6.8 STRIKES

Officials say a strong earthquake has hit northeastern India near the border with Nepal. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries

The fight:

The AP reports:

In just one round, Floyd Mayweather Jr. got a head butt, a kiss and a hug from Victor Ortiz. He responded with a right hand that ended a bizarre fight early.

I suppose what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, unless the AP and the world are watching..

A quick thank you..

A record number of visits have occurred to the Coal Speaker site in its history. Since August 1 2011 there have literally been thousands of people here, which for a small site of independence and sometimes dependence, that’s not bad at all. Since September 1, 2011 alone, there have been been thousands of people visiting this site from over 340 cities, according to my Google Analytics information. Places around the coal region of PA, all the way to Frensco CA, and back again— along with at least 55 international cities from at least 10 other countries. It’s amazing to be alive during a time when my little ridiculous postings can reach so far out there… and as my alien image wonders, are people from beyond this planet seeing this too. Maybe it will make them turn away……

Thank you all again.

…I had a dream about my hometown  of Centralia last night. In it, there was no mine fire and my son was on a swing set in the playground—a playground that in reality is covered with grass and nothingness. I wish the dream was real.. how life would have been different. I always wonder how my life’s path would have been altered were it not for the mine fire that destroyed my home town..

A new generation: Moving home

The economy is forcing parents to take back in their adult children along with their children’s children.. a new and evolving economy *(depression) recession is causing such upheaval that kids are being left with no choice but to move back to the original nest. Empty nest no more.. wonder if the parents will re-ignite their parental roles and mandate curfews?

Nonetheless, we can laugh if we all so choose, but instead we should cry. A new generation, one that was promised an American dream, is being forced to live out a long nightmare. Barely able to afford car payments.. trying to scrounge together cash for basic groceries. Yes, indeed, this is a new world that looks a lot like an old one.. The 1950s through 90s perhaps were the waning days of prosperity in this country.

A new generation: Moving home

Georgians don’t like the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW?

Proof?

Proof offered: 

Georgia town shuts down production of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW..

The mayor of Carrollton, Wayne Garner, had ruled last week that the production was risque and therefore not suitable for the city-owned theater 

No tax dollars used for the horror in this town, so sayseth the Mayor.

But it does bring up a pretty interesting question. If public tax dollars are being used to fund a play, what should be the limit? Should it be rated G so all taxpayers and their children can go? …does an R rated play work with tax money? Ethical questions aside, the ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW dates back decades..but not in this Georgia town, that is for sure.

No whooping cough vaccine? NO EDUCATION FOR YOU!

California schools banning students who don’t get the whooping cough vaccine..

Dead Sea hosts mass nude photo shoot

It's a Saturday night in Harrisburg, PA, and chances are no one will want to leave the bar at 2am last call

It's a Saturday night in Harrisburg, PA, and chances are no one will want to leave the bar at 2am last call

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Friday all he knows about FBI agents seizing items from the home of one of his top agency officials is what he’s seen in the media and that his office has not been told anything about the raid

AP report

MORE:

Gov. Walker says he knows nothing of investigation

Good evening all.. Happy Saturday old and new followers alike. Earthlings and those from elsewhere, too.. Enjoy the show.

Does this site playing background music annoy you?

I only do it on weekends.. but wonder if it’s too much

The strange world of coincidences

A reader who runs ThePete.com (check it out) alerted me to something I missed… strange currencies that run through this world, don’t you think?

Ted Kennedy’s Daughter Dies At 51…

Walter Mondale’s Daughter Dies — At 51…

Kara Kennedy, daughter of late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died last night of an apparent heart attack at a DC health club - NBC News

South African court blocks nation from buying 11 million Chinese condoms because they aren't big enough

South African court blocks nation from buying 11 million Chinese condoms because they aren't big enough

Once again, someone famous making us all feel good about ourselves.

Megan Fox says she’s too poor to have kids..Eh?

It appears that during times the famous aren’t working, the famous are getting work done.. Hi new Simon.

Does Comet Elenin even exist anymore?

Scientists speculate that it may have disintegrated

Does Comet Elenin even exist anymore?

Saturday morning after Reno crash: Patients in surgery or waiting for it..At least three dead

CNN reports:

The pilot, identified as Jimmy Leeward, a real estate developer from Ocala, Florida, was killed in the crash, according to a show official.

The 74-year-old was flying a P-51 Mustang. The event has been canceled and a memorial service will be held for the pilot Saturday afternoon, the show said.

Saturday morning after Reno crash: Patients in surgery or waiting for it..At least three dead