• Old Photos: Kansas City Bombing

    I couldn’t find any article or a reference to any specific bombing in Kansas City for this set of the Life Magazine photos taken in 1953. I think they just illustrate a few unrelated episodes in a day of the KCPD’s Bomb Desk.

    © Time Inc. John Dominis.
    © Time Inc. John Dominis.
    © Time Inc. John Dominis.
    © Time Inc. John Dominis.
    © Time Inc. John Dominis.
    © Time Inc. John Dominis.
    © Time Inc. John Dominis.
    © Time Inc. John Dominis.
    © Time Inc. John Dominis.
    © Time Inc. John Dominis.

    Who wants to identify the hotel visible in the window? And what is the headlight-shaped object on the desk – intercom?

    © Time Inc. John Dominis.
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  • Things To Ponder

    Do you think state troopers hate when everyone slows down around them to 5 miles below the speed limit even when they are not on the prowl for offenders but just going to the nearest donut shop to get a dozen glazed? (Why the hell is the word “donut” not in my spellchecker, but the word “spellchecker” is?) On the other hand, every time you annoy a state trooper an angel gets a pair.

    Have you ever tried to look at the top of your head, say, to figure out if you still have hair there or if it’s already an ever expanding bald spot? Seems like it requires a two-mirror solution and lots of neck contortions.

    And speaking of bald spots: if you ever see me sporting this haircut, I hereby give you permission to put me out of my misery. Just print out this post and do what you have to do. It will totally stand up in court.

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  • Old Jewish Joke on Film: The Tailor

    Not much original material on this here blog lately, but I couldn’t pass up this old Jewish joke short film presented at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival.

    *Warning: The movie contains one NSFW word, depending on where you W. This blog is not responsible for you not getting the joke, just enjoy the music.

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  • The Curse of Kansas City

  • Who Are The Ad Wizards Who Came Up With This One?!

    This blog is so well-known in certain marketing circles that I almost feel obligated to bring up a subject which may be of interest to them. Today I will showcase talent, fresh approach and marketing savvy of creative geniuses who brought you this innovation:

    ♥Fine Print On Billboards♥

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    Lets say you are driving North on I-35 around 127th street overpass and you notice this enticing billboard. “GasoLean“, just what you always wanted, but something is not right and no amount of squinting allows you to see just how “GasoLean” this vehicle is. Is it closer to “GasoBulemic” when it actually throws up most of the gas it consumes, or is it bordering on “GasObese”?
    It’s simple. All you have to do is drive up to 127th street, park your car at the nearby apartment complex, walk up on the bridge and read the fine print.

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    Still can’t see? You must be getting old, have a closer look. That’s all, just a quick drive and a short walk away.

    Who are the ad wizards who came up with this one?!

    Next: Why I dropped my subscription to the Consumer Reports Magazine.

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