Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Some first rate artwork is emerging from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022. ""Eastern Orthodox more than Roman Catholics, believe (images, paintings of fallen innocents) qualify as icons, in that they (are) visible images depicting heavenly beings and, in the case of the cherubim, used to indirectly indicate God's presence above the Ark (of the Covenant)" tweeted Koolynx Valtitude. "You probably know that this woman in the photo and her unborn...
A Russian pianist who happens to weigh 594 pounds, chained himself to the door of a McDonald's, reports Russian government news website RT.COM. "After spending 30 years preaching people should be accepted for who they are, the US withdraws restaurants like McDonald's from Moscow," he protested. Russian pianist Luka Safronov, son of prominent Russian artist Nikas Safronov, handcuffed himself to the doors of a McDonald's restaurant in Moscow on Sunday to protest the company's...
1 years to the day since British explorer Ernest Shackleton was buried, the Endurance has been found. Working in the Weddell Sea, she was discovered at 3000 meters depth on 5 March 2022, announced the National Geographic Survey. Built of Scandinavian pine and oak, the Endurance was crushed by the ice in 1915. This was filmed by the crew in 1915, amazingly. "I have been thinking much of our prospects," Ernest Shackleton wrote in the austral spring of 1915, adrift in the...
Legally Blonde – The Musical explores the journey of Elle Woods, a superficial but sweet sorority girl from Malibu, who heads to Harvard to win back her college boyfriend after he dumps her to carve out a more serious life for himself. More fashion savvy than studious, Elle struggles to fit in at Harvard. From Santa Monica High School Director Kate Barraza: "On her quest, Elle Woods follows her heart and stays true to herself, despite being humiliated, ridiculed, e...
Several frontline photos have emerged of couples getting married in Ukraine. "This one picture exemplifies the strengths and hopes of the Ukrainian patriots. The looks on the couple's face made me weep because I understood the meanings.If they die, it will be for love and country. If they and the country survives, Ukrainians will thrive like no others," wrote Johnny B. Goode. "Love triumphs over hate. God bless these two beautiful souls." tweeted Francis Thomas. Congratulation...
What has 24 square miles, is nominally independent, and somehow earned a place on Vladimir Putin's shit list? San Marino fought for its independence from the Roman Empire in 301 AD. It hasn't been in the news often since. At 24 square miles, and with a population of 34,000, not very much has happened in the valley surrounded on all sides by Italy. That damn San Marino! Monaco! The great Satan Lichtenstein! - Really, this list is kind of hilarious," tweeted Nasty Woman Needs...
The term trauma is gaining insurmountable doses of consciousness with the proliferation of mainstream's psychological understandings. An unpopular and perhaps even taboo subject, it nevertheless is omnipresent in society and culture. While just a few years ago this word may have come across as dramatic and histrionic, due to the influx of research on the subject it now is commonly understood as a phenomenon that every individual has endured on some level. In fact, the very...
It could be a car park anywhere in the West. Except for the unexploded ordinance sticking into the side of a resident's BMW SUV. "BMW SUV impaled by a Smerch MLRS rocket booster in Kharkiv. https://t.me/truexanewsua/30678" Bob Lee tweeted this photo and caption. Well hopefully the owner is insured for this. Or can afford another car. Do mechanics repair this kind of damage? The Ukrainian authorities say that the Russian troops are demoralized, and increasingly violating rules...
As you might expect, conspiracy theories are making the rounds on Russian social media. One theory that the real reason Russia invaded Ukraine has nothing to do with history, national pride, neo-Nazi's or internal Ukraine politics. It's about the CIA Biolabs, of course. The US Embassy to Ukraine denied these rumors 2 years ago. But some Russians nevertheless deflect blame for their invasion, on the US and the CIA. "I'm not sure what the whole truth is, but for one, there are...
A five year old girl in Illinois reportedly stated to bleed from her uterus, after Covid vaccination. This from VAERS. The report is below. BNT stands for the Pfizer vaccine, which has been approved in the US for anyone over 15 years of age, and authorized for children between 5 and 15. VAERS, Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System is a United States program for vaccine safety, co-managed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug...
3/1/22: The Russian Army recently shelled residential areas of Kharkiv, Ukraine in their recent assault on that City. But a local cat has decided to change all that. The "Panther of Kharkiv" reveals the locations of Russian army snipers, by chasing down the red laser dots produced by their AK-47 rifles. Well at least that's the story. I certainly hope it's true. The original post reads: Ukraine army cats are trained to spot and direct the location of Russian sniper laser...
Supermodel Amber Arbucci and former Los Angeles Dodgers player Tyler Adkison will be bringing their A-game to the upcoming StormX Invitational Poker Tournament - in partnership with PokerGO. The multi-talented and philanthropic pair will represent world class crypto exchange Bittrex and have pledged to donate proceeds from the tournament to the charity 'Management Leadership for Tomorrow' (MLT.Org). They will battle with their best poker faces and wits against over 80 players...
