Prison superintendents were busy the past four years taking taxpayers for a ride with widespread abuse of use of state vehicles. Among those referenced in the report was the Clayton town supervisor who is also a warden.
Free ride: State gas, tolls, cars - Times Union
Saturday, November 30, 2013
'Humans evolved after a female chimpanzee mated with a pig': Extraordinary claim made by American geneticist | Mail Online
The creationists won't like this one, but a University of Georgia expert in animal breeding and genetics says we are the result of a pig and monkey breeding. Dr. Eugene McCarthy says the characteristics of humans can be explained by studying Porky and J. Fred Muggs.
When women say 'all men are pigs', they may be on to something.....
'Humans evolved after a female chimpanzee mated with a pig': Extraordinary claim made by American geneticist | Mail Online
When women say 'all men are pigs', they may be on to something.....
'Humans evolved after a female chimpanzee mated with a pig': Extraordinary claim made by American geneticist | Mail Online
WDT: No War on Christmas Here...We Celebrate Friday Night
The Christmas Parade and tree lighting is this Friday evening. It will be interesting to see if the commenters can find fault with the celebration of the birth of Christ.
It will be a fun time as for the first time the parade and tree lighting are combined on a night all should be able to attend. Yes, its a different concept and I know change is difficult, but this should be a chance for one and all to come together.
Bundle up and come on down !
Watertown Daily Times | Watertown’s holiday parade set for Friday
It will be a fun time as for the first time the parade and tree lighting are combined on a night all should be able to attend. Yes, its a different concept and I know change is difficult, but this should be a chance for one and all to come together.
Bundle up and come on down !
Watertown Daily Times | Watertown’s holiday parade set for Friday
Night of Drinking Busted by Cops Falling from the Sky
The eye in the sky proved a tragedy in Glasgow, Scotland when a police helicopter crashed into a crowded pub, leaving a rising death toll at what was a festive evening of patrons watching a local band.
With all the stuff flying overhead to spy on us, there may be more of these incidents. But for the poster who doesn't like alcohol, this is one less tavern to prey on the weak and vulnerable
Glasgow Helicopter Crash: At Least Six Dead
With all the stuff flying overhead to spy on us, there may be more of these incidents. But for the poster who doesn't like alcohol, this is one less tavern to prey on the weak and vulnerable
Glasgow Helicopter Crash: At Least Six Dead
Longmont police: 'Topless' barber arrested for practicing without a cosmetology license - Longmont Times-Call
A Colorado woman is being held on $25,000 bail for allegedly giving haircuts at her home without wearing clothing on her upper body. Suzette Dawe was charged with criminal impersonation and barbering without a license.
The 46 year old hair cutter had advertised her services on Craig's List.
Longmont police: 'Topless' barber arrested for practicing without a cosmetology license - Longmont Times-Call
The 46 year old hair cutter had advertised her services on Craig's List.
Longmont police: 'Topless' barber arrested for practicing without a cosmetology license - Longmont Times-Call
WDT: How an Edict Becomes a Law
I read with interest the news coverage of a proposed new recycling law. The media says the law was proposed by DANC, but I didn't see that name on the list of fifteen Jefferson County legislators.
I thought legislation was supposed to be proposed by a lawmaker, rather than an outside entity. The reason is now you have lawmakers boxed into debating a law not of their making. Any rejection of the idea will then be seen as knuckle-dragging on the part of pols.
I know we live in a world run by the bureaucracy, but can't a legislator be found to champion this cause, so we can pretend there is representative government ?
Watertown Daily Times | Salvageable idea
I thought legislation was supposed to be proposed by a lawmaker, rather than an outside entity. The reason is now you have lawmakers boxed into debating a law not of their making. Any rejection of the idea will then be seen as knuckle-dragging on the part of pols.
I know we live in a world run by the bureaucracy, but can't a legislator be found to champion this cause, so we can pretend there is representative government ?
Watertown Daily Times | Salvageable idea
A Tale of Two Christmases | New York Post
You may be in the queue at Wal-Mart but some will be shopping in the Neiman Marcus catalogue buying $585 lipstick or $7600 dresses or maybe a rare Astin Martin car for over $300K. You can buy a ready made farm with two cows, two sheep, two chickens, ten ducks, etc for only about three grand.
