#Delta 9 Dakota

[ashen-sky]

Personal highlights from...

Red vs Blue The Ultimate Fan Guide

In honor of s19 and the continuation of where s13 left off, here are some highlights from the ultimate fan guide published back in 2015. I've been re-watching the show and it made me want to flip back through the guide. (Everything is sort of in the order it appears in the book, with a few exceptions)

Delta appears as a guide of sorts with fun facts

Caboose's position is listed as "Team Rookie/Occasional Captain/ Church's Best Friend" (it is actually struck out in the book)

He is also the only one listed with the title Captain, appearing as "Private/Captain Michael J. Caboose" (due to Wash "promoting" him, in the canyon on chorus)

Tucker is "Private First Class", Church, Donut, and Simmons are "Private"s, Sarge is listed as a "Colonel" under rank (the other Red's and Blue's ranks appears with their name while his is under "position"), and Grif is "Minor Junior Private, Negative First Class"

Wash used to be a chronic bed wetter (thanks D)

There's also a six page transcript of his psych eval prior to PF where we find out he injured a commanding officer because he wanted to "send everyone to their deaths", he also put a former bully through a mirror in fifth-grade

Grif is stated to have been assigned to Blood Gulch because he was the only survivor of an alien attack on a colony during the great war, he fell asleep at his post and everyone assumed he was KIA

Donut's position is listed as "On all fours... cleaning Red bade"

Doc's profile is "Doc/ O'Malley" and the whole thing lists both their interests, i.e "Position: Canyon Medic, Galactic Overlord"

Andy's (the bomb) name is "Andrew D. Kaboom"

Sheila and Filss share a page

Tex's notable attributes are "Kicking ass (and nuts), being a mean lady, and resurrection"

The password to unlock the file on Beta that CT left behind was "Allison" (Thanks again D)

York's page comments "Several reports were filed against Agent York claiming he and Agent Carolina had something of a "personal" relationship [...] Freelancer Command was unable to find any proof to support these accusations."

One of his notable attributes is "watching his right side" and his position is "team scoundrel"

Eta and iota (Carolina's AIs) were "fear and happiness"

According to the official time line, Carolina was around 6 when Allison died (Allison died 23 years before Blood Gulch and Carolina was born 29 years before)

Wyoming's real name is Reginald

South Dakota's Status is listed as "Extra Crispy"

Smith once spent two days contemplating in silence what Caboose meant when he said his favorite color was "Happy"

Dr. Grey's position is "(Mad) Doctor", she was considered a prodigy at age 11 when she diagnosed every patient in House M.D. within five minutes of their introduction, and she thinks Grey's Anatomy is "far too trite"

Felix and Locus' names are listed as Unknown in the book, but I do believe their names were revealed in a s14 episode

The counselor advised the director to tell Tex that Alpha was in Blood Gulch to protect him and stop her from investigating the project

Notable Features of Blood Gulch include "Avoid Tucker's Rock at all costs, as it has not been properly sterilized"

BTS from D: The opening shot of Season 6 was created by shooting players moving in different quadrants and combining the shots"

Important events at High Ground, "Washington killed Agent south in cold blood- with a much less cold flamethrower."

Fact from D: "Once a year, Reds and Blues stationed at Rat's Nest still pay tribute to Agent Alabama by sending a flaming mongoose soaring through the night sky."

Donut likes to spend his leisure time in Federal Army Outpost 37, in the jail cells in handcuffs

The statistics pages, 9 pages of stats from number of robots murdered (112) to Church's sniper rifle accuracy (9.3%)

Bow Chicka Bow Wow was first said in season 4, and Simmons never sucked up in season 12, season one had the most "son of a bitch"s at 14 Donut made 32 accidental innuendos, and the odd number of pedals in vehicles was called out on five occasions Tucker has the highest kill count of all reds and blues (counting wash and Tex), at 24 followed by donut at 22 and Tex at 21, Caboose is the lowest at 2 raised by Lopez and 3 and Church at 8 Sarge has threatened/wished death on Grif 56 times, and Donut has nearly died five times Seasons 2 and 9 had the lowest kill counts Carolina had the highest flash back kills at 68 in season ten, and the twins are tied at 23 kills in season nine

Tex's attack to free Alpha was 2 years before Blood Gulch, the great war ended 1 year after Alpha arrived in Blood Gulch and after the Wyoming incident in Blood Gulch (where they tried to kidnap junior), Chorus takes place 5 years after Alpha initially arrived in Blood Gulch

The mission books has adorable illustrations (they look like Caboose's guides from s14)

There's a mindmap for all the Leonard and Allison iterations and they they connect

Sarge has a guide on how to build a robot, scented lube is preferred, along with mad scientist goggles, a cup of baking soda, and seventeen tablespoons of sugar

More silly plans with fun diagrams

Donut's diary, D tells us that Donut washes his underwear on tuesday's

Caboose's Wisdom section on: feelings, relationships, army etiquette (including gems like crayons don't work as bullets. Use markers.), life, and the reds and blues

Simmons made a text based adventure games

BTS from D, the story of Simmons refusing to go to the Vegas Quadrant is a reference to Gus Sorola (Simmons' VA) refusing to go to Las Vegas with the rest of the rvb creators

You can find the case against Sergeant Grif from the reds at rat's Nest (he was selling red team's ammo to Caboose before he was locked up in the brig, Private Jones wore a wire tap to help the red's catch Grif's under the table dealings)

Leonard met Allison in the mess hall during basic training where he pissed off another recruit and Allison had to save his ass (Church was right, Carolina get's her temper from her mom)

I'm Church. private Church. Leonard. Leonard Church." the only thing I cared about in that moment was that she knew my name. She smiled. Her smile could light up solar systems. "Kind of a funny name. Church." "It's Jewish."

I spent the rest of basic chasing after her. In some ways, I never stopped.

Here's hoping non of our beloved idiots die in season 19! I mean, I know Church will be gone, but the others... they deserve a happy ending.

Also I miss the freelancers and AI...

[nursingwriter]

