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Remember this name — Tommy Morrissey.

The 11-year-old baseball player who shot to fame as a one-armed golf prodigy lit it up last week in Cooperstown where he crushed his first two over-the-fence home runs while taking home ‘Play of the Week honors from Cooperstown All-Star Village.

Morrissey, who has been featured on HBO, The Ellen Show, Golf Channel and credits for Tiger Woods for inspiring a “heart of mentality in me,” is about to see himself on SportsCenter for one specific home run where he went yard on a breaking pitch that was deposited over the all-star village left-field wall with the use of his left arm.

It was such an impressive shot that the umpire working home plate needed to get ‘five’ from Tommy as he rolled towards home plate to celebrate with his teammates.

A serial killer...
Todd Kohlhepp is a notorious American serial killer who was declared guilty of killing seven people in South Carolina, between 2003 and 2016. Born in Florida and raised in South Carolina and Georgia, Todd had a troubled childhood, which warped his psyche and turned him into a gruesome killer. His stint with crime began with a rape that he committed when he was 15. He kidnapped a 14-year-old girl, tied her up, and brought her to his home. He raped her and threatened to kill her if she told anybody about the crime. He was sent to jail for 15 years upon getting convicted. He was released from prison in 2001, and it was believed that the education he received in prison had changed his ways to some degree and had made him a better person.

The Pink Tax is not actually a tax but rather a system of discriminatory pricing on products and services that is based on gender. The Pink Tax costs the average woman over $1,300 a year and impacts all aspects of daily life from shopping to dry cleaning.

Gender-specific pricing (where items for women cost more than items for men) is often referred to as the “Pink Tax.” Manufacturers firmly entrench female consumers in their gender-normative sales practices with the use of bright pink or purple packaging, and sweet scents like peony, vanilla and even “fruity bubble in paradise” to make sure women know the product is just for them.

CLIMATE CHANGE ROUNDTABLE / BIDEN DEPLETES STRATEGIC OIL RESERVE

Boris Johnson finally announced his resignation today admitting 'no-one is indispensable' - but is lining up a 'unity Cabinet' as he battles to stay in Downing Street for months longer.

In a statement in Downing Street, the PM tried to sound an upbeat tone as he confirmed his MPs 'clearly' want a change and his time in office will come to an end when a new Tory leader is installed.

Standing at the traditional podium and watched by wife Carrie, baby Romy and close aides, Mr Johnson said the situation was 'painful' and branded the move to oust him 'eccentric'.

But he pointed to his achievements since winning the huge landslide - such as the vaccine rollout, Brexit and coming to the aid of Ukraine.

He said his message to voters who delivered his 2019 landslide was 'thank you for that incredible mandate', adding the 'reason I have fought so hard' was because he felt it was his 'job' to deliver what he promised.

'I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world, but them's the breaks,' he said.

Mr Johnson blamed 'powerful herd instinct' for his ousting, saying: 'In the last few days, I tried to persuade my colleagues that it would be eccentric to change governments when we're delivering so much and when we have such a vast mandate and when we're actually only a handful of points behind in the polls, even in mid-term after quite a few months of pretty relentless sledging and when the economic scene is so difficult domestically and internationally.

'I regret not to have been successful in those arguments and of course it's painful not to be able to see through so many ideas and projects myself.

'But as we have seen at Westminster the herd instinct is powerful, when the herd moves, it moves.

'And my friends in politics, no one is remotely indispensable and our brilliant and Darwinian system will produce another leader, equally committed to taking this country forward through tough times.'

Mr Johnson paid tribute to his family for 'all they have put up with', in a nod to the succession of scandals that have blighted his premiership.

'Our future is golden,' he finished.

WH Press Secretary Dodges questions of oil from the US Strategic Reserve being sent overseas - perhaps to China -
Also on questions of the POTUS lying that he knew Nothing of his son Hunter's dealings -
WITH CHINA??


* " (ChiComs!) " did not appear in the Reuters article - It was inserted later in the blog when the OP responded to a request from a commenter to provide evidence of SPR oil having been sent to China & it was discovered that such shipments Had Been Reported.


To Fargo for promptng the clarification.
- Mick

5 Interesting flavours you must try this World Chocolate Day
Did you know there are some flavours of this sweet treat that would put Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to shame?

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July 05, 2022 19:41:32 IST

World Chocolate Day is just around the corner and all chocolate lovers just cannot keep calm. Celebrated on 7 July, this occasion is the perfect day to indulge in the sweet (or bitter, if you are a dark chocolate fan) treat without any guilty feelings.
All of us have our favourite chocolate flavours. While some prefer the bitter taste of dark chocolate, others cannot live without peanut butter flavoured bars. But did you know there are some flavours of this sweet dessert that would put Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to shame? Here are 5 interesting chocolate flavours you can try this year ahead of Chocolate Day:

Wasabi chocolate:

Many people will be surprised to see this spicy condiment in chocolates. But don’t let any first impressions put you off. Wasabi, also called Japanese horseradish, has several health benefits. Combining the pungent plant with chocolate creates a great treat for anyone how can tolerate a little bit of heat in their dessert.

Chai chocolate:

This one might be the perfect snack for you if you love chai. Chai chocolate adds the original flavour of the beverage to the goodness of chocolate. Not only that, spices like cloves, cinnamon and ginger are also present in this dessert.

Thyme chocolate:

Chocolate and herbs are a combo that might not strike most of us as tasty. But thyme-flavoured chocolate is a bit different. The bitter taste of the herb will enhance the sweetness of the chocolate and leave you wanting more.

Sea salt chocolate:

The idea of mixing sea salt and chocolate might seem strange at first. But just take a bite of this treat and you will not be able to stop yourself from raving about it. The addition of the sea salt crystals actually dilutes the sweetness of the chocolate, making it a perfect gift for someone who is not too fond of sugar.

Camel milk chocolate:

Several chocolate companies, including Amul, have launched this product to capitalise on the benefits of camel milk. Daily consumption of camel milk is believed to prevent diabetes, cancer, heart disease and blood sugar control. A chocolate created out of this rare and nutritious drink is sure to leave your taste buds delighted and your vitals in better condition.



So, which of these chocolates are you interested in trying out this year?