Waching daily Mar 21 2018

Allow me to tell you the classic children's story of Chicken Little, otherwise known as

Henny Penny.

As the tale goes, little Henny was outside one day when an acorn fell from a tree and

hit her on the head.

Because of her naiveté and simple mindedness, Henny foolishly began to believe the itself

sky was falling down around her.

She spent the rest of the day trying to convince others, like Goosey Loosey and Turkey Lurkey,

that the sky was most certainly falling and the world was surely coming to an end.

In most versions of the story, the trip doesn't end well for Henny and her hysterical friends

after they meet the sly Foxy Loxy.

I don't want to give everything away, though, so either read the story for yourself or check

out the classic season 6 episode of The Golden Girls in which they reenact the tale.

I mention Henny and Loosey and Turkey and Foxy not just because they're great names

to say, because it seems that just about everyone is telling us the sky is falling these days.

Between Trump, Russia, and North Korea, we've got about half the country that is in total

freakout mode.

Every day this freakout takes on a new urgency.

One day the world is ending because America left the Paris climate accord, another day

it's because of net neutrality's reversal, and another day it's because Trump holds his

water glass with two hands.

This endless hysteria is not only being amplified by the media, but it's actually being poked

and prodded by them as well.

Blue check verified journalists on Twitter who work for news organizations which are

really nothing more than partisan activist outlets want you to keep clicking on their

articles and videos, and they know the best way to do that is to convince you that not

only is the sky falling, but it's gonna land directly on your head.

What if...just hear me out on this one...this outrage factory is completely wrong and the

world isn't coming to an end just yet?

Crazy, I know, but I think it might just be true.

This doesn't mean things are perfect, but but they are pretty damn good.

This is the position of my guest this week, Harvard psychology professor Steven Pinker.

Pinker argues despite our world of perceived horror and chaos, people are living longer,

healthier, happier, and freer lives right now more than any other time in human history.

This doesn't mean we don't have to work to do, but if we don't stop and smell the roses

we might toss away all the goodness humans have created for the prospect of a utopia

that will never appear.

This is why I'm so proud of the work we've done here on The Rubin Report.

I really believe the conversations we're having are at least some part of the antidote to

the craziness right now.

If those of us who care about enlightenment principles like science, reason and natural

rights can make our voices louder then this cliff we seem to be about to go off of might

just turn into a bridge to a better world..

Henny Penny's story took a drastic turn when she met Foxy Loxy who tricked her and her

friends to go to his lair.

Well in real life we've got Wolf Blitzer in a Situation Room.

If the sky is falling maybe just changing the channel is all you have to do to survive

the day...

For more infomation >> The Sky is Falling! (Or is it?) - Duration: 3:18.

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Ant McPartlin's drink-driving arrest is a 'gift' says Nadia Sawalha - Duration: 3:05.

Ant McPartlin's drink-driving arrest is a 'gift' says Nadia Sawalha

Ant McPartlins drink-driving arrest is a gift says Nadia Sawalha The Loose Women panellists husband Mark Adderley was arrested for drink-driving in 2003.

s drink-driving arrest was the topic of conversation on Tuesdays Loose Women, with the ITV daytime show discussing the implications of his offence and what it means for his career.

Having stepped out of the limelight to go , Ants experience struck a chord with panellist , whose husband Mark Adderley is a recovering alcoholic, and was arrested himself for drink-driving in 2003.

The TV producer sent his wife a text to give his opinion on Ants situation, which she read live on air, suggesting that the arrest could be a gift and a wake-up call for the star.

Nadia said: Mark was done for drink-driving on the motorway 15 years ago. He said it is a gift if you can be caught.

He said: While it is public shaming by the press – I was shamed by my nan, it is the tipping point of your recovery.

It could be an important thing for Ant. The proud wife then went on to tell the audience that Mark has since been sober for 15 years, and that she couldn't be more proud of him.

Expanding on the experience – which saw Mark enter The Priory – Nadia said that her husband found it was harder for famous people as there was so much shame and guilt attached to going into rehab.

Its harder for people looking at you when you are on the telly, she said.

The rest of the panel were also sympathetic towards Dec, with saying: Were all talking about Ant and its a terrible situation, but I was thinking poor Dec, so hard for him as well, hes out on a limb without him. agreed: It effects Dec and his career too. Nadia added: Theyre partners, arent they, and I know when Mark went into rehab, so much of it is saying to the partner You cant cover for them anymore, you cant lie for them, there is no denial here.

And I suppose there is this pressure as they are these squeky clean stars and they have to keep up this image, and it must be terribly taxing on Dec..

For more infomation >> Ant McPartlin's drink-driving arrest is a 'gift' says Nadia Sawalha - Duration: 3:05.

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Why is Goa a perfect Holiday Destination - Must Watch! - Duration: 3:11.

The day I first felt the golden sand between my toes, I knew that something in

me had changed forever. I started dreaming in colours borrowed from the sea.

