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Free for all Friday. Play what ever your heart desires. I myself love the Classic Rock. All you folks out there play what you wish. I probably will mix it up.
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An Oakdale family is praising their teenage son for helping free his father earlier this month after being trapped underneath the truck they were working on.
Matthew Wilkinson said despite getting home late on what should have been a normal Monday night, he couldn’t put off working on the brakes on his work truck. When his teenage son came out to check on him, he enlisted his help, he said. Working on the vehicle, he said, was something they’d done many times before. This time, however, the rotor was stuck.
“I couldn’t get a good angle, so I slid my body underneath the truck and was hitting it,” he said. “The second it popped off, the truck fell. I know it rolled forward because I saw it roll forward and it fell right on top of me. All I could think about was the breath coming out of me. I was just squished. I couldn’t talk. I couldn’t yell.”
The family’s home security camera captured the terrifying moment. The accident left Wilkinson with a punctured lung, broken ribs and a separated shoulder, KCRA reported. But while he was in the hospital, he said he couldn’t figure out how he had managed to free himself.
“All this time in the hospital, I’m trying to figure out how did I get out from under the truck,” he said. It was then, he said, he remembered the surveillance cameras.
“I called my kid and had him look at them look at the surveillance camera and they realized that he had lifted the truck enough for me to roll out,” he said.
At 15, Dalin Wilkinson is a freshman at Oakdale High School. He regularly helps his dad out with work on the vehicle.
“It just dropped right on him. I was scared. I heard him make a noise like his soul was leaving his body. It was crazy,” Dalin Wilkinson said. “I just ran over and tried as hard as I could to get it up enough to get him out.”
It was enough.
“My son is my hero. He saved my life,” said his father.
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Well here at the MC home it was time for our Holiday decorations. So we had to take ( actually Mrs. MC ) down all the Harvest decorations.
Today starts the second day of putting up the Holiday Decorations. I’ll just give ya a sneak peak. More to come today or tomorrow. Is it to early to say Merry Christmas?
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Full episode details for the 3 part NCIS verse crossover was released yesterday, along with a few photos. And I’m just gonna say it bluntly: It all looks like a mess.
“Too Many Cooks” – NCIS agents from Washington, D.C., L.A. and Hawai’i, all in D.C. to attend the retirement party of a beloved Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) professor, find themselves investigating his shocking suicide, on the CBS Original series NCIS, Monday, Jan. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. The episode is part one of a three-episode NCISverse crossover event with NCIS: LOS ANGELES and NCIS: HAWAI’I.
“Deep Fake” – Tennant, Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) and Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) find themselves captured by a woman claiming to be a CIA agent demanding intel from the team. Also, Jesse, Ernie, Whistler and Alden Parker (Gary Cole) learn about an asset that arrived in Hawai’i who could be connected to several overseas assassinations, on the CBS Original series NCIS: HAWAI’I, Monday, Jan. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.* NCIS stars Gary Cole, Brian Dietzen and NCIS: LOS ANGELES stars Chris O’Donnell and LL COOL J guest star in the episode, which is part two of a three-episode crossover event with NCIS and NCIS: LOS ANGELES.
“A Long Time Coming” – Agents Rountree and Fatima are ambushed while searching for Kilbride, who has been MIA, and they learn that every member of the team has a hefty bounty on their head. The NCIS team must save Agent Rountree and find Kilbride while every cartel, hitman, gang and psychopath hunts them down, on the CBS Original series NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Monday, Jan. 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.* NCIS stars Gary Cole, Wilmer Valderrama and NCIS: HAWAI’I stars Vanessa Lachey and Yasmine Al-Bustami guest star in the episode, which is the conclusion to the three-episode crossover event with NCIS and NCIS: HAWAI’I.
Firstly, all 3 episodes don’t really look connected to each other if you just go by what their details say.
Secondly, the 2nd and 3rd episodes sound a bit too much like overkill. Like, 3 kidnapped agents in the 2nd part, and then you get 2 ambushed agents in the 3rd part and every bad guy out there chases the 3 teams while they try to find them? Bit much, don’t ya think? (not to mention, it all sounds like it’ll be rushed and probably poorly executed.)
Third: I’d be hard pressed to find a few someones who actually watch all 3 of these shows who won’t be hopelessly lost trying to understand who the other people on the other teams are.
And fourth: The only person who kept NCIS LA from turning into the sheer dumpster fire it is now won’t even be around to help them. And how is anyone supposed to know who the legendary leader of LA’s team is if she’s not even gonna be around for this?! What’s the point of trying to get to know her team without them then?!
