THE PUZZLE CORNER: NOVEMBER 9, 2019

😎FUN FACT
The longest known place name may just be Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukaka-pikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu. Taumata for short, is located on the North Island of New Zealand.
Too bad proper names aren’t allowed in Scrabble™.😉

COMMON BONDS
The items in each subset below have something in common.
Do you know what it is?
01. {Nicholas Meyer, Laurie R. King}
02. {Spell Singer, Pip and Flix}

NUMBER PLEASE
Get ready! We ask the question, but the answer is just a number.
How many paintings did artist Bob Ross produce per episode of his TV series?

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the November 2, 2019 Puzzle Corner.

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: All snakes lay eggs as part of the birthing process.
FALSE! Anacondas actually give birth to LIVE babies, skipping the egg stage entirely!

TRIVIA TIME⌚
What are ear furnishings?
While humans might consider them ear rings and such, ear furnishings are actually the official term for the fluffy bits/tufts of fur sticking out of a cat’s🐱 ears!

GO VOTE! (2019 edition)

The following is an editorial.

Today is Election Day in the United States of America.

Now this may seem like a "minor" one in comparison to the upcoming Presidential election next year, but it is no less important!

Local and state offices are at stake, and those in power next year will start laying the groundwork for their party's candidates come November 2020.

Considering current events, do you want more of the same "quid pro quo", or would you like to see actual improvements in the months ahead?


Forget all the campaign rhetoric and fear mongering over what might happen if "so and so" is elected.
Use your own brains and think for yourself!

You're an intelligent person, and whatever the election results may be will affect YOUR future too!
Wouldn't you like a say in the matter?

After all, IT IS YOUR RIGHT UNDER THE UNITED STATES' CONSTITUTION!

Or, in other words...

GO VOTE!

The above was an editorial, whose advice we hope all eligible Americans heed!

SUNDAY FUNNIES: TIMES CHANGE 2019

Too much time on my paws...

Hello Everybody! Waxy Dragon here!
Now back in March I complained about Daylight Saving Time starting.
I do think for a baby dragon that I made some good points, although it has since been brought to my attention that with the hour coming back in the fall, the kiddies don't have to be out and about in the dark trying to get to school.
Okay, I DO AGREE WITH THAT.
Yet between all kinds of other stuff like "seasonal depression," cold weather, snow, and the fact that I just don't like winter to begin with; wouldn't you like to make that time of year a bit shorter if you could?
NOT CHRISTMAS THOUGH! I LOVE CHRISTMAS, although I still need to talk to Santa Claus🎅 about getting more Belgosian Dark Chocolate than all that coal he delivers to me.

Anyway...
Daylight Saving Time did end for 2019 and we have regained the missing hour from this Spring.

It wasn't returned without any apologies or even a "Thank You".
Just a "here it is" and a promise of "borrowing" it again next Spring.
I still would have like to have seen it returned with interest. Even just a few seconds would have been appreciated.

But I guess it's better to be moving on and get to some timely jokes...

A procrastinator’s work is never done.
Being a procrastinator is great, you have a lot to do tomorrow, and nothing to do today.
I might start organizing the 1909 procrastinator’s convention next year.😉

♫Rock around the clock♫

What time is it when the clock strikes 13?
Time to get a new clock.

Why did the man throw the clock out the window?
He wanted to see time fly.

Did you hear about the very hungry clock?
It went back four seconds.

If you know someone has a broken clock, when is the right time to tell them?

If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest?

Whenever you annoy a timepiece, does it get ticked off?

Remember, even a broken clock is still right twice a day, and on that note♫, take care everyone and please be back here next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—wd.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2, 2019

NOVEMBER 2 IS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD).💀

NOVEMBER 2 IS THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF

NORTH & SOUTH DAKOTA JOINING THE UNITED STATES.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS FOR AMERICA NOVEMBER 2.🌞

NOVEMBER 4 IS CONSTITUTION DAY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
AND FLAG DAY IN PANAMA.
NOVEMBER 5 IS ELECTION DAY IN THE UNITED STATES. ☑

NOVEMBER 5 IS ALSO GUY FAWKES DAY/NIGHT.

NOVEMBER 8 MARKS THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY

OF MONTANA JOINING THE UNITED STATES.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*North Korea isn’t happy with the United States???
*Hong Kong has officially entered an economic recession.
*American President Donald Trump (against) disagrees with Congress, State Department, and the Pentagon ( all for) concerning military aid to Lebanon.
*Brexit has a new deadline and Prime Minister Boris Johnson now has permission to hold another general election in December but, considering all the trouble they’ve experienced so far, why doesn’t the United Kingdom just remain a member of the European Union??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The impending law suit that may involve two countries.
*The origin point of modern humanity is…???
*The 2019 Wildlife photographer of the year is...

