Michelle Obama shades Trump after his derogatory tweets about Baltimore

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Updated 1812 GMT (0212 HKT) July 28, 2019

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(CNN)Michelle Obama is a master in the subtle art of shade.

The former first lady took to Twitter Saturday to honor a step-dancing team from
Baltimore, just hours after President Donald Trump attacked a prominent African-
American congressman and referred to his Baltimore district as a "disgusting, rat
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"On #NationalDanceDay, I'm shouting out the Lethal Ladies, a Baltimore STEP team
who I saw perform back in 2017. I'm so proud of you all�and everyone who's dancing
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Her tweet came as Baltimore leaders and residents are defending their city against
the President's tirade, which targeted Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings. The
lawmaker represents Maryland's 7th Congressional District and recently lambasted
conditions at the US-Mexico border.
Obama's tweet makes no mention of Trump. But if you watch the video clip, the
message is clear.
"When someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you don't stoop to their level," one
of the women can be heard saying in the video. "Our motto is ..."
Then the rest of the women on the team chant back a version of the phrase that the
former first lady made famous: "When they go low, we go high. Raise our standards
to the sky."
Michelle Obama made a similar veiled reference to the President last week after his
racist attack on four progressive Democratic congresswoman of color.
Trump had implied in a series of tweets that the congresswomen weren't born in
America and suggested "they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime
infested places from which they came."
"What truly makes our country great is its diversity," Michelle Obama wrote. "I've
seen that beauty in so many ways over the years. Whether we are born here or seek
refuge here, there's a place for us all. We must remember it's not my America or
your America. It's our America."
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At 22, Jeff Broin was just six months out of college and getting started in the
banking industry when his family turned to him for help.

His father was scrambling to figure out a way to save the 130-year-old Minnesota
corn farm that Broin and his siblings grew up on.
"As a teen, growing up in the 1980s, there was an agricultural crisis in the United
States, which pushed down corn prices to very low levels," recalled Broin. "The
government was paying farmers to keep 20% of their land idle."
POET, a family-owned business, is the largest producer of ethanol in the world.
POET, a family-owned business, is the largest producer of ethanol in the world.
Broin's father knew of a few farms that were making biofuel from their excess corn
crop. "So he built a small-scale ethanol plant on our farm," Broin said.
Eager to make the plant more productive, Broin and his father hunted for better
equipment. "There were quite a few ethanol plants at the time that had gone out of
business because of poor technology in the early years of the industry," he said.
"We would go to auctions at these plants and score deals on parts."
"I had a lot of motivation to succeed with that first plant. If I had failed, we
would have lost our farm."

JEFF BROIN, FOUNDER, POET LLC

In 1987, they were attending an auction at a foreclosed ethanol plant in Scotland,

South Dakota. This time, instead of only buying equipment, his father mortgaged the
1,200-acre family farm and bought the whole plant for $72,000.
"My father now owned this inoperable plant that needed a lot of work," said Broin.
"But I've always been a big-picture guy and I saw the potential."
So at 22, Broin took over the task of renovating it. "It took eight months. There
was a period of time I lived in it, but we got it started back up in less than a
year," he said.
Jeff Broin stands in front of the ethanol plant in Scotland, South Dakota.
Jeff Broin stands in front of the ethanol plant in Scotland, South Dakota.
This single refinery became the flagship location for the Broin Companies. In a few
years, the Scotland plant was producing a million gallons of ethanol per year. "We
tripled the size of the plant in three years and then doubled it again," said
Broin.
Within seven years, production had reached 10 million gallons a year.
In 2007, the business was renamed POET. Broin said he wanted to pick an unusual
name that would stand out and be memorable.
How he got 200,000 people to buy ugly fruits and vegetables
POET is now the world's largest producer of biofuels, with $8 billion in annual
revenue.
The family-owned company, now headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, operates
28 refineries in seven states and produces more than two billion gallons of biofuel
annually.
Broin and father Lowell Broin.
Broin and father Lowell Broin.
