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Saturday, March 8, 2025
Kevin Salsbury Explores The LV Railroad Barber Branch In Allentown PA.
"This is a section of the Barber branch. The name Barber comes from the name of a factory that is long gone. This was a short branch only a couple miles long. There are pieces of it still hanging on but the best remain is the wooden trestle over the Little Lehigh Creek. This branch was constructed around 1890 and was abandoned in the 1970s."
Friday, March 7, 2025
Today Trump Claims He Brought Microchip Manufacturing Back To America. LIAR, NO HE DIDN'T!!!
President Biden delivers remarks at the groundbreaking of the $20 billion Intel microchip manufacturing plant in Licking County.
Nobody Here But Us Earthlings
Repost
I went down this path before. Thought I'd do a revisit on this subject. Yeah I know.. it ain't healthy to think this much :-)
It's been estimated by some there are 300 billion stars in our Milky Way with some 30 billion planets orbiting around some of them with another estimated 100 billion galaxies for lo these many billions of years.
So where the hell is everybody !
Some theories are: (1) Technological advances made it possible to wipe themselves out in warfare before reaching into space. (2) Religious dogma or government over lords prevented their advancements into the sciences. (3) Their planets might have made life unsustainable before they were able to evolve. (4) We're more evolutionary advanced then any other planet for some reason despite these billions of years and the number of them. (5) They're so advanced they've been able to evolve beyond the physical limitations we're mired in and consider us not worth associating with..
Whatever the reasons one thing's for sure.. if they's around ain't nobody's got evidence of em'. Yeah sure some claim to have seen, been abducted or photographed space visitors. I'm calling bullshit on this. Show me one piece of physical hard evidence. All these years and there's not one piece of alien space junk. Don't even try and tell me about a government cover up. Governments are lousy at keeping secrets. Too many people with big mouths. It can't be done. We've had satellite radio and visual telescopes searching high and wide for decades yet nada..
Face it we are like guppies living in this fish bowl. A few miles beyond this Earth's our body's bone structures w/o gravity begin to deteriorate. Radiation begins to take it's toll no matter how well a capsule's design. The time factor to get from here to anywhere is impossible as far as we know in a person's lifetime. All these would have to be overcome for they just as it would for us. So far it appears nobody's been able to pull off this stunt.
Even If We Were Recognized
Civilization far advanced beyond our own could go one of three ways. (1) They are far more civilized then our own making them consider us barbarians unworthy of participating or sharing in their knowledge. This would be similar to star trek in nature in following the prime directive thus ignoring us. (2) Their culture was ruled under a total 100% complete totalitarian state which disallowed any dissention. (3) Robotic machines replaced their creators having no need any longer of food, water oxygen or other essentials required of flesh Woe be to us if it were the latter two.
Here's What I Concluded
Whoever/whatever the originator of intelligence is finds it's place in whatever is available merely as a reflection of itself whatever he/she/it may be. Hence has no need for mirror images to communicate among itself. If some wish to refer to this creative intelligence as God so-be-it. Hence there may never come a time we'll ever experience other beings.
There's no evidence anyone from our distant future was able to bridge time either. Since intelligence is a function beyond the constraints of physical time which is unto itself may very well be merely a reflection within whatever exist would also account for the lack of necessity for this intelligence to communicate unto itself in this way either.
If someone has a better explanation why no one's around I'd be interested in their explanation as to why not.
I went down this path before. Thought I'd do a revisit on this subject. Yeah I know.. it ain't healthy to think this much :-)
It's been estimated by some there are 300 billion stars in our Milky Way with some 30 billion planets orbiting around some of them with another estimated 100 billion galaxies for lo these many billions of years.
So where the hell is everybody !
Some theories are: (1) Technological advances made it possible to wipe themselves out in warfare before reaching into space. (2) Religious dogma or government over lords prevented their advancements into the sciences. (3) Their planets might have made life unsustainable before they were able to evolve. (4) We're more evolutionary advanced then any other planet for some reason despite these billions of years and the number of them. (5) They're so advanced they've been able to evolve beyond the physical limitations we're mired in and consider us not worth associating with..
Whatever the reasons one thing's for sure.. if they's around ain't nobody's got evidence of em'. Yeah sure some claim to have seen, been abducted or photographed space visitors. I'm calling bullshit on this. Show me one piece of physical hard evidence. All these years and there's not one piece of alien space junk. Don't even try and tell me about a government cover up. Governments are lousy at keeping secrets. Too many people with big mouths. It can't be done. We've had satellite radio and visual telescopes searching high and wide for decades yet nada..
Face it we are like guppies living in this fish bowl. A few miles beyond this Earth's our body's bone structures w/o gravity begin to deteriorate. Radiation begins to take it's toll no matter how well a capsule's design. The time factor to get from here to anywhere is impossible as far as we know in a person's lifetime. All these would have to be overcome for they just as it would for us. So far it appears nobody's been able to pull off this stunt.
Even If We Were Recognized
Civilization far advanced beyond our own could go one of three ways. (1) They are far more civilized then our own making them consider us barbarians unworthy of participating or sharing in their knowledge. This would be similar to star trek in nature in following the prime directive thus ignoring us. (2) Their culture was ruled under a total 100% complete totalitarian state which disallowed any dissention. (3) Robotic machines replaced their creators having no need any longer of food, water oxygen or other essentials required of flesh Woe be to us if it were the latter two.
