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Sunday, January 31, 2016

A strong winter storm will take aim on Colorado starting tonight

From the U.S. National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado:




A strong winter storm will take aim on Colorado starting tonight. Snow will gradually increase in coverage & intensity over Northern, Northeast & Eastern Colorado this evening, becoming widespread overnight. Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for much of the state. Snow will continue through Tuesday. Plan ahead. For statewide road conditions: www.cotrip.org

Sunset on Lake Mead, Nevada

From the Bureau of Reclamation:




Sunset on Lake Mead, Nevada. Visithttp://www.nps.gov/lake/index.htm, for more information about Lake Mead. #FindYourPark#NationalParkService #sunriseandsunsets

The Island in the Sky Mesa

From the U.S. Department of the Interior:




The Island in the Sky mesa -- at Canyonlands National Park in Utah -- rests on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. Every overlook offers a different perspective on Canyonlands' spectacular landscape, like this stunning vista seen from Green River Overlook. Sunset pic by Rowena Trapp (www.sharetheexperience.org). — at Canyonlands National Park.

Montana's Red Rock Lakes

From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:




Soak up those outdoor weekend adventures! Photo of Montana's Red Rock Lakes #WildlifeRefuge by George Jordan, USFWS. — with James Lloyd Moser.

Lawrence won't approve cemetery as wedding venue

Lawrence won't approve cemetery as wedding venue: A Lawrence couple who sought permission to get married in a local cemetery will have to find another venue to proclaim their undying love.

Tidal Basin Ice and snow and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

From National Mall and Memorial Parks:




Tidal Basin Ice and snow and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 

Die Augen des Herrn schauen an allen Orten beide, die Bösen und Frommen.

Los ojos de Jehová están en todo lugar, Mirando a los malos y a los buenos.

Suspicious package closes streets in downtown Lee's Summit

Suspicious package closes streets in downtown Lee's Summit: Streets in downtown Lee's Summit were blocked off Saturday afternoon as officers responded to a call of a suspicious package.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Winter storm heads toward metro, heavy snow expected to stay north

Winter storm heads toward metro, heavy snow expected to stay north: It's going to be quite a slap in the face considering the beautiful weather the Kansas City metro saw Friday and Saturday, but what will the approaching winter storm mean for the metro?

Psalm 119:162

I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. 

Ich freue mich über dein Wort wie einer, der eine große Beute kriegt.

Me regocijo en tu palabra Como el que halla muchos despojos.

'Gilmore Girls' revival coming to Netflix with original stars - Jan. 29, 2016

First "Full House" and now "Gilmore Girls."



The beloved series that ran on The WB and CW from 2000 to 2007 is being brought back by Netflix, the company announced on Friday.



'Gilmore Girls' revival coming to Netflix with original stars - Jan. 29, 2016

No pajamas in courtroom, judge says

No pajamas in courtroom, judge says: A Pennsylvania judge said so many people are dressing in pajamas for court that he had to put up a sign saying such attire was not appropriate.

The mountains, valleys and lakes of Glacier National Park in Montana

From the U.S. Department of the Interior:




The mountains, valleys and lakes of Glacier National Park in Montana were created by powerful geological forces over millions of years. The results of uplift and glacier carving all come together to give us this amazing beauty -- truly a gift from nature. It’s really incredible when you think about it! Photo by Jacob Frank, National Park Service. — atGlacier National Park.

KCPD kept busy Friday night with at least 4 shooting calls

KCPD kept busy Friday night with at least 4 shooting calls: Kansas City Police Department officers were kept busy with at least four shooting calls Friday night.

Friday, January 29, 2016

2 Walmarts temporarily evacuated due to bomb threats

2 Walmarts temporarily evacuated due to bomb threats: At least two Kansas City Walmart stores were evacuated Friday night due to bomb threats.

Artificial Light at Night

From NOAA Satellite and Information Service:





With the help of Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) data on on the intensity of artificial light at night, researchers at the University of Central Florida have found that sea turtle-friendly lighting ordinances along Florida's coast seems to be working.

