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Friday, June 20, 2025
Inside The Famous Iron Mountain In Western Pennsylvania
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Inside The Universal Music Group Iron Mountain Tape Vault
No one would have enough hours in a lifetime to listen to all of these recordings.
Inside The Universal Music Group Iron Mountain Tape Vault
No one would have enough hours in a lifetime to listen to all of these recordings.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Common Sense Test
Repost
Most of them seem like trick questions to me.
Course it may seem they are only because I may be lacking common sense :-)
Let's see how well you do.
Hard to believe I once passed an Army intelligence test. Course they were looking forsuckers volunteers to snoop out where Vietcong troops were hiding in those days. Fortunately they gave me this test before I signed the enlistment papers. The way I figured it future wouldn't be looking bright after taking that test if I went ahead with it. Especially since they said I'd most likely become a radio operator which goes along with that. I decided instead to take my chances and wait out the lottery drawings for the draft. Turned out my number was 265. The list that year stopped at 150. I've been losing lottery drawings ever since, but still consider myself fortunate. So many of my friends from high school were not :-(
A bit of a weird story. One of the guys at work was a radio operator during Vietnam. He had a second guy who would always go with him on advance patrol. He said the radio batteries were so damn heavy to carry in the hot jungles so he took them out of his radio to make his load lighter. Then one day they came under attack. He jumped to one side of the path while his companion (carrying the much needed extra batteries) jumped to the other. After some arguing he said toss me your batteries. They other guy replied, what batteries? I thought you had them in your radio. He said no, I left them on the chopper. Turns out so did this other guy. Oh shit. Several days later they came across some Marines having lunch. When they weren't looking he took one set of theirs so he wouldn't get disciplined praying he wouldn't run into them again.
Most of them seem like trick questions to me.
Course it may seem they are only because I may be lacking common sense :-)
Let's see how well you do.
Hard to believe I once passed an Army intelligence test. Course they were looking for
A bit of a weird story. One of the guys at work was a radio operator during Vietnam. He had a second guy who would always go with him on advance patrol. He said the radio batteries were so damn heavy to carry in the hot jungles so he took them out of his radio to make his load lighter. Then one day they came under attack. He jumped to one side of the path while his companion (carrying the much needed extra batteries) jumped to the other. After some arguing he said toss me your batteries. They other guy replied, what batteries? I thought you had them in your radio. He said no, I left them on the chopper. Turns out so did this other guy. Oh shit. Several days later they came across some Marines having lunch. When they weren't looking he took one set of theirs so he wouldn't get disciplined praying he wouldn't run into them again.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Car Trivia
Repost
Q: What car was the first to have automatic transmission?
A: Oldsmobile introduced its four speed Hydra-Mastic, as a $57 extra in 1939.
Q: What car was the first to offer air conditioning?
A: The 1939 Nash offered an optional heating - ventilation system called the "Weather Eye"
Q: What car used the first steering wheel?
A: The 1900 Packard Model C, built by The Ohio Automobile Co.
Q: What was the first official White House car?
A: A 1909 White Steamer, ordered by President Taft.
Q: What city was the first to use parking meters?
A: Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935.
Q: What was the first car fitted with an alternator, rather than a direct current dynamo?
A: The 1960 Plymouth Valiant
Q: What was the first car to be offered with a "perpetual guarantee"?
A: The 1904 Acme, from Reading, PA. Perpetuity was disturbing in this case, as Acme closed down in 1911.
Q: What car was the first to have it's radio antenna embedded in the windshield?
A: The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Q: What was the first car to use power operated seats?
A: They were first used on the 1947 Packard line.
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Q: What car was the first to have automatic transmission? A: Oldsmobile introduced its four speed Hydra-Mastic, as a $57 extra in 1939.
Q: What car was the first to offer air conditioning?
A: The 1939 Nash offered an optional heating - ventilation system called the "Weather Eye"
Q: What car used the first steering wheel?
A: The 1900 Packard Model C, built by The Ohio Automobile Co.
Q: What was the first official White House car?
A: A 1909 White Steamer, ordered by President Taft.
Q: What city was the first to use parking meters?
A: Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935.
Q: What was the first car fitted with an alternator, rather than a direct current dynamo?
A: The 1960 Plymouth Valiant
Q: What was the first car to be offered with a "perpetual guarantee"?
A: The 1904 Acme, from Reading, PA. Perpetuity was disturbing in this case, as Acme closed down in 1911.
Q: What car was the first to have it's radio antenna embedded in the windshield?
A: The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Q: What was the first car to use power operated seats?
A: They were first used on the 1947 Packard line.
Check back often. Better yet subscribe. You never know what you'll find next on this blog. Entertainment, science, technology, humor, everything in between and more.
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All too many times people arrive here seeking out a single post from whatever link led them here never taking the time to look at my other stuff. Some of these other posts might interest you as well.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
Inside A Nuclear Powered Submarine
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The USS Florida (November 2019)
I'm a bit surprised the Navy granted permission to film. On the other hand I doubt anyone has a clue how all these systems work with what was shown in this video.
I'm a bit surprised the Navy granted permission to film. On the other hand I doubt anyone has a clue how all these systems work with what was shown in this video.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
So Many Fires- A Better Way To Build
Repost
We need to start thinking outside the box. Why can't we build homes out of concrete from top (including the roof) to bottom?
Bury the electric and plumbing in conduits within the walls. Same with the heating ducts or radiator water. This doesn't mean there wouldn't still be fires but it seems to me it would be a lot cheaper and easier to empty out room debris, hose down the walls rather then having to rebuild. I imagine the insurance costs would be less too. I thought about this when we stayed at various motels in Wildwood Crest. I can't recall ever hearing about a fire in one of them. Besides, look how long some of the ancient structures still survive.
Why shouldn't this be required for all new construction?
We need to start thinking outside the box. Why can't we build homes out of concrete from top (including the roof) to bottom?
Bury the electric and plumbing in conduits within the walls. Same with the heating ducts or radiator water. This doesn't mean there wouldn't still be fires but it seems to me it would be a lot cheaper and easier to empty out room debris, hose down the walls rather then having to rebuild. I imagine the insurance costs would be less too. I thought about this when we stayed at various motels in Wildwood Crest. I can't recall ever hearing about a fire in one of them. Besides, look how long some of the ancient structures still survive.
Why shouldn't this be required for all new construction?
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Why Ban Stupidity?
Repost
We've banned or attempted to try and protect people in everyway possible. We've tried to get society to stop lighting up. We tried to get drivers to buckle up. We legislated cell phone usage rules. Told others they can't purchase transfatty oils in restaurants in certain cities. We've scented nail polish (acetone). Taken a whole bunch of cough syrups off the shelves to spoil the day for huffers. People have managed to turn fertilizers into bombs. It's amazing just how ingenious these dummies are!
Doesn't this care & concern seem just seem a tad against God's will? You know the one... The decree to 'cleanse the Earth of stupidity'.
Cavemen discovered fire and ever since then God's plans have been set in motion. Intelligent beings benefited from the heat & light of the flame as they sat AROUND the fire in their caves.
Stupid people, on the other hand, sat ON the fire while sipping on a weaved straw cup of Hemlock tea, naked, while roasting their chestnuts on an open fire.
There are a zillion ways to try and avoid death, but truth be told, none get out of this world alive. It's just that some of the "STUPID" ones find new creative ways to do it. Whom are we to stifle creativity?
Fact is if it weren't for these,
the rest of us wouldn't feel so damn good about ourselves.
* Just because there's dumber people, doesn't make you smart
We've banned or attempted to try and protect people in everyway possible. We've tried to get society to stop lighting up. We tried to get drivers to buckle up. We legislated cell phone usage rules. Told others they can't purchase transfatty oils in restaurants in certain cities. We've scented nail polish (acetone). Taken a whole bunch of cough syrups off the shelves to spoil the day for huffers. People have managed to turn fertilizers into bombs. It's amazing just how ingenious these dummies are!
Doesn't this care & concern seem just seem a tad against God's will? You know the one... The decree to 'cleanse the Earth of stupidity'.
Cavemen discovered fire and ever since then God's plans have been set in motion. Intelligent beings benefited from the heat & light of the flame as they sat AROUND the fire in their caves.
Stupid people, on the other hand, sat ON the fire while sipping on a weaved straw cup of Hemlock tea, naked, while roasting their chestnuts on an open fire.
There are a zillion ways to try and avoid death, but truth be told, none get out of this world alive. It's just that some of the "STUPID" ones find new creative ways to do it. Whom are we to stifle creativity?
Fact is if it weren't for these,
the rest of us wouldn't feel so damn good about ourselves.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Back In The Day How You Became Vice President
Repost
Way back in the day when John Adams became our second president the vice president was the one that came in second by the number of votes cast. As a result Thomas Jefferson became Adams' vice president just like John Adams had under George Washington.
At the beginning of Adams term Jefferson in every way possible tried to undermine the president. Eventually Adams found all kinds of ways to remove Jefferson's supporters. Thus diffusing Jefferson's influence over him. In other words the two major leaders of this country were at polar opposites when it came to governing this nation.