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*ISIL spokesman (head?) Abul-Hasan al-Muhajir (real name unknown) was reportedly killed during a military air raid October 27. What happens next???
*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…
*Sadly, wildfires continue in California, USA.
*But President Trump may impede ecological efforts there!
*No more fracking in Great Britain???

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent victims of the shooting at a Halloween party October 29.
*And the innocent victims of the shooting at the Halloween night party!
*Long time House of Representatives member John Conyers is no longer with us.
*Comedian John Witherspoon (Friday, The Wayans Brothers, The Boondocks, etc) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Writer Bernard Slade (Same Time Next Year, The Flying Nun, The Partridge Family, other shows) has passed away.
*Actress Ann Crumb (credits too numerous to mention) has taken her 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.
*Are Smugglers getting through Trump's wall???
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…
*As the trade war continues...
POLITICALLY, WITH MOST OF THIS COVERING THE POTENTIAL IMPEACHMENT…

*As inquiry procedures are formalized and made official, testimony continues. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)
*The seriousness of the situation.
*But if you can’t obscure the statements… (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Not everyone is willing to testify though. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Security adviser Tim Morrison resigned the day before he was scheduled to testify. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump’s current thoughts on the matter.
*Who was more professional in this situation???
*Why is Donald Trump now declaring himself a resident of Florida???
*Trump is still trying to keep his tax returns private.
*President Trump didn’t get the reception he was expecting at Game 5 of the 2019 World Series Sunday night. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Trump certainly got recognition after the Nationals won Game 7 and the Series title.
*The future???
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME! ✅
*Trump on the al-Baghdadi raid.
TRUMP TWEETS
*Does Trump NEED to Tweet???
MEANWHILE…
*Democrats had an important vote pending while the Republicans tried to change the rules. (There
are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Things have gotten more serious!
*Next???
*Actual impeachment???
*"It must be ironclad!"—Nancy Pelosi.
*Trump isn’t happy with what might lie ahead.
*Are more Republicans changing their minds???
*Kate Hill has resigned from Congress.
*Beto O’Rourke has dropped out of the race for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination.
ELSEWHERE…

*Reactions to Twitter saying “No more political ads!” (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The state of Georgia to CANCEL voter registrations???
*What a mess!
*Was justice served???
*WHO is Jenny B.???
*So who did kill Jeffrey Epstein???
*What is the future of Deadspin???
*Google is buying Fit Bit.
*A chicken sandwich war???
*The Washington Nationals won the 2019 World Series of Major League Baseball.⚾

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*♫Oh little daughter of mine...♫
*Keeping the family together.
*Need a laugh???


THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP FOR GRANTING US 2,221 PAGE VIEWS IN OCTOBER 2019.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: NOVEMBER 2, 2019

😎FUN FACT
A whole orange🟠 will float in water but, being able to absorb more moisture, a peeled one SINKS!

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: All snakes lay eggs as part of the birthing process.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
What are ear furnishings?

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the October 26, 2019 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
Who has won the most World Series, to date?
The New York Yankees, with 27 as of 2019.

NUMBER PLEASE
Get ready! We ask the question, but the answer is just a number.
How many baseball teams have won just 1 World Series, to date?
4. The Arizona Diamondbacks, the Los Angeles/California Angels, the Houston Astros, and the Washington Nationals, who won this year’s World Series.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: HALLOWEEN 2019

WAXY?

Autumn

Hello Everybody! Today you have both Autumn the Puppy AND Waxy Dragon here in costume as we celebrate HALLOWEEN! 🎃
Yes, we know it isn't until the 31st, although some people are trying to change that.
Chesapeke, Virginia is even regulating WHO can go Trick or Treating and WHEN!
But we here at The Free Choice E-zine are more interested in having fun...
AND CANDY!😀
Yes, and treats. So let's get right to this year's jokes!

Best Halloween prank to play on Zombies, Vampires, Mummies, Ghosts, and the rest of the "undead"?
Get them a Live Alert™ bracelet!
Then, if they ever get a life, it will alert them.
But even though it will never activate, they can't say you didn't give them anything!😉

Where did the mommy ghost take the baby ghost?👻

To the day scare center!

What did the skeleton bring to the potluck dinner?
Spare ribs!

What do mummies like listening to on Halloween?
Wrap music!

What plants like Halloween the most?
Bam-Boo!

Why did the police officer👮 ticket the ghost on Halloween?
It didn't have a haunting license!

