We read this NATO declaration and note the gathering was in VILINIUS which in our memory banks is the name of the city of birth for one Commander Marko Ramius from the Hunt for Red October 1990 movie. The irony on us from a strictly pop culture standpoint is the NATO alliance has chosen to meet in the birthplace of a fictional submarine commander in charge of a Typhoon class soviet sub capable of nuclear annihilation. Ironic?

by | Jul 12, 2023 | Breaking News, China disgust, General interest, General politics, Humanoid endeavors, International insights, Latest News, Media, Metro Pulse, Military considerations, War in Ukraine, World politics of consequence

https://www.reuters.com/world/g7-offer-ukraine-security-framework-zelenskiy-asks-nato-allies-more-arms-2023-07-12/

We said FROM THE BEGINNING that this West Side progressive newly elected B Johnson may very well be WORSE than LIEFOOT the incompetent. To us, this demand by police union is fair as compared to OTHER INDUSTRIES and what they provide in similar circumstances but the refusal smacks of a premeditated effort to undermine morale which is already at an all time low

by | Jul 12, 2023 | Breaking News, Chicago centric content, Latest News, Media, Metro Pulse

https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/7/11/23791390/police-union-fop-paid-parental-leave-lawsuit-teachers-union-catanzara-mayor-brandon-johnson

Chicago loves to charge stratospheric prices for mundane foosdstuffs. Ask the few attendees at recent NASCAR race who ponied up SIXTY TWO dollars for a six pack of lame buck beer. Now we have the $47.00 hamburger. Hard to “LEGO” your money on that eh?

by | Jul 12, 2023 | Breaking News, Chicago centric content, consumer spending and sentiment, Latest News, Media, Metro Pulse

https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/07/12/lego-inspired-brick-burger-restaurant-bringing-colorful-square-burgers-and-more-to-michigan-ave/?utm_source=Pico&utm_campaign=d63087ea11-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_012_01_06+Morning+List+1_CO&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0...

We posted earlier about horrific weather conditions in Vermont and Arizona so when we post this today for as ominous as it may be, it is a giggle compared to other parts of the country and what they are experiencing.

by | Jul 12, 2023 | Breaking News, Chicago centric content, Latest News, Media, Metro Pulse, Natural disasters, Seasonal realities

https://patch.com/illinois/downersgrove/s/iq6d1/tornado-damaging-winds-possible-but-uncertainty-in-chicago-area?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert