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 Is there anyone who knows if the Frankenskeeters released a couple of years ago have worked to eradicate the mosquitoes? |
| [Friday Joke] A guy is sitting at home when he hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and sees a snail on the porch. He picks up the snail and throws it as far as he can. A year later, there’s another knock at the door. He opens it and sees the same snail. The snail says, “What was that all about?” |
 [Sick Society] A Florida high school teacher lost her job after calling a student by an alternative name without parental permission, sparking community backlash in the conservative birthplace of Moms for Liberty as school officials sought to comply with state law. Melissa Calhoun had taught in Brevard County for 11 years when she ran headlong into a state rule that bars school staff from deviating from students’ legal names without written parental permission. Link |
| What about accents? I have British friends I have trouble understanding. English: Tyre or tire? |
 [Friends Meeting] The Friends of the Big Pine Key Library will meet at 9:00 am on Monday, April 14 at the library. This is an important meeting as we will discuss ways to reactivate our Friends group, review recent activities, and election of officers. We look forward to seeing you on Monday. |
| The visual rabbit illusion. Video |
 [2025 Hurricane Names] A new “D” name: Dexter will take over on this season’s list for 2019’s Hurricane Dorian, which was the only retired name from that year. Dorian devastated Grand Bahama and Great Abaco Islands as a Category 5, causing catastrophic storm surge and wind damage. It then took a close swipe at the Southeast U.S. Coast before making landfall in North Carolina’s Outer Banks as a Category 2.
Two names never used: Van and Wendy are the only two names from this year’s list that haven’t been previously used for an Atlantic storm. The list was first used in 1983, which is just a few years after the naming process was overhauled to include both female and male names. We should note that several of the names that were on the original 1983 list have been retired since then. What’s average? From 1991-2020, the Atlantic hurricane season has averaged 14 storms. If the season is exactly average, that would get us through Nestor. But as we’ve seen in many recent years, including 2024, we’ve frequently gotten much deeper into the lists of names. |
 Model ships in the movies. The technique of miniature ship visual effects. Link |
| [The Name Game] Florida’s Thought Police fired a teacher in Brevard County for using a student’s desired name instead of her birth certificate name. |
 [Cocaine Submarine] 2 bodies and $87 million onboard. Just look at this custom built boat designed to smuggle. It’s low profile and stealth design and 4 powerful engines were no match for the Coast Guard. Video |
| Tesla is trying to build an ecological paradise. Too bad it literally stinks. Elon Musk is looking to bolster the ecosystem surrounding Austin’s Tesla factory. But his environmental track record sends a different message. Link |
 Hay fever making your life a misery? Hay fever is a common condition that affects close to 18 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source. Also known as allergic rhinitis or nasal allergies, hay fever can be seasonal, perennial (year-long), or occupational. Rhinitis refers to irritation or inflammation of the nose. Link |
| [American Cars] Even buying American won’t keep you safe from car tariffs. One major auto company’s CEO said the tariffs will “blow a hole” in the industry. Link |
 [Hypersonic Missiles] Russia has unlocked the secret to hypersonic missiles—and that’s a direct threat to America. However, the U.S. Army now plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to acquire 300 of its own long-delayed “Dark Eagle” weapons. Link |
| [Billionaire Owners] From Elon Musk to the Murdochs, billionaire owners control much of the information that reaches the public. Meanwhile, increasing numbers of bad actors are spreading disinformation that threatens democracy. The Guardian is different. Thanks to reader support, we publish free, trustworthy journalism – and stay fiercely independent. Support The Guardian |
 Photo by Valerie of Save Our Key Deer. |
| You “heard about the zoo on NPR”? You commie bastard! |
 [Landing Craft Replacement] China’s mysterious new ‘bridge’ barges are unlike anything we’ve ever seen. why isn’t America building its own? Make no mistake: these long-legged, long-ramped ships are purpose-built for invasion. Link |
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 [“Live Aid monies wasted”] I think the point of the poster’s missive was that any aid, government or private, gets wasted and diverted to the wrong people and for the wrong uses. |
| [Friday Joke] My boss was honest with me today. He pulled up to work with his sweet new car this morning and I complimented him on it. He replied, “Well, if you work hard, set goals, stay determined and put in long hours, I can get an even better one next year.” |
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| Energy demands from AI data centers to quadruple by 2030, says report. Where is all this extra energy going to come from? Link |
 [England’s National Health Care] Navigating England’s “complex” health and care system is “extremely difficult” and carers and patients are experiencing burnout, distress and harm as a result, a damning report says. There were frequent failures by NHS and care organizations in coordinating care for people with long-term health conditions, the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) found. Figures show 41% of adults and 17% of children have at least one long-term health issue. Link |
| [Junk Mail] If we get what seems like bogus email from a government address like the SSA, IRS, etc., can we shoot them? If not, who do we send the bad email to? |
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 I wish I had enough money to discover it doesn’t make me happy. |
| [Friday Joke] Due to a power outage, The house was very dark so the paramedic asked Kathleen, a 3-yr old girl to hold a flashlight high over her mommy so he could see while he helped deliver the baby. Little Connor was born. The paramedic lifted him by his feet and spanked him on his bottom and the baby began to cry. The paramedic then asked the wide-eyed 3-yr old what she thought about what she had just witnessed. She quickly responded, “He shouldn’t have crawled in there in the first place, spank him again.” |
| The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 4/11/25 at 8:04 am. |