Day: August 7, 2024

Recently, the government of Slovakia announced that it would be boycotting the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics after the opening ceremony, which they described as an “insult” to Christianity.  Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba of the leftist-populist government in Slovakia further blasted the display of “degenerate decadence” at the controversial opening ceremony. Subsequently, Taraba stated that he would cancel his trip to France, where he would attend the closing ceremony on behalf of his nation.  Many believe one of the performances, in particular, was an overt mockery of “The Last Supper,” a critical moment in Christianity in which Jesus shared his final meal with the apostles.  The Deputy Prime Minister has been covering specific duties in the wake of the failed assassination attempt against Prime Minister Robert Fico in May. According to a translation of the announcement Taraba made on Facebook, “The organizers of the Olympics in Paris, who prepared the abomination for the world the presentation of the piny LGBT ideology and an insult to the symbols of Christianity, sa today “they apologized to the Christians on to the whole world” for insults that they caused.” The statement added that Taraba previously planned to attend the closing ceremony,… CONTINUE READING…

In an early April 2024, segment, some of the co-hosts on ABC’s “The View,” particularly far-left Joy Behar, went on the attack against WWE personality and actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson after he said that he wouldn’t endorse Joe Biden again in the 2024 election because of how badly things have gone under his watch. Though President Biden has now dropped out of the race, the incident remains one of the funnier incidents in which “The View” had a Biden-related meltdown. As background, during an early April interview with Fox News Channel’s Will Cain on “Fox & Friends,” Johnson indicated that he regrets endorsing Biden in 2020 and said that he won’t do so again in this election cycle. Beginning, he told Cain, “Am I happy with the state of America right now? Well, that answer’s no. Do I believe we’re gonna get better? I believe in that. I’m an optimistic guy. And I believe we can get better.” Continuing, Johnson said, “The endorsement that I made years ago with Biden was what I thought was the best decision for me at that time. And I thought back then, when we talked about, hey, you know, I’m in this position where I have some influence,… CONTINUE READING…

Pennsylvania Republican Senate Candidate Dave McCormick recently attacked his Democratic opponent, Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), by releasing a devastating anti-Kamala Harris ad.  Vice President Harris has faced heightened scrutiny before the election as she assumed the part’s presumptive nominee status amid Joe Biden dropping out of the race. The advertisement follows Casey endorsing Harris in her presidential bid as the “best person” to lead the party and defeat former President Donald Trump in November.  The ad highlights a number of issues with Harris, such as how she was rated as the most liberal senator and she touted ending the filibuster to pass the radical Green New Deal. “With women’s rights, workers’ rights, and voting rights on the line, the stakes of this election for Pennsylvania and the Nation couldn’t be higher.  Vice President Harris has been leading on those fights and as a former prosecutor, she will draw a clear contrast between herself and former President Trump. She is prepared to be Commander-in-Chief and is the best person to meet this moment. I’m proud to endorse her candidacy for President,” Case said in his endorsement. The ad highlighted Harris’s many deeply unpopular positions over the last few years, such as being “in… CONTINUE READING…

Given the timing, President Joe Biden’s remarks to a reporter on Tuesday, July 29, led to no small amount of mockery and dark-humor hilarity online. Those remarks were about how he wants his legacy with young Americans to be that he “cured the economy.” That came just days before a market crash, leading to derisive comments. As background, the market crashed on the night of Sunday, August 4, and then upon the market opening on Monday, August 5. The cause appears to have been mix of a surprise Japanese rate hike, causing a Japanese market sell off, and fears about a recession in the US, with some calling it the “Kamala Crash.” Biden, in any case, was asked about his legacy by a reporter when he was returning to the White House from a trip. He began the conversation by saying, “The only reason I’m coming over is (inaudible) being here so late.” He was asked, “Mr. President, what do you want your legacy for Gen Z to be?” Responding, he said that he wants his legacy to be, “That I’ve cured the economy —and the environment and a few other small things.” He was then asked, “When are you going… CONTINUE READING…

