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Is television dying in the 2020s? From the 1950s to just 2 or 3 years ago, television was a huge part of American pop culture, and we saw and evolution in the types of shows and the way television was distributed through the decades. I can’t be the only one that feels like tv is less relevant than ever. The last time tv felt relevant to me was 2020-2021 for two reasons: the pandemic and the stream...

People choose to live off the grid for a variety of reasons, including:Environmental impactLiving off the grid can reduce your carbon footprint and overall environmental impact. IndependenceLiving off the grid can give you a sense of independence and empowerment. Connection to natureLiving off the grid can help you reconnect with nature and feel more connected to the world around you. Cost of livi...

Dr. Joshua Coleman says: "Sometimes my work feels more like ministry than therapy. As a psychologist specializing in family estrangement, my days are spent sitting with parents who are struggling with profound feelings of grief and uncertainty. “If I get sick during the pandemic, will my son break his four years of silence and contact me? Or will I just die alone?” “How am I supposed to live with...

Composer Jerry Herman (Composer and lyricist; born July 10, 1931, in New York City) It only takes a moment to realize that Broadway's Golden Age is alive and well and thriving as long as Jerry Herman's around. "When they passed out talent," the legendary Carol Channing has said, "Jerry stood in line twice." Almost single-handedly, the creator of Milk and Honey, Hello, Dolly!, Mame, La Cage aux Fol...

WE LOVE CONSPIRACIES CONSPIRACIES WE LOVE Conspiracy theories have legitimized violence, impaired public health, and undermined democratic governance. Containing their harms begins with understanding the theorist, not the theory.  CONSPIRACIES THAT TURNED OUT TO BE TRUE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xMGlbFSWWc    

SINGER SONGWRITER ROSLYN KIND   Roslyn Kind is a dynamic, multi-talented entertainer who has forged a successful career in all facets of entertainment from critically acclaimed recordings to sold-out performances on Broadway and in top concert venues and nightclubs the world over. Ms. Kind recently performed with her sister, Barbra Streisand, during an 8 city US/Canadian tour and a 6 city Internat...

       THE STATE OF THE UNION OF PRO WRESTLING A comprehensive and detailed look into the rough and tumble world of pro wrestling. This choreographed spectacle leaves the viewers and show goers often wondering "what did I just see?. Wonder no more. On this special episode of WRESTLING WITH THE FUTURE we will dissect the in's and out's of what's right and what's wrong with today's wrestling product...

Country Music Hall of Famer Lacy J. Dalton  The Queen of Country Music LACY'S BIO Lacy J. Dalton (born Jill Lynne Byrem on October 13, 1946 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania), is an American country singer and songwriter with a career that has spanned many decades and touched the hearts of millions of music fans. In March 2017 Lacy J Dalton was inducted into the North American Country Music Association...

Saying Goodbye to Psycho Sid & Sid Vicious Sid Eudy, the professional wrestler known variously as Sid Justice, Sid Vicious and Sycho Sid, who rose to fame in the 1990s, died on Monday. He was 63. The cause was cancer, his son Gunnar Eudy wrote on Facebook. He did not say where his father died. Eudy, who won multiple championships, was one of his generation’s “most imposing and terrifying compe...

Kevin Sullivan   Kevin Sullivan, Pro Wrestling’s ‘Prince of Darkness,’ Dies at 75 Modeling himself after the heavy metal bands of the 1970s and ’80s, he played the role of an occult-inspired villain and tangled with the likes of Hulk Hogan. Kevin Sullivan, a professional wrestler who rose to fame as a twisted villain who locked heads with some of the biggest names in the business, including Hulk H...

       About Dan Luzadder Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dan Luzadder, nationally recognized for investigative journalism, has written for The New York Times, New York Daily News, and other major newspapers and magazines. Over a forty-year career, he distinguished himself through deep dives into human rights issues, international drug trafficking, corruption, organized crime, cold case murders,...