If this whole thing was going to be about rescuing Hetty, then it would’ve sounded more appealing. But instead, we get slight disjointment in the episodes, multiple kidnapped agents and being chased by multiple hitmen, and it will be a miracle if it all doesn’t end up looking rushed or badly thought out. ‘Nice’ to see the low standards when it comes to the writers and fans.
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The article can be found here.
Here’s something we’re thankful for this year:
On the morning of November 18th, 7-year-old Keegan Sinclair woke up his parents when he noticed his home was filling with smoke. The family immediately evacuated and noticed a fire on the exterior of the home. The fire was caused by an apparent electrical issue.
Yesterday evening (11/23), White County Fire Service personnel joined by media, community members and the Sinclair Family, recognized Keegan Sinclair at a ceremony held at White County Fire Station Four.
“During this time of year we reflect on things we are thankful for. This Thanksgiving season we are thankful for this young man (Keegan Sinclair) and his quick actions that ultimately saved his family and home,” states David Murphy, Director of the White County Office of Public Safety.
White County Fire Services Division Chief Michael LeFevre states, “All of these firefighters and first responders have gathered this evening to recognize the true hero on this call. If it wasn’t for Keegan and his quick thinking, this call could have ended in a tragedy.”
During the ceremony, Keegan was presented with a Certificate of Recognition by White County Fire Services and a gift basket donated by Chick-fil-a Cleveland. This was followed by Firefighters leading Keegan on a tour of the Fire Engine and Rescue Truck.
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There’s very fascinating science behind understanding the depreciation of cars. When a new car is bought, its tendency, almost always, is to decrease in value over time. This is called depreciation, and different cars depreciate at different rates, depending on any number of factors, things as simple as quality, brand, and model, to things as complex as the economy, the market, how many cars sold, its vogue popularity, how many were made, and so on. There are a lot of variables that go into the depreciation rate of a car. These variables are so vastly different that it’s possible for a car to not only never actually depreciate, but instead escalate in value, sometimes drastically, over the years. These are collectible cars, the kind that age, and can be sold at auction for millions.
Updated June 2022: While some new cars may seem like they offer great features, performance, and overall value for the money, their depreciation rates often tell a much different story. We’ve updated this list with even more models proven to have some of the highest five-year depreciation rates.
It’s a mystery, though, because, on the other hand, some cars will lose almost all their value over the course of many years, then with the flip of a switch they rise in value, becoming collector cars. This is why investment in cars can be a risky game to play, but a very rewarding one as well. Some cars hit a baseline and will hold value at that baseline for decades, but some cars seem to have absolutely no bottom at all, plummeting in value year after year. That subject is what this article is all about. The kinds of cars that won’t hold any value, prices crashing drastically.
Here’s a look at 20 cars that will probably be worthless in 5 years.
20/20 Cadillac ATS
The Cadillac brand of cars, from their SUVs to their sedans to their performance cars and sports cars, are all subject to depreciation, the kind of depreciation that makes these cars worthless after 5 years. Of all the cars on this list, Cadillac is one of the ones that face the steepest depreciation values in regard to American cars. They aren’t bad cars, either, so if you’re looking for a good second-hand car, you’ll be able to find an older Cadillac in good shape at quite a good steal, especially compared to their price new.
19/20 Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is one of the most common and prolific Volkswagen models you can buy. It’s marketed for the average car buyer, family, or single person. Naturally, that lends to its tendency to depreciate a lot – very steeply, actually, even though it’s a great, mid-class sedan. It’s safe, it’s reliable, it’s practical, and it’s reasonably priced, even new. You can buy them second-hand for quite cheap, and they’ll still have a lot of longevity for the price.
18/20 Buick Enclave
The Buick Enclave is a car that you should probably never buy new. It’s not a very good car, to begin with, sold new with any number of price increases to cover not only the cost of manufacturing, but also the costs to cover the other facets of the Buick company and give them profit, plus the costs to cover the dealerships and all the car salesmen who sell them. But as soon as you buy one used, all that is stripped away, leaving you with the actual value of the car. Which isn’t a lot, considering they aren’t good SUVs.
17/20 Chrysler 200
Chrysler, while attempting to be a luxury line of cars, really isn’t quite up to par. The company can’t quite get the gumption to actually build their cars with genuine quality, so while they may have features, and look modern, nice, and luxurious, the fact of the matter is that they aren’t built to last, therefore they don’t hold their value.
