Greetings to All: I hope you are all having a nice spring day. Here the snow is melting, sun is shinning in a cloudless sky and Temperatures in the mid 30's. Great day to be in Alaska.
I am able to spend 2-4 hours at my desk, working on the editing of my 3rd book in the "Badge and the Cross" Series. First two, "Rookie" and "Stronghold", are in Susan Smith's hands for final editing. She and I are now working on the cover for "Legend of Silene". We found a lot of nice covers, but they were under copyrights and expensive to use. So, I've done the artwork myself and she is working on the lettering.
Now, I have a big favor to ask of all of you, well the ones who have read my first books.
I am able to spend 2-4 hours at my desk, working on the editing of my 3rd book in the "Badge and the Cross" Series. First two, "Rookie" and "Stronghold", are in Susan Smith's hands for final editing. She and I are now working on the cover for "Legend of Silene". We found a lot of nice covers, but they were under copyrights and expensive to use. So, I've done the artwork myself and she is working on the lettering.
Now, I have a big favor to ask of all of you, well the ones who have read my first books.
The is "Apache Snow", "In Search of Honor" and "Blake's War". My publisher needs some written responses to what you all thought. Of course it is the star rating and favorable responses that will be added to the books. But the unfavorable one I still want to see as it will help me to become a better writer. So please, take a moment, log in to your Amazon account and post a review. It will be greatly appreciated.
At the moment, my great-grandchildren are on the other side of my desk watching a strange cartoon. The new animation out there amazes me, as I remember the cartoons I watched in the 1950's and 1960's. Our children grew up with the first of the cable channels, while I grew up with only three local channels, which came in Black & White. I know, some of you oldsters grew up with radio. It is funny how our television entertainment has blossomed over the decades, probably a bit faster then anything else has. Except maybe cars and fashions.
John Alex are talking about comic book super heroes and who was the first Black superhero. We were using the computer to show the origin of Luke Cage, but I didn't agree with what they were saying. I remembered him as a side character for Captain America, back in the late 1960's, but computer said he originated in 1979. I didn't read comic books back then. They said he was the first Black hero, but the Black Panther showed up before him, taking over for his father in the protection of their tribe and having super powers. Then they took him to America. Sometimes you cannot trust the so-called facts reported in the computer. This is why I research a lot of my facts in my news, but also for my stories, when I need fact and not fiction. You might remember that when someone tells you "Man, this really happened." that you check it out before passing it on. Rumors can do a lot of harm, I saw that in the service.
Let me pass some recent news on to you and remember, from some of these countries the news might carry propaganda in it. I give you the sites and you can research the whole story if you wanted. I only give you the lead in because in almost all cases, the news stories are not being reported here in America. But, I have noticed some of these stories did show up days later. Yesterday, while e-mailing my publisher I mentioned some of the facts I am using in my current book I'm working on, I mentioned how I should expect the dudes in the dark sunglasses might be coming down my driveway. Instantly, my whole e-mail vanished. This has happened before when I wrote about certain items. I imagine the supercomputer down in the Lower 48 picks up e-mail when I use certain words, "key words" they're called. If this has happened to you, you'll understand. I learned about such when I was still in the military and what I've been able to read. Whatever.
JERUSALEM ONLINE: Report- President Macron of France said France will attack Syria if Chemical weapons are proven to have been used.
GERMANY NEWS: Director of Criminal Police Association, Andre Schulz, estimates 90% of sex crimes committed in Germany do not appear in official in official German crime statistics . Germany's migrant sex-crime problem is being exacerbated by its lenient legal system, where offenders receive light sentences for serious crimes. Primary statistics show the migrants committed more than a dozen or sexual assaults every day in 2017, a four-fold increase since 2014, when Germany allowed 1 million migrants to enter their country.
THOUGHTFUL MIND QUOTE: Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits." Thomas Jefferson.
QUOTE: "Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence, a time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick-up the pieces when it is all over." Octavia Butler
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON: U.S. now monitoring possible North Korea military base in Syria.(This could prove to be a major affront to Israel).
JERUSALEM ONLINE: Israel and Qatar cooperating to aid the Palestinians, meanwhile the United Nations is seeking $540 million (US) for Palestinian aide.
GATESTONE INSTITUTE NEWS: Germany's new Interior Minister announced, "Islam does not belong to Germany. Germany is shaped by Christianity. This includes work-free Sundays and church holidays, and rituals such as Easter, Pentecost and Christmas. My message is that Muslims have to live with us, not next to or against us."
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON: A Massachusetts State Lawmaker wants to remove a tribute to a Civil War General, named Joe Hooker, arguing that the general's name might be offensive to women. (Makes me wonder just how far people are going to go with this so-called offensive speech we have in the English Language. Yes, some of this is offensive, such as the word "Eskimo" , which actually in Alaskan Coastal Native speech means "raw fish eater". Now this is offensive, sort of like the names, Honky, Spic, Nigger and so many more. Such a word does need to be removed. But last names of a Civil War hero. How would he be identified? Some of this is getting ridiculous.)
