This day went too quickly! Personally tried to rest my brain from all the news coverage – and trial coverage – of this past week. But I also feel I must be a “witness to history,” like everybody else, so I’ll be watching again starting Monday.
A-hem, well JO’B, the reply to this seems to have situated itself downthread, rather than here where it belongs.. I’m not enjoying the interwebz very much lately, I admit..
The link failed here, Dudette, it was two pages, very informative and well done. I was sad it didn’t open fully, but wasn’t able to fix it, or log in to comment! 💞🕯💞
Oh gosh, oh dear, I’m glad to hear this, but it confirms some of the problems I’m having lately with my tired little old iPhone7, guess it’s nearing the end of its life.. sigh.. I so don’t want to buy another phone.. reality check, eh? Love you, Dudette!
Yeh, phones are ridiculously expensive. I’d really rather be doing anything else with my pennies than paying for them. I avoid upgrading until not doing it is just too painful to go on. These days I’m hanging on to my iPhone 8 by my fingernails. I’m guessing I’ll have to bite the bullet in the fall. Ugh.
Exactly, but the planned obsolescence has been a basic factor in all of capitalism, as far back as I can remember.. nonprofit if they can’t keep us spending! 🕊🕯💞🕯🕊
If you ever think your voice in our democracy doesn’t matter, just look at how hard politicians are working to silence you. More than 350 different bills have been introduced nationwide that restrict voting rights.
Your voice is powerful, never forget that.
— Reverend Raphael Warnock (@ReverendWarnock) April 17, 2021
Susie is a caregiver from Texas — and this week, President Biden gave her a call to discuss how the American Jobs Plan will support caregivers like her. Take a look: pic.twitter.com/RAZ1tX51gn
Scammers already seizing on those who've lost loved ones to COVID-19, capitalizing on federal financial assistance program for funerals as a means to steal personal data and private information.https://t.co/kbEPLikxFK
She’s beautiful, inside and out. Wish we could see even more of her, but I’m guessing she likes this much lower profile than in her previous role in the White House!
“Afghanistan will go down as another lesson in the folly of leaders whose egos simply do not allow them to think they are involved in a failure, so they contrive to paint it as a success.” — @maureendowdhttps://t.co/pXBkAcmaLRpic.twitter.com/MqZ3fnRfMY
Photograph I took of the White House Rose Garden early last month, which shows its evisceration by previous administration last year: pic.twitter.com/i3VJWRwiX8
JO’B, this is wise and important, to know when to take a break, we’ve seen so much of the same shit since we were still in high school, too many here from before that even! Thanks Richard “I am not a crook” Nixon..
Anyway, this week my daughter sent me the Wonder Woman movie which I hadn’t seen, and it has been a great relief, given me lots to think about.. so, for a real escape, I’d recommend it, even if you’ve already seen it!!
Big hugs all around.. Light is coming, anchor in It, stay whole, take care of yourselves and each other..
Nerdy i have enjoyed s much all the entry videos of FL Michelle Obama..it is like a balm for my soul…a steadying force…
i have had to take a break from watching the coverage..although i do read things here and on Twitter…i find myself skipping the videos of the killings of my people by police…how many times does someone have to see the videos…i can’t watch it …even once…
I do have a question for all…
AMK mentioned in an earlier post of how the underlings will be held accountable for the insurrections…but not the instigators….i hope that changes..
it just seems that the Republican Legislators who voted to overturn the election should pay a penalty…but there is no mechanism available for that…how do we change that…can we change that…is there even the will on the part of the legislators to do so..
if folks here know everyday republicans …what do they say about the insurrection…do they think that it is OK to overthrow the election….
White kids were killed in Newtown CT. 6yr olds, teachers, FL almost ALL the school mass murders are in mostly white kids. Republicans don’t care! When that Senator was shot at baseball practice…Rethugs didn’t care. When NRA is no more and they can’t donate or lobby, then maybe.
Cornyn gives trump a pass under 1st Amendment
to say whatever fake/vile thing about China (or whoever). Even when president.
