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I shared this 10 minute video with the No-Lib thread, but now that I had some time to think about it, people on this thread may enjoy it too. It's about a 93 year old guy who wins a story telling contest.
A 10 minute video of a 93 year old guy recalling painful memories from his youth. He's the first fellow to score a 10 in the story telling contest he's entered.
Watching it may be the best 10 minutes you spend today.
Diabolical parents blasted for cruel pranks that make their kids cry
This guy used PhotoShop to alter pictures of his daughter to scare Grandma.
Although a few look like insane parenting is taking place, many depict everyday life for kids from our generation.
Scare Gramma
Cheers, PW.
I had a friend who was NEVER on time.
Until. . .
We arranged to go to an event in a nearby city. I told her that my car would have "wheels turning" at 7:00. At 6:59, I was behind the wheel and the engine was running. I left on time. (And enjoyed the solitude as I drove.)
This once, the inconvenience of tardiness was entirely hers. And so was the expense. Painful yes, but also memorable.
I'd love to say that she was consistently on time after this, but I can't. As a general rule, if being late would cause her grief, she'd be punctual; otherwise, no.
I've seen claims that perpetual tardiness is caused by an inability to "waste time" by building in a few minutes "cushion" when scheduling; hence, it's really seeing your own time as much more valuable than others'.
The Commander finds time management challenging. He has no idea how long things take. He'll look at a half-hour job and estimate it at ten minutes -- then try to do it in five! I'm the opposite. I tend to remember how long I spend doing things -- and if they go well, I assume the next time will take longer.
A classic case is when we cook oatmeal. It says on the package "Cooks in 1.5 minutes." One of us thinks breakfast will be ready in 90 seconds. The other considers that getting out the pot, dishes, and cutlery takes time. So does setting the table and bringing the water to a boil. And don't forget that the "box time" is for cooking one serving. In our house, the one and one-half minute oatmeal goes from pantry to table-top in nine minutes.
Cheers, PW.
P.S. It can go the other way too. Company arriving early and catching me in the tub ain't fun!
The United Passenger Story seems to be from a far different world from the one I inhabit.
The last time I was "bumped" from a flight, we were coming home from Venice. Anyone willing would be flown to Madrid, given a hotel room, ground transportation, and free meals. They'd be guaranteed seats to complete their journey the next morning. The staff walked among the passengers waiting in line and calling out that they needed volunteers to relinquish their seats. The Commander responded quickly, and asked what incentives they were offering.
Their offer was $500 off the next booking.
The Commander declined, but indicated that when they awakened from their dreams and were prepared to deal seriously, he'd reconsider. (Not his actual words.)
One or two accepted the $500.
Then they added First Class accommodation to the basket.
More people accepted, but not enough.
Fortunately, at the beginning of all this, The Commander asked how overbooked they were, and amazingly, they told him. During the "Seat Auction," he kept a tally. Not only was he watching the number of people who were volunteering their seats, he was monitoring how quickly they accepted as well.
The Commander counter-offered that they'd get our two seats if they changed the $500 voucher to $500 cash. This was escalated to someone in authority, and within a few minutes, they accepted his proposal.
With this "New Deal" the airline had more people willing to vacate their seats than they needed.
So off to Madrid we flew.
In cases like this, the first priority should be getting the best deal possible. And confrontation rarely is the best approach. Get the staff on your side. Cloak your demands as an offer to help them. Recognize that the person you're talking to probably has no or limited authority, so the trick is to get them to negotiate with their boss on your behalf.
And if you don't get your way, accept it.
But when you're being mistreated, double down on your "niceness" because it will make a huge impact on the judge or jury who will finally decide what's fair. That's right -- the judge or jury has the last word -- not you, and not the person dealing with you.
The man who was painfully removed by United didn't behave in his own best interests. Neither did United staff. When this issue is resolved, probably in court, it will be a tangled mess to unravel. It's much better to have the facts of the case support this simple idea: United bad, passenger good; thus, United pays big. As it now stands, who knows?
Just my thoughts.
Cheers, PW.
