News Silo Silo Series Has Four Seasons Planned Rebecca Ferguson shares what the plan is, provided they get to tell the whole story By Vanessa Armstrong | Published on May 31, 2024 Credit: Apple TV+ Comment 0 Share New Share Credit: Apple TV+ The Apple TV+ adaptation of Hugh Howey’s Silo trilogy is set to have a second season out either late this year or early next. The show’s star and producer, Rebecca Ferguson, however, has said that there are two more seasons planned to finish up the story. In a recent interview with Collider, Ferguson shared that “the three books are divided into four seasons.” She added, “So I believe—unless any Apple person is going to jump on—I think we’re absolutely fine to say Season One we’ve done, Season Two is shot and coming out, and we’re now looking at green-lighting Seasons Three and Four. I think we would film them maybe together, and that will be the end.” This plan is far from set in stone—Apple has yet to officially move ahead with a third season of the series, much less a fourth—but the news is promising for fans of the show and books. And what will we see in season two? We still don’t have a release date, but Ferguson teased what her character, Juliette, will face in the upcoming episodes. “I shouldn’t say this, but it gets wet,” she said. “I don’t even know if I should say that, but I just did. It’s so intense. It is so intense. It’s a multitude of things that happen, and it’s like Season One was the introduction to the chaos that is going to happen.” Season one of Silo is now streaming on Apple TV+. [end-mark] The post <i>Silo</i> Series Has Four Seasons Planned appeared first on Reactor.

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign donation page crashed Thursday within minutes of the jury returning a guilty verdict. Shortly after the verdict, the page displayed a 500 error stating “something went wrong.” Trump also received massive influxes of cash from major donors after the verdict, including $300,000 from Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire. “The timing isn’t a coincidence,” Maguire wrote on X. In the past, Sequoia Capital employees have donated to both the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee, as well as the anti-Trump group The Lincoln Project, according to Open Secrets. Trump’s campaign wrote on X that “the American people see through Crooked Joe Biden’s rigged show trial.” “So many Americans were moved to donate to President Trump’s campaign that the WinRed pages went down,” the campaign said. I just donated $300k to President TrumpThe timing isn't a coincidence https://t.co/LDU4nJ8FBx— Shaun Maguire (@shaunmmaguire) May 30, 2024 The jury convicted Trump on all 34 counts of falsifying business records charged in the indictment brought by Democratic District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Trump is set to be sentenced on July 11.  WEBSITE IS BACK ONLINE!https://t.co/KojPKxsxaD https://t.co/LylEZV7zJb— Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) May 30, 2024 New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin also wrote on X after the verdict that he just “secured a $800k donation from someone for President Trump’s Joint Fundraising Committee.” “Never experienced a massive ask that easy,” he wrote. The Trump campaign and WinRed did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The post Trump Campaign Gets Immediate Avalanche of Cash After Guilty Verdict appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Defense attorney Randy Zelin and former Trump attorney Tim Parlatore said on Friday that Judge Juan Merchan violated the U.S. Constitution with his instructions to the jury in former President Donald Trump’s trial. Merchan instructed the jury that it is not a requirement for them to be in unanimous agreement about what “other crime” Trump committed, instead receiving a choice of three separate crimes they can select to convict the former president. The two attorneys on “CNN Special Report” said Merchan’s jury instructions were flawed to the point that an appeals court could conceivably overturn the conviction. “I hate to do this, but I would be remiss if I didn’t,” Zelin said. “Whether you are driving in a Ford or a Ferrari, if someone gives you bad directions, you’re going to end up lost. And those jury instructions were just a complete, just take the Constitution, throw it out a window, burn it, shoot it, and hang it.” “I think that the jury instructions had a very key flaw here, which is the falsification of business records had to be in furtherance of some other crime and there wasn’t really great instructions on what that other crime was,” Parlatore said in response to a question about whether the jury instructions might lead to an appeals court overturning the verdict. “Under New York state law, they’re not required to say which it is. But when they do, the judge has to instruct them on that specific crime. And the problem here is they don’t have to prove that they actually committed that other crime. They don’t have to prove that they actually had [Federal Election Commission] violations, but they have to show that what they intended to do was in fact a crime. And that I think is really the shortfall in the jury instructions is the lack of an explanation to this jury as to the federal election law.” The jury on Thursday convicted Trump in the case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig and criminal defense attorney Michael O’Mara on Friday said Trump’s appeal will plausibly be based on the case’s unprecedented nature and Merchan not sequestering the jury. “I think there’s a great likelihood, and the reason why is there are a number of issues,” O’Mara said in response to a question about the likelihood of the appeal succeeding. “I have always complained about the way this jury was or was not handled during the trial. I think with the massive focus on this case that they should have been sequestered. They certainly should have been sequestered during the deliberations. I think they should have been sequestered for the week before.” