Xi Outlines Blueprint to Develop China's Strength in Cyberspace
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/21/2018 07:24 PM
BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "keenly" grasping the historic opportunity for informatization development in a bid to build the country's strength in cyberspace. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chairman of the Central Military Commission, and head of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, made the instruction at a national conference on the work of cybersecurity and informatization held from Friday to Saturday.
An Excerpt..."Xi urged improving the governance capacity in cyberspace and developing a governing network led by the Party. Internet media should spread positive information, uphold the correct political direction, and guide public opinion and values towards the right direction. Internet service providers should take responsibility to prevent cyberspace from degrading into a platform full of harmful, false, and provocative information. Efforts should be made to enhance self-discipline of the internet industry, and mobilize all sectors to take an active part in cyberspace governance."
California Labor Federation & Teachers Association Back Tom Pratt for State Senate
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/19/2018 12:23 PM
Murphys, CA...Vallecito Union School Board Member, local businessman and community leader Tom Pratt announced today that he has earned the support of the California Labor Federation and the California Teachers Association in his campaign for the 8th Senate district. The California Labor Federation is composed of over 1200 unions, which represent over 2 million members in the manufacturing, retail, construction, hospitality, public sector, health care, entertainment and other sectors.
The Sanctuary Movement and the Doctrine of Nullification By Congressman Tom McClintock
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/18/2018 06:22 PM
Washington, DC...The Doctrine of Nullification is the assertion that any state government which doesn’t like a federal law is free to violate it. It began with early disputes over the Alien and Sedition Acts and federal tariffs and formed the central legal argument the Southern Confederacy used in its attempt to tear the federal union apart. It ignores the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, the enumerated powers of Congress and the exclusive jurisdiction given the courts to adjudicate disputes involving the states.
DoD, DHS Outline National Guard Role in Securing Border
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2018 08:49 AM
Washington, DC...National Guard troops are deploying to the U.S. border with Mexico to work in support functions for the Department of Homeland Security, including in aviation, operational and infrastructure missions, officials from the departments of Defense and Homeland Security told reporters yesterday. The Defense Department will provide DHS with up to 4,000 National Guard troops to support the April 4 presidential memorandum authorizing the enhanced presence along the southwest border, said Robert G. Salesses, deputy assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense integration and defense support of civil authorities.
Rio Grande River, A Texas National Guardsman and a Customs and a Border Protection agent discuss the border security mission on the shores of the Rio Grande River in Starr County, Texas, April 10, 2018. The National Guard presence is part of the federal call-up to support the Department of Homeland Security in securing the border. Texas Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Mark Otte
Supreme Court Affirms Ninth Circuit's Decision Violent Felony Language in Immigration Law is Unconstitutionally Vague
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/17/2018 10:17 AM
Washington, DC...Supreme Court Affirms Ninth Circuit's Decision Violent Felony Language in Immigration Law is Unconstitutionally Vague. The case is Sessions v. Dimaya (15-1498) "The Ninth Circuit’s judgment—that 18 U. S. C. §16(b), which defines violent felony for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act’s removal provisions, is unconstitutionally vague—is affirmed." It was a 5-4 decision and the full opinion is below...
West Point, CA...CCWD Town Hall Meeting Tonight in West Point. Proposed water and sewer rate changes discussion. When? 6 p.m. Monday April 16, 2018. Where? West Point Elementary School Multipurpose Room. Who? Dave Eggerton, General Manager. Jeffrey Meyer, Director of Administrative Services. Jesse Hampton, Interim Director of Operations. Joel Metzger, External Affairs Manager. Terry Strange, Board of Directors – Division 2. Agenda: CCWD staff will present the District’s proposed water and sewer rate changes followed by a question and answer session. More information: Go to www.ccwd.org/rates, www.facebook.com/calaveraswaterdistrict or contact Joel Metzger at joelm@ccwd.org or (209) 754-3123. Town Hall Meeting Schedule: West Point/Wilseyville: 6 p.m. Monday April 16 at the West Point Elementary School Multipurpose Room, 54 Bald Mountain Road, West Point. Vallecito/Douglas Flat/Six Mile: 6 p.m. Thursday April 19 at the Vallecito Church. Arnold/Avery/Dorrington: 6 p.m. Tuesday April 24 at Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road, Arnold. Jenny Lind/Rancho Calaveras/La Contenta/Gold Creek: 6 p.m. Thursday April 26 at the Veterans Hall, 189 Pine Street, Valley Springs
Arnold, CA...Many have dreamed and tried to make the White Pines Pedestrian Bridge a reality over the years only to be met with futility, like myself. I envisioned a bridge, many years ago, that would complete the loop rather than forcing people down the treacherous path behind the spillway. It would also make the new bridge trail handicap accessible. Many people won’t walk around the lake, especially seniors, due to the risk of injury behind the spillway. I started doing research within the last few years and I spoke to Berha Underhill, district 3 board of directors for CCWD, and she thought it was a marvelous idea as it would increase tourism and provide additional economic stimulus to Arnold since the Meadowmont Golf Course closed. White Pines Lake has become a hidden gem in Arnold, although most people don’t utilize it other than tourists from the valley and the bay area. And isn’t Arnold heavily dependent on tourism? There was also a rumor that the Forest Service was going to build a pedestrian bridge downstream from the spillway, although it would not elevate the treacherous trail behind the spillway and force people onto the heavily traveled Forest Service road. After speaking to the Forest Service, they said they had no plans to build such a bridge.
President Trump's Weekly Address...Fighting for American Workers
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2018 11:43 AM
Washington, DC...As a candidate for President, I promised that my Administration would fight every day for American Workers. Years of unfair trade have hammered American families and plundered American wealth. It’s been absolutely terrible for our country. We turned a blind eye while other nations targeted our industries and ransacked our factories. They took advantage of our country. They took advantage of our people. Over the last two decades, the United States racked up $12.5 trillion dollar trade deficits in goods, and watched nearly one-third of our manufacturing jobs disappear or go to other countries. We financed the rise of other countries at the expense of our own middle class people.
