It's amazing that in the crazy and violent 60's, one of our most psychotic presidents still publicly paid some serious respect to people who opposed him. In other words, this public discourse was almost civilized, even though actual policies of the time were barbaric...So, what's better, trying to explain why there is disagreement, or just character assassination of everyone by everyone that we see today? Go figure, it's all subterfuge of one type or another, but look who finally one in the issue discussed here. I like the civility and what finally ended our abomination in Vietnam was when everyone was on the streets.
Nixon Televised address
I guess I'm waxing nostalgic about the days when journalism was an honorable profession, Rush Limbaugh insanity wasn't commercially viable. It was at least a time when there could be a reasonable discourse, as opposed to the purely Orwellian double speak that is the coin of the realm today!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
The New Generation Gap
Hey, Your Parents (we old farts) grew up with this stuff
I would bet that none of you under forty have a clue what any of this stuff is. Please comment with your scores, or if this makes no sense at all!
Good luck, youngsters:
1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil
2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...
A. Sugar Ray Robinson.
B. Roy Orbison..
C. Gene Autry.
D. Rudolph Valentino.
E. Fabian.
F. Mickey Mantle.
G. Cassius Clay.
3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and....
A. It's you.
B. He is us.
C. It's the Grinch.
D. He wasn't home.
E. He's really me and you.
F. We quit.
G. He surrendered.
4. Good night, David.
A. Good night, Chet.
B. Sleep well.
C. Good night, Irene.
D. Good night, Gracie.
E. See you later, alligator.
F. Until tomorrow.
G. Good night, Steve..
5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...
A. When you use Tide
B. When you lose your crayons.
C. When you clean your tub.
D. If you paint the room blue.
E. If you buy a soft water tank.
F. When you use Lady Clairol.
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.
6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver
I would bet that none of you under forty have a clue what any of this stuff is. Please comment with your scores, or if this makes no sense at all!
questions. Average score is 12.
This one will be difficult for the younger set... (DUDE!)
Please let us know your score in the comments, if you dare
Please let us know your score in the comments, if you dare
Good luck, youngsters:
1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil
2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...
A. Sugar Ray Robinson.
B. Roy Orbison..
C. Gene Autry.
D. Rudolph Valentino.
E. Fabian.
F. Mickey Mantle.
G. Cassius Clay.
3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and....
A. It's you.
B. He is us.
C. It's the Grinch.
D. He wasn't home.
E. He's really me and you.
F. We quit.
G. He surrendered.
4. Good night, David.
A. Good night, Chet.
B. Sleep well.
C. Good night, Irene.
D. Good night, Gracie.
E. See you later, alligator.
F. Until tomorrow.
G. Good night, Steve..
5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...
A. When you use Tide
B. When you lose your crayons.
C. When you clean your tub.
D. If you paint the room blue.
E. If you buy a soft water tank.
F. When you use Lady Clairol.
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.
6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver
was Dobie's friend...
A. Stuart Whitman.
B. Randolph Scott.
C. Steve Reeves.
D. Maynard G. Krebs.
E. Corky B. Dork.
F. Dave the Whale.
G. Zippy Zoo.
7. Liar, Liar...
A. You're a liar.
B. Your nose is growing.
C. Pants on fire.
D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher.
F. On the wire.
G. I'm telling Mom.
8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and...
A. Wheaties.
B. Lois Lane .
C. TV ratings.
D. World peace.
E. Red tights.
F. The American Way .
G. News headlines.
9. Hey Kids! What time is it?
A. It's time for Yogi Bear.
B. It's time to do your homework.
C. It's Howdy Doody Time.
D. It's time for Romper Room.
E. It's time for Captain Kangaroo.
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour.
G. Time for bed.
10. Lions, tigers and bears...!
A Yikes.
B. Oh, no.
C. Gee whiz.
D. I'm scared.
E. Oh my.
F. Help! Help!
G. Let's run.
11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...
A Over 40.
B. Wearing a uniform.
C. Carrying a briefcase.
D. Over 30.
E. You don't know.
F. Who says, "Trust me".
G. Who eats tofu.
12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings...
A Troy Aikman.
B. Kenny Stabler.
C. Joe Namath.
D. Roger Staubach.
E. Joe Montana.
F. Steve Young.
G. John Elway.
13. Brylcream...
A. Smear it on.
B. You'll smell great.
C. Tame that cowlick.
D. Grease ball heaven.
E. It's a dream.
F. We're your team.
G. A little dab'll do ya.
14. I found my thrill...
A. In blueberry muffins.
B. With my man, Bill.
C. Down at the mill.
D. Over the window-sill.
E. With rosemary, thyme and dill.
F. Too late to enjoy.
G. On Blueberry Hill.
15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...
A Clark Gable.
B. Mary Martin.
C. Doris Day.
D. Errol Flynn.
E. Sally Fields.
F. Jim Carrey.
G. Jay Leno.
16. Name the Beatles...
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. I wonder, wonder, who...
A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D Who wrote the Book of love?
E. Who am I?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?
18. I'm strong to the finish...
A. Cause I eats my broccoli.
B. Cause I eats me spinach.
C. Cause I lift weights.
D. Cause I'm the hero.
E. And don't you for get it.
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me.
