Last Saturday we attended Dale Chasse's 50th Birthday party at the Captain's Galley in Old Orchard. Everyone had a lot of fun - Dale is just a great guy, with lots of friends.
It came to pass during the evening that mention was made of an apparent "time traveler" spotted in a 1928 Charlie Chaplin film, "The Circus". In it, someone in the public crowd was caught walking past the camera, apparently talking into a cellphone.
The film is real, and has been authenticated. For those of you who expressed interest in seeing it, you can view it here...
A note here - the cellphone would be 70 years away. The transistor radio 20 years into the future. Walkie-talkies - 10 years into the future. And hand-held tape recorders were 40 years away.
Watch closely, not only the slo-mo and close-ups, but also the feet of the individual. And note that the person does seem to be trying to hide themselves by dressing in rather strange and heavy clothing - considering everyone else in the film is dressed in summer attire.
I'm not saying I'm convinced - but it certainly does raise questions!
And no, it is not Sarah Palin reading crib notes on her hand :o)
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Monday, November 8, 2010
More Slides
I have posted a couple more slideshows - you're really going to love the one about Garage Doors. Pix were provided by Bill Gribizis (thanx, Billy-Boy).
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Thought I Would Share This
A lot of folks - especially older folks (and many car buffs are) - find themselves afflicted with joint pain. Personally, I have been fortunate enough to escape that, but my dear wife has suffered for over 15 years. We tried everything the doctor could toss at us - no help.
Then as I studied the issue, I discovered that yucca is a natural and outstanding, safe supplement that is thought to promote symptom relief similar to steroid medications with none of the side effects and has many uses including for the joints, skin, and digestion. Yucca is given internally for joint health and digestion but must be diluted before being administered because it is quite bitter.
I thought we would try it. I surfed around and found the strongest I could find - an extract called YUCCA INTENSIVE. But it was $15 for a 2 oz bottle (with eyedropper - one drop per 10-12 pounds of body weight). Then I found out that the exact same product, made by the same folks is also packaged for pets, and sold at 1800petmeds. I checked it out and, though it was still $15, Petmeds offers a $5 off instant online coupon - just type WEBC5 in the coupon box.
Anyway, to make a long story still long, we tried it. Robin puts 12 drops a day in her coffee. And within 5 days the pain was gone for the first time in years. As a side note, she doesn't get indigestion anymore, either.
So, I though I would pass this along. I can't guarantee it will work for everyone, but it worked for Robin. If you do try it, I would be interested in hearing the results you have.
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Then as I studied the issue, I discovered that yucca is a natural and outstanding, safe supplement that is thought to promote symptom relief similar to steroid medications with none of the side effects and has many uses including for the joints, skin, and digestion. Yucca is given internally for joint health and digestion but must be diluted before being administered because it is quite bitter.
I thought we would try it. I surfed around and found the strongest I could find - an extract called YUCCA INTENSIVE. But it was $15 for a 2 oz bottle (with eyedropper - one drop per 10-12 pounds of body weight). Then I found out that the exact same product, made by the same folks is also packaged for pets, and sold at 1800petmeds. I checked it out and, though it was still $15, Petmeds offers a $5 off instant online coupon - just type WEBC5 in the coupon box.
Anyway, to make a long story still long, we tried it. Robin puts 12 drops a day in her coffee. And within 5 days the pain was gone for the first time in years. As a side note, she doesn't get indigestion anymore, either.
So, I though I would pass this along. I can't guarantee it will work for everyone, but it worked for Robin. If you do try it, I would be interested in hearing the results you have.
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Friday, November 5, 2010
HotKarz Slideshows
As you know, I have begun adding slideshows to HotKarz. The first was mentioned in the previous post. Since then I have created a special page dedicated to car-buff slideshows. It can be accessed from the HotKarz home page, or you can simply go here and bookmark the page.
I have added another slideshow of KOOL KARZ you are not likely to ever see in maine. Some are funny, some strange - all are great!
Enjoy! I'll be adding more soon - cars, shows, garages, the folks and more. Check the slideshow page periodically to see what's new.
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I have added another slideshow of KOOL KARZ you are not likely to ever see in maine. Some are funny, some strange - all are great!
Enjoy! I'll be adding more soon - cars, shows, garages, the folks and more. Check the slideshow page periodically to see what's new.
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Gallery Slideshow - Fords
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Hey there, car buffs, it's rainin' out so I decided to sit and put together this little slideshow of great Fords for y'all. Enjoy!
As the winter weather gets rough for this old duff, expect to see more slideshows posted here - some will be new pix from other parts of the country, while others will be assorted pix chosen from Maine shows and cruises of the past few years. Still others may be pix of unusual or funny cars.
Lemme know if you like the idea...
Bill
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Hey there, car buffs, it's rainin' out so I decided to sit and put together this little slideshow of great Fords for y'all. Enjoy!
As the winter weather gets rough for this old duff, expect to see more slideshows posted here - some will be new pix from other parts of the country, while others will be assorted pix chosen from Maine shows and cruises of the past few years. Still others may be pix of unusual or funny cars.
Lemme know if you like the idea...
Bill
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Bye Bye, Pontiac
After 84 years, the Pontiac brand is dead. Another American brand bites the road dust.
