Saturday, January 21, 2023

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JANUARY 15-21, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY!

BULLYING HAS TO STOP!

GET VACCINATED, WEAR YOUR MASK😷
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

JANUARY 22 IS PENGUIN🐧 APPRECIATION DAY.
JANUARY 23 IS SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY.
JANUARY 26 IS AUSTRALIA DAY &
INDIA'S REPUBLIC DAY.
JANUARY 27 IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE VIETNAM WAR’S OFFICIAL END.
JANUARY 28 MARKS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF
LEGOS BEING PATENTED PRIOR TO THEIR DEBUT.
JANUARY 29 IS PUZZLE DAY.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*While COVID and its variants continue to be a global problem, thankfully the vaccination battles continue too. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The COVID state of the world, as of January 21, 2023.
*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of January 21, 2023.
*Jacinda Arden is stepping down as Chris Hipkins will become the new Prime Minister of New Zealand. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Peace accords were signed January 27, 1973 to officially end the Vietnam War.

*The Ukraine is receiving additional help from Sweden and Canada. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Meanwhile, Russia is claiming more victories. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: Tanks???

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…
*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.
*David Crosby (The Byrds; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) is no longer with us.
*Actress Gina Lollobrigida (a decades long career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Film producer Edward R. Pressman (Wall Street, Bad Lands, more) has passed away
*Former professional baseball⚾ players Bert Pena and Ted Savage are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Actress Sandra Seacat (Under the Banner of Heaven, Night Moves, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Major League Baseball⚾ Hall of Fame player Frank Thomas is no longer with us.
*Artist David Sutherland (much work for The Beano magazine) has passed away.
*Actor Tim Barlow (Doctor Who, Les Miserables, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*Former President Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.
NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the detainees as well as the various costs under Donald Trump of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FIVE detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH
THE PAPERS CAPER…
*“They’re cool keepsakes.”Trump on documents. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
POLITICALLY…
*Will the Republicans not pay America’s bills??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
*So who did leak word of the impending overturn of Roe V. Wade??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*January 22 is the 50th anniversary of the Court ruling on Roe V. Wade, although we all know what happened to it in 2022.
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…
😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…
*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Kevin McCarthy and committee assignments. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…

*Trump owes Hillary Clinton legal fees. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*January 21 is National Hug Day. Hug someone you care about.
*January 23 is the 80th anniversary of Casablanca’s formal US debut. It’s world premiere was November 26, 1942.

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