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8/31/2017

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I NEED MY SERVICE ANIMAL
A Wackjob who also poses as Antifa. Came ready to fight,  until she was arrested, now comes the public, humiliation from this pathetic meltdown. Warning for language.


The Damage is Done, Corporate Greed
When it comes to natural disasters, the only thing worse than looters, is those businesses that exploit the tragedy in order to engage in price gouging. I hope Best Buy pays dearly for this attempt.
Best Buy says $42 for a case of bottled water near Houston was a 'big mistake'


Keep Your Gas Tank Topped Off
The nation's largest oil refinery shuts down as Hurricane Harvey floods Texas


Scientists Develop New Shot to Protect Against Lyme Disease – New Lyme Disease Vaccine

The Worm Has Learned a Brand New Wiggle
Joel Osteen opens up Houston church for Harvey evacuees amid backlash

'I Experienced Hate First-Hand Today': Bay Area TV Anchor On The Berkeley Antifa
In a stunning Facebook status update posted Sunday evening, hours after a so-called “Rally Against Hate” in Berkeley, San Francisco, one such reporter bravely took an unprecedented stand against this madness. I experienced hate first hand today... It came from these people dressed in all black at a protest in Berkeley. Ironically they were all chanting about NO hate.


A Very Important Public Service Announcement
You're Making Your Gin & Tonic Wrong and You Don't Even Know It. After reading this you can say “Thank You”.


Are You Grilling Your Chicken the Right Way?
While no cookout would be complete without burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken, that last one can prove to be trickier than you might think. Chicken presents a host of potential pitfalls because it's so easy to do right but just as easy to screw up.

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Fun Freebies

8/30/2017

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Fun Freebies this Week
With the summer now coming to a close, this will be the last weekly posting for the Fun Freebies segment this year. I hope you have enjoyed the weekly feature and was able to take advantage of some of the many events that were listed here.
 
First Fridays                                                                                                             Friday  Putnam Ct
As always, First Friday’s event will feature great live entertainment.  You can stroll along the streets, take in the sights and sounds and discover why Putnam is the hub for arts & culture in Northeast Connecticut. A variety of events including live music and art vendors will line the streets offering fun and interactive art projects, and stimulating events.

 
Gloucester Schooner Festival                                                          Friday-Sunday   Gloucester Ma
Maritime Gloucester will be pulling out all the stops this weekend with its annual Schooner Festival. The festivities start Friday, with the arrival of the ships. Later in the evening, the monthly
Gloucester Block Party will be sure to get the show going.
On Saturday, the annual Heritage Day Festival begins. Over 25 artisan vendors and community organizations will be set up along Schooner Way and down Webster Pier with demonstrations and family activities.  From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, there will be a festive hub of traditional crafters, expert seafood demonstrations, foot stomping music with Old Cold Tater, impossible magic, schooner sails, and fun-filled family activities on the Harbor Loop. Schooners will be docked at Maritime Gloucester's Webster Pier with others throughout the city. 
The annual Boat Parade of Lights begins later in the day on the Annisquam River and travels down the river and into Gloucester Harbor with a fireworks show at the end of the evening Sunday will feature a parade of sail and the Mayor’s Race.


Camden Windjammer Festival                                                            Friday-Sunday    Camden Me
The Camden Windjammer Festival provides visitors with a unique opportunity to see most of the Midcoast fleet from the comfort of a bench at the Camden Public Landing. Celebrate Camden’s maritime heritage and living traditions from the great age of sail when coasting schooners were launched in the harbor. The Maritime Heritage Fair will feature booths and displays of maritime history, traditions and crafts. There will also be games, live music and fireworks to keep the visitors entertained.

Newburyport Riverfront Music Festival                                             Saturday         Newburyport Ma
This Saturday, “The River 92.5” will hold its annual Riverfront Music Festival in Newburyport Ma. This year, They Might Be Giants will be the Headliner for the show.  There will also be an additional three bands that will be performing at the Festival. Guests are encouraged to get there early for this huge end of the summer event. Don’t forget your beach blankets & chairs for a great day of live music!
 
 

Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival                              Saturday and Sunday,     Plymouth Notch Vt
The annual Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival will take place at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont. Stars from Vermont and nationally known musicians team up for a lively two-day festival of folk and blues music performed in the pure country air of historic Plymouth Notch. Please help support the food drive for the Vermont Food Bank by also bringing non-perishable food items to the concerts.

Chinese Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival                             Saturday    Pawtucket Ri
Festivity and friendly competition will be the theme this Saturday during Rhode Island’s Chinese Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival. The event takes place along the banks of the Pawtucket River. In addition to the exciting dragon boat racing, a number of arts and other activities provide fun for the entire family and an appreciation for Chinese culture.

