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The US Embassy in the Dominican Republic is in the news for a recent press release where it alerts that those seeking fiancee visas need to present what they call “appropriate proof of relationship.” The Embassy highlights: “Please DO NOT SUBMIT intimate photographs (such as photos of the couple in bed together, not fully clothed, or engaged in intimate displays of affection. Such “evidence” is neither appropriate nor convincing to establish proof of a relationship, and may even be detrimental to your credibility.” Local press had a field day. The note left open to imagination and speculation what people were...

Creighton men's basketball coach Greg McDermott apologized Tuesday for racially insensitive comments he made to his players following a loss to Xavier last week. "On February 27th, after an emotionally tough loss on the road, I addressed our student-athletes and staff in the postgame locker room and used a terribly inappropriate analogy in making a point about staying together as a team despite the loss," McDermott said in a statement released via Twitter. "Specifically, I said: 'Guys, we got to stick together. We need both feet in. I need everybody to stay on the plantation. I can't have anybody leave...

Hotels host meetings and events, and generally do not carefully vet the messages that will be shared or the people who will gather at those meetings to make sure they’re consistent with the values of their median customer, consistent with the values of their most vocal customers, or consistent with the values of twitter. From time to time that becomes a problem, and seemingly becomes a problem for Hyatt (and, oddly, for the Hyatt Regency Orlando) relatively often. Late Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson said it wasn’t his job to vet the groups they host and that you don’t want a...

I want to purchase and distribute face masks with the printed message ""Trump 2020" Are they available?

It is my perception that Drudge is exhibiting an increasingly pro-left bias. Am I alone in my view?

Looking for help: Is there a credit card I can use that will support gun rights?

NEW YORK, NY — A child playing with a stove started a massive fire that killed a dozen people in the Bronx Thursday night, officials said Friday morning.

Could we please put together a list of companies that support the radical left; such as Target, Starbucks, Macys,Nordstrom, Kelloggs, Progressive Insurance. Please add any that I may have omitted

A Benson High School student has a confirmed case of tuberculosis, the Douglas County Health Department said Wednesday. An investigation by the health department and school officials indicated that 12 staff members and 193 students may have been exposed to the disease and might be at risk of infection, said Adi Pour, the department’s director.

Buying a car or truck built in the USA, by members of the UAW, is a financial contribution to Clinton and other democrat candidates. The United Auto Workers (UAW) financially support ONLY democrat candidates. Do you want YOUR money supporting democrats?

A Christmas gift idea! http://www.leftcoastrebel.com/2014/12/the-mary-jo-kopechne-i-cant-breathe-t.html

“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”

Star*ucks just opened a new store near my house, but since I’ll never go there again I’ve had to find another place to feed my caffeine habit. Luckily in my neck of the woods there’s a better option for drive-through mocha maniacs: Dutch Bros. . . . When a Dutch Bros. barista ventilated an armed robber in Eugene, Oregon a few years ago, the company founder didn’t fire him for violating company policy. Instead he did the right thing: he changed the stupid company policy and paid for employee leave and trauma counseling. Even if you don’t live in Oregon,...

This app is a countdown to either Barack Obama's second inauguration or his final days as President of the United States. In addition, the application will download and update the following important voter metrics: Approval Rating Public Debt Unemployment Level Gasoline Cost Per Gallon Housing Price Index

Aurora High junior Julia Sullivan was born without legs or forearms. The district and her family disagree on whether that should have been taken into account at cheerleading tryouts. more... http://www.omaha.com/article/20110713/NEWS01/707139920#cheerleading-case-stirs-up-dispute

When I got home, I noticed that the receipt showed that the cashier had only charged me for one of the sets. I did not notice if she put both under the scanner so I don't know if it is a misread or an error on the part of the cashier. There was a woman in front of me who caused her nearly a half hour of grief over coupons and sale prices, so she was a little distracted when she got to me. I don't want her to lose her job, but I feel the need to call and...

Who is making money selling and maintaining body scanners? Who has accepted political contributions from these people?

Is there any support for building a monument to the Christian martyrs of Cordoba (instead of a strip club) next to 51 Park, Build it taller and larger, so it casts a shadow upon the mosque.

Capt. Mike Clauer was serving in Iraq last year as company commander of an Army National Guard unit assigned to escort convoys. It was exceedingly dangerous work — explosive devices buried in the road were a constant threat to the lives of Clauer and his men. He was halfway through his deployment when he got a bolt from the blue — a frantic phone call from his wife, May, back in Texas. "She was bawling on the phone and was telling me that the HOA [homeowners association] had foreclosed on our house, and it was sold,"

Bill Whittle on the Ground Zero Mosque http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg_iDPRud_c&feature=player_embedded