7 yo grand is at the National Invention Convention in Michigan this week, with her invention of Calm Down Bunny. She gave her presentation a few hours ago and was interviewed as well. Older brother went last year, with his Chicken Feeder 2000 invention. But there's something so real and noble about this young one's aspirations. She invented the Calm Down Bunny after observing that many of her classmates need help to calm down. Her bunny has everything from art supplies to music and bird calls to a soothing scent. Seven helps in all, and more ideas that she thought of as well. I melted when I saw the photo of her being interviewed. Full size mic on a stick, camera and big recording system (two guys to operate it all) plus the interviewer, who, in the photo is smiling. Mama says she stayed calm through the whole thing, too. I guess grand and her Bunny make a great team.
I hadn't yet mentioned that on Monday I sprained my ankle. We were in NH for 7 yo grand's Barnyard Moosical, which was held in a badly overcrowded gymnasium. As we all exited together, I failed to see one of those speed bump type things. Actually, I think this somehow marks where busses line up or something, but it was definitely in a weird location. Down I went and thankfully my $2000 camera (which whammed down with me) came through unscathed. That was my first concern. It felt so odd when I hit that I decided to just sit there for a minute before attempting to get up. 7 yo grand's other grandmother is a recently retired nurse, so I asked her to check it over. Nothing broken! Yay!! Someone got me an ice pack from the school and we headed home, stopping for ice when the pack warmed too much. It swelled up nicely, but honestly has not hurt very much at all. The strange thing is that the bruise is on the FRONT of my ankle and on the big toe of my opposite foot. 🤷🏻♀️
From the comments: Pangaea Turkey's proposal to have the dam investigated by a multi national team (incl Ukrainian and Russian specialists) was welcomed by Zelensky but refused by Putin. This is telling enough I believe.
jemayen1: I am an engineer with 45 years experience in hydro power plant design and construction. Just see that the powerhouse has no damage on the surface but is actually displaced downstream, which clearly indicates that it was blown at its foundation. Only the Russians could do that since they were the ones occupying the dam
Bonus Quote of the Day June 8, 2023 By Taegan Goddard
“It’s so childish. It’s so juvenile. He is such a spoiled baby. When a spoiled baby misbehaves, you send them to their room, not the White House.” — Chris Christie, responding on CNN to Donald Trump mocking his weight.
BBC BREAKING NEWS: Former US President Donald Trump says he has been indicted and will appear in a federal court in Miami on Tuesday.
"I never thought it possible that such a thing could happen to a former President of the United States," he wrote on Truth Social.
It comes just a day after reports Mr Trump was told he was the target of a criminal investigation over the potential mishandling of classified files after he left the White House.
It just cracks me up the DT's lawyer's name is Jim Trusty. 🤣 Perfect! It fits right in with all the names Republicans use...you know, like "Clean Skies Initiative."
At first I was concerned that the case was being moved from DC to South Florida. I mean, do we really want the jury to consist of Floridians? But then I heard that this serves to make the case go more quickly, since had the begun in DC then DT could have appealed it (since the actions took place in Florida). So, they just decided to begin there and take the wind out of those sails. By the same token, the indictment will remain sealed until he's in Court on Tuesday, to keep him from getting ahead of it in news cycles. Brilliant.
Well, the Secret Service had no need to know. ---Alan As an aside, in this photo [Click] Mr. Smith looks as I should expect a Spanish Inquisitor would; others see a resemblance to General Zod. [Click]
I was reading that there is another section of federal law dealing with taking, retaining, or losing secret government documents that the prosecution is likely to use because it is clearer than the Espionage Act and easier to prove. ---Alan
The buzz is that Mark Meadows has agreed to plead guilty to certain crimes in a federal deal. We'll see if that gets confirmed.
ReplyDeleteThe history and current practice of grand juries is interesting; here is the Wikipedia article on grand juries in general, [Click] and that on grand juries in the United States in particular. [Click] I was once called to testify before a grand jury when the District Attorney couldn’t get a preliminary hearing through the regular superior court in a reasonable length of time because of dilatory defense tactics.
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I bet that felt different!
DeleteOh, it was interesting; no cross-examination by opposing counsel, for one thing.
Delete---Alan
Supreme Court orders voting maps redrawn in Alabama to accommodate Black voters in surprise ruling
ReplyDelete7 yo grand is at the National Invention Convention in Michigan this week, with her invention of Calm Down Bunny. She gave her presentation a few hours ago and was interviewed as well. Older brother went last year, with his Chicken Feeder 2000 invention. But there's something so real and noble about this young one's aspirations. She invented the Calm Down Bunny after observing that many of her classmates need help to calm down. Her bunny has everything from art supplies to music and bird calls to a soothing scent. Seven helps in all, and more ideas that she thought of as well. I melted when I saw the photo of her being interviewed. Full size mic on a stick, camera and big recording system (two guys to operate it all) plus the interviewer, who, in the photo is smiling. Mama says she stayed calm through the whole thing, too. I guess grand and her Bunny make a great team.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't yet mentioned that on Monday I sprained my ankle. We were in NH for 7 yo grand's Barnyard Moosical, which was held in a badly overcrowded gymnasium. As we all exited together, I failed to see one of those speed bump type things. Actually, I think this somehow marks where busses line up or something, but it was definitely in a weird location. Down I went and thankfully my $2000 camera (which whammed down with me) came through unscathed. That was my first concern. It felt so odd when I hit that I decided to just sit there for a minute before attempting to get up. 7 yo grand's other grandmother is a recently retired nurse, so I asked her to check it over. Nothing broken! Yay!! Someone got me an ice pack from the school and we headed home, stopping for ice when the pack warmed too much. It swelled up nicely, but honestly has not hurt very much at all. The strange thing is that the bruise is on the FRONT of my ankle and on the big toe of my opposite foot. 🤷🏻♀️
ReplyDeleteSounds like you got off pretty well, considering the possibilities! We don't bounce as well as we used to.