Here's What I Concluded
Whoever/whatever the originator of intelligence is finds it's place in whatever is available merely as a reflection of itself whatever he/she/it may be. Hence has no need for mirror images to communicate among itself. If some wish to refer to this creative intelligence as God so-be-it. Hence there may never come a time we'll ever experience other beings.
There's no evidence anyone from our distant future was able to bridge time either. Since intelligence is a function beyond the constraints of physical time which is unto itself may very well be merely a reflection within whatever exist would also account for the lack of necessity for this intelligence to communicate unto itself in this way either.
If someone has a better explanation why no one's around I'd be interested in their explanation as to why not.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Allie Sherlock Says This Is Her Best LIVE Performance Ever
Here's another
19 year old Allie has built popularity by performing live in the streets of Dublin every weekend.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Best Years Behind Me (Repost)
Not just me but possibly the entire generation I grew up in.
When I graduated in 1966 it took me one week to get a job with Allen Organ on my very first interview. Two years there I finally landed a job in radio broadcasting. After two years of being taken advantage of walked out and two short weeks later landed a job managing and maintaining a large apartment complex. Eventually that job soured and I applied for a job with Kraft foods. I was hired the same day I applied and started one week later. Where in today's world would these things ever be possible.
When I worked in radio we took a bus trip to Niagara Falls Canada for a country concert. The night before I and a couple of others decided to cross the bridge into New York to go to a disco. I got a hoagie and loaded. Walked across the bridge back to Canada. No passports were required. No questions were asked. Almost for 50 years of my life you could simply hop on a plane without going through any kind of security. We took cruises to the Caribbean. Again no passports or metal detectors required.
I started out earning $93 week. Rent was $96 a month. Groceries and gasoline combined cost me around $35 a week. I even managed to buy a brand new Volkswagen Beetle on this salary. Banks were paying around 5% interest on savings.
My God how things have changed. In today's world everyone is suspect. Things are more difficult in every way. I shall remain ever grateful for the era in which I was born just after WWII. If there was one shooting in Allentown in an entire year it was front page headline news. I have no idea how things have become what they have. Today we like to "TALK" about freedom and morality. Back in those days most people never did. They just lived it.
Maybe I was naive or plain ignorant of such treachery back in those days. Whether that be so, in my twilight years I'm forever grateful I was born when I was. I can honestly say I had a pretty good life. Now that I no longer travel, remain relatively healthy and have no need for a job it's pretty damn good now as well. I remain ever hopeful to have many more. So too I wish for others to have the good fortune to live their lives as well as mine has been. Also to be aware of the more positives that you too experience along the way.
When I graduated in 1966 it took me one week to get a job with Allen Organ on my very first interview. Two years there I finally landed a job in radio broadcasting. After two years of being taken advantage of walked out and two short weeks later landed a job managing and maintaining a large apartment complex. Eventually that job soured and I applied for a job with Kraft foods. I was hired the same day I applied and started one week later. Where in today's world would these things ever be possible.
When I worked in radio we took a bus trip to Niagara Falls Canada for a country concert. The night before I and a couple of others decided to cross the bridge into New York to go to a disco. I got a hoagie and loaded. Walked across the bridge back to Canada. No passports were required. No questions were asked. Almost for 50 years of my life you could simply hop on a plane without going through any kind of security. We took cruises to the Caribbean. Again no passports or metal detectors required.
I started out earning $93 week. Rent was $96 a month. Groceries and gasoline combined cost me around $35 a week. I even managed to buy a brand new Volkswagen Beetle on this salary. Banks were paying around 5% interest on savings.
My God how things have changed. In today's world everyone is suspect. Things are more difficult in every way. I shall remain ever grateful for the era in which I was born just after WWII. If there was one shooting in Allentown in an entire year it was front page headline news. I have no idea how things have become what they have. Today we like to "TALK" about freedom and morality. Back in those days most people never did. They just lived it.
Maybe I was naive or plain ignorant of such treachery back in those days. Whether that be so, in my twilight years I'm forever grateful I was born when I was. I can honestly say I had a pretty good life. Now that I no longer travel, remain relatively healthy and have no need for a job it's pretty damn good now as well. I remain ever hopeful to have many more. So too I wish for others to have the good fortune to live their lives as well as mine has been. Also to be aware of the more positives that you too experience along the way.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Canada will respond to Trump tariffs ‘like they’ve never seen before,’ says Ontario premier
Canadian PM Trudeau announces 25% retaliatory levy on U.S. products.
Made in America: What's In Your Home? | David Muir (2011)
It's not possible to manufacture a TV in the U.S. without imported parts. There are no consumer American made televisions. The last ones were made in Chicago by Zenith and Indiana by RCA in the early 2000s. Both gone.
Monday, March 3, 2025
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Andrew Takes Us Behind The Scenes At The White House Of Zelenskyy Visit
Andrew is an independent photographer
Friday, February 28, 2025
Trump Trashes Zelenskyy at White House
This is the most disrespectable thing I've ever seen. Looks like Ukraine and Europe is screwed with this administration. Disgusting.. absolutely DISGUSTING! Keep going this way with tarffs and threats on other countries we'll be left friendless in the world. Hell even our own medicare and government workers. By the end of the month we'll be down the toilet if we make it that far.
