Monday, January 23, 2017

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Collapses during his State Of The...

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Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Collapses during his State Of The State Speech. He was attended to by EMTs as the joint meeting of the House and Senate was adjourned. He apparently fainted. Dayton will turn 70 this Thursday.

You don’t see this every day…


Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Collapses during his State Of The...



Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Collapses during his State Of The State Speech. He was attended to by EMTs as the joint meeting of the House and Senate was adjourned. He apparently fainted. Dayton will turn 70 this Thursday.

You don’t see this every day…



Trump meets with leaders of building, sheet metal unions

Trump meets with leaders of building, sheet metal unions:

President Donald Trump met Monday at the White House with leaders of construction, carpenters, plumbers and sheet metal unions, the White House said.

According to the White House, participants included North America’s Building Trades Unions President Sean McGarvey, Laborers’ International Union of North America President Terry O'Sullivan, SMART sheet metal workers’ union President Joseph Sellers, United Brotherhood of Carpenters President Doug McCarron and Mark McManus, president of the United Association that represents plumbers, pipefitters, welders and others.



Trump Abandons Trans-Pacific Partnership, Obama’s Signature Trade Deal

Trump Abandons Trans-Pacific Partnership, Obama’s Signature Trade Deal:

From the NEW YORK TIMES: 

President Trump formally abandoned the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, pulling away from Asia and scrapping his predecessor’s most significant trade deal on his first full weekday in office, administration officials said.

Mr. Trump sharply criticized the partnership agreement during last year’s campaign, calling it a bad deal for American workers. Although the deal had not been approved by Congress, the decision to withdraw the American signature at the start of Mr. Trump’s administration is a signal that he plans to follow through on promises to take a more aggressive stance against foreign competitors.

In other action on a busy opening day, Mr. Trump ordered a hiring freeze in the federal work force, exempting the military. And he reinstituted limits on nongovernmental organizations that operate overseas and receive American taxpayer money from performing abortions. Republican presidents typically impose those restrictions soon after taking office, and Democratic presidents typically lift them when they take over.

The president’s withdrawal from the Asian-Pacific trade pact amounted to a drastic reversal of decades of economic policy in which presidents of both parties have lowered trade barriers and expanded ties around the world. Although candidates have often criticized trade deals on the campaign trail, those who made it to the White House, including President Barack Obama, ended up extending their reach.



Trump meets with leaders of building, sheet metal unions

Trump meets with leaders of building, sheet metal unions:

President Donald Trump met Monday at the White House with leaders of construction, carpenters, plumbers and sheet metal unions, the White House said.

According to the White House, participants included North America’s Building Trades Unions President Sean McGarvey, Laborers’ International Union of North America President Terry O'Sullivan, SMART sheet metal workers’ union President Joseph Sellers, United Brotherhood of Carpenters President Doug McCarron and Mark McManus, president of the United Association that represents plumbers, pipefitters, welders and others.


Trump Abandons Trans-Pacific Partnership, Obama’s Signature Trade Deal

Trump Abandons Trans-Pacific Partnership, Obama’s Signature Trade Deal:

From the NEW YORK TIMES: 

President Trump formally abandoned the Trans-Pacific Partnership on Monday, pulling away from Asia and scrapping his predecessor’s most significant trade deal on his first full weekday in office, administration officials said.

Mr. Trump sharply criticized the partnership agreement during last year’s campaign, calling it a bad deal for American workers. Although the deal had not been approved by Congress, the decision to withdraw the American signature at the start of Mr. Trump’s administration is a signal that he plans to follow through on promises to take a more aggressive stance against foreign competitors.

In other action on a busy opening day, Mr. Trump ordered a hiring freeze in the federal work force, exempting the military. And he reinstituted limits on nongovernmental organizations that operate overseas and receive American taxpayer money from performing abortions. Republican presidents typically impose those restrictions soon after taking office, and Democratic presidents typically lift them when they take over.

