Sad To Say; (But Can't Help It ...) Was This Death By "Irony"?

Lyrics sprang to like mind "I am barely breathing I can't find the air ... when PG heard Duncan Sheik has died at the age of 56 of cardiac arrest (LOL - RIP). Sheik first found fame as a singer-songwriter with his hit song “Barely Breathing.” In 2006, he wrote, along with Steven Sater, the score for the smash Broadway hit Spring Awakening.

The musician died Thursday, Sept. 17 in Manhattan, his mother Suzanne Sheik told The New York Times. The cause of death was heart failure leading to cardiac arrest. How ironic lol - RIP ... “It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Duncan Sheik,” a spokesperson for Sheik said in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE on Friday, Sept. 18. “The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater. From his Grammy-nominated hit ‘Barely Breathing’ to his groundbreaking, Tony and Grammy Award-winning work on Spring Awakening, Duncan’s artistry touched many and leaves an indelible mark on the cultural landscape.”

Why The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Sucks (Post 1)

I never thought I would be in a position to write a blog post like this as it is off-topic and personal but I think for the public good and welfare of my home Province of Newfoundland Canada that I have to. I recently have come to the conclusion as a Lawyer of 30 years experience both internationallly and domestically that the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary ("RNC") should be immediately disbanded and replaced by the RoyalCanadian Mounted Police ("RCMP").

In my personal and professional opinion the RNC is a travesty of a "Police Force". I think it will be a miscarriage of Justice that the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador continue to be "policed" by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary ("RNC") AND it shoud in fact be disbanded and replaced by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Anone who lives or has lived in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is aware of the obvious and evident fact that the RNC has declined into a 2nd class 3rd rate Quasi-Police force that is a farce of its former self. Anyone forced to interact with the "modern-day" RNC can immediately notce the obvious lack of professionalism and (in)competence amnogst its current ranks. Once a truly professional and honorable organization, the RNC's decline becomes imediately evident if you ever have the unfortunate occassion to interect with it. Not only are their ranks filled with physically smaller and athletically inferior "Constables" who are not even endowed with the physical attributes and athleticism necessary to conduct and perform the job of "Constable" safely, properly and professionally but they cannot even "Act" or "Look the part" by simply being professional. I unfortunately have had many 1st hand experieces both professinally as a Lawyer and personally as a resident of the island over the years to prove, validate and testify to this. As a native life-long property owning Newfoundland-resident without a criminal record who has also worked as a Barrister & Solcitor and Criminal Prosecutor over the course of my diverse and varied Legal Career I can unfortuunately testify to this. Most recently, I was recently sitting alone on a park bench one sunny summer day literally "feeding the birds" during a morning walk when an RNC SUV with 2 RNC "Constables" piulled up in front of me and asked if I was "drunk yet". When I immediately requested their names and badge numbers they rolled up their windows and pulled away after flashing their lights which only added to my confusion). Once back home I called the local detachment and reported this incident to the local Department's "Duty Sergeant". He took my report over the phone and asked if I would like to come to the precinct to "discuss the matter further". I said I would think it over but eventually declined. However, not less than a week later I was arrested by an ethnic (Pakistani, Indian, Sr Lanken etc...) RNC Constable /Officer on a misdemeanor theft charge. This occurred after I sought to retrieve my used 2nd hand EMPTY backpack from a park bench that I had left unattended while I literally "walked around the park" in the morning as I routinely and regularly do by habit. This smaller ethcnic RNC "Constable"/"Officer" immediately arrested me when a long-haired derelict individual accused me of "Theft". Being suprised, I was not sure whether to laugh or cry. This smaller aggressive ethnic non-Native Newfoundlander hard-handcuffed me and pushed me into the back of his SUV all the while addressing me by my 1st name in a farcically faux-friendly manner. He was obviously extremely happy and thrilled to be arresting me on a misdemeanor charge of "Theft" of a used backpack. In retrospect I am very proud oy myself. Having worked in bars and Law Enforcemen ove the years and being 6'1" 240lbs with a Martial Arts background I actually had to restrain myself while being roughed around and manhandled by this smaller overly aggressive mini-Cop. Of course, I will be defending this summary conviction offense allegation of "theft" of a used 2nd hand backpack left on a park bench during a morning walk vigorously, completely and at my own time and expense if the local Crown Prosecution elects to (foolishly) proceed further. PG PS; Disband the RNC. Go RCMP!

