Monday, September 30, 2024

More Linky Links

More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Brother of Navy diver murdered in 1985 says "world is a better place with Nasrallah not in it." 

- DoJ notified about possible faulty welds on subs, aircraft carriers at Newport News shipbuilding. Not sure if this will lead to a China-type loss of a sub or an example of too many regulations and welders just trying to circumvent them in non-critical areas.

- Understanding how bacteria talk. (HT Tim Ferriss)

- Why the US can't build icebreaking ships.

Pax by Tom Holland

"In 64 [AD] Rome had gone up in flames. That same year, Nero had sent out a new official to administer Judaea. Gossips claimed that Gessius Florus had secured his appointment thanks to his wife's friendship with Poppaea: but it was not long before he had begun to demonstrate a qualification that might have recommended him to Nero even more. 'He stripped bare whole cities: he ruined entire communities.' Wherever there were funds to be extorted, Florus would extort them... So it was that Florus continued with his depredations: and so it was, a mere two years after his appointment to the province, that Judaea had exploded." from Tom Holland's Pax: War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age.

That was some new history for me. Currently reading this and about halfway through it. Enjoying the book but all the Roman names and pronunciations are sometimes tough to take.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Analysis true!

- Reminder

- I've seen many of these in person

- Speaking of in-person Trump was at the Alabama game

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Scary piece of history.

- High-intensive interval training and cognitive function in older adults.

- Space X has confirmed that the Crew Dragon rescue vehicle has reached the ISS.

- Paul Graham on When to Do What You Love

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Really enjoyed my NFL Sunday and the day went by very fast. Now I'm just waiting for those "free Davante Adams" bumper stickers to appear. Guessing he'll be traded from the Raiders for a 1st round pick (maybe more) once a contender has a top WR get injured or feels they are just one piece away.

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Reminder

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

Hemingway's Boat

 

Built in Maine. I want one! (Thanks Mark)

Expectations vs Reality

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Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Colorado has joined Syracuse as a team you should never bet on or against for me. Had that message pounded into my head by the Buffaloes yesterday. Sometimes you just have to learn the hard way - and yesterday was the hard way.

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Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- You can't unsee this

- Analysis true!

- Also true!

- Heh Heh

Reminder

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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- As they say "faster please"

- RIP Dame Maggie Smith

- From the archive: Ernest Hemingway and his boat.

- Scores of papers by Eliezer Masliah, prominent neuroscientist and top NIH official fall under suspicion.

Language

Funny but I think if you used the term “feeble minded” today almost no one would be offended but the word “moron” was coined because “feeble minded” was deemed too offensive at the time. Then “retarded” was coined because “moron” was deemed too offensive. Now the word “retarded” is radioactive. Think I’ll use feeble minded. Time is a flat circle.

Of course "feeble minded" is being used to describe Joe Biden these days and nobody is offended. 

Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis

The Yin & Yang of Creativity

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Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Happy college football Saturday. Not sure where I'll be at 7:30 tonight but the Alabama-Georgia game better be on.

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Find the Time

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Find Something Beautiful Today

Photo via. Headline stolen borrowed from Execupindit.

Happiness

Have a new post up on Substack on how to be happy.

It is always important to be happy but going into the weekend it seems even more important. Don't worry be happy!

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- How Mike Tomlin is managing expectations. Have grudgingly come to respect Mike Tomlin over the years.

- Did Kamala just implode her campaign with another disastrous interview?

- VDH on the October September Surprise.

- Strategies to secure America's supply chain. Long but interesting read.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Heh Heh

- Analysis true!

- I'm an adult and I approve this message

- Heh Heh

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Last night's game's final score was Dallas 20 - Giants 15. Vegas has the line at 5 points earlier in the week with the final line being 5.5 points. Once again they were spot on. How do they know? I keep wondering if there's other things we could use their predictions on?

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Capitalism

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Big Country

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Study find psilocybin gives comparable long-term antidepressant effects to standard antidepressants. I know I'm not depressed.

