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We begin a week of selections from Lyrical Ballads with today's nostalgic and pastoral poem, “Lines Written a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, on Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour, July 13, 1798.” Happy reading!Jonathan Kerr of the Wordsworth Trust writes about the revolutionary context of the Lyrical Ballads and the revolutionary nature of the project itself:“Wordsworth and Coleridge's first major literary undertaking and a pioneering work of English Romanticism – came into being at a tumultuous moment in England's history…Not since the English Revolution had the country faced such alarming upheaval and discord within its borders.On first glance it might not seem like the little collection authored by Wordsworth and Coleridge has much to do with this heady and factional atmosphere. Lyrical Ballads came about in the spring and summer of 1798, when the Coleridge and Wordsworth families lived as neighbours in the secluded village of Holford, Somerset. Wordsworth and Coleridge had only known one another a short time, but they became quick friends and mutually-admiring colleagues. The small village provided both poets with a break from the spirited goings-on of cities like London and Bristol, which could often be dangerous places for young men with unorthodox opinions. Coleridge and Wordsworth, both committed reformers through the early years of the French Revolution, knew this is as well as anybody, and their retreat into the country was motivated as much by concerns for their personal security as anything else.…Whether or not Wordsworth and Coleridge continued to sympathize with the revolution abroad, there can be little doubt that with Lyrical Ballads the two were committed to one kind of revolution at least, a revolution in the sphere of poetry and art. Lyrical Ballads is among other things an attempt to purify poetry of the cold conventions which had come to dominate the literary scene, at least according to both poets; in place of this, Wordsworth and Coleridge wanted to bring poetry back to what is most common and recognizable, and also most important, within our emotional, social, and imaginative lives. If this doesn't seem like such an extraordinary undertaking today, this might owe to the remarkable success of Wordsworth and Coleridge's quiet revolution on the literary front.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

This article shares lessons from Noah's story, focusing on kindness, teamwork, and God's care for both people and animals. It encourages activities like building a boat, designing a zoo, and reflecting on God's promises. 

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Reece Holford, general manager of Longleaf Plantation, to explore the rich tradition of quail hunting and the unparalleled Southern hospitality that defines this unique destination in Mississippi. Reece shares his journey, from starting as a 14-year-old employee to managing the 4,300-acre property known for its world-class quail hunts, trophy bass fishing, and five-star Southern cuisine. The conversation highlights Longleaf's dedication to creating personalized experiences, preserving Mississippi's outdoor heritage, and showcasing the best the state has to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This article discusses how to support someone who has experienced abuse, focusing on listening, offering healing messages, and empowering them to make their own choices for recovery. It highlights the importance of comfort, prayer, and helping them regain joy and healing through loving actions and faith. 

How can we uncover the treasures hidden within Jesus' parables? This article offers creative activities, thoughtful questions, and family discussions to deepen your understanding and appreciation of these timeless stories. 

Jody Holford is an award-winning author known for her heartwarming and captivating romance novels. With a talent for creating relatable characters and interesting narratives, Jody has enchanted readers around the world. Her latest book, "All the Other Me," is a testament to her storytelling prowess and her ability to weave tales that resonate with the heart. In "All the Other Me," Jody takes readers on an unforgettable journey of love, hope, and second chances. With a perfect blend of romance and emotional depth, this novel will captivate readers from the first page to the last. You may connect with Jody on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook. #JodyHolford #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #BookLaunch #AuthorInterview #Bookish #BookLovers #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #BookPromotion #NewRelease #Blackstone

Jody Holford is an award-winning author known for her heartwarming and captivating romance novels. With a talent for creating relatable characters and interesting narratives, Jody has enchanted readers around the world. Her latest book, "All the Other Me," is a testament to her storytelling prowess and her ability to weave tales that resonate with the heart. In "All the Other Me," Jody takes readers on an unforgettable journey of love, hope, and second chances. With a perfect blend of romance and emotional depth, this novel will captivate readers from the first page to the last. You may connect with Jody on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook. #JodyHolford #OnTheAirWithFlorenza #BookLaunch #AuthorInterview #Bookish #BookLovers #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #BookPromotion #NewRelease #Blackstone

Ideas for creating personal spiritual retreats to deepen one's experience of God's love, such as praying, reflecting, and engaging in activities that remind us of His presence and care. How can we incorporate these practices to strengthen our relationship with God and share His love with others? 