Trump Says His "Deal" Will Protect Danish Sovereignty of Greenland

This is hilarious; Denmark stated its sovereignty over Greenland would not be compromised by a developing deal with the Trump administration permitting a significant expansion of the US military presence on the Arctic island. On Friday, the United States, Denmark and Greenland said they had reached an agreement for the US to broaden its military footprint in the self-governed Danish territory, while preventing adversary nations from establishing bases there. Key details of the arrangement — including the scale of the planned build-up and whether formal authority over foreign policy and resources will be ceded to Washington — have not yet been made public. Denmark and Greenland expressed hope that the pact, expected to be signed during the UN General Assembly next week, would end months of uncertainty triggered by President Donald Trump's threats to seize control of the territory. Trump stated on Truth Social on Friday that under the deal, "the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America." "A time of uncertainty will hopefully give way to a binding agreement that strengthens security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic, and thereby our shared security within NATO and Europe - while respecting the (Danish) Kingdom's red lines," Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Saturday. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the proposed deal "recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our Kingdom and the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination." I say America should simply invade TrumpLand/TrumpIsland aka Greenland and buy NewfoundIsland and LabradorLand for $1 Billion USD each as well as cancelling the NL Provincial debt. Long live Trump-Land!!!/Trump-Island!!!; formerly Greenland... lol PG

12 Nations With Lockheed Martin F-35's

12 nations currently operate Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets on home soil, with several more countries having placed orders or awaiting deliveries.Nations Actively Operating F-35 JetsNations currently operating F-35 aircraft include the United States (A, B, and C variants), United Kingdom (B variant), Italy and Japan (A and B variants), Australia, Norway, Denmark, and Netherlands (A variant only), Belgium and Finland (A variant), Israel (F-35I "Adir"), and South Korea (A variant). Nations Awaiting Delivery / With Active Orders/Additional countries with active orders or awaiting deliveries comprise Canada, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Singapore (A and B variants), Greece, Czech Republic, and Romania

In Memoriam - Ken O'Brien

KENNETH (KEN) O'BRIEN in Memoriam; (Memoriam is a Latin phrase that means "in memory of," used to honor and remember someone who has passed away). It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Ken” O'Brien, who was born February 11, 1952, in Ottawa and passed away at his home in Kingston on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was 74. Ken was predeceased by his father, Richard, born in the United Kingdom, who passed when Ken was a teenager, and by his mother, Rachael (née Bell), who was born in Ontario and whose family farmed on Division Street in North Kingston for many years. He was also predeceased by his siblings Elizabeth Pattison (Robert) and Richard (Carolyn). Ken is survived by his sister, Marilyn (Tom)

Reichert of British Columbia, and by his nieces and nephews: Tom Pattison, Pernell Reichert, Darin O’Brien, Sara (Reichert) Wiltse, and Jonathan Reichert. Ken was previously married to Lynne, who will miss him dearly. Ken was a longtime and dedicated employee of Bell Canada. He enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid boater for many years, and accrued many medals for running. Ken shared many happy years with his beloved dog and faithful companion, Jovi, whose constant presence brought him comfort and companionship. Quiet and intelligent by nature, Ken lived a more private life in his more recent years. He will be missed by his longtime friends Russ and Wendy Harrington, and Pete and Cheryl Dermann. In keeping with Ken’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will occur in the spring at Cataraqui Cemetery. For those wishing, donations in Ken’s memory may be made to the University Hospital Kingston Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, Central Chapel. Sharing online condolences available at www.gftompkinscentral.ca RIP PG aka KJR - Kenneth Jackson Richard ("Ken") O'Brien

Time Stands Still

Classic RUSH

Send Her My Love

Timeless Journey ...

Barely Breathing Has Died

A classic 1-Hit Wonder has moved on ... and is now barely-breathing. RIP

Age @ The Moment

Age: 54 years 7 months 7 days or 655 months 7 days or 2849 weeks 0 days or 19,943 days or 478,632 hours or 28,717,920 minutes or 1,723,075,200 seconds

Brad Pitt's Return to Alcohol

BP's return to alcohol comes despite a career resurgence which included an Oscar for Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood and a Best Picture nomination for F1: The Movie.

A source claimed: "Brad also decided to start drinking after he got an all-clear with his health – that's why he has been joking about having the clearest urinary tract in LA after his period of sobriety." PG predicts this will not end well. Stay tuned.... PG

Brad Pitt's Problems

Brad Pitt continues to deal with ongoing legal battles and personal scrutiny stemming from his contentious split from Angelina Jolie and related business disputes.The Château Miraval Winery LawsuitThe Dispute: Pitt and Jolie have been locked in a multi-million dollar legal war over the French winery Château Miraval they once co-owned.

Pitt sued Jolie after she sold her stake to a third-party investment firm, claiming it breached an agreement requiring mutual consent.Recent Filings: Pitt's legal team has pushed to compel financial records and depositions, while Jolie's team has countersued, alleging a pattern of controlling behavior and citing past abuse allegations. A civil trial for the case is anticipated to head to court in early 2027.Other Legal Issues: Pitt also faced an unrelated trademark infringement lawsuit regarding his skincare brand, Beau Domaine.Family and Personal StrugglesDivorce and Estrangement: Although their formal divorce settlement was reached in late 2024, the fallout heavily impacted his relationship with his children, several of whom legally dropped the surname Pitt.Mental Health and Sobriety: In public interviews, Pitt opened up about past mental health struggles, including a period of severe depression and suicidal ideation during the peak of the custody and divorce proceedings, alongside ongoing navigation of his sobriety.

Jew NN

Does anyone else think it is time to call CNN (Cable News Network) what it is i.e. The Jewish News Network? I personally am sick and tired of John Berman, Kate Baldwin and Harry Enten cackling on Cable TV every morning. Anyone else sick of these giggling, chuckling, squealing Jews on live American TV?

