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Zelensky Plays in Peoria

Zelensky Plays in Peoria I am a “Fanboy” of President Zelensky. In my view he single-handedly saved Ukraine from Putin and his group. And I have the action figure to prove my fandom. My President Zelensky action figure appeared many times during 2023. His first appearance was in July 2023. He made at least 14 appearances during the remainder of the year. This photo was taken outside the police HQ in Peoria, AZ. Zelensky Plays in Peoria! We have the data.

Idea Filter

“Some ideas are so stupid only intellectuals believe them.” Thomas Sowell An idea that probably fits this definition is that we can stop the spread of “invasive species.” The photo shows the sign showing the area near Chicago where they have electrified the Industrial Canal in an attempt to keep the Asian Carp from reaching the Great Lakes. It will fail but only after a lot of money has been spent.

Lookout Man? See Ganger

This is the last and the longest sign in the Museum of Making series. It is interesting because it is dated in three ways that I saw. First it is addressed to “Men” since it was assumed that women did not work in the signal department. Second it put the burden of deciding to have a lookout on the workers. And finally it introduces the position of Length Ganger which the context indicates is some sort of foreman or leadman. My how times have changed.… Read More »Lookout Man? See Ganger

Beware Again

In modern American signs we have replaced “Beware” with “Caution.”

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Beware

Now we would say: “Beware of Artificial Intelligence.”

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