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Friday called on the Supreme Court to “step in” because of the conviction of the former president. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation The post Attorneys on CNN Rip Juan Merchan for Throwing Constitution ‘Out a Window’ With ‘Bad’ Jury Instructions appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Drying fresh herbs is easy to do! Come learn how to preserve and dry herbs four ways: air dry, in a dehydrator, oven, or microwave. We’ll explore the pros and cons of each method along with how to harvest and wash fresh herbs, and the best way to store them once you’re finished. Follow these tips to create the most vibrant, flavorful, long-lasting dried herbs possible! In addition to freezing herbs in olive oil cubes, this is one of my favorite ways to preserve fresh herbs from the garden. It’s also a fantastic way to reduce waste when you have extra from the store. I love stocking our pantry with a variety of homegrown dried herbs to use all year long – to use for cooking, tinctures, tea, herb-infused oils, homemade salves, balms and more. RELATED: Learn how to start your own herb garden here, including tips on the best herbs to grow in containers, indoors, in the shade, and more. One of our herb garden beds, overflowing with several varieties of sage, thyme, oregano, lemon verbena and more. Disclosure: Homestead and Chill is reader-supported. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Choosing and Harvesting Herbs Some popular herbs to dry include basil, oregano, thyme, sage, rosemary, chamomile, mint, chives, lavender, calendula (my favorite), cilantro, parsley, dill, lemon balm, tarragon, yarrow, anise hyssop, lemon verbena, and more. It’s best to harvest fresh herbs first thing in the morning, before the sun and heat of the day reduces their essential oil content. This helps to better preserve their flavor, nutritional content, and other beneficial compounds. Harvest newer tender growth while avoiding super old woody sections. When harvesting flowering herbs like calendula or lavender, younger flower buds are generally more potent and therapeutic than older fading blooms. For the best-tasting culinary herbs (e.g. basil or oregano) try to choose herbs that haven’t yet begun to flower. Older flowering herbs may be more bitter, though we sometimes dry those too. Should I wash fresh herbs before drying them? Yes, it’s a good idea to wash fresh herbs before drying them, especially those destined for edible use. A quick rinse will help remove dirt, dust, insects, or any other residue or potential contaminants they collected while growing outside. This is important since drying herbs doesn’t sterilize them as some other food preservations methods do. However, the added moisture from washing herbs can slow the drying process, and also increase the chances of mold or spoilage. Therefore, it’s important to try to remove as much excess water as possible after washing them. Some gardeners and herbalists choose not to wash their herbs to avoid the extra moisture and steps. For instance, we do not wash the calendula flowers that we use to make topical calendula salve. We pick the flowers within a day or two of blooming, so they don’t have much chance to get dirty anyway! How to Wash Herbs Sort through your herbs to remove any bruised or battered leaves and erroneous twigs. To wash loose herbs and leaves, simply rinse them under cool water in a strainer and give it a gentle shake after. To wash herbs that are destined to hang-dry on the stem in bundles, you can gently dunk and swish the entire bundle of herbs in a clean bucket or bowl of water, and then gently shake or spin the bundle to remove excess water. To remove even more water, toss loose leaves or herbs in a salad spinner. Finally, spread out the herbs in a single layer on a counter or baking sheet lined with paper towels or a clean lint-free towel. Gently pat dry, and/or allow them to air dry for an hour or two to let the water evaporate before dehydrating. 1) How to Air Dry Herbs Air drying herbs is one of the most simple, natural, and inexpensive ways to go! There are a number of ways to do it: hang herbs in bundles, lay them out on a screen (such as window screen) or in a loosely woven basket, or use a specialized drying rack. No matter how you do it, it’s essential to place the herbs in a very dry location with good air circulation to ensure they dry thoroughly and fast enough to prevent mold. Therefore, this method can be more challenging in humid climates. Tender herbs like basil or parsley may also spoil before they can fully dry. Using a food dehydrator may be the best option in those cases. To dry herbs in bundles: collect a generous handful of herbs and use twine or string to tie them together near the base of the long stems. The overall bundle should be loose enough to allow airflow between the herbs. Create several modest bundles rather than one large one if needed. In some instances, it’s best to strip the bottom few inches of the stems clean so they can be tied without smashing a bunch of leaves tightly together (which could rot). This method works exceptionally well for herbs with long woody stems such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, lavender, lemon verbena, and yarrow. To dry herbs on a screen or rack, spread them out in a single even layer to promote good air circulation. This method is ideal for herbs with short stems, loose leaves, or flowers such as calendula, chamomile and sage. Yet if you have a lot of herbs to