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Are we winning? When it comes to politics, Americans say no

Admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:05:44 +0000

If you want a glimpse into the darkness that is our current political culture, Pew Research has some answers. Americans believe they are losing when it comes to political issues:
In our new survey examining the public’s attitudes about government, just 25% say that, “on the issues that matter,” t… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/are-we-winning-when-it-comes-to-politics-americans-say-no/ #BarackObama, #BernieSanders, #DemocraticPartyUnitedStates, #HillaryClinton, #UnitedStates

What’s the debt ceiling and why it’s an obsolete way to control spending

Admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:02:16 +0000

William D Lastrapes, University of Georgia
The US is once again on the precipice of default on its national debt – not because of a fundamental inability to generate and collect tax revenues (a la Greece), but because of political shenanigans over the country’s debt ceiling.
The Treasury Dep… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/whats-the-debt-ceiling-and-why-its-an-obsolete-way-to-control-spending/ #BondCreditRating, #Colorado, #CreditRating, #NorthDenverNews, #RepublicanPartyUnitedStates, #StandardPoorS, #UnderSecretaryOfTheTreasuryForDomesticFinance, #UnitedStates, #UnitedStatesDepartmentOfTheTreasury

Volkswagen CEO has fallen on his sword – but is it the death of diesel?

Admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 02:50:54 +0000

Justin O’Brien, Royal Holloway; Sigrun M Wagner, Royal Holloway, and Stephanos Anastasiadis, Royal Holloway
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn bowed to mounting pressure for his resignation as a result of the US diesel reporting revelations scandal. Others may follow his exit trajectory, but… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/volkswagen-ceo-has-fallen-on-his-sword-but-is-it-the-death-of-diesel/ #AlanMenken, #BostonPublicLibrary, #Diesel, #UnitedStates, #Volkswagen, #VW, #VWDiesel, #VWDieselScandal

#Fiorina, #Trump and #Carson: Now what

Admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:00:50 +0000

By now everyone must know that Carly Fiorina won the marathon debate. By my unofficial pundit scorecard, it seems to be unanimous.
But picking the winner was the easy part. The harder part is in figuring out what it all means. Everyone — or at least 23 million people, which is close enough — saw… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/fiorina-trump-and-carson-now-what/ #BarackObama, #BarackObamaCitizenshipConspiracyTheories, #DonaldTrump, #GeorgeWBush, #HillaryClinton, #JohnMcCain, #MittRomney, #RepublicanPartyUnitedStates, #SurveyUSA, #UnitedStates

Does bioenergy have a green energy future in the US? #Peakoil

Admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:11:27 +0000

Tim Baye, University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin-Extension
Bio-derived sources of energy – wood, grass, dung and alcohol – have a rich history yet have failed to command the “buzz” of solar, wind or even geothermal in public discussions regarding renewable energy.
Even w… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/does-bioenergy-have-a-green-energy-future-in-the-us-peakoil/ #AdministratorOfTheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency, #Aquifer, #ArgonneNationalLaboratory, #DrinkingWater, #HoneyBee, #Neonicotinoid, #Pesticide, #UnitedStates, #UnitedStatesCourtOfAppealsForTheNinthCircuit, #UnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency

#MotoGP no more at Indy as track, Dorna pull the plug

Admin — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 05:00:58 +0000

One of the more American expressions of motorsport is now consigned to the dustbin of history, as motorcycle racing at the infield course at the Indianapolis Speedway is dead.
Following eight years of delivering world class motorcycle racing, the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix will not be on… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/motogp-no-more-at-indy-as-track-dorna-pull-the-plug/ #Assen, #Denver, #GrandPrixMotorcycleRacing, #Indianapolis, #MazdaRacewayLagunaSeca, #Movistar, #NorthDenverNews, #SuperbikeWorldChampionship, #UnitedStates, #ValentinoRossi

US Marks 14th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 21:35:24 +0000

The United States is marking the 14th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on Friday with a series of observances to remember that horrifying day.

President Barack Obama along with his wife and White House staff observed a public moment of silence Friday morning… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/us-marks-14th-anniversary-of-911-attacks/ #AlQaeda, #BarackObama, #BreakingNews, #FullMeasure, #HalfMast, #NationalSeptember11MemorialMuseum, #September11Attacks, #ThePentagon, #UnitedStates, #WorldTradeCenter

Homeland Security shuts down anonymous internet browsing at public library #Snowden

Admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:51:44 +0000

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Official Signature – Alternate Websafe Colors (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
First Library to Support Anonymous Internet Browsing Effort Stops After DHS Email
by Julia Angwin ProPublica, Sep. 10, 2015, 11:20 a.m.
Since Edward Snowden exposed the extent of… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/homeland-security-shuts-down-anonymous-internet-browsing-at-public-library-snowden/ #AmericanCivilLibertiesUnion, #CentralIntelligenceAgency, #DrugEnforcementAdministration, #EdwardSnowden, #FederalBureauOfInvestigation, #InternetPrivacy, #NationalSecurityAgency, #Privacy, #SearchWarrant, #UnitedStates, #UnitedStatesDepartmentOfHomelandSecurity, #UnitedStatesDepartmentOfJustice

CDC funding helps states combat prescription drug overdose epidemic

Admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 05:39:51 +0000

Agency commits $20 million to advance prevention on multiple fronts
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the launch of Prescription Drug Overdose: Prevention for States, a new program to help states end the ongoing prescription drug overdose epidemic. The… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/cdc-funding-helps-states-combat-prescription-drug-overdose-epidemic/ #Analgesic, #BloodPressure, #BodyMassIndex, #CardiovascularDisease, #CentersForDiseaseControlAndPrevention, #Heart, #RiskFactor, #UnitedStates

AT&T Completes Acquisition of DIRECTV

Admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:32:07 +0000

Becomes World’s Largest Pay TV Provider and Video Distribution Leader Across TV, Mobile & Broadband
Anti-trust, anti-competitive concerns be damned….
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has completed its acquisition of DIRECTV. The newly combined company – the largest pay TV prov… http://www.thecherrycreeknews.com/att-completes-acquisition-of-directv/ #ATT, #DigitalDivide, #DirecTV, #FederalCommunicationsCommission, #InternetAccess, #InternetServiceProvider, #UnitedStates, #UnitedStatesDepartmentOfHousingAndUrbanDevelopment