The Germans talked about their natural "Instinctive aversion to Jews". I also have it in spades... PG

Me & Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt recently commented on his age and living his 50's over again. The difference between Brad's birthday and mine is as follow; BP was born December 18, 1963 and PG born February 11, 1972. This is 8 years, 1 month, and 24 days (or 8.15 years if expressed as a decimal) differrence. The breakdown of the duration; Total Years: 8 years (Dec 18, 1963 to Dec 18, 1971). In total, this equals 2,977 days between the two dates. I wonder what Brad would give to have 8 years back?

Born On A Friday - Day 1 of 2nd Life (www.secondlife.com)

No wonder PG has always liked, embraced, enjoyed and even in fact LOVED Fridays because I was born on a Friday;

Note: If you are born February 11, 1972 you are 54 Years, 7 Months, 7 Days. I wonder how much DJ Trump would give me to be 54 years 7 months and 1 week old today? I bet ALL OF HIS MONEY because he could ALWAYS MAKE MORE. Being born on a Friday is a real blessing... For some reason, after a long 2 hour walk and workout in the Corner Brook Park and Trail Network, I have never felt better! TY GOD!!! www.secondlife.com PG aka Kenneth Jackson Richard (KJR) O'Brien BA (Hons), LL.B., LL.M

Day 3 Mid-Life Reinvention Planning (Friday - SEPT 18)

zzzz Good. 8+hrs. Bed early @ 8:30/9 up @ 6-6:30. Hydration. 2L. Creatine. Fed crows. Blogged. American Idol Contestant Caleb Flynn 40 "Pastor". Fred Flynn accused of murdering Wife vs. "Theft" of backpack on park bench allegation & "hard hancuff arrest by minority-runt-rnc-cop lol"... it can always be worse lol: Flynn has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence and witness intimidation. Good Friday AM so far.

A. 7:30-9AM UNI WALK / GRENFELL RETURN VIA MILL ROAD MIN 250+ P-UPS\ B. 9AM BFAST 2XBOILED EGG SANDWICHES H20 - SANS CAFFEINE, START CREATNE CYCLE C. "VOCAB - W; WEDNESDAY" HOWEVER LONG IT TAKES D. BLOGGING PAYMENTGUY MIN 10 POSTS E. LUNCH NOON - TUNA SANDWICH 1 CAN / LEFTOVER SOUP F. BLOGGING MIN 10 POSTS G. 2-3 PM NAP H. 3/4 - WALK WALMART + OLD HIGHWAY TRACK I. 5/6 DINNER NTV/CNN/CTV/NEWS J. 7-9 TV/INTERNET - WEIGHTS (ALL OVER) DAY 1 K. 9-10PM BEDTIME ZZZ L. PSYCHOLOGICAL - DISOWN KIDS, SIBLINGS, NEPHEWS, FATHER - "Lexxx"(S); COMMIT TO SOBRIETY KJR O'BRIEN DAY/WEEK 1 PAYMENTGUY "PG" B.A. (Hons), LL.B, LL.M, MSN/TOGAF Certiied Enterprise Architect PREDICTABLE RELIABLE PRICIPALED - DICTIONARY LETTER "W" - PARTNER/RELATIONSHIP SEARCH - SOBRIETY - NO CONTACT LexxxxS - NO EPILEPTIC-EVENTS/SEIZURES DAY 1 HEALTHY SECLUSION Seclude yourself means making a conscious choice to stay away from other people and social contact. Meaning of Seclusion/Staying away: You physically or emotionally remove yourself from groups, crowds, or busy places. Finding privacy: You go to a quiet, hidden, or isolated space where others cannot easily reach you (24 Hillcrest, walking routes). Limit contact: Stop answering calls, checking emails, skip social events and keep to yourself (post Uncle Tim's "Farewell Summer visit, Mark & Nico Family visit... excluded). Why People Seclude Themselves 1. Rest - You need quiet time to recharge your energy after a busy week, life-position. 2. Focus: You want to work, read and/or think without interruptions. 3. Cope with stress: You pull away to process grief, anger, or sadness. 4. Safety: To feel safe: You avoid social anxiety, fear of judgment, or emotional pain. 5. Solitude vs. Harmful Isolation; - Healthy solitude: Spend time alone to relax recharge refresh = happy to see people again later. - AVOID Self-isolation: Isolate from fear or sadness, which can habitually cause loneliness. SCHEDULE A DAY-TO-DAY LIFE PLAN SO YOUR IN CHARGE AND ELIMINATE FAUX FRIENDS/FAKE PEOPLE PG PS; WED SEPT 16TH 2026 DAY 1 REINVENT RELECT RECHARGE REFRESH RELAX RECREATE LIFE-PLAN KJRO PPS; SOBER, SERIOUS, STRONG, SILENT, SECLUDED, SELF-RELIANT, SMART, SERENE LIFE-PLAN

DAY 2 Midlife Reinvention Planning (Thursday - SEPT 17)

