Thursday, April 3, 2025

Panicking Over Trump's Tariffs? 2 Warren Buffett Pearls of Wisdom to Remember

Key Points

Stocks collapsed after President Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement.
 
At times like these, investors should heed the advice of Warren Buffett.
 
Buying and holding U.S. stocks has a history of paying off. 

Panicking Over Trump's Tariffs? 2 Warren Buffett Pearls of Wisdom to Remember

How ‘Groceries’ Explains Trump’s Detachment From Working Americans

 How ‘Groceries’ Explains Trump’s Detachment From Working Americans

Wall Street Journal Flags 4 Words From Donald Trump That Could Now Haunt The GOP

 Wall Street Journal Flags 4 Words From Donald Trump That Could Now Haunt The GOP

A tragedy and a scandal reveal Trump's low regard for the lives of soldiers

Out of sight, out of mind: In Lithuania and Yemen, the president appears out of the loop on grave military matters

A tragedy and a scandal reveal Trump's low regard for the lives of soldiers

US Army identifies 4th soldier who died in training accident in Lithuania

 US Army identifies 4th soldier who died in training accident in Lithuania

Over a million gallons of partially treated wastewater overflows into Old Tampa Bay

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is looking into a report saying that substandard water made its way into all the way to the Bay.

Over a million gallons of partially treated wastewater overflows into Old Tampa Bay

Saturday, March 22, 2025

50hrs in The Most Nuked Place on Earth Erased from Maps ☢️

Beloved Bald Eagle Dies Following St. Louis Storms

After a night of intense storms and tornadoes swept through the St. Louis area, the World Bird Sanctuary announced the loss of Murphy, a cherished 33-year-old bald eagle who became famous for trying to hatch a rock. Experts say Murphy’s passing may have been influenced by the severe weather. 

Beloved Bald Eagle Dies Following St. Louis Storms

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

How the Elite rigged Society (and why it’s falling apart) | David Brooks

Inside Elon Musk's $44 Billion Media Takeover

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

 How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82

Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce

 Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce

Warren Buffett: Tariffs are ‘an act of war’

 Warren Buffett: Tariffs are ‘an act of war’

Trump to stand before Congress and offer divided nation an accounting of his turbulent first weeks

 Trump to stand before Congress and offer divided nation an accounting of his turbulent first weeks

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

life and legacy of Damien Conlon

 "Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Damien Conlon, a loving husband, devoted father of 4, and an inspiration to all those who knew him. Tragically taken from us on 9/2/2023, at the young age of 38.

Damien was a beacon of love, humor, strength, loyalty, and kindness. His loss has left a noticeable void in the Conlon household and in the hearts of all those who loved him. But together, we can keep his memory alive and honor his spirit. By donating to this memorial fund, we can help ensure that Damien's impact on this world continues to inspire and touch the lives of those around him.  
 
This will also assist his beautiful partner Linda in flying to and from Ireland to grieve with his family. 
 
Let's come together to memorialize Damien's life and keep his love shining bright. Thank you for your support." 

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Birding Is a Booming Hobby—and a Big Business

More than 1 in 3 U.S. adults enjoy birding, and the money they spend contributes billions of dollars to the economy.  

Birding Is a Booming Hobby—and a Big Business 

Friday, February 14, 2025

Honestly terrifying': Yosemite National Park is in chaos

 Honestly terrifying': Yosemite National Park is in chaos

'Disgust': Vance’s 'disturbing' speech alarms Europe, sparks foreign policy fears

JD Vance’s speech on Friday at the Munich Security Conference deeply offended European leaders, drawing widespread criticism and fueling serious concerns about President Donald Trump’s foreign policy.

“Hard to convey the level of disgust with and rejection of Vance remarks,” explained veteran foreign policy journalist Laura Rozen, “which included lecturing Europe to be more open to Musk promoting the German far right party and which ignored Russia.”

Vance’s speech, Rozen continued, “was not about Europe doing more to protect European security. It was telling them how to be internally—more open to right wing/ hate speech/techno oligarchd/Russian election interference.”

“Truly disturbing,” she concluded.

The New York Times did not hold back. Its headline reads: “Vance Tells Europeans to Stop Shunning Parties Deemed Extreme.”

A member of France’s armed services committee “could not believe [Vance] did not mention Ukraine/Russia,” Rozen noted, while adding that “the German defense minister was the most forceful in expressing his rejection.”

Indeed, Tom Nutall, the Berlin Bureau Chief for The Economist wrote: “Blistering response by Boris Pistorius, Germany’s defence minister, to JD Vance’s speech.”