Does anyone really believe this is how to make a country great?
I feel ashamed and want no part of this.
America, what have you done by voting this guy in!
Trump cancels Ukraine deal Trump 'kicked him out' of White House
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Trump/Elon Lies - Trump A Russian Asset?
RFK JR's FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots
Craig Unger is an American journalist and writer
Social Security Administration Could Cut Half Its Workforce
Trump Freezes Credit Cards of Federal Workers
One must ask oneself what would Putin do if he were given full reign over the United States?
In my opinion pretty much of what we are seeing going on in less then the last 40 days.
In Recognition Of Black History Month- Nina Simone
Written in less then an hour by Nina
More About This Song On Wikipedia
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
There May Be No Such Thing As Gravity
Yeah I know sometimes I get wrapped up in all this scientific stuff. Call me nuts-- but this has always fascinated me.
Nikola Tesla possessed one of the greatest minds without a doubt. He postulated that there was no such thing as gravity. To his way of thinking everything was a function of electromagnetic force. In as such gravity was not a actual force. Rather it's a effect created when time is being bent by these electromagnetic quantum forces within the molecular world.
In other words the galaxies, sun, planets as well as the black holes don't exert gravitational interactions upon one another. Rather each are a complex result of time itself being created via electromechanical forces. This fits perfectly well within Einstein's calculations regarding the warpage of time around celestial bodies.
Something Neil DeGrasse Tyson tends to agree with...
Neil deGrasse Tyson: What Is Gravity?
Scientists today are seeking explanations for why our universe is speeding up instead of slowing down. Every experiment so far can't find "dark matter" which they claim to be responsible. This theory is ignoring the possibility it's isn't some form of "black matter" but rather a product of time itself being created via these electrical force interactions.
A far simpler explanation may be made-- all matter (at it's subatomic level) is made up of energy. Any increase in energy results in the generation of electromagnetic forces which affect time. Through time distortions for all appearances there seems to be this non existent gravitational thing. Here's a far more complicated explanation...
Nikola Tesla's Dynamic Theory of Gravity
The point is-- if we are ever to conquer the vast distances in space we need to understand how time itself functions. Presently every spacecraft we ever used relied on slingshotting these probes via gravity around large planets in space dependant on our present understandings. Coming to accept gravity as a byproduct of the true forces at work will move us beyond. This is where we need to go.
I think what Tesla was hinting at is electromagnetic forces function in an environment not influenced by time. Rather time is influenced by such force which exists in of itself not subject to the constraints of our present understanding of time
In other words EMF exist instantaneous throughout all things everywhere wherein time has no meaning.
Repost From January 2, 2017
Nikola Tesla possessed one of the greatest minds without a doubt. He postulated that there was no such thing as gravity. To his way of thinking everything was a function of electromagnetic force. In as such gravity was not a actual force. Rather it's a effect created when time is being bent by these electromagnetic quantum forces within the molecular world.
Something Neil DeGrasse Tyson tends to agree with...
Scientists today are seeking explanations for why our universe is speeding up instead of slowing down. Every experiment so far can't find "dark matter" which they claim to be responsible. This theory is ignoring the possibility it's isn't some form of "black matter" but rather a product of time itself being created via these electrical force interactions.
A far simpler explanation may be made-- all matter (at it's subatomic level) is made up of energy. Any increase in energy results in the generation of electromagnetic forces which affect time. Through time distortions for all appearances there seems to be this non existent gravitational thing. Here's a far more complicated explanation...
The point is-- if we are ever to conquer the vast distances in space we need to understand how time itself functions. Presently every spacecraft we ever used relied on slingshotting these probes via gravity around large planets in space dependant on our present understandings. Coming to accept gravity as a byproduct of the true forces at work will move us beyond. This is where we need to go.
I think what Tesla was hinting at is electromagnetic forces function in an environment not influenced by time. Rather time is influenced by such force which exists in of itself not subject to the constraints of our present understanding of time
In other words EMF exist instantaneous throughout all things everywhere wherein time has no meaning.
Repost From January 2, 2017
Monday, February 24, 2025
Warren Buffett's Speech To Congress- Wealth Disparity
Things haven't changed much have they?
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Social Security- The Big Deception
Repost From June 2014
A vBlog repost I first uploaded on April 2, 2011
References:
Wikipedia- Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax
Social Security Online: Trust Funds and the Federal Budget
Center For Economic & Policy Research: Seven Key Facts About Social Security and the Federal Budget
Just The Facts: The Impact of Social Security on the National Debt
zFacts: National Government Debt Clocks & Savings Clocks
References:
Wikipedia- Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax
Social Security Online: Trust Funds and the Federal Budget
Center For Economic & Policy Research: Seven Key Facts About Social Security and the Federal Budget
Just The Facts: The Impact of Social Security on the National Debt
zFacts: National Government Debt Clocks & Savings Clocks
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Does Life Exist For A Purpose?
I contend not.
pur•pose
noun: the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
verb: have as one's intention or objective.