Ask Rusty – I'm Confused About Taking Medicare and Social Security Dear Rusty: I just turned 64 and now get stuff about Medicare and Medigap and so on. I really don't know how to retire when it's time. What should I do? What am I looking for? Am I eligible for anything as of now? I'm so confused about all this that I don't even know if I can retire when it's time. Maybe I should just continue working so I don't have to try to figure this out. Signed: Confused Dear Confused: D...
Think back for a moment to the place you grew up. You may be living elsewhere now yet when you go back to where you are from, a rush of memories spring about. A state of nostalgia may be induced, remembering the 'good old days.' There may be some major changes such as new buildings and old hang out spots that are no longer there; yet a sense of community - what it meant to grow up there - remains. Nestled just west of the hustle and bustle that is Los Angeles, lies Santa...
Ask Rusty – About Survivor Benefits for Minor Children Dear Rusty: My nephew died suddenly at 50 years of age and left 2 children, ages 17 and 14. He was divorced, but they were married for more than 10 years, and his ex-wife works as a nurse. My nephew worked for more than 10 years during his lifetime. I want to know if the children are eligible for survivor benefits and the amount of benefits they will receive, and if their mother's income will affect their eligibility. A...
2/16/22 The RCMP has arrested a cougar in a neighborhood of Vancouver. For, well, stalking I guess. This from CanadaPoliceReport.com. The report is reprinted below. The cougar was tranquilized, and released elsewhere. Which impressed me especially, since I witnessed Santa Monica police shoot a mountain lion who wandered into downtown Santa Monica in 2012. The cougar is also called Puma, Mountain Lion or Catamount. The big cat is listed as Least Concern by biologists, who not...
Why is Vladimir Putin suddenly making such a big issue about Ukraine? After all, the Soviet Union broke up 30 years ago and Ukraine has been independent ever since. What if his crisis level urgency has an otherworldly explanation? Some speculate that the answer is about a race to reverse engineer alien technology. I don't know if I believe it myself, but it does explain why there's suddenly a large US military facility in Poland near the border with Belarus. It explains the...
Dear Rusty: I am originally from Switzerland. I moved to the States, got married in 2012, and became a US Citizen in 2016. I never worked in the United States but have 44 years of Social Security contribution in Switzerland and have received a pension from there since I turned 62 (I'm now 64). Is it correct that I cannot apply for Social Security here in the States on my husband's account unless he is collecting his Social Security benefit? He will turn 62 this year but is...
SMC Graduate Mickey Guyton sang the national anthem at last week's super bowl. She is black, female and a country music singer, making her pretty much unique. Country Music artists who are black and female are a rarity, and Guyton has said that she has been the subject of discrimination. In 2019, Guyton chose to write music that reflected more of her struggles as a black woman. In early 2020, she released a single that came from those songwriting sessions titled "What Are You...
Amidst pink flowers and a sweating sun, dozens of patriots gathered to wave their flags and express their first amendment rights in Torrance, California on the high noon of February 12, 2022. People showed up to drop off supplies for truckers, protest the mandates, expound theology, and gather signatures for a recall. The main motivation underlying virtually everyone's presence was their value for freedom. Andrea, a Los Angeles rebel, said she was standing up for the freedom...
Due to an increase in both traffic and demand during the super bowl, anti-trafficking organizations are working double time to increase city wide awareness and efforts to combat the supply of there being underage girls and boys for sale. Republican and Democratic conventions, along with car trade shows are also events which inspire increased momentum from these human rights organizations. Theresa Flores, founder of SOAP (standing for Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution)...
Looking for a wild way to celebrate Valentine's Day this year? Show your love with a gift that helps save endangered species and symbolically ADOPT an animal at the Los Angeles Zoo! All ADOPT packages include a personalized adoption certificate and a beautiful photo factsheet of your chosen animal. Plus, ADOPTions at $50 or higher will include a paper-framed 4x6 in. color photograph of an adorable Gerenuk nuzzle! All our resident animals are available for ADOPTion, and all...
In an uplifting attempt at woke style, Adidas tweeted a panel of 20 women's chests, and then urged ladies to buy their sports bras. We believe women's breasts in all shapes and sizes deserve support and comfort. Which is why our new sports bra range contains 43 styles, so everyone can find the right fit for them. "All bodies should be celebrated, without shame or exception," says the sports wear company. Needless to say, the Internet was jiggling with reaction. "Love the varie...
K-9 Jack is an explosives expert at moving and static explosives; a fine distinction we'll explain in a moment. We met the yellow Labrador and his trainer, Officer Elaina Hassan, playing catch on the lawn in front of the Santa Monica Courthouse. "We got him on a federal grant," explained Hassan, Jack's full time trainer. "He's already found two guns on the Promenade, and one gun on the Santa Monica Pier. Not to mention numerous suspicious packages," she said. The packages...
Ask Rusty – Will My Social Security Benefits Ever Be Non-Taxable? Dear Rusty: If we take our Social Security at our full retirement age (66 years and 6 months for both of us) and we both continue to work, what are the income tax consequences? Is there an age at which we can still work and draw Social Security without tax consequences on our benefits? Signed: Overtaxed Couple Dear Overtaxed Couple: Regardless of when you claim your Social Security benefits, whether those b...
