T. Boone Pickens has long cast an outsized shadow in American business, but the 89-year-old oil industry stalwart recently faced a reckoning of sorts, as health challenges forced him to rethink his activities. He said good-bye this week to the corporate rough-and-tumble, but “with fingers crossed, I have no intention…
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Ikea Founder Ingvar Kamprad Dies at 91
Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad has died aged 91, the company said Sunday, leaving behind a global business empire built on revolutionary flat-pack furniture but under investigation over its tax practices in the Netherlands. The company said in a statement that Kamprad “passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones” at…
Read MoreLittle Big Town Dazzles with Fleetwood Mac Tribute Performance
Little Big Town at MusiCares Screen Shot 2018-01-28 at 4.47.31 AM There’s no question that Little Big Town has plenty of hits to their name. But every now and then they deliver a cover song that brings absolute joy to our ears. They did just that during the 2018 MusiCares…
Read MoreExclusive Interview Part Two: Davi on the Film All Americans Should See
Robert Davi’s background would make most actors blush. He’s been a part of two films (“The Goonies” and “Die Hard”), he’s been a Bond villain (“License to Kill”), and he’s been involved with some of the world’s most popular franchises (“The Expendables 3” and “Predator 2”).
Read MoreExperts at Beacon Center’s ‘Off Track: What’s Wrong With Nashville’s Transit Plan & What We Should Do Instead’ Summit Slam Mayor Barry’s Scheme
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The Beacon Center of Tennessee hosted a free conference open to the public on Saturday featuring the nation’s foremost experts discussing “Off Track: What’s Wrong with Nashville’s Transit Plan & What We Should Do Instead.” The title reflects the sentiment of attendees, primarily interested citizens versus special…
Read MoreMetro Nashville Human Relations Commission Violates Public Trust With Overt Political Bias
The Metro Nashville Human Relations Commission (MNHRC) has established relationships with politically progressive organizations including the American Constitution Society (ACS) whose mission and projects target political conservatives and conservative policies despite the MNHRC alleged commitment to equality: The mission of the Metro Human Relations Commission is to protect and promote…
Read MoreState Senator Mark Green Opens Congressional Campaign Office in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Tennessee–More than 200 supporters braved rainy weather and slick roads on Saturday night to attend the opening of the Franklin campaign office of State Senator Mark Green (R-Clarksville). Green is seeking the Republican nomination for the 7th Congressional District seat now held by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN-07). Blackburn will…
Read MoreHillary Clinton Kept Adviser Accused of Sexual Harassment on Her 2008 Campaign: Report
Former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton protected a top staff member accused of sexual misconduct during her first presidential campaign in 2008, The New York Times reported Friday. Burns Strider, senior faith adviser to Mrs. Clinton, was accused of sexually harassing a young female aide. Mrs. Clinton’s campaign manager, Patti Soles…
Read MoreWhite House Puts Lindsey Graham in Tough Corner on Immigration
As the White House prepares to negotiate a new but controversial immigration proposal made to Congress, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has been cut off by the Trump administration on the contentious issue. Why the White House made the move is not clear.
Read MoreTrump’s State of Union Speech to Emphasize Economy, Military Strength
President Trump will tell Congress in his first State of the Union address Tuesday that his tax cuts and deregulation are benefiting all Americans, senior administration officials said in a preview of the speech. The president’s theme for the speech will be “building a safe, strong and proud America” one…
Read MoreFewer Muslim Refugees Admitted to the U.S. During First 4 Months of Program Wholly Determined by Trump Administration
The first four months of a U.S. refugee program wholly determined by the Trump administration have led to a dramatic decline in Muslim refugees coming to the United States, and a significant shift in where refugees are coming from, according to a VOA review of official data.
Read MoreCommentary: What We Know About #ReleaseTheMemo
by ConservativeHQ.com Staff Democrats and their Lefty media allies would like the findings of the memo compiled by House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes to never see the light of day, or, absent that, to be completely discredited as a partisan hit job or crazy conservative…
Read MoreIllegals Commit Crimes at Double the Rate of Native-Born: Study
The crime rate among illegal immigrants in Arizona is twice that of other residents, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Friday, citing a new report based on conviction data. The report, from the Crime Prevention Research Center, used a previously untapped set of data from Arizona that detailed criminal convictions and…
Read MoreState Rep. Bo Mitchell Grills TBI Leaders About Their ‘Disturbing’ and ‘Horrifying’ Raid of Townhome
In a joint Government Operations Subcommittee on Judiciary and Government meeting held Thursday, during which the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) was presenting, subcommittee member State Representative Bo Mitchell (D-Nashville) used the words “disturbing” and “horrifying” to describe the recent raid on the townhome of 57th District House candidate Jeremy…
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