In this gripping episode, Charles Holford, an entrepreneur with deep roots in the RV industry, reveals a series of alarming discoveries at his newly acquired manufacturing facility in North Dakota. The facility, once a hub for military and aerospace electronics, was believed to have been shut down in 2015. However, Holford's investigation uncovers a web of ongoing illicit activities and government cover-ups that threaten both his business and personal safety. As Holford presents his evidence, he highlights the troubling involvement of state and federal officials in a fraudulent aerospace parts scheme. He shares harrowing experiences of retaliation and intimidation, including threats from federal agents and attempts to frame him for crimes associated with the facility. Despite the challenges, Holford remains committed to revitalizing the local economy by transforming the facility into a state-of-the-art RV manufacturing plant. He calls on the community and legislators to support his fight for justice and transparency, urging them to pressure state officials to resolve the ongoing issues and allow his project to move forward. Join us as we delve into this complex and unsettling story, exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship, government corruption, and the quest for truth in North Dakota.

Here are some fun and creative ways to celebrate how wonderful and precious our bodies are! 

It's not easy to talk about God's amazing gift of sexuality and the wonderful way in which God designed our bodies for intimacy. Here are some tips to make it easier to have these discussions. 

Engaging and fun kids' activities focused on caring for others in creative ways, 

What are some simple things I can do to help me navigate my trauma? What can I do to stay compassionate toward those who are struggling? 

Creative and fun ways for children and elderly people to bond and spend special time together. 

What is intergenerational worship? Why might we need to rethink our worship services? How did Jesus teach? How can we start intergenerational worship? 

Exploring the simple, yet essential ingredients of any successful relationship. 

The show gets real when the boys debate best pizza places. Here's a link to Brendan's "Just Kickin' it" Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@JustKickinItPodcast Here's a link to Soapy Joe's Detergent and Fundraiser: https://www.facebook.com/detergentfundraiser/ Special thanks to our sponsors: Northwest Figure 8 - ⁠tinyurl.com/NorthwestFigure8⁠ Peters Auto Service - http://tinyurl.com/18PetersAuto Polk Brothers Racing - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/PolkBrosRacing⁠ Kylie Anne Photography - http://tinyurl.com/KylieAnnePhotography Cozy Bear RV Repair - https://tinyurl.com/CozyBearRV White River Adventures - https://tinyurl.com/WhiteRivAdventure RULE ONE SHOT SPONSOR: Moon Drops Distillery -tinyurl.com/Moondropsdistillery --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecrossoverwjam/message

We are delighted to be chatting with our little sister Kalie Holford today! We talk about her incredible debut novel The Last Love Song, writing while in college, Tortured Poets Department, and musicals! Enjoy! Buy Some Books! (affiliate links) The Last Love Song by Kalie Holford In the Case of Heartbreak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In the Event of Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Courtney Kae ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Right on Cue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just My Type⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lease on Love⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All I Want is You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Falon Ballard

Amazing, creative ways to have fun and worship God in the great outdoors! 

Brendan Holford (Ford racer / Riddle crew member) joins us for a conversation. Check out his podcast "Just Kickin' It" here: https://www.youtube.com/@JustKickinItPodcast Special thanks to our sponsors: Northwest Figure 8 - ⁠tinyurl.com/NorthwestFigure8⁠ Peters Auto Service - http://tinyurl.com/18PetersAuto Polk Brothers Racing - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/PolkBrosRacing⁠ Kylie Anne Photography - http://tinyurl.com/KylieAnnePhotography Cozy Bear RV Repair - https://tinyurl.com/CozyBearRV White River Adventures - https://tinyurl.com/WhiteRivAdventure RULE ONE SHOT SPONSOR: Moon Drops Distillery -tinyurl.com/Moondropsdistillery --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecrossoverwjam/message

Could there be more to cleaning? Is it possible to find joy and fulfillment in the seemingly mundane tasks involved in housekeeping? 

