Blog Heap of Links for the day 19 February 2018

…PROOF: Obama Actively Participated in Setup of Flynn
In what has provided the most interesting twist to the Russian collusion with Trump lie, Michael Flynn finds himself in the hawk’s seat.
The man was railroaded, and now he’s about to own the railroad.…

…Direct instruction (DI), also described as “clear teaching,” refers to a curricula that systematically teaches discrete concepts step by step towards a clearly established academic goal. Students are required to master foundational concepts before moving on. This kind of teaching lends itself to subjects that can be broken down into concrete steps and systematically taught, such as reading, math, grammar, and spelling, so is a strongest fit overall for grade-schooling. …

…“Parents, it’s time to step up!” Raley urges. “Be the parent that actually gives a crap! Be the annoying mom that pries and knows what your kid is doing. STOP being their friend. They have enough ‘friends’ at school. Be their parent. Being the ‘cool mom’ means not a damn thing when either your kid is dead or your kid kills other people because they were allowed to have their space and privacy in YOUR HOME.”…

…These are only a few of the wonders and miracles which 45 of our parishioners and I heard yesterday when we visited this Tender Heart Icon of the Virgin Mary. Fr. Mark told us that October 13th will mark three years since the icon has been exuding this holy, fragrant myrrh. And not just a drop or two. Fr. Mark began his talk by holding up the icon and walking around the church, allowing the myrrh to drip from the icon into the hands of each of us. Imagine, this icon of wood has been continuously overflowing with myrrh for three years!…

…Fans in the audience at the 10:15 showing of Black Panther were treated to an unexpected romantic gesture. A man dressed in a Black Panther costume came into the theater before the movie started. He found his girlfriend and proposed to her.

The proposal was accepted.…

Bill Clinton Wants To ‘Present His Position’ On Unsealing Monica Lewinsky Sex Scandal Investigation Records

…An abundance of links for this Monday holiday so I shall endeavor to be brief so you can read them, or the comments, as is your wont.…

Washington Examiner: Kim Jong Un fears Trump will attack, and is reaching out to South Korea to buy time, former North Korea official says…