During their dueling campaigns one could say this was the earliest beginnings of dirty negative campaigning which pretty much carried on through the beginnings of Adam's presidency.
How we elect a vice president changed in 1804 when a 12th amendment was added to the constitution. This followed after the votes counted tied both Jefferson and Aaron Burr (members of the same party) proceeding John Adams presidency leaving it up to congress who decided on Thomas Jefferson after intense bickering over having to vote on 36 ballots to arrive at it's outcome. Eventually Vice President Burr tried to under mind Jefferson's authority and was later arrested for treason.
Eventually 12 years after Adams left office both he and Jefferson renewed their friendship over the next 15 years exchanging letters to each other until both their deaths on the same day July 4th, 1826. Coincidentally on the 50th anniversary of the 'Declaration Of Independence' both had signed.
Here's My Point
This nation has consistently stood on a precipice. Our fight with England, the civil war, world wars and the depression, each could have gone either way. So far either by good fortune or destiny we've managed to survive. I'd hate to think this generation were the ones to drop the ball in the next presidential election. Granted some things were a lot nastier then present but there's no guarantee we will always be so fortunate. Let us never experience these same separations resulting in further bloodshed.
My hope is we're willing to put aside our differences in-so-much as we never ever again become violent once again as this nation once was. Make no mistake, as past history indicates, this nor any other nation is immune. Beware of such.
During their dueling campaigns one could say this was the earliest beginnings of dirty negative campaigning which pretty much carried on through the beginnings of Adam's presidency.
How we elect a vice president changed in 1804 when a 12th amendment was added to the constitution. This followed after the votes counted tied both Jefferson and Aaron Burr (members of the same party) proceeding John Adams presidency leaving it up to congress who decided on Thomas Jefferson after intense bickering over having to vote on 36 ballots to arrive at it's outcome. Eventually Vice President Burr tried to under mind Jefferson's authority and was later arrested for treason.
Eventually 12 years after Adams left office both he and Jefferson renewed their friendship over the next 15 years exchanging letters to each other until both their deaths on the same day July 4th, 1826. Coincidentally on the 50th anniversary of the 'Declaration Of Independence' both had signed.
This nation has consistently stood on a precipice. Our fight with England, the civil war, world wars and the depression, each could have gone either way. So far either by good fortune or destiny we've managed to survive. I'd hate to think this generation were the ones to drop the ball in the next presidential election. Granted some things were a lot nastier then present but there's no guarantee we will always be so fortunate. Let us never experience these same separations resulting in further bloodshed.
My hope is we're willing to put aside our differences in-so-much as we never ever again become violent once again as this nation once was. Make no mistake, as past history indicates, this nor any other nation is immune. Beware of such.
Here's What Happened The Year I Graduated H.S.
Repost
(Satire)
Way back when I was a young pup and still wet behind the ears (in 1966) these are some of the things I said or might have said before I became a fan of history in my latter years.
Jan 1st - All US cigarette packs have to carry "Caution Cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health"
Damned I never looked at the 35 cent pack when I whipped out a cig back then.
Jan 12th - LBJ says US should stay in South Vietnam until communist aggression ends
Now I'd say..Glad that didn't happen or we'd still be there.
Jan 16th - Metropolitan Opera House opens in Lincoln Center
At 18 I'd probably would have said where's that in Washington? What's opera?
Jan 29th - Snow storm in north east US kills 165
Yippee snow day.. off from school.
Feb 11th - SF Giant Willie Mays signs highest contract, $130,000 per year
OMG, that's way too much money.
Feb 25th - Syrian military coup under Hafiz al-Assad
I hope things settle down over there.
Mar 2nd - 215,000 US soldiers in Vietnam
Oh shit, I'm 1-A
Mar 6th - Barry Sadlers' "Ballad of the Green Berets" becomes #1 (13 weeks)
Yeah but did ya hear "Strawberry Fields Forever" reached #8?
Mar 15th - Racial riots erupt in the Watts section of Los Angeles
Huh? Even bears don't crap in their own backyard.
Mar 17th - US sub locates missing H-bomb in Mediterranean
What's that doing over there in the first place?
Mar 18th - Scott Paper begins selling paper dresses for $1
Note to self.. take a walk on a rainy day.
Mar 24th - Selective Service announces college deferments based on performance
Does this mean only dummies like me...
Mar 29th - Muhammad Ali beats George Chuvalo in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Hey does this mean Cassius Clay doesn't have to go either? WTF!
Mar 31st - 25,000 anti war demonstrators march in NYC
Stay out of 'Watts', it's a mess out there
May 16th - Beach Boys' "Pets Sounds" is released
Never heard of it.
May 21st - "Downtown" by Mrs Miller hits #82
What a voice.
May 28th - "Ballad Of Irving" by Frank Gallop hits #34
What's he gay or what?
May 30th - 300 US airplanes bomb North Vietnam
Yadda, yadda another typical day. Will that end it so I don't have to go?
Jun 6th - NFL & AFL announce their merger
Does this mean lower salaries and ticket prices?
Jun 10th - Mamas & Papas win gold record for "Monday, Monday"
Damn I thought Cass Elliot would look a lot sexier judging by her voice.
Jun 13th - Supreme Court's Miranda decision; suspect must be informed of rights
Well I guess it's better then cops shooting them first.
Jul 1st - Medicare goes into effect
Yeah. I sure hope this will pay 100% of my medical expenses when I get to be an old fart..
Jul 4th - LBJ signs Freedom of Information Act
Thank goodness. Now we'll know everything the government is up to.
Jul 5th - NYC transit fare rises from 15 cents to 20 cents
That's crazy. How much higher can they go?
Jul 29th - Bob Dylan hurt in motorcycle accident near Woodstock NY
God's sake, I hope this doesn't affect his singing voice speech patterns..
Jul 30th - US airplanes bombs demilitarized zone in Vietnam
Kind of silly calling it a "demilitarized zone", no?
Aug 6th - US citizens demonstrate against war in Vietnam
Kind of makes sense since "illegals" don't have to go, right?
Aug 20th - Beatles pelted with rotten fruit during Memphis concert
What the Hell? Who were these ticket holders expecting to show up, Ted Nugent?
Aug 22nd - Beatles arrive in NYC
Hope New Yorkers have better sense then to waste perfectly good fruit.
Aug 27th - Race riot in Waukegan, Illinois
God sakes. This is like the 10th one this year. Hope this ends the problem for once and all.
Sep 8th - "Star Trek" premieres on NBC-TV
It's a keeper!
Sep 11th - France performs nuclear test at Muruora Island
12th one this year so far. What is it yet scientists don't know?
Sep 11th - Rolling Stones perform on Ed Sullivan Show
I couldn't hear them. Too many screaming girls hot for sexy looking Mick I suppose.
Sep 22nd - Only 413 show up at a Yankee Stadium game
Who cares. They still have those network broadcast contracts.
Sep 24th - France performs nuclear test at Fangataufa Island
What we're still too stupid to know what these bombs will do?
Sep 30th - USSR performs underground nuclear test
Keep going until we crack the Earth, poison the water and/or be able to annihilate the human race 10x's over.
Oct 4th - France performs nuclear test at Muruora Island
SEE ABOVE
Oct 14th - 175 US airplanes bomb North Vietnam
Still at it I see.
Nov 6th - 1st entire lineup televised in color (NBC)
Damn the peacock network. Wish I had a color TV. Seems only the rich can afford them.
Nov 8th - Movie actor Ronald Reagan elected Governor of California
This guy ain't going nowhere.
Nov 24th - The Beatles began recording sessions for "Sergeant Pepper"
Who's this Sergeant Pepper"?
Dec 28th - China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
Merry Christmas. Last test of the year. Wonder if Iran will ever get one and where they'll test it?
Dec 30th - The cult classic "One Million Years B.C.", starring Raquel Welch, is released
Gotta love history. Who the hell knew babes back then looked like that!
Source for the above:
'History Orb'
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(Satire)
Way back when I was a young pup and still wet behind the ears (in 1966) these are some of the things I said or might have said before I became a fan of history in my latter years.
Jan 1st - All US cigarette packs have to carry "Caution Cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health"
Damned I never looked at the 35 cent pack when I whipped out a cig back then.
Jan 12th - LBJ says US should stay in South Vietnam until communist aggression ends
Now I'd say..Glad that didn't happen or we'd still be there.
Jan 16th - Metropolitan Opera House opens in Lincoln Center
At 18 I'd probably would have said where's that in Washington? What's opera?
Jan 29th - Snow storm in north east US kills 165
Yippee snow day.. off from school.
Feb 11th - SF Giant Willie Mays signs highest contract, $130,000 per year
OMG, that's way too much money.
Feb 25th - Syrian military coup under Hafiz al-Assad
I hope things settle down over there.
