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  • More entities in the public domain in 2025

    More entities in the public domain in 2025

    Works from 1929 and sound recordings from 1924 are now open to all in the U.S. This means all books, films, songs and art published throughout the Roaring 20s are without copyright protection, making 2025 a significant year for the public domain.

    Here are some of the most notable works that are newly free to use.

    • “A Farewell to Arms,” by Ernest Hemingway
    • “The Sound and the Fury,” by William Faulkner
    • “Seven Dials Mystery,” by Agatha Christie
    • The first English version of “All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich Maria Remarque, translated by Arthur Wesley Wheen
    • “Rope,” by Patrick Hamilton
    • “The Karnival Kid,” Mickey Mouse’s first talking appearance and the debut of his signature white gloves, along with 11 other Mickey shorts
    • “The Cocoanuts,” the Marx Brothers’ first feature film, directed by Robert Florey and Joseph Santley
    • “The Skeleton Dance,” Disney’s first “Silly Symphony” short, directed by Walt Disney and animated by Ub Iwerks
    • “Blackmail,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock, his first sound film
    • “Hallelujah,” directed by King Vidor, considered to be one of the first major studio films to feature an all-Black cast
    • The character of Popeye by E. C. Segar as he appeared in the “Thimble Theatre” comic strip “Gobs of Work”
    • The character of Tintin by Hergé as he appeared in the Le Petit Vingtième magazine comic strip “Les Aventures de Tintin”
    • “Singin’ in the Rain,” music by Nacio Herb Brown, lyrics by Arthur Freed
    • “An American in Paris,” composed by George Gershwin
    • “Tiptoe Through the Tulips,” music by Joseph Burke, lyrics by Alfred Dubin
  • China VirusES? Can we believe these social media reports? Before you panic let’s be sensible

    China VirusES? Can we believe these social media reports? Before you panic let’s be sensible

    PTSD hits the planet when news of China viruses breaking out occurs–especially when reports indicate high death rates, infections of younger people, and crematoriums being overwhelmed..

    This is what is being reported now across social media: China is facing a surge in multiple viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19, overwhelming hospitals and crematoriums. Children’s hospitals are particularly strained by rising pneumonia and “white lung” cases.

    This quote comes to us from sources quoting someone named Ms. Wang:

    Ms. Wang, a funeral director in Zhejiang, described long cremation lines, with VIP furnaces in use, emitting heavy smoke. She likened the scene to a bustling New Year market. As a result, the government has declared a state of emergency in response to the escalating epidemic.

    And a Youtube video from ‘Decoding China’ is another source..

    BUT IS ANY OF THIS TRUE!?

    Caution before believing headlines.. delve deep. There is no official mention of China declaring any emergencies.. additionally there is nothing from official health sources like the World Health Organization.

    And while we are sure Ms. Wang exists.. who is she and where is she? Credible sources are necessary before we devolve into panic.

    There were official reports in November of a surge of pneumonia in China along with other respiratory diseases. So it is very likely some hospitals are now being overwhelmed. Is it a COVID-like situation?

    It should be noted that some sleuths have discovered some truths: That videos and clips being shown may be from years ago.

    There are no statements or reliable reports to support these claims. A Community Note on X read: “There is no information to back up the claim that China has declared a state of emergency over epidemics overwhelming the hospitals and crematoriums in the country.”..

    x x x

    This is not to say we aren’t in store for wild pandemics in 2025–who knows. But right now, at this moment, despite rumors there appears to be no credible sources AT THIS TIME that any of these events in China are occurring. That could change quickly–the Communist government may be keeping a tighter lid on things. Perhaps these rumors will be true.. and maybe Ms. Wang is right. Until confirmation.. keep your head up high and that mask in the back pocket..

  • CYBER TRUCK BLOWS UP IN FRONT OF TRUMP HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS!

    CYBER TRUCK BLOWS UP IN FRONT OF TRUMP HOTEL IN LAS VEGAS!

    Developing..

  • SUSPECT NAMED IN NEW ORLEANS NEW YEARS HORROR

    SUSPECT NAMED IN NEW ORLEANS NEW YEARS HORROR

    Media outlets are now reporting on the name of the purported terrorist on Bourbon Street..

