الأحد، 31 ديسمبر 2017

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018

Who would've ever thought when I started this journey we'd ever reach 1,000,000 hits, let alone 58,000,000 million! When I sit back and think about all the years I've put into this thing I think, you have to be crazy to spend 14 years doing this.

Nevertheless, we LOVE the Underdog and we're going to continue to expose what other media sources refuse to publish. 

That being said, Happy New Year 2018 to each and every one of you. We have an incredible President who will deliver light at the end of what was a very dark tunnel. We will continue to crush the Liberal mind set and set a path to a much better future here on the Shore. 

Love us or hate us, we've proven to be the most consistent news source around and our traffic simply proves we're "second to none". Remember Folks, it's the comments that make a difference.

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Saint January 1 : Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation

Saint January 1 : Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligationa
The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God is celebrated on January 1st and is a Holy Day of Obligation; meaning Catholics must attend Mass. The Solemnity falls exactly one week after Christmas, the end of the octave of Christmas. It is fitting to honor Mary as Mother of Jesus, at this time, following the birth of Christ. When we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God ,we are not only honoring Mary, who was chosen among all women throughout history to bear God incarnate, but we are also honoring our Lord, who is fully God and fully human. Calling Mary "mother of God" is the highest honor we can give Mary. Just as Christmas honors Jesus as the "Prince of Peace," the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as the "Queen of Peace" The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, falling on New Year's Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace. Text from 365Rosaries


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Free Bus Rides In Ocean City

Mayor Rick Meehan

Ocean City’s Transportation Department will offer FREE bus service from 6 a.m. on December 31 to 6 a.m. on January 1. On December 31, bus services will run every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and every 10 minutes from 6 p.m. until 4 a.m. on January 1.


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Youssef Chahed suit l'évolution de la situation sécuritaire

Le chef du gouvernement, Youssef Chahed, s'est rendu dans la soirée de ce dimanche 31 décembre 2017, à la salle des opérations centrales au ministère de l'Intérieur.

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Soumaya Ghannouchi accuse l'ambassadeur des Emirats de comploter contre Ennahdha

La fille du président d'Ennahdha, Soumaya Ghannouchi a lancé des accusations directes aux Emirats Arabes Unis en affirmant que leurs dirigeants travaillent sur un projet visant à briser la coexistence et la cohabitation entre les Tunisiens. Ils miseraient, selon elle, sur les mouvements voulant exclure Ennahdha.

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BCE présente ses vœux aux Tunisiens : 2018 sera une année déterminante

Le président de la République Béji Caïd Essebsi a présenté, ce soir du dimanche 31 décembre 2017, ses vœux au peuple tunisiens à l'occasion de l'avènement de la Nouvelle Année 2018.

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Youssef Chahed rend visite aux enfants orphelins

En cette veille du Nouvel An, le chef du gouvernement, Youssef Chahed a rendu visite au Village d'enfants orphelins, SOS Gammarth.

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L'année 2018 : les économistes sont réalistes, mais optimistes

Déficit budgétaire atteignant, fin octobre 2017, 4.42 MD contre 3.79 MD durant la même période en 2016, une dette publique s'élevant à 63.94 MD contre 52.7 l'année écoulée, des dépenses totales évaluées à 28MD contre 22.9 MD toujours en 2016 et un taux d'inflation dépassant les 6%...

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Bleak government spying sim Beholder has a sequel out next year

You're tasked with climbing the career ladder in a shady government department.

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Economie 2018 : Réalistes mais optimistes !

Déficit budgétaire atteignant, fin octobre 2017, 4.42 MD contre 3.79 MD durant la même période en 2016, une dette publique s'élevant à 63.94 MD contre 52.7 l'année écoulée, des dépenses totales évaluées à 28MD contre 22.9 MD toujours en 2016 et un taux d'inflation dépassant les 6%...