Mar 2nd - 215,000 US soldiers in Vietnam
Oh shit, I'm 1-A
Mar 6th - Barry Sadlers' "Ballad of the Green Berets" becomes #1 (13 weeks)
Yeah but did ya hear "Strawberry Fields Forever" reached #8?
Mar 15th - Racial riots erupt in the Watts section of Los Angeles
Huh? Even bears don't crap in their own backyard.
Mar 17th - US sub locates missing H-bomb in Mediterranean
What's that doing over there in the first place?
Mar 18th - Scott Paper begins selling paper dresses for $1
Note to self.. take a walk on a rainy day.
Mar 24th - Selective Service announces college deferments based on performance
Does this mean only dummies like me...
Mar 29th - Muhammad Ali beats George Chuvalo in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Hey does this mean Cassius Clay doesn't have to go either? WTF!
Mar 31st - 25,000 anti war demonstrators march in NYC
Stay out of 'Watts', it's a mess out there
May 16th - Beach Boys' "Pets Sounds" is released
Never heard of it.
May 21st - "Downtown" by Mrs Miller hits #82
What a voice.
May 28th - "Ballad Of Irving" by Frank Gallop hits #34
What's he gay or what?
May 30th - 300 US airplanes bomb North Vietnam
Yadda, yadda another typical day. Will that end it so I don't have to go?
Jun 6th - NFL & AFL announce their merger
Does this mean lower salaries and ticket prices?
Jun 10th - Mamas & Papas win gold record for "Monday, Monday"
Damn I thought Cass Elliot would look a lot sexier judging by her voice.
Jun 13th - Supreme Court's Miranda decision; suspect must be informed of rights
Well I guess it's better then cops shooting them first.
Jul 1st - Medicare goes into effect
Yeah. I sure hope this will pay 100% of my medical expenses when I get to be an old fart..
Jul 4th - LBJ signs Freedom of Information Act
Thank goodness. Now we'll know everything the government is up to.
Jul 5th - NYC transit fare rises from 15 cents to 20 cents
That's crazy. How much higher can they go?
Jul 29th - Bob Dylan hurt in motorcycle accident near Woodstock NY
God's sake, I hope this doesn't affect his singing voice speech patterns..
Jul 30th - US airplanes bombs demilitarized zone in Vietnam
Kind of silly calling it a "demilitarized zone", no?
Aug 6th - US citizens demonstrate against war in Vietnam
Kind of makes sense since "illegals" don't have to go, right?
Aug 20th - Beatles pelted with rotten fruit during Memphis concert
What the Hell? Who were these ticket holders expecting to show up, Ted Nugent?
Aug 22nd - Beatles arrive in NYC
Hope New Yorkers have better sense then to waste perfectly good fruit.
Aug 27th - Race riot in Waukegan, Illinois
God sakes. This is like the 10th one this year. Hope this ends the problem for once and all.
Sep 8th - "Star Trek" premieres on NBC-TV
It's a keeper!
Sep 11th - France performs nuclear test at Muruora Island
12th one this year so far. What is it yet scientists don't know?
Sep 11th - Rolling Stones perform on Ed Sullivan Show
I couldn't hear them. Too many screaming girls hot for sexy looking Mick I suppose.
Sep 22nd - Only 413 show up at a Yankee Stadium game
Who cares. They still have those network broadcast contracts.
Sep 24th - France performs nuclear test at Fangataufa Island
What we're still too stupid to know what these bombs will do?
Sep 30th - USSR performs underground nuclear test
Keep going until we crack the Earth, poison the water and/or be able to annihilate the human race 10x's over.
Oct 4th - France performs nuclear test at Muruora Island
SEE ABOVE
Oct 14th - 175 US airplanes bomb North Vietnam
Still at it I see.
Nov 6th - 1st entire lineup televised in color (NBC)
Damn the peacock network. Wish I had a color TV. Seems only the rich can afford them.
Nov 8th - Movie actor Ronald Reagan elected Governor of California
This guy ain't going nowhere.
Nov 24th - The Beatles began recording sessions for "Sergeant Pepper"
Who's this Sergeant Pepper"?
Dec 28th - China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
Merry Christmas. Last test of the year. Wonder if Iran will ever get one and where they'll test it?
Dec 30th - The cult classic "One Million Years B.C.", starring Raquel Welch, is released
Gotta love history. Who the hell knew babes back then looked like that!
'History Orb'
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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Sensory Overload
OMNIA Nightclub Las Vegas - Chandelier Drop - March 28, 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Why Government Is Broke & Taxes Are So High
Repost From 2015
From the local to state on up to the federal level it seems tax revenues are down and the average Joe Schmo seems to paying more now then ever. Every wonder why?
According to Bloomberg News U.S. Companies Are Stashing $2.1 Trillion Overseas to Avoid Taxes. Bloomberg list the top 299 companies avoiding taxes.
The simple answer seems to be lower the corporate tax rates. Question is how low would we have to go to compete with 3rd world countries? Is it even possible any tax rate would be low enough to lure any of this money back?
Another answer would be for consumers to avoid buying from these companies. That is easier said then done (if not impossible) when you look over the list.
Still there are others who advocate for smaller government. Most of these are the very same ones enabling corporations to become larger by supporting legislation so mega businesses can get away with this crap.
Until or unless we reign this in Joe Schmo can look forward to shouldering even more of the tax burden.
From the local to state on up to the federal level it seems tax revenues are down and the average Joe Schmo seems to paying more now then ever. Every wonder why?
According to Bloomberg News U.S. Companies Are Stashing $2.1 Trillion Overseas to Avoid Taxes. Bloomberg list the top 299 companies avoiding taxes.
The simple answer seems to be lower the corporate tax rates. Question is how low would we have to go to compete with 3rd world countries? Is it even possible any tax rate would be low enough to lure any of this money back?
Another answer would be for consumers to avoid buying from these companies. That is easier said then done (if not impossible) when you look over the list.
Still there are others who advocate for smaller government. Most of these are the very same ones enabling corporations to become larger by supporting legislation so mega businesses can get away with this crap.
Until or unless we reign this in Joe Schmo can look forward to shouldering even more of the tax burden.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Way Back I Use To Do vBlogs
I did a bunch of vBlogs before I started this blog. Here's a sampling of them from 2007 so some of them are quite dated.
A Bigger Lehigh Valley Isn't Better
Repost
When bigger isn't better
For decades we've had it drummed into our heads growth will make the Lehigh Valley a better place to live. This has always defied my reasoning. We construct more buildings. More people come. More people means build more buildings in a never ending circle.
Initially transplants located here to enjoy the rich rural scenery and enjoy a lower paced life style then the one they left behind. Many purchased single homes away from the hustle and bustle. A few years later dozens of homes popped up around them no longer offering the tranquil settings they once enjoyed.
Soon larger highways were needed. Larger highways with better accessibility began to attract larger business. Shortly thereafter industrial parks began to spring up around them. More industrial parks attracted more people. More people needed more homes.
More people meant more stores. More stores meant ever more traffic headaches and yes more people too.
As result the Lehigh Valley has become nearly identical to what many tried to escape from. Five miles outside of town where farm fields once were plowed there are now townhouses, apartments and single homes spread twenty feet apart in ever increasing numbers. One industrial park after another is continuously being built. Accident prone highways are now jammed at rush hours despite the ever continuous expansion of them.
Quality Over Quantity
Allentown once attracted 10,000's to Hamilton Street long before we had these humongous eyesores built downtown. If you look at today's pedestrian traffic on Hamilton Street it should become obvious to everyone no matter how many or how tall you build them new people arriving here are going to fill up more of what's left of former farmers' fields before considering a visit to downtown.
One would think with all this fabulous growth schools and local government funding would benefit. Instead both are faced with ever increasing budget deficits. Despite the figures we've been told, do people feel safer then they did before all this growth no matter the area?
In short all this growth nonsense is a bunch of hooey in my view. All one need do is look at who's promoting and benefiting from it.
We had all we needed. Trains, farm orchards, amusement parks, etc.
It wasn't as though we lived in the dark ages.
When bigger isn't better
Initially transplants located here to enjoy the rich rural scenery and enjoy a lower paced life style then the one they left behind. Many purchased single homes away from the hustle and bustle. A few years later dozens of homes popped up around them no longer offering the tranquil settings they once enjoyed.
Soon larger highways were needed. Larger highways with better accessibility began to attract larger business. Shortly thereafter industrial parks began to spring up around them. More industrial parks attracted more people. More people needed more homes.
More people meant more stores. More stores meant ever more traffic headaches and yes more people too.
As result the Lehigh Valley has become nearly identical to what many tried to escape from. Five miles outside of town where farm fields once were plowed there are now townhouses, apartments and single homes spread twenty feet apart in ever increasing numbers. One industrial park after another is continuously being built. Accident prone highways are now jammed at rush hours despite the ever continuous expansion of them.
Quality Over Quantity
Allentown once attracted 10,000's to Hamilton Street long before we had these humongous eyesores built downtown. If you look at today's pedestrian traffic on Hamilton Street it should become obvious to everyone no matter how many or how tall you build them new people arriving here are going to fill up more of what's left of former farmers' fields before considering a visit to downtown.