Religion The legalization of marijuana: Is the hysteria about the drug all smoke and no fire? The 18th Amendment, which prohibited the use of alcohol, is now regarded dismal failure. Its one 'success' in changing American civic life was the way it solidified the grip of organized crime upon the nation's urban landscape. However, prohibition of drugs, including marijuana, remains the law of the land in America today. America has always emphasized more punitive approaches to drug enforcement, even in comparison with its Western European counterparts, which have tended to stress treatment and management of addiction as a disease. Because marijuana use is particularly common, a disproportionate number of individuals convicted for drug possession are marijuana users. Ironically, marijuana is also considered to be the most benign drug of all illegal substances, thus most law enforcement efforts in the drug war have focused upon what some consider to be a relatively minor social problem. Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the United States. According to the "National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an estimated 102 million Americans aged 12 or older have tried marijuana at least once in their lifetimes, representing 41% of the U.S. population in that age group" (Marijuana facts and figures, 2010, Office of National Drug Control Policy). Since 1990 alone, "nearly 5.9 million Americans have been arrested on marijuana charges, a greater number than the entire populations of Alaska, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming combined. In 2000, state and local law enforcement arrested 734,498 people for marijuana violations. This is an increase of 800% since 1980, and is the highest ever recorded by the FBI" (Legalization of marijuana, 2010, Legalization of marijuana). The majority of those charged with marijuana violations were charged with simple possession without intent to sell. "The total number of marijuana arrests for 2000 far exceeded the combined number of arrests for violent crimes, including murder, manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault" (Legalization of marijuana, 2010, Legalization of marijuana). Keeping marijuana out of the United States is a time-consuming endeavor. "Most foreign-source marijuana smuggled into the United States enters through or between points of entry at the U.S.-Mexico border. During 2006, 1,115,710 kilograms of marijuana were seized along the Southwest Border. Cannabis cultivation in Mexico remains high and most of the marijuana produced in that country is destined for U.S. drug markets" (Legalization of marijuana, 2010, Legalization of marijuana). Proponents of legalization of marijuana allege that diverting human and legal resources to prosecuting users of a relatively harmless drug is counterproductive and unjust. But law enforcement agencies state that today's marijuana is considerably more potent than the drug used in ages past. There is a widespread increased "prevalence of higher potency marijuana, measured by levels of the chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)…Average THC levels rose from less than 1% in the mid1970s to more than 6% in 2002. Sinsemilla potency increased in the past two decades from 6% to more than 13%, with some samples containing THC levels of up to 33 per cent" (Marijuana facts and figures, 2010, Office of National Drug Control Policy). Opponents of legalization argue that people who base their opinions of the drug on their memories of the 1960s and 1970s counterculture fail to understand how the marijuana 'industry' has changed over the years. Additional confusion about the drug's negative effects may be due to the varied way users and abusers imbibe marijuana. "Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). The main active chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Short-term effects of marijuana use include problems with memory and learning, distorted perception, difficulty in thinking and problem solving, loss of coordination, increased heart rate, and anxiety" (Marijuana facts and figures, 2010, Office of National Drug Control Policy). Marijuana can be inhaled through a cigarette or pipe, brewed into tea, and baked into foods, and the potency level can vary wildly, depending on how it is ingested. Additionally, people may use marijuana for very different reasons: some for medical reason as a palliative, others for purely recreational reasons. Advocates of continued enforcement of existing drug policy state that marijuana is a 'gateway drug' to harder drug use. A "2002 SAMHSA report, Initiation of Marijuana Use: Trends, Patterns and Implications, concludes that the younger children are when they first use marijuana, the more likely they are to use cocaine and heroin and become dependent on drugs as adults. The report found that 62% of adults age 26 or older who initiated marijuana before they were 15 years old reported that they had used cocaine in their lifetime" (Marijuana facts and figures, 2010, Office of National Drug Control Policy). But it could be argued that correlation is not synonymous with causality. Simply because a child using marijuana at a young age is more likely to use harder drugs later on in life does not mean that marijuana physically or psychologically motivates the later drug abuse. Rather, it could be other factors in the child's life, like a lack of parental supervision, spurs the initial use and that children more likely to encounter marijuana at a young age are the victims of other social factors that promote later hard drug abuse. Proponents of legalization point out that the marijuana use is widespread and many users do not become addicts. Results of a Center for Disease Control (CDC) 2007 survey indicate that 38.1% of high school students reported using marijuana at some point in their lifetimes and 47.5% of college students and 56.7% of young adults (ages 19 -- 28) surveyed in 2007 reported lifetime use of marijuana. Furthermore, some of the arguments against marijuana use could also be made against alcohol abuse, say marijuana's defenders. But unlike controlled and recreational use of alcohol, it is uncertain if there is any 'safe dose' of marijuana. "Marijuana abuse is associated with many detrimental health effects. These effects can include respiratory illnesses, problems with learning and memory, increased heart rate, and impaired coordination. A number of studies have also shown an association between chronic marijuana use and increased rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and schizophrenia. Long-term marijuana abuse can lead to addiction. Studies conducted on both people and animals suggest marijuana abuse can cause physical dependence. Withdrawal symptoms may include irritability, sleeplessness, decreased appetite, anxiety, and drug craving" (Legalization of marijuana, 2010, Legalization of marijuana). While recreational legalization is unlikely in the near future, some states have moved to legalize the ability of doctors to prescribe medical marijuana as a painkiller, or to combat the loss of appetite associated with some medical treatments, such as chemotherapy. Marijuana has a palliative effect and the potential for abuse -- just like some prescription medications. Advocates of medical marijuana support doctors prescribing the drug to individuals suffering chronic pain for whom other efforts have failed, like people with MS and cancer -- and also for glaucoma sufferers, as marijuana is claimed to help some of those who are afflicted with the ailment. However, reluctant physicians counter that no reliable studies have supported the supposed benefits of medical marijuana for any of these illnesses. "While smoking marijuana may allow patients to temporarily feel better, the medical community makes an important distinction between inebriation and the controlled delivery of pure pharmaceutical medication. The raw (leaf) form of marijuana contains a complex mixture of compounds in uncertain concentrations, the majority of which have unknown pharmacological effects" (Medical marijuana fact sheet, 2009, White House). Remember that "delicate immune systems of seriously ill patients may become compromised by the smoking of marijuana, and may be damaged while the patient is still struggling back to health" (Medical marijuana fact sheet, 2009, White House. The chronically ill may be more prone to dependence, because of chronic pain or psychological complaints that accompany or gave rise to their ailment. It is questionable if the desperately sick should not be encouraged to try a potentially dangerous drug for the respiratory functions. "The daily use of marijuana compromises lung function and increases the risk for respiratory diseases, similar to those associated with nicotine cigarettes" (Medical marijuana fact sheet, 2009, White House). A patient who uses marijuana for pain relief during cancer treatment may leave him or herself more vulnerable to contracting other cancers. Furthermore, in response to those who argue that they have been nonresponsive to legally prescribed painkillers, "Marinol, the synthetic form of THC (the psychoactive ingredient contained in marijuana), is already legally available for prescription by physicians whose patients suffer from pain and chronic illness," and there is no need to embark upon a slippery slope of legalization (Medical marijuana fact sheet, 2009, White House). The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that marijuana has no medical value as determined by Congress "in the case of the Controlled Substances Act, the statute reflects a determination that marijuana has no medical benefits worthy of an exception outside the confines of a government-approved research project" (Legalization of marijuana, 2010, Legalization of marijuana). Even proponents of medical legalization concede marijuana cannot cure or even alleviate the symptoms of MS or glaucoma, merely act as a narcotic. True, other narcotics exist on the market today -- and like marijuana, they are also addictive. Whether they are more or less addictive than marijuana remains uncertain, but advocates say the chronically ill should be able to choose what works best for them while opponents say only tested, carefully titrated drugs should be used as palliatives. Weighing the rights of the sick with marijuana's long and short-term side effects is a delicate balance. When marijuana is smoked, users often suffer similar short as well as long-term problems to those of regular smokers, including a smoker's cough and breathing problems. In fact, "marijuana smoke contains 50% to 70% more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than does tobacco smoke" (Legalization of marijuana, 2010, Legalization of marijuana). The active agent in marijuana, THC, has been linked to short-term memory loss: 4th graders who tested equally on tests of memory and were retested in 12th grade has notably poorer performance, relative to their peers, if they admitted to being heavy marijuana smokers, although once again proponents of the drug argue that correlation does not imply causality: marijuana smokers may simply be part of a demographic group less focused upon grades than non-smokers (Medical marijuana fact sheet, 2009, White House). Advocates of legalization for medical use have a likely 'alternative' agenda, critics contend, namely full legalization, which would be a disaster for society. "Smoking marijuana leads to changes in the brain similar to those caused by cocaine, heroin, and alcohol. All of these drugs disrupt the flow of chemical neurotransmitters, and all have specific receptor sites in the brain that have been linked to feelings of pleasure and, over time, addiction. Cannabinoid receptors are affected by THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, and many of these sites are found in the parts of the brain that influence pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement" (Medical marijuana fact sheet, 2009, White House). But even if one concedes the point that marijuana use on a recreational level has largely negative effects for the user, and its medical benefits are dubious, some economists argue that the U.S. is losing a potential source of revenue: just like 'sin taxes' on alcohol and cigarettes yield high levels of revenue. "Marijuana legalization -- replacing prohibition with a system of taxation and regulation -- would save $7.7 billion per year in state and federal expenditures on prohibition enforcement and produce tax revenues of at least $2.4 billion annually if marijuana were taxed like most consumer goods. if, however, marijuana were taxed similarly to alcohol or tobacco, it might generate as much as $6.2 billion annually" (Moffat 2010). Marijuana use may be problematic, but the loss of revenue it generates for the state regarding law enforcement, and the financial benefits regarding future taxation mean that a new policy is required. If marijuana use was legalized in such a wholesale fashion, however, the logistical aspects of regulating legal use seem nightmarish. "Does legalization of marijuana mean its sale to any willing buyer should be legal? What about the sale of legal marijuana to youth? We have not done a good job of keeping alcohol and cigarettes out of the hands of young people. There is a simple reason that it is rare to hear a description of the mechanics of marijuana legalization: all of the ways marijuana can be made legal are either ridiculous, or frightening, or both. In addition, the U.S. has international treaty obligations not to legalize marijuana, or any other illegal drug, for non-medical use" (DuPont 2007). Granted, the legal aspects of drug enforcement and policing are frustrating in terms of their bureaucracy and often arbitrary nature. But policing taxation and distribution of marijuana in a legal fashion on a wide scale would seem even more difficult within the U.S. However, the Dutch have taken a very different attitude than the Americans and most of their European counterparts: "Dutch drug policy is unique in the whole world. It is directed by an idea that every human being may decide about the matters of its own health…Another idea which guides Dutch laws in their drug policy is a conviction that hiding social negative phenomena does not make them disappear - on the contrary makes them worse, because when concealed, they become far more difficult to influence and control" (Amsterdam drugs, 2005, Amsterdam Info). Marijuana is considered a 'soft drug' in the Netherlands, and is thus legal. Ensuring that drugs are legal also enables better quality control, and reduces toxicity and overdoses for users. This ensures that the drug is not sold to minors, and is used in a relatively controlled fashion. Large scale cultivation is forbidden, although skeptics question whether the widespread use of cannabis could really be supported by 'home' growers, and contend that the Dutch are still part of the worldwide drug trade (Amsterdam drugs, 2005, Amsterdam Info). Growing sympathy for individuals with terminal illness in the U.S. suggest that some states may legalize marijuana, perhaps in a non-inhalant form to reduce the risks of smoking. But on a wide-scale basis, for recreational use, there are logistical questions if a nation as large and diverse as the U.S. (in contrast to the small, law-abiding nation of the Dutch) would benefit from expanded legalization. However, if marijuana continues to be illegal, that means a continued drain financially in enforcing a widely disregarded, mocked, and perhaps unenforceable law. A shift overall in drug policy to treatment, or reducing demand, rather than punishment or supply-side tactics seems more beneficial, although drug treatment and medical treatment of users is also expensive. Regardless of what policy is implemented, marijuana enforcement is costly -- even for those citizens who do not use the drug. References Amsterdam drugs. (2005). Amsterdam Info. Retrieved July 14, 2010 at http://www.amsterdam.info/drugs/ DuPont, J. (2007, October 30). On the legalization or not of marijuana. The New York Times. Retrieved July 14, 2010 at http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/30/on-the-legalization-or-not-of-marijuana/ Legalization of marijuana. (20110). Legalization of marijuana. Retrieved July 14, 2010 at http://legalizationofmarijuana.com/ Legalization of marijuana. (2010). Office of National Drug Control Policy. White House. Retrieved July 14, 2010 at Marijuana myths & facts. (2010). NCJRS. Retrieved July 14, 2010 at http://www.ncjrs.gov/ondcppubs/publications/pdf/marijuana_myths_facts.pdf Marijuana facts and figures. (2010). Office of National Drug Control Policy. White House. Retrieved July 14, 2010 at http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/marijuana/marijuana_ff.html Medical marijuana fact sheet. (2009, November). White House. Retrieved July 14, 2010 at http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/pdf/MedicalMarijuanFactSheet.pdf Moffat, Mike. (2010). Time to legalize marijuana. http://economics.about.com/od/incometaxestaxcuts/a/legalize_pot.htm Read the full article