- VDH on our so-called "experts"

- "Severe" solar storm may bring the Northern Lights as far as the Deep South

- The biggest scandal in modern American history that nobody seems to care about. Understanding the situation makes it clear who to vote for in November.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Ladies and gentlemen the Miami Dolphins

- Be like Bruce Lee

- Makes me laugh every time NTTAWWT

- Why not? We have a day for every other thing.

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Language question: is the term "bolt-hole" ever used except when finding a deposed tyrant or terrorist?

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Remember Life is Not a Game

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Javier Milei's Full Speech to UN (with Translation)

 

Only 15 minutes long and worth a listen.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Many a truth is said in jest.

- Wait isn't this true?

- About right

- I'm an awful person for not only laughing at this but also thinking it may be close to the truth

Linky Links

Stuff I found either interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- I'd support this recommendation.

- Tara Dower sets known fastest time on Appalachian Trail

- A warning worth heeding

- The real story of Robin Hood.

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Two totally random and unrelated observations. Donald Trump recently said that any Jews who still vote for Harris-Walz need to have their heads examined. I'd agree with that. Second not sure what was the last film I saw at the movie theater (The Beekeeper?} but people are giving two big thumbs down to the new Beetlejuice while the new Gladiator 2 is supposed to be surprisingly good. May actually see that last one.

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Great Sports Photo

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

More Linky Links

More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- There was already a war in Lebanon. I don't see any Islamic countries protesting Israel finally taking the gloves off - other then Iran, the UN, and the DNC.

- Belichick and Lombardi scout college QB's (Part 1)

- Another idea that's new to me - How to do mental time travel

- Morgan Housel: Your Way is the Only Way

John Steinbeck - This I Believe

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Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- VDH on if Kamala Harris's cynical, run-out-the-clock, strategy can work. God I hope not.

- Leaders must lead with a clear purpose.

- Ian Fleming: The Man in Full. Interesting review of the biography of the author. I just put the book on my reading list. (HT Execupundit)

- 15 examples of using AI to show what historic persons would look like in the modern age. 3-years old but new to me. 

Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Periodically I like to remind people that I did not originate the term "flotsam and jetsam" - it has been in use since time immemorial. Many people use that phrase - nobody owns the rights to it. In fact I took the phrase from my favorite Lord of the Rings chapter and J.R.R. Tolkien took from somewhere lese.

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Life Advice

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Monday, September 23, 2024

More Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Heh Heh

- Facebook's AI

- Funny because it's true

- Also funny because its true!

Climate Change was Always a Hoax

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Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

I'm a one man band when it come to posting: my own author, editor, and PR flack. I try to review everything I post including the language, links, and spelling but truth is sometimes mistakes make it through. I really appreciate it if readers let me know if they spot a mistake so I fix it or possibly learn something new. It is greatly appreciated!

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Some Memes I Hope You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- It seemed contrived.

- Thanks Obama!

- Take my money!

- Analysis true!

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Life Advice from Schopenhauer

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Operation Market Garden

Operation Market Garden turns 80-years old. It was an operation portrayed in the star-studded movie A Bridge Too Far with the screenplay written by William Goldman.

- A touching memorial.

- The Dutch children remember. Do you think Operation Market Garden is taught in our school system?

- The Dutch appreciate our sacrifice. Do we?

Some College Football Humor

Sometimes you just have to laugh.

- BYU 38 - Kansas State 9

- JMU 70 -Tarheels 50

- Heh Heh

Dave Brubeck - Take Five

 

Released 65-years ago.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- The clip should be called "If I planned to do it"

- File under strange but true

- Genius!

- Heh Heh

Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Last night was the Red Bandana game in Chestnut Hill honoring the memory of Welles Crowther in the first home game each year after 9/11. The Eagles won 23-19 over Michigan State and BC always seems to win this game if they are favored and make it close if not outright win if they are the underdog.

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Truth

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Earth Wind and Fire

 

Seemed an appropriate day for this song.

Happy 74th Birthday to Bill Murray

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- But I was told Three Mile Island and Microsoft were bad.

