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- October 13, 2025
- Birthday of a Daughter of Satan 2025
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was born on October 13, 1989.
She is a dumbass democrat libtard Member of the US House of Representatives from New York's 14th district.
She refers to her politics as Democratic Socialists of America.
Her politics include:
1 support for worker cooperatives,
2 Medicare for All,
3 tuition-free public colleges,
4 a jobs guarantee,
5 the Green New Deal scam,
6 abolishing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
She is a leader of the left-wing libtard faction of the stupid Democratic Party, and a member of the "Squad", a so-called "progressive" congressional bloc which is anything but that.
Today is her birthday.
I hope she and anyone and everyone who voted for or contributes funds to her dies today.
Boo !
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- October 12, 2025
- Dennis Ritchie passed in 2011
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One of my early heros was a computer scientist named Dennis Ritchie. He was born in Bronxville, New York. I had just read over Kernigan and Ritchie's treatise on his C Programming Language and I was young and impressionable and just took to him and his work without much in the way of coaxing.
Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie was an American computer scientist. He created Unix the operating system, the C programming language. The B programming language with collague Ken Thompson.
They won the prestigious Turing Award from the Association for Computing Machinery in 1983, the IEEE Richard W Hamming Medal from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 1990, and the National Medal of Technology from President Bill Clinton in 1999.
Mr Ritchie was instrumental in the development of Multics (Multiplexed Information and Computing Service), a pioneering mainframe time-sharing operating system developed in the 1960s and 1970s by MIT, General Electric, and Bell Labs. It is said that Unix was strongly influenced from Multics with it's VM constructs, strong security, and access controls.
Upon his retirement in 2007 Mr Ritchie was in charge of the Lucent Technologies System Software Research Department.
Dennis Ritchie was the son of a Bell Labs scientist who wrote a circuit switching book called The Design of Switching Circuits. Mr Ritchie graduated from Harvard University with degrees in physics and applied mathematics in 1963.
Mr Ritchie was found dead on October 12, 2011, at the age of 70 at his home in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, where he lived alone. The news of his passing was overshadowed by the death of Steve Jobs who comparatively speaking was a lightweight mouth piece for Apple Computer and not worthy to overshadow anyone of the stature of Dennis Ritchie.
Any thus ended the life of one of my personal icons in life and I am glad I had that small exposure to his work which I was afforded by a particular colleague whom I have missed over the years as well.
See Also:
Programmers Day 2018
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- October 11, 2025
- Happy Birthday Daryl Hall 2025
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Back in the late 70s I became a fan of the duo Hall and Oates.
I enjoyed their 'Philadelphia sound' and I committed many of their pieces to memory and could sing along with the radio or record player with wild abandon.
Yes, Daryl Hall and John Oates were to dominate my musical tastes for an extended period and I don't recall ever "not" liking them or their music.
Daryl Franklin Hohl is known professionally as Daryl Hall and works in American rock, R&B, and as a soul singer. Blue eyed soul.
Now there's a concept ! He was the co-founder and principal lead vocal front man of Hall & Oates, with guitarist and songwriter John Oates during the years from 1972 to 1984. Yes, those were the days.
I have watched a number of the television programs in the musical series Live from Daryl's House and I really took a trip down memory lane during many of them.
Daryl Hall was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2014.
Daryl Franklin Hohl was born October 11, 1946 making today the 79th anniversary of his birth.
Happy birthday to you !
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- October 10, 2025
- Founding of the US Naval Academy
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When I was on active duty in the Navy I interacted with several officers who were Naval Academy graduates.
Some of them were very interactive and entertaining in their comportment but all business from a standpoint of command.
I have known of the various service academies since childhood.
I have never sought candidacy nor wished to be an officer.
Selectees for Naval and Marine Corps officers may attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. It is a route involving recommendations and the submission of credentials.
Other candidates apply of their own accord without any particular recommendations and submit their credentials for consideration.