CERN: A SUMMARY IN BRIEF CERN, or the European Council for Nuclear Research, is a laboratory that studies the fundamental structure of particles and the composition of the universe. Here are some highlights about CERN:      Location: CERN is located on the border of France and Switzerland, near Geneva.      History: CERN was founded in 1954.      Research: CERN's main area of research is particle...

THE RISE OF PORTALS & THE PARALELL UNIVERSE Scientists Attempting to open Portal to a Parallel Universe Could 2024 be the year humans open the first portal to a shadowy dimension which mirrors our own world? Scientists in Oak Ridge National Laboratory in eastern Tennessee hope so, and have completed building equipment they are to test this summer which may allow us the first glimpse of a paral...

MUSICIAN DOUG KAETZ Doug Kaetz is a former Ski Instructor and Philadelphia school teacher who's passion for music lead to a full time career following his dream of making music. His story like many who succeed is full of travails, triumphs and some tragedy. Listen as this young man with a dream tell of what it takes to live the dream.

RISING STAR: ACTOR/MODEL GUNNER POPE Gunner Pope is a 21 year model. Breaking his way into acting. Gunner attended school in a little town called Independence, Ky. He attended school in his beginning years in Bellevue, Ky and then went to school in Ft. Thomas. Gunner spent most of his time in school involved in sports, doing everything from Wrestling to playing Football and Baseball. He was a wres...

TV & Film Producer/Director/Writer Marc Sotkin  Marc Sotkin is an award winning writer, producer, and director who has influenced some of Americas most Iconic Television shows.  His Credits Include: Blansky's Beauties -You Wish-First Time Out-Platypus Man -The Sinbad Show -The Golden Palace-The Golden Girls-It's a Living-The Line-Laverne & Shirley-I'm a Big Girl Now-Working Stiffs- The Gar...

IS HISTORY A LIE? Finding truth in history is about understanding that this truth is not absolute. In this sense, truth is based on perspective. The perspective of the person who captured it and the person interpreting it. And the perspective of the translators and editors and primary sources. We don’t get to be invisible observers of moments in the past, and we don’t get to go into other minds. T...

2024 U.S. Presidential Election Special  President Donald J. Trump (R) vs. Vice President Kamala Harris (D) OH BOY, HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! LOL  

  Celebrity Correspondent Will Keck William Keck During my multi-decade career working in Hollywood as an entertainment reporter covering celebrities, I’ve written countless articles that I’m proud to claim as my own. Very personal profiles that received accolades not only from my editors, but also from the town’s top publicists and the stars themselves. But you won’t find any of those happily-eve...

WHO (THE HELL) IS MICHELE LAMY? Michèle Lamy, connector of people, ideas, influences, subcultures. Entrepreneur, visionary, style icon, band leader, curator, polymath octogenarian. All nubby silver rings, kohl-shadowed eyes, gold-plated teeth and Berber-esque tattoos. Born in Jura, France in 1944, Lamy has lived many lives, from cabaret dancer to defense lawyer, fashion designer, and in 1990s Los...

  RETURN OF THE RAIN MAN According to conspiracy theories, the Rain Man is a powerful demon who makes deals with those who aspire to make it big in the industry. With the noun "rain", it is defined as water falling as rain, rainwater, and anything watery. According to the theories, rain can also be defined as one who receives abundant blessings from above. This is actually a unisexual title that c...

THE EXISTENCE OF CELESTIAL (HEAVENLY) BEINGS DO ANGELS EXSIST? Angels All Over Let’s start at the safest place to start — namely, with the Bible instead of our own speculations. And here are some of the things that the Bible says angels are doing. And the terms angel or angels occur in the Bible close to three hundred times, so this is not a marginal reality in Scripture. Here’s a sample: Angels a...

Presidential Special: That's Bullshit with Rico & Stretch" Tonight Rico and Stretch gives their unadulterated unfiltered unbiased look at the 2024 presidential election. With uncertainty in the  future and a wildcard presidential race, this years election fares up to be one for the books! Rico Style & Stretch Kwiatkowski, two veteran musicians and eentertainers who wear their hearts onthei...