The president’s withdrawal from the Asian-Pacific trade pact amounted to a drastic reversal of decades of economic policy in which presidents of both parties have lowered trade barriers and expanded ties around the world. Although candidates have often criticized trade deals on the campaign trail, those who made it to the White House, including President Barack Obama, ended up extending their reach.


The official title of the next STAR WARS revealed: The Last...



The official title of the next STAR WARS revealed: The Last Jedi..



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The official title of the next STAR WARS revealed: The Last...



The official title of the next STAR WARS revealed: The Last Jedi..


"Comedy" in the Trump era

There is no doubt that comedy, irony, and lampoonery is the soundest of principles to keep power in check.. Donald Trump deserves every bit of it as would any leader or public official who makes decisions that need to be held up to the light of day.
But that said...
There are some troubling things.

A SNL writer Tweeted this weekend that Barron Trump, the President's 10-year-old son, would be the first 'home school shooter.' He is not even home schooled by the way. And now just this:

A Comedy Central writer called Barron a "date rapist to be." It did not stop there.

Comedy Central writer Stephen Spinola is under fire for tweeting that President Trump’s 10-year-old son Barron Trump is a “date rapist to be”.
In a since deleted tweet, Spinola joked, “Barron Trump looks like a very handsome date-rapist-to-be.”
He followed it up with another tweet that said, “I don’t want my Mom to get raped, but if she does I hope it’s by Barron Trump – small pp would be painless & we’d win lots of money in court.”
After receiving a deluge of criticism, Spinola proceeded to complain about people on Twitter being abusive to him.


A little disgusting.
The same way it was when former President Obama's daughters were initially targeted by some members of the media .. the President at that time said his family was off limits. Trump needs to do the same -- but not sure if many will listen.

Right now is one of the nastiest times for the internet I can recall.. I recoil at my Facebook newsfeed.. I shield myself from Twitter.. I try to look away and find solace in the non-political. But these days so many things come back to politics.. Just about everything as a matter of fact.
Unification seems to far away. President Trump may be judged according to his policies and actions, however the initial criticism seems to be getting way too personal.. too cruel.. and to direct to his son Barron.

Barron is a 10-year-old. He is not fair game, it's not cool or proper to think he is. And yes, there will be a continuous flow of Tweets and media commentary destroying his life.. Nothing said in response will stop the rudeness or rottenness...

...decency in decay on the information superhighway...








As positive a mantra as you can get to start a rainy workweek.....



As positive a mantra as you can get to start a rainy workweek.. a rainy day.. and a day filled with the joy and might that life can bring, along with the pains and surprise tribulations it can so often equally contain.

May your day be bright and cheery even if your skies are not.

You are alive, after all. If you are reading it.
If not, you found your path to the other side.
And for those in between, smile and eat some fruit. It will do a body good.



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As positive a mantra as you can get to start a rainy workweek.....



As positive a mantra as you can get to start a rainy workweek.. a rainy day.. and a day filled with the joy and might that life can bring, along with the pains and surprise tribulations it can so often equally contain.

May your day be bright and cheery even if your skies are not.

You are alive, after all. If you are reading it.
If not, you found your path to the other side.
And for those in between, smile and eat some fruit. It will do a body good.


Sunday, January 22, 2017

Big waves pounded NorCal coast Saturday: Record breakers in...



Big waves pounded NorCal coast Saturday: Record breakers in Monterey Bay

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Big waves pounded NorCal coast Saturday: Record breakers in...



Big waves pounded NorCal coast Saturday: Record breakers in Monterey Bay

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ALL domestic United Airlines flights GROUNDED!


All– I said ALL!– United Airlines domestic flights grounded by computer outage:

All of United Airlines’ domestic flights were grounded Sunday night because of a computer outage, the Federal Aviation Administration said as scores of angry travelers sounded off on social media.

International flights weren’t affected by the ground stop, which the FAA said was issued at United’s request.

