Learning Something

How many people out there like to binge watch

TV Programs?

Come on,

raise your hand if you do.

I can tell you,

I certainly do.

Next question.

How many of you remember watching,

"Bill Nye - The Science Guy?"

Well,

all you closet geeks out there,

who are too afraid to admit to it,

do I have a treat for you.

Now you can binge the first full season of,

"Bill Nye Saves The World."

A

Netflix Original Series.

You can binge it in the privacy of your own home,

in one night,

so no one will ever know you secretly put on a white lab coat,

acting as if you were the real

Bill Nye.

I,

myself,

often pull out my

Bunsen Burner,

Beakers,

and

Test Tubes

to see what kind of small explosion I can make in my kitchen.

 

 I am still waiting for my eyebrows to grow back from my last experiment.

If I knew this was

Science,

I would have talked about it ages ago.

The New Fender Strat Still Reigns Supreme

By Henry Robertson for Popular Mechanics.com

"The Fender Stratocaster is ubiquitous in the rock guitar world for a reason. The Strat has been an American icon since the 1950s, and it's the instrument of choice for countless rock n' roll pioneers and innovators, creating a musical legacy that has defined generations. As music has evolved, Fender has tweaked its designs to keep up with the demand for modern features while taking care to not lose track of its roots. The new American Professional Series Strat is no exception, marrying the past with the future and begging for sonic exploration. In January 2017, Fender released its American Professional Series lineup—an extensive array of their classic guitars and basses (Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, Jaguar, Precision Bass) all priced around $1,500."

I always knew playing the guitar was a

Sweet Science!

This is,

Learning Something New Everyday

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.”
- Albert Einstein -

 

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Have A Derby Of A Time

What?

You have nothing to do on a

Friday Night?

Well,

why not go see some really nice ethical women,

who like to hold hands,

who talk to one another,

and who can make friends quickly with

Out-Of-Towners!

These women belong to clubs like

Windy City Rollers,

Rocky Mountain Rollergirls,

Rat City Rollergirls,

Hidden City Derby Girls,

and the

Wine Town Rollers!

 

 There are hundreds,

no I mean thousands of other

Roller Clubs

across the

Globe

you can go

and see.

Yes,

this sport is played in other countries too,

not just in ours!

So,

if you find yourself down-under,

drinking a

Jumping The Shark,

with nothing to do,

go see the

Wollongong Illawarra Roller Derby Team!

These women are sexy!

This is,

Drinking A Moondog Jumping The Shark As We Speak,

 

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

 “The first thing I ever learned in roller derby is to fall, and in a author's world, I believe that same rule applies.”
- Elizabeth J. Kolodziej -

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The Man From Mars - Episode Fifteen

   There was a major clue spoken by the Officer handling the Police Dog. He said, "At first, Alice acted like this was our man, then all of a sudden she starts wagging her tail and this guy starts petting her."
   It was the first part of his statement that I was concerned about. That I was there man.
   If they were told, by the Secret Service or the FBI, that they were looking for a fugitive, and there was an "all-points bulletin" out for my arrest, what were the charges?
   Those agencies could easily put out an APB for my arrest without divulging what crime I committed, simply by saying, it was a matter of National security.
   When I got that call from Secret Service Agent Chad Smith while I was at the LaGuardia Airport, before I was smart enough to get rid of my personal cell phone, did he quickly put two and two together? Knowing I wouldn't be on that flight to Los Angeles? Would they break into my home to gather up clothing and other items which might have my scent on them, to give to blood hounds?
    I was beginning to wonder about my paranoia. Was I driving myself insane? Seeing conspiracies in every corner? In every face I saw? Or in every place I went?
   No, he said the dog at first acted like I was there man. Then what made the dog change its mind? Why was a trained attack police dog being friendly with me?
   I wanted to leave the metropolitan area of New York to figure out some questions I had pertaining to the amulet. The meaning of it, the power it supposedly has, and the why? Why did the Man from Mars give it to me.
   But, so far, all this trip has done is bring up more questions. More queries to be answered.
   I was beginning to think he didn't do me any favors by giving me the amulet. I started to think he chose me at random, just to release himself of the burden the amulet imposed on its owner.
   It was just before noon so I made a quick decision. If the police roadblock had been initiated, because of the Secret Service, then all of the Police Officers involved would have to make a full report on all their activity that day. All these reports would first, be poured into some kind of government super computer to analyze and look for any key words or phrases, giving any clues that the Officers might have over looked. If nothing set off all the bells and whistles on the super computer, a group of criminal profilers would go over the reports, one by one, looking for the smallest hint of my whereabouts. One of them would surely notice that the police dog, Alice, at first acted as if I was the suspect they were looking for, then suddenly became friendly with a complete stranger. Something those dogs are trained not to do. The profiler, reading this account, would surely see the discrepancy and report it to their superiors. The bus would be quickly located by the internal GPS device, which monitors the divers route and speed, to assure the safety and well being of the passengers.
   It is also used by law enforcement to track potential criminals trying to escape capture that way, or if the bus was ever hijacked by some nut. The bus company new, at any time, day or night, right where the bus was on any given road.
   The Greyhound I was riding on came upon a truck stop. It was on the city boarder of Zanesville, Ohio. It was a refueling stop.
   All passengers were asked not to get off the bus because of the short time it would take to fill-up the diesel tanks. If anyone did leave the bus, it is there responsibility to be back on board on time because the driver would not do a head count once the bus was ready to leave.
   That was my quick decision. I got off the bus, with no intention of getting back on.
   I walked over to a nearby eatery and looked for a place to sit. The only place was along a long diner. No tables in the place, just a long counter with bolted down stools that bellied-up to it.

