Category Archives: magic
“Brindisi” – a little Monday Fun
The cast of the Philadelphia Opera has a little fun with a bit from La Traviata at the Reading Terminal Italian Festival, using the PA system. Depression, recession, war – our lives go on, each day comes but once and … Continue reading
The Roads of Summer
What makes us want to get up and go? In 1903, after making a $50 bet he could drive to New York City in 90 days, Horatio Nelson Jackson, a doctor from Vermont accompanied by a former professional bicyclist and … Continue reading
Flying Security, An Easy Cure
Here’s a solution to all the controversy over full-body scanners at airports. Have a booth that you can step into that will not X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have on you. It would be a … Continue reading
The 5th Annual Iowahawk Earth Week Virtual Cruise-In!
It’s that time again, when young men’s fancies turn to the internal combustion engines. Old men too! In a run-up to Earth Week ( not to be confused with Earth Day; we already had that) Iowahawk once more celebrates Le … Continue reading
iPad ~ the media IS the message
Bill Paley was the son of a Russian Jewish immigrant. His father, Samuel Paley, ran a cigar company. As the company became increasingly successful, in 1927, his father and some business partners bought a struggling Philadelphia-based radio network of 16 … Continue reading
Happy Birthday LIO
Happy Birthday LIO! 21,000 hits to date, not too bad for a standing start. Thank yew, thank yew very much! It has been more fun than should be allowed. By far, the most popular post was photos of the new … Continue reading
Earth Hour ~ A Celebration Gallery
PR Release: “…for the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour event, taking place Saturday, March 27. Residents are encouraged to turn off electric lights and appliances for one hour starting at 8:30 p.m.” Damn straight! In celebration of Earth Hour and … Continue reading
Ferrari: Massa Is Back!
And so is Formula One! This weekend ~ Bahrain.