Once home to 10,000 people, Bodie boomed in the 1870s and 1880s, when gold was found in the hills surrounding Mono Lake. It’s now a State Historic Park, with some parts of the town preserved in a state of “arrested decay”—think tables with place settings and shops stocked with supplies. The haunted history of Bodie’s beginnings The town of Bodie began much like many boomtowns of the 19th century: with a euphoric discovery of gold!  The lucky prospector who made the fateful find was William (aka Wakement or Waterman) Bodey, who had been tirelessly searching in the area for 10 years. Once he got a glimpse of gold in the hills around modern-day Bodie, he and a group of friends founded a mining camp in 1859. But, fate turned on the prospector that same year when he got lost in a blizzard on his way to Monoville. His body was found the following spring, and his mining buddies memorialized him by calling their new town Bodey, later to be changed to Body and then Bodie. Bodie becomes a den of debauchery During its peak, Bodie was a quintessential Wild West town. It had a downtown area with up to 65 competing… CONTINUE READING…

Mark Harmon is one of those actors whose character might just be more famous than the actor himself. Harmon got the role of a lifetime as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS – and it made him one of the most famous faces in the world. But behind the scenes, Mark Harmon has faced his share of hardships, and his sister’s tragic death in 2018 was a huge blow for the actor and his family. Mark Harmon has been in the entertainment industry his entire adult life. Though he’s had a long and storied career, the last 20 years have been almost entirely focused on his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the hit television show NCIS, for which he’s been nominated for Emmys and other awards. In just a matter of years during his youth, Harmon transformed from football hunk to a great actor. At the same time, he’s been very quiet about his private life, always putting his family first. Mark Harmon & Wife Pam Dawber (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Mark’s father, Tom Harmon, was an All-American football player who won the 1940 Heisman Trophy. He was even the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft in 1941…. CONTINUE READING…

The US supreme court has declined to halt Donald Trump’s upcoming sentencing for his conviction in state court in New York on felony charges involving hush money paid to an adult film star, Stormy Daniels, and a related gag order until after the 5 November election. The decision by the justices came in response to a lawsuit by the state of Missouri claiming that the case against Trump infringed on the right of voters under the US constitution to hear from the Republican presidential nominee as he seeks to regain the White House, Reuters reports. Trump is set to be sentenced on 18 September in Manhattan. He was found guilty in May of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in a criminal hush-money scheme to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. He is the Republican party nominee for president in the election in November, facing Kamala Harris for the Democrats.

A tiny, shivering  puppy was found abandoned in a cruel and heartless manner. Wrapped in a damp blanket, he was left to fend for himself near a bustling park. It was a scene that tugged at the heartstrings of anyone who witnessed it. The little creature was immediately taken to the Sacramento SPCA, a beacon of hope for countless animals in need. A Puppy’s Journey from Abandonment to Love Upon examination, it became clear that this  puppy was not like the others. He struggled with a condition called cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological disorder affecting the brain. This difference made him appear unusual and led to his cruel abandonment. It’s a heartbreaking reality that many animals face: rejection due to something beyond their control. A  Puppy’s Journey from Abandonment to Love A Fighting Spirit Despite the challenges he faced, the  puppy, later named Petey, exhibited an indomitable spirit. The dedicated staff at the Sacramento SPCA refused to give up on him. They understood that with the right care and support, Petey could overcome his obstacles. Physical therapy sessions were initiated to help him build strength and coordination, while love and affection provided the emotional support he desperately needed. A New Beginning Slowly but surely, Petey began to improve…. CONTINUE READING…

VISITORS TO CHINGUETTI HAVE THE chance to see new Chinguetti, where most accommodations are located, and old Chinguetti, the semi-abandoned, half-buried city where ancient libraries can be found. There is, however, a third Chinguetti, which has almost entirely been reclaimed by the desert. A little over one mile (two kilometers) northeast of modern Chinguetti, on the way to the village of Entkemkemt, the desert track runs through a set of unimpressive sand dunes. Buried under these sand dunes are the remains of the older Chinguetti.  Chinguetti was founded in the year 777 CE and became a major trading, cultural, and religious hub in the region by the 11th-century. It was around this time that Chinguetti reached its apogee and started declining. After two centuries of steady decline, the settlement was eventually abandoned and a new Chinguetti was re-established as a fortified trading center. It is undetermined whether remains from the original Chinguetti can be found among the ruins under these dunes. The terrain is harsh, interspersed with thorny bushes, scrawny goats, and ramshackle huts. There is, however, one imposing, isolated building that stands out. It is the only building from older Chinguetti that has been kept clear of the sand: the… CONTINUE READING…