tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.comments2024-03-18T17:41:11.726-04:00Lehigh Valley Clancularius Introspectives (LVCI)LVCIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09034343739402945565noreply@blogger.comBlogger1334125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-62801228666376104902024-03-18T16:57:49.439-04:002024-03-18T16:57:49.439-04:00This is a topic in which I gave a great deal of di...This is a topic in which I gave a great deal of direct knowledge. In reality, America is home to about 25 high school bands that perform at the same level of high achievement as shown in this video. Perhaps, a few even higher.<br /><br />One sanctioning body of USA high school bands is named Bands of America (BOA). Videos from the annual BOA National Championships in Indianapolis can be found on YouTube. True, nothing like this can be found in our Lehigh Valley. There’s a reason.<br /><br />The upper tier BOA groups are maintained by large, well-organized, Band Parent and Booster Groups. They raise and spend upwards of $400,000 per year to produce the performance of their own band. Parents are heavily involved, their children firmly committed to hundreds of hours of hard work. Some kids in those programs will actually receive full-ride college scholarships to play in a major college band program.<br /><br />The money, the effort, the raw material (so to speak) is just not in place here in the Lehigh Valley. We have a few good bands here, but nothing like goes on some places across the country. Nothing that would even come close to making a BOA Finals event. Such requires a very heavy lift and several years development under more stable conditions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-1422638130876909282024-03-01T14:15:21.993-05:002024-03-01T14:15:21.993-05:00Born: 1939 (age 85 years), Clarkdale, GABorn: 1939 (age 85 years), Clarkdale, GALVCIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034343739402945565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-80527628337703955422024-03-01T11:21:40.915-05:002024-03-01T11:21:40.915-05:00Thought Ray stevens was deadThought Ray stevens was deadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-33090352777262214882024-02-11T23:59:26.615-05:002024-02-11T23:59:26.615-05:00lollolBernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-5189664473728945882024-01-18T12:22:38.907-05:002024-01-18T12:22:38.907-05:00During his confirmation hearing in 2017 Neil M. Go...During his confirmation hearing in 2017 Neil M. Gorsuch was directly asked about the Chevron Doctrine by Senator Orrin Hatch (R). Gorsuch made it very clear he stood against it. LVCIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034343739402945565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-36418717211209248222024-01-14T15:01:32.538-05:002024-01-14T15:01:32.538-05:00Thanks for sharing our video, we have many more on...Thanks for sharing our video, we have many more on our channel too!The Jive Aceshttp://www.jiveaces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-67978167391324664302024-01-11T00:06:32.736-05:002024-01-11T00:06:32.736-05:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-76868859942397352112024-01-09T14:27:54.358-05:002024-01-09T14:27:54.358-05:00Your first example involving a statement by Sauer ...Your first example involving a statement by Sauer is totally false. His actual answer to Judge Pan’s example was not at all what you printed. Be more careful before jumping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-46746416754907095712023-12-02T10:47:08.531-05:002023-12-02T10:47:08.531-05:00I am on Medicare and United Health cared . I have ...I am on Medicare and United Health cared . I have been extremally ill after haVING a stroke and geting all kinds of treatment's for Prostate cancer and bone cancer . If I didn't have the supplement I would be bankrupt and dead Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-36675683503896952382023-11-12T11:58:21.670-05:002023-11-12T11:58:21.670-05:00Enjoyed Twisted SisterEnjoyed Twisted SisterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-7536849086166162172023-10-17T14:27:19.297-04:002023-10-17T14:27:19.297-04:00Keep spending the money !Keep spending the money !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-3976432173107567382023-09-27T10:32:05.830-04:002023-09-27T10:32:05.830-04:00No Parking No ProblemNo Parking No ProblemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-47195359264839003872023-09-17T12:41:42.407-04:002023-09-17T12:41:42.407-04:00GreatGreatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-20262983329220215492023-09-14T21:43:42.349-04:002023-09-14T21:43:42.349-04:00It was Thursday, March 28, 2013It was Thursday, March 28, 2013LVCIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034343739402945565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-48100411588092851362023-09-14T21:19:13.408-04:002023-09-14T21:19:13.408-04:00You have NAILED IT!!! I wish you would have indic...You have NAILED IT!!! I wish you would have indicated the original publishing date!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-18702861710938587752023-09-06T18:31:04.543-04:002023-09-06T18:31:04.543-04:00Your so full of shit. You are as ignorant as they ...Your so full of shit. You are as ignorant as they come. We've had two homes in the back with large Puerto Rico families Another directly to the rear of our yard a black couple.. One door away to our West a couple from South America (Columbia) A four member black family across the street. All whom we talk to off and on. We live one block away from Muhlenberg College.<br /><br />This post demonstrates the very ignorance that pisses me off with people like you. Some people, such as yourself, are dumber then dirt. Go away you raciest SOB.<br />LVCIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034343739402945565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-61003301871164035102023-09-06T16:04:26.540-04:002023-09-06T16:04:26.540-04:00The west end is whiter than sour cream, expropriat...The west end is whiter than sour cream, expropriations from the Party members of nearby communities are soon to commence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-74387327755043284382023-08-18T13:05:29.537-04:002023-08-18T13:05:29.537-04:00This is hilarious! This is hilarious! Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-2773998430700961882023-08-11T22:40:26.402-04:002023-08-11T22:40:26.402-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-31464909231747189462023-08-10T08:38:10.061-04:002023-08-10T08:38:10.061-04:00Trump is worse then what the news media claims. Al...Trump is worse then what the news media claims. Always was. Always will be. Trump could care less about the middle class or even the United States for that matter. All he cares about is himself. He shows that every day with yet something or someone else he trash talks about. Yes we need a completely different kind ofleader.. but Trump sure as hell ain't the one.LVCIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034343739402945565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-5751057990109573112023-08-10T05:19:41.528-04:002023-08-10T05:19:41.528-04:00Trump is not really what the news media claims. Ne...Trump is not really what the news media claims. Never has been. His policies are rock solid in support of the middle class. <br /><br />There is absolutely no doubt our current government in Washington no longer functions in our best interest, but in the interests of the global corporate masters who fund their campaigns. Lying and cheating has destroyed America.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-56881444085421400052023-08-01T14:37:08.027-04:002023-08-01T14:37:08.027-04:00Not only the $25 but so too the damn bridge toll o...Not only the $25 but so too the damn bridge toll on top of that. Plus the bridge forces drivers into the congestion zones where they are forced to pay. Yet with all that NYC still claims they're broke!LVCIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034343739402945565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-64930091845048310142023-08-01T13:36:43.613-04:002023-08-01T13:36:43.613-04:00Seems to me, nonstop bus service between Bethlehem...Seems to me, nonstop bus service between Bethlehem/Easton into Manhattan USING A BUS ONLY LANE the entire way would not only be fairly quick but certainly less expensive to establish. Many are not aware, but NYC is creating “congestion pricing” for cars entering Manhattan from everywhere below 60th Street. The additional charge is something like $25. Doesn’t bother me, I no longer have any desire to visit NYC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-84319699502278017822023-07-30T13:25:16.312-04:002023-07-30T13:25:16.312-04:00Anonymous Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 9:03:00 AM EDTs...<b>Anonymous Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 9:03:00 AM EDTsaid... <i>I realize from reading your stuff, you are clearly a liberal who hates Trump.</i></b><br /><br />What I am is a person who believes Trump (and many others like him) are nut jobs. As far as Trump goes I see him as the biggest bullshitter to ever run for any office little alone the presidency. I am no admirer of either party. The upcoming election leaves a bad taste in my mouth for any of the candidates I've seen so far. You may not believe this but it is true. Biden is no voter's prayer answered.<br /><br />As far as election integrity.. As long as we allow redistricting to determine electoral counts there never will be an open and fair election. Compounding this some states are a take all electoral vote count while some do not. <br /><br />I'm certainly against college loan forgiveness. The present border policy. So too the insane waste and amount of money we spend on the defense budget. Government allowing drug manufacturers to run amuck with their pricing. The EPA is somewhat out of control too. Most agency regulations are. On the other hand the FDA allowing companies to add food ingredients with out due diligence. Thinking in terms of GRAS which is defined as <i>'generally recognized as safe ingredients'</i>. Companies get to add them at their own discretion. I'm also against whatever party controls congress to rig the supreme court with lifetime appointments. No matter which party both cater and favor the rich in everyway possible. I believe in clean energy. I also0 believe coal can be made to clean burner if we had the will to do it. Our schools are a disaster. About 1/3 of the members of congress are so dumb they don't belong there either because of their age or their diminished mental capacity.<br /><br />I could go on but the way I see me is I have many issues for or against either party. I'm an issue driven guy. Certainly not a liberal as you would have define me. The problem in this world is people trying to define others and put them in a group. I have my own points of view and never will conform to any box set of rules (religious or otherwise). In fact to label me a liberal I consider an insult. Too may wackos in the democratic party as is also the case on the other side.<br />LVCIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034343739402945565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714325474846363009.post-51497992607398115032023-07-30T09:03:51.564-04:002023-07-30T09:03:51.564-04:00A most entertaining reprint, and SO accurate. We a...A most entertaining reprint, and SO accurate. We are about the same age. Yes, our good times are behind us.<br /><br />I realize from reading your stuff, you are clearly a liberal who hates Trump. I am an Independent who likes Trump and believes he is the only candidate out there who will effect meaningful change to reverse course in our declining nation. But, overall, the process will need to be continued for years after he’s gone, if he’s allowed to run and wins through a honest election process. Yes, our elections are tampered with. No doubt in my mind.<br /><br />Our government, particularly Congress and the Justice Department are not only too corrupt but, I believe, illegitimate in form and purpose. America just ain’t what it used to be. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com