They don’t hold it at all, depreciating as fast as drivers are able to pay it down. Buying them used may seem like a steal, but beware of the maintenance costs…
16/20 Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta is basically the twin sister of the Passat. It’s a little smaller and starts at a little lower of a price point than the Passat, but it’s one of VW’s most popular models. This, of course, means that they don’t resell for very much money at all. The depreciation is just as steep as the Passat, so after a few years, you can buy them for a lot less than the selling point new.
15/20 BMW 3-Series
A 3-Series BMW is a great car to buy. It really is. It’s sporty, fast, has a great engine, great handling, it’s also practical, and somewhat of a reliable car, too. So you’ll be safe buying one new because it’s a really solid car. But, due to depreciation, you can buy one aftermarket second-hand for significantly less. Yet, you won’t get significantly less quality, because of how well they’re made, and due to the steep depreciation rates. It just makes sense to buy one of these used.
14/20 Tesla Model X
The great new frontier in the car industry is electric. Governments are trying to eliminate combustion engines entirely, even trying to outlaw them, which means that the era of gasoline is quickly coming to an end. For better or worse. But that means that the electric industry is going to begin advancing in leaps and bounds, leaving behind the pioneers in the dust. Soon enough, Tesla cars will seem like dinosaurs, and they won’t hold any of their value. They will depreciate, and who knows if they’ll even have a floor, but there’s no denying the new Model X Plaid is blisteringly fast!
13/20 Audi A3
Almost all cars made and manufactured in Germany are subject to some of the steepest depreciation rates of all cars. The best thing about the German cars, though, is that they are made with integrity, no corners cut, and they aren’t cheaply manufactured, unlike some American models that depreciate only because they immediately become unreliable. So if you want to buy an Audi, it’s pretty easy to find one for less than half its selling value. If you find a well-maintained one, that’s good, but if not, you’ll be paying a lot in repairs.
12/20 BMW 5-Series
Buying a BMW new means that you make a lot of money each year, and can afford a pretty expensive car payment each month, and you only care about having the nicest thing possible, no matter how good of a value it is (or isn’t). Buying a BMW used means that you’re a pretty smart person because you can have a model that’s only a couple of years older, almost the same quality, yet less than half the price of the new one. This means you can have that suave, luxurious, powerful, German-engineered sedan for a lot smaller monthly payment than the new one.
11/20 Fiat 500L
The biggest factor leading to the depreciation rates of the Fiat 500L is more than likely due to the fact that it isn’t desirable. It’s ugly, lumpy, has no track record for being reliable (yet, at least) and it’s a bad sign when it doesn’t sell well new because it’s so ugly. Within the first year, it depreciated significantly. Now, at some point in the far future, we could see this car maybe spiking back up again, being a funky, retro, vintage car. But, then again, it seems like the kind of car that may need to just be forgotten in the annals of time.
10/20 Cadillac CTS
The Cadillac CTS is a car that will plummet in value over the next five years, and it’s almost guaranteed that this car will be worth well below half its selling price very, very soon.
All Cadillacs are subject to very steep depreciation rates, due to the fact that they don’t really have longevity, or much allure once they’re no longer new. A CTS is a pretty fast car, especially the CTS-V, and it’s possible for it to be yours on a budget, as long as you do the shopping right and pick a good one.
9/20 Kia Sedona
Minivans never do all that well in the used car market, not when it comes to retaining their value, anyway. The Kia Sedona has been on a trend of pretty steep depreciation for all of its past models, so it’s fairly safe to say that the newest models will be subject to the same thing. The Sedona will however be replaced by the Kia Carnival, and only time will tell if they both face the same demise.
There are just so many different minivans in the market, once they’re second hand they just don’t sell for much. If you’re looking for a minivan, and you’ve got a big family with not-so-big of a budget, second-hand is the way to go.
8/20 Range Rover Evoque
One aspect that drastically influences a car’s depreciation rate is reliability, and unfortunately, all Land Rover products are prone to break way too often, so it’s no surprise to see the Evoque end up on this list. The Evoque is a compact SUV meant for those who crave parking on sidewalks more than conquering rough terrain – a pavement princess if you will. Buying one of these gorgeous SUVs today isn’t cheap either coming in at a base price of $44,000, and that’s excluding any options.
