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Thursday, July 25, 2024
"Person Of Interest" (Repost)
Another series we used to enjoy.
screenrant.com
Why The Show Was Cancelled
"Here's why Person of Interest was cancelled after season 5 and what season 6's story could've been about. The action-thriller series was based on the concept of an artificial intelligence called The Machine that could predict murders before they happen."
Show Opening Season 1 (2011)
Knowing today there's facial recognition software, cellphone tracking, trojan virus malware, etc. this program was not as far fetched as some may believe it once was. Who knows what the government (and others) may have at their disposal.
Why The Show Was Cancelled
Show Opening Season 1 (2011)
Knowing today there's facial recognition software, cellphone tracking, trojan virus malware, etc. this program was not as far fetched as some may believe it once was. Who knows what the government (and others) may have at their disposal.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Liberals Are Blah, Blah- Conservatives Are Blah, Blah
Repost From November 23, 2016
Ever notice how conservatives say liberals are blah, blah, blah...?
Ever notice how liberals say conservatives are blah, blah, blah...?
Neither has the right to define the other! It's amusing how conservatives think themselves experts on liberals. Just as it for liberals who seek to define what conservatives believe. Both seem to think they know more about the other guy then the person does him or her self. Generally speaking the world isn't so simple as people being 100% aligned with either ideology on either side.
Over the last few months I've observed on social media, local blogs and in mainstream media far too much pandering given to those who divide us. I'm disappointed this has become the norm. It's should be everyone's responsibility-- including mine-- to reject such divisiveness.
Anyone who participates in journalism or on social media sites (such as this) each bears responsibility in seeking those things which unites us rather then those which further divide us from one and other. There's too much trash talking and not enough people speaking towards our common bonds.
I really truly hope this isn't the nation we've become.-- or have we?
Ever notice how conservatives say liberals are blah, blah, blah...?
Ever notice how liberals say conservatives are blah, blah, blah...?
Over the last few months I've observed on social media, local blogs and in mainstream media far too much pandering given to those who divide us. I'm disappointed this has become the norm. It's should be everyone's responsibility-- including mine-- to reject such divisiveness.
Anyone who participates in journalism or on social media sites (such as this) each bears responsibility in seeking those things which unites us rather then those which further divide us from one and other. There's too much trash talking and not enough people speaking towards our common bonds.
I really truly hope this isn't the nation we've become.-- or have we?
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Fake News From Allentown
Repost
* Lehigh County Water Authority announced it's leasing out it's water agreement to Allentown.
* Council is considering a measure to require all of Allentown's automobile drivers to be licensed
* Neuweiler Brewery could become a haunted house attraction this October
* Bon Ton announced Hess's may be coming back to downtown Allentown pending NIZ approval.
* Mayor announces measure to eliminate city council. City council expected to approve.
* Train service to resume. Trains will depart from LVIA for Newark International Airport.
* Parking authority will begin issuing tickets to drivers who expired.
* Riparian buffers to be planted around all the city's storm drains.
* City considering installing toll booths on each of the parking deck levels.
* Fairgrounds sold for a new warehouse location.
* Area warehouse owners announce conversions for indoor farming.
* Just announced. ASD plans to profit from it's own new casino.
* Allentown becomes officially named as NYC's sixth borough.
* Officials considering removing all traffic signals in hopes of cutting down commute times.
* Pennsylvania looking into installing bike lanes on Route 22 and I-78.
* Newly formed organization called "Trails To Rails".
* Fracking soon to begin in 'Trexler Park',
* New 30 year term limits set for mayor of Allentown.
* New newspaper called "The Mourning Call" coming to Allentown.
* Latest restaurant announced it's closing on opening day.
* Newest affordable housing complex called "Tents Along The Lehigh" will announce shortly.
* Lehigh County Water Authority announced it's leasing out it's water agreement to Allentown.
* Council is considering a measure to require all of Allentown's automobile drivers to be licensed
* Neuweiler Brewery could become a haunted house attraction this October
* Bon Ton announced Hess's may be coming back to downtown Allentown pending NIZ approval.
* Mayor announces measure to eliminate city council. City council expected to approve.
* Train service to resume. Trains will depart from LVIA for Newark International Airport.
* Parking authority will begin issuing tickets to drivers who expired.
* Riparian buffers to be planted around all the city's storm drains.
* City considering installing toll booths on each of the parking deck levels.