Brooke welcomes back guest Charlie Holford for a catch-up conversation. Charles shares his journey as a below-knee amputee, discussing the challenges he faced after his injury and the years of chronic pain he endured. He opens up about the emotional toll it took on him and how it changed his perspective on his disability. Charles then shares the transformative impact of his amputation surgery, which led him to open his own CrossFit gym and compete in the Invictus Games. He also discusses the changes in the adaptive arena of CrossFit and his passion for working with both adaptive and non-disabled individuals.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Charles's life has undergone significant changes since their amputation, including opening their own CrossFit gym and competing in the Invictus Games. Charles's experience with the adaptive community in CrossFit has led them to want to work with and support others in the adaptive community. It's vital to take it easy and allow the body to heal after amputation before pushing oneself to achieve goals. Charles has developed a balance between their driven, ambitious side and a newfound empathy and ability to relax and take care of themselves. BEST MOMENTS "I became an amputee because, do you want to know the full story?" - Interviewee (Charles) "I got injured in 2012 in the army... I was told to carry on." - Interviewee (Charles) "He said, there's nothing wrong with the bone. He's lying about his pain. I would discharge him." - Interviewee (Charles) "I've had my leg off, and I'm not in pain anymore. And I can do stuff. And I've just been growing the last three years." - Interviewee (Charles) "WheelWod are going to take 10 above knee amputees, 10 below knee amputees, and 10 people with two full legs that have issues with those legs." - Interviewee (Charles) VALUABLE RESOURCES https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878 HOST BIO Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves.  The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational.  Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”.  As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en: https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en

Now, it's time for another sight loss story from an RNIB Customer as Hywel Davies chats to Natalie Holford. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline.

A message to children about loneliness. Activities to help children overcome loneliness. What children can do to help others feel less lonely. 

In this special 2023 Society for Neuroscience Meeting, Lesley discusses the experience of attending the SfN conference for the first time with postbaccalaureate at the National Eye Institute, Alexis Green; presenting a poster and developing connections at SfN with postdoctoral researcher at MPFI, Dr. Tim Holford; and further discuss new insights in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) research with Professor, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez. Episode Guests: Alexis Green Tim Holford Carolyn Rodriguez @CRodriguezMDPhD https://med.stanford.edu/rodriguezlab Do you enjoy watching the podcast? Feel free to like this episode and follow us to hear more. Max Planck Florida's Neurotransmissions Podcast Website: www.mpfi.org/news-media/podcast Social Media: @MPFneuro Twitter: twitter.com/MPFNeuro Instagram: www.instagram.com/mpfneuro Facebook: www.facebook.com/MPFNeuro Episode host: Lesley @Colgan_Lesley Visit www.mpfi.org/ for more information about the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

The challenge of loneliness.  Practices to help offset loneliness.

How do we think about innovation? And then, how do we scale it? Matt Holford is a Senior Director of Engineering at Etsy and a technology leader who's had quite a storied career working as a musician and in various creative digital service agencies.As such, he has a unique perspective on how to frame scaling innovation.How do we give staff the space for idea generation? And then, how do we validate and implement new ideas at a company level? For Matt, opening the door for product innovation means being able to have pockets of creative conversation in high-pressure situations.It's about having the right expectation of bandwidth to take on new ideas – something that is completely distinct from how good the new idea may be.Setting goals at the right altitude is also important in today's tough economy. You can set big-level innovation goals that then cascade down to each individual team, but those teams may then feel robbed of the permission to innovate themselves. Looking at innovation through the prisms of the individual, the team, and the organization is one of the creative ways that Matt is coming up with new idea-generation methods. Please join us in this fascinating conversation about the cadence and scalability of innovation. "The context matters so much in terms of how willing people are to think about technology and engineering as a creative practice." ~ Matt HolfordIn This Episode:- Appreciating how Matt's career has informed his understanding of product development- How do you take on board engineer ideas while satisfying stakeholder interest?- Understanding the practice of generating ideas both inside and outside the business - How comfortable is Matt with 'throwaway ideas'?- How do we scale innovation in today's tough economy? - Seeing the time required for idea generation as a sliding scale - What is the right cadence for idea generation? And more!Resources:- Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters - https://www.amazon.com/Ideaflow-Only-Business-Metric-Matters/dp/0593420586- Creative Strategy Generation - https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Strategy-Generation-Creativity-Strategies/dp/0071850112#customerReviews- Thinking in Bets - https://www.annieduke.com/books/- The Voltage Effect - https://www.thevoltageeffect.com/Connect with Matt Holford:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattholford/?trk=public-profile-join-pageConnect with Debbie Madden:- Website -

