Don't worry, you'll make it.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
"AeroMobil 3.0 - official video"
"Published on Oct 29, 2014
The
current flying car prototype AeroMobil 3.0 incorporates significant
improvements and upgrades. It is now being tested in real flight
conditions since October 2014. Initially certified by the Slovak
Federation of Ultra-Light Flying, it now entered a regular
flight-testing program. "The AeroMobil 3.0 prototype is very close to the final product. It is predominantly built from the same materials as the final product, such as advanced composite materials for the body shell, wings, and wheels. It also contains all the main features that will be incorporated into the final product, such as avionics equipment, autopilot and an advanced parachute deployment system."
Read more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzYb68qXpD0
Once again we are promised a flying car. I'll believe it when the skies overhead are a big flying traffic jam.
Aurora Alert!
Big geomagnetic storm in progress today. I am watching aurora photos coming in from Europe right now and they are spectacular!
I just checked the Weather Underground and it is showing clear skies for Racine tonight so I figured I better post this quick!
There were aurora sightings from Wisconsin this morning before sunrise and the storm has intensified since then.
Oh, and it's a big one...no direct danger to people on the ground but strong enough that it could impact radio transmissions and GPS accuracy. Small chance some electrical grids could be tripped but probably not strong enough to cause permanent damage that would require extended downtime to fix.
Let me know if you see anything!
I just checked the Weather Underground and it is showing clear skies for Racine tonight so I figured I better post this quick!
There were aurora sightings from Wisconsin this morning before sunrise and the storm has intensified since then.
Oh, and it's a big one...no direct danger to people on the ground but strong enough that it could impact radio transmissions and GPS accuracy. Small chance some electrical grids could be tripped but probably not strong enough to cause permanent damage that would require extended downtime to fix.
Let me know if you see anything!
Monday, March 16, 2015
"8 Years of History 'Stay Tuned'"
From RacineUncovered:
"Almost 8 years ago I was involved with a little site called Racine News. Well keeping tabs on the local news sources such as Racine Post and The Journal Times I happen to cross paths with Beth David. She was just starting a new site devoted to crime and local politics called Racine Uncovered. Several months went by and I kept tabs on her budding site, she was using wordpress.com and was without a domain to call her own. I watched as her site grew, I was rather amazed at how many people visited her little blog. At times the site was so busy you would get error messages telling you the site was too busy and to try back latter. This is when I reached out and offered to take Beth and Racine Uncovered under my wing.
. . .
"Corey Becker
Site Administrator "
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/03/8-years-of-history-stay-tuned/
Hear! Hear! Beth has done more to improve Racine than anyone else I can think of. I'm grateful that she's active in our community. Thank you for your service.
"Almost 8 years ago I was involved with a little site called Racine News. Well keeping tabs on the local news sources such as Racine Post and The Journal Times I happen to cross paths with Beth David. She was just starting a new site devoted to crime and local politics called Racine Uncovered. Several months went by and I kept tabs on her budding site, she was using wordpress.com and was without a domain to call her own. I watched as her site grew, I was rather amazed at how many people visited her little blog. At times the site was so busy you would get error messages telling you the site was too busy and to try back latter. This is when I reached out and offered to take Beth and Racine Uncovered under my wing.
. . .
"Corey Becker
Site Administrator "
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/03/8-years-of-history-stay-tuned/
Hear! Hear! Beth has done more to improve Racine than anyone else I can think of. I'm grateful that she's active in our community. Thank you for your service.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Saturday, March 14, 2015
"Special Showing of Pattern or Practice”
From Racine Exposed:
Special viewing @ LUX Lounge
Monday March 30, 2015 @ 8 PM
2712 Martin Luther King Drive
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Also see: http://patternorpractice.com/
Friday, March 13, 2015
"DRIVERS LICENSE VS RIGHT TO TRAVEL"
Submitted by legal stranger:
"Despite actions of police and local courts, higher courts have ruled that American citizens have a right to travel without state permits"
Read more: http://www.apfn.org/apfn/travel.htm
Hell, in my old neighborhood, everyone knew that. I'd be surprised if more than 10% of the drivers were licensed.