* Fairgrounds sold for a new warehouse location.
* Area warehouse owners announce conversions for indoor farming.
* Just announced. ASD plans to profit from it's own new casino.
* Allentown becomes officially named as NYC's sixth borough.
* Officials considering removing all traffic signals in hopes of cutting down commute times.
* Pennsylvania looking into installing bike lanes on Route 22 and I-78.
* Newly formed organization called "Trails To Rails".
* Fracking soon to begin in 'Trexler Park',
* New 30 year term limits set for mayor of Allentown.
* New newspaper called "The Mourning Call" coming to Allentown.
* Latest restaurant announced it's closing on opening day.
* Newest affordable housing complex called "Tents Along The Lehigh" will announce shortly.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
600 Song Samples From 1966 Thru 1969
The following clips were from the height of AM radio days. Unlike today's machined music each were entirely different from the other. No computer generated "beat box" back tracks. Nor pitch correction software used. Plus a whole variety of different instruments and arraignments. Each created their own original distinctive style. Think about this, each video features about 150 hits per year. A once very robust music industry for sure!
So which year was your favorite?
So which year was your favorite?
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Allentown Where's The Jobs?
Repost
The Way It Once Was
A partial list of significant jobs within the city limits which no longer exist
A&B & Swift meats
Western Electric
Mack Trucks
Bell Telephone
Allen Laundry
Dozens of textile mills
Several large department stores
General Electric
Numerous repair shops (we don't repair things anymore)
Gas station attendants & repair bays
Dairy, beer & soda makers
Home delivery & huckster jobs
Metal and large machinery repair shops
I'm sure old timers can think of many more. What each had in common was a kid could get out of high school and land one of these jobs without additional education. Most employers provided their own onsite training.
Here's The Pickle We're In
There are tons of people who graduate each year who will have none these same opportunities Few will become rocket scientists, world famous physicians or entertainment superstars. There are all kinds of reasons why these jobs no longer exist. Still the fact remains these kind of job opportunities remain a relic of the past for the average schmuck. The vast majority will be relegated to finding a warehouse, service or burger flipping job being unable to support families. Far more feeling left out in the cold and frustrated from even landing these kind of jobs.
How Do We Fix This?
One thing I can tell ya jobs scraping the ice, bartending and flipping burgers at the arena on event nights a couple of nights a month isn't going to cut it. Neither is being on call to clean hotel rooms and offices. Frankly I wouldn't wait for a political hack to come up with solutions at either the federal, state or local levels. Everything's changed.
If I were graduating high school today here's a few things I might considerI'm sure there's plenty more I haven't thought of. What each has in common they require the least investment in both time and money. One thing's for sure, it beats waiting around for some politician's promises. None of them are ever going to bring back manufacturing or the job opportunities of the 60's.
The Way It Once Was
A partial list of significant jobs within the city limits which no longer exist
A&B & Swift meats
Western Electric
Mack Trucks
Bell Telephone
Allen Laundry
Dozens of textile mills
Several large department stores
General Electric
Numerous repair shops (we don't repair things anymore)
Gas station attendants & repair bays
Dairy, beer & soda makers
Home delivery & huckster jobs
Metal and large machinery repair shops
I'm sure old timers can think of many more. What each had in common was a kid could get out of high school and land one of these jobs without additional education. Most employers provided their own onsite training.
Here's The Pickle We're In
There are tons of people who graduate each year who will have none these same opportunities Few will become rocket scientists, world famous physicians or entertainment superstars. There are all kinds of reasons why these jobs no longer exist. Still the fact remains these kind of job opportunities remain a relic of the past for the average schmuck. The vast majority will be relegated to finding a warehouse, service or burger flipping job being unable to support families. Far more feeling left out in the cold and frustrated from even landing these kind of jobs.
How Do We Fix This?
One thing I can tell ya jobs scraping the ice, bartending and flipping burgers at the arena on event nights a couple of nights a month isn't going to cut it. Neither is being on call to clean hotel rooms and offices. Frankly I wouldn't wait for a political hack to come up with solutions at either the federal, state or local levels. Everything's changed.
If I were graduating high school today here's a few things I might considerI'm sure there's plenty more I haven't thought of. What each has in common they require the least investment in both time and money. One thing's for sure, it beats waiting around for some politician's promises. None of them are ever going to bring back manufacturing or the job opportunities of the 60's.
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