From a creator's (God's) prospective
If God is all there is and all that will ever be, God does not have need to achieve some goal. God is already complete. Therefore has no purpose in creating life to achieve some aspiration. Would logic not then follow we serve no purpose to him/her/it?
So how about this instead?
We only exist because he/she/it does. What if we live each day as if there were no tomorrow or yesterday. Only the moment as if there were no time (there actually isn't).
Just what if anything beyond the past or present moment were delusions wrought as a tool of Satan to create dissatisfaction against the creator? In other words create internal strife. Perhaps even humans themselves as a means to oppose the creator's completeness.
Just what if we were to accept everything just as it is?
Would that not bring about closure for once and for all?
pur•pose
noun: the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
verb: have as one's intention or objective.
From a creator's (God's) prospective
If God is all there is and all that will ever be, God does not have need to achieve some goal. God is already complete. Therefore has no purpose in creating life to achieve some aspiration. Would logic not then follow we serve no purpose to him/her/it?
So how about this instead?
We only exist because he/she/it does. What if we live each day as if there were no tomorrow or yesterday. Only the moment as if there were no time (there actually isn't).
Just what if anything beyond the past or present moment were delusions wrought as a tool of Satan to create dissatisfaction against the creator? In other words create internal strife. Perhaps even humans themselves as a means to oppose the creator's completeness.
Just what if we were to accept everything just as it is?
Would that not bring about closure for once and for all?
Monday, February 17, 2025
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Presidential Inaugural Concert, January 19, 2009
Pete Seeger live in Australia 1963
When times where much better then they are now.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Politicians Don't Get A Crowd Like This
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| Eagles Super Bowl celebration |
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Pennsylvania PSSA Scores Are Down- Are You Smarter Then An 8th Grader?
Pennsylvania PSSA scores have been declining in English and have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, English scores declined for the second year in a row. In Lehigh Valley, 70% of school districts saw a wider gap in proficiency levels from 2019 to 2024 than would be typical.
Which brings us to, are you smarter then an 8th grader?
If not you may be too quick to judge their abilities.
Try these Pennsylvania PSSA 8th Grade Practice Tests for yourself.
Which brings us to, are you smarter then an 8th grader?
If not you may be too quick to judge their abilities.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Seven and a Half Cents (From The Pajama Game)
The John Wilson Orchestra
Seth MacFarlane
Anna-Jane Casey
The Maida Vale Singers
That Seth MacFarland is so multitalented
Monday, February 10, 2025
Johnny Mathis Live - Misty (Jan 18th, 2025)
Man did his looks change.
I would have never recognized him except for that excellant voice he still carries.
Its So Cold...
Grandpa’s teeth are chattering - in the glass
You have to open the fridge to heat the house
Lawyers have their hands in their own pockets
We had to jump-start the furnace
We made antifreeze by hiding her woolly pyjamas
Dogs are getting stuck to the fire hydrants
We had to salt the hallway
Hell is actually freezing over
Santa's reindeer flew south
My shadow froze to the ground
Mommy turned into a mummy
Car dealers are now selling zambonis
Silly putty turns into serious putty
Opposing politicians are hugging each other to keep warm
Smokey the Bear was seen grabbing a box of matches
Strippers are becoming frozen to poles
Cab drivers are getting frostbite on their middle fingers
Cops are tasering themselves
Mexican food has quadrupled in price
People are eating ice cream to keep warm
Even the Good Humour Man is in a bad mood
Sunday, February 9, 2025
News Flash: It's Cold Out
No matter whether it's CNN, WFMZ, WPIX, FOX, MSNBC, WPHL, WPVI, WCAU, WTXF, KYW, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, ABC or any other radio, TV station or newspaper they all report over and over again it's cold.
I kinda figured that out on my own.
Not only that but it was dark out too.
Why aren't they reporting that!!
Every night and day it's the same thing no matter where I turn, for 20 minutes out of the hour we get the weather. Here's something I come to learn over the years, In the Winter it gets cold. Sometimes it even snows. Imagine that!
The reason I turn on the news is to get news... not the weather. Yeah I'm kind of funny that way.
Take your typical newscast. About 10 minutes of each half hour is filled with ads. Another 5 minutes of sports. 5 minutes of puff pieces and at least 5 minutes of weather. That leaves only 5 minutes for actual news. Sometimes even most of those five minutes are eaten up by
It takes 4 years in college, lots of luck and another 10 years to land a job in a major news market. This cost TV stations a lot of money. May I suggest instead TV producers give a couple of homeless people a camera and a microphone and let them report on the weather. They have far more experience and expertise when it comes to reporting on homeless shelters and street reporting in the Winter anyway. After all they're the real experts when it comes to this, no?
Better yet, maybe the newscasts should be cancelled like the schools and businesses since they obviously don't have intentions of reporting the news in bad weather anyway.
Never mind.
Last night after channel surfing I already cancelled them by turning off the TV and going to bed. It was a better use of my time :-)
Saturday, February 8, 2025
This Guy Got Problems
A weary-looking man walks into a bar and slumps onto a stool. He signals the bartender and says, “Give me six double brandies.”
The bartender raises an eyebrow. “That’s a lot of booze. Rough day?”
The man sighs heavily. “You could say that… I just found out my father is gay.”
The bartender nods sympathetically and pours the drinks.