- Take Something Away. Good advice.

- The Pixar story rules. (Via Tim Ferriss)

- Foundations: Why Britain's economy has stagnated. Long read.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Funny because its true!

- Heh Heh

- Some Ancient Rome humor

- Hitler finds out about the beeper explosions

Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Posts are a little early today because I woke up after having a dream that I tried to pass Lou Grant on crutches in a narrow hallway but one of his crutches got stuck in my shirt. I said, "Jesus Christ Charlie" and he took exception to being called the wrong name and the fight was on. Once you find yourself in a fight with Lou Grant you just don't go back to sleep.

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Quotes for Today

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Warning!

Is it actually breaking the law if you say warning first? (Via)

Friday, September 20, 2024

Divorced People Should All Know this Word

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Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Learn something new every day.

- Really like the idea of calling this operation a Trojan Horse for the digital age.

- Cats, Dogs, and a lack of Curiosity. I've been making a similar point since this story fist broke. 

- Ancient Apocalypse Season 2 confirmed by Netflix to feature Keanu Reeves. The series debuts October 16th. I enjoyed the first season. 

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Analysis true!

- Could be true!

- Biden want to diversify the jobs historically done by men

- Heh Heh

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Thought it might be helpful to share my thoughts on being a paid subscriber on Substack and paid websites in general. I follow many talented writers on Substack but am only a paid subscriber for a few. It's not that I don't appreciate their talents and want to reward their efforts. I do (rust me I understand the work and dedication needed to constantly be churning out posts) but I do not want Substack or my online life to be money-losing propositions. This is why I generally only sign on as a paid subscriber once someone becomes a paid subscriber for me. At the same time - I do not want to charge for my offerings but I do accept paid subscriptions. This is why you also don't see me linking to any sites behind a paywall.

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Quotes for Today

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Worth a Try

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Do the Carolina Panthers need a new owner?

- Hillary Clinton calls for the arrest of Americans spreading disinformation. Understand why people were chanting "lock her up."

- Interesting - Secret or no secret?

- Learn something new every day: Roman General Varus who led 3 Legions into a German forest and never returned

Today's New York Post

New York really could go for Donald Trump.

Adrian Wojnarowski

May the road rise to meet you. One final Woj Bomb before he joins St. Bonaventure's athletic staff as GM.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Funny because it could be true.

- Heh Heh

- Speaking of Kamala Harris

- Gavin Newsom's election ad

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

No idea how tonight's game between the Patriots and the Jets at MetLife Stadium turns out. It could be a close win by either team or a blow out by either team - no idea. I do know I'll be watching though.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Take Me I'm Yours - Squeeze

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- I'm an awful person for laughing at this.

- Heh Heh

- If you've been following the news this is pretty funny

- This may be true but still scary

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

-  Ryan Holiday's 38 rules for reading

- Hard to argue with Ron DeSantis's reasoning. Good for him.

- Do we love college football too much?

- Neuralink's Blindsight device seems pretty amazing. Wonder if it can later be applied to people who lose their sight due ti diabetes or glaucoma? 

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Today is one of those days where I have no plans, no game I want to watch, or movie I want to see. This is the type of day when you have to be prepared for anything because the exciting and unexpected often happens on these days if you are prepared to accept it.

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Heh Heh

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

About Face

"Still, to me it came second in importance to what I considered the most significant thing I did at the Pentagon, which was a study of U.S. friendly fire casualties in the war and my tour with Slam told me anything, it was that the U.S. Army was its own worst enemy in Vietnam."

"Some changes were implemented immediately and some took a little longer, our recommendation that the Colt .45 pistol be eliminated and replaced (having caused since WW I, more friendly casualties than enemy) probably took the longest, at some eighteen years."

"But the main problem of friendly fire casualties - unrealistic, over supervised training -was never resolved, and of the some 58,000 American who died in Vietnam, on the basis of our calculations, between 8,700 and 11,600 of them shouldn't have."