preserve, laying them all out takes up more space than hanging them in bundles. Set or hang herbs in a dry location with good airflow, away from direct sunlight. Use a fan nearby if needed. If your herb bundles are hanging against a solid surface (like a wall or cabinet) try to rotate them every few days. Most herbs should be nicely dry within one to two weeks, though allowing them to hang for an additional week or two will help ensure they’re totally dried out. The herbs are done and ready for storage once they’re crunchy and brittle, with no bend or moisture left. FAQ: Is it best to dry herbs in the dark or light? It’s best to dry herbs in a cool, dark place. Direct sunlight and hot temperatures can damage or reduce the volatile essential oils found in herbs, negatively impacting their flavor, potency, and color. Therefore, keeping herbs out of direct sunlight is best, though complete darkness isn’t required. 2) Drying Herbs in a Food Dehydrator Preserving herbs in a food dehydrator is fast, effective, essentially foolproof, and yields high-quality results. It’s my preferred method! Using a dehydrator is a great way to ensure your herbs are 100% dry and will not mold in storage, exponentially extending their shelf life. This is especially important if you plan to use the herbs to make oil infusions, tinctures or salves (like we do) since any leftover moisture can cause the final product to go rancid or spoil. Dehydrators also excel at preserving flavor, color, and nutrients. Using a dehydrator is ideal for drying tender herbs, loose leaves and flowers, or those that aren’t easy to bundle and and hang – such as basil, parsley, cilantro, dill, chickweed, calendula, chamomile, and more. It’s also perfect for folks who live in humid climates. I love that you can just set it and forget it, and not have to worry about mold or fuss over a hot oven for hours. We love and use our Excalibur to dehydrate and preserve herbs, veggies, fruit, flowers and more. It’s made in the US, BPA-free, and boasts a large capacity, even/efficient drying, and precise temperature controls – including the “living foods setting” we use for medicinal herbs. Spread out fresh herbs in single layer on your dehydrator trays. Touching side-to-side is okay, but they shouldn’t be piled on top of one another. Set your dehydrator to a low temperature setting (95-115°F). Drying herbs “low and slow” helps to retain the maximum nutritional value, color, flavor, and therapeutic compounds in the herbs. Yet using low heat will take longer to dry (up to a couple days), so you can increase to a medium heat to expedite the process for thicker herbs like rosemary. The time is takes to dry herbs in a dehydrator will vary depending on your machine, temperature setting used, and the type of herb. Most should be dry within 8 to 12 hours, or up to a couple days. Once they’re 100% crisp and brittle, transfer to an air-tight storage container. See more tips below about storing dried herbs. Chickweed before and after drying. Between the winter rains and need for washing this low-growing (often dirty) herb, using a dehydrator is a must! It’s always quite wet when we put it in, but comes out beautifully dry. 3) How to Dry Herbs in the Oven The good news is: almost everyone has an oven. Yet drying herbs in the oven can be a bit tricky and unpredictable. It requires a watchful eye as it’s easy to accidentally burn your herbs. Even if not burnt, expect the herbs to be less bright in color and flavor compared to air drying or using a dehydrator. Some of the nutrients and therapeutic compounds may be also be cooked off. To dry fresh herbs in the oven, set the temperature to 150-180°F (65-82°C) or the lowest setting possible. Anything over 180°F will likely burn them! Spread the washed herbs out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or on a wire baking rack with solid pan below it. It will take anywhere from two to four hours (or longer) to dry herbs in the oven. Be sure to check on them often, and rotate the trays or turn the herbs as needed to promote even drying. If your oven seems too hot (especially if you don’t have a temperature setting below 200F) consider propping the oven door open slightly with a wooden spoon to prevent overheating and burning. 4) Drying Herbs in the Microwave Yes, it is possible to dry herbs in the microwave! And it happens to be very quick and easy to do. Many folks believe that microwaving kills the nutrients in food, but studies show that it doesn’t reduce nutrient content any more than other forms of cooking (such as baking). Drying herbs in the microwave is also far less likely to burn them than the oven, and retains much brighter color and flavor! Start by spreading out clean herbs on a microwave-safe plate lined with a paper towel*, or on a 100% cotton lint-free clean kitchen towel. Lay another paper towel on top. Microwave the herbs for 30 to 60 seconds on high power one initial time. More thick, hearty herbs will need about 60 seconds for the first round, while thin tender herbs should be nuked for about 40 seconds. Continue to microwave the herbs in short bursts (20-30 seconds) until they’re completely dry, brittle, and easily crumble. Check and turn them in between each session. *Avoid microwaving recycled paper towels, as they often contain fragments of metal that may combust. How to Tell When Herbs Are Dry Herbs are done drying once they’re completely brittle and crunchy. They should easily crumble or snap when you try to break them, rather than having any give or bend. If they are still bendy, that means they still contain moisture and can spoil in storage. Keep on drying until they’re 100% crisp! We often dehydrate our herbs longer than necessary, just to play it safe. How to Store Dried Herbs Store dry herbs in a cool dark location inside an air tight