Friday, July 11, 2025

Long preview of Stranger from Abroad.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Arendt

Hannah Arendt--

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Arendt

German last names--AI

German last names often reflect occupations, geographic locations, or physical characteristics of ancestors. Many common names like Müller (Miller), Schmidt (Smith), and Fischer (Fisher) are occupational surnames. Topographical names such as Bach (stream) or Berg (mountain) indicate where a family lived. Other surnames, like Krause (curly) or Klein (small), describe physical traits. Here are some examples of German last names and their meanings:
Occupational Surnames:
Müller: Miller.
Schmidt: Smith.
Fischer: Fisherman.
Schneider: Tailor.
Weber: Weaver.
Zimmermann: Carpenter.
Bäcker: Baker.
Koch: Cook.
Topographical Surnames:
Bach: Stream.
Berg: Mountain.
Feld: Field.
Wald: Forest.
Stein: Stone.
Surnames Based on Physical Traits:
Krause: Curly.
Klein: Small.
Braun: Brown.
Schwarz: Black.
Lange: Tall.
Schön: Beautiful, handsome.
Other Surnames: M
eyer/Meier: Originally a manorial landlord, later a self-employed farmer.
Hoffmann: Steward or courtier.
Schäfer: Shepherd.
Richter: Judge.
Neumann: New man.
Schulz/Schulze: Medieval mayor.
Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more frump /frəmp/ noun
noun: frump; plural noun: frumps
an unattractive woman who wears dowdy old-fashioned clothes. Origin

Opra's List of Dystopian Fiction--

https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/books/g29549145/best-dystopian-novels/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_opr_md_dsa_comm_org_us_g29549145&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19692642382&gclid=CjwKCAjw7MLDBhAuEiwAIeXGIXpTZK5UHXVHsCSor-Zo5eKMCeNZLIWFtcyeUDvvqTXfB3Yg9YT8IhoC-lAQAvD_BwE

Post apocalyptic fiction--I read a lot a few years back--but not these.

https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Evacuation-Book-1-London-ebook/dp/B00FGV3X7A/ref=sr_1_29?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rV4AAJZHSdP8HQM04Ko3An9CChkrO5f3eK31ztOnxo39bgD9D_bvxJsEUOtyFP2TgORjvBdWYQY4PBcA0gYhpjDvJUY3v5YVY7H_XlkcGexUqVQNIFKzrvj8Tgfc-TK6SIpJ2Z55FpqPrYa9vHJsWOwLHr1oAsV-OswC8L5PehkpLhzdMwVTrrChjmWRhKVlr50WzRfC098QExXpKUbYwRBofyZAZ59KnVQ0df2li50nR4WDYTPIHEC79OkImXhmxDg6m0E_J4ecBhiBCioQyOU1YGJAltFa_hoISz7Sll4.i_gzb8rahswwUTmhRcFzCOVB7oMWJi8zu6pIsZIri60&dib_tag=se&hvadid=698186179392&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9007767&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=17422886520315686241--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17422886520315686241&hvtargid=kwd-509368303384&hydadcr=10029_13483848&keywords=top+10+post+apocalyptic+books&mcid=eb3e85a364143f2ca5783e598617fd22&qid=1752217690&sr=8-29&asin=B00FGV3X7A&revisionId=fbacabcc&format=3&depth=1

Long preview of Margaret Atwood--The Handmaid's Tale.

https://www.google.com/books/edition/Someone_Knows_My_Name_A_Novel/KU_knwvjycwC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA1&printsec=frontcover

Long preview of Lawrence Hill--Someone knows my name.

https://www.google.com/books/edition/Someone_Knows_My_Name_A_Novel/KU_knwvjycwC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA1&printsec=frontcover

Seven Nations of Canada--

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Nations_of_Canada

Underground railroad to Canada.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/495893.Underground_to_Canada

Novels and stories featuring loons.

https://www.google.com/search?q=novels+or+stpries+featuring+loons&client=firefox-b-1-d&sca_esv=9ca3edf941c8c5b0&sxsrf=AE3TifMuGB2sJT0BvLMCn1PlL26ccV2FYA%3A1752216093585&ei=HbJwaIy_I6rk5NoPpKOb-Q8&ved=0ahUKEwjMwc_OmbSOAxUqMlkFHaTRJv8Q4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=novels+or+stpries+featuring+loons&gs_lp=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_xBbJGOhJAxX6QiAYBkAYIkgcHMjcuMjAuMaAH9YwDsgcHMTkuMjAuMbgHySLCBwswLjIuMjguMTYuMsgH9gI&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

I love the loon but never seen one up close. On a visit to New Hampshire

former JFK ambassador to Burma Dr J S Everton told me his friend dived into a pond and came face to face with a loon.
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What's a loonie? A loon is a beautful black and white water bird.

