April 30, 2023

2011 White House Corr. Dinner...tRump roasted and steamed

An oldie but a goodie.

Also, this was the night Bin Laden was getting killed and Obama kept the secret hidden well as he continued the entertainment.

April 30, 2023

I just recognized Holly Hunter's dress from Broadcast News

on the host Tamara Keith tonight at the WHCD.

https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a43714897/tamara-keith-white-house-correspondents-dinner-host-dress/

The literally 2 seconds ago she said ,"This is the dress from the film Broadcast News"

April 29, 2023

What are the ages of those in the Gen X and Gen Z groups?

Is there now a Gen Y?

I get seriously confused and would like to know so I can study real polls correctly.

April 29, 2023

RFK, jr. vs. Marianne Williamson

Which one is more "out there" in their beliefs and theories? Which one is the most harmful to a Dem POTUS victory in 2024?

April 29, 2023

The majority of UK doesn't approve of costly coronation

"An 'expensive pantomime': More than half of Brits do not want to pay for Charles' coronation"

https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/royal-news/an-expensive-pantomime-more-than-half-of-brits-do-not-want-to-pay-for-charles-coronation-20230419-2

"It comes with the UK in the grip of a cost-of-living crisis and wide-ranging strikes by employees across the public and private sectors as decades-high inflation eats away at earnings."

"The situation is seen as factoring into the muted enthusiasm for the long weekend of celebrations so far. The government is yet to disclose how much it will cost, with a Westminster Abbey ceremony on Saturday, 6 May and Windsor Castle concert on Sunday, 7 May, among the set-piece events. Alongside a huge security operation throughout, it is predicted to run into tens of millions of pounds."

April 26, 2023

Immigrants, taxes, terrorists...what does the GQP always run on?

It seems like these three issues is all the GQP has had to campaign on for over 20 years. Aren't they in a rut? Now with abortion and anti-LGBTQ BS they have painted themselves into a campaign corner. So boring, so old, so male, so white...same old, tired, desperate agenda will lose them another election. They are just old dinosaurs who are dying out, one last grasp at a power they no longer have.

April 21, 2023

Why do Mean Streets and Goodfellas have odd "mafia" style clothing?

Both films have really long, pointy men's collars and folded over, not knotted, neckties. I have been trying to find a source for this "look" and have had no luck. I have never seen these styles in other gangster films.

April 20, 2023

How do we get Americans informed about Biden's accomplishments?

I just came from lunch and this was discussed. It is the same old, same old...the Dems' accomplishments are not known to so many American voters. Dems get great stuff done decade after decade and many, many voters have no clue.

April 14, 2023

Mary Quant, Queen of British Mod Fashion, Dies at 93

https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/mary-quant-dead-93-obituary

Dame Mary Quant has passed away at the age of 93 on Thursday, April 13th, in her home in Surrey, England. The news was confirmed by her family, who told the Press Association of Britain the designer died “peacefully.” Quant will be remembered for her popularization of the miniskirt (there is some debate as to whether or not she invented the style) and her help in ushering in a new style of dressing in the 1960’s, which would help put London on the fashion map.

April 12, 2023

SDG&E, PG&E, SCE propose billing electricity customers based on income

https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/working-for-you/sdge-proposes-billing-customers-based-on-income/509-a2e48373-bfe7-4e4b-9767-30cdb7564082

"The proposal is part of a new state law requiring utility companies to come up with fixed-rate plans to make billing more equitable."

"SDG&E, along with Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison, teamed up and a proposal to charge people based on their income."

"Currently, you not only pay for how much electricity your household uses, but other things such as how that electricity is delivered.

Both prices vary month to month.

SDG&E's plan is to offer residential customers a fixed delivery rate every billing cycle, no matter how much electricity is used.

What could that look like?

Under the current billing system, at 47 cents per kilowatt hour, the average customer pays $188 per month.
Under the fixed rate proposal, the customer would pay $181.
Hybrid
Here's a breakdown of where you'd fall based on your income.

Households earning less than $28,000 a year would pay a fixed delivery rate of $24 per month.
Households earning under $69,000, that fixed price goes up to $34.
Households earning between $69,000 and $180,000, that price goes up to $73.
Households earning over $180,000 dollars will pay $128.
Everyone's average kilowatt hour rate drops from 47 cents to 27 cents."