The Cosmic Hoax

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January 22, 2022

A genuine Cosmic Hoax — Recently I had the opportunity to look at a documentary over on TubiTV that spoke to the subject of UFO’s and of how the federal government is playing games with regard to it.

UFO conspiracy theories are actually nothing new. Over the past 50 or some odd years, we’ve been inundated with stories of possible monsters from space, wishing to wipe humans from the face of the earth. Spooky stuff indeed.

Actually, over the past centuries, when you include the Sumarian myths of “Flying Gods”, we can pretty safely say that humans have been bullshitting themselves into believing in extra terrestrials since the very beginning. It’s pretty easy to be convinced of such things over a prolonged period of time, especially since human society may very well have been much further advanced before the great flood than it was after. Man made flying machines are really nothing new at all in the larger scheme of things.

Populations around the world are made to be afraid of everything. Whether it be race, the socioeconomic, climate, age, youth, or whatever else, we will invariably find UFO’s in the mix somewhere, as governments march forward in the use of fear to quench their never ending thirst for power.

Recently, the government was tasked with investigating these so-called UFO’s, and in the end, providing a report on their findings.
The report that the government filed was very much predictable. It’s pretty easy to investigate yourself. You can come up with anything you want as long as you stay with the narrative of fear and misinformation.

It’s much easier to have the masses believe in something that isn’t real, like a cosmic hoax for instance, than it is to have the masses balk at something that is.

You can pretty much know that the gig is up when all of these so-called sightings happen around military installations, Navy ships at sea, and the Air Force in the air. It’s much easier to control the technology when it’s kept close to the ones that created it.

The UFO is the perfect cover for when you want to test your latest technology against yourself. The sweet spot here is when you can convince other competing governments around the world that you have no clue about what it is you are actually testing. Might come in handy when you finally use your new technology for reconnaissance or spy missions over the sovereign ground of another competing nation.

As I’ve mentioned before in a previous blog post, “As far as technology is concerned, quite a lot of it was acquired from the Third Reich after the war. Jet engines (F14 Fighter), rocket engines (Ballistic Missiles), the flying wing (B2 Bomber), and yes, even prototype plans for a saucer shaped flying craft were recovered.”

Who’s to say that the Germans didn’t nearly master the anti-gravity deal through the use of competing poles as it relates to earths own magnetism. When it comes to other various inventions, we have to understand that our government and it’s military are way ahead of the game before anything much watered down is introduced to the public.

In this video from CNET, we can find the very predictable result of government investigating itself. Enjoy!

Progressive Montana

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Alan

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January 20, 2022

Montana has the most progressive Constitution in the country —

“Montana updated its 1889 Constitution, which some said was outdated and heavily influenced by the “Copper Kings,” in 1972 through a constitutional convention. It includes provisions such the right to a clean and healthful environment and addresses environmental concerns, including water rights, cultural resources and protections. Officials noted it recognized that all the people should be involved in government, adding that 28 of the 100 delegates were women.” – Missoulian

I’ve read the Constitutions of both Texas (conservative) and Washington State (liberal), and when I compare them to our Montana State Constitution, I come away with the notion of just how absolutely regressive they are.

The people of Montana are some the happiest, most helpful, and individually secure people on the planet, and I’m pretty sure that our state constitution has played it’s part in helping for that to happen.

2 K’s Kafe — Great Falls, Montana

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January 15, 2022

While the wife and I were out and about yesterday, we decided to stop in at 2K’s Kafe for a quick bite.

In this day and age of gluten/fat free, processed sugar, and ingredients shipped from across the country, it’s always nice to walk into a place that smells like childhood memories. We never ate out much when I was a kid. Sure, we might have gone to A&W on certain occasions, but what made the most impact on me back in the day, was stopping in at the roadside diner while we were on a road trip.

I sort of feel bad for the folks who seemingly blow through town on 10th Ave South heading to wherever they’re heading to, because nothing on 10th Ave South can ever compare to the greetings, taste of the large portions, and the fair price that 2K’s Kafe has to offer.

Tucked away in our fair town of Great Falls, Montana is 2K’s Kafe, located at 406 3rd Ave South. In an area of town that most would never care to notice, is one of the best little restaurants you’ll find in Cascade County.

Wife and I got in there at about a 10:45 AM – 2K’s doesn’t start serving lunch until 11 AM, so we opted for a couple of omelets. I got the Western, and she got the ham and cheese. They say that these omelets are 3 egg omelets, but considering just how large these omelets were, I think the whole 3 egg deal on the menu might have been a typo. I’ve made 3 egg omelets before, years ago when I cooked at 4B’s, and they could never match up to the size of the omelets served up at 2K’s.

2K’s Kafe hearkens back to the days of the Yellowstone Truck Stop Cafe on the Vaughn road. And who remembers the old Double Barrel on Central Ave. or the old Crossroads at the Flying J on Watson Coulee road? Though Tracy’s Family restaurant has been re-opened again on downtown Central, it is no where near what it once was as far as taste, atmosphere and price.

If you remember any of these, then chances are pretty good that you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about when I mention 2K’s Kafe.

2K’s Kafe has large tasty portions that rival the newer so-called chain restaurants on 10th Ave South with hotcakes that are actually larger than the dinner plate they are served on. The cheeseburgers are 4x larger than the cheeseburger you’ll get at Tracy’s for the same price, and 2K’s actually puts mayo on the bun whereas Tracy’s does not.

The place was full when we got there, so we were relegated to sitting at the counter, which was no big deal because I had a pretty good yack attack with a 73 year old patron named John, who incidentally was a farmer from just this side of Eden — So the food was good, large, tasty, fairly priced, and I enjoyed great conversation with farmer John.