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Gain a Plenary Indulgence on New Year's Eve - #PlenaryIndulgence

Plenary Indulgences for 31 December 
The Enchiridion Indulgentiarum 26 indicates that we can gain plenary indulgences on the 31 December. (Video Below)
A plenary indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful who, recite or sing the Te Deum
Under the usual conditions, a plenary indulgence can be gained:
1. Sacramental confession within eight days
2. A prescribed good work (for Dec. 31 the recital of the Te Deum)
3. Sacramental Holy Communion within eight days.
4. Prayers for the intentions of the Roman Pope (usually 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be)
5. Detestation of venial sin 

TE DEUM PRAYER in Latin and English
Te Deum laudamus: te Dominum confitemur. O God, we praise Thee: we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord.
Te aeternum Patrem omnis terra veneratur. Everlasting Father, all the earth doth worship Thee.
Tibi omnes Angeli; tibi Caeli et universae Potestates; To Thee all the Angels, the Heavens and all the Powers,
Tibi Cherubim et Seraphim incessabili voce proclamant: all the Cherubim and Seraphim, unceasingly proclaim:
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts!
Pleni sunt caeli et terra maiestatis gloriae tuae. Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of Thy glory.
Te gloriosus Apostolorum chorus, The glorious choir of the Apostles,
Te Prophetarum laudabilis numerus, the wonderful company of Prophets,
Te Martyrum candidatus laudat exercitus. the white-robed army of Martyrs, praise Thee.
Te per orbem terrarum sancta confitetur Ecclesia, Holy Church throughout the world doth acknowledge Thee:
Patrem immensae maiestatis: the Father of infinite Majesty;
Venerandum tuum verum et unicum Filium; Thy adorable, true and only Son;
Sanctum quoque Paraclitum Spiritum. and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter.
Tu Rex gloriae, Christe. O Christ, Thou art the King of glory!
Tu Patris sempiternus es Filius. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father.
Tu ad liberandum suscepturus hominem, non horruisti Virginis uterum. Thou, having taken it upon Thyself to deliver man, didst not disdain the Virgin's womb.
Tu, devicto mortis aculeo, aperuisti credentibus regna caelorum. Thou overcame the sting of death and hast opened to believers the Kingdom of Heaven.
Tu ad dexteram Dei sedes, in gloria Patris. Thou sitest at the right hand of God, in the glory of the Father.
Iudex crederis esse venturus. We believe that Thou shalt come to be our Judge.
Te ergo quaesumus, tuis famulis subveni: quos pretioso sanguine redemisti. We beseech Thee, therefore, to help Thy servants whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood.
Aeterna fac cum sanctis tuis in gloria numerari. Make them to be numbered with Thy Saints in everlasting glory.
V. Salvum fac populum tuum, Domine, et benedic hereditati tuae. V. Save Thy people, O Lord, and bless Thine inheritance!
R. Et rege eos, et extolle illos usque in aeternum. R. Govern them, and raise them up forever.
V. Per singulos dies benedicimus te. V. Every day we thank Thee.
R. Et laudamus nomen tuum in saeculum, et in saeculum saeculi. R. And we praise Thy Name forever, yea, forever and ever.
V. Dignare, Domine, die isto sine peccato nos custodire. V. O Lord, deign to keep us from sin this day.
R. Miserere nostri, Domine, miserere nostri. R. Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us.
V. Fiat misericordia tua, Domine, super nos, quemadmodum speravimus in te. V. Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, for we have hoped in Thee.
R. In te, Domine, speravi: non confundar in aeternum. R. O Lord, in Thee I have hoped; let me never be put to shame.




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Dead Cells getting an Early Access price bump in January, devs 'far from finishing the game'

Last chance to get it for $12.74/£10.49.

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Breaking News: Five sheriff's deputies were shot, one fatally, while responding to a domestic disturbance in a Denver suburb. Two civilians were also injured.

The gunman was shot by deputies and was “believed to be deceased,” the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook.


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Shadowverse: Chronogenesis expansion out now, adds 138 cards to the CCG

Expansion also includes a new class called Portalcraft.

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Were our 2017 PC gaming predictions accurate?