"We started with 13 employees and now we have more than 2,000 team members," said
Broin, who serves as POET's CEO. Besides ethanol, POET also produces 600 million
pounds of corn oil, and 10 billion pounds of distillers grain (a byproduct of the
ethanol production used as high protein livestock feed) annually.
"I had a lot of motivation to succeed with that first plant," said Broin, now 53.
"If I had failed, we would have lost our farm."
Today, his father is still managing the family farm.
An obligation to help others
"Jeff likes to explain that when he first started at the Scotland plant, his goal
was to feed his family. He's still a man of vision. But now his mission is to save
the world," said Jeff Lautt, POET's chief operating officer and Broin's longtime
friend.
Every year, POET holds an auction, during which employees can bid for items like
tickets to a Minnesota Vikings game or the Indianapolis 500.
"It's a fun event with a purpose," said Jim Woster, a retired livestock salesperson
from South Dakota who has conducted a few of the auctions.
POET operates 28 biofuel refineries in seven states.
POET operates 28 biofuel refineries in seven states.
Woster said the proceeds are put toward an annual humanitarian outreach mission
trip to Africa that Broin takes with his family and employees.
The trips started when one of Jeff's daughters wanted to attend a mission trip
through their church. The whole family decided to go and they have been returning
ever since.
"Despite Jeff's success, there's a deep-seated spirituality that runs through him
and the whole family," said Woster. "I've heard him say many times, 'We've been
blessed so we have an obligation to help others.'"
Broin with farmers in Kenya. Part of his nonprofit's mission is to teach better
farming techniques to developing communities.
Broin with farmers in Kenya. Part of his nonprofit's mission is to teach better
farming techniques to developing communities.
The company's nonprofit, Seeds of Change, which operates separately from POET, is
among those efforts. The organization has adopted various projects in the
developing world, such as teaching better farming methods to farmers in Africa, and
building a school for disadvantaged girls in Kenya.
"In Nairobi, we are working with a school for the deaf to build staff housing,"
said Lautt. Another initiative is to provide ethanol cooking stoves to communities
that use fuels like charcoal and wood that can lead to respiratory diseases and
smoke inhalation-related deaths.
While philanthropy has increasingly become important to Broin, so has climate
change. "We all need to park our ego at the door and make life better for our kids
and grandkids," said Broin.
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"Biofuel -- like ethanol -- is one of the answers to significantly reducing climate

change," said Broin. "We need to stop sourcing energy from beneath the Earth's
surface."
Ethanol is nontoxic and biodegradable. However, producing ethanol does result in
emission of carbon dioxide. But the impact of increased ethanol use on net carbon
dioxide emissions depends on how the ethanol is made.
If it's made from crops like corn and sugarcane, the impact is considered carbon
neutral because those crops absorb carbon dioxide as they grow, which may offset
the gas produced when the ethanol is burned, according to the US Energy Information
Administration. The agency conducts independent research and analysis on energy
sources and their impact on the economy and the environment.
POET's in-house lab works on developing better plant-based alternatives to
chemical-based products.
POET's in-house lab works on developing better plant-based alternatives to
chemical-based products.
At the same time, the agency acknowledges that growing plants for fuel has
generated a great deal of debate about whether the land, fertilizers, and energy
used to grow biofuel crops should be used to grow food instead.
Still, Broin considers the Trump administration's recent approval of year-round
ethanol fuel use to be a promising development.
In May, the US Environmental Protection Agency waived restrictions on the sale of
gasoline blended with up to 15% ethanol from May through September.
"It's a big win in this David versus Goliath battle of the biofuels industry
against Big Oil," said Broin. "At the end of the day, I want to be able to leave
the planet better than we found it."
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20 beautiful European cities with hardly any tourists
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01 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Pristina
07 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Malmo
09 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Aberdeen
10 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Bern
12 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Wroclaw
14 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Tbilisi
13 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Minsk
15 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Yerevan
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17 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Debrecen
18 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Ankara
19 Beautiful European cities few tourists_Plovdiv
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Orange, France: Located in the south east of France, this beautiful city boasts the
best preserved Roman theater in Europe, built in the first century C.E.
