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Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Texas! For those unaware, today is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around King's birthday, January 15. MLK was a spokesman for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.
Enjoy your day off if you are celebrating it. If not, enjoy the light traffic despite having to work. Here is an inspirational MLK quote to get you thinking today:
"Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."
There are reports Commissar elect Joe Biden is planning to cancel the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.[1][2] This is a project that has already under construction, spending $207 million in Canada and $47 million in the US so far.[3]
We are talking about a massive project already underway with completed pumping stations and pipe in the ground. This is the same as you having spent your money for land and a partially framed home only to have the county arbitrarily pull your building permit without cause.
How is that even possible, let alone legal in this nation?
But it gets even better. Allow me to quote from a friend of mine who is a little more plugged into intelligence matters than I am:
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So, cancelling the Keystone XL pipeline that will connect the Canadian Oil fields to the Southern US refineries and ports, increased regulations intended to eliminate fracking, we’re looking at a massive increase in gas prices and the resultant impact on economic recovery. It also has significant national security implications.
One of our most potent weapons against an expansionist Russia was flooding the European markets with low cost American natural gas. This caused a resultant drop in Russian GDP, and curbed their military spending. The Canadian government has also said that if they can’t sell the oil through the US, they have no problems shipping it to their west coast and selling it to China. Geopolitics matter; and opponents getting fuel your nation needs has ended more than one conflict. This may not be a net negative in a Near-peer conflict with China, since we’d be able to cut the supply off, but in a Cold War like we have now, the economic impact is a much bigger issue for the time being.
It also means that our established foreign sources of petrochemicals are going to need to be protected in the Middle East, historically with American troops.
Hope those of you on the political left like high gas prices, a crumbling economy and more foreign wars- because that’s what the Biden Foreign policy is shaping up to look like.
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Gas and diesel going up in three... two... one...
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[1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/01/18/president-elect-biden-kill-keystone-xl-pipeline-fight-climate-change/
[2] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/18/us/biden-keystone-xl-cancel.html
[3] https://www.keystonexl.com/construction/
Hello Texan friends! ^_^
There are only two days left to submit your photos to this year’s Forest Photo Contest! Submissions will close on January 21st at midnight GMT. Anyone from a region that has an embassy with us can submit photos.
If you haven’t dug out your best photos yet or snapped some great new ones for the Contest, I highly suggest you do so. We have four great categories this year!
You can find all the full information here:
Forest Photo Contest 2020
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2020 has undoubtedly been a year like no other. The general consensus is that it’s been crazy if not outright terrible. But with the holidays and the new year just around the corner, 2020 is finally coming to an end. Before we move on to a hopefully smoother 2021, though, there’s one last thing that needs to be done: the sixth annual Forest Photo Contest! Here's what you need to know: 🌲 We have four categories once again this year:
🌲 You may submit up to 12 photos total. You may choose how to divide those among the different categories, but please do not submit more than 12. 🌲 Please post your photos in the appropriate thread on our forums, located 🌲 The photos must be taken by you, but can be taken at any time (not just during the contest). 🌲 Anyone in Forest or in a region which has an embassy with Forest may submit photographs for the Contest. 🌲 Timing: Submissions will be open from December 18 at 00:00 GMT (7:00pm Dec 18 EST) to January 18th at 23:59 GMT. Voting will begin on January 21st at 23:59 GMT and end January 28th at 23:59 GMT. 🌲 Voting will take place on a Google Form. Needless to say, please no puppeteering! 🌲 The photographers with the top three photographs in each category will have their photos acknowledged on our RMB, on our World Factbook Entry, and potentially in our next foreign update. A banner will also be created with a collage of the top photos to applaud the winners, and participants in the competition will be encouraged to add it as their nation's custom banner. Forest's flag will also be changed to the 1st place photos in each category for a week after the Contest. Now it's time to head out and start photographing! Good luck to everyone! Any questions about the Contest should be directed to Mount Seymour.
Trees (this category is permanent each year)Light & Dark (photos that display astounding lights and/or shades)Seasons (photos that represent one of the seasons or a certain time of year)2020 (any photo that resonates with or represents this crazy year)here. You may also submit photos via a link to an image hosting site in a telegram to Mount Seymour.
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You can head over to Forest's forums (https://forest.freeflarum.com/t/photo-contest) to submit your photos, or you can telegram links to the images to me.
Happy submitting! :)
- Mount Seymour
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas!
Today is:
National Popcorn Day
Quotes of the Day:
Elon Musk:
"When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor."
"If you get up in the morning and think the future is going to be better, it is a bright day. Otherwise, it's not."
"There have to be reasons that you get up in the morning and you want to live. Why do you want to live? What's the point? What inspires you? What do you love about the future? If the future does not include being out there among the stars and being a multi-planet species, I find that incredibly depressing."
Music of the Day:
A song about puffins. - Malinda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAemYMUFE68
On This Day In History:
1883 The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, begins service at Roselle, New Jersey
1978 The last Volkswagen Beetle made in Germany leaves VW's plant in Emden. Beetle production in Latin America would continue until 2003.
2012 FBI shuts down Megaupload.com for alleged copyright infringement, hacker group Anonymous responds by attacking government and entertainment industry websites
2013 Calcium deposits are discovered on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity Rover
National Popcorn Day
Join us on January 19 as we celebrate National Popcorn Day! Buttered, salted, kettled, drizzled with caramel, popcorn is one of those snacks perfect anytime, anywhere. It’s great on the go, in the theater, or in your living room! Just be prepared to dig some of it out of your teeth.
NATIONAL POPCORN DAY 2021 DEALS
There are always some great deals knocking around on National Popcorn Day. We’ve done some research and compiled a summary of what’s available below.
Showcase Cinemas
Showcase Cinemas is offering free popcorn to ticket holders and private screening attendees at all of its open locations. These include ones in Massachusetts, New York State, Ohio, and Rhode Island.
The good news doesn’t stop there. They are also offering a special $5 National Popcorn Day deal on a limited-edition Wonder Woman 1984 170 oz souvenir tub
Cinemark
Cinemark has decided that it should be National Popcorn Week and are offering deals all the way through to January 24 as part of “Cinemark Popcorn Fest.” You can get $2 off any sized popcorn and if you’d rather not venture to the multiplex, Cinemark Pack-a-Pop to-go popcorn is available for $10 at all Cinemark locations.
Fisher’s Popcorn
Fisher’s Popcorn is also getting in on the act. You can get a free half a gallon tub of caramel popcorn when you buy a 1.5-gallon tub from their online store. The offer is valid all the way through to January 27.
Popilicious Popcorn
Popilicious Popcorn is offering 25% off on all gourmet popcorn cakes including pre-ordering Valentine’s Day popcorn cakes. The offer is running up until January 24 and you need to use the code ILOVEPOPCORN.
Pinch Spice Market
Pinch Spice Market will be offering discounts on their hugely popular sage and black truffle salt Popcorn Sprinkle. The deals are available up until midnight (EST) on National Popcorn Day and you can save up to $3 on their two, four, and eight-ounce tins and bags.
Garrett Popcorn
Garrett Popcorn is offering a 20% saving when you make a purchase online. You don’t need a voucher code or any of that business, just add it to your cart. The offer is valid until January 24.
The Popcorn Factory
The Popcorn Factory is offering a one-day promotion of 20% off selected tins when using the promo code 20TINS. Check out what’s available here.
Kettle Corn
If you’re in New York then you’re in luck, Kettle Corn will be handing small bags of their kettle corn at its usual location (3991 Route 2 across from Tamarac Middle/High School in Troy/Cropseyville). Just make sure you mention National Popcorn Day in order to get the offer.
EVO Entertainment
Those living in Texas can pick up a free back of popcorn from EVO Entertainment throughout National Popcorn Day.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL POPCORN DAY
Did you know that the corn we eat and the corn we pop are two different varieties of maize? In fact, the corn you’d find on your dinner table is most likely unable to pop at all! Only one variety of corn is able to become popcorn: Zea mays everta. This particular corn variety has small ears, and the kernels burst when exposed to dry heat.
In 1948, small heads of Zea mays everta were discovered by Herbert Dick and Earle Smith in the Bat Cave of west central New Mexico. Ranging from smaller than a penny to about two inches, the oldest Bat Cave ears were about 4,000 years old. Several individually popped kernels were also discovered, which have since been carbon dated and shown to be approximately 5,600 years old. There’s also evidence of early use of popcorn in Peru, Mexico, and Guatemala, as well as other places in Central and South America.