Trump fanned the flames of violence against our Asian community & data clearly shows it. If the bill is linked to Trump rhetoric, that’s why. Action, fruits of action….
—Dems pls ignore the trump apologists. He is to blame.
APD is currently on scene of an active shooting incident at Great Hills Trail and Rain Creek Parkway. All residents are advised to shelter in place and avoid the area. PIO en route. – PIO8
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) April 18, 2021
Heavy police presence near Arboretum in Northwest Austin. EMS tells us 3 are dead in this “active attack/shooting.” Police are still searching for the suspect. Traffic closed in 183/360 area. Shooting scene happened at an apartment complex just blocks down Great Hills. @KXAN_Newspic.twitter.com/X9cwY5mpO4
At least three people have been pronounced dead on the scene of an active shooting incident in Austin, according to Texas officials. https://t.co/wPxqxZdX67
The suspect who went on a shooting spree today in Austin, Texas, killing a black man & two Hispanic women, has been identified as Stephen Nicholas Broderick. He was charged last year for a sex crime against a child. pic.twitter.com/lLmETguc5G
UPDATE: Authorities have lifted the shelter in place order near the apartment complex where three people were shot and killed Sunday, but the suspect remains at large, Interim Austin Police Chief Joe Chacon said.https://t.co/bDYTOGnCQD
President Biden, first lady and family depart church where grandson Hunter (Beau’s son) received sacrament of Confirmation. The president greeted other parishioners and posed for some photos in Wilmington. pic.twitter.com/k7tDhIIou2
Charles and @Shaq agree: we can all help end this pandemic by getting the COVID-19 vaccine. It's the only way to keep everyone safe and help us get back to all the things we miss most—from seeing family and friends to watching sports in person. pic.twitter.com/y2DlprGPds
“BC’s “Roll Up Your Sleeves” vaccination special
will include President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey and more!”
—The hourlong special airing this now NBC.
Every minute, the Amazon rainforest loses four acres. Every minute, the Amazon CEO gains $150,000. It's hard to say which is more obscene. https://t.co/ng7YoVCNdL
For the record,
Boehner blocked a bipartisan Immigration bill that was ready to go. He wouldn’t put it on the floor.
He’s promoting his book and a lot of old twaddle blaming democrats and PBO.
Back in your box Boehner – what we’re seeing is part of your legacy.
Boneless must be on drugs..hallucinating drugs. He claims he would do something about guns??!! He acts like this crisis started 2021. Where was he during all the years he was speaker?
“The rapid rise and fall of the misguided ‘America First Caucus'”
“A group of right-wing House Republicans eyed an America First Caucus to protect “Anglo-Saxon political traditions.” It didn’t work out well.”
“For several decades, far-right members of Congress enjoyed a special group, intended to be separate from the GOP mainstream. It was called the Republican Study Committee, and it was home to the House’s most rigid ideologues and reactionary voices.Eventually, however, it wasn’t quite enough. As longtime readers know, the more radicalized House Republicans became, the more the Republican Study Committee included nearly everyone from the GOP conference. The Study Committee became fine for run-of-the-mill far-right members, but some really conservative members wanted an even more exclusive caucus that would exclude those who weren’t quite far enough to the right. The House Freedom Caucus was born…”
Benen: (https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/rapid-rise-fall-misguided-america-first-caucus-n1264461)
“NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Succeeds in Historic First Flight”
“Monday, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The Ingenuity team at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California confirmed the flight succeeded after receiving data from the helicopter via NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover at 6:46 a.m. EDT (3:46 a.m. PDT).
“Ingenuity is the latest in a long and storied tradition of NASA projects achieving a space exploration goal once thought impossible,” said acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk. “The X-15 was a pathfinder for the space shuttle. Mars Pathfinder and its Sojourner rover did the same for three generations of Mars rovers. We don’t know exactly where Ingenuity will lead us, but today’s results indicate the sky – at least on Mars – may not be the limit.”