Scientists reached this conclusion after comparing DMSP satellite data on nighttime lights from 1992 to 2012 with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission data on sea turtle-nesting for the same period.

When their analysis was complete, the researchers found that the density of turtle nests is reduced in light areas and higher where it's dark.

Analyses of DMSP nighttime light data, which spans 21 years and six satellites, have revealed several distinct patterns linked to population changes, economic development and the improvements in lighting efficiency. NOAA operates the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program on behalf of the U.S. Air Force.

To learn more about the DMSP program, visit the NOAA website at http://ngdc.noaa.gov/eog/index.html

Happy Kansas Day!

From the Bureau of Reclamation:




Happy Kansas Day! Cedar Bluff Diversion Dam is one of nine Reclamation dams in the state of Kansas. Learn more about Reclamation in Kansas at: http://www.usbr.gov/gp/nkao/index.html

Colossians 2:15

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 

Und der Friede Gottes regiere in euren Herzen, zu welchem ihr auch berufen seid in einem Leibe; und seid dankbar!

Y la paz de Dios gobierne en vuestros corazones, a la que asimismo fuisteis llamados en un solo cuerpo; y sed agradecidos.

50 Years of Super Bowl and Food Safety Changes

From the #USDA:


Super Bowl party food
Celebrate Super Bowl 50 by looking at how food safety has changed over the past 50 years.
The Super Bowl is a very popular food “holiday” in the United States, and this year’s game marks a milestone. Super Bowl 50, dubbed the “Golden Super Bowl,” will be played on February 7, 2016.
Help set the gold standard and ensure that you and your guests remain free of foodborne illness by following four steps to food safety.
Super Bowl 1 – Super Bowl 50: How Food Safety Has Changed
Much has changed since the first Super Bowl was played in 1967. Both tickets and commercials have gotten significantly more expensive, with ticket costs increasing from $12 to over $10K and the price of commercials rising from $42K to $5 million. Instead of university bands, the half time show now features entertainers performing in elaborate costumes on impressive stages.
Just as the game has changed, our understanding of foodborne illness has also evolved. Since the first game, USDA research has found that color and texture are unreliable indicators of safety and doneness. Using a food thermometer is the only way to ensure that meat, poultry, and egg products have been cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature.
It is now known that kitchen towels can also be a major source of cross-contamination. To eliminate bacteria, kitchen towels should be washed frequently in the hot cycle of the washing machine. Paper towels should never be reused, since they are designed for single use. Multiple kitchen towels should be kept handy for use when the current one becomes dirty.
Clean, Separate, Cook & Chill
In spite of these changes, the four basic messages of food safety (clean, separate, cook, chill) have remained the same: CLEAN – SEPARATE – COOK – CHILL.
Before and after preparing, handling, or eating food, always wash your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds. Use clean plates, dishes, and utensils to serve food, and keep surfaces clean.
Make sure raw meat and poultry do not come into contact with other food. Use separate plates and utensils for these items, and never place cooked food back on the same plate that previously held raw food.
Always use a food thermometer when cooking meat and poultry products. The thermometer should be placed in the thickest part of the food and read after the manufacturer designated time.
  • Cook raw beef, pork, lamb and veal steaks, chops, and roasts to 145 °F. For safety and quality, allow meat to rest for at least three minutes before carving or consuming.
  • Cook raw ground beef, pork, lamb, and veal to 160 °F.
  • Cook raw poultry to 165 °F.
Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Hot foods must have a heat source, and cold foods should be kept on ice to remain at a safe temperature and out of the Danger Zone. The Danger Zone is the temperature range between 40 °F and 140 °F where bacteria multiply rapidly.
Leftover foods should be refrigerated promptly and not be kept at room temperature for more than two hours. Perishable foods left out longer than two hours should be discarded.