Aztecs used popcorn to decorate their clothes, create ceremonial embellishments, and also for nourishment. Native Americans have also been found to consume and utilize popcorn in their day to day lives. In a cave in Utah, thought to be inhabited by Pueblo Native Americans, popcorn has been found that dates back to over 1,000 years ago. French explorers who traveled to the new world discovered popcorn being made by the Iroquois Natives in the Great Lakes region. As colonists moved around North America, and as the USA came to be, many people adopted popcorn as a popular and healthy snack.
NATIONAL POPCORN DAY TIMELINE
1519
The Aztecs
Don Hernán Cortés gets his first sight of popcorn when he invades Mexico and comes into contact with the Aztecs.
1650
Peru
Padre Bernabé Cobo writes about Peruvian Natives, and notes, "They toast a certain kind of corn until it bursts. They call it pisancalla, and they use it as confection."
1920s
Get With the Times
Many theaters refuse to sell popcorn because they believe it is too messy.
Early 1980s
A Simple Snack
Microwavable popcorn becomes available in the marketplace.
NATIONAL POPCORN DAY STATS
15 Billion Quarts
There’s no doubt about it, Americans love popcorn. So much so, that we consume over 15 billion quarts of popcorn annually — which is about 45 quarts per man, woman, and child. It’s one of the most wholesome and economical foods available to Americans and considered a healthy snack to indulge in. 70% is eaten at home with un-popped popcorn accounting for approximately 90% of sales for home consumption, and about 30% is eaten outside of the home (theaters, stadiums, schools, etc).
13.5% moisture content
Factors influencing popcorn quality include kernel moisture and expansion ratio, processing procedures, home storage, and home handling. To achieve the best pop-ability, the moisture content for popcorn should be from 13% to 14.5% — 13.5% is considered ideal. A moisture content over or under these percentages greatly reduces pop-ability. Processors consider the minimum expansion ratio for good popcorn to be 35 to 38 to one. However, some of today’s improved hybrids will expand over 40 times.
31 cals per cup
On a diet and looking for the perfect low calorie snack? Well, we hope you like popcorn. Compared to most snack foods, popcorn is extremely low in calories. Air-popped popcorn only has 31 calories per cup, while oil-popped popcorn has only 55 calories per cup. Popcorn is the perfect go to snack for trying to meet those weight loss (or gain) goals healthily while keeping your body nourished and your tummy happy!
NATIONAL POPCORN DAY FAQS
Is there a National Popcorn Day?
There absolutely is! National Popcorn Day comes around every year on January 19. Put on a movie, get nice and comfy, and dig in to your favorite bag of buttery popped goodness!
Why do we celebrate National Popcorn Day?
Popcorn has been around forever and has been used for everything from a delicious snack, to jewelry, to art! It’s about time that popcorn got its credit for being so versatile, convenient, and reliable.
Why does corn pop?
In the middle of popcorn kernels is a tiny droplet of water surrounded by a hard shell called a hull. As the popcorn comes into contact with dry heat, the water turns into steam which builds pressure inside the kernel. When the hull can no longer contain the pressure, the kernel explodes — essentially turning inside out to expose and inflate its soft, starchy interior.
NATIONAL POPCORN DAY ACTIVITIES
Make Popcorn Jewelry
Why not make a long necklace for you, friends, family members—even strangers. It will definitely make you the most popular person at the office happy hour.
Plan a Movie Marathon
Three weeks into January? Chances are you just want to hide and eat comfort food—but, your resolutions. There's a win-win! Tee up your favorite Star Wars Trilogy (Pro Tip: not the prequels) and pop a big bowl of popcorn. You can enjoy the wisdom of Yoda and keep to your diet. (A little olive oil and salt with the carb-y goodness of the popcorn may just hit the spot!)
Put on the Popcorn Olympics at Your Office
Popcorn basketball, popcorn air hockey, popcorn relay race? Burn off the pent-up energy gathered from sitting in a chair all day and get competitive with your coworkers. And when you're feeling a little peckish, munch on some popcorn and keep the fun going!
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL POPCORN DAY
It's Easy and Fast to Make
Whether you're cooking on the stovetop or in the microwave, popcorn takes a matter of minutes—and you can personalize it with your own favorite toppings: classic butter, spices, and even sriracha! Yum.
It's Filling
Popcorn is a whole grain—the starchy inside of the grain has been fluffed with heat and air. The carbohydrates and air add up, making a wonderful snack alternative for those watching their waistline.
It Comes With Good Memories
Think of the morning matinee with your dad or that sweet (and awkward) first date at the movies. Popcorn tends to be part of festive occasions and meaningful moments.
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 memorial will mark 400K US deaths; California reports 'possible allergic reactions' to Moderna vaccine
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/01/19/covid-news-memorial-400-k-deaths-starbucks-california-washington/4205278001/
'I solemnly swear:' 5 things Biden needs to do as he takes office amid historic turmoil
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/19/5-things-biden-can-do-inauguration-crises-america/4093475001/
Can companies mandate COVID-19 vaccines for employees? Ask HR
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/2021/01/19/can-employers-mandate-covid-19-vaccine-employees-ask-hr/4153433001/
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When Satan Met 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTmozhwk9rw
Elon Musk Most Shocking 2021 Predictions - And Tesla Share Price Prediction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKUOkiKHD8U
Replacing Air Force 2 Will Be a HUGE Challenge. Here’s Why...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okz0jI7FN9c
The Miracle on the Hudson, a NEW perspective! - Mentour Pilot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv_48qFhoO4
"The Story of Big Tex"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVcUrBA3PYA
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Welcome Back To Texas!
The Blue Sky of Puppet-nations
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Let us continue the Texas Trails BINGO where we left off:
Today's Texas Trail to strike off is: Walnut Creek Trail,
Instructions and Stricken Off List:
Thursday, 21st January 2021: The Window Trail,
Wednesday, 20th January 2021: Enchanted Rock Summit Trail,
Tuesday, 19th January 2021: Walnut Creek Trail,
Saturday, 16th January 2021: San Gabriel River Trail,
Friday, 15th January 2021: Guadalupe Peak Texas Highpoint Trail,
Thursday, 14th January 2021: Santa Elena Canyon Trail,
Tuesday, 12th January 2021: Lost Mine Trail,
Sunday, 10th January 2021: Eagle Mountain Lake Park Trail,
Saturday, 9th January 2021: Turkey Creek Trail,
Thursday, 7th January 2021: The Lighthouse Trail,
Wednesday, 6th January 2021: El Paso Tin Mines Trail,
Sunday, 20th December 2020: Elf (Microtia elva),
Saturday, 19th December 2020: Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia),
Tuesday, 8th December 2020: Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus),
Monday, 7th December 2020: Tailed Cecropian (Historis acheronta),
Saturday, 5th December 2020: Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele),
Friday, 4th December 2020: Tiger Mimic-Queen (Lycorea cleobaea),
Thursday, 3rd December 2020: Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion),
Wednesday, 2nd December 2020: Monarch (Danaus plexippus),
Friday, 13th November 2020: Klug's Clearwing (Dircenna klugii),
Thursday, 12th November 2020: Elada Checkerspot (Texola elada),
Wednesday, 11th November 2020: Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii),
Tuesday, 10th November 2020: Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes),
Sunday, 8th November 2020: Orange Banner (Temenis laothoe),
Saturday, 7th November 2020: American Snout (Libytheana carinenta),
Wednesday, 4th November 2020: 'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax),
Tuesday, 3rd November 2020: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta),
Sunday, 25th October 2020: Victorine Swallowtail (Papilio victorinus),
Saturday, 24th October 2020: Pavon Emperor (Doxocopa pavon),
Wednesday, 14th October 2020: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta),
Tuesday, 13th October 2020: Banded Orange Heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa),
Sunday, 11th October 2020: Empress Leilia (Asterocampa leilia),
Saturday, 10th October 2020: Elf (Microtia elva),
Friday, 9th October 2020: West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella),
Thursday, 8th October 2020: Tiger Mimic-Queen (Lycorea cleobaea),
Wednesday, 7th October 2020: Mexican Silverspot (Dione moneta),
Sunday,4th October 2020: Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion),
Saturday, 3rd October 2020: Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia),
Friday, 2nd October 2020: Klug's Clearwing (Dircenna klugii),
Wednesday, 30th September 2020: Silver Emperor (Doxocopa laure),
Tuesday, 29th September 2020: Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus),
Monday, 28th September 2020: Monarch (Danaus plexippus),
Sunday, 27th September 2020: Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes),
Saturday, 26th September 2020: Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii),
Thursday, 24th September 2020: 'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax),
Wednesday, 23rd September 2020: Orange Banner (Temenis laothoe),
Tuesday, 22nd September 2020: Tailed Cecropian (Historis acheronta),
Monday, 21st September 2020: Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele),
Wednesday, 16th September 2020: Pioneer Museum,