 Waterfire                                                                                                       Sunday    Providence RI 
This Saturday, there will be another Full lighting for the Waterfire Festival. As you walk along the paths in Waterfront Park, past the arched bridges and beautiful sculptures; your senses will be captivated by the flames, aromas of burning wood and music from around the world. There will be torch-lit vessels that travel down the river, street performers and live music.  WaterFire has been enjoyed by of over ten million visitors since its flames were first lit in 1994.

 
Bread and Roses Festival                                                                            Monday   Lawrence Ma
Enjoy performances from a wide range of genres, including American Folk, Jazz, Blues, Latin Rock, Merengue, Salsa, Celtic, Klezmer, Honk, Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, and much more.
There will also be FREE 50 minute Trolley Tour of the historic mill town of Lawrence. The tour departs from City Hall every 30 minutes starting at 12:00pm, with the last trolley leaving at 4:00pm. Get your TICKETS in advance at the Friends of Lawrence Heritage State Park tent. (these fill up quickly). 

National Museum Day is next month on the September 26th.  There are many museums all over the Northeast and the Country that participate in this program. The Smithsonian Museum will send you free tickets to visit the museum of your choice if you submit the request to them.
To receive your free
Museum Day Live! Ticket for two people only, please enter your information into the request and send it out to The Smithsonian Museum . Your Ticket will be emailed to you after you submit your information. You must print your ticket and present it to receive your free admission.
 

The Berklee Sumer in the City Concerts  Series                                       Greater Boston Ma
This concert series, presents more than 200 free performances throughout the Greater Boston area from May through September. Bringing neighborhoods alive with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin, and more, some of Berklee’s most promising young artists are poised to share the skills they hone on campus with the local community.

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8/29/2017

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Federal Judge Orders IRS To Release Names Of Specific Employees That Targeted Tea Party Groups

Houston man catches fish in home flooded by Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey has been a disaster for Houston residents. But even in the toughest of times, it’s sometimes best to clear your mind of all the bad things that are happening and go fishing.


From The Washington Post
Black-clad Antifa members attack peaceful right-wing demonstrators in Berkeley. It’s kind of hard for the liberal media to continue lying to the public when this is what’s really going on.

Petition To Label Antifa A "Terrorist Organization" Reaches Critical Milestone

Psychologically Scarred
There are complex reasons millennials’ preferences differ from prior generations’, including psychological scars from growing up during the recession. 19 things millennials are killing.

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8/28/2017

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The Cultural Appropriation Class Have Deemed Them Forbidden.

 
Mary and Jesus
California Catholic School Removes Statues of Jesus, Mary to Be More ‘Inclusive’ from view
at San Domenico School.


Next.....
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has made it clear that he is in the camp with the fanatics now that he is mulling the removal of a statue of Christopher Columbus.

Gone With The Wind
The epic 1939 drama depicting a tale of romance during the Civil War has been banished from a Memphis theater’s summer film festival because it may offend
thin-skinned people.



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8/27/2017

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When Your Doing Landscape Work, Always Wear a Seatbelt
 

Pepper Balls has been Arrested
Man hit by gas round in viral video now faces charges for aggravated assault on police.


Because Lord Loves a Thinkin Man
 
We Have the Adventures of Joey Dumba$$,
Joey Bada$$, a hip-hop artist, asked his Twitter followers if he was “crazy” for
staring at the solar eclipse without protective glasses. He shortly thereafter announced,“Due to unforeseen circumstances, my Cleveland, Chicago & Toronto shows on the #EverybodyTour are cancelled.
 

Always Be Safe
Car theft suspect pulls over to watch eclipse, gets arrested, deputies say
 

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8/26/2017

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Ladies, You Have This Blogs Full Support
FREE YOUR BREASTS! FREE YOUR MIND!
On Saturday Aug. 26, people in cities around the world are invited to stand up for women's right to go
topless in public.


Shark Attacks Seal Near Surfers Off Cape Cod

There was panic on a popular Cape Cod beach Monday after a shark attacked a seal just yards offshore. The shark took a fatal bite out of the seal just off
Nauset Beach in Orleans.

Yes, you can now tip strippers with Bitcoin

Chemists confirm that whiskey really does taste better with a splash of water

Bad Day to be a Crook
Three thrift store employees overpowered a robber who was wielding a shotgun in Long Island — including a woman who grabbed the weapon and beat the robber about the head with it, cops and witnesses said Sunday   .MORE

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Fridays Open Road

8/25/2017

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 “It’s funny how when you were a kid, a day could last forever. Then you grow up, and all these years just seemed like a blink.”
Stephen King- Hearts in Atlantis

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8/24/2017

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From the Streets of Phoenix
In Phoenix this week, an ANTIFA thug got drilled right in the jewels by a tear gas projectile. This guy should head out to buy a cup before he shows up to cause trouble next time.


