This past Sunday, May 5th, 2024, was Easter in Ukraine. Easter in Ukraine is a special holiday that holds great importance for the Ukrainian people. It is one of the most sacred and significant Christian holidays in Ukraine. Ukrainian Easter, like in other Orthodox countries, is celebrated according to the Julian calendar. This means the […]
Part of UC#4’s vision for 2124 involves a Space Elevator. How will a space elevator benefit the humanity of 2124? With a space elevator, materials might be sent into orbit at a fraction of the current cost. As of 2022, conventional rocket designs cost about US$12,125 per kilogram (US$5,500 per pound) for transfer to geostationary […]
We are so excited around WLBOTT headquarters! Tomorrow starts the month of Project 2124. The project, conceived by Elder-Blotter UC#3, encourages us to take a hopeful glance into the future. More details tomorrow. WLBOTT 2124 Prep: Spiritual, Mental, Physical In practical terms, this means a day of napping. Each Elder will provide their own vision […]
Countries that Do have The Bachelor Slovenia Country: SloveniaName: Sanjski moškiWeb site: https://www.24ur.com/tv-oddaje/sanjski-moskiHost: Peter Poles / Nejc ŠmitNetwork: POP TVFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanjskimoskipoptv/Adult Population: 1,668,000Median Wealth: 75,600Mean Wealth: 112,526GINI %: 64.4National Flower: The Red CarnationNational Dish: Ajdovi žganciNational Bird: Avifaunae European Ural Owl The Contestants’ Philosophy of Life According to the Official Web Site. A Little Background Cool zoo […]
[We have UC#2 to thank/blame for today’s BLOTT] Time is precious. We all have a finite amount of this cherished gift that has been bestowed upon us. We should make the most of this treasure by doing good works, alleviating suffering, and…. when we need a moment of respite…. With great trepidation and against our […]
A few days ago we were talking about aqueducts and the very cool engineering associated with them. There are also some incredible aqueduct tunnels. Tunnels Aqueducts sometimes run for some or all of their path through tunnels constructed underground. A version of this common in North Africa and Central Asia that has vertical wells at […]
Today we explore the State of British Orthodontia, as seen through the teeth of Paula Vennells.[Thanks to Sally T. Intern for today’s topic!] But first…. A Little Background Vennells was the CEO of Post Office Ltd during the final three years of the British Post Office scandal, which occurred between 1999 and 2015 and involved […]
Good morning, esteemed Gentleblotters, I hope all are well on this beautiful Saturday morning! Since the Elders of WLBOTT cover a wide geographic range, I thought it might be interesting if we list our suburban wildlife sightings. Here’s a partial list for me (Austin): frequent: Armadillo, possum, squirrel, deer, hawks, buzzards/vultures, a variety of beautiful […]
This morning’s Guardian features a story about Sunn m’Cheaux and Akua Page, who advocate for the Gullah language and culture. On January 5th, 2024, WLBOTT had an opportunity to introduce our viewers to the Gullah culture through its culinary creation of Hoppin’ John. Let’s explore a little more…. The Guardian Article Today’s Guardian article describes […]
Gentle Blotters– another site we need to add to our tour list is Pont du Gard. Magnificent arch structure used as an aqueduct near Nimes France. My spousal unit and I visited circa 1994. At that time, you could park in a lot, walk up a bunch of stairs and then physically walk through the […]