A. 7-9AM UNI WALK / GRENFELL RETURN VIA MILL ROAD MIN 250 P-UPS B. 9AM BFAST 2XBOILED EGG SANDWICHES H20 - SANS CAFFEINE, CONTINUE CREATNE CYCLE C. "VOCAB - F; FRIDAY" HOWEVER LONG IT TAKES D. BLOGGING PAYMENTGUY MIN 10 POSTS E. LUNCH NOON - TUNA SANDWICH 1 CAN / LEFTOVER SOUP F. PAYMENTGUY BLOGGING MIN 10 POSTS G. 2-3 PM NAP H. 3/4 - WALK WALMART + OLD HIGHWAY TRACK I. 5/6 DINNER NTV/CNN/CTV/NEWS J. 7-9 TV/INTERNET - WEIGHTS (ALL OVER) DAY 1 K. 9-10PM BEDTIME ZZZ L. PSYCHOLOGICAL - DISOWN KIDS, SIBLINGS, NEPHEWS, FATHER - "Lexxx"(S); COMMIT TO SOBER LIFESTYLE KJR O'BRIEN DAY/WEEK 1 PAYMENTGUY "PG" B.A. (Hons), LL.B, LL.M, MSN/TOGAF Certiied Enterprise Architect PREDICTABLE RELIABLE PRINCIPLED - DICTIONARY LETTER "F" - PARTNER/RELATIONSHIP SEARCH - SOBRIETY - NO CONTACT LexxxxS - NO EPILEPTIC-EVENTS/SEIZURES DAY 3 HEALTHY SECLUSION Seclude yourself means making a conscious choice to stay away from other people and social contact. Meaning of Seclusion/Physically &/or emotionally remove self from groups, crowds, or busy places. Finding privacy: You go to a quiet, hidden, or isolated space where others cannot easily reach you (24 Hillcrest, walking routes). Limit contact: Stop answering calls, checking emails, skip social events and keep to yourself (post Uncle Tim's "Farewell Summer visit, Mark & Nico Family visit... excluded). Why People Seclude Themselves 1. Rest - You need quiet time to recharge your energy after a busy week, life-position. 2. Focus: You want to work, read and/or think without interruptions. 3. Cope with stress: You pull away to process grief, anger, or sadness. 4. Safety: To feel safe: You avoid social anxiety, fear of judgment, or emotional pain. 5. Solitude vs. Harmful Isolation; - Healthy solitude: Spend time alone to relax recharge refresh = happy to see people again later. - AVOID Self-isolation: Isolate from fear or sadness, which can habitually cause loneliness. SCHEDULE A DAY-TO-DAY LIFE PLAN SO YOUR IN CHARGE AND ELIMINATE FAUX FRIENDS/FAKE PEOPLE PG PS; WED SEPT 16TH 2026 DAY 3 REINVENT RELECT RECHARGE REFRESH RELAX RECREATE LIFE-PLAN KJRO PPS; SOBER, SERIOUS, STRONG, SILENT, SECLUDED, SELF-RELIANT, SMART, SERENE LIFE-PLAN

RNC Countdown

There are 61 days until November 16, 2026 and 62 until November 17. Time Breakdown Weeks: 8 weeks and 5 days Business days: 43 business days (weekdays only) Day of the week: Monday, November 16, 2026 RNC = ROYAL NEWFEE CUNTS lol

Forbes Best Business Places

Canada places 6th!!!

