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11/16/2017 100%
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I was out walking this Morning + 2 Cents. The temperature this morning was 40 on the porch and 41 on the cable channel
The stiff breeze with a bitter windchill was absent when I left the house and on the return it was still only a mild breeze
I am not happy with the New Firefox Interface for version 57.0 FWIW. I want to yell at the screen, WHY !
As I always say Pobody's Nerfect
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trumps-cheeseburger-japan-still-drawing-lines-092147772.html
rump's cheeseburger in Japan still drawing lines
YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press • November 16, 2017
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/15/old-homestead-has-the-most-expensive-thanksgiving-dinner-experience.html
I ate a $76,000 Thanksgiving dinner—but there was one thing missing
Zack Guzman | @ZGuz
9:54 AM ET Wed, 15 Nov 2017
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/alaska-urged-prepare-north-korean-11526461
[bAlaska urged to prepare for North Korean nuclear attack as residents told to have emergency stash of food and water[/b]
By Michael Havis, Stephen JonesAssistant News Editor
14:12, 15 NOV 2017 Updated22:50, 15 NOV 2017
Sad
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/wayne-county/community-angry-after-dogs-from-richmond-shelter-euthanized
Director of no-kill Richmond animal shelter fired after dogs euthanized
By Matthew McClellan, 12:06 AM, Nov 14, 2017
Updated 7:48 AM, Nov 16, 2017
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/660127/new-black-death-outbreak-kill-three-hours-Madagascar-death-toll-video
New BLACK DEATH plague strain can kill ‘in just 3 HOURS’ as lethal disease goes ‘airborne’
By George Mills / Published 16th November 2017
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Roger0 -
11/17/2017 100%
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I was out walking this Morning. The temperature this morning was 28 on the porch and 31 on the cable channel. It was less comfortable while walking than yesterday
I did see two Deer while looking down from a bridge over a brook.
I am not calling today sensational, The day is dreary looking with no Sun showing. There is rain in the forecast for this afternoon / evening into tomorrow.
I have some more Vacuum sealing to do later today. Yesterday we broke down a Whole Pork Loin into Chops, Pieces to be turned into Breakfast Sausage Patties and a Roast that served as part of Dinner for myself and my Brother.
Then My brother decided to make Sweet Potato Bread as 6 small loaves and need to be vacuum sealed until needed.
http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/on-the-road/angry-mcdonalds-nuggets-man-charged-with-drink-driving-after-ordering-200-hash-browns/news-story/ec3f4e9414f676904fd1203ba440a461
Angry ‘McDonald’s nuggets’ man charged with drink driving after ordering 200 hash browns
Nick Whigham, news.com.au November 17, 2017
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/broken-heart-attack-damage-long-lasting-injury-cardiac-arrest-aberdeen-a8057961.html
You may never fully recover from a broken heart
Olivia Petter, Thursday 16 November 2017 10:43 GMT
http://www.cnn.com/style/article/asgardia-satellite-launch/index.html
Asgardia, the world's first 'space nation', takes flight
Published 16th November 2017 Written by Andrea Lo, CNN
https://www.wsj.com/articles/2018-porsche-911-gt2-rs-the-fastest-street-car-ever-1510857244
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS: The Fastest Street-Car Ever?
This street-legal monster does 0-60 in 2.7 seconds and broke the track record at Germany’s famous Nurburgring.
By Dan Neil, Nov. 16, 2017 1:34 p.m. ET
Have a Great Weekend
Roger0 -
11/18/2017 100%
Hi
I was out walking this Morning. The temperature this morning was 55 on the porch and 58 on the cable channel. It was raining when I left the house, On the return leg of the walk the rain ceased and the wind started blowing and picked up as time went by.
I could feel the wind pushing me along as it was at my back on the Homeward leg of my walk, Fortunately it was only a really mild breeze when I was on the portion of my walk where I would have been facing into it.
My Brother is making a Run to the ShopRite in a little while and one of the things he will be picking up is the Free Thanksgiving Turkey earned by spending $400 in the designated period of time. I remember that it is good for up to a 25 pound turkey. The Local Acme does it different FWIW, You can get a 10 to 22 pound Turkey when You spend $100 in one visit with the coupon from the flyer.
