Got an idea

A maritime tragedy unfolded as a crewman disappeared into the vast ocean, despite extensive search efforts. The incident occurred merely a week after a similar, equally heartbreaking event, casting a somber shadow over the vessel’s journey.

A compact, wearable tracking device designed for emergency situations, capable of transmitting location signals over a one to two-mile radius. The device activates through intentional mechanisms like a manual pull-tab or automatic water exposure, ensuring reliable tracking while minimizing accidental broadcasts. This innovative safety tool could provide critical assistance for maritime, wilderness, or high-risk professional environments where immediate location identification might save lives.

Implementing a long-range tracking device could significantly enhance maritime safety, providing crew members with a reliable emergency locator system. A two-mile range would not only improve the chances of rapid detection during emergencies but also offer immediate alerting capabilities, potentially saving lives in critical situations.

Yep

I was in the Marines. Also, my son was in the Boy Scouts. Actually, I enjoyed it, which makes me wonder why I never did other than just for the day. We really wanted to a lot. It just seemed something was always getting in the way. No excuse as was spent a few years in Southern California, a very nice place for camping. Does a day at the beach count?

By the way, Camp Pendleton has some of the most beautiful places for camping anywhere.

Daily writing prompt
Have you ever been camping?

A Few Simple Observations

If the President had not attended the little get together, I seriously doubt that there would have been any disruption. Yet the disruption was not caused by the president. The disruption was caused by Allen, yet Allen would not have caused the disruption if he had not been fed a continuous diet of lies by the Democrats and the media, saying that Trump was a Nazi and some kind of reincarnation of Hitler.

Finally, as I watched the video, I asked myself, “Where are the bearers? Couldn’t they afford a few ropes or some other simple impediments to slow the bad guys’ progress?”

I am confused. I thought the Secret Service was highly trained. Yet, the agents fired five times at short range and missed. It makes me wonder by how much.

Oh, one more thing. Where was the bullet proof panel that should have gone into place at the first sign of threat? Did someone check into it and realize it was too expensive?

Why am I the only one asking these questions?

Games

Daily writing prompt
What’s the most fun way to exercise?

Specifically, basketball. Specifically, pick-up basketball. No refs. No timeouts. No fouls. Just running up and down the court and putting the ball in the hoop. Let me tell you, if the NBA played that way, most of the pros would never be able to keep up. That was the way we played when I was in high school and it was the fittest I ever was.

Bad News, Good News

The bad news is that Shelby County jails are overcrowded.

The good news is that the murder rate is greatly reduced.

It seems every other day the news has stories about the jail being overcrowded. I suspect the local media has a definite desire to ensure we know that.

On the other hand, there are not nearly as many murders reported city and countywide. It used to be that every night the news reported at least one murder, sometimes two or three. Now, it goes weeks without a report of a murder. Indeed, I have noted that they report murders in distant cities, which I believe would not have been mentioned in earlier days. It would seem to me that they are having to go far for their news. They definitely don’t want to report any Trump successes.

Nonetheless, which is better: crowded jails or more murders? To me, the answer is clear. I’d far rather have a little crowding in jail than more murders. If you agree with me, vote Republican. If you would prefer to put up with a few murders…

Some Will Never Figure Out the Simple Stuff

My brother was got up early one Saturday morning to make his regular weekend drill for Marine reserves at Seal Beach California. Next thing he knew, he was on a C-130 going he knew not where. He knew it was serious though. He had all his gear and rifle. Moreover, if it were a regular training outing, they usually say something beforehand. In this case, everyone was tight lipped. If anyone knew where they were going, they weren’t saying.

As it was, it was big, more so than he imagined. I hesitate to call it a false alarm but it wasn’t. The situation was resolved and they turned the planes back home. The Cuban missile crisis was all averted and not one shot was fired.

Of course, as it turned out, my brother’s unit wasn’t needed. However, when the order was given, President Kennedy didn’t know that. I don’t know what exactly happened in the day, but I am pretty certain that the president would not have wanted to wait a minute if he did need them. It’s called being ready just in case. It’s called planning ahead. It might have been nothing more than a bluff. Any good leader knows what it’s about. Just because you want the troops in place doesn’t mean you plan on using them. However, it is a good practice to have them in place just in case.

If you were able to ask an old gun slinger why he always has a gun strapped to his hip, the would likely say, “I might need it. If I do, it’s entirely to late to get one if I do.” By the way, if he has a reputation, having the gun might mean not having to use it. To be sure, it is a bad practice to attack those who are able and willing to provide a strong defense.

If I heard the question once, I heard it a dozen times. When it was determined that ground troops were on the way to the Middle East, they wanted to know if there were plans to put boots on the ground. First, it is bad practice to Telegraph your punches, be it you’re a boxer or a president. Best to keep them guessing. Better to keep the opponent from knowing our plans. If at at all possible, it would normally be best if no one knows about the troops en route. That way, you can maintain the element of surprise.

It’s dumb to ask the question. Even dumber to expect an answer. Then of course, some never have a clue.

A Solution to Consider

Might I suggest a solution that conceivably might not cost one life. Convey a simple message to Iran. Shut down Kharg Island within 24 hours…or we will do it for you.

I am not so naive as to believe that they would shut it down for sure, but they might. If so, it just might rapidly bring the conflict to a quick end. It’s worth the effort. Furthermore, if they didn’t shut it down, I suspect we could easily interrupt the electric supply to the island. If nothing else, a total embargo would affect the same thing.

It would have a maximum effect with a minimum loss of life.

The Earth Is Getting Bigger, Heavier

CBS reported what was likely a meteor, I suppose yesterday. It seemed newsworthy because it was quite large and made a loud noise. It was seen and heard from several vantage points. However, by the time it hit the ground, it had broken into small pieces. Despite its 7 ton size as it entered the atmosphere, the parts that actually hit the ground were too small to find.

The reporter said that meteors of this approximate size strike the earth about once a month. The reporter didn’t say as much, but I concluded that it means the earth must be growing at the rate of more than 7 tons a month. This has to affect the earth’s mass.

It begs the question: Does it change the rotation speed or orbit? Does this mean we are getting nearer to the sun or farther away? Is it changing how long a day is, what are the implications?

My wife has often said that I think too much. That is likely true. The thing is, I believe I should. No one else seems concerned about it. I know of no one else writing about it. Think about it. This planet grows every year by tons.

Has anyone ever gotten the calculator out and figured out how much ocean water is being displaced every minute, causing ocean levels to rise?

Of course, if the change in weight is causing a slower, lower orbit, it might just be causing the atmosphere to warm.

On the other hand, why think about it? It would profit no one. It doesn’t fit the narrative. Therefore, it can’t be important, right?

Well, one thing we all know for sure: The Earth just became seven tons heavier. I suspect very few people thought about it.