Paul Bell

Publishing, marketing & advertising. Volunteer for @SilverBayYMCA & @HikeLakeGeorge. Former @WSJ & @iHeartMedia. @UNCGAlumni. Love the mountains. #NC by choice.

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

In 1949, under pressures of being first Secretary of Defense, James Forrestal died after fall from high tower of Bethesda Naval Hospital.
On Memorial Day 1963, JFK visited the grave of Forrestal (whom Kennedy served as aide in 1945) at Arlington:

[Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS) @MWObs]

Seen yesterday just after sunset was an incredible view of an undercast layer of clouds flowing over the Dartmouth Range and the western White Mountains. If you look closely, you can even see a brief glimpse of the lights of the Omni Hotel in the center of the video.

[MLB @MLB]

Aaron Judge joins Babe Ruth (11), Lou Gehrig (5) and Mickey Mantle (4) as the only @Yankees with four 40+ HR seasons.

[Anne Lamott Quotes @AnneLamottQuote]

“To the younger people who have such fear about the future, I would say that older people have a lot of fear, too, but we know things. Fear is not facts. We have seen life self-correct again and again. Stick around, and against all odds, you will, too.” ~@ANNELAMOTT

[Paul Bell @PaulBell55]

@BSmile It was an illegal bat.

[Paul Bell @PaulBell55]

Wait. They couldn’t call ⁦@GordonDeal⁩ ? https://t.co/pRVkp71PGs

[Paul Bell @PaulBell55]

https://t.co/Ty1q5P4QKU the man knows nothing about #Easter

[Paul Bell @PaulBell55]

.@nytimes adds: The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday for a second straight meeting, as officials stuck to their previous forecast for two more cuts this year despite bracing for higher inflation and slower growth.

[Paul Bell @PaulBell55]

.@WSJ says: The Federal Reserve extended its wait-and-see posture on interest rates while marking up its forecasts for inflation and revising down its outlook for growth this year.

[Paul Bell @PaulBell55]

#NC Congressman @RepChuckEdwards makes news in @nytimes https://t.co/OOKmvcYmkq @ColMoeDavis @AvlWatchdog

[J&L Historical @Jason_R_Burt]

80 years ago today, two Marines look out over Iwo Jima from atop Mt. Suribachi, where two days prior, the US flag was raised. 🇺🇸

[Paul Bell @PaulBell55]

@TimJHanrahan Gosh, you think so?

[NWS GSP @NWSGSP]

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC: At 5,946 feet, Grandfather Mountain is an iconic peak 75 miles north of Asheville, NC, just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western NC. On a clear day at Grandfather Mountain, you can see the Charlotte skyline 90 miles away (just not in this picture).

[Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS) @MWObs]

Summit fog cleared this morning just in time for a gorgeous sunrise with a partial undercast!

[Kevin Gallagher @KevG163]

45 Years Ago Tonight

"Do you believe in miracles? YES!"

The U.S. men's ice hockey team shocks the world, stunning the heavily-favored Soviets in the medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

February 22, 1980

[Paul Bell @PaulBell55]

National Parks cutting hours, limiting services as Trump “Valentines Day Massacre” layoffs reduce staffing https://t.co/JNVdw3wmgc via @USATODAY ⁦@ColMoeDavis⁩ ⁦@ChuckEdwards4NC⁩

[Paul Bell @PaulBell55]

@TimChap56 @1369Shazzbott @Jason_R_Burt Randall Jarrell famously taught at @UNCG and the library there is named for him.

[🌊 🛰️ Politics_PR // Ops @Politics_PR]

This is devastating. A dedicated park ranger, fired overnight, left wondering how to support his family. Public servants shouldn’t be political casualties. Our national parks and the people who protect them deserve better. #ProtectPublicService #NationalParks

[Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS) @MWObs]

On Mount Washington, this afternoon we are currently sustained between 125mph and 135 mph with frequent gusts into the 140s. Our indoor barograph is literally off the chart due to the high winds acting as suction out of our doors. Our peak wind gust of the day, thus far,...

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

We are following reports of accident involving Delta flight #DL4819 while landing in Toronto. https://t.co/fAGbADxfBU