We have had a lot of marine mammalia around lately. Bonnie Frogma reported porpoises and seals frolicking with kayakers in the lower New York Bay. In March we had a harp seal hanging out behind our house in Maine. And now we've got a seal taking a break from the sea at the beach on the North (Hudson) River at Dyckman Street.
A Seal Visits Upper Manhattan, on the Sandy Banks of the Hudson River - NYTimes.com
China Honing Abilities for a Possible Future Attack, Taiwan Defense Report
Warns
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China is increasing military activities near Taiwan and honing its ability
to stage a surprise attack, as well as seeking to undermine trust in the
governm...
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