Looking back at what we thought would happen in 2017, and what actually happened.

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Mass Effect 2 and 3 DLC bundles finally pop up on Origin

No more Bioware points...

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Entre Bizerte et Kairouan : Arrestation de 3 jeunes filles appartenant à une cellule takfiriste

Poursuivant le démantèlement d'une cellule takfiriste, la brigade nationale des investigations et d'inspection à Bizerte a réussi, selon un communiqué du ministère de l'Intérieur, publié ce dimanche 31 décembre 2017, à arrêter et deux jeunes filles âgées de 17 et 18 ans impliquées dans la même cellule.

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He’s Doing It! MAGA Football League Coming to a Stadium Near You – BUH-BYE NFL!

It looks like the NFL is about to get a wake-up call. Vince McMahon has sold $100 million of stock in WWE, the publicly traded company he has run since 1982, apparently for the purpose of relaunching the XFL. I would imagine if that launch is successful, former NFL fans who have had it with the social justice bullcrap will tune into the XFL. It might just be what is needed. No details on the venture will be released until January 25, 2018. It’s not clear if the XFL will directly compete with the NFL, but it would certainly make sense. The XFL played for one season in 2001 and then was put in mothballs, but McMahon thinks a resurrection is in order now.

The NFL’s brand has plummeted since they let players kneel during the National Anthem and conduct protests whenever they felt like it. America is sick of it. For half a century, the NFL ruled sports in America, but no more. And something will have to fill the vacuum. Maybe the XFL is that something. Considering that television ratings for the NFL are severely down, revenues have plummeted and attendance at games is at an all time low, this is the perfect time for a new entity to enter the market.

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A Tale of Two Tweets

President Trump has been very active over the last two days on Twitter. Here are two tweets that answers one question while the second inspires much thought for Liberals who now enjoy a better economy.

The President addresses why he uses Twitter to get his message out instead of traditional media:


His question to America regarding the upcoming midterm elections:



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#PopeFrancis "...reflect on..Mary, Joseph and Jesus, while they grow together as a family in mutual love and trust in God."



FULL TEXT Angelus of Pope Francis on Dec. 31, 2017 from Vatican News with FULL Video: 
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!
On this first Sunday after Christmas, we celebrate the Holy Family of Nazareth, and the Gospel invites us to reflect on the experience lived by Mary, Joseph and Jesus, while they grow together as a family in mutual love and trust in God. Trust is an expression of the ritual performed by Mary and Joseph with the offering of her son Jesus to God: "They brought the child to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord" (Lk 2:22), as required by the Law of Moses. The parents of Jesus go to the temple to certify that the child belongs to God and that they are the guardians of his life and not the owners.
This gesture emphasizes that only God is the Lord of individual and family history; everything comes to us from Him. Every family is called to recognize this primacy, guarding and educating children to be open to God who is the very source of life. From here comes the secret of inner youth, paradoxically witnessed in the Gospel by an elderly couple, Simeon and Anna. The old Simeon, in particular, inspired by the Holy Spirit says about the child Jesus: "He is destined for the fall and for the rising of many in Israel and as a sign of contradiction [...] so that the secret thoughts of many may be laid bare.”
These prophetic words reveal that Jesus came to bring down the false images that we make of God and of ourselves; to "contradict" the worldly certainties on which we claim to support ourselves; to make us "rise up" to an authentic human and Christian journey based on the values ​​of the Gospel. There is no family situation that is precluded on this new path of rebirth and resurrection. Whenever families, even those wounded and marked by frailty, failure and difficulty, return to the source of Christian experience, new paths and unimagined possibilities open up.
Today's Gospel story tells us that Mary and Joseph, "when they had done everything the law of the Lord required, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew to maturity and he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.” A great joy of the family is the growth of children. They are destined to mature and become strong, to acquire wisdom and to receive the grace of God, just as happened to Jesus. He is truly one of us: the Son of God becomes a child, He agrees to grow in maturity and strength, He is filled with wisdom and the grace of God is upon him. Mary and Joseph experience the joy of seeing all this in their son; and this is the mission to which the family is called: to create the best conditions that will allow for the harmonious and full growth of children, so that they can live a life that is good, worthy of God, and constructive for the world.
This is the wish I have for all families, a wish I accompany with an invocation to Mary, Queen of the Family.


