Tuesday, November 12
Monday, November 11
VETERANS DAY
In August of 1972, I was discharged from the US Navy... this photo was taken by my cousin two days later, when I had returned to Burlington, NC.
My time in the US Navy was during the tenure of CNO Zumwalt. Zumwalt allowed full beards to be grown, and he also allowed hair to be of an uncertain length as long as it did not interfere to with one's headgear.
I took advantage of what he was allowing during a SIX-MONTH MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE.
My job in the Navy was a radio operator (RM) and during my time in the military I cross-rated into a Communications Technician (CT).
During my Mediterranean Cruise, I used my money not to buy alcohol but to invest in STEREO EQUIPMENT and CAMERA EQUIPMENT... both of which lasted almost twenty years.
Before enlisting in the US NAVY, I completed 2.5 years of college. After my discharge, I returned to college and was awarded a BA degree in 1974 and an MBA in 1981, BOTH OF WHICH WERE PAID FOR BY THE GI BILL.
I HAD NO COLLEGE DEBT...
My GI Bill not only paid for my books and tuition but gave me a housing allowance because I was married with a child.
My daughter was born while I was in the military and the only cost to be was $25 because I had to paid for the wrist band she wore.
My daughter was born at a hospital in Burlington, NC while I was stationed on a ship docked in Little Creek at the Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia.
MY EXPERIENCE IN THE MILITARY WAS VERY POSITIVE...
Elections Have Consequences
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- All the false promises and lies
- All the illegal immigration
- All the crime and violence
- All the higher prices
- The elimination of jobs
- The push to buy EVs
- The weaponizing of government
- The invasion of trans into female sports
Archaeology Discovery
Archaeologists discovered a walled city in the northern Saudi Arabian desert that was likely home to 500 people as far back as 2,400 B.C.
A newly discovered ancient oasis in the Saudi Arabian desert shows that, centuries ago, the area had a completely unexpected level of urban sophistication. The remains of the walled and fortified city include towers, ramparts, organized zones of residential areas connected by small roads, a centralized area, a cemetery, and a place to cultivate food.
In a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE, a team of archaeologists (led by France’s National Center for Scientific Research) unveiled the discovery of an “exceptional Bronze Age fortified site called al-Natah,” located in the Khaybar oasis and uncovered by the Khaybar Longue Duree Archaeological Project. READ MORE...
Sunday, November 10
In The NEWS
Israeli soccer fans injured in Amsterdam violence.
At least five people were hospitalized and 62 detained following attacks on Israeli soccer fans, which officials describe as antisemitic. The incident occurred during a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to arrange flights home for Israeli citizens. Dutch authorities are investigating the incident and have ordered a three-day ban on protests.
Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations with 11 nods.
Beyoncé, who already has 32 Grammys, leads the 67th annual awards for her countrified album, "Cowboy Carter," including for album of the year, record of the year, and song of the year for "Texas Hold 'Em." Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone nabbed seven nominations apiece; Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift received six; and producer Jack Antonoff and Shaboozey nabbed five. The ceremony will take place Feb. 2.
AOL's "You've Got Mail" voice, Elwood Edwards, dies at 74.
Edwards recorded the famous greeting in 1989, a project initiated by his wife, who worked at AOL's predecessor. Edwards was paid $200 for the recordings that later became a staple of early internet culture. His voice not only became synonymous with AOL but also inspired the title of the 1998 film "You've Got Mail" starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. See an interview with Edwards here.
Notre Dame Cathedral bells ring for first time since 2019 fire.
The iconic Paris cathedral is preparing for its Dec. 8 reopening, which comes more than five years since a fire in April 2019 caused extensive damage, including the collapse of its spire and most of its roof. The ringing of the bells featured all eight restored bells chiming together, with the introduction of three new bells, including one from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Tesla reaches $1T market cap as shares close up 8% Friday.
The rally marks the first time Tesla stock has risen above $300 per share since September 2022. The increase in the electric vehicle maker's share price is attributed to optimism surrounding CEO Elon Musk's relationship with President-elect Donald Trump and potential benefits for Tesla under a Trump administration, including lighter EV regulations and potential advantages over competitors.
A New Constitution Needed
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I am a 77-year-old Caucasian male who thinks slavery in the USA was wrong but who REFUSES to be held responsible for what my ANCESTORS may or may not have done.
Slavery like our attack on Native Americans WAS WRONG and might have been done differently had we the ability to do it all over again, but we do not have that ability; therefore, we MUST see it as water over the dam and move forward.
We study HISTORY so that we can prevent the bad aspects of our history from every being repeated again.
With that said, I am concerned that our 1776 US Constitution no longer is reflective of what the USA has become over time. I say become over time because the change has taken over 200 years to occur.
THE USA IS NO LONGER:
- Religious
- Marketplace equal
- Uneducated
- Caucasian influenced
- law abiding
- intellectually superior
- wanting to be self sufficient
- militarily minded
- Interested in being a Democratic Republic
- Serving constituents
- Loyal to the government
- Composed of strong family units
It is painfully obvious that the US Constitution written in 1776 pertained primarily Caucasians and specifically to White Anglo Saxon Protestants (WASPS). The culture and society of the USA has been diluted with immigrants from all over the world.
Some of whom have come here to study at our universities, some of whom have come here to work, and some of whom have come here to become US citizens.
What we believed and were motivated by in 1776, no longer exists in 2024. Our 1776 Constitution says... all men were created equal with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...
In POINT OF FACT - all men ARE NOT created equal and never were. Being created equal is MISINFORMATION...
- Some are tall - some short
- Some are smart - some are not smart
- Some are beautiful - some are not beautiful
- Some of athletic - some are not athletic
- Some are creative - some are not creative
SO...
How can we be created equal?
A NEW US CONTITUTION IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO REFLECT THESE CHANGES
A Laser Communications Link Billions of Kilometers Away
The recent success of NASA’s laser communication test represents a paradigm shift in space technology. Traditionally, space missions have relied on radio frequencies for communication. However, laser-based systems offer a data transmission capacity up to 100 times greater than conventional methods.
This advancement is not just about speed; it’s about expanding our capabilities in space exploration. With improved data transfer rates, future missions could:
- Send high-resolution images and videos back to Earth more quickly
- Enable real-time communication with spacecraft and rovers
- Facilitate more complex scientific experiments in deep space
- Support potential human missions to Mars and beyond
The implications of this breakthrough are far-reaching, potentially transforming our understanding of the cosmos. Just as the Hubble Space Telescope captured breathtaking views of distant galaxies, future space telescopes equipped with laser communication could transmit even more detailed observations, expanding our knowledge of the universe. READ MORE...
