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Some more 9/11 links that are worth remembering,

- The late Vin Scully on 9/11's meaning.

- The Patriots Joe Andruzzi the first game back after 9/11

- The world did hear from us.

- Reminder of the cost some paid

- Donald Trump on 9/11

 Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Interesting 9/11 story. Never heard this before.

- Barry Melrose

- Simon Schama on the attacks in Israel

- Jonathan Turley on Leon Panetta. He's left his reputation in shreds. And continues to do so.

 

 

 Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

Whatever happened with all those lawsuits against Saudi Arabia for their 9/11 culpability?... Well the Most Interesting Man in the World did tell us he didn't always drink beer... My favorite conspiracy theory is that making cookies is just a front for the Keebler Elves sports bookmaking operation... "It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living." - Terry Pratchett... Was going to do a post about whether Jon Lester is a Hall of Famer but the simple answer is "No." He's beloved in both Boston and Chicago and has 3 World Series rings but with just 192 wins and a career ERA of 3.59 that just doesn't cut it. What really props up Lester is his great personality, being a cancer survivor, and the fact he went 4-1 with a 1.77 ERA in 5 career World Series starts. The bigger the game the better Lester seemed to pitch. Would not be surprised if he retired or maybe signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox for next season... With the cancel mob gunning for JK Rowling for her new book about a cross-dressing killer - I wonder how long it will be before that mob comes after the 1980 movie Dressed to Kill? Because the plot (spoiler alert) is basically the same... 

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations on the day after September 11th.

Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th. Is it to much to ask that the day gets its proper due? Is it too much to hope that with the election behind us and people waking up to the toxic effects of social media that the country will be more united once again?... Mark Cuban is obviously in the first stage - denial. Will the next stage of anger get him kicked off Twitter?... My hope is next year the nation will be more united but in the age of "Social Justice" even September 11th can be divisive - as the NFL found out (look at the comments)... One of the things that always comes to mind on September 11th is Wells Crowther - The Man in the Red Bandanna. Boston College has a red bandanna game every fall in his memory. Never bet against BC in that game because the emotions are just off the charts... 

The Twin Towers on the evening of September 10, 2001.

The next morning the world changed and hasn't been the same since.

Never forget.

 Miscellaneous thoughts and observations.

There are no memorials planned tomorrow at Ground Zero because of the lockdown rules in NYC. All off-duty firemen and police officers should gather there tomorrow with "Fuck DeBlasio" signs. Who would arrest them?... Potatoes were forbidden in England until the early 18th century for the simple reason - potatoes aren't mentioned in the Bible. You know what else isn't mentioned in the Bible - England!... Probably not a good idea to criticize Elon Musk on Twitter... Is it ironic that many people who are against genetically modified foods in Africa and elsewhere somehow have no issue with the genetically altered strains of marijuana they buy in the US?... Who does Taylor Swift have in her NFL survivor pool? Why hasn't she commented on it? What is she trying to hide?... The way Hollywood is going I wouldn't be surprised if someone pitched a big-budget re-make of Paint Your Wagon starring the cast from Hamilton. It would make $0 at the box office but it could sweep the Oscars under the new rules... 

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Steven Pressfield "Our Michael Moment"

- All future satellites should be required to have this tether technology. And any company with decommissioned satellites should be required to attach this technology to their old satellites before new satellites can be launched.

- Heh Heh

- Interesting long read on Saudi Arabia's potential involvement in 9/11. (Although keep in mind that most of the information is via investigators working for families who are suing the Saudis.)

- Heh Heh - Scholars now believe Jesus spent time with prostitutes, tax collectors just to avoid hanging out with loathsome journalists

- Understanding the R0 number and what it means for the spread of outbreaks like coronavirus.

- Rolls-Royce plans to build up to 15 mini nuclear reactors in Britain. In a decade or so will Rolls-Royce be known as more of a power company than a car company? Also interesting nugget in story is that China has more nuclear plants planned that all the Western world combined. That could greatly impact their carbon footprint.

Keeping the memory of Welles Crowther alive. Never forget!

No blogging today. Never forget!

Stuff I found interesting or amusing.

- Robert Mueller helped Saudi Arabia cover up its role in the 9/11 attacks according to lawsuit.

- Interesting bit of Vietnam War history that I was not aware of.

-  Heh Heh

- DNA evidence suggests that the Loch Ness Monster could be a giant eel.

- Companies moving manufacturing out of China may force them to end trade war before too many companies leave for good. I really think China has overplayed their hand.

- The Four Tools of Discipline

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- This is awesome - good throw sir!

- The world's first commercially available flying car goes on sale in the US next month. Looks pretty cool but what's the price tag?

- The most important graph in the world. Brought to you by Capitalism.

- And God bless you too Buzz!

- Is Elon Musk's job in jeopardy? This week in Musk World.

- Saudi Arabia faces $6 billion lawsuit by 9/11 insurers. I know this story is a year and a half old but I can't seem to find any updates on the lawsuit.

- Bummer - handjobs are all sold out!

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Did tariffs make the USA great? A long-read Q&A with trade historian Douglas A. Irwin

- Cool - someone should ask Neil Peart to critique his technique

- Interesting - how much of the world's oceans are actually fished? One study says 55% while another says 4% - both studies used the same data

- Good! More companies are dropping college degree requirements for new hires

- Throw Mamma from the Train II starring Axl Rose

- I'm a fan of Victor Davis Hanson - his recent The Circus of Resistance is worth a read

- Agreed - this was the greatest first pitch ever

No blogging today.

The Twin Towers on the evening of September 10, 2001.

The next morning the world changed and hasn't been the same since.

Never forget.