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When i found out that Willis Carrier (inventor of the modern air conditioner), was only trying to solve a humidity problem for a New York print shop. In so doing, he changed the way we live.

Looking over the names of the horses running in this year's Kentucky Derby is a horse named "Further Ado". It's actually one the favorites currently going off at 6 - 1. However, if something happens to that horse before the race, and has to be scratched. The Kentucky Derby will have to carry on...

Calibri's gettin' a bad rap !

I read last week where the Farmer's Almanac will be shutting down after 208 years in publication. Bummer. Farmers’Almanac Ends After 208 Years — “Heartbreaking,” Fans Say(msn.com)

Dictionary.com's word of the year is "6-7". (pronounced Six, Seven). Which, by its own definition, means absolutely nothing.

I just got back from a 17-day cruise/vacation in Europe. Started in Paris, then parts of Germany and Poland. It was awesome. As an American, here are a few things I found interesting: 1) Healthcare seems to not be an issue over there. Everyone has access as if it's a fundamental right of every...

I try to do this every year, but, sometimes I forget. In the spirit of coming up with whacko names for entries, here are my three fictitious horse names for this year's race: Tariff Sheriff Artificially Intelligent Shedeur Du Jour What are yours?

Dry January is OVER! (Didn't think I was gonna make it!)

Credit to our local newspaper sports columnist Mike Bianchi who, I'll paraphrase: "Spoiled Alabama Fans whining about their THREE-loss team not getting an invitation to the College Football Playoff is like listening to Warren Buffett complain about not getting a senior discount."

Mocha Mousse! https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/pantone-announces-2025-color-of-the-year-no-its-not-brat-green/ar-AA1vkBIl?ocid=BingNewsSerp

An article in today's paper from the AP about how catalogs may be getting smaller, but, has a bigger impact on consumers during the Holidays: Print Is Not Dead Yet! https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/why-your-favorite-catalogs-are-smaller-this-holiday-season/ar-AA1v1FfQ?ocid=BingNewsSerp

In honor of the long-standing tradition of going around the Thanksgiving Dinner table with each person stating what they are thankful for, I'll start off: I'm Thankful that Boeing doesn't make printing or bindery equipment. Your Turn............................

Ok, some wise guy taped a banana to a white piece of poster board with duct tape. It sold at Sotheby's auction yesterday for 6.24 million dollars! I could have done that! I could've been a contender..........

Yes, boys & girls. It's that time of year again. Can you throw a gator through a Wendy's drive-thru window? Can you elude the Police through an obstacle course while drunk and carrying a case of beer? If so, you might want to consider signing up for the annual Florida Man Games! Here's the...

Missed in proofing, or, somewhere along the quality control path, Mattel printed a typo on its packaging of the "Wicked" dolls (dolls of the two main characters in the new "Wicked" movie coming out). The misprinted URL points to a porn site. Here's a link to read the whole story...

I just read where International Paper is shutting down 4 more plants and laying off about 1,500 workers. OMG! What Does It Mean !!????!!!

It's Thursday afternoon down here in Central Florida, and, most schools and businesses are shut down for today in advance of the arrival of hurricane Helene. I've long since retired, but, back when I was still huffin n puffin, we had a specific "shut-down" procedure to follow in advance of an...

Just in case you missed it, one of our local Little League teams beat China Tai-Pei for the world title over the week end! Way To Go Kids!!!!!!!!!

As I understand it, a "software update" by CrowdStrike knocked airports and businesses off line around the Globe. 1) I hope they have very good "Errors & Omissions" insurance - this is gonna cost millions. 2) Can you imagine how the employee feels who deployed the update? Right after he said...

Just to keep you informed, the Governor of Floriduh just signed in to law a bill that allows residents to kill a Florida Black Bear in self defense (if you feel your life is threatened). Now.............like most of the Nation, there have been laws in place for quite some time that allow you to...