This one wasn't available late last night when I hit the hay. It was hot but not too bad yesterday, quite a bit less hot than Saturday. Shouldn't be too bad today either.
Here's the lovely Ms. Jennifer, for ABC News 10 San Diego:
Monday, September 4, 2017
Jessica Gomes Body Painting for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (VIDEO)
This one goes way back to 2008.
She's stunning.
She's stunning.
California to Phase-Out Fossil Fuels by 2045
I suspect I'll be retired living in Wyoming by this time, God only hopes.
Leftists will destroy this state if it's the last thing they do, and by eliminating fossil fuels, that's precisely what will happen.
At LAT (FWIW), "California's goal: an electricity grid moving only clean energy":
The once-Golden State's largely unaffordable now. Imagine how it's gonna be in 30 years. The entire state will be made up Bay Area leftist-clones. Working class and regular folks will have bailed to parts yonder, Arizona, Nevada, Texas --- even Wyoming.
Good riddance, I say. What a cluster.
Still more.
Leftists will destroy this state if it's the last thing they do, and by eliminating fossil fuels, that's precisely what will happen.
At LAT (FWIW), "California's goal: an electricity grid moving only clean energy":
California's goal: an electricity grid moving only clean energy https://t.co/WJaunnRfdw pic.twitter.com/xjEK7rUBlZ
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) August 31, 2017
California lawmakers are considering a future without the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity, a step that would boost the renewable energy industry and expand the scope of the state’s battle against global warming.See that?
If approved at the end of the legislative session next month, the proposal would eventually ensure only clean energy moves through the state’s electricity grid, a goal nearly unmatched anywhere in the world.
It would accelerate the adoption of renewable energy by requiring utilities and other electricity providers to obtain 60% of their power from resources such as the sun and wind by 2030. Then it would task regulators with phasing out fossil fuels for the remaining 40% by 2045.
The goal: Less than three decades from now, no coal or natural gas would be burned when Californians charge their electric cars, run their air conditioners or flip on their lights.
The lofty ambition of the legislation, Senate Bill 100, could come with similarly steep challenges.
New solar plants and wind turbines would need to be built in addition to massive batteries connected to the grid to store energy for when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.
The state would no longer be able to rely on natural gas — which can be turned on and off to match demand — to help balance a complex electricity grid that stretches across deserts, snow-capped mountain ranges, urban sprawl and rural farmland.
“It’s doable,” said Mike O’Boyle, who studies the power sector at Energy Innovation, a think tank in San Francisco. “But because we don’t really have a working example for a 100% renewable system, it’s going to be an ongoing experiment.”
Hawaii became the first state to set such a target two years ago, but California would be trying to achieve the goal at a much larger scale. Germany and France, countries with economies closer in size to California’s, are also working to phase out fossil fuels for electricity.
Compared with the political firestorm over extending the state’s cap-and-trade program earlier this year, the electricity proposal has flown under the radar. It was passed by the state Senate in May and requires approval from the Assembly before it can be sent to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk.
Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles), who authored the legislation, said he’s confident the state can pull it off. He compared the speed of renewable energy innovation to the rapid spread of the Internet.
“That’s the type of opportunity we have today, right here in California, with clean energy,” he said.
But utilities and some business groups have concerns.
“We want to help California achieve its bold clean energy goals in a way that is affordable for our customers,” said Lynsey Paulo, a spokeswoman for Pacific Gas & Electric Co., the state’s largest utility. “If it’s not affordable, it’s not sustainable.”
An estimate from nonpartisan legislative analysts shows renewable energy regulations are a relatively costly way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“It’s a more expensive, less flexible approach to reducing emissions,” said Loren Kaye, president of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education, a think tank affiliated with the California Chamber of Commerce.
He said ratepayers will end up covering the cost in their utility bills...
The once-Golden State's largely unaffordable now. Imagine how it's gonna be in 30 years. The entire state will be made up Bay Area leftist-clones. Working class and regular folks will have bailed to parts yonder, Arizona, Nevada, Texas --- even Wyoming.