The America the media exploits by gushing over their fighting over scraps at the big box stores on Black Friday is not the America that is doing just fine, thank you.
A Tale of Two Christmases | New York Post
For Some Santa Brings The Astin and More
The America the media exploits by gushing over their fighting over scraps at the big box stores on Black Friday is not the America that is doing just fine, thank you.
A Tale of Two Christmases | New York Post
WDT: The Big County's Bigger Tax Bite Come Tomorrow
No more being financially strapped.....no more cutting to the bone....The Big County is flush starting tomorrow as the largest tax hike in county history takes effect. It's a 33% hike in the local sales tax from 3% to 4%. Combined with the 4% the state grabs, St. Lawrence County leaves the shrinking list of 7% counties and merchants are now asked to grab 8% on purchases.
That adds a couple or three hundred dollars on an auto purchase.
Neighboring Jefferson County has been at 7.75% for some time, and as we have seen once the money is absorbed within a few years its back to property tax hikes and talk of "tough" budgets and being "strapped."
In the land of a school superintendent every five miles, the beast must be fed.
Watertown Daily Times | St. Lawrence County’s increased sales tax kicks in Sunday
That adds a couple or three hundred dollars on an auto purchase.
Neighboring Jefferson County has been at 7.75% for some time, and as we have seen once the money is absorbed within a few years its back to property tax hikes and talk of "tough" budgets and being "strapped."
In the land of a school superintendent every five miles, the beast must be fed.
Watertown Daily Times | St. Lawrence County’s increased sales tax kicks in Sunday
& MORE FROM CROTON & THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
One of our most popular series here at Everything Croton was the "CROTON & THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION, 1959"--so much so that we had requests for more. Click on the photos below, courtesy of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
SEE THE REST HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/more-from-croton-350th-hudson-river.html AND HERE:
Part One here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/croton-350th-hudson-river-year-of.html Part Two here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-two-croton-350th-hudson-river-year.htmlPart Three http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-three-croton-350th-hudson-river.html
One of our most popular series here at Everything Croton was the "CROTON & THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION, 1959"--so much so that we had requests for more. Click on the photos below, courtesy of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
SEE THE REST HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/more-from-croton-350th-hudson-river.html AND HERE:
Part One here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/croton-350th-hudson-river-year-of.html Part Two here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-two-croton-350th-hudson-river-year.htmlPart Three http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-three-croton-350th-hudson-river.html
Friday, November 29, 2013
MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON
Click on the photo. They also had a plethora of bottle brush trees.
Speaking of Sundblom Santas, an oldie but goodie http://viewlinerltd.blogspot.com/2007/12/twas-night-before-christmas.html
From the Everything Croton Christmas Test Kitchen http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/from-everything-croton-2013-christmas.html
20% off German Advent calendars at Blumchen http://www.blumchen.com/christmas_shop_advent_calendars.html
Poll: Christie leads Clinton in Pennsylvania
With sinking poll numbers and a sense he is being marginalized early in his second term, the political class has shifted from the now tired and passe' Barack Obama, and is focusing on the 2016 field.
New Jersey's Chris Christie is polling four points better than Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania....Just so you know if PA leaves the Dems, its way over because FL, OH ,CO,VA and WI will have gone before it.
I liked Hillary in 2008, but I think her time has passed for 2016. My guess is she does not run, but if she does, it won't be the cakewalk she has been led to believe. It's always tough and 2016 will be no different.
Poll: Christie leads Clinton in Pennsylvania | TheHill
New Jersey's Chris Christie is polling four points better than Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania....Just so you know if PA leaves the Dems, its way over because FL, OH ,CO,VA and WI will have gone before it.
I liked Hillary in 2008, but I think her time has passed for 2016. My guess is she does not run, but if she does, it won't be the cakewalk she has been led to believe. It's always tough and 2016 will be no different.