7/20 Audi A8
As we move through this list, you’ll see a common pattern start to form: German luxury cars. While they may be exquisite to be the passenger or even the driver, they’re prone to losing value fast over a short period. These large Audi-built limousines are seriously underrated, especially if you have your hands on an S8, but buying a new one is as good as flushing money down the drain. Well, that’s of course assuming you like spending your wisely, but if you’re really rolling in the cash, go ahead and buy this one, we’ll take it off the used lot in a few years
6/20 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
There’s nothing quite like realizing you can have a six-figure car for the price of a Toyota Corolla. It has an electrically satisfying, palpable excitement. Or, it’s the dreaded, twisting, dark knot of anxiety in your stomach knowing that your car is depreciating faster than you can even pay it down. Which, if you buy a Mercedes new, that is a serious concern and worry.
Mercedes sedans will be virtually worthless within five years of their being manufactured, especially compared to their selling price. Unless it’s a unique model, then it might increase in value, like the E63 Wagon.
5/20 BMW 7-Series
It’s an unfortunate sight to see such amazing cars as the BMW 7-Series subject to such precipitous depreciation values. These cars are extraordinarily well-made, they are quite reliable, they are luxurious, good to drive, and powerful.
Yet, they fall prey to depreciation like few others. While it’s unfortunate for some, for others, it’s their key to owning one of the greatest second-hand cars that money can buy. With the right knowledge, it’s easy to buy a reliable, well-maintained, almost new BMW for a mere fraction of the selling price.
4/20 Nissan Leaf
Electric cars have aggressive depreciation values, worse than a lot of gasoline cars on the market right now. The Nissan Leaf is just one of these electric cars, and while it’s one of the most beloved electric car models out there, it doesn’t insulate it from depreciation. The market for second-hand electric vehicles isn’t very high, which means that you’ll find these cheap.
The issues of battery life and battery longevity are really something that becomes a big problem fairly soon after manufacture. Pair that with the soon-to-come advancements in the industry, and you’ve got two nails in the coffin.
3/20 Lincoln MKZ
You’ll find a lot of cars pretty similar to this one in this list. There’s just nothing that really is valuable about a Lincoln MKZ because there’s nothing special about it. Even if it’s made nicely, and even if it’s reliable and safe, that doesn’t mean it’s safe from depreciation. There are a lot of cars like this in the market, and so as soon as they’re not new anymore they lose any scraps of value they had new. Things only get worse if the MKZ proves to be unreliable or poorly made.
2/20 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz, one of the leading car manufacturers in the world, makes and sells some of the greatest, best performing, and most luxurious sedans, sports cars, and SUVs that you can buy, especially if they have an AMG badge. Since they are a luxury brand, they can get away with selling their cars for high prices new. High quality = high price. But they won’t keep that high price for long, as Mercedes by and large falls prey to some of the worst depreciation rates a car can face. If you’re dreaming of a Merc, just wait a couple of years and that dream will be within reach.
1/20 Maserati Quattroporte
To end off this list, we have the worst of the bunch, a superfast, striking, Italian sedan produced by Maserati, the Quattroporte. If you happen to find one of these on the used market with relatively low mileage and clean service history, it might not be a bad idea to pick one up, especially considering it had a screeching Ferrari-derived V8 under its hood. But ownership is where the problems begin as Maserati couldn’t fully figure out what to do with the electronics, and if something were to go wrong with your Ferrari engine… that’d be a costly matter to attend to.
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope your day is filled with good fun, laughter, and lots of turkey or ham!
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Andy Hackett catches the Carrot, elusive 30kg leather carp-koi hybrid released into fishing lake 20 years ago
Goldfish are normally big enough to live in a bowl in people’s homes, happily whiling the hours away, scarcely taking up enough room to cause any trouble.
However, angler Andy Hackett managed to catch a much bigger version of the fairground prize favourite when he landed one of the world’s largest weighing more than 30kg (67 pounds, or five stone).
The elusive fish, known as the Carrot after its orange colour, was landed at Bluewater Lakes in Champagne, France. It was put into the lake 20 years ago, and has proved to be a slippery customer ever since.
Hackett, from Kidderminster in Worcestershire, spent 25 minutes bringing the fish in, the Daily Mail reported.
It is a hybrid species of a leather carp and koi, and is thought to be the second largest of its type ever caught.
The 42-year-old said: “I always knew the Carrot was in there but never thought I would catch it.
“I knew it was a big fish when it took my bait and went off side to side and up and down with it. Then it came to the surface 30 or 40 yards out and I saw that it was orange.
“It was brilliant to catch it but it was also sheer luck.”
He posed for a photos afterwards before releasing it back into the water.
