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Brian Williams writes:
I have had non-stop meetings and events after work, and what free time I've had has been consumed by news stories this week. I apologize for disappearing from this space -- I'm linking to the saddest article of the day as I continue to lament and mourn the end of the manned space program. The International Space Station will now no longer be visited by an American spacecraft -- the Russians are our new ride to space -- and to those space boosters who have argued in e-mails that my view is too dire, I ask a series of simple questions: "Where are we going next?" "When?" "In what spacecraft?" Until we have answers: The United States manned space program is over. As I said on the air a few nights back: my biggest fear is what it might mean for American ingenuity, imagination and exploration. Onward!
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Brian: Good that you are back with your Blog. Miss your sense of humor. I am near a meltdown with
this excessive heat and teared up with "Making A Difference" about the horses. Have a nice evening.
O, a perfect match with the tie and suit. You and Lester Holt are Fashion Plates. Phyllis
Good Evening Mr.Williams, Wonderful to have you back on your blog! Missed reading your great posts. Another fine broadcast this evening as always. One hopes the sweltering temperatures come down very soon. It is far too hot in so many States. Everyone needs some relief from all this excessive heat and humidity.
First of all the report by Mr.Tibbles from Chicago which told of oppresive heat being really dangerous. Hearing of so many cities enduring triple digit temperatures was incredible and everyone needs to stay hydrated, indoors and keep as cool as possible. The reports by Janet Shamlian and Mr.Allen spoke of the same conditions in Texas all the way to New York. It was nice the animals at the zoo were given frozen treats to stay cool.
All these States truly need relief soon and one hopes for cooler temperatures to arrive soon!
The report by Kristen Welker from the White House told of how President Obama is meeting with all the leaders of both parties to try and come to a decision on the debt ceiling and other finanAll thecial issues before the Augut 2nd deadline. All the negotiations over trying to avoid the nation going into default should result in an agreement to prevent this from happening. Hopefully, the parties can reach an agreement as soon as possible.
The report by Mr.Almaguer from California told of how San Francisco is in a terrible situation of laying off Superior Court employees due to budget problems. Having a legal system that is collapsing puts the city in a horrible dilemma with backlogs of civil cases, finalzing divorces, paying traffic tickets and much more. So many States facing budget cutbacks and this is just one example of how all these cutbacks affects millions of people.
Sad to see the end of the manned space program and mission control. So exciting to see all those manned space missions over the years.
The "Making A Difference" segment by Mr.Truong about the horses being saved after having been abandoned by drug traffikers smuggling drugs over the border showed how this ranch is putting life back into the eyes of these horses. As they say, the "sparkle" back in their eyes. It was tragic to learn how these horses were treated by the smugglers of drugs only to be left to basically wither away. But this ranch is doing such wonderful work in caring, feeding and training these horses. Some finding some really nice homes with owners who will love and care for them. It was heartwarming to see some of the horses looking so much better. Giving them a second chance! Wonderful!
Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams! Peace to You and to All!
Be Well Everyone!
Happy Birthday to Cary! Hope you had a great birthday!
Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard!
Take Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!
Lisa
I have a crazy outlandish idea for the royalty of our democracy (AKA Politicians) to help reduce our national debt which is any Politician who makes more than $100.000 a year should take no less than a 25% pay cut if not more. I just don't get it every time the Politicians say we need to spend less it is always the common wealth they target to take the hit. I think it is time for the ones who have more to make sacrifices, the common wealth is pretty much tapped out in the sacrifice department. It is just shameful Politicians dress in expensive suits, drive in luxury cars, fly in private jets, have multiple homes basically they have best of everything and what do we get nothing except you have to sacrifice more for the good of the country and the joy of watching politicians argue and play the blame game with each other based on party lines and so on while nothing gets done instead of working together to find lasting solutions to our countries problems. I guess that is what you get when Politicians are more concerned with filling their own pockets and getting re elected with hollow promises.
Regarding the story about the fake Apple Store in China, if it’s not affiliated with Apple in any way I’m surprised you didn’t open the story by saying that Steve Jobs has filed a lawsuit against the illegal Apple store, it wasn’t even mentioned that the store is going to be shut down or something. Is there more to this story that we’re not aware of yet? And just where are there paychecks coming from and most importantly just whose products are they selling?
Thank you for the apology as it's not commonly done anymore as we have notice. It's just great to be able go post our comments and opinions and get to read your activity of the day. Lisa does the break down of the entire news if anyone misses the show so she's your back up. As for me I'm all over the place but always check in during my yearly travels.
I remember watching the man land on the moon and to think the space age is over is something I will never believe.
Off to Pensacola beach for a little sun and fun but as always see you at 5:30pm and if I stuck in traffic well there's Lisa's report and you on the web.
Brian: US. manned spaceflight is not over, just postponed. Yes, the shuttle era is over, but U.S. private enterprise will construct spacecrafts that will take us out of low earth orbit. The Russians will be ferrying astronauts for the time being, but only temporarily. The 30 years of the shuttle program was one of the greatest events in American history, but even bigger events are yet to come, which will dwarf our success thus far. The next big event will be to the asteroid Vesta, and then on to Mars in the 2030's. I believe this time frame will be altered or changed, and our next destination will be a manned return flight to the moon. The rest will follow. No my friend, it's not over by a longshot.
Those visions of the people on the Horn of Africa were tough to watch, and we complain about the so called heat dome. Our weather situation pales in comparison to the great famine of Eastern Africa. I hope the population reveives more medical supplies and food now. All countries, especially industrialized nations, must contribute to alleviate most of the famine, or else it could lead to genecide. Ill catch you on tomorrow night's broadcast.
hola, brian, where should we go next? maybe we should go to the horn of africa and feed and clothe and provide better shelter, clothes, clean water, clean latrines and health clinics for those people in need. then, maybe God would provide a spacecraft for us so that the russians don't have to be our ride. if we do for others, then maybe God will do for us. i really think that's how it works. those starving families are going on the altar, we need a miracle of the loaves and the fishes on the mount. amen.
Maybe not, because maybe we would come back in a flying hearse.
cool so no one cares that politicians are over paid @!$%#s that should take a pay cut to help the national debt since we the people pay them that's cool hey we should give them a medal and a soul to pin it on and a raise which eventually they will give themselves a sooner or later when we are not looking awesome! EDWARD R. MURROW would be rolling in his grave if he knew how much money senators where making compared to how much work for the people they got done. Good job Brian keep up the good work being the voice of reason and I guess if no one cares no harm no foul I love politics only wish I had the stomach to be a politician then I could have everything for almost nothing but I don't I am not good at lying not one of my skills.
lol hahahahaha love the sensor ship their can be Victoria Secret Angles half naked during prime time television but I can't say @!$%# on an internet blog oh wait I forgot that word will not be seen. I will give you a hint it sounds similar to jack hole with a donkey in front I love American values!
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Shirley..
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Brian
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Phyllis, "reliant", Ridiculous. And what if they are? Your President, Bush, the C imbecile, went into office and gave the Republicans the greatest gift, a toilet with all their money going to the sewer. Market failed, banks failed, houses have no value, America is a joke, the dollar has no value, no jobs..Coincidental? NO DEAR. God put the imbecile in the White House for us to SEE HIM.
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! It's all about jobs from what I read. In 1979, attending
a VIP G.E. diinner, that year was the "Golden Opportunity". CEO Jeff Immelt has it in his power to
make 2011 a year of "Golden Opportunity" by creating more jobs in America and rescuing our country
from bankruptcy. Immelt would be Superman without the flashy costume, and a man after my own
heart. Phyllis Kunz