Poll: Christie leads Clinton in Pennsylvania | TheHill
The Day After Thanksgiving
Just when you think you know it all. The Hitchcock classic The Birds was on the TV at Pete's tonight and we were watching Tippi Hedron get pecked in the attic and messing up that very stylish green suit. The customer next to me said she is Melanie Griffith's mother. I never knew that.
All the usual faces were back at Pete's tonight. Today was a decent day on Pearl Street with more than one person saying today feels like a Sunday. I put up the Christmas decorations up today at the bar, but picked up a couple extra items when at the Mall tonight. All my shopping is done.
There were a lot of comments on the piece about Jasmine's brush with the law. I am sympathetic that cuffing her was drama, but I do think when you get a ticket, make sure its adjudicated. As for unlicensed drivers, I bet there are way more of them than anyone admits based on the number of arrests for it. Heck, an unpaid parking ticket can get you suspended, and with the public routinely being humbled by Operation This or That, I betcha one out of ten people driving isn't licensed.
Thanks to Caitlyn from Pete's for bringing over dinner yesterday. Fred raised a fine daughter.
Tippi Hedron
There were a lot of comments on the piece about Jasmine's brush with the law. I am sympathetic that cuffing her was drama, but I do think when you get a ticket, make sure its adjudicated. As for unlicensed drivers, I bet there are way more of them than anyone admits based on the number of arrests for it. Heck, an unpaid parking ticket can get you suspended, and with the public routinely being humbled by Operation This or That, I betcha one out of ten people driving isn't licensed.
Thanks to Caitlyn from Pete's for bringing over dinner yesterday. Fred raised a fine daughter.
Black Friday: One man is STABBED in row over parking space and 'shoplifter' is SHOT by police | Mail Online
Its a big country, so there are bound to be a few instances of idiots who take shopping to the next level. It is a spectacle as people crowd stores and malls in a mass hysteria aided and abetted by media with little else to talk about.
One thing is for sure...The foreign press loves stories that make Americans look foolish and there are many willing to oblige.
Black Friday: One man is STABBED in row over parking space and 'shoplifter' is SHOT by police | Mail Online
Crowds Team With Tempers for Occasional Outburst
Black Friday: One man is STABBED in row over parking space and 'shoplifter' is SHOT by police | Mail Online
Mobster left to be eaten alive by pigs | New York Post
If you play in traffic, you might get run over. This kind of retribution sends a powerful message for sure.
Mobster left to be eaten alive by pigs | New York Post
Mobster left to be eaten alive by pigs | New York Post
The Bay's News Leader Visits Pearl Street
Alex Bay royalty stopped in on Pearl Street last night as Critter and his posse rolled in.
Blogger Johnny Truesdell, owner of the wildly popular www.abay.com and his friend Bryan Tidd filled me in on the latest from the sleepy river town.
Still unresolved is the story broken on ABay about the NYC Cab seen at a local stores with three goats in the back seat. An added aside to the summer tale. The cab's back seat was lined with a plastic tarp to catch the waste, but the vehicle is said to have reeked to high Heaven.
I am told all is well in the Bay and that Mayor Jury is doing a wonderful job running the village.
‘The Girl with Half a Face’ tells Sarah Atwell’s story of living with tumor - NY Daily News
Just when you think you've got problems, along comes someone with real challenges and its compounded by human nastiness. 17-year old Sarah Atwell of Nova Scotia has an incurable malady that causes tumors to grow on her face.
Just something to remember when you think the world is crashing down because you missed on the flat screens on sale at Wal-Mart.
‘The Girl with Half a Face’ tells Sarah Atwell’s story of living with tumor - NY Daily News
‘The Girl with Half a Face’ tells Sarah Atwell’s story of living with tumor - NY Daily News
H411 calls Mason Care Packages "Thanksgiving Props"
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Well folks, GA hopes you-all had a terrific Thanksgiving. I did; the first one ever with latkes. Props to my sis, who made delicious sweet potato and 'plain' potato latkes... yum yummy!
Speaking of props, GA was startled to see the Perry Klaussen attack on Beth Mason's Thanksgiving mitzvah. For you goyim or heretics out there, a 'mitzvah' is “ a deliberate act which brings us closer to the presence of God,” or “something we choose to do, because we believe God wants us to do it.” In other words, a good deed.
