Biden officials are now discussing slowing or pausing arms shipments to Israel as Israel fights for their existence. In his book‚ former Defense Secretary Robert Gates says of Vice President Joe Biden‚ “I think he has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past four decades. ” Nothing […] The post Biden’s Going to Slow or Pause Weapons to Israel appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said during an interview over the weekend that federal authorities should investigate the financing that radical pro-Palestinian groups in the U.S. are receiving because the Russian government could be funding some of their activities. The remarks came after Hamas murdered 1‚200 Israelis during an unprecedented terrorist attack on October 7 that has thrown the region into turmoil. Pelosi’s remarks‚ which she made during a Sunday interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” with host Dana Bash‚ come as Russia has shown a non-hostile attitude toward the Iranian-backed Hamas terrorist organization which is due in-part because Russia has become close to Israel’s top enemy‚ Iran‚ to supply it with military drones that it is using in its war in Ukraine. “For [the pro-Palestinian protesters] to call for a cease-fire is Mr. Putin’s message‚ Mr. Putin’s message‚” Pelosi told CNN. “Make no mistake‚ this is directly connected to what he would like to see. Same thing with Ukraine. It’s about Putin’s message.” “I think some of these protesters are spontaneous and organic and sincere‚” she said. “Some‚ I think‚ are connected to Russia. And I say that having looked at this for a long time now‚ as you know.” When asked if she thought that the protesters were Russian “plants‚” Pelosi responded: “I don’t think they’re plants. I think some financing should be investigated. And I want to ask the FBI to investigate that.” WATCH: Nancy Pelosi: Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza "is Mr. Putin's message… Make no mistake‚ this is directly connected to what he would like to see… "I think some of these protesters are spontaneous and organic and sincere. Some I think are connected to Russia." pic.twitter.com/hMwcM2WmKj — Jacob N. Kornbluh (@jacobkornbluh) January 28‚ 2024 A spokesperson for Pelosi later said that she has “always supported and defended the right of all Americans to make their views known through peaceful protest.” “Informed by three decades on the House Intelligence Committee‚ Speaker Pelosi is acutely aware of how foreign adversaries meddle in American politics to sow division and impact our elections‚ and she wants to see further investigation ahead of the 2024 election‚” the spokesperson added.

Amid the bustle of New Year’s resolutions‚ as you embark on a new workout program or dive into a novel activity‚ remember this: “New year‚ new you” does not mean a complete overhaul. You’re still the same wonderful person stepping into something new. Allow yourself the grace to maintain your worth regardless of the immediate outcome. Consider this new experience a treat—an opportunity for personal development and enjoyment. Everyone starts somewhere: looking for inspiration from fellow beginners Every seasoned enthusiast started as a beginner. Remember that everyone‚ from pickleball pros to yoga fanatics‚ has to start somewhere. It’s easy to forget that even the seemingly excellent educator had to go through their learning curve. Seek inspiration from others who have been in your situation before‚ and don’t be afraid to seek advice. Accept the idea that you are learning‚ and the journey is more essential than immediate success. Asking for help is a superpower: transforming vulnerability into strength Making mistakes‚ fumbling‚ and doing things wrong are all part of the learning process. Accept the power of asking for help—it’s a superpower that propels you forward. Encourage your support system to send you messages or videos that will cheer you up‚ consider taking lessons with a friend‚ or talk to teachers about your nerves. A little self-patience‚ along with a willingness to seek help‚ goes a long way toward making the journey more enjoyable. Plan for comfort Choose a strategy that best fits your current lifestyle and skill level. Make it easier on yourself by choosing activities that are consistent with your normal routine and ability. Strategic preparation reduces initial hurdles‚ whether it’s finding a convenient gym‚ selecting programs that meet your schedule‚ or choosing beginner-level sessions. Realistic changes guarantee that your new activity fits seamlessly into your life. Delayed gratification It’s important to remind yourself that the first few days may not be as enjoyable as expected. Activities like skiing may involve a few falls‚ and uncertainties in any new hobby may diminish your excitement. However‚ don’t allow the initial difficulties to dissuade you. Recognize that competency takes time‚ and a little patience may transform the learning process into a wonderful adventure. Make a visual countdown to the exciting part‚ labeling each step to keep your motivation up. Golden retriever energy Adopt the mindset of a golden retriever: active‚ curious‚ and eager to explore. Forget about being cool and informed. Be the enthusiastic novice who isn’t afraid to start from scratch. Your genuine joy creates a great atmosphere‚ allowing others to feel less awkward and more encouraged in their new beginnings. Navigating awkwardness in non-typical settings If you find yourself in an activity where you don’t fit in‚ plan