The next day, the same man walks in, looking even worse. He sits down and orders six more double brandies.
The bartender frowns. “You again? What happened now?”
The man groans, rubbing his temples. “I just found out my son is gay too.”
The bartender gives him a concerned look but pours the drinks anyway.
On the third day, the man stumbles back in, completely defeated. Without a word, he holds up six fingers.
The bartender crosses his arms and sighs. “Let me guess… another family revelation?”
The man nods miserably. “Yeah. Turns out my brother is gay too.”
The bartender leans in, now genuinely curious. “Man… does anyone in your family like women?”
The man downs a shot, slams the glass on the counter, and mutters, “Yeah… my wife.”
Friday, February 7, 2025
Who's Left To Do The Work (HUMOR)
Population of the USA-is around 300 million.
160 million are retired.
That leaves 140 million to work.
There are 85 million in school.
Which leaves 55 million to work.
Of this there are 35 million employed by the federal government.
Leaving 15 million to do the work.
2.8 million are in the armed forces.
Which leaves 12.2 million to do the work.
10.8 million people who work for state and city governments.
And that leaves 1.4 million to do the work.
At any given time there are 188,000 people in hospitals.
Leaving 1,212,000 to do the work.
Now, there are 1,211,998 people in prisons.
That leaves just two people to do the work.
You and me.
Well it ain't going to be me... I just decided to retire.
:-)
at your computer, reading jokes.
Better Get Busy!
~
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
You're Born Male Or Female Only.. WRONG!
Trump seems to think like a simpleton. Thus he signed a bill designating there can only be babies born either male or female and doctors are operating on babies changing their sex. WRONG!
This is what happens when uneducated people ascend to power.
This is what happens when uneducated people ascend to power.
Never Thought A Lot About Oysters, But...
Repost
July 10, 2021
August 20, 2017
I'll admit I'm not a oyster fan. I'll only eat some about once a year in a can of Campbell's oyster stew. The last time I tried ordering them at an oyster bar I gave up trying to pry these suckers open. Even if I succeeded they reminded me of swallowing slime. Not too sure I want to eat the pollution they feed on. Especially given the reference they are "the kidneys of the bay". Not very appetizing to me.
August 20, 2017
I'll admit I'm not a oyster fan. I'll only eat some about once a year in a can of Campbell's oyster stew. The last time I tried ordering them at an oyster bar I gave up trying to pry these suckers open. Even if I succeeded they reminded me of swallowing slime. Not too sure I want to eat the pollution they feed on. Especially given the reference they are "the kidneys of the bay". Not very appetizing to me.
Nonetheless the value of them to the environment is far more then I imagined.
Friday, January 31, 2025
Up For A Little More Reading?
Repost
Yesterday I posted information for my readers on "The Federal Register" whereby folks could learn all about what's going on with our federal agencies.
However in order to be fully informed citizens should also take pleasure in reading about what's going on in our hallowed halls of congress. This is where the legislative sausage gets made. Fortunately for us the U.S. Congress is kind enough to provide us with this information almost daily. It's bundled into a PDF newsletter format entitled "The Congressional Record". Here you'll find all the exciting work our congressional leaders are doing.
Each are from ten to two hundred pages. Enjoy reading :-)
If you still find yourself with a little time left stop by The White House too 
Yesterday I posted information for my readers on "The Federal Register" whereby folks could learn all about what's going on with our federal agencies.
However in order to be fully informed citizens should also take pleasure in reading about what's going on in our hallowed halls of congress. This is where the legislative sausage gets made. Fortunately for us the U.S. Congress is kind enough to provide us with this information almost daily. It's bundled into a PDF newsletter format entitled "The Congressional Record". Here you'll find all the exciting work our congressional leaders are doing.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Why It's Important To Honor Your Debts (A Fairy Tale)
Repost
Once upon a time there lived a beautiful Queen with large breasts. Nick the Dragon Slayer obsessed over the Queen for this reason. He knew that the penalty for his desire would be death should he try to touch them, but he had to try.
One day Nick revealed his secret desire to his colleague, Horatio the Physician, the King's chief doctor. Horatio thought about this and said that he could arrange for Nick to more than satisfy his desire, but it would cost him 1000 gold coins to arrange it. Without pause Nick readily agreed to the scheme.
The next day, Horatio made a batch of itching powder and poured a little bit into the Queen's bra while she bathed. Soon after she dressed, the itching commenced and grew intense. Upon being summoned to the Royal Chambers to address this incident, Horatio informed the King and Queen that only a special saliva, if applied for four hours, would cure this type of itch, and that tests had shown that only the saliva of Nick would work as the antidote to cure the itch.
The King, eager to help his Queen quickly summoned Nick to their chambers. Horatio then slipped Nick the antidote for the itching powder, which he put into his mouth, and for the next four hours, Nick worked passionately on the Queen's large and magnificent breasts. The Queen's itching was eventually relieved, and Nick left satisfied and hailed as a hero.
Upon returning to his chamber, Nick found Horatio demanding his payment of 1,000 gold coins. with his obsession now satisfied, Nick couldn't have cared less and, knowing that Horatio could never report this matter to the King, and with a laugh told him to get lost.
The next day, Horatio slipped a massive dose of the same itching powder into the King's underwear. The King immediately summoned Nick.