[stupendouspaperfly]

Cleared for Takeoff: Your Ultimate Roadmap to a Pilot Career in the USA

How to Become a Pilot in the USA is a dream for many, but it requires dedication, training, and proper certification. Whether you aim to fly for airlines, corporations, or the military, the journey follows a structured path. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way to the skies.

Roadmap to a Pilot Career in the USA

1. Meet the Basic Requirements

To start your journey as a pilot, you must meet some basic criteria. You must be at least 17 to obtain a private pilot license (PPL) and 18 for a commercial pilot license (CPL). You also need to have a high school diploma or equivalent and be proficient in English, the international language of aviation.

2. Obtain a Medical Certificate

Aviation requires good physical and mental health. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates that aspiring pilots pass a medical examination conducted by an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). A first-class medical certificate is required for airline pilots, while a second-class is sufficient for commercial pilots.

3. Choose the Right Flight School

Selecting a flight school is one of the most important decisions in your pilot training journey. You can choose between a Part 61 or Part 141 school. Part 61 offers flexible, self-paced training, while Part 141 follows a structured curriculum. Prestigious aviation schools like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, ATP Flight School, and University of North Dakota are great options.

4. Earn Your Private Pilot License (PPL)

The first step in actual flight training is obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL). This allows you to fly non-commercially. To earn your PPL, you need at least 40 flight hours, including solo flights, and pass a written exam and flight test.

5. Get an Instrument Rating (IR)

An Instrument Rating (IR) is essential for flying in poor weather and under instrument flight rules (IFR). This involves additional flight hours and training focused on navigation, meteorology, and using cockpit instruments.

6. Obtain a Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

To fly professionally, you must earn a Commercial Pilot License (CPL). This requires a minimum of 250 flight hours and passing rigorous written, oral, and practical exams. A CPL allows you to be paid for flying but does not yet qualify you for airline jobs.

7. Build Flight Hours

Most airlines require at least 1,500 flight hours to qualify as a First Officer. Many pilots gain experience by becoming flight instructors, banner tow pilots, or charter pilots before applying to airlines.

8. Get an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

The Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate is the highest certification and is required to fly for airlines. You must be at least 23 years old and have 1,500 flight hours. Training programs like Airline Career Pilot Programs can help you meet this requirement.

9. Apply for Airline Jobs

Once you have your ATP certificate and the required experience, you can apply for regional or major airlines. Many pilots start at regional airlines before advancing to major carriers like Delta, United, or American Airlines.

Conclusion

How to Become a Pilot in the USA is a rewarding but challenging journey. With proper training, dedication, and persistence, you can achieve your dream of taking to the skies. Follow this roadmap, and soon, you’ll be cleared for takeoff on an exciting aviation career.