container with a lid, such as a glass mason jar or small spice jar in the pantry. There, dried herbs should last well over a year in storage. If you dried your herbs on the stem, go ahead and strip the leaves off the woody stems before storage. Simply run your fingers down the stem and they’ll come right off. It’s best to do this over a piece of parchment paper, which is easy to fold up into a funnel to add them to a jar. Some extra fine stems may be harder to separate (such as thyme) but that’s okay. Just grind them up with the leaves too! However, it’s best to wait to grind up dry herbs into finer bits until you’re about to use them. Store the leaves whole to better retain their essential oils and a fresher, stronger flavor over time. We often keep larger jars of whole dried herb leaves tucked in the back of the pantry, along with a smaller spice jar full of ready-to-use crushed herbs in the cabinet by the stove – grinding and refilling it from the larger stash as needed. Use a coffee grinder, food processor, or old-fashion mortar and pestle to grind your dried herbs into a coarse powder when you’re ready to use them. Many herbs are also easy to crush by hand, including right over the pot. PRO TIPS: Amber-tinted glass jars are great at protecting herbs from light degradation if you want to store them out on open shelves. If you live in a very humid climate, consider using natural food grade desiccant packets inside jars to help keep them dry. Using Dried vs Fresh Herbs The flavor of dried herbs is highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way! In any recipe that calls for fresh herbs, a simple swap is to use one-third of the amount dry. In reverse, that means you’d use three times the amount of fresh herbs than you would dried herbs in a dish. We love to add dried herbs to a wide variety of meals, including in soups, sauces, sourdough, homemade salad dressing, seasoning salts, dry tea blends, herbal sun tea, and more. Beyond the kitchen, we use dried herbs to make herb-infused oils (for edible or topical use) which serve as the star ingredient in our DIY natural body care products like salves, homemade lip balm, and more. Visit our flexible homemade salve recipe to learn how! Calendula is one of my all-time favorite herbs. We use it to make tea, DIY bath salts, infused face oil, healing topical salve, and more. Now go have fun preserving your herbs! All in all, dehydrating is an easy and effective way to preserve fresh herbs. I love how little space they take up in the pantry too! I hope you found these tips to be useful. If so, please consider leaving a review and/or comment below! Also let us know if you have any questions. Thank you so much for tuning in today! Don’t miss these related posts: DIY Bath Salts Recipe: Beautiful Natural Herbal Bath Salts How to Make Medicinal Herb Infused Oil: Two Ways Growing Herbs 101: How to Start a Kitchen Herb Garden, Indoors or Out How to Freeze Basil in Ice Cube Trays (Olive Oil or Water) How to Safely Make Sun Tea With Fresh or Dry Herbs The post How to Dry Fresh Herbs: 4 Easy Ways + Storage Tips appeared first on Homestead and Chill.

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It is instructive to remember the words of Jorge Ramos, Univision’s senior anchor and Special Editorial Adviser to the CEO, about the original indictment of former President Donald Trump’s in New York’s business records case, given that there is now a conviction on the books. As a matter of record, it is also important to remember that Ramos’ derangement led him to conduct a performative confrontation with Trump over immigration, which he later admitted was “produced, and not organic (click “expand” for transcript):     PETER MANSBRIDGE, CBC: Why did you make the decision that you had to go to Iowa to confront Donald Trump? JORGE RAMOS, UNIVISION: As you know, television… television doesn't happen. Television is produced. It is created. And, so we brought three cameras, we brought microphones, and our purpose was to talk to Donald Trump. And confront Donald Trump. That was the purpose. As a journalist. MANSBRIDGE: A confrontation. RAMOS: I wanted to ask him a question- many questions, but (...) yes, it was going to be a confrontation. ...  MANSBRIDGE: You keep calling it questions, your “questions”, where in fact you didn’t ask a question. They’re statements, not questions. … MANSBRIDGE: You can not deport 11 million people … RAMOS: You can not deport 11 million… you can not deport 11 million people. … MANSBRIDGE: You can not deport 11 million… you can not deport 11 million people … RAMOS: You can not build a 1900-mile wall. … MANSBRIDGE: You can not deny citizenship to children in this country. … RAMOS: You can not deny citizenship to children in this country. … RAMOS: I confronted him on the fact that he wants to deport 11 million people, and build a wall, and deny citizenship. … RAMOS: We thought that in Dubuque, Iowa, there would be just a few journalists following the candidate. And we were right. So we showed up like two hours before, we brought three cameras, and then we made a plan. I was going to be wearing a microphone so my voice would be at the exact same level as his when we start editing … DONALD TRUMP: No, you haven’t you haven’t been called. RAMOS: I have… I have the right to ask a question. And this is...no. And this is the question. You can not deport 11 million… you can not deport 11 million people. You can not build a 1900-mile wall. You can not deny citizenship to children in this country. … RAMOS: Then we had the three cameras well-positioned, the lighting was right, and then I made a plan. (...) We planned everything. … RAMOS: TV, television doesn't happen. You create it. You produce it. It doesn't happen just like that. And that’s exactly what we did. (...) We NEEDED TO CONFRONT