Tuesday, 15th September 2020: Bullock Texas State History Museum,
Monday, 14th September 2020: Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum,
Sunday, 13th September 2020: Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site,
Saturday, 12th September 2020: East Texas Oil Museum,
Friday, 11th September 2020: The Houston Museum of Natural Science,
Thursday, 10th September 2020: The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum,
Wednesday, 9th September 2020: Amon Carter Museum of American Art,
Tuesday, 8th September 2020: USS Lexington Museum on the Bay,
Monday, 7th September 2020: Children's Museum of Houston,
Sunday, 6th September 2020: National Ranching Heritage Center,
Saturday, 5th September 2020: The Alamo,
Friday, 4th September 2020: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,
Thursday, 3rd September 2020: Waco Mammoth National Monument,
Wednesday, 2nd September 2020: Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum,
Tuesday, 1st September 2020: The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Sunday, 2nd August 2020: LBJ Presidential Library,
Saturday, 1st August 2020: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Friday, 31st July 2020: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum,
Thursday, 30th July 2020: Silent Wings Museum,
Wednesday, 29th July 2020: National Museum of the Pacific War,
Tuesday, 28th July 2020: Caliente Hot Glass,
Monday, 27th July 2020: San Antonio Fire Museum,
Tuesday, 21st July 2020: The Museum of Western Art,
Monday, 20th July 2020: Children's Museum of Houston,
Sunday, 19th July 2020: East Texas Oil Museum,
Saturday, 18th July 2020: Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site,
Friday, 17th July 2020: Kimbell Art Museum,
Tuesday, 14th July 2020: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,
Monday, 13th July 2020: Amon Carter Museum of American Art,
Sunday, 12th July 2020: Silent Wings Museum,
Saturday, 11th July 2020: Waco Mammoth National Monument,
Friday, 10th July 2020: USS Lexington Museum on the Bay,
Sunday, 5th July 2020: The Alamo,
Saturday, 4th July 2020: Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum,
Friday, 3rd July 2020: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum,
Thursday, 2nd July 2020: Caliente Hot Glass,
Wednesday, 1st July 2020: The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum,
Tuesday, 30th June 2020: Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum,
Monday, 29th June 2020: National Museum of the Pacific War,
Sunday, 28th June 2020: National Ranching Heritage Center,
Saturday, 27th June 2020: San Antonio Fire Museum,
Friday, 26th June 2020: Pioneer Museum,
Thursday, 25th June 2020: The Houston Museum of Natural Science,
Wednesday, 24th June 2020: LBJ Presidential Library,
Tuesday, 23rd June 2020: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Monday, 22nd June 2020: The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Wednesday,17th June 2020: Swift Fox (Vulpes velox),
Tuesday,16th June 2020: Northern Yellow Bat (Lasiurus intermedius),
Monday,15th June 2020: Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus),
Sunday, 14th June 2020: Gray Wolf (Canis lupus),
Saturday, 13th June 2020: River Otter (Lutra canadensis),
Friday, 12th June 2020: Western Mastiff Bat (Eumops perotis),
Thursday, 11th June 2020: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis),
Wednesday,10th June 2020: Texas Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys elator),
Tuesday,9th June 2020: Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes),
Monday,8th June 2020: Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis),
Sunday, 7th June 2020: Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus),
Saturday, 6th June 2020: Mountain Lion (Puma concolor),
Friday, 5th June 2020: Elk (Cervus canadensis),
Thursday, 4th June 2020: Bobcat (Lynx rufus),
Wednesday, 3rd June 2020: Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis),
Tuesday, 2nd June 2020: Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor),
Monday,1st June 2020: Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii),
Sunday, 31st May 2020: Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis),
Saturday, 30th May 2020: Townsend's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus townsendii),
Friday, 29th May 2020: Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus),
Thursday, 28th May 2020: Badger (Taxidea taxus),
Wednesday, 27th May 2020: Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yaguarondi),
Tuesday, 26th May 2020: Black Bear (Ursus americanus),
Monday, 25th May 2020: Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus),
Monday, 18th May 2020: Mountain Lion (Puma concolor),
Sunday, 17th May 2020: Northern Yellow Bat (Lasiurus intermedius),
Saturday, 16th May 2020: Texas Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys elator),
Friday, 15th May 2020: Western Mastiff Bat (Eumops perotis),
Thursday, 14th May 2020: Elk (Cervus canadensis),
Wednesday, 13th May 2020: Black Bear (Ursus americanus),
Tuesday, 12th May 2020: Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus),
Monday, 11th May 2020: Seminole Bat (Lasiurus seminolus),
Sunday, 10th May 2020: Swift Fox (Vulpes velox),
Saturday, 9th May 2020: Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus),
Friday, 8th May 2020: Badger (Taxidea taxus),
Thursday, 7th May 2020: River Otter (Lutra canadensis),
Wednesday, 6th May 2020: Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii),
Tuesday, 5th May 2020: Bobcat (Lynx rufus),
Monday, 4th May 2020: Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis),
Sunday, 3rd May 2020: Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus),
Saturday, 2nd May 2020: Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor),
Friday, 1st May 2020: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis),
Thursday, 30th April 2020: Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis),
Wednesday, 29th April 2020: Gray Wolf (Canis lupus),
Tuesday, 28th April 2020: Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus),
Monday, 27th April 2020: Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yaguarondi),
BINGO Round in progress.
Participants must reside in the Texas Region from the beginning until the end of the current BINGO Round in order to qualify as a winner for that BINGO Round.
NS Coding Reference: The Complete List of NSCodes
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Have an absolutely fantastic, healthy and safe day everyone!
Your Buddy Verner
NewTexas, Talitha Macer, and PR In Space
About the poll: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 over Sugar Pops has always been a personal favorite. (JD doesn't go sour.)
I gave you a few shots to consider.
Thank you so much! They're all amazing, I particularly like the train shot. ^_^
Thank you for the reminder Mount Seymour, Snow in NewAustin, NewTexas, tree-perspective, posted.
For those interested:
https://forest.freeflarum.com/d/203-submissions-trees-photo-contest-2020/22
I like trains. Have since I was too small to call them by name.
Nice shootin', Tex...
I did a magic trick for you. Compare this picture with the Gibbon River entry photo under trees.
https://forest.freeflarum.com/d/207-extra-sharing-photo-contest-2020/2
I'll try and dig through my photos in the morning, see if anything is worth submitting.
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas!
Today is:
National DJ Day
National Penguin Day
National Cheese Lover's Day
Quotes of the Day:
“We didn’t crumble after 9/11. We didn’t falter after the Boston Marathon. But we’re America. Americans will never, ever stand down. We endure. We overcome. We own the finish line.” — Joe Biden
“Fighting corruption is not just good governance. It’s self-defense. It’s patriotism.” — Joe Biden
“Failure at some point in your life is inevitable, but giving up is unforgivable.” — Joe Biden
“The greatest gift is the ability to forget – to forget the bad things and focus on the good.” — Joe Biden
“If we do not lift up women and families, everyone will fall short.” – Kamala Harris
“Anyone who claims to be a leader must speak like a leader. That means speaking with integrity and truth.” – Kamala Harris
“You never have to ask anyone permission to lead. I want you to remember that, OK? When you want to lead, you lead.” – Kamala Harris
“America’s democracy is not guaranteed. It is only as strong as our willingness to fight for it. To guard it, and never take it for granted and protecting our democracy takes struggle. It takes sacrifice. But there is joy in it.” – Kamala Harris
Music of the Day:
Shakira - Try Everything (From "Zootopia") [Official Music Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6rP-YP4c5I
On This Day In History:
1945 Franklin D. Roosevelt sworn-in for an unprecedented (and never to be repeated) 4th term as US President
1981 Ronald Reagan inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States of America
1993 Maya Angelou is 1st African American and woman to recite a poem at inauguration of a US President - "On the Pulse of Morning" for Bill Clinton
2009 Barack Obama, inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States of America, becomes the United States' first African-American president
National DJ Day
National DJ Day might celebrate the work of our favorite disc jockeys, but it stems from the work of ONE famous jock: Alan Freed, whom you might know as “Moondog.” This 1950s DJ, who coined the term “rock and roll,” is the reason we honor DJs on January 20. On this day, we celebrate the talents of all the disc jockeys, from those playing the “Chicken Dance” for the millionth time at a wedding, to the radio personalities who help you get through the morning commute.
NATIONAL DJ DAY TIMELINE
1985
Howard Stern fired
Despite high ratings, New York's WNBC Radio famously fired the controversial "shock jock" after a little over three years on the air. Stern would eventually take his show to satellite radio and go on to become one of the most successful radio personalities of all time.