Apparently, United is a slow learner. About a decade ago, they smashed a guy's guitar and refused to pay for repairs. (The fix would've cost about $300.) After his video about it, United's stock lost about $350,000,000!
Good company. . .
U.S. President Donald Trump, June 14!
Cheers, PW.
The benefits of driving a "Green Car"
Green Car
Cheers, PW.
You're in a positive mood this morning. <g>
Maybe it's because I caught myself paying attention to silly details?
I normally have a mid-morning snack. Lately, I've been enjoying a sandwich -- specifically, a Swiss Cheese on Sesame Seed Multi-grain Rye.
This morning, I'm down to the last four slices of the loaf. When I pried them apart, I discovered that the bread had quite a few more holes than usual. Probably the gluten couldn't withstand the pressure of the gas from the yeast during the proofing or the baking. No big deal.
But without thinking, I found myself attempting to align the holes in my Swiss Cheese Slices with the holes in my bread. And I was doing a pretty good job of it too. Then the thought hit me: What am I doing? I've become a FOL! (Fussy Old Lady)
With more than a tiny bit of chagrin, I popped my "creation" into the micro-wave, putting the bread's aberrations out of my mind temporarily, and instead, focused on the enjoyment that will be mine in a few seconds.
As well, I was preparing a coffee.
Cheers, PW.
P.S. When I saw the video, I thought "That's me!" (At least for this morning.)
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Amazing! The story of my life captured in a six minute video. . .
. . .Trump’s killer instinct lies in understanding that hypocrisy conceals weakness. . .
From the very worth reading article by Mr. Greenfield President Trump vs. Obama
Cheers, PW.
One of my favourites, yet it's seldom played these days, not even at Christmas!
As a Public Service to men and women everywhere. . .
Permission Form
Cheers, PW.
Scott Adams is still experimenting with his new cartoon strip "Robots Read News." He seems to share a few randomly. Here are a few from a recent Blog. . .
Cheers, PW.
P.S. Those with good memory will notice that a few are repeats of the Robots Read News cartoons I submitted a while ago.
P.P.S. I don't know who created this strip. The @NotScottAdams arouses curiosity.
P.P.P.S. Found among the comments. . .
Kinda thinking. . .
If the normal probability of cardiac arrest is 0.000002 and when taking NSAID it rises to 0.000003, it's an astounding 50% rise! Does this increase put the patient in serious jeopardy? I don't know, because the article fails to mention the underlying data. But I DO know that presenting their findings in this manner may increase anxiety among those taking NSAIDs.
The suggestion that these products become prescribed medicines may shed light on the issue. Consider -- will the proposed change augment the parma-cartel's profits?
So . . .
Was the article news or free advertising?
Cheers, PW.
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This storm is much worse than I imagined. . .
Harvard claims these 50 sites offer "Fake News"
P.S. I failed miserably. lol
I also earned a disappointing score. But I know what I did wrong. With many words, the first answer that popped into my head seemed too easy, so I figured it must be wrong -- so I chose something else by guessing, which turned out to be a terrible strategy!
When the test finished, they offered another. This time, it was for vocabulary. Speed and correctness count. Since I knew all the words with total certainty, it became a Click-Race to get a good score.
I'm sure that taking this test will mitigate any feelings you have over your results on the "Old Meaning" quiz.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-games/vocabulary-quiz
Cheers, PW.
Is there any possibility that this feature labeled "Subwoofer" is legitimate? Sure doesn't appear to be!
The rapists should be hanged in the town square.
We'd be reacting to their behaviour. I'd rather we be proactive. All men from those "special" countries should be castrated on arrival to our shores. This policy would be double-edged (pardon the pun) as it would discourage many from coming here and curtail the behaviour of those who do.
Cheers, PW.
The importance of being able to do math in your head.
At one of the shops I patronize, they had single serving sized bags of vegetable snacks on sale for 25 cents per bag. I put 10 in my cart.
When I went to pay for them, the shop's owner told me that she also has them available in cases of 24 for $8 if I was interested in stocking up.
I declined.
Cheers, PW.
