Aug 29, 2013

Tall Ships on Parade into San Diego Harbor Today 8-29-2013

pictures taken from Harbor Island........

Interesting News on David Atlee Phillips from Larry Hancock

Copied from the website page of Larry Hancock.......

Going Forward

Some recent dialog on the Education Forum, in regard to the long standing issue of David Phillips possible use of the alias Maurice Bishop, prompted me to comment on something that I think has been overlooked to a great extent. In all of the study and writings (which seem to be culminating in literal explosion of books on the 50th anniversary) it seems to me that very few folks have paid much attention to the post-assassination lives of many of the probable suspects in the assassination of President Kennedy. And for that matter, the context of the people discussed usually seems to run no more than a couple of years before the assassination. I tried to address the issue in Someone Would Have Talked in a chapter titled “Afterwards”. For whatever reason it seemed to get little discussion and while I was hoping others would really dig into that subject, nobody really did. Personally I think it would make a great research project to profile anyone’s personal set of primary suspects, state their role in the assassination and then examine what happened to them after participating in one of the most visible crimes of the century. Did they profit, did they run, did they duck and cover? Seems like the next step to me but what I see instead is the same topics being recycled over and over again. And it would be some new ground, something to really keep some meaningful research going after the 50th.

Just as one example of such an exercise, one of the more popular scenarios seems to be that the military industrial complex, in alliance with LBJ, killed JFK and then LBJ cheerfully gave them the war in SE Asia that they had been wanting. OK, the thing would be to take that scenario forward, how did each of the Chiefs fair, what role did they play in Nam, did Johnson give them what they wanted – and since they obviously would have had some leverage over him, how did he treat them. As a starting point in that study, I would recommend the book Dereliction of Duty by H.R. McMaster, which specifically focuses on Viet Nam and the relationships between Johnson, McNamara and the Joint Chiefs. Then dig into some of the early meetings between Johnson and the Chiefs, see hour their careers went after he took over the presidency and see how it plays.

As for myself, one of the things I do in Shadow Warfare is to trace the careers of several of the shadow warriors discussed in SWHT on through at least a couple of more decades. While Shadow Warfare is about a much broader subject, it certainly gives an extended treatment of what people like Dave Phillips and David Morales went on to do after 1963. As an example, it becomes reasonably clear that David Phillips continued to pursue his own anti-communist agenda with side actions even after he moved far up the management ladder at the CIA. It is highly unlikely that he was sanctioned to use Veciana and Luis Posada in a series of Castro assassination plots in Latin America, but almost certain that he did so.

Enough of that though, my point was to surface some context for something new in post-50th anniversary JFK research. The catch phrase about “follow the money” gets thrown about a lot, as a complement I suggest “following the suspects”.

– and yes, I’m still in edit mode and will be for three or four more weeks, Larry

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here is a link to Larry's website and this page:

http://larryhancock.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/going-forward/#comment-531

Dogs with People Names.....Ronnie

More People Giving Pets Human Names

By Mother Nature Network (mnn.com) | Pets – 1 hour 16 minutes ago

Rover is so overTraditional pet names like Fido and Rover have been replaced by popular baby names, according to report by John Lewis Pet Insurance.

The study of more than 50,000 pet names found that the top 10 pet names also appear among the 70 most popular baby names in England and Wales.

The most popular name for both cats and dogs was Poppy, which is also the 13th most popular name for baby girls in the United Kingdom. The name is also on the rise in the U.S. - a trend baby name experts attribute to the Duchess of Cambridge's sister.

The decline of traditional pet names is demonstrated by the fate of Rover and Fido, which were both in the top 10 in the 1970s but have dropped to 840 and 1,480 respectively.

Also see: 5 ways communities persuade dog owners to pick up poo

Animal insurance company Petplan says this decrease in popularity suggests that owners regard their children as part of the family.

But those four-legged family members aren't getting just any names - many of them are inspired by children's books and television shows.

Popular names for dogs include Dora from Dora "The Explorer," Woody from "Toy Story," Winnie from "Winnie The Pooh" and Minnie from Disney's Minnie Mouse.

Harry Potter-inspired pet names are especially popular. The best-selling book series has given names to both cats and dogs, with top names being Harry, Luna, Dumbledore, Fleur Delacour, Draco, Lupin, Severus and Dudley.

