After the Pinto, I bought a 1976 Cutlass from a private owner in 1982 for $2400. That’s $7900 in today’s money.
What a great car. It had the 350 cu. in. Rocket V8 engine with a four barrel carburetor. In modern terms, that was a 5.7 liter engine. When I stomped on the gas, the car would kind of kneel down, then take off.
Dogs’ speech recognition: New study shows they listen beyond tone
A new study conducted by animal behavior and mammalian cognition experts at the Universities of Lincoln and Sussex, and Jean Monnet University, reveals that dogs may be far better at understanding human speech than previously understood.
This research took place in England, so we probably didn’t pay for it. So, that’s something.
A mixed group of dogs from a variety of breeds were recruited for the exercise and were each exposed to a stream of speech which contained both relevant commands and irrelevant information, all spoken in a flat tone. Surprisingly, the dogs consistently responded to the commands, demonstrating their ability to extract meaningful verbal content from what was spoken.
Sparky is not impressed.
My first car was a blue Pinto wagon. I think it was a 1974. This isn’t my car, but is pretty much what it looked like. What a junk box.
Biden’s first speech since leaving office
Biden just gave a speech about Social Security where he talked about first encountering “colored kids”.
It’s endearing when elder-folk say things people aren’t supposed to say. They can be refreshingly candid because they are channeling their younger self or they don’t give a shit anymore.
Photographs used to cost money, but now they are free. Doesn’t matter, people still neglect to take photos of everyday things, and that’s where most of life happens.
Youtube movie reviewers hated A Minecraft Movie, but it’s making bank in the theaters, so it was worth a try.
It’s a turn-off-your-brain movie, but there are some funny lines and nothing is too irritating.
What Is Gretchen Whitmer Hiding From?
This is Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the White House photographed by a NYT photographer.
When you’ve got a shit-load of steak left over from a social event, you eat steak for a few days. Eventually, it’s time for some variety.
Sparky would be up in a second if he heard food going into his bowl.
Bill Maher, the comedian and host of Real Time, was invited to dinner with President Trump at the White House.
Maher is a Liberal who has been tough on Trump, frequently criticizing him. Trump has said dozens of bad things about Maher.
It speaks well of Trump that at his friend, Kid Rock’s request, he invited a harsh critic to dinner. It speaks well of Maher that he gave an honest account. If Maher and Trump can engage amiably, even on contentious topics, the rest of us should be able to do so as well.
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