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*Creche* Sometimes funds are tight, times are hard, but you still want to get into the Christmas spirit. *Thoughts on 2020* The Donkeys are scrambling for a champion. Devil Patrick, newly minted entrant into the circus hosted an event and then canceled it when only two people showed up. He is said by his party to be the "New Obama," possibly because he's black. Obama was only half black and his dad was essentially a sperm donor, but it may be racist to mention that. Bloomberg wasn't invited to the Democrat debate, and neither was Devil. What's going on? They invited Spartacus, po... more »
When Iran Proved That Saudi Arabia Can't Defend Itself, America Came Running
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* Trump sent thousands of U.S. troops to the Kingdom's aid. *Key point: *President Trump has a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia's rulers. On October 6, around fifty U.S. commandos in northeastern Syria tasked with hunting down ISIS forces were withdrawn from territory near the Turkish border controlled by the Kurdish-Arab SDF faction. The U.S. withdrawal was a prerequisite for a Turkish attack against the SDF which subsequently took place. The remaining hundreds of U.S. forces elsewhere in northeastern Syria were endangered in the cr... more »
This One Battle Proved Why General George Patton Is a Legend
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5410797/m1-helmet] Ol' Blood and Guts himself. *Key point:* Patton's leadership made the Third Army highly motivated and deadly. Lieutenant General George Patton’s Third Army had come a long way since it was activated on August 1 in Normandy. Following the breakout from Normandy in late July, Patton’s army had swept 400 miles in one month’s time all across central France to the Lorraine region, where it was met by General der Panzertruppen Otto Knobelsdorff’s First Army, which was determined to d... more »
The West Is Worried About Russia's Armata Tank (But There Are Problems)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * The tank has run into difficulties. Key point: Cutting-edge weapons come with cutting-edge problems that sometimes can’t be fixed at a reasonable cost. Does Russia’s much vaunted T-14 Armata tank have problems? There is evidence that the next-generation tank, which has caused a stir in Western defense circles, has run into difficulties, according to Russian defense publication Military-Industrial Courier. Writer Oleg Falichev uses a bit of inductive reasoning. He first starts with the premise that Armata manufacturer Uralvagonzavod was awarded a cont... more »
Here's Why America Stood No Chance Against Imperial Japan In The Philippines
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* Too isolated. *Key point: *The archipelago was a lonely outpost close to Japan and far from the United States. “Finally at Corregidor there was only a little crowd of American soldiers and Filipino soldiers and American nurses at the beaches, with nothing at their backs but the waters of the Pacific, and the flag came down. Bataan and Corregidor became symbols, like Valley Forge.” So wrote a Yank magazine correspondent in 1942, shortly after the Philippine Islands fell to the Japanese on May 6. Despite much hope, heroism, and heartbrea... more »
Crazy History: The Confederacy Had Plans To Attack The Union With Helicopters
*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* You read that right. *Key point: *The Union won the Civil War because its industrial economy overpowered the largely agricultural Confederacy. It’s the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863 and Union forces on Cemetery Ridge await the final Confederate assault. But instead of witnessing serried ranks of rebels marching across a mile of open ground into the maws of Yankee cannons, the bluecoat regiments are shocked to hear the thud of rotor blades. It is the the sound of Confederate general George Pickett’s 13,000-strong division ... more »
Sunday Talks: Steve Bannon -vs- Maria Bartiromo on Political Pros/Cons of Impeachment…
Steve Bannon appears on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the pros and cons of a partisan impeachment. Bannon was one of the early political observers who identified the likely entry of Mayor Michael Bloomberg into the 2020 race. … Continue reading →
CENTCOM To Ramp UP Operations in Syria (alongside PKK) Against ISIS
*Soooo.... as readers here have been informed the US isn't going anywhere. And they never were.* *Since we know ISIS is an American proxy & we know, or should know, that the Usrael Kurds have done very little fighting of ISIS (documented here at the blog). * *The question that begs to be asked, so I'm asking, is who will the special forces be fighting in North Eastern Syria?* *Of course I've got my suspicions who the real targets are. An educated guess would be the targets are Turkish backed fighters. Possibly even Turkey's regular military. We'll know with certainty in short order.... more »
Guard dog and abandoned baby giraffe are best friends
A dog in South Africa has struck up an unlikely friendship with an abandoned baby giraffe that was rescued and taken to the local orphanage where he works as a guard dog. Jazz the nine-day-old giraffe arrived at The Rhino Orphanage in Limpopo Province, South Africa, after a farmer discovered him struggling weak and dehydrated in the wild without a mother, and called the centre for help. Resident watchdog Hunter, a young Belgian Malinois, quickly began to care for the newcomer, befriending his long-necked doppelganger. Janie Van Heerden, a caretaker at the orphanage three hours Nor... more »
Time to End LEGAL Immigration and “Suicidal” Diversity Visas, Says Major Columnist
[image: time-to-end-legal-immigration-and-suicidal-diversity-visas-says-major-columnist] Does a bad idea become a good idea by becoming an actualized idea and a legal reality? Syndicated columnist Michelle Malkin might ask this question about legal immigration, which she has proposed halting *completely*, at least for a time. Author of the new book *Open Borders Inc.: Who's Funding America's Destruction? *Malkin has also implored conservatives to move beyond “kindergarten” thinking on immigration and has warned of “diversity lottery” visas, which she calls “suicidal.”