A Community for Agricultores in Puerto Rico

From the #USDA:


Dianilda Rodriguez of GR Management Corp., Arlene Zambrana from USDA Rural Development, and Maria Rodriquez-Collazo of PathStone standing in front of the completed Alturas de Castañer housing complex
Dianilda Rodriguez of GR Management Corp., Arlene Zambrana from USDA Rural Development, and Maria Rodriquez-Collazo of PathStone stand in front of the completed Alturas de Castañer housing complex in Puerto Rico.
In the municipality of Lares, Puerto Rico, lies Alturas de Castañer, a small, mountainous community that is home to 24 agricultores and their families. The agricultores – or farm workers – work hard year-round to produce coffee, bananas, root vegetables and citrus fruits that are then sold in local markets and to area restaurants.
Before coming to the community of Alturas de Castañer, many families lived in cramped conditions, sometimes with two or three other families.  Conditions were unsanitary and children were constantly sick.  Some homes did not even have roofs, and residents suffered dangerous exposure to the natural elements, including torrential rains during hurricane season.
Alturas de Castañer resident Maria Rodriguez and her husband recall renting a house that they could barely afford. The home was in disrepair, they had to use a ladder as a makeshift set of front steps to their home, and finding snakes and rats in their living space was commonplace.
With the help of USDA Rural Development’s Farm Labor Housing Program, the Municipality of Lares was able to build an affordable 24-home rental community, Alturas de Castañer, dedicated solely to farm workers and their families.
After moving into this community, living conditions improved dramatically for many residents. Residents like Jomar, an agricultor who uses a wheelchair for mobility; the closets and kitchen in his Alturas de Castañer home were built for wheelchair accessibility.
The community is quiet and clean, the children of the farm workers have a safe place to play, and the homes are well maintained by an experienced management company. It’s affordable, too; farm workers living in this community are only required to pay 30 percent of their income towards rent.
Built in 2008, Alturas de Castañer was a product of a partnership between USDA Rural Development, Rural Opportunities Puerto Rico, Inc. (ROPRI), an affiliate of PathStone, the Puerto Rico Department of Housing, and the Federal Home Loan Bank.
USDA and ROPRI have realized the success of the investment despite the significant challenges in planning and building a community in rural Puerto Rico. USDA and its partners are now looking forward to the development of self-sustaining community gardens which will also support a summer food program for children.
An investment like Alturas de Castañer, the only one of its kind in Puerto Rico, helps us realize that a better future is possible for rural Puerto Ricans.  USDA Rural Development is working with community developers and affordable housing advocates to create more communities dedicated to the essential agricultores of Puerto Rico.
The new playground for the children of the Alturas de Castañer complex
The new playground for the children of the Alturas de Castañer complex.

Looking Ahead: Adding Seats to the Table to Diversify the Agricultural Workforce

From the #USDA:


USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden with ADM Chief Human Resources Officer Mike D’Ambrose and students Nicole Ashley Holden and Dara Robertson at the Agriculture Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable in Washington, D.C.
USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden with ADM Chief Human Resources Officer Mike D’Ambrose and students Nicole Ashley Holden and Dara Robertson at the Agriculture Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable in Washington, D.C.
From the field to the fork, we need diversity in agriculture.  I’m proud to say that here at USDA, we are doing our part to make sure young people have access to the wide array of opportunities available. Over the next five years, we can expect to see an average of 57,900 jobs become available annually in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment. However, only 35,400 students will graduate with the specialized degrees and expertise to fill those jobs, leaving 39 percent to be filled by young people with talent in other areas. We need to expand the talent pool and change the dialogue to show agriculture as an attractive, meaningful career path.
Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in a roundtable discussion with leaders from industry, higher education, and the nonprofit sector to share best practices on how we can come together to grow a diverse pipeline of talent for U.S. agriculture. Together, we were able to discuss what’s working, and where we can improve to create opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to ultimately strengthen the ag workforce.
Diversity comes in many forms. For one, there’s diversity of experience. Whether you come from a farming background or not, there are opportunities to get involved in agriculture. Diverse perspectives help expand the reach and efficiency of products and technology developed by industry, and provide critical insight allowing us to improve the quality of services we provide here in the federal government. For businesses, hiring and promoting employees from diverse backgrounds will result in increased profitability, and by broadening the scope of the agricultural workforce, we’re helping to create economic opportunities and foster prosperous careers that can last a lifetime.
Gender diversity is important too. Through our Women in Ag network here at USDA, we’re changing the face of agriculture by empowering women with the tools they need to succeed. Many of our agribusiness partners are taking similar approaches to change the make-up of their executive teams and boards, as well as their employee bases. It’s not always easy being a female leader in a male-dominated industry, but through mentorship and conversations on shared experiences we can take steps to make sure women are recognized as equal partners on farms, in businesses, and in the board room.
I’m optimistic about what’s to come, and I know that by working together and holding each other accountable, we will create a more inclusive agricultural workforce for the future.