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Feast of the Holy Family - Novena to the #HolyFamily and Prayers for Families to SHARE

The feast of the Holy Family, celebrated on the first Sunday after Christmas. The feast day was formally instituted in 1921 under Pope Benedict XV. Originally celebrated on the Sunday after Epiphany (January 6), the Feast of the Holy Family was moved to the Sunday after Christmas in 1969. 
 Feast of the Holy Family -
Novena - 
Most loving Jesus, Who by Thy sublime and beautiful virtues of humility, obedience, poverty, modesty, charity, patience and gentleness, and by the example of Thy domestic life didst bless with peace and happiness the family Thou didst choose on earth, in Thy clemency look down upon this household, humbly prostrate before Thee and imploring Thy mercy. Remember that this family belongs to Thee; for to Thee we have in a special way dedicated and devoted ourselves. Look upon us in Thy loving kindness; preserve us from danger; give us help in time of need, and grant us the grace to persevere to the end in the imitation of Thy Holy Family; that having revered Thee and loved Thee faithfully on earth, we may bless and praise Thee eternally in heaven. 


O Mary, most sweet Mother, to thy intercession we have recourse, knowing that thy Divine Son will hear thy prayers. 

And do thou, O glorious Patriarch, St. Joseph, assist us by thy powerful mediation, and offer, by the hands of Mary, our prayers to Jesus. Amen.

Here mention your petitions for this novena..........

1 Our Father ...1 Hail Mary... 1 GloryBe each day for 9 days.

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PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY

Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph, didst consecrate domestic life by Thine ineffable virtues; grant that we, with the assistance of both,
may be taught by the example of Thy holy Family and may attain to its everlasting fellowship. Who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.

(Indulgence, 5 years each time)

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A Prayer to The Holy Family, for One’s Children

O Jesus, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father, well-beloved Son of the Blessed Virgin and foster Child of St. Joseph, we most fervently implore Thee, through Mary Thine ever-blessed Mother and St. Joseph Thy foster father, take our children under Thy special charge and enclose them in the love of Thy Sacred Heart. They are the children of Thy Father in Heaven, created after His own image; they are Thy possession, for Thou hast purchased them with Thy Precious Blood; they are temples of the Holy Ghost, who sanctified them in Baptism and implanted in their hearts the virtues of faith, hope and charity. 

O most loving Jesus, rule and guide them, that they may live according to the holy Catholic Faith, that they may not waver in their confidence in Thee and that they may ever remain faithful to Thy love. 

O Mary, Blessed Mother of Jesus, grant to our children a place in thy pure maternal heart! Spread over them thy protecting mantle when danger threatens their innocence;
keep them firm when they are about to stray from the path of virtue; and should they have the misfortune of falling into mortal sin, oh, then raise them up again, reconcile them with thy Divine Son and restore them to Sanctifying Grace.

And thou, O holy foster father St. Joseph, do not abandon our children! Protect them from the assaults of the wicked enemy and deliver them from all dangers of soul and body.

O dear parents of the holy Child Jesus! Intercede for us parents also, that we may bring up our children in the love and fear of God and one day attain with them the Beatific Vision. Amen.