The fishery manager, Jason Cowler, said: “We put the Carrot in about 20 years ago as something different for the customers to fish for. Since then it has grown and grown but it doesn’t often come out. She is very elusive.”
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I’ve spent a lot of time around chefs. And got hundreds of free and greatly discounted meals. Thanks. One thing I learned from them and my own personal home use was that there’s maybe three or four knives that stand out. Chef Knife, pairing knife, bread knife, and Santoku knife.
I’ve got a craftsman tool chest on wheels. And I can tell you that 90% of the tools won’t get used. I also know chefs who have the same type of knife tool chest on wheels. I’m willing to bet that they also don’t use most of what’s in it.
But here is what other items are used.
There are dozens of specialty knives made for individual tasks and geared toward enthusiastic home cooks and chefs. If you’re looking to expand beyond the basics, here are a few more blades you’ll find sold solo and in common cutlery sets.
Boning knife: Designed for prepping poultry and meats, this knife has a sharp, maneuverable blade that gives you precision control as you separate the flesh from bones and cartilage. The curved blade follows the contours of bone and flesh.
Utility knife: A utility knife is another all-purpose blade. Size-wise, it’s somewhere between a chef’s knife and a paring knife, usually 4 to 7 inches long. You can find utility knives in straight and serrated blade styles. A serrated style is a useful addition if you already own a chef’s knife and paring knife.
Cleaver: While cleavers might bring butchers and horror movies to mind, these big, bad knives are actually quite friendly in the kitchen. Characterized by a short, stocky blade, cleavers pick up where boning knives leave off, chopping through bone and tendon with ease.
Carving knife: Typically between 8 and 15 inches, a carving knife does just what’d you expect. It’s intended for cutting thin slices from large cooked meats. Thinner than a chef’s knife, it can precisely shave poultry, ham and roasts.
With these basic knives in your kitchen, you’ll be able to tackle most any culinary technique. These are just a few of the standard knives you’ll find in most off-the-shelf sets, but there are dozens of specialized varieties out there.
Once you’ve assembled a team of knives to tackle any task, you’ll need to keep your kitchen knives razor-sharp. Don’t forget to store your knives the right way, too. With the right tools at your disposal, you’ll be confidently whipping up delicious meals in no time.
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On November 19, 1997, Kenny and Bobbi McCaughey of Carlisle, Iowa, made history, welcoming the world’s first set of surviving septuplets. Now, the famous siblings — Brandon, Kenny, Natalie, Kelsey, Joel, Alexis, and Nathan — will soon turn 25, and the world is checking in on how things have changed since that fateful day.
For one, the home they grew up in alongside older sister Mikayla, which was donated to the family after the historic birth, has since been sold to a good cause. It’s now owned and operated by a local nonprofit that houses and supports young mothers.
“As our kids are leaving the nest, it seems to be the right time to start a new chapter,” Bobbi told the Des Moines Register in 2018. “We have been blessed to receive such a wonderful gift, and nothing would please us more than the idea of our home being used as a place of refuge to others in need.”
As for the septuplets, they are all grown up and several are starting families of their own. Click below to learn more about each of them, including their jobs, where they’re living, and their best traits — all according to Mikayla.
Bobbi McCaughey said the septuplets’ older sister, Mikayla, was the best person to describe her seven siblings. Three years ago, Mikayla wrote something to each on their birthday. Their mother said the letters perfectly described the seven, and she read parts of them.
Brandon
Married to Alana with a daughter, Ellie. In light of security concerns with his military career, the family does not disclose where he’s living.
Career: Sergeant in the U.S. Army.
Best known for: His hard work and dedication.
Mikayla’s comments: “He is the most hardworking and driven person I know. He continues to make himself better and push toward new goals while being funny and giving positive encouragement to those around him.”
Kenny
Lives in Dallas Center with his wife, Synthia. They’re expecting a child in late November.
Career: Cabinet maker at Waukee Cabinet Works.
Best known for: His love of building and sense of humor.
Mikayla’s comments: “He is hilarious and kind and has a servant’s heart who is always willing to help those who need it. He is always willing to share his snacks without complaining.”
More:McCaughey septuplets at 25: ‘When we are all together, it’s just the best time’
Natalie
Lives in Hannibal, Missouri, with her husband, Shawn Geralds.
Career: Working on her master’s degree in athletic training at Culver-Stockton College.
Best known for: Her hard work.
Mikayla’s comment: “She is gracious and hospitable and always has encouraging things to say.”
Kelsey
Lives in Hannibal, Missouri, with her husband, Kevin Morrison.