HIM. … CHRIS CUOMO, CNN: You wanted to get into a fight with him and you got your fight. … RAMOS: We will be judged, as journalists, by how we responded to Donald Trump. As we noted at the time, Ramos’ op-ed , titled “The beautiful act of indicting former presidents”, opened with an attempt to link Trump with all manner of Latin American strongmen and corrupt politicians: I come from a country – Mexico – where presidents and former presidents have been untouchable. We have had presidents who were murderers, corrupt, election fraudsters and cheaters, thieves and magicians who suddenly made their relatives very wealthy. And all left office as free men, without facing justice. All of them. That's why I believe the indictment of former US President Donald Trump is so instructive. …. In Mexico, for example, they have a lot to answer for. All the presidents until 2000 were virtually appointed and elected with fraud. The ruler who ordered the murder of dozens and perhaps hundreds of students at the Tlatelolco plaza in 1968 was never put on trial. Nor the one who allowed the halconazo massacre in 1971. One built himself a tacky mansion in what Mexicans came to call Dog Hill, and another acquired a luxurious white home from a contractor in his government. It's never been clear how some former presidents live well above the sum of their modest government salaries and pensions. It's hard to understand why some secret budgets have never been made public. Latin America is also loaded with corrupt and super-wealthy former presidents. Some efforts, not so convincing, have been made to bring the worst abusers to justice in Argentina, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Colombia and other places. But only in Peru has this practice become a kind of national sport: President is elected, president is jailed. Or almost so. Eight Peruvian presidents have been arrested or faced criminal charges since the end of the Alberto Fujimori presidency in 2000. This is the flimsy predicate upon which Ramos builds up to his argument- that Trump should be indicted, tried, and perhaps even die in prison in order to “maintain a healthy democracy”: Putting presidents, former presidents and coup plotters on trial is an honorable and necessary practice to maintain a healthy democracy. It is sad that tyrants like Fidel Castro and Augusto Pinochet did not die in prison. Both were responsible for murders, tortures and multiple violations of human rights. Justice never got to Cuba or Chile. But it's never too late to start. There are some former Latin American presidents who should not be free. I understand that many presidents, when they win power, prefer to look forward and avoid long and wasteful fights with powerful figures from the past. But there are times, like in case of Trump and so many others on the continent, when we cannot bury our heads, or morals, in the sand. The lovely act of putting former presidents on trial is much more about the defense of democracy than a desire for vengeance. It is to bring back down to earth those who abused their immense power. And it is a marvelous lesson for those yet to rule: Do wrong, and we'll clip your wings. The implied sentiment is crystal clear here. Ramos thinks Trump should die in prison but doesn’t outright say so. Instead, Ramos hides those sentiments within word salads disguised as history lessons.  But that last line gave the game away. Ramos cares less about actual democracy than about clipping Trump’s “wings”. If it means doing so via a fatally flawed indictment and trial process, then so be it. Ramos is fine with emulating some of these aforementioned Latin American tyrants if it means Trump is out of the picture. And therein is the fatal, hypocritical flaw in his arguments. At the time, we observed Ramos’ omission of Nicaraguan leftist strongman Daniel Ortega within his rogues’ gallery. Interestingly enough, Ortega eliminated most of his opposition, including his chief political opponent, via trumped-up charges of financial crimes. Does that sound familiar to anyone?  There is no doubt that Ramos will publish a follow-up column on the verdict. Disturbingly, he continues to wield significant influence over Univision’s editorial content- to the detriment of Univision’s audience.

Hours after a jury in far-left Manhattan found former President Trump guilty Thursday on all 34 counts in Soros-backed D.A. Alvin Bragg’s sham trial, Media Research Center’s Founder and President Brent Bozell joined Mark Levin on his syndicated radio show to discuss the MRC’s bombshell study on network coverage of the trial and the “frightening” simpatico between the Biden regime and the liberal, “neo-Marxist” media.     Bozell first went into the numbers of the study from our Curtis Houck and Rich Noyes: If you look at the network newscast coverage since the beginning of trial of the jury selection, there have been a total of 640 minutes that have been devoted to this. Now, that’s a huge amount and you can say, well, look, it’s a trial where the former President is on trial. So — and I’ll agree with you that it’s an important issue, but I would also remind you that there have been other important trials such as the impeachment of Bill Clinton, such as Benghazi with Hillary, such as an alphabet soup having to do with — with Joe Biden. And there’s been no of that. But let’s put that aside. Look at the 640 minutes. 244 of those 644 minutes have been devoted to attacking Donald Trump. So one third of the coverage that was done on. This was not in any way pretending to be even handed. It was — it was an attack. Now, now let’s look deeper into the numbers and this is where it really is going to get very bothersome....[L]et’s look at how the networks are telling their viewers. Let’s start with the D.A. — Bragg — Alvin Bragg. Who is Alvin Bragg? Well, you know that he’s a Democrat...