1921
Alan Freed born
Freed, a DJ pioneer, played a mix of blues, country and R&B. What did he call it? Rock and roll! Freed arranged live concerts attended by racially mixed audiences in the 1950s — a breakthrough at the time. He also appeared in several movies.
1909
The first DJ
California's Ray Newby was a 16-year-old college student when he played records from a small transmitter. This predated the term "disc jockey," which wasn't used until decades later.
NATIONAL DJ DAY ACTIVITIES
Call in a request
Phone in your favorite radio show and request your favorite song. While you're on the phone, make sure the DJ knows that YOU know it's National DJ Day — and say "thanks."
Have a dance party
Grab your spouse, kids, or best friends and blare your favorite music. Have an impromptu dance party in your living room.
Turn to social media
Hop on Twitter or Facebook and post about #NationalDiskJockeyDay. Tag a favorite DJ and/or radio station, and make sure they know how much you appreciate their work.
5 TRULY ODD SPOTS TO GO CLUBBING
Inside a glacier
Iceland hosted its Secret Solstice festival in 2015 at a temporary club in a glacier.
In a tree house
The Tree House Club, in Nairobi Kenya, fits 1,000 people.
On a Serbian river
Klub 20/44 is on a rickety barge tethered to a bank on the Danube River.
In a cave on a Spanish island
Cova Santa cave in Ibiza is more than 80-feet deep, and it still has the pirate lair from five centuries ago.
Under in the Pacific Ocean
You can rent out the Maldives' Subsix restaurant as a club, which rests on a coral reef nearly 20 feet underwater.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL DJ DAY
They wake us up in the morning
The morning commute can be a drag, especially in the dead of winter. Morning show DJs can keep us alert and awake — all while spinning our favorite tunes.
They get us dancing
No wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, or celebration is complete without a DJ making sure our guests are having a good time. Once the lights dim and the music is pumping, the evening can turn magical.
Music is important in every culture
From the clapsticks of indigenous Australian tribes to the sorna and dohol, used in ancient Persian folk tunes, music has been a part of our DNA since the beginning. It's been proven to reduce stress, while improving both our mood and memories.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-dj-day/
National Penguin Day
We love penguins for lots of reasons: They walk around in tuxedos, they have a cute waddle, and they’re unique! And to show that we care, we observe National Penguin Day on January 20. While this day celebrates the penguins, it’s also a time to think about saving them. Many penguin colonies have been lost to climate change and it’s estimated that half the population of emperor penguins will vanish by the end of this century. We can start to help these endangered creatures by focusing on environmental issues.
NATIONAL PENGUIN DAY TIMELINE
1772
The First to Mention the Emperor
The first person to describe emperor penguins is Johann Reinhold Forster, who spots a few during James Cook's voyage.
1911
Studying the Emperor
Over two expeditions, Robert F. Scott discovers and investigates the first breeding colony of emperor penguins, broadening our knowledge about this species.
2018
More Penguins Found
Over a million Adélie penguins are found living off the coast of Antarctica, on the remote Danger Islands.
2018
An Ominous Study
The study estimates that by 2100, at least two-thirds of emperor penguin colonies will have dramatically declined.
NATIONAL PENGUIN DAY ACTIVITIES
Try to see some penguins
That is, if you're lucky enough to live near a zoo with a penguin exhibit.
Watch a penguin movie
Try "March of the Penguins 2" — released in early 2018.
Talk to your children about climate change
Kids need to know about this critical environmental issue.
5 PRETTY COOL THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PENGUINS
They kidnap chicks
When a female emperor penguin's baby dies, she will often "kidnap" an unrelated chick.
They're down south
There are 17 species of penguins and all of them live in the Southern Hemisphere.
Macaroni penguins rule
The penguin species with the highest population is the macaroni penguin with 11 million pairs.
The fastest penguin
The gentoo Penguin is the fastest swimmer — reaching speeds up to 22 mph.
They're all wet (usually)
An average penguin might spend up to 75 percent of its life in the water — where it also hunts for prey.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL PENGUIN DAY
People love penguins
Whether it's watching a documentary or seeing them for real, we're fascinated with these creatures.
Conservation
This day also sheds light on the plight of the penguins, and teaches us about saving them.
Habitat
One recent study warns that up to 70% of king penguins could be forced to find new places to breed by 2100.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-penguin-day/
National Cheese Lover's Day
On January 20, get ready to ‘havarti’ a ‘gouda’ time, because it’s National Cheese Lover’s Day! Have you ever wondered how the first human discovered cheese? We’ve wondered that too, and we’ll probably never find out. All we know is that it was love at first bite; when the first human tasted the salty, tangy, delicious goodness of cheese, they were hooked. And we can definitively say that human history was forever changed. Cheese might have had mysterious beginnings over 7,000 years ago, but it’s insanely popular today. In the U.S, one-third of all milk produced in this country goes into cheese production. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry! We’re ready to celebrate it.
NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER'S DAY TIMELINE
100 BC
Cheesemaking in the Roman Empire
During the Roman Empire, cheesemaking had widely become a valued practice in the Middle East and Europe.
17th Century
Welcome to America
Cheese production started in America after English dairy farmers brought their farming and cheesemaking knowledge with them to New English colonies.
1831
Wisconsin's First Cheese Factory
The first farmstead cheese factory was opened in Koshkonong, Wisconsin.
1913
Long Live Cheese
With the invention of the refrigerator, cheese preservation became better and more utilized for homes.
NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER'S DAY ACTIVITIES
Dare to go beyond cheddar
Get to know the cheese-monger at your grocery story, and get the slice on something new. Will today be the day you try that mysterious ‘cave-aged gruyere’ or give yourself over to the wonders of a Danish Blue? Whatever you buy, it’s sure to be delicious. It is cheese, after all. You can’t go wrong!
Be a Fondue!
A big vat of bubbly delicious-ness, that’s been mixed up with wine or beer? Yes please! This National Cheese Lover’s Day, try making your own fondue! It’s basically a giant vat of melted cheese—we think you can handle that. What are you going to dip in it, you ask? Buy an assortment of meats, bread, and fresh veggies. The meat will cook when you dip it in the hot fondue, and the bread and veggies will warm to the perfect temperature. Our mouths are watering.
Make your own
Ricotta (and the Indian cheese called ‘paneer’) are easy to make at home—and need little more than whole milk, lemon or vinegar, a big pot and cheesecloth for straining. Check your local stores for fancier kits that can help you try making your own feta or camembert. Now that really is baller! Heads up: we expect you to share it with us when you’re done.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER'S DAY
It's in the science
Did you know that some of the components of milk help calves stay both calm and healthy? Follow-up fact: Did you know that these components get super-concentrated in cheese? (We know you didn’t. You can thank us later.) That means that, when humans eat cheese, these same feel-good chemicals are let loose. They can create an almost euphoric feeling! That must explain why we feel so fantastic when we eat cheese. It’s not because we’re stuffing our face … not at all.