   I sat down and a cranky fortyish looking lady asked, "What you'll have?"
   I said, "I like to start out with a cup of coffee, black, no sugar, while I look over the menu."
   She grunted her disapproval, never smiled, and turned around to get a cup, a saucer, and the glass pot of coffee.
   She turns to me, holding the saucer with the cup on top of it, and moves to place it in front of me. A quarter inch from the counter-top, she drops the saucer and the cup, in a definite display of annoyance. She must have done this a thousand times, because as the saucer rattled to a stop, and the cup twirled around on top of it, she started pouring the hot black coffee into the cup. Bringing both to a quiet standstill. Never spilling a drop or breaking the ceramic drinking container.
   I said thank you and she grunted again.
   To save time I quickly ordered two eggs over easy, toast, and hash browns. A staple at almost any diner.
   She wrote down my order on a ticket, gave it to the chef, and walked down the counter, filling up all the coffee cups along the way.
   When she passed by me again I asked, "Is there a local car dealership that sells cheap used cars nearby?"
   She replied, "Do I look like I sell cars at this joint?"
   "Sorry I asked," I said.
   A patron, sitting a couple of chairs down heard me and said, "There is a local transit here, it stops right outside this place. Take the next one heading into town and look for Wally's wail of a deal. You can't miss it. He'll have what you need."
   I thanked the gentleman, ate the rest of my meal, and wondered how the hell this place stayed in business with such a cranky waitress.
   My next stop? "Wally's Wail Of A Deal."

To Be Continued...

Next Thursday.

This is,

Feeling A Little Paranoid Myself After Writing That

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

“In this world only the paranoid survive.”
- Dean Koontz, -

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Telling You A Little Secret

All over the country,

under law,

Police

are supposed to warn citizens of upcoming

Sobriety Checkpoints.

They do not have to say where the checkpoint is going to be located,

just that there is going to be one.

And in one local

Southern California Town,

the

Police

have announced their intentions in the local

eNewspaper.

Temecula Police Announce Upcoming DUI Checkpoint
"Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing..."

By Renee Schiavone (Patch Staff) 

TEMECULA, CA – "Temecula police announced Tuesday an upcoming DUI/driver's license checkpoint in the city. The operation will be held Friday night, police said. According to Sgt. Bill Pratt, the checkpoint will begin at 7:30 p.m. It will run until 12:30 a.m. Saturday. The deterrent effect of High Visibility Enforcement using both DUI checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols has proven to lower the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug impaired crashes, Pratt said in a news release. "Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized proactive DUI operations are conducted routinely."

And in this age of the

,Smartphone,

there is even an

App

that you can download,

to warn of upcoming checkpoints.

It's called

mrcheckpoint!

They advertise that there app will give you

"Free DUI Checkpoint Alerts."

I am not condoning drinking

and driving.

Or,

drug use

and driving.

When I was young I made the mistake of driving while intoxicated

and I paid the price for it.

According to

DrunkDrivingLawyers.com

"The average cost of a first time DUI in any jurisdiction or state typically averages around $10,000, and in state of California, according to the California Drivers Handbook warnings, these costs will likely be more."

But today,

you have so many more options,

not to drink

and drive.

It is only the fool who gets caught doing so.

Tell a friend who doesn't drink to drive you.