Sonic Boom Caused by Navy Jet Rattles Houses in NJ and NY | Fox News Insider

UPDATE, 6p ET: The sonic boom came from one F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a defense official told Fox News. The jet was conducting flight tests up the East Coast from a Naval Air Station in Maryland.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that a sonic boom occurred over New Jersey this afternoon


Sonic Boom Caused by Navy Jet Rattles Houses in NJ and NY | Fox News Insider

Part 7 of the 9 p.m. Fox News-Google GOP Presidential Debate

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Isaiah 52:10

The LORD hath made bare His holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. 

Der Herr hat offenbart seinen heiligen Arm vor den Augen aller Heiden, daß aller Welt Enden sehen das Heil unsers Gottes.

Jehová desnudó su santo brazo ante los ojos de todas las naciones, y todos los confines de la tierra verán la salvación del Dios nuestro.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Amazing: ACLU and Tenth Amendment Center Unite Against Surveillance

Kanye West tweets (then deletes) more than 30 posts in epic Twitter rant - Jan. 27, 2016

There are Twitter rants and then there is what Kanye West unleashed on Wednesday.



West, one of music's most popular and outspoken artists, hurled more than 30 consecutive tweets at fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa on Wednesday.



Kanye West tweets (then deletes) more than 30 posts in epic Twitter rant - Jan. 27, 2016

Documenting the Storm

From NOAA Satellite and Information Service:




Last weekend (January 22-24),a massive winter storm moved across the eastern United States, dumping near-record amounts of snow from West Virginia through southern New York and causing major coastal flooding from Virginia to New England. Yet while those of us on the East Coast were busy dealing with the effects of the storm, the instruments aboard NOAA/NASA's Suomi NPP were busy documenting them from its orbit 540 miles above the Earth.

The following web page from the Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) offers a variety of animations and images detailing the storm in its entirety. From lunar reflectance and true-color imagery to animations on snowfall rate and temperature, the information presented here shows how data from satellites like Suomi NPP can play a crucial role in not only tracking severe weather, but in documenting its aftermath to improve future forecasts as well.

Check it out at http://go.usa.gov/cEq3W


DeLoreans coming Back to the Future - Jan. 27, 2016

Check your calendar -- and your bank accounts. Plans are underway to start building and selling DeLoreans next year for the first time in more than 30 years.



The price is about $100,000, and unfortunately hover conversions and flux capacitors aren't included.



DeLoreans coming Back to the Future - Jan. 27, 2016

Come Visit the George Washington Carver National Monument

January 27, 2016

From George Washington Carver National Monument:




George Washington Carver's life began in Diamond, Missouri, on the Carver Farm. Born enslaved and orphaned at an early age, George faced tough circumstances. Despite all challenges, he became a trailblazer in the agricultural world, devoting his life's work to sustainable practices still in use today. 

Come visit the farm where he spent his formative years to learn and share in George's legacy every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ed)

Washington Monument During Early Hours of Blizzard 2016

From the U.S. Department of the Interior:




To clear all the roads, walkways and memorial plazas on the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC, grounds and maintenance staff will have to remove 8.25 million cubic feet of snow. That amount of snow would fill the interior of the Washington Monument more than 18 times and weigh more than 62,000 tons -- 1.6 times heavier than the entire Lincoln Memorial. Here’s a cool shot of the Washington Monument during the early hours of the blizzard. Photo courtesy of Joseph Gruber. — at National Mall and Memorial Parks.

