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Monday, December 19, 2016

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

From the headline crawl:
Trump continues 'thank you' tour in Vladivostok
China to Return Stolen Naval Drone
After discovering it was built in China.
NASA Scientist: Earth Due for “Extinction-Level” Event
Unless thirty-eight electors change their mind.
After 200,000 Americans Dead Due to OxyContin Addiction, Sales Down 49%
“We're hurting,” says drug's manufacturer.

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Monday, December 12, 2016

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Michigan Republicans Persuade Federal Court to Halt Recount Because of Lack of Evidence of Voter Fraud
Then pass tough Voter ID law to prevent “rampant fraud.”
Trump Unveils Plans for Remodeling White House
Furnishings, workmen already enroute from China.
Nearly Half of Americans Say Torture Can be Useful
On the other half.
??? ~ News Quiz ~ ???
As it takes shape, the Trump Administration most closely resembles:
A ) The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
B ) Sweeney Todd
C ) Pirates of the Caribbean
Hint: Avast, maties!

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Jan 21, 2015

Sam Bush – Fiddle / mandolin /vocals,
Roy Huskey, Jr. – bass / vocals,
Larry Atamanuik – Drums,
Al Perkins – Banjo / guitar / resonator guitar and vocals,
John Randall Stewart – Guitar / mandolin and vocals

Thanks to Rare Tracks.

Monday, December 5, 2016

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

TRUMP HAS DINNER WITH ROMNEY
They're joined by Reince Priebus, Trump's food taster.
Goldman Sachs Exec Named Treasury Secretary
The so-called “Fox of Wall Street” will guard nation's hens.

Army Corps of Engineers Halts Work on Dakota Pipeline
Surprise win for protesters puts current tally at (since 1492): Native Americans 1 - U.S. Government 54,396.

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

A twofer.

Published on Nov 2, 2016
The Angel Band: Vince Gill on Mandolin, Carl Jackson on Guitar, Emory Gordy on Stand-Up Bass

Thanks to Larry Musicman.

Monday, November 28, 2016

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Evangelicals Defend Voting for Trump
Believe he says the things Jesus wanted to say, but couldn't.
REMINDER
We're living in the golden age of flat-out lying.
Exultant Trump Supporters Gather to Salute His Victory
“Finally, a little respect for the master race,” says one.
Study: Cursing Could Be Linked to High Intelligence
Sailors blush when they walk in on a Mensa meeting.

Monday Emmylou Blogging

Thanks to Neil Grainger.

Saturday, November 26, 2016

No Saturday Emmylou Blogging

I'm out of town for T'giving. I'll do one when I get home. Tomorrow or the next day. Thanks. See yas later.

Monday, November 21, 2016

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

“Duck Dynasty” to End Run in 2017
Allows show's cast to take posts at various levels in Trump administration.
Report: Trump Values Loyalty Above All Else
Certainly above intelligence, experience, or character.
Black Friday Expected to Be Bigger Than Last Year
Led by gun sales to Democrats.
“Fascism” Merriam-Webster's Most Searched Word Day After Election
Next day it was “impeachment.”

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Monday, November 14, 2016

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Analysis: Trump Presidency Bad for Hispanics, Muslims, Blacks, Women, Immigrants, Environmentalists, Seniors, Millennials
Good for everyone else.
Germans Ambivalent About Recently Opened Model of Hitler's Underground Bunker, a Popular Tourist Attraction
Particularly with Trump's transition team.
One Hundred Million Eligible Voters Didn't Vote
Their top three excuses: sick; forgot; threatening phone call from man with Russian accent.
Brexit Leader Nigel Farage's Advice to Trump: Don't Grope British PM Theresa May
She's ticklish.

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Something different that I think you will enjoy.