One would think with all this fabulous growth schools and local government funding would benefit. Instead both are faced with ever increasing budget deficits. Despite the figures we've been told, do people feel safer then they did before all this growth no matter the area?
In short all this growth nonsense is a bunch of hooey in my view. All one need do is look at who's promoting and benefiting from it.
We had all we needed. Trains, farm orchards, amusement parks, etc.
It wasn't as though we lived in the dark ages.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Gov. Newsom Tells President Trump To 'Stand Down' Amid L.A. Protests
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Saturday, June 7, 2025
Peter Santenello- North Carolina The Forgotten Aftermath Of Hurricane Helene
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The Real Herbert Hoover
Repost
CBS Sunday Morning (Oct 20, 2019)
I didn't know this about him. It's surprising how much you can learn in a 8 1/2 minute video. It makes one appreciate how much greatness some people can achieve in their lifetime.
One can't help but compare Hoover to the change in Republican ideologies of today. Enough said.
I didn't know this about him. It's surprising how much you can learn in a 8 1/2 minute video. It makes one appreciate how much greatness some people can achieve in their lifetime.
One can't help but compare Hoover to the change in Republican ideologies of today. Enough said.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Jimmy Carter Helped Prevent A Nuclear Disaster
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newsweek.com
Fact Check: Did Jimmy Carter Stop a Nuclear Reactor From Destroying Ottawa?
"28-year-old Carter, then a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, was put in charge of containing the disaster after hydrogen explosions caused hundreds of thousands of gallons of radioactive water to flood into the core... "
Fact Check: Did Jimmy Carter Stop a Nuclear Reactor From Destroying Ottawa?
Do you remember the world’s very first nuclear meltdown? That time the US President, an expert in nuclear physics, heroically lowered himself into the reactor and saved Ottawa, Canada’s capital?
— Jeff Lundeen (@LundeenOttawa) December 15, 2021
Sounds like schlocky action movie, but it actually happened! pic.twitter.com/LtAQYC79QZ
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Little Known (Mostly Useless) Trivia Information
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Many people burn more calories sleeping than they do watching television.
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Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are twenty (20) years of age or older.
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The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.
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The King of Hearts is the only king WITHOUT A MOUSTACHE
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American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class.
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Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.
(Since Venus is normally associated with women, what does this tell you?)
(That women are going the 'right' direction...?)
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Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning . (It's the sugar)
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Most dust particles in your house are made from DEAD SKIN !
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The first owner (Philip Morris) of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.
So did three men who appeared in Marlboro advertisements - Wayne McLaren, David McLean, and Dick Hammer.
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Walt Disney was afraid OF MICE!
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Pearls dissolve in vinegar
(A pearl is mostly calcium carbonate, which is susceptible to even a weak acid solution)
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It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...
but, not downstairs because of how cows knees bend.
(A cow produces on average 30lbs of urine and 65lbs of feces daily)
(They also can produce up to 64 quarts of milk a day)
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Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.
(I keep my toothbrush in the living room now !)
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Turtles can breathe through their butts.
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Many people burn more calories sleeping than they do watching television.
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Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are twenty (20) years of age or older.
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The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.
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The King of Hearts is the only king WITHOUT A MOUSTACHE
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American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class.
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Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.
(Since Venus is normally associated with women, what does this tell you?)
(That women are going the 'right' direction...?)
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Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning . (It's the sugar)
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Most dust particles in your house are made from DEAD SKIN !
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The first owner (Philip Morris) of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.
So did three men who appeared in Marlboro advertisements - Wayne McLaren, David McLean, and Dick Hammer.
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Walt Disney was afraid OF MICE!
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Pearls dissolve in vinegar
(A pearl is mostly calcium carbonate, which is susceptible to even a weak acid solution)
***************************************************
It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...
but, not downstairs because of how cows knees bend.
(A cow produces on average 30lbs of urine and 65lbs of feces daily)
(They also can produce up to 64 quarts of milk a day)
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Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.
(I keep my toothbrush in the living room now !)
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Turtles can breathe through their butts.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Strange Behavior Of Electrons
Repost
My Comments 
This is some real Nikola Tesla stuff. Nikola spent his life trying to find a way of distributing electricity without wires. While this may not solve that problem on a large scale it certainly demonstrates it's possible at a micro level.
See the thing about electricity is no one fully understands what it is to this day. Sure we can move electrons from one place to another, but we still don't understand exactly what electromagnetic force is. We know it's effects and have used it for all the electronics in use today. Things like our appliances and so forth.
One of the greatest inventions is the MRI scanner. We know electromagnetism can move electrons. In the case of MRI imaging we are using electrons to create magnetic fields. Yet no one understands exactly what a EMF is. This discovery now further deeps the quantum mystery how EMF is able to do what it does and exactly what it is.
Being familiar with electronics I'm not quite sure what scientist find so amazing Anyone who works with electronics understands the capacitors we use build a charge on one plate. At some point (depending on frequency and charge) the other plate discharges without any electrons passing between the surfaces. Inductor coils (transformers) work the same way. Maybe I'm missing something. Is it because they've archived this using direct current since both capacitors and inductors only work in alternating currents?
They stated "electrons are caught mysteriously disappearing". Something which would not happen with inductors nor capacitors using direct current. So if scientists claim electrons can be made to appear and disappear under those conditions--this is really something.
We all understand how electrons and protons can influence magnetic forces. What remains to be discovered if neither existed would there still remain a potential magnetic force. One which could in of itself bring material into existence. If so--could it be physical existence is nothing more then an expression of intense magnetic forces condensing to form mass as we know it?
Although the word quantum has been used it seems to me this goes back to the very basic fact we know nothing of magnetic forces. We can create them and use them but still can't explain them. Quantum seems like a nice word to throw around these days whenever we can't explain these magnetic forces even though we've known about them for thousands of years. But hey--whatever floats your boat.
In the end when you cut to the chase--quantum is really a nice catchall intellectual word used by baffled scientists in avoidance to having to explain "conundrums" they may never figure out.
Makes it sound a lot more professional doesn't it :-)
Electrons are caught mysteriously disappearing and reappearing in atoms in breakthrough that could lead to the 'next generation of electronics'
Harry Pettit | Daily Mail
Harry Pettit | Daily Mail
This is some real Nikola Tesla stuff. Nikola spent his life trying to find a way of distributing electricity without wires. While this may not solve that problem on a large scale it certainly demonstrates it's possible at a micro level.
See the thing about electricity is no one fully understands what it is to this day. Sure we can move electrons from one place to another, but we still don't understand exactly what electromagnetic force is. We know it's effects and have used it for all the electronics in use today. Things like our appliances and so forth.
One of the greatest inventions is the MRI scanner. We know electromagnetism can move electrons. In the case of MRI imaging we are using electrons to create magnetic fields. Yet no one understands exactly what a EMF is. This discovery now further deeps the quantum mystery how EMF is able to do what it does and exactly what it is.
Being familiar with electronics I'm not quite sure what scientist find so amazing Anyone who works with electronics understands the capacitors we use build a charge on one plate. At some point (depending on frequency and charge) the other plate discharges without any electrons passing between the surfaces. Inductor coils (transformers) work the same way. Maybe I'm missing something. Is it because they've archived this using direct current since both capacitors and inductors only work in alternating currents?
They stated "electrons are caught mysteriously disappearing". Something which would not happen with inductors nor capacitors using direct current. So if scientists claim electrons can be made to appear and disappear under those conditions--this is really something.
We all understand how electrons and protons can influence magnetic forces. What remains to be discovered if neither existed would there still remain a potential magnetic force. One which could in of itself bring material into existence. If so--could it be physical existence is nothing more then an expression of intense magnetic forces condensing to form mass as we know it?
Although the word quantum has been used it seems to me this goes back to the very basic fact we know nothing of magnetic forces. We can create them and use them but still can't explain them. Quantum seems like a nice word to throw around these days whenever we can't explain these magnetic forces even though we've known about them for thousands of years. But hey--whatever floats your boat.
In the end when you cut to the chase--quantum is really a nice catchall intellectual word used by baffled scientists in avoidance to having to explain "conundrums" they may never figure out.
Makes it sound a lot more professional doesn't it :-)
What If Earth Is Just A Fluke?
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"Scientists have believed that because life evolved early in Earth's history, it must be everywhere.
Idea is simply wrong, say Princeton scientists.
Earth could be a one-off aberration and other worlds could be lifeless."
What if we ARE all alone? Scientists say Earth may be a 'one-off fluke' and the Milky Way's billions of other planets may all be lifeless
By Rob Waugh | The Daily Mail
By Rob Waugh | The Daily Mail
"Scientists have believed that because life evolved early in Earth's history, it must be everywhere.
Idea is simply wrong, say Princeton scientists.
Earth could be a one-off aberration and other worlds could be lifeless."