Here, they're licensed, but none of them can see or hear, including me.
"Despite actions of police and local courts, higher courts have ruled that American citizens have a right to travel without state permits"
Read more: http://www.apfn.org/apfn/travel.htm
Hell, in my old neighborhood, everyone knew that. I'd be surprised if more than 10% of the drivers were licensed.
Here, they're licensed, but none of them can see or hear, including me.
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! Well, my crazy hours are back.... 12 hour shift today. At least, I get the weekend off. Here are your questions....
1) What would be the temperature outside before you wear shorts?
2) When do you prefer to listen to music?
3) How often do you get your car washed?
4) When was the last time you went to the museum?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) What would be the temperature outside before you wear shorts?
2) When do you prefer to listen to music?
3) How often do you get your car washed?
4) When was the last time you went to the museum?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, March 12, 2015
"Utah lawmakers vote to allow firing squad for carrying out death penalty"
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| This June 18, 2010, file photo shows the firing squad execution chamber at the Utah State Prison in Draper, Utah. Lawmakers passed a bill that would make it the only state to allow firing squads for carrying out a death penalty if there is a shortage of execution drugs. (AP Photo/Trent Nelson, File) |
By
on March 10, 2015 at 9:42 PM, updated March 10, 2015 at 9:44 PM
"SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah has passed a bill that would make it the only state to allow firing squads for carrying out a death penalty if there is a shortage of execution drugs.
"The bill's passage in the state Senate on Tuesday comes as states struggle to obtain lethal injection drugs amid a nationwide shortage.
"The legislation's sponsor, Republican Rep. Paul Ray of Clearfield, touted the measure as being a more humane form of execution. A team of trained marksmen is faster and more humane than the drawn-out deaths that have occurred in botched lethal injections, Ray said.
"The bill gives Utah options, he said. 'We would love to get lethal injection worked out so we can continue with that but if not, now we have a backup plan,' Ray told The Associated Press."
Read more: http://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2015/03/utah_lawmakers_vote_to_allow_f.html
http://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2015/03/utah_lawmakers_vote_to_allow_f.html
I don't understand this "shortage of execution drugs." What special drugs have to be used and why? Junkies are killing themselves all over the country with heroin and God-knows-what else. What about Propofol, the anesthetic that killed Michael Jackson? Give 'em a heavy dose and they drift off to dead land. I agree with Utah's decision. That's the first thing I told a friend of mine - "Just shoot them."
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my thawing, winter warriors! How are you?
Isn’t this weather gorgeous? Next
September, we’ll be whining about how the same temperatures are freezing
us. The only thing I see routinely
during the spring thaw is all the dirt and garbage in the snow banks along the
road that are finally poking their heads out.
The road sprouts filth while gardens sprout hopes of food and
flowers. Look for anything growing near
the foundation of a building. That’s
where the heat is now and where plants want to grow; usually, on the sunny side
of the street.
My picture for this week’s blog features a clover in honor
of St. Patrick’s Day which will take place on next Tuesday, March 17, 2015, a day before my next blog. This weekend, downtown Racine
has a St. Patrick’s Day parade starting at noon
on Saturday. I’m sure there will be
plenty of other activities and green beer. http://www.racinedowntown.com/stpats.html
I’m assuming that Señor Zanza and Junior will be there, for one reason or the
other. Sorry, but green beer doesn’t do it for me. I need green herbs to really get off. Then I get rather silly. Then I fall asleep.
Next Friday, March 20, is the Spring Solstice. Yahoo!
I mean, it doesn’t have the force of law behind it, but it’d be nice to
say it’s springtime. It would be nice to
believe that it’s springtime. It gives
one hope.
I have to make up for some lost sleep time, my dears, so I’m
cutting this short. Thank you to everyone
who read this blog. I love my audience
deeply.
Find out what really happened to Jimmy Hoffa. Just ask MadameZoltar@jtirregulars.com
Enjoy the warming weather, my friends. I think it’s curing a lot of cases of cabin
fever, including mine.