It appears the Mason Civic League (MCL) purchased 400 "care packages" for distribution to the HHA and Hoboken Homeless Shelter. According to the least-trafficked, cyber ghost-town411, the packages contained ingredients to prepare a Thanksgiving meal: veggies, sweet potatoes, corn bread, turkeys... items to "use to make their dinners". Very nice!
So why did Klaussen attack the MSL's donations to the needy? Yes, he did.
He called them "Thanksgiving props."
Props?
Look, it's not like they were delivered to Mason HQ, lined up in neat rows 8 deep for the length of the gallery and photographed at every angle then published on her personal Facebook Page and on the cyber-graveyard411!
Oh, they were...?
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| Strike a pose, turkeys. |
Wow... do you think Google Satellite has an aerial view of them, too?
These are famous turkeys...
Mr. Butterball, may I have your autograph?
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I understand the local media was apprised of their arrival, in fact I believe the Mason Civic League Marching Band provided the soundtrack to the photo-documentation of the mitzvah, which certainly brought the giver, Ms. Mason, a few rungs closer to the presence of God. Though I have to think, every time she underwrites a lawsuit, smears a member of our community or buys slanted coverage in our Fourth Estate, God pushes her off the ladder.
GA supposes such well-documented acts of kindness as the 400 labeled, perfectly-aligned, professionally photographed care packages published on Facebook and on cyber-cemetery411 are another grasp at the ladder to reach God.
That, or a political career.
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Bill de Blasio: I Will Chat with the Unions
Lefty mayor to be Bill deBlasio is in for a lesson in liberalism when he tries to tackle expired public employee labor contracts and the $7Billion in retro pay the unions want as part of any settlement.
Mr deBlasio says he will sit down with the unions to explain to them why they have to agree to cost cutting measures.
I suspect the progressive mayor who ran on a soak the rich mantra will find out who is really in charge.
Bill de Blasio: Mayor Bloomberg's Budget Balanced...With An Asterisk | New York Daily News
Mr deBlasio says he will sit down with the unions to explain to them why they have to agree to cost cutting measures.
I suspect the progressive mayor who ran on a soak the rich mantra will find out who is really in charge.
Bill de Blasio: Mayor Bloomberg's Budget Balanced...With An Asterisk | New York Daily News
Newzjunky - Freedom Candidate Gets a Look at the Alternative
Former City Council candidate Jasmine Borreggine was cuffed and stuffed this past week in what is reported to have been a mistake in her driving records related to a years old cellphone ticket.
Ms. Borreggine was headed to the store and was pulled over for speeding when it was discovered she had a suspended license. She was arrested for unlicensed operation and taken to the pokey and held on $100 bail.
Ms. Borreggine emerged from her primary fight in sixth place, but was widely recognized for her speaking skills and her call for "more freedom", something she recently found less of.
The former candidate had said she hopes to run again in the future although a notation in her clipping file of an arrest in 2013 may complicate that regardless of the end result. She did admit to Newzjunky she was speeding.
Newzjunky - Apparent Glitch Leads to Former City Council Candidate's Arrest
Ms. Borreggine was headed to the store and was pulled over for speeding when it was discovered she had a suspended license. She was arrested for unlicensed operation and taken to the pokey and held on $100 bail.
Jasmine Borreggine (Right) Campaigns Last Summer on Caprice Island
The 27 year old church lady was upset at what happened and this woman with decidedly libertarian views now has some first hand experience with the heavy hand of government.
Court Notice Requesting Suspension for 2009 Ticket
The former candidate had said she hopes to run again in the future although a notation in her clipping file of an arrest in 2013 may complicate that regardless of the end result. She did admit to Newzjunky she was speeding.
Newzjunky - Apparent Glitch Leads to Former City Council Candidate's Arrest
THANK YOU BACKSTAGE SALON
WE LOVE STORIES LIKE THIS AT EVERYTHING CROTON and couldn't let this one slip by without notice.
