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Army veteran-turned-TikTok celebrity “Papa Jake” Larson will celebrate his 102nd birthday in Martinez this week with his nearly 900,000 social media followers tuned in, and he is not bashful about wanting you to send him a birthday card. Admittedly, “World War II veteran” and “TikTok Star” are not words we usually use together. But we will in the case of Martinez resident “Papa Jake” Larson, who has 842,500 followers on TikTok , and as KTVU reminds us, is turning 102 years old this week on Friday, December 20. And he’s not too proud to ask for a birthday card, which you can send to a PO box listed at the bottom of this post. “I got a little birthday coming up here,” the surprisingly spry Papa Jake says in the video above . “December 20, I’m going to be 102. And thanks to you, I have never felt so good. I enjoy reading your letters and I really enjoy seeing the amount of you who follow me. My god, I'm near a million [followers] there! It’s crazy. It’s plain crazy.” His granddaughter McKaela Larson adds, “For the past four years, we’ve been surprising Papa Jake with birthday cards from all over the world, from viewers just like you. And I want to ask you if you want to send him a birthday card this year.” Papa Jake’s most viral video is the absolute tearjerker above , where vintage photos of his late wife Lola are animated and brought to life. “This past November 23, we would have been married 75 years,” he says, choked up. “And I still love her.” But Papa Jake’s World War II stories are something else. The above video is one in a four-part piece where he recalls 1944’s D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in the history of the world, when he helped storm Omaha Beach in Normandy. “I finally got behind a little burrow that was about six inches high, with two machine guns shooting at me from two sides,” he recalls. “I reached into my pocket, I was smoking at the time.” “About two feet behind me, there was another soldier. I said ‘Hey, have you got a match buddy?’ I got no answer,” he continues. “Next time I looked, there was no head under the helmet. I thank that soldier’s soul, for me right then getting up and running when I did, because the machine guns had stopped to reload. And I got started, and they started shooting at me.” “But I made it. I made it to the cliff without a scratch.” The family’s goal is to get cards from all 50 states, which they have done, though they still don’t have one from Washington, DC. They’ve also put a call out for cards from celebrities, and Papa Jake has received a card from former President Jimmy Carter, who's also 100 years old. We are going to go ahead and publish the address where you can send cards, as this does not appear to be Papa Jake’s home address. It’s the address of something called Lafayette Pack and Ship + Print Center , where Papa Jake apparently has the following postal box: “Papa Jake” Larson 3559 Mount Diablo Boulevard, #200 Lafayette, CA 94549 Related: 100-Year-Old National Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin Has Retired [SFist] Image: storytimewithpapajake via TikTok

Portola football went from 0-5 to being on the verge of winning CIF-SS titleWhat’s Going on With Lion Electric Stock?Satellite images show that Russia has begun to withdraw its troops from Syria. Source: CNN ; Russian news outlet Vazhnye Istorii (Important Stories) Details: Maxar Technologies and Planet Labs’ satellite imagery of military bases in Syria show that An-124 cargo planes (the world's largest cargo planes, capable of carrying up to 150 tonnes of cargo), three Il-76 transport planes, as well as smaller cargo planes – three An-32 and one An-72 – have arrived at the Khmeimim airbase. The aircraft prepare to load cargo, as indicated by their lifted nose cones. In addition, the images show the Russian military disassembling a Ka-52 attack helicopter. Maxar analysts assume that it is being prepared for loading. Experts also identified parts of an S-400 air defence system, which is apparently also being prepared for shipment to Russia. Maxar Technologies also published photographs of Russian ships sailing in the Mediterranean Sea from the coast of Syria. Russian propaganda agency TASS reported that Russia was still negotiating with the new Syrian government to maintain its military bases in the country. At the same time, Russian propagandists published videos of Russian military convoys moving towards the Khmeimim airbase. Support UP or become our patron !

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NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the extraordinary circumstances of his impending return to the White House. “Wrongly continuing proceedings in this failed lawfare case disrupts President Trump’s transition efforts,” the attorneys continued, before citing the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated openness to delaying sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse the conviction, which involved efforts to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels, whose affair allegations threatened to disrupt his 2016 campaign. He has denied any wrongdoing. Trump takes office Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option.Domestic brand Portronics has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the Thunder 2.0 true wireless stereo (TWS) speaker. The company claims that the latest portable wireless speaker is designed for both home and outdoor usage. The Thunder 2.0 features RGB lighting and promises a powerful output for an improved user experience. Here are all the details: Portronics Thunder 2.0 wireless speaker: Price and availability The Portronics Thunder 2.0 TWS speaker with RGB lights is now available at an exclusive launch price of Rs 5,699. The product comes with a 12-month warranty and can be purchased on the company’s official website, Portronics.com, as well as on e-commerce sites Amazon and Flipkart as well as other leading online and offline stores. Portronics Thunder 2.0 wireless speaker: Key specs Feature Specification Sound Output 60 watts Speaker Components Twin tweeters, dual bass drivers, passive radiators Audio Features Deep bass, crystal-clear trebles Design IPX6 water-resistant ABS body with fabric finish Portability Compact, cylindrical design Lighting RGB lights with side-mounted bass radiators Connectivity Bluetooth 5.3, USB drive support, TWS (True Wireless Stereo) Battery Life 6 hours Charging USB-C fast charging Water Resistance IPX6 (water-resistant) Compatibility Bluetooth streaming, USB drive, TV/projector connectivity Ideal Use Home, outdoor, car, beach, hiking, campfire

PodToo, one of the leading platforms for hosting and distributing audio content, it has entered into a partnership with Kobo Books. As part of the deal, audiobook publishers associated with PodToo will henceforth be able to offer their audiobooks on Kobo Books. This will benefit both, as audiobook publishers with PodToo will have access to a whole new market segment comprising the Kobo userbase the world over. “Audiobooks have long been a cherished way for people to experience books, and at PodToo, we are committed to supporting the creator community by delivering innovative products and services,” said Russell Harrower, CEO of PodToo. “This launch represents a milestone in how we bridge technology, creativity, and accessibility for our users and partners.” Apart from this, PodToo also announced it had developed the new innovative SecureRSS technology, something that will enable audiobooks to be sold directly through Podcast 2.0 players. Buyers will be able to access or even purchase audiobooks using traditional payments (FIAT) or Bitcoin (Sats). This is going to be possible only with those platforms that have adopted the SecureRSS technology. This will enable buyers to have a seamless listening experience while creators will be able to monetize their content easily, all thanks to the SecureRSS tech. “TrueFans is excited to partner with PodToo and offer our users the ability to buy audiobooks using either Fiat Currencies or Bitcoin SATs. SecureRSS is a new way to deliver content securely via RSS while protecting the content owners. This opens the door to other forms of protected content such as music, courses and films,” said Sam Sethi Founder and CEO TrueFans.fm. Apart from partnering with Kobo Books as well as launching the SecureRSS feature, PodToo is all set to launch its new media distribution service in January 2025. With a keen interest in tech, I make it a point to keep myself updated on the latest developments in technology and gadgets. That includes smartphones or tablet devices but stretches to even AI and self-driven automobiles, the latter being my latest fad. Besides writing, I like watching videos, reading, listening to music, or experimenting with different recipes. The motion picture is another aspect that interests me a lot, and I'll likely make a film sometime in the future.

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