Good riddance, I say. What a cluster.
Still more.
Harry Turtledove, Give Me Back My Legions!
It's an epic novel of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, just what I've been looking for!
At Amazon, Harry Turtledove, Give Me Back My Legions! A Novel of Ancient Rome.
At Amazon, Harry Turtledove, Give Me Back My Legions! A Novel of Ancient Rome.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Burning Man Dies at Burning Man
Really.
At LAT, "Man dies after rushing into Burning Man festival flames."
At LAT, "Man dies after rushing into Burning Man festival flames."
A Burning Man festivalgoer has died after running into the towering blaze, officials in Nevada say https://t.co/4UCd1UZU9L pic.twitter.com/imblifFqLe
— CNN (@CNN) September 4, 2017
Survey Says: Yes
— Kinda Bored (@lamblock) September 4, 2017
UCLA Scores 35 Unanswered Points to Beat Texas A&M, 45-44
I swear, I'd forgotten about this game and only turned it on after I saw Eric Sondheimer tweet. I thought I'd just check it out, even if UCLA was getting its butt kicked. OMGoodness what misplaced sentiment. That's gotta be one of the most amazing comebacks ever, especially for UCLA. It's just not like the Bruins. They showed some real excellence tonight. Truly amazing. I think folks will be talking about his one for a while. Sheesh.
At LAT, "UCLA completes improbable comeback for a 45-44 victory over Texas A&M":
At LAT, "UCLA completes improbable comeback for a 45-44 victory over Texas A&M":
Any UCLA fan who stays for the entire game at the Rose Bowl will receive a T-shirt, "Loyal UCLA fan." Many sizes available.
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) September 4, 2017
R-E-M-A-R-K-A-B-L-E comeback. Final: UCLA 45, Texas A&M 44.
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) September 4, 2017
Diehard fans who stayed got a lot more than a shirt, wow. #UCLA #UCLAvsTAMU #GoBruins #Football #Aggies https://t.co/HDPaCc1dhB
— Donald Douglas (@AmPowerBlog) September 4, 2017
The seemingly impossible happened Sunday at the Rose Bowl.
UCLA completed a comeback from a 34-point deficit with 35 unanswered points starting late in the third quarter, pulling out a stunning 45-44 victory over Texas A&M in the Bruins’ season opener at the Rose Bowl.
Two plays after UCLA receiver Jordan Lasley dropped a third-down pass at the first-down marker, he pulled in a 10-yard touchdown pass with 43 seconds left, twisting his body in the back of the end zone to make the catch and tie the score.
UCLA’s J.J. Molson then booted the most meaningful extra point of his career through the uprights to nudge the Bruins ahead for the biggest comeback in school history.
The Bruins (1-0) then stopped Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond a yard short short of a first down on fourth and 10 after a lengthy review. After the final snap, several Bruins sprinted over to the student section to celebrate. Their teammates soon followed.
Rosen completed 35 of 59 passes for a career-high 491 yards and four touchdowns, including 292 yards and all four touchdowns in the fourth quarter. He got lucky twice, floating a pass that should have been intercepted but instead went for a 42-yard touchdown to Darren Andrews. He also threw off his back foot with a defender in his face to complete a 16-yard touchdown to Theo Howard.
Caleb Wilson led the UCLA receivers with 15 catches for 203 yards, both career highs.
Trayveon Williams had 203 yards rushing for Texas A&M (0-1), which was held to 58 yards in the fourth quarter.
Jessica Mendoza's GMA Interview
She's in bare feet.
Why are kids being asked to pick ONE sport at such a young age? More injuries financial strain &burnout bc of it. My feature airs today @GMA pic.twitter.com/BsC66bG7iL
— Jessica Mendoza (@jessmendoza) September 1, 2017
@jessmendoza great piece on specialization in kids sports. 1% of high school grads get colleges sports scholarships. 🤔#justplay pic.twitter.com/I5IoZI18aM
— maggie livreri (@MaggieLivreri) September 1, 2017
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BONUS: Lawrence W. Reed, ed., Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism.
