Donald Trump Criticizes NFL National Anthem Kneelers

Donald Trump, no stranger to speaking his mind, recently harshly criticized NFL players who kneel during the national anthem in an effort to protest racism in this country. Who knew a multiple-time draft dodger (who is currently being investigated for Russian-ties) cared so much about patriotism?  Trump has called these NFL players some nasty names, and (in a huge blow to free speech) insisted the NFL fire these players. Yet Trump wasn't so harsh on Nazis and other white supremacists at the Civil War protests. Is this really about patriotism? I doubt it. 

Fact of the Day: Bird Flu Paranoia

For some time, bird flu had caused mass hysteria in the Western World as many people were afraid to eat chicken. However eating a bird that had the bird flu would not give you the disease as the cooking process eliminates it. The only reasonable way someone could get bird flu was by coming into close-contact with a bird while they were in Asia.  

Photos: Sea Life Aquarium Starfish

 On day two we went to Sea Life Aquarium which is in a huge mall in Concord North Carolina which is really part of Charoltte as well. For being in a mall, the place is giant, but it is a little small in comparison to other aquairums I've been to. One of the first things I saw was the petting tank.

Things I Hate: Petyr Baelish (Game of Thrones)

 Petyr Baelish is a well-written character, but who honestly liked him as a person by the very end? He walked the fine line between villain and ...hero pretty well. He's also one of the few characters you notice their full importance from season one to near the end. By the start of the series, the minor lord (very little land and the lowest rank of lord) managed to make himself a wealthy man and a member of King Robert's Small Council as Master of Coin.

Fact of the Day: Emperor vs King

While certain kings in history had more power and/or lands than certain emperors, emperor is considered a higher-rank mainly due to the days of the Roman Empire. Roman Emperors would allow client kings to rule but they had to be subjects to the Emperor.