‘Last Straw’ by Intellectual Froglegs
Joe Dan has been pretty quiet for a while. You Tube and MSM have been battering him along with Murphy’s Law. But here is his latest for those who have missed his brand of political interlude. . . Glad to see he is back up and running. You have to go directly to his website now to catch his latest production along with his latest news. –Uriel–
US and France to boost Saudi radar systems after Houthi drone strikes
The US and France are planning to undertake steps in order to prevent future attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil refineries by improving the country’s radar network so it can detect incoming threats in a timely manner. The commander of the US forces deployed in the Middle East, General Kenneth McKenzie, stated that the Pentagon is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Complete map of Syrian War – November update
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The month of November witnessed more violence as the Turkish-backed militants launched several attacks across the Al-Raqqa and Al-Hasakah governorates. While little ground has changed hands in these governorates, the Turkish-backed militants were the primary aggressors as they were determined to drive the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) out of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New map of northern Raqqa after Turkish-backed militants launch big offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants launched a big offensive in the northern countryside of the Al-Raqqa Governorate this past weekend after several unsuccessful attempts to capture the key Tal Tamr District in northwestern Al-Hasakah. Led by the so-called “Syrian National Army” (SNA), the Turkish-backed militants stormed the defenses of the Syrian Arab […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Netanyahu warns of ‘additional attacks’ by Iran amid recent US buildup in Persian Gulf
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed during his speech at the opening of a Cabinet meeting on 24 November that Iran is planning “additional attacks”, not only against neighbouring countries, but on its own citizens. The politician didn’t elaborate further on his claims, including which countries are likely to be affected. Instead, he called on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
60 Minutes Does a Free Hour-Long Special You Can Watch Here on Jeffrey Epstein
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YAHOO: Millennials ‘Are Seeing Their Health Decline Faster’ than Gen X, Worrying Experts
Experts say that the declining health of the millennial generation could have a serious impact on the U.S. health care system. A Moody’s Analytics report analyzing Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Index data revealed that: “Millennials are seeing their health decline faster than the previous generation as they age,” “Without intervention, millennials could feasibly see […] The post YAHOO: Millennials ‘Are Seeing Their Health Decline Faster’ than Gen X, Worrying Experts appeared first on Health Nut News.
World Jewish Congress: Billionaires, Oligarchs, Global Influencers for Israel
Dozens of Secret Service agents gathered to protect billionaires, politicians, global influencers, & diverse glitterati at the 2019 gala for the World Jewish Congress... there were oligarchs from Russia, ambassadors from the Ukraine, & dozens of inner circle investors. The Theodor Herzl Award was presented to Niki Hayley; previous awards went to the Rothschilds, Joe Biden, & Henry Kissinger... all there to support Israeli oppression of Palestinians The post World Jewish Congress: Billionaires, Oligarchs, Global Influencers for Israel appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Queen reportedly cancels Prince Andrew's 60th birthday celebration
Just In - 7 hours ago
Celebrations for the milestone birthday will be swapped for a small family dinner in the wake of ongoing criticism about the Prince's friendship with the late sex offender Jeffery Epstein, The Times reports.
Parkrun gets prisoners back on their feet
A northern Victorian prison, notorious for breakouts, gets inmates involved in parkrun to boost morale and reduce recidivism.
'A lot of hatred, a lot of pain': Bougainville survivors find hope with historic referendum
Survivors of the 10-year conflict in Bougainville remember their pain but hope for a better future with a historic referendum.
Father-of-two was returning hired trailer to service station before fatal stabbing
Police say a teen charged with murder had never met the father of two he allegedly stabbed at a Hobart service station following a verbal altercation that "quickly escalated".
