Oklahoma's series of earthquakes continued on Thursday, with six of them by noon.
The largest of them was a 4.1 just outside of Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Most of the quakes are centered near there or the town of Perry.
Nine quakes struck the area on Wednesday.
Over the last thirty days, one hundred and forty-eight quakes, of at least a 2.5 magnitude, have struck the state.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Peaceful Conclusion Possible in Eastern Ukraine
Negotiations in eastern Ukraine may come to a successful conclusion and keep Russia from grabbing more of the country.
A poll showed that only about a quarter of Donetsk residents support pro Russian rallies and less than five percent support leaving Ukraine.
The poll has done much to damper the spirits and enthusiasm of the militants who have seized government buildings in Donetsk and Lugansk.
Counter protesters waving Ukrainian flags have also besieged the militants, showing their support for the interim national government.
In a very positive sign, the militants in Lugansk released the fifty-six hostages that they had taken, when they seized the government buildings.
Officials are working towards a deal that may see amnesty, for the militants, if they leave peacefully on Friday.
Meanwhile, NATO released satellite taken photos that show Russian military forces near the Ukrainian border.
In several cases they are forward of any actual bases, encamped and parked on fields.
According to NATO, nearly one hundred of the locations held no Russian troops in February.
It is hoped that, with support crumbling for any area to leave Ukraine, Russia will finally back off and not take any more regions than Crimea.
Ukraine has promised to fight if Russia invades any more of the country's territory.
A poll showed that only about a quarter of Donetsk residents support pro Russian rallies and less than five percent support leaving Ukraine.
The poll has done much to damper the spirits and enthusiasm of the militants who have seized government buildings in Donetsk and Lugansk.
Counter protesters waving Ukrainian flags have also besieged the militants, showing their support for the interim national government.
In a very positive sign, the militants in Lugansk released the fifty-six hostages that they had taken, when they seized the government buildings.
Officials are working towards a deal that may see amnesty, for the militants, if they leave peacefully on Friday.
Meanwhile, NATO released satellite taken photos that show Russian military forces near the Ukrainian border.
In several cases they are forward of any actual bases, encamped and parked on fields.
According to NATO, nearly one hundred of the locations held no Russian troops in February.
It is hoped that, with support crumbling for any area to leave Ukraine, Russia will finally back off and not take any more regions than Crimea.
Ukraine has promised to fight if Russia invades any more of the country's territory.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
22 Injured in Mass Stabbing at Franklin Regional High School in Pennsylvania
Twenty-two people were injured in a mass stabbing at a Pennsylvania high school, Wednesday morning.
Twenty-one of the injured were students, three of whom are in critical condition.
It happened at Franklin Regional High School, near Murrysville.
According to police, sixteen year old Alex Hribal, entered the school with two eight inch kitchen knives and began stabbing, seemingly at random.
He was eventually disarmed, wrestled to the ground, and arrested, by a security guard and a member of the faculty.
That security guard was the twenty-second person that Hribal stabbed.
At this point no motive is known, but authorities are investigating.
Twenty-one of the injured were students, three of whom are in critical condition.
It happened at Franklin Regional High School, near Murrysville.
According to police, sixteen year old Alex Hribal, entered the school with two eight inch kitchen knives and began stabbing, seemingly at random.
He was eventually disarmed, wrestled to the ground, and arrested, by a security guard and a member of the faculty.
That security guard was the twenty-second person that Hribal stabbed.
At this point no motive is known, but authorities are investigating.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Lugansk Joins Donetsk in Rebellion Against Ukraine and in Call For Russia's Aid
Separatists in Lugansk, Ukraine have joined those in Donetsk in taking over the city buildings and barricading themselves inside.
Those in Donetsk went further and declared themselves an autonomous republic and began planning for a referendum to leave Ukraine and join Russia.
Ukrainian troops arrested those taking part in an attack on government buildings, in Kharkiv.
The Ukrainian government and western governments accuse Russia of conspiring to create the unease and rebellions as an excuse for Russia to invade.
They currently have forty to fifty thousand troops on the border with Ukraine.
Those occupying Donetsk's and Lugansk's government buildings have called upon those troops to enter Ukraine and protect them.
Russia used similar circumstances to cover and then excuse their take over of Crimea, which has been declared illegal by much of the world.
However, no one is willing to do more than impose light sanctions upon Russia, as punishment for their actions.
Those in Donetsk went further and declared themselves an autonomous republic and began planning for a referendum to leave Ukraine and join Russia.
