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CCD Weekend- Around the World in 10 Clicks

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This new feature from the CCD staff intends to take you around the world and around the web in 10, hopefully, compelling, interesting, or enlightening clicks.

Donald Trump won’t rule out warrantless searches, ID cards for American Muslims
“Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has called for expanded surveillance of American Muslims, is refusing to rule out extreme measures that include warrantless searches or faith-based identification requirements.”
Washington Post HERE.

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State Sen. Rucho’s Revealing Words About Public Schools While Grilling Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Officials
The most telling words spoken at this week’s meeting of the General Assembly‘s top oversight committee had nothing to do with the pay to play scandal in the McCrory Administration, the ridiculous process used by the UNC Board of Governors to give chancellors big raises, or the shameful pandering by the governor about Syrian refugees.
Instead they came from Senator Bob Rucho during testimony by leaders of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools who were summoned to Raleigh to defend their efforts to lessen the stigmatizing effect of the A-F school grading system created by the General Assembly.
NCPolicy Watch read HERE.
For extra fun with Bob Rucho please click  HERE.

‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 2’ Review: Jennifer Lawrence Emerges Victorious
“Somewhere in the middle of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 2,” the sporadically stirring culmination of the series, I felt an unexpected pang of sympathy for the heroine, Katniss Everdeen. There she was, longbow in hand as usual, arrows in the quiver on her back, weaponized with touching modesty in the midst of a high-tech rebellion against the higher-tech forces of a pitiless dictator.”
Wall Street Journal read HERE.

Dem Senator: ‘Generally White Males’ Carried Out Attacks In U.S. After 9/11
“Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) said Thursday that “generally white males” have carried out terror attacks since 9/11 in the United States.”
Talking Points Memo read HERE.

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hemingway in paris

Hemingway’s Paris Memoir Flies Off Shelves in Show of Defiance
“Ernest Hemingway’s memoir about the time he spent lounging in cafes and bars in 1920s Paris has become an unlikely totem of defiance against the terrorist attacks that claimed 129 lives in the City of Light last Friday.”
Bloomberg.com HERE.

Headlines editors probably wish they could take back
Columbia Journalism Review HERE.

Antoinette Kerr, ZSR Sabbatical Recipient (2012)
“When Antoinette Kerr was given the opportunity to work in the community she grew up in, she gladly accepted. Ten years ago, she became executive director of the Lexington Housing Community Development Corporation. Though thrilled to be back in her hometown, she also realized she had a difficult time saying no and signed on to a number of nonprofit boards in the area. Between personal illness and being stretched too thin, she finally reached a point where she needed a break.”
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Read HERE

Tapped phone led Paris attack leader to his death
“The top suspect behind last week’s Paris attacks was watched by police being led into a building by a woman suicide bomber the evening before they both died there during a raid by special forces, a police source said on Friday.”
Reuters read HERE.

On the Ground in Moria- Desperation and uncertainty in an overwhelmed migrant registration “hotspot” in Greece.
“The Greek island of Lesvos is an idyllic place, an ancient island covered in olive tree groves. When the seas are calm, the water is a clear blue. But the island, once famous for beaches, Bronze Age ruins and the poems of Sappho, is now a major intersection of one of the largest mass migrations of the last 100 years.

After landing on the North shore of Lesvos, refugees must usually hike the mountainous coastal roads before reaching one of the two designated reception points. There, after three bus rides, uncertain time spent waiting and maybe a small handout of dry clothes and food, they will reach one of the island’s self-proclaimed “hotspots”—processing facilities that aim to sort refugees and jumpstart the long process of refugee resettlement—Moria or Kara Tepe.”
Politico Magazine read HERE.

Five Mayflower Myths Debunked
“On the 6th of September, 1620 – the Mayflower embarked on its harrowing, 66-day voyage across the ocean, each of its passengers headed for a new life in the New World. To mark the anniversary of this historic event, we present:

Five Mayflower Myths Debunked Aka five things that popular history has been lying about to your face”
National Geographic read HERE.

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The Man in the High Castle’ Review: Amazon Adapts Philip K. Dick’s Alternate History
“Those familiar with Philip K. Dick‘s The Man in the High Castle will no doubt remember the careful allusions to its historical fiction that start trickling out in the novel’s first few pages, not the least of which being a shopkeep talking about his favorite brand of marijuana cigarettes. Industries that were complete fantasies at the time of the novel’s publication were part of the fabric of day-to-day life in the alternate 1960s of the story, and the novel is gorged with inventive details of Dick’s imagined world where Japan and Germany won World War II, from technological advances in travel and an endless stream of imagined societal tics.”
Collider read HERE.

