FUN: Since I am tutoring my 8 year old child … … …
… … … in Fourth Grade Math, that he likes as much as AMH. I fugured I should create a “Professor Proton” character from TBBT. With apologies and a tip of the old tin foil hat to Bob Newhart … for the idea!}
I present for your amusement … … Taa Dah … … Professor Poopy Pop Pop
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2026-02Feb-16
Year of the Fire Horse
Lunar New Year celebrations kick off tomorrow, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac. The 15-day festivities, observed by billions worldwide, start with the new moon and end with the Lantern Festival. China anticipates a record 9.5 billion trips during the 40-day travel rush around the holiday, the world’s largest annual human migration.
The horse is the seventh animal in the 12-year zodiac cycle and symbolizes energy, independence, and ambition. Those born in horse years are seen as dynamic, courageous, and charismatic. Many see the Year of the Fire Horse as a time to take bold steps, embrace change, and pursue new opportunities. The last Fire Horse year occurred in 1966; notable births include Adam Sandler, Gordon Ramsay, Halle Berry, and Helena Bonham Carter. See your zodiac animal here.
Traditions focus on family and fortune (see our overview), including gifting lai see or hóngbāo to children—red envelopes filled with “lucky money.” See a guide to the holiday, closely associated with the Spring Festival and Chinese New Year, here.
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We can all use some “lucky money”!
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Comedy Wildlife Contest Unveils Wonderful Photo Finalists to Make Everyone Smile
By Good News Network – Oct 26, 2025
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The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards just released their annual finalists.
“We are absolutely delighted to reveal the hotly anticipated finalists of the 2025 competition. They are a cracking collection of jaw dropping and laugh out loud photos of some of the most incredible wildlife that we share this planet with,” said contest officials in a news release.
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Animals in nature should teach us not to take ourselves too seriously.
Who cares what others think?
Isn’t bullying the absolute expression of jealousy?
Dona Nobis Pacem
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I invented the ‘Death Clock’… and was horrified when it confirmed my worst fears about my own health
By LUKE ANDREWS SENIOR HEALTH REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 16:17 EDT, 7 June 2025 | Updated: 16:22 EDT, 7 June 2025
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Brent Franson wasn’t afraid of dying. He was afraid of dying from Alzheimer’s disease.
He remembers seeing sufferers on TV growing up, with their listless expressions and inability to walk. It left him certain he did not want to develop the devastating condition.
His worst fear was revealed when he used the Death Clock – an artificial intelligence that predicts – down to the minute – when and how a person will die.
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https://www.thecalculator.co/lifestyle/Death-Calculator-216.html
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This death calculator is designed as a death clock based on the average life expectancy for each country and gender specific. Read more on this topic below the form.
Based on the average life expectancy for your country and on your general conditions and life standard specified, a person like you should have been died with some time ago. Congratulations for your performance to live a number of years above the average life expectancy. Enjoy your live!
Disclaimer:Please note that the Death Calculator is a funny tool and that it does NOT pretend to be accurate. The creator of this tool is in no way liable of any actions which might be taken by users, as this calculator was made for entertainment purposes ONLY.
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“Enjoy your live!”
Did you mean life?
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I think these things are funny, In this story, the fellow was able to change his life style and purportedly get a lot more time to spend with his family, (Until he steps off a curb and gets hit by the metaphorical bus. Let’s see AI predict that!)
So since I’ve already outlasted the prediction, on to 132. (When I can have finally stolen back my social security “contribution” on a dollar for dollar basis. Ignoring that I “contributed” good strong dollars and received poor weak dollars that are but a shadow of their former purchasing power.)
Beans, Band Aids, Bullets, Bullion, and ₿bitcoin!
(I like Goldbacks for their low denomination and low cost to acquire. YMMV!)
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Florida Woman Evicted From Apartment After Shooting Would-Be Intruder
By Cam Edwards | 4:01 PM | April 18, 2025
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Even if Diego had no ill intent when he tried to enter the apartment, the women inside had no idea what his intentions were. As far as they’re concerned, a stranger (who turned out to be armed himself) was trying to break into their home. Under Florida’s Castle Doctrine, there’s a strong case to be made that the armed citizen acted in lawful defense of herself and her roommates, and the fact that police haven’t filed any charges more than a week after the incident at least suggests that law enforcement is leading to that conclusion.
The management of the complex, however, isn’t waiting for police to officially determine whether any charges should be filed. It sounds like as far as they’re concerned, the tenants are already guilty of violating the terms of their lease.
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So if you discharge a gun, even in self-defense, you’re violating the terms of your lease? What about telling a would-be intruder “leave or I’ll shoot you”? Would that be considered threatening violence by the apartment complex’s management?