Why flight attendants prefer to work in economy over first class
The last time I was aboard an aeroplane was flying home from Madrid. We were seated at the front, in First Class, Executive Class, or whatever it was called. It was like spending a day in a pig pen.
As mentioned in your message, the passengers were profoundly demanding and inconsiderate of the attendants as well as one another. The irritations were reduced by a generous supply of alcohol. In some ways, this made matters worse.
In spite of this, I have fond memories of that journey. Maybe it was getting thoroughly intoxicated in the First Class Lounge before leaving, or maybe it was the extra roomy seats that reclined to almost bed-like horizontalness. But what really stands out for me was the smell that filled the cabin when the attendants baked fresh cookies. After enduring the tantalizing aroma for what seemed forever, they served them warm from the oven. I felt like I was a kid again in Mother's kitchen.
The Commander and I don't abandon our everyday behaviour because we are in possession of a First Class ticket -- in fact, we augmented our best deportment. As usual, The Commander expressed his delight in how we were being treated. He chatted with the staff as if they were friends.
When we landed, an attendant approached us and asked if we enjoyed the wine they served. We did! She said that they had a few bottles left over and if we'd like them, we would be welcome to take them home. She didn't need to make the offer twice!
When we landed and it was time to leave, we folded the blankets and left them with the other stuff like pillows and slippers in a neat pile on the seat. We put our trash in the paper bag provided by the airline. We also noticed that the entire cabin looked like a landfill site after a tornado. It was disgusting. How can people be such slobs?
Although the First Class attendants wore the same uniforms as the other airline employees, I couldn't help but think that a Hazardous Material Suit would be more appropriate.
It's my guess that any First Class passengers who act like normal human beings would be like a breath of fresh air for the cabin attendants. Is this too much to ask?
Apparently, it is.
Cheers, PW.
They're shown taking down men who are twice their size. Get freaking real.
Decades ago, after listening to a talk on women's self defense, I wanted to practice some of what I learned, and attacked my husband. I felt I was fit, had above average strength, and was convinced I'd be victorious.
My efforts were wasted. I may as well attacked a bronze statue in the park for all the effect I had on him. I'm sure he could've continued reading his book through the whole thing and not lost his place.
He's not a big fellow, never trained as a fighter, and although he's a bit more fit than average, it's not that much more. Still, without a weapon, I'd have no hope of defeating him.
Just a thought -- Maybe liberal men are so soft a girl CAN defeat them.
Cheers, PW.
George Washington. . .
I sat in one of the chairs placed along the rear of George Washington's house and admired the view of the river. I hope he enjoyed his time there as much as I did.
I came across 110 suggestions, handwritten by him. I found many to be as applicable today as they were in his time.
Note: Although they were written by George Washington, he was not the author. At the time, he was a student and this work was a handwriting assignment.
It's common to see a few "juicy" entries, but here's all 110. . .
Cheers, PW.
P.S. He addresses something I find irritating in number 41.
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1st Every Action done in Company, ought to be with Some Sign of Respect, to those that are Present.
2nd When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usualy Discovered.
3rd Shew Nothing to your Friend that may affright him.
4th In the Presence of Others Sing not to yourself with a humming Noise, nor Drum with your Fingers or Feet.
5th If You Cough, Sneeze, Sigh, or Yawn, do it not Loud but Privately; and Speak not in your Yawning, but put Your handkercheif or Hand before your face and turn aside.
6th Sleep not when others Speak, Sit not when others stand, Speak not when you Should hold your Peace, walk not on when others Stop.
7th Put not off your Clothes in the presence of Others, nor go out your Chamber half Drest.
8th At Play and at Fire its Good manners to Give Place to the last Commer, and affect not to Speak Louder than Ordinary.
9th Spit not in the Fire, nor Stoop low before it neither Put your Hands into the Flames to warm them, nor Set your Feet upon the Fire especially if there be meat before it.
10th When you Sit down, Keep your Feet firm and Even, without putting one on the other or Crossing them.
11th Shift not yourself in the Sight of others nor Gnaw your nails.
12th Shake not the head, Feet, or Legs rowl not the Eyes lift not one eyebrow higher than the other wry not the mouth, and bedew no mans face with your Spittle, by approaching too near him when you Speak.