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(CNN) � With overtourism showing no signs of abating in Europe's most famous
destinations, there's never been a better time to seek out wonderful options that
attract fewer visitors.
Keen to travel somewhere new without having to battle through huge crowds of selfie
stick-wielding tourists in the likes of Venice, Paris and Amsterdam?
Here's our pick of the most beautiful European cities with hardly any tourists:
Orange, France
While Avignon draws in thousands of tourists thanks to its summer festival and
arresting Papal Palace, nearby Orange is usually overlooked.
Easier to navigate with far fewer visitors, the city's key attraction is the
vertiginous Roman theater, which was built in the first century C.E.
Meanwhile the Orange Museum, set in a beautiful 17th-century mansion, is also well
worth a visit.
Norwich, England
Norwich
Norwich has one of England's most impressive cathedrals.
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The saying goes that Norwich has a pub for every day of the year and a church for
every Sunday.
While that's perhaps stretching the truth, this most quintessential of English
cities is certainly home to some of the most stunning medieval architecture in
England.
Norwich Cathedral dates back to 1096 and the streets of Colegate and Elm Hill are
home to picturesque, centuries-old homes.
The Adam and Eve pub, on Bishopsgate, is said to be the oldest pub in the country,
dating back to 1249.
Aarhus, Denmark
Denmark's second city has long been overshadowed by its alluring capital
Copenhagen.
But Aarhus makes the perfect alternative for a Danish long weekend thanks to its
pretty beaches, towering Domkirke and the superb ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, with its
rainbow panorama walkway.
ARoS's Wine and Food Hall is one of the best places in the city to try Nordic
cuisine on a budget.
For those looking to splash out, Gastrom�,based in the Latin Quarter, has a tasting
menu that will satisfy the most demanding of foodies.
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Antwerp, Belgium
The UNESCO-protected Cathedral of Our Lady dominates the Antwerp skyline, but
there's so much to this Belgian city than its most famous building.
Highlights include the diamond Square Mile, where travelers can get to the heart of
an industry that's been a core part of the city since the 15th century.
There's also the Red Star Line museum, located on Antwerp's old docks, which
uncovers the city's past as a hub for migration to the United States in the late
19th and early 20th centuries.
The Hague, Netherlands
The Hague, Netherlands
Laid-back city The Hague is far less crowded than Amsterdam.
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As Amsterdam attempts to rein in tourists with plans to close its Red Light
District and impose strict rules on short-term lets, the Hague serves as a
fabulous, low-key alternative for those still keen on a Dutch break.
The city boasts some of the Netherlands' finest architecture, a pretty network of
canals and, in the Mauritshuis, a museum to rival Amsterdam's behemoth Rijksmuseum.
It's also just 15 minutes away from the gorgeous Scheveningen beach resort.
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Sarajevo is filled with stand-out architecture.
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Often snubbed for more popular destinations in neighboring Croatia, Sarajevo is a
resurgent city brimful of culture and history.
At its heart is Ba�car�ija, the old market quarter that still buzzes with spice
stalls, caf�s and the fascinating Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque.
Visitors can learn about Sarajevo's four-year-long siege during the 1990s civil war
at the Tunnel of Hope and the War Childhood Museum.
The derelict bobsled track from the 1984 Winter Olympics is also a stand-out sight
-- the nearby Pino Nature Hotel offers superb views and first-rate Bosnian food.
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Pristina, Kosovo
Kosovo's capital is a quirky city with plenty to see and do.
Kosovo's capital is a quirky city with plenty to see and do.
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The Kosovan capital isn't usually at the top of many tourists' destination wish
lists, but that's no reason not to visit this fascinating city.
While Pristina may have been synonymous with war 20 years ago, its undergone a
major transformation since then, with various quirky buildings popping up.
The excellent Emin Gjiku Ethnographic Museum is well worth a morning of exploring,
as is the superb National Museum of Kosovo.