Career: After earning a degree in public relations at Hannibal-LaGrange University, she worked in public relations before becoming a receptionist at a medical office.
Best known for: Her singing.
Mikayla’s comment: “She has reminded me countless times to love one another as Christ does, and she practices what she preaches. She is always willing to share her makeup and clothes.”
From 2015:McCaughey septuplets celebrate 18th birthday
Joel
Lives with his parents in Runnells.
Career: Works in IT at Emerson Electric in Marshalltown.
Best known for: His quiet nature and smarts with computers.
Mikayla’s comment: “It turns out you are pretty funny, Joel. You are so smart and talented and gifted, and I know you will accomplish great things in the future.”
Alexis
Lives with her parents in Runnells.
Career: After earning a liberal arts degree at Hannibal-LaGrange, she works at Altoona Kids World.
Best known for: Her dedication to children, especially those with special needs like her, and her kindness.
Mikayla’s comments: “She is sweet to whoever she meets no matter who they are or what they are like. That is a unique and wonderful quality.”
Nathan
Lives in Des Moines.
Career: Works in IT at Wellmark.
Best known for: His willpower in moving forward and thriving, despite his challenges with cerebral palsy.
Mikayla’s comments: “His laugh will never stop being easy to make fun of, but thanks for being a good sport. He is funny and smart and always willing to help his not-so-tech-savvy family with their tech problems.”
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Taken from KCCI.
Bessie Hendricks is the oldest living person in the United States. She celebrated Last Monday with three of her kids in Lake City.
At 115 years of age, Bessie Hendricks has lived through some things.Twenty-one presidents. Two world wars. A depression. The sinking of the Titanic. And even two Chicago Cubs World Series championships (1908 and 2016).
According to the Gerontology Research Group, she is the oldest person living in the United States and the fourth oldest person in the world. “I don’t know how you put it into words,” said her daughter, Joan Schaffer, who turned 90 a day earlier. “It’s marvelous that we still have her.”
All three of Hendricks’ surviving children joined her for a birthday party at Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City. They all highlighted what a hard worker she was.
“Her mother died when she was about 13,” Schaffer said. “I think mom was about 13 years old. And she raised her siblings after that.”
The siblings sang to their mom, held hands and enjoyed a moment few in the world ever have.
“She’s always caring about her family,” said Leon Hendricks, her son. “She always did that. Family came first to mom. Always.”
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Who here can remember the old days when TV shows had awesome looking opening theme music or songs?
Some shows had some really memorable songs, like the CSI’s, and when it comes to music, NCIS, NCIS LA (before the 13th Season), The Office, Little House on the Praire come to my mind.
Any shows spark that kind of memory to you?
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Finishing the New York City Marathon is a major feat in and of itself, but finishing it in under four hours as a duo is another level of achievement. On Sunday morning, Steve Bluhm and Bobby Imamura teamed up to complete the iconic race together, and crossed the finish line as the second fastest duo team and in the top fifth of all competitors.
Even more remarkable, Bluhm is 71 years old and is battling ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, so Imamura pushed him in a wheelchair for all 26.2 miles. “I was a runner for years, but I’ve never done a marathon. It’s incredible that I get to experience the New York City Marathon at age 71,” Bluhm said in a press release shared with Nice News.
“To see Bobby and Steve come together, it’s magical,” added Steve Becvar, the vice president of sports and entertainment for the ALS Association. “They did not know each other prior to making the commitment for the NYC Marathon. However, they bonded right away. It’s as if they did know each other. Both are competitors, ALS is highly personal, and they are determined to impact this disease by completing the world’s largest marathon. It’s truly inspiring.”
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A dozen Wisconsin monarch butterflies that emerged or soon will emerge from their chrysalises two months past normal will get a big lift from FedEx.
The monarchs, neatly packaged in an insulated FedEx box, will make a 1,600-mile overnight journey from Appleton International Airport in Greenville, Wisconsin to a home in Mission, Texas, to catch up with fellow monarchs already in South Texas on their migration to Mexico.
The shipping cost $130 and was paid by Friends of Butterfly Gardens Inc.
Jack Voight, president of the nonprofit organization, said $130 is a small cost to save 12 monarchs, which otherwise would be in peril on their flight to Mexico at this time of year due to a lack of nectar along the way and the potential for freezing temperatures.