[the-firebird69]

This guy is a massive nuisance he's supposed to be but we have to grow the army. I'm calling to order a meeting what he's doing to our son is disgusting and it's so damn repetitive our son doesn't have a chance to breathe and daughter he's very upset she said we are going to use it against the guy and she goes how I said we need money our people need money we need gold and stuff for stealth and we need money to control people and governments and it's effective it controls a lot of people and we use cover and she said this is a good idea and I started to say we're going to have a hard time covering it I figured out she's very mad but she's saying I want it done now and she's right I said when do we have to use soft power and we have to use a lot more of it than they were and we're not really on it I don't know what we're hoping for and he says that and she was saying the above before it couple sentences but really they're right of course we know they're right but we need to get going on it talking about it and allowing things to happen is really getting horrible so we're going to call a meeting and we have a lot of plans to counter it but this is very quick stuff he's trying to jam it to us way too fast and he's playing executive orders and all of the idiots are running around doing it it's not true but right now it's just Trump and the other guy might start doing it and that's what they usually do now they're cutting off benefits and so we get that now we're moving out they lost about 7% on top of the 9% no but that's who moved out and they're getting there they did lose 2% but the way they're doing it those people are gone and it's going to be 16% out and they're going to lose power there and won't be able to influence anything and Biden was saying it but it's not going well over the top when they evacuate an area that's not enough people there to hold it and we go in and we take it over and we are taking over huge territories now those 7% moved and that leaves 3% about 2% are in the Delta region the rest of it we're going in and that's not many people and they're leaving and it's full encouraged it and that's Trump but now he's doomed we know he's doomed cuz we're going to make it so we have a few other things to mention but this is very huge we're going to print and yeah we will have control over 90% of the middle areas by Saturday morning

We're also assaulting below and we're not leaving bunkers and things like that the only things that will be left are stashes and caches they are moving on the ones in Wyoming and a couple states around it and The Dakotas and one more state to the South that is representing probably half of the stashes in cash the other half are to the south of those States and there's not much anywhere else and huge armies are going to form and they're going to go after the pseudo empire again and they see them coming out and trying to go after the general areas to try and grab us and it's a war. And they will fight each other until they vacate so far they haven't even breached the fourth defense zone and the troops are there have fallen back and were destroyed 7% will reach it by midnight tonight but they will be at the outer perimeter again and repairs are being made and replenishing meanwhile Trump is threatening his own people and bja people and Brad and Jason they said they're going to handle it good

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Cannabis

In the United States, cannabis is legal in 39 of 50 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use. At the federal level, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, determined to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, prohibiting its use for any purpose. Despite this prohibition, federal law is generally not enforced against the possession, cultivation, or intrastate distribution of cannabis in states where such activity has been legalized. Beginning in 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration has initiated a review to potentially move cannabis to the less-restrictive Schedule III.

The medical use of cannabis is legal with a medical recommendation in 39 states, four out of five permanently inhabited U.S. territories, and the federal District of Columbia (D.C.). Ten other states have laws that limit the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), for the purpose of allowing access to products rich in cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating component of cannabis. The Rohrabacher–Farr amendment, first passed in 2014, prohibits federal prosecution of individuals complying with state medical cannabis laws.

The recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in 24 states, three U.S. territories, and D.C.[b] Another seven states have decriminalized its use.[c] Commercial distribution has been legalized in all jurisdictions where possession has been legalized, except for Virginia and D.C. Personal cultivation for recreational use is allowed in all of these jurisdictions except for Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, and Washington state.

Cannabinoid drugs which have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for prescription use are Marinol and Syndros (synthetic THC is the active ingredient in both), Cesamet (nabilone), and Epidiolex (CBD). For non-prescription use, products with less than 0.3% delta-9 THC containing CBD, delta-8 THC, and other naturally-occurring cannabinoids derived from hemp (cannabis containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC) are legal and unregulated at the federal level, but legality and enforcement varies by state.

Statewide legalization of recreational cannabis appeared on the ballot for the 2024 elections as 2024 Florida Amendment 3, and in North and South Dakota. It failed to pass in all 3 states. Nebraskans decided on a ballot measure related to medical cannabis the same day, which passed.

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February 2024’s Most Anticipated Hollywood Films: A Preview of Cinematic Delights

As January draws to a close, the anticipation for captivating stories on the silver screen intensifies. Hollywood aficionados are gearing up for a month brimming with diverse cinematic experiences. From spellbinding thrillers to heartwarming dramas, February 2024 promises an array of blockbusters that are bound to enthrall audiences worldwide. Let's dive into the lineup of February 2024’s most anticipated Hollywood films, each offering a unique journey into the realms of imagination and emotion.

Argylle: Unraveling a Twisted Spy Thriller

Matthew Vaughn's latest creation takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride through the intricate world of espionage. In "Argylle," the lines between fiction and reality blur as author Elly Conway finds herself entangled in a web of real-life espionage. With a star-studded cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, and John Cena, this peculiar spy thriller is set to hit theaters on February 2, 2024, promising an adrenaline-fueled adventure like no other.

Lisa Frankenstein: A Wicked Tale of Love and Horror

Prepare to be spellbound by a wicked love story like never before in "Lisa Frankenstein." Directed by Zelda Williams and penned by Diablo Cody, this horror comedy transports audiences to 1989, where a teenage girl's unconventional crush takes a terrifying turn when her beloved Victorian-era corpse comes to life. Starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse, this twisted tale of romance and horror is slated for release on February 9, 2024, promising thrills and chills in equal measure.

Madame Web: Marvel's Psychic Superhero Takes Center Stage

Marvel Comics' iconic character Cassandra Webb, aka Madame Web, leaps from the pages to the big screen in this highly anticipated superhero film. Directed by SJ Clarkson and starring Dakota Johnson, "Madame Web" follows Webb as she navigates her psychic powers to protect three young women with extraordinary futures while confronting a cryptic enemy from her past. Set for release on February 14, 2024, this action-packed adventure is a must-watch for comic book enthusiasts and moviegoers alike.

Bob Marley: One Love - A Tribute to a Musical Legend

Reinaldo Marcus Green's heartfelt tribute to the legendary Bob Marley chronicles the inspiring journey of the Jamaican singer and songwriter. With Kingsley Ben-Adir portraying the iconic musician, "Bob Marley: One Love" promises to celebrate Marley's enduring legacy and musical genius. Set for release on February 14, 2024, this biographical drama is a testament to Marley's impact on music and culture worldwide.

Land of Bad: An Action-Packed Thriller Set in the Philippines

Director William Eubank's pulse-pounding action thriller takes audiences on a high-stakes mission in the "Land of Bad." Starring Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth, this adrenaline-fueled adventure follows a USAF drone pilot tasked with supporting a US Army Delta team in the Philippines, only to encounter an unexpected threat that sends the mission spiraling out of control. Set for release on February 16, 2024, "Land of Bad" promises edge-of-your-seat excitement and suspense.

Drive-Away Dolls: A Comedy Road Thriller with Unexpected Twists

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Jon Gunn's touching drama "Ordinary Angels" brings to life a true story of compassion and community in 1994 Louisville, Kentucky. Starring Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson, this uplifting narrative follows a hairdresser named Sharon Stevens as she extends a helping hand to a widower and his daughters in their time of need. Set for release on February 23, 2024, "Ordinary Angels" promises to inspire and uplift audiences with its message of kindness and resilience. As February approaches, cinephiles eagerly await the release of these diverse and captivating films, each offering a unique cinematic experience that promises to entertain, inspire, and resonate with audiences around the world. From heart-pounding thrillers to heartwarming dramas, February 2024 is poised to deliver an unforgettable lineup of Hollywood blockbusters that are not to be missed. Read the full article

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

August 4, 2021

Heather Cox Richardson

Today seemed to mark a popular backlash against Republican lawmakers who have been downplaying the coronavirus pandemic. The Delta variant of the deadly virus is ripping through unvaccinated populations in the U.S. with an average of 85,000 new cases a day, numbers that rival those of February, before we had accessible vaccines. One in three cases in the nation comes from either Florida or Texas.

