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Amir Ben Natan, 37, is a stock trader from Herzliya who attended the psytrance Universo Paralello rave – titled Supernova Sukkot – near the Gaza Strip on the morning of October 7, 2023. He was separated from his friends as missiles and bullets rained down and hundreds of festivalgoers were murdered or captured by the Islamist militant group Hamas. One of his friends was shot, but survived. Ben Natan hid in the bushes as he heard the voices of Hamas fighters just steps away. Speaking to Rolling Stone, he described running for his life amid the terrifying “total chaos.” I...

Florida is well-known for its alligators—they’re found in swamps, fields, and backyards, and they even can be seen crossing state roads on a regular basis. But while alligators are certainly common, giant, 13-foot gators that weigh nearly 1,000 pounds are not. And that’s exactly what the US Coast Guard found last month, the second-largest alligator Florida has ever seen. Attempting to Catch the Behemoth Gator Last month, US Coast Guard Licensed Captain Kaevin Brotz and his friends took on the brave and terrifying job of catching and killing a huge alligator that was spotted in a lake outside Orlando. The...

Nestled within the lush woodlands of Uganda, a peculiar creature resembling a "dwarf" caught the attention of passing scientists. This pregnant animal sought refuge on a tree trunk, though its attempts were not entirely successful. To the astonishment of the researchers, this encounter led to the discovery of a previously unknown species, shrouded in mystery.

This week, a 2-year-old girl in Michigan wandered away from her residence, accompanied by the family's two dogs. After several hours of intense search efforts, she was eventually found in the serene depths of the woods, peacefully asleep with one of the pooches serving as her pillow. The child's disappearance sent shockwaves through the community, prompting an exhaustive search effort involving authorities and concerned neighbors.

Meet Rio, an affectionate Siberian Husky who finds sheer joy in embarking on outdoor escapades alongside his owner, Dín Medina Torres. However, their recent expedition near their residence in Peru took an unexpected turn for the worse.

Lest we forget the life soldiers died for, we should establish Green Freedom Parks full of memorial trees to remember and respect those who have served for us. Places where culture, environment and heritage unite as one. As an example, I want the vacant 127 hectare Defence Department Site in Maribyrnong, Australia, and adjacent public lands to become a national park. I predict that fusing environmentalism and military heritage will establish conservatives as the best conservationists. God Bless Freedom God Bless Life

In the Land of White Death, by Valerian Albanov, English translation published in 2000 by Random House, 205 pages. Original published in Russian in 1917. This is the story of an ill-fated ship, as written by one of only two survivors, the officer who was the navigator of the Santa Clara. The ship went to sea ill prepared, without key provisions and trained personnel. Trapped in Arctic ice for two years, the navigator lead a group attempting to reach land over the pack ice. This is his story, a direct, first person account of survival against daunting obstacles.The dismal fate...

Boy, I can't think of a better way to employ 20,000 Americans than this gem of an organization right here; we're gonna be the strongest nation in the galaxy after this one. Let's hear it for our leaders in the White House, eh. Seriously though, they really think we need this. "This is important because we're not only opening up pathways to bold climate action, we're not just opening up pathways to decarbonization, we're opening up pathways to good paying careers, lifetimes of being involved in the work of making our communities more sustainable, more fair, more resilient in the...

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Hello, I have a technical question for 12V solar folks.In the process of building an off-grid solar set up for my camper trailer. Just need enough juice to keep the fan running in the propane fridge and to power the blower on the propane heater plus the lights and water pump.Going to do a 200 amp hour gel battery and two 100 watt panels. A couple of months ago I bought a new-in-box 100 watt panel at an estate sale that I was told was for a 12V system. Reading the back of the panel I don't see 12V anywhere...

A bullet that struck two women at a Chicago White Sox game on Friday evening may have landed inside the ballpark after being fired about a mile away. That’s the current line of thinking among Chicago cops tasked with investigating the incident, which unfolded a little before 7:30 p.m. as the Sox were blistered by the Oakland Athletics. “What started out as a teacher celebration of the first week of school escalated quickly,” a woman seated near injured fans wrote in a now-deleted Facebook post. The victims, a 42-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman, were struck as they sat in...

Driving while intoxicated along Interstate 95 at a speed of more than 95 miles per hour is never a good idea. Doing it in a Hyundai with only three tires is a worse idea. According to police in Brevard County, Florida, who were pursuing the car at high speed on Sunday evening, the vehicle had slipped one of its front tires and was riding on a rim. And the rim was nearly in pieces when the car was stopped. Sheriffs’ deputies were alerted about the speeder thanks to a 911 call from another driver, and finally pulled over the car...

Do we know if estrogen in the water supply is a significant problem? What are its major sources? How does this relate to morality and politics? Some research:► The next abortion fight could be over wastewater regulation Abortion opponents plan to use environmental laws to curb access to pills used to terminate an early pregnancy. The new approach comes as the pills mifepristone and misoprostol, which people can take at home during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, have become the most common method of abortion in the U.S. and virtually the only option for millions of people in states...

In a remarkable display of intelligence and cunning, a dog astounds viewers in a viral Reddit video as it employs a rather unconventional method to catch fish.

I am currently posting free excerpts from The ABCs of Survival: Safety Tips for Every Kid, Including Students with Special Needs (ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and More) (Educational Elephant’s Guide), at https://enjoyablelearning.substack.com.

Peter Paul Rubens was born on the 28th June, 1577. “My passion comes from the heavens,” said Rubens, “not from earthly musings.” In Rubens world men could be men and women could be women. There’s desire. There’s the chase. There is fun. Now, in 2023, that human reality gets confused with crime. Our deep connection, in what we traditional adults are and can be, is too often lost. But life is beautiful. God made us to couple and to love.

Joe Biden's SpEcIaL pReSiDeNtiAl EnVoY fOr cLiMaTe John Kerry marked the 79th anniversary of D-Day, one of the most important days in the history of the world, by likening the modern-day climate cult to the brave US soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Fox News reports that Kerry made the disgraceful comments in Norway on Tuesday (of course he was in Norway on D-Day) during a keynote speaking appearance. Here's what he said with that long face of his: "Today is June 6th. D-Day. One of the most singularly important moments of history. A moment...

Overview The central third of the nation will be the part of the country with the most rainfall in coming days and also the highest likelihood for severe weather. An area of focus for the rainfall will be the state of Texas with a big concern for excessive amounts in the Texas/Mexico Rio Grande border region.… … Details The rain can be excessive over the next five-to-ten days across the Lone Star State of Texas with a specific focus likely over the Rio Grande border region between Texas and Mexico. Multiple rounds of rain in coming days could easily produce...

The following states are likely to see widespread severe thunderstorms with a risk of damaging tornadoes -- s/cMI, se WI, OH, IN, IL, KY, TN, AR, eTX, nLA, nMS, nwAL The national weather service has issued an "enhanced" severe storm risk for this general area. I would not be surprised if this is upgraded later today. The dynamics of the system are impressive and lines of thunderstorms have formed overnight, ready to increase in strength with the approach of daytime heating. But it's already 75 to 80 F at 0500h CDT in parts of eastern MO and southern IL. I...

Lake Audubon a man-made lake in Reston may soon chart new waters with a new name. Reston Association’s Board of Directors has begun preliminary conversations to consider launching a community dialogue on potentially renaming the lake, which is named after 19th century artist and known enslaver John James Audubon. The move, pitched by director John Farrell, would kickstart a community dialogue on the possibility of a name change. Early next year, Farrell will host an exploratory meeting with area stakeholders to discuss whether or not there is interest in changing the name of the lake. “It seems to me that...