Prayers Source: This prayer is taken from Prayer Book for Religious, compiled by Fr. F. X. Lasance, S.J. (Benziger Brothers, 1904) 


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#BreakingNews Boko Haram Kills over 50 people in 3 separate Attacks in Nigeria - Please Pray

All Africa report: Scores of civilians and Boko Haram insurgents were reportedly killed yesterday during different attacks in Borno and Yobe states.
Witnesses said the first attack was an ambush on firewood mongers in villages around Mafa, the first local government area outskirts of Maiduguri along Dikwa- Gamboru-Ngala-Cameroon Republic road.
The second attack was reportedly launched at villages around Kanamma in northern fringes of Yobe State, the first place where Boko Haram, then known as Nigerian Taliban, settled around 2002.
The third siege was along Maiduguri- Damboa road in southern part of Borno.
Different sources said dozens of people were allegedly killed but this could not be independently verified.
In the attack in Mafa, sources said no fewer than 50 people were killed.
A vigilante Umara Modu said many Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Muna camp in the outskirts of Maiduguri, as well as others from the surrounding villages, including Maiwa near Mafa LGA, were killed around 2.30 pm Saturday.
“Different Boko Haram gangs ambushed different locations. More than 50 people, mostly those chopping firewood which they normally sell to support their families, were killed,” he said.
“They carted away many trucks belonging to the firewood mongers and set ablaze the rickety ones,” he added.
Usman Jidda, a driver who lives near Muna garage in Maiduguri corroborated. “It was a targeted attack by the terrorists... Based on the information I got, they killed more than 40 people in the bushes,” he said.
It was also gathered that the insurgents attacked Kanamma villages around 5:45pm yesterday, but many of them met their waterloo as they were killed by an Air Force fighter jet which mobilized to the site after a distress call.
“The BH fighters did not succeed in Kanamma, they were repelled,” said Musa Mohammed, a resident of Geidam, which is not far from Kanamma.
“The terrorists actually attacked Kam village near Kanamma where they sometime ago forcefully recruited many youths. I think they went back to either recruit others but were not successful.
“The village is at a border between Nigeria and Niger, and it is the Musab Albarnawi faction of the sect that is terrorising people there
“It is pleasing that Air Force mobilized immediately. Many of the terrorists were killed by the fighter jet while fleeing in the desert,” he said.
A resident in the town, Musaah Baakura, revealed that prior to the Kanamma attack villagers called and warned their relatives of the possibility.
“They said that the insurgents had assembled in a bush, with weapons, trying to hit a target. Many people fled for their lives, some traveled out, some to neighbouring villages while others remained indoors,” he said.
In yet another attack, the insurgents reportedly laid ambush on vehicles conveying people and foodstuff along Maiduguri- Damboa road.
“Those ones were desperately looking for food and they succeeded in getting plenty,” a security source, who does not want to be quoted, said. By Hamza Idris & Hamisu Kabir Matazu,
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Firefly Studios’ MetaMorph is coming to the PC Gamer Weekender

Use the code chr1stm4s to knock 20 percent off tickets before January 5.

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Homemade Peppermint Mocha

It’s that time of year again where Peppermint Mochas are in season! And although going to a local coffee shop is fun, you can make your own Homemade Peppermint Mocha at home.

Homemade Peppermint Mocha - Simple, creamy and delicious homemade peppermint mocha that's perfect for any winter day! A favorite holiday drink! http://ift.tt/2cW9NS3

This can be dangerous though…because if you’re like me and love anything chocolate, you end up making chocolate things all the time. And then eating all of them. But chocolate is good for you, right? Packed with antioxidants?

I think so. So, I’m just going to keep eating it.

Now, this recipe isn’t dairy free…or really all that health conscious because let’s be real…sometimes you gotta just live a little, you know? It’s totally worth every delicious sip!

This Homemade Peppermint Mocha is similar to my Hot Cocoa recipe. It’s super easy to make and absolutely delicious to drink. Perfect holiday beverage to warm you up!

Homemade Peppermint Mocha - Simple, creamy and delicious homemade peppermint mocha that's perfect for any winter day! A favorite holiday drink! http://ift.tt/2cW9NS3It’s made with cocoa powder, strong coffee (made with a good quality brand), heavy cream, milk, sugar, peppermint extract, and a dash of salt. It’s important to use both a good tasting cocoa powder and good quality coffee because it affects the flavor. I personally love the Trader Joe’s brand of cocoa powder. It’s very flavorful and not expensive. One of my favorite coffee brands is Counter Culture. I tend to get their medium to dark roasts but any coffee brand you like will work perfect. Just be sure to brew it strong. Follow the directions on your bag of coffee and maybe add just a tad more coffee when brewing. I used a Pour Over when making coffee for this and it turned out lovely!

