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Swell! I'll take a dozen!

Yup, a whoopie cushion.

Isn't that a fancy term for whoopie cushion?

Can it core a apple?

Which only means it's more prone to breaking down. The K.I.S.S. principle is a tried and true method used for years. Why does a computer-controlled car require more maintenance than a primitive lead sled from the past? More krap which can fail at the drop of a hat. The more complex a piece of equipment is, the greater the chance that there will be a failure.

Since my culinary tastes vary, I don't eat the same food every single week; therefore, a "smart" fridge can't anticipate my grocery shopping patterns. I can also determine, by looking inside the fridge, if I need to pick up another gallon of milk or a couple bottles of soda. I can remember things like that. Likewise, appliances have timers which, as in the case of washers/dryers/dishwashers, have preset settings for wash and dry cycles. If I'm going to be out of the house for an undetermined period of time, I know that my laundry and dishes will have been cleaned/dried before I return. If I stick something in the oven which requires 2 1/2 hours to cook, I set the oven timer for the bake/cook duration, hit "Start" and it will automatically turn off at the end of that time. In none of these circumstances do I require a phone app to inform me of such mundane activities. Only tech-dependent losers worry about useless minutiae like that.

I can tell you, from personal observations at the supermarket downstairs from me, that isn't true. I've made jokes about pogo stick physiqued fauxhemians living on Fruit Loops and ramen. They do. After blowing the monthly stipend their parents deposit on the first of every month by the fifteenth on overpriced Whole Foods fare, $26 lobster rolls and $20 shots of boutique vodka, they're broke. They head to the supermarket and load up on sugary cereals like the aforementioned Fruit Loops, Trix, Pop Tarts and ramen noodles @ 3 packs/$1.00. For the next two weeks, you won't find any of these specific items on the shelves. To further augment their dietary requirements, they will scavenge nightly through the supermarket trash bags in search of recently expired food, making raccoons look like rank amateurs. How is it any easier to perform any of those tasks with an app? One still needs to physically load clothes into a washer. Same with dishes into a dishwasher, food into a microwave, coffee grounds and water into a coffee maker (coffee makers have brew timers and can be set to brew at a specific time without an app) and so on. Why would one want to control a refrigerator? It does two things well without any help from you - keep food cold and freezing it. Do you actually wait until you've left your house before flushing the toilet via smart app? If there is a major blackout, which has occurred in and around NY three times in my lifetime, those apps ain't worth shite when your phone isn't working because the cell towers are dead. Try getting into your apartment or house with the fancy keyless entry system when the juice is gone. I appreciate technology as much as the next guy. However, I will not become a slave to it and allow it to control every aspect of my life.

A neighborhood pizza place has invented the Pied Pod: Vinnie’s Pizzeria has solved the Tide Pod problem Vinnie's is the second oldest pizzeria around these parts, serving slices since 1960. If any of youse are in the area, try Vinnie's Supreme slice. When you're done, walk up to Bedford and N. 11th St. and swing into the Turkey's Nest Tavern, a dive bar of the first order, and order a couple ice cold draft beers served in quart sized styrofoam containers. They're just the thing when loitering in scenic McCarren Park, conveniently located across the street. Margaritas are available @ 7 bucks for a 16 oz. cup. Hic.

They were popular here in the 1970s in their original formulation and labeling (Authentic Colours). I used to get them at Gateway Hobbies on w. 38th St., in Manhattan or at Jan's Hobby Shop, on the Upper East Side. I still have in the neighborhood of 60-70 45+ year old tins which are still good.

Check out Royal Model (6 types of mesh screen) or Aber (26 varieties Catalog Nos. S-01to S-26).

Rustins has manufactured Humbrol paints since 2012, when Hornby Plc. pulled most of its paint production out of China. Besides the London location, Humbrol paints are also manufactured in Manchester.

Aber makes PE weld lines (Aber R-05) which can be used to simulate tie down straps.

I said the same thing about barbequed armadillo. Using apricot marmalade and hot sauce to baste it brings out the flavor. I ate fried monkey when I was in Fort Sherman participating in JOTC training back in 1980. I guess that could be considered as cannibalism in some jurisdictions.

That's covered under WITSEC. Anybody remember Prince's hit "When Doves Fry"?

Sparrows, pigeons and robins around here can be regularly seen chowing down on discarded Chinese takeout fried chicken and/or wings. Must bring back fond memories of when they used to be T-Rexes prior to downsizing.

Obviously, he's an equal among his peers. Stupid people, like lemmings, tend to travel in groups.

I would recommend .50 cal API rounds instead of the traditional 71/2, 8 or 9 shot shells. The main advantage is that API allows you to cook your quarry as you shoot it. You should see what these babies can do to deer or wild boars caught downrange at the .50 cal. Qualification Course in Grafenwohr.

Howzabout a "peace" of this: Delicious Pan Fried Dove Appetizer Recipe Servings: 4 Ingredients 12 Dove 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper peanut oil for frying Instructions Remove the breast meat from the dove. Place buttermilk onto a shallow bowl. In another shallow dish combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge the dove breasts into the buttermilk and then into the flour mixture until just coated. Pour about 1/4 inch peanut oil into the bottom of a cast iron skillet and bring to 350 degrees. Fry the dove breasts in batches for about 2 minutes turning once during frying. Remove the dove to a platter and serve with your favorite dipping sauce or my favorite, plum jelly! Seagull, preferably Gulf Coast or Northeast varieties, may be substituted for this recipe.

The last time I was at Raceway Park was for a Dead concert on Sept. 3, 1977. I can actually remember it. Used to go to National Speedway years ago.

I have a couple of 18 x 18 x 1/2" marble floor tiles I use for sanding large parts. They slide onto a 36x18x3/4" plywood board to which I attached 90° 1 1/4 x 1 1/4" aluminum angle stock to secure them. Elmer's Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive works well for attaching sandpaper. You can find it at Target, Walmart, hardware stores and Michaels. With a 40% coupon, an 11 oz. can will set you back about $6.60.

We can take away something positive from this. If it weren't for these stronzos, we wouldn't be able to post stuff like this for entertainment purposes.

She has a promising future in the lucrative department store window display mannequin industry. BTW, anybody got two tens for a five?

New to the novelty range will be a Bankruptcy Courtroom diorama in 1:24 scale complete with detailed auctioneer and bidder figures.