The Final Episode of the Blacklist
How can I not comment on the final episode of the Blacklist after watching every episode of the series from the very first episode in Season 1 to the final episode 10 years later? I…
The Incredible Story of the RickRoll and the History of the Song
It was really the song that nearly never happened. The story of how Rick Astley went from a mostly unknown singer to a guy whose job it was to serve tea and do other odd-jobs…
Please Note Some Updates
Two items of note that can be found in my “Worth Your Time” links in the right-hand column are the links to the PochiBooks.com website and the SEVROL.net website. The Pochi Books website has been…
My Baltic MR01 with Salmon Dial is on it’s Way
When Etienne Malec started the Baltic watch company in France in 2016, it was an ode to his father, who was a photographer, as well as a watch collector and enthusiast. Malec admits that he…
The Midnight Special Pilot
Back in August of 1972, the pilot for a new TV show aired. The premise of the pilot was a get-out-the vote message to young people. The shows creator was Burt Sugarman, who at 84,…
Gilligan’s Island Cast Reunion
In 1988, the cast of Gilligan’s Island reunited on The Late Show. Even the show’s creator joined the cast. Unfortunately, Tina Louise, who played Ginger, (89 years old) is the only cast member still alive.…
A Digital Dollar; What Could Go Wrong?
Several months ago, the White House quietly announced, on its blog on a Friday, that they were indeed exploring a “digital dollar” (a central bank digital currency (CBDC)) and considering whether to go forward with…
The Dangers of TikTok; Damaging the Next Generation
In 1838, Abraham Lincoln said in a speech that America would be destroyed from within its borders. What could not be imagined at the time, by the future president or anyone else, was that the…
Censorship Run Amok; When Restricting Truth is Harmful
There are many instances when censorship can be a good thing. We don’t need strong sexual graphics or content in books read by young children for instance. We can censor information that allows people to…
Do You Eat Sugar? New Study Says it Will Kill You
There are literally dozens of ways that sugar will impact your body in a negative way according to a new study. As a matter of fact, it can hasten death. Cancer, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease,…