Open Blog - Wednesday
Oh, does Why Not not know what day of the week it is? Must've been a good party.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Monday, March 9, 2015
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Daylight Saving Time Begins Tomorrow
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 AM tomorrow, Sunday, March 8th. Turn your clocks one hour ahead before you go to bed for the night or you might be late for church tomorrow.
OrbsCorbs for President in 2016
I hereby toss my hat into the political circus ring and declare my candidacy for President of the United States of America. I'm running, er, more like ambling, as an Independent. I support everybody and everything in this great nation of ours.
My current campaign slogan:
My current campaign slogan:
Friday, March 6, 2015
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! What a week! It started off slow and them quickly gained momentum .... Now it's like wildfire. Looking forward to Sunday... Anyways, your questions...
1) Have you ever attended a candlelit vigil?
2) When was the last time you went to the library?
3) Have you ever watched nature programs?
4) How many cars have you ever owned?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) Have you ever attended a candlelit vigil?
2) When was the last time you went to the library?
3) Have you ever watched nature programs?
4) How many cars have you ever owned?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, March 5, 2015
You know you're getting older . . .
You know you're getting older when AARP Magazine's cover boy is:
"Main Street bridge to be repaired, closed this month"
From The Journal Times.com:
March 04, 2015 7:20 pm • CARA SPOTO cara.spoto@journaltimes.com
"RACINE — The Main Street lift bridge will undergo emergency repairs later this month to fix cracks in its locking system.
"The cracks don’t pose a danger to motorists or others traveling across the bridge, but Public Works officials say the problem needs to be fixed to ensure the bridge is in working order ahead of boating season.
"The U.S. Coast Guard requires the city to staff and open and bridge by April 1 of each year.
"In a letter to the Public Works and Services Committee, Assistant Public Works Commissioner Tom Eeg explained that this winter, bridge inspectors had noticed problems with two parts of the bridge’s locking system — a tip lock and guide arm."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/main-street-bridge-to-be-repaired-closed-this-month/article_54dcb9bc-f224-5480-9190-40d47090b2aa.html
This damn bridge is a lemon. I believe that's it's been closed for repair numerous times a year during boating season. They're always working on it.
This illustrates to me the bullshit power of "New and Improved." We had to give a ton of money to Main Marine because they claimed that the bridge would divert traffic away from them. They ended up closing, anyway.
I remember the old bridge with wooden planks for a "sidewalk." It worked fine. But, no, someone had to spend taxpayers' money on something.
I used to drive down Main Street every day to see mom. I hated it when the bridge was closed. Now, it will affect me little.
March 04, 2015 7:20 pm • CARA SPOTO cara.spoto@journaltimes.com
"RACINE — The Main Street lift bridge will undergo emergency repairs later this month to fix cracks in its locking system.
"The cracks don’t pose a danger to motorists or others traveling across the bridge, but Public Works officials say the problem needs to be fixed to ensure the bridge is in working order ahead of boating season.
"The U.S. Coast Guard requires the city to staff and open and bridge by April 1 of each year.
"In a letter to the Public Works and Services Committee, Assistant Public Works Commissioner Tom Eeg explained that this winter, bridge inspectors had noticed problems with two parts of the bridge’s locking system — a tip lock and guide arm."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/main-street-bridge-to-be-repaired-closed-this-month/article_54dcb9bc-f224-5480-9190-40d47090b2aa.html
This damn bridge is a lemon. I believe that's it's been closed for repair numerous times a year during boating season. They're always working on it.
This illustrates to me the bullshit power of "New and Improved." We had to give a ton of money to Main Marine because they claimed that the bridge would divert traffic away from them. They ended up closing, anyway.
I remember the old bridge with wooden planks for a "sidewalk." It worked fine. But, no, someone had to spend taxpayers' money on something.
I used to drive down Main Street every day to see mom. I hated it when the bridge was closed. Now, it will affect me little.
