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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:17 am Wed, Jan 9, 2019
    Precision helicopter rescue

    A helicopter pilot pulls off an amazing rescue, with incredible precision flying, in the French Alps. Global News: Nicolas Derely wrote on Facebook that he was skiing on Jan. 2… Read the rest of the article: Precision helicopter rescue

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:09 am Wed, Jan 9, 2019
    British Museum discovers vase is actually a mace

    That Belongs in a MuseumWatch this video on YouTube Archaeologists make mistakes. I recently ran across this crown-that-was-actually-a-bucket story as well. The Art Newspaper: In a bit of serendipity, the… Read the rest of the article: British Museum discovers vase is actually a mace

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  • Jason Weisberger
    10:37 am Tue, Jan 8, 2019
    Doctor Bombay! Doctor Bombay! Emergency! Right Away!

    Bewitched "Calling Dr. Bombay! Emergency! Come right away!"Watch this video on YouTube My favorite part of Bewitched was always Bernard Fox's character Doctor Bombay.

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  • Jason Weisberger
    10:11 am Tue, Jan 8, 2019
    AT&T's fake 5Ge network

    AT&T has added a "5Ge" symbol to several phones from Samsung and LG, misleading customers into thinking they have something special. There is no 5Ge network, it is LTE. The… Read the rest of the article: AT&T's fake 5Ge network

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:26 am Tue, Jan 8, 2019
    The King of Laurel Canyon, a brief documentary on a stellar personality

    This lovely documentary shares a bit of the magic that stuntman and comedian Gary Morgan calls life. The Flying Morgans are Los Angeles' honest-to-goodness circus family. I was lucky enough… Read the rest of the article: The King of Laurel Canyon, a brief documentary on a stellar personality

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  • Jason Weisberger
    8:40 am Tue, Jan 8, 2019
    Ancient redwoods cloned and replanted

    The Archangel Ancient Tree Archive has been cloning giant redwoods from genetic material still living in their stumps, and planting them around the world. e360@Yale reports: Today, giant stumps of… Read the rest of the article: Ancient redwoods cloned and replanted

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  • Jason Weisberger
    4:56 pm Mon, Jan 7, 2019
    Burger King sued after revoking 'meals for life' compensation

    Sneak King for Xbox 360 TrailerWatch this video on YouTube A gentleman was trapped in a Burger King restroom, forced to listen to the staff laugh at his plight. In… Read the rest of the article: Burger King sued after revoking 'meals for life' compensation

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  • Jason Weisberger
    10:02 am Mon, Jan 7, 2019
    Pelosi: "No, nothing" on Trump's border wall demands

    We repeat: nothing for the ineffective, immoral and costly 'border wall'. #TrumpShutdown pic.twitter.com/0MoSry6LOv — Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) January 6, 2019 Soon millions of American citizens will lose even more of… Read the rest of the article: Pelosi: "No, nothing" on Trump's border wall demands

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  • Jason Weisberger
    8:53 am Mon, Jan 7, 2019
    Zuckerberg San Francisco General attempts to excuse price gouging

    Zuckerberg San Francisco General has arranged for all ER care to be out-of-network, allowing the hospital to charge whatever wild prices it likes. VOX: Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG), recently… Read the rest of the article: Zuckerberg San Francisco General attempts to excuse price gouging

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  • Jason Weisberger
    8:48 am Mon, Jan 7, 2019
    It has been years since I've heard Porky Pig say "That's all folks!"

    Porky Pig Cartoon Ending "That's All Folks!"Watch this video on YouTube I used to see/hear Porky say this 20x a day. I want this on my tombstone, but maybe higher… Read the rest of the article: It has been years since I've heard Porky Pig say "That's all folks!"

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  • Jason Weisberger
    8:15 am Mon, Jan 7, 2019
    Monarch butterflies headed for extinction

    Amazing Life Cycle of the Monarch ButterflyWatch this video on YouTube As a kid in the '70s, watching the annual monarch butterfly migration in Californa was a thing to see!… Read the rest of the article: Monarch butterflies headed for extinction

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  • Jason Weisberger
    5:19 am Sun, Jan 6, 2019
    Batman and the Joker settle their differences with a surfing contest

    Batman – SurfingWatch this video on YouTube The Cesar Romero "Joker" is the best Joker of all Jokers.

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  • Jason Weisberger
    2:43 pm Sat, Jan 5, 2019
    Holy fudge is there conflicting information online about inducing brownie 'cakeyness'

    I want fudgy brownies.

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  • Jason Weisberger
    2:26 pm Sat, Jan 5, 2019
    That 1973 Barry Manilow scored Spaghetti-Os commercial where everyone is tripping balls

    https://youtu.be/egLRZwc4Oaw Uh, oh! Spaghetti-Os! Everyone loves canned pasta while riding on a carousel.

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  • Jason Weisberger
    2:16 pm Sat, Jan 5, 2019
    Life lessons from Mr. T

    Life Lessons with Mister TWatch this video on YouTube I pity the fool that doubts his wisdom. Also, I want to know what happened in Mexico City.

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  • Jason Weisberger
    1:43 pm Fri, Jan 4, 2019
    Great moments in Buck Rogers: Twiki offers a toast

    "Buck Rogers In The 25th Century" (1979): Twiki says "L'Chaim."Watch this video on YouTube In the year 1987, at the John F. Kennedy Space Center, NASA launched the last of… Read the rest of the article: Great moments in Buck Rogers: Twiki offers a toast

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  • Jason Weisberger
    12:12 pm Fri, Jan 4, 2019
    'Sanctuary city' picks up trash for Federal government shutdown over border wall

    Blessed with an abundance of National Park attractions right in the midst of their metropolis, San Francisco leaders have decided not to let garbage pile up. SF Examiner shares: Trash… Read the rest of the article: 'Sanctuary city' picks up trash for Federal government shutdown over border wall

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  • Jason Weisberger
    10:50 am Fri, Jan 4, 2019
    Blank Bicycle 'Rider Back' cards

    This deck of 56 'Rider Back' Bicycle playing cards has blank faces. These come in handy for a number of magic tricks. The cards are printed on US Playing Card… Read the rest of the article: Blank Bicycle 'Rider Back' cards

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:37 am Fri, Jan 4, 2019
    That time the Bionic man, Bionic woman and Sasquatch threw the ring into Mount Doom

    Bionic Woman and BigfootWatch this video on YouTube This is only missing Max, the Bionic dog.

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:12 am Fri, Jan 4, 2019
    Top Trump officials may receive pay raises while government workers remain unpaid

    The Washington Post reports that without legislation to continue a pay-cap it appears senior Trump officials including Vice-President Pence will receive pay raises. The raises appear to be an intended… Read the rest of the article: Top Trump officials may receive pay raises while government workers remain unpaid

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