Almost 24 years since Sarah Spiers vanished, the Claremont serial killings trial kicks off today
Almost 24 years since Sarah Spiers vanished, the trial of the man accused of what became known as the Claremont serial killings finally gets underway today.
'Wiped out overnight': The marine heatwaves threatening our oyster industry
According to new research, the warming of waters off Australia's west and south-east coasts is being driven by climate change and is creating an increase in the frequency, duration and severity of marine heatwaves.
The Government's push to move public service jobs to the regions isn't working
The bureaucracy is still shedding jobs and is now at its smallest size in 13 years, after losing more than 3,000 staff over 12 months.
Why Westpac turned its back on the war on terror
Despite leaving the door ajar for global terrorism financing, Westpac executives — in a desperate attempt to preserve their own reputations — are digging in, writes Ian Verrender.
The dementia 'tsunami' is coming — but these women are fighting back
Karen Cooke and Linda Jackson have had their lives turned upside down by dementia. It is a disease that affects more than 400,000 — but two separate trials are giving both women hope for a future without the 'disco haze' in their mind.
The Brightest Future Depends on Market Chaos
*Guest poster Maciek Chawolski reminds us that letting market chaos reign makes us and future generations richer and better off beyond our dreams.* Recently, a colleague disparaged my reliance on "market magic” over his activist preference to use the government and its tax power to impose changes to technology and society. He berated me for believing that entrepreneurs professionals are (and should be) at the forefront of changes that make lives better for fellow citizens. He derisively repeated the joke, *how many capitalists does it take to change a light bulb None. If the go... more »
Secret Documents Reveal How China Mass Detention Camps Work
The classified documents lay out the Chinese government’s deliberate strategy to lock up ethnic minorities even before they commit a crime, to rewire their thoughts and the language they speak.
Is This Photo of Adam Schiff and Jeffrey Epstein Real?
Even congressional committee chairpersons don't have the power to take pictures with the dead.
Three-Way Democratic Race In California's Central Valley-- The Choice Is Clear
It's crucially important to get to know who a candidate is in order to be able to predict what kind of a member of Congress they are likely to be-- not just how they will vote-- but also how they will lead, how competent and effective they will be, etc. Recently, we asked incisive author, labor activist, author and former congressional candidate Jonathan Tasini to spend some time with Central Valley progressive Kim Williams. The resulting interview on the *Working Life Podcast* (above) offers one of the best opportunities to get to know Williams. I urge you to listen to the 23 m... more »
You're Not in Kansas Anymore, Toto
Sometimes it seems if Republicans willingly and eagerly walk through that door, to set themselves up almost with what one could call alacrity- That trap that's catnip for late night comedians and their writing staffs. I give you Mike Pompeo. The *other* Mr. Mike of this fun house administration seems to have an impeccable sense of not comic timing but bathos. He's made his Senate ambitions widely known, he's looking for a graceful way out of the State Department and the abovementioned fun house administration. But with the highly-successful (or highly damning, depending... more »
"SHOCKED & NAUSEATED"
*The World This Weekend* today featured a turn by comedian Simon Evans that mocked all sides, but among the 'all sides' being mocked was one Jeremy Corbyn. Here's Simon's joke: The only visual clue to character that jarred on the ITV debate was the odd angle at which he wore his glasses, suggesting he had taken the stage immediately after a brief tussle. Many viewers also noticed that one of the lenses of his glasses appeared to have a special coating, perhaps to enable him to see into the future - though, if so, it appears to have been in stalled back-to-front. Yes, it's a won... more »
This Is Why The Fed Must Keep Cutting Interest Rates
*Andreas Kern* *Security, Americas* Or else America could be in for a world of pain. *Key point: *High corporate debt and faltering profits have created an unstable environment. The U.S. Federal Reserve is stuck between an apparently booming economy and a financial crisis that might be right around the corner. That’s why its decision to cut interest rates by another quarter point on Oct. 30 – its third reduction in as many months – seems so odd. Lowering rates when the economy is as strong as the numbers make it out to be is practically unheard of. And, according to textbook eco... more »
History Book Reminder: What the Navy Learned from the Horrific War of 1812
*William J. Prom* *History, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/-RP1DRIDYMXAA.html] Hard-won wisdom. *Key point:* The young American republic did not fare well against the preeminent naval power of the day. Many popular American histories of the War of 1812 portray the conflict as a series of stunning successes for the young nation and the United States Navy in particular. This is a war that included storied events like the U.S. frigate Constitution earning the nickname ‘Old Ironsides,’ the U.S. frigate Essex’s cruise of the Pacific, and numerous victorious fr... more »
Medicaid Improper Payments are Much Worse Than Reported
*Aaron Yelowitz, Brian Blase* *Society, Americas* Improper payments in Medicaid are a real problem for policymakers. Earlier this week, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) raised its estimate of Medicaid’s improper payments from $36 billion (9.8 percent of federal Medicaid expenditures) to $57 billion (14.9 percent of federal Medicaid expenditures). Actually, the situation is far worse than these estimates suggest. As we discussed in a Wall Street Journal op-ed after the numbers were released, Medicaid’s improper payments now almost certainly exceed $75 billion – or mo... more »
In Search of Leonard, My Martyred Ancestor
Assyrian International News Agency - 8 hours ago
Eastern Turkey had a large and thriving community of Christians a little over 100 years ago, but since then most have been dispersed or killed. The 's Eli Melki went to look for traces of a relative, who was martyred at the age of 33.