Nutall quoted the minister as saying: “Democracy does not mean that a vociferous minority can decide what truth is…democracy must be able to defend itself against extremists.”

Pistorius continued, describing himself as “a staunch believer in the Transatlantic Alliance,” and “a staunch ally and friend of America,” Real Clear Politics reported.

“The American dream is something that has always fascinated me and influenced me, and this is why I cannot just ignore what we heard before, I cannot not comment on the speech we heard by the U.S. Vice President.”

“This democracy … was just called into question by the U.S. vice president. And not just the German democracy, but Europe as a whole, he spoke of the annulment of democracy and if I understood him correctly, he compares the condition of Europe with the condition that prevails in some authoritarian regimes.”

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is not acceptable. That’s it. This is not acceptable,” Pistorius declared.

Damian Boeselager, a member of the European Parliament, wrote: “JD Vance speech at the MSC was a disgrace. Telling Europe how to run a democracy and free speech while centralizing all power in the hands of a couple of power hungry people is a horrible cynicism.”

The Guardian reported that the European Union’s “foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, reacting to US vice president JD Vance’s speech, said it felt like Washington was ‘trying to pick a fight’ with Europe.”

Other experts also agreed with Rozen’s remarks.

“This is definitely how most foreign policy elites in Europe interpreted US Vice President Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference,” wrote Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri, director of the U.S. and Americas program at the London-based think tank Chatham House, and a professor of international relations at the University of London.

“Exactly this. Another disturbing glimpse into MAGA thinking,” added David Hartwell, a former UK Ministry of Defense intelligence analyst.

“Shocking hypocrisy from Vance – lecturing Europe on democracy when he serves as vice president to a man who attempted a coup in the US,” wrote Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs commentator for the Financial Times.

“It does not appear,” noted former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath, who has a Master of Arts in international and global security studies from Johns Hopkins University, “that Vance, Hegseth or Trump on the same page when it comes to Europe, Ukraine, Russia. No coherent message. The world has no idea what American foreign policy is right now. I don’t think [the Trump] team knows either.”

Watch a portion of Vance’s remarks below or at this link.

'Disgust': Vance’s 'disturbing' speech alarms Europe, sparks foreign policy fears 

The stunning real story behind Trump's first week

 The stunning real story behind Trump's first week

Humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia — and it's all captured on camera

"I thought I was dead," Adrián Simancas told The Associated Press. "I thought it had eaten me, that it had swallowed me."

Humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia — and it's all captured on camera 

VA dismisses 1,000 employees amid federal workforce cuts under Trump

 Move aims to enhance efficiency and reallocate resources to veteran services

VA dismisses 1,000 employees amid federal workforce cuts under Trump 

Swimming 120km to Save the Irrawaddy Dolphins!

From 17 to 20 March, they will swim 120km down the Mekong River to raise awareness and funds for the extremely threatened Irrawaddy River Dolphin. Less than 100 individuals remain in the wild, and without serious intervention, this animal faces extinction. We call on you to contribute to this vital project.

Swimming 120km to Save the Irrawaddy Dolphins!  

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Friday, January 10, 2025

Why do I feel so lonely even though I'm surrounded by people?

 Why do I feel so lonely even though I'm surrounded by people?

Support Paige's Children After Tragic Loss

My name is Destiny and I’m Paige’s aunt. We are asking for donations to help support funeral costs and the needs of her four young children that lost their mother when she was tragically killed by a truck on Friday, January 3rd.

Support Paige's Children After Tragic Loss 

Tampa's Deviant Libation Needs Your Help

Deviant Libation, run by master brewer Tim Ogden, has become an intersectional hub of community for many. The brewery hosts shows for a wide variety of musical acts, art markets, game nights, and more. It is a safe space where folks can go to feel loved and respected, and has some of the best beer and libations around.

Deviant Libation is approaching its two-year anniversary, but with inflation on expenses coupled with recessed sales in the wake of last year's hurricanes, Tim hasn't been able to pay himself a salary in almost six months. He's running the business on love and fumes, so Tim and Deviant need help from the community!

Tampa's Deviant Libation Needs Your Help

The Potentially Fatal Tick-Borne Illness That Has Doctors Perplexed

 The Potentially Fatal Tick-Borne Illness That Has Doctors Perplexed

California wildfires: What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, what caused it, who is affected and more

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area.

California wildfires: What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, what caused it, who is affected and more  

A life of service Michael Ramirez/Las Vegas Review-Journal for The Washington Post

A life of service

Michael Ramirez/Las Vegas Review-Journal for The Washington Post

Monday, January 6, 2025

Thursday, January 2, 2025