Everything tastes better with cheese
It’s not just hard, melty cheeses that do all the work. A fluffy ricotta can make broccoli brilliant and a crumbly-fresh feta can make almost any salad sing. There is a huge variety to cheese, across cultures—making it a perfect accompaniment to any dish! So, the next time you go to the store, make sure to expand beyond the simple mozzarellas and cheddars. If you like strong tastes, pick up a blue cheese or a brie. And if you like to stay mild, branch out with a fontina or a ricotta
Even dairy-avoiders can find something to love
As much as Americans love dairy-based cheese, more and more of us are avoiding dairy. Thanks to growing amounts of lactose intolerance, our brains might say yes, but our stomachs are are saying, “heck, no.” Thankfully, a growing industry in non-dairy, nut-based cheeses is helping to fill the gaps. You can even make your own, and all you need are cashews soaked in water, a blender, and nutritional yeast. When you puree them and combine them, you’ll get a gooey cheese that you won’t be able to distinguish from the real thing. We promise.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-cheese-lovers-day/
Live inauguration updates: Trump leaves White House for last time; Biden is hours away from becoming nation's 46th president,
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/20/live-biden-inauguration-updates-joe-biden-become-46th-president/4214160001/
Inauguration Day security live updates: Trump exits White House for last time; 25,000 National Guard members in a fortified Washington, D.C.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/01/20/inauguration-day-security-washington-updates-protests-arrests/4214845001/
Donald Trump grants clemency to 143 people, but not himself or family members, in one of final acts of his presidency
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/19/donald-trump-pardons-steve-bannon-white-house/4209763001/
Kamala Harris' inauguration is a milestone moment: 'To say I'm on edge is an understatement'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2021/01/19/kamala-harris-inauguration-emotional-moment-young-women-color/4208343001/
Kamala Harris' husband Doug Emhoff puts her career first as second gentleman, breaking gender stereotypes
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/01/20/vice-president-kamala-harris-husband-doug-emhoff-second-gentleman/4213893001/
Kroger unwittingly contributed to an Indiana militia group
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2021/01/19/kroger-unwittingly-contributed-indiana-militia-group/4222414001/
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Live: The Presidential Inauguration Of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. | NBC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umsaXWrpgR8
Joe Biden: 47th U.S. Vice President - Fast Facts | History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvXQcYjmfQ4
Why Kamala Harris is a historic VP pick for Joe Biden - BBC News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhaZY9pNBBg
Who is Kamala Harris? A look at her background and career in politics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueIRNgUEpqU
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Let us continue the Texas Trails BINGO where we left off:
Today's Texas Trail to strike off is: Enchanted Rock Summit Trail,
Instructions and Stricken Off List:
Thursday, 21st January 2021: The Window Trail,
Wednesday, 20th January 2021: Enchanted Rock Summit Trail,
Tuesday, 19th January 2021: Walnut Creek Trail,
Saturday, 16th January 2021: San Gabriel River Trail,
Friday, 15th January 2021: Guadalupe Peak Texas Highpoint Trail,
Thursday, 14th January 2021: Santa Elena Canyon Trail,
Tuesday, 12th January 2021: Lost Mine Trail,
Sunday, 10th January 2021: Eagle Mountain Lake Park Trail,
Saturday, 9th January 2021: Turkey Creek Trail,
Thursday, 7th January 2021: The Lighthouse Trail,
Wednesday, 6th January 2021: El Paso Tin Mines Trail,
Sunday, 20th December 2020: Elf (Microtia elva),
Saturday, 19th December 2020: Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia),
Tuesday, 8th December 2020: Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus),
Monday, 7th December 2020: Tailed Cecropian (Historis acheronta),
Saturday, 5th December 2020: Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele),
Friday, 4th December 2020: Tiger Mimic-Queen (Lycorea cleobaea),
Thursday, 3rd December 2020: Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion),
Wednesday, 2nd December 2020: Monarch (Danaus plexippus),
Friday, 13th November 2020: Klug's Clearwing (Dircenna klugii),
Thursday, 12th November 2020: Elada Checkerspot (Texola elada),
Wednesday, 11th November 2020: Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii),
Tuesday, 10th November 2020: Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes),
Sunday, 8th November 2020: Orange Banner (Temenis laothoe),
Saturday, 7th November 2020: American Snout (Libytheana carinenta),
Wednesday, 4th November 2020: 'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax),
Tuesday, 3rd November 2020: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta),
Sunday, 25th October 2020: Victorine Swallowtail (Papilio victorinus),
Saturday, 24th October 2020: Pavon Emperor (Doxocopa pavon),
Wednesday, 14th October 2020: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta),
Tuesday, 13th October 2020: Banded Orange Heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa),
Sunday, 11th October 2020: Empress Leilia (Asterocampa leilia),
Saturday, 10th October 2020: Elf (Microtia elva),
Friday, 9th October 2020: West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella),
Thursday, 8th October 2020: Tiger Mimic-Queen (Lycorea cleobaea),
Wednesday, 7th October 2020: Mexican Silverspot (Dione moneta),
Sunday,4th October 2020: Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion),
Saturday, 3rd October 2020: Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia),
Friday, 2nd October 2020: Klug's Clearwing (Dircenna klugii),
Wednesday, 30th September 2020: Silver Emperor (Doxocopa laure),
Tuesday, 29th September 2020: Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus),
Monday, 28th September 2020: Monarch (Danaus plexippus),
Sunday, 27th September 2020: Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes),
Saturday, 26th September 2020: Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii),
Thursday, 24th September 2020: 'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax),
Wednesday, 23rd September 2020: Orange Banner (Temenis laothoe),
Tuesday, 22nd September 2020: Tailed Cecropian (Historis acheronta),
Monday, 21st September 2020: Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele),
Wednesday, 16th September 2020: Pioneer Museum,
Tuesday, 15th September 2020: Bullock Texas State History Museum,
Monday, 14th September 2020: Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum,
Sunday, 13th September 2020: Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site,
Saturday, 12th September 2020: East Texas Oil Museum,
Friday, 11th September 2020: The Houston Museum of Natural Science,
Thursday, 10th September 2020: The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum,
Wednesday, 9th September 2020: Amon Carter Museum of American Art,
Tuesday, 8th September 2020: USS Lexington Museum on the Bay,
Monday, 7th September 2020: Children's Museum of Houston,
Sunday, 6th September 2020: National Ranching Heritage Center,
Saturday, 5th September 2020: The Alamo,
Friday, 4th September 2020: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,
Thursday, 3rd September 2020: Waco Mammoth National Monument,
Wednesday, 2nd September 2020: Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum,
Tuesday, 1st September 2020: The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Sunday, 2nd August 2020: LBJ Presidential Library,
Saturday, 1st August 2020: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Friday, 31st July 2020: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum,
Thursday, 30th July 2020: Silent Wings Museum,
Wednesday, 29th July 2020: National Museum of the Pacific War,
Tuesday, 28th July 2020: Caliente Hot Glass,
Monday, 27th July 2020: San Antonio Fire Museum,
Tuesday, 21st July 2020: The Museum of Western Art,
Monday, 20th July 2020: Children's Museum of Houston,
Sunday, 19th July 2020: East Texas Oil Museum,
Saturday, 18th July 2020: Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site,
Friday, 17th July 2020: Kimbell Art Museum,
Tuesday, 14th July 2020: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,
Monday, 13th July 2020: Amon Carter Museum of American Art,
Sunday, 12th July 2020: Silent Wings Museum,
Saturday, 11th July 2020: Waco Mammoth National Monument,
Friday, 10th July 2020: USS Lexington Museum on the Bay,
Sunday, 5th July 2020: The Alamo,
Saturday, 4th July 2020: Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum,
Friday, 3rd July 2020: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum,
Thursday, 2nd July 2020: Caliente Hot Glass,
Wednesday, 1st July 2020: The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum,
Tuesday, 30th June 2020: Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum,
Monday, 29th June 2020: National Museum of the Pacific War,
Sunday, 28th June 2020: National Ranching Heritage Center,
Saturday, 27th June 2020: San Antonio Fire Museum,
Friday, 26th June 2020: Pioneer Museum,
Thursday, 25th June 2020: The Houston Museum of Natural Science,
Wednesday, 24th June 2020: LBJ Presidential Library,
Tuesday, 23rd June 2020: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Monday, 22nd June 2020: The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Wednesday,17th June 2020: Swift Fox (Vulpes velox),
Tuesday,16th June 2020: Northern Yellow Bat (Lasiurus intermedius),
Monday,15th June 2020: Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus),
Sunday, 14th June 2020: Gray Wolf (Canis lupus),
Saturday, 13th June 2020: River Otter (Lutra canadensis),
Friday, 12th June 2020: Western Mastiff Bat (Eumops perotis),
Thursday, 11th June 2020: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis),
Wednesday,10th June 2020: Texas Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys elator),
Tuesday,9th June 2020: Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes),
Monday,8th June 2020: Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis),
Sunday, 7th June 2020: Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus),
Saturday, 6th June 2020: Mountain Lion (Puma concolor),
Friday, 5th June 2020: Elk (Cervus canadensis),
Thursday, 4th June 2020: Bobcat (Lynx rufus),
Wednesday, 3rd June 2020: Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis),
Tuesday, 2nd June 2020: Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor),
Monday,1st June 2020: Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii),
Sunday, 31st May 2020: Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis),
Saturday, 30th May 2020: Townsend's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus townsendii),
Friday, 29th May 2020: Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus),
Thursday, 28th May 2020: Badger (Taxidea taxus),
Wednesday, 27th May 2020: Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yaguarondi),
Tuesday, 26th May 2020: Black Bear (Ursus americanus),
Monday, 25th May 2020: Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus),
Monday, 18th May 2020: Mountain Lion (Puma concolor),
Sunday, 17th May 2020: Northern Yellow Bat (Lasiurus intermedius),
Saturday, 16th May 2020: Texas Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys elator),
Friday, 15th May 2020: Western Mastiff Bat (Eumops perotis),
Thursday, 14th May 2020: Elk (Cervus canadensis),
Wednesday, 13th May 2020: Black Bear (Ursus americanus),
Tuesday, 12th May 2020: Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus),
Monday, 11th May 2020: Seminole Bat (Lasiurus seminolus),
Sunday, 10th May 2020: Swift Fox (Vulpes velox),
Saturday, 9th May 2020: Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus),
Friday, 8th May 2020: Badger (Taxidea taxus),
Thursday, 7th May 2020: River Otter (Lutra canadensis),
Wednesday, 6th May 2020: Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii),
Tuesday, 5th May 2020: Bobcat (Lynx rufus),
Monday, 4th May 2020: Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis),
Sunday, 3rd May 2020: Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus),
Saturday, 2nd May 2020: Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor),
Friday, 1st May 2020: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis),
Thursday, 30th April 2020: Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis),
Wednesday, 29th April 2020: Gray Wolf (Canis lupus),
Tuesday, 28th April 2020: Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus),
Monday, 27th April 2020: Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yaguarondi),
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Have an absolutely fantastic, healthy and safe day everyone!
