Change of Pace.... Nice Looking Bunch of Kids.

This is the Last Bell ceremony for Belarus students who are about to graduate from high school.

Double Duty??? What the Heck is That????? Yes, as I Type This I'm Watching the Indy 500 ....

Many, if not most people, say race car drivers aren't athletes.Well, today is not the time for me to argue that. I will mention that Jimmie Johnson, seven-time NASCAR champion, competed in the recent Boston Marathon and finished with a time of a little over three hours.

Double Duty at Wikipedia. Double Duty is a driver competing in the Indy 500 and then jetting to Charlotte and competing in the Coca-Cola 600!!!! Yes, 1100 miles of racing in one day.

Tony Stewart is the only driver to complete both races.

In 2001, Tony Stewart's "Double Duty" effort had the following published itinerary:

• 9:25 a.m. EST (10:25 a.m. EDT): Stewart at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
• 9:50 a.m. EST (10:50 a.m. EDT): Stewart changes into his fire suit. Driver Richie Hearn standing by to drive relief if necessary.
• 10:15 a.m. EST (11:15 a.m. EDT): Driver introductions at the Indy 500.
• 11:00 a.m. EST (12:00 p.m. EDT): Start of Indianapolis 500.
• 2:30 p.m. EST (3:30 p.m. EDT): Indianapolis 500 completed, Stewart finishes 6th.
• 2:35 p.m. EST (3:35 p.m. EDT): Stewart rides a golf cart from pit area to the infield care center.
• 2:45 p.m. EST (3:45 p.m. EDT): Stewart boards a helicopter to Signature/Combs Flight Center.
• 3:08 p.m. EST (4:08 p.m. EDT): Stewart leaves for Concord Regional Airport on a Citation Ten private jet. Stewart is administered two liters of IV fluids.
• 5:03 p.m. EDT: Plane lands at Concord Regional Airport.
• 5:10 p.m. EDT: Stewart changes clothes and boards helicopter to travel to Charlotte Motor Speedway.
• 5:20 p.m. EDT: The helicopter lands in the Charlotte Motor Speedway infield, in front of the start/finish line. Stewart waves to fans and climbs into his car. (The team had Mike McLaughlin ready if Stewart did not arrive in time.)
• 5:37 p.m. EDT: Starting command for Coca-Cola 600 given, Stewart's car is moved to 43rd (last) starting position as a penalty for missing the pre-race drivers' meeting.
• 5:45 p.m. EDT: Start of the Coca-Cola 600.
• 10:00 p.m. EDT: Coca-Cola 600 completed, Stewart finished 3rd.

Another, it's OK to Kill Your Kid Because of Your Fuckin' Religion....

Sure, you can kill your kid!!!!!!

I hope you read the article. Also, it seems Virginia will also let you kill your children.

This is part of Code of Virginia 63.2-100

“However, no child who in good faith is under treatment solely by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination shall for that reason alone be considered to be an abused or neglected child.”

Wow, this stuff is so weird and creepy. Dang, what constitutes a recognized religion?

Acupuncture. Yes, I've Been Ranting and Raving About So-Called Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Years.

Sure it works. Hey, it's Eastern. Been using it for a million years. I will pass. You should also. Oh, well. Just keep pissing away your money.

I started this commentary with plans just to use the SNL segment. Actually, might as well add some more videos. Folks, ACUPUNCTURE is BULLSHIT!!!

What Used to be Fraud is Now Alternative Medicine...

Watch this. A naturopathic doctor "Sees the Light!!!!

Great Lecture on Quackery and Why at Times We Can't Resist!! WATCH THIS....

You Want to See True Evil? Watch this Video!!!!

Why We Believe Weird Things....
LINK....

Have You Seen the Movie, Fargo? No? You Should.

Just watched it for the third time or so. Presently free with Prime.

Fargo trailer....

You should try all of the Coen Brother's movies. Here's a review of many of them.

ONLY WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW IF YOU'VE WATCHED THE MOVIE (FARGO)!!!!!!! ITS TITLE IS "SEVEN THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT FARGO."

Niki Lauda is Dead. He Was 70.

Though he was a world champion three times, many best

remember him for his epic battles with James Hunt.

Video obituary from the Guardian. Watch this...

Here's a link to a video about Lauda and Hunt.

Link to photos published on the Guardian.

Wikipedia kink.

Nope, I'll Pass. This Ain't the Real Catch-22!!!!!!

A mini-series is coming soon based on Joseph Heller's, Catch-22. But, I'll not be watching it.  The real/original is a true masterpiece. Here's a review of the new version.

I have the DVD and have read the book several times. In fact, I can remember how I first learned of the book. It was about 1964 and I was stationed at an airbase in Columbus, Ohio. I was enrolled in an on-base psychology class taught by a teacher from Ohio University (yes, Ohio State is in Columbus, OU is in Athens). The professor said Catch-22 was a truly important book and should be read by everyone. And, most of us would agree. You'll find it on all of the must-read and best-ever lists.

If you haven't read it, rush out and get a copy and get a copy of the DVD.

Here's Heller on Wikipedia.

Here's a trailer from the original. Watch to the end where all of the stars are listed.

Read and watch (the original) Catch-22!!!!

You Who are Religiously Infected Truly Need to Watch This Video.

Sadly, and with no logic or reason, religions are taxed about the same as charities. This fellow is truly a good steward of your donations. I encourage you to give a few more bucks. Your preacher may need another Bentley.

Can't Find That Perfect Place For Your Honeymoon? Not Sure Where to go on Your Next Vacation??? Hey, the Mongol Rally Might be Perfect....

Watch the videos, They are amazing. As I understand it, the rally starts in the UK and ends in Mongolia.

The rules seem simple. As I understand them, open to cars, motorcycles, and scooters. Cars can't be over 1000 cc (61 cubic inches), no support (on the road, entrants fix all of their mechanical problems), donate money to a charity, and teams pick their own routes. I think the total mileage is about 12,000 miles.

Even if you have no interests in cars or rallies, watch the videos. Wow, truly an amazing trip with spectacular landscapes.

OK, you have decided to skip that trip to the Islands or what-have-you and enter the Rally... Here's all you need to know!!!!!

If Bill Nye "The Science Guy" is Saying FUCK When Talking About Global Warming, I think We Should All Pay Attention!!!!!!

Yes, this is a John Oliver tape featuring Bill Nye towards the end. If Bill Nye is saying fuck, you had better pay attention!!!!!!

Here's the link!!!   

Bill Nye's website....  

Wikipedia.....amazing life!!!

"I've got an experiment for you - safety glasses on. By the end of this century, if emissions keep rising, the average temperature on Earth could go up another 4 to 8 degrees. What I'm saying is the planet's on fucking fire. There are a lot of things we could do to put it out. Are any of them free? No, of course not, -- nothing's free, you idiots. Grow the fuck up. You're not children anymore. I didn't mind explaining photosynthesis to you when you were 12, but you're adults now and this is an actual crisis. Got it? Safety glasses off motherfuckers."