Use

Lyft Or Uber.

Call a cab.

Anything but drinking

and driving.

Luckily for me,

I took care of my problem,

not letting it become a bigger problem

and ruining my life.

This is,

Telling You A Little Secret.

In The State Of California,

Under Law,

Before A Checkpoint There Must Be A Turn Off One Half Mile Ahead Of The Road Block Where People Can Turn.

Never Ever Do A U-Turn,

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

“A man's true character comes out when he's drunk.”
- Charlie Chaplin -

 

That is my story and I am sticking to it!

 

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Invited Over For Dinner

I was asked the other day,

"What is your favorite food to eat?"

I have been eating sandwiches since I can remember.

Potatoes have always been a staple in my household because of my

Irish Mother.

I like all kinds of deli meats,

because of my

German Father.

But,

one dish always stands out in my mind.

Our family have made it for all kinds of special occasions,

from birthdays to funerals,

and everything in-between.

Now,

living in

Southern California,

where there isn't a lot of

German Descendants

hanging around,

the only time I get to taste this wonderful dish is when I go back to

Wisconsin

and visit my relatives.

So,

I am going to give you the recipe of this sacred dish

and I want you to try it out.

Once you have perfected making this food,

I want you to invite me over for dinner!

We can celebrate life's great pleasures by eating good food together!

Just

You And I.

 Polish Hot Dish
3 lbs. fresh polish sausage
1 med. onion
1 Lg. can sauerkraut  (I sometimes use a small can, depends on how much you like sauerkraut)
2 small cans sliced mushrooms
3 cans cream of mushroom soup
1/2 can of water
1 12 oz. pkg. of kluski noodles (cooked and drained)

Cook polish sausage, (bring to boil and then simmer 20 minutes) cut into 1 inch pieces.  Chop onion. Drain sauerkraut and mushrooms. Combine all ingredients in a large baking dish or casserole and bake at 325 for 40 minutes. Also, very good in a slow cooker at med. setting for about 3 hours or so.  Makes quite a bit.

This is,

Waiting To Get Invited Over For Dinner,

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
- J.R.R. Tolkien -

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The Future Is So Bright Since #Calexit Flopped

It's 70 degrees in my part of beautiful

Southern California.

The part of

California,

I believe,

that never wanted to leave the

United States Of America.

What?

You never heard of

#Calexit?

It's a movement started when

Donald Trump

was elected

President.

It has lost a lot of momentum of late,

since the leader of the organization has left the

United States

to permanently live in

Russia!

A country,

he felt was a better place to live in if

Trump

 was

President.

Another dumb-ass who got people to follow him

and his dumb-ass idea.

No wonder there are still so many

Cults

here in this country.

People will follow anyone,

as long as they don't have to think for themselves.

 

 I wasn't planning on writing about

Dumb-Ass People

today.

But,

sometimes,

when I sit down to the keyboard,

I let my fingers do all the talking.

My future plans you ask?

I need to make another

Music Video

since I still have so many songs from my days in

Rock N' Roll.

Of course,

I will continue my weekly serial,

The Man From Mars.

And I will always be dreaming at night,

and that is where I dream up all of my best stories.

So,

"The Future's So Bright,

I Gotta Wear Hades!"

Timbuk3

This is,

Saying There Is Good Music From Any Era

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

“Are the styles we embrace a matter of taste, or of values rejected?”
- Pat MacDonald -

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Poetry/Lyrics - El Salvador

Hey, hey,

What do you say?

El Salvador,

is eight hours away.

Jungle steaming,

crowds are teaming.

The people there,

are really screaming.

More guns.

More tanks.

Fresh advisors,

that's what we desire.

Don't send no food or doctors.

Crap like that,

we don't need that.

Today they're giving their,

daily special.

Ten more gorillas to kill.

Intoxicate.

Rejuvenate.

Get a few Nuns and desecrate.

That's what it's all about,

everyone salute and shout.

Crawl in a ditch,

prepare to die,

we're going to shoot them under TV's roving eye.

Don't take that picture

or I'll rape your sister.

What do you mean mister,

I can't have that sister.

Put your head,

between your knees,

we're going to show you,

we do what we please.

Machine gun screams,

rat-a-tat-tat.

That's what it's all about,

everyone salute and shout.

Machine gun screams,

rat-a-tat-tat.

That's what it's all about,

everyone salute and shout.

Machine screams,

rat-a-tat-tat.

That's what it's all about,

everyone,

salute and shout!