July 14, 2020, inside their home at 512 SW 5th St., a half block west of Topeka Blvd. Crystal D. Andrews, 37 and Mercedes M. Holford, 13 were found dead with gunshot wounds near Southwest 5th and Topeka Boulevard. Surveillance footage images provided officers with a person of interest. If you have any information, you're asked to email telltpd@topeka.org or call the Topeka Police Criminal investigation Bureau at (785) 368-9400. an. – An anonymous donor gave Shawnee County Crime Stoppers $20,000 to be used as an enhanced reward for information leading to an arrest in the double homicide of a mother and her 13- year-old daughter. In addition to the $20,000 enhanced reward, Crime Stoppers is offering an additional $2,000, totaling a $22,000 reward offer. Crime Stoppers invites community members with any information on the double homicide to call the tip line at 785-234-0007, or visit www.shawneecountycrimestoppers.com. Tips can also be reported via the P3 tips app on your mobile device. The identity of all tipsters is kept strictly confidential. http://www.crimeinfo.net/CSW/128/Pictures/PressRelease_08262020.pdf https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/27/kansas-cold-cases-mercedes-holford-crystal-andrews/ https://instagram.com/theydontstaydead?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ== --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryanne-mccullough/message

In the latest episode of VFM the pensions podcast, Darren and Nico chat to Altus' director of life and pensions, Robert Holford. Robert has had a distinguished career in the industry spanning the consultancy Spence Johnson, the FCA and TPR. We, of course, talk all things V-FM, but we also get the tragedy of the commons into the discussion and a bit of a random chat about handbags... Enjoy!!