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Extremely rare white giraffe spotted in Tanzania | Fox News

An extremely rare white giraffe has been spotted at Tarangire National Park in Tanzania.
The giraffe calf has a condition called leucism that results in loss of pigmentation.  “Her body surface cells are not capable of making pigment, but she is not an albino,” explained the Wild Nature Institute, in a blog post.


Extremely rare white giraffe spotted in Tanzania | Fox News

The more the merrier: 35 kids fit into 1 car at once (VIDEO) — RT News

The more the merrier: 35 kids fit into 1 car at once (VIDEO) — RT News

Take 2... Rubio Completes a Pass to the Iowa Boy He Hit in the Face | Fox News Insider

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is making amends in Iowa...
Less than a week before the caucuses, the senator made sure he completed a pass to the same boy who caused his quarterbacking to go viral over the summer.


Take 2... Rubio Completes a Pass to the Iowa Boy He Hit in the Face | Fox News Insider

Missouri lawmakers get in fistfight over right-to-work bill | Local News - KMBC Home

Democrat gets restraining order, files ethics complaint against colleague



Missouri lawmakers get in fistfight over right-to-work bill | Local News - KMBC Home

2 Kings 20:3

I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. 

Ach, Herr, gedenke doch, daß ich vor dir treulich gewandelt habe und mit rechtschaffenem Herzen und habe getan, was dir wohl gefällt.

Te ruego, oh Jehová, te ruego que hagas memoria de que he andado delante de ti en verdad y con íntegro corazón, y que he hecho las cosas que te agradan.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

PHOTO: TN Chick-fil-A manager shares prayer with homeless man

PHOTO: TN Chick-fil-A manager shares prayer with homeless man: A father out on a lunch date with his daughter caught a sweet moment between a homeless man and a manager at a Tennessee Chick-fil-A.

A significant storm system impacted the southern portion of Alaska last night into today

From the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS):




A significant storm system impacted the southern portion of Alaska last night into today. Very strong southerly winds gusted at times over hurricane force along with very high seas. Below is a graphic of the impacts from NWS Juneau.

Insane Schwarzenegger truck is for sale - Jan. 26, 2016

This 9-foot tall, 6-ton truck is exactly the kind of thing you'd expect Arnold Schwarzenegger to drive. And he did.



The combination pickup truck and SUV looks like a Hummer on steroids is made by Mercedes and dubbed the Unimog. This 1977 model was formerly owned by Schwarzenegger and comes complete with an autograph from the Governator on the dashboard.



Insane Schwarzenegger truck is for sale - Jan. 26, 2016

Fans can support Royals with new Missouri license plates

Fans can support Royals with new Missouri license plates: Royals fans in Missouri can now show their support for the team and help Royals Charities with a personalized license plate featuring the team's logo.

Another threat made involving Raytown High, school officials say | Local News - KMBC Home

Administrators say classes will continue



Another threat made involving Raytown High, school officials say | Local News - KMBC Home

Mehr als Zeugnisse der Nazi-Gräuel: Die Ausstellung ″Kunst aus dem Holocaust″ | Kultur | DW.COM | 25.01.2016

Sie überstanden Ghetto, Versteck und Konzentrationslager. Jetzt sind sie in Berlin zu sehen: 100 Kunstwerke aus Yad Vashem. Zur Eröffnung erzählt eine der letzten Lebenden, warum sie damals malte.



Mehr als Zeugnisse der Nazi-Gräuel: Die Ausstellung ″Kunst aus dem Holocaust″ | Kultur | DW.COM | 25.01.2016

Mother speaks out about 5-year-old's positive meth test | Local News - KMBC Home

Mom says she suspects school medicated her active son



Mother speaks out about 5-year-old's positive meth test | Local News - KMBC Home

Judge orders temporary stop to Springfield 'nipple law' | Local News - KMBC Home

City's new ordinance requires more coverage for female breasts, buttocks



Judge orders temporary stop to Springfield 'nipple law' | Local News - KMBC Home

Man Digs Out Parking Spot, it Gets Stolen, How he Gets Even | The Federalist Papers

Man Digs Out Parking Spot, it Gets Stolen, How he Gets Even | The Federalist Papers

Fumaroles

From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):





In this recent photo taken at Puʻu ʻŌʻō Crater in Hawaii, we can see that elemental sulfur vapor escaping from the fumarole has cooled to form yellow-colored crystals around the margins of the crack.

