Showing posts with label August 27-September 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label August 27-September 2. Show all posts

Saturday, September 2, 2023

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 2, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS! 

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH.
SEPTEMBER 2 IS VIETNAM’S NATIONAL DAY.
SEPTEMBER 4 IS LABOR DAY FOR SOME COUNTRIES.
SEPTEMBER 4 IS THE 135TH ANNIVERSARY OF GEORGE EASTMAN PATENTING
THE FIRST ROLL BOX FILM CAMERA UNDER THE KODAK NAME.
SEPTEMBER 4 IS THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF
BEATRIX POTTER’S FIRST DRAFT OF PETER RABBIT,
IN AN ILLUSTRATED LETTER TO A FRIEND.
SEPTEMBER 5 IS THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY.
SEPTEMBER 7 IS BRAZIL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
SEPTEMBER 8 IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE ORIGINAL STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The Nobel Prize Committee has changed its mind about Russia, Iran and Belarus attending the upcoming award presentation ceremonies.
*A look at COVID’s new variants: the EG.5 and Pirola. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The COVID state of the world, as of September 2, 2023.
*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of September 2, 2023.

*The status of the Counter Offensive in Zaporizhzhia. (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
*This is a new feature to collect all the outer space related happenings that were previously posted elsewhere throughout The Week In Review.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion/war of the Ukraine.
*Former New Mexico Governor and UN Ambassador Bill Richardson has passed away.
*Jimmy Buffett (a host of great songs, author and founder of Margaritaville) is no longer with us.
*Jack Sonni of Dire Straits has passed away.
*Movie Director Nancy Buirski (A Crime on the Bayou, Desperate Souls, more) is no longer with us.
*Assistant Director Jamie Christopher (the Harry Potter and Guardians of the Galaxy franchises, more) has passed away.
*Political figure “Joe the Plumber”, aka Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH
POLITICALLY…
*Sadly, September 11 is the anniversary of the cowardly terrorist attack against America, destroying the World Trade Center and costing numerous innocent lives in the process.
⚖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 60th anniversary celebration of the original March on Washington. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pledged $1 million to improve security at the state university near where the most recent shooting spree happened.
😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…
*A look at COVID’s new variants: the EG.5 and Pirola. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…
*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.
✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Congress is on Summer Vacation until after Labor Day 2023.
TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…
*Trump’s trial may not be until March 2024 but other defendants want theirs sooner. Because of this, Trump now wants his trial separate from everyone else. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*While they may be co-defendants in Georgia, they’re going solo on their legal fees.
*Opinion: Mark Meadows testimony wasn’t good for himself or Trump. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…


THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP (AND THEIR BOTS?) FOR GRANTING US 25,909 PAGE VIEWS IN AUGUST 2023.


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Saturday, September 2, 2017

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

SEPTEMBER IS CHILDREN’S CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
SEPTEMBER 2 IS BOTH NATIONAL DAY IN VIETNAM AND THE DAY JAPAN OFFICIALLY SURRENDERED TO END WORLD WAR 2 IN 1945.
SEPTEMBER 4 MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY STARTING PRODUCTION ON THE EDSEL.


AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Guatemala President Jimmy Morales tried to kick out of his country members of a United Nations Committee that was investigating possible violations of his Presidential campaign, but Guatemala’s Constitutional Court overruled him.
*Citing irregularities, Kenya's Supreme Court has annulled the results of the recent presidential election and ordered a new election to be held.
*North Korea has violated the terms of the United Nations’ sanctions with another “missile test”, as South Korea and the United States are revising an existing treaty to minimize North Korea's missile development. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Pakistan has postponed a diplomatic visit to the United States after President Donald Trump accused the country of harboring terrorists.
*Why was there smoke coming out of a Russian Consulate that is soon to close in San Francisco???
*Will we ever know the truth about the once proposed Trump Tower: Moscow??? (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Chile wants to expand its recognition of same gender couples to include marriage and adoption rights.
*The Kitasuna Little League from the Koto district of Tokyo, Japan won the 2017 Little League World Series.
*Floyd Mayweather, Junior won his much publicized bout with Conor McGregor.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Iraqi Army has announced they are now in control of Tal Afar after 8 days of fighting ISIL forces there.
*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…
*Those who lost their lives during Hurricane Harvey.
*Actor Richard Anderson (The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Forbidden Planet) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Director Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist) has passed away.
*Actress Novella Nelson (A Perfect Murder) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Comedian Shelley Berman (Meet the Fockers, Curb Your Enthusiasm) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
HURRICANE HARVEY AFTERMATH…
*What did President Trump do during Hurricane Harvey? And how Presidential was he? (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*What is the future of the infrastructure, post Hurricane Harvey?
*How some noted Houstonians responded to Hurricane Harvey: “Megachurch” leader Joel Olsteen, furniture retailer Jim McIngvale, and a local sporting goods store. (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*Hurricane Harvey has created problems at a chemical plant in Crosby, Texas. This may soon create an ethylene shortage. (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*The political climate in Washington may soon change, thanks to Hurricane Harvey.
*President Trump will soon petition Congress for Federal Disaster Relief Funds, but who will get the help?
*The next concerns as everyone starts the long recovery process from Hurricane Harvey: supply shortages and price gouging.
POLITICALLY…
*Pakistan has postponed a diplomatic visit to the United States after President Donald Trump accused the country of harboring terrorists.
*North Korea has violated the terms of the United Nations’ sanctions with another “missile test”, as South Korea and the United States are revising an existing treaty to minimize North Korea's missile development. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Why was there smoke coming out of a Russian Consulate that is soon to close in San Francisco???
*Will we ever know the truth about the once proposed Trump Tower: Moscow??? (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*President Trump's latest views on corporate taxes.
*President Trump also plans to announce Tuesday his position on the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act concerning offspring of illegal immigrants.
*Will Donald Trump soon be facing obstruction of justice charges???
*What is the country's latest collective opinion about the President???
MEANWHILE…
*Who did the Republicans endorse in a recent special election? And how did it turn out? (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*John McCain has reminded his fellow Congress members “We answer to the American people, NOT Trump.”
*Defense Secretary James Mattis has announced that transgender personnel will continue to serve in the military, at least until the results of a recently commissioned study on the subject are known.
*Congress will resume work after Labor Day, 2017.
ELSEWHERE…
*Not only may it soon be more difficult for some people to collect overtime pay, but others may soon be facing a pay CUT! (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*California has declared a state of emergency concerning an ongoing wildfire.
*Another opinion concerning President Trump’s banning of transgender military personnel.
*Since when can you be arrested for doing your job? The cop who made the arrest has now been suspended from his. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Is it true that composer Alf Clausen is no longer associated with The Simpsons after being with the show for 27 years???

THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP FOR GRANTING US 2,551 PAGE VIEWS IN AUGUST 2017.

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