You can make this Peppermint Mocha a medium pot on your stove. Heat to medium heat and add cocoa powder, sugar, salt, milk, and heavy cream. Heat to a low simmer but do not boil. The cocoa powder and sugar should dissolve in the cream and milk. Then add in coffee. Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract. Add more or less extract depending on how much you love peppermint.

Voila!

Homemade Peppermint Mocha - Simple, creamy and delicious homemade peppermint mocha that's perfect for any winter day! A favorite holiday drink! http://ift.tt/2cW9NS3Now you have your very own Homemade Peppermint Mocha that you didn’t have to go out to order. Serve this warming goodness in your favorite mugs! Cheers!

Homemade Peppermint Mocha - Simple, creamy and delicious homemade peppermint mocha that's perfect for any winter day! A favorite holiday drink! http://ift.tt/2cW9NS3Hope you love this as much as we did!

~TLM

Homemade Peppermint Mocha
 
A simple yet creamy and delicious Homemade Peppermint Mocha perfect for the Winter Season!
Author:
Recipe Type: Drinks
Serves: 3 cups
Ingredients
  • 4 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1½ cup milk* (any kind is good)
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 cup strong coffee
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract**
Instructions
  1. Heat a medium sauce pan to medium/medium high heat.
  2. Add in cocoa powder, sugar, milk, heavy cream, and salt. Stir together.
  3. Allow the mixture to heat but NOT boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes. It should not bubble but a slight simmer is okay. Cocoa powder, sugar and salt should be dissolved in this time.
  4. Pour in coffee and remove from heat.
  5. Stir in peppermint extract.
  6. Pour into your favorite coffee mugs and enjoy as is or top with whipped cream!
Notes
*Any kind of milk can be used for this but whole milk definitely has the best flavor and creaminess.

**Depending on how much you like peppermint, you may want to start off adding a ¼ tsp of peppermint extract and tasting to see if that suits your taste buds. If you desire more peppermint flavor, then simply add the amount noted.

 

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Wow Opera Company Sings Handel's "Hallelujah" Chorus in Macy's Mall in Philadelphia - SHARE

Shoppers at Macy’s surprise rendition of Handel’s Hallelujah chorus in Philadelphia.  When the 650 choristers, accompanied by the Wanamaker organ -- the largest organ in the world .
Video has been viewed millions of times.  “We are all drawn a little bit closer to heaven when we hear this played and sung,” said one listener.
 “The Church at one time used to be in the center of the marketplace. The Church was central to the culture with various forms of art. So as you look at what took place at Macy’s, it is not a far cry from how the Church used to be accepted.”
A shopper noted: “There is a certain lack of beauty in much of today’s music, as well as a lack of dignity. By the way, have you noticed how little of today’s music is beautiful? It’s cool, funky, raw, radical, jazzy, upbeat -- but not beautiful.”

A tradition originated when the Messiah premiered in London in the presence of King George II.  When the first chords of the chorus began, the king rose and remained standing.

Royal protocol has it that whenever a monarch stands, those in his or her presence should also stand as a sign of respect.  Therefore, on this occasion, both the audience and the orchestra stood with the king; this continues today.
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Unpacking President Trump's Real Christmas Presents to America!

By Thornton Crowe

Many Americans walk around in a cloud, having almost no knowledge of what the Trump Administration has accomplished in its first year because the Mainstream Media has repeatedly failed to deliver real news. Mind you, to acknowledge his achievements would demand admission of multiple errors in predictions about his presidency; therefore, they opt for covering nonsensical rubbish like two scoops of ice cream,  Twitter feeds and the President's Diet Coke consumption.

