Sunday, September 29, 2019

SUNDAY FUNNIES: FOTO FUNNIES

"I'm a dragon, not a maid!"
Waxy's conception of "Bubblehead"
Hello Everybody! Waxy Dragon here!
That mean ol' Bubblehead, the human I live with, says I can't go out and play until I clean my room.
I have absolutely no idea why I have to clean my room again. I just did it back in March!
Anyway, while I'm stuck doing this doesn't mean we can't have some fun, especially when I post stuff I've found in the special comedy file Bubblehead keeps.
So...

Bubblehead's special comedy file.

You know it's a tough winter when you see a scene like the one on the right!




On the right is a wooden tea pot Bubblehead is working on in his wood workshop.
I have absolutely no idea what wooden tea tastes like though.

Below is an oldie but a goodie. Doubt that trick would work at a beach though.

♫Mister Sandman...♫



Speaking of beaches, I'd love to be on one right now, just basking in the hot sun.
Hey, I maybe a baby compared to the larger ones, but I'm still a dragon. Us reptiles can do stuff like that safely.


Is this legit?
With all the other stuff happening in the world, is the image on the right something to be truly worried about?

Can't we all just get along?






After saving the environment, on the right is a protest sign I can really support!


OH WOW!
Guess what folks?
OOPS!
My room is clean! Now I can go outside and play!
Wait a second.
Bubblehead is saying no I can't because it's already sunset and tomorrow's a school day!
Well, I hope you all have a great week and please be back here again next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—wd.




Saturday, September 28, 2019

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2019

ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN SEPTEMBER 29.
SEPTEMBER 29 MARKS THE 190TH ANNIVERSARY OF
SCOTLAND YARD BEING ESTABLISHED.
SEPTEMBER 29 IS ALSO THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROCKY & BULLWINKLE.
OCTOBER 2 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE.
Shouldn't the rest of the year be non-violent too?
OCTOBER 2 MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE ORIGINAL TWILIGHT ZONE.
OCTOBER 3 MARKS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNDERDOG!
OCTOBER 4 IS INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS' DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*NOT the way to start a visit.
*The British Supreme Court has ruled AGAINST Prime Minister Boris Johnson over Brexit! But could he be facing other problems??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Will Taliban interference affect the 2019 Afghanistan Presidential election??? Election officials suddenly have no contact with some polling places! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*American President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations September 24.
*No agreement yet, but they're still talking.
*The United Nations will investigate Venezuela for possible human rights violations.
*Are Russian athletes in trouble again???
*The Thomas Cook Travel Agency is no more, stranding tourists.
*Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Abbey Road.
*The future of space exploration???
*“O.K.” is NOT okay???

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*The Amazon Fires are not the only problem in Brazil! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Science can NOT be ignored!
*Germany wants to eliminate their dependency on coal.
*First Greta Thunberg, now this young lady. Maybe we should listen to the children more! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Why pick on the messenger if you don't like the bad news???


THE LATEST FROM/ON IRAN...
*Releasing the tanker.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.


😢PASSING PARADE…
*The victims of the Pakistan earthquake September 24.
*Songwriter Robert Hunter (The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan) has passed away.
*Actor Sid Haig (credits too numerous to mention) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Libi Staiger (The Most Happy Fella) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Linda Porter (Superstore, Twin Peaks) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Rob Garrison (Karate Kid 1, Cobra Kai, Iron Eagle) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*With families being separated upon apprehension, President Trump declared the lack of a border wall a “national emergency”. There have since been legal and legislative battles initiated over this.
*The Senate has voted to END Trump's "national emergency"! Whether Trump will veto this one too remains to be seen.
NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to discuss the costs of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
POLITICALLY, WITH MOST OF THIS COVERING THE TRUMP/UKRAINE SITUATION...
*A breach of ethics??? Trump wants Biden investigated instead while the Senate enters the picture. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*The complaint that started it all.
*The transcript (Images may take time to load, if they haven't been redacted) and what it might mean. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump’s envoy to the Ukraine has resigned over all of this.
*And the whistler blower isrevealed by The New York Times??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“He did it?” NOW WHAT??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*“He’s lying.”—MSNBC.
*Will the National Rifle Association come to Trump’s defense???
*Trump and the foreign press.
*With everything else going on, Trump addressed the United Nations September 24.
*Trump’s not worried about possible election interference from Russia???
TRUMP TWEETS
*Trump versus Greta Thunberg???
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*Trump, Biden, and the Ukraine.
*Trump versus the Democrats over the previous item.
*The Impeachment Process.
THE BUDGET BATTLE…
*Another temporary extension while awaiting a new plan.
MEANWHILE…
*Will Congress impeach President Trump???
*The Senate WILL investigate???
*“It’s another witch hunt!”—Donald Trump.
*Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been subpoenaed.
*Uninformed???
*Rereading the Mueller Report!
ELSEWHERE…
*Health care at Best Buy???
*The 2019 Emmy Award winners are…
*September 29 marks the end of the 2019 regular Major League Baseball⚾ season. Let the playoffs begin!
*September 29 marks the 230th anniversary of the US War Department officially establishing America’s Army.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*The next generation!
*Watching Marshall grow.
*That painting is worth HOW much???