"Russia’s Pravda Bashes Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker"
From Racine Exposed:
"Russia’s Pravada runs a hard hitting Editorial titled:
"Will Wisconsin’s ignorance become America’s ignorance again? –
"And makes RE wonder – what happened to the spineless Wisconsin State Journal and The Journal Times? The times they are a changing when Pravda is telling great truths about American Politicians and the Political Environment – while American Newspapers cover up the truth and actively war-monger."
Read more: https://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2015/03/04/russias-pravda-bashes-wisconsin-governor-scott-walker/
"Russia’s Pravada runs a hard hitting Editorial titled:
"Will Wisconsin’s ignorance become America’s ignorance again? –
"And makes RE wonder – what happened to the spineless Wisconsin State Journal and The Journal Times? The times they are a changing when Pravda is telling great truths about American Politicians and the Political Environment – while American Newspapers cover up the truth and actively war-monger."
Read more: https://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2015/03/04/russias-pravda-bashes-wisconsin-governor-scott-walker/
"Missing Burlington Teen"
From RacineUncovered:"Missing Burlington teen. Family is worried sick about her. Foul play is NOT suspected at this point. Her name is Paige Strobel. She left school Thursday 2-26 around 10am with a friend and hasn’t come home. She was last seen in class at Burlington High School. She was wearing sweats and a blue Jacket has a zebra striped back pack and a multi colored 'hippy bag' . Parents believe it has peace signs on it. She is about 5’8″ and around 160 lbs. If you have any information or know her whereabouts you are asked to contact Racine County Dispatch at 262-886-2300 or Burlington Police Department reference #15-3039."
Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/03/missing-burlington-teen/http://racineuncovered.org/2015/03/missing-burlington-teen/
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my winter weary friends! How are you?
This weather is ridiculous. It’s
March. When does the warm up start? I’m not asking for miracles, just some more
seasonable weather. It’s supposed to
warm as the week progresses. I hope
so. I’m sick of snow and ice and freezing
rain. Now, as the snow melts, comes the
ugly snow banks showing dirt and trash that they’ve collected through the
winter.
At least, I have “my boys” to do the snow removal around
here. Señor Zanza and Junior get the job done. Junior expects some monetary compensation for
doing a chore that I did many times as a youth without any payment. Times have changed. Junior knows better than to ask me, but Señor
Zanza always pays him off.
Same old stuff in the city: robberies, burglaries,
corruption and bribes. The clock is running
on the bar owners’ lawsuit against the city.
The legal fees must be astronomical, with plenty more to come. Either way, we, the residents, lose. It’s like hosting a party that you’re not
allowed to attend. Win, lose, or draw,
we’re paying for it. And we’ll probably
never know the total cost.
Did you read in the Journal Times about the “second million
dollar ticket sold at Durand Avenue BP?”
Darn. Sometimes I so wish that I didn’t take an oath to not mess
with lotteries, sports, etc. The
Psychics Association of America sets high standards for its members. Eh, the
money would probably kill me. But I’d
die with a smile on my face.
Less than 10% of registered voters voted in the last
primary. That says it all. If the sheep don’t care, the wolves will take
them all.
I love you, my dears, and thank you for reading my blog
today. I love visitors and I hope that
you enjoy the blog.
“And we’ll probably never know the total cost.” Ask MadameZoltar@jtirregulars.com
Drive and walk carefully in this “winter wonderland.” There are huge piles of snow everywhere. Watch for children playing on them. Yesterday’s
snow was “packy”- perfect for snowballs, snow forts, and snow men. Take care of yourselves, Irregulars. I love you all and I always imagine a huge
group hug. It feels good.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Do you measure up?
From The Huffington Post:
"Average Penis Size Study Shows 'Normal' Isn't Necessarily What You Thought"
By Macrina Cooper-White
"What's the average penis size? The results are in, and they show it takes less to be well-endowed than you might think.
"The average length of an erect penis is 5.16 inches (13.12 centimeters) and the average circumference is 4.59 inches (11.66 centimeters), according to a new analysis of penis length studies involving more than 15,000 men around the world. As for a flaccid penis, the average length is 3.61 inches (9.16 centimeters) and the average circumference is 3.66 inches (9.31 centimeters)."