Lawmakers in South Carolina, Iowa, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Utah have prohibited schools from requiring masks, and South Carolina, Iowa, Florida, Montana, Arizona, South Dakota, Texas, and Tennessee prohibit local governments from doing so.

Yesterday, President Joe Biden called out governors, especially Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, for banning mask mandates and refusing to require the vaccine. At a press conference, Biden said “to these governors, ‘Please, help.’ But if you aren’t going to help, at least get out of the way of the people who are trying to do the right thing. Use your power to save lives.”

Today DeSantis responded: “I am standing in your way.” After sitting on Biden’s criticism for almost a day, DeSantis could find as a response only an attack on Biden for allegedly ignoring the “border crisis.” DeSantis blamed Florida’s devastating virus numbers on immigrants coming over the nation’s border with Mexico into Texas.

The recent attention to the methods of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who rose to power by stoking anti-immigrant hatred and who continues to whip up a frenzy over immigration despite the fact that refugees coming into Hungary have dropped to unremarkable levels, shows the Republican fallback on immigrant caravans to distract from their own scandals in a new light.

In fact, our southern border remains closed because of public health directives put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unaccompanied minors are admitted so that they do not become victims of gangs or sex traffickers, and their numbers likely hit an all-time high of about 19,000 in July. Those children are processed and then transferred to facilities run by the Department of Health and Human Services, which then finds suitable foster situations for them while they await immigration hearings.

Interestingly in terms of the timing of DeSantis’s outburst, today the Mexican government sued a number of U.S.-based gun manufacturers for lax controls that permit illegal weapons to flow over the border. A 2016 study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office showed that about 70% of the weapons seized in Mexico came from the United States.

Back in the U.S., the president has mandated vaccines in the federal government and has asked private employers to require vaccines. Google, Walmart, Disney World, and Microsoft, among many others, including hospitals and more than 400 private universities, are requiring masks or vaccines. So is Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker, who today issued a mask requirement for schools and a vaccine mandate for workers in state prisons and other facilities.

By Labor Day, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to give final approval to coronavirus vaccines, reassuring people reluctant to get the vaccine that it is safe.

Increasingly, people dying of Covid-19 or their survivors are publicly begging their friends and neighbors to get the vaccine. In addition to videos and facebook posts, a six-minute television segment on CBS This Morning featured Republican Representative Julia Letlow of Louisiana, who lost her husband to the disease in December. She is using her story to try to change people’s minds about refusing the vaccine.

Implied in these calls to ignore the disinformation out there about the vaccine is criticism of those Republican leaders who have pushed that disinformation.

Rising case numbers put lawmakers who have downplayed the virus in a tight spot. A new poll today from St. Pete Polls shows that DeSantis’s popularity has fallen behind that of a Democratic rival, Charlie Crist, in the 2022 governor’s race. Forty-nine percent of Floridians disapprove of DeSantis’s job performance, while only 44% approve. He is in positive numbers only with voters older than 70. In contrast to the older folks, most voters disapprove of his opposition to masks in schools.

Other Republican governors have expressed regret that they were so quick to outlaw masks. Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson today said he wished he hadn’t signed into law a measure banning state and local mask mandates. He has called the legislature into special session to change the law, claiming that he signed the previous measure because “I knew it would be overridden by the legislature if I didn't sign it.”

The new spike in infections has meant an uptick in vaccinations, with numbers matching those of early July. On Tuesday, Jeff Zients, the White House’s coronavirus response coordinator, reported that Louisiana has seen a 302% increase in the average number of newly vaccinated per day; Mississippi, 250%; Alabama, 215%; and Arkansas, 206%. On Tuesday, almost a month late, the nation met the goal President Joe Biden had set for July 4 of having at least one vaccine shot in 70% of eligible Americans. About 49% of all eligible Americans have been fully vaccinated.

Today, two parents of school-aged children in Arkansas sued the state over its law banning the use of masks in schools. They are seeking immediate “protection from an irrational act of legislative madness that threatens K-12 public school children with irreparable harm.” “Without immediate intervention by the Arkansas judiciary,” the lawsuit says, “the restrictions imposed on state and local officials by Act 1002 will result in many more Arkansas children becoming very sick, and some of them will inevitably die.”

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Notes:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/08/02/press-briefing-by-white-house-covid-19-response-team-and-public-health-officials-47/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/08/02/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/04/florida-governor-ron-desantis-tells-biden-he-standing-your-way/5489876001/

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/9/13/17823488/hungary-democracy-authoritarianism-trump

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s080221-southern-northen-land-borders-order-extended.html

https://apnews.com/article/health-immigration-coronavirus-pandemic-a361bb903e71011432012d11ac33f9fc

https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2021/07/29/covid-mandates-trigger-a-new-clash-between-florida-officials-and-desantis-13891

https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2021/08/02/florida-covid-hospitalizations-shatter-record-as-desantis-downplays-threat-1389356

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/mexico-guns-us-lawsuit/2021/08/04/181fdbaa-f52d-11eb-a636-18cac59a98dc_story.html

https://apnews.com/article/health-immigration-coronavirus-pandemic-a361bb903e71011432012d11ac33f9fc

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/03/us/politics/pfizer-vaccine-approval.html

https://www.npr.org/2021/08/04/1024939859/arkansas-governor-reverse-law-let-schools-require-masks

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/566301-letlow-describes-final-moments-with-husband-urges-people-to-get-vaccine

https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pritzker-school-masks-20210804-gdo7vctdgre4laxtk7kyfyfjfm-story.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2021/08/03/arkansas-parents-sue-state-over-ban-on-school-mask-mandates---could-other-states-be-next/amp/

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/445635-poll-ron-desantis-approval-rating-sags-as-covid-19-rages/

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

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Globe, February 15 -- part 2 of 4

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Page 8 continued: Martha Stewart's new venture is hawking cannabis-infused morsels for dogs -- her debut line of CBD-infused oil and soft-baked chews for canines is part of a growing demand for pot-for-pups products -- Martha says Snoop Dogg reintroduced her to the pleasures of pot and now she wants to share it with man's best friend

Page 9: The scandal over Alec Baldwin's Boston-born wife Hilaria Baldwin faking a Spanish accent and claiming she was from Mallorca has Latina singer Charo in stiches -- the Spanish-born thick-accented Cuchi-Cuchi gal laughs that she spent all her life trying to speak English like Hilaria because nobody knows what the hell she's saying -- Charo says Hilaria's obsession to be Spanish is funny

* Real Housewives of Orange County's Kelly Dodd didn't water down her words when she accused Braunwyn Windham-Burke during a Real Housewives reunion of being a fake alcoholic and the stars took shots at each other over how many shots Braunwyn has actually knocked back

Page 10: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are set to be stripped of the royal titles they're using to rake in big bucks by a furious Queen Elizabeth -- the pair are scheduled to meet with the monarch in March COVID-19 permitting about their titles Prince and Duchess which they've used to spin cash after leaving England for America -- the queen is already being pressured by her inner circle to punish Harry and Meghan and royal insiders say their greedy arrogant antics will make the queen put them in their place because the queen has always prized quiet dignity and class in the royal family and a focus on doing good deeds rather than pursuing wealth -- Harry did his share of these things before meeting Meghan, most notably supporting groups helping wounded military veterans and protecting endangered animals in Africa but now his only fundraising is for him and Meghan