Published on Nov 4, 2016
Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou Full BBC Documentary 2016 | http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/... | How Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris's careers took off in the 1970s with distinct takes on country, but how they ended up uniting as close harmony singers on Trio. Documentary which explores how Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris's careers took off in the 1970s with very distinct takes on country, but how they ended up uniting as close harmony singers and eventually collaborated on 1987's four-million-selling debut album, Trio. In the 60s country music was viewed by most of America as blue collar and Dolly was country through and through. Linda Ronstadt's take on classic country helped make her the biggest female star in mid-70s USA. Folkie Emmylou learned about country from mentor Gram Parsons and, after his death in 1973, she became a bandleader in her own right. It was Emmylou and Linda - the two west coast folk rockers - who voiced their mutual appreciation of Dolly, the mountain girl singer from Tennessee, when they became early students of her work. The artists talk about uniting as harmony singers and eventually collaborating on their debut album, Trio. The album helped launch the mountain music revival that would peak with the soundtrack to O Brother Where Art Thou. In 2012 Linda Ronstadt was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease which left her unable to sing, but 2016 sees unreleased songs from their sessions to create a third Trio album. This is the story of how their alliance made them pioneers in bringing different music worlds together and raising the game for women in the country tradition.Contributors: Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Rodney Crowell, George Lucas, Peter Asher, Chris Hillman, Laura Cantrell, Robert K Oermann, John Boylan, Phil Kaufman, David Lindley, Albert Lee, Herb Pedersen, George Massenberg & Applewood Road. Full description Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou

Thanks to world.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Astronomers Discover 9th Planet, Orbiting the Sun Once Every 17,000 Years
It's known for biggest New Years Eve party in solar system.
Controversial Dakota Access Pipeline May Be Redirected Away From Sacred Native American Lands
And routed through inner cities.
Study: People Who Start Out Telling Small, Self-Serving Lies Likely to Become Bigger Liars Over Time
For example, one small falsehood involving housing discrimination could lead to bigger misrepresentations in a divorce trial, leading to some real whoppers during a presidential campaign.
Research Reveals One in Five CEOs Genuine Psychopath
Other four just faking it.

Monday, October 31, 2016

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

NY TIMES PUBLISHES EVERY TRUMP INSULT ACROSS TWO PAGES
Trump says he'll take out two-page ad denying he said every one of them.
Self-Driving Semi-Trailer Truck Completes 120-Mile Run Delivering Beer
To a bunch of thirsty laid off truck drivers.
Head of MI6: James Bond Lacked Strong Ethical Core, Wouldn't Get Hired as Spy Today
But he'd make a fine politician.
AT&T; Agrees to Buy Time Warner for $85 Billion
Would return AT&T; to “pre-breakup behemoth that ruled all mankind,” according to deal memo.

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Oct 25, 2016
"Two More Bottles of Wine" gets a new life.
At the latest Skyville Live concert, the legendary Emmylou Harris rounded up friends old and new for an extraordinary evening of music. Here, she calls upon Margo Price to breathe new life into her hit from 1978.
Thanks to Rated Red. I thank everybody when I use their music videos even if I think the rest of their content sucks.

Monday, October 24, 2016

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times


Accurate Since 1964, Mock Election by Kids Has Clinton Beating Trump, 52-35
But he wins among white boys who never graduated kindergarten.
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis Rates At All-Time High in U.S.
Trump: “I know more about STDs than anybody.”
Canada's Tourism Industry Suffers Sudden Collapse
As polls show Clinton up by 12 points.
Survey: Millennials Believe George W. Bush Killed More People Than Stalin
At least he did in their respective video games.

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Monday, October 17, 2016

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

As House Republicans Flee from Trump, His Campaign Manager Accuses Them of Sexually Assaulting Women Themselves
Democrats fear all of this only a dream, soon they will wake up to reality.
Study: Coke, Pepsi Gave Millions to Health Groups to Buy Their Silence on Regulations
Now that truth is out, they want their money back.
Soylent Bars Recalled After Customers Report Getting Violently Ill
Company assures buyers freeze-dried humans perfectly safe.
Trump Slams NFL's “Softer” Rules on Concussions
Claims league purposely limiting pool of brain-damaged voters.