G. To outlast Bruto.
19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today...
A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera.
B. Smile, you're on Star Search.
C. Smile, you won the lottery.
D. Smile, We're watching you.
E. Smile, the world sees you.
F. Smile, you're a hit.
G. Smile, you're on TV.
20. What do M & M's do?
A. Make your tummy happy.!
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket.
C. Make you fat.
D. Melt your heart.
E. Make you popular.
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand.
G. Come in colors.
Below are the right answers:
1. D - Wonder Bread.
2. G - Cassius Clay.
3. B - He Is us.
4. A - Good night, Chet.
5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.
6. D - Maynard G. Krebs.
7. C - Pants on fire.
8. F - The American Way .
9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time.
10. E - Oh my!
11. D - Over 30.
12. C - Joe Namath.
13. G - A little dab'll do ya.
14. G - On Blueberry Hill.
15. B - Mary Martin.
16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo.
17. D - Who wrote the Book of Love.
18. B - Cause I eats me spinach.
19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera
20. F - Melt in your mouth not in your hand
A. Stuart Whitman.
B. Randolph Scott.
C. Steve Reeves.
D. Maynard G. Krebs.
E. Corky B. Dork.
F. Dave the Whale.
G. Zippy Zoo.
7. Liar, Liar...
A. You're a liar.
B. Your nose is growing.
C. Pants on fire.
D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher.
F. On the wire.
G. I'm telling Mom.
8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and...
A. Wheaties.
B. Lois Lane .
C. TV ratings.
D. World peace.
E. Red tights.
F. The American Way .
G. News headlines.
9. Hey Kids! What time is it?
A. It's time for Yogi Bear.
B. It's time to do your homework.
C. It's Howdy Doody Time.
D. It's time for Romper Room.
E. It's time for Captain Kangaroo.
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour.
G. Time for bed.
10. Lions, tigers and bears...!
A Yikes.
B. Oh, no.
C. Gee whiz.
D. I'm scared.
E. Oh my.
F. Help! Help!
G. Let's run.
11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...
A Over 40.
B. Wearing a uniform.
C. Carrying a briefcase.
D. Over 30.
E. You don't know.
F. Who says, "Trust me".
G. Who eats tofu.
12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings...
A Troy Aikman.
B. Kenny Stabler.
C. Joe Namath.
D. Roger Staubach.
E. Joe Montana.
F. Steve Young.
G. John Elway.
13. Brylcream...
A. Smear it on.
B. You'll smell great.
C. Tame that cowlick.
D. Grease ball heaven.
E. It's a dream.
F. We're your team.
G. A little dab'll do ya.
14. I found my thrill...
A. In blueberry muffins.
B. With my man, Bill.
C. Down at the mill.
D. Over the window-sill.
E. With rosemary, thyme and dill.
F. Too late to enjoy.
G. On Blueberry Hill.
15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...
A Clark Gable.
B. Mary Martin.
C. Doris Day.
D. Errol Flynn.
E. Sally Fields.
F. Jim Carrey.
G. Jay Leno.
16. Name the Beatles...
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. I wonder, wonder, who...
A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D Who wrote the Book of love?
E. Who am I?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?
18. I'm strong to the finish...
A. Cause I eats my broccoli.
B. Cause I eats me spinach.
C. Cause I lift weights.
D. Cause I'm the hero.
E. And don't you for get it.
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me.
G. To outlast Bruto.
19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today...
A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera.
B. Smile, you're on Star Search.
C. Smile, you won the lottery.
D. Smile, We're watching you.
E. Smile, the world sees you.
F. Smile, you're a hit.
G. Smile, you're on TV.
20. What do M & M's do?
A. Make your tummy happy.!
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket.
C. Make you fat.
D. Melt your heart.
E. Make you popular.
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand.
G. Come in colors.
Below are the right answers:
1. D - Wonder Bread.
2. G - Cassius Clay.
3. B - He Is us.
4. A - Good night, Chet.
5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.
6. D - Maynard G. Krebs.
7. C - Pants on fire.
8. F - The American Way .
9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time.
10. E - Oh my!
11. D - Over 30.
12. C - Joe Namath.
13. G - A little dab'll do ya.
14. G - On Blueberry Hill.
15. B - Mary Martin.
16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo.
17. D - Who wrote the Book of Love.
18. B - Cause I eats me spinach.
19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera
20. F - Melt in your mouth not in your hand
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Never Take Crap from Out of State Corporations that are trying to baffle you with Bull Shit!
On a whim, after reading their web page, I subscribed to MLB-TV...it said it would do everything i wanted, but turned out to do nothing, since every Giant's game is blacked out in the Bay Area...So I called all their customer service numbers and went up the chain and they all basically told me to eat crap. So, I wrote them this letter:
I hereby demand a refund of my premium MLB-TV subscription fee pursuant to California Civil Code section 1723, which states that refund policies must be displayed as follows:
“ The policy must be displayed either at each entrance to the store, at each cash register and sales counter, on tags attached to each item, or on the company's order forms, if any. A return policy printed only on a receipt, for example, is not sufficient.