The solar-powered helicopter first became airborne at 3:34 a.m. EDT (12:34 a.m. PDT) – 12:33 Local Mean Solar Time (Mars time) – a time the Ingenuity team determined would have optimal energy and flight conditions. Altimeter data indicate Ingenuity climbed to its prescribed maximum altitude of 10 feet (3 meters) and maintained a stable hover for 30 seconds. It then descended, touching back down on the surface of Mars after logging a total of 39.1 seconds of flight. Additional details on the test are expected in upcoming downlinks.”
Walter Mondale championed progressive causes and changed the role of VP—so leaders like @JoeBiden could be the last ones in the room when decisions were made. In selecting Geraldine Ferraro, he also paved the way for @VP to make history. Michelle and I send prayers to his family.
I'm old enough to remember when Walter Mondale chose Geraldine Ferraro to be his running mate in 1984. She was the first woman to be nominated for VP by a major party. Rest in peace, Mr. Vice President. Thank you for your service and for helping to pave the way for VP Harris. pic.twitter.com/wrQ1S6p7b0
He was President Jimmy Carter’s Vice President known for choosing the first ever woman Vice President nominee on a presidential ticket and reshaping the role of VP. A kind and decent human until the end.
Vice President Walter Mondale led an extraordinary life of service—in uniform during the Korean War, as a Senator, and as Vice President. I was able to speak with him just a few days ago and thank him for his service. I'll miss him dearly, and my heart is with his family today.
Thanks to the bold action taken by @HouseDemocrats under the leadership of @POTUS, all American adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine! Get yours today! Find out more at: https://t.co/fhNKGyTZSh
Today, President Biden joined NASA as the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took off from the surface of Mars. In a historic feat, the helicopter became the first aircraft to fly on a planet beyond Earth. pic.twitter.com/rYFuVcmzbF
George Floyd's brother, Philonise, tells @craigmelvin that President Biden called him yesterday.
"He knows how it is to lose a family member … He was just letting us know that he was praying for us and hoping that everything would come out to be OK," Philonise Floyd said.
I want to share a new book, Power to the Public, that illustrates how nonprofits and governments can use technology to solve some of the most pressing issues of our time. It includes some good examples and is worth a read for anyone who cares about making change happen. pic.twitter.com/1la9TGUMTV
Hey everyone, I feel like @perthamboypd has a lot of explaining to do. For example, why is "not liking the way he's talking to them" justification for arrest. Because I know it wasn't this ticky tack bike license garbage you're just using to manufacture probable cause to harrass.
This is horrifying. Minnesota Police wrongfully arrested CNN producer Carolyn Sung, refused to listen to her as she declared her credentials, zip tied her, and subjected her to anti-Asian rhetoric.@GovTimWalz must fix this immediately. Why are police not being held accountable? pic.twitter.com/8HOOYihBT8
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. قاسم رشید (@QasimRashid) April 18, 2021
Happy 70th Birthday to the LEGENDARY Luther Vandross! This surprise appearance he made on The Arsenio Hall Show will always be iconic! pic.twitter.com/DyVnKA2tbb
Today’s Google Doodle, created by Atlanta-based artist Sam Bass, celebrates the 70th birthday of multi-platinum, Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and producer Luther Vandross—the “Velvet Voice” whose silky-smooth tenor ballads romanced generations. https://t.co/ENAHw2qLJT
Senate Judiciary Committee meeting now on Voting Rights.
HAPPENING NOW: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the importance of passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act to counter state-level attacks on voting rights, with testimony from @SenatorWarnock & Fair Fight Action founder @staceyabrams.
Today, as I testify before @JudiciaryDems, I’m thinking not only of the giants whose shoulders I stand on—like John Lewis—but also the millions of Georgians & Americans who have sacrificed to make their voice heard.
We won’t be silenced.
— Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) April 20, 2021
HAPPENING NOW: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the importance of passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act to counter state-level attacks on voting rights, with testimony from @SenatorWarnock & Fair Fight Action founder @staceyabrams.
Today we are excited to announce the Hometown Fund, a $400M campaign that will harness the support of people and organizations from across Chicago to bring the Obama Presidential Center to the South Side—while investing in the surrounding communities we love.