Delete---Alan
True. And all too true!
DeleteArtur Rehi reports that Russian armored forces below the dam on the Dnieper were ordered (Ukrainian intelligence recorded the order) to evacuate their equipment to high ground (em)before the dam was breached— but the infantry was left in place. [Click] Russian soldiers are worth nothing, but armored vehicles are expensive.
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From the comments:
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Turkey's proposal to have the dam investigated by a multi national team (incl Ukrainian and Russian specialists) was welcomed by Zelensky but refused by Putin. This is telling enough I believe.
jemayen1:
I am an engineer with 45 years experience in hydro power plant design and construction. Just see that the powerhouse has no damage on the surface but is actually displaced downstream, which clearly indicates that it was blown at its foundation. Only the Russians could do that since they were the ones occupying the dam
Mark Meadows secretly removed classified records from the White House on Trump’s orders. [Click]
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Washington Post Claims that Ukraine Has Launched its Counteroffensive Agaainst Russia. [Click] Evidently this repeats Russian TV claims, and contradicts Ukrainian government statements. Ukraine war: Vide report on ammonia pipeline, at the end. [Click]
ReplyDeleteBonus Quote of the Day
ReplyDeleteJune 8, 2023 By Taegan Goddard
“It’s so childish. It’s so juvenile. He is such a spoiled baby. When a spoiled baby misbehaves, you send them to their room, not the White House.”
— Chris Christie, responding on CNN to Donald Trump mocking his weight.
Nevada’s Republican governor faces 1.7 megabucks ethics fine [Click]
ReplyDeleteHouse Paralyzed as Far-Right Rebels Continue Mutiny [Click] Finally the NYT isn’t calling them “conservatives.”
ReplyDeleteSeries of unsigned posts above posted by me
ReplyDelete---Alan
Labour on Course for UK Election Landslide [Click]
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Medicaid Wins Big At Supreme Court Despite Fears That Right-Wing Majority Would Hobble Program [Click]
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How The Supreme Court’s Alabama Congressional Map Decision Could Shape 2024 [Click]
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BBC BREAKING NEWS:
ReplyDeleteFormer US President Donald Trump says he has been indicted and will appear in a federal court in Miami on Tuesday.
"I never thought it possible that such a thing could happen to a former President of the United States," he wrote on Truth Social.
It comes just a day after reports Mr Trump was told he was the target of a criminal investigation over the potential mishandling of classified files after he left the White House.
Details of the indictment are unclear.
---ALAN
YEEEAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
DeleteIndicted on 7 counts including conspiracy
Delete3 pm Tuesday next. That day's evening news should be particularly interesting.
Delete---Alan
(Susan) Pat Robertson dies and trump is indicted all on the same day.
ReplyDeleteAren't these things supposed to come in threes? 🤞
DeleteIt just cracks me up the DT's lawyer's name is Jim Trusty. 🤣
ReplyDeletePerfect! It fits right in with all the names Republicans use...you know, like "Clean Skies Initiative."
"Trusty" as in trustworthy, or a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special
Deleteprivileges?
At first I was concerned that the case was being moved from DC to South Florida. I mean, do we really want the jury to consist of Floridians? But then I heard that this serves to make the case go more quickly, since had the begun in DC then DT could have appealed it (since the actions took place in Florida). So, they just decided to begin there and take the wind out of those sails. By the same token, the indictment will remain sealed until he's in Court on Tuesday, to keep him from getting ahead of it in news cycles. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteDon't mess with Jack Smith!
Jack Smith is keeping it close to the vest. How close?
DeleteThe DOJ didn't even tell the Secret Service the indictment was happening.
Well, the Secret Service had no need to know.
Delete---Alan
As an aside, in this photo [Click] Mr. Smith looks as I should expect a Spanish Inquisitor would; others see a resemblance to General Zod. [Click]
Trying again; maybe this time both links will work---Alan
Deletethis photo [Click] [Click]. Others see a resemblance to General Zod. [Click]
Darn--I mucked up the first link again, but the photo is included in the second link.
Delete---Alan
I was thinking if a movie were made about this that Steve Carell could play Jack Smith
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I was pleasantly surprised at how well I could read the page about Steve Carrell, it being in Portuguese.
Delete---Alan
I was reading that there is another section of federal law dealing with taking, retaining, or losing secret government documents that the prosecution is likely to use because it is clearer than the Espionage Act and easier to prove.
ReplyDelete---Alan