The moral of the story...?
Always honor your debts.<
One day Nick revealed his secret desire to his colleague, Horatio the Physician, the King's chief doctor. Horatio thought about this and said that he could arrange for Nick to more than satisfy his desire, but it would cost him 1000 gold coins to arrange it. Without pause Nick readily agreed to the scheme.
The next day, Horatio made a batch of itching powder and poured a little bit into the Queen's bra while she bathed. Soon after she dressed, the itching commenced and grew intense. Upon being summoned to the Royal Chambers to address this incident, Horatio informed the King and Queen that only a special saliva, if applied for four hours, would cure this type of itch, and that tests had shown that only the saliva of Nick would work as the antidote to cure the itch.
The King, eager to help his Queen quickly summoned Nick to their chambers. Horatio then slipped Nick the antidote for the itching powder, which he put into his mouth, and for the next four hours, Nick worked passionately on the Queen's large and magnificent breasts. The Queen's itching was eventually relieved, and Nick left satisfied and hailed as a hero.
Upon returning to his chamber, Nick found Horatio demanding his payment of 1,000 gold coins. with his obsession now satisfied, Nick couldn't have cared less and, knowing that Horatio could never report this matter to the King, and with a laugh told him to get lost.
The next day, Horatio slipped a massive dose of the same itching powder into the King's underwear. The King immediately summoned Nick.
Always honor your debts.<
Sunday, January 26, 2025
HUMOR: Now That I'm Older
Repost
Walking can add minutes to your life.
This enables you at 85 years old to spend
an additional 5 months in a nursing home
at $7000 per month.
My grandpa started walking
five miles a day when he was 60.
Now he's 97 years old and we
don't know where the hell he is.
I do have flabby thighs,
but fortunately my stomach covers them
I joined a health club last year ...
spent about 400 bucks.
Haven't lost a pound.
Apparently you have to go there.
This enables you at 85 years old to spend
an additional 5 months in a nursing home
at $7000 per month.
My grandpa started walking
five miles a day when he was 60.
Now he's 97 years old and we
don't know where the hell he is.
I do have flabby thighs,
but fortunately my stomach covers them
I joined a health club last year ...
spent about 400 bucks.
Haven't lost a pound.
Apparently you have to go there.
Friday, January 24, 2025
A Word On Committees
Repost
I've been around the block a few times so it's humorous to me when I hear some committee, team or focus group came up with some idea or another.
When I worked in radio we had two number one rated radio stations in Allentown.
When I worked in radio we had two number one rated radio stations in Allentown.
How is that possible?
Well... each bought a survey from a different firm. Each firm would then survey a different specific area knowing signal strength and type of followers in a region favored one radio station over the other. Hence both could be #1 via a predetermined outcome.
Much it is the same way with how committees work. Both politicians and businesses create these things to reinforce their desired outcome.
After being naive enough to sign up at the company I worked for, it wasn't belong before I figured this little scheme out. We were told, "well that's what second shift wants". Second shift was told, "well that's what first shift wants". Same goes for third shift and what they were told. Yeah, like we wouldn't talk amongst ourselves. When backed into a corner, management would come up with... "well while all the teams agreed, we can't get funding or corporate policy states... blah blah blah"
It makes thesuckers employees feel like they're part of the process.When committees are managed well, they produce the intended outcomes by those who create, lead and organized them.
Well... each bought a survey from a different firm. Each firm would then survey a different specific area knowing signal strength and type of followers in a region favored one radio station over the other. Hence both could be #1 via a predetermined outcome.
Much it is the same way with how committees work. Both politicians and businesses create these things to reinforce their desired outcome.
After being naive enough to sign up at the company I worked for, it wasn't belong before I figured this little scheme out. We were told, "well that's what second shift wants". Second shift was told, "well that's what first shift wants". Same goes for third shift and what they were told. Yeah, like we wouldn't talk amongst ourselves. When backed into a corner, management would come up with... "well while all the teams agreed, we can't get funding or corporate policy states... blah blah blah"
It makes the
The point is almost all government committees operate this way as well.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
Keeping Up With Neighborhood Facebook Page
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This is what I see on some of them. Not to mention those who ask, 'Where can I get the best wax job?'
Not sure if they mean for the car or themselves :-)
This is what I see on some of them. Not to mention those who ask, 'Where can I get the best wax job?'
Not sure if they mean for the car or themselves :-)
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Sorry Bob (Cell Phone Humor)
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I am so sorry Bob. I've been riddled with guilt and I have to confess. I have been helping myself to your wife, day and night when you're not around. In fact, more than you. I do not get it at home, But that's no excuse. I can no longer live with the guilt and I hope you will accept my sincerest apology with my promise that it won't, ever happen again.
The man, anguished and betrayed, went into his bedroom, grabbed his gun, and without a word, shot his wife and killed her.
A few moments later, a second text came in: Bloody autospell !
I meant "wifi", not "wife"
The man, anguished and betrayed, went into his bedroom, grabbed his gun, and without a word, shot his wife and killed her.
A few moments later, a second text came in: Bloody autospell !
I meant "wifi", not "wife"
Friday, January 17, 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Allentown Fake News
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* Lehigh County Water Authority announced it's looking into 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 bike lanes installed 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.