Why do vampires use mouthwash?
They have bat breath!🦇

What do you call a skeleton that refuses to help you do anything?
Lazy Bones.

Want to know what you'll find on a haunted beach?
A Sand-witch!

What's a ghost's favorite dessert?
Boo-berry pie!

What is a goblin's favorite type of cheese?
Monster-ella!

Why was the witch late for the party?
She lost her witch-watch!⌚

What do you call a vampire that lives in a kitchen?
Count Spatula!

Pumpkin Pi!

How do you mend a jack-o-lantern?🎃
With a pumpkin patch!

Why did the scarecrow stand-up comedian fail?
Because all his jokes were corny!

How do you unlock a door on Halloween?
With a spoo-key!

Who's the world's best skeleton detective? Sherlock Bones!

What do you call a tired monster after Halloween?
The Grim Sleeper!

And on that note♫, we hope everyone has a safe and HAPPY HALLOWEEN, regardless of when you get to celebrate it.
Take care, and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—wd & AtP.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 20-26, 2019

OCTOBER 26 IS HALLOWEEN COMIC BOOK FEST, at participating locations.
OCTOBER 27 IS INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES.

OCTOBER 31 IS HALLOWEEN.🎃

OCTOBER 31 IS THE 155TH ANNIVERSARY OF

NEVADA JOINING THE UNITED STATES.

NOVEMBER 2 IS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD).💀

NOVEMBER 2 IS THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF

NORTH & SOUTH DAKOTA JOINING THE UNITED STATES.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Civil unrest continues in Lebanon to the point of cabinet members resigning.
*Are there problems in Chile too???
*If Brexit ever happens, it won’t be before October 31 now that another extension has been granted. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Was there trouble with Bolivia’s Presidential election???
*Is The Daily and Sunday Telegraph for sale???
*The Testaments by Margaret Atwood and Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo are co-winners of the 2019 Man Booker Prize for fiction.

CONCERNING SYRIA & TURKEY...
*Is ISIS growing stronger since US military forces left Syria???
*Turkey wants nuclear weapons???
*Is all well now??? American President Donald Trump thinks so. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*But will the Kurds take Trump’s advice concerning their future???

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 "Grays" incident.
*TV Producer Al Burton (One Day At A Time, The Jeffersons, Diff’rent Strokes) is no longer with us.
*Actor Jerry Fogel (The Mothers In Law, Tora! Tora! Tora!) 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.
*They deported a VETERAN???
*Walls in Colorado and LOUISIANA???
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…

*Sorry Mr. Trump. THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY IS LEGAL!
*Although America is scheduled to host the next Global Summit, it will NOT be at a Trump facility!
*Did “butt dialing” lead to trouble???
*It wasn’t a good Cabinet meeting.
*Are more Republicans siding AGAINST Trump??? Have they given up on him??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Bill Taylor, the Ukraine envoy testified in the Impeachment inquiry. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Trump still hasn’t found a new head for the Department of Homeland Security yet.
*Trump thinks he’s successful in Syria???
*Trump still doesn’t like his predecessor.
*Donald Trump is now being sued over ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act.
*Nepotism in government???
*Regardless of when or how, what might happen post-Trump.
*Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has been cited for NOT doing her job!
*October 27 marks the 20th anniversary of then President Bill Clinton announcing the second straight year of a Federal Budget SURPLUS! Makes you wonder what’s happened in the years since.
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅
*Shouldn’t political ads be fact checked???
*Trump on his Presidential salary.
*Seriously, walls in Colorado and LOUISIANA???
MEANWHILE…
*Can we keep foreign influence OUT of our elections???

*Trying to stop the Impeachment inquiry, even to the point of “invading” them! (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*What’s on Senator Mitch McConnell’s mind???
*Two wrongs do NOT make a right!
*Could South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham lose his seat in the 2020 election???
*There is now one LESS contender for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination.
ELSEWHERE…

*NO MORE CASHIERS???
*California’s new school hours: good or bad???
*When will the Chicago teachers strike end???
*The 2019 World Series of Major League Baseball is between the American League’s Houston Astros, who have fired their Assistant General Manager, and the Washington Nationals of the opposing league. Going into Game 4 October 26, the Nationals were ahead 2-1 in the best 4 out of 7 competition.
*October 27 is the 65th anniversary of Disneyland, the TV series that helped raise construction funds for the park. The original Mickey Mouse Club, also originally created to help raise construction funds, would debut the following year.
*October 27 marks the 15th anniversary of the Boston Red Sox becoming the first Major League Baseball team to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the World Series.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*The General Motors strike is over!
*The grandmother gets to stay!
*The joy of laughter!