Wife couldn’t finish her omelet (because of it’s size) and had to get a go box for it.

2K’s Kafe is open from 7 AM to 2 PM Monday thru Friday, and breakfast is not served after 11 AM.

The new pickup truck

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Alan

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January 9, 2022

I went out a while back and picked up a new-to-me pickup truck.

2008 Ford F-150 (tap or click image to enlarge)

My previous full sized F-150 was just an extended cab, but I wanted, or otherwise needed a crew-cab (quad-cab) because Dustin had been growing quite a bit this year. What actually prompted me to switch out trucks was that back in the summer, we had taken a road trip to Billings, and Dustin was relegated to sitting in the back of the extended cab, and was anything but fairly comfortable. Dustin is 15 and he’s 6 foot tall. Long story short, he needed some room.

My extended cab truck was a 2008 Ford F-150. Short of having to put a new transmission in it last year, it ran great. The only thing really wrong with it was that it was too small in the back. The 2008 F-150 was the first full sized truck I owned since not ever owning one since the early 90’s.

1997 Ford Ranger (tap or click image to enlarge)

All of my other trucks were small. I had the ’96 GMC Sonoma for a time, and still have, my ’97 Ford Ranger. Full sized or not though, I’ll put a pickup truck through it’s paces. When I sold the Sonoma, it had 350K miles on it. My Ranger has 236K miles on it now and it sits very comfortably parked in the garage at the moment. The Ranger is probably the smallest pickup I’ve ever owned. Gets 50mpg, has a little 4 cylinder engine with a 5 speed trans. I’ll be keeping it for quite a while yet.

2011 Ford F-150 (tap or click image to enlarge)

Anyhow, this new pickup is a 2011 Ford F-150 quad-cab. Though it has the same engine in it that the 2008 had, it’s equipped with a tow package. The 2008 didn’t have a tow package, so I’m guessing that might be why I had to put a new transmission in it.

There’s a huge difference between the 2008 and the 2011. I’m sort of a manual window roll-up kind of guy, which is what the 2008 was. The 2011 has it all, right down to the seat warmers, satellite radio, and auto-start. Still takes some getting used to I think, because just when I think I’ve got it all mastered, there’s another little switch, button, or configuration I have to address. Fancy pants is all fine and dandy and all, but this thing has so many gadgets and gizmos that it’s kind of like driving a computer.

I still haven’t decided on whether or not to keep the brush guard. I had brush guards all through the 80’s on my trucks. The last time I had a brush guard on my truck was that time I hit a moose coming off of Lolo pass and the guard smashed up against the front of the truck so tight that I couldn’t get the hood open without first having to cut the brush guard off with a torch. So the jury is still out on this one. There are less things to run into out here on the prairie. You don’t necessarily just come cruising around the corner to find a herd of something standing in the middle of the road like you do on the west side of the state.

Remove your Bra — It’s science

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Alan

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January 1, 2022

Dr. Elena Bodnar was born in Ukraine, so it should come as no surprise that the Chernobyl nuclear accident and images of 9/11 moved her to brainstorm diligently for ways to make events like these more survivable for the human beings unfortunate enough to be involved in them. Yet, many people were still quite surprised when Bodnar presented a hot-pink prototype of a practical gas mask at Harvard University. Nevertheless, Bodnar won an Ig Nobel prize for doing outstanding and seemingly ridiculous research that is in reality extremely useful.

See video below:

More specifically, Bodnar has created something called an emergency bra: a bra that doubles as a face mask to guard against chemical explosions, biological hazards, and other unforeseen deadly situations. The EBra is pretty much like any other bra until the need arises for it to become something more; the cups can be separated, and then all a user needs to do is put their mouth and nose into a cup, extend the bra strap over their head, and then breathe naturally.

What’s more, the bra can also act as two protective face masks, which could not only save the life of the wearer but also the life of a wearer’s loved one. As mentioned, Bodnar won the 2009 Ig Nobel Public Health Prize as a result of her ingenuity: “It takes only 25 seconds for average woman to use this personal protective device. Five seconds to remove, convert and apply your own mask, and 20 seconds to wonder who the lucky man is she is going to save.”

As discussed, Bodnar began her quest with the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in mind:

“If people had had cheap, readily available gas masks in the first hours after the disaster they may have avoided breathing in Iodine-131, which causes radiation sickness. You have to be prepared all the time, at any place, at any moment, and practically every woman wears a bra.”

CNET has reported that a counterpart device for men is also being designed, but it could prove to be more challenging than Bodnar’s product—due to certain required differences in shape and size, of course.

It’s important to note that Bodnar has no issues with acknowledging the humorous aspects of her ideas, her designs, and her products:

“I have no doubt my demonstrations will generate some laughs. However, I also look forward to addressing some serious questions from the British public. I hope audiences at Oxford University, Imperial College and elsewhere will leave thinking about the potential risks they face. I will consider my goals to be accomplished if I make people remember the importance of being prepared for the unexpected.”

Indeed, if a cause is worthwhile and beneficial for all of human kind, why not embrace all aspects of it? Bodnar realizes that her products have the abilities to save unnumbered lives both now and in the future. Whatever puts more of them into the hands of people who might need them is both positive and productive.

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Dr. Elena Bodnar, currently the founder and President of the Trauma Risk Management Research Institute in Chicago, is an internationally recognized scientist with over 20 years of experience in clinical research and development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. She managed the Electrical Trauma Research Program at the University of Chicago, and collaborated with the World Health Organization and the International Atomic Energy Agency on projects related to the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Her areas of scientific expertise are trauma risk management strategies and long term health consequences of radiation exposure and electrical trauma. She has authored numerous scientific publications and book chapters. – https://www.ebbra.com/our-story