Chuck's Blog

Motion Induced Blindness

Hi friends,

I came across this E-mail and it explains a lot. I have heard about this but never seen demonstration. Please read and then click on the demonstration and see for your self.

Chuck

Everyone who drives should look at this and read the text.

Very interesting and can explain why once in a while when driving a car you’re suddenly surprised by something you hadn’t seen.

Strange!

Motion Induced Blindness

This is frightening! It works exactly like it says, and is one major reason people in cars can look right at you (when you’re on a motorcycle or bicycle)—AND NOT SEE YOU. >From a former Naval Aviator.

This is a great illustration of what we were taught about scanning outside the cockpit when I went through training back in the ’50s. We were told to scan the horizon for a short distance, stop momentarily, and repeat the process. I can remember being told why this was the most effective technique to locate other aircraft. It was emphasized (repeatedly) to NOT fix your gaze for more than a couple of seconds on any single object. The
instructors, some of whom were WWII veterans with years of experience, instructed us
to continually “keep our eyes moving and our head on a swivel” because this was the best way to survive, not only in combat, but from peacetime hazards (like a midair collision) as well. We basically had to take the
advice on faith until we could experience for ourselves) because the technology to demonstrate it didn’t exist at that time.

Click here for a demonstration ….

Dogs and cats are tornado victims also! Please help.

Hello Friends,

Alabama and the Birmingham area had extreme tornado damage last Wednesday. WAPI 100.5 has been on the air 24 hours a day helping to send donations to the tornado victims. WAPI along with many churches have set up donation drop off points.

Now the Birmingham Humane Society is in need of help. They are covered up with dogs and cats from the tornado areas. If you are an animal lover, please donate a few dollars to the Birmingham Humane Society. Every penny counts, just $5.00 would go a long way. Please help the dogs and cats.

Please click here for the Birmingham Humane Society

Thanks,

Chuck

Merry Christmas Friends … 2010

I wish everyone a safe and profitable New Year.

Boy or Girl?

Baby Jesus was missing!

Santa is a Woman:

On Nov.13 2010 unsuspecting shoppers got a big surprise while enjoying their lunch.

The Star Spangled Banner Story

Amish Christmas Lights

The Digital Story of the Nativity

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Christmas Cartoons
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Piranhas in Nashville = Finger Lickin’ good!

My girl friend and I went to Nashville for the Labor day weekend. French fries, cole slaw on a sandwich? I never thought about it!

I am from the south, I have never been to Pittsburgh, but those folks sure know how to make a sandwich! Piranhas in Nashville does a great job making sandwiches from Yankee Country.

We ate at Piranhas on Saturday and had to go back Sunday for another sandwich. I am sure it did not do my cholesterol level any good, but that is what Lipitor is for!

I have to admit it. My liberal friends were right.

They told me if I voted for McCain, the nation’s Hope would deteriorate, and sure enough there has been a 20 point drop in the Consumer Confidence Index since the election, reaching a lower point than any time during the Bush administration.

They told me if I voted for McCain, the US would become more deeply embroiled in the Middle East, and sure enough tens of thousands of additional troops are scheduled to be deployed into Afghanistan.

They told me if I voted for McCain, that the economy would get worse and sure enough unemployment is approaching 8.8% and the new stimulus packages implemented recently have sent the stock market lower than at any time since the 1980′s.

They told me if I voted for McCain, we would see more “crooks” in high ranking positions in Federal government and sure enough, several recent cabinet nominees and Senate appointments revealed resumes of bribery and tax fraud.

Well I ignored my Democrat friends in November and voted for McCain. And they were right…. all of their predictions have come true.

Chuck’s blog almost ended with his death.

My girlfriend and I just left a restaurant and we drove over the Interstate to turn left onto the ramp. I had been sitting at the light for about 45 seconds when I looked in my mirror. WOW, a very large pickup truck was approaching at a high rate of speed. I think he saw me at the same time I saw him/her. I quickly pulled up about ten feet just in time for him/her to pass me in the grass on the right side. He could not have missed me by more than a couple of feet. If I had not looked in my mirror, I might not be here today.

Was it defensive driving or luck? I will say luck.

Ever since the police chase in Roebuck and a man died, I now always look both ways at a green light.

What companies will YOU support?

Which companies will you support?

I must have office supplies, so I sure hope Wal-Mart has what I need.

Companies against “Christmas”

Barnes & Noble 1-800-843-2665 – Offers “Holiday Gift Guide.” Christmas not found on website. Online feedback form (bottom of page)

Braum’s Ice Cream 1-877-274-4197 Sells “holiday” items only. Online feedback form

CVS Pharmacy 1-800-746-7287 – CVS offers a “Holiday Center” on its website. The Nov. paper insert avoids using the term “Christmas.” Phone: 1-888-607-4287 or email customercare@cvs.com

Gap Stores (Gap, Old Navy) 1-800-427-7895 – Gap stores avoid using Christmas at every opportunity, being a very secular company. custserv@gap.com

Kroger 1-866-221-4141 -Website uses “holiday” extensively. Weekly ad uses “holiday.” email Kroger

Office Depot 1-800-463-3768 – Newspaper inserts reference “holiday” only. Website void of Christmas references. Online form

Olive Garden 1-800-331-2729 –

Radio Shack 1-800-843-7422 – Website search for “Christmas” results in “holiday” page. No mention of Christmas anywhere. Online feedback form

Staples 508-253-0879 – Staples’ press release referred to “holiday” 13 times without a single mention of Christmas. Last year, Staples emailed a customer to say it refused to post “Christmas” signs in their store. Live chat with Staples online or email Staples.

SUPERVALU 952-828-4000 -Owns Albertsons and Jewel-Osco. Refers to Christmas decorations as “holiday” on website and weekly ads. email SUPERVALUE

Companies FOR “Christmas”

Bass Pro Shops

Thanksgiving is over!

On Sunday 11/16/08 I had the family over for Thanksgiving dinner. We had turkey, ham, dressing, etc.

Just think Thanksgiving is over for me! While the rest of you are running here and there, I am through and can take it easy!

I don’t feed lady, from the table, but my daughter and grandson do behind my back. Well, she had a full stomach and took an afternoon nap. She is shaved because she had an ACL operation three weeks ago.

FAST service USPS – NOT

Hi Friends,

In April of 2007 my girlfriend ordered some parts from thetoyx.com. She never received the parts so she stopped payment on her credit card. Today on 11/12/08, the parts arrived! The problem is, her son does not need the parts now!

It only took the USPS one year and 7 months to deliver the parts.

One simple question for my readers.

If you wanted the USA to become a socialist country, how would you start the ball rolling? Please answer the question.

Thanks in advance… Chuck