Monday, June 2, 2025
HUMOR: How To Make A Woman Happy
Reposted From: January 15, 2010
A man needs to be:
WITHOUT FORGETTING TO: AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:
A man needs to be:
WITHOUT FORGETTING TO: AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT: HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY
1. Show up naked
2. Bring booze
2. Bring booze
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Will Space Travel Ever Become Practical ?
Repost
Short answer.. NO WAY!
The universe is much larger then humans can conceive. I'll attempt to explain.
Fans of science fiction series "Star Trek are familiar with it's journey exploring space supposedly made possible by it's faster then light "warp" drive engine. The series creators explained the warp drive was able to overcome known scientific law by warping space behind them rather then trying to push against kinetic energy's resistance in front of them.
Creators of the show explain warp 2 doesn't mean twice the speed of light. It's all a rather complicated formula. According to one fan's site in various episodes warp 9.975 translates into either 132 light years a month or 240 depending on the movie. It was said this is the maximum speed that could be achieved. The reason given was anything faster then warp 10 would send them backwards in time. Something they wished to avoid Averaging out those two speeds I'll use a figure of travel as 186 light years a month. So let's look at what trips could be possible if we had such a ship.
The Milky Way spans 100,000 light years across. At maximum speed it would take almost 45 years to transverse.
According to NASA The closest known galaxy to us is the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy, at 25,000 light years from the Sun. The Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy is the next closest at 70,000 light years from the Sun. One of the most distant, still considered a local galaxy, is the Andromeda Galaxy some 2.5 million light years away. Meaning it would be some 1,120 years of traveling at Warp 9.75 to reach it. Given these numbers it's highly unlikely starship "Enterprise" would be able to go beyond this galaxy in all it's many travels.
There's even a greater problem facing long distance space travelers. Other then the Andromeda Galaxy which is moving towards us at 250,000 mph (don't worry we're safe for another 4 billion years) distant galaxies in an ever expanding universe are speeding away faster then it were likely a ship could keep up with. Some of the most distant whose light will never reach us. Hence it should always stated the age of "the KNOWN universe" is about 13.82 billion years. It's not an absolute.
So unless we can move freely back and forth in time like "Doctor Who" in the BBC television series it ain'ta nev'r gonna happen. Warp drives aren't going to cut it. Which brings me to the discussion of time itself. Think I'll save that for another day.
Short answer.. NO WAY!
The universe is much larger then humans can conceive. I'll attempt to explain.
Fans of science fiction series "Star Trek are familiar with it's journey exploring space supposedly made possible by it's faster then light "warp" drive engine. The series creators explained the warp drive was able to overcome known scientific law by warping space behind them rather then trying to push against kinetic energy's resistance in front of them.
Creators of the show explain warp 2 doesn't mean twice the speed of light. It's all a rather complicated formula. According to one fan's site in various episodes warp 9.975 translates into either 132 light years a month or 240 depending on the movie. It was said this is the maximum speed that could be achieved. The reason given was anything faster then warp 10 would send them backwards in time. Something they wished to avoid Averaging out those two speeds I'll use a figure of travel as 186 light years a month. So let's look at what trips could be possible if we had such a ship.
The Milky Way spans 100,000 light years across. At maximum speed it would take almost 45 years to transverse.
According to NASA The closest known galaxy to us is the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy, at 25,000 light years from the Sun. The Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy is the next closest at 70,000 light years from the Sun. One of the most distant, still considered a local galaxy, is the Andromeda Galaxy some 2.5 million light years away. Meaning it would be some 1,120 years of traveling at Warp 9.75 to reach it. Given these numbers it's highly unlikely starship "Enterprise" would be able to go beyond this galaxy in all it's many travels.
There's even a greater problem facing long distance space travelers. Other then the Andromeda Galaxy which is moving towards us at 250,000 mph (don't worry we're safe for another 4 billion years) distant galaxies in an ever expanding universe are speeding away faster then it were likely a ship could keep up with. Some of the most distant whose light will never reach us. Hence it should always stated the age of "the KNOWN universe" is about 13.82 billion years. It's not an absolute.
So unless we can move freely back and forth in time like "Doctor Who" in the BBC television series it ain'ta nev'r gonna happen. Warp drives aren't going to cut it. Which brings me to the discussion of time itself. Think I'll save that for another day.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Ever Have This Pennsyltucky Delicacy?
Repost
As a kid I had this many times for dinner and sometimes breakfast with syrup. Course that was before I knew what was in it. Gee I wonder why my parents never told me?
This also reminds me of the time my step sister's husband gave us a wabbit to eat for dinner. He blasted it with a shotgun. Yeah I guess ya kinda know how that meal went down. It was like doing surgery before every bite.:-)
Yeah and eating 'pike' ain't no treat either! 
This meat cake is made from pork head, liver, snout, and heart pic.twitter.com/d9R6W2gNJn
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) May 17, 2019
As a kid I had this many times for dinner and sometimes breakfast with syrup. Course that was before I knew what was in it. Gee I wonder why my parents never told me?
This also reminds me of the time my step sister's husband gave us a wabbit to eat for dinner. He blasted it with a shotgun. Yeah I guess ya kinda know how that meal went down. It was like doing surgery before every bite.:-)
Yeah and eating 'pike' ain't no treat either!
Friday, May 30, 2025
Another Point Of View
Repost
When people hopelessly disagree with one another the solution could be staring us right in the face. Oft times we make things more complicated then they have to be.
Take your time and study this.
See if you can figure it out before looking at the answer below. 
When people hopelessly disagree with one another the solution could be staring us right in the face. Oft times we make things more complicated then they have to be.
See if you can figure it out before looking at the answer below.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
How Congress Works
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Once upon a time the government had a vast scrap yard in the middle of a desert. Congress said, "Someone may steal from it at night." So they created a night watchman position and hired a person for the job.
Then Congress said, "How does the watchman do his job without instruction?" So they created a planning department and hired two people, one person to write the instructions, and one person to do time studies.
Then Congress said, "How will we know the night watchman is doing the tasks correctly?" So they created a Quality Control department and hired two people. One to do the studies and one to write the reports.
Then Congress said, "How are these people going to get paid?" So they created the following positions, a time keeper, and a payroll officer, then hired two people.
Then Congress said, "Who will be accountable for all of these people?" So they created an administrative section and hired three people, an Administrative Officer, Assistant Administrative Officer, and a Legal Secretary.
Then Congress said, "We have had this command in operation for one year and we are $18,000 over budget, we must cutback overall cost."
So they laid off the night watchman.
Once upon a time the government had a vast scrap yard in the middle of a desert. Congress said, "Someone may steal from it at night." So they created a night watchman position and hired a person for the job.
Then Congress said, "How does the watchman do his job without instruction?" So they created a planning department and hired two people, one person to write the instructions, and one person to do time studies.
Then Congress said, "How will we know the night watchman is doing the tasks correctly?" So they created a Quality Control department and hired two people. One to do the studies and one to write the reports.
Then Congress said, "How are these people going to get paid?" So they created the following positions, a time keeper, and a payroll officer, then hired two people.
Then Congress said, "Who will be accountable for all of these people?" So they created an administrative section and hired three people, an Administrative Officer, Assistant Administrative Officer, and a Legal Secretary.
Then Congress said, "We have had this command in operation for one year and we are $18,000 over budget, we must cutback overall cost."
So they laid off the night watchman.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Doctor Legends (Humor)
Repost
1. A man comes into the ER and yells, "My wife's going to have her baby in the cab." I grabbed my stuff, rushed out to the cab, lifted the lady's dress and began to take off her underwear. Suddenly I noticed that there were several cabs and I was in the wrong one.
2. At the beginning of my shift I placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient's anterior chest wall. 'Big breaths, I instructed. "Yes, they used to be", replied the patient.
3. One day I had to be the bearer of bad news when I told a wife that her husband had died of a massive myocardial infarct. Not more than five minutes later, I heard her reporting to the rest of the family that he had died of a "massive internal fart."
4. During a patient's two week follow-up appointment with his cardiologist, he informed me, his doctor, that he was having trouble with one of his medications. Which one I asked. "The patch?" The Nurse told me to put on a new one every six hours and now I'm running out of places to put it. I had him quickly undress and discovered what I hoped I wouldn't see. Yes, the man had over fifty patches on his body! Now, the instructions include removal of the old patch before applying a new one.
5. While acquainting myself with a new elderly patient I asked, "How long have you been bedridden?" After a look of complete confusion she answered, "Why, not for about twenty years - when my husband was still alive."
6. I was performing rounds at the hospital one morning and while checking up on a man I asked, "So how's your breakfast this morning?" “It's very good except for the Kentucky Jelly. I can't seem to get used to the taste,” Bob replied. I then asked to see the jelly and Bob produced a foil packet labeled 'KY Jelly.'
7. A nurse was on duty in the Emergency Room when a young woman with purple hair styled into a punk rocker Mohawk, sporting a variety of tattoos, and wearing strange clothing, entered. It was quickly determined that the patient had acute appendicitis, so she was scheduled for immediate surgery. When she was completely disrobed on the operating table, the staff noticed that her pubic hair had been dyed green and above it there was a tattoo that read, "Keep off the grass." Once the surgery was completed, the surgeon wrote a short note on the patient's dressing, which said, "Sorry had to mow the lawn."