ALSO- Global positioning system satellites that guide both precision guided weapons and even car navigation systems are now vulnerable to attack from Chinese and Russian Missiles, Air Force officials told Congress this week.
GLOBAL TIMES: United Nation officials seek up to $1 Billion (U.S.) in aide for Rohingya refugees. ALSO- Myanmar blames Bangladesh- again, for delayed return of Rohingya people. ALSO- China readies world's largest amphibious aircraft for maiden flight, due in 2nd half of 2018. ALSO- Russia to begin serial production of combat robots this year. ALSO- Russia denies existence of the Novichok Nerve Agent Program, a military grade allegedly used on Russian soil on March 4th. ALSO- Britain to build new $67 Million (US) Chemical Weapons Defense Center. ALSO- Pakistan recalls envoy to India to discuss harassment incidents of its diplomats and their family in New Delhi. ALSO- China and ASEAN to hold EXPO in September in Nanning, capital of South China's Autonomous Region.
GERMANY'S NEWS: Russia's Putin promises to launch Mars Mission and to hunt for water on the moon. ALSO: Convicted "Bookkeeper of Auschwitz" dies on Mar 12, 2018, at the age of 96 years.
SPAIN NEWS: Protesters riot in Madrid's' Lavapies after immigrant street vendor dies. Six arrested and 10 police officers injured. ALSO: European Union urges President Trump not to "slap" an import tax on Spanish olives. ALSO: Women across Spain stage a 24-hour strike, at work and a home, over current politics and political leaders.
FRANCE NEWS: Paris to host its first St. Patrick's Day Parade.
POLISH NEWS: Polish Archbishop censures an American priest for saying he wanted Pope Francis to die. ALSO- Polish citizens march to protest rising racism in Poland, also protesting the rise in antisemitism. ALSO- Poland to deploy new military division to Russian border. ALSO- British forces are tackling Russian aggression in Poland.
AUSTRALIA NEWS: Thousands march in protest against a raft of grievances in Sidney, targeting Cambodia's leadership and other Southeast Asia leaders, during International Conference.
IRAN HERALD NEWS: Saudi Arabia Crown Prince compares Iran's Supreme to Hitler. ALSO: It appear Iran has developed a liking for American football. ALSO: Turkey reports it has "Neutralized" 3,567 Terrorists since it entered Syria.
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON: FBI Supervisor, # 2 man, fired by President Trump, but he is to collect a pension of $1.8 million. (And we wonder why are military has problems finding money for their equipment and for VA services. Maybe our political leaders, from congressmen on up and down to Federal Agents should be paid at military rank. President Roosevelt paid his senior leaders $1 a year. But, they could afford it and the men and women we have in office could afford it too.)
That's it for now. I do hope you enjoy the quotes I've added to the news. I wish you all a very great day and I pray you all a blessing for good health, healing of injuries and sickness. Prayer is important. If you are not praying, I ask that you consider it. Prayer is what completely changed me and the lives of my family and friends. Not through me, but by God, for HE will listen. You all take care until next time. BILL
At the moment, my great-grandchildren are on the other side of my desk watching a strange cartoon. The new animation out there amazes me, as I remember the cartoons I watched in the 1950's and 1960's. Our children grew up with the first of the cable channels, while I grew up with only three local channels, which came in Black & White. I know, some of you oldsters grew up with radio. It is funny how our television entertainment has blossomed over the decades, probably a bit faster then anything else has. Except maybe cars and fashions.
John Alex are talking about comic book super heroes and who was the first Black superhero. We were using the computer to show the origin of Luke Cage, but I didn't agree with what they were saying. I remembered him as a side character for Captain America, back in the late 1960's, but computer said he originated in 1979. I didn't read comic books back then. They said he was the first Black hero, but the Black Panther showed up before him, taking over for his father in the protection of their tribe and having super powers. Then they took him to America. Sometimes you cannot trust the so-called facts reported in the computer. This is why I research a lot of my facts in my news, but also for my stories, when I need fact and not fiction. You might remember that when someone tells you "Man, this really happened." that you check it out before passing it on. Rumors can do a lot of harm, I saw that in the service.
Let me pass some recent news on to you and remember, from some of these countries the news might carry propaganda in it. I give you the sites and you can research the whole story if you wanted. I only give you the lead in because in almost all cases, the news stories are not being reported here in America. But, I have noticed some of these stories did show up days later. Yesterday, while e-mailing my publisher I mentioned some of the facts I am using in my current book I'm working on, I mentioned how I should expect the dudes in the dark sunglasses might be coming down my driveway. Instantly, my whole e-mail vanished. This has happened before when I wrote about certain items. I imagine the supercomputer down in the Lower 48 picks up e-mail when I use certain words, "key words" they're called. If this has happened to you, you'll understand. I learned about such when I was still in the military and what I've been able to read. Whatever.