“If we can save 12 monarchs, and half the monarchs are females, each one will lay 400 eggs next spring,” Voight told The Post-Crescent, part of the USA TODAY Network. “So we’re going to increase the population. The population has gone down by 80 to 90%.“
The monarchs were found as eggs by Alicia Griebenow on her and her husband’s property in the town of Dale. Griebenow plants seven varieties of milkweed in her yard to attract monarchs. Milkweed is the only plant monarch caterpillars eat.
Griebenow’s efforts resulted in the raising and release of 204 monarchs this year.
“I was concerned early on that it was a bad year,” she said, “but it took off, and it was once again a part-time job.”
No one knows why this last generation of monarchs lingered in Wisconsin. The lifecycle from egg to adult butterfly takes about 30 days, so the female or females would have laid the eggs at the beginning of October.
Griebenow and Voight both speculated that the tardiness might be an effect of climate change. Last year, Voight also sent late-season monarchs on an overnight flight to Texas. All but one survived.
“Something’s going on,” Voight said. “More of these monarchs are now producing eggs later in the season.”
When Griebenow found the eggs in early October, she was aware of a line of thought that she should let nature take its course and leave the eggs in the elements to perish. As a monarch enthusiast, though, she just couldn’t find it in her heart to leave them and brought them inside.
The eggs soon hatched, and the caterpillars (larvae) voraciously fed on milkweed until they spun into chrysalises.
As the monarchs emerged from the chrysalises, Griebenow fed them a solution of one part homegrown honey and eight parts water in preparation for the FedEx flight to Texas.
The monarchs were shipped in a state of torpor, as the insulated box contained a cold pack. Voight gently pinched the wings of each butterfly and carefully placed it in an envelope, then in a second envelop and then in the box. He also prepared three chrysalises for the trip.
“This is emotional for me,” Griebenow said as she watched the process. “I get into this.”
Voight said the monarchs needed an assist this late in the year. The overnight flight will cut 1,600 miles from their migration.
“Most monarchs left our area two months ago,” he said. “If we release them now, they would die because there’s not enough nectar on the way to Mexico,” where they overwinter.
The monarchs will be received by Suzanne Tilton in Mission, the home of the National Butterfly Center.
Tilton will tag the butterflies and release them in her yard, which has a lot of flowers in bloom. The hope is that they then will migrate to Mexico.
“I live less than 20 miles from the Mexican border, so the monarchs don’t have far to go from here,” Tilton told Griebenow in an email.
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My two favorite breads are Whole Wheat Sourdough and Multi Grain Bread. The article says this is a Beginners, but I’ll pass. I usually get mine from a Amish or Mennonite Bakery. No Preservatives.
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Aged 90, Brian Wilson is undoubtedly among the world’s oldest working lorry drivers. And, after more than 70 years on the road, he has no plans to apply the handbrake just yet. BBC News’ Kevin Shoesmith went along to meet him at a Sheffield haulage yard.
Brian Wilson does not bother with a sat nav. He does own a road atlas, although he tells me “it’s about 40 years old” and, in any case, is kept in his car boot.
“I don’t need a sat nav or a map,” says Brian, straightening up, “it’s all up here.” The 90-year-old, sporting a high-vis jacket over an old jumper, grins and taps his temple to reinforce the point.
We are sitting in the cab of Brian’s 1993, ‘L-reg’ lorry. Next to the modern Scania trucks lined up in this haulage yard, on the outskirts of Sheffield, Brian’s lorry stands out.
The gearstick is held together with tape, the upholstery has seen better days and there is a whiff of tobacco. But, like him, it ploughs on.
According to Guinness World Records, the oldest male HGV licence-holder is the UK’s Jack Fisher, at 88 years and four days, as of 27 January 2021.
But Brian has been invited to make his own claim on the record by submitting proof of age and occupation. “I don’t really think about it,” he says. “I just go out to work.”
Whether he is just being modest or matter-of-fact, it is hard to tell.
Brian has been invited by Guinness World Records to submit a bid to be recognised as the world’s oldest HGV driver
A packet of 20 cigarettes, a lighter, a copy of the Daily Mirror and rags occupy the space between our seats.
“I get restless when I’m not working,” he says.
Brian shows me some photographs, as we take a trip down memory lane, from fresh-faced soldier to nonagenarian.
There is an image of him on holiday. He is sitting at a table, studying a newspaper. He does not look like a man on holiday.
“Two or three days of not working, not doing anything, and I’ve had enough,” says Brian. “I have to be doing something. I always want to get back to work.”
In the haulage industry, he is known as “an original”. While others rely on ratchet straps to secure loads, Brian prefers the old fashioned way, using rope and sheeting.
It is a dying art, he tells me.
