Monthly Archives: March 2014

What’s With These Smart-Ass Comic Kids Today?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

First we have Billy from Family Circus (dressed in a shirt, tie and pale blue sweater, of all things) casually asking his hardworking dad “Did anyone EVER think you were cool?” Dad should have replied, “Look you little yuppie wannabe, … Continue reading →

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Did You Know…?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

…that on this day in 1951, the Remington Rand Corporation signed a contract to deliver the first UNIVAC computer to the U.S. Census Bureau. UNIVAC I (which stands for Universal Automatic Computer) took up 350 square feet of floor space … Continue reading →

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The World’s Funniest Comic Book Cover

Posted on March 31, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The funniest comic book cover EVER! And without even trying, lol. If you’re not sure why it’s funny, just keep looking. It’ll come to you…  

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How To Escape From Zip Ties

Posted on March 30, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I was researching how to escape from being handcuffed and came across this “Art of Manliness” graphic showing how to escape when you’re cuffed with Zip Ties. As you can see, these scenarios all pre-suppose you’ll be cuffed with your … Continue reading →

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Happy 17th Anniversary To My Wife

Posted on March 30, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The year was 1997. Bill Clinton began his second term as President of the United States. Tony Blair is appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. IBM’s Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov in the last game of the rematch, the … Continue reading →

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Star Trek- Which Version Is Your Favorite?

Posted on March 29, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Are you a Star Trek fan? If so, read on. If not, this post won’t interest you at all and you won’t hurt my feelings if you click on past to the next stop on your Internet journey. When the … Continue reading →

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Cheating Death

Posted on March 29, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Exciting news on the medical front earlier this week when it was announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has given permission for a trial study that involves patients with fatal injuries who have no normal chance for resuscitation … Continue reading →

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Animator Dad Turns Son’s Playtime Videos Into Action Hero Scenes

Posted on March 28, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I stumbled on this today and wanted to share it because it is just that cool! Here’s one of the videos, click on the link to see others. It reminds me of something I did for my oldest grandson’s first … Continue reading →

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Exploring Fort Christmas with Mikey and Heather

Posted on March 27, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

This week is Spring Break in Florida and since our two oldest grandchildren, Mikey and Heather, were out of school we thought we’d give their mom a break one day and take them out of the house to explore historic … Continue reading →

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Did You Know…?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

…that on this date in 1915, the woman known as “Typhoid Mary” was first put into quarantine in a cottage in the Bronx. Her name was Mary Mallon, and she worked as a cook in various wealthy households around New … Continue reading →

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