More pet stories:

copied from Yahoo News.........

Ronnie

Aug 28, 2013

Anderson Cooper: Trying to take over the world or what...

Well, it seems fairly obvious at this point....

There have been hints all along....and if you think about it the best place to begin is the airwaves.

Seriously, what is first step when you are trying to take over the world....take over the major media outlets and control the news and the airwaves.

It's clear at this point this has been a goal all along.

First--CNN: Do the listeners realize these initials stand for Cooper News Network? It was changed when Anderson purchased the channel from Ted Turner.....most viewers don't realize that not only is Anderson Cooper the major news anchor--he is on several times a day--but he is also the owner of the place. This is not widely known in media circles as it has been kept under wraps for a very long time.

This new man at CNN--Jeff Zucker--he is basically a front for Anderson. Cooper calls the shots 24/7. Its confusing but Cooper is paying Zucker a fortune to act serious while he sits around and giggles and stutters. It's easy to see how everyone is thrown-off but it is part of the plot for world power.

The other question many have asked: How many Anderson Coopers actually exist. It is suggested now that since he is on so many times a day and on so many networks not all of those can actually be Anderson.

The issue of the Anderson Cooper Clone.........

Anderson on CNN...Anderson on 60 Minutes, Anderson on that other talk show......Are all of those people really Cooper. The rumors have swirled for a long time, now.......

Who is the real Anderson Cooper.....how many are there.....Is he real.....(the luminescent quality of his hair and skin have often raised eyebrows).....and is there a possible alien connection.......

Is there any truth to the rumor that Piers Morgan was secretly sent from the UK to take over CNN as a British network and foothold in the states......

Is it true that CNN has fallen on hard times and is up for grabs from other countries and other astral systems.....hence the rumor that some have seen fisticuffs between AC and Piers in the special anchor coffee room but refuse to report in fear that they will be nixed by the new network chiefs......

And what about the reports of multiple AC's spotted at the exact same moment in time by multiple members of the media.......

Has George Strombo been banished from the network because not only is he a good interviewer and good looking but the real reason is that he has a tan and Anderson Cooper and Piers Morgan are insanely jealous....(does Wolf have a tan.....think about it)

To be continued.......

some have whispered that there is an intergalactic figure with an incredibly stong hold on certain individuals

Aug 27, 2013

Chobani Pineapple Yogurt and Food Safety.......

Just wanted to tell everyone a little bit about Chobani Yogurt and food safety..

A very pleasant experience…..that would be calling Chobani Yogurt--the number on the container--and speaking with Jennifer in Customer Loyalty at the Norwich Office in New York.

Chobani--about the best yogurt in the San Diego area and at a reasonable price--is always excellent quality, texture, flavor--never faltering.

This time the yogurt must have been sitting in my frig afor about 2 weeks. The foil top was elevated and a little of the contents was scouching out.

The expiration date was in the next month--Sept--but still a week away.

After opening the container--it looked fine--it seemed like a good idea to call the company, just in case……...

Jennifer was very interested in what I had to say . She asked for information, my name and address and the information listed on the foil top of the container. She asked for the serial number, as well. They wanted to know everything about it--Jennifer took her time and was not in a rush.

She told me to definitely throw the yogurt away and not eat it as this was a very unusual occurance.

Chobani will be sending me a refund check in the mail.

This information seemed important to tell everyone if they are experiencing any issues with their yogurt and the friendliness and attention from Chobani was inspirational--well, compared to some companies that are almost impossible to get a hold of in tech support and that kind of thing…….phones……..

Wanted to also mention--the wait time was approximately 5 minutes and Jennifer was very concerned with the labeling information and my safety.

The Pineapple Yogurt actually looked fine after it was opened but there was a very faint smell similar to yeast--as if one was preparing to bake bread.

Theank you Jenifer and Chobani Yogurt for your kind interest in what I had to say, your prompt attention to detail and my refund

Aug 26, 2013

CNN devrait cesser Amerrissage Strombo Pour Anderson Cooper

CNN devrait cesser Amerrissage Strombo Pour Anderson Cooper
Le meilleur intervieweur à la télévision aujourd'hui est haut la main et sans aucun doute George Stombo ........ et malheureusement pour les téléspectateurs de CNN lui tient amerrissage d'Anderson Cooper.