I have a 8" Pecan Pie in the freezer that came for free with the Fruit & nut order from Nuts.com due to the $ amount of the order. The Fruit cakes take a lot of different fruits and some nuts. We baked some yesterday, 1 Large and three small. There will be more to be baked in the future too. They are baked early since they have to get sprayed periodically with Brandy before use and Rum is used in the recipe
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-17/getting-a-dog-may-save-your-life-especially-if-you-re-single
Getting a Dog May Save Your Life, Especially If You’re Single
By Michelle Cortez, November 17, 2017, 5:00 AM EST
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Woman-Stuck-in-Septic-Tank-in-Mullica-Township-458061893.html
NJ Woman Stuck for 3 Hours Inside Septic Tank Rescued
By Vince Lattanzio
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/17/shoppers-are-still-paying-off-debt-from-2016-holidays.html
An alarming number of shoppers are still paying off debt from last Christmas
Emmie Martin, 10:52 AM ET Fri, 17 Nov 2017
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2017/11/14/Crash-covers-Indiana-highway-in-K-Cup-coffee-pods/3521510674195/?st_rec=3321510931531
Crash covers Indiana highway in K-Cup coffee pods
By Ben Hooper, Nov. 14, 2017 at 10:53 AM
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/underground-city-dead-being-built-11535943
Underground 'city of the dead' being built in Jerusalem after it runs out of burial plots
ByPaul CockertonDeputy editor of Mirror Online, 09:09, 17 NOV 2017
Updated23:42, 17 NOV 2017
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/11/17/explosive-device-planted-underneath-car-blackstone/XPFHUjJodf9a2LgmA99t0O/story.html
School principal targeted in Blackstone car bombing
By Emily Sweeney Globe Staff November 17, 2017
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11/19/2017 100%
Hi
I was out walking this Morning. The temperature this morning was 37 on the porch and 37 on the cable channel.
I will be heading out in a while for CostCo to pick up some paper goods and Frozen Vegetables Yesterday was another baking day, I helped Bake a Peach Pie and a Pumpkin Pie for the upcoming Holiday, We also baked a Pumpkin Cheese Cake that will be delivered in a little while this morning to be eaten at their Coffee Break.
This was sad and Disgusting, How could anyone do that
http://www.11alive.com/article/news/investigations/hidden-camera-tells-true-story-of-how-veteran-died-after-calling-for-help-gasping-for-air/85-490859558
Hidden camera tells true story of how veteran died after calling for help, gasping for air
By Andy Pierrotti, Published: 12:31 PM EST November 18, 2017
An 11Alive investigation uncovered hidden camera video catching nursing home staff laughing while an elderly patient dies in front of them.
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/16/a-half-loaded-gun-an-underground-bunker-and-1000-hidden-bikes-found-at-fountain-valley-homeless-camp/
A half-loaded gun, a well-built bunker and 1,000 hidden bikes found along Santa Ana River
By Jordan Graham Orange County Register
PUBLISHED: November 16, 2017 at 5:30 pm
UPDATED: November 18, 2017 at 3:40 pm
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4941319/british-airways-plane-buzz-las-vegas-london/
'10 HOURS OF HELL' British Airways Las Vegas flight BUZZES for entire journey from London
By George Sandeman, 20th November 2017, 9:06 am,
Updated: 20th November 2017, 9:06 am
https://www.yahoo.com/news/germany-bans-childrens-smart-watches-142329380.html
Germany bans children's smart watches with listening app
Associated Press•November 18, 2017
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4943288/black-death-patients-are-escaping-hospital-and-refusing-treatment-sparking-fears-it-may-spread/
INFECTED FUGITIVES Black Death patients are ESCAPING hospital and refusing treatment sparking fears it may spread
By George Sandeman, 20th November 2017, 8:59 am
Updated: 20th November 2017, 8:59 am
Have a Great Monday
Roger0 -
11/20/2017 100%
Hi
I was out walking this Morning. The temperature this morning was 30 on the porch and 37 on the cable channel.
I was out at CostCo to pick up some paper goods and Frozen Vegetables I ended up with a case of Charmin, I am sure that the 36 rolls in teh case will last a while
Yesterday evening around 7PM I got the call, Nutrisystem called saying that my frozen order had shipped and should be delivered in the next 3 days. As I thought a quick look at email this morning shows it is out for delivery on the truck. Supposedly the Non frozen portion is shipped also on Monday, OTOH the tracking number for that shows nothing beyond that the shipping label was created and I have doubts that the anticipated delivery date for it of today will happen. Not a problem as I have some left. I already cleared the freezer earlier this past weekend so I'm good to go that way. It will be handy knowing what freezer space I have left so I can put other frozen items that we are baking ahead and the leftover Thanksgiving that I anticipate into it too.
This was a little weird IMO
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/881201/Stop-saying-Christmas-Priest-warns-Christians-to-abandon-the-word
'Stop saying Christmas' Priest warns Christians to abandon the word
By Ben Weich, 10:15, Mon, Nov 20, 2017
UPDATED: 10:25, Mon, Nov 20, 2017
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2017/11/19/toy-grenade-evacuation-miami-international-airport/
oy Grenade Causes Scare, Evacuation At Miami International Airport
November 19, 2017 7:31 AM
How could that happen
http://www.readingeagle.com/ap/article/disaster-claims-soar-in-year-of-calamities
Disaster claims soar in year of calamities
Associated Press Saturday November 18, 2017 07:02 PM
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4937599/ancient-sea-monster-hunted-extinction-reappears-remote-russian-island/
Ancient sea monster hunted to extinction mysteriously reappears on remote Russian island
The remains of the Steller's sea cow were found by nature reserve officials on the far flung Commander Islands in the Bering Sea.