ahead of time how you’ll overcome any awkwardness. For example‚ if you’re nervous about being perceived as different from everyone else in terms of body size‚ gender‚ ethnic background‚ mobility‚ or anything else‚ then reflect ahead of time on how you will respond. Practicing your reactions ahead of time will help you focus on your journey rather than getting sidetracked by external evaluation. Not all endings are failures: understanding the importance of the learning process Even if your new interest does not turn into a lifelong obsession‚ keep in mind that you have not squandered your time. The process of learning something new is beneficial to your brain. Whether it becomes a long-term passion or a temporary excursion‚ you’re a winner for taking on the challenge and broadening your horizons.The post Embrace the learning curve: how to get through the ‘I suck at this and want to quit’ phase first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

For the first time in scientific history‚ experts have cracked the code of the world’s largest deep-sea coral reef‚ a massive 6.4 million-acre ecosystem hundreds of miles off the Atlantic coast of the United States. This incredible discovery‚ which surpasses the size of Vermont‚ has now been revealed due to cutting-edge 3D mapping technology. A strategic enterprise “This strategic multiyear and multi-agency effort to systematically map and characterize the stunning coral ecosystem right on the doorstep of the U.S. East Coast is a perfect example of what we can accomplish when we pool resources‚” says oceanographer Derek Sowers‚ the study’s lead author and Ocean Exploration Trust‘s mapping operations manager. The “Million Mounds” Using data from 31 sonar mapping studies‚ scientists named the largest section of the reef “Million Mounds.” This deep-sea wonder‚ comprised primarily of stony coral‚ spans around 310 miles‚ with some places reaching a width of 68 miles. It lies in depths ranging from 656 to 3‚280 feet‚ where the average water temperature is 39 degrees Fahrenheit. The study region extends from Miami to Charleston‚ covering the Blake Plateau seafloor‚ which is approximately 100 miles off the southeastern coast of the United States. The researchers’ standardized system identified an incredible 83‚908 distinct coral mound summits‚ demonstrating the extent of this previously unknown marine treasure. Curious cold-water corals “Cold-water corals such as these grow in the deep ocean where there is no sunlight and survive by filter-feeding biological particles‚” according to a press release issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Despite their importance as ecosystem engineers‚ providing shelter‚ food‚ and nursery habitat for numerous marine animals‚ these corals are still poorly understood. An ongoing exploration Sowers emphasizes the ongoing potential for further discoveries: “For years we thought much of the Blake Plateau was sparsely inhabited… but after more than 10 years of systematic mapping and exploration‚ we have revealed one of the largest deep-sea coral reef habitats found to date anywhere in the world.” Threats and dangers Both deep-sea coral reefs and tropical reefs face looming perils from oil and gas exploitation and climate change‚ warns research co-author Erik Cordes‚ a marine biologist with Temple University. This revelation underscores the importance of protecting these fragile ecosystems from human-caused threats. “Only about three-quarters of the ocean floor has been high-resolution mapped‚” says Sowers. The study suggests that there may be even greater deep-sea reefs waiting to be discovered‚ highlighting the importance of continuous investigation and safeguarding of the Earth’s underwater wonders. This type of research sheds light on the connection and resilience of coral populations‚ which is crucial for forecasting and reducing the impact of human activities on these fragile ecosystems. The discovery of the greatest deep-sea coral reef off the United States Atlantic Coast marks a watershed moment in marine exploration‚ prompting us to prioritize the preservation of these hidden beauties for future generations.The post Scientists finally complete map of gigantic deep sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast  first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

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A witness describes several strange incidents while camping that led to him and his family not ever feeling safe in the outdoors. These included unknown canine-like prints and a ripped tent. "I realized my experiences were not just normal things in the wilderness and outdoors. These experiences continue to trouble me to this day. My first one was when I was a kid. My dad was a logger so we spent most of our time in the outdoors and woods camping and fishing and camping near my dad's job site since it was easier to camp nearby than for my dad to drive those distances every day. Most of those camping trips were normal.The last camping trip we went on‚ a job site camping trip‚ was a weird one. On normal camping trips‚ my dad would always bring along his rifle or pistol due to the bears and mountain lions that were always around. But this time he was worried. He brought both his rifles and pistol. He specifically told us kids and my mom to not go wandering off or go too far from the campsite. His explanation was that there had been a big bear spotted in the logging site and near camp. It seemed to have shaken him and he was a logger‚ nothing ever shook him like that. But he never said anything else about it and never wanted to camp again. That was the last time we camped near one of his job sites. He openly says‚ even to this day‚ that he hates camping but never says why. I didn't see or hear anything out there on that trip but there was an uneasy feeling that I had not felt while camping before. So I wonder what was really going on.My next experience was about 6 years ago. I used to take my kids camping about 45 minutes from where we currently live. We'd go every summer. It allowed the kids to be able to just be kids and have fun camping. The last camping trip we went on was at the same place we had been going to every year. It was not a normal camping trip‚ far from it and it still makes my hair stand on end just thinking about it. We tried camping there two more times after this one I'm going to tell you about but ended up coming back home. It just didn't feel right out there anymore.It started out normal but quickly went to strange and creepy. We had our tents set up right next to each other. One was mine‚ and the other two were my kid's tents. They were not small tents‚ the tops of them stood taller than I am and I'm 51. You'll understand why I added that when you read my experience.The first night was a bit odd because we heard strange noises in the campground that we had not ever heard before. I figured it was raccoons because they were known to be out there but my kids and I had an uneasy feeling that we could not pin down to anything that would cause it. We all tried to shrug it off and enjoy our camping trip. That night my kids wanted to sleep in the car so I agreed and we all slept in the car. The next day we found tracks too big to be a raccoon so I thought it's got to be a coyote. But the tracks looked odd‚ so I snapped a couple of pics of them with my phone and sent the pics to my dad. He hunted and worked in the woods for over 20 years so he knows animal tracks. I asked him what they were and his response shocked me. He said he honestly didn't know‚ which was odd. If it had been raccoons he would have identified that right away. The tracks were all over our campsite and too big to be raccoons but didn't look like coyotes either. They looked canine of some sort with skinny long feet and claws.We all slept in the car the third night and saw the same prints again but they had circled the car. We talked about it to the fish and wildlife officer that had come out there that day and he shrugged it off and said they get raccoons out there all the time and it was nothing to worry about. He wouldn't even look at the tracks‚ trying to keep things light and fun. I just told my kids it wasn't anything to worry about but they could sleep in the car again. I didn't want to scare them so I tried to do what we normally do while camping.I stupidly decided to sleep in my tent that night and my kid slept in the car. My back was on fire from sleeping in the car for two nights so I slept in my tent. I had an overwhelming sense of uneasiness so I stayed away and started reading a book on my Kindle hoping it would put me at ease and take my mind off the feeling I had. It didn't but I tried to go to sleep anyway. After reading for a bit that feeling hit even stronger and harder. Then I heard a deep heavy grunt from something very large. No way that was from a coyote. Whatever that came from had to be very large and heavy from the sound of that grunt or snort. I was scared out of my mind. I thought of my kids in my car. I knew that they were safer than I was in a tent‚ with no protection from a tent. But I was scared for the safety of my kids and I knew whatever this thing was it was between me and my kids in my car‚ so I had no chance of getting to them. If I ran and the car was parked far enough from my tent that there was nothing I could do but wait listen and be ready to get my kids at all costs. Luckily that didn't happen. I didn't hear anything after that so I eventually went to sleep after peeking out of the door of the tent and not seeing anything or anyone out there.The next morning I got out of my tent and got ready to start breakfast. I went to the tent directly next to mine because I wanted to see if an animal had gotten in there or tried to because we had an empty cooler in there. So I opened up the tent and was shocked. Something had torn the back of that tent from the top of it down to the bottom in three long tears about a foot to a foot and a half apart and along the bottom of the tent. Where the back meets the ground was torn all the way across the bottom. I've never seen that before. No way a raccoon did that. The cooler had not been touched‚ no scratches or bite marks on it and the lid was still on and in place. It didn't have hinges to keep the lid on. I didn't hear the ripping of the tent at all and I should have heard that. There's no way I would have missed it. I didn't sleep heavily that night. I was on edge and ready to protect my kids so I can't explain how I didn't hear that racket of the tent being shredded like that.I said earlier‚ we did try to go camping there again after that but none of us felt comfortable there. It was always the same uneasy feeling so we stopped camping. Where we live there are not many campsites unless you want to drive hours away which was and is not an option. But in all honesty‚ my kids and myself just don't feel the same about camping anymore. There's just no desire for it. 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