Saturday, November 23, 2024
Rep. AOC Calls Out Nancy Mace For Efforts to Bully Sarah McBride
'It's gross' — Rep. AOC went IN on her House colleague Nancy Mace over Mace's efforts to bully and restrict Delaware's new Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, a trans woman, from using women's bathrooms on Capitol Hill.
All Hell BREAKS LOOSE At Mar-a-Lago As “Three Factions” FIGHT
The Washington Post just reported shocking details of “huge fights” that just broke out at Trump’s home in Mar-a-Lago. What a train wreck…
My Father's WWII Story
My father's crew in front of their plane
My father, 2nd Lt. Henry J. Eich, was the pilot of a B-17F bomber (ID 42-3448) in the 303rd bomb group, 359th squadron.Most of his 8 missions were over Germany, His last over Oschersleben, Germany.
The B-17F was very similar to the B-17G (in the video above) except it didn't have the Chin Turret under the nose of the plane
A B-17F
On his way back from the mission, his plane was shot by enemy aircraft near Rehburg, Germany and lagged behind his squadron. The plane ultimately crashed in the northern edge of Steinhuder Lake on November 1st, 1944. My father and his co-pilot, William E. "Woody" Woodside, were severely injured by shrapnel resulting from the attack.His crew, with the exception of radio operator: Dan Harvey (KIA), whose body washed up Neinburg, Germany, was transported to a Luftwaffe prison camp (Stalag Luft III), where they stayed for sixteen months when they were liberated by the Russian Army.
Stalag Luft III
When my father arrived at the prison camp, German doctors performed a rudimentary operation and removed much of the shrapnel in his chest. What was left ended up migrating throughout his body. I remember as a child feeling some of the remaining shrapnel under the skin of his wrists
When ne returned to the states, he was told that, if he wanted to remain at his current rank (Captain) and continue to fly, he had to leave the service and finish his college education and reenlist in the Army Air Forces, as it was then known. During WWII, the Army Air Corps accepted many young men for flight training who had finished only two years of college. He was also told that, because there were so many officers at the time, there was a chance that he may not be allowed to enlist as an officer. Another option presented to him was to stay in the service at a reduced rank (Chief Master Sergeant) and change career fields. He chose the second option and became a meteorologist until his retirement after 20 years of service.
Because of the hardships he experienced as a prisoner of war and his prolonged career in the service, my father was the most cold-hearted person I've ever known.
GOP Lawmakers Push For Investigation Into Massive Federal Funding Funneled To Abortion Clinics
A group of over 100 Republican legislators is calling for a comprehensive inquiry into federal funds channeled to health centers offering abortion services, as outlined in a letter sent to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Friday.
The demand for oversight follows a high-profile op-ed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, newly appointed leaders of the forthcoming Department of Government Efficiency under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. The duo outlined plans to slash nearly $300 million in federal support for progressive organizations, with Planned Parenthood singled out as a primary target.
Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever
In 2023, some 6 million cases of dengue fever were reported worldwide — more than ever before. Then, 2024 blew that record away. More than 12 million cases have been reported worldwide so far this year.
Case numbers had been rising for years before that, though. Now, a new study awaiting peer review suggests that climate change has likely played a significant role in the expansion of the disease from 1995 to 2014, according to an analysis presented in November at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference in New Orleans.
Israel and its supporters cannot gaslight the law
The argument that Israel is exercising its “right to self-defence” has been made throughout this war and not just in response to legal rulings. However, self-defence under international law is not a justification for violating fundamental legal principles. The targeting of civilians, indiscriminate attacks and disproportionate use of force are explicitly prohibited under the Geneva Conventions and customary international law.....MORE
Friday, November 22, 2024
The deal for a new Rays stadium is on life support. Could a preserver come from across the bay?
In less than a month, what was thought to be a done deal for a state-of-the-art ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg is now on life support. Could a life preserver come from across the bay?
You may remember another one knocked down in late 2018, plans for a ~$900 million field on the other side of Tampa Bay. “The location that we were we had identified last couple years is still available in the Ybor City, port area,” Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan said.
RFK Jr PANICS After Crushing Trump Supporter Recording Surfaces
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. puts out a panicked statement to cover his tracks after a crushing audio recording of him shredding Trump supporters and comparing Trump to Hitler is uncovered.