* Latest restaurant announced it's closing on opening day.
* Newest housing complex called "Tents Along The Lehigh" expected to announce shortly.
* Lehigh County Water Authority announced it's looking into 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 bike lanes installed 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.
* Latest restaurant announced it's closing on opening day.
* Newest housing complex called "Tents Along The Lehigh" expected to announce shortly.
Monday, January 13, 2025
So Many Confusing TV Services
Repost From 2018
Gee if there was only someone who could invent something where TV shows would be all in one place.
Duh.. Somebody Did.
It's Called Cable TV!
To me this whole fragmentation is one giant con which no doubt will end up costing lots more. This isn't a step forward. It's a giant leap backward. Just look at those prices and add them up. I'd bet anything most would sign up to any each of them only because they were interested in one or two shows each offered. Now breakdown the cost of each of the limited shows you'd be watching. It'll probably work out to $4 or $5 each.
Talk About A Con Job!
Each of these monster companies are withholding their best shows for themselves. All the while starving out existing cable company's channels which are practically barren of anything worth watching. At the same time putting the squeeze on cable companies forcing them to buy bundled crap even they wouldn't watch.
Look I get it. These guys are greedy pigs. But if you think for one movement most people like myself are going to end up paying $4 or $5 a show they're nuts. Sure there will always be fools who will fall into their trap where TV ends up costing them 2-4x's as much. However I don't see how there won't come a day consumers won't have buyers remorse if Cable TV should ever come to an end and no longer be available. And if you think internet providers aren't going to jack up prices when it does you're in for a rude awakening.
How The Old Business Model Was Better For Consumers
Having only three major networks allowed for better shows because of the concentration on them. Take a look back years ago when shows were able to pay for comedy writers, songwriters, orchestras, costume designers/makers and set designers for countless variety shows each and every week. Shows which aired nearly 26 episodes instead of 13 (with many skipping weeks in-between). Sponsors picked up the entire tab. When cable came along these behemoths started forcing cable customers to chip in even more. As if this wasn't enough to satisfy their greed they forced us to bundle and pay for channels they created few wanted.
Instead of literally hundreds and hundreds of TV networks where only 1 or 2 million viewers tune in for a program there once were millions upon millions watching each. This now means advertisers have to spend tons more money all spread out just hoping their message will be seen. So too was a time consumers didn't have to spend wads of money for 90% of the crap TV we're never going to watch.
Now it's finally come down to this. These companies want to eliminate the middlemen (cable and local TV broadcast stations) so they can get and keep all the loot directly for themselves. Will people allow themselves to be taken hostage?
Probably--but I won't be one of them.
57 Channels?
Gotten a whole lot worse since 1992, hasn't it?
Gee if there was only someone who could invent something where TV shows would be all in one place.
It's Called Cable TV!
To me this whole fragmentation is one giant con which no doubt will end up costing lots more. This isn't a step forward. It's a giant leap backward. Just look at those prices and add them up. I'd bet anything most would sign up to any each of them only because they were interested in one or two shows each offered. Now breakdown the cost of each of the limited shows you'd be watching. It'll probably work out to $4 or $5 each.
Talk About A Con Job!
Each of these monster companies are withholding their best shows for themselves. All the while starving out existing cable company's channels which are practically barren of anything worth watching. At the same time putting the squeeze on cable companies forcing them to buy bundled crap even they wouldn't watch.
Look I get it. These guys are greedy pigs. But if you think for one movement most people like myself are going to end up paying $4 or $5 a show they're nuts. Sure there will always be fools who will fall into their trap where TV ends up costing them 2-4x's as much. However I don't see how there won't come a day consumers won't have buyers remorse if Cable TV should ever come to an end and no longer be available. And if you think internet providers aren't going to jack up prices when it does you're in for a rude awakening.
How The Old Business Model Was Better For Consumers
Having only three major networks allowed for better shows because of the concentration on them. Take a look back years ago when shows were able to pay for comedy writers, songwriters, orchestras, costume designers/makers and set designers for countless variety shows each and every week. Shows which aired nearly 26 episodes instead of 13 (with many skipping weeks in-between). Sponsors picked up the entire tab. When cable came along these behemoths started forcing cable customers to chip in even more. As if this wasn't enough to satisfy their greed they forced us to bundle and pay for channels they created few wanted.
Instead of literally hundreds and hundreds of TV networks where only 1 or 2 million viewers tune in for a program there once were millions upon millions watching each. This now means advertisers have to spend tons more money all spread out just hoping their message will be seen. So too was a time consumers didn't have to spend wads of money for 90% of the crap TV we're never going to watch.
Now it's finally come down to this. These companies want to eliminate the middlemen (cable and local TV broadcast stations) so they can get and keep all the loot directly for themselves. Will people allow themselves to be taken hostage?
Probably--but I won't be one of them.
57 Channels?
Gotten a whole lot worse since 1992, hasn't it?