Learn more:
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) April 20, 2021
With all the enormous challenges facing the world, it’s worth taking the time to appreciate extraordinary human achievement and our relentless impulse toward discovery.https://t.co/MYjsH5SZ6a
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Mission is ‘Go’ for Launch April 22
“During a prelaunch news conference earlier this morning, Wednesday, April 20, mission managers with NASA and SpaceX have confirmed they are proceeding toward April 22 at 6:11 a.m. EDT for the Crew-2 mission that will launch from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to the International Space Station.
“We’re ‘go’ for launch,” said Steve Stich, manager of the Commercial Crew Program at Kennedy Space Center…. Friday looks better than Thursday, but we’ll continue to watch; we have another briefing tomorrow and will decide when the right time to make a decision is.”
“Crew-2 mission astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur of NASA, along with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas Pesquet will head to the space station for a six-month science mission in the Crew Dragon spacecraft, which will launch on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A.”
“NASA TV coverage of Crew-2 launch preparations and liftoff will begin at 2 a.m. Thursday, April 22.
The Crew Dragon is scheduled to dock to the space station Friday, April 23, at approximately 5:30 a.m.
Follow along with launch activities and get more information about the mission at: http://www.nasa.gov/crew-2.”
“The Obama Presidential Center will break ground in Jackson Park in the fall of this year,
with the City of Chicago starting site pre-construction preparatory work later this month. As the Obama Foundation kicks off the Road to Groundbreaking, people from across the City are invited to join a celebration of Chicago and everyone who is helping us make this dream a reality.” (obama.org)
“Hope Over History:
Racial Justice Advocates Anxiously Await Chauvin Verdict”
“Phillip Atiba Goff, co-founder and CEO of the Center for Policing Equity, talks with Rachel Maddow about the anxious waiting as the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial begins deliberation, and points out that history does not offer comfort in situations like this, so advocates for racial justice can only lean on hope.”
—truth and urgentt eloquence, pls don’t miss.
“I understand that the charge here is murder but what we witnessed was a lynching.
It’s part of the reason why it`s important to put it in a historical context. It was a public message to people that what Officer Chauvin was doing was OK and you might be next.
So part of why where we’re sitting here is because of the absurdity that there is ANY suspense about this at all. We all watched it!”
Goff
“But the other part is exactly that. I mean there’s no way to actually get justice for George Floyd,
he’s not going to come back alive. There is also no way to get remedy for the children who had to take the stand and say, ‘yes In my formative years this is what I saw and I knew it was wrong.
And the person who had authority to take away life and liberty could not get up off a man`s neck.’
There will be no remedy through this court process for anybody. There might be a measure of accountability and the fact of that that would feel like something new is an indictment. It`s just an indictment for a case we haven’t yet really put on trial. And the hope is on the other side of something like sense in this particular court case, that we’ll do something different for the first time on racism and punishment in this country. For the FIRST TIME.
I can’t overstate it, because in all of our history we are looking for the example that makes this right,
the place we can get back to. And there is no going backwards to find comfort. The only possible comfort is what we choose to do next.”
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Good Morning Everyone. Have a lovely Saturday!
Thank you Beautiful Nerdy Wonka! 😘
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This day went too quickly! Personally tried to rest my brain from all the news coverage – and trial coverage – of this past week. But I also feel I must be a “witness to history,” like everybody else, so I’ll be watching again starting Monday.
A-hem, well JO’B, the reply to this seems to have situated itself downthread, rather than here where it belongs.. I’m not enjoying the interwebz very much lately, I admit..
Bye for now, be well, love you
Love you, dear MP!
Click to access african_american_astronauts_fs.pdf
Found this in an email article, I may have missed if you posted it earlier..
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Cool! Thanks!
The link failed here, Dudette, it was two pages, very informative and well done. I was sad it didn’t open fully, but wasn’t able to fix it, or log in to comment! 💞🕯💞
It opened fine for me. I can see the two pages. Great info. Thanks for sharing it!
Oh gosh, oh dear, I’m glad to hear this, but it confirms some of the problems I’m having lately with my tired little old iPhone7, guess it’s nearing the end of its life.. sigh.. I so don’t want to buy another phone.. reality check, eh? Love you, Dudette!
Yeh, phones are ridiculously expensive. I’d really rather be doing anything else with my pennies than paying for them. I avoid upgrading until not doing it is just too painful to go on. These days I’m hanging on to my iPhone 8 by my fingernails. I’m guessing I’ll have to bite the bullet in the fall. Ugh.
Exactly, but the planned obsolescence has been a basic factor in all of capitalism, as far back as I can remember.. nonprofit if they can’t keep us spending! 🕊🕯💞🕯🕊
((((( ❤️ pamela ❤️ )))))
He’s touching all bases – or as many as he can – in these first several months, for sure! And it’s not just for the cameras, that’s the good part.
Kim Feel (김필)
‘Someday, The Boy’ [그때 그 아인]
—your child is my child.
I am so grateful to First Lady Michelle Obama…for caring and still giving
She’s beautiful, inside and out. Wish we could see even more of her, but I’m guessing she likes this much lower profile than in her previous role in the White House!
hosannas from liberals.
Yup, sickening display.
#ettd everything traitor touched died.
Deplorable and disgusting. I so hope it will be restored to a beautiful garden.
Pretty sure I heard that the new First Lady is going to have it fully restored, to its former glory!
Well praises, I hope so!!!
superb dear pkayden…
Good morning all,
JO’B, this is wise and important, to know when to take a break, we’ve seen so much of the same shit since we were still in high school, too many here from before that even! Thanks Richard “I am not a crook” Nixon..
Anyway, this week my daughter sent me the Wonder Woman movie which I hadn’t seen, and it has been a great relief, given me lots to think about.. so, for a real escape, I’d recommend it, even if you’ve already seen it!!
Big hugs all around.. Light is coming, anchor in It, stay whole, take care of yourselves and each other..
Bbl
🙂 Morning MP…morning TOD family:) Happy Relaxing Sunday
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GM TOD…
Nerdy i have enjoyed s much all the entry videos of FL Michelle Obama..it is like a balm for my soul…a steadying force…
i have had to take a break from watching the coverage..although i do read things here and on Twitter…i find myself skipping the videos of the killings of my people by police…how many times does someone have to see the videos…i can’t watch it …even once…
I do have a question for all…
AMK mentioned in an earlier post of how the underlings will be held accountable for the insurrections…but not the instigators….i hope that changes..
it just seems that the Republican Legislators who voted to overturn the election should pay a penalty…but there is no mechanism available for that…how do we change that…can we change that…is there even the will on the part of the legislators to do so..
if folks here know everyday republicans …what do they say about the insurrection…do they think that it is OK to overthrow the election….
Thank you, NW. Always love Michelle interviews! 💞
On another note. Why do these mass killers always look like characters from “Deliverance”? 😠😷 Rhetorical question. 😣😷
White kids were killed in Newtown CT. 6yr olds, teachers, FL almost ALL the school mass murders are in mostly white kids. Republicans don’t care! When that Senator was shot at baseball practice…Rethugs didn’t care. When NRA is no more and they can’t donate or lobby, then maybe.
“Ninety-two senators voted last week to advance an Asian American hate crimes bill.
But its passage likely depends on Democrats agreeing to soften language that Republicans say ties hate crimes too narrowly to the characterization of COVID-19 as the “China virus.””
(https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/548781-trump-looms-over-senates-anti-asian-hate-crimes-battle)
Cornyn gives trump a pass under 1st Amendment
to say whatever fake/vile thing about China (or whoever). Even when president.
Trump fanned the flames of violence against our Asian community & data clearly shows it. If the bill is linked to Trump rhetoric, that’s why. Action, fruits of action….
—Dems pls ignore the trump apologists. He is to blame.
Black Lives Matter. Black Health Matters! Judith A Fardig thought you’d be interested in this one hour event to raise some needed funds for a Black-focused clinic in NE Portland.:
http://us1.forward-to-friend.com/forward/show?u=20f8ad0fefdbd1871ba9e03f3&id=ebb4c29901
I’ve just read a story that he’s been captured, alive.