JERUSALEM ONLINE: Report- President Macron of France said France will attack Syria if Chemical weapons are proven to have been used.
GERMANY NEWS: Director of Criminal Police Association, Andre Schulz, estimates 90% of sex crimes committed in Germany do not appear in official in official German crime statistics . Germany's migrant sex-crime problem is being exacerbated by its lenient legal system, where offenders receive light sentences for serious crimes. Primary statistics show the migrants committed more than a dozen or sexual assaults every day in 2017, a four-fold increase since 2014, when Germany allowed 1 million migrants to enter their country.
THOUGHTFUL MIND QUOTE: Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits." Thomas Jefferson.
QUOTE: "Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence, a time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick-up the pieces when it is all over." Octavia Butler
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON: U.S. now monitoring possible North Korea military base in Syria.(This could prove to be a major affront to Israel).
JERUSALEM ONLINE: Israel and Qatar cooperating to aid the Palestinians, meanwhile the United Nations is seeking $540 million (US) for Palestinian aide.
GATESTONE INSTITUTE NEWS: Germany's new Interior Minister announced, "Islam does not belong to Germany. Germany is shaped by Christianity. This includes work-free Sundays and church holidays, and rituals such as Easter, Pentecost and Christmas. My message is that Muslims have to live with us, not next to or against us."
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON: A Massachusetts State Lawmaker wants to remove a tribute to a Civil War General, named Joe Hooker, arguing that the general's name might be offensive to women. (Makes me wonder just how far people are going to go with this so-called offensive speech we have in the English Language. Yes, some of this is offensive, such as the word "Eskimo" , which actually in Alaskan Coastal Native speech means "raw fish eater". Now this is offensive, sort of like the names, Honky, Spic, Nigger and so many more. Such a word does need to be removed. But last names of a Civil War hero. How would he be identified? Some of this is getting ridiculous.)
ALSO- Global positioning system satellites that guide both precision guided weapons and even car navigation systems are now vulnerable to attack from Chinese and Russian Missiles, Air Force officials told Congress this week.
GLOBAL TIMES: United Nation officials seek up to $1 Billion (U.S.) in aide for Rohingya refugees. ALSO- Myanmar blames Bangladesh- again, for delayed return of Rohingya people. ALSO- China readies world's largest amphibious aircraft for maiden flight, due in 2nd half of 2018. ALSO- Russia to begin serial production of combat robots this year. ALSO- Russia denies existence of the Novichok Nerve Agent Program, a military grade allegedly used on Russian soil on March 4th. ALSO- Britain to build new $67 Million (US) Chemical Weapons Defense Center. ALSO- Pakistan recalls envoy to India to discuss harassment incidents of its diplomats and their family in New Delhi. ALSO- China and ASEAN to hold EXPO in September in Nanning, capital of South China's Autonomous Region.
GERMANY'S NEWS: Russia's Putin promises to launch Mars Mission and to hunt for water on the moon. ALSO: Convicted "Bookkeeper of Auschwitz" dies on Mar 12, 2018, at the age of 96 years.
SPAIN NEWS: Protesters riot in Madrid's' Lavapies after immigrant street vendor dies. Six arrested and 10 police officers injured. ALSO: European Union urges President Trump not to "slap" an import tax on Spanish olives. ALSO: Women across Spain stage a 24-hour strike, at work and a home, over current politics and political leaders.
FRANCE NEWS: Paris to host its first St. Patrick's Day Parade.
POLISH NEWS: Polish Archbishop censures an American priest for saying he wanted Pope Francis to die. ALSO- Polish citizens march to protest rising racism in Poland, also protesting the rise in antisemitism. ALSO- Poland to deploy new military division to Russian border. ALSO- British forces are tackling Russian aggression in Poland.
AUSTRALIA NEWS: Thousands march in protest against a raft of grievances in Sidney, targeting Cambodia's leadership and other Southeast Asia leaders, during International Conference.
IRAN HERALD NEWS: Saudi Arabia Crown Prince compares Iran's Supreme to Hitler. ALSO: It appear Iran has developed a liking for American football. ALSO: Turkey reports it has "Neutralized" 3,567 Terrorists since it entered Syria.
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON: FBI Supervisor, # 2 man, fired by President Trump, but he is to collect a pension of $1.8 million. (And we wonder why are military has problems finding money for their equipment and for VA services. Maybe our political leaders, from congressmen on up and down to Federal Agents should be paid at military rank. President Roosevelt paid his senior leaders $1 a year. But, they could afford it and the men and women we have in office could afford it too.)
That's it for now. I do hope you enjoy the quotes I've added to the news. I wish you all a very great day and I pray you all a blessing for good health, healing of injuries and sickness. Prayer is important. If you are not praying, I ask that you consider it. Prayer is what completely changed me and the lives of my family and friends. Not through me, but by God, for HE will listen. You all take care until next time. BILL
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