Fumaroles are vents from which volcanic gas escapes into the atmosphere. Fumaroles may occur along tiny cracks or long fissures, in chaotic clusters or fields, and on the surfaces of lava flows and thick deposits of pyroclastic flows. They may persist for decades or centuries if they are above a persistent heat source or disappear within weeks to months if they occur atop a fresh volcanic deposit that quickly cools.

Want more volcano photos and science? Follow USGS Volcanoes on Facebook!

#USGS #science #volcanoes #Hawaii #Kilauea #sulfur#fumarole

Dog Accidentally Runs Half Marathon, Places Seventh | Fox News Insider

A dog who wandered away from her yard became the unwitting participant of a local half marathon -- and finished seventh place.



Dog Accidentally Runs Half Marathon, Places Seventh | Fox News Insider

Teens threaten student walking home in Merriam with gun

Teens threaten student walking home in Merriam with gun: Merriam police are looking for three juveniles who threatened a student with a gun as he walked home from school.

Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk suspended over new video

Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk suspended over new video: Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk has been suspended again, this time while the university investigates a video that has just been released on social media. The video appears to show Mauk snorting a w...

Medicaid delays in Kansas put families in peril

Medicaid delays in Kansas put families in peril: Imagine not being able to give your child life-saving medicine because of bureaucratic red tape? That’s what’s happening to some families in Kansas.

Flight cancellations, delays persist in wake of US blizzard

Flight cancellations, delays persist in wake of US blizzard: Airlines canceled around 1,600 flights Monday, and another 1,200 experienced delays, in the aftermath of a massive weekend blizzard that slammed into the eastern U.S., wreaking havoc on travel...

Diddy, Wahlberg donating 1 million bottles of water to Flint



Diddy, Wahlberg donating 1 million bottles of water to Flint: A bottled water company owned in part by Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Mark Wahlberg is pledging to donate 1 million bottles of water to the residents of Flint, Michigan.

Footage shows dramatic barbershop shootout between suspects, CWP - KCTV5

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) -

Surveillance video shows a shootout between a pair of armed robbery suspects that tried to knock over a Fort Jackson Boulevard barbershop and two concealed weapons holders on Friday night.


Read more: http://www.kctv5.com/story/31036728/footage-shows-dramatic-barbershop-shootout-between-suspects-cwp-holders#ixzz3yLBdIzEa




Footage shows dramatic barbershop shootout between suspects, CWP - KCTV5

Video captures moment dying teen realizes he survived | Fox News

"I'm so happy. I've been waiting so long. I can breathe again, and talk. I feel amazing. I've never felt so good." Those are the words uttered by a crying Trevor Sullivan as the 15-year-old was awakening from anesthesia following a successful heart transplant.
video of the Nov. 13 event posted last week to Facebook by Trevor's dad is going viral, ABC News reports. "I really like the video," Trevor, of Detroit, Mich., tells ABC.


Video captures moment dying teen realizes he survived | Fox News

Monday, January 25, 2016

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Banksy Artwork Protests Treatment Of Migrants: The Bottom Line | CNBC

Canada Panorama

From NASA Earth:





Canada Panorama

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station shot this photograph looking north into the snow-covered landscape of Canada’s Coast Mountains, the Canadian Rockies, and Vancouver Island. Read more at http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=87369

Perryville teacher loses half her body weight

Perryville teacher loses half her body weight: A Perryville teacher and mother is inspiring others through her weight loss journey.

Washington bill would require teaching cursive in schools

Washington bill would require teaching cursive in schools: The bill amends state law to include cursive in the list of subjects that are included in Washington's common curriculum.

Glen Canyon Dam

From the Bureau of Reclamation:




Looking down the Glen Canyon Dam at the Colorado River with a view of the Glen Canyon Bridge. Uploaded by Miles Wilhelm on 17 Oct 2015 in Phoenix.#sharetheexperience#NationalParkService,#FindYourPark — at Glen Canyon Dam.

