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 I am, unfortunately, a victim of the Budget car rental scam (Avis does it too). They have several types of scams but mine went something like this:They get in cahoots with shady debt collecting companies (mine is called Viking Client Services) and use various techniques like delaying tactics, etc to even notify you that there’s any problem. My insurance didn’t cover the accident they claimed my car was in, but the “accident” still caused my insurance premiums to go up. If you don’t believe me, Google Viking Client Services, Budget, or Avis followed by the word SCAM. |
| Do any of you know about Municipal bonds (no taxes)? Or is it better to buy Treasury Bills (and pay taxes) and get 4.43% for 3 months? |
 The annual Santa at the Park event will be held Saturday December 14th starting 4PM at the Key Deer Park, corner of Kyle Blvd & Joyce Rd. Please join us at this no cost family friendly event for everyone of all ages. |
| [Hungry People in the Keys] Are there programs or resources available for residents who don’t have or can’t afford food to eat? I know of two women, mother and daughter, who are basically starving. I’ve been helping them but can’t afford to any longer. This is almost an emergency situation so your help or advice would be welcome. |
 [The Great Cucumber Scare] Cucumbers recalled in at least 26 states and Canada after links to salmonella ailments. Link |
| [Friday Joke] A lady goes to the doctor and complains that her husband is losing interest in sex. The doctor gives her a pill but warns her that it’s still experimental. He tells her to slip it into hubby’s mashed potatoes at dinner. That night, she does just that. About a week later, she’s back at the doctor, where she says, “Doc, the pill worked great. I put it in the potatoes like you said. It wasn’t five minutes later that he jumped up, raked all the food and dishes onto the floor, grabbed me, ripped all my clothes off, and ravaged me right there on the table!” The doctor says, “I’m sorry, we didn’t realize the pill was that strong! The foundation will be glad to pay for any damages.” “Nah,” she says, “that’s okay. We were never going back to that restaurant anyway.” |
 [Wipe A Hard Drive] How to securely wipe an old hard drive. Keep your private files out of the wrong hands. Link |
| Japanese Admiral Yamamoto after the attack on Pearl Harbor, realizing the grave mistake of provoking the United States into entering World War II famously said, “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” |
 [Was I A Jerk] What overthinking after a Christmas party has to do with your ‘lizard brain’. “Did they think I was annoying?” “Did I say something boring?” “Were they having fun?” These creeping, intrusive thoughts after having a conversation or attending a party are, psychologically, more than just a nuisance. Tip: never get drunker than the host. Link |
| [Asshole Department] Key West man jailed after police say he fired his gun during a Duval Street fight. A fight at a Key West parking lot ended with a shot fired, one man stabbed in the arm, another hospitalized and a third in jail early Tuesday morning. Link |
 [The Hacker Herald] Portland airport grows with expansive mass timber roof canopy with locally and sustainably sourced mass timber for a brand-new, all wood roof. Link |
| [The Third Law Of Photo-dynamics] For every piece of loudly-spoken advice, there is a piece of equal and opposite counter-advice. It’s natural for humans to consider the first way they learned something to be the “right” way, but the more time you spend paying attention to “How the pros do it,” the more you realize how different everyone’s approaches are. For every pundit or blogger making the case for some photographic approach or philosophy or technique, there’s another one making the opposite case. Link |
 [Revenge of the Insured] In the aftermath of the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while Thompson’s colleagues grieve and politicians decry his murder, some online discussion has shown little sympathy for Thompson or the industry he represented. Americans turn to social media to discuss dire experiences at hands of health insurance companies. Link |
| [Fining Homeless & Bums] On-the-spot penalties issued for offences including swearing, shouting, idling, loitering and begging, known as “busybody” fines, jumped 42% in 2023, according to a report. The majority of the 19,162 penalties in England and Wales – up from the previous record high of 13,433 in 2022 – were issued by private enforcement companies contracted by town councils. Link |
 [Real Polish Stuffed Cabbage] Golabki, pronounced go-WOM-bki, also known as cabbage rolls. This recipe is the real Polish stuffed cabbage that came from my Aunt Ginny’s mother-in-law straight from Poland. It is the best ever. You will not be disappointed. Video |
| [Aspartame] Not only Diet Coke: other products that contain potentially cancerous Aspartame. The International Agency for Research on Cancer decided to add it to the list of high risks foods in mid-July after a series of studies suggested it might slightly increase the risk of liver cancer. Slides |
 [Friday (sick) Joke] A ship wrecks onto a deserted island. Two guys and a girl survive. Since they don’t have anything to do all day besides eating and sleeping, they just have sex. Eventually the girl gets sick and dies. The two men don’t know what to do with themselves anymore, so they keep having sex. After a few days of sex, they feel guilty about what they’ve been doing… so they bury her |
| [Best Meatloaf Recipes] The ideal meatloaf is moist, but never mushy on the inside. The outer shell should be crisp but yielding to the fork. The loaf should maintain its shape when rested and turned out and should slice easily for serving. The seasoning should accentuate, but not overpower, the meaty main character. Link |
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| [Hydrogel Coating] New goo preserves 800-year-old wooden shipwreck samples. The naturally dissolving hydrogel may help preserve delicate ancient artifacts. Without the gel, artifacts need to be dried, and that risks damaging the relics. Link |
 [Conflict] I don’t understand all this obsession with reality TV. If I wanted to watch people argue and make fools of themselves, I’d just invite my relatives over for Christmas dinner |
| [Lead Brains] Childhood leaded gasoline exposure damaged Americans’ mental health. A new study links 151 million instances of psychiatric illness to leaded gasoline. Link |
 Male and female elephants are never seen in the same heard. Males stay with their mothers until full grown. |
| [Eerie Quack] For 60 years, an eerie quack sounded across the seas. scientists just found its source. The method involves detecting alien messages while they’re whizzing between planets. Link |
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 [Friday Joke] There was once an island kingdom whose people were all fabulously wealthy. Even though they could have afforded to live anywhere they wanted, tradition dictated they stay on their tiny island home.Eventually, their king became frustrated and called a meeting of the tribe’s elders. He said he wanted them to figure out a way he could enjoy his wealth, and stay within traditional guidelines. After much consideration, the elders suggested he build a magnificent throne. When he objected there was not enough room in his hut for a throne, the elders suggested he call in an engineer to solve the problem. Soon, the king’s tiny hut was rigged with an elaborate system of ropes and pulleys. He could lower the huge throne for use during the day, and at night, he could haul the throne up, and lower his bed. This was truly the best of both worlds for the king. Unfortunately, after a few months of constant use, the ropes frayed, and one night, the throne slipped and came crashing down on the king, killing him. The wise men of the island recognized a lesson in this experience and added to the lore of their people this statement: “People who live in grass houses should not stow thrones.” |
| The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 12/6/24 at 8:49 am. |