Your Buddy Verner
And the people cheered their new leader as the nation began its descent into oblivion. The difference between most of the American Media and the Dance Band on the Titanic is the band on the Titanic knew they were going down.
I'm kind of sorry he did not cut pardons for himself and his family. The political and harassing nature of the prosecutions surrounding this administration are disgusting and could have been ended right then and there with the stroke of a pen.
It might be because if he gives pardons to him and his family it wont work to his advantage. So in retrospect having the Democrats go after him still would make them look worse and it might be the the thing that gets the Senate into Republican hands or even a Republican President in 2024.
Aside from the blanket pardon of Nixon, there is no precedence to pardon someone not actually convicted of a crime.
Actually there is. Special operators are (were?) given blanket pardons before and after missions we do not speak of in mixed company.
Then there is General Flynn. After the literal screwing he took at the hands of the Obama White House, Obama holdovers in Justice and the FBI became painfully obvious to everyone, including my cat, he withdrew the guilty plea and demanded a trial. The judge played silly buggers with the motion to dismiss and the President decided to finish it rather than prolong Gen. Flynn's legal bills.
I would argue that being immune from persecution isn't the same as a pardon. As for Flynn, he was already charged with a crime. Aside from the Impeachment, Donald Trump has not been charged with a crime, and currently his family haven't been charged with anything.
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas!
Today is:
Get To know Your Customer Day
National Hugging Day
Quotes of the Day:
“The most wasted of days is one without laughter.” – E.E. Cummings
“Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive.” – Hafez
“Make each day your masterpiece.” – John Wooden
“Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.” – John Barrymore
“Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.” – Jim Rohn
Music of the Day:
Donald Trump Sings Leaving On A Jet Plane by John Denver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rbIxiTr-6U
On This Day In History:
1789 1st American novel, WH Brown's "Power of Sympathy" is published
2008 Black Monday in worldwide stock markets. FTSE 100 had its biggest ever one-day points fall, European stocks closed with their worst result since 9/11, and Asian stocks drop as much as 15%.
2004 NASA's MER-A (the Mars Rover Spirit) ceases communication with mission control. The problem lies with Flash Memory management and is fixed remotely from Earth on February 6.
2020 World's oldest asteroid impact at 2.2 billion years old found in Yarrabubba, Western Australia, may have ended an ice age, reported in "Nature Communications"
Get To know Your Customer Day
Every year on the third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, businesses go the extra mile to delight their customers on Get to Know Your Customers Day. Customers are certainly the lifeline of any business so setting aside four days each year to get to know them, as opposed to just one, indicates the importance of keeping customers top of mind. And, we’ve all experienced being that customer, multiple times per week or even per day, when we purchase goods and services. Every Get to Know Your Customers Day brings new opportunities for businesses to better understand their customer base and increase their trust and loyalty.
HISTORY OF GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER DAY
While the origin of Get to Know Your Customers Day is unknown, the significance of its purpose is fully understood. Businesses thrive on the repeated patronage of their customers. Get to Know Your Customers Day is the quarterly reminder that prompts companies to understand the needs and opinions of their customer base.
Study after study clearly links a business’ success to the opinions and loyalty of its customers. Customer behaviors driven by both positive and negative experiences are predictable so taking time throughout the year to gain their perspectives is critical to success.
Customers who experience excellent service and are loyal to a brand, service or business are willing to pay more for that service or product.
On the contrary, bad customer experiences lead to not only the loss of a single customer but, more frequently in today’s digitally social world, damage to your company’s reputation. Consider these statistics of customers who have experienced poor service:
47% will stop buying from a company.
91% will stop without even complaining.
76% believe it is easier now than ever before to take their business to a competitor.
62% will share their bad experience with others.
It takes as many as 12 positive customer experiences to outweigh one negative.
Customers are more likely to take their business elsewhere due to poor service than they are over priced.
Once a customer is lost, it costs more to find a new one. Providing excellent customer service fosters customer retention and customer referrals so make the most of this opportunity to get to know your customers today.
GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER DAY TIMELINE
1994
American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI)
Claes Fornell, also known as the “Father of Customer Satisfaction” founded the American Customer Satisfaction Index, a monthly economic indicator of customer satisfaction.
1983
Call Centers
The term “call center” was first included in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1983; before this, these centers were referred to as “answering services”.
1967
Toll-free calls
AT&T’s introduction of the 1-800 number enabled customers to dial call customer service toll-free.
1887
Product coupons
Coca-Cola issued the first-ever discount coupon for one free glass of Coke to be redeemed at local pharmacies in Atlanta.
1868
Money-back guarantee
Using a trial-mark bottle, Watkins Liniment, included a label on its medicated ointments with “if not fully satisfied, your money cheerfully refunded”, believed to be the first money-back guarantee in the United States.
GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER DAY FAQS
What is the #1 customer review website?
Google My Business receives over 158 million visitors each month.
Which company has the best customer service?
With an ASCI score of 86, Chick-fil-a restaurant holds the #1 spot for best customer service; their employees have been repeatedly considered the most polite employees in their industry.
What is the #1 frustration customers share?
According to Harvard Business Review, the most frequently cited customer frustration is customers having to repeat themselves.
WAYS TO CELEBRATE GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS DAY
Recognize employees your customers love
“Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first” – Simon Sinek. Your customers know whether your employees love working for you because it shows in their ability to deliver excellent customer service. Celebrate Get to Know Your Customers Day by recognizing employees who are recognized by your customers. They are the ones developing the kind of customer loyalty that entices customers to keep coming back!
Reserve time to train employees
Delivering exceptional customer service doesn’t simply happen. Companies consistently recognized for outstanding customer service dedicate time and resources to training their employees on how to delight their customers. When reviewing top performing customer service teams, 88% of the highest performing companies make significant investments in agent training compared to only 57% in underperforming companies. Today would be a great day to refresh employees’ customer service skills or roll out a new customer engagement plan.
Take inventory of your best customers
Do you know who your best customers are? If not, you should! Now may be the time to invest in a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system designed to track history with your current, past, and future customers in order to drive retention and increased spending habits.
5 WAYS TO GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS TODAY
Build a community
With the proliferation of social media outlets, more companies are creating online communities for their customers to learn about products, share experiences and provide feedback.
Hire your customers
Who is more passionate about your brand, products or services than your best customers? Invite them to interview for open positions within your company.
Feature customer experiences
Use customer stories, experiences, and testimonials in your advertising; share how long they’ve been loyal customers.
Respond to feedback
Be sure you are providing feedback to the feedback; whether it comes through online review, written letters, calls or emails, it is vital to your business for customers to hear back from you.
Survey customers
Today would be a great day to engage quarterly with a group of customers to get to know them better – what they need, what they like, what keeps them coming back for more of your product or service.
WHY WE LOVE GET TO KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS DAY
We want our business to grow
Creating an excellent customer experience increases the chances that a customer will want to do business with us again. In order to create these experiences, we have to understand what our customers want and what drives them to make repeat purchases. When we get this right, our business will flourish.
It’s easier to retain customers than to find new
Customer loyalty brings customers back for repeat business. It is much easier, faster, and more cost-effective to devote time to retain existing customers than it is to recruit new ones. Plus, loyal customers are more likely to recommend your products or services to their friends. Today, remind your loyal customers how much you appreciate them and look forward to serving them for years to come!
Ultimately, we’re all customers
Since we are all customers to numerous businesses, we can appreciate the efforts of our favorite companies to create those excellent customer experiences. Maybe we’ll even get a special coupon from our favorite stores today!
https://nationaltoday.com/get-know-customers-day/
National Hugging Day
Open up your heart … and your arms, this January 21 for National Hugging Day! As you might guess, this day is an annual event dedicated to the underrated art form of the hug. We love all types of hugs, from the one-armed bro hug to full bear hugs. So let’s get hugging!
WHEN IS NATIONAL HUGGING DAY 2021?
