Saturday, September 30, 2023

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 24-30, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WE NEED
MORE GUN RESPONSIBILITY 
NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS! 
THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.
WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH.
SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15 IS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.
SEPTEMBER 30 CONCLUDES 2023’S BANNED BOOK WEEK.
OCTOBER IS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH.
OCTOBER 1 HAS MULTIPLE MILESTONES. IT’S UNIFICATION DAY IN CAMEROON. INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY AS WELL AS
INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR NIGERIA AND TUVALU.
OCTOBER 2 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE.
OCTOBER 3 IS WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY.
OCTOBER 5 IS CHILDREN’S HEALTH DAY & WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY.
OCTOBER 8 IS CROATIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY & WORLD OCTOPUS DAY.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Bangladesh is suffering an outbreak of Dengue Fever, with almost a 1,000 confirmed deaths from the disease.
*The COVID state of the world, as of September 30, 2023.
*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of September 30, 2023.


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.

🌟SPACE POSTS

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.
*The Sycamore Gap Tree was intentionally cut down by vandal(s) September 28.
*The innocent victims at mosque bombings September 29. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*California Senator Dianne Feinstein has passed away.
*Terry Kirkman, co-founder of The Association, is no longer with us.
*Actor/author David McCallum (The Man From U.N.C.L.E., NCIS, much more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*French Actress Catherine Lachens (active from 1972-2015 in Europe) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Major League Baseball⚾ legend Brooks Robinson is no longer with us.
*Stage, TV and Movie Actor Sir Michael Gambon (a six decades long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*TV and Movie Actress Sandra Dorsey (Norma Rae, Gordy, much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Country music singer/songwriter Charlie Robison is no longer with us.

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…
*Is there a potential conflict of interest with the same lawyer representing two different clients in Florida’s Document case???
POLITICALLY…

THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
*The Supreme Court is in recess until Monday October 2, 2023; but the Justices have been going over the pending fall docket.
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!
THE BUDGET BATTLE…
*As an impending shutdown approached, what the House wanted to cut.
*They managed to pass a stop gap measure that will keep the government funded until November 17, but among the compromises was no additional aid to the Ukraine, for now.
*President Biden signed the measure, preventing any shutdown for the moment, and his thoughts on the subject. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Yet during all of THE BUDGET BATTLE above, the search to find something to impeach President Biden with began. But there's evidence that not every Republican agrees with the effort. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…
*Is there a potential conflict of interest with the same lawyer representing two different clients in Florida’s Document case, aka “The Papers Caper” trial??? A court date Trump wants a long postponement on. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

THE PUZZLE CORNER: SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 😎FUN FACT
Carbon Nanotubes are 50,000 times thinner than a human hair but 200 times stronger than steel!


COMMON BONDS
The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {Prince, Paul McCarthy} and we know they’re both musicians.
02. {Terry McGinnis, Eric Matthews}

REBUS
Something familiar is represented in the image below. Do you know what it is?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the September 23, 2023 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: Eggcorn is edible.
FALSE! Eggcorn is actually a word or phrase that is a seemingly logical alteration of another word or phrase that sounds similar but has been misheard or misinterpreted. Like “Old Wise Tale” instead of “Old Wives’ Tale”.

QUOTE THIS
A famous quote is below. All you have to do is name the speaker and the source. Ready?
“A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away.”
Dr. Boyce of Star Trek, as played by John Hoyt in either the original pilot “The Cage” or its two part presentation during “The Menagerie” in the first season of The Original Series.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

SUNDAY FUNNIES: SPICING THINGS UP

 Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here.

For better or worse the Summer season is officially over and Fall is in the air so brace yourself!
Pumpkin Spice Season is upon us, based upon all the ads I've seen on TV when my people have the set on.
There's always at least one commercial every break for Pumpkin Spice This and Pumpkin Spice That.
But do you really need stuff like Pumpkin Spice Soap On A Rope or Pumpkin Spice Unleaded Gasoline???🙀
After all, Pumpkin was never a member of the Spice Girls.
In any event, guess what the theme for today's jokes is. Ready?

When you slip on a pumpkin, does it catch you off gourd?

