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1. THIS DAY IN WORLD WAR 2 (17th September 1943)
On the Russian Front...
Soviet 11th Guards Army captures Bryansk
Soviet 47th Army captures Trubchevsk, south of Bryansk
Soviet 44th Army captures Berdyansk, west of Rostov

In Copenhagen, Denmark...
Gestapo raids on addresses of Resistance suspects

In the English Channel...
Kriegsmarine minesweepers M-3600 and M-3604 are sunk by mines

In the Aegean Sea...
A patrol of British SBS commandos lands on Simi and the Italian garrison surrenders after a brief resistance
Another patrol lands on Leros Island but the Italian garrison initially refuses to join the Allies
Kos Island is garrisoned by 1st Durham Light Infantry and 3600 pro-Allied Italian troops 
Kriegsmarine sub chaser UJ-2104 is sunk by RN destroyers Echo and Intrepid.

In Italy...
British 8th Army advances toward Potenza and Auletta 
US 5th Army attacks Altavilla
Eisenhower visits General Mark Clark in the Salerno beachhead
German forces withdraw northward from the Salerno area overnight 

On Corsica...
French destroyers land more Free French troops at Ajaccio and reinforcements continue to arrive.

In the Pacific...
US 27th Infantry Regiment with tank support attack Japanese positions on Arundel Island.

In New Guinea...
Australian 7th and 9th Infantry Divisions regroup in the Lae-Nadzab sector and attempt to cut off withdrawing Japanese troops 
USN PT-136 runs aground and is destroyed

In Singapore...
Operation Jaywick: Australian commandos land on Panjang Island in preparation for a raid against Japanese shipping

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging
Ironing
Son Time
Meditation/Bookwriting
Missus Time

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3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
The most significant thing about yesterday was right at the end of the day where myself and Son had a long conversation about life the universe and everything, deepening our bond. Once again I found myself astonished that as a father I have had polar opposite experiences with my children. It has been a traumatic but highly enlightening experience. I have learned that your behaviour as a parent is only one of several factors that determine the attitude of your child. Similarly, the quality of your relationships in general is only partly down to you and a lot more to do with the attitude of everyone else.

I consider this character a good one to play, as whilst I haven't done it all, I've certainly seen it all, and gained an understanding of the universe way beyond the average. I am particularly priviledged to have experienced a "bubble of joy", a safe loving comfortable environment where I can experience complete peace of mind. Like most people, I have not achieved all my preferences, but I have certainly achieved happiness. For this reason, my predominant attitude is gratitude. 

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
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5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
Dull and overcast throughout
Rain is expected to arrive by mid-morning but will clear by mid-afternoon
A moderate cool westerly will blow throughout
Max Temp = 9 degC
Min Temp = 8 degC
Sunrise at 06:43
Sunset at 19:19

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
My mate told me he was once blind-folded and put into a gay porno.
He didn't know what came over him.    : D     

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
QI: David Mitchell and Victoria Coren argue with the screens

8. TRIVIA
The human body has two kidneys, but one kidney can handle the task of filtering the blood and making urine perfectly well. If one kidney is removed, the remaining kidney will increase in size by 50% and within two months will function as efficiently as two did.

9. ZEN WISDOM
Human life is indeed wondrous. You may be ill physically, but as long as your spirit is strong, it most certainly will exert a positive influence on your body. There may be no better remedy than hope.