Ukrainian troops arrested those taking part in an attack on government buildings, in Kharkiv.
The Ukrainian government and western governments accuse Russia of conspiring to create the unease and rebellions as an excuse for Russia to invade.
They currently have forty to fifty thousand troops on the border with Ukraine.
Those occupying Donetsk's and Lugansk's government buildings have called upon those troops to enter Ukraine and protect them.
Russia used similar circumstances to cover and then excuse their take over of Crimea, which has been declared illegal by much of the world.
However, no one is willing to do more than impose light sanctions upon Russia, as punishment for their actions.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Our Rally to Fund TORARADICALcom
For a while we've discussed the future of the site and our goals for it.
We've tried to make things happen on our own, but it just hasn't happened.
So now we ask you to help us in our endeavors to grow.
Earlier today we started a money raising goal with Rally.
We chose them as they take the lowest percentage out of donations, meaning the largest amount possible of your donations will go the actual funding of the site and it's writers.
Ten thousand dollars was chosen as the amount following discussions with various web designers as to what they would need to make the site we want.
While the rally is going, I will be putting at least one hundred dollars a month towards it, and you will be able to see me on the list of contributors.
I want it to be very clear that I'm not just asking for you to make this happen, but for it be obvious that you are helping me make the goals for the site a reality.
If you believe in us and would like to help us hire a web designer so that we can build a full site and be able pay our writers, then please do so by going to our rally.
We've tried to make things happen on our own, but it just hasn't happened.
So now we ask you to help us in our endeavors to grow.
Earlier today we started a money raising goal with Rally.
We chose them as they take the lowest percentage out of donations, meaning the largest amount possible of your donations will go the actual funding of the site and it's writers.
Ten thousand dollars was chosen as the amount following discussions with various web designers as to what they would need to make the site we want.
While the rally is going, I will be putting at least one hundred dollars a month towards it, and you will be able to see me on the list of contributors.
I want it to be very clear that I'm not just asking for you to make this happen, but for it be obvious that you are helping me make the goals for the site a reality.
If you believe in us and would like to help us hire a web designer so that we can build a full site and be able pay our writers, then please do so by going to our rally.
Review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which came out for this past weekend, is simply the best comic book movie ever made.
The movie takes place after The Avengers, which took place after the first Captain America movie.
Chris Evans reprises his role as the Captain/Steve Rogers, who has mostly come to terms with the new world he found himself in after being recovered from the ice he was encased in after the first movie.
The Captain maintains his belief that that which is right and good is always the thing to do. He also has his strong desire to see freedom for all, even if it means that there isn't complete security.
In this second movie he is joined by Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson, who we've seen in Iron Man 2 and The Avengers.
Together, with the help of Falcon/Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, and Maria Hill, played by Cobie Smulders, they find themselves facing the threats posed by The Winter Soldier, as he tries to destroy Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson, and SHIELD.
Other notable actors include Robert Redford, Emily VanCamp, Frank Grillo, Maximiliano Hernandez, Hayley Atwell, Callan Mulvey, UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre, and of course Stan Lee makes his usual cameo.
From the story, to the action, to the humor, and on it was a great movie. It was very well made and I really just loved it. I'd go into more detail, but in the name of avoiding spoilers won't.
My only fault in the film is that once you've created the Avengers, why wouldn't Iron Man, Hawkeye, and the Hulk come to the aid of the rest of their group. Of course I thought the same thing in Iron Man 3, but the writers don't seem to agree.
Do yourself a favor and make sure you see this one. And when you do make sure to stay through the entire credits. There are two separate extras in and after them.
The movie takes place after The Avengers, which took place after the first Captain America movie.
Chris Evans reprises his role as the Captain/Steve Rogers, who has mostly come to terms with the new world he found himself in after being recovered from the ice he was encased in after the first movie.
The Captain maintains his belief that that which is right and good is always the thing to do. He also has his strong desire to see freedom for all, even if it means that there isn't complete security.
In this second movie he is joined by Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson, who we've seen in Iron Man 2 and The Avengers.
Together, with the help of Falcon/Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, and Maria Hill, played by Cobie Smulders, they find themselves facing the threats posed by The Winter Soldier, as he tries to destroy Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson, and SHIELD.
Other notable actors include Robert Redford, Emily VanCamp, Frank Grillo, Maximiliano Hernandez, Hayley Atwell, Callan Mulvey, UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre, and of course Stan Lee makes his usual cameo.