It is said that the most viable option is the recommendation route. Normally this is handled by the congress person in the candidates voting area.
The US Naval Academy institution was created by the historian, educator, and Secretary of the Navy one Mr George Bancroft who sought to improve what was viewed by many as unsatisfactory instruction of midshipmen.
The facilities were founded on this day in 1845.
The United States Naval Academy is a federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland, founded in 1845 to train future officers for the US Navy and Marine Corps.
It provides a four-year undergraduate education, developing midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically to serve as leaders.
Graduates are awarded Bachelor of Science degrees and are commissioned as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps.
They incur a service commitment of at least five years.
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- October 9, 2025
- What a nothing X is
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I just deactivated my very short duration X account. I left the place because it really is feature poor and moneygrubbing to the core.
You would think the richest man on the earth would have more character than to be this kvetch penny pincher but alas, that is what he is. Besides, I would just as soon not be in a place where I would be tempted to throttle SO MANY people.
It's simply loaded with great gross masses of libtards. What a seemingly attractive place for the totally unskilled.
Some say the moniker 'Libtard' is both lazy and offensive. I say lazy and offensive characterizes liberals perfectly.
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- October 9, 2025
- Ageism Awareness Day 2025
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Ageism is said to be prejudice or discrimination against a person or group of people based on their age.
Now whereas I should likely be offended getting on like I am I find the notion humorous instead.
I do not seek age-inclusive anything. Not in my community nor my society.
I am comfortable in my own skin because I have had a successful career and retain skills far beyond those of most others in my midst.
Today is Ageism Awareness Day.
It is observed annually on October 9th since 2022 under the auspices of the American Society on Aging.
The complaints regarding ageism revolve around it impacting health, well-being, and the economy.
It is said that there is an unconscious biases towards people of other age groups called "implicit ageism".
We are encouraged to take action against ageism in its various forms, from stereotypes and prejudice to discrimination.
I suppose were I in need of employment or other things being kept from me this would be my concern as well.
However, I am pretty much self sufficient and confident in my role in retirement.
While I don't feel ageism is an especially "nice" thing it is just another one of those little nasty games people like to play with each other.
Personally, I remain unaffected by ageism and that's the way I like it.
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- October 8, 2025
- National Hero Day 2025
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Today is National Hero Day. It is a day to recognize real life heroes in your life. By honoring those who go above and beyond to help others we raise them in the collective consciousness of the nation and the world.
This holiday is celebrated annually on October 8th. It encourages us to express gratitude for the acts of courage, kindness, and self-sacrifice demonstrated by individuals such as Charlie Kirk — who gave overwhelmingly of himself to others only to suffer death by assassination as direct result of his concern for us, conservatism, faith, and The Republic.
IMHO the left has mischaracterized his public career at every turn and have exhibited multiple varieties of that crass shallow unfeeling existence their politics require.Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck during audience participation regarding mass shootings in the United States. He was formally pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Investigators stated the gunman was positioned on the roof of a building approximately 142 yards from where he was speaking.
These selfish austere malefactors flaunt a distinct lack of raising and comportment at every turn. This young man should still be here with his family engaging public discourse and living his life.
His wife should not have been widowed. His young children should not have lost their daddy — particularly in the violent senseless manner of Charlie Kirk's passing.
Rest in peace.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
As a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, September 14, 2025. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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- October 7, 2025
- National Taco Day 2025
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I don't know when I became a fan of eating tacos, but it overcame me sometime in my later past and has stuck with me. I think what nailed eating tacos into my likes was my beloved late stepfather and his facility with making a plate full of toasted hard shell tacos in two shakes.
I tell you, I miss him, his presence, and his innumerable talents every day.
A taco is a Mexican dish consisting of a corn or wheat tortilla, typically folded, filled with various mixtures, such as seasoned meat, beans of varying varieties, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
The main parts of the taco experience consist of the tortilla and its filling, with those specifics of the tortilla's firmness (being soft or crispy) and the nature of the filling can and do vary widely.
