Saturday, January 16, 2021

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JANUARY 10-16, 2021


"CORRUPTION IS A CANCER THAT EATS AWAY AT A CITIZEN'S FAITH IN DEMOCRACY, DIMINISHES THE INSTINCT FOR INNOVATION & CREATIVITY. IT WASTES THE TALENT OF ENTIRE GENERATIONS."
American President Elect Joseph Biden.


THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!😷

WIKIPEDIA CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.
JANUARY 16 IS APPRECIATE A DRAGON DAY.
JANUARY 18 IS THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR HOLIDAY IN THE US.
JANUARY 20 IS INAUGURATION DAY AS JOE BIDEN
SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT OF THE US!
JANUARY 22 IS PENGUIN🐧 AWARENESS DAY.
JANUARY 23 IS SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY.
2021 IS CONAN THE BARBARIAN'S 50TH COMIC BOOK ANNIVERSARY.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*It should come as no surprise that Kim Jong-un has been re-elected leader of North Korea’s Workers Party. But where’s his sister???

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.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…🌐
*FYI: There are coastal areas that accept used Christmas Trees to help rebuild sand dunes along the beach. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.
*FYI: Some zoos accept used Christmas Trees to help feed their animals. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Security Guard Brian Sicknick, who lost his life defending Capitol Hill January 6, 2021.
*Actor John Reilly (various soap operas, other works) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Former professional football🏈 players Carlos Joseph and Tim Lester have passed away. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Former professional baseball⚾ player Tom Acker is no longer with us.
*Film maker Stacy Title (2003 revival attempt of The Lone Ranger, Let The Devil Wear Black, more) has passed away.
*Actress Jessica Campbell (Election, Dad’s Day, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Siegfried Fischbacher has joined Roy Horn in that great animal sanctuary in the sky.
*Bass guitarist Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus; Beck, Bogert and Appice) is no longer with us.
*Joanne Rogers has joined her husband Fred in the “ultimate neighborhood”.
*Actor Peter Mark Richman (original Dynasty, Friday the 13th Part 8, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH
*Suspect arrests continue across the United States in the ongoing search. (There are 7/SEVEN separate links in this item.)
*Trump businesses are losing business because of his involvement in events. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*The Health and Human Services Director, the acting Homeland Security Director and the Congressional Sergeant At Arms have all resigned. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Besides other social media bans and permanent suspensions, Trump can no longer post on YouTube until at least his time in office is over.
TRANSITION TIME…
*Joe Biden’s initial stimulus/economic recovery plans. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
POLITICALLY…
*Trump on potential second impeachment attempt and “other matters”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*With the inauguration just days away, why is Mike Pompeo still promoting Trump's agenda???
*Trump is hoping to seriously cut the Federal budget before he leaves office, INCLUDING THE FUNDS NEEDED TO FIGHT COVID-19!
😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19… (separated from the purely political news)
*The state of your state, from two different sources. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
ELSEWHERE…
*“I’m not going to the White House.”—New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
*The first of the guest hosts has begun. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

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