Georgetown Islamic Studies Professor: Slavery OK, So is Non-Consensual Sex
A professor at Georgetown University is teaching his students that men do not need consent to have sex with women, and that slavery is justifiable under Islamic teachings. Source: Georgetown Islamic Studies Professor: Slavery OK, So is Non-Consensual Sex | Heat...State says N.J. trooper dispatched to wrong home was justified in shooting owner
A New Jersey state trooper dispatched to the wrong home was justified in shooting the owner, who had grabbed his own weapons because he feared intruders were outside, authorities said Friday. Gerald Sykes, 76 at the time of the incident, was shot twice in the...Trump supporters warned it’s time for self-defense
“Conservative kids should be doing their own self-defense training,” Greer told WND. “The Berkeley riot showed that they absolutely need to know how to defend themselves if they want to uphold their beliefs. Leftist political violence is only going to get...District tells teacher: Put faith ‘into folder hidden in desk’
But at the same time, “a social worker at the high school displays inside and outside of her office various messages that promote the ‘gay rights’ agenda, including, among many others, a poster stating, ‘Acceptance Practiced Here,’ which is in the rainbow...Gangs Declare War On Police, Threaten To Ambush And Kill Danville Police Officers – Blue Lives Matter
In early America, there were no professional police. Volunteer constables would issue hue and cry for help from local militia if needed. Now we have a police state in California that pretends to be a constitutional republic but makes it very difficult for a citizen to...Muslim groups rejecting federal grant to fight extremism
Yes, we know that not all Muslims are terrorists. Less than half, anyway. But the other half refuses to admit there is a problem with Islam. WASHINGTON A California Islamic school wanted to keep an open mind before Donald Trump took office. But less than a...Dummkopf Merkel Will Pay Migrants Millions To Leave Germany
Chancellor Angela Merkel is setting aside €90m (£76m) in taxpayers’ money to create a fund which will pay migrants to withdraw their asylum applications and leave Germany voluntarily. Source: Merkel Will Pay Migrants Millions To Leave...Pro-lifers confront abortion industry in hundreds of rallies
“We are going to begin urging people to call their representatives and senators to really slam D.C. with our calls to defund Planned Parenthood. Stand at the ready to rally, hold vigils, and do whatever it takes. Hope to see Planned Parenthood defunded in short order...Report: 72 convicted of terrorism from ‘Trump 7’ mostly Muslim countries
Since 9/11, 72 individuals from the seven mostly Muslim countries covered by President Trump’s “extreme vetting” executive order have been convicted of terrorism, bolstering the administration’s immigration ban.According to a report out...UCF Socialist Club Encourages Violence Between Students
Not good. Self-defense training should be available to all peaceable citizens, regardless of political or religious beliefs. These socialists are the real fascists and do not believe in self-defense, or free speech, or democracy. Organizers explicitly deny access to...Democrats Think Muslims Worse Off Here Than Christians Are In Muslim World – Rasmussen Reports™
Not everyone should be allowed to vote. (And I’m not talking about Muslims here.) #Repeal19A Most voters agree that Christians living in Muslim-majority countries are mistreated for their religion. But Democrats are more likely to think Muslims are...Teen thrill-seeker dies when photo pose goes wrong
A 17-year-old photo daredevil died when he accidentally fell from the roof of a nine-story building while posing for a thrilling picture. The teen was reportedly addicted to posting risky, dangerous photos to his Instagram page. Source: Teen thrill-seeker dies...Researchers build tool to help prevent ‘selfie deaths’
In the provocatively titled report “Me, Myself and My Killfie,” the team reportedly found a total of 127 deaths from 2014 to September 2016 that were linked to someone taking or attempting to take a selfie.The number of deaths per year has risen...Man who beheaded, cannibalized passenger on Greyhound bus, given absolute discharge. All better now, thank you.