By Will Stewart, 20th November 2017, 9:03 am
Updated: 20th November 2017, 9:03 am
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/18/2018-set-to-be-year-of-big-earthquakes
Upsurge in big earthquakes predicted for 2018 as Earth rotation slows
Robin McKie, Saturday 18 November 2017 17.00 EST
Have a Great Tuesday
Roger0 -
11/21/2017 100%
Hi
I was out walking this Morning. The temperature this morning was 44 on the porch and 49 on the cable channel. It was nice and dry when I headed out for my walk, Shortly before the midpoint it started to drizzle and by the halfway mark the rain picked up so I pulled out the disposable Poncho. It stopped by the time I arrived home.
BTW I got a small box from Amazon yesterday with a Fruit Bar Sample and coupon in it, Did Anyone else get such a thing, a Pressed by Kind Strawberry Apple Bar, 110 calories.
https://www.kindsnacks.com/
My frozen order did arrive yesterday, They substituted for the Pork Dinner Entree which I did want to try
The Non frozen portion shows
11/22/2017 - Wednesday
7:26 am On FedEx vehicle for delivery CARTERET, NJ
This was also a little weird IMO
https://apnews.com/9d8e5e8e9245412ab80f5a1f58d885b7/Self-taught-rocket-scientist-plans-to-launch-over-ghost-town
Self-taught rocket scientist plans to launch over ghost town
By PAT GRAHAM, Yesterday
http://www.wnd.com/2017/11/boom-mystery-blasts-rattling-the-globe/
BOOM! Mystery blasts rattling the globe
From Alabama to Idaho to Michigan to Russia to Denmark
Published: 3 days ago
https://www.clickorlando.com/money/retailers-desperately-trying-to-lure-holiday-shoppers
Retailers desperately trying to lure holiday shoppers
By DANIELLE WIENER-BRONNER, Posted: 6:47 AM, November 20, 2017
Updated: 8:20 AM, November 20, 2017
Interesting read
https://nypost.com/2017/11/20/scientists-might-have-been-wrong-about-the-chernobyl-disaster/
Scientists might have been wrong about the Chernobyl disaster
By James Rogers, November 20, 2017 | 12:10pm
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/fox-news-jeanine-pirro-charged-driving-119-mph-upstate-article-1.3646308
Fox News' Jeanine Pirro charged for driving 119 mph upstate
BY Kenneth Lovett, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Monday, November 20, 2017, 1:40 PM
Have a Great Wednesday
Roger0 -
11/22/2017 Not 100%
Hi
I was out walking again this Morning + 1 cent. The temperature this morning was 28 on the porch and 33 on the cable channel. This mornings weather forecast said that the wind chill would be in the teens, I looked out before leaving and no wind and none came up while I was walking
It is a clear Blue Sky with a forecast in the 40s for This Thanksgiving.
When I went to get ready to walk this morning at 6AM we had just put the Turkey in the Oven after stuffing it with the Dressing made last night. It would not fit in the usual Roaster being to plump Luckily we also had this one that did work.
https://www.amazon.com/Denmark®-Nonstick-Anodized-Turkey-Roaster/dp/B017WPGMHK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
The Rack in this one is great for lifting the turkey out too, and it keeps the bird off of the bottom.
The Potatoes have been prepped and are sitting in a pan to be cooked later
I walked past the the local Grocery Store, Bagel Shop and a Dunkin Donuts as I was curious, All were open, not great for the workers
My Non Frozen NS order arrived Yesterday. No Shortages in either frozen or non frozen.
