I’m down with one of my eyestrain attacks, so blogging will be slow on my part for at least a few hours.
ClownWorld U.S.A.
Gold, Goats and Guns- Indicting Trump is the End of US Politics
And that’s what’s at the heart of this Trump indictment. Trump is the distillation of everything they need to tear down to validate their envy. He’s white, male, politically connected, a little corrupt, very cheesy and the antithesis of what middle-class bicoastal midwits believe they should be.
Successful.
They hate Trump not because he’s successful but because our society allowed for him to become successful.
Blog Notes
All is well. I’ve been on the road, not far enough south to consider it a winter vacation, but a vacation from the internet just the same. My connectivity here is just awful, so blogging has been difficult to impossible. I should be back to the normal routine by middle of next week, weather permitting.
Update: Apparently this is what we have to look forward to. Oh, goody. (Hwy 13 in SE Sask)
Postcard From Africa
Ken Opalo- Three Billion Africans, How demographics will shape African states’ economic and political futures
For much of history the continent of Africa has been largely underpopulated. For example, it wasn’t until the mid-1990s that the entire region’s population surpassed Europe’s (see below). Now the region is in the middle of a demographic boom that will see its population double over the next 50 years to more than 3 billion. By 2100 half all humans being born will be African. It is not an overstatement to claim that the world’s demographic future is in Africa.
Insert Coin For Dancing Monkey
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Blog Notes
The hosting company techs are working on our connection problems today, so I anticipate that site access will remain wobbly for a day or two. Know also that content and comments posted during this period may be left behind when work is completed. Check @katewerk on Twitter for updates should we go down for an extended period.
Blog Notes
I’ve tweaked the comments a little — enabled avatars and downgraded the number of links allowed in a comment to a maximum of two before it goes to moderation (which I don’t bother checking, because I don’t have time).
So — if your comment goes to moderation or you think it’s been deleted, reflect on what might have sent it there. 95% of the time, it’s the software: you used a term that the filter doesn’t like, or dropped too many links. It’s annoying, but it’s just how it has to be to prevent filling the place with spam. And if it was a blog author who deleted your comment because you insulted them — try a different approach, Einstein.
On that note, I remind that minority of regulars who insist on engaging in insults and namecalling that you need to stop. Quit pissing on the carpet. Stay on topic. You know who you are.
I’m Going To Miss The Glaciers
Climate Etc.- Glacier saga
The loss of glaciers from Glacier National Park is one of the most visible manifestations of climate change in the U.S. Signs were posted all around the park, proclaiming that the glaciers would be gone by 2020. In 2017, the Park started taking these signs down. What happened, beyond the obvious fact that the glaciers hadn’t disappeared by 2020?
Insert Coin For Dancing Monkey
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Diversity is our Strength
Canada’s “magic dirt” working about as well as expected.
blogTO- Police respond to 500 people Diwali celebration in Mississauga as ‘street brawl’
Around 10:30 p.m., Peel Police said they had responded to reports a fight involving 400 to 500 people in a parking lot at Malton’s Goreway and Etude Drives, Westwood Mall.
h/t Scott
Blog Notes
As readers have likely surmised from my infrequent postings, I’ve been on an extended road trip over the past two weeks. We (including my friend and wildlife spotter, Karen) returned last night from our annual terrier extravaganza in Pennsylvania, covering over 2,000 miles in about 53 hours in our 2008 E350 Econoline war horse. Say what you like about Fords, but it will be a sad day when we put that beast out to pasture.
My own dogs did very well, with several major wins over their two weekends shown, while the “extended family” of breeders who have incorporated our Minuteman dogs into their own lines did extremely well — including a clean sweep of the top awards at the American National at Montgomery County on Sunday.
Ch.Kaos Black Is King, Best of Breed at the AMSC National was bred in Ontario and owned by Dr.Lisa Sarvas (originally from Biggar, SK). “Nyo” is a grandson of our top sire AmCanCh.Minuteman Up With The Birds.
Below: AmCanCh.Minuteman Lex Luthor, making his first appearance at the “big show” with a win over the top winning males in the USA on the second day of competition (handled by yours truly).
I have one more long weekend trip with family coming up later this month and then my travel season is over, probably until early spring. My deepest thanks to the guest bloggers who kept the place running in my absence. I did check in from time to time, your content was just exceptional as always!
I should be rested and back to regularly scheduled blogging by tomorrow. Until then, I have a lot of gear still waiting to be unloaded.
In Liz we Truss
Things That Go Boom
Grab a beverage.
Moon of Alabama- Whodunnit? – Facts Related to The Sabotage Attack On The Nord Stream Pipelines
Blog Notes
We’re back – for now.
The move to the new server isn’t yet complete, as the techs continue to wrestle with an ornery database. Thus, don’t be surprised if we go offline again as they work their way through the mess.
Blog Notes
Those of you who visit regularly will no doubt have noticed the increasing episodes of downtime when the blog has been unreachable.
The host company is currently working at the long-promised migration to a more robust server. It’s not easy, it’s a large move. So if you encounter difficulty reaching the site over the next day or two, that’s why. If they have problems that result in a prolonged outage, I’ll keep you updated as best I’m able via my Twitter feed, @katewerk.
Thanks to everyone for your patience, I know it’s been frustrating for us all.
And I’ve Even Tidied Up Specially
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It’s very much appreciated.
Provoking The Panda
Moon of Alabama- Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan
The U.S. is trying to push Taiwan to declare independence and to sucker China into some military reaction. It should take note of the fact that its other attempts to poke China have not ended well for its side.
Reuters- U.S. carrier strike group returns to South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions
“Special”
Diversity Is Our Strength! – Justin Trudeau
Diversity on display in the Toronto area.
Blog Notes
I’m currently in upstate New York, finishing off a dog show circuit that included Westminster Kennel Club. No, I didn’t win, but my dog looked and worked great and we left it all in the ring. I’ll be heading for home on Sunday, all 2,000+ miles of it driving solo. Ugh.
Many thanks to our guest bloggers for keeping things humming. It was a long two years away from my hobby and passion, it feels great to get off the porch and run with the big dogs again.
I spotted this in passing, it’s worth the smile.
Baseball is just the best, example 3,574,196: pic.twitter.com/1wKyKWQNWm
— MLB (@MLB) June 22, 2022