[H]ow much coverage did they give Bragg? How much coverage did they, did they talk about him?..[O]n NBC News, there were two references to Alvin Bragg. No stories done on ABC. The only time you heard about Alvin Bragg being a Democrat was one sound bite by Donald Trump. On CBS News, there wasn’t a single reference to the political agenda of Alvin Bragg[.] Bozell then argued the instances of burying and/or omitting key facts of the trial on ABC, CBS, and NBC weren’t “bias by ignorance” but rather “a deliberate attempt to go in for the kill for the Biden campaign” and do the bidding of the President. “I think it’s got to be the most dishonest media performance I’ve ever seen and by God, I’ve seen a lot,” he added. Levin agreed, noting the press has been “giddy” in “promoting” the trial. Bozell replied with an NBC poll showing that, among Americans whose primary source of news was ABC, CBS, or NBC, Biden leads Trump by 20 points, 55 to 35 percent. He then went into how only three minutes of network evening coverage (through Wednesday) brought up the fact that lead prosecution witness Michael Cohen had been convicted of perjury; as well as zero mentions of Judge Juan Merchan being a Biden donor. “Again...deliberate that they are not going to tell their viewers who Michael Cohen is...Now, you understand why Biden enjoys a 55 to 35 percent lead over Donald Trump with that demographic. It is feeding directly into them and this is a decision on a presidential campaign that could be decided by a couple of points,” Bozell exclaimed. The MRC Founder also reiterated something he told WMAL’s O’Connor & Company, which was these network “airwaves belong to the American people” and Congress should hold hearings to get into this. In a second segment, the two discussed whether the guilty verdict would help or hurt Trump on the campaign trail (click “expand”): LEVIN: So, going forward here, do you think this will have an impact on the election? I mean, we know the media will use this as an opportunity to constantly ding and bang and hammer Trump on behalf of Biden. Do you think that’ll have an impact? It can’t help, right? BOZELL: I — I think it will. I think it’s gonna help Trump and, and here’s why. The — if — if the mag — the MAGA nation will be more solid behind him than it’s ever been before. That’s point number one. You will have no defections. Number two, you’ve had some people who have defected from the Biden camp because of economic issues. That’s the one thing they care about, they care about inflation, they care about mortgage rates, they care about the price of gasoline. They don’t give a damn about this and they’re not going to change their votes back to Biden when their — when their — their issue is pocketbook issues. Not to mention the border, not to mention Israel and so many other things that the Biden administration is messed up. And then thirdly, I think there’s going to be a segment of the — the soft Biden vote that’s going to look at this and it’s going to believe that there’s something fundamentally unfair and fundamentally wrong and then they’re going to see Donald Trump on the campaign trail, Donald Trump in rallies where he’s going to have 100,000 people behind him, cheering him on and people are going to start second guessing this. It’s just my hunch. I don’t think this is gonna hurt him. I think this is going to help him. It was following this that Bozell dropped the hammer, declaring there’s zero “distinction between the news media and Joe Biden” and how it’s “frightening” to realize nothing would look different “[i]f Joe Biden were running NBC, CBS, and ABC, if he was in charge of the decision making.” “[W]e saw biased media against Ronald Reagan. We saw a biased media against media against both Bushes. You’ve seen the biased media against Republican presidential candidates and presidents for as long as we can remember. You’ve never seen a media like this — a media that not just are biased, but they’re lying through their teeth. And more importantly, they’re keeping information from the American people,” he added. The pair wrapped with a thorough dismantling of the “neo-Marxist worldview...of the far left” in the media and how disconnected they are from reality (click “expand”):  BOZELL: I do believe they share in the neo-Marxist worldview of — of the — of the far left. And the reason I say that is because they give aid and comfort and they advance it. Look at how — look at how they advanced the Black Lives Matter movement, which was a self-described Marxist movement. Look how they’ve advanced antifa. That’s a terrorist organization. Look how they’ve advanced the pro-Hamas movement which they love to call Palestinian. It’s pro-Hamas, the Hamas people could not be any happier with the networks than they are today. They’ve been — and by the way, they’ve been doing this for years with Israel. For years, they’ve been doing this. So, um, are they the tip of the spear too for neo-Marxism in America today? Absolutely. Do — do — would they make Walter Cronkite shudder in this belief? Absolutely. LEVIN: Mmhmm. Well, we can’t actually do anything about them other than compete against them, keep building platforms against them, exposing them and hoping the American people understand what’s taking place, but isn’t this also a problem? That is the indoctrination in our academic — in our schools and so forth and our academic teachings. And moreover, a wide open border, people coming in who have no idea whatsoever about American history and the constitution. And we get, we’re gonna get the opposite of it in our public school system. BOZELL: And — and — and — and what they’re being taught is that American exceptionalism is wrong. They’re being taught critical race theory, that America is fundamentally