This was Interesting to me
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/irish-beach-reappears-storm-vanish-12-years-ago-ireland-republic-ashleam-bay-achill-a8066771.html
Irish beach returns overnight after vanishing in storms 12 years ago
Tom Embury-Dennis, Tuesday 21 November 2017 10:51 GMT
Weird one
https://www.yahoo.com/news/giant-swastika-unearthed-germany-104426127.html
Giant swastika unearthed in Germany
Associated Press•November 21, 2017
https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/TV/2017/1121/In-these-dark-times-Hallmark-Channel-s-golden-glow-beckons
In these dark times, Hallmark Channel's golden glow beckons
Hannah Schlomann, November 21, 2017
I can understand this being true
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2017/11/20/sacramento-regional-transit-systems-hit-by-hacker/
Sacramento Regional Transit Systems Hit By Hacker
November 20, 2017 11:51 PM
https://www.yahoo.com/news/counting-costs-u-hospitals-feeling-pain-physician-burnout-060924887--finance.html
U.S. hospitals feeling the pain of physician burnout [Reuters]
By Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters • November 21, 2017
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/11/21/teachers-resign-due-to-student-violence/
Teachers Resign Due To Student Violence
November 21, 2017 9:12 AM
Not a surprise to me
Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Roger0 -
311/22/2017 Not 100%
Thanksgiving
Hi
I was out walking again this Morning and checked to be sure a business was still there before setting it as a location to meet a friend. The temperature this morning was 28 on the porch and 29 on the cable channel. It was a bit chilly while walking
https://pjmedia.com/homeland-security/500-german-police-arrest-six-syrian-isis-fighters-suspected-of-christmas-market-terror-plot/
500 German Police Arrest Six Syrian ISIS Fighters Suspected of Christmas Market Terror Plot
By Tyler O'Neil November 21, 2017
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/22/ups-makes-move-deeper-into-drugmaker-supply-chain.html
UPS makes curious move involving prescription drug business with new license
Published 3:36 PM ET Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Updated 6:50 PM ET Wed, 22 Nov 2017
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/661188/MV-Lyubov-Orlova-Russian-cruise-ship-found-Newfoundland-California-beach
‘Ghost ship' washed up on US beach 'remains of missing Russian cruise
By Charlotte Ikonen / Published 19th November 2017
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5106499/Nearly-2-000-killers-large-researcher-claims.html
Are there 2,000 SERIAL KILLERS roaming the streets of the US? Criminologist makes terrifying estimate based on chilling new research into mass murderers
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5106499/Nearly-2-000-killers-large-researcher-claims.html#ixzz4zM4gT6Vy
By Valerie Edwards, Published: 01:57 EST, 22 November 2017
Updated: 08:26 EST, 22 November 2017
http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/sports/features/resort-to-open-friday-after-historic-snowfall/article_32bc2551-3b13-5896-bc13-4ce077018296.html
Resort to open Friday after historic snowfall
By Erika Dahlby Jackson Hole Daily Nov 21, 2017
http://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/wind-gusts-top-mph-trucks-topple-on-i/article_1bc2dcf6-ce8c-11e7-9dda-5baa8e983b17.html
Wind gusts top 60 mph, trucks topple on I-25
By Katie Kull , Wyoming Tribune Eagle Nov 21, 2017
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2017/11/22/garland-black-friday-shopper-best-buy/
Garland Black Friday Shopper Has Been In Front Of Best Buy For Days
November 22, 2017 6:42 AM By MaryAnn Martinez
Have a Great Friday
Roger0 -
11/24/2017 Not 100% Leftovers
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I was out walking again this Morning. The temperature this morning was 28 on the porch and 36 on the cable channel. It was a bit chilly while walking, I was glad to have the Heated Gloves
Sadly my brother brought some temptations into the house yesterday after visiting some friends where they work retail in a small location. Or to put it another way they filled a large ZipLock Bag with an assortment of left over from Halloween Candy bars
The Turkey Carcass is now in the garbage and the Meat is wrapped in foil to be broken down further later on and Vacuum sealed into portions. The 8+ pound Whole Pork loin that was on sale yesterday and today is scheduled to be broken into Chops, a Roast and some earmarked to be used as Breakfast Sausage Patties. My Brother is trying to decide if it is worth going for a second one on his Key Tag as it is one per tag and I used my key tag yesterday, It does require a $10 minimum purchase to get the 99 cent a pound price but well worth it in my not so humble opinion
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattles-income-tax-on-the-wealthy-is-illegal-judge-rules/
Seattle’s income tax on the wealthy is illegal, judge rules
Published November 22, 2017 at 3:31 pm
Updated November 23, 2017 at 10:24 am
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/11/23/cloudy-chance-meatballs-frying-food-could-altering-weather/
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs: how frying food could be altering the weather
By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor, 23 November 2017 • 1:31pm
https://www.studyfinds.org/alone-creativity-mental-health/
Study: Being Alone Can Be Good For Your Mental Health, Sparks Creativity
22Nov - by Daniel Steingold
Ney York City, No Surprise to me
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/subway-newest-740m-train-breaks-day-article-1.3652468
BY Dan Rivoli, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, Thursday, November 23, 2017, 5:00 AM
http://beta.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-homeless-thanksgiving-20171123-story.html
Thanksgiving help for the homeless: 'We haven't seen numbers like this since the Great Depression'
By City News Service, Nov 23, 2017 | 8:45 AM
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/11/22/fremont-neighborhood-under-siege-after-gang-of-wild-turkeys-moves-in/
Fremont Neighborhood Under Siege After Gang Of Wild Turkeys Moves In
November 22, 2017 10:50 PM
What a Maroon
https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-man-crashes-car-highlight-dangerous-intersection-121532131.html
Police: Man crashes car to highlight dangerous intersection
Associated Press•November 22, 2017
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20171122-the-science-of-procrastination
Procrastination is rooted in personality, and some research points out that it might be caused by the way some people's brains work.
23 November 2017
Have a Great Weekend
Roger0 -
11/25/2017 100%
Hi
I was out walking again this Morning + 1 Cent. The temperature this morning was 40 on the porch and 44 on the cable channel. There was no wind when I left the house and it started blowing gently as I was walking.