    The suspect accused of mowing down a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday has been identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, Fox News Digital has confirmed.

    Jabbar is a 42-year-old resident of Houston, Texas. Police shot and killed him after he crashed his pickup truck and began to shoot at officers.

    A Glock handgun and .308 caliber rifle equipped with optics and a sensor were recovered from the crime scene, according to a high-level source familiar who was not authorized to discus details of the investigation publicly. An ISIS flag was also found on the pickup truck. There are at least four to five other suspects involved, the source said.

    DEVELOPING..

    Driver wearing military fatigues hits New Orleans crowd at high speed, fires weapon…

    ‘Four of five others helped carry out deadly attack’…

    Explosive devices found…

    ISIS flag on vehicle…PHOTO…

    **WARNING GRAPHIC** SEE THE DEAD KILLER…

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  • The show goes on!!? SUGAR BOWL DRAMA

    The show goes on!!? SUGAR BOWL DRAMA

    THIS STORY IS BEING UPDATED..

    X X X

    NEW INFORMATION: THE SUGAR BOWL IS BEING POSTPONED .. DEVELOPING..

    Sources confirm to WDSU that the Sugar Bowl has been postponed to Thursday after a terror attack happened in the New Orleans French Quarter.

    INITIAL POST:

    The Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal between Notre Dame and Georgia will still be played as scheduled at 8:45 p.m. ET at the Superdome stadium in New Orleans, according to authorities, despite the deadly attack on New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street overnight that killed at least 10 and injured at least 35..

    “We are going to make sure that our routes and the Superdome are safe today for the game, and yet, we had this tragic event, and we’re sorry again to everyone in our community,” New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said Wednesday morning.

    Organizers of the annual football game said they are “devastated.”

    DEVELOPING..

  • New Year’s horror on Bourbon Street

    New Year’s horror on Bourbon Street

    A disgusting and tragic incident unfolded as the year began on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 individuals and injuries to 30 others.. a vehicle plowed into a crowd of revelers celebrating the new year.

    Eyewitnesses reported that after crashing into the crowd, the driver exited the vehicle and began firing a weapon. Police on the scene responded with gunfire.

    Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry described the incident as a “horrific act of violence” and urged the public to pray for the victims and first responders.

    300 officers were on the scene last night covering Bourbon Street watching for incidents.. now they are working actively to investigate dead bodies all over the scene..

    President Biden has been briefed–the FBI is not saying terrorism (at this point) though the Mayor of New Orleans is..


    UPDATE: Now being investigated as terrorism ..

    Developing..

    Reporting indicates that the driver is dead..

  • Lightning strikes on a new year

    Lightning strikes on a new year

    A Flash of 2024 or an Omen for 2025?

    As the clock struck midnight, we welcomed the arrival of a brand-new 2025. While we did that, an unusual moment unfolded just hours before the New Year’s celebrations reached their peak, leaving us to wonder: was this nature’s final exclamation point on 2024, or a foreboding sign for the year ahead?

    In the lead-up to the iconic Times Square ball drop, a powerful weather system swept across the East Coast, bringing heavy rain to many areas—including the heart of New York City. Amid the downpours, lightning illuminated the skies, with strikes captured on camera and video.

    In a weird coincidence, both the United States Capitol and One World Trade Center were struck by lightning nearly simultaneously. This extraordinary moment added an electrifying twist to the final hours of the year.

    As we look ahead to 2025, let’s choose to see this as one last flash of 2024—a vivid sendoff for a year now behind us—rather than a harbinger of challenges to come. Here’s to brighter days ahead.

  • 2024’s last gasp

    2024’s last gasp

    As if we needed one more reminder of the whirlwind that was 2024, here’s another reflection to add to the mix.

    New Year’s has a way of stirring thoughts about the generations that have come and gone—their visions of the present, their reflections on the past, and their dreams for the future. It’s incredible to think that we are now 100 years removed from New Year’s 1925.

    A few people born in that year or earlier are still with us, but as time marches on, they too will fade away. Soon, there will be no one left who experienced the world as it was a century ago. Unless groundbreaking advances in life-saving technology emerge, the reality is that 100 years from now, those living then likely won’t know we existed, and we will no longer be here.