Beautiful, mysterious, wild and, free. My name is Tara and I am a scuba diving

instructor and a marine biologist. The sea is my home and land is where I come to

explore, and so here we are in Goa a place that has fuelled of the state

dreams of the entire country. It is better to see something once than to hear about

it a thousand times. So let's explore the place where time doesn't move from hour

to hour, but from mode to moment.

Goa is a state where you can drive end-to-end in a day, you can begin your

journey in any direction. As you drive along you will realise that there is so

much to see even a month will be just short. For now let's pick a direction, how

about up? As the Sun tucked in for the night

it was as if Goa wiped the sleep from its eyes. The whitehouses and sleepy lanes

were woken up by the rhythmic pulse of a place that's come alive.

Built more than 400 years ago, this bungalow is one of the most famous spots

in Chandor village. Step inside it as a part of Sterling's

culture trail to time travel back to the 16th century, lit like crystal

chandeliers.

If it's a Wednesday there's only one place you've got to be the famous Anjuna

flea market is as much a part of Goa as the beaches or the Feni.

Goa is known for its party vibes, but there is so much more to the story.

Walk off the beaten path and you will experience the joy of discovery. One

minute you're enjoying Goa's old town charm the

next you're relaxing in Sterling luxury.

The sea is my lifeline, sound my lullaby. Whenever I travel in the world I

make sure that I'm never too far away from it. My love affair with the ocean

will go on for a long time and I will continue to explore the world as long as

I have the sand beneath my feet and the wind against my hair.

For more infomation >> Why is Goa a perfect Holiday Destination - Must Watch! - Duration: 3:11.

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What is the Wildland Urban Interface? How is the forest changing? - Duration: 0:59.

When you say wildland people think you know they really think wild and not a lot of or any

home sites you know its the place that you go to hike or the place you go to camp and

you know its a long ways out of town and its really not.

The Wildland Urban Interface here in northern Kittitas county includes all the communities

that are here.

We are standing in it right now and you know we are in Cle Elum.

The forest is in a continual state of change.

It may look like it's not changing but from day to day or even from year to year but it

is changing.

The vegetation is changing, the shrub and herbaceous layer is changing and the trees

are growing and they're adding diameter and they are adding height so its a continual

state of change.

For more infomation >> What is the Wildland Urban Interface? How is the forest changing? - Duration: 0:59.

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New Book by Dan Holguin--Peak Performance Past 30, is Here! - Duration: 1:01.

Today is the day...Happy birthday to me! My new book, Peak Performance Past 30

is finally here and I'm so excited for you to keep a copy of it. I wrote this book

for people who have recently experienced some major lifestyle changes or shift in

priorities. Maybe you started a new business, or a new family and you just kind

of feel unbalanced and maybe you feel a little bit overwhelmed a little bit

frustrated as to where to even begin to regain control. What I've learned

throughout my years of coaching is there eight major areas that we need to

be focusing on if we're able to create our biggest impact on the world and

ultimately live at our highest level of peak performance.

I'm gonna put a link right now in the description box so that you can get your copy.

It's a free book, all I ask is that you pay for shipping and handling.

Visit the website right now and get your copy PLUS $275 dollars worth of free

bonuses that I'm including with a book as well if you go right now...

For more infomation >> New Book by Dan Holguin--Peak Performance Past 30, is Here! - Duration: 1:01.

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Super Mario Bros 3 IS FAKE - Duration: 2:36.

I was never that into Mario at first it just wasn't my cup of tea, but then an interesting

entry came into the series, Super Mario Bros. 3.

It introduced a few of my favorite Power-Ups the Raccoon tail and Frog Suit.

Whenever I'm bored I search the net looking up various video game theories and one of

my favorite to emerge over the past few years is that Super Mario Bros. 3 never happened

in fact it was all a stage play.

Not gonna lie the only plays I ever watch were the ones made by Tyler Perry.

I'm honestly surprised I never realized this earlier.

Dude, the game begins with curtains opening with shadows on backdrop, the blocks were

bolted to the background, and platforms were hanging from the damn roof on wire.

Are you freaking kidding me?!

I must of been the dumbest kid ever.

Adding to my shame, Mario whenever he completed a course he always exited left.

It was as though Mario was walking off stage.

So Super Mario Bros 3 never happened, Mario and crew were just putting on a play.

We were the audience there was never any real danger.

That's some bs.

I want my money back.

It was unique theory, but it also always seemed more like people pulling things out of thin

air.

I guess I just couldn't see Miyamoto and his crew actually making a game like.

Turns out, according to Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, the theory is true.

But!

Today on the Nintendo UK Twitter, Miyamoto addressed a handful of Mario myths, including

the question, "Was Super Mario Bros. 3 all just a performance?"

His response: YES.

That's crazy!

So Did Mario really kill Bowser at the end of "Super Mario Bros. 3"?

No.

It was all an act.