Friday, January 10, 2025
Anagrams
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an•a•gram [an-uh-gram]
an•a•gram [an-uh-gram] ---
PRESBYTERIAN:
When you rearrange the letters:
BEST IN PRAYER
ASTRONOMER:
When you rearrange the letters:
MOON STARER
DESPERATION:
When you rearrange the letters:
A ROPE ENDS IT
THE EYES:
When you rearrange the letters:
THEY SEE
GEORGE BUSH:
When you rearrange the letters:
HE BUGS GORE
THE MORSE CODE:
When you rearrange the letters:
HERE COME DOTS
DORMITORY:
When you rearrange the letters:
DIRTY ROOM
SLOT MACHINES:
When you rearrange the letters:
CASH LOST IN ME
ANIMOSITY:
When you rearrange the letters:
IS NO AMITY
ELECTION RESULTS:
When you rearrange the letters:
LIES - LET'S RECOUNT
SNOOZE ALARMS:
When you rearrange the letters:
ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S
A DECIMAL POINT:
When you rearrange the letters:
I'M A DOT IN PLACE
THE EARTHQUAKES:
When you rearrange the letters:
THAT QUEER SHAKE
ELEVEN PLUS TWO:
When you rearrange the letters:
TWELVE PLUS ONE
MOTHER-IN-LAW:
When you rearrange the letters:
WOMAN HITLER
The Presidential Campaign Diaries Rap (2008)
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The REAL Reason Prices Are Going Up
Repost From 2021
Always blame it on the saps trying to sustain themselves on substandard wages. Just pay them enough to keep them thinking if they work longer and harder everything will get better down the line. Give em a 3% raise. Inflate prices 5%. One big con I tell ya.
Always blame it on the saps trying to sustain themselves on substandard wages. Just pay them enough to keep them thinking if they work longer and harder everything will get better down the line. Give em a 3% raise. Inflate prices 5%. One big con I tell ya.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Everyone's Ephemeral
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What if I told you the actual percentage of people who will die at some point is 100%?
I suppose that comes as no surprise, but according to this table there about 80 ways to check out. This table seems to imply no one dies from getting old. Great news for those who don't want to die from old age, eh?
With that said, why do some people act like they are special and death will never happen to them? That they are immune in some way. Do they not realize that nearly 8 in 10 people will not make it to 65 and beyond?
Would it not be better to live their lives as if this day could be their last?
If society would adapt this attitude it would go a long way in ending greed, indifference to others and all the other things that short sightedness implies.
There was never a building built. A fortune made. A business established. A government formed. A people conquered in battle nor a human that has not perished.
I think a lot of people need to recognize that today is tomorrows yesterdays.
What if I told you the actual percentage of people who will die at some point is 100%?I suppose that comes as no surprise, but according to this table there about 80 ways to check out. This table seems to imply no one dies from getting old. Great news for those who don't want to die from old age, eh?
With that said, why do some people act like they are special and death will never happen to them? That they are immune in some way. Do they not realize that nearly 8 in 10 people will not make it to 65 and beyond?
Would it not be better to live their lives as if this day could be their last?
If society would adapt this attitude it would go a long way in ending greed, indifference to others and all the other things that short sightedness implies.
There was never a building built. A fortune made. A business established. A government formed. A people conquered in battle nor a human that has not perished.
I think a lot of people need to recognize that today is tomorrows yesterdays.
Friday, January 3, 2025
January We're Closest To Sun Why So Damn Cold?
We’re three million miles closer to the sun in January
than we are in July. So why isn't it hot?
I found it interesting--globally speaking--in January the Earth receives 7% more rays then in July. Hence why I thought the Northern Hemisphere would be a more temperate place to live in.
AH...BUT IT IS NOT.
Check out the article for the reason why.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
My New Year Resolutions And More
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My Personal Resolutions For 2025 NONE
What's the point. I never lived up to any of them anyways. Still smoke, drink beer, curse, read less books then watch TV, don't exercise enough nor eliminated meat from my diet, On second thought yes I do have one. That is not to frustrate myself by making any. Alas I'm certain this time I'll be 100% successful for the first time!
Changes To This Blog NONE
Are you Kidding. Face it, it's already as good as it's gonna get. If I wanted a better blog I'd have someone else write it. Since that isn't going to happen readers can look forward to pretty much the same garbage in 2025. Why change now?
Best Stories On This Blog In 2024 NONE
All of them pretty much sucked. Hell this post might be the best post you'll read. This could turn out to be a real time saver for many of my future readers.. You're Welcome.
#1 Reader Of This Blog In 2024 ME
My Favorite Blogger ME
6 Wishes For Myself In 2025 Grow back a full head of hair. Being able to wear 30" waist pants. Weigh 130lbs once again. Climb the steps to the second floor w/o becoming out of breath. Having $100,000 a year to spend. Having one wish left for six more.
Wishes For All My Readers In 2025 That each and everyone of you I sincerely hope will have a better 2025 then you had the year before.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
What's the point. I never lived up to any of them anyways. Still smoke, drink beer, curse, read less books then watch TV, don't exercise enough nor eliminated meat from my diet, On second thought yes I do have one. That is not to frustrate myself by making any. Alas I'm certain this time I'll be 100% successful for the first time!
Are you Kidding. Face it, it's already as good as it's gonna get. If I wanted a better blog I'd have someone else write it. Since that isn't going to happen readers can look forward to pretty much the same garbage in 2025. Why change now?
All of them pretty much sucked. Hell this post might be the best post you'll read. This could turn out to be a real time saver for many of my future readers.. You're Welcome.
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