This was perhaps the most shocking thing I learned about the war. A study David Hackworth took part in showed between 15-20% of the casualties were caused by friendly fire

"...old blood-and-guts leadership was neither needed nor desired by an Army that now placed management and executive skills well above those essential to inspire men or turn around an army on the ropes, even in the middle of a war In 1967-68, Grant, Teddy Roosevelt, Patton, Gavin, Ridgeway, and Van Fleet wouldn't have stood a chance."

David Hackworth at the Pentagon:

"...judging by the unmarked 'due date' form on the front of each book, not one of these French after-action reports had ever been checked out. Neither had Modern Warfare, the insurgency treatise of one of my renegade mentors, French colonel Roger Trinquier, available in English since 1964."

Pride goeth before a fall. And the Army certainly fell in Vietnam. We never learned. 

Happy Constitution Day

Some Memes I Hope You Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Malcolm in the Middle was a great TV show

- Heh Heh

- Never thought of it like this

- Guards complain about Spartacus

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Enos Kanter Freedom is taking no prisoners.

- We are still "We the People." It is important not just to talk in terms of "we" instead of "them" but also to think that way too.

- Is anyone surprised at the governments actions regarding censorship at this point? 

- Democrats have been advocating violence against Donald Trump for a long time. When they tell you who who they are - believe them. 

Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

It is fair to stress that the would be assassin did not get off a single shot because of Donald Trump's "protection." While this does show an improvement in effectiveness in the Secret Service it also reminds people that some out there are trying to kill Trump and the DNC seems OK with that. It also brings up the question of if this crew was trained and if no longer comprised of DEI hires.

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Reminder

Monday, September 16, 2024

Greetings from Hampton Beach


Possibly my last trip to the beach for the summer. Seeing how this is the first time I haven't gone swimming in the ocean since spring - it probably is. Beautiful day though.

Socialism in a Nutshell

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Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Climate change is crazy

- Question that will keep you up nights

- Heh Heh

- A little Roman Numerals humor

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a  new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Robin DiAngelo, who wrote the book White Fragility,  has deleted her X account after appearing voluntarily appearing in Matt Walsh's movie Am I a Racist. That's a sure sign she's losing the argument and the comments must have gotten to her. 

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Truth from Zuby

Sunday, September 15, 2024

These Memes aren't Going Away

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Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- The Pac-12 is back - sort of. What's next for the conference?

- Douglas Murray: Government censorship is a bigger threat than "disinformation"

- Tyler Cowen on the American dream

- AJ Jacobs with 10 Strong Suggestions for Surviving in the Age of Misinformation. There's only 5 here but it's good life advice to adopt.

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Heh Heh

- Funny because it's true!

- Also could be true!

- Heh Heh

Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.  

Have to admire a child's ability to just fall asleep when they're tired. Look back at a kid in their car seat on a long drive - and they're asleep. Or anywhere for that matter. Yet adults often will struggle to stay awake. In class, at work, church, anywhere. We should be more kid-like.

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Truth

Saturday, September 14, 2024

2,851

Reminder

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Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Heh Heh

- Question that will keep you up at night.

- Norm's not wrong here. I miss Norm.

- This issue is not going away

Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Might take advantage of the good weather to make one more trip to the beach today. What could you take advantage of to make your life better today. Don't put it off.

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Happiness is Not a By-Product of Ease

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Friday, September 13, 2024

I've Been Working - Bob Seger

 
Also from 1972.

Reminder

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Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Happy Friday the 13th to those who celebrate. Accidently sent out this morning's daily quotes as "Saturday's Daily Quotes." Could blame this as mentally trying to avoid Friday the 13th (like how there's no 13th floor on many elevators) but really think it was just a lack of coffee.

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Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Anagram Maker. Manager karma.

- Bill Belichick's Coach broadcast Episode 2: A look at the NFL week 2 line-up

- The attacks in the Red Sea have a pattern. Houthis delenda est.

- The long road to fiber optics.

Quotes for Today

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Reminder

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Weapons of Math Destruction

"The root of the trouble, as with so many other WMD's, is the modeler's choice of objectives. The Model is optimized for for efficiency and profitability, not for justice or the good of the 'team.' This is, of course, the nature of capitalism. For companies, revenue is like oxygen."