PHOTOS, BACKSTAGE SALON, CUT-ATHON - FROM THEIR FB PAGE - October 20, 2013 was a gorgeous day and one where we all came out and did a little something for our community. We donated our time, talents, food and money to Support Connection. Save the date for next year! Saturday, October 4, 2014. Love from all of us at Backstage Salon. CLICK ON THE LINK TO SEE PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.753647237982271.1073741827.528074070539590&type=1
and more here http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=cab250808bbc1b5e98a58b0c8&id=88bdddd75c
Thursday, November 28, 2013
WDT:Shoppers head to the stores Thanksgiving night
Listen, I would do these stories too if I was still in the news biz.....but really, when you think about it...when you assess the journalistic imperative...Is the fact people go shopping on a day off really news ?
Or do stories like this get covered because we always have and because its an easy filler of time on air or column inches.
Watertown Daily Times | Shoppers head to the stores Thanksgiving night
Or do stories like this get covered because we always have and because its an easy filler of time on air or column inches.
Watertown Daily Times | Shoppers head to the stores Thanksgiving night
Selena Gomez is held high in the air by buff cheerleaders as she performs at Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game | Mail Online
It's all for a good cause and so some skimpy red leather hot pants are OK. Disney star Selena Gomez turned up the heat at a halftime show today to help the Salvation Army kick off its Red Kettle campaign.
Selena Gomez is held high in the air by buff cheerleaders as she performs at Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game | Mail Online
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez is held high in the air by buff cheerleaders as she performs at Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game | Mail Online
Waitress is 'fired for reporting a customer to police because she was drinking alcohol while breastfeeding her newborn baby' | Mail Online
These days people armed with cell phones will call 911 at the drop of a hat...And its not always a good thing as these days you get charged for anything even if there are better ways to handle it.
In this case, declining service to the woman is the better course if you have a problem with her actions.
As for the waitress, she should have gone to a supervisor to discuss the issue before calling the law...
Waitress is 'fired for reporting a customer to police because she was drinking alcohol while breastfeeding her newborn baby' | Mail Online
In this case, declining service to the woman is the better course if you have a problem with her actions.
As for the waitress, she should have gone to a supervisor to discuss the issue before calling the law...
Waitress is 'fired for reporting a customer to police because she was drinking alcohol while breastfeeding her newborn baby' | Mail Online
FOR TRAIN LOVERS ONLY 2013, #15
We here in Croton are privileged to host one of the most amazing vintage and antique toy houses around. I'm talking about SeriousToyz.com of course. Owner Tom Miano and I have been confabbing for years now, and it is always a delight to bring you his latest offerings--and a privilege to get exclusive first peeks! Stay tuned for an amazing 2014!
In the meantime, click on the photos to see a 1950's Marx Ride A Train:
“Lightning Express" Riding Locomotive #3000, 1950s, Marx, 27", painted pressed steel w/ litho panels; beautiful NM new old stock; SOLD AT THE RECENT AUCTION FOR $454.25.
Check out the amazing layouts of Rinus HO http://www.flickr.com/photos/27262916@N00/
And it's here--the latest issue of...November, 2013 update of Trains-N-Towns(tm), the Official Newsletter of BIGIndoorTrains.com -This newsletter serves families who like O Scale trains and Christmas Trains, including those who are interested in combining On30, O gauge, or vintage toy trains with collectible villages or vintage accessories. It is produced in conjunction with the Big Indoor Trains(tm) and Big Christmas Trains(tm) web sites. CLICK ON THE LINK: there is some outstanding stuff in here! http://www.bigindoortrains.com/trains_n_towns/13_11_newsletter_indoor.htm
SEE THE LAST INSTALLMENT OF FOR TRAIN LOVERS ONLY HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/for-train-lovers-only-2013-14-potpourri.html
SEE THE LAST INSTALLMENT OF FOR TRAIN LOVERS ONLY HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/for-train-lovers-only-2013-14-potpourri.html
The Ordeal Was Real as Turkey Day Gives Way to Black Friday
I said I wouldn't do it....even mocking those who did...but I did it anyway.
Armed with a couple of free hours on Thanksgiving Night, I ventured to the killing fields of Black Friday retailing. I went to K-Mart where the parking lot was full and shopping carts were hard to find.