“BC’s “Roll Up Your Sleeves” vaccination special
will include President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey and more!”
—The hourlong special airing this now NBC.
Dr. Fauci: “The enemy is the virus not each of us.”
President Biden: “All adults are eligible to get your shot tomorrow.”
loved it…fab q and a’s…and Billy Crystal forever.
In case you need a little distraction from MSM or whatever 💃💞:
OK, am jump starting all your Mondays! 💃💞
omg crazy about these guys…Now That We’ve Found Love….danced the feet off right in front of them years ago and would love to do it again! thx Gazelle.
Me too! 💃💞💃
Very last song in this concert was so beautiful. Got teary eyed! 💞
Trevor’s take:
For the record,
Boehner blocked a bipartisan Immigration bill that was ready to go. He wouldn’t put it on the floor.
He’s promoting his book and a lot of old twaddle blaming democrats and PBO.
Back in your box Boehner – what we’re seeing is part of your legacy.
Boneless must be on drugs..hallucinating drugs. He claims he would do something about guns??!! He acts like this crisis started 2021. Where was he during all the years he was speaker?
Don’t know of any other country that offers such sinecure for judges.
“The rapid rise and fall of the misguided ‘America First Caucus'”
“A group of right-wing House Republicans eyed an America First Caucus to protect “Anglo-Saxon political traditions.” It didn’t work out well.”
“For several decades, far-right members of Congress enjoyed a special group, intended to be separate from the GOP mainstream. It was called the Republican Study Committee, and it was home to the House’s most rigid ideologues and reactionary voices.Eventually, however, it wasn’t quite enough. As longtime readers know, the more radicalized House Republicans became, the more the Republican Study Committee included nearly everyone from the GOP conference. The Study Committee became fine for run-of-the-mill far-right members, but some really conservative members wanted an even more exclusive caucus that would exclude those who weren’t quite far enough to the right. The House Freedom Caucus was born…”
Benen: (https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/rapid-rise-fall-misguided-america-first-caucus-n1264461)
SOON – AG Garland delivers remarks at remembrance ceremony for Oklahoma City bombing
https://abcnews.go.com/live/video/special-live-2
AG Garland: “Oklahoma City, you are always in my heart.”
“Project Nia (Chicago) works to end the incarceration of children and young adults
by promoting restorative and transformative justice practices.”
“Community over Confinement.”
“50,000 children are incarcerated daily.” (https://www.nokidsinprison.org)
“500+ incarcerated children in the U.S. are 12 years or younger.” (https://www.prisonpolicy.org)
(https://project-nia.org/news/project-nia-presents-defund-the-police)
Good Afternoon, Good Evening Fellow TODbts.
I hope all is well.
“NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Succeeds in Historic First Flight”
“Monday, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first aircraft in history to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The Ingenuity team at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California confirmed the flight succeeded after receiving data from the helicopter via NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover at 6:46 a.m. EDT (3:46 a.m. PDT).
“Ingenuity is the latest in a long and storied tradition of NASA projects achieving a space exploration goal once thought impossible,” said acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk. “The X-15 was a pathfinder for the space shuttle. Mars Pathfinder and its Sojourner rover did the same for three generations of Mars rovers. We don’t know exactly where Ingenuity will lead us, but today’s results indicate the sky – at least on Mars – may not be the limit.”
The solar-powered helicopter first became airborne at 3:34 a.m. EDT (12:34 a.m. PDT) – 12:33 Local Mean Solar Time (Mars time) – a time the Ingenuity team determined would have optimal energy and flight conditions. Altimeter data indicate Ingenuity climbed to its prescribed maximum altitude of 10 feet (3 meters) and maintained a stable hover for 30 seconds. It then descended, touching back down on the surface of Mars after logging a total of 39.1 seconds of flight. Additional details on the test are expected in upcoming downlinks.”