I’d love to see these tenants fight the eviction notice, but Lurie says his daughter and her friends plan on leaving the Carlton Apartments in the next few days. Still, he’s speaking out about the letter they received because he’s “shocked” at the policy and the disregard for the particular circumstances involved here, telling Fox 4. “If the intruder had gotten in and harmed the occupants, including my daughter, then they’d be allowed to stay? It just doesn’t make any sense to me.
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Sorry, but I think “Carlton Apartments” is guilty of making the victims defenseless against a criminal. As such, isn’t that some type of “unreasonable restriction”?
I hope the various “Justice” organizations take this to court.
If I was a judge, (I’m not!) then I’d declare that the lease is defective and unenforceable as a against public policy!
Argh!
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https://nypost.com/2025/01/11/sports/knicks-fan-proposes-to-girlfriend-at-thunder-game/
Knicks fan proposes to girlfriend at Thunder game in OKC: ‘I could have gotten booed’
By Angela Barbuti
Published Jan. 11, 2025, 9:01 a.m. ET
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Diehard Knicks fan Joseph DeSimone popped the question to his girlfriend Erica Vann on the Kiss Cam in Oklahoma City as the team took on the Thunder in a clash of NBA heavyweights last Friday.
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I thought this was funny. Clearly she might have said “no”. Not sure what you do then. Propose to each and every cheerleader. Even the male ones? Maybe the mascot.
Anyway it all worked out for the happy couple and I hope they have a long and great life. One can only hope.
Maazel Toff!
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FROM FARK
https://www.fark.com/comments/13505092/175607260?f=Fbwk_SWHpPoHWXUxWu4P2ImyyIB4OduZrcMdD#c175607260
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dryknife 2024-12-25 11:29:28 AM
There was an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit.
“Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically.
“We’ll see,” the farmer replied.
The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild horses.
“How wonderful,” the neighbors exclaimed.
“We’ll see,” replied the old man.
The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg. The neighbors again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune.
“We’ll see,” answered the farmer.
The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Seeing that the son’s leg was broken, they passed him by. The neighbors congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out.
“We’ll see,” said the farmer.
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Funny but very understandable. Wde don’t always see the good and the bad immediately. If ever.
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https://cordcuttersnews.com/its-howdy-doody-time-first-premiered-77-years-ago-this-week/
“It’s Howdy Doody Time!”: First Premiered 77 Years Ago This Week
By Luke Bouma on December 29, 2024
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The show, originally titled “Puppet Playhouse,” quickly gained popularity and was renamed “The Howdy Doody Show.” It introduced audiences to a colorful cast of characters, including the freckled marionette Howdy Doody, the friendly ringmaster Buffalo Bob Smith, the mute clown Clarabell, and a host of other memorable puppets like Phineas T. Bluster and Chief Thunderthud.
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I remember the beautiful Princess SummerFallWinterSpring.
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https://www.fark.com/comments/13494756/175388094?f=Fbjk9mpT0wsasZqUb92Wa3pw_oGgAw5zU7Q88#c175388094
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In 1981, we drew names and everyone had to go to a garage sale and buy the ugliest thing there – the kind of thing that the seller put $.25 on just so someone would think it had *some* value and wasn’t just junk.
My dad ended up being given an 18″ tall plaster bust of Queen Nefertiti from someone’s ceramics class. It was painted in light blue with a bright red jewel in her headpiece.
The next year, it was given to someone else, but we recorded with a black sharpie who it had been given to each year.
The rule is that if you receive it, you have to display it in your house in a prominent place. No sticking it in a closet.
It’s been passed down every year with few exceptions (Covid being one and a well-meaning but ill-advised prank being the other).
Somewhere along the way we started recording births and deaths on it.
CSB: My mother has threatened to smash iat several times – not because she hates it, but because she’s gotten it the least.
CSB 2: Was in a store and found several duplicates once. If I’d had the money, everyone would have gotten one.
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I just thought this was a great idea!
Made me laffffff, and glad I don’t have “family” traditions.
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HEALTH NEWS
Anxious at the Portland airport? Beni the Llama is here for you, spreading joy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 · 5:00 AM ET
By Katia Riddle
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When Beni the llama and Captain Jack the alpaca saunter with their handlers through the front doors of the Portland International Airport on a recent morning, time seems to stop.
People who were moments earlier hustling to their gates stand still. Those who were occupied with their phones look up and stare. Some take videos. A crowd quickly forms. Within minutes, a dozen people are lined up for the chance to have their picture taken with one of these animals.
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Cute. Llamas are strangely attractive. And all I’ve seen at a llama farm are friendly. Could be due to the fact that we had “llama food” and they’re all on special diets.
Scratching them was uniquely and strangely calming. Mush like petting a dog.
Wonder what the magnetism is?
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