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, June 1st, 2023. https://www.theepochtimes.com/chick-fil-a-faces-growing-backlash-over-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-efforts_5300643.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Chick-fil-A Faces Growing Backlash Over ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ Efforts Some conservatives have suggested a boycott of Chick-fil-A after the fast-food chain was discovered to have a vice president of “diversity, equity, [and] inclusion,” or DEI. In a previously issued Chick-fil-A news release, the company said that Erick McReynolds serves as its vice president of DEI, saying: “Chick-fil-A restaurants have long been recognized as a place where people know they will be treated well. Modeling care for others starts in the restaurant, and we are committed to ensuring mutual respect, understanding, and dignity everywhere we do business.” DEI is a set of principles that large corporations, government agencies, and schools have increasingly incorporated into their work environments, often mandating employees receive such training. However, these principles are rooted in Marxism, according to prominent critics including Christopher Rufo and James Lindsay, that are essentially vehicles for “left-wing racialist ideology and partisan political activism.” “They are designed to replace the system of academic merit with a system of race-based preferences and discrimination—which, in many cases, explicitly violates federal civil rights law,” wrote Rufo for his Substack page earlier this year. The Chick-fil-A announcement was highlighted this week by several prominent conservative accounts. According to McReynolds’s LinkedIn page, he was hired as Chick-fil-A’s vice president for “Diversity, Equity [and] Inclusion” in late 2021. The chicken-based fast-food chain has been generally well respected among conservatives due to the company’s religious values and its prior support for religious groups. In the McReynolds DEI announcement, Chick-fil-A makes reference to its corporate purpose, which is “to glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us” and “to have a positive influence on all who come into contact with Chick-fil-A.” In recent weeks, a number of companies have faced backlash for embracing what critics say are left-wing values or a pro-LGBT agenda. Since early April, Bud Light has seen a significant backlash after it produced a beer can with transgender activist and influencer Dylan Mulvaney’s face and as Mulvaney suggested a partnership with the brand. Sales of Bud Light have dropped significantly year-over-year, with consumers opting to drink brands like Coors or Miller in its place, according to data released by industry analysts. Data published by Bump Williams Consulting and Nielsen IQ shows that by the week ending May 20, Bud Light sales declined 29.5 percent year-over-year, while revenue is down 25.7 percent. The CEO of Anheuser-Busch has, on multiple occasions, said that Bud Light did not partner with Mulvaney, a man who identifies as a woman, and that only “one can” with Mulvaney’s face was produced. Local distributors in some areas also released advertisements saying as much in a bid to lure back customers, while Bud Light has marketed several deals to move cases of beer. Another major boycott was directed at Target after the company released a line of LGBT clothing for children—including onesies for infants—for its “pride collection,” according to its website. Other companies, like Kohl’s and PetSmart, have similarly been criticized for selling similar products. Last week, Target said in a news release that it would be moving its “pride” merchandise to other areas of the store. The company, meanwhile, has seen its stock drop considerably since mid-May, falling another 3.5 percentage points on Tuesday. https://www.dailywire.com/news/9-teenagers-arrested-over-brutal-assault-of-3-u-s-marines 9 Teenagers Arrested Over Brutal Assault Of 3 U.S. Marines Sheriff’s deputies in San Clemente, California, arrested nine teenagers over the brutal assault of three U.S. Marines last Saturday. San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan announced that Orange County Sheriff’s Department had charged the teenagers, five of whom were accused of assault with a deadly weapon and the other four with misdemeanor assault and battery. “They think they have the people they are looking for,” Duncan stated. “Not to say that there might not be a few others out there. They feel pretty confident that they have the main perpetrators. … They had some videotape that wasn’t readily available to the public that had a lot better images of the individuals involved.” “In today’s age, you’re going to get caught — people are going to record it,” Duncan continued. “I hope this serves as a learning lesson for young folks in the community not to let themselves get out of control when something like this happens.” As many as 40 young people were involved when the three U.S. Marines near a California beach Saturday night were attacked in a horrific moment caught on now-viral video. The Marines were enjoying time off from their service at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside at approximately 10 p.m. along the beach in San Clemente. One of the Marines, Hunter Antonino, said a piece of debris hit him in the face, prompting him to ask the group to stop lighting fireworks. “They were lighting off fireworks, they were being belligerent and obnoxious and annoying other people, so I went up to them and told them to stop,” he recalled. Antonio said the group then followed the Marines as they returned to the pier, whereupon Antonio and another Marine informed the group that they were Marines so the group would leave them alone. Instead, the group savagely attacked the Marines. One individual punched a Marine in the back, prompting the Marine to turn and charge at him, sparking the melee. Video shows two of the Marines lying in the fetal position on the ground as the group kicked them and hurled racial epithets at them. The Marines were kicked in the head and upper body. Although the Marines were injured, they refused to go to a hospital, according to Orange County Sheriff’s deputies. Antonio thought he may have suffered a concussion. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/anti-abortion-protesters-beaten-baltimore-planned-parenthood Two anti-abortion protesters beaten outside Planned Parenthood in Baltimore Two senior citizen anti-abortion protesters were attacked outside of a Planned Parenthood clinic in North Baltimore on Friday morning, sending one to the University of Maryland Medical Center. “Please pray for my dear friend, Mark Crosby,” President of the Baltimore County Right to Life organization Jay Walton said on Facebook Friday. “He was viciously attacked yesterday, May 26, 2023 while he was praying in front of Planned Parenthood in Baltimore City. He and another prolifer were attacked from behind and the thug ran away.” Mark Crosby and Dick Shafer have been confirmed as the victims in Friday's attack. Both men are over the age of 70, according to police reports. WMAR reported that surveillance video shows the suspect tackling Shafer, disturbing a large flower planter outside of the abortion facility. When Crosby came to Shafer’s aid, the assailant shoved Crosby to the ground, and the person was seen punching and kicking him in the face. Baltimore anti-abortion advocate John Roswell told LifeSiteNews that while Shafer is recovering well, Crosby “is bleeding from some unidentified area behind his eye and the bone eye orbit is completely shattered.” Walton said on Monday morning that Crosby, who had been released from the hospital, had to be transported back to the emergency room due to further complications. Roswell told LifeSiteNews that a Planned Parenthood escort, who guides abortion patients into the organization's facilities, was present at the scene and engaged with the assailant prior to the attack. In his experience, Roswell said that escorts are usually present in the rare cases that pro-abortion rights activists engage in violent altercations with anti-abortion advocates. Investigators told local news outlets WBAL and WMAR that they are searching for the suspect. https://www.theblaze.com/news/tony-holford-us-canada-border-explosives-sign Police open fire on driver at US-Canada border; truck had 'sign' indicating 'explosive device on- board' Police opened fire on a truck driver on Memorial Day as the driver aproached the U.S.-Canadian border with a sign indicating he had an explosive device on board. The motorist, 42-year-old Tony Holford of Providence, Rhode Island, faces charges of aggravated reckless conduct, a class B crime; terrorizing, a Class D crime, and failure to stop, a class E crime, the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit said in a press release. At 10:39 a.m. Monday, Maine State Police Trooper Denver Roy attempted to stop a vehicle heading north on Interstate 95 in Houlton, Maine. The driver did not stop, instead continuing north. Trooper Roy "observed a sign indicating that the operator had an explosive device on-board," the MSP wrote. It is not clear what sort of sign was displayed. When the vehicle eventually stopped between the U.S. and Canadian ports of entry, troopers commanded him to get out of the vehicle. When the vehicle's operator reportedly maneuvered the truck toward the Canadian port of entry, Corporal Eric Paquette shot at him. Holford, who was uninjured, surrendered to Main State Police troopers and was taken to the Aroostook County Jail after being medically cleared. MSP say the scene is contained and there is no ongoing danger to the public. Authorities in Canada and the United States are collaborating on an investigation into the incident. The Maine State Police Bomb Squad and crime scene technicians advised motorists to use alternative points of entry as they processed the scene. The Woodstock, New Brunswick, border crossing was reopened Monday night, according to a tweet posted by the Canada Border Services Agency's Atlantic Region. The Office of the Maine Attorney General and the Maine State Police will work together "in the coming days to continue the investigation and the events that led up to the officer-involved shooting." https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/education/virginia-eliminates-degree-requirements-most-state-jobs Virginia eliminates degree requirements for most state jobs Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced a change in state hiring practices that would eliminate requirements or preferences that applicants for most state positions have a college degree. A press release from Youngkin indicated that the change will take effect on July 1 and affect roughly 90% of state positions. The Old Dominion's myriad agencies post as many as 20,000 job listings per year. "On day one we went to work reimagining workforce solutions in government and this key reform will expand opportunities for qualified applicants who are ready to serve Virginians," Youngkin said in a statement. State Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater further, in the same release, indicated that the state was looking into heavily regulated private industries to streamline the professional certification processes. The move comes as American high school graduates increasingly opt against pursuing college degrees to due affordability and return on investment concerns. President Joe Biden has moved to lessen the financial burden of incurring debt to pay for college by offering up to $10,000 in repayment relief for most loan recipients and up to $20,000 for those who received a Pell Grant, though that plan has faced legal scrutiny and may well end up permanently blocked by the judiciary. The proposed deal to raise the debt limit facing Congress includes a measure to end a temporary freeze on student loan repayments.