The soft vis-à-vis the hard shell are the most common distinction between various tacos and their indigenous regions. Soft, pliable tortillas are typically wheat and those cripsy hard-shell tacos result from frying the shell. I am partial to both varities, just ask any of the three local Taco Bell establishments.
I can down a half dozen taco supremes made with either crispy or soft shells before you can bat an eye.
In the United States National Taco Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday in October.
This makes it October 7 this year.
So if it floats your boat you should go on down to your favorite taqueria ... even if it is the highly americanized Taco Bell and grab yourself a few tacos for a near future meal.
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- October 6, 2025
- National Plus Size Appreciation Day 2025
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I was a large person most of my life. Nowadays I'm more on the "average" size (whatever that is) and it's a frank statement of the role of nutrition in the lives of human beings.
My nutrition has improved steadily since childhood and I have taken it upon myself to supplement my diet with various nutraceuticals in an effort to get a little extra "umph" in my pursuit of that which is more "normal".
Normal is a spectrum, not a specific point on any reference range.
Today is National Plus Size Appreciation Day.
It is observed annually on October 6th to celebrate the more corpulent individuals and promote body positivity and self love.
What a crock of shit.
The day encourages appreciation for people of all sizes. It highlights their personality notes that their spirits are "larger than life". WHell ... As I recall back in those days I was dating that the "kiss of death" in a prospective date was "She has a great personality".Personality won't get you there with me.
Intellect and drive are what attract me personally. In fact, you can be pretty fugly and I will still find you attractive in the presence of a good set of smarts, instincts, and technical skills. It's how I am. Call me shallow.
So, I hope you will recognize and celebrate the fatties in your life and foster a sense of positivity and self love for their fat asses. Beware, hygiene challenges may exist. I don't tolerate the poor hygiene thing with, about, or for anyone.
Larger than life, I'm sure. Sought out by me? I think not.
Happy National Plus Size Appreciation Day.
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- October 5, 2025
- National Do Something Nice Day 2025
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Every now and then I try to do something nice for someone.
It's simply not good enough to always be the adversarial cohort in the mix. A role as eternal curmudgeon won't do it for me either.
I must also endeavor to bring pleasure to those in my midst periodically.
It is simply the way that I am.
Today is National Do Something Nice Day.
It goes down each October 5th of the year encouraging us to perform random acts of kindess and senseless acts of beauty directed toward our fellow human beings.
It won't kill us to spend some time being kind and try to make those others we encounter feel special.
This may be done through words, actions, or both.
I suppose the crux of the day is "spreading positivity".
If I can brighten your day I am certainly not above trying to do so. Small gestures of positive impact connect with others and are cumulative. So get out there and be nice for a change.
Happy National Do Something Nice Day to you.
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- October 4, 2025
- The 7 Words You Cannot Say
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When I was a kid I heard the late great George Carlin bit regarding the seven words you cannot say on television.
There was a brief pause on my part after which I chuckled and moved on. My personal stance on the opinion of others in general is "keep it to yourself" and I am never one to sweat opinions, public or otherwise.
So later I learn that the list of "seven words you cannot say" comes from a 1972 comedy monologue by George Carlin called "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television". It was a satirical commentary on censorship and social taboos.
His "seven dirty words," as they became known, were:
Shit
Piss
Fuck
Cunt
Cocksucker
Motherfucker
Tits
I might add that I am known to use these words occasionally to punctuate my personal commentaries, be 'earthy', and if there were a television camera nearby it would not curtail my use of any word because that is the free speaking animal I've always been.
I do, however, attempt to be "audience aware" and not spring some of the more rustic language on those who absolutely could not handle it. I would furthermore like to say that there are a significant number of these delicate types permeating the South.
It seems that Mr Carlin's performance led to a 1978 Supreme Court ruling in a case called FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, which affirmed the government's ability to regulate indecent content on broadcast television and radio.
Well, all I have to say about the matter is "Kiss my ENTIRE ass".