I stopped at the Grocery Store for Bananas and they were riper than I wanted as they have to last for days so I stopped at the produce store where they were more to my liking. I also picked up a 99 cent Raspberries, D'Anjou Pears and Red Plums.
http://theweek.com/articles/730098/how-ride-apocalypse-big-city
How to ride out the apocalypse in a big city
Eugene K. Chow, November 24, 2017
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/24/church-sweden-stop-clergy-calling-god-lord-bid-crack-gendered/
Church of Sweden to stop clergy calling God 'he' or 'the Lord' in bid to crack down on gendered language
By Our Foreign Staff, 24 November 2017 • 11:54am
http://www.sfgate.com/education/article/Many-college-students-going-hungry-need-donated-12380152.php?t=251bc0d8ea
Many college students going hungry, need donated food groceries and food stamps
By Nanette Asimov Updated 2:25 pm, Thursday, November 23, 2017
http://beta.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-malibu-homeless-soup-kitchen-20171124-story.html
Malibu church pressured to end homeless dinners, with some saying it lures needy to upscale city
By Gale Holland, Nov 24, 2017 | 7:35 AM
https://globalnews.ca/news/3877517/1-cuddled-close-1-was-on-guard-and-1-looked-for-food-how-3-dogs-helped-annette-poitras-survive/
1 cuddled close, 1 was on guard and 1 looked for food: how 3 dogs helped Annette Poitras survive
By Amy Judd Online News Producer Global News
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/662284/asteroid-nasa-3200-Phaethon-earth-christmas-december-17
Massive 3-mile wide Christmas asteroid to practically GRAZE Earth next month
A HUGE asteroid will very nearly graze the planet next month – just days before Christmas.
By Rachel O'Donoghue / Published 24th November 2017
https://www.yahoo.com/news/mysterious-booms-heard-around-world-experts-baffled-144922921.html
Mysterious booms are being heard around the world - and experts are baffled
Rob Waugh, Yahoo News UK • November 23, 2017
Have a Great Sunday
Roger0 -
11/26/2017 100%
Hi
I was out walking again this Morning + 1 Cent, Two days in a row, Whee The temperature this morning was 33 on the porch and 38 on the cable channel. It was a bit bitter out there when I had to take off the heated gloves for a minute, I could feel it in my fingers
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dogs-face-obesity-epidemic-because-11585696
Dogs face obesity epidemic 'because humans are killing them with kindness'
ByRachel Spencer, 18:13, 25 NOV 2017 Updated13:51, 26 NOV 2017
https://nypost.com/2017/10/28/halloween-used-to-be-for-kids-now-its-for-sad-millennials/
Sad millennials have ruined Halloween
By Kyle Smith, October 28, 2017 | 11:34am
Updated October 30, 2017 | 10:51am
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/11/24/flies-carry-bacteria-first-thought-warn-scientists/
Don’t eat food if a fly lands on it, as they carry more dangerous bacteria than previously thought, warn scientists
By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor, 24 November 2017 • 5:50pm
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/11/25/cinnamon-may-help-attack-fat-fight-obesity-study-finds/894486001/
Cinnamon may help attack fat, fight obesity, study finds
Sean Rossman, USA TODAY Published 11:10 a.m. ET Nov. 25, 2017
Updated 3:28 p.m. ET Nov. 25, 2017
http://www.mirror.co.uk/science/ufo-hunters-rage-over-mysterious-11581615
UFO Hunters rage over mysterious white object spotted in NASA launch footage
They believe it's an extra-terrestrial craft that has been secretly orbiting Earth for thousands of years
By Jeff ParsonsTech/Science reporter, 18:53, 24 NOV 2017
Updated23:55, 25 NOV 2017
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5117215/Morning-Joe-slammed-pre-taping-post-Thanksgiving-show.html
Thanksgiving turkeys! Morning Joe hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough are caught out as it emerges their Friday show where they joked about her 'frozen' dinner and 'last night's football' was recorded TWO DAYS earlier
By Jennifer Smith For Dailymail.com, Published: 15:11 EST, 25 November 2017
Updated: 20:59 EST, 25 November 2017
Have a Great Monday
Roger0 -
11/27/2017 100%
Hi
I was out walking again this Morning. The temperature this morning was 28 on the porch and 33 on the cable channel. It was a bit bitter out there when I had to take off the heated gloves for a minute, I could feel it in my fingers
I overestimated how much life was in the gloves batteries and one of them ran out before I returned home. I do carry a backup heating device that I can slip into the Heated Mittens just in case.