What is Pumpkin Spice's favorite sport?
It's Pumpkin Pi!😼
Squash.

What’s black, white, orange, and waddles?
A penguin carrying pumpkin spice.🐧

Is a pumpkin's favorite movie Pulp Fiction?

What did the Pumpkin Spice say to the Green Pepper?
"You look a little sick."

Do love sick pumpkins enjoy a mushy romance?

What happens to a pumpkin's record collection after they get spiced?
Is there even a market for vine-yl albums any more?

How do you cure someone with a pumpkin spice addiction?
Apply the pumpkin patch.

What happens when you have too much pumpkin spice?
You’ll get autumn’y ache.
Although there are some people who claim there is no such thing as too much pumpkin spice.
In any event...
Orange you pumped up for Autumn?
But (un)fortunately nothing lasts forever.
Soon the era of Pumpkin🎃 will fall and the North winds will herald the cold season ahead and whisper “Peppermint everything!”
MINTER is coming!
So on that note♫, take care.
STAY SAFE! 😷
Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!PDK.

Saturday, September 23, 2023

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 17-23,2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 


ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS! 
THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.
WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH.
SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15 IS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.
SEPTEMBER 23 IS THE SEASONAL SWITCH. See below for more details.
SEPTEMBER 24 IS HERITAGE DAY IN SOUTH AFRICA AND
INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR GUINEA-BISSAU.
SEPTEMBER 24-25 IS YOM KIPPUR, FOR THOSE OBSERVING.
SEPTEMBER 24-30 IS BANNED BOOK WEEK.
SEPTEMBER 25 IS ONE HIT WONDERS DAY.
SEPTEMBER 27 IS GOOGLE’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY.
OCTOBER 1 HAS MULTIPLE MILESTONES. IT’S UNIFICATION DAY IN CAMEROON. INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY AS WELL AS
INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR NIGERIA AND TUVALU.
OCTOBER 3 IS WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY.
ANYTHING THAT DEBUTED IN 1968, LIKE THE ORIGINAL HAWAII 5-0,
IS 55 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The COVID state of the world, as of September 23, 2023.
*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of September 23, 2023.
*September 23 is the Seasonal Switch. Autumn begins for the Northern Hemisphere while Spring starts for the Southern.

*Crimea is still a battle zone as Russian strikes continue while President Zelensky visited the US, before stopping in Canada. Afterward, a brief stop in Poland before returning home. (There are 6/SIX 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.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

🌟SPACE POSTS

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Singer Katherine Anderson of The Marvelettes (♫Please Mister Postman♫, ♫Beechwood 4-5789♫, much more) is no longer with us.
*Singer Roger Whittaker (♫The Last Farewell♫, ♫Durham Town♫, much more) has passed away.
*Former professional football🏈 player Hubert Ginn (multiple teams over a long career) is no longer with us.
*Former Olympic medalist🏅 and professional hockey🏒 player Henry Boucha has passed away.
*Cartoonist Joe Matt (Peepshow) is no longer with us.
*Singer-songwriter Mike Henderson (several hits in a 42 year career) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
ARE YOU AWARE OF THE KRAFT CHEESE RECALL???
CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH
THE PAPERS CAPER…
POLITICALLY…
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
*The Supreme Court is in recess until the first Monday of October 2023, but the Justices are going over the pending fall docket.
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…
TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…
ELSEWHERE…
*As the strike expands, why the United Auto Workers are on strike. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

THE PUZZLE CORNER: SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

 😎FUN FACT
The single group with the largest population statistics is Lego mini-figures, counting all the licensed characters as well as the company owned designs.

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: Eggcorn is edible.

QUOTE THIS
A famous quote is below. All you have to do is name the speaker and the source. Ready?
“A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away.”

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the September 16, 2023 Puzzle Corner.

COMMON BONDS
The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {Physical Education, Athletics} = More formal names for Gym class in school.
02. {Social Studies, Health} = Two school science classes.

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
We’re looking for two words, one an anagram of the other. Ready?
What do you have to be to hear someone?
SILENT to LISTEN.