THE PUZZLE CORNER: SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

😎FUN FACT
Future hit singer Marvin Gaye played the drums🥁 too, most notably on Stevie Wonder’s Fingertips.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
Who is currently the world’s largest tire producer?

AKA, ALSO KNOWN AS
What is the formal name for the Western Lowland Gorilla?🦍

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the September 21, 2019 Puzzle Corner.

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
How many new words can you form out of the letters in CARTOON? There are more than you think.
A, act, arc, art, at,
Can, car, cart, carton, coat, con, cot, croon,
Narc (accepted short form of Narcotics officer), no, nor, not,
Oar, oat, on, or, Orc,
Ran, rat, roan, rot
Tan, tar, taro, to, too, Toon (accepted short from of cartoon), tor, torn, (and) tra (a musical note).
Proper names, like the Egyptian Sun God Ra, are not allowed but more than the 35 words listed above might be possible.

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇
What was the very first production to feature both animated and live action characters together?
Many people named Walt Disney movies, although his Alice in Cartoonland Comedies from the 1920s were his earliest, but it is actually Winsor McCay’s Gertie the Dinosaur, where he interacted with the animated character projected onto a screen from behind the vaudeville stage McCay stood on.
If his name sounds familiar, McCay is most famous for the classic comic strip Little Nemo in Slumberland.
(There are 4/FOUR active links in this answer.)

Sunday, September 22, 2019

SUNDAY FUNNIES: SEASON? WHAT SEASON? (a monologue)

Hello Everybody! Autumn the Puppy here!
Can you believe it's almost Fall?
The Autumnal Equinox is tomorrow, September 23, where you will have exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night before the days start growing shorter and the nights start getting longer until the Winter Solstice in December, when the trend starts to reverse.
Of course if you work for a living, every shift seems long no matter what it's like outside. 😏

I also know it's almost Fall because the TV Guide says so.
After all, all the new Fall shows are scheduled to begin tomorrow as well.
Then again, with streaming services, DVDs, and every channel imaginable in competition with each
other 24/7, can you REALLY tell the difference between one season and another anymore?
It used to be you could tell the seasons by what sport was being played, but nowadays a lot of the sport seasons overlap, PLUS you have cable channels that show classic games of any sport at any time regardless of what day it is.

Of course Congress doesn't help matters either, altering Daylight Saving Time the way they do.
This year it started before the end of March and won't end until after Halloween.
Sometimes I wonder if Waxy Dragon was right when she suggested taking the hour away from the Fall and Winter months and giving it back during the Spring and Summer.

After all, despite my name, I prefer the good weather from mid-Spring to early Fall.
While watching the leaves change color is pretty, during the true, colder Autumn, let alone Winter I prefer to stay indoors where it's nice and warm.
Hey, can you blame me?
I may be a puppy but I'm not stupid.

The end of the year may have the better holidays with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and especially Christmas, when one can stay home and enjoy the companionship of family and friends (and if you thought I was going to mention presents, I'm not greedy).
Yet to be out and about during the Spring and Summer, enjoying the fresh green grass under one's paws, the warm sunshine🌞 on your fur...
Baseball.⚾

Yet when it comes to trying to figure out what season you're in at any given moment, there is one question that may never be truly answered to anyone's satisfaction.
"Is it Duck Season or Wabbit Season?" 😉

And on that note♫, have a great week everybody and please be back with us again next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—AtP.

Saturday, September 21, 2019

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2019

SEPTEMBER 21 IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE. 🕊
🕊 Why can’t we have peace EVERY day??? 🕊
SEPTEMBER 22 BEGINS "BANNED BOOKS WEEK"
TO FIGHT LITERARY CENSORSHIP.
SEPTEMBER 23 IS THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX.
SEPTEMBER 27 IS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF
STEVE ALLEN HOSTING THE VERY FIRST TONIGHT SHOW.



AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Who attacked Saudi refineries??? The United States will support its allies once identity of the enemy is confirmed. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Though the Brexit deadline is looming, its future remains uncertain, as the Prime Minister’s methods are examined by the British Supreme Court. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Twitter does “police” itself when needed.
*The United States has decided to withhold aid money to Afghanistan, due to that country’s internal problems.
*“Take them or we’re going to let them go at your borders.”—US President Donald Trump.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*You’re never too young to care.
*NOBODY was responsible for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster???
*Protesting FOR climate change!

THE LATEST FROM/ON IRAN...
*More sanctions via the United States, and a response to same. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

😢PASSING PARADE…😢
*The innocent victims in the South Carolina shooting September 21.
*The victims of Tropical Storm Imelda.
*Ric Ocasek of The Cars has passed away.
*Singer/actress Phyllis Newman (Mannequin, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, One Life To Live) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Journalist Paul Ingrassia (The Wall Street Journal, Reuters) is no longer with us.
*Political journalist Cokie Roberts has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*With families being separated upon apprehension, President Trump declared the lack of a border wall a “national emergency”. There have since been legal and legislative battles initiated over this.
*Homeland hate???
NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to discuss the costs of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
POLITICALLY…
*Will Trump face impeachment???
*The United States has decided to withhold aid money to Afghanistan, due to that country’s internal problems.
*What will Trump say to the United Nations in his upcoming address???
*President Trump defends Brett Kavanaugh, who is also supported by one lady Senator. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*New York still wants to see Trump’s tax returns, but he’s counter suing to keep them unrevealed on TWO coasts! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Trump MUST testify in one law suit, even if it’s by video.
*California (for) is suing the Trump Administration, which is against pollution limitations.
*Trump STILL wants the Obamas investigated!
*A new whistle blower in the administration, and Trump's opinion/reaction on same. "It's a witch hunt!" (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Will Trump shape the Federal judiciary to his liking???
*Robert O’Brien is Trump’s new National Security Adviser.
*A new “skid row”???
THE BUDGET BATTLE…
*More money for the wall! No matter what. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
MEANWHILE…
*There might be some money for election security after all.
*ANOTHER Republican leaves the party!
*Bill de Blasio is out of the competition for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination.
ELSEWHERE…
*The United States Military is ready, but for what???
*Rudy Guiliani guilty???
*Perdue Pharma is settling law suits during bankruptcy proceedings.
*Not a good place for THAT flag.
*What a xenophobic thing to do.
*NOT the fireworks they were expecting.
*Out before the first episode!
*September 27 marks the 55th anniversary of the Warren Commission declaring that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President John F. Kennedy, although many disagree with their conclusion to this day.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Humans invaded Area 51!
*No more e-cigarettes at Walmart.

Although our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen was suspended when Blogger updated its gadgets, we have ADDED a new TRANSLATE feature in the upper right hand corner!

THE PUZZLE CORNER: SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

😎FUN FACT
Famous voice actor🎤 Mel Blanc personally considered his greatest professional achievement to be his ability to sing on key in character.

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
How many new words can you form out of the letters in CARTOON? There are more than you think.

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇
What was the very first production to feature both animated and live action characters together?

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the September 14, 2019 Puzzle Corner and our salute to Mad magazine.

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question, except there are just two possible answers, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?
True or False: Mad magazine mascot Alfred E. Neuman has never worried.
FALSE! Alfred was justifiably worried at least once in his life.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
What is Alfred E. Neuman’s middle name?
Your guess is as good as ours, for it has never been officially revealed.

Sunday, September 15, 2019

SUNDAY FUNNIES: WHY? (misc. jokes)

Inquisitive little dragon, ain't I?
Hello Everybody! Waxy Dragon here!
Now I'll be the first to admit that I've been scratching my head trying to figure out what to do for this post.
There are some left over jokes from our annual Back To School episode that Autumn the Puppy and I didn't get a chance to use, but most of them involve dogs and homework and I can't do that to my friend.
But yet, no matter how good each day at Dragon School is, the teachers always seem unable to answer some of my questions. So I'm going to post them here and see if YOU have the information I seek. Ready?

Would working in a security position for the Samsung Corporation make that person a Guardian of
the Galaxy? 🌌

Shouldn't using the self checkout register at a store entitle you to an employee discount?

Why do underwear and socks🧦 come in resealable bags, but potato chips don’t?

Have you ever noticed that the word "nun" is actually just a picture of the letter "n" doing a cartwheel?