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, June 1st, 2023. https://www.theepochtimes.com/chick-fil-a-faces-growing-backlash-over-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-efforts_5300643.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Chick-fil-A Faces Growing Backlash Over ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ Efforts Some conservatives have suggested a boycott of Chick-fil-A after the fast-food chain was discovered to have a vice president of “diversity, equity, [and] inclusion,” or DEI. In a previously issued Chick-fil-A news release, the company said that Erick McReynolds serves as its vice president of DEI, saying: “Chick-fil-A restaurants have long been recognized as a place where people know they will be treated well. Modeling care for others starts in the restaurant, and we are committed to ensuring mutual respect, understanding, and dignity everywhere we do business.” DEI is a set of principles that large corporations, government agencies, and schools have increasingly incorporated into their work environments, often mandating employees receive such training. However, these principles are rooted in Marxism, according to prominent critics including Christopher Rufo and James Lindsay, that are essentially vehicles for “left-wing racialist ideology and partisan political activism.” “They are designed to replace the system of academic merit with a system of race-based preferences and discrimination—which, in many cases, explicitly violates federal civil rights law,” wrote Rufo for his Substack page earlier this year. The Chick-fil-A announcement was highlighted this week by several prominent conservative accounts. According to McReynolds’s LinkedIn page, he was hired as Chick-fil-A’s vice president for “Diversity, Equity [and] Inclusion” in late 2021. The chicken-based fast-food chain has been generally well respected among conservatives due to the company’s religious values and its prior support for religious groups. In the McReynolds DEI announcement, Chick-fil-A makes reference to its corporate purpose, which is “to glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us” and “to have a positive influence on all who come into contact with Chick-fil-A.” In recent weeks, a number of companies have faced backlash for embracing what critics say are left-wing values or a pro-LGBT agenda. Since early April, Bud Light has seen a significant backlash after it produced a beer can with transgender activist and influencer Dylan Mulvaney’s face and as Mulvaney suggested a partnership with the brand. Sales of Bud Light have dropped significantly year-over-year, with consumers opting to drink brands like Coors or Miller in its place, according to data released by industry analysts. Data published by Bump Williams Consulting and Nielsen IQ shows that by the week ending May 20, Bud Light sales declined 29.5 percent year-over-year, while revenue is down 25.7 percent. The CEO of Anheuser-Busch has, on multiple occasions, said that Bud Light did not partner with Mulvaney, a man who identifies as a woman, and that only “one can” with Mulvaney’s face was produced. Local distributors in some areas also released advertisements saying as much in a bid to lure back customers, while Bud Light has marketed several deals to move cases of beer. Another major boycott was directed at Target after the company released a line of LGBT clothing for children—including onesies for infants—for its “pride collection,” according to its website. Other companies, like Kohl’s and PetSmart, have similarly been criticized for selling similar products. Last week, Target said in a news release that it would be moving its “pride” merchandise to other areas of the store. The company, meanwhile, has seen its stock drop considerably since mid-May, falling another 3.5 percentage points on Tuesday. https://www.dailywire.com/news/9-teenagers-arrested-over-brutal-assault-of-3-u-s-marines 9 Teenagers Arrested Over Brutal Assault Of 3 U.S. Marines Sheriff’s deputies in San Clemente, California, arrested nine teenagers over the brutal assault of three U.S. Marines last Saturday. San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan announced that Orange County Sheriff’s Department had charged the teenagers, five of whom were accused of assault with a deadly weapon and the other four with misdemeanor assault and battery. “They think they have the people they are looking for,” Duncan stated. “Not to say that there might not be a few others out there. They feel pretty confident that they have the main perpetrators. … They had some videotape that wasn’t readily available to the public that had a lot better images of the individuals involved.” “In today’s age, you’re going to get caught — people are going to record it,” Duncan continued. “I hope this serves as a learning lesson for young folks in the community not to let themselves get out of control when something like this happens.” As many as 40 young people were involved when the three U.S. Marines near a California beach Saturday night were attacked in a horrific moment caught on now-viral video. The Marines were enjoying time off from their service at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside at approximately 10 p.m. along the beach in San Clemente. One of the Marines, Hunter Antonino, said a piece of debris hit him in the face, prompting him to ask the group to stop lighting fireworks. “They were lighting off fireworks, they were being belligerent and obnoxious and annoying other people, so I went up to them and told them to stop,” he recalled. Antonio said the group then followed the Marines as they returned to the pier, whereupon Antonio and another Marine informed the group that they were Marines so the group would leave them alone. Instead, the group savagely attacked the Marines. One individual punched a Marine in the back, prompting the Marine to turn and charge at him, sparking the melee. Video shows two of the Marines lying in the fetal position on the ground as the group kicked them and hurled racial epithets at them. The Marines were kicked in the head and upper body. Although the Marines were injured, they refused to go to a hospital, according to Orange County Sheriff’s deputies. Antonio thought he may have suffered a concussion. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/anti-abortion-protesters-beaten-baltimore-planned-parenthood Two anti-abortion protesters beaten outside Planned Parenthood in Baltimore Two senior citizen anti-abortion protesters were attacked outside of a Planned Parenthood clinic in North Baltimore on Friday morning, sending one to the University of Maryland Medical Center. “Please pray for my dear friend, Mark Crosby,” President of the Baltimore County Right to Life organization Jay Walton said on Facebook Friday. “He was viciously attacked yesterday, May 26, 2023 while he was praying in front of Planned Parenthood in Baltimore City. He and another prolifer were attacked from behind and the thug ran away.” Mark Crosby and Dick Shafer have been confirmed as the victims in Friday's attack. Both men are over the age of 70, according to police reports. WMAR reported that surveillance video shows the suspect tackling Shafer, disturbing a large flower planter outside of the abortion facility. When Crosby came to Shafer’s aid, the assailant shoved Crosby to the ground, and the person was seen punching and kicking him in the face. Baltimore anti-abortion advocate John Roswell told LifeSiteNews that while Shafer is recovering well, Crosby “is bleeding from some unidentified area behind his eye and the bone eye orbit is completely shattered.” Walton said on Monday morning that Crosby, who had been released from the hospital, had to be transported back to the emergency room due to further complications. Roswell told LifeSiteNews that a Planned Parenthood escort, who guides abortion patients into the organization's facilities, was present at the scene and engaged with the assailant prior to the attack. In his experience, Roswell said that escorts are usually present in the rare cases that pro-abortion rights activists engage in violent altercations with anti-abortion advocates. Investigators told local news outlets WBAL and WMAR that they are searching for the suspect. https://www.theblaze.com/news/tony-holford-us-canada-border-explosives-sign Police open fire on driver at US-Canada border; truck had 'sign' indicating 'explosive device on- board' Police opened fire on a truck driver on Memorial Day as the driver aproached the U.S.-Canadian border with a sign indicating he had an explosive device on board. The motorist, 42-year-old Tony Holford of Providence, Rhode Island, faces charges of aggravated reckless conduct, a class B crime; terrorizing, a Class D crime, and failure to stop, a class E crime, the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit said in a press release. At 10:39 a.m. Monday, Maine State Police Trooper Denver Roy attempted to stop a vehicle heading north on Interstate 95 in Houlton, Maine. The driver did not stop, instead continuing north. Trooper Roy "observed a sign indicating that the operator had an explosive device on-board," the MSP wrote. It is not clear what sort of sign was displayed. When the vehicle eventually stopped between the U.S. and Canadian ports of entry, troopers commanded him to get out of the vehicle. When the vehicle's operator reportedly maneuvered the truck toward the Canadian port of entry, Corporal Eric Paquette shot at him. Holford, who was uninjured, surrendered to Main State Police troopers and was taken to the Aroostook County Jail after being medically cleared. MSP say the scene is contained and there is no ongoing danger to the public. Authorities in Canada and the United States are collaborating on an investigation into the incident. The Maine State Police Bomb Squad and crime scene technicians advised motorists to use alternative points of entry as they processed the scene. The Woodstock, New Brunswick, border crossing was reopened Monday night, according to a tweet posted by the Canada Border Services Agency's Atlantic Region. The Office of the Maine Attorney General and the Maine State Police will work together "in the coming days to continue the investigation and the events that led up to the officer-involved shooting." https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/education/virginia-eliminates-degree-requirements-most-state-jobs Virginia eliminates degree requirements for most state jobs Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced a change in state hiring practices that would eliminate requirements or preferences that applicants for most state positions have a college degree. A press release from Youngkin indicated that the change will take effect on July 1 and affect roughly 90% of state positions. The Old Dominion's myriad agencies post as many as 20,000 job listings per year. "On day one we went to work reimagining workforce solutions in government and this key reform will expand opportunities for qualified applicants who are ready to serve Virginians," Youngkin said in a statement. State Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater further, in the same release, indicated that the state was looking into heavily regulated private industries to streamline the professional certification processes. The move comes as American high school graduates increasingly opt against pursuing college degrees to due affordability and return on investment concerns. President Joe Biden has moved to lessen the financial burden of incurring debt to pay for college by offering up to $10,000 in repayment relief for most loan recipients and up to $20,000 for those who received a Pell Grant, though that plan has faced legal scrutiny and may well end up permanently blocked by the judiciary. The proposed deal to raise the debt limit facing Congress includes a measure to end a temporary freeze on student loan repayments.

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