http://beta.latimes.com/nation/la-na-seattle-space-needle-2017-story.html Seattle's Space Needle, showing signs of age at 55, is getting a 'space lift' -- at a cost of up to $100 million
By Rick Anderson, Nov 26, 2017 | 4:00 AM | SEATTLE
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/amazon/this-city-hall-brought-to-you-by-amazon/
This City Hall, brought to you by Amazon
By Danny Westneat, Originally published November 24, 2017 at 7:50 pm Updated November 24, 2017 at 8:35 pm
http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/not-so-virgin-greek-police-arrest-7-for-selling-bogus-olive-oil-1.3694629
Not-so-virgin: Greek police arrest 7 for selling bogus olive oil
Costas Kantouris, The Associated Press
Published Sunday, November 26, 2017 1:30PM EST
Last Updated Sunday, November 26, 2017 5:05PM EST
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/662704/iran-europe-missile-threat-iranian-revolutionary-guard-ww3-world-war-3
Iran in Europe MISSILE threat warning of WW3 rocket attack
By Rachel O'Donoghue / Published 26th November 2017
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5117149/Ten-reasons-cool-according-experts.html
Angry people die sooner: Just one of ten reasons why you should try to keep your cool, according to scientists
By Eve Simmons For The Mail On Sunday,
Published: 17:00 EST, 25 November 2017
Updated: 20:02 EST, 25 November 2017
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/virginia-pastor-charged-thanksgiving-day-killing-family-205349684.html
Virginia pastor charged in Thanksgiving Day killing of his family
Reuters November 25, 2017
Have a Great Tuesday
Roger0 -
11/28/2017 100%
Hi
I was out walking again this Morning. The temperature this morning was 33 on the porch and 45 on the cable channel. It was a bit bitter out there when I had to take off the heated gloves for a minute, I could feel it in my fingers
There was some frost and Fog while I was walking.
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/4-Dogs-Save-Woman-Held-at-Gunpoint_New-York-460281133.html
4 Dogs Save Woman Held at Gunpoint
Security video shows robbers who had been holding a Texas woman at gunpoint at her own door run away when the victim's four barking dogs rush to her rescue.
Sad
http://www.wdrb.com/story/36927841/i-did-it-to-kill-people-10-year-old-louisville-girl-crashes-truck-into-home
'I did it to kill people': 11-year old Louisville girl crashes truck into home
Sunday, November 26, 2017 7:14 PM EST
Updated: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 10:23 AM EST
http://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/assistant-police-chief-home-car-riddled-with-bullets-during-crime-spree/oAGPwVUwGx98pTZcGtgb5L/
Assistant police chief’s ‘house was shot up’ during crime spree
Lauren Foreman The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Updated 6:46 p.m Monday, Nov. 27, 2017
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/diet-fitness/662888/Protein-powder-shake-death-overdose-safe
Protein powder linked to man's death – but is the fitness product safe?
THE death of a young man has been linked to his protein powder habit
By Sarah Buchanan / Published 28th November 2017
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/27/columbia-sportswear-may-close-downtown-portland-office-over-threats-public-defecation-by-homeless-people.html
Columbia Sportswear may close Portland office over death threats, public defecation by homeless people
By Travis Fedschun | Fox News
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5004230/amazon-warehouse-working-conditions/
WAREHOUSE OF HORRORS Amazon warehouse life ‘revealed with timed toilet breaks and workers sleeping on their feet’
27th November 2017, 5:38 pm
Updated: 28th November 2017, 2:21 am
Have a Great Wednesday
Roger0 -
11/29/2017 100%
Hi
I was out walking again this Morning. The temperature this morning was 32 on the porch and 36 on the cable channel. It was a bit of frost on the cars while I was walking.
I had a Fox run across my path while I was out and I did see several Joggers
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dc-metro-bans-religion-from-christmas-ads-catholics-sue/article/2641860
DC Metro bans religion from Christmas ads, Catholics sue
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/11/28/glitter-hazard-ban-scientists/
Scientists Call For Ban On Glitter, Say It’s A Global Hazard
November 28, 2017 1:55 PM
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/11/28/mouthwash-diabetes-risk-study/
Using Mouthwash Too Often Raises Diabetes Risk, Study Says
November 28, 2017 2:44 PM
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/11/27/mail-bombs-delivered-to-victims-in-alameda-east-palo-alto-likely-sent-by-same-person/
Police Officer’s Wife Injured By Mail Bomb In Alameda
November 27, 2017 7:34 PM
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-27/u-s-new-home-sales-unexpectedly-climb-to-highest-in-a-decade
U.S. New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Rise to Highest in a Decade
By Sho Chandra, November 27, 2017, 10:00 AM EST
Updated on November 27, 2017, 10:09 AM EST
Have a Great Thursday
Roger0 -
11/30/2017 100%
Hi
I was out walking again this Morning. The temperature this morning was 37 on the porch and 45 on the cable channel. I did see a bit of frost on the cars down by the brook while I was walking.
Welcome to December
FWIW there was a news item on last nights network news.
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/sorry-garfield-science-says-dogs-are-smarter-cats-n825486
Sorry, Garfield: Science says dogs are smarter than cats
Dec 1 2017, 7:25 am ET
Half of you will love this, and half of you will hate it: An international team of scientists says its research strongly suggests that dogs are smarter than cats.