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/03/average-penis-size-comprehensive-review_n_6791672.html
My belly is so big that I haven't seen my penis for awhile. It's there somewhere.
"Average Penis Size Study Shows 'Normal' Isn't Necessarily What You Thought"
 |
| RapidEye via Getty Images |
By Macrina Cooper-White
"What's the average penis size? The results are in, and they show it takes less to be well-endowed than you might think.
"The average length of an erect penis is 5.16 inches (13.12 centimeters) and the average circumference is 4.59 inches (11.66 centimeters), according to a new analysis of penis length studies involving more than 15,000 men around the world. As for a flaccid penis, the average length is 3.61 inches (9.16 centimeters) and the average circumference is 3.66 inches (9.31 centimeters)."
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/03/average-penis-size-comprehensive-review_n_6791672.html
My belly is so big that I haven't seen my penis for awhile. It's there somewhere.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Red Throated Loon!
Yesterday Drew and I went to Coal Dock Park in Port Washington Wi. Drew had heard that there was a Red Throated Loon that someone else had seen out there and he wanted to go and get some pictures of it. So we went out there to get some pictures. There was some people fishing in the harbor with the water fowl swimming and diving for fish. I can tell you one thing by the harbor up there and peaceful. We had a real experience there yesterday.
Drew was walking around and getting pictures of different water fowl and when he was done we were just about to leave and then we seen a Red Throated Loon flopping around in the water. The Loon got hooked by one of the fishemens hooks and you should have seen Drew jump out of the car and walk really fast over were the Loon was. There was another birder there too and he had a jacket to wrap the Loon in to calm it down. The fisherman brought the Loon out of the water with his net and to not only one hook out of the Loon but a total of three out. I saw Drew walking toward the car with the Loon and I started to make phone calls to see were we can take the Loon to get looked at. No answer at the Humane Society up there, no answer with the DNR, I called the police they came and had no answers for us so I called a friend of ours that is a birder in Milwaukee and she told me to take it to the Milwaukee Humane Society. So she sent me directions and she called to let them know we were on are way there with the Loon. I was driving with a Loon on Drew's lap and believe it the Loon was just at content as could be in the car on his lap but did not like getting out of the car and going in the building. I just wanted to pet the Loon but I was being good and just left him alone. He is at the Humane Society getting treated and we have a email address that we can keep in touch to see how he is doing.
I was talking to a man in the car next to be and he said the day before he hooked a Golden Eye Duck and he just left the hook in the duck and put him back in the water. That really upset me and I told Drew about that too.
Here is a picture of the Red Throated Loon that we took to the Humane Society.
Drew was walking around and getting pictures of different water fowl and when he was done we were just about to leave and then we seen a Red Throated Loon flopping around in the water. The Loon got hooked by one of the fishemens hooks and you should have seen Drew jump out of the car and walk really fast over were the Loon was. There was another birder there too and he had a jacket to wrap the Loon in to calm it down. The fisherman brought the Loon out of the water with his net and to not only one hook out of the Loon but a total of three out. I saw Drew walking toward the car with the Loon and I started to make phone calls to see were we can take the Loon to get looked at. No answer at the Humane Society up there, no answer with the DNR, I called the police they came and had no answers for us so I called a friend of ours that is a birder in Milwaukee and she told me to take it to the Milwaukee Humane Society. So she sent me directions and she called to let them know we were on are way there with the Loon. I was driving with a Loon on Drew's lap and believe it the Loon was just at content as could be in the car on his lap but did not like getting out of the car and going in the building. I just wanted to pet the Loon but I was being good and just left him alone. He is at the Humane Society getting treated and we have a email address that we can keep in touch to see how he is doing.
I was talking to a man in the car next to be and he said the day before he hooked a Golden Eye Duck and he just left the hook in the duck and put him back in the water. That really upset me and I told Drew about that too.
Here is a picture of the Red Throated Loon that we took to the Humane Society.
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