How Freezing Rain Forms

From the U.S. National Westher Service (NWS):




How does freezing rain form?
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/winter/types/


Nationwide threats place Raytown High School on lockdown

Nationwide threats place Raytown High School on lockdown: Raytown High School has been placed on lockdown after a reported nationwide threat circulating on Instagram and text messages, police say.

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Reel America Preview: "Hostage!" 1979 USIA Program

It bothers me that young people today have no memory of the Iran Hostage Crisis. Indeed, people who aren't even that young don't remember it. Someone born during the Iran Hostage Crisis would be 35 or 36 years old today!

JBK
January 25, 2016


The snow left behind by this weekend's massive storm can be seen from space!

From NOAA Satellite and Information Service:




The snow left behind by this weekend's massive storm can be seen from space! 

This image, taken by the Suomi NPP satellite's VIIRS instrument around 1:15pm EST on January 24, 2016, shows the aftermath of Blizzard 2016 in true color (http://go.usa.gov/cPw29).

Image via NOAA's Environmental Visualization Laboratory (go.usa.gov/cPw4F)

'Saturday Night Live' mocks Sarah Palin's endorsement of Donald Trump | TheHill

NBC's "Saturday Night Live" opened its latest show with a political theme, with "Sarah Palin," played by "SNL" alum Tina Fey, endorsing Darrell Hammond's "Donald Trump."



'Saturday Night Live' mocks Sarah Palin's endorsement of Donald Trump | TheHill

A Capital Covered in Snow

From NASA Earth:




A Capital Covered in Snow 

The Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8 captured this natural-color image of Washington, D.C. on January 24, 2016. Most neighborhoods in the image received between 18 to 24 inches (46 to 60 centimeters) of snowfall from a nor'easter that pounded the region from January 22 to 24. Note the shadow cast by the Washington Monument across the snow-covered National Mall.

Download a larger version of the image:
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=87389

See a nighttime satellite image of the storm:
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=87385

Read more about the storm from the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2016/01/23/blizzard-warning-updates-heavy-snow-and-wind-for-storms-closing-phase/

Read more about the storm from Jeff Masters of Weather Underground:
http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/colossal-noreaster-dumps-record-snow-from-maryland-to-new-york

See more NASA coverage of the storm:
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/nasa-sees-major-winter-storm-headed-for-eastern-us

Sunday, January 24, 2016

The Intern

We downloaded The Intern last night.

Anne Hathaway plays a young millennial entrepreneur. Robert de Niro plays an elderly widower who tried retirement and didn't like it. He needs something to do so he gets a job at Anne Hathaway's company as an intern. He is assigned to Anne Hathaway, who doesn't want to have anything to do with him at first. But his good character and old-fashioned values eventually win her over.

All in all, this movie was good, clean fun. There were a few obscene gestures and maybe a bad word or two, but, by today's standards, this was a very clean movie. And it was entertaining.

I wish there were more movies like this one.


JBK
January 24, 2016

Sunrise on the Snake River

From the Bureau of Reclamation:




Sunrise on the Snake River, Marsing Island Park, Idaho. Photo by Gretchen Fitzgerald, Natural Resource Specialist, Reclamation. #sunriseandsunsets #sunrise#scenic

Kansas Citians caught up in East Coast snow storm

Where is Global Warming when you need it? - JBK





Kansas Citians caught up in East Coast snow storm: A massive winter storm buried much of the U.S. East Coast in a foot or more of snow by Saturday, shutting down transit in major cities, stranding drivers on snowbound highways, knocking out power t...

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Snow leaves KC teens stranded in bus for more than a day | fox4kc.com

BEDFORD, Pa. -- Hundreds of people, including some from right here in the metro, were left stranded on a Pennsylvania turnpike for more than a day after winter weather halted travel.
FOX 4's Carey Wickersham spoke to some of the group on Facetime.


