Syphilis On The Rise

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There is a troubling rise in syphilis infections among men, particularly gay and bisexual men
CDC data show rates of syphilis are increasing at an alarming rate 19 percent in 2015.

#MEN: #Syphilis is on the rise, especially in gay/bisexual men. http://go.usa.gov/xkfEq

While rates have increased among both men and women, men account for more than
90 percent of all primary and secondary syphilis cases.

POLITICAL WITCH HUNT?

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A three-paragraph vague letter released by the Republican FBI Director and sent to GOP leaders, and copied to Democrat lawmakers has raised unprecedented questions about information which have been thoroughly reviewed by investigators.

The FBI has had this laptop for around a month, but waited to make the announcement now? Why has Clinton's closest personal aide come under intense criticism over e-mails that have reportedly been reviewed?

FBI Investigation

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The FBI has uncovered new emails related to its investigation of former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton‘s handling of classified information.

The batch of emails turned up while the US Department of Justice was conducting a separate investigation into the pervy sexting habits of former Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner. He is the estranged husband of Hillary’s closest aide, Huma Abedin.

Public or Private Infrastructure?

Trump says US can get $1 trillion worth of infrastructure for free. How can this be accomplished? More about this below. This concept has been introduced elsewhere with some success. However, we wonder if America should be put up FOR SALE?

Captive markets of potential users face a severely limited amount of competitive suppliers. Therefore the choices are to use what is available without competition or to not make a choice at all. The practice usually results in higher prices and less diversity for consumers.

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Vote For Diversity

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Cultural diversity is beneficial to productivity and likely to increase our nation's flexibility and responsiveness to the diversity of our citizens with inclusion an increasingly globalized world.

However, according to University of California - Santa Barbara scientific researchers, Americans have developed a fear of inclusion. In this election year of unprecedented acrimony, one of the most polarizing issues of all is rooted in what's typically considered a national strength: Diversity.

VINE'S OUT OF TIME

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We've heard through the grapevine that Twitter has flown off the handle and canceled Vine. The 15 minutes of fame was reduced to six seconds and now it's down and out.

Vine's dead. Is Twitter next? http://cnnmon.ie/2fbOMJx via @CNNMoney

“Important News about Vine” by @vine https://medium.com/@vine/important-news-about-vine-909c5f4ae7a7#.7humud…

Twitter is killing off Vine http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/27/13437576/twitter-killing-vine?utm_ca… via @Verge

Political Power Punch

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There are a few more good signs for Clinton in key states as the millions of votes which have been cast in the U.S. presidential election are now pointing to an advantage for the Democrat in Florida and North Carolina, both must-win states for Trump, as well as Nevada, Colorado and Arizona.

Meanwhile back on the trail, and for the very first time, Hillary took the stage on the campaign trail with FLOTUS Michelle, her new secret weapon. The two ladies appeared together at a rally in North Carolina, one of the key must-win states for The Donald.

WOMEN RULE

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Women suffrage is the right of women to vote in elections. Limited voting rights were gained by women in Finland, Iceland, Sweden and some Australian colonies and western U.S. states in the late 19th century.

The 19th Amendment to the US Constitution granted American women the right to vote, which is a right known as woman suffrage. At the time the US was founded, its female citizens did not share the same rights as men, including the right to vote.

Gun Violence

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The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture will host a panel discussion on forgiveness in response to gun violence, entitled “Gun Violence and the Police: A New York Perspective,” this Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at 7:30pm.

WORLD SERIES CHAMPS

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Baseball is America's favorite pastime and tonight is the first game of the series between to teams which have not won in years. The Cubs are getting lots of attention during this series, but today's the very best day to live in Cleveland.

Not only is Cleveland hosting Game 1 at Progressive Field, but next door at Quicken Loans Arena, the Cavaliers will receive their NBA championship rings.

Remember, the Cleveland Indians will host Game 1 of the World Series on Fox TV @8P against the Chicago Cubs.