They Have Now Gone Batshit Crazy, Forget About The Sportscaster from ESPN..........
At the University of Southern California, a student group has declared the equine mascot of the school’s Trojans football team to be a symbol of “white supremacy.” Why? Because the horse bears a name similar to that of a steed that belonged to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.


The NAACP in Atlanta has called for a boycott of the NFL.
The organization says the league treated free agent Colin Kaepernick unfairly for his headline grabbing protest during the national anthem last season. So now,
The NAACP is asking Falcons fans everywhere to take a knee on the NFL. They say that means they don't want fans coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the season opener or even watching the team on television. Will the NFL gets hit from the other side:?

Wow This Guy will make you smile, Cause he can dance!!!
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Fun Freebies

8/23/2017

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Each Wednesday, you can find a few of the Fun Freebies that will be held throughout New England during the upcoming week. To find other events that will be taking place this weekend, Click on any of the drop down tabs from the top of each page of this web site.

The Berklee Sumer in the City Concerts  Series                                                Greater Boston Ma
This concert series, presents more than 200 free performances throughout the Greater Boston area from May through September. Bringing neighborhoods alive with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin, and more, some of Berklee’s most promising young artists are poised to share the skills they hone on campus with the local community.



Jacobs Pillow Dance Inside/Out Performances                 Wednesday-Saturday    Stockbridge Ma
The free performances happen every week from Wednesday through Saturday during the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. The shows are performed outside, with a beautiful backdrop of the Berkshire Hills in the summer. When the weather is threatening the performance will move to an indoor studio with very limited seating. Call the Box Office after 5pm the day of the performance to find out if it will be outdoors or indoors.


Fun Free Friday’s                                                                      Friday      Throughout Massachusetts 
Each Friday;
The Highland Street Foundation will sponsor free admission to Museums and other cultural and fun destinations throughout Massachusetts. This program is open again this year to all Ma. residents thanks to this very generous family foundation.

Saint Anthony’s Feast                                                                         Friday-Sunday    Boston Ma
Begun in 1919, by Italian immigrants from the small town of Montefalcione in Avellino, Saint Anthony’s Feast has become the largest Italian Religious Festival in New England. Named the “Feast of all Feasts” by National Geographic Magazine, this authentic Italian street festival has it all for people of every age: parades, strolling singers, live entertainment, contests and religious services are held daily. Admission is free, and there are plenty of food venders offering the best Italian street foods from over 100 pushcarts.

 
Plainville Balloon Festival                                                      Friday-Sunday         Plainville Ct
Once again, the skies over Connecticut will be filled with hot air balloons that will participate in the Hot Air Balloon Festival. This event welcomes visitors from all over New England and continues to focus on family entertainment and fun. There will be a Balloon Glow on Friday evening with Fireworks later on as well. A Car Show, Craft Fair and live Music are all part of the annual event. Admission is free with plenty of food venders available.



National Museum Day   is next month on the September 24th.  There are many museums all over the Northeast and the Country that participate in this program. The Smithsonian Museum will send you free tickets to visit the museum of your choice if you submit the request to them. To receive your free Museum Day Live! Ticket for two people only, please enter your information into the request and send it out to The Smithsonian Museum . Your Ticket will be emailed to you after you submit your information. You must print your ticket and present it to receive your free admission.


Many museums in New England offer free admission during specified days of the week.  You can find them here in the Good Diggin
Museum Listing of New England.

There are also many Cities and Towns that offer free weekly live music shows with a wide variety of different musical styles available. You can also find a lot of car shows in many areas here as well.  Those options can be found here on the Good Diggin Free Weekly
Town Concert  listings or the
Car Show page.

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8/22/2017

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“...and those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”
– Nietzsche

Chuck E. Cheese's animatronics may take a final bow
 
It’s the States vs. Their Cities
A growing number of proposed state laws designed to crack down on sanctuary cities are putting local leaders in those municipalities on the defensive, forcing many to fight off measures they say could cripple their crime-fighting abilities and threaten economic growth.
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Free EBook Library: 20 Great Free Online Libraries
 
What happens in our brains when we look at art? | Public Radio International
 
How to choose the right drone for you | Popular Science

Big Pharma and Corporate Greed Strike Again
47 Hospitals Slashed Their Use Of 2 Key Heart Drugs
After Huge Price Hikes

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