DAY 1 WEDNESDAY SEPT 16 REINVENTION: KJR (KENNETH - "JR") O'BRIEN NEW-LIFE (MIDLIFE) PLAN

DAY 1 WEDNESDAY CORNER BROOK NL - 54.7.4

A. 7-9AM UNI WALK / GRENFELL RETURN VIA MILL ROAD MIN 250 P-UPS\ B. 9AM BFAST 2XBOILED EGG SANDWICHES H20 - SANS CAFFEINE, START CREATNE CYCLE C. "VOCAB - W; WEDNESDAY" HOWEVER LONG IT TAKES D. BLOGGING PAYMENTGUY MIN 10 POSTS E. LUNCH NOON - TUNA SANDWICH 1 CAN / LEFTOVER SOUP F. BLOGGING MIN 10 POSTS G. 2-3 PM NAP H. 3/4 - WALK WALMART + OLD HIGHWAY TRACK I. 5/6 DINNER NTV/CNN/CTV/NEWS J. 7-9 TV/INTERNET - WEIGHTS (ALL OVER) DAY 1 K. 9-10PM BEDTIME ZZZ L. PSYCHOLOGICAL - DISOWN KIDS, SIBLINGS, NEPHEWS, FATHER - "Lexxx"(S); COMMIT TO SOBRIETY KJR O'BRIEN DAY/WEEK 1 PAYMENTGUY "PG" B.A. (Hons), LL.B, LL.M, MSN/TOGAF Certiied Enterprise Architect PREDICTABLE RELIABLE PRICIPALED - DICTIONARY LETTER "W" - PARTNER/RELATIONSHIP SEARCH - SOBRIETY - NO CONTACT LexxxxS - NO EPILEPTIC-EVENTS/SEIZURES DAY 1 HEALTHY SECLUSION Seclude yourself means making a conscious choice to stay away from other people and social contact. Meaning of Seclusion/Staying away: You physically or emotionally remove yourself from groups, crowds, or busy places. Finding privacy: You go to a quiet, hidden, or isolated space where others cannot easily reach you (24 Hillcrest, walking routes). Limit contact: Stop answering calls, checking emails, skip social events and keep to yourself (post Uncle Tim's "Farewell Summer visit, Mark & Nico Family visit... excluded). Why People Seclude Themselves 1. Rest - You need quiet time to recharge your energy after a busy week, life-position. 2. Focus: You want to work, read and/or think without interruptions. 3. Cope with stress: You pull away to process grief, anger, or sadness. 4. Safety: To feel safe: You avoid social anxiety, fear of judgment, or emotional pain. 5. Solitude vs. Harmful Isolation; - Healthy solitude: Spend time alone to relax recharge refresh = happy to see people again later. - AVOID Self-isolation: Isolate from fear or sadness, which can habitually cause loneliness. SCHEDULE A DAY-TO-DAY LIFE PLAN SO YOUR IN CHARGE AND ELIMINATE FAUX FRIENDS/FAKE PEOPLE PG PS; WED SEPT 16TH 2026 DAY 1 REINVENT RELECT RECHARGE REFRESH RELAX RECREATE LIFE-PLAN KJRO PPS; SOBER, SERIOUS, STRONG, SILENT, SECLUDED, SELF-RELIANT, SMART, SERENE LIFE-PLAN

Disowning Family (Legally)

Disowning family, or family estrangement, is a personal and interpersonal decision to sever or significantly reduce contact with a relative when a relationship brings ongoing harm or violates critical boundaries. When People Consider Cutting Ties Most agree that cutting off family is acceptable when the relationship causes consistent negative experiences or handles boundaries poorly. Common reasons include: Emotional or physical abuse: Persistent manipulation, demeaning behavior, or violence. Disrespect for boundaries: Controlling choices regarding marriage, child-rearing, or lifestyle. Unresolved conflict: Years of criticism, betrayal, refusal by the relative to take accountability. How Estrangement Works For Minors: Teenagers facing severe dysfunction may look into legal emancipation, which requires proving financial self-sufficiency and unsuitability of the parents through a formal court petition. For Adults: Adults can legally and practically change names and choose to go "no contact" by changing phone numbers, moving without sharing a new address, updating legal documents like a will, or filing for a restraining order if harassment occurs. Potential Impacts While distancing can offer immediate relief from high-stress environments, research notes that long-term estrangement can also trigger complex grief or persistent emotional strain. Assessing individual well-being and the specific safety of the relationship helps guide whether low contact, no contact, or working through difficult conversations is the right path. Contact PG if you are conidering disowning Family relations. PG

Renaming Newfoundland "New-Found-Island"

PG spports and endorses renaming the Province of Newfoundland & Lanrador to NewfoundIsland & Lanrador Land ASAP.

Email paymentguy@gmail.com if you support this initiative. Or simply comment in this blog. PG

Hunter Has "Died" After Being "Killed" By Buffalo Says PEOPLE Mag (lol)

Hilarious ... the story story says the American Hunter was stalking the BUffalo and was killed in a sudden "unproked attack". I guess stalking a majestic wild endangered species of an animal armed with a high-powered scoped rifle in camflage accompanied by 2 Guides with the intention to kill it does not qualify as "provoking" the poor innocent bufflalo... lol

RIP Ahole!!! PG

Texas Rancher Asher Watkins, 52 Gored to Death By Buffalo

Hilarious! An American big game hunter is dead after a buffalo he was stalking in South Africa turned on him, delivering a fatal blow. Texas ranch trader Asher Watkins, 52, was on a guided hunting safari on Aug. 3 in South Africa’s Limpopo province and had his sights set on a 1.3-ton Cape buffalo. However, the hunter became the prey when the massive animal ambushed him, executing a deadly charge.

“Asher was fatally injured in a sudden and unprovoked attack by an unwounded buffalo,” Hans Vermaak wrote in a statement on CV Safaris’ website. “He was tracking it together with one of our professional hunters and one of our trackers,” Vermaak continued. “We are doing everything we can to support the family members who are here with us and those back in the United States as they navigate this tragic loss.” PG ps Death to all Big Game Pig-Hunters everywhere lol ...

Pitt Relationship With Kids

While Brad Pitt is considered one of Hollywood's most talented stars, his family life has been marred by court battles, assault allegations and several of his children dropping his last name. For years, Pitt and Angelina Jolie—who met in 2004 on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith—were considered the "it couple" of Hollywood, and during their 12-year relationship, they spent time building a large family together. The former couple share three adopted and three biological children: Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Pax and twins Knox and Vivienne.