I went inside and found some items I wanted On to the checkout.....an ordeal even with 13 lines open. I waited and chatted...Getting older makes conversation easier. I waited and chatted and if I didn't have to return to work, I would have stayed...
But it was all too much. I restocked my items and went home. I will try it again later.
Armed with a couple of free hours on Thanksgiving Night, I ventured to the killing fields of Black Friday retailing. I went to K-Mart where the parking lot was full and shopping carts were hard to find.
The Lines Were Long as Black Friday Approaches
But it was all too much. I restocked my items and went home. I will try it again later.
MORE FROM CROTON & THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION, 1959
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EverythingCroton.
One of our most popular series here at Everything Croton was the "CROTON & THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION, 1959"--so much so that we had requests for more. Click on the photos below, courtesy of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
You can see the previous installments here:
Part One here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/croton-350th-hudson-river-year-of.html
Part Two here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-two-croton-350th-hudson-river-year.html
Part Three http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-three-croton-350th-hudson-river.html
AND SEE MORE HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/more-from-croton-350th-hudson-river_30.html
One of our most popular series here at Everything Croton was the "CROTON & THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION, 1959"--so much so that we had requests for more. Click on the photos below, courtesy of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
You can see the previous installments here:
Part One here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/croton-350th-hudson-river-year-of.html
Part Two here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-two-croton-350th-hudson-river-year.html
Part Three http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/part-three-croton-350th-hudson-river.html
AND SEE MORE HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/more-from-croton-350th-hudson-river_30.html
$1 coins: Unwanted, unloved and out of currency - CNN.com
The poor one dollar coin....It has a lot of selling points including its cost to circulate versus the paper dollar....but, it stands rejected by the public...and that's what matters.
I think the dollar coin may fall prey to the use of plastic for everything big and small.its too bad...the public needs to realize cash is king and we need not allow all transactions to occur without being monitored.
$1 coins: Unwanted, unloved and out of currency - CNN.com
I think the dollar coin may fall prey to the use of plastic for everything big and small.its too bad...the public needs to realize cash is king and we need not allow all transactions to occur without being monitored.
$1 coins: Unwanted, unloved and out of currency - CNN.com
FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON 2013 CHRISTMAS TEST KITCHEN!
If you love mint chocolate chip ice cream then the Peppermint Mocha is a must try; the Pumpkin had a little too much spice for one taster...overall: 4 of 5 stars for both. Available for a limited time only. Click on the photo.
Duchess of Cambridge arrives in stunning black Temperley cocktail dress and Jimmy Choo's for London SportsBall | Mail Online
While her hubby made news this week singing with Jon Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift, it was Kate who quickly regained the spotlight wearing an off the rack dress to a charity fundraiser in London.
Duchess of Cambridge arrives in stunning black Temperley cocktail dress and Jimmy Choo's for London SportsBall | Mail Online
Duchess of Cambridge arrives in stunning black Temperley cocktail dress and Jimmy Choo's for London SportsBall | Mail Online
Thanksgiving 2013
Happy Thanksgiving
What a perfect day it is with sunshine and the trees encased in snow and ice...A great morning to stand out in the back forty waiting for Jet to determine the precise location for her morning constitutional.
After putting her back inside to play with her new Harley Davidson toy from FX Harley in Adams Center, I got the bar ready and opened for the day.
What a perfect day it is with sunshine and the trees encased in snow and ice...A great morning to stand out in the back forty waiting for Jet to determine the precise location for her morning constitutional.
After putting her back inside to play with her new Harley Davidson toy from FX Harley in Adams Center, I got the bar ready and opened for the day.
Lots to be thankful for including this great dog and I suspect Jet is thankful to have a home and be out of the pound. There are lots of other dogs spending the holiday in the tank, and would surely like to be sprung by Christmas.
Aside from eating, the order of the day is watching TV. Parades, three NFL games and an early morning reminder why we watch FOX as Anna Kooiman was the fill-in today for the Hasselbeck lass.
FOX and Friends This Morning
Even though this week's storm didn't destroy the holiday as the media suggested, the anchor on FOX this AM was telling us how the Northeast is digging out after being "rocked" by a winter storm. "Mother Nature can be pretty rough" chirped Jamie Colby after we were shown video of a homeowner who lost power briefly but now has it back.
