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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Its surface is covered in a sticky black substance similar to the gunk at the bottom of a barbecue.
It's 1.7 miles long. Its surface is covered in a sticky black
substance similar to the gunk at the bottom of a barbecue. If it
impacted Earth it would probably result in global extinction. Good thing
it is just making a flyby.
Asteroid 1998 QE2 will make its closest pass to Earth on May 31 at 1:59 p.m. PDT.
Scientists are not sure where this unusually large space rock, which was discovered 15 years ago, originated from. But the mysterious sooty substance on its surface could indicate it may be the result of a comet that flew too close to the sun, said Amy Mainzer, who tracks near-Earth objects at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge. It might also have leaked out of the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, she said.
MORE HERE
Asteroid 1998 QE2 will make its closest pass to Earth on May 31 at 1:59 p.m. PDT.
Scientists are not sure where this unusually large space rock, which was discovered 15 years ago, originated from. But the mysterious sooty substance on its surface could indicate it may be the result of a comet that flew too close to the sun, said Amy Mainzer, who tracks near-Earth objects at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge. It might also have leaked out of the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, she said.
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Sticky..NEW POSTS Below .....Anybody Want A "WWHBD?"* Bumper Sticker ?
Given the times we are in and all the shit the politicians are doing it would be
interesting to ask WWHBD?
*What Would Henry Bowman Do?"
( I think BUBBA used this before)
I just ordered these ( below) and will have them in a few weeks. Let me know if you want one.
My email is on the sidebar.
♫♫ Do You Like Celtic? Folk? Neo- Medieval? Check Out "Blackmore's Night" ♫♫
Thanks to Pandora for making me aware of this music!
Blackmore's Night is a British/American traditional folk rock duo formed in 1997, consisting of Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night.
Yes, THAT, Richie Blackmore....
Blackmore's Night is a British/American traditional folk rock duo formed in 1997, consisting of Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night.
Yes, THAT, Richie Blackmore....
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Urgent Health News!
Medicine has finally found the correct and most accurate way to measure blood pressure for men.
My
doctor's nurse takes my BP like this all the
time.
My
pressure is normal.... 522 over 418.
That's
OK, isn't it???
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Ya Gotta Love Grandpas.... (From the email inbox)
John G. is 63 years old and owns a small
business. He's a life-long republican and sees his dream of
retiring next year has all but evaporated. With the
stock market crashing and new taxes coming his way,
John assumes now that he will work to his dying
day.
John has a granddaughter. Ashley is a recent college grad. She drives a flashy hybrid car, wears all the latest fashions, and loves to go out to nightclubs and restaurants. Ashley campaigned hard for Barack Obama. After the election she made sure her grandfather (and all other republican family members) received a big I told-you-so earful on how the world is going to be a much better place now that her party is taking over.
Having recently lost both roommates, Ashley ran short of cash, and cannot pay the rent (again) on her 3-bedroom townhouse. Like she has done many times in the past, she e-mailed her grandfather asking for some financial help.
Here is his reply:
Sweetheart, I received your request for
assistance. Ashley, you know I love you dearly and I'm sympathetic to your
financial plight. Unfortunately, times have changed.
With the election of President Obama, your grandmother and I have had to set
forth
a bold new economic plan of our own..."The
Ashley Economic Empowerment Plan." Let me
explain.
Your grandmother and I are life-long,
wage-earning tax payers. We have lived a comfortable life, as you know, but we
have never had the fancier things like European
vacations, luxury cars, etc. We have worked hard and were looking forward to
retiring soon.
But the plan has changed. Your president is
raising our personal and business taxes significantly. He says it is so he can
give our hard-earned money to other people. Do you
know what this means, Ashley? It means less for us, so we must cut back on
many
business and personal
expenses.
You know the wonderful receptionist who
worked in my office for more than 23 years? The one who always gave you
candy when you came over to visit? I had to let
her go last week. I can't afford to pay her salary and all of the government
mandated taxes that go with having employees. Your
grandmother will now work 4 days a week to answer phones, take orders and
handle
the books. We will be closed on Fridays and
will lose even more income.
I'm also very sorry to report that your
cousin Frank will no longer be working summers in the warehouse. I called him
at school this morning. He already knows about it and
he's upset because he will have to give up skydiving and his yearly trip to
Greenland to survey the polar
bears.
That's just the business side of things.
Some personal economic effects of Obama's new taxation policies include none
other than you. You
know very well that over the years your grandmother and I have given you
thousands of dollars in cash,
tuition assistance, food, housing, clothing, gifts,
etc., etc. With your vote, you have chosen to help others -- but not at your
expense --
it is unfortunately at our expense. If you
need money now sweetheart, I recommend you call 202-456-1111. That is the
direct phone number for the White House. You can
also contact the White House here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/CONTACT/
You yourself told me how foolish it is to
vote republican. You said Mr. Obama is going to be the people's president, and
is going to help every American live a better
life. Based on everything you've told me, along with all the promises we heard
during the campaign, I'm sure Mr. Obama will be
happy to transfer some stimulus money into your bank account. Have him call me
for
the account number which I memorized years
ago.
Perhaps you can now understand what I've been
saying all my life...those who vote for a president should consider the
impact on the nation as a whole, and not be just
concerned with what they can get for themselves. What Obama supporters don't
seem to realize is all of the money he is
redistributing to illegal aliens and non-taxpaying Americans (the so-called
"less fortunate")
comes from tax-paying
families.