Sunday, September 17, 2023

SUNDAY FUNNIES: CANINE COMEDY

 Hello Everybody! Koda Canine here!
Now, if you've ever paid attention to your dog(s), and if you haven't: shame on you!
But for those of you who do pay attention to us canines, you've noticed that we smile on a regular basis.
When you come into a room.
When you pet us.
When you feed us.
When you take us for walkies.
When you're not home and we can safely get away with things you'll never know about...
OOPS! Wasn't supposed to mention that one.

Anyway, the point is don't you wonder what we are smiling about besides you, food, and other stuff?
Well, us dogs have a great sense of humor, and I'm about to share some of that with you right now. Ready?

What would you call a fake dog?
A sham poodle.
But why would you want a fake when you can have the real thing?

Which kind of dog lives in Dracula’s castle?
These jokes are doggone funny. 😉
A bloodhound.

What do you call a dog magician?
A Labra-cadabra-dor.

How many hairs are in a dog’s tail?
None! The hair grows on the outside.

What do you call a dog who's puppies have had puppies?
Grand PAW.

What kind of dog can jump higher than a building?
All kinds — buildings can’t jump!

What do dogs do when they need to take a bathroom break during a movie?
They press the paws button.

What do dogs like to eat at the movie theaters?
Pupcorn.

Where do dogs park their cars?
In the barking lot.

What did the waiter tell the dog at the restaurant?
“Bone-appetite!”

What kind of place should you never take a dog?
The flea market.

Why are skeletons afraid of dogs?
Because dogs love bones.
Of course we bury them for later use, provided we can remember where we hid them to begin with. 😉

So on that note♫, have a great week!
Take care.
STAY SAFE! 😷
Love your dog because we love you, and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!KC.

Saturday, September 16, 2023

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 10-16, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS


BE WARY OF
TROPICAL STORMS LEE
AND MARGOT!



WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.
WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH.
SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15 IS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.
SEPTEMBER 17 IS CONSTITUTION DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.
SEPTEMBER 17 MARKS THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE ORIGINAL BATTLESTAR: GALACTICA.
SEPTEMBER 18 IS BOTH WORLD BAMBOO DAY & CHEESEBURGER DAY.
SEPTEMBER 19 IS INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY.
SEPTEMBER 20 IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES BETWEEN BOBBY RIGG AND BILLIE JEAN KING.
See our And Finally, Some Good News section below for more details.
SEPTEMBER 21 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE.
SEPTEMBER 24 IS HERITAGE DAY IN SOUTH AFRICA.
ANYTHING THAT DEBUTED IN 1963, LIKE THE OUTER LIMITS,
IS 60 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The conclusion of the latest G20 Summit. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*North Korea and Russia held a private meeting. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The COVID state of the world, as of September 16, 2023.
*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of September 16, 2023.

*A look at the Ukraine’s current naval successes. (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.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

🌟SPACE POSTS

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.
*Long time radio/TV personality Dick Bertel has passed away.
*Music DJ/consultant/promoter/adviser Ed Wright is no longer with us.
*Long time TV personality Benito Castro has passed away.
*Actress Jean Boht (Bread, Last of the Summer Wine, much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Joy Chambers (Neighbours, The Restless Years, much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Michael McGrath (the Broadway versions of Tootsie, Spamalot, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...
CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH
THE PAPERS CAPER…
POLITICALLY…
*President Biden on the United Auto Workers’ strike. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*September 18 marks the 230th anniversary of then President George Washington laying the cornerstone to what would be the US Capitol.
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
*The Supreme Court is in recess until the first Monday of October 2023, but the Justices are going over the pending fall docket.
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*Florida Churches are teaching accurate Black American History, despite the state education program doing otherwise.
😷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…
*Why House of Representatives member Marjorie Taylor Greene wants states to start seceding from the Union.
TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…
*New York’s case against Trump has been paused, pending an appeal decision. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Will the Special Council get its requests in the pending Washington trial??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
*Amazon will no longer offer magazines to Kindle customers, but selected titles are still available to Kindle Unlimited members.
*Even when the Writers and Actors strikes are settled, will The Tonight Show need a new host??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*September 20 is the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Sexes between tennis🎾 champions Bobby Rigg and Billie Jean King. King won the contest in 3 straight sets at the Houston Astrodome.