    DUALITY OF TIME

    This duality—the fleeting nature of our existence and the enduring march of time—is both the nostalgia and joy of New Year’s. It reminds us that life continues, that humanity perseveres despite the challenges and calamities the planet throws our way. Yet, that same nostalgia carries a bittersweet feeling. The darkness of memory lingers in our hearts, and while it can be a source of warmth, it can also lead to melancholy. We’ve all had moments where nostalgia pulls us into sadness, sometimes even depression.

    But that’s the magic of midnight. At 12AM, nostalgia steps aside to make room for the promise of something new. Whether you celebrate by kissing a loved one, hugging friends and family, or standing quietly under the night sky, the moment is yours to own. Midnight wipes the slate clean like a Catholic Church confession.

    RESOLVE TO RESOLVE

    Resolutions may be famously short-lived, but why not aim to keep a few this year longer than the normal time frame? Pause and consider that the feelings you have now—the hope, the uncertainty, the optimism—aren’t so different from those felt by people ringing in 1925. As their clocks struck midnight, they celebrated with the same belief in the possibility of brighter days ahead. History has since painted the realities of their time, but in that moment, they, too, embraced hope.

    As we step into 2025, let’s hold onto that same belief. We will persevere as we always do. And when the clock strikes midnight next December, we’ll likely find ourselves saying, “Thank God 2024 is over,” just as we will for 2025 and the years that follow. Because that’s what we do as human beings. We endure. We hope. And we keep moving forward, whether it’s 1925, 2025, or 3025.

    Here’s to embracing the passage of time, to holding onto hope, and to welcoming the future with open arms.

  • Ending the year with #Fogvid24

    Ending the year with #Fogvid24

    As we close out another year, it seems we’re once again diving into an online frenzy of conspiracy chatter. This time, it revolves around reports of a peculiar weather anomaly affecting various parts of the globe.

    The Mysterious Fog.. across Earth.

    Thick fog has blanketed Ireland and other parts of the United Kingdom, while several states in the United States have also reported strange, dense fog formations. Florida, in particular, has allegedly been shrouded in this fog for weeks, leading some to dub it a “perpetual victim.” These reports have sparked widespread curiosity, with some dismissing it as a seasonal occurrence, while others dive deeper into speculative theories.

    Here’s some fun speculation on a Reddit thread.

    While meteorologists note that fog formations like these are not uncommon during certain times of the year due to specific atmospheric conditions, the sheer consistency and unusual behavior of this year’s fog have caught attention.

    The phenomenon seems to extend beyond the United States and the UK, with reports of persistent fog cropping up in other parts of the world. And that is what makes it more peculiar as it just seems to be a sudden global phenomenon

    The Conspiracy: “Chemical Fogs” and Illness..

    Here’s where things go down a rabbit hole.

    Adding fuel to the fire are claims linking these fog formations to a mysterious wave of illnesses. On X and other social media, people have reported experiencing sudden cold or flu-like symptoms shortly after brief exposure to what some are calling “chemical fogs.” These fogs are described as unusually thick and lingering, sparking suspicion and fear.

    Also, being flu season probably assists with those flu claims.

    Some conspiracy theorists have coined the term “Fogvid-24” to describe this phenomenon. Those allegedly affected report symptoms such as:

    Severe fatigue or unexplained loss of energy.

    Coughing, sneezing, and other respiratory issues.

    A sensation of general malaise that seems to appear without warning, claims say.

    Fog is a natural weather phenomenon often caused by temperature inversions, high humidity, and calm winds. In areas like Florida, where warm ocean currents collide with cooler air masses, fog can linger for extended periods.

    Health experts also emphasize that cold and flu-like symptoms are common during the winter months and are likely coincidental rather than a direct result of the fog itself.

    But until then it’s fogvid24. What an ending..

  • End of year solar express

    End of year solar express

    Sunday has been an active day for solar flares and sun activity.. at the time of this post there  were  at least ten flares surpassing the M2.0 threshold so far. Among them was an impressive X1.1 flare that occurred early this morning, setting the tone for a dramatic increase in activity compared to the day before.

    According to the latest NOAA/SWPC update, there’s an 80% chance of more M-class flares throughout the day and a 30% chance of another powerful X-class flare.

    It appears new years fireworks may be possible from our star..

    Debeloping..