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6/30/2016

With National Hot Dog Month starting tomorrow, we will once again post the chart created by Food Republic on how to make 40 different styles of hotdogs from around the world.

I'm sure that most readers of this blog are aware; hot dogs are one of nature's most powerful super foods. They have been known to increase strength, intelligence, heartburn, virility and flatulence. There are also very few hot dog joints that I can say; I wouldn't go to when I'm hungry. It’s the power of a good Coney or Michigan dog.

Fun Freebies

6/29/2016

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.

2016 Fourth of July Fireworks and Event Schedule by State
For a fun all-American party in the bloom of summer, nothing can compete with the Fourth of July in New England. From huge too little, mountains to coasts, there is a July 4th entertainment that will bring just the right sparkle to your summer. Examples of "big" are Boston Harborfest and the Boston Pops fireworks over the Charles River.
In contrast, find your way to the Rhode Island town of Chepatchet for a DIY "horribles" parade. In between, we have parades and fireworks in many, many towns, barbecues and picnics, free live music, historic re-creations of Independence Day. The Folks at Visit New England have one of the best event listings that I know of, so here is the place to find some Fun.

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.

Free Fun 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.

First Friday...                                                                     Friday                                  Putnam Ct
As always, First Friday’s event will feature great live entertainment. You can stroll 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.

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.

6/28/2016

The Most and Least Expensive Cars to Maintain
The most expensive thing most Americans own, after their house, is their car. On average, Americans spend 5% of their income on purchasing a car. Another 5% goes towards on-going maintenance and insurance costs. More

Why America’s men aren’t working
The problem is particularly pronounced among men between the ages of 25 and 54, traditionally considered the prime working years. Their participation rate has been declining for decades, but the drop-off accelerated during the recession. The high mark was 98 percent in 1954, and it now stands at 88 percent. A new analysis from the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, slated for release Monday, found that the United States now has the third-lowest participation rate for “prime-age men” among the world’s developed countries.

In other words, Greece, Slovenia and Turkey have a larger share of men in their workforces than the United States does. The United States beats only Italy and Israel. More

6/27/2016

Fun at the State Fair
The fair, it’s that time of the year when you get out and run into old friends. To see all those farming displays from the 4H, and maybe the little chicks hatching from its egg. Cotton candy, fried dough, ride the amusement park rides, or go on a rampage. A large fight at the 30th annual NJ State Fair in the Meadowlands was caught on camera this weekend. More

Murder suspect tries to Snatch Cop’s Gun inside Interview Room
A man arrested on a murder charge Tuesday tried to grab a Cincinnati police officer’s gun from its holster while being processed at the Criminal Investigation Section. By the look of this video, there’s probably a 0% chance that an innocent man would try to grab the cops gun and attempt a breakout from the police station. In the land of the free, I would predict this dirt bags membership card has expired. More

6/26/2016

And Having a Good Pickup Line was Never one of His Strong Points
A man in Florida was arrested this week after he allegedly shot up the home of a woman who refused to have sex with him.

It was a day to remember!
Rattlesnake bites Colorado groom during wedding photos

One of the Smartest Crooks I’ve heard about For Sure
Police discover 20,000 stolen bees in car trunk after swarm hits Fitchburg neighborhood

This is why it’s Not a Good idea to Blindly Walk down the Yellow Brick Road
Dozens Burned After Fire-Walking Event At Tony Robbins Seminar

6/25/2016

People who value time over money are happier, study finds
It’s all about your mentality!

Scientists have figured out exactly how much fun it is to get drunk

Small trial shows memory loss from Alzheimer's disease can be reversed
A small clinical trial of 10 patients with early Alzheimer’s disease has shown that the memory loss and cognitive impairment can be reversed.