In its lifetime, it produced iconic muscle cars like the GTO and starred in movies such as Smokey and the Bandit. In the final stages of its existence, the brand suffered from a lack of customer interest and its position within a troubled General Motors.
Many who remember will mourn its passing.
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In its lifetime, it produced iconic muscle cars like the GTO and starred in movies such as Smokey and the Bandit. In the final stages of its existence, the brand suffered from a lack of customer interest and its position within a troubled General Motors.
Many who remember will mourn its passing.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
You Have A Right To Know
Normally I keep politics off HotKarz, but this particular issue is so dramatic and pertains specifically to Maine.
On November 2nd, election day, the ballots in Portland Maine will include an initiative to give non-citizens the right to vote in Portland elections, for local and school board offices.
So, let me get this straight - it is against federal law to allow foreign interests to provide funds to influence elections, but Portland thinks it's OK for those same foreigners to actually VOTE, and influence elections more directly.
Portland already has a large Somali community. In fact, there are over 7,000 foreign nationals, mostly from the Sudan and Somalia - that live in Portland. It is entirely possible - even likely - that eventually there are enough to sway local elections and get them into local offices, and running the schools.
Bear in mind - these people not only are not citizens, they have a foreign passport and have sworn allegiance to their home country, not America. It is unimagineable that anyone would allow such a transgression. Unlike immigrants who have become naturalized, foreign nationals have allegiance to their country, not America. They have never passed a background check. They have not been required to understand our system of government.
But is this really a threat? Consider...
In 1960, Belmont MA was a nice "Leave it To Beaver" community. By 1990 it was predominantly Asian - mostly from Viet Nam and Thailand. If they had voting rights, people whose allegiance is to Asian nations would be running Belmont. The same thing happened in Hollywood CA. And in many communities across the nation, Latinos outnumber Americans already.
Are we going to cede America to foreign interests?
Will the good people of Portland quietly sit back and let this dangerous idea become law, simply because they did not think they had the time to vote?
I, for one, appreciate the contribution legal immigrants have brought to our shores. But I would never, ever want to cede one square inch of America to any foreign nations.
Muslims, for example, have long stated their objective is to infiltrate infidel nations and quietly take over from within - they are doing that in Germany, France, the Netherlands and England already. Imagine when they discover they can easily take over an entire American city, legally, just by flooding the city with muslims. Before you know it, Sharia Law will invade Portland - legally. They would start with little things, designed to convince locals it is easier to comply, or just move out of Portand (that is how Belmont got overtaken - I know, I was raised there). Eventually there would not be enough Americans left in Portland to stop them from taking over completely.
No, I am not a "sky is falling" rube. I have seen examples of this before, even without giving them voting rights. But giving them voting rights just makes it easier, faster and LEGAL.
Portland, don't sit on your butts November 2nd. Get out and vote, and save your city.
Before you leave, if you think it cannot happen, take a look at these pictures, taken in various areas throughout New York City.
Is this going to be Portland?
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On November 2nd, election day, the ballots in Portland Maine will include an initiative to give non-citizens the right to vote in Portland elections, for local and school board offices.
So, let me get this straight - it is against federal law to allow foreign interests to provide funds to influence elections, but Portland thinks it's OK for those same foreigners to actually VOTE, and influence elections more directly.
Portland already has a large Somali community. In fact, there are over 7,000 foreign nationals, mostly from the Sudan and Somalia - that live in Portland. It is entirely possible - even likely - that eventually there are enough to sway local elections and get them into local offices, and running the schools.
Bear in mind - these people not only are not citizens, they have a foreign passport and have sworn allegiance to their home country, not America. It is unimagineable that anyone would allow such a transgression. Unlike immigrants who have become naturalized, foreign nationals have allegiance to their country, not America. They have never passed a background check. They have not been required to understand our system of government.
But is this really a threat? Consider...
In 1960, Belmont MA was a nice "Leave it To Beaver" community. By 1990 it was predominantly Asian - mostly from Viet Nam and Thailand. If they had voting rights, people whose allegiance is to Asian nations would be running Belmont. The same thing happened in Hollywood CA. And in many communities across the nation, Latinos outnumber Americans already.
Are we going to cede America to foreign interests?
Will the good people of Portland quietly sit back and let this dangerous idea become law, simply because they did not think they had the time to vote?
I, for one, appreciate the contribution legal immigrants have brought to our shores. But I would never, ever want to cede one square inch of America to any foreign nations.
Muslims, for example, have long stated their objective is to infiltrate infidel nations and quietly take over from within - they are doing that in Germany, France, the Netherlands and England already. Imagine when they discover they can easily take over an entire American city, legally, just by flooding the city with muslims. Before you know it, Sharia Law will invade Portland - legally. They would start with little things, designed to convince locals it is easier to comply, or just move out of Portand (that is how Belmont got overtaken - I know, I was raised there). Eventually there would not be enough Americans left in Portland to stop them from taking over completely.
No, I am not a "sky is falling" rube. I have seen examples of this before, even without giving them voting rights. But giving them voting rights just makes it easier, faster and LEGAL.
Portland, don't sit on your butts November 2nd. Get out and vote, and save your city.
Before you leave, if you think it cannot happen, take a look at these pictures, taken in various areas throughout New York City.
Is this going to be Portland?
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