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And, AmazonBasics AA Performance Alkaline Batteries (48 Count) - Packaging May Vary.
Also, LG Electronics 60UJ7700 60-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2017 Model).
Still more, LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle with 2-Stage Integrated Filter Straw for Hiking.
Plus, Ninja Coffee Bar Brewer, Glass Carafe (CF082).
Here, WORX TURBINE 12 Amp Corded Leaf Blower with 110 MPH and 600 CFM Output and Variable Speed Control – WG520.
More here, Black & Decker WM1000 Workmate Workbench.
BONUS: Lawrence W. Reed, ed., Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism.
Sunday Cartoons
At Flopping Aces, "Sunday Funnies."
Also at Theo's, "Cartoon Round Up..."
Cartoon Credit: A.F. Branco, "Stiletto Gate."
Also at Theo's, "Cartoon Round Up..."
Cartoon Credit: A.F. Branco, "Stiletto Gate."
Gabrielle Caunesil Photoshoot
Fantastic woman.
At Editorials Fashion Trends, "GABRIELLE CAUNESIL BY CAMERON MACKIE."
She's also on Instagram (here and here).
At Editorials Fashion Trends, "GABRIELLE CAUNESIL BY CAMERON MACKIE."
She's also on Instagram (here and here).
Jennifer Delacruz's Continued Heatwave Forecast
Wasn't able to get this posted last night before bedtime.
More super hot and humid weather today. Dangerous conditions, in fact.
Here's the lovely Ms. Jennifer, for ABC News 10 San Diego:
More super hot and humid weather today. Dangerous conditions, in fact.
Here's the lovely Ms. Jennifer, for ABC News 10 San Diego:
BlinkOne Coffee Canister
A really cool unit.
At Amazon, BlinkOne Coffee Canister: Airtight Coffee Bean Container Storage with Magnetic Scoop (18 oz).
Also, DARK COSTA RICAN 'TARRAZU' Whole Bean Coffee - 5 LB Bulk Bag - Volcanic Soil - Single Origin Grown - Dark 'French Roasted' - Full & Well-Balanced Smooth Body - Stone Street Coffee.
BONUS: Victor Cha, The Impossible State: North Korea, Past and Future.
At Amazon, BlinkOne Coffee Canister: Airtight Coffee Bean Container Storage with Magnetic Scoop (18 oz).
Also, DARK COSTA RICAN 'TARRAZU' Whole Bean Coffee - 5 LB Bulk Bag - Volcanic Soil - Single Origin Grown - Dark 'French Roasted' - Full & Well-Balanced Smooth Body - Stone Street Coffee.
BONUS: Victor Cha, The Impossible State: North Korea, Past and Future.
Doesn't Kim Jong Un Understand 'Suicidal'?
If Kim wants to play gamesmanship, I think the U.S. should show him who's boss.
At the Asia Times, "North Korea: Doesn’t Kim Jong Un understand ‘suicidal’?":
And at Politico, "Trump threatens to 'stop all trade' with any country doing business with North Korea."
At the Asia Times, "North Korea: Doesn’t Kim Jong Un understand ‘suicidal’?":
American officials and commentators often say it will be “suicide” if Kim Jong Un tries something. That something is usually unclear but at the rate Kim is launching missiles he appears to think he’s got plenty of leeway before he does something suicidal.Still more.
The North Koreans wouldn’t be the first to miscalculate what suicidal is.
It was suicidal for the Japanese to attack the Americans and British in 1941, in retrospect, at least. But at the time, it seemed like a reasonable idea.
It was suicidal for Hitler to attack Russia, especially when over half the German invasion force’s transport was horse-drawn. But at the time it didn’t seem so.
The United States invading Iraq without a plan for what to do once Baghdad was captured? It might not have been suicidal, but was at least the equivalent of jumping off a three-story building onto an asphalt parking lot, repeatedly.