Page 12: Celebrity Buzz -- Heidi Montag in a bikini at the beach (picture), Ben Affleck's bachelor brother Casey Affleck might be breaking the almighty unwritten Bro Code by openly gushing over Ben's ex Ana de Armas -- Casey even dared to plug Ana's upcoming performance as Marilyn Monroe saying she'll win every single award -- he also said Ana was the sweetest and funniest and smartest and most charming person, Dan Stevens' next role is a spirited sex romp with a ghostly ex in Blithe Spirit based on a Noel Coward play in which a man with writer's block conjures up the ghost of his dead first wife during a seance, boxing champ Floyd Mayweather TKO'd rampant rumors he proposed matrimony to his stripper girlfriend Anna Monroe, Ricky Martin's dark beard didn't suddenly just grow white as snow -- he bleached it

Page 13: Fabio (picture), Delta Burke running errands while using a cane (picture), Michael B. Jordan shows off his strength during a workout in St. Barts (picture), Dakota Johnson blames dad Don Johnson for inspiring her regrettable first tattoo -- while not minding the dozen or so other inked artwork she boasts on her body Dakota cringes at the Latin phrase acta non verba meaning actions not words written on her inner bicep -- it's too serious she says of the phrase her dad likes to repeat

Page 14: Bling Empire billionairess Anna Shay lives in an old Beverly Hills mansion she says is a gateway to the other side, Bruce Springsteen says eating right is the key to eternal youth and the biggest thing is diet diet diet

* Fashion Verdict -- Gabrielle Union 4/10, Priyanka Chopra 9/10, Ryoko Yonekura 3/10, Reese Witherspoon 7/10, Zara Larsson 8/10

Page 16: Russia's evil kingpin Vladimir Putin is tangled in a corruption scandal that exploded over a massive $1.3 billion private palace and threatens to rip loose his iron grip on the nation of 146 million struggling people

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Marquette’s Desmond Mullen, front left, strips the ball for a fumble from the hands of Menominee’s Joseph Romero-Haire, center, in the third quarter of their high school football game played at the William R. Hart Stadium in Marquette on Friday. The fumble was negated due to forward progress being stopped prior to the strip. Also in the on the play are the Redmen’s Ethan Richards, Ty Lotterman and Alex Applekamp. (Photo courtesy Daryl T. Jarvinen)

MARQUETTE — The Marquette football team had to make a big comeback to earn a win over Menominee in 2019.

On Friday night, though, the Redmen took charge quickly and cruised to a 41-18 victory over the Maroons in what is scheduled to be the first to two meetings

Marquette’s Desmond Mullen, front left, strips the ball for a fumble from the hands of Menominee’s Joseph Romero-Haire, center, in the third quarter of their high school football game played at the William R. Hart Stadium in Marquette on Friday. The fumble was negated due to forward progress being stopped prior to the strip. Also in the on the play are the Redmen’s Ethan Richards, Ty Lotterman and Alex Applekamp. (Photo courtesy Daryl T. Jarvinen)

Marquette running back Wyatt Kulhman is caught by Menominee’s Erick Brown (hidden at left) while looking for a way around the Maroons’ Chad Kenney, front left, in the third quarter of their high school football game played at the William R. Hart Stadium in Marquette on Friday. In on the play for the Redmen are Desmond Mullen, Dakota Fredy, Trevor Simon and Kameron Karp. (Photo courtesy Daryl T. Jarvinen)

with Menominee. This encounter was considered a nonconference game, while the rematch in Menominee on Oct. 9 will be a Great Northern Conference game.

The Redmen were originally scheduled to host Gladstone in a GNC contest, but the Braves had to pull out of the game when it was announced a coronavirus test came back positive at the Delta County school.

Marquette’s high-powered offense had a big night with quarterback Austin Ridl finishing 10 of 19 passing for 229 yards and a touchdown along with four carries for 65 yards and a touchdown.

Wide receiver Kam Karp also had a strong performance, hauling in three passes for 112 yards and a TD.

Marquette running back Wyatt Kulhman is caught by Menominee’s Erick Brown (hidden at left) while looking for a way around the Maroons’ Chad Kenney, front left, in the third quarter of their high school football game played at the William R. Hart Stadium in Marquette on Friday. In on the play for the Redmen are Desmond Mullen, Dakota Fredy, Trevor Simon and Kameron Karp. (Photo courtesy Daryl T. Jarvinen)

The Redmen got on the scoreboard first with a 58-yard run by Ridl and extra point making it 7-0 late in the first quarter. After Menominee answered with a touchdown a couple minutes later, Marquette struck again early in the second quarter on a 6-yard run by Brady Wright and with the PAT kick, led 14-6.

Marquette scored again before halftime on a run by Owen Beauchamp. Teammate Truman Langlois picked off a Menominee pass in the end zone to preserve the Redmen’s 21-6 halftime lead.

Karp kept the Marquette offense rolling in the second half with a 49-yard scoring run as the Redmen padded their advantage to 28-6. The Maroons trimmed Marquette’s lead with a touchdown with less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter, but the Redmen shook it off.

Ridl scored from 12 yards out to extend the lead to 34-12 heading into the fourth, and Desmond Mullen put the game away with a long punt return for a touchdown.

Marquette plays Sault Ste. Marie at 6 p.m. Friday.

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48 hours in. . . Toronto, an insider guide to Canada's spirited first city

Canada's multicultural fusion

Canada's biggest city, the 4th biggest in North America, is regularly rated among the most effective areas to live in the world. Investing also a few days here makes it very easy to see why. Cosmopolitan and also cultured, fun as well as fun-loving, with an icing of unpredictability simply to make points fascinating, Toronto takes pride in being the dynamic, innovative and also risk-free amount of all its components.

The city's roots show in myriad ways, with greater than 200 cultures stood for on the streets. (The truth that there are 3 Chinatowns as well as 2 Little Italys speaks volumes.) This is among the reasons the cooking scene is such a big deal-- there are much more ingredients in the pantry to pull from. With four first-rate sporting activities teams, a spirited arts scene and a vibrant beachfront with its very own flight terminal, Toronto makes both a gratifying end destination and an excellent pitstop.

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Doug Wallace, our citizen specialist, supplies his top tips on the best things to do and also puts to eat and drink this period.

Consume

Canada's initial Eataly (55 Bloor St. W.; 00 1 437 374 0250) has opened up in the ManuLife Centre to much excitement and also more than a couple of crowds. Spanning 50,000 square feet over 3 levels, the Italian marketplace brings the preference of Italy home to Yorkville's Mink Mile. Locate takeaway counters, dining establishments, regional as well as Italian components, food preparation courses as well as more. - The best dining establishments in Toronto

Do

Not just does Resort X Toronto (111 Princes' Blvd., 4th flooring; 00 1 647 943 9300) have a gigantic 90,000-square-foot gym with 4 interior tennis courts and also 9 squash courts, but it now likewise has Canada's first Guerlain Day spa. Get pampered via customised body therapies and facials in 10 areas, plus pre- and post-stay lounges with views of the lake. - The very best things to do in Toronto

Drink

Don't let the false front of Vatican Gift Store (1047 Gerrard St. E.; 00 1 416 462 2682) mislead you: the makeshift gift store opens speakeasy-style to expose a low-lit Gothic secluded administering European and regional brews, clever (as well as solid) mixed drinks as well as thin-crust, hand-tossed Neopolitan pizzas. Stock up on votive candles on your way out. - The most effective night life in Toronto

48 hours in ... Toronto

The first day

MORNING

Even if you're not staying at the Delta Resort Toronto, begin your day with a vibrant coffee and also a morning meal sandwich at SOCO to Go (75 Lower Simcoe St; 00 1 416 637 5465), the hotel's 24-hour grab-and-go counter and also café in the southeast corner of the structure.

Your 2nd quit of the day is nearby: Ripley's Fish tank of Canada (288 Bremner Blvd; 00 1 647 351 3474) opens at 9am, which is when the displays will be the least crowded. After having a look at the jellyfish wall surface and seeing stingrays skyrocket over your head in the undersea gallery, function your means over to the Hockey Hall of Popularity (30 Yonge St; 00 1 416 360 7765) to look into the interactive video games as well as well-known souvenirs.

MID-DAY

There's absolutely nothing even more Canadian than a peameal bacon sandwich (a kind of unsmoked back bacon). Discover one for lunch at Carousel Bakery, right near the front door in the St. Lawrence Market (93 Front St. E.; 00 1 416 392 7219). If bacon is not your thing, head to the reduced level to consider greater than a dozen hot-food stalls. The marketplace has been a culinary hub of the city given that 1803, which in Canada-years resembles 2 centuries.

After that, a 10-minute stroll south to the water's side will land your toes in the sand at the synthetic Sugar Coastline (Lower Jarvis St. and Queen's Quay E). Sit under the cotton-candy pink umbrellas and also enjoy the tankers get here in the harbour prior to continuing to the historic Distillery Area (55 Mill St.). Take a great, slow-moving poke regarding this pedestrian-only cultural territory of shops, present stores, clothes stores and also galleries. SOMA is the most effective bean-to-bar chocolatier in the area.

LATE

Pre-cocktails, take a little stroll via Yorkville Area (Cumberland Ave. at Bellair St.), in search of stars shopping or ordering cappucinos in their baseball caps and sunglasses. Duck into either The Oxley (121 Yorkville Ave.; 00 1 647 348 1300) for pints on the (much quieter) 2nd flooring or opt for martinis at d|bar in the Four Seasons (60 Yorkville Ave.; 00 1 416 964 0411).

Supper reservations tonight are at Constantine (15 Charles. St. E.; 00 1 647 475 4436), a little piece of Italian-Mediterranean paradise in the back of Anndore Home. Just move up front to the cocktail bar for a nightcap or stroll a brief block east to the Gay Town for a drag show at Woody's (467 Church St.; 00 1 416 972 0887).

- The most effective dining establishments in Toronto

Day 2

MORNING

The most effective time to get your photo taken in the "O" of the Toronto indicator at City Hall (100 Queen St. W. at Bay St.) remains in the morning prior to any individual else is around. Get a quick chai latte initially at Bannock (401 Bay St.; 00 1 416 861 6996).

Post photoshoot, it's a 15-minute walk to a healthy breakfast at Karine's (109 McCaul St.; 00 1 416 591 0863), a little food court serving morning meal staples with a side of Center Eastern, along with vegan and gluten-free, treats. Satisfied, you can then do a deep-dive right into the long-term collection (or exploring exhibits) nearby at the age-old Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W.; 00 1 416 979 6648).

AFTERNOON

On via Chinatown currently to the bohemian neighbourhood of Kensington Market (Kensington Ave. as well as Dundas. St. W.) to take a look at its indie society, vintage garments shops as well as art rooms. While you're there, put into a piled-high hamburger at Ozzy's Hamburgers (66 1/2 Nassau St.; 00 1 416 862 7983)-- have the Mustang Sally.

Stroll it off by heading back down to Queen St. W. and also shopping your means westward-- both sides of the street, mind you-- completely to Trinity Bellwoods Park (790 Queen St. W. at Strachan Ave.). Must-stops in the process must consist of: Frank as well as Oak for men's and also ladies's clothing and also possibly a quick haircut (735 Queen St. W.; 00 1 647 930 8711), Zane for the developer jewelry and desirable bags (753 Queen St. W.; 00 1 647 352 9263) and the shoe heaven that is Heel Kid (773 Queen St. W.; 00 1 416 362 4335).

LATE

Supper is also westward this evening, but first, choose of fresh margaritas or tequila shots at Reposado (136 Ossington St.; 00 1 416 532 6474) or a couple of Rust and also Bone cocktails at The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St. W.; 00 1 416 531 5042), whose bartenders virtually created the craft mixed drink scene in Toronto

Then for a little taste of Argentina at Tanto (74 Ossington Ave.; 00 1 416 546 3022). Fill out on the innovative little plates-- such as the spicy beef empanada with paprika aioli or smoked squid covered with pancetta as well as scorched almond salsa-- then just share one primary.

Later, take your pick of the area's live songs areas: a burlesque program at the saucy Painted Lady (218 Ossington Ave.), classic blues or people at The Dakota Pub (249 Ossington Ave.; 00 1 416 850 4579) or an indie band at The Fort (1197 Dundas St. W.; 00 1 416 519 9439).

- The very best night life in Toronto.

When to go ...

Might to October is the best time to visit Toronto, while the sun is out, the dining establishment patio areas are jumping, as well as everyone gets on the street after a lengthy winter season cooped inside. June, July and also August are usually hot and humid, 30 levels seems like 40 levels. On summertime weekend breaks, residents go out of community to their homes, leaving the city streets (and dining establishment chairs) to you. Summer season is additionally when most of the city's festivals are slated, focusing on food as well as beverage, arts and also theater, multiculturalism, songs as well as movie. The excellent climate just doesn't just transform itself off come August 31, either: In September, kids go back to college, grownups return to organisation as well as you have the sidewalks, stores and destinations to on your own.

Know prior to you go ...

Necessary information

Vacationer board info: 00 1 416 203 2500; seetorontonow.com Emergency situation fire and ambulance: 911 Emergency police: 911 British Consular Office: 777 Bay St., Collection 2800; 00 1 416 593 1290.

The essentials.

Flight time: Fly from London to Toronto in 7 hours. Currency: Canadian dollar. International dialling code: +1.

Local laws and etiquette.

- Canadians are notoriously courteous, conscientious as well as unstuffy, normally expecting the very same of others.

- Like elsewhere in North America, it is customary to tip 15-20 per cent for service in restaurants and bars. Ditto the cab driver, massage specialist, tourist guide and hairstylist. For hotel housekeeping team, budget plan CAD$ 3-$ 5 (₤ 1.80- ₤ 3) per day.

- The Toronto Transit System of trains, streetcars and buses-- while flawed-- is safe and also simple. The train trains stop at 1:30 am. Some streetcar and buses run overnight. Visit ttc.ca.

- Taxis abound and you can flag them down on the street or call one of the dozen business. Fares are approximately CAD$ 4 (₤ 2) per mile. Uber and Lyft vehicle drivers, while a lot more numerous as well as additionally less costly, are normally much less aware of the midtown streets, so cross your fingers.

- If you're driving yourself, know that you can make a right turn on a traffic signal and you can make a U-turn in the middle of the street, unless there are signs mentioning or else.

- Toronto is a two-kiss sort of location, however that is booked for people you know. A firm handshake is fine for brand-new associates.

- You can get cannabis legally. You have to smoke or vape it outside or in somebody's private residence. Check out ontario.ca/ cannabis for more details.