However, in 2016 the couple split after Jolie claimed in court documents that Pitt "choked one of the children and struck another in the face" during a flight the family took that year from France to Los Angeles. Jolie further alleged that Pitt "grabbed Jolie by the head and shook her." After an FBI investigation into the alleged incidents, Pitt—who has denied all allegations—was not arrested or charged. In September of that year, they underwent a custody battle, which initially granted Jolie sole custody of their brood, while Pitt received only visitation rights. In May 2021, Pitt was given shared custody, but the ruling was subsequently overturned. While Pitt's children don't often speak about him publicly, what they have said about him indicates the relationship is strained. Here, Newsweek has detailed what his children have said and done in relation to their father over the years. An Angry Social Media Post In 2023, the Daily Mail resurfaced an Instagram story that Pax wrote in 2020 about his father. Jolie adopted Pax from Vietnam in 2007 and Pitt adopted him in 2008. Pax posted a photo of Pitt being awarded an Oscar for his role in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood to his private Instagram account—and he didn't hold back when he added his thoughts. "Happy Father's Day to this world class a******!! You time and time and again prove yourself to be a terrible and despicable person," he wrote. "You have no consideration or empathy toward your four youngest children who tremble in fear when in your presence. You will never understand the damage you have done to my family because you are incapable of doing so. "You have made the lives of those closest to me a constant hell. You may tell yourself and the world whatever you want, but the truth will come to light someday. So, Happy Father's Day, you f****** awful human being!!!" Distant Relationship In 2019, In Touch Weekly reported that Maddox publicly spoke about his distant relationship with Pitt. When a reporter asked him whether the Fight Club actor planned to visit him at Yonsei University, South Korea, where he had recently enrolled, Maddox replied: "I don't know about that [or] what's happening." Maddox was also asked whether his relationship with Pitt was over. "Well, whatever happens, happens," he said. Jolie became a mom for the first time when she adopted Maddox from an orphanage in Cambodia in 2002, with Pitt officially adopting him in 2006. Removing His Last Name After turning 18 on May 27, Shiloh celebrated by requesting a legal name change. In August, she officially removed the "Pitt" from her name after her request was approved by a judge in the Superior Court of Los Angeles, according to court documents obtained by Page Six. Her name was officially changed from Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. She isn't the only Jolie-Pitt child to drop Pitt from their surname. While the changes haven't been made legally, Vivienne and Zahara have done the same thing. Vivienne, who was credited as a producer on her mother's Broadway production, The Outsiders, was listed as Vivienne Jolie on the playbill. In 2023, Zahara became a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha at Spelman College, which is the first historically Black sorority. As Zahara introduced herself during her induction ceremony, she notably skipped mentioning her famous dad's last name. As her sorority sisters stood in formation, she said: "My name is Zahara Marley Jolie! Coming all the way from the Golden State in the city that is full of angels, Los Angeles, California." Jolie adopted Zahara from Ethiopia in 2005 and Pitt adopted her the following year. PG PS PG understands Parental Alienation even when the parent is not at fault ...

Changing Name(s) in Newfoundland

These NL name change instructions are very awkwardly and poorly worded;

There are 4 types of legal name changes available: Adult Surname (with or without given name) Adult Given Name (only) NOTE - IT SHOULD READ ADULT GIVEN NAME(S) AS MOST PEOLE WHO CHANGE THEIR NAMES INCLUDE A CHANGE OF MIDDLE NAME Child Surname (with or without given name) Child Given Name (only) AGAIN NOTE - IT SHOULD READ ADULT GIVEN NAME(S) AS MOST PEOLE WHO CHANGE THEIR NAMES INCLUDE A CHANGE OF MIDDLE NAME To legally change your own name, you must be 16 years of age or older. Please note, the Application for Change of Name is not required if name change is due to marriage. You can assume your partner’s surname by submitting your Marriage Certificate to places where you are changing your surname. The legal change of name process has been amended to include a requirement for a certified criminal record check as part of your application. A certified criminal record check can be obtained from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The Commissionaires are also able to provide a certified criminal record check for the purposes of your application. Please note: Certified criminal record checks must be dated no more than six (6) months prior to the date the application for legal name change is being made. If you are under 16 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must complete the process. Download the Application for Change of Name of a Child hereOpens in new window. All name changes must be published in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. Exceptions are as follows: When the applicant would be unduly prejudiced or embarrassed by the publication (Please provide reasons in a sealed envelope for Registrar’s review) The change of surname applied for is of a minor character The applicant has been commonly known under the surname applied for (Please provide copy of IDs showing usage of new name) Fees Name Change $100 New Birth Certificate $35 or $30 How to Pay Cheques or money orders may be made payable to the Newfoundland Exchequer Account. If you are paying by credit card, we accept only Visa and MasterCard. We require the cardholder’s name, card number, expiry date and signature of the cardholder. Complete list of fees. The following documents are required: Birth certificate in the old name (a baptism certificate is acceptable if you were born in Newfoundland and Labrador and do not possess a birth certificate) Proper applications from each name change package as required. In order to legally change your name in Newfoundland and Labrador, you must ordinarily be a resident of province for at least three months. Otherwise, you must apply in your province of residence. Applications are available at Vital Statistics. For more information, call: (709) 729-3308.