The simplest and most effective way of expressing affection is celebrated on National Hugging Day on January 21. Even though a hug is one of the most natural gestures, it’s not practiced enough these days! This holiday encourages hugging, as a therapeutic way to convey affection and emotions.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL HUGGING DAY
National Hugging Day was created in 1986 by Kevin Zaborney. His friend was the granddaughter of the proprietors of Chase’s Calendar of Events. Zaborney chose January 21 because it was the time between the winter holiday season and the new year’s birthdays, which he noticed was a time people tend to feel low in spirits. He also felt that Americans were often too embarrassed to show affection in public and hoped National Hugging Day would change that, though he never actually thought it would catch on.
The word “hug” is believed to come from the word “hugga” meaning “to comfort” in the Old Norse language, first appearing approximately 450 years ago. However, the history of hugging itself is a bit more uncertain. What is known is that it is only very recently (within the past 50 years) that we have seen a full acceptance of hugging in public, separating it from other distinguished displays of affection such as kissing. The widespread adoption of hugging over the recent years has been debated to be due to two primary reasons: the reduced formality of dress code and manners between relationships, along with the changing behaviors of political figures in pursuit of a more relatable, warm-hearted perception to the public.
Nowadays, we don’t even think about the fact that hugging in public was considered indecent PDA. We hug to greet friends and family, to say goodbye, or to congratulate someone. To console someone or to show support. We hug before sports and performance teams begin their match, and to show a general sign of affection between intimate relationships. There are also Free Hugs charity fundraisers!
NATIONAL HUGGING DAY TIMELINE
1560s
Hug joins the lexicon
Derived from the Old Norse word "hugga" or to comfort, the OG hug enters vocabularies around this time.
1986
National Hugging Day is Born
According to one of the top Detroit PR Firms, National Hugging Day was first celebrated on January 21, 1986 in Clio, Michigan
2011
Joy Spreads
National Hugging Day is a hit in Germany
2012
A political embrace
Chris Christie and Barak Obama share a brief embrace on the President's visit to New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy.
NATIONAL HUGGING DAY TRADITIONS
The best way National Hugging Day is celebrated is by spreading the love and offering a hug to your friends and family. It’s amazing how much difference a simple hug can make. Spend your day letting your nearest and dearest know that you’re there for them by giving them hugs and lifting their spirits.
NATIONAL HUG DAY STATS
12 hugs a day
You might not actively think about how many times you’re hugging someone a day, but apparently, reaching a specific “hugging quota” is crucial for your development. Family therapist Virginia Satir says “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” It sounds like a lot, but you might be fulfilling the numbers easily without even thinking about it on a daily basis! We can thank our friends, family, and loved ones for that!
32% stress-buffering
In a 2015 study involving 404 healthy adults, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University examined the effect of perceived social support and the receipt of hugs on the participants’ susceptibility to developing the common cold after being exposed to the virus. People who perceived greater social support were less likely to come down with a cold, and researchers calculated that the stress-buffering effects of hugging explained 32% of that beneficial effect. Even among those who got a cold, those who felt greater social support and received more frequent hugs had less severe symptoms.
20 seconds for the perfect hug
Though the average hug with a friend or family member is about 3 seconds long (a quick embrace before continuing a conversation), longer hugs — 20 seconds is recommended — are beneficial to your health. During a hug, we release oxytocin, a hormone that relaxes us and lowers anxiety. It’s often called the “cuddle hormone,” and when it’s released during these 20 second hugs it can effectively lower blood pressure and reduce the stress hormone norepinephrine.
NATIONAL HUGGING DAY FAQS
Is there a National Hugging Day?
There absolutely is! National Hugging Day happens once a year on January 21. This year, the day is on a Tuesday
What happens when you hug someone for 20 seconds?
Studies show a 20 second hug relieves and reduces the harmful physical effects of stress and releases oxytocin.
Why are hugs so powerful?
The act of hugging can be incredibly soothing and healing, and is a physical way of confirming your presence in someone’s life. It’s why we hug when we’re sad, when we’ve gotten great news, and after we’ve had a stressful day.
NATIONAL HUGGING DAY ACTIVITIES
Hug a friend
We’re sure you have tons of friends, you're popular person. And with tons of friends comes tons of hugs. Close your eyes and think about how much you love your friend when hugging him or her. Next, press as much as you feel like without squeezing too tight. Try out different hug variations with different friends and perfect your perfect hug. A hug is just like a handshake; everyone knows how to do it, but it takes a true master to do it right.
Hug a stranger
In this age of social disconnection and lack of human contact, most people are unsure how to go about hugging random people. However, hugging a stranger is more therapeutic than you think; the effects of giving free hugs to strangers are phenomenal. One method we suggest is holding a “free hugs” sign. That way, you know that the stranger consents to the hug you’re about to give them. It’s a lot less awkward and inappropriate than trying to hug a random stranger on the subway!
Hug yourself
Getting a hug is a great feeling. It can instantly lift your mood, making you feel safe and appreciated. Sometimes, however, there isn’t anybody around to give you that hug you need. When you need it the most, wrap your hands around yourself and hug yourself tightly. You might think that’s weird, but hear us out. Friends are great, but you’re the star of your own life. And you should love yourself like a star! That means making lots of time for self-care and self-love. So self-hug away.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL HUGGING DAY
Hugging builds trust
The nurturing touch of a hug builds trust and a sense of safety. This helps with open and honest communication. Hugs instantly help increase oxytocin levels, which heal and combat feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anger. We can all take a lesson from this: next time, when you feel like fighting with your significant other, stop … and give your significant other a hug instead. It will give you time to calm down and remind you two of your close connection.
Hugging is healthy
Hugs strengthen the immune system. The gentle pressure on the sternum creates an emotional charge that activates the solar plexus chakra. This in turn stimulates the thymus gland, which regulates and balances the body’s production of white blood cells. Hugs also affect the nervous system. The galvanic skin response of someone receiving and giving a hug suggests a more balanced state in the nervous system post-hug. What does this all mean in English? It just means that hugs are good for you! They’re good for your emotional state, but they’re also good for your physical body. One might even say that hugs are the best medicine! (That being said, if you get sick, please go to a doctor. We’re not joking.)
Hugs may alleviate our fears
Scientists found that hugging — even if it was just an inanimate object like a teddy bear — helps soothe individuals’ existential fears. Interpersonal touch is such a powerful mechanism that even objects that can simulate touch by another person help instill a sense of existential significance. If you think about it, you’ll understand why: it doesn’t matter if we’re a tiny speck in the universe as long as you’re loved.