Pristina University's unique library will fascinate architecture buffs, while those
looking to cool off can find solace in the vast pool tucked away in Germia Park,
located just north of the city.
Malmo, Sweden
Malmo -- the third largest city in Sweden after Stockholm and Gothenburg.
Malmo -- the third largest city in Sweden after Stockholm and Gothenburg.
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Malmo is so much more than a day trip across the Oresund Bridge from Copenhagen.
The excellent Moderna Museet Malmo is one of the best contemporary art galleries in
Europe, while culture fiends will find succor at Malm�hus Castle, home to several
museums focusing on the local area.
The city's food scene rivals the nearby Danish capital -- foodies should check out
Bloom in the Park and its "no menu'"concept, as well as the global offerings at
Malm� Saluhall.
Meanwhile Ribersborg beach, located just a short walk from the city center, is a
wonderful haven from the heat in high summer.
Aberdeen, Scotland
Aberdeen is often referred to as "The Flower of Scotland" thanks to its greenery.
Aberdeen is often referred to as "The Flower of Scotland" thanks to its greenery.
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The hordes visiting the Scottish capital can feel hugely oppressive, particularly
during its annual festivals.
However, travelers keen to escape the crowds can simply head north to Aberdeen
instead.
The city's amazing architecture has given rise to the nickname "Granite City," with
fascinating buildings at every turn.
Aberdeen's main art gallery is due to reopen in late September 2019, while those
keen to sample the local culture can head out to nearby Speyside for a tour of some
of Scotland's best single malt distilleries.
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Bern, Switzerland
The Old Town of Bern -- a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Old Town of Bern -- a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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While travelers often simply pass through the Swiss capital en route to a summer
vacation or winter ski trip in Zurich or Geneva, Bern is definitely worthy of a few
extra days of your trip.
When the heat rises, locals take to the River Aare for cooling dips and paddle
board trips.
Elsewhere, the Museum of Fine Arts features works by Picasso and Klee, while hikers
can tramp to the top of the Gurten, the mountain which overlooks the old city.
Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclaw is one of the oldest cities in Poland.
Wroclaw is one of the oldest cities in Poland.
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Few small cities in Europe pack a cultural punch like Wroclaw.
This western Polish city, on the banks of the Oder river, served as European
Capital of Culture in 2016 and has plenty of attractions for art, architecture and
history fanatics to marvel at.
Wroclaw's main highlight is the 114-meter Panorama of Raclawice, depicting the 1794
defeat of a Russian army by the Poles.
The beautiful Centennial Hall should also be on any itinerary, as should the
Penitent Bridge between the towers of the Mary Magdalene Church.
No visit is complete without a day spent exploring the Gothic Old Town.
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia
The name of Georgia's capital comes from the Old Georgian word "tbili," which means
warm.
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The capital city of Georgia, which is actually positioned between Asia and Europe,
derives its name from the hot springs that bubble beneath its surface.
Its sulfur baths are a magnet for visitors, albeit far fewer than those that head
to the famous spas.
Tbilisi wears its multi-ethnic history with pride -- the famous Metekhi Church,
which dates back to the 13th century, sits close to the Narikala Fortress, built by
the occupying Persians in the fourth century.
Meanwhile, the rambling alleyways and small shops of the Old Town are perfect for
whiling away the hours.
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Minsk, Belarus
The Belarusian capital of Minsk is another city that's usually relatively crowd-
free.
The Belarusian capital of Minsk is another city that's usually relatively crowd-
free.
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Having been almost destroyed during World War II, the now Belarusian capital became
fertile ground for Soviet redevelopment.
Today, the city's buildings offer a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of
brutalist buildings.
Travelers can wander around the vast, seven-hectare Independence Square before
taking in the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, which looks at how Belarus
overcame Nazi occupation.
Minsk's bar scene is legendary, and if the acquired taste of local tipple Balsam
doesn't suit, the excellent Gambrinus has a variety of beers to try after a day's
sightseeing.
Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan -- one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Yerevan -- one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
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The Armenian capital's position in the far eastern reaches of Europe means it's
easily forgotten by those on the tourist trail.
But with a history going back more than 2,800 years, there's a palpable sense of
the past here, without the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds of regular tourist hotspots.
Its downtown area is a mix of Beaux Arts buildings and hulking, Soviet-era blocks.
Visitors can take in the fascinating Apostolic Church and learn about the city's
history at Erebuni Historical & Archaeological Museum-Reserve, a site that dates
back to 782 BCE.
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Cluj-Napoca is filled with fascinating Baroque and Gothic architecture.
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Romania's second largest city is often seen as a stop off for travelers looking for
outdoor adventures in the Apuseni Mountains, or those keen to witness
Transylvania's historic sights.
But the vast, Gothic St. Michael's Church and the fascinating Fabrica de Pensule, a
working gallery and art space in a former paintbrush factory, are just two
attractions that make a longer stay essential.
Throw in a thriving caf� and bar scene and pretty squares, and Cluj-Napoca has all
the trappings of the ideal city break destination.
Debrecen, Hungary
Debrecen is a less crowded alternative to Budapest.
Debrecen is a less crowded alternative to Budapest.
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While Budapest has a deserved reputation as one of Europe's most appealing cities,
Debrecen is an excellent option for those seeking a less crowded Hungarian
alternative.
Kossuth t�r, the main square, is home to the impressive Calvinist Great Church and
Grand Hotel Aranybika.
Yet it's beyond these major sights that the real action takes place.
The Old Town rewards those looking to get lost with excellent caf�s and people-
watching spots.
Keep an eye out for smaller spa hotels, with a chance to soak in thermal waters
before heading to the nearby Great Plains.
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Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, formerly known as Angora, is the second largest city in Turkey after
Istanbul.
Ankara, formerly known as Angora, is the second largest city in Turkey after
Istanbul.
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When it comes to city breaks, Istanbul tends to take all the plaudits.
But capital city Ankara is so much more than a stop off on the way to Cappadocia
and the other delights of Anatolia.
Anitkabir, the mausoleum of modern Turkey founder Ataturk, is an obvious starting
point, along with the Museum of the War of Independence.
The Kocatepe and Haci Bayram Mosques are also key attractions, while the caf�s of
Kizilay are ideal spots to grab a kebab and watch the world go by.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv -- the first Bulgarian city chosen as European Capital of Culture.
Plovdiv -- the first Bulgarian city chosen as European Capital of Culture.
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Currently enjoying its time in the limelight as a European Capital of Culture,
Plovdiv is Europe's longest inhabited city.
As a result, it's imbued with an inescapable sense of history, especially in the
colorful Old Town.
The main draw here is the astonishing second-century Roman amphitheater, which
wasn't uncovered until the 1970s.
Another highlight is the Thracian ruins of Eumolpias, located just outside town and
dating back 5,000 years.
Trondheim, Norway
This historic city was Norway's first capital.
This historic city was Norway's first capital.
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Located on the fjord of the same name, Trondheim is Norway's third largest city.
However, with fewer than 200,000 residents, it's decidedly uncrowded and easy to
explore.
The famous Gothic cathedral is perhaps its best known sight, but the views across
the water and around its vibrant harbor are just as impressive.
Trondheim is also known for its excellent microbreweries -- Den Gode Nabo is
popular and a great place to start.
Turin, Italy
Turin, Italy
Turin is home to incredible sights like the Mole Antonelliana.
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Venice's struggles with tourist numbers have been well documented, but while still
popular with travelers, nearby Turin is decidedly less congested.
The capital of the Piedmont region happens to be home to some of Italy's most
underrated sights, including the excellent Castello di Rivoli Museum of
Contemporary Art, Basilica di Superga and Museo Egizio, with its phenomenal
collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
Travelers can simply sip a coffee on the sidewalk, indulge in some of the country's
best cuisine and enjoy being away from the hordes in the country's hot spots.
Joe Minihane is a freelance travel writer and editor. His latest book is "Floating:
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