From the story, to the action, to the humor, and on it was a great movie. It was very well made and I really just loved it. I'd go into more detail, but in the name of avoiding spoilers won't.
My only fault in the film is that once you've created the Avengers, why wouldn't Iron Man, Hawkeye, and the Hulk come to the aid of the rest of their group. Of course I thought the same thing in Iron Man 3, but the writers don't seem to agree.
Do yourself a favor and make sure you see this one. And when you do make sure to stay through the entire credits. There are two separate extras in and after them.
Captain America 3 Announced
Fresh off the massive success of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Disney has announced a release date for the third film.
Marvel's Captain America 3 will come out on May 6, 2016.
That will be a huge movie day as Warner Brother's sequel to Man of Steel is also set to come out that day.
A fight between the two major comic universes will defintely be a big way to start off that summer.
The third Captain America will follow The Avengers: Age of Ultron, which is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2015.
Marvel's Captain America 3 will come out on May 6, 2016.
That will be a huge movie day as Warner Brother's sequel to Man of Steel is also set to come out that day.
A fight between the two major comic universes will defintely be a big way to start off that summer.
The third Captain America will follow The Avengers: Age of Ultron, which is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2015.
Donetsk Separatists Plan Secession From Ukraine, Ask Russia For Help
A day after seizing government buildings in Donetsk, leaders of separatists declared themselves to be autonomous republic.
The People's Republic of Donetsk are planning a May 11 referendum to leave Ukraine, and join Russia.
Protests have also taken place in Luhansk and Kharkiv, also in eastern Ukraine.
Russia used the same situation as an opportunity to takeover Crimea, in March.
In all cases Russian operatives have been blamed for causing the troubles.
Russian troops are encamped just across the border and the leaders of the rebellion have called for them to come in and protect them.
Ukraine is trying to end things peacefully, but that may be a forgone conclusion.
The People's Republic of Donetsk are planning a May 11 referendum to leave Ukraine, and join Russia.
Protests have also taken place in Luhansk and Kharkiv, also in eastern Ukraine.
Russia used the same situation as an opportunity to takeover Crimea, in March.
In all cases Russian operatives have been blamed for causing the troubles.
Russian troops are encamped just across the border and the leaders of the rebellion have called for them to come in and protect them.
Ukraine is trying to end things peacefully, but that may be a forgone conclusion.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Mickey Rooney, Dead at 93
Legendary actor Mickey Rooney has died at the age of ninety-three. He had been ill recently and died of natural causes.
Born Joe Yule Jr., on September 23, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, he was part of his parent's vaudeville act by the age of two.
He entered the film industry in 1926 and continued to act into 2012, with roles in over two hundred films, TV and stage shows.
His prodigious amount of parts leave many favorites behind, through all living generations, with several of his most famous roles being across from Judy Garland.
Rooney was the first teenager ever nominated for an Academy Award, and was honored several times by the awards, but never won an Oscar.
During World War II he served in the Army, but was kept as an entertainer for the troops.
Mickey will be remembered as the great entertainer that he was. His spirit will be missed, but will continued to be shared with future generations.
Born Joe Yule Jr., on September 23, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, he was part of his parent's vaudeville act by the age of two.
He entered the film industry in 1926 and continued to act into 2012, with roles in over two hundred films, TV and stage shows.
His prodigious amount of parts leave many favorites behind, through all living generations, with several of his most famous roles being across from Judy Garland.
Rooney was the first teenager ever nominated for an Academy Award, and was honored several times by the awards, but never won an Oscar.
During World War II he served in the Army, but was kept as an entertainer for the troops.
Mickey will be remembered as the great entertainer that he was. His spirit will be missed, but will continued to be shared with future generations.
Hungary's Elections Leave Orban in Power
Elections took place in Hungary, on Sunday.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party maintained their majority in Parliament to assure him a third term leading the government.
However, every other party gained ground against them.
Most worrisome is the Jobbik party's gain, giving them twenty-three states.
Jobbik does not even bother hiding their neo Nazi status or attitudes.
Their gain of power is a scary thing for many Hungarians.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party maintained their majority in Parliament to assure him a third term leading the government.
However, every other party gained ground against them.
Most worrisome is the Jobbik party's gain, giving them twenty-three states.
Jobbik does not even bother hiding their neo Nazi status or attitudes.
Their gain of power is a scary thing for many Hungarians.
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