https://nationaltoday.com/national-hugging-day/
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Let us continue the Texas Trails BINGO where we left off:
Today's Texas Trail to strike off is: The Window Trail,
Instructions and Stricken Off List:
Thursday, 21st January 2021: The Window Trail,
Wednesday, 20th January 2021: Enchanted Rock Summit Trail,
Tuesday, 19th January 2021: Walnut Creek Trail,
Saturday, 16th January 2021: San Gabriel River Trail,
Friday, 15th January 2021: Guadalupe Peak Texas Highpoint Trail,
Thursday, 14th January 2021: Santa Elena Canyon Trail,
Tuesday, 12th January 2021: Lost Mine Trail,
Sunday, 10th January 2021: Eagle Mountain Lake Park Trail,
Saturday, 9th January 2021: Turkey Creek Trail,
Thursday, 7th January 2021: The Lighthouse Trail,
Wednesday, 6th January 2021: El Paso Tin Mines Trail,
Sunday, 20th December 2020: Elf (Microtia elva),
Saturday, 19th December 2020: Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia),
Tuesday, 8th December 2020: Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus),
Monday, 7th December 2020: Tailed Cecropian (Historis acheronta),
Saturday, 5th December 2020: Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele),
Friday, 4th December 2020: Tiger Mimic-Queen (Lycorea cleobaea),
Thursday, 3rd December 2020: Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion),
Wednesday, 2nd December 2020: Monarch (Danaus plexippus),
Friday, 13th November 2020: Klug's Clearwing (Dircenna klugii),
Thursday, 12th November 2020: Elada Checkerspot (Texola elada),
Wednesday, 11th November 2020: Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii),
Tuesday, 10th November 2020: Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes),
Sunday, 8th November 2020: Orange Banner (Temenis laothoe),
Saturday, 7th November 2020: American Snout (Libytheana carinenta),
Wednesday, 4th November 2020: 'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax),
Tuesday, 3rd November 2020: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta),
Sunday, 25th October 2020: Victorine Swallowtail (Papilio victorinus),
Saturday, 24th October 2020: Pavon Emperor (Doxocopa pavon),
Wednesday, 14th October 2020: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta),
Tuesday, 13th October 2020: Banded Orange Heliconian (Dryadula phaetusa),
Sunday, 11th October 2020: Empress Leilia (Asterocampa leilia),
Saturday, 10th October 2020: Elf (Microtia elva),
Friday, 9th October 2020: West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella),
Thursday, 8th October 2020: Tiger Mimic-Queen (Lycorea cleobaea),
Wednesday, 7th October 2020: Mexican Silverspot (Dione moneta),
Sunday,4th October 2020: Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion),
Saturday, 3rd October 2020: Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia),
Friday, 2nd October 2020: Klug's Clearwing (Dircenna klugii),
Wednesday, 30th September 2020: Silver Emperor (Doxocopa laure),
Tuesday, 29th September 2020: Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus),
Monday, 28th September 2020: Monarch (Danaus plexippus),
Sunday, 27th September 2020: Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes),
Saturday, 26th September 2020: Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii),
Thursday, 24th September 2020: 'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax),
Wednesday, 23rd September 2020: Orange Banner (Temenis laothoe),
Tuesday, 22nd September 2020: Tailed Cecropian (Historis acheronta),
Monday, 21st September 2020: Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele),
Wednesday, 16th September 2020: Pioneer Museum,
Tuesday, 15th September 2020: Bullock Texas State History Museum,
Monday, 14th September 2020: Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum,
Sunday, 13th September 2020: Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site,
Saturday, 12th September 2020: East Texas Oil Museum,
Friday, 11th September 2020: The Houston Museum of Natural Science,
Thursday, 10th September 2020: The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum,
Wednesday, 9th September 2020: Amon Carter Museum of American Art,
Tuesday, 8th September 2020: USS Lexington Museum on the Bay,
Monday, 7th September 2020: Children's Museum of Houston,
Sunday, 6th September 2020: National Ranching Heritage Center,
Saturday, 5th September 2020: The Alamo,
Friday, 4th September 2020: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,
Thursday, 3rd September 2020: Waco Mammoth National Monument,
Wednesday, 2nd September 2020: Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum,
Tuesday, 1st September 2020: The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Sunday, 2nd August 2020: LBJ Presidential Library,
Saturday, 1st August 2020: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Friday, 31st July 2020: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum,
Thursday, 30th July 2020: Silent Wings Museum,
Wednesday, 29th July 2020: National Museum of the Pacific War,
Tuesday, 28th July 2020: Caliente Hot Glass,
Monday, 27th July 2020: San Antonio Fire Museum,
Tuesday, 21st July 2020: The Museum of Western Art,
Monday, 20th July 2020: Children's Museum of Houston,
Sunday, 19th July 2020: East Texas Oil Museum,
Saturday, 18th July 2020: Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site,
Friday, 17th July 2020: Kimbell Art Museum,
Tuesday, 14th July 2020: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,
Monday, 13th July 2020: Amon Carter Museum of American Art,
Sunday, 12th July 2020: Silent Wings Museum,
Saturday, 11th July 2020: Waco Mammoth National Monument,
Friday, 10th July 2020: USS Lexington Museum on the Bay,
Sunday, 5th July 2020: The Alamo,
Saturday, 4th July 2020: Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum,
Friday, 3rd July 2020: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum,
Thursday, 2nd July 2020: Caliente Hot Glass,
Wednesday, 1st July 2020: The 1859 Goodman-LeGrand House and Museum,
Tuesday, 30th June 2020: Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum,
Monday, 29th June 2020: National Museum of the Pacific War,
Sunday, 28th June 2020: National Ranching Heritage Center,
Saturday, 27th June 2020: San Antonio Fire Museum,
Friday, 26th June 2020: Pioneer Museum,
Thursday, 25th June 2020: The Houston Museum of Natural Science,
Wednesday, 24th June 2020: LBJ Presidential Library,
Tuesday, 23rd June 2020: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Monday, 22nd June 2020: The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum,
Wednesday,17th June 2020: Swift Fox (Vulpes velox),
Tuesday,16th June 2020: Northern Yellow Bat (Lasiurus intermedius),
Monday,15th June 2020: Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus),
Sunday, 14th June 2020: Gray Wolf (Canis lupus),
Saturday, 13th June 2020: River Otter (Lutra canadensis),
Friday, 12th June 2020: Western Mastiff Bat (Eumops perotis),
Thursday, 11th June 2020: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis),
Wednesday,10th June 2020: Texas Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys elator),
Tuesday,9th June 2020: Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes),
Monday,8th June 2020: Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis),
Sunday, 7th June 2020: Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus),
Saturday, 6th June 2020: Mountain Lion (Puma concolor),
Friday, 5th June 2020: Elk (Cervus canadensis),
Thursday, 4th June 2020: Bobcat (Lynx rufus),
Wednesday, 3rd June 2020: Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis),
Tuesday, 2nd June 2020: Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor),
Monday,1st June 2020: Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii),
Sunday, 31st May 2020: Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis),
Saturday, 30th May 2020: Townsend's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus townsendii),
Friday, 29th May 2020: Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus),
Thursday, 28th May 2020: Badger (Taxidea taxus),
Wednesday, 27th May 2020: Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yaguarondi),
Tuesday, 26th May 2020: Black Bear (Ursus americanus),
Monday, 25th May 2020: Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus),
Monday, 18th May 2020: Mountain Lion (Puma concolor),
Sunday, 17th May 2020: Northern Yellow Bat (Lasiurus intermedius),
Saturday, 16th May 2020: Texas Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys elator),
Friday, 15th May 2020: Western Mastiff Bat (Eumops perotis),
Thursday, 14th May 2020: Elk (Cervus canadensis),
Wednesday, 13th May 2020: Black Bear (Ursus americanus),
Tuesday, 12th May 2020: Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus),
Monday, 11th May 2020: Seminole Bat (Lasiurus seminolus),
Sunday, 10th May 2020: Swift Fox (Vulpes velox),
Saturday, 9th May 2020: Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus),
Friday, 8th May 2020: Badger (Taxidea taxus),
Thursday, 7th May 2020: River Otter (Lutra canadensis),
Wednesday, 6th May 2020: Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii),
Tuesday, 5th May 2020: Bobcat (Lynx rufus),
Monday, 4th May 2020: Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis),
Sunday, 3rd May 2020: Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus),
Saturday, 2nd May 2020: Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor),
Friday, 1st May 2020: Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis),
Thursday, 30th April 2020: Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis),
Wednesday, 29th April 2020: Gray Wolf (Canis lupus),
Tuesday, 28th April 2020: Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus),
Monday, 27th April 2020: Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yaguarondi),
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Your Buddy Verner
The children on the Left are spending a lot of time and effort calling bull**** on several versions of a meme running around the internet right now. Those meme's all quote Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev as saying, "Your children's children will live under communism. You Americans are so gullible. No, you won't accept communism outright; but, we will keep feeding you small doses of socialism until you will finally wake up and find you already have Communism."
Politifact, among others, gleefully deny The Premier said those words.[1]
As someone who was alive in 1959 and doing “Duck and Cover” drills in grade school, (Like hiding under our desks was really going to save us from a nuclear explosion…) I remember Khrushchev making numerous statements along those very lines. Even though we are talking 60 odd years ago, those words do sound familiar to me. There are numerous quote sites attributing the first three sentences of those meme's to Khrushchev as well.
However, let me share some of the things Khrushchev is verified to have said and where you may look them up yourself:
"I once said, 'We will bury you,' and I got into trouble with it. Of course we will not bury you with a shovel. Your own working class will bury you."[2]
Nakita got that one wrong. The working class tried to save the United States. We lost this nation to several generations of mass indoctrination from kindergarten through grad school led by elitists who, two generations ago, were preaching segregation and eugenics aimed at minorities.
"Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"[3]
While Khrushchev directed that particular rant at Poland, he was fond of that "we will bury you" phrase and used it against the United States as well. I don’t remember how old I was when he said it about the US, but I do remember hearing about it on TV and the fear it struck with my mother and grandfather.
But here is Khrushchev’s most chilling prediction. The one that looks like he correctly called as of the last election:
"We will take America without firing a shot. We do not have to invade the U.S. We will destroy you from within....[3]"
I remember that one. They were still talking about it years later when I was in high school.
While it is possible Nikita Khrushchev may have been misquoted in those meme's, there is no question the sentiment was there.
One other thing is certain. If Khrushchev was alive today to hear to the things Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and other elected representatives say, to see the crowds Bernie draws, and witness the blind eye officials took to the painfully obvious theft of the last election… He would be gratified beyond words.
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[1] https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/oct/09/nikki-haley/no-khrushchev-didnt-say-about-americans-60-years-a/
[2] https://quotes.thefamouspeople.com/nikita-khrushchev-2449.php
[3] https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/nikita-khrushchev-quotes
[4] https://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-ed-put-trump-online-letters-20180716-story.html
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