Makes sense but keep in mind donations and getting elected are the oxygen that politicians live by.

"While Facebook may feel like a modern town square, the company determines, according to their own interests, what we see and learn on its social network... By tweaking its algorithm and molding the news we see, can Facebook game the political system."

"And Facebook is not the only company to weld it. Other publicly held corporations, including Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon and cell phone providers like Verizon and AT&T, and have information of much of humanity."

"George W. Bush, after all, won in 2000 by a margin of 537 votes in Florida. The activity of a single Facebook algorithm on Election Day, it's clear, could not only change the balance of Congress but also decide the Presidency."

Cathy O'Neil's Weapons of Math Destruction came out in 2016. You can't say she didn't try to warn us. 

How to Be Happy According to Carl Jung

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More 9/11 Reminders

Some more 9/11 links that are worth remembering,

- The late Vin Scully on 9/11's meaning.

- The Patriots Joe Andruzzi the first game back after 9/11

- The world did hear from us.

- Reminder of the cost some paid

- Donald Trump on 9/11

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

It's reported that 67 million people watched the Presidential debate on Tuesday. between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. That's up from the 51 million who reportedly watched the Trump-Joe Biden debate. My question is how many of these additional viewers were independent or undecided voters and how many were tuning in for the car wreck effect?

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Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Heh Heh

- Can't argue with facts.

- I feel seen

- Heh Heh

Quotes for Today

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Fair But Accurate Debate Analysis

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

9/11

The US Navy remembers.

The air traffic over the US on September 11th.

The Daily Stoic Remembers.

9/11

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Heh Heh

- Arnold Palmer's 95th birthday was yesterday

- Funny because its true!

- Is it a matter of time?

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Watched the debate last night and was surprised that even though Kamala Harris was clearly nervous at the beginning and failed to answer the first question that Donald Trump did not call her on either. More surprised that today is 9/11 and the commemorations and public remembrances of the day are muted at best. This is tough to accept for those who lived through that day 23 years ago.

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Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Four Laws for Men

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

The Spiderman Cartoon Debuted on This Day in 1967

More Linky Links

More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Daily Coach on The Willingness to Endure.

- Glenn Reynolds: A Substack about Nothing (well actually Jerry Seinfeld and Las Vegas)

- Interesting: How the Navy's hypersonic weapons actually work.

- Coaches Room with Bill Belichick: Episode One

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Heh Heh

- Men

- Don't care your politics this is funny

- Heh Heh

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- FIRE probably underestimates how badly universities are burning.

- Churchill Endures by Michael Mandelbaum. (HT Execupundit)

- California Bill requires all new cars to beep if going 10 MPH over the speed limit. This will kill sales of new cars in the state if the law remains.

- Democrats aren't creating disorder; they're preserving it.

Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack

Tonight is the long awaited Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. I'm really curious as to what happens and will be sure to watch. Expect huge ratings for the event as I've mentioned - its like a car wreck and people can't look away.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Welcome to Fall

This weekend wasn't just the start of the NFL season but also the unofficial start of fall complete with crisp weather and a chill in the air.

Monday, September 09, 2024

Gone Away - The Offspring

Weapons of Math Destruction

"Publicists for a Judd Apatow movie, for example, could target males from age eighteen to twenty-eight in the fifty richest zip codes, perhaps zeroing in on those who have clicked or 'liked' Apatow's hit movie Trainwreck, have mentioned him on Twitter, or are friends with someone who has."

"But for many direct marketers, when they're operating on the Internet or through the mail, a 1% response rate is the stuff of dreams. After all, they're working with huge numbers. One percent of the US population is more than three million people."

Interesting look at how algorithms have become a part of our daily lives.

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

We got the financial crisis in 2008 in large part because investors came to rely on ratings from analysis who received the bulk of their revenue from the very mortgage companies they were supposed to rate. Likewise today's corporate media receives the bulk of their revenue from the Big Pharma firms they are supposed to report on honestly.

