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The Remote Control Killers Behind Russia’s Cruise Missile Strikes on Ukraine — bellingcat

In the early hours of Monday, 10 October 2022, Russia pummelled Ukraine’s largest cities with missiles killing at least 20 people and wounding more than 100… 5,576 more words

The Remote Control Killers Behind Russia’s Cruise Missile Strikes on Ukraine — bellingcat

UN: Over 4.75M refugees from Ukraine registered for Temporary Protection in Europe

Over 4.75 million refugees from Ukraine have already registered for Temporary Protection or similar national protection schemes in Europe. The relevant data were provided by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as of November 22, 2022, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. According to the UNHCR, the number of refugees from Ukraine, registered for Temporary Protection or similar national protection schemes in Europe, has reached 4,751,065 people.

Source: UN: Over 4.75M refugees from Ukraine registered for Temporary Protection in Europe

♫ Forever In Blue Jeans ♫ (Redux) — Filosofa’s Word

I had Neil Diamond in my mind today, and decided to play something by him, but I was torn between several.  I nearly choked on my coffee when I realized that I played this one only once, the Monday after Thanksgiving three years ago in 2019!  Even my intro blurb is still fitting and apt! […]

♫ Forever In Blue Jeans ♫ (Redux) — Filosofa’s Word

Wise Words From A Former President’s Daughter

Filosofa's Word

Nearly two years ago, when President Joseph Biden took his oath of office and the former guy left the White House and Washington behind, I expressed a hope that the media would not keep Trump in the headlines, that they would relegate him to the annals of history, let the nation heal.  I suspected then that I was spitting into the wind, but I didn’t realize to what extent.  Not a single day has gone by in those 23 months that his name has not been in the news, on the editorial pages, and shoved in our faces just about everywhere we turn.  ENOUGH!!!  He is the “former” guy … you didn’t see President Obama’s face on every news site every day for two years after he left office!  Obama’s face and words would be much more welcome than Trumps, for that matter.  There are much more serious and…

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Did You Know – Super Fine Granulated Sugar — In Dianes Kitchen

Did you know that if you have a recipe that calls for Super Fine Granulated Sugar, you can make it yourself? All you need to do is put granulated sugar into a food processor for 10-15 seconds and it will be ready to use. http://www.InDianesKitchen.com Image from Pixabay.com

Did You Know – Super Fine Granulated Sugar — In Dianes Kitchen

An ocean of noise: how sonic pollution is hurting marine life — Stigmatis — MARY CALVO

Today’s oceans are a tumult of engine roar, artificial sonar and seismic blasts that make it impossible for marine creatures to hunt or communicate. We could make it stop, so why don’t we? By David George Haskell We were whaling with cameras, joining a flotilla of a dozen other tourist boats from harbours all around the […] […]

An ocean of noise: how sonic pollution is hurting marine life — Stigmatis — MARY CALVO

A Wonderful book, a Treasure not to be missed! –  « Amazon Rainforest Magic The adventures of Meromi, a Yanomami girl » – For ages 8 to 12 to 100!  –…

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A Wonderful book, a Treasure not to be missed! –  « Amazon Rainforest Magic The adventures of Meromi, a Yanomami girl » – For ages 8 to 12 to 100!  –…