Why can't you buy chicken🐔 broth at the stock market?

Does boiling a funny bone make it laughing stock?

If I have any questions about the Arctic, should I go poll a bear?😉

What should you do if you see an endangered animal eating a rare plant?

Can't you get the other chess pieces at a pawn shop too?

If you play a country music song backwards, do you REALLY get a happy ending?

And on that note♫, have a great week everybody, and please be back here again next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—wd.

Saturday, September 14, 2019

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 8-14, 2019

SEPTEMBER 15 MARKS THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF CLAYTON MOORE AND JAY SILVERHEELS RIDING AS TELEVISION’S THE LONE RANGER AND TONTO.
SEPTEMBER 15 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY IN COSTA RICA.
ANYTHING THAT DEBUTED IN 1964 IS 55 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR.
SEPTEMBER 17 MARKS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF REBOOT.
SEPTEMBER 19 IS INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY.
SEPTEMBER 21 IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE. 🕊
Why can't we have peace EVERY day???🕊

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Dorian was still a menace starting off this past week, but has since faded into history. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Will the United States ever consider negotiations with the Taliban??? American President Trump says “no”, so the Taliban went to Moscow instead. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*No extension for planning Brexit, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson vows leaving the European Union by October 31. Whatever happens, England will have to carry on without John Bercow. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*European Georgia has a new Prime Minister.
*The end of the dinosaurs restaged.
*That’s Titanic, no pun intended.
*How black is it???

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*Is the answer MORE power plants???😕
*You want to do WHAT with all that radioactive water???🤯

THE LATEST FROM/ON IRAN...
*Does American President Donald Trump want to “bail out” Iran???

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The victims of Typhoon Faxai.
*Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens has passed away.
*Tongan Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva is no longer with us.
*Actress Valerie Van Ost (Carry On, Mr. 10%) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Rocker Eddie Money (“Baby Hold On”, “Two Tickets To Paradise”, etc) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*With families being separated upon apprehension, President Trump declared the lack of a border wall a “national emergency”. There have since been legal and legislative battles initiated over this.
*The Supreme Court has approved asylum restrictions.
NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to discuss the costs of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
TARIFF TALK…
*Imports are down, on BOTH sides.
POLITICALLY…
*Does President Trump want to “bail out” Iran???
*Will the United States ever consider negotiations with the Taliban??? President Trump says “no”, so the Taliban went to Moscow instead. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*The “spy who came in from the cold” because of Trump.
*John Bolton: fired or resigned??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Was staying at a Trump facility mandatory???
*As “Sharpie Gate” continues, will the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration face firings??? There appears to have been a “disavow” attempt. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Trump’s potential plan for California’s homeless.
*Trump’s thoughts on 9-11.
*Will Trump oppose vaping???
*Will Trump finally release his financial records???
*Another Republican has decided to challenge Donald Trump for the 2020 Presidential nomination!
TRUMP TWEETS
*Trump’s latest disagreements, and the other’s opinion. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*The Democratic Debate held September 12.
*Donald Trump post 9-11, 2001.
THE BUDGET BATTLE…
*Senate Republicans support Trump’s wall, although funding requests apparently have not been going through proper channels.
MEANWHILE…
*Congress is back in session.
*Another Republican leaves the party because of Trump.
ELSEWHERE…
*Did a church REALLY do this???
*Where’s the money???
*Is he guilty???
*A strike at General Motors???
*The law suit is on again.
*But what does it mean for the future of television???
*Felicity Huffman’s sentence in the college admissions scandal.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Braille Legos help blind kids read! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

Although our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen was suspended when Blogger updated its gadgets, we have ADDED a new TRANSLATE feature in the upper right hand corner!

THE PUZZLE CORNER: SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

😎FUN FACT
Despite being the title’s mascot, Alfred E. Neuman didn’t make his first appearance in Mad magazine until issue 21 of the original series!

As of issue 11 of the current series, Mad magazine will now only be available in specialty stores and feature mostly reruns.😭 To celebrate its long satiric history, we dedicate today’s Puzzle Corner.

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question, except there are only two possible answers, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?
True or False: Mad magazine mascot Alfred E. Neuman has never worried.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
What is Alfred E. Neuman’s middle name?

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the September 7, 2019 Puzzle Corner.

WHAT’S THAT SONG?
Words from a tune of the past are below. All you have to do is give us the song title. Ready?
♫The whole world looks upon the sight. A beautiful sight.♫
“Black and White” by Three Dog Night.

