was hurt. The other hikers wanted to get to the top of the mountain, so I public.
decided right then, 'OK, Boomer, I’ll help you.'” Vargas soon realized, however, that Boomer In a press conference Wednesday morning, police officials characterized the
was in such bad shape that he couldn’t make the six mile trek on his own. "His eyes were super mothers' initial testimony as "deceptive."
puffy and bloodshot. His body was swollen, "Initially there were parts of the story that the detectives felt were possibly
even his bum was very, very swollen,” the not true," said Lt. Randall Chaney. "But at the same time, we are trying to
single mom of three told ABC News. “And you
find a child."
could tell he was very dehydrated. He had cuts
and scratches on his belly and on his head. He He said need to find the boy was their top priority and they later learned the
was in bad condition." man did not exist.
Without a second thought, Vargas lifted the pup An arrest report says Stinson told investigators that in a moment of
onto her shoulders, and continued on her way. frustration she struck the child, causing his head to hit a wall. He then began
"I felt the difficulty of it right away. I never felt to have seizures. The report says she then left his body in the woods.
55 pounds like that before,” she told Mother Authorities found the body Tuesday afternoon. The police said the injuries
Nature Network. Fortunately, she soon found sustained by the child mirrored the mother's admission.
Kasper, her father, whose sense of humor reen-
"We do feel a murder a murder charge is appropriate," said Maj. Steven
ergized her.
Slaughter. "Our goal now is a successful prosecution."
"Dad laughed and said, 'Isn’t this hike hard
enough? You have to carry a dog too?'” Vargas Stinson is scheduled to make her first court appearance this Wednesday
told the outlet. "My dad makes me laugh. He is afternoon.
such a great man." I am so happy now!
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