FALL FOLIAGE
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If you live in the New York metropolitan area and want to know what and where is the best time to plan a fall foliage train trip?
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OCTOBER WELCOME
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According to published reports, Eclipses occur because the moon’s orbital path intercepts what astronomers call the ecliptic—the apparent path the sun takes through our daytime sky. Crucially, it will do so while seeming smaller in the sky (because it’s at apogee). It will therefore block only the center of the sun, causing an annulusor ring around the new moon.
FAUX VIEWS
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92 year old Keith Rupert Murdoch took direct role in Fox News 2020 election call, filings reveal, according to court filings.
Faux Views Sees a Setback in Defamation Case
A judge reportedly ruled the suit would go to trial, for a jury to decide whether the network knowingly spread false claims about Dominion Voting Systems, and to determine the amount of total damages.
SHOOTING-TORNADO-NEWS
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Mass shootings, killer tornadoes, are America's significant threat to our innocent and defenseless citizens, so Congress must act.
Write your US Senator and Representative to demand their immediate action. https://deargovernment.info/
How will the expansion of assault rifle sales and Tornado Alleys nationwide affect residents of the United States of America?
Lions and Whales
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Can you spot the difference between a killer whale and a sea lion then go on to describe their oceanic relationship in the wild?
The orca or killer whale Orcinus orca is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family, of which it is the most prominent member.
Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear flaps, the ability to walk on all fours, short and thick hair, and a big chest and belly. Together with the fur seals, they comprise Otariidae, eared seals. Sea lions have six extant and one extinct species in five genera.
A Word To The Wise
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An insufferable lout becomes a national celebrity and proceeds to destroy himself and everything and everyone around him.
This is after he flies nonstop around the world. Think about history with Charles Lindbergh. In addition, a short intro to the story by Henry Fonda.
Jack ("Pal") Smurch has become shorthand for a hero, politician, or celebrity who, in person, turns out to be a lout or a stupid, rude, awkward person; a clumsy, ill-mannered boor; or an oaf.
Everyone who knows him knows what he's like, but everyone is reluctant to say anything about it.
INNOVATIVE NATIONS
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Switzerland ranks at the top of the most innovative nations for the 12th year in a row above the U.S., South Korea, and Israel.
it could be a new idea, method, or device : novelty. : the introduction of something new. innovational.
For many, this may come as a surprise. However, the country’s intellectual property rules are considered world-class, and they are complemented by strong collaboration between universities and industry. In addition, the country attracts top talent thanks to its high quality of living.
The Dead Dreamers
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They were Abraham, Martin, JFK and too many Johns. Four decades ago on 12/8/80, an assassin’s bullets killed Beatle John Lennon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usNsCeOV4GM
Saint Nicholas Day
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December sixth is Saint Nicholas Day, the third-century saint who was an inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus.
St. Nicholas is known for selling all his possessions and giving his money to the poor. Raised as a devout Christian, St. Nicholas dedicated his whole life to serving the sick and suffering.
Saint Nicholas Day is the feast of the 4th-century bishop of Myra. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia and Greece, of a number of cities, and of sailors and children, among many other groups, and was noted for his generosity.
Mr. Smith Goes To Washington
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it’s Smith, Jack Smith. This life-long, non-partisan public servant with the highest profile prosecution case in USA History,
Mr. Smith has already convicted corrupt politicians, prosecuted a CIA agent who took classified documents and gone after War Criminals.
As a graduate of a modest, State University of New York, Mr. Smith went on to Harvard Law School and directly into prosecution. We should admire his fearlessness in handling the cases of police abuse vs. Abner Louima —a major abuse of power case that occurred when Rudy Giuliani was Mayor of NYC.