Sweden Finally Sick & Tired of Immigrants

Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right By Inaya Folarin Iman September 11, 2026 / 10:55 AM EDT / CBS News It's about time and long overdue as when I lived there in 99-2000 it seemed like every 2nd person was from Turkey, Iran or some other Middle Eastern shithole. My 70 year old landlord in Danderyd, Carlin Hansen said in Fall '99 that "We Swedes need "these people" to do the jobs Swedes won't do..." That sentiment sure has bit the Swedish in their asses; Sweden heads to the polls on Sunday in an election that could mark a watershed moment for the northern European nation and NATO's newest member. Across Europe, right-wing populist parties have gained ground in recent years amid growing voter backlash over immigration, and Sweden has been no exception. The election pits Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's center-right coalition against a center-left bloc led by former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats. But hanging over the race is the prospect of Sweden's right-wing populist Sweden Democrats entering government for the first time. The party, which traces its roots to Sweden's extreme-right fringe, has spent the past two decades moving steadily toward the center of political power. It first entered parliament in 2010. By 2022, it became the country's second-largest party and agreed to support Kristersson's minority government from outside the cabinet. The arrangement gave the party substantial influence over immigration, crime and other policies without formal responsibility for government departments. But now Kristersson wants to govern as a majority government and has gone one step further, saying the Sweden Democrats would receive ministerial posts if the right wins another term. This has transformed the election into a test of the Sweden Democrats' long political normalization and whether Swedish voters are prepared to see a party once shunned by almost the entire political establishment now exercise executive power. "There has been a shift of focus, which has gone from the true political challenges to who is going to sit in the government," Andreas Önnerfors, a professor of intellectual history at Linnaeus University, told CBS News. The polls are currently on a knife-edge, with an Indikator Opinion poll conducted Sept. 2–10 putting the center-left coalition on 50.8%, against 47.6% for the right coalition. From fringe to mainstream For years, Sweden's established parties maintained what amounted to a political firewall around the Sweden Democrats because of the party's extremist roots. As recently as 2018, Kristersson assured Holocaust survivor Hédi Fried that he would not cooperate with the party, according to Reuters. The Sweden Democrats themselves acknowledge that figures involved in their early history had connections to neo-Nazi and white supremacist movements. But under Jimmie Åkesson, who has led the party since 2005, the Sweden Democrats have sought to expel extremists, moderate their image and present themselves as a mainstream right-wing party, with policies including deporting people who are in the country illegally, toughening citizenship laws, requiring strict assimilation of newcomers and restricting social security to citizens. Part of the party's success has come from combining positions traditionally associated with the political right with policies aimed at working-class voters. "They have merged typical right-wing positions with typical Labour or Social Democratic positions — social security and benefits and things like that. That makes sense among ordinary people," Önnerfors said. Immigration and crime as key voter concerns The Sweden Democrats helped make tougher immigration and crime policies central to Swedish politics. Still, their durability is also rooted in profound changes in Swedish society and voters' perceptions. "Swedish politics has clearly moved in a more restrictive direction on issues such as immigration and crime," Professor Niklas Bolin, a political scientist at Mid Sweden University, told CBS News. "Importantly, this shift is not limited to the parties on the right. The Social Democrats, Sweden's largest party, have also moved in this direction." Sweden received around 163,000 asylum applications during the 2015 European migration crisis; with a population just shy of 11 million, it was among the highest per-capita rates in Europe. In subsequent years, integration, segregation and a surge in gang shootings and bombings became major national political issues. The country's approach to immigration has since changed dramatically. The Swedish government says asylum immigration has fallen to its lowest level since 1985. Government policies on crime have also led gang violence to recede. Police figures show shootings falling from 391 in 2022 to 158 in 2025, with the decline continuing this year. But the political consequences of the violence and the wider debate over immigration and integration have endured. "The Sweden Democrats have built a stable electoral base," Bolin said. "Immigration and dissatisfaction with integration remain important explanations, but their support is also linked to concerns about crime and a broader dissatisfaction with established parties." Their support, he added, is "particularly strong among men, working-class voters and voters outside the larger cities." For a country that for generations has prided itself on low crime, a generous welfare state and liberal attitudes toward immigration, equality and individual rights, Sunday's election marks an important moment — testing how far Sweden's politics have shifted, and whether a party once kept at the margins is now ready to enter the heart of government.

911 Birthday - 54.7 (Time Flies ...No Pun Intended)

Wow, it's the 25th Annivaersay of 911!!! I was flying from Longan Airport in Boston USA to Helsinki, Finland when 2 planes were hijacked from Logan Intrenational Airport: The 2 planes involved in the September 11 terrorist attacks which were hijacked from Boston Logan International Airport USA were; 1. American Airlines Flight 11 and 2. United Airlines Flight 175:

1. American Airlines Flight 11 American Airlines Flight 11: Departed Boston at 7:59 AM bound for Los Angeles. Hijackers took control shortly after takeoff and crashed the Boeing 767 into the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 AM.