So consider things from Kim’s perspective as he looks over the last 30 years. No matter what he and his father and grandfather did they’ve never been painfully punished.
At various times, the Americans, Japanese, South Koreans and others have given the Kim’s food, money, oil, and atomic reactors – all in exchange for a promise to talk or behave better. Keeping the promises was optional.
And when the Kim regime has acted out – blowing up the South Korean cabinet in Rangoon, torpedoing a South Korean Navy ship, kidnapping Japanese citizens, launching missiles, building and testing nuclear weapons, poisoning a half-brother in broad daylight in a crowded airport terminal?
Why … nothing much happened.
After the South Korean vessel was sunk the Americans even pressured Seoul to do nothing. And China helpfully insisted at the UN that it was unclear who fired the torpedo.
China – the one country that can economically “turn off” North Korea – has kept the Kim’s afloat, protected them politically, and helped with their nuclear and missile programs.
This continues and includes pressuring South Korea over its THAAD missile defense system and strong-arming South Korean companies operating in China. But it’s not just Beijing.
The Kim regime maintains a gulag that a Korean Solzhenitsyn will someday write about. Yet 164 nations have diplomatic relations with North Korea.
And a number of them accept North Korean “forced” labor and allow the regime’s licit and illicit money making operations to continue.
The United States has had a curious approach towards North Korea. It maintains military forces on the peninsular and is committed to defending South Korea – while often displaying naivety and incompetence on the diplomatic front...
And at Politico, "Trump threatens to 'stop all trade' with any country doing business with North Korea."
Hurricane Harvey's a Wake-up for Los Angeles
I mentioned to my wife that we don't get that kind of Texas flooding in Southern California (thank goodness), but I fear a catastrophic earthquake. We're due for a big one, if not "The Big One."
Remember the freeway that pancaked in Oakland during the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989? And the Bay Bridge snapped in half? Plus, all the other devastation? That's my worst fear.
In Los Angeles, we had the 1994 Northridge 'quake. I lived in Santa Barbara at the time and the temblor literally picked up my apartment and smashed it back down. I was already awake, at about 5:00am. All the streetlights and floodlights at the apartment complex went out. Power was out all together until the early afternoon. There were now mobile phones so you weren't checking everything out on your device.
Anyway, here's the Los Angeles Times, "Houston offers a grim vision of Los Angeles after catastrophic earthquake":
Remember the freeway that pancaked in Oakland during the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989? And the Bay Bridge snapped in half? Plus, all the other devastation? That's my worst fear.
In Los Angeles, we had the 1994 Northridge 'quake. I lived in Santa Barbara at the time and the temblor literally picked up my apartment and smashed it back down. I was already awake, at about 5:00am. All the streetlights and floodlights at the apartment complex went out. Power was out all together until the early afternoon. There were now mobile phones so you weren't checking everything out on your device.
Anyway, here's the Los Angeles Times, "Houston offers a grim vision of Los Angeles after catastrophic earthquake":
For years, scientists have drawn up terrifying scenarios of widespread destruction and chaos that would come to Southern California when a catastrophic earthquake hits.More.
Their efforts to warn the public may get an unlikely boost from the unprecedented disaster unfolding in Houston, where Tropical Storm Harvey dumped trillions of gallons of rain across Texas and brought America’s fourth-largest city to its knees.
While epic flooding is different from a powerful temblor, both natural disasters fundamentally alter daily life for months or years.
In recent years, officials have drawn up detailed scenarios of what would happen if a huge quake struck this region, part of a larger campaign to better prepare.
The last two big earthquakes to hit Los Angeles — the 1971 Sylmar quake and 1994 Northridge quake — caused destruction and loss of life. But the worst damage was concentrated in relatively small areas and did not fundamentally bring daily life across all of Southern California to a halt.
Experts have long warned that a significantly larger quake will eventually strike and that the toll will be far greater...
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