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President Joe Biden declared March 31 "Transgender Day of Visibility," the same 2024 date for Easter Sunday. "NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 31, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility," the White House wrote in a Friday press release. "I call upon all Americans to join us in lifting up the lives and voices of transgender people throughout our Nation and to work toward eliminating violence and discrimination based on...

Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting Sunday after a two-month pause, displaying glowing lava that is a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island.

Sean, you've disgraced yourself...again!

This is an formal survey. Gents, you'll see why it's women only. Ladies, it doesn't matter if you believe Dr. Ford or not. Do you think she is asking for extra special handling because she is a woman? Do you think she is being treated differently because she is a woman? You can say if you believe her or not, but the real questions are above.

LANSING, Mich. --The Michigan Attorney General’s office says it’s launched an investigation into alleged sex abuse and assault of children in all seven dioceses in Michigan. Michigan Catholic Diocese Map by Madeline Ciak on Scribd Ads by ZINC The attorney general’s office says it’s investigating allegations dating back as far as 1950. The investigation will also include any allegations related to the cover up of sexual abuse or assault.

One person is dead and four injured after a shooting at a Pennsylvania courthouse, according to authorities. Four people who were shot at the Fayette County Magistrate Court in Masontown, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon were transported to the hospital, a spokesperson for the Fayette County Emergency Management told ABC News.

Ever since, McCain has added compelling details at key points in his political career. When his stories are placed beside documented evidence from other sources, significant contradictions often emerge. One such case involves McCain’s experience in the devastating fire and explosions that killed 134 sailors on the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal during the Vietnam War three months before he was shot down over North Vietnam. McCain has made claims about this accident that differ dramatically from parts of the official Navy report and accounts of reliable eyewitnesses.

I'm so sick of this Democrat "Trump;s not legit" crap...So I went looking for when The Beast asked him about honoring the results of an election. This was from their third and final debate.

Thailand cave rescue working!

ABC canceled its hit sitcom "Roseanne" on Tuesday after the show's biggest star, Roseanne Barr, went on a racist Twitter rant.

Half Pipe Snowboarding, Michala finally gets out of that tub of ice water, some short track skating and PAIRS SHORT PROGRAM figure skating.

YeahThe Canadians won the team gold and USA took bronze in the team figure skating!

It's day 4! I didn't stay up all night and watch events live, so I'll have to settle for canned Olympics.

I don't see a thread for Olympic kvetching, so let's have one!

GARDEN RIDGE, Texas, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The body of Leanne Hecht Bearden was found in Garden Ridge, Texas, almost a month after she vanished, authorities said. She was last seen on Jan. 17 when she left her in-laws' house in Garden Ridge for a walk, CNN reported. A passerby found the body at 12:15 p.m. Thursday in a wooded area near his home, city police chief Donna O'Conner said. Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2014/02/14/Body-of-missing-woman-Leanne-Hecht-Bearden-found-in-Texas/UPI-99971392414569/#ixzz2tL0NdNnd

Where do we go from here?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703735804575536191649347572.html?mod=e2tw Sorry, forgot how to post hot links.

http://globalwarming.house.gov/spillcam (dang, sorry, I can never make the links hot when I want to!) You are watching a live video feed of the BP Oil Spill from the ocean floor, 5000 feet below the surface. Chairman Ed Markey requested this footage be made available to the public. For news and information on the BP spill, including YouTube clips of underwater footage, CLICK HERE

Today on Turner Classic Movies... This is a series of 7 films made before and during WWII. The main aim of the films was to talk the public into supporting the war in Europe and the Far East. When I teach World History, I show these films. Today is Pearl Harbor Day. I think we might need reminding of what's at stake. And please don't let the cite (Wiki, I know, I usually disapprove, but not this time) or the use of the word "propaganda" turn you off. This is what our Dear Leader should be doing....showing us what's going...

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/ about 20 mins ago, felt in Wasilla, centered about 20 miles north of Anchorage...i guess