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The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

A modern Mark Twain style adventure story, The Peanut Butter Falcon tells the story of Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome, who runs away from a residential nursing home to follow his dream of attending the professional wrestling school of his idol, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church).

A strange turn of events pairs him on the road with Tyler (Shia LaBeouf), a small time outlaw on the run, who becomes Zak's unlikely coach and ally. Together they wind through deltas, elude capture, drink whisky, find God, catch fish, and convince Eleanor (Dakota Johnson), a kind nursing home employee charged with Zak's return, to join them on their journey.

Directed by:   Tyler Nilson & Michael Schwartz

Starring:   Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, Zack Gottsagen, John Hawkes, Bruce Dern, Thomas Haden Church, Jon Bernthal, Wayne DeHart, Jake 'The Snake' Roberts, Mick Foley, Yelawolf

Release date:   August 9, 2019

[sociopath-analysis]

Sociopath Profile: Agent South Dakota

Recovery Two Face (left) and full armor (right) From the web-series Red vs. Blue (2003- present[valid as of late early February 2020]) Voiced by Shana Merlin First appearance: “Recovery One: Part Two”

South, in spite of her sympathetic qualities, shows many sociopathic traits. And some of those end up negating her sympathetic qualities to some degree.

[SPOILERS BELOW]

First off, on her mission with North in the beginning of Season 9, she shows herself to be rather impulsive. She repeatedly ignores her brother’s orders and continues to do her own thing even though it ends up endangering the mission. In general, she’s very hot-headed which is a stark contrast to her brother, North.

There’s also the fact that she takes pleasure in hurting her enemies. During that mission, she incapacitates enemies in rather brutal ways that leave them in agony rather than professionally dispatching them. This is an extension of her impulsiveness since she just can’t help but cause people pain when she can kinda get away with it.

She often antagonizes the other Freelancers due to them all having AIs before her, even North. It’s a bit of a childish grievance since Wash was perfectly fine waiting. And when Epsilon drives Wash insane, she blames him for having the AI program shut down for something completely out of his control. This arrogant behavior continues in the AI basics course since she thinks it’s BS that she’s there when she doesn’t even have an AI but Tex gets to skip.

It points to a sense of entitlement since she thinks that she should be higher up on the leader-board and that she should be getting an AI. Her later antagonism towards Wash and North are for two rather petty reasons. Wash for getting driven insane by Epsilon leading to the discontinuation of AI implantation and North for siding with Tex over her. Both rather selfish when it gets down to it because the former is something Wash couldn’t control and the latter is seen as North not thinking she’s as good as Tex.

While it seems that she does have a genuine connection to North, many of her actions possibly prove that it is either false or it didn’t matter to her in the long run of getting stronger and being better than everyone else. This is evidenced by the fact that she allowed him to die just so she could get Delta. And she dismisses all the AIs as just computer programs even though there is evidence that they genuinely have feelings (the Alpha being a prime example).

While she can feign mourning for her brother when Wash comes around, the fact that she’s responsible for his death in the first places makes this seem to ring hollow. (While there may have been genuine remorse, she still continued on her path not long after that.) There’s also the fact that she was willing to shoot Wash in the back just to save her own skin. She nearly did the same to Delta when the Meta had her cornered. And as Delta said, she would most likely backstab them again if given the chance. Leading him, of all individuals, to suggest killing her so that didn’t happen. Wash, being backstabbed by her before, doesn’t even hesitate and rightly so.

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Road Trip: Westward Day 10: History, geography, horses, and a concentration camp

This summer, the kids and I embarked on a 10,000-mile cross-country road trip from Washington to Maine and back. Along the way, we got a brief taste of America through landmarks and sights that represent our nation, for better or worse.

Read notes from every day of the trip:

Eastward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Westward: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

And various posts from the FAQ.

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Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde, Colorado

Mesa Verde is most famous for the cliff dwellings built by the Ancestral Pueblo people around 1200 A.D. 

There are more than 600 cliff dwellings within the park, though we only had time to see a handful of them.

If you schedule in advance, you can get a guided tour to some of the ruins. We didn't do it, but we saw people who did:

There are also plenty of mesas and canyons. Note that the structures pictured immediately above are just beyond the bend from the canyon pictured below.

In addition to the cliff dwellings, there are other, more traditional homes that are even older, some dating back to 600 A.D.

"These are much cooler than the sod house," said Luke, age 14, referring to the Prairie Homestead we saw earlier in South Dakota. "And much older."

"These took a little longer to build, I think," I responded.

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Four Corners Monument, Teec Nos Pos, Arizona

At the geometric intersection of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, on a reservation managed by the Navajo Nation, the Four Corners Monument is the only place in America you can stand in four states at once. Or sit. Or crabwalk. Or dribble a basketball. .

There was no basketball hoop at Four Corners, but Luke got his ball and dribbled it on the corner marker and in each state corner. For his creativity, he got applause from the line of people.

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Wild Horses, maybe?

In New Mexico just outside Four Corners, we saw horses grazing in the distance. I have no idea if they qualify as "wild" horses, but there were no obvious ranches nearby.

Later, on our drive through Utah, we encountered a herd crossing the road and stopped for some photos.

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Arches National Park, Moab, Utah

It was 102°F outside and none of us were interested in hiking through mostly barren rock and desert under a blazing hot sun. However, we decided that we'd still drive into Arches just to see what we could.

The massive rock formations — arches, balancing rocks, pillars and more — did not disappoint. They're amazing. It's hard to convey their sheer otherworldly scale in a photograph, but you can see the size of the people and plants in some of the images.

"It's like another planet," said Luke, age 14. "Like something out of a movie."

"It's places like this where Hollywood gets its ideas for other planets," I said.

We'd love to come back and hike around… during a cooler season.

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Moab Isolation Center, Moab, Utah

Just up the road from Arches is the former site of the Moab / Dalton Wells Isolation Center: a concentration camp in which the U.S. government imprisoned Japanese Americans during World War II.

There is nothing left of it except two crumbling cement posts by the entrance, some cracked cement slab foundations, and a historical marker that has obviously been knocked over a few times.

The historical marker minces no words about the Japanese imprisoned here:

“All these men were U.S. citizens; some were veterans of World War I, others were family men, college graduates, and responsible U.S. citizens. Their incarceration here is a vivid example of how our Japenese-American citizens were treated during World War II. May this sad, low point in the history of our democracy never be forgotten, in the hope that it will never happen again.”

There was a larger internment camp in Delta, Utah, which is now the Topaz Museum and which presents much more information on Japanese internment. We didn’t make it over there. And there were dozens of internment camps around the U.S., imprisoning thousands of people.

We had previously talked about the Japanese camps when they were mentioned at the Holocaust Museum in DC.

“I studied these camps in 8th grade,” said Luke. “All of these people lost their homes and businesses.”

“Pretty much. There are a few stories where, for example, other farmers kept up the farms of Japanese Americans and gave them back after the war,” I said.

“That’s really nice of them,” said Nora. “Everyone else just took their stuff.”

“I should point out that kind of humanity was not the norm,” I said.

As the marker notes, the site was previously a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp during the Great Depression. As part of FDR’s “New Deal,” the CCC was a voluntary work-relief program that gave young, unmarried men a job, income, shelter, and food during that period of massive unemployment. Apparently, the cottonwood trees by the Dalton Road entrance were planted by CCC workers.

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On our way to our hotel for the night, we drove through a town called Dinosaur. It has street names like Brontosaurus and Stegasaurus. I was concerned that our hotel might feature goofy dinosaur artwork, but fortunately the dino theme was limited to a few children’s toys at check-in.

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