Snow leaves KC teens stranded in bus for more than a day | fox4kc.com

Seeing the Planets

From #NASA:




Early bird gets…to see the planets. From now until about Feb. 20, earlier risers will stand a good chance of seeing five planets simultaneously in the pre-dawn sky. Details: http://go.nasa.gov/23kS0tZ

A Blizzard by Moonlight

From NASA Earth:




A Blizzard by Moonlight

The Suomi NPP satellite captured this nighttime view of a major storm system as it started dumping heavy snow on the eastern United States. Read more athttp://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=87385

Boston Accent Trailer - Late Night with Seth Meyers

Police: Kendall man pledged allegiance to ‘Allah,’ vowed to dress up as the Joker and kill boss | Miami Herald

A Kendall man pledged “allegiance to Allah” and vowed to dress like the comic-book villain Joker before gunning down co-workers, according to a police report.
The man, Enrique Dominguez, 20, was arrested late Friday for aggravated assault. A Miami-Dade judge on Saturday ordered he must post $5,000 bond and stay on house arrest before trial.







Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article56244760.html#storylink=cpy


Police: Kendall man pledged allegiance to ‘Allah,’ vowed to dress up as the Joker and kill boss | Miami Herald

Coastal Flooding Concerns

From the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS):




Strong winds are resulting coastal flooding concerns for a large portion of the East Coast. Stay up-to-date regarding what's expected in your area by checking outweather.gov or your local media outlets.

Young Jedi-in-Training Gets Carried Away During Lightsaber Battle | Fox News Insider

Young Jedi-in-Training Gets Carried Away During Lightsaber Battle | Fox News Insider

Mom gives birth at home in winter storm after 2 hospitals sent her home

Mom gives birth at home in winter storm after 2 hospitals sent her home: Nine months pregnant, Amanda Anderson began having contractions about two minutes apart Thursday, and she assumed her third child would arrive soon, in advance of the predicted snow and ice storm.

Blizzard 2016

From the U.S. National Weather Service New York NY:




11:03am: Here is our latest storm total snowfall forecast for the #WinterStorm. Heavy snow bands are redeveloping across the area, and are expected to continue through this evening.

Road conditions not expected to improve in Nashville anytime soon

Road conditions not expected to improve in Nashville anytime soon: The high for Saturday in Nashville is only 32 degrees, meaning that it is very unlikely that any of the snow will melt. Roads are not expected to get better Saturday afternoon or night, but there c...

Two men posing as firefighters trick woman into letting them into home

Two men posing as firefighters trick woman into letting them into home: Two men posing as Riverside Fire Department employees tricked a woman into letting them into taking an extensive review of her home. Riverside police are warning residents about the encounter.

From Epiphany to Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras celebrations beyond New Orleans | Miami Herald

“Be aggressive,” she schooled me. “People will run you over to get those beads.”
My friend Amy was prepping me for my first foray into Mardi Gras in Mississippi. Yes, that’s right: Not New Orleans. Not Mobile, Alabama, where the first Mardi Gras was held, I’d learn. But along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, where the Fat Tuesday celebrations predate the big ones in New Orleans, they’ll tell you proudly.







Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article55942180.html#storylink=cpy


From Epiphany to Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras celebrations beyond New Orleans | Miami Herald

Rampling: Oscars boycott 'anti-white racism' | Entertainment - KMBC Home

(CNN) —Charlotte Rampling is the latest actor to weigh in on the race row that has erupted over this year's Academy Awards.



Rampling: Oscars boycott 'anti-white racism' | Entertainment - KMBC Home

8,000 flights canceled, coastal flooding feared as major blizzard slams Northeast | Fox News

Heeding predictions from forecasters and stern warnings from authorities, tens of millions of residents from northern Georgia to New York hunkered down to wait out a mammoth storm that made travel treacherous and could dump 2 feet or more of snow in some areas.
Snow started falling Friday, but the worst was still yet to come, with strong winds and heavy snow expected to produce "life-threatening blizzard conditions" throughout the day Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters also predicted up to a half-inch of ice accumulation in the Carolinas, and potentially serious coastal flooding in the mid-Atlantic.


8,000 flights canceled, coastal flooding feared as major blizzard slams Northeast | Fox News