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13th Kill no Vermin as Fleas, lice ticks etc in the Sight of Others, if you See any filth or thick Spittle put your foot Dexteriously upon it if it be upon the Cloths of your Companions, Put it off privately, and if it be upon your own Cloths return Thanks to
14th Turn not your Back to others especially in Speaking, Jog not the Table or Desk on which Another reads or writes, lean not upon any one.
15th Keep your Nails clean and Short, also your Hands and Teeth Clean yet without Shewing any great Concern for them.
16th Do not Puff up the Cheeks, Loll not out the tongue rub the Hands, or beard, thrust out the lips, or bite them or keep the Lips too open or too Close.
17th Be no Flatterer, neither Play with any that delights not to be Play'd Withal.
18th Read no Letters, Books, or Papers in Company but when there is a Necessity for the doing of it you must ask leave: come not near the Books or Writings of Another so as to read them unless desired or give your opinion of them unasked also look not nigh when another is writing a Letter.
19th Let your Countenance be pleasant but in Serious Matters Somewhat grave.
20th The Gestures of the Body must be Suited to the discourse you are upon.
21st Reproach none for the Infirmaties of Nature, nor Delight to Put them that have in mind thereof.
22nd Shew not yourself glad at the Misfortune of another though he were your enemy.
23rd When you see a Crime punished, you may be inwardly Pleased; but always shew Pity to the Suffering Offender.
24th Do not laugh too loud or too much at any Publick Spectacle.
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25th Superfluous Complements and all Affectation of Ceremonie are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be Neglected.
26th In Pulling off your Hat to Persons of Distinction, as Noblemen, Justices, Churchmen etc make a Reverence, bowing more or less according to the Custom of the Better Bred, and Quality of the Person. Amongst your equals expect not always that they Should begin with you first, but to Pull off the Hat when there is no need is Affectation, in the Manner of Saluting and re?aluting in words keep to the most usual Custom.
27th Tis ill manners to bid one more eminent than yourself be covered as well as not to do it to whom it's due Likewise he that makes too much haste to Put on his hat does not well, yet he ought to Put it on at the first, or at most the Second time of being ask'd; now what is herein Spoken, of Qualification in behaviour in Saluting, ought also to be observed in taking of Place, and Sitting down for ceremonies without Bounds is troublesome.
28th If any one come to Speak to you while you are are Sitting Stand up tho he be your Inferiour, and when you Present Seats let it be to every one according to his Degree.
29th When you meet with one of Greater Quality than yourself, Stop, and retire especially if it be at a Door or any Straight place to give way for him to Pass.
30th In walking the highest Place in most Countrys Seems to be on the right hand therefore Place yourself on the left of him whom you desire to Honour: but if three walk together the middest Place is the most Honourable the wall is usually given to the most worthy if two walk together.
31st If any one far Surpassess others, either in age, Estate, or Merit yet would give Place to a meaner than himself in his own lodging or elsewhere the one ought not to except it, So he on the other part should not use much earnestness nor offer it above once or twice.
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32nd To one that is your equal, or not much inferior you are to give the chief Place in your Lodging and he to who 'tis offered ought at the first to refuse it but at the Second to accept though not without acknowledging his own unworthiness.
33rd They that are in Dignity or in office have in all places Preceedency but whilst they are Young they ought to respect those that are their equals in Birth or other Qualitys, though they have no Publick charge.
34th It is good Manners to prefer them to whom we Speak before ourselves especially if they be above us with whom in no Sort we ought to begin.
35th Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.
36th Artificers & Persons of low Degree ought not to use many ceremonies to Lords, or Others of high Degree but Respect and highly Honour them, and those of high Degree ought to treat them with affibility & Courtesie, without Arrogancy.
37th In Speaking to men of Quality do not lean nor Look them full in the Face, nor approach too near them at lest Keep a full Pace from them.
38th In visiting the Sick, do not Presently play the Physicion if you be not Knowing therein.
39th In writing or Speaking, give to every Person his due Title According to his Degree & the Custom of the Place.