8. As a new, young MD doing his residency in OB. I was quite embarrassed when performing female pelvic exams. To cover my embarrassment I had unconsciously formed a habit of whistling softly. The middle-aged lady upon whom I was performing this exam suddenly burst out laughing and further embarrassing me. I looked up from my work and sheepishly said, "I'm sorry. Was I tickling you?" She replied with tears running down her cheeks from laughing so hard, " No doctor but the song you were whistling was "I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener."
ONE MORE
Baby's First Doctor Visit
A woman and a baby were in the doctor's examining room, waiting for the doctor to come in for the baby's first exam. The doctor arrived, and examined the baby, checked his weight, and being a little concerned, asked if the baby was breast-fed or bottle-fed. "Breast-fed", she replied. "Well, strip down to your waist", the doctor ordered. She did. He pinched her nipples, pressed, kneaded, and rubbed both breasts for a while in a very professional and detailed examination. Motioning to her to get dressed, the doctor said, "No wonder this baby is underweight. You don't have any milk. "I know",' she said, "I'm his Grandma, But I'm glad I came."
1. A man comes into the ER and yells, "My wife's going to have her baby in the cab." I grabbed my stuff, rushed out to the cab, lifted the lady's dress and began to take off her underwear. Suddenly I noticed that there were several cabs and I was in the wrong one. 2. At the beginning of my shift I placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient's anterior chest wall. 'Big breaths, I instructed. "Yes, they used to be", replied the patient.
3. One day I had to be the bearer of bad news when I told a wife that her husband had died of a massive myocardial infarct. Not more than five minutes later, I heard her reporting to the rest of the family that he had died of a "massive internal fart."
4. During a patient's two week follow-up appointment with his cardiologist, he informed me, his doctor, that he was having trouble with one of his medications. Which one I asked. "The patch?" The Nurse told me to put on a new one every six hours and now I'm running out of places to put it. I had him quickly undress and discovered what I hoped I wouldn't see. Yes, the man had over fifty patches on his body! Now, the instructions include removal of the old patch before applying a new one.
5. While acquainting myself with a new elderly patient I asked, "How long have you been bedridden?" After a look of complete confusion she answered, "Why, not for about twenty years - when my husband was still alive."
6. I was performing rounds at the hospital one morning and while checking up on a man I asked, "So how's your breakfast this morning?" “It's very good except for the Kentucky Jelly. I can't seem to get used to the taste,” Bob replied. I then asked to see the jelly and Bob produced a foil packet labeled 'KY Jelly.'
7. A nurse was on duty in the Emergency Room when a young woman with purple hair styled into a punk rocker Mohawk, sporting a variety of tattoos, and wearing strange clothing, entered. It was quickly determined that the patient had acute appendicitis, so she was scheduled for immediate surgery. When she was completely disrobed on the operating table, the staff noticed that her pubic hair had been dyed green and above it there was a tattoo that read, "Keep off the grass." Once the surgery was completed, the surgeon wrote a short note on the patient's dressing, which said, "Sorry had to mow the lawn."
8. As a new, young MD doing his residency in OB. I was quite embarrassed when performing female pelvic exams. To cover my embarrassment I had unconsciously formed a habit of whistling softly. The middle-aged lady upon whom I was performing this exam suddenly burst out laughing and further embarrassing me. I looked up from my work and sheepishly said, "I'm sorry. Was I tickling you?" She replied with tears running down her cheeks from laughing so hard, " No doctor but the song you were whistling was "I wish I was an Oscar Meyer Wiener."
ONE MORE
Baby's First Doctor Visit
A woman and a baby were in the doctor's examining room, waiting for the doctor to come in for the baby's first exam. The doctor arrived, and examined the baby, checked his weight, and being a little concerned, asked if the baby was breast-fed or bottle-fed. "Breast-fed", she replied. "Well, strip down to your waist", the doctor ordered. She did. He pinched her nipples, pressed, kneaded, and rubbed both breasts for a while in a very professional and detailed examination. Motioning to her to get dressed, the doctor said, "No wonder this baby is underweight. You don't have any milk. "I know",' she said, "I'm his Grandma, But I'm glad I came."
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Outdated Expressions Kids Don't Understand
Repost
"Playing backseat bingo at the drive-in."
"They hung him out to dry."
"Living The Life of Riley"
"Got more excuses then 'Carter' has pills.
"There's too much snow on our TV."
"Stay tuned. Don't touch the dial,"
"In like Flynn."
"You sound like a broken record"
"He's a carbon copy of...
"Here's a nickel. Call somebody who cares"
"Better dead then red'"
"He snuck in over the trasom"
"You should dial her up."
"Get cranking."
"Your brother looks like the milkman."
"That's the $64,000 dollar question."
"I saw it on the tube."
"It was a Kodak moment.'
"I got a bunch of 45's."
"I'll ring you back on the extension tonight around eight bells."
"They hung him out to dry."
"Living The Life of Riley"
"Got more excuses then 'Carter' has pills.
"There's too much snow on our TV."
"Stay tuned. Don't touch the dial,"
"In like Flynn."
"You sound like a broken record"
"He's a carbon copy of...
"Here's a nickel. Call somebody who cares"
"Better dead then red'"
"He snuck in over the trasom"
"You should dial her up."
"Get cranking."
"Your brother looks like the milkman."
"That's the $64,000 dollar question."
"I saw it on the tube."
"It was a Kodak moment.'
"I got a bunch of 45's."
"I'll ring you back on the extension tonight around eight bells."
Monday, May 26, 2025
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Christianity, A Strange Religion
And you think the Talban are tough!
Not sure Bible study for kids would be a good thing in schools as some would have us believe. If it were, which parts should or should not be taught and who'd get to decide?
How about none of it just to be on the safe side.
According to this article in the Huffington Post a few things the old testament in the bible forbids..
Personally speaking I've questioned whether "The Christian Bible" should include both the old testament with the new. Christianity began with Christ, who claimed to make all things anew.
The old testaments speak of a God that is demanding, vengeful, requires sacrifice, speaks of punishment by death and wars. The new testaments speak of an all forgiving God. One that is in total opposition to the other. How can you have one that is so diametrically opposed to the other and speak of the same God?
Friday, May 23, 2025
Not Like 'American Bandstand' At All
Scott Silbert's "Biggest" Big Band performing "Flying Home" in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025 as part of the 2025 DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX).
Thursday, May 22, 2025
I Use To Take Organ Lessons
Repost
Way back when I was a pup around 10 years of age dad decided to buy a Hammond Organ from the Chiarelli Brothers music store in Allentown. It was located just North of Tilghman Street on 7th. Dad also joined the local Hammond organ club which would meet once a month at the old Allentown Moose which was located across from the Allentown Hospital on Hanover Avenue at the time. He also hooked me up with a wonderful music teacher who's name was Bob Hanke. Bob use to have a steady weekly gig playing at the former Lehigh Valley Club located 1554 Hamilton Street.
Bob suffered through my thoroughly lousy lack of talent for the instrument for about two or three years. Although I continued to delude myself into thinking if I just stuck with it for several more years it would come to me. Well it didn't. In 1967 I took it as a revelation when even God had enough and pulled the plug on June 5th. That was the day of the Mid-Atlantic power failure. Hey I can take a hint :-)
Seriously speaking, when I observed Bob & Mickey (a female who's last name I don't remember) played dueling organs to the tune of 'Tiger Rag' at one of the club meetings I was overwhelmed. There's no way I ever was going to get my feet to find those damned 13 bass pedals nor learn my 'B flat diminished' chord from a 'B flat augmented'. I don't even want to talk about my lack of rhythm.
The greatest thing I did learn (thanks to dad pushing me) is, no one can ever fully appreciate what someone else can accomplish unless they try it for themselves. That goes not only for playing the organ, but everything else in life.
With that in mind I present the following two videos. If someone never tried to play the organ they probably won't appreciate Richard Hills playing 'Tiger Rag' on the Wurlitzer Theatre organ as much someone who has. This is incredibly difficult if not impossible for someone who's brain isn't wired for talent in the same way. Either some are fortunate enough to be born with it that way or they're not. Or in the case of my brain's wiring... it's just knot!
Richard Hills- "Tiger Rag"
Talk About Multitasking!
Lew Williams at the Mighty Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa, Arizona- "Chattanooga Choo Choo"
Even though I had little talent I did enjoy being around organs. So right after high school I applied and got a job at Allen Organ Company in it's final inspections department for a little over two years between 1966 to 1969. I worked on the smaller model organs for the home (the T12a's on down). A few days ago I came across this following video put out by Allen Organ in September 2011. About all I can say is a hellva' lot changed over the 42 years between 1969 and 2011 when this video was made!