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Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- One you see it you can't unsee it.

- Predicted this would happen

- Love this!

- Heh Heh

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Sales

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Sunday, September 08, 2024

Life Advice

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Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Yesterday my internet went down and posting was spotting at best. Following college football was near existent as I was also watching my granddaughter. Hopefully regular posting will come back today and I'll be sure to at least post something when I go out to watch the Oats-Bengals game.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Linky Links

 Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Michael Wade on Churchill: The Man Who Saved the World. Nice synopsis of the indispensable man.

- California has spent billions on homelessness but they lack hard data. That's not a bug but a feature as that's the outcome government and NGO's want.

- Matt Stoller: A Post Google World. They ditched the "Don't be evil" slogan long ago.

- How the Opiate Conspiracy Widened (long read but worth it)

Saturday, September 07, 2024

More Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Reminder

- A little physics humor

Reminder

- Don't care your politics this was funny

Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observation post up on Substack.

Tough Friday for Kamala Harris and the DNC as the Fraternal Brotherhood of Police formerly endorsed Donald Trump for President. Guess this is what you get when you back "defund the police"  and supply bail for rioters. Karma is a bitch!

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Some Memes You Might Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Its called good preparation

- Another reminder

- Are you as smart as an ant?

- This is a pun

Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

George Carlin

Friday, September 06, 2024

Shattered Preformed by Eddie Vedder and Jean Tripplehorn

 

Music for a Friday afternoon.

Where the Slaves Were Actually Shipped from Africa


 Notice the small amount that was actually shipped to the colonies. Yet white guilt seems to belong only to Americans.

Some Memes You Might Enjoy

Some Memes You Might Enjoy

- White dudes for Kamala.

- Heh Heh

- Sounds plausible.

- Some Biblical humor

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Elon Musk on the truth about the use of Starlink in Ukraine.

- The media memory hole. Once you see the corporate media bias you can't unsee it. (HT Execupundit)\-

- VDH on The Media Lies. Trust in the media was earned and it's not coming back.

- Top Manhattan District Attorney blasts Allen Braggs's prosecution of Trump. He said the quiet part put loud.

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

The KC Chiefs won a thrilling 27-20 game last night to open the NFL season. I have to take your word for it being thrilling though because I fell asleep sometime in the 3rd quarter. Didn't mean to fall asleep and don't remember falling asleep just know it sucks getting old.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Thursday, September 05, 2024

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- Well how do you think she got the job?

- Speaking of...

- Also believable

- Heh Heh

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Hard not to be impressed by this story. Pulling for Michigan because of it (nothing to do with the fact the line is up to Texas-7.5)

- VDH: The truth about WW II. Tucker Carlson should know better.

- There are no licensed Covid vaccines for children under 12 - but CDC wants babies to get 3 Pfizer shots by age 9 months. This is criminal.

- CDR Salamander on Hospital Ships. Build more!

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

The NFL is back tonight with the Ravens visiting the Chiefs in Kansas City. Know what I'll be watching. Today's offering a little late because of an early morning  doctors appointment . All is well but feel free to go head and Subscribe anyway. Tomorrows promised to no man.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!

Blue Light - David Gilmour

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

The Surfer Mentality

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- A little economics humor

- I miss Bob Newhart

- Heh Heh

- Genius!

Take Action

The habit of taking action is one of the most important habits one can develop in life.


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Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Peter Attia on new colorectal blood test probably not as good as existing ones. If you are over 50 you should still have a test done every 5-years.

- Oh the irony! White Fragility author Robin DiAngelo plagiarized minority authors in her PhD dissertation, It's like rain on your wedding day!

- Chinese spy case rocks NY politics.

- VDH: Can they really reinvent Kamala Harris in 70 days?

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

House Speaker Mike Lee has attached the Save Act onto the September spending bill meaning the Senate either has to agree that only US citizens can vote in November's elections or the government faces a shutdown. Think some Democrats sick of the cheating will vote for it too using the cover of "my state can't afford a government shutdown" as cover to do the right thing.

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