FRIDAY THE 13TH IN RUSSIA: Putin, Said to Be ‘Perfectly Healthy,’ Is Also Nowhere to Be Seen

There are rumors online that Vladimir Putin is either sick, or even  dead! The NYT says, The last confirmed public sighting was at a meeting with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy on March 5 — although the Kremlin would have citizens think otherwise.Given that the Kremlin borrows all manner of items from the Soviet … Read moreFRIDAY THE 13TH IN RUSSIA: Putin, Said to Be ‘Perfectly Healthy,’ Is Also Nowhere to Be Seen

NASA LAUNCHES 4 SPACECRAFT TO SOLVE MAGNETIC MYSTERY

This is how the ASSOCIATED PRESS dispatch reports it for the official record: NASA launched four identical spacecraft Thursday on a billion-dollar mission to study the explosive give-and-take of the Earth and sun’s magnetic fields.The unmanned Atlas rocket – and NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft – soared into a clear late-night sky, right on time. Within … Read moreNASA LAUNCHES 4 SPACECRAFT TO SOLVE MAGNETIC MYSTERY

Cyclone Pam Hits Vanuatu: Nationwide Red Alert Issued, Officials Fear the Worst

A red alert has been issued for Vanuatu as a massive cyclone begins to lash the South Pacific island nation. The WEATHER CHANNEL has this: With Cyclone Pam expected to deal a major blow to the island nation of Vanuatu, officials were pleading with the population to get to safety, or risk their lives.The country … Read moreCyclone Pam Hits Vanuatu: Nationwide Red Alert Issued, Officials Fear the Worst

Van transporting radioactive material crashes in Bosnia

A van carrying radioactive isotope Iridium-192 has crashed in north Bosnia, local media reported. The vehicle ran off the road after colliding with a car. And more: Iridium-192 is a radioactive isotope with a half-life of 73.83 days. It is also a strong gamma ray emitter and is commonly used as a gamma ray source … Read moreVan transporting radioactive material crashes in Bosnia

I’ll be a foodie tonight.. chick pea cakes with peppers over greens with a homemade barbecue sauce. Brussel sprouts and brown rice. Ultimate dinner ..amazing taste. Homemade apple pie baked in a cast iron skillet for dessert.. all still a part of the one ingredient lifestyle.m