When I was working there we were working with transistors, push pins and in-house wound coils. There was only rumors back then that Allen engineers were starting to look into digital circuitry. There was no such thing as sound sampling. Everything was about mixing single tone analog oscillators. Surely a kid coming just out of high school, like I did back then, would never be able to understand today's digital complexities.
Without a college education in electrical engineering and at least some talent musically, there's no way I could have had the same opportunity I did back then in today's world. In this respect it's harder then ever for kids coming out of high school to land a job.
Video put out by Allen Organ in September 2011.
There's a message in all of this.. STAY IN SCHOOL. GET A GOOD EDUCATION. You'll need it!
Way back when I was a pup around 10 years of age dad decided to buy a Hammond Organ from the Chiarelli Brothers music store in Allentown. It was located just North of Tilghman Street on 7th. Dad also joined the local Hammond organ club which would meet once a month at the old Allentown Moose which was located across from the Allentown Hospital on Hanover Avenue at the time. He also hooked me up with a wonderful music teacher who's name was Bob Hanke. Bob use to have a steady weekly gig playing at the former Lehigh Valley Club located 1554 Hamilton Street.
Bob suffered through my thoroughly lousy lack of talent for the instrument for about two or three years. Although I continued to delude myself into thinking if I just stuck with it for several more years it would come to me. Well it didn't. In 1967 I took it as a revelation when even God had enough and pulled the plug on June 5th. That was the day of the Mid-Atlantic power failure. Hey I can take a hint :-)
Seriously speaking, when I observed Bob & Mickey (a female who's last name I don't remember) played dueling organs to the tune of 'Tiger Rag' at one of the club meetings I was overwhelmed. There's no way I ever was going to get my feet to find those damned 13 bass pedals nor learn my 'B flat diminished' chord from a 'B flat augmented'. I don't even want to talk about my lack of rhythm.
The greatest thing I did learn (thanks to dad pushing me) is, no one can ever fully appreciate what someone else can accomplish unless they try it for themselves. That goes not only for playing the organ, but everything else in life.
With that in mind I present the following two videos. If someone never tried to play the organ they probably won't appreciate Richard Hills playing 'Tiger Rag' on the Wurlitzer Theatre organ as much someone who has. This is incredibly difficult if not impossible for someone who's brain isn't wired for talent in the same way. Either some are fortunate enough to be born with it that way or they're not. Or in the case of my brain's wiring... it's just knot!
Talk About Multitasking!
Lew Williams at the Mighty Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa, Arizona- "Chattanooga Choo Choo"
Even though I had little talent I did enjoy being around organs. So right after high school I applied and got a job at Allen Organ Company in it's final inspections department for a little over two years between 1966 to 1969. I worked on the smaller model organs for the home (the T12a's on down). A few days ago I came across this following video put out by Allen Organ in September 2011. About all I can say is a hellva' lot changed over the 42 years between 1969 and 2011 when this video was made!
When I was working there we were working with transistors, push pins and in-house wound coils. There was only rumors back then that Allen engineers were starting to look into digital circuitry. There was no such thing as sound sampling. Everything was about mixing single tone analog oscillators. Surely a kid coming just out of high school, like I did back then, would never be able to understand today's digital complexities.
Without a college education in electrical engineering and at least some talent musically, there's no way I could have had the same opportunity I did back then in today's world. In this respect it's harder then ever for kids coming out of high school to land a job.
Video put out by Allen Organ in September 2011.
There's a message in all of this.. STAY IN SCHOOL. GET A GOOD EDUCATION. You'll need it!
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Court Reporters Transcripts (Humor)
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If ya want a coupla' laughs check out 'Bored Panda.com'. Here's one I came across and enjoyed.
Hilarious Things That Court Reporters Have Ever Recorded To Be Said In Court
ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No..
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.
8:30 PM
ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished.
LAWYER: Did he kill you?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget..
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
ATTORNEY: How long has he lived with you?
WITNESS: Forty-five years.
LAWYER: Before the accident.
WITNESS: Sure, I played for ten years. I even went to school for it.
If ya want a coupla' laughs check out 'Bored Panda.com'. Here's one I came across and enjoyed.
ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing?
WITNESS: No..
ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
WITNESS: No.
ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.
LAWYER: Now sir, I'm sure you are an intelligent and honest man--
WITNESS: Thank you. If I weren't under oath, I'd return the compliment.ATTORNEY: Doctor , how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people?
WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight.ATTORNEY: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
WITNESS: The autopsy started around ATTORNEY: And Mr. Denton was dead at the time?
WITNESS: If not, he was by the time I finished.
LAWYER: What happened then?
WITNESS: He told me, he says, 'I have to kill you because you can identify me.'LAWYER: Did he kill you?
WITNESS: No.
LAWYER: Was that the same nose you broke as a child?
WITNESS: I only have one, you know.ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
WITNESS: Yes.ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
WITNESS: I forget..
ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
LAWYER: How far apart were the vehicles at the time of the collision?
ATTORNEY: How old is your son, the one living with you?
WITNESS: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I can’t remember which.ATTORNEY: How long has he lived with you?
WITNESS: Forty-five years.
LAWYER: Have you lived in this town all your life?
WITNESS: Not yet.LAWYER: Did you blow your horn or anything?
WITNESS: After the accident?LAWYER: Before the accident.
WITNESS: Sure, I played for ten years. I even went to school for it.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Global Warming Is One Thing, but..
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.. look at what might happen if we continue to clear our forests!
We have to stop cutting down trees!
This is getting serious!
.. look at what might happen if we continue to clear our forests!
This is getting serious!
Monday, May 19, 2025
Broadway Stars Mark Howard Ashman's 75th Birthday
On May 17, Disney Theatrical Group marked the 4000th performance of Aladdin on Broadway and honored lyricist Howard Ashman on what would have been his 75th birthday. Ashman's musicals include Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, as well as The Little Mermaid and Little Shop of Horrors. He died in 1991 at the age of 40.
Defense Attorney Has Bad Day In Court (Humor)
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A defense lawyer tried to trip up a police officer's testimony at trial.
While being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial, the lawyer tried to undermine the cop's credibility by asking some round about questions to trip him up.
Unfortunately things went sideways pretty fast
A defense lawyer tried to trip up a police officer's testimony at trial.
While being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial, the lawyer tried to undermine the cop's credibility by asking some round about questions to trip him up.
Unfortunately things went sideways pretty fast
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Math Tests Over The Last 50 Years (HUMOR)
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1. Teaching Math In 1960's: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?
2. Teaching Math In 1970's: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
3. Teaching Math In 1980's: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
4. Teaching Math In 1990's: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
5. Teaching Math In 2000's: A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of$20.
What do you think of this way of making a living?
Topic for class participation after answering the question:
How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes?
(There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's ok)
1. Teaching Math In 1960's: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?2. Teaching Math In 1970's: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
3. Teaching Math In 1980's: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
4. Teaching Math In 1990's: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
5. Teaching Math In 2000's: A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of$20.
What do you think of this way of making a living?
Topic for class participation after answering the question:
How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes?
(There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it's ok)
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Atheism
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Wikipedia: Atheism
I must admit up until a few days ago I didn't think much about this.
Briefly stated my own personal belief is there exist an intelligent self aware force that is indifferent to man's follies.
That being said, irregardless of my or someone else's predilection one way or the other it can be argued..
Am I calling for the abolishment of religion or faith in God?
Not at all. However I would recomend every believer consider the following before getting into a conflict. All the religions believe in some form of a great evil doer. Satan, if you will. Now if I were Satan I could find no greater place to hide then where few would seek to look or dare question. The place I would mask myself in hiding would be within religion.
Satan (if there is such) exploits human weaknesses in a multitude of ways. There's nothing holy about killing in any manner what-so-ever. There's no such thing as a holy war, period! Look deep enough behind the beatings of one another in anger and it is there that you will see this evil spirit. More simply put, where there is conflict, you can bet your bottom dollar, a malevolent spirit is behind it.
Whether someone does or doesn't believe in a omnipresent all powerful being, indifference should be the order of the day. It seems to me those who claim to have religion place little to no actual trust or faith when it comes right down to God handling things. I mean after all, here is the almightily God who created all of the heavens, Earth, all the creatures, each and every human being (good or evil in man's eyes). If he can do all of that I would think it a small matter to strike down any person or a nation, if he was so inclined. Does anyone truly believe a great being such as this would need help? Rather presumptuous of humankind don't you think (to say the least).
I'll wrap this up tying into what I said at the beginning. My belief is whoever/whatever the creator is, this life-force is immune to death, pain or any physical limitations. From that vantage point this entity is unaffected by any of man's foolishness.
This life-force cares little to intervene in man's affairs for one of two reasons. (1) Either mankind will one day join in spirit with him/her/it. All this illusionary death, pain and suffering nonsense is transitory. (2) Or when your gone your gone. God isn't affected nor concerned therefore doesn't give a crap. In either case mankind is acting pretty damned idiotic inflicting needless suffering and death upon one another. Aren't there enough things to die and suffer from already, like disease or natural disasters?