Trump taps NFL player and Trump loyalist Scott Turner as head of HUD
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Scott Turner, a former NFL player and House representative for Texas from 2013 to 2017, as secretary of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Turner serves as the chair of the Center for Education Opportunity at America First Policy Institute, a Trump-aligned think tank.....MORE
Trump's FDA Pick Is MedPage Today's Former Top Editor, Marty Makary
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Marty Makary, MD, MPH, to run the FDA. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Makary espoused some views that were in opposition to mainstream medicine, including championing the power of natural immunityopens in a new tab or window, challenging vaccine mandatesopens in a new tab or window, and questioning the need for COVID vaccines in childrenopens in a new tab or window. Makary famously predicted in February 2021 that the U.S. would have "herd immunity by Aprilopens in a new tab or window" 2021.....MORE
Don’t let Trump and Musk gut NASA
If President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk get their way, NASA may become a glorified contracting agency. Trump’s top space advisers talk openly about funneling even more public money to Musk’s SpaceX.....MORE
Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools starting next year
Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools starting next year.....MORE
Gaetz says he will not return to Congress keeping himself out of the jurisdiction of the House Ethics Committee
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Friday he will not return to Congress after resigning his House seat last week, despite having withdrawn from consideration to be President-elect Trump’s attorney general — but added he is “not going anywhere.”....MORE
IT'S SCIENCE YOU IDIOTS!!
"Emergency" Warning For Antarctica Issued By Nearly 500 Polar Scientists
Hundreds of scientists have gathered for an “emergency summit” in Australia to discuss the imperiled future of Antarctica. Concluding their findings in a statement published today, the polar researchers have a stark message: urgent action is needed to prevent the melting of Antarctica and catastrophic sea level rises around the world.....MORE
Judge in Trump hush money trial postpones sentencing to consider whether the case should be tossed
The judge presiding over Donald Trump's New York hush money trial on Friday postponed the sentencing that was scheduled for next week to allow for more time for arguments on whether the case should be dismissed.....MORE
Free Rabies Shots, Microchips For Pets At Drive-Thru Event In Tampa Sunday
Hillsborough County Pet Resources is offering free rabies vaccinations and microchips for dogs and cats at a convenient drive-thru event this Sunday, November 24th.
Residents can bring their furry friends to Hillsborough Community College’s Brandon campus from 8:00 a.m. to noon, or while supplies last. Pets must remain in their vehicles, as this is a drive-thru event only.
Winter Village opens Friday, Nov. 22, at Curtis Hixon Park
Orlando Pride in the NWSL Championship
National Women's Soccer League
Championship
Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit
Televised on your local CBS station
Saturday, Nov. 23, 8:00pm
The National Women's Soccer League Championship will draw thousands of fans to CPKC Stadium, marking the end of a historic season.
St. Pete holds “Still Shining Music Festival,” to celebrate community’s resilience after hurricanes
St. Pete is coming together to celebrate the community’s resilience after a busy hurricane season. They are holding the first-ever “Still Shining Music Festival,” with everything kicking off Friday at 6 p.m.....MORE
Dates and Lineup
Friday, Nov. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Down From Jersey Music at 6 p.m.
Little Miss Sunshine Movie at 7 p.m.
Sharknado Movie at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Silly Sam (Kids) Music at noon.
Finding Nemo Movie at 12:30 p.m.
Silly Sam (Kids) Music at 2 p.m.
Encanto Movie at 3 p.m.
Music TBD at 5 p.m.
Free Willy Movie at 6 p.m.
JAWS Movie at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Little Mermaid (live-action) Movie at noon.
Music TBD at 2:30 p.m.
Aquaman Movie at 3:30 p.m.
Music TBD at 6 p.m.
Waterworld Movie at 7 p.m.
Transgender Americans share concerns about Trump’s threats to rollback rights
President-elect Trump made rolling back transgender rights a key issue in his campaign. He promised to limit access to gender-affirming care and to prevent trans athletes from participating in school sports. His election has communities of trans people and allies fearful of widespread discrimination and a loss of health care access. Amna Nawaz of PBS News discussed more with Orion Rummler of The 19th.....MORE
Attorney details dirty tricks Trump could use to stay in power after 2028
One possible trick, attorney Berin Szóka warns, is Trump trying to run for vice-president in 2028. "Why couldn't he find someone willing to run for the presidency, only to give it up immediately?"....MORE
Putin warns West as Russia hits Ukraine with new missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that an attack by his forces on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday morning was carried out using "a new conventional intermediate-range missile".....MORE
Texas is taking a final vote on allowing Bible-infused lessons in public schools
Texas would allow Bible-infused lessons in elementary schools under changes that were set for a final vote Friday and could test boundaries between religion and public education in the U.S.....MORE
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