I always wonder where the line is drawn between inconvenience and calamity.
Whatever you are doing, enjoy your day and don't waste the evening hours standing in line at a store....There's a new day tomorrow.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Wishing you and yours a Healthy & Happy Thanksgiving
A reminder: Thanksgiving Day service and Food Drive at Holy Name of Mary TODAY: http://bit.ly/197g6dg
You may also enjoy some blasts from Croton Thanksgiving Days Past--click on the links below:
1973, Part 1 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-croton-thanksgiving-1973.html
1973, Part 2 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/part-2-croton-thanksgiving-1973.html
1967 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/crotons-interfaith-council-of-churches.html
1958 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-croton-thanksgiving-1958.html
AND BAKED BY SUSAN OPEN TODAY 8 AM TO 11 A; SUNSHINE & CLOVER 10 TO 1; DePrez 10 to 4; Van Wyck Wines till 3
Wishing you and yours a Healthy & Happy Thanksgiving
A reminder: Thanksgiving Day service and Food Drive at Holy Name of Mary TODAY: http://bit.ly/197g6dg
You may also enjoy some blasts from Croton Thanksgiving Days Past--click on the links below:
1973, Part 1 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-croton-thanksgiving-1973.html
1973, Part 2 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/part-2-croton-thanksgiving-1973.html
1967 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/crotons-interfaith-council-of-churches.html
1958 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-croton-thanksgiving-1958.html
AND BAKED BY SUSAN OPEN TODAY 8 AM TO 11 A; SUNSHINE & CLOVER 10 TO 1; DePrez 10 to 4; Van Wyck Wines till 3
SERVICES FOR LINDA CUOMO
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2013 from 7-9 pm at the EDWARD F. CARTER FUNERAL HOME, 41 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 30th at Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Cremation Services will be private.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Test to See If You Can Be Inside the Beltway
Here is a test to see if you are a DC insider sent to me by former DC insider Cary Brick.....Cary is now a Clayton insider,
I was in the 96th percentile on the DC test...If Cary has a test to see if you are a Clayton insider, I will take it. I know enough about Dennis Honeywell and O'Brien's Bar to pass.
The News IQ Quiz | Pew Research Center
I was in the 96th percentile on the DC test...If Cary has a test to see if you are a Clayton insider, I will take it. I know enough about Dennis Honeywell and O'Brien's Bar to pass.
The News IQ Quiz | Pew Research Center
Obama: Pardoning turkeys was literally ‘Hunger Games’ | New York Post
President Obama says the annual turkey pardoning is kind of like the fight-to-the-death competition to be spared from slaughter in the popular movie Hunger Games.
That's true and that might be good reason for this real life spectacle to pass into history.
It was the first President Bush that started the pardoning photo op....I wonder if they are really allowed to live, or it like the line about being able to keep your doctor and health plan.
Obama: Pardoning turkeys was literally ‘Hunger Games’ | New York Post
President Obama and Daughters Sasha and Malia Pardon a Bird
It was the first President Bush that started the pardoning photo op....I wonder if they are really allowed to live, or it like the line about being able to keep your doctor and health plan.
Obama: Pardoning turkeys was literally ‘Hunger Games’ | New York Post
BAGELS ON HUDSON TAKING OVER THE PURPLE MONKEY
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
AN UPDATE ON THE PURPLE MONKEY - They've moved to the Carolinas, but...the following is from their FB page: "TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: Thank you for your support over the years!!! We have some great news to share: Starting this Spring, Bagels On Hudson Inc will be selling all your favorite Gifford's Ice Cream flavors!!! Also all Purple monkey ice cream gift certificates will be honored, so hold on to them until Spring! Thank You & Happy Holidays to you all!!!"