Were There More Than Three Kings?
Assyrian International News Agency - 8 hours ago
Thirty years ago there were 50,000 Christians in south-eastern Turkey speaking a dialect of Aramaic -- the language of Christ. Now there are 2,500. Talking to one of them, the 's Jeremy Bristow learned that instead of Three Kings, there might actually have been 12.
Koalas Not Functionally Extinct From Fires - 1000 Killed Out Of 300,000, Reduced Numbers In New South Wales For 1 Or 2 Decades
*Short summary:* A Koala population in New South Wales has been severely impacted by fires with loss of perhaps 70%, at least 350 of them killed, and it could be more, leading to headlines of "1000 koalas killed". However, it will recover again, not immediately but in a couple of decades. A koala population can triple in population in 12 years. It depends on eucalyptus leaves and those trees have died, but the eucalyptus grows quickly too. read more
Oak Island - The Solution?
What ever happened to the search for the Money Pit? Wasn’t that the whole point of the show? To find the treasure that was supposed to be hidden at the bottom of the pit? Now we have them mucking about in the swamp (pun intended) trying to prove that it was manmade and that there is some sort of ship buried in the mud there. Yes, we know that Smith’s Cove probably was created artificially and that the structures uncovered had nothing to do with the alleged flood system built to The Money Pit, decades ago.protect the treasure. Clearly this was a repair facility constructed in a loc... more »
Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher Responds to Command Targeting and President Trump Support…
Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher has really been put into a narrow gauntlet by a military command structure that really does appear to be attempting retaliation and retribution against a warrior out of spite. It is a remarkable dynamic and very … Continue reading →
Liars Club – Fusion GPS Glenn Simpson Claims He was Tricked by Russian Operative Natalia Veselnitskaya…
It would appear U.S. Attorney John Durham digging into the origin of the ‘vast Russian collusion-conspiracy’ has the founders of Fusion-GPS getting twitchy. The “Mamet Principle”of pretending not to know things was on full display today during a Meet the … Continue reading →
Finally charged and lacking a mandate to govern, Netanyahu’s days are numbered
As the deadlock over forming a government continues, charges against the caretaker prime minister have tipped the country into an uncharted constitutional crisis
Evo Morales and Álvaro García Linera Analyze Bolivia Coup
Evo Morales On November 10, 2019, Bolivia’s military threw its support behind an uprising of rightist pro-Imperialist forces, forcing the resignation of the elected government led by President Evo Morales and driving him into exile in Mexico. Rightist gangs unleashed a wave of murderous violence across Bolivia against all suspected of sympathy with Morales.
Taking a break
24 November 2019 I need to take a break. One, I have health issues right now, hopefully resolved this coming week and two, I just need a break from all the madness of a world in torment. B PS: well just a couple more that were in the pipeline.
Syracuse University Struggles to Respond to Slew of Racist Incidents
Syracuse University faced a slew of racist and anti-Semitic incidents this month – at least 12 instances of slurs and threats on campus - leading to a spike in student unrest.
College Diabetes Network Launches Initiative to Help Students With Chronic or Invisible Diseases
Many students with chronic or invisible illnesses are left to self-advocate during throughout their college experience. To change that, the College Diabetes Network (CDN) launched an initiative that aims to reduce both physical and mental health risks that students with diabetes face by working directly with and educating campus professionals.