The shrinks have determined he has learned to “live beyond the limitations of his mental illness” so everything is OK now — got that? Me neither. Making note…wear large helmet and chainmail while riding bus on next visit to Canada. Baker...Funeral directors trying to curtail ‘funeral selfies’
He added that taking photos at a funeral isn’t inherently disrespectful and that some experts believe it can be beneficial to the grieving process.The fad of posting it on social media, however, can be detrimental to the family and the dignity of their...U.S. Army’s New Sidearm—The XM17
Basically, a SigSauer P320 chambered in yup 9mm yawn.There’s a reason leftists throw more violent temper tantrums
As I said previously, bad behavior is bipartisan, but the Left seems to have an instinct for violence. This makes perfect sense for a worldview with revolutionary underpinnings, and since they have a habit of claiming that violence is all around them, that...Trump effect: Now leftists want to homeschool kids
Trump effect: Now leftists want to homeschool kids The irony is rich: Leftists angered by President Donald Trump's new secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, are threatening to do what they once considered unthinkable – homeschool their children. In fact, DeVos...Armed customer shoots man assaulting woman at party store
Grey issues here. Justified in presenting gun to stop beating of woman? Probably. Justified in shooting once suspect turns to attack him? Not the same disparity of force perhaps, but if suspect may have been able to obtain his gun. Jury will decide. Best we can...Ban on mentally ill people buying guns wasn’t ever based on evidence
In a society where guns are highly prevalent and the right to own them is constitutionally protected, solving a public health crisis that claims 35,000 lives every year (two-thirds by their own hand) is like a jigsaw puzzle. There are many causes of the...The Other Reasons For Estate Planning
Good discussion of incentive trust planning: Many subjects that serve as substantial planning motivators aren’t found on client questionnaires and are frequently absent from planning discussions. Source: The Other Reasons For Estate Planning (Well actually, we...Prince, Sinatra, Fernandez, Clancy: All Left Estate Messes
The first rule in avoiding estate problems is to always have a will and estate plan in place no matter what your age and put it in a place where people can find it…. The second rule is to hire good attorneys and listen to them. Source: Prince, Sinatra,...Executors Personally Liable for Tax Liabilities of Estate Under Federal Priority Statute, 31 U.S.C. 3713
This is an appeal of summary judgment by the personal representative (the “PR”) of an estate. The lower court found the PR to be personally liable under the federal priority statute, Section 3713, for tax liabilities due from an insolvent estate. Under the...Independence Is Not Just for Young Advisors
So how does someone determine if he is “too old” to make independence work? It really comes down to a few key characteristics shared by those advisors who took the leap: They really wanted it. They believed in their ability to migrate clients and grow. They had...New Trend: States Waiving Sales Tax on Guns, Ammo
More than a dozen states host special tax-free shopping days during the back-to-school shopping season, so families can save a little while stocking up on things like pencils, notebooks, and computers.Now some states want to expand the options far beyond school...Life Insurance: It Was Never Just About Taxes
This article raises important points — plan for the long-term and don’t let taxes direct the planning over more important goals — plus it’s a good review of the many benefits of life insurance. But as I’ve previously noted, the...Did the DOJ Tank the Travel Ban Case?
France sees 245 percent rise in anti-Christian attacks
The number of anti-Christian attacks in France has risen to 245 percent since 2008, even though incidents of anti-Muslim and anti-Semitic attacks dropped significantly in the same period, according to the country’s interior ministry. Source: France sees...Study: Staying in unhappy marriage could be best thing you do
Consider also that your estate plan can include incentives to help your kids and grandkids stay married. Having a child puts a strain on relationships, but staying in an unhappy marriage is the best thing you can do for its long-term success, according to a...The Kevlar President
They used to call Reagan the “Teflon President” because nothing would stick when the media slung mud at him. But the incredible, media-wide coordinated attacks on Trump go way beyond mud-slinging. And Kellyanne is part of his Kevlar. So are his...Republicans push bill to split up ‘nutty 9th Circuit’
Why would they spoil the bill by including Washington, land of hippies? Maybe because Flake & McCain are muddle-headed moderates? Under Flake’s bill, the new circuit would cover Nevada, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Arizona and Alaska, leaving the 9th with...Buchanan: Gorsuch is no Scalia, Trump must break judicial power
I share Buchanan’s doubts about Gorsuch. My concern is that he is an Episopalian without an extensive judicial record on critical social issues. Nevertheless, he is probably the best we can get through the Senate and we are lucky to have him, I suppose....Always Say Never