AND "We will miss all of our loyal customers!! We are moving to the Carolina's so our good friends @ Bagels on Hudson are taking over the business & we are are very excited for them!! You will all be able to get all your favorite ice cream flavors, just two doors down from where the purple monkey store is located!!!"
https://www.facebook.com/PURPLEMONKEYICECREAM
AN UPDATE ON THE PURPLE MONKEY - They've moved to the Carolinas, but...the following is from their FB page: "TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: Thank you for your support over the years!!! We have some great news to share: Starting this Spring, Bagels On Hudson Inc will be selling all your favorite Gifford's Ice Cream flavors!!! Also all Purple monkey ice cream gift certificates will be honored, so hold on to them until Spring! Thank You & Happy Holidays to you all!!!"
AND "We will miss all of our loyal customers!! We are moving to the Carolina's so our good friends @ Bagels on Hudson are taking over the business & we are are very excited for them!! You will all be able to get all your favorite ice cream flavors, just two doors down from where the purple monkey store is located!!!"
https://www.facebook.com/PURPLEMONKEYICECREAM
MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON
Howard finished his "lakkie; click on the link! Keep scrolling down the page once you get there http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=485&start=10
For more of Howard's work, visit www.littleglitterhouses.com
Some wonderful old photos of Pike Place in Seattle, circa 1910 to 1936 http://www.viewlinerltd.blogspot.com/2008/10/pike-place-market.html
Remembering Wild Bill Elliott of Red Ryder fame http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/remembering-wild-bill-elliott.html
The November issue of Family Christmas, The Christmas Times is now online--lots of great things too numerous to mention http://www.familychristmasonline.com/fco_newsletter/13_11_c_times.htm
But we especially love the new TINPLATE CHRISTMAS STOREFRONTS! CLICK ON THE LINK AND KEEP SCROLLING DOWN THE PAGE ONCE YOU GET THERE! http://bigindoortrains.com/primer/buildings/lackie/christmas_stores/christmas_storefronts.htm
And finally to all vintage readers, artisans and crafts people--a very Happy Thanksgiving!
STRANGE: ANOTHER BOARD MEETING ON 12/2 & PARKING RATES GO UP FOR RESIDENTS RESOLUTION
Board meetings are usually two weeks apart. For some strange reason, there's one on Monday 12/2 being billed as an "organizational meeting" and a regular meeting; the agenda was just sent. You can see it by clicking on the link below. Also please note that there is a resolution to hit resident parkers with a whopping increase plus an increase in the "service fee".
Guess the loss in taxes from Gouveia will have to be made up from somewhere. http://crotononhudson.novusagenda.com/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=164&MinutesMeetingID=-1
PARKING FEE INCREASE FOR RESIDENTS RESOLUTION: Village Board of Trustees authorizes an increase in the resident permit rate from $162 with a $4 service fee to $210 per quarter with a $5 service fee effective March 1, 2014
Guess the loss in taxes from Gouveia will have to be made up from somewhere. http://crotononhudson.novusagenda.com/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=164&MinutesMeetingID=-1
PARKING FEE INCREASE FOR RESIDENTS RESOLUTION: Village Board of Trustees authorizes an increase in the resident permit rate from $162 with a $4 service fee to $210 per quarter with a $5 service fee effective March 1, 2014
WDT:North country politicians oppose medical marijuana bill
So our North Country lawmakers oppose medical marijuana, the camel's nose under the tent that essentially legalizes weed while allowing pols to keep talking about the war on drugs.
Such a bill will have to pass with urban votes as rural lawmakers will want to take the safer course.
Watertown Daily Times | North country politicians oppose medical marijuana bill
Such a bill will have to pass with urban votes as rural lawmakers will want to take the safer course.
Watertown Daily Times | North country politicians oppose medical marijuana bill
Indiana Pizza Hut manager fired for refusing to open on Thanksgiving | Mail Online
He got fired not for principle but for insubordination and for trashing the company that employs him. The course of action is to raise the issue with management and if you can't resolve it to your satisfaction, suck it up and do your job. Of course you can quit and blab to the Daily Mail, reducing your future employment prospects.
Indiana Pizza Hut manager fired for refusing to open on Thanksgiving | Mail Online
Indiana Pizza Hut manager fired for refusing to open on Thanksgiving | Mail Online
HAPPY HANUKKAH!
Hanukkah begins tonight; ends 12/5/13.To all readers celebrating Hanukkah...Happy Hanukkah!
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