American Airlines Flight 11 was a scheduled domestic transcontinental passenger flight from Boston (Logan International Airport) to Los Angeles (International Airport). It was hijacked by Mohamed Atta and four other al-Qaeda hijackers, one of four aircraft hijacked as part of the September 11 attacks. Atta deliberately flew the aircraft into the North Tower of the World Trade Center complex in New York City, killing all 92 people aboard, including the five hijackers. The impact destroyed all escape routes from the floors above the impact zone, trapping more than 1,300 occupants on floors 92–110, none of whom survived. People below the impact zone were also killed as a result of the attack. The hijacking and crash of Flight 11 resulted in the greatest number of fatalities of the four hijacked flights, both aboard the aircraft and on the ground, and is the deadliest aviation incident in history. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 767 operating American Airlines' daily scheduled morning transcontinental service from Boston Logan International Airport in Massachusetts to Los Angeles International Airport in California. The airplane left the runway at 07:59. Less than fifteen minutes after takeoff, the hijackers injured two flight attendants, murdered one passenger, and breached the cockpit while forcing the passengers and crew to the rear of the aircraft. The assailants attacked both pilots, allowing lead hijacker Mohamed Atta to take over the controls. Air traffic controllers suspected that the flight was in distress because the crew became non-responsive. They realized the plane had been hijacked when Atta's announcement to the hostages was accidentally transmitted to air traffic control instead of through the aircraft's PA system. Also, two flight attendants were able to contact American Airlines and pass along information relevant to the situation, including casualties suffered by the crew and passengers. Atta flew the hijacked plane into the North Tower of the World Trade Center from floors 93 through 99 at 08:46 local time. The impact was witnessed by people on the streets of New York City as well as the nearby state of New Jersey. The media quickly began reporting on the incident and speculated that the crash had been an accident. Seventeen minutes later, United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the World Trade Center's South Tower at 09:03, dispelling any notion it was accidental. The damage caused by the plane and the fires ignited by its crash caused the North Tower to collapse at 10:28am that morning, resulting in hundreds of additional casualties. While the recovery effort at the World Trade Center site led to the discovery and identification of body fragments from certain individuals who boarded Flight 11, many have not been identified. 2. United Airlines Flight 175 United Airlines Flight 175: Departed Boston at 8:14 AM also bound for Los Angeles. Hijackers commandeered the aircraft and flew it into the South Tower of the World Trade Center at 9:03 AM. It was an American domestic passenger flight from Logan International Airport in Boston to Los Angeles International Airport in California that was hijacked by five al-Qaeda terrorists on the morning of September 11, 2001, as part of the September 11 attacks. Marwan al-Shehhi who was piloting the plane and carried out the suicide dive. The aircraft involved, a Boeing 767 carrying 51 passengers and nine crew members (excluding the five hijackers), was deliberately crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, killing everyone aboard and causing the deaths of more than 600 people in the South Tower's upper levels in addition to an unknown number of civilians and emergency personnel on floors beneath the impact zone. Flight 175 is the second-deadliest plane crash in aviation history, surpassed only by American Airlines Flight 11, which struck the North Tower 17 minutes prior to Flight 175's crash.

Flight 175 departed from Logan Airport at 08:14. Twenty-eight minutes into the flight, the hijackers injured several crew members, forced their way into the cockpit, and murdered both pilots while moving anyone who remained to the rear of the aircraft. Lead hijacker Marwan al-Shehhi, who had trained as a pilot for the purposes of the attacks, was able to usurp the flight controls once the hijackers killed the captain and first officer. Unlike the team on American Airlines Flight 11, the terrorists aboard Flight 175 did not switch off the plane's transponder when they took over the cockpit. Thus, the aircraft was visible on New York Center's radar, which depicted the deviation from its assigned flight path before controllers took notice four minutes later at 08:51 EDT. Upon realizing, the ATC workers immediately made several unsuccessful attempts to contact the cockpit of the hijacked airliner, which twice nearly collided with other planes as it recklessly flew toward New York City. In the interim, three people were able to get through to their family members and colleagues on the ground, passing on information to do with the hijackers as well as casualties suffered by the flight crew. No more than 21 minutes after the hijacking began, al-Shehhi crashed the airplane into the South Tower's south face from floors 77 through 85 as part of an attack coordinated with the takeover of Flight 11, which had struck the upper floors of the World Trade Center's North Tower at 08:46. Media coverage of the disaster that began in the North Tower 17 minutes earlier meant Flight 175's impact at 09:03 was the only one of the four attacks to be televised live around the world. The damage done to the South Tower by the crash and subsequent fire caused its collapse 56 minutes later at 09:59, killing everyone who was still inside. During the recovery effort at the World Trade Center site, workers uncovered and identified remains from some Flight 175 victims, but many victims have not been identified. Memorial and Legacy Boston Logan Memorial: A permanent Boston Logan 9/11 Memorial honors the passengers and crews from both flights. Airport Gates: American flags continue to fly at the airport jet bridges where both flights departed and flown into. I was born on February 11, 1972 so exactly 54 years 7 months old this 911! As of today it has been 212 days since my last birthday. So this 911, I was flying in an American Airlines plane on 911 to Europe but not hijacked. Time flies (no pun intended lol RIP 54 yrs, 7 mo, 655 months, 2,848 weeks, 19,936 days). PG