1. Already, the third Monday of July has arrived. It is going to be a hot and wild summer it seems. There are 24 Mondays remaining in the year.
2. It was a very sobering weekend, given what happened in Butler, PA with the attempted assignation. I was distressed at the misinformation and fake news that followed the attempt. Why must people continue to twist events for their own benefit and intentionally mislead others. It is a dangerous world in so many ways. Elections should be resolved at the voting box and not by an assassin's bullet.
Monkeys at the Zoo
Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach, FL
July 13, 2024
3. The monkeys at the zoo the other day seemed to have the right idea. Just go out and play! They were having a great time hanging around and swinging.
4. Project 2025 has been the topic of much discussion. I have been attempting to read it to better understand the position of the conservative movement and to have some ground truth (if there is such a thing anymore) when I read assessments of the plan. I have posted a link for everyone to access the massive document and see for themselves. My initial assessment is that if you are a white, evangelical Christian with no disabilities and who believes that everyone must be like you--this is the plan for you.
5. With the start of the Republican National Convention today, we need to listed closely to what is being advocated and not just what is being said. I am seeing phrases like protecting freedom being coupled with plans that actually take freedoms away from groups people.
6. Today in History. On July 15, 2006, the San Francisco-based podcasting company Odeo officially releases Twttr—later changed to Twitter—its short messaging service (SMS) for groups, to the public.
Born as a side project apart from Odeo’s main podcasting platform, the free application allowed users to share short status updates with groups of friends by sending one text message to a single number (“40404”). Over the next few years, as Twttr became Twitter, the simple “microblogging” service would explode in popularity, becoming one of the world’s leading social networking platforms.
RNC to kick off just days after Trump assassination attempt - CNN
After assassination attempt on Trump, Biden’s political challenge changes in an instant - CNN
We built our world for a climate that no longer exists - CNN
China's economy falters, raises pressure for more stimulus - Reuters
China new home prices fall at fastest pace in 9 years, more support needed - Reuters
Israel launches new Gaza strikes after weekend attack kills scores in safe zone - Reuters
Ukraine's mobilisation campaign picks up despite faltering enthusiasm - Reuters
-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL
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