Experts: Collaboration Essential to Advance Remedial Education
While the landscape for developmental/remedial education can look discouraging, by being thoughtful and working together it can become more effective in narrowing educational disparities.
The Age Of Aircraft Carriers Dominance May Finally Be Ending
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Aircraft carriers have never been so vulnerable. *Key point: *Time for a sea change. As long as they serve usefully in that role, nations will seek means to neutralize them. The aircraft-carrier form has proven remarkably flexibly, serving in one way or another for nearly a hundred years. From the USS *Forrestal* on, the U.S. Navy supercarrier has existed in basically the same form since the 1950s, and is expected to continue operating into the latter half of the twenty-first century. At some point, the game will be up; carriers will no longer pack t... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 24
1915 Battle of Salman Pak ended British lost and withdrew to Kut Ottomans had 9500 casualties British 4500 1921 Churchill memo said when King Feisal could pay for his own govt he could decide the future of Iraq Until then UK was footing the bill (Musings On Iraq article on Churchill’s views on Mesopotamia/Iraq) (Musings On Iraq book review *Churchill’s Folly, How Winston Churchill Created Modern Iraq*) 1952 Soldiers opened fire on protests against Regent of Iraq killing 18 and wounding 84 during Intifada against Regent 1967 Iraq signed deal with France ERAP to develop North Rumail... more »
Letter to editor – as a Republican, I won’t follow blindly
A letter to the editor in my paper today was entitled “As a Republican, I won’t follow blindly.” The following are his first two paragraphs: “Why are American citizens turning a deaf ear to the obvious wrongdoings of the president … Continue reading →
MIKE BLOOMBERG ISN'T AS GOOD AS YOU THINK AT BUYING ELECTIONS
Mike Bloomberg is in. Michael R. Bloomberg announced on Sunday that he would run for president in 2020, bringing his enormous wealth and eclectic political biography into the tumultuous Democratic primary and seeking to win over skeptical liberal voters by presenting himself as a multibillion-dollar threat to President Trump. His introductory video is centrist and generic, but it's compelling: The candidate himself? Not so much. He's old, short, uncharismatic, and nasal-voiced. And when you go to YouTube to find a recent Bloomberg speech, what turns up? Bloomberg giving an addres... more »
It’s Time to Order Your Seed Catalogs, If You Have Not Already!
"The awesomeness is in the evolution of a neglected, left-for-dead side yard of a rental building into a living, breathing space with butterflies, bees, fat earthworms, and toads, not to mention flowering plants."
America Loves The M-16, And Now Taiwan Has Made It Even Better
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Asia* Meet the T91. *Key point: *The T91 will remain an interesting footnote in the history of the M16 platform as one of the first truly viable external short-stroke piston ARs to reach widespread production. Despite early problems in Vietnam, the American M16 made a major impression on many Western-aligned nations in Asia. The Republic of Korea, the Philippines, and Singapore began license producing the M16A1, and many other nations bought M16s straight from the United States. However, Taiwan bucked this trend, developing the T65 rifle in the 1960s. Ho... more »
Weapons Of The Future: This Is How The Army Will Crush America's Enemies
*Michael Peck* *Security, * The 5 best weapons. *Key point: *The fruits of the warfare revolution are arriving. The U.S. Army already fields an impressive array of weapons. But as the U.S. Army prepares itself for potential conflicts against high-tech Russian and Chinese armies, the Army is working on a slew of new systems ranging from tanks to missiles. The result will be the gradual disappearance of the familiar weapons born during the Cold War -- the Abrams tanks and Apache helicopters -- that symbolize America's arsenal. In their place will be a new generation of weapons. ... more »
Meet the Real P-38 World War II Legend: A Can Opener?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: By Jrash of the English Wikipedia and colour adjusted by Themadchopper of English Wikipedia on 3 July 2006. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:P-38_Can_Opener.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=915410] Soldiers loved it. *Key point: *The metal P-38 was easy to use and lightweight, making ideal for a wide variety of tasks beyond just being a can opener. Far down on the list of important inventions essential to victory in World War II is a modest gadget built of stamped metal called the GI Pock... more »
Your History Book Missed Them: Meet These Legendary World War II Marine Aces
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2397515/raising-war-machine] During the course of the war, Marine aviators were credited with shooting down 2,355 Japanese aircraft while losing 573 of their own in combat, producing 120 aces, and earning 11 Medals of Honor. F4Us would claim 2,140 of the shootdowns at the loss of only 189 Corsairs. *Key point:* These accounts tell what it was like to fight in World War II. “As a returning flight of Marine SBDs, dive bombers, were setting down on the airstrip, one of the planes lost a bomb which h... more »
Who are the Litterbugs?
