Alan Blease

Weak, pathetic response from ⁦@bendigobank⁩

@GamerOfGods33 @knicksfanguy86 @archehistory @historyinmemes You can tell by their period helmets.

A popular misconception about the Liberty Bell is that it cracked while ringing to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, but the reality is quite different. The truth is that during the Revolutionary War, the Liberty Bell was hidden beneath the floorboards of a church in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to protect it from falling into the hands of the British. It remained concealed throughout the war, safeguarded from potential destruction. The Liberty Bell holds a significant place in American history, and over its lifetime, it played a role in various important events. For example, it rang to signal the first meeting of the Continental Congress, which took place in Philadelphia in 1774. This gathering marked the beginning of the united effort of the American colonies to address their grievances with British rule. Another notable occasion where the Liberty Bell rang was in 1824 when Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette visited the United States. The bell's joyful peals commemorated the arrival of Lafayette, a key figure in the fight for American independence. Furthermore, the Liberty Bell's solemn tolls were heard during the funeral procession of Chief Justice John Marshall in 1835. Marshall was a highly influential figure in American jurisprudence and served as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court for over three decades. The Liberty Bell's somber sound honored his contributions and mourned his passing. When discussing the Liberty Bell, the matter of its cracks cannot be ignored. Contrary to popular belief, the Liberty Bell experienced multiple cracks throughout its existence. The first notable crack appeared in 1752, just twenty years after its creation. It was repaired by local craftsmen, but the restoration resulted in a noticeable crack that altered the sound of the bell. However, the most well-known crack occurred on July 8, 1835, when the Liberty Bell was being rung to mark the death of Chief Justice John Marshall. As the bell's clapper struck the metal, a large fracture emerged, rendering the bell unusable for further ringing. Efforts were made to repair the crack, but they were unsuccessful, and the Liberty Bell acquired its distinctively recognizable appearance with the prominent crack that we associate with it today. In summary, while the Liberty Bell was not rung during the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, it played a vital role in various historical events. The bell's cracks, including the famous one from 1835, add to its unique character and symbolize the endurance and resilience of the American spirit.

Sick earthquake! Both cats hiding under the bed. #earthquake #Melbourne

Not out til September. readings.com.au/product/978152…

@PeterMoskos @andreamatranga @opinonhaver High honers.

@andreamatranga @opinonhaver Having graduated Princeton as an undergraduate (high honers, thank you very much) and Harvard as a graduate student, I would absolutely NOT want my whole "team" consisting of Ivy League graduates. Because we're similar. There's no real diversity. Nobody from the working class.

Biden being the first president in a long time that didn’t go to an Ivy League is kinda an underdicussed aspect of his public image and style of poltics imo. The President’s alma mater is a state school that admits about 70% of all applicants.

@HeadwaiterJW @BurgundyBitch72 medicine.yale.edu/news-article/w…

@BurgundyBitch72 You mean except the "science" you've imagined or been assured exists that nobody has been able to share or post in the nearly 20 years that I've been stating these simple facts absent serious challenge. I'm not going anywhere, my friend. Please bring on all that science. Waiting.

Posie Parker goes on some weird conspiracy tangent about "the billionaires funding the trans lobby" and then desperately tries to change the subject when questioned. More journalists need to hammer home on this because the answers are disgusting

@lesstenny remember this? The awful truth is PM Dutton is probably coming true

What's people's thoughts? 🤔the LNP wants to remove Peter Dutton as opposition leader but the leftovers are just uneatable.. Would that be correct 😂 #auspol

@lesstenny @AaronMurphyFS I would have just not voted… it seems so obvious now- he was always an utter POS. I wish I’d never voted for him

@AaronMurphyFS I hate John Howard big time.. But if I knew how bad he would be I would have voted an independent instead of Labor.. Ffs

I have a confession to make, I'm feeling fucking angry that I actually voted for Mark Latham back when he was opposition leader. I can't believe how fucken dumb and stupid I was back then.. what an awful nasty mean cunt he has turned out to be just to win some cheap votes since

@pjayevans @TFLN You need one of these on yr house. Then it would move…

cars have windows and can move. houses have windows and can’t move. so it’s not the windows that make the car go, it’s something else entirely

I don't want to alarm anybody, but I'm hearing multiple reports of sightings of THE BOOGEY MAN in the area. STAY CALM

Kindly keep your DnD campaigns off the front-pages, ya fucken weirdos!

@haemisch268koch @catherine___c Emmet Till was really fucken happy. I guess John Pat should have been similarly happy

De La soul- from the soul… Rip

@AlexChowStuart @StillDelvingH @lulucoyote No Tribes sequel then?

@exilestreet Ok I just googled it for myself.. 73 doesn’t seem so old anymore!!

@exilestreet I gather Tom passed? Is that so?

Here's one of the great reviews Nick Kent on Marquee Moon that I posted at my blog back in 2009 exileonmoanstreet.blogspot.com/2009/12/marque…

#hottest100 is meh- but I’m still gonna predict The Chats for the win

Weller’s got chops alright

@KenBerhan When do these people finally stop whining about imaginary vaccine catastrophe? Pity the poor soul who settles for this utter rubbish

Some more musings from Cooker Jay, as tells us he is on the prowl to find that Unvaxxed lover in Melbourne. Even considers a single vaxxed lady, but there is still the issue of her shedding! 🤪🤪

@9NewsPerth Hi vis guy heads up to Roley. What a shock!

A shocking road rage attack on a Perth taxi driver has been caught on camera in the suburb of Martin. The footage shows a driver in hi-vis throwing punches at another man after dragging him out of his car, before leaving him face down on the ground. #9News

@ShiannonC She was assessed eligible for maximum home care subsidy - abt $150k pa I think- presumably the home now claim that too. The home profits without the RAD. Just a nasty rort (2)

@ShiannonC Just put my MIL into similar- she had nothing- no 🏡 or $. The home had to give her a room for just the monthly fee- no RAD. Great for us, but hard on the others on her floor who paid close to 1mil each. (1)

Dad finally settling as a permanent in his nursing home. It comes at financial cost, I've discovered. Refundable Accommodation Deposit(RAD) $450k. 85% of his pension -more if means test deems it. +nursing home also get a govt subsidy. All Dad had was his house. It's a fkn rort