The thus-far fruitless searth for that Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 has not been completely fruitless.
Scientists in Perth today announced the discovery of a species of sea turtle never known to science before. Dubbed the "Chelonioidea Pingnatius," the new species apparently uses electrolytes in sea-water to produce an electronic "pinging" sound.
While there has not been sufficient research for a credible conclusion, early indications are that this process is part of the mating ritual among this new species of sea turtle.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Generous Electric
Believe it or not, that's what they used to call GE. Obviously that was many years before the unctuous a-hole Immelt was lecturing the lads and lassies about how to make do with less.
That's what it's about these days. Y'all better adjust your expectations, 'cause if you don't this factory is heading to (PICK ONE) China, Mexico, Bulgaria, anywhere we can successfully bully the workers.
When my forbears left a broken Europe, GE was one of their favorite destinations. Uncle Horst, who had got his millwright ticket in Switzerland, was the first of the immediate family to decamp to the new world, and it was to take a job at the new GE plant in Guelph circa 1955.
He became a welding inspector there. His brother Werner soon followed. Werner went on to several welding gigs before breaking out to become one of the world's leading scholars of reformation history.
Numerous relations followed. I served time at GE, as did two of my three brothers. Innumerable nephews did too. Uncle Horst paved the way for at least two dozen family members to get some serious stuff on their resumes.
And then GE morphed into Westinghouse which morphed into ABB which eventually closed the plant but miraculously opened one in Mexico!
And that miracle was the result of the folks in Ottawa pushing "free trade" on those of us who were supposedly going to benefit from it.
That's what it's about these days. Y'all better adjust your expectations, 'cause if you don't this factory is heading to (PICK ONE) China, Mexico, Bulgaria, anywhere we can successfully bully the workers.
When my forbears left a broken Europe, GE was one of their favorite destinations. Uncle Horst, who had got his millwright ticket in Switzerland, was the first of the immediate family to decamp to the new world, and it was to take a job at the new GE plant in Guelph circa 1955.
He became a welding inspector there. His brother Werner soon followed. Werner went on to several welding gigs before breaking out to become one of the world's leading scholars of reformation history.
Numerous relations followed. I served time at GE, as did two of my three brothers. Innumerable nephews did too. Uncle Horst paved the way for at least two dozen family members to get some serious stuff on their resumes.
And then GE morphed into Westinghouse which morphed into ABB which eventually closed the plant but miraculously opened one in Mexico!
And that miracle was the result of the folks in Ottawa pushing "free trade" on those of us who were supposedly going to benefit from it.
Raw power
Thomas Stephens is one of the good guys working his ass off to save what's left of Detroit.
All the folks who got rich off Detroit have decamped to more hospitable climes.
Where is the "Save Detroit" campaign?
Kid Rock? I know you care about Detroit. Speak up!
Iggy? I know you care about Detroit. Speak up!
Terrible Ted? I may not like your politics but I love your music. Speak up!
Eminem? Dude, they're killing your city!
Speak up for Christ's sakes...
Or at least for Detroit!
All the folks who got rich off Detroit have decamped to more hospitable climes.
Where is the "Save Detroit" campaign?
Kid Rock? I know you care about Detroit. Speak up!
Iggy? I know you care about Detroit. Speak up!
Terrible Ted? I may not like your politics but I love your music. Speak up!
Eminem? Dude, they're killing your city!
Speak up for Christ's sakes...
Or at least for Detroit!
After two generations of brainwashing and a 13 year occupation Afghans almost believe in "democracy"
Of course they do!
Just look at this story.
Those Afghans are lining up to put democracy into action.
The think tank here at Falling Downs estimates that "democracy" will last about zero minutes and zero seconds after the Western subsidies run out.
Thank Allah that we've trained up their police and army to keep democracy safe in Afghanistan!
Just look at this story.
Those Afghans are lining up to put democracy into action.
The think tank here at Falling Downs estimates that "democracy" will last about zero minutes and zero seconds after the Western subsidies run out.
Thank Allah that we've trained up their police and army to keep democracy safe in Afghanistan!
OMG!!! They got PORK in the school cafeteria...
France 24 is the duly digitized version of one of the most venerable news-gathering institutions of all time.
And it sucks.
Whereas they once led the world 'o news with ground-breaking stories, they are now reduced to breaking stories like this.
Far right mayors may insist on pork in school cafeterias.
Apparently this may offend Jews or Muslims.
This is a story?
I'm guessing the Jews or Muslims will deal with this controversy the way they always have; by not buying the pork!
It's really simple!
Where is the story?
And that's where we're at with what used to be one of the prime news-gathering institutions in the world of news...
And it sucks.
Whereas they once led the world 'o news with ground-breaking stories, they are now reduced to breaking stories like this.
Far right mayors may insist on pork in school cafeterias.
Apparently this may offend Jews or Muslims.
This is a story?
I'm guessing the Jews or Muslims will deal with this controversy the way they always have; by not buying the pork!
It's really simple!
Where is the story?
And that's where we're at with what used to be one of the prime news-gathering institutions in the world of news...
Friday, April 4, 2014
Rob Ford brand lends invisibility to Foggy Dew pub
Apparently it's a bad bad thing to serve patrons after hours at a venue licensed to sell booze. When Rob Ford found himself thirsty in BC a couple months ago, his minders prevailed upon a local drinking establishment to keep the taps open past the official closing time.
That got them in a heap 'o trouble.
Fortunately, the storm has passed and it's back to business as usual for the Foggy Dew.
But I don't get the big deal. I remember when my missus of the time and her U of G girlfriends used to frequent a place in Guelph called the Baker Street Bistro. Alvin the proprietor got sick to death of them hanging around drinking their wine spritzers till all hours, so he made a deal with them. He'd go home and they could lock up when they left. Just don't let in any new folks, and we'll settle the tab next time we see you.
So the Alcoholic Feminists got free range of the Baker Street Bistro, and Alvin got hundreds of dollars of bar sales when the place was closed. Clearly a win-win for all concerned. And the gals knew they had a good thing going, so they never abused the priviledge.
That's a far cry from the only time I had free-range after hours at a drinking establishment. That involved locking the janitor and the stragglers of the wait staff in the walk-in freezer... how was I to know they had a gun in there?
...how was I to know they could get out?
Anyway, that's another story...
That got them in a heap 'o trouble.
Fortunately, the storm has passed and it's back to business as usual for the Foggy Dew.
But I don't get the big deal. I remember when my missus of the time and her U of G girlfriends used to frequent a place in Guelph called the Baker Street Bistro. Alvin the proprietor got sick to death of them hanging around drinking their wine spritzers till all hours, so he made a deal with them. He'd go home and they could lock up when they left. Just don't let in any new folks, and we'll settle the tab next time we see you.
So the Alcoholic Feminists got free range of the Baker Street Bistro, and Alvin got hundreds of dollars of bar sales when the place was closed. Clearly a win-win for all concerned. And the gals knew they had a good thing going, so they never abused the priviledge.
That's a far cry from the only time I had free-range after hours at a drinking establishment. That involved locking the janitor and the stragglers of the wait staff in the walk-in freezer... how was I to know they had a gun in there?
...how was I to know they could get out?
Anyway, that's another story...
Full speed ahead for Bahrain Grand Prix in spite of massive protests
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| Bernie Ecclestone's F1 circus will exact its tribute from the Gulf statelet Bahrain in spite of massive popular opposition to the race. It's a move that puts short term profit ahead of the long-term financial stability of F1. |
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