Poetry/Lyrics to the song

El Salvador.

Written by TwoBuckHowie

and played on the College radio station in

Milwaukee, Wisconsin,

during the mid 1980's.

This is,

I Felt A Little Nostalgic This Evening,

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

 “From whence shall we expect the approach of danger? Shall some trans-Atlantic military giant step the earth and crush us at a blow? Never. All the armies of Europe and Asia...could not by force take a drink from the Ohio River or make a track on the Blue Ridge in the trial of a thousand years. No, if destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of free men we will live forever or die by suicide.”
- Abraham Lincoln -

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Does Your Parrot Laugh?

Its

Science Saturday

and here is an observation by me.

If an

Alien Race

came from outer space,

landed on the

Earth,

whose say they wouldn't be looking to talk to one of the other species living on the planet other than us?

If we can't even decode some of the different languages that animals speak,

how are we going to understand an

Alien Race?

We have taught

Gorillas

to do

Sign Language

to communicate with us.

Why don't we learn their language to talk to them?

Because,

sooner or later,

we are going to find out all animals have conversations among themselves in their own way,

but we are not intelligent enough to decipher it.

Maybe we should before all species go extinct!

Case in point of communicating.

Parrots find ‘laughter’ contagious and high-five in mid air.
From the Daily News on NewScientist.com
"If your parrot is feeling glum, it might be tweetable. Wild keas spontaneously burst into playful behaviour when exposed to the parrot equivalent of canned laughter – the first birds known to respond to laughter-like sounds. The parrots soared after one another in aerobatic loops, exchanged foot-kicking high fives in mid-air and tossed objects to each other, in what seems to be emotionally contagious behaviour. And when the recording stops, so does the party, and the birds go back to whatever they had been doing. We already knew that these half-metre-tall parrots engage in playful behaviour, especially when young. What’s new is that a special warbling call they make has been shown to trigger behaviour that seems to be an equivalent of spontaneous, contagious laughter in humans. Moreover, it’s not just the young ones that respond, adults of both sexes join in the fun too."

 Those monkeys know what they are doing when they toss their feces at you.

Talking about

Alien Life.

Astronomers Find Nearby Planet That Could Host Alien Life. 

From International Business Times on MSN.com

"There might be another Earth out there, and its name is LHS 1140b. It’s not too catchy, but it could be the best candidate for finding alien life in our galactic neighborhood in the reasonable future. According to Harvard’s MEarth Project, which searches the universe for potentially habitable exoplanets, the rocky planet LHS 1140b orbits a star that is only 40 light years away. One of the key similarities between it and our own orb that we call home is that it receives similar amounts of energy from its star that Earth does from the Sun, which means it may have liquid water on its surface. An exoplanet that orbits a red dwarf star about 40 light years from Earth may harbor alien life, because it is within its star’s habitable zone. The European Southern Observatory is calling it a super-Earth because the planet is both larger and heavier than Earth — its radius is about 40 percent greater than our planet and it is 6.6 times more massive." 

This next story isn't about

Science,

its all about how greed.

Dow Chemical urges Trump administration to ignore pesticide findings.

From the AP on USAToday.com 

"WASHINGTON (AP) — Dow Chemical is pushing a Trump administration that's open to scrapping regulations to ignore the findings of federal scientists who point to a family of widely used pesticides as harmful to about 1,800 critically threatened or endangered species. Lawyers representing Dow, whose CEO is a close adviser to President Donald Trump, and two other manufacturers of organophosphates sent letters last week to the heads of three of Trump's Cabinet agencies. The companies asked them "to set aside" the results of government studies the companies contend are fundamentally flawed. Dow Chemical wrote a $1 million check to help underwrite Trump's inaugural festivities, and its chairman and CEO, Andrew Liveris, heads a White House manufacturing working group. The industry's request comes after EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced last month he was reversing an Obama-era effort to bar the use of Dow's chlorpyrifos pesticide on food after recent peer-reviewed studies found that even tiny levels of exposure could hinder the development of children's brains. In his prior job as Oklahoma's attorney general, Pruitt often aligned himself in legal disputes with the interests of executives and corporations who supported his state campaigns. He filed more than a dozen lawsuits seeking to overturn some of the same regulations he is now charged with enforcing."

This is,

I Remember Monarch Butterflies

And Fireflies Flew All Around When I Was Young

Before Dow Chemicals Sprayed Everything Dead

Jim Hauenstein,

And,

“The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity.”
- George Carlin -

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