40th Strive not with your Superiers in argument, but always Submit your Judgment to others with Modesty.
41st Undertake not to Teach your equal in the art himself Proffesses; it Savours of arrogancy.
42nd Let thy ceremonies in Courtesie be proper to the Dignity of his place with whom thou conversest for it is absurd to act the same with a Clown and a Prince.
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43rd Do not express Joy before one sick or in pain for that contrary Passion will aggravate his Misery.
44th When a man does all he can though it Succeeds not well blame not him that did it.
45th Being to advise or reprehend any one, consider whether it ought to be in publick or in Private; presently, or at Some other time in what terms to do it & in reproving Shew no Sign of Cholar but do it with all Sweetness and Mildness.
46th Take all Admonitions thankfully in what Time or Place Soever given but afterwards not being culpable take a Time & Place convenient to let him him know it that gave them.
47th Mock not nor Jest at any thing of Importance break no Jest that are Sharp Biting and if you Deliver any thing witty and Pleasent abtain from Laughing thereat yourself.
48th Wherein wherein you reprove Another be unblameable yourself; for example is more prevalent than Precepts.
49th Use no Reproachfull Language against any one neither Curse nor Revile.
50th Be not hasty to beleive flying Reports to the Disparagement of any.
51st Wear not your Cloths, foul, unript or Dusty but See they be Brush'd once every day at least and take heed that you approach not to any Uncleaness.
52nd In your Apparel be Modest and endeavour to accomodate Nature, rather than to procure Admiration keep to the Fashion of your equals Such as are Civil and orderly with respect to Times and Places.
53rd Run not in the Streets, neither go too slowly nor with Mouth open go not Shaking your Arms kick not the earth with your feet, go not upon the Toes, nor in a Dancing fashion.
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54th Play not the Peacock, looking every where about you, to See if you be well Deck't, if your Shoes fit well if your Stokings sit neatly, and Cloths handsomely.
55th Eat not in the Streets, nor in the House, out of Season.
56th Associate yourself with Men of good Quality if you Esteem your own Reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad Company.
57th In walking up and Down in a House, only with One in Company if he be Greater than yourself, at the first give him the Right hand and Stop not till he does and be not the first that turns, and when you do turn let it be with your face towards him, if he be a Man of Great Quality, walk not with him Cheek by Joul but Somewhat behind him; but yet in Such a Manner that he may ea?ily Speak to you.
58th Let your Conversation be without Malice or Envy, for 'tis a Sign of a Tractable and Commendable Nature: And in all Causes of Passion admit Reason to Govern.
59th Never express anything unbecoming, nor Act against the Rules Moral before your inferiours.
60th Be not immodest in urging your Freinds to Discover a Secret.
61st Utter not base and frivilous things amongst grave and Learn'd Men nor very Difficult Questians or Subjects, among the Ignorant or things hard to be believed, Stuff not your Discourse with Sentences amongst your Betters nor Equals.
62nd Speak not of doleful Things in a Time of Mirth or at the Table; Speak not of Melancholy Things as Death and Wounds, and if others Mention them Change if you can the Discourse tell not your Dreams, but to your intimate Friend.
63rd A Man ought not to value himself of his Atchievements, or rare Qualities of wit; much less of his riches Virtue or Kindred.
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64th Break not a Jest where none take pleasure in mirth Laugh not aloud, nor at all without Occasion, deride no mans Misfortune, tho' there Seem to be Some cause.
65th Speak not injurious Words neither in Jest nor Earnest Scoff at none although they give Occasion.
66th Be not froward but friendly and Courteous; the first to Salute hear and answer and be not Pensive when it's a time to Converse.
67th Detract not from others neither be excessive in Commanding.
68th Go not thither, where you know not, whether you Shall be Welcome or not. Give not Advice without being Ask'd & when desired do it briefly.
69th If two contend together take not the part of either unconstrained; and be not obstinate in your own Opinion, in Things indiferent be of the Major Side.
70th Reprehend not the imperfections of others for that belongs to Parents Masters and Superiours.
