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 What those mystery drones over New Jersey are really for. |
| [Sick Society] The weekly school shootings have become so common that the TV news put it on last. It used to be the first story. They finally realized that most Americans don’t give a damn enough to do anything about it. |
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| [Gif Animations] On an episode of Big Bang Theory the guys were discussing the pronunciation of ‘gif’. Two theories. Jif , as in peanut butter, because that’s how the inventor said it. Gif, as in gift, because it uses Graphics with a hard G.Stephen E. Wilhite, the computer programmer best known for inventing the GIF, the looping animation format that became a universal language for conveying humor, sarcasm and angst on social media and in instant messages, died on March 14 in Cincinnati. He was 74.Mar 24, 2022 How did Stephen Wilhite pronounce gif? In May 2013, Wilhite was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the annual Webby Awards honoring excellence on the Internet. Upon accepting the award at the ceremony, Wilhite displayed a five-word slide that simply read, in all caps: “It’s pronounced ‘jif’ not ‘gif'”. Now we know. |
 Fascinating images from the Royal Society Publishing Photography Prize. A stunning moment between predator and prey took top honors. Link |
| [Spy] This brilliant engineer helped build the B-2 bomber—then sold America’s stealth secrets to China. Inside one of the biggest spy scandals in U.S. history. Link |
 Conquistadors counted 136,000 skulls in just one storage edifice. They had from 20 to 50,000 sacrifices a year. On one special occasion they sacrificed 70,000 people that took several days to kill them all. They then ate them. |
| [Alias] If you are going to go into crime for a living, use the name of someone famous so when they Google you, you won’t appear except on the millionth search page. They’ll never be able to search you. |
 [QR code] “Quick Response” The code is read by a computer and links you to a specific web page. Go to your ‘play store’ and download QR Code Reader & Scanner. |
| [TV] How ‘Blue Bloods’ said goodbye to the Reagans after 14 seasons. Link |
 Three people are dead and six injured after a shooting at a school in Wisconsin. |
| America is building the world’s biggest battery—and it will run on rust! Built on the bones of a shuttered mill, the battery will store 8,500 megawatt-hours of energy, enough to power about 57,000 homes. Link |
 [Beer Cologne] Why Would You Want To Department: The New York Post reported on Dec. 4 that Miller High Life has released a new cologne, just in time for the holidays. Dive Bar-Fume evokes the smells of a bar counter, leather stools and tobacco so you can be in your favorite dive bar whenever you want. It also includes sea salt (for the “basket of fries and popcorn”) and Champak blossom, which of course smells like Miller High Life. It’ll set you back $60 and comes in a fancy gift box. One commenter asked, “Does it smell like shattered dreams?” Touche. |
 Please give me your recommendations for an epoxy floor guy. (305) 395–0588 |
| Fernandina was the 16th century’s name for Cuba. Named after the (Spanish) King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. |
 Big Pine Book Club for the January 18th meeting we will be reading The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley.Jess needs a fresh start. She’s broke and alone, and she’s just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben didn’t sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didn’t say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. Only when she shows up – to find a very nice apartment, could Ben really have afforded this? – he’s not there.The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig into her brother’s situation, and the more questions she has. Ben’s neighbors are an eclectic bunch, and not particularly friendly. Jess may have come to Paris to escape her past, but it’s starting to look like it’s Ben’s future that’s in question. The socialite – The nice guy – The alcoholic – The girl on the verge – The concierge. Everyone’s a neighbor. Everyone’s a suspect. And everyone knows something they’re not telling. Full Menu > Book Club |
 [Bartending 101] Ways to become a home bartending wizz without burning a hole in your wallet. Slides |
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| [Save Our Shore] At yesterday morning’s meeting, four Key West City Commissioners voted against renewing an effective and affordable water quality monitoring program that was formed in response to citizen demands following the 2020 cruise ship referendums, only to reverse course at the evening session and recall the item, before postponing it again. It was a bewildering display that suggested disdain for a vital effort to protect our nearshore waters.
Four years ago, Key West voters overwhelmingly approved common-sense limits on cruise ship operations in our harbor. Residents saw dramatic improvement in nearshore water quality during the Covid shutdown, and the newly clear waters sparked a righteous demand for effective environmental protections. Email info@safercleanerships.com |
 [Bolognese Potato Lasagna] Forget the lasagna noodles? Fret not! Just grab a potato and layer with bolognese, ham, and cheese. Video |
| The new asphalt on U.S. 1 towards the west end of Ramrod Key is nice. My teeth fillings no longer rattle loose going over the rough spots. |
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 [Barrom Etiquette] The most common offense, by far, is waving cash at the bartender, yelling their name, or otherwise trying to get their attention while they’re doing something else. Some eye contact and a nod will suffice.
If the bar is busy and you have to wait to order your drink, take that time to figure out what you’re going to order. Don’t lose your spot in line with the bartender by saying “I don’t know” or turning around to ask your friends what they want. They don’t have time for that. Don’t waste time by asking ‘What do you have?’ Do you really want the bartender to start listing everything they have? It’s a bar. On the other hand, asking “What pilsners do you have?” or “What gins do you have?” is perfectly fine. That helps us to narrow it down a bit if we’re going to have to help you figure out what you feel like drinking. Finally, don’t ever, ever, ever tap you glass on the bar to get the bartender’s attention. |
 [Eating Off The Floor] Is the five-second rule true? Don’t push your luck. The scientific research on floor food has a clear answer. Link |
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 [Alien Technology] Is driving a ‘multidecade, secretive arms race,’ former pentagon official claims. The U.S. “is in possession of UAP technologies, as are some of our adversaries,” he said during a recent Congressional hearing. Link |
| [Texting] Can you text on your phone at a red light in Florida? What traffic law says about that. Link |
| The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 12/17/24 at 8:25 am. |