Dictionary
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more loon·ie /ˈlo͞onē/
nouninformal•Canadian
noun: loonie; plural noun: loonies
a Canadian one-dollar coin, introduced in 1987.
Origin
from loon2 (because of the image on the coin) + -ie. Tip Similar-sounding words
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Effects of tariffs on Canada

The Canadian dollar was down 0.27% at C$1.3693, following a knee-jerk fall of more than
0.5% after Trump unveiled a tariff rate of 35% on imports from the neighbour, starting August 1.
"Canada finds itself in the firing line and it's obviously not the end of the week we wanted to see, so you'd expect to see risk assets fall because there is a risk of escalation from several parties," said IG market analyst Tony Sycamore.
"The tariff headlines so far have been largely ignored, but Canada's... It's something which I don't think the market was braced for."
https://www.aol.com/dollar-rises-loonie-falls-trump-013144507.html

US Citizenship and Immigration changes--

https://travelnoire.com/immigration-services-contact-information-change?utm_source=t1&utm_campaign=23664416&utm_content=4140580624&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=1559511&tblci=GiBIvVT1ghcgd-kgv0y9VwkxP568HX1Oj3dM_l9hZXXjUCCgrl0o4sOW2IH19eRvMNeXXw#tblciGiBIvVT1ghcgd-kgv0y9VwkxP568HX1Oj3dM_l9hZXXjUCCgrl0o4sOW2IH19eRvMNeXXw

Trump says he will hit Canada with a 35% tariff.

https://www.aol.com/news/trump-says-hit-canadian-imports-011654482.html
Canada is one of the United States' top trading partners, with more than $410 billion of goods crossing into the country last year. However, the two countries have had a fraught trading relationship since Prime Minister Mark Carney took office in March.

TX governor Abbot accused of trying to fix mid-terms --

https://www.aol.com/news/greg-abbott-accused-trying-fix-153023868.html

Despite Supreme Court, judge blocking trump's birthright citizenship ban.

https://www.aol.com/judge-weigh-blocking-trump-birthright-100713245.html

Fight over new FBI location while Comey and Brennan being investigated. Comey is not well--some eye problem.

https://www.aol.com/news/fight-over-fbi-headquarters-stalls-204604368.html

Present gov is not as wise as Thailand--which has been using migrant labor for ages.

Federal agents ICE clash with protestors at 2 Southern CA farms--the price of food is going to go up--you think whites will do this work??

https://www.aol.com/federal-agents-clash-protesters-during-220533167.html

Poor man's sandwiches--

https://www.aol.com/15-forgotten-poor-man-sandwiches-154648593.html

Anne Hathaway's pants--chain cutwork--

https://www.aol.com/anne-hathaway-does-high-low-195300629.html

Sunday, July 06, 2025

Panis Angelicus--Bread of Angels--original lyrics by St. Thomas Aquinas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tufbM2TJoBs

13 junta aircraft shot down since 2021 coup--myanmar.

https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/thirteen-myanmar-junta-aircraft-shot-down-since-coup.html

Darwinism--

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwinism

Factoid--Voltage used in Canada--

AI Overview
In Canada, the standard voltage for household electricity is 120 volts (120V). This is the same voltage used in the United States. The frequency of the electricity is 60 Hertz (60Hz).

The Scopes Monkey Trial and Darwin's Theory of Evolution--

https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/law/scopes-monkey-trial-facts

The male penis--facts.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/527234/12-facts-about-penis?dicbo=v2-aq2RqqT

Slow cooker chicken dinners--

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/these-5-slow-cooker-recipes-need-only-5-ingredients-and-a-glance?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

Negotiation Theory.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanitarian_principles

Long preview of Stranger from Abroad.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Arendt