Oui, Anderson est grand et il a récemment fait une entrevue brillante et inspirée avec Tuff-Antoinette, mais après l'avoir vu trois fois j'étais prêt pour George et avait planifié ma soirée autour de son spectacle avec Lisa Kudrow.

Ce serait bien si ils cesseraient d'amerrissage pour George Anderson Cooper - s'ils veulent montrer AC360 24/7 puis laissez-les jettent sur quelqu'un d'autre pour George temps en temps. Thy've arrivé à réorienter leurs activités de Anderson de temps en temps - ou faire de la chaîne AC, puis une autre voie pour le reste d'entre nous avec Anderson seulement une fois par jour comme tous les autres spectacles. S'il vous plaît - il n'est pas le seul jeu en ville.

Si le lecteur n'est pas d'accord, je suggère à regarder George Strombo faire une interview et ensuite revenir à moi. Il semble véritablement intéressé et permet l'entretien d'hôtes ... beaucoup. Sérieusement, comment est rare que la télévision aujourd'hui? Si c'est votre personne préférée ... Larry King, Lisa, Tavis Smiley, Henry Winkler .. le spectateur va se retrouver avec intéressant et utile d'informations .... à droite, le client ne semble pas fatigué et usé et rote, comme souvent qui se passe dans ce genre de choses .... ok c'est mon prendre ce qui est le vôtre?

Je vous mets au défi de le regarder et de penser différemment. CNN a besoin de trouver leur tête et le mettre sur sur celui-ci. Je vous aime CNN mais ...... son temps pour une bonne ADD med ... calmer et s'en tenir à un calendrier.

PS - Antoinette Tuff est absolument un héros et devrait être salué par tout le monde - nous pouvons tous apprendre quelque chose d'elle. Elle est un bel exemple et je ne veux pas diminuer son gain de vie des étudiants et des réalisations de toute façon - mais suffisamment de Anderson, déjà.

CNN Should Stop Ditching Strombo For Anderson Cooper

The best interviewer on television today is hands down and without a doubt George Stombo........and unfortunately for the viewers CNN keeps ditching him for Anderson Cooper.

Yes, Anderson is great and he recently did a brilliant and inspirational interview with Antoinette Tuff, but after seeing it three times I was ready for George and had planned my evening around his show with Lisa Kudrow.

It would be nice if they would stop ditching George for Anderson Cooper--if they want to show AC360 24/7 then let them throw out someone else for George once in a while. Thy've got to shift their focus from Anderson now and then--or make the AC channel and then another channel for the rest of us with Anderson only on once a day like all of the other shows. Please--he is not the only game in town.

If the reader does not agree I suggest watching George Strombo do an interview and then get back to me. He seems genuinely interested and lets the guest talk...a lot. Seriously, how rare is that in television today? If its your favorite person...Larry King, Lisa, Tavis Smiley, Henry Winkler..the viewer will end up with interesting and useful info....right, the guest does not seem tired and worn out and rote, as often happens in these kind of things....okay that's my take what's yours?

I dare you to watch him and think differently. CNN needs to find their head and put it on regarding this one. Love you CNN but......its time for a good ADD med...calm down and stick to a schedule.

PS--Antoinette Tuff is absolutely a hero and should be praised by everyone--we all can learn something from her. She is a beautiful example and I do not want to diminish her life saving of students and accomplishments in any way--but enough of Anderson, already.

That's Messed Up...CNN Nixes Strombo Again!

Looking forward to watching Strombo Friday night on CNN with everyone's favorite Lisa Kudrow, but no.....CNN nixes Strombo again for reruns of AC and Piers Morgan....now those are good shows but they are reruns.....AC for the 3rd time!!! When will CNN come to their senses and leave a good new show alone?

http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2013/08/cnns-strombo-is-brilliant-watcher-is.html

Aug 23, 2013

London: A View From the Eye

London: A View From the Eye.....March, 2013

On a very chilly day.....temp 31 degrees F.

Aug 21, 2013

Stoney B Blues Band: Twilight in the Park, San Diego.....

