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 Interactive. I have no idea what it is but it’s fun-ish, I think. Link |
| [N.J. Drones] 9 explanations for the drone sightings over New Jersey, ranked from most to least likely. From misidentified planes and constellations to “biblically accurate angels,” the theories for the rash of drone sightings over the Garden State range from the mundane to the downright bizarre. Link |
 Friday’s image of the tire exploding happens a lot if they don’t use an inflation cage. A truck mechanic where I worked years ago, was cut in half when this happened, and the locking ring sliced through him! Those rings can blow out even while the vehicle is on the road. |
| [Spy] Key West man accused 52-year-old Mariusz Swiecicki of Key West of placing tracking devices on two people’s cars. Key West detectives’ investigation dates to Nov. 8 when two people went to police after receiving cell phone notifications alerting them that an unrecognized AirTag was detected near them and tracking their location. Link |
 [Porsche 911] Inside the company ripping apart classic Porsche 911s to restore them with impeccable detail. Every piece, every bolt, every single tiny thing is evaluated and lovingly recrafted. Link |
| [Pay For traffic] Congestion Pricing Tracker. Curious whether Congestion Pricing is having an impact on commutes in NYC? Take a look below to compare traffic data before and after Congestion Pricing begins on January 5th, 2025. Link |
 [Kayak Excursion] The Florida Keys Wildlife Society proudly announces our next excursion this coming Sunday, January 12th. Big Pine Kayak Adventures is sponsoring this fundraising event with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Refuges of the Florida Keys. Please meet at the Old Wooden Bridge Resort & Marina 1791 Bogie Dr, Big Pine Key at 3:45 p.m. so we can get you set up with a kayak and gear. We’ll be departing about 4:15 p.m. Call Bill with your questions and to let him know if you’ll be needing a single or tandem kayak, 305-872-7474, and then sign up on the events page: https://floridakeyswildlifesociety.org/. Space is limited so reserve yours now. $30 per person. |
| How to set up and use Apple Intelligence on your iPhone. All the AI features you can make use of in iOS 18. LInk |
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| [AGM Car Batteries] Everything You Need to Know. A worthy replacement if its time to throw out that old lead-acid battery under your hood. Link |
 [Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride] Wounded Warrior Bicycle Ride will be taking place on Friday, January 10th 2025. All of the Wounded Warriors, along with their Support Staff and those wishing to greet them disembarking form their buses and encourage them as they set out on their journey, will be meeting in front of “The Armory Speakeasy” restaurant on US1 at VFW Post 10211 at about 7:45AM on said date. It means a lot to these Disabled and Injured Veterans to feel the warmth and gratitude coming from their fellow citizens, as they begin and attempt to complete this challenging therapeutic event that they’ve been training for.The magnificent support that they’ve received from our citizens on their ride South along US1, as they cycle to their first rest stop at Coral Shores High School has been out of this world. Along with School Staff, Administrators, Parents and our CSHS and Plantation Key School Students; our courageous Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Fire/Rescue Departments, Ambulance Corps, Florida Electric Cooperative, Florida Aqueduct Authority and the esteemed American Legion Post 145, will be there to greet these Wounded Warrior Cyclists. Sherriff Rick Ramsay and his dedicated deputies, along with all of their support personnel, will protect and safely guide these disabled riders as they bicycle on US1 through the Florida Keys. The enthusiastic and grateful greetings that have been extended to our Visiting Warriors are absolutely breathtaking. A deep and heartfelt thanks is extended to all for their support in creating this cathartic and therapeutic event for these Disabled Veterans. Thank you so very, very much for the more than 20 years that you’ve allowed the healing and growth associated with this activity to take place. Hope to see you again this year. With Love, Blessings and Respect Always, John Donnelly Purple Heart Recipient Wounded Warrior Rider |
| Some of the best advice I heard as a young man was never put off until tomorrow what can also be done day after tomorrow. That has become one of my guiding principles. |
 Surveillance around the world. |
| I had an operation in the dentist’s office yesterday and she gave me Tylenol and it just about knocked me out. I don’t take pills and this one really screwed me up. Does this happen to every one? |
 The ancient Egyptians are often credited with domesticating felines, though in 2004, archaeologists found a 9,500-year-old cat buried in Cyprus — suggesting cats may have been living alongside humans earlier than previously thought. Still, Egyptians likely helped transform cats from the tiny, wild creatures they once were to the lazy furballs we now snuggle with; some historians believe the Egyptians selectively bred housecats, helping their numbers flourish and giving them the temperaments we now enjoy (or at least tolerate) today.Okay, but here’s what I don’t understand. Predatory animals generally have coats that make them less visible to prey; tabby (like my Tiger). Stripes & spots. So where did tuxedo genes, like my Freddie’s, come from? |
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 [Sticking It to the Man] Etienne Constable received a letter in July 2023 from Seaside, California, asking him to conceal the boat he’d had parked in his driveway for about four years, The Washington Post reported. The city said boats and trailers must be “screened on the side and front by a 6-foot fence.” Constable installed a fence — and hired his neighbor, mural artist Hanif Panni, to paint a photorealistic image of the boat and the rest of the driveway on the side of the fence that faces the road. The mural was completed in early May. “We kind of hit the sweet spot between following the rules and making an elegant statement to the contrary,” Constable said. Nick Borges, Seaside’s city manager, admired the work and said, “The only action I’m going to take is a high five, and that’s it.” |
| Alcohol-free booze is becoming big business. I imagine it is similar to having sex with a blow-up doll. Link |
 All clocks are 30 seconds late. OK, this is going to sound crazy: I believe all clocks are 30 seconds late. Let’s get a few things out of the way: this is neither about time zones, nor leap seconds. It’s not about synchronization of clocks, and it’s not about relativity or any obscure corner of physics. I’m talking about everyday clocks. Link |
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| [Led Heads] Roman Empire’s use of lead lowered IQ levels across Europe. Widespread use of metal caused estimated 2- to 3-point drop in IQ for nearly 180 years of Pax Romana. Link |
 [Sick Society] To address a teacher shortage, the ability to read, write, or do math is no longer required to teach in New Jersey. Link |
| The current Coconut Telegraph was published on 1/7/25 at 8:28 am. |
| [Adult Tricycle] Three-wheel trike bike. (Gray, 26″) Single speed. Hybrid cargo cruiser with removable wheeled basket for shopping or dogs. Exercise bike for men or women. Bicycle bell. Cable bike lock. (New $299.99 +tx = $320.99 Oct 2021). For sale now on Big Pine Key $150. Excellent condition, low milage. Only driven on Sundays. b33043@outlook.com |
 [Steel Jack Stands] 6,000 lb or 3 Ton Capacity, 1 Pair, Black and Red. New $35.88. For sale $20 for both. Never used. Link contact:b33043@outlook.com |
 [Floor Jack] BIG RED T82002-BR Torin Hydraulic Trolley Service/Floor Jack, 2 Ton (4,000 lb) Capacity, Red $46.79. For sale price $25. (Big Pine Key) New, never used. Link Contact: b33043@outlook.com |