Citing White House's information site 82 accomplishments demonstrates, despite all media generated drama and ill-gotten investigations by rogue intel agencies, the Administration has accomplished more sustainable achievements than others in US History. Additionally, these achievements are not insignificant as they have a powerful yet positive impact on citizens' everyday lives, domestic and international economies as well as foreign policy containing real red lines.

Here is a breakdown listed in a Washington Examiner's article which lists out the achievements by category with an additional Executive Order added on December 21st!

Jobs and the economy
  • Passage of the tax reform bill providing $5.5 billion in cuts and repealing the Obamacare mandate.
  • Increase of the GDP above 3 percent.
  • Creation of 1.7 million new jobs, cutting unemployment to 4.1 percent.
  • Saw the Dow Jones reach record highs.
  • A rebound in economic confidence to a 17-year high.
  • A new executive order to boost apprenticeships.
  • A move to boost computer sciences in Education Department programs.
  • Prioritizing women-owned businesses for some $500 million in SBA loans.

Killing job-stifling regulations
  • Signed an Executive Order demanding that two regulations be killed for every new one creates. He beat that big and cut 16 rules and regulations for every one created, saving $8.1 billion.
  • Signed 15 congressional regulatory cuts.
  • Withdrew from the Obama-era Paris Climate Agreement, ending the threat of environmental regulations.
  • Signed an Executive Order cutting the time for infrastructure permit approvals.
  • Eliminated an Obama rule on streams that Trump felt unfairly targeted the coal industry.

Fair trade
  • Made good on his campaign promise to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
  • Opened up the North American Free Trade Agreement for talks to better the deal for the U.S.
  • Worked to bring companies back to the U.S., and companies like Toyota, Mazda, Broadcom Limited, and Foxconn announced plans to open U.S. plants.
  • Worked to promote the sale of U.S products abroad.
  • Made enforcement of U.S. trade laws, especially those that involve national security, a priority.
  • Ended Obama’s deal with Cuba.

Boosting U.S. energy dominance
  • The Department of Interior, which has led the way in cutting regulations, opened plans to lease 77 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas drilling.
  • Trump traveled the world to promote the sale and use of U.S. energy.
  • Expanded energy infrastructure projects like the Keystone XL Pipeline snubbed by Obama.
  • Ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to kill Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
  • EPA is reconsidering Obama rules on methane emissions.

Protecting the U.S. homeland
  • Laid out new principles for reforming immigration and announced plan to end "chain migration," which lets one legal immigrant to bring in dozens of family members.
  • Made progress to build the border wall with Mexico.
  • Ended the Obama-era “catch and release” of illegal immigrants.
  • Boosted the arrests of illegals inside the U.S.
  • Doubled the number of counties participating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement charged with deporting illegals.
  • Removed 36 percent more criminal gang members than in fiscal 2016.
  • Started the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program.
  • Ditto for other amnesty programs like Deferred Action for Parents of Americans.
  • Cracking down on some 300 sanctuary cities that defy ICE but still get federal dollars.
  • Added some 100 new immigration judges.

Protecting communities
  • Justice announced grants of $98 million to fund 802 new cops.
  • Justice worked with Central American nations to arrest and charge 4,000 MS-13 members.
  • Homeland rounded up nearly 800 MS-13 members, an 83 percent one-year increase.
  • Signed three executive orders aimed at cracking down on international criminal organizations.
  • Attorney General Jeff Sessions created new National Public Safety Partnership, a cooperative initiative with cities to reduce violent crimes.

Accountability
  • Trump has nominated 73 federal judges and won his nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.
  • Ordered ethical standards including a lobbying ban.
  • Called for a comprehensive plan to reorganize the executive branch.
  • Ordered an overhaul to modernize the digital government.
  • Called for a full audit of the Pentagon and its spending.

Combating opioids
  • First, the president declared a Nationwide Public Health Emergency on opioids.
  • His Council of Economic Advisors played a role in determining that overdoses are underreported by as much as 24 percent.
  • The Department of Health and Human Services laid out a new five-point strategy to fight the crisis.
  • Justice announced it was scheduling fentanyl substances as a drug class under the Controlled Substances Act.
  • Justice started a fraud crackdown, arresting more than 400.
  • The administration added $500 million to fight the crisis.
  • On National Drug Take Back Day, the Drug Enforcement Agency collected 456 tons.

