Monthly Archives: September 2024

“Hezbollah’s tunnels and flexible command weather Israel’s deadly blows”

Posted on September 30, 2024 by TTG

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Hezbollah’s flexible chain of command, together with its extensive tunnel network and a vast arsenal of missiles and weapons it has bolstered over the past year, is helping it weather unprecedented Israeli strikes, three sources … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Lebanon, TTG | 42 Comments

Nasrallah killed?

Posted on September 27, 2024 by TTG

Several big explosions rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Friday as Israel said it carried out strikes on the headquarters of the Iran-backed paramilitary group Hezbollah. Here’s what we know so far: Where: CNN has geolocated a video shared … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Lebanon, TTG | 86 Comments

“The flight to Mars is canceled — human kidneys can’t handle it.”

Posted on September 26, 2024 by TTG

Why kidneys are damaged in space. According to scientists, astronauts will experience kidney problems for two reasons. The main cause is galactic cosmic rays (GCR), or simply cosmic radiation. Additionally, microgravity has a negative impact. Scientists report this in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Mars, Space, TTG | 27 Comments

Newspapers say that NY City Mayor Eric Adams is charged in a sealed federal criminal indictment

Posted on September 25, 2024 by willmann

By Robert Willmann Activity before a federal grand jury is to be hush-hush, according to Rule 6 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure [1]— 6(e)(2)(B) Unless these rules provide otherwise, the following persons must not disclose a matter occurring … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, government, Justice, Media, Politics | Tagged , | 12 Comments

“Without immigrants, America’s job growth would have stalled”

Posted on September 24, 2024 by TTG

Beth Casella’s family has been making things out of metal in Dayton, Ohio, for more than half a century. FC Industries — the company started by her grandfather, Frank — has grown into an $85 million local manufacturing business, churning … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, government, Policy, Politics, The economy, TTG | 91 Comments

Here Is The Bill That Kills Free Speech In Australia By Walrus.

Posted on September 23, 2024 by walrus

This can and will be used to shut down public debate in Australia because it prevents citizen journalism of any sort. The Conservatives will pass it because the media will tell them its good for business. The labor/ left will … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Walrus | 84 Comments

Without Comment….By Walrus.

Posted on September 22, 2024 by walrus

“And were you pleased?” they asked of Helen in Hell. “Pleased?” answered she, “when all Troy’s towers fell,And dead were Priam’s sons, and lost his throne,And such a war was fought as none had known,And even the gods took part, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture and Society, Prose, Walrus | 23 Comments

Elkern on the woes of our land

Posted on September 21, 2024 by TTG

Wow, and Thanks, Walrus! Very well stated, and I strongly agree. IMO, there are three root causes of the hole(s) we have dug for ourselves: 1. “Natural” decline (organizational senescence).Lotsa ways to phrase it: “Good Times create Weak Men”; “Absolute … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, government, Politics, TTG | 75 Comments

A brief respite

Posted on September 18, 2024 by TTG

Just sit back, relax and enjoy a few videos of sailing canoes. The first is a simple treat for the eyes and ears. I love these small boats and I love this classic accordion music. The second is a commentary … Continue reading →

Posted in Messing about in boats, TTG | 16 Comments

Exploding pagers wound large number of Hezbollah members in Lebanon

Posted on September 17, 2024 by TTG

Beirut, Lebanon — Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement said Tuesday that “a large number” of its members were wounded and at least three people killed when pagers issued by the group exploded simultaneously in locations across the Iran-backed group’s Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds. … Continue reading →

Posted in Intelligence, Israel, Lebanon, Technology, TTG | 156 Comments