In the nutshell... atheists aren't God's enemy. They can't take away or add to what is or isn't.
Wikipedia: Atheism
I must admit up until a few days ago I didn't think much about this.
Briefly stated my own personal belief is there exist an intelligent self aware force that is indifferent to man's follies.
That being said, irregardless of my or someone else's predilection one way or the other it can be argued..
Am I calling for the abolishment of religion or faith in God?
Not at all. However I would recomend every believer consider the following before getting into a conflict. All the religions believe in some form of a great evil doer. Satan, if you will. Now if I were Satan I could find no greater place to hide then where few would seek to look or dare question. The place I would mask myself in hiding would be within religion.
Satan (if there is such) exploits human weaknesses in a multitude of ways. There's nothing holy about killing in any manner what-so-ever. There's no such thing as a holy war, period! Look deep enough behind the beatings of one another in anger and it is there that you will see this evil spirit. More simply put, where there is conflict, you can bet your bottom dollar, a malevolent spirit is behind it.
Whether someone does or doesn't believe in a omnipresent all powerful being, indifference should be the order of the day. It seems to me those who claim to have religion place little to no actual trust or faith when it comes right down to God handling things. I mean after all, here is the almightily God who created all of the heavens, Earth, all the creatures, each and every human being (good or evil in man's eyes). If he can do all of that I would think it a small matter to strike down any person or a nation, if he was so inclined. Does anyone truly believe a great being such as this would need help? Rather presumptuous of humankind don't you think (to say the least).
I'll wrap this up tying into what I said at the beginning. My belief is whoever/whatever the creator is, this life-force is immune to death, pain or any physical limitations. From that vantage point this entity is unaffected by any of man's foolishness.
This life-force cares little to intervene in man's affairs for one of two reasons. (1) Either mankind will one day join in spirit with him/her/it. All this illusionary death, pain and suffering nonsense is transitory. (2) Or when your gone your gone. God isn't affected nor concerned therefore doesn't give a crap. In either case mankind is acting pretty damned idiotic inflicting needless suffering and death upon one another. Aren't there enough things to die and suffer from already, like disease or natural disasters?
In the nutshell... atheists aren't God's enemy. They can't take away or add to what is or isn't.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Politically Incorrect Humor
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These jokes will piss off just about everyone...
Pleasing everyone is impossible,
but pissing everyone off is a piece of cake.
These jokes will piss off just about everyone...
but pissing everyone off is a piece of cake.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Latest Star Accused Of Harassment
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He's not alone to lose their careers on TV...
Others include...
Wile E Coyote who has been declared a terrorist. Yosemite Sam charged with carrying firearms without a license. Speedy Gonzales who was sent back to Mexico because of his immigration status. Tweety bird charged with cruelty to animals. The Tasmanian Devil who has admitted himself to rehab for anger management issues. Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale who are currently serving time at Gitmo.
In addition the Three Stooges are awaiting sentencing in absentia on charges for bullying. Peter Pan for kidnapping and corruption of minors. Cinderella for impersonation and false ID. Goldilocks for trespassing. Travis Coates for shooting Old Yeller. Not to mention Amos and Andy or Al Jolson ever appearing again on TV due to their insensitivities regarding black issues.
Satire
The take away here is we should never find humor in anything. What should be most important to each of us is to take everything serious as possible. Let's always focus on the negative implications of everything we see and hear. Cancel everything on TV that might offend us even in the slightest.
OR Admit it--there's nothing any human does that someone can't find something that offends them.
Video Evidence..
Elmer Fudd for making fun of speech impairments..
Others include...
Wile E Coyote who has been declared a terrorist. Yosemite Sam charged with carrying firearms without a license. Speedy Gonzales who was sent back to Mexico because of his immigration status. Tweety bird charged with cruelty to animals. The Tasmanian Devil who has admitted himself to rehab for anger management issues. Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale who are currently serving time at Gitmo.
In addition the Three Stooges are awaiting sentencing in absentia on charges for bullying. Peter Pan for kidnapping and corruption of minors. Cinderella for impersonation and false ID. Goldilocks for trespassing. Travis Coates for shooting Old Yeller. Not to mention Amos and Andy or Al Jolson ever appearing again on TV due to their insensitivities regarding black issues.
Satire
The take away here is we should never find humor in anything. What should be most important to each of us is to take everything serious as possible. Let's always focus on the negative implications of everything we see and hear. Cancel everything on TV that might offend us even in the slightest.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
How The DNC Rigged The Elections Causing Bernie To Lose In 2016
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Many conservatives accuse Democrats of being sore losers. In part they are right, but not because Hillary lost. Rather because Bernie Sanders didn't win. If there was any rigging going on it was done more by the DNC then the Russian government.
Politifact (Published March 8, 2016) 
Huffington Post--"Stop the presses! According to a new poll by Quinnipiac University on Tuesday (12/22/2015), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) destroys Republican candidate Donald Trump in a general election by 13 percentage points. In this new poll, Sanders has 51 percent to Trump’s 38 percent."
MSNBC-Morning Joe: Apr 11, 2016
Talk about rigging elections...THIS IS IT!
Aljazeera (May 14, 2016)--RealClearPolitics showed on Tuesday (05/10/2016) that Sanders had a 13 percent advantage over Trump, while Clinton had five more points than Trump."
If the DNC hadn't interfered would we even be talking about Donald Trump, the Russians or how divided this country has become?
Many conservatives accuse Democrats of being sore losers. In part they are right, but not because Hillary lost. Rather because Bernie Sanders didn't win. If there was any rigging going on it was done more by the DNC then the Russian government.
Huffington Post--"Stop the presses! According to a new poll by Quinnipiac University on Tuesday (12/22/2015), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) destroys Republican candidate Donald Trump in a general election by 13 percentage points. In this new poll, Sanders has 51 percent to Trump’s 38 percent."
Talk about rigging elections...THIS IS IT!
Aljazeera (May 14, 2016)--RealClearPolitics showed on Tuesday (05/10/2016) that Sanders had a 13 percent advantage over Trump, while Clinton had five more points than Trump."
If the DNC hadn't interfered would we even be talking about Donald Trump, the Russians or how divided this country has become?
The Haves. The Have-Nots
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In this country so many have so much. So many others have so much less. It's not about redistribution of wealth. It's about questioning why the "the richest nation on Earth" cannot benefit everyone more equitably.
"The true greatness of a nation is not measured by the vastness of its territory, or by the multitude of its people, or by the profusion of its exports and imports; but by the extent to which it has contributed to the life and thought and progress of the world...
So with nations. A great nation is not one which, like Russia, has an enormous territory ; or, like China, has an enormous population. It is the nation which gives mankind new modes of thought, new ideals of life, new hopes, new aspirations; which lifts the world out of the rut, and sets it going on a cleaner and brighter road. "
In this country so many have so much. So many others have so much less. It's not about redistribution of wealth. It's about questioning why the "the richest nation on Earth" cannot benefit everyone more equitably.
"The true greatness of a nation is not measured by the vastness of its territory, or by the multitude of its people, or by the profusion of its exports and imports; but by the extent to which it has contributed to the life and thought and progress of the world...
So with nations. A great nation is not one which, like Russia, has an enormous territory ; or, like China, has an enormous population. It is the nation which gives mankind new modes of thought, new ideals of life, new hopes, new aspirations; which lifts the world out of the rut, and sets it going on a cleaner and brighter road. "
~L. E. Blaze~
Lecture at the Dallas Baptist University, November 26, 1926
Founder of Kingswood College (Sri Lanka)
Lecture at the Dallas Baptist University, November 26, 1926
Founder of Kingswood College (Sri Lanka)
Monday, May 12, 2025
Will GPT-3 AI Render Human Intelligence Obsolete?
Repost From 2021
wikipedia.org
Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3)
"The quality of the text generated by GPT-3 is so high that it can be difficult to determine whether or not it was written by a human, which has both benefits and risks...GPT-3's full version has a capacity of 175 billion machine learning parameters "
A conversation with Leta (a GPT-3 software program)
These machines can write their own software code routines. In other words be able to exceed the abilities of the very people who create them. They certainly leave today's Siri and Google assistants in the dust. These will be the future 'apps' of tomorrow.
I said it before, we humans may be only another step along the ever evolving path of evolution. One far greater then we can ever imagine. Makes you wonder if other worlds are occupied by machines rather then carbon based intelligence such as ourselves. They would certainly have greater advantages over human flesh which needs oxygen, water, temperatures, etc. to sustain itself.
Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 (GPT-3)
These machines can write their own software code routines. In other words be able to exceed the abilities of the very people who create them. They certainly leave today's Siri and Google assistants in the dust. These will be the future 'apps' of tomorrow.
I said it before, we humans may be only another step along the ever evolving path of evolution. One far greater then we can ever imagine. Makes you wonder if other worlds are occupied by machines rather then carbon based intelligence such as ourselves. They would certainly have greater advantages over human flesh which needs oxygen, water, temperatures, etc. to sustain itself.
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