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Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans

Posted on November 9, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans
Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans

Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans When President Trump says something negative about veterans or “Gold Star” families, he is crucified. But when the left says something negative about veterans, it’s considered an acceptable form of humor, a joke, and free speech. The disrespect of our veterans has intensified and become a…

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Social Security to increase slightly over 2018

Posted on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Social Security to increase slightly over 2018
Social Security to increase slightly over 2018

Social Security to increase slightly over 2018 Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more…

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Facebook and worthless knock-offs like Classmates.com

Posted on October 6, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Facebook and worthless knock-offs like Classmates.com
Facebook and worthless knock-offs like Classmates.com

Facebook and worthless knock-offs like Classmates.com I always wondered what happened to my old friends back in Hgh school so I opened an account at Classmates.com thinking it would help me answer that question. But it didn’t work. Classmates is nothing like Facebook, where it is far easier to connect with old high school friends,…

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Biased news media reinforces Trump’s popularity

Posted on August 7, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Biased news media reinforces Trump’s popularity
Biased news media reinforces Trump’s popularity

Biased news media reinforces Trump’s popularity The mainstream news media’s bias is empowering President Donald Trump. So far, every one of their predictions has been wrong, from asserting he could never with the presidency to claims he would be impeached before completing his first year. What the news media is doing is helping Trump by…

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San Francisco Mint marks 50 years with special coin available July 23

Posted on June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on San Francisco Mint marks 50 years with special coin available July 23
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San Francisco Mint marks 50 years with special coin available July 23 The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2018 San Francisco Mint Silver Reverse Proof Set (product code 18XC) on July 23 at noon EDT. The Mint is issuing this set to mark the 50th anniversary of proof coin production at…

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Destroying American history because of racial politics

Posted on May 16, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Destroying American history because of racial politics
Destroying American history because of racial politics

Destroying American history because of racial politics The wave of attacks against symbols of the civil war is undermining the history of this nation for political reasons and is driven by a form of reverse racism. Statues and markers recognizing icons of the South from the civil war are being targeted because of reverse racism…

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Online shopping killing retail stores and our families, too

Posted on May 7, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Online shopping killing retail stores and our families, too
Online shopping killing retail stores and our families, too

Online shopping killing retail stores and our families, too The closings of Toys-R-Us, Carsons and other major retailers is a sign of weakness in our economy and the erosion of family life, shifting from personal family involvement to individual use of computers and technology. It’s not just about an economic problem. It’s about the weakening…

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Magician Ricardo Rosenkranz has the right prescription for a magical show

Posted on April 6, 2018September 8, 2024 By Aaron Hanania No Comments on Magician Ricardo Rosenkranz has the right prescription for a magical show
Magician Ricardo Rosenkranz has the right prescription for a magical show

Magician Ricardo Rosenkranz has the right prescription for a magical show Physician Magician Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz has right prescription for magical entertainment, now playing at The Royal George Theater By Aaron Hanania The Rosenkranz Mysteries is a magic show hosted by Physician Magician, Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz. He is a physician who fell in love with…

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