National Lighthouse Day

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National Lighthouse Day recognizes efforts to preserve lighthouses as important historical symbols in America by
paying tribute to lighthouses from sea to shining sea.

Today is National Lighthouse Day, a good time for trivia about the 400-plus maritime markers. Their purpose in today's digital age remains the same as when a rudimentary beacon went up in Massachusetts in 1673 keeping ships from running aground.

Establishing a federal system of lighthouses was one of the earliest acts of the first gathering of Congress, passed on Aug. 7, 1789. To commemorate, they're on vacation.

TrumPutin Vacation

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Are these two politicians, who're involved in a political bromance taking their vacation at the same time? 13
Could it be the two will be meeting in disclosed location or on a closed New Jersey beach? #TrumPutin
Meanwhile, Special Counsel Bob Mueller’s team directive to focus on President Donald Trump’s financial deals with Russia stretching back years may not be good news for either vacationer. Gone Fishing for Donald Trump http://politi.co/2v63cAQ

Cuando Sali De Cuba

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One of the best known Cuban songs. The words come from a poem by Apostle of Cuban Independence José Martí. In 1966, a version by The Sandpipers, based on an arrangement from The Weavers performed in May 1963 @ Carnegie Hall. This song has been recorded by Julio Iglesias, Joan Baez, Jimmy Buffett, Celia Cruz, Bobby Darin, Joe Dassin, Muslim Magomayev, José Feliciano, Biser Kirov, Wyclef Jean, Puerto Plata, Trini Lopez, La Lupe, Nana Mouskouri, Tito Puente, Andy Russell and Pete Seeger, Buena Vista Social Club, Los Lobos, Gipsy Kings...etc.

Yo soy un hombre sincero

No Drops To Drink

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There have been ots of leaks, but there is not a drop to drink. The problem appears to be an abundance of leaks everywhere, but not from water, nor the plumbing or drinking kind.

USA DOJ topper pledges to aggressively rein in government leaks he claims undermine national security.

Mulling Over Mueller

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What did we do during our Summer vacation? We watched Mueller's many legal motions. AP source: Mueller turns to DC grand jury in Russia probe https://apnews.com/71d82a0aea80444d966be3950b765460 …

US Special counsel Robert Mueller empaneled a Grand Jury in Washington, DC to see the evidence investigators have obtained about the Trump team’s ties to Russia. Everything you wanted to know about the Grand Jury http://on.msnbc.com/2ua7hBf

Adios Amiga

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Following three decades of loyal service was famed anchorwoman Maria Elena Salinas told hasta la vista lady in a Tweet? I'm referring to Univision, when they released this Tweet - Con este mensaje @MariaESalinas anuncia que dejará @Univision después de 36 años presentando el noticiero.

Maria Elena, Jorge Ramos and I launched Noticiero Univision in Hollywood, California along with a small, and extremely talented staff. Salinas worked long hours and has become a celebrity committed to Spanish language journalism. She has devoted her time and efforts to promote www.NAHJ.org

Time To Act Now

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TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Diminishing Presidency?

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Are the presidency and its clout continuing to shrink as @POTUS credibility keeps taking constant hits?

The White House says the president did receive compliments from Boy Scout leaders and Mexico’s president but in person, not on the phone, as he contended. However, Mexico's president and Boy Scout toppers are pleading a different tale. Why does this matter? The leader of the free world should be free from telling tall tales.

No lie says Sanders: Trump got praise from Mexico, Scouts https://apnews.com/21687f727e6143b39aacb7ec82e75a6b

WH Flip Flops or Flipped Out?

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Wake up America. How much longer are you willing to accept this low level of sub service from our leaders?

First, the White House says one thing, then they wind up saying another. So what are Americans supposed to believe? This is the problem journalists face with reporting the facts. These are still changing as we write this.

Case in point. 7 things the Trump team denied, and then later confirmed http://wapo.st/2uZtUJZ

VP Mike Pence says Congress' Sanctions bill sends a "very clear message" to Russia http://washex.am/2uWmicP

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