Solar Eclipse Countdown

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In all continents, from Cuba to Cape Verde to China, Is everyone ready for the historic total solar eclipse on August 21? https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/

Most folks will be looking up on August 21 during the solar eclipse, NOAA's GOES-16, USA newest weather satellite, will be looking down at Earth, tracking the moon’s shadow across the United States with its highly sophisticated Advanced Baseline Imager. https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html#public

Lessons Learned

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How should public safety officials handle the next white nationalist rally? While Charlottesville police are facing criticism for not intervening forcefully enough to stop the violence, law enforcement around the country is discussing the best tactics of crowd control.

A “Patriot Prayer” rally is scheduled later this month in San Francisco. Charlottesville Cops Were Slammed for a Hands-Off Approach. Local Police Across the Country Are Taking Notice. http://www.motherjones.com/crime-justice/2017/08/charlottesville-cops-w…

Bug Meal

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She reached out to the manufacturer, who offered to send a free coupon to purchase more salad. She also complained to US Government agencies who are responsible for food and commerce. They took her report, assigned a case number and so far nothing else has occurred.

She spoke to her physician, who ordered toxicity tests and the results will be carefully reviewed.

The lady is now mulling over a lawsuit after purchasing this bag of salad which came with a very nasty bug.

The disgusting insect was a nightmarish way to end her low-calorie meal during her lunch break at work.

Is This Leadership?

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What happens to a leader who thinks he's the #1 Boss and CEO of US but in reality works for and was elected to represent all 333 million people of The United State of America? How past U.S. presidents have addressed racism and bigotry https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-past-us-presidents-have-addressed-ra…

Eight months into office, why has Trump yet to appoint key agency watchdogs? Is he really a stranger in a strange land, or is he carrying out a plot? https://www.cbsnews.com/news/months-into-office-trump-has-yet-to-appoin…

How can anything get accomplished by destroying laws, eliminating safeguards and attacking political party leadership on all sides of the isle? Trump's attacks could leave him friendless if impeachment comes https://reut.rs/2iaMBYt 'Toxic!': Trump hits back at GOP senators after criticism https://www.yahoo.com/news/toxic-trump-goes-2-gop-senators-charlottesvi… Trump lashes out at Republicans, as the GOP tries to distance themselves from him http://www.salon.com/2017/08/17/trump-lashes-out-at-republicans-as-the-…

Will more people be killed or injured before we the people wake up and take notice? Virginia governor: Charlottesville was about hatred, not a statue http://hill.cm/BF47KMz

Is there a sinister plan to destroy democracy in America as we know it? How close is this great nation to being shattered, or crumble? We must uphold the notion that all men are created equal. Fascism is not our future it cannot be; we cannot allow it to be so but this is surely the way fascism can begin: http://nyer.cm/Ss9dVaJ

Still On Top

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Dore, Tito Alpert aka Herb Alpert is an 82-year-old American musician, singer, and composer, who is best known for his Tijuana Brass, or TJB. He was also a recording industry executive, the "A" of A&M Records, the company he and business partner Jerry Moss eventually sold to PolyGram.

Moral Decay Power Grab

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Why did Trump go off the rails and burn bridges during a news conference for his supposed $1 trillion plan for infrastructure?

Folks on both sides of the aisle continue to respond after a political power grab and moral decay which included made up comments like alt-left and others that continue to mount on the part of the GOP's orange poop-on grand drag-in.

Is a so-called leader who does not allow discussion and insists on shouting down anyone who challenges him with inaccurate statements worthy of respect, or support? Have you had enough? Contact your representatives and let them know. https://deargovernment.info/ Also, reach out to The White House with your ideas and suggestions. Tell the president that he works for and represents the entire USA, not the other way around. https://dearmrpresident.org/

Do you want the news without the drama? Have you overdosed on @POTUS? #ControlaltdeleteTrump
http://over.doseofnews.com/

Woodstock Anniversary

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The Woodstock Music & Art Festival informally, the Woodstock Festival or simply Woodstock was a music festival attracting an audience of over 400,000 people, scheduled over three days on a dairy farm

The Woodstock Music & Art Fair opened 48 years ago today, Aug. 15, 1969. Over 400,000 people attending a 3-day love in. https://www.instagram.com/p/BX0Nh2eBKCw

"Going up the Country" - Canned Heat / WOODSTOCK '69
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf0Dm-OaTNk&list=RDQM-hK9FyqeRBc

Top 5 Rockin' Facts About Woodstock https://youtu.be/uUpHakmt93s

Prayers On A Beach

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Just as Pastors Susan Chadwick, Ezra Yew have done in previous years, Reverend David Jolly led the gathered congregation of Trinity United Methodist Church on City Island for Sunday prayers on a beach. And as the casual tradition, this Reverend wore Bermuda shorts. However, the previous pastors who are also locals did not attend.

http://www.trinityofcityisland.org/

On this tenth Sunday after Pentecost, the group listened to Epistle, Gospel, and a children's sermon, then sang Elenore Farjeon's composition Morning Has Broken
https://youtu.be/VnmY3hZzjHw
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