71st Gaze not on the marks or blemishes of Others and ask not how they came. What you may Speak in Secret to your Friend deliver not before others.
72nd Speak not in an unknown Tongue in Company but in your own Language and that as those of Quality do and not as the Vulgar; Sublime matters treat Seriously.
73rd Think before you Speak pronounce not imperfectly nor bring out your Words too hastily but orderly & distinctly.
74th When Another Speaks be attentive your Self and disturb not the Audience if any hesitate in his Words help him not nor Prompt him without desired, Interrupt him not, nor Answer him till his Speech be ended.
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75th In the midst of Discourse ask not of what one treateth but if you Perceive any Stop because of your coming you may well intreat him gently to Proceed: If a Person of Quality comes in while your Conversing it's handsome to Repeat what was said before.
76th While you are talking, Point not with your Finger at him of Whom you Discourse nor Approach too near him to whom you talk especially to his face.
77th Treat with men at fit Times about Business & Whisper not in the Company of Others.
78th Make no Comparisons and if any of the Company be Commended for any brave act of Vertue, commend not another for the Same.
79th Be not apt to relate News if you know not the truth thereof. In Discoursing of things you Have heard Name not your Author always A Secret Discover not.
80th Be not Tedious in Discourse or in reading unless you find the Company pleased therewith.
81st Be not Curious to Know the Affairs of Others neither approach those that Speak in Private.
82nd Undertake not what you cannot Perform but be Carefull to keep your Promise.
83rd When you deliver a matter do it without Passion & with Discretion, however mean the Person be you do it too.
84th When your Superiours talk to any Body hearken not neither Speak nor Laugh.
85th In Company of these of Higher Quality than yourself Speak not til you are ask'd a Question then Stand upright put off your Hat & Answer in few words.
86th In Disputes, be not So Desireous to Overcome as not to give Liberty to each one to deliver his Opinion and Submit to the Judgment of the Major Part especially if they are Judges of the Dispute.
87th Let thy carriage be such as becomes a Man Grave Settled and attentive to that which is spoken. Contradict not at every turn what others Say.
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88th Be not tedious in Discourse, make not many Digressigns, nor repeat often the Same manner of Discourse.
89th Speak not Evil of the absent for it is unjust.
90th Being Set at meat Scratch not neither Spit Cough or blow your Nose except there's a Necessity for it.
91st Make no Shew of taking great Delight in your Victuals, Feed not with Greediness; cut your Bread with a Knife, lean not on the Table neither find fault with what you Eat.
92nd Take no Salt or cut Bread with your Knife Greasy.
93rd Entertaining any one at table it is decent to present him with meat, Undertake not to help others undesired by the Master.
94th If you Soak bread in the Sauce let it be no more than what you put in your Mouth at a time and blow not your broth at Table but Stay till Cools of it Self.
95th Put not your meat to your Mouth with your Knife in your hand neither Spit forth the Stones of any fruit Pye upon a Dish nor Cast anything under the table.
96th It's unbecoming to Stoop much to ones Meat Keep your Fingers clean & when foul wipe them on a Corner of your Table Napkin.
97th Put not another bit into your Mouth til the former be Swallowed let not your Morsels be too big for the Gowls.
98th Drink not nor talk with your mouth full neither Gaze about you while you are a Drinking.
99th Drink not too leisurely nor yet too hastily. Before and after Drinking wipe your Lips breath not then or Ever with too Great a Noise, for its uncivil.
100th Cleanse not your teeth with the Table Cloth Napkin Fork or Knife but if Others do it let it be done with a Pick Tooth.
101st Rince not your Mouth in the Presence of Others.
102nd It is out of use to call upon the Company often to Eat nor need you Drink to others every Time you Drink.
103rd In Company of your Betters be not longer in eating than they are lay not your Arm but only your hand upon the table.
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104th It belongs to the Chiefest in Company to unfold his Napkin and fall to Meat first, But he ought then to Begin in time & to Dispatch with Dexterity that the Slowest may have time allowed him.
105th Be not Angry at Table whatever happens & if you have reason to be so, Shew it not but on a Chearfull Countenance especially if there be Strangers for Good Humour makes one Dish of Meat a Feast.