Tuesday Evening--August 20, 2013

A very exceptional evening at Twilight in the Park, Balboa Park, San Diego, California Organ Pavillion:

Telling Tourists from Wales about San Diego........

there are maps of the bay all over the place

a very nice and beautiful lady from the information
desk gave Ronnie a bowl of water--
she said we just do that for dogs...

Information Desk at the B street pier

B Street Pier

midway--people eating at Fantail Cafe...

near Grape and Harbor looking towards Broadway and the Midway

Trying to tell the Welsh About San Diego…….

Where to go, what to eat, what Mexican restaurant to visit and where to get the best margaritas…..

Well, I think the best thing to do would be have dinner at Anthony’s the first evening--walk around the harbor at the foot of Broadway, the next day visit the Midway, have lunch at the Fantail cafe and maybe hit the Carnitas Shack on University Ave. in the afternoon on the way home from the zoo.

Midway Museum and Fantail Cafe on the back of the ship...

What do you think?

Well my friend said that was all wrong...Right, I know Anthony’s is full of seniors and can have a wait but I still think they have the best view of the harbor and the best fish and chips in town for the price.

Do the Walesers want fish and chips; isn't that already their specialty, anyway?

He said the foot of Broadway is all messed up due to improvements and it is not going to be done any time soon. Why are they doing all of this ugly construction right in the middle of the tourist season?

He took the Hornblower dinner cruise around the harbor and said it was very nice but he has no idea in the world of the price (it must be nice).

Should I tell them about the world famous gay area in Hillcrest and all of the trendy and delicious restaurants in that beautiful neighborhood?

Should I tell them about all of the popular clubs in the beautiful Gaslamp--there are plenty of cafes in that area, too; not to mention the Ballpark--do out-of-towners like baseball?

Our city is so convenient because the downtown is basically right next to the harbor, it’s cool and not miles away like Los Angeles.

Really, everything is right there close at hand, the harbour, the ballpark, the gaslamp, the airport…...and Balboa Park is only about 5 minutes away--basically at the top of the hill.

The historic Santa Fe Train Depot is right across the street from the harbour on Broadway.

Santa Fe Train Depot right on Broadway

My friend said the best Mexican restaurants are right in Old Town starting with the Old Town Mexican Cafe and right across the street is the Coyote Cafe if one is too busy. But what about Margaritas--I would want to be sure and have a really nice delicious, giant crushed-ice Margarita with plenty of salt on the rim--the really big good ones in a lush, cool garden setting. Everyone at the dog park says the best Mexican food is Casa de Pico in Grossmont Center in La Mesa. I think that may be too far for the basic tourist.

Whatever, I don’t know why everyone isn’t talking about Las Cuatro Milpas in Barrio Logan for actually very authentic Mexican food--and the price is right, too--cash only please and there definitely will be a line out of the door at lunchtime.

My friend said he took the Duck Boat Tour with his sister and they really enjoyed it--why is he doing all of these tourist things?

pick up the seal boat at the Star of India

Okay--who knows the answers to these tough questions….I parked my car at the north end of Harbour Drive across from the east end of the runway, near the anchor in the middle of the road--where Laurel Street meets Harbour and walked to the Midway. It was hot and exhausting, but plenty of free parking during the day. The view was fantastic, the breeze was cool and there are plenty of things to see--the Star of India, submarines, Hornblower tours, the Midway, construction, tourists speaking every language in the world and, sadly, some people without homes.

the Hornblower dinner cruise is about 115.00.

a sign pointing towards the Hornblower dinner cruise.......

There are plenty of pedi-cabs for rent--about ten dollars per person--some take credit cards and some do not.

Miguel Martinez charges 10.00 per person--does not take credit cards

this is Miguel's cab--it looks like a good idea

ronnie resting on the grass by the midway

the Fish Market is a Gorgeous restaurant right on the harbor and right next to the Midway and there is a cute little grassy park to rest under shady trees--Ronnie and I had to sit down and rest.

the fish market restaurant--the dog park says it's good

The parking was not a problem at the north end of Harbor Drive near Grape Street, but as you walk towards Broadway there is very few parking spaces available and they have meters which usually take only quarters. It is about a 20 minute walk along the harbor to Broadway where most the the action resides--the walk is beautiful--it can be really hot or very cool depending on the temp and wind--always be sure to bring a sweater.

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