And one to grow on:
The Man Who Went From Harvard to Goldman to Colombian Jail
“As a baby-faced entrepreneur, Kaleil Isaza Tuzman once symbolized the tech industry’s meteoric meltdown. Just years out of Harvard College and a stint at Goldman Sachs, he launched an Internet company only to see it collapse three years later.
Today, he finds himself in a South American maximum-security prison, begging to return to the U.S to face securities fraud charges that could send him to an American jail cell for as long as 20 years. For now, he shares a 90-square-foot cell with an accused murderer and a drug trafficker in Patio 16, a wing of the Colombian prison reserved for often-violent defendants.”
Bloomberg Business read HERE.

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UPDATE: Missing Child – 12 year old located

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Syniyah Nevaeh Byrd has been missing since Wednesday evening (May 24) around 8pm. She was last seen in the vicinity of Trade Street, possibly near Northwest Blvd. It is unknown if she left that area on foot or was picked up by someone, and may have possibly taken the bus from the area.

At the time she was wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt and black shoes. She likely has a black and tan backpack and/or a Nike knapsack. The child is thin and considered tall for her age and has short black hair.

Ms. Byrd is only 12 years old. Her mother and siblings are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Syniyah. The photos below have been provided by the family. A missing person’s police report has been filed, and anyone with information about Syniyah’s whereabouts are asked to contact the WSPD non-emergency number at 336-773-7700.

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Lawn and Garden Safety Tips from WFBMC

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The following was provided for your information by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

The hum of a mower and the smell of fresh-cut grass are telltale signs of spring. However, before cranking up the mower and string trimmer, be sure to include an ounce of prevention with those quarts of oil and gallons of gasoline.

Each year, approximately 317,210 people nationwide are treated for various injuries resulting from lawn and garden tools, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Many of these injuries can be prevented when using proper safety precautions.

“Spending time in the garden or working in the yard can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, reduce stress and get physical activity, said Michael Fitch, M.D., professor of Emergency Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. “Whether you’re a beginner or expert at outdoor chores, it’s important to be aware of the many dangers and hazards that can be presented.”

Fitch also advises against giving young children rides on mowers or tractors- as the child may fall off and be injured. Giving rides may also lead to children approaching the mower during operation without being seen.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, safe gardening and lawn tips can also include:

Pre-Start Inspection:

* Check for loose or damaged belts on mowers or trimmers.

* Ensure all blades are secure, balanced and covered.

* Be aware of any fluid leaks.

* Walk the area to be mowed and remove debris such as rocks, sticks, bottles, etc.

* The chute of the mower should be pointed away from people, animals, buildings and traffic.

Lawn Mower Safety:

* Never allow children under the age of 12 to operate a push mower and children under 16 should not operate a riding lawn mower.

* Keep young children and pets indoors and supervised at all times when any outdoor power equipment is being used.

* Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, embankments or steep slopes. Use a string trimmer to cut grass in these locations.

* Stay alert for anyone who may enter the mowing area and always look down and behind before and during using reverse.

* Slow down when turning and make wide, gradual turns, especially when mowing on slopes. Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Dress to Protect:

* Wear safety goggles, gloves, sturdy shoes, socks and long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

* Protect hearing by wearing ear muffs or ear plugs when using machinery.

* Use insect repellent containing DEET.

* Wide-brimmed hats, sun shades and sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher can help prevent sunburn and skin cancer.

 

Those working outdoors also should stay hydrated with water, take breaks often and pay attention to signs of heat-related illnesses.

“By practicing safe yard habits, you can drastically reduce your risk of injury or injury to others nearby,” said Fitch.

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FYI: Emergency Management Offering Severe Weather Spotter Training on Thursday

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The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Office of Emergency Management will give away two weather alert radios during the Skywarn Severe Weather Spotter Training it will hold on Thursday, March 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension building, 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem.

The training will include how and why buildings fail in high winds; thunderstorm development and severity; recognizing storm and cloud elements; anticipating storm motions, intensity and severity based on cloud structure; and lightning dynamics and threats.

The training is free. No registration is required. For more information call the Office of Emergency Management at 336-767-6161 or send an e-mail to leighac [at] cityofwsfire.org.

Skywarn volunteers support their local community by providing the National Weather Service with timely and accurate severe weather reports. These reports provide invaluable data to meteorologists and supplement information provided by other observation tools, including Doppler radar, when issuing official severe weather warnings.

The training is being co-sponsored by the National Weather Service. For more information visit ReadyForsyth.org.

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