a racist country. They’re being taught that the alternative is the 1619 Project, which came out of The New York Times which suggests that you don’t need 1776. You don’t need the Constitution, you don’t need the Republic. You can come up with a new country. That’s what immigrants are being hit with. That’s what America’s children are being hit with. Again, this is a news media that could care less about the news. This is indoctrination at every single level. You know, think about a reporter and what real life experience a reporter has a reporter goes to Rutgers or goes to Yale or Princeton and then goes to the Columbia School of Journalism and then gets a job in The New York Times and works his way up. That reporter has never seen a piece of daylight of Americana. That person has never held a real job, that person’s never run a business, has no concept of the free market system. So many left wingers are that way today. I remember the — the story about George McGovern who, when he left office, started a bed and breakfast and because of regulations, it went out of business and he said, if only I had known the consequences of my actions. Well, they have no concept of consequences. You’ve got these punks — these are 20, 30 year old punks who don’t know a lick about the oil industry, passing judgment on the oil industry. They don’t have a lick of economic sense and they’re telling you that Joe Biden’s America is doing very well economically. They don’t have a problem with mortgage rates. They make very nice cha-ching in New York and Washington DC. They don’t have families, they don’t have children, they don’t have responsibilities out there in real America where you have families and you have children, like my children have their Children. They’re struggling when the price of gas has gone up under Joe Biden — has gone up 46 percent, when inflation has gone from 1.9 percent, which was the average under Donald Trump, he brought it down 1.4. Biden took it to 5.5, when you see mortgage rates go up 156 percent where people can’t buy homes. That’s real America. People in Washington D.C. don’t have that problem. They just rent apartments and live a good life and go out to restaurants and Starbucks every single day. That’s a false economy. In the real world, which these reporters have never visited, it’s quite different and it’s quite tragic.

Click to Skip Ahead Pet Ownership Economic & Social Impact Animal Shelters FAQ Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website. An island paradise, Hawaii has been a dream destination for years. Who hasn’t, at some point, wanted to live in this South Pacific wonderland? Still, the reality of day-to-day living in a place is often quite different from the perception, and the disparity can often result in disappointment and unpleasant surprises. If you’ve ever wondered about what owning a pet in Hawaii looks like, we’ve put together some of the most important things you would want to know about owning and caring for a pet as a resident of the 50th state. The 15 Pet Ownership in Hawaii Statistics At least 60% of households in Hawaii own at least one pet. 38% of households own at least one dog. 25% of households own at least one cat. Of residents aged 20–40, who make up 24.3% of the population, 27% own pets. Of residents aged 40–60, who make up 33.9% of the population, 64% own pets. Of residents aged 60 and over, who make up 26.1% of the population, 54% own pets. $355 million was spent by owners in Hawaii on their pets in 2021. There are around 3,695 pet-related jobs in Hawaii. There are around 5,442 pet-linked jobs or jobs supporting the primary pet-based industry in Hawaii. In the Honolulu metropolitan area, only nine off-leash dog parks exist to serve 143,000 dog owners. Of dogs acquired during the COVID pandemic, 90% are still in place, and of cats acquired during the COVID pandemic, 87% are still in place. A total of 23,183 dogs and cats entered shelters in Hawaii last year. 18,142 of these dogs were saved. 2,793 were euthanized, with a 78.3% save rate. Of the nine shelters in Hawaii, only the one on Kauai is 100% no-kill. Pet Ownership in Hawaii 1. At least 60% of 468K households in Hawaii own at least one pet. (Pet Hospitals of Hawaii) This figure is significantly higher than the overall US average of 36.5%. Possible reasons for this include the climate, which allows ample time outside with pets year-round, and a percentage of free-standing dwellings with yards considerably higher than many other areas. Image Credit: Rita_Kochmarjova, Shutterstock 2. 38% of households own at least one dog. (Pawlicy) Hawaii is a highly favorable environment for dogs, with abundant outside spaces they can enjoy together with their owners. 3. 25% of households own at least one cat. (Pawlicy) Lower ownership of cats compared to dogs is consistent with national averages. Even so, the difference between the two percentages is wider than in many other parts of the country, especially in strictly urban locales. 4. Of residents aged 20–40, who make up 24.3% of the population, 27% own pets. (Pawlicy) This age group has been recognized as often seeking to delay both marriage and starting families later than most of their generational predecessors, for a variety of reasons. This is believed to have increased their preference to adopt pets. Image Credit: U__Photo, Shutterstock 5. Of residents aged 40–60, who make up 33.9% of the population, 64% own pets. (Pawlicy) This segment is most likely to include families with kids at home, making pet ownership highly attractive. Studies show this age group is the most interested in self-care and improvement, both of which often involve taking on pet-based relationships. 