RHYME TIME
The clue to something is below, but no matter how long your answer is, each word within it must rhyme. Ready?
Emoji connection = wink link.😉

Sunday, September 8, 2019

SUNDAY FUNNIES: BACK TO SCHOOL 2019

Waxy Dragon (as if you couldn't tell)
Autumn the Puppy
Hello Everybody!
Today you have you have both Autumn the Puppy AND Waxy Dragon here as we hold our annual Back To School Special! 😀

That's right Autumn. I'm back in Dragon School for another year, to which Bubblehead took a day off to celebrate for some odd reason. What about you?

Well...
I've already been to Obedience School. Twice.
Those silly people running the place still don't know anything about how to be a dog.
Sit. Stay. Beg.
Who do they think I am? A trained seal?
What happened to run, jump, play, romp, love, and all the other neat things dogs do?

Anyway, let's get on to the jokes, folks!

Oxygen and Potassium went on a date!
They say it was OK and will go again soon. Aw...

What is a math teacher's favorite snack?
Pi! 𝛑

The teacher was admonishing the children for not working hard enough on the test.
“Anybody who thinks they are stupid, stand up.”
There was a long moment of silence, then Johnny stood up.
The teacher said, “Johnny, do you really think you are stupid?”
“No, but I felt bad for you being the only one standing.”

The math teacher was explaining addition.
“One plus five equals six. Two plus four equals six. Three plus three equals six.”
One kid thought about that for a moment and said, “Oh come on now. Can't you make up your mind?”

“Know any psychiatrist jokes?”
“I’m a-Freud not."

Not all math jokes are bad, just sum.

And on that note♫, that's all the time and space we have for now.
Waxy will be flying solo next weekend. Until then, take care, and have a great week everybody!
AtP and WD.

Saturday, September 7, 2019

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2019


BEWARE
TROPICAL STORM


SEPTEMBER 7 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY IN BRAZIL.
SEPTEMBER 7 MARKS THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE ORIGINAL LAND OF THE LOST & ANYTHING ELSE THAT DEBUTED IN 1974.
SEPTEMBER 8 IS GRANDPARENTS' DAY.
SEPTEMBER 8 IS VICTORY DAY IN MALTA.
SEPTEMBER 11 IS PATRIOTS DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.
SEPTEMBER 12 MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF
BONANZA & ANYTHING ELSE THAT DEBUTED IN 1956.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*There are 2/TWO active links in our Hurricane Dorian warning above.
*They didn’t evacuate the EMPLOYEES???
*America’s Vice President Mike Pence visited Poland, but do all government officials abroad stay at a Trump facility??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Examining the possibilities of Brexit’s future. At the very least, they need another extension. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Where is it???
*In at least one reality, September 13, 2019 marks the twentieth anniversary of the day the moon tore away from Earth orbit in the pilot episode of Space: 1999.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*Fighting the Amazon Rain Forest fires, but wondering about Brazil’s responsibilities. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*No more orcas???

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent victims of the Texas Mass Shooting August 31.
*Those who lost their lives during Hurricane Dorian.
*Those who lost their lives during the California boat fire September 2.
*Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*With families being separated upon apprehension, President Trump declared the lack of a border wall a “national emergency”. There have since been legal and legislative battles initiated over this.
*The effect on separated children is…???
*Less refugees in the future???
NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to discuss the costs of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
POLITICALLY…
*Despite the latest shooting attack, still no universal background checks???
*But there’s always time for golf! 🏌
*An opinion on whether or not Trump has kept his manufacturing campaign promises.
*Apparently weather forecasting is not his forte as “Sharpie Gate” continues. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
"Why did we stay here?"
*Trump versus The Washington Post continues.
*Silencing journalists???
*The good George W. Bush era program that does almost nothing under Trump’s Secretary of Education.
MEANWHILE…
*Congress was on vacation recess until after Labor Day 2019. They are scheduled to resume shortly.
*The latest political reactions on current events.
*Guess who's now a candidate for a state seat???
ELSEWHERE…
*After the recent shootings, Texas’ “answer” is looser open carry laws???
*Walmart has decided to stop carrying some specific varieties of ammunition in the United States, but the NRA doesn’t like it. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The National Rifle Association are terrorists???
*E-cigarettes will no longer be available in Michigan.
*A lawsuit over a support dog on a plane!
*She wants to buy The Brady Bunch house!
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*Guns are NOT allowed here! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP FOR GRANTING US 2,007 PAGE VIEWS IN AUGUST 2019.

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