A paper accepted this week for publication in the journal Frontiers in Neuroanatomy reports that dogs' brains have more than twice as many cortical neurons — the cells linked to thinking, planning and complex behavior — than cats' brains do. The rest of the article by following the link
http://www.mirror.co.uk/science/cataclysmic-super-eruption-much-closer-11606538
Cataclysmic 'super eruption' is MUCH closer than we thought, warns latest research
ByStephen Beech, 13:36, 29 NOV 2017, Updated13:41, 29 NOV 2017
https://www.theladders.com/p/30341/preference-manager-gender
Not 100% accurate headline IMO
Survey: Americans no longer prefer male bosses
By Jane Burnett Nov 29, 2017
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/whatsapp-down-broken-not-working-messaging-send-latest-updates-up-a8085716.html
WhatsApp down: Messaging app breaks for users across the world
By Shehab Khan, Thursday 30 November 2017 20:55 GMT
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smartphone-addiction-creates-imbalance-in-brain-300558945.html
Smartphone Addiction Creates Imbalance in Brain
News provided by Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Nov 30, 2017, 05:00 ET
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/11/29/report-kennywood-eye-eating-parasite-lawsuit/
Man Sues Kennywood, Says He Got Eye-Eating Parasite While On Raging Rapids Ride
November 29, 2017 9:36 PM By Julie Grant
http://abc7.com/realestate/socal-tenants-fight-rent-increases-on-single-family-homes/2719742/
SoCal tenants fight rent increases on single-family homes
By Melissa MacBride, Thursday, November 30, 2017 09:31PM
Lots of Luck since no rent control on single family home rentals
Have a Great Friday
Roger0 -
12/01/2017 100%
Hi
I went out walking again this Morning. The temperature this morning was 29 on the porch and 34 on the cable channel. There was frost on the cars so it was brisk out there
We Did meet a friend, the other was stuck in traffic and could not make it and the rest were busy at the last minute. We ate at the House of Thai and I had PAD SEE EW, Which is Stir fried broad rice noodles in sweet soy sauce with Chinese broccoli and eggs, I had forgotten how good it tasted...
https://www.studyfinds.org/dogs-mouth-lick-humans-anger/
Dogs Lick Their Mouths To Communicate With Angry Humans, Study Finds
30 Nov - by Daniel Steingold
Sadly
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5039355/hero-army-dogs-face-being-put-down/
WAR DOGS ON DEATH ROW Veteran dogs which saved thousands of lives while on duty in Afghanistan both face being put down — because Top Brass claim they can’t be re-homed
By Rachel Dale and Andy Jehring, 30th November 2017, 10:16 pm
Updated: 2nd December 2017, 2:35 am
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bomb-board-wi-fi-network-causes-turkish-airlines-143457055--finance.html
"Bomb on board" wi-fi network causes Turkish Airlines flight to be diverted
By Reuters•November 30, 2017
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-57-percent-kids-track-obesity-35-study-220411704.html
In US, 57 percent of kids on track for obesity by 35
AFP•November 29, 2017
https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/11/29/radio-giant-cumulus-media-files-chapter-11.html
Atlanta based Radio giant Cumulus Media files Chapter 11
By David Allison, Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle
Nov 29, 2017, 7:26pm EST
Have a Really Great Weekend
Roger0 -
12/02/2017 100%
Hi
I went out walking once again this Morning. The temperature this morning was 39 on the porch and 41 on the cable channel.
It is a gray day outside currently, OTOH that did keep me from having to walk with the Sun in my eyes.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42201778
Potsdam Christmas market evacuated as device found
1 December 2017
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/663934/terrorists-robots-kill-europe-united-kingdom
Terrorists to ‘use swarms of killer robots’ to MURDER US ALL
By Anders Anglesey / Published 1st December 2017
http://www.newsweek.com/supermoon-2017-full-cold-moon-728118
Supermoon 2017: Everything You Need to Know About December's Full Cold Moon
By Katherine Hignett On 12/1/17 at 7:44 AM
http://www.ajc.com/news/national/waffle-house-customer-cooks-his-own-meal-after-finding-staff-sleeping/EaUxndlkwTYsyMQ1DufABI/
Waffle House customer cooks his own meal after finding staff sleeping
Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group, 2:17 p.m Friday, Dec. 1, 2017
http://www.sltrib.com/news/2017/11/30/brian-head-fire-led-officials-to-uncover-several-explosive-filled-bunkers-hidden-under-make-shift-cabins/
Brian Head Fire led officials to uncover survivalist’s explosive-filled bunkers hidden near makeshift cabins
By Mariah Noble, 2 days ago
This was a weird pair of links
They could be called Political ?