The ground stop initially was scheduled to end at 8 p.m., but United tweeted at 8:06 that it was still “working on a resolution.” The FAA later extended the ground stop to 9 p.m. ET.

All-- I said ALL!-- United Airlines domestic flights grounded by computer outage

All-- I said ALL!-- United Airlines domestic flights grounded by computer outage:

All of United Airlines’ domestic flights were grounded Sunday night because of a computer outage, the Federal Aviation Administration said as scores of angry travelers sounded off on social media.

International flights weren’t affected by the ground stop, which the FAA said was issued at United’s request.

The ground stop initially was scheduled to end at 8 p.m., but United tweeted at 8:06 that it was still “working on a resolution.” The FAA later extended the ground stop to 9 p.m. ET.


'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' has officially made over $1 billion at the global box office - NME

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' has officially made over $1 billion at the global box office - NME:

The feat follows Captain America: Civil War ($1.153 billion), Finding Dory ($1.028 billion) and Zootopia ($1.024). All four films to pass the $ 1 billion mark were created by Disney.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the stand alone Star Wars prequel hit $512.2 million in North America and $499.1 million overseas over the weekend, making a total of $1.011 billion at the box office since its release in December last year. It crossed the $1 billion mark on its 39th day in cinemas.


Death toll from tornadoes, storms reaches 18 in Southeast

Death toll from tornadoes, storms reaches 18 in Southeast:

A series of furious storms roared through the Southeast on Sunday, killing at least 18 people, splintering homes and toppling trees and power lines in the path.

Officials said 14 people were killed in Georgia.

Catherine Howden, a spokeswoman for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, said Sunday evening that three deaths were confirmed in Georgia’s Dougherty County, and local officials said search and rescue operations were underway after a reported tornado caused widespread destruction in the county.


OBSERVATION MODE!! THE 'MAYHEM NOR'EASTER'

This is going to be a big storm.. It strikes tonight. Lots of rain.. lots of wind.. and for those who get it, a ton of snow.

It is the same storm causing absolute horror in the South right now with deadly tornadoes..

Some models showcasing the strangely different forecasts that are simultaneously being run right now by computer systems..
















It's almost time for observation mode. Until then, the varied forecasts keep confusing the professionals while the debate continues on the message board on Accuweather that I have been following for weeks about this storm!

I really absolutely cannot believe how much different all of these forecasts maps actually are..
The mayhem Nor'Easter indeed.

Watching closely..

Extreme weather: Florida tornado warning, January 22 2017

This is direct from a post only moments ago on Weatherboy Weather:

Know anyone in central Florida? Vacationing at the Orlando-area theme parks? Visiting the Florida Space Coast? Relaxing in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area?
HELP US GET THE WORD OUT: A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION / TORNADO WATCH has been issued for this region. This rare but extremely severe watch is issued when theres'a high chance of life-threatening tornadoes.
Tornadoes can be large, extremely strong, and pursue very long touch-down tracks across many towns.
If you or your loved ones are in this area, make sure they are aware of this imminent danger. People in this zone should constantly monitor the National Weather Service for TORNADO WARNING information and take IMMEDIATE ACTION should a Tornado Warning be issued for their county --you may only have minutes to save your life!!!
THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING STORM SYSTEM THAT WILL LEAD TO ADDITIONAL LOSS OF LIFE. PLEASE TAKE THESE THREATS SERIOUSLY AND TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION TO PROTECT LIFE AND
PROPERTY.

DEVELOPING

BE SAFE!
PRAYERS FROM THE COAL REGION ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE PEOPLE I KNOW IN THIS VERY AREA..

A foggy night as a mall dies in the distance




This was taken of me and my son after a movie at the Schuylkill Mall last night.. the fog was immense and thick.. and while we were laughing it would appear we were heading into a foreboding jungle of horror..

And on that note, this coming week, the potential final chapter of the mall arrives.

The auction is on Tuesday.

A Pittsburgh mall just told for a mere $100 bucks. No telling what will happen Tuesday..
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