106th Set not yourself at the upper of the Table but if it Be your Due or that the Master of the house will have it So, Contend not, least you Should Trouble the Company.
107th If others talk at Table be attentive but talk not with Meat in your Mouth.
108th When you Speak of God or his Atributes, let it be Seriously & with Reverence. Honour & Obey your Natural Parents altho they be Poor.
109th Let your Recreations be Manfull not Sinfull.
110th Labour to keep alive in your Breast that Little Spark of Celestial fire Called Conscience.
Trump did not cause the deep division in the country. It caused him. . .
From Fred Reed's article "Internal Secession and Road to Ruin"
Fred Reed
Cheers, PW.
Three waves of immigrants. . .
The first bunch came to build our nation.
The second bunch came to exploit our generosity.
The third bunch is coming to destroy our society.
Cheers, PW.
While I walked through my neighbourhood this morning, enjoying the bare and dry road, I thought I could take my little roadster for a spin. I was lucky in both December and January, because both months allowed me to indulge in this bit of joy.
About a half mile from home, it started snowing. So much for my joyride!
It was a "magical" snowfall. Being Sunday, it was also quiet. And the snow made the silence even more profound. I was in auditory Heaven.
I like to do the prep work for the day's meals when I get home. It seems easier in a quiet house, and today, the house was mausoleum quiet. While I walk, I listen to my .MP3 player and when I get home, I continue with it. I did this today too.
I sing along in my head. Today was different. I sang along out loud. Not shouting or screaming out loud, but quietly out loud. Maybe not so quietly, because The Commander heard me and came to investigate.
Being busy, I didn't notice him. I continued working and singing unaware of his presence.
This has happened before. His usual response is joining me in the singing. Sometimes I remove one ear-piece and we share. This guarantees "some" synchronization.
Not today!
He had no idea what I was singing. To him, it sounded like I was having a seizure. He's used to my language impediment, but this was way beyond anything he experienced. To say I was singing something he was not familiar with is an understatement. It was "Rising Sun" performed by Hanggai, a group from Inner Mongolia.
I removed my headset and gave it to him. I wanted him to be certain that I was singing along and had not gone completely mad. He started dancing. This was a treat! He looked as nuts as I sounded. We ended our encounter in laughter.
A few moments later, he headed back to bed and I returned to chopping cauliflower.
Cheers, PW.
Just added my "Yes" vote.
I added a few "Yes" votes too.
To make it more convenient, I opened a second browser window and pointed it toward the "Clear Cookies" option.
Then it became a simple matter of toggling between the "Clear Cookies" and the "Vote in the Poll" page.
Cheers, PW.
P.S. Just an observation. . .
Whenever I voted, the total vote count would rise by about 25, but every once in a while it would rise by only about 15. Since I took about 5 seconds to vote, and I think I was consistent in the intervals between casting my votes, I assume that the poll is counting actual viewer participation and not just some program fabricating the results.
I was suspicions about the numbers: 53%, 40%, and 7% did not change since the first I-Hub message about it, submitted at 7:34 this morning.
It looks like earnings are 83 cents.
MSFT Earnings
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This weeks column by Fred Reed looks at the trend of machines vs. humans in the workforce. . .
Fred Reed
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I'm sure I shared this video with I-Hub previously, but it combines today's opinions of mealtime and education nicely. . .
Hope PW weighs in on this discussion.
In our area, teachers are trained in Teachers' College. Those who teach the teachers hold Doctorate Degrees in Education.
Nobody ever earned a Doctorate for discovering common sense. Plenty are awarded for stuff that no ordinary person would consider practical. So what do we get? A Teachers' College faculty composed of people with careers built upon a foundation of silliness. With training like this, it's amazing that today's teachers manage to put anything of value into the heads of their students.
When politicians tinker with our education system, who do they look to for guidance? Teachers' College Professors, of course. After all, wouldn't they know best? Yeah right!
Cheers, PW.
P.S. In general, we live in times where an idea that sounds good is embraced with far more love and affection than an idea that actually works after being tried and proven.