When you have the opportunity to do so, don’t ever, ever, ever let a client surrender or lapse a life insurance policy without talking to you first. I don’t care if you are the estate planning or business attorney, the CPA, the trustee, the family office, the...Now and Then: Nine Reasons Why People Procrastinate Making Wills
A 2015 survey found that 64 percent of Americans don’t have a will. In a blast from the past, we took a look back at a July 1927 article published by Trusts & Estates, to compare the rationale then and now as to why so many individuals defer the drafting of...Plan ahead: 64% of Americans don’t have a will
“You can see in the data that the No. 1 reason people don’t have a will is because they haven’t gotten around to it yet, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. Why haven’t they gotten around to it?” says Lisa Honey, director...Taxation of Aliens Trying to Leave America – Don’t Go Home without your IRS Sailing Permit or You Aren’t Coming Back
Article authored by my friend Brian Dooley, a top international tax expert: Before leaving the United States or any of its possessions permanently or for an extended amount of time, all U.S. resident aliens and nonresident aliens (with certain exceptions) must...Irvine police recover heirloom jewelry stolen by jeweler, dating back to 1892
Recovered at a local pawn shop. Who will handle your jewelry, firearms, other important heirlooms? Are they trustworthy? Nicole Sarber, the owner of the heirloom ring from 1892, went public with her ordeal. Sarber’s boyfriend gave the ring to Cervantes, a jeweler and...Protecting Client Trade Secrets: The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, Part 1
Aggrieved parties have long been able to sue in federal court for copyright, patent, and trademark violations. Surprisingly, no corresponding private cause of action has existed for trade secret theft. Instead, trade secret cases were the domain of state...Trump after 9th Circus Loss: “SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!”
Should social conservatives avoid criticizing Trump?
“Reagan said that he needs pressure from the Right,” Ed told us. Reagan knew (Ed explained) that the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the three major TV networks would batter away with their criticism, consistently pounding him with liberal criticism....10 Key Handgun Characteristics that Make Any Gun Easier to Shoot – USA Carry
Of course, the ultimate ease and effectiveness in shooting any gun and the resulting performance and accuracy are a blend of the shooter’s skills, thorough training, repetitive practice, and the gun itself. There is not one magic elixir nor a sole holy grail...Republicans fear for their safety as Obamacare protests grow
Oh, please. Millions of Trump supporters have been dealing with this violence for a year, and you’ll face THEM if you fail to deliver. House Republicans during a closed-door meeting Tuesday discussed how to protect themselves and their staffs from...Axe wielding ‘killer clown’ jailed for chasing pregnant woman
England’s laws on use of lethal force are so bass ackwards. Only six months for brandishing an axe at a pregnant woman? A female teller here in South Orange County had a miscarriage after a bank robbery several years ago, and the same could have happened...State Dept. insider exposes refugee program as ‘full of fraud’
State Dept. insider exposes refugee program as 'full of fraud' Somali refugees arrive in the U.S. at a rate of more than 800 per month, filing into more than 300 U.S. cities and towns from U.N. refugee camps such as this one in Dadaab, Kenya. A recently retired...More Voters See Government As Protector Of Liberty – Rasmussen Reports™
More voters than ever consider the federal government a protector of individual liberty, although slightly more still view it as a threat. With a new Republican president in office, though, voters in the two major political parties have reversed their stances:...NRA Applauds Confirmation of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General
“The NRA and our five million members would like to congratulate Jeff Sessions on his confirmation as attorney general. He will make America a safer place by prosecuting violent criminals while protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun...Wealth Planners Are Not Afraid of Estate Tax Repeal
In fact, some attorneys see repeal as potentially being a boon for their businesses, especially if the tax is replaced with a capital gains tax such as the one proposed by President Donald Trump on the 2016 campaign trail. Source: Wealth Planners Are Not Afraid...Big reason whites are richer than blacks in America? Lack of black estate planning.
I don’t agree with everything in this article, but it does make a good point about the lack of estate planning. It is surprisingly tough sometimes to get families to consider holding funds in trust to prevent kids from blowing their inheritance, and I can...Utah Jazz Owners Demonstrate Power of Dynasty Trusts
Utah Jazz Owner, Gail Miller, recently made basketball news by announcing that she and her family had transferred the NBA team and the Vivint Smart Home Arena into a dynasty trust. Gail Miller and her late husband, Larry Miller, bought the franchise in 1985 for...
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