6. Of residents aged 60 and over, who make up 26.1% of the population, 54% own pets. (Pawlicy) People this age often become new pet owners when suddenly finding themselves on their own, whether from grown children leaving home, divorce, or the passing of a spouse. Economic & Social Impact of Pet Ownership 7. $355 million was spent by owners in Hawaii on their pets in 2021. (Pet Advocacy) It is estimated that $256 million of this constituted in-state earnings, which characterizes the pet industry as a formidable contributor to the island economy. Image Credit: New Africa, Shutterstock 8. There are around 3,695 pet-related jobs in Hawaii. (Pet Advocacy) This sector includes such areas as veterinary and other medical services and goods, maintenance and grooming providers, food and consumables retailers, and general pet-related products. 9. There are roughly 5,442 pet-linked jobs or jobs supporting primary pet-based operations in Hawaii. (Pet Advocacy) These cover manufacture, supply, and transport for the primary industries, among others. 10. In the Honolulu metropolitan area, only nine off-leash dog parks exist to serve 143,000 dog owners. (Bringfido) Given the generally pet-friendly surroundings, this figure is surprisingly low, although legislation has been introduced to increase the numbers. Image Credit: Ksenia Raykova, Shutterstock 11. Of dogs acquired during the COVID pandemic, 90% are still in place, and of cats acquired during the COVID pandemic, 87% are still in place. (ASPCApro) ASPCA surveys show that most households who got a pet since the beginning of COVID still have the pet in their home, and that, among animals who were rehomed, more were placed with friends, family members, and neighbors than went to shelters and rescues. Animal Shelters in Hawaii 12. 23,183 dogs and cats entered shelters in Hawaii last year. (Bestfriends) Among the seven islands, there are only nine shelters in total. 13. 18,142 of these dogs were saved. (ASPCA) Studies show that a strong majority of all pets, specifically dogs and cats, are acquired from commercial sellers and shops. Rescuing pets from shelters is rarely undertaken. Image Credit: hedgehog94, Shutterstock 14. 2,793 were euthanized, with a 78.3% save rate. (Bestfriends) This is somewhat lower than the national average save rate of 82%. 15. Of the nine shelters in Hawaii, only the one on Kauai is 100% no-kill (Bestfriends) Unfortunately, for shelters to increase their no-kill rating, both funding and local government support are required. In Hawaii, as has been seen, these advantages can be difficult to secure. You can help to make every shelter no-kill. Visit https://bestfriends.org/no-kill-2025 to find out how. Pet Ownership in Hawaii FAQ Can I bring my pet to Hawaii? (Hawaii Government) Hawaii is the only state to be 100% rabies-free. As a result, animals on the island are not vaccinated against the disease. This requires strict enforcement of quarantine measures for any animals arriving from the mainland. You can check the Government FAQ here. Also, you should make sure to enquire with your airline, who may have specific requirements of their own. Image Credit: Chamomile_Olya, Shutterstock What is the most popular breed of dog in Hawaii? (Khon2) The top five dog breeds in Hawaii are: Chihuahua Pit Bull Mixed Breed Labrador Pomeranian Conclusion Hawaii’s unique and satisfying island lifestyle offers a wide range of unique pleasures for anyone fortunate enough to find themselves there. This can prove to be an equally fantastic experience for your pet buddies, so you can enjoy the bounty and beauty of the Aloha State together. Sources https://bestfriends.org/ https://petadvocacy.org/ https://spots.com/ https://www.simplyinsurance.com/ https://www.pethospitalsofhawaii.com/ https://www.bringfido.com/ ASPCA https://www.aspcapro.org https://hdoa.hawaii.gov https://www.khon2.com/local-news/list-hawaiis-top-5-popular-dog-breeds/ Featured Image Credit: Gladskikh Tatiana, Shutterstock The post 15 Pet Ownership Statistics in Hawaii (Updated In 2024) appeared first on Pet Keen.

Jurors in former president Donald Trump’s New York hush-money trial have deliberated on whether or not to convict him — and they did. However, Glenn Beck believes there are some major issues. “Four of them can say, ‘I think you know he falsified checks,’ whatever they think the crime is because it wasn’t really defined. Even if they don’t agree on the crime, if 12 of them think he committed some crime, well, then he’s guilty. I’ve never heard that before,” Glenn says. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is in agreement. “This reeks of desperation by the prosecutor and the judge to obtain a conviction. If people were not previously convinced that this was an illicit witch hunt prosecution, they should be so now,” Bailey says. “This is insane.” Bailey notes that this violates the Sixth Amendment as well as the former president’s Due Process rights. “How’s he supposed to know how to offer a defense if he doesn’t even know what the target crime is?” Bailey says.“It empowers this jury to become a roving commission, and again, that reeks of desperation.” “That violates the basic constitutional tenets that underpin the Due Process Clause and the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial,” he says. What has happened reminds Bailey of a story from the past. “There was a Roman emperor who used to nail the laws to the highest point on the columns so that the Roman citizens wouldn’t be able to read them. And that’s what this is like. I mean, the judge is saying, ‘Jury, I’m going to charge you to find a crime, any crime you want, and I’m not gonna let you read the jury instructions. Trust me, you guys, just go back and pick something you want to convict him of,’” Bailey tells Glenn. “How is the jury supposed to apply facts to the law if they can’t see the law in front of them?" Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.