Rather than collecting what really is useless garbage for “recycling,” let’s get rid of it —for good—by incineration with the right technology. Mother Nature will thank us. – Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser _______________ Who are the Litterbugs? Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser The world is polluted and steadily becoming more so. The main culprit, as I ... Read moreWho are the Litterbugs? The post Who are the Litterbugs? appeared first on Ice Age Now.
After being suspended in Queensland, this 'notorious' and 'dodgy' builder is working in Victoria
Subcontractors and suppliers are warned to "exercise caution" when dealing with Frank Nadinic, whose building company's licence was cancelled in Queensland over alleged illegal activity on a construction site.
Arrest by algorithm: Inside the dystopian state of surveillance and repression in Xinjiang
A leaked cache of secret Chinese Government documents reveals how authorities red-flagged 23 Australian citizens during a security crackdown in Xinjiang that consigned tens of thousands of people to arbitrary detention and mass indoctrination.
Gregory Mannarino, "11/24/19: Markets- A Look Ahead"
Gregory Mannarino, "11/24/19: Markets- A Look Ahead" - https://www.traderschoice.net/
Musical Interlude: Pink Floyd, "Us And Them"
Pink Floyd, "Us And Them"
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Point your telescope toward the high flying constellation Pegasus and you can find this expanse of Milky Way stars and distant galaxies. Centered on NGC 7814, the pretty field of view would almost be covered by a full moon. NGC 7814 is sometimes called the Little Sombrero for its resemblance to the brighter more famous M104, the Sombrero Galaxy. *Click image for larger size.* Both Sombrero and Little Sombrero are spiral galaxies seen edge-on, and both have extensive central bulges cut by a thinner disk with dust lanes in silhouette. In fact, NGC 7814 is some 40 million light-years... more »
"The Essence Of Human Existence..."
"Curiosity is the essence of human existence. 'Who are we? Where are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going?' I don't know. I don't have any answers to those questions. I don't know what's over there around the corner. But I want to find out." - Eugene Cernan
"Our Deepest Fear..."
*“Our Deepest Fear”* “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of u... more »
Koala rescued from wildfire was reunited with the woman who saved him
Imagine driving through a wooded area with a wildfire raging all around you. The instinct, for most of us, would be to move as quickly as possible out of the flames and into safety. But, as Toni Doherty drove through the brush fires around Port Macquarie, Australia, she discovered a heartbreaking sight that compelled her to hit the brakes and jump into action. She’d seen a koala cross in front of her car, running toward a group of burning trees. “It was terrifying to see him just come out of the flames and he looked so defenseless running along the road,” Doherty told Australia’s... more »
Unloading
I just thought I’d get these off my chest. Lily Allen is a bit miffed that people thought her ‘crying’ video was genuine when it was actually enhanced, using an Augmented Reality Filter. What was even funnier was that, given her notorious emotional incontinence, it seemed entirely credible. pic.twitter.com/IktS6MHrFb — LILYALLEN2.0 (@lilyallen) November 21, 2019 And, for afters, Jo Coburn questions Ken Loach. a solid two minutes here of Ken Loach erasing the experiences of Jewish people in the Labour Party & arguing that the Holocaust should be up for discussion pic.twitter.com/mT3... more »
“The Secrets To Handling Passive-Aggressive People”
*“The Secrets To Handling Passive-Aggressive People”* by George Dvorsky and Levi Gadye “Dealing with people who exhibit passive-aggressive behavior is easily one of the most challenging aspects of our social lives. Here's what you need to know about this annoying personality quirk and how you can handle people who express their hostility in indirect and backhanded ways. Interacting with passive-aggressive (PA) people is something many of us are all too familiar with. As a behavior, it manifests in many different ways - some of them quite backhanded and subtle - which can make it dif... more »
Something's happening on Twitter
Oh. Not BBC-related, as I doubt the BBC will make hay anything of this, but here's the sainted Brendan Cox (widower of Jo) going after Jeremy Corbyn over (antisemitism) Brexit: Just went for a curry. Looked at the menu but in the end I decided to stay neutral on the choices in front of me. Waiter currently misunderstanding my maturity for indecisiveness and getting a bit annoyed. The Corbynistas aren't happy. Being kinder, gentler folk, a lot of them are sending him tweets like this: Just went for a curry. Looked at the menu but in the end I decided to walk out of the restaurant a... more »
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