Brian pictured during his National Service with the Royal Horse Guards
Brian credits his uncle with teaching him to drive aged 16, although his National Service in the 1950s – driving American troop carriers in Germany with the Royal Horse Guards – undoubtedly sharpened his skills.
In the 1960s, following a stint delivering petrol for Esso, Brian joined his father Edward’s haulage company – E. Wilson & Son.
“I used to deliver ten tonnes of sugar,” he says. “You’d be in trouble if it rained and you’d made a mess of your rope and sheeting.”
Brian recalls paying just under two shillings for a gallon of diesel. “I’d do a week’s work on £40 worth of fuel,” he says.
Today, Brian owns the family business, transporting mainly steel springs.
“I mostly go to the Midlands,” he says. “Every Thursday, I am up at four o’clock, ready to leave the house at quarter past five.”
Brian reels off his “drops” for the day. “Leicester, Tamworth, Redditch, Birmingham, Telford…” he says, “I will do about 300 miles.”
Brian and Mavis Wilson on their ruby wedding anniversary
Birmingham’s infamous Spaghetti Junction causes him no problems, he says, but he gives London a miss.
“You end up crawling along in London,” he says, haunching over the steering wheel to labour the point.
Brian is a man of few words, and he makes them count. His demeanour softens when I spot his wedding band.
“We’ve been married 67 years,” he says, smiling. “I was 15 when Mavis and I met at a fairground in Attercliffe.”
He shows me a photograph of the couple taken on their ruby wedding anniversary. “She still looks after us all,” he says.
Senior record holders
- The oldest recorded commercial pilot is Jun Takahashi (Japan, b. 8 October 1922), who was still flying towing gliders at Fujikawa Airfield, in Shizuoka, Japan, on 5 March 2014 aged 91.
- The longest career as a postal worker was 53 years and 48 days and was achieved by Takashi Miyaoka, who worked at the Shinjuku postal office in Tokyo, Japan, from 9 August 1958 to 26 September 2011.
- The oldest practising doctor is Howard Tucker (USA, b. 10 July 1922) who was 98 years 231 days old, as verified in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, on 26 February 2021.
- The oldest person living is Lucile Randon (France, b. 11 February 1904) who was 118 years and 73 days old, on 25 April 2022. Ms Randon is also the record holder for ‘oldest person living (female)’.
- The oldest female racing driver is Jeannie Reiman ( b. New Zealand, 19 April 1913) who competed in the Canadian Vintage Modified’s 10 lap Powder Puff race at Sunset Speedway in Stroud, Ontario, Canada, on 3 August 2003, aged 90 years 106 days.
Source: Guinness World Records
Brian may take after his mother, Gertrude, who lived to the age of 102.
Like his lorry, Brian also requires a full health check each year, with his next due before Christmas.
If he is deemed fit to work by his GP, Brian intends to carry on for at least another year before contemplating retiring.
“It also depends on how my wife is,” he adds.
Haulage company boss Martin Fisher describes Brian as ‘an original’
Other hauliers speak highly of him.
Martin Fisher, owner of Martins Distributions, where Brian parks his lorry, has known him 10 years but calls him “Mr Wilson” – a respectful nod to his seniority.
“I asked him the other day when he thought he was going to retire,” says Martin, chuckling. “He just looked at me funny. He’s a true ‘original’, as we call them. They’re a dying breed.”
Michael Hopley, transport manager at Ember Transport Ltd, has known Brian for 30 years. He says he is “very youthful”. “He’s on and off his wagon like a man 30 years his junior.”
Paul Mummery, from the Road Haulage Association, added: “Seventy years behind the wheel is phenomenal service and shows an amazing dedication to our industry.
“He will have seen a lot of changes over the years as the job has evolved and it’s really heart-warming to see that he still loves driving lorries. He’s an inspiration to us all.”
Back in the cab, Brian acknowledges there will be some who believe, at 90, that he is too old to drive a car let alone a lorry.
“I know, I know,” he says, staring out of the window. “But I’ll know when it’s time.”
“It’s a toss up which will retire first,” he adds, “me or the lorry.”
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Well what a day to post this. Halloween. Well as usual I took the pictures and Mrs. M did the decorating. I thought I’d throw in some living room shots along with the Kitchen. Enjoy.
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To those who love spookiness, today is your day!
Try not to run into ghosts or creepy crawlies tonight, and hopefully you have candy for the trick or treaters, lest you risk getting your house egged or TP’d.
Feel free to post your fun stuff down below!