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Inside the Beltway: Democrats still seek a 2020 standard-bearer

8/30/2018, 11:59:29 PM
Democrats may be all charged up about the 2020 presidential election, but it’s still a mystery who they would favor on the ballot. A new Zogby Analytics poll of likely Democratic voters found that almost a third of the respondents — 31 percent— simply couldn’t name who they would back in the White House bout. ✔ He gets outraged at some of the articles on IrishCentral but, in fairness, he makes his points without anger or hate, Mr. O’Dowd continues ✔ Source: An Associated Press/NORC Center poll of 1,055 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 16-20 and released Thursday ✔ • Kindly follow Jennifer Harper on Twitter @HarperBulletin


Travelers to Hawaii's Big Island drop 12.7 percent in July

8/30/2018, 9:25:23 PM
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's Big Island continued to experience sharp declines in visitors and tourism spending last month amid Kilauea volcano's eruption. The Hawaii To ✔ Lava mostly stopped flowing from the volcano early this month ✔ Tourists had few options to see lava because Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed in May due to eruption dangers ✔ There was also no public viewing area outside the park ✔ Overall, more than 939,000 visitors came to the state


Carmel-by-the-Sea: The US’ quirkiest town?

8/30/2018, 8:34:08 PM
More than 100 years ago, this former Christian mission forged a unique identity, with a few quirks to keep things interesting.


Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy Edge to include Oga's Cantina

8/30/2018, 8:59:31 PM
It wouldn't be Star Wars without a cantina, and Disney just announced new details about their version opening in 2019. ✔ Disney Fullscreen Disneyland Paris Resort: Mickey's Philharmagic(Opening date: 2018): Like the same-named attraction at the Magic Kingdom in Florida, Mickey's Philharmagic will be a 4D animated presentation featuring Disney's classic characters


Fortnite week 8 dominated by rift locations and oversized seats challenges

8/30/2018, 8:48:07 PM
FORTNITE WEEK 8 is now live and comes with new challenges that are all about finding big seats and rift locations. ✔ Finding those seats comes with a big reward (Image: EPIC GAMES) FINDING RIFT SPAWN LOCATIONS Locating the spawn points for the Fortnite rifts is the aim of the game, and requires players to find a certain amount across the map ✔ This area that you need to head to solve the Fortnite search between three oversized seats challenge is in square D9 of the Battle Royale map


John McCain Refused to Take Direct Flights From D.C. to Phoenix — And There's a Sweet Reason Why

8/30/2018, 9:35:09 PM
Sen. John McCain wouldn't take direct flights from Phoenix to Washington, D.C. to prove himself to the people of Arizona. ✔ Jeff Flake, also a Republic from Arizona, backed up Parker’s story about McCain’s commitment, as well ✔ Flake began his career in Washington, D.C, in 2001, it wasn’t until years and years later that McCain finally took the direct flight ✔ On Friday, there will be a public viewing in the United States Capitol before a procession from to the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial


America's narrative has been disrupted, writes David L. Ulin

8/30/2018, 9:53:25 PM
David L. Ulin considers how the internet has shaped our relation to reading in a book that began with essays published at the LA Times. Now 'The Lost Art of Reading' is out in a revised edition; this is from the new foreword. ✔ Early in May 2017, the Transportation Security Administration initiated a pilot program at two domestic airports in which travelers were told to remove paper products books, notebooks, and other documents from carry-ons before X-ray screening ✔ Not only that, but even the factions are factionalized, and have been since at least the 1960s


Opinion | The Trump administration doesn’t see Latinos as Americans

8/30/2018, 11:44:56 PM
The Trump administration is denying passports to people born in the United States. ✔ By Eugene Robinson Columnist August 30 at 4:42 PM President Trump’s bigoted hatred of Latino immigrants has been clear from the beginning ✔ The administration claims there has been no change in policy ✔ You can also join him Tuesdays at 1 p.m. for a live Q&A


Aretha Franklin farewells continue at her father's church

8/30/2018, 9:02:50 PM
DETROIT (AP) — Before the world marks the end of Aretha Franklin's life at her funeral Friday, fans gathered a day early to celebrate her in the place where her faith was forged a ✔ DETROIT (AP) Before the world marks the end of Aretha Franklin's life at her funeral Friday, fans gathered a day early to celebrate her in the place where her faith was forged and her voice was first discovered, singing signature gospel classics like Amazing Grace and Precious Lord ✔ Matching earrings complimented short cropped curls, and the ensemble was completed with gold-sequined Christian Louboutin heels


Why coverage of John McCain's death dwarfs even Gerald Ford's, Richard Nixon's

8/30/2018, 11:01:58 PM
There are a lot of reasons, but McCain, in life and in death, is a terrific story. ✔ John McCain, for his memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol ✔ There was no question who this part was about: We weaken our greatness when we confuse our patriotism with tribal rivalries that have sown resentment and hatred and violence in all the corners of the globe ✔ That is a great story, one that even presidents can’t top


26 Things For People Who Take Sleeping Very Seriously

8/30/2018, 8:13:02 PM
If it's not about sleep, it's not worth a peep. ✔ Jaqueline Whitlow Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in three colors) or a similar version from Walmart for $5.20 ✔ Check out BuzzFeed Reviews to find the best things for every budget! More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


Forty chimes will ring at Flight 93 National Memorial to honor the 40 killed

8/30/2018, 10:27:39 PM
Instrument maker in Illinois creates the sound for the 93-foot Tower of Voices 9/11 memorial. ✔ (bioLINIA/Paul Murdoch Architects) By Mark Guarino August 30 at 10:57 AM MORTON, ILL ✔ Two hours after dawn breaks, Brett Fugate waits to catch the early-morning wind as it moves across the soybean fields that border his one-story welding shop ✔ In essence, they were individuals, but they acted as one ✔ I get a great sense of satisfaction knowing it will stand there forever, he says


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