Remember how you told me, "only the richest
of the rich will be affected"? Well guess what, honey? Because we own a
business, your grandmother and I are now considered to
be the richest of the rich. On paper, it might look that way, but in the real
world,
we are far from it. As you said while
campaigning for Obama, some people will have to carry more of the burden so all
of America can prosper. You understand what that means,
right? It means that raising taxes on productive people results in them having
less
money, less money for everything, and sadly
that includes granddaughters.
I'm sorry, Ashley, but the well has run dry.
The free lunches are over. We have no money to give you now. So,
congratulations on your choice for "change." For future
reference, I encourage you to try and add up the total value of the gifts and
cash you have
received from us, just since you went off to
college, and compare it to what you expect to get from Mr. Obama over the next 4
(or 8) years. I have not kept track of it, Ashley,
because it has all truly been the gift of our hearts, but the comparison might
be interesting.
Remember, we love you dearly...but from now
on you'll need to call the number mentioned above. Your "savior" has the money
we would have given to you. Just try to get it
from him.
Good luck,
sweetheart.
Love, Grandpa
Love, Grandpa
Unintended Consequences.... E Book On Scribd if you want to read/download it...
Click on the book cover for a link to the EBook.
It's no longer in print and they are expensive on amazon.
I don't know if John Ross gets anything for this so it will remain posted
unless someone complains.
H/T to reader Jeffrey
It's no longer in print and they are expensive on amazon.
I don't know if John Ross gets anything for this so it will remain posted
unless someone complains.
H/T to reader Jeffrey
On The Road....
I'll be sneaking out of the sooper seekrit bunker of "The Feral Irishman" to attend the
EASTEC manufacturing show for the day.
Stay safe out there.
Enjoy your coffee....
EASTEC manufacturing show for the day.
Stay safe out there.
Enjoy your coffee....
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Hmmmm....Preliminary investigation suggests the individuals are from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore, according to state police.
Yup... just walking around the resevoir.
BELCHERTOWN, Mass (WHDH) -- State police have questioned seven people they say were trespassing at the Quabbin Reservoir near Belchertown early Tuesday morning.
State police said a trooper saw two vehicles parked on the grass at the reservoir’s entrance. The trooper saw seven people walking from the Quabbin Reservoir toward the vehicles.
The male individuals claimed to be chemical engineers. The individuals further claimed that they were recent college graduates, according to state police.
BELCHERTOWN, Mass (WHDH) -- State police have questioned seven people they say were trespassing at the Quabbin Reservoir near Belchertown early Tuesday morning.
State police said a trooper saw two vehicles parked on the grass at the reservoir’s entrance. The trooper saw seven people walking from the Quabbin Reservoir toward the vehicles.
The male individuals claimed to be chemical engineers. The individuals further claimed that they were recent college graduates, according to state police.
Hey Wirecutter, What do you get from this talk?
Raederle Phoenix is an expert on dieting and how it can relate to health.
Flip Flops....
Flip-flops (also called zōri, thongs, jandals, or a variety of other names throughout the world) are a type of open-toed sandal
typically worn in casual situations, such as outside or at the beach.
They consist of a flat sole held loosely on the foot by a Y-shaped strap
that passes between the first and second toes and around either side of
the foot. They may also be held to the foot with a single strap over
the front of the foot rather than a thong. The name "flip-flop"
originated because of the sound that is made by slapping between the
sole of the foot and the floor when walking.
This style of footwear has been worn by the people of many cultures throughout the world, originating as early as the ancient Egyptians in 4,000 B.C. The modern flip-flop descends from the Japanese zōri, which became popular after World War II when soldiers returning to the United States brought them back. They became popular in casual settings during the 1960s, 1990s, and 2000s, and some varieties have even found their way into more formal attire, despite criticism.
The use of flip-flops can result in many pains and injuries, including ankle sprains and broken bones. Some individuals who walk for long periods report pain in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. The lack of support provided by flip-flops often results in over-pronation injuries, caused by the foot slipping inwards further than normal. This can lead to flat feet and tendonitis. Other injuries that may result are due to the footwear's open-toed nature, such as stubbed toes, cuts, and bruises. Doctors recommend purchasing pricier sandals with thick-cushioned soles, as well as those that have a strap that is not canvas and that comes back almost to the ankle.
Here we see a nice pair:
This style of footwear has been worn by the people of many cultures throughout the world, originating as early as the ancient Egyptians in 4,000 B.C. The modern flip-flop descends from the Japanese zōri, which became popular after World War II when soldiers returning to the United States brought them back. They became popular in casual settings during the 1960s, 1990s, and 2000s, and some varieties have even found their way into more formal attire, despite criticism.
The use of flip-flops can result in many pains and injuries, including ankle sprains and broken bones. Some individuals who walk for long periods report pain in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. The lack of support provided by flip-flops often results in over-pronation injuries, caused by the foot slipping inwards further than normal. This can lead to flat feet and tendonitis. Other injuries that may result are due to the footwear's open-toed nature, such as stubbed toes, cuts, and bruises. Doctors recommend purchasing pricier sandals with thick-cushioned soles, as well as those that have a strap that is not canvas and that comes back almost to the ankle.
Here we see a nice pair:
NEW Queensryche... with Todd La Torre
Not bad...definitely sounds like the old Queensryche before they went downhill.
A New Blogger Is Hatched....
Chickenmom has decided to throw her eggs into the basket of blogging.
IF you want to welcome her click on the link below and send her some traffic
and a comment if you want..
Welcome to the blogs !
LINK
IF you want to welcome her click on the link below and send her some traffic
and a comment if you want..
Welcome to the blogs !
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