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 A poster noted how in Israel the government is insisting sects of the Jewish faith are now required to be able to be drafted. Mentioned “they just want to pray and collect welfare”. Even though they do work and earn a living. America also has religious sects that don’t wish to serve in defending America while reaping the benefits, the Amish. |
 This lily has a flower over a foot wide. |
| [Boeing Pleads Guilty] The aircraft manufacturer pleaded guilty to a criminal fraud charge related to the crashes of two 737 Max jetliners, “angering the families of the hundreds of passengers killed who had wanted the case to go to trial,” The Guardian said. Prosecutors found that Boeing violated a 2021 agreement struck after the crashes, which protected it from prosecution for over three years. |
 [New Country] The State of Texas has proclaimed they want to be their own country and wants the American government out of their affairs. It’s great to assume they will not need any financial assistance after the hurricane. I applaud their standing by their rhetoric and refusing federal government’s help. Kudos Texas! |
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| [Ocean Germs] Residents in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan and New York are barred from using an increasing number of beaches due to unsafe conditions. Several types of unhealthy bacteria have been found, plus there’s a seeming rise in shark attack risk. Swimming in the ocean this summer may be risky. Germs “found in the water and sand often come from human or animal feces,” said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Germs can be “carried into swim areas by heavy rain,” and water “contaminated with these germs can make you sick if you swallow it.” |
 [Lost Donkey] A Northern California couple whose pet donkey escaped five years ago say he has been found living with a herd of wild elk. In June, a hiker near Clear Lake filmed a donkey that Terrie and Dave Drewry believe was their pet, Diesel. “It was amazing,” Terrie said to CBS News. “Finally, we knew he’s good. He’s living his best life.” They are relieved Diesel looks “happy and healthy” and made friends in an area that does not have wild donkeys. |
| [Drowning in Advertisements] I spent some time trying to unsubscribe to Macy’s ads. No luck. When I played Wordscape on my spare tablet game ads popped up so much that I couldn’t play. My solution: turn off the wifi. It complains, but I play without interruption. After napping for a few hours my laptop is feeling better. |
 Quinoa SaladQuinoa was important to the diet of pre-Columbian Andean civilizations. Today the tasty grain (although not technically a grain) has been called a superfood and is available in health food stores. Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 3/4 cup chopped red onion 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped I/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, grated ½ teaspoon fine salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste Recipe: https://bigpinekey.com/quinoa-salad/ |
 On July 8, 1947 a flying saucer was incorrectly reported to have been captured near Roswell, New Mexico, by the town’s local newspaper. Though the event did not generate much press coverage at the time, interest in the Roswell incident reemerged in the 1970s, and today the town remains a thriving tourist destination for amateur and professional ufologists. |
| Ibuprofen has both common and rare side effects that manifest in your skin. The more common drug reactions include itching or pale skin and rashes with flat or raised lesions. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin, red skin and red spots on the skin, skin lesions that are purple in the middle, and yellow skin are the more rare side effects of ibuprofen. In fact, yellow skin (and eyes) could indicate liver damage; you should watch out for other symptoms like persistent nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-hued urine, and stomach pain, and get immediate medical assistance. Link |
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| [Captain Doom and Gloom] Type in today’s date in your browser and get the pictures of the most useless eaters the world has produced, when you think about them. Actors, politicians, sports nuts, warriors, writers and people who produce nothing except for their greedy egos. It’s sad and sick world we have created. |
 [Not Only Blondes are Dumb] Anytime you feel like the dumbest moron in the universe. just remember Kim Kardashian played poker wearing mirrored sunglasses! |
| [Warm Water Police] The Spanish city of Marbella to issue fines of up to $810 to bathers caught urinating in the sea. Link |
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| How to spot an AI-generated video. They’re not always easy to identify, but here’s what to look for. Link |
 [Angriest Country In The World] Northern Cyprus is the angriest country in the world, according to Gallup’s 2024 Global Emotions Report. The report found that 49% of Northern Cypriots say they experienced anger the prior day, followed by Iraqis and Armenians. The least angry country is Vietnam, where only 5% of people experienced anger. |
| [Keys’ Roads] Watch and learn about the historic roads leading into the string of islands called the Keys, like Card Sound Road, 18-mile stretch, and the All-American overseas highway. Video |
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 [NOAA Drone] This drone captured scenes inside the deadly Hurricane Beryl. The data helps forecasts. |
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[The Best of Piano] Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Bach. Classical music for studying and relaxation. Video |
| The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 7/9/24 at 7:59 am. |