https://ntknetwork.com/no-one-showed-up-to-anti-tax-reform-rally/
http://www.theamericanmirror.com/wildfail-pelosi-suffers-face-spasms-brain-freezes-flubbed-words-attack-gop-tax-plan/
Have a Really Great Sunday
Roger0 -
12/03/2017 100%
Hi
I went out walking once again this Morning. The temperature this morning was 28 on the porch and 33 on the cable channel. The frost was fairly heavy and it felt colder than what the Thermometer said it was. I did see the Super-moon when I started out walking through a very light cloud cover.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/sphinx-head-discovered-beneath-sands-11618649
Sphinx head discovered beneath sands of California blows dust off one of the greatest stories of extravagance in Hollywood history
By Gavin Allen, Updated21:19, 1 DEC 2017
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2017/12/01/high-court-affirms-moms-conviction-swearing-son-without-deciding-first-amendment-issue/912787001/
High court affirms mom's conviction for swearing at son, without deciding First Amendment issue
Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Published 12:38 p.m. , Updated 1:21 p.m. CT Dec. 1, 2017
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/30/even-a-1-million-retirement-nest-egg-isnt-enough-anymore.html
Even a $1 million retirement nest egg isn't enough anymore
By Jessica Dickler, Published 9:00 AM ET Sat, 2 Dec 2017
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/01/life-expectancy-has-dropped-antibiotic-resistance-says-ons/
Life expectancy has dropped because of antibiotic resistance, says ONS
By Olivia Rudgard, 1 December 2017 • 9:30pm
http://www.wcax.com/content/news/FBI-makes-arrest-in-Wake-Robin-ricin-investigtion-461282083.html
Police: Retiree made ricin, tested poison on neighbors
By Jennifer Costa and Dom Amato, Updated: Fri 6:52 PM, Dec 01, 2017
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/30/even-a-1-million-retirement-nest-egg-isnt-enough-anymore.html
Even a $1 million retirement nest egg isn't enough anymore
By Jessica Dickler, Published 9:00 AM ET Sat, 2 Dec 2017
Have a Really Great Monday
Roger0 -
12/04/2017 100%
Hi
I went out walking once again this Morning. The temperature this morning was 45 on the porch and 51 on the cable channel. I that I could only see a dim glow from the moon through the cloud cover.
Humorous link
http://cheezburger.com/4150277/21-hilarious-christmas-fails-from-people-who-totally-nailed-it?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+failblog+(The+FAIL+Blog+-+Fail+Pictures+&+Videos+at+Failblog.ORG)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/wadeshepard/2017/11/27/americans-are-receiving-unordered-parcels-from-chinese-e-criminals-and-cant-do-anything-about-it/#2e1c19d273da
Americans Are Receiving Unordered Parcels From Chinese E-Criminals -- And Can't Do Anything To Stop Them
By Wade Shepard, Nov 27, 2017 @ 11:47 PM 703,891
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/04/cathay-pacific-crew-saw-north-korean-missile.html
Cathay Pacific crew saw North Korean missile from plane
By Holly Ellyatt, December 4, 2017
http://www.ajc.com/news/possum-breaks-into-liquor-store-gets-drunk-skunk/OTgKXjDtikIbTMs6VpTayM/
Opossum breaks into liquor store, gets drunk as a skunk
By Bob D’Angelo, 3:28 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 Atlanta News
http://beta.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-lopez-vegas-transplants-20171203-story.html
They're leaving California for Las Vegas to find the middle-class life that eluded them
By Steve Lopez, Dec 03, 2017
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/12/04/germany-offers-money-for-migrants-who-go-back-home.html
Germany offers money for migrants who go back home
Have a Really Great Tuesday
Roger0 -
12/05/2017 100%
Hi
I went out walking once again this Morning. The temperature this morning was 51 on the porch and 51 on the cable channel. I was underdressed for my walk as result of that reading. When I got going the wind kept picking up and the wind chill told me I should have dressed warmer, thus I did not cover as much distance as usual
The forecast rain came in later than forecast as well as lighter and left earlier. The streets and sidewalks were already dry when I went out the door, I suspect the wind helped with that.
I need to run down to the basement freezer and bring up a set of frozen NS breakfasts since I have switched back to Hot Breakfasts and will be eating them until I have had one each of the NS breakfasts at which point I will switch back to Cereal until the quart of milk is used up and then the Hot / cold cycle begins again.
http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2017/12/04/with-fake-ids-three-georgia-men-collected-666537-prosecutors-say/
With fake IDs, three Georgia men collected $666,537, prosecutors say
Lois Norder, December 4, 2017
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/12/04/ups-drivers-against-70-hour-week/
UPS Drivers To Demonstrate Against 70-Hour Work Week
December 4, 2017 9:54 AM
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/12/04/two-doctors-fired-after-dead-baby-wakes-up-way-funeral/919346001/
Two doctors fired after 'dead' baby wakes up on way to funeral
John Bacon, USA TODAY | Updated 2:34 p.m. ET Dec. 4, 2017
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/interpreter-delivered-confusion-florida-news-conference-51559392
Sign language interpreter delivered gibberish in Florida
By The Associated Press, TAMPA, Fla. — Dec 4, 2017, 4:21 PM ET
Have a Really Great Wednesday
Roger0