If a store violates this law (California Civil Code section 1723), the purchaser can return an item for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.”
MLB-TV clearly violates this California law, as this 5 day refund policy you have claimed is not clearly displayed on the front of your website. And therefore, your stated reasons for refusing my refund are totally illegal in this state.
In addition, you falsely claim in bold print that:
MLB-TV works with Apple TV’s—not true
MLB-TV works with IPHONEs---not true, unless you buy the application in addition to what is claimed on your web page
Watch Every Game live with your broadcasters-Not true, every game is blacked out
I requested this refund on April 13th, 2011, and this was refused. I subscribed on March 31, and have not used the service since that day, since it provides no benefit to me in any of the ways described on your web page.
I am and will take any and all legal steps to get this money back. In addition, I am notifying the local media consumer advocates to make this travesty well known.
If you wish to avoid this heap of trouble and media embarrassment that I am very capable of causing, refund my fee now.
Sincerely,
George M. Martin
c/c:
Attorney General’s Office
California Department of Justice
Attn: Public Inquiry Unit
P.O. Box 944255
Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
Then, the next day, this is the response I got:
Dear Valued Subscriber:
Your request for a refund in connection with your 2011 MLB.TV Premium Yearly Subscription subscription has been approved and a credit in the amount of 119.99 will appear on the statement of the credit card to which you were being billed.
Please allow your credit card company 5 to 7 business days to process the refund. If your credit does not appear after 7 business days or should you have question about your account please contact Customer Support toll-free at 1-866-800-1275.
We thank you for your patronage.
Sincerely,
MLB.com
Your request for a refund in connection with your 2011 MLB.TV Premium Yearly Subscription subscription has been approved and a credit in the amount of 119.99 will appear on the statement of the credit card to which you were being billed.
Please allow your credit card company 5 to 7 business days to process the refund. If your credit does not appear after 7 business days or should you have question about your account please contact Customer Support toll-free at 1-866-800-1275.
We thank you for your patronage.
Sincerely,
MLB.com
Yeah! Victory for the people! P.s. MLB is a NY corporation, they don't know what they are messing with in California!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
COMMENT HERE & share for the World Record! (We have already gone beyond the 50,000 needed - let's get 100,000!!) (8)
COMMENT HERE & share for the World Record! (We have already gone beyond the 50,000 needed - let's get 100,000!!) (8)
Let's start a movement...no driving, no power 1 time per month. sign up here!
Let's start a movement...no driving, no power 1 time per month. sign up here!
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
From Our Friend Emma--Her Uncle Pete has ALS. Here is what she wrote:
Hello,
I'm not good at asking for help (let alone donations), but this is for a man who truly inspires me because he is fighting everyday to live. How many of us take that for granted everyday? This is for my Uncle Pete. It is a fun outdoor event and a great way to contribute a little bit to a man who means a whole lot to me and my family. This run might not be for everyone, but if you would like to learn a little bit about him and/or help in a non-athletic way please visit my uncle's website at www.petehinojosa.org. Thanks for taking just a moment to read this, I really appreciate it. Please feel free to pass this along, invite your friends!
With Love,
Emma Hinojosa
Hi,
I'm not good at asking for help (let alone donations), but this is for a man who truly inspires me because he is fighting everyday to live. How many of us take that for granted everyday? This is for my Uncle Pete. It is a fun outdoor event and a great way to contribute a little bit to a man who means a whole lot to me and my family. This run might not be for everyone, but if you would like to learn a little bit about him and/or help in a non-athletic way please visit my uncle's website at www.petehinojosa.org. Thanks for taking just a moment to read this, I really appreciate it. Please feel free to pass this along, invite your friends!
With Love,
Emma Hinojosa
Hi,
As many of you know, our friend Pete Hinojosa was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) two years ago. Although he has lost the use of his muscles, he can communicate with his eyes and still continues to strive to enjoy life to the fullest. Pete requires full-time care so we are raising money to help his family cover these costs.
How can you help? It's easy. Sign up now for the Great Race and and you can help raise money for Pete's care. The Los Gatos Rotary Club will donate $5 for each person we sign up. Pete can't run, but you could "run for Pete!"
The Great Race is a casual 4 mile run that begins in downtown Saratoga and ends in downtown Los Gatos. It is being held on Sunday, April 17 at 9 am. In order to register follow these simple instructions below. Just remember in the box that asks "Are you running for Pete?" say yes! This is how the Rotary Club will track our registrants.
2. Click Register Now button on the right.
3. Register for the Great Race.
4. After you enter your address, there will be a series of questions. The last one asks if "You're running for Pete?" Enter Yes.
5. When you're finished with that page, you can click the Continue button, enter your payment information and you're registered! And the Rotary Club will donate $5 of this fee to Pete.
And if you'd rather fill out an actual registration form (paper) please let me know and I will mail one to you. It will be color coded so the Rotary Club knows to donate $5 to Pete.
Even if you can't make it to the Great Race, you could make a donation to Pete by visiting his web site at www.petehinojosa.org.
Thanks for your thoughts, prayers, and continued support!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Lisa Elliott
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Pete Hinojosa, August 2009
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