Friday 12 September 2014

FRIDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2014 BST 08:39 BST

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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (12th September 1944)
In Moscow...
Romanian representatives sign an armistice with the Allies and agree to provide twelve divisions to fight Germany

On the Russian Front...
In Warsaw, German 25th Panzer Division attacks Zoliborz

On The Western Front...
The 12,000-strong German garrison at Le Havre surrenders to Canadian 1st Army
Canadian 1st Army advances around Lokeren and St Nicolas
British 2nd Army is heavily engaged along the Albert Canal
US 1st Army attacks around Aachen and advances toward St Vith
General Ernest Harmon, recalled from impending corps command in the US, takes command of US 2nd Armored Division for the second time
US 3rd Army is heavily engaged around Thionville, Metz, Nancy, Neufchateau, and Vittel
US 7th Army reaches the outskirts of Langres 
General Hasso von Manteuffel succeeds Sepp Dietrich in commanding 5th Panzer Army

In Italy...
British 8th Army opens new assault against San Savino-Coriano ridge
US 5th Army begins advancing against the main positions of the Gothic Line   

In the Mediterranean...
RN Force A with cruiser Royalist, four escort carriers, and ten destroyers begins operating off Crete to interdict German withdrawal from the islands
Kriegsmarine escort vessel SG-19 (ex French Kilissi) is sunk by patrolling Allied aircraft

In Canada...
The Second Quebec Conference opens with Churchill and Roosevelt in attendance

In the Pacific...
Japanese vessel Rakuyo Maru, with 1300 Allied POWs aboard, is sunk by USN submarine Sealion
Japanese vessel Nankai Maru is also sunk by Sealion 
Japanese vessel Kachidroki Maru (ex US President Harrison), with 900 Allied POWs aboard, sunk by USN submarine Pampanito
Japanese vessel Zuiho Maru is also sunk by Pampanito 
Japanese vessel No. 7 Hakutetsu Maru is sunk by USN submarine Pipefish off Honshu
IJN escort vessel Hirado and IJN destroyer Shikinami are sunk by USN submarine Growler off Hainan Island

In China...
Operation To-Go (Hunan-Kwangsi Operation): 
Japanese 11th Army advances toward Chuanhsien
IJN light forces open the Hsi River as a supply route for Japanese 23rd Army

Today's Air Raids...
Vardo, Kiberg, and Kongsfjord, Norway by Soviet aircraft, sinking 2 minesweepers, three patrol boats and an ASW vessel
Off Oslo, Norway minelaying by RAF Bomber Command
Germany for the second day, US 8th Air Force attacks multiple targets, with 800 bombers escorted by 579 fighters. They are intercepted by 400 Luftwaffe fighters. 45 bombers (6%) are shot down but at a cost of 78 Luftwaffe fighters (19%)
Lechfeld, Munich, and Wasserburg, Germany by US 15th Air Force
Dortmund, Scholven-Buer, and Wanne-Eickel, Dortmund, Munster, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Berlin, Germany by RAF Bomber Command 
Genoa and Milan, Italy by US 12th Air Force
Nauru and Pagan Island by US 7th Air Force
Palau Islands on military targets by USN carrier-based aircraft
Manokwari, Babo, Moemi, Mongosah, Sagan, and Samate, New Guinea, by US FEAF
Timor Island, Celebes Island, Halmahera Island, Morotai Island, Boeroe Island, and Ceram Island by US FEAF
Visaya Islands on military targets and shipping by USN carrier-based aircraft. In a highly effective raid, 10 minor naval vessels and 29 cargo vessels are sunk
Northern Burma on military targets by US 10th Air Force
China on transportation lines and other targets around Lingling, Hengyang, and elsewhere by US 14th Air Force

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging
Meditation/Me Time
Shift 1 of the Weekend Job 
TV Comedy night

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New Followers = 2

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3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
It has not been my most productive week! I squandered a lot of time on things that were interesting but unproductive, although I'm feeling that bad about it. In an environment so blissful as home is right now, nothing feels pressing. Nevertheless I intend to be much more focused next week and will place intention above preference.

The back third of the week is a set routine and one just goes with the flow of it. However it's an ideal time to sharpen up my attention. I have learned the crucial importance of being focused both internally and externally, so I will be ensuring it stays in the right place. This will then have me ready to get stuff done next week.

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is your mind on things that will help you?   

5. TODAY'S WEATHER  
Dry throughout with occasional sunny or clear periods
A south-easterly breeze will blow throughout
Max temp = 16 degC
Min Temp = 10 degC
Sunrise at 06:34
Sunset at 19:31

Weathertrack: High pressure centred over the North Sea and extending over Britain will remain static 
Air Pressure: 1026 millibars and static

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
I saw two people weaving all over the road and I shouted "get a loom!" :D

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!    
Jimmy Carr on the Budget 

8. TRIVIA
In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens.

9. ZEN WISDOM
Courage is the force that creates history.                 

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