Protecting life
  • In his first week, Trump reinstated and expanded the Mexico City Policy that blocks some $9 billion in foreign aid being used for abortions.
  • Worked with Congress on a bill overturning an Obama regulation that blocked states from defunding abortion providers.
  • Published guidance to block Obamacare money from supporting abortion.
  • Signed an Executive Order confiscating of all USA-held property from all persons guilty of human rights and trafficking violation.

Helping veterans
  • Signed the Veterans Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act to allow senior officials in the Department of Veterans Affairs to fire failing employees and establish safeguards to protect whistleblowers.
  • Signed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act.
  • Signed the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, to provide support.
  • Signed the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 to authorize $2.1 billion in additional funds for the Veterans Choice Program.
  • Created a VA hotline.
  • Had the VA launch an online “Access and Quality Tool,” providing veterans with a way to access wait time and quality of care data.
  • With VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin, announced three initiatives to expand access to healthcare for veterans using telehealth technology.
Promoting peace through strength
  • Directed the rebuilding of the military and ordered a new national strategy and nuclear posture review.
  • Worked to increase defense spending.
  • Empowered military leaders to “seize the initiative and win,” reducing the need for a White House sign off on every mission.
  • Directed the revival of the National Space Council to develop space war strategies.
  • Elevated U.S. Cyber Command into a major warfighting command.
  • Withdrew from the U.N. Global Compact on Migration, which Trump saw as a threat to borders.
  • Imposed a travel ban on nations that lack border and anti-terrorism security.
  • Saw ISIS lose virtually all of its territory.
  • Pushed for strong action against global outlaw North Korea and its development of nuclear weapons.
  • Announced a new Afghanistan strategy that strengthens support for U.S. forces at war with terrorism.
  • NATO increased support for the war in Afghanistan.
  • Approved a new Iran strategy plan focused on neutralizing the country’s influence in the region.
  • Ordered missile strikes against a Syrian airbase used in a chemical weapons attack.
  • Prevented subsequent chemical attacks by announcing a plan to detect them better and warned of future strikes if they were used.
  • Ordered new sanctions on the dictatorship in Venezuela.

Restoring confidence in and respect for America
  • Trump won the release of Americans held abroad, often using his personal relationships with world leaders.
  • Made good on a campaign promise to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
  • Conducted a historic 12-day trip through Asia, winning new cooperative deals. On the trip, he attended three regional summits to promote American interests.
  • He traveled to the Middle East and Europe to build new relationships with leaders.
  • Traveled to Poland and on to Germany for the G-20 meeting where he pushed again for funding of women entrepreneurs.
Happy New Year... 
May 2018 bring even more winning to all of us! 


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NFL THUGS

I wonder what their punishment would be if they committed their crimes, desecrated the flag and defiled the national anthem in North Korea?

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NFL Team Arrests Since 2000


Minnesota Vikings 42
Cincinnati Bengals 40
Denver Broncos 36
Tennessee Titans 33
Miami Dolphins 28
Kansas City Chiefs 28
Jacksonville Jaguars 27
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27
Cleveland Browns 26
San Diego Chargers 25
Indianapolis Colts 24
Chicago Bears 23
Seattle Seahawks 20
New Orleans Saints 20
Washington Redskins 18
Oakland Raiders 18
Baltimore Ravens 18
Carolina Panthers 18
Green Bay Packers 17
Pittsburgh Steelers 17
Atlanta Falcons 16
San Francisco 49ers 16
Detroit Lions 15
New England Patriots 15
Buffalo Bills 14
Dallas Cowboys 13
New York Giants 13
Arizona Cardinals 12
New York Jets 11
Philadelphia Eagles 10
Houston Texans 9
St Louis Rams 8
Total 656

Kinda’ makes ya’ proud of our NFL – doesn’t it?


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