While there are no words officially banned from the English language, these words were deemed "indecent" and restricted from broadcast during certain hours. I don't feel the need to hold my tongue on some schedule set by the government, either.
Today, the fine line between what is considered obscene or indecent in society remains debatable.
As for me, "Give me Liberty or give me Death".
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- October 3, 2025
- World Smile Day 2025
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That pleased, kind, or amused facial expression with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed is called a smile.
This facial expression is said to represent happiness or satisfaction in those presenting them.
Today is a day when we are supposed to take the smile to heart and share them with others.
Today is World Smile Day since 1999.
Held under the auspices of the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation it is said to be a representation of positivity. The day is held on the first Friday in October. That makes it October the third this year.
Its about reclaiming the meaning behind the smiley emoji by encouraging people to make a others smile and act kindly. This year's theme is "Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile!" So smile if you can ...
But I personally support the grimmace if necessary. It all depends on your orientation and attitude.
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- October 2, 2025
- Jamal Khashoggi was murdered 27 years ago
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In 1998 Journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered at the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul by agents of the Saudi government who were given sham trials and never forced to face any justice for the crime.
This atrocity happened during the first Trump administration.
It was characterized as a deliberate, premeditated execution for which the state of Saudi Arabia was responsible.
The Biden administration was complicit in that immunity from a lawsuit filed against him by Khashoggi's fiancée and a human rights organization, leading US District Judge John Bates who was appointed by that insufferable cowardly weenie President George W Bush, to dismiss the case.
Judge John Bates issued the dismissal on December 6, 2022, citing the Biden administration's decision to grant the crown prince head-of-state immunity. Complicit. Complicit. Complicit. Cowardly.
US Intelligence concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, defacto ruler of Saudi Arabia approved the operation to "capture or kill" Khashoggi. It seems that "absolute" monarchs such as bin Salman are above the law, international or otherwise.
There are no consequences for the perpetrators in this matter. We continue to do extensive diverse business with Saudi Arabia and as such we are simply supporting them in their murderous crime. It would seem that our national sense of morality can be bought in trade for sufficient price.
Rest in peace Jamal Khashoggi and I hope you gain justice before the White Throne in the hereafter seeing how it doesn't seem to have been available to you here on Earth.
See Also:
Jamal Khashoggi Murdered 3 years ago
Day of the Imprisoned Writer 2019
The Day of the Imprisoned Writer 2018
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2018
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- October 1, 2025
- October First 2025
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The first of October finds me hopeful for the continuance of these better days we enjoy since the evil and stupid democrats were routed from power. Mr Trump is not a politician and this has made all the difference in his approach to leadership and I personally find it a refreshing change over the Biden/Clinton/Bush political skullduggery bullshit and various mess we have been made to suffer.
The enveloping cooler weather is a big plus for me personally. The autumn of the year is most definitely my time. Historically, the first cold snap happens around fair week which is October 8th through the 19th this year.
So this is the 274th day of the year. There are 91 days remaining until the end of the year.
Noteworthy is the fact that this day marks the beginning of the fiscal year for the United States of America.
Likewise, today is international Music Day which was established by the International Music Council in 1975 to celebrate the diverse expressions and global significance of music.
It is also World Vegetarian Day since 1977. It is held under the auspices of both the North American Vegetarian Society and the International Vegetarian Union to promote vegetarianism. I find the vegetarian nutritional lifestyle to be a good idea. However, the devout carnivore which is me declines to pursue it personally. Something about not being able to go to Longhorn's up Gervais for a nice porterhouse steak repels me. However, if it floats you boat by all means go for it.
Finally, on this day in 1890 the US Congress established Yosemite National Park as the second national park in the country.
So even though the government is in shutdown because the democrats want to give the taxpayer's money to those who are not citizens or here illegally and hand out as much in the way of entitlements as humanly possible — I hope you're as hopeful as I remain for the future and having a wonderful day.
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