The oldest national team in the world played one of the youngest in a World Cup semifinal Wednesday. And the result was a game for the ages. Mario Mandzukic’s goal four minutes into the second extra-time period eventually ended it, giving Croatia a 2-1 win over … [Read more...] about Croatia vs France in World Soccer Cup final….
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Billy Dee Williams to return as Lando Calrissian in ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
A major star is set to rejoin the “Star Wars” universe. Billy Dee Williams will reprise his role as the smooth-talking Lando Calrissian in the upcoming “Star Wars: Episode IX,” according to The Hollywood Reporter, which cited multiple sources. The … [Read more...] about Billy Dee Williams to return as Lando Calrissian in ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
President Trump’s old driver for 25 years is suing for back pay….Open Thread for 7/9/18…
The Secret Service people are lucky they get paid by the Government.... This IS typical Donald Trump.... A guy who has quite a few Civil suits brewing in the courts against him for woman problems and the ole' Trump welching on paying people.... Donald Trump’s personal … [Read more...] about President Trump’s old driver for 25 years is suing for back pay….Open Thread for 7/9/18…
You may Not get a passport if you owe the Government back taxes….
A New law ties the State Dept. to the IRS...... Hundreds of thousands of Americans stand to be denied new or renewed passports under a 2015 law requiring the IRS and State Department to deny passports to Americans with more than $51,000 in overdue tax debt. An IRS spokesman … [Read more...] about You may Not get a passport if you owe the Government back taxes….
Robocalls keep coming …more and MORE……
Nobody seems to be able to make them go AWAY! Robocalls are on the rise and have become a regular annoyance for the millions of Americans who complain to regulators about them. Why it matters: The telecom industry and policymakers have taken steps to curb the influx of calls, … [Read more...] about Robocalls keep coming …more and MORE……
Economy adds 213K jobs in June …Jobless rate moves up to 4 percent…
More people actually looking for jobs.... Wage gains are almost none though.... The U.S. economy added a solid 213,000 jobs in June, a stronger number than expected and a sign of the labor market's steady strength even as concerns mount about President Trump's … [Read more...] about Economy adds 213K jobs in June …Jobless rate moves up to 4 percent…
EPA Sec Scott Pruitt quits….Finally….
Thus seeking an end to a story that frankly has gotten WTF off the hook.... The guy is being investigated by several inside and out agencies for things that should have gotten him gone a long time ago, or even indicted... Why he lasted this long is explained in terms that … [Read more...] about EPA Sec Scott Pruitt quits….Finally….
Federal employees have been pushing back against Trump & Co…..
Is American government in for an internally rough time? Government employees on the federal level are increasingly finding themselves being whipsawed by a boss who does not trust them, who wants to lower their salaries , benefits and job security..... Even those few who … [Read more...] about Federal employees have been pushing back against Trump & Co…..