The UK’s Jive Aces are a fun band, specializing in Swing music.
But are they Scientologists?
https://metro.co.uk/2017/11/27/swing-band-frontman-lifts-lid-on-his-life-as-a-scientologist-7113029/
Author: DOuG pRATt
Cover-Ups Revealed
This is fun. Here are 200 original recordings that became better known in covered versions. Open the playlist and scroll to see what’s interesting to you.
Selection #30 is a good one. It was covered by Elvis and later became the basis for what I feel is the worst of all Beatles songs, John Lennon’s ‘Run for Your Life’.
Note: If you go to YouTube, the list keeps going, and going, and going…
I Am 8th Man
Eight years ago today, due mostly to circumstances beyond my control, I retired. Having survived cancer and recovered from persistent afib, thanks to smart doctors I’m a new man!
Trump was president eight years ago, and he’s president again. Not good. Despite all of the chaos that Boy Wonder Musk has been causing within the IRS, I was reassured this morning when seeing my updated status on Where’s My Refund?
Your tax refund is scheduled to be sent to your bank by April 02, 2025.
BYD – Bring Your Doge
I’ll state the obvious. If Chinese EV maker BYD could gain a foothold in America, Tesla would be done.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/26/cars/china-byd-profile-tesla-rival-intl-hnk/index.html
A Very Boss Hoodie
This message came in from Debbie Daughtry a couple of days ago. Her fellow Boss Radio 66 DJ is, of course, Tom Hanks.
Hey Doug! What is your hoodie size and mailing address? Tom had some Boss Radio 66 sweatshirts made up and I’d like to send you one. Thanks!
And here it is. Thanks 66 times over, Tom and Debbie!
In Musk They Trust
How about a review of the Social Security Administration’s processes? Let’s assemble a team of experienced managers and technologists from within the administration, especially if they have concerns about how the administration operates.
Knowledgeable outsiders, including business experts and past SSA personnel, will also be recruited. Input from many beneficiaries will be solicited. After a careful review, new procedures will be recommended and a implementation plan developed for upgrading the technology.
Nah, let’s not do that. Let’s assume there is rampant waste to be found, and we’ll toss a bunch of nervy, inexperienced kids in there, with no knowledge of the existing systems or underlying technology. They’ll tear everything apart, let the chips fall where they may, and everybody will have to hope for the best, especially those who receive Social Security benefits.