(https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-s-ingenuity-mars-helicopter-succeeds-in-historic-first-flight)
First Video of NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter in Flight.
CONGRATS NASA!!! CONGRATS AMERICA!!!!
Coolest thing ever!
RIP VP Walter Mondale 🙏🏾
Fabulous tribute to Luther Vandross this morning. Happy Birthday to him!! Morning everyone
Love it! Good Morning DF!
Isn’t it wonderful? 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Fly Chopper Fly!
🙌🏾
80 million!💉
A good & decent President
This is great! 🏞
Power to the Public
It’s exhausting. Look how many cop cars there are for kids riding bikes.
Fire them!
It’s Luther Vandross Day!
❤️❤️❤️
Senate Judiciary Committee meeting now on Voting Rights.
CSPAN today
One step forward, 5 steps back
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Mission is ‘Go’ for Launch April 22
“During a prelaunch news conference earlier this morning, Wednesday, April 20, mission managers with NASA and SpaceX have confirmed they are proceeding toward April 22 at 6:11 a.m. EDT for the Crew-2 mission that will launch from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to the International Space Station.
“We’re ‘go’ for launch,” said Steve Stich, manager of the Commercial Crew Program at Kennedy Space Center…. Friday looks better than Thursday, but we’ll continue to watch; we have another briefing tomorrow and will decide when the right time to make a decision is.”
“Crew-2 mission astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur of NASA, along with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas Pesquet will head to the space station for a six-month science mission in the Crew Dragon spacecraft, which will launch on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A.”
“NASA TV coverage of Crew-2 launch preparations and liftoff will begin at 2 a.m. Thursday, April 22.
The Crew Dragon is scheduled to dock to the space station Friday, April 23, at approximately 5:30 a.m.
Follow along with launch activities and get more information about the mission at: http://www.nasa.gov/crew-2.”
“The Obama Presidential Center will break ground in Jackson Park in the fall of this year,
with the City of Chicago starting site pre-construction preparatory work later this month. As the Obama Foundation kicks off the Road to Groundbreaking, people from across the City are invited to join a celebration of Chicago and everyone who is helping us make this dream a reality.” (obama.org)
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Full: (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/04/19/press-briefing-by-white-house-covid-19-response-team-and-public-health-officials-30/)
100,000 Euro is approx. 120,366.64 US Dollars.
How much is 100,000 Euro (EUR) in US Dollars …https://usd.keisanki.me › calculator › index › 100000
No matter who tries to hurt her it just rolls off…empty…no substance.
-thanks Greta.
This one is mental.
“Hope Over History:
Racial Justice Advocates Anxiously Await Chauvin Verdict”
“Phillip Atiba Goff, co-founder and CEO of the Center for Policing Equity, talks with Rachel Maddow about the anxious waiting as the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial begins deliberation, and points out that history does not offer comfort in situations like this, so advocates for racial justice can only lean on hope.”
—truth and urgentt eloquence, pls don’t miss.
Phillip Atiba Goff (excerpt):
“I understand that the charge here is murder but what we witnessed was a lynching.
It’s part of the reason why it`s important to put it in a historical context. It was a public message to people that what Officer Chauvin was doing was OK and you might be next.
So part of why where we’re sitting here is because of the absurdity that there is ANY suspense about this at all. We all watched it!”
Goff
“But the other part is exactly that. I mean there’s no way to actually get justice for George Floyd,
he’s not going to come back alive. There is also no way to get remedy for the children who had to take the stand and say, ‘yes In my formative years this is what I saw and I knew it was wrong.
And the person who had authority to take away life and liberty could not get up off a man`s neck.’
There will be no remedy through this court process for anybody. There might be a measure of accountability and the fact of that that would feel like something new is an indictment. It`s just an indictment for a case we haven’t yet really put on trial. And the hope is on the other side of something like sense in this particular court case, that we’ll do something different for the first time on racism and punishment in this country. For the FIRST TIME.
I can’t overstate it, because in all of our history we are looking for the example that makes this right,
the place we can get back to. And there is no going backwards to find comfort. The only possible comfort is what we choose to do next.”
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