Fridays Open Road

6/24/2016

6/23/2016

I Know Some of Them People
Chatty' gene discovered by scientists in study breakthrough

And From the World of….”You Can’t Always Get What You Want”
Newfoundlander calls 911 to tell police there isn't enough cheese on her pizza

Man beat, threatened to kill Burger King worker over milkshake he didn’t like

No Waiting for the Pearly Gates
Smiths Falls, Ont., funeral business dissolves the dead, pours them into town sewers

Fun Freebies

6/22/2016

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.

International Festival of Arts & Ideas                                    June 15th-25th          New Haven Ct
A 16-day extravaganza of performing arts, lectures, and conversations that takes over theaters and open spaces in New Haven each June. More than 80% of festival events are completely free.

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.

Free Fun Friday's                                                                   Friday's         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.

Blackstone Valley River Tour                                               Sunday                       Central Falls, RI
On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Blackstone River cruise offers, free cruises along the river. You may see swan, herons, geese, ducks, turtles, hawks and beautiful plants and trees! The tour guide explains the ecology of the river and surrounding wetlands along with stories about the people and history of the region. Every time you go out on the river, you’re bound to see something cool!

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.

Bascom Lodge Weekly Events                                                                                            Adams Ma
Sitting atop Massachusetts’ highest peak in the Berkshires sits Bascom Lodge There are a myriad of opportunities for fun for families throughout the summer and early fall. Open May 31st through October 30th, the lodge offers workshops, lectures, music and explorations of all kinds.

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.

6/21/2016

From the "Were Not Going To Take it Files"

The British people have risen at last - and we're about to unleash chaos

Indonesia has Introduced Castration and the Death Penalty for Child Rapists
The President of Indonesia has recently placed new, more dramatic sanctions on child rapists. The maximum sentence for rape was fourteen years in prison. Now that punishment has been multiplied, offending criminals can be put to death or chemically castrated. The Indonesian president introduced this by way of presidential decree. This means it is effective immediately, although it can still be overturned byparliament later.

Judge Weighs $1 Trillion Fine That Could Destroy Telemarketing
Three Utah companies await a judge’s decision on how much they’ll have to pay for violating telemarketing laws. More

Welcome Back Summer

6/20/2016

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

6/19/2016

Talk about a bad hair day!
Terrified woman nearly loses her locks when her blow dryer bursts into FLAMES after her husband
filled it with baby powder as a prank.

Just Like Dust in the Wind
An armored truck crew lost about $20,500 when the vehicle's back door popped open in transit and three large bags of cash fell into the road.
The Providence Police Department said the Brink's truck crew told investigators the doors came open while the vehicle was turning into the main entrance of the Rhode Island Hospital in the late morning Wednesday.

In this Bar Fight, It Wasn't a Spilled Drink that Led to Blows.
According to the police report, a fight broke out between two couples this week when someone, who Friday remained unidentified, allegedly broke wind inside Sloppy Joe's,

Fridays Open Road

6/17/2016

6/16/2016

I Want It My Way
Woman Demands Free Burger King Before Firing Gunshots at Drive-Thru Window

True Power, Hackers Hijack ISIS Twitter Accounts With Gay Porn After Orlando Attack
On June 13, a hacker named WauchulaGhost, who is affiliated with the hacktivist collective Anonymous, has seized control of about 200 pro-ISIS Twitter accounts that were stuffed with jihadist content and replaced it with gay pride messages and links to gay pornography.

Fun Freebies

6/15/2016

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.

3rd Thursday Street Festival                                                                                  Pittsfield Ma
Every third Thursday the downtown district comes alive with live music and performances on multiple stages setup for the event, local food and craft vendors set up booths, street performers are entertaining people and plenty of fun is to be had. If you want to experience a little more, businesses are open late for shopping, theater and there are plenty of dining options available as well.

Third Thursday Gallery Night                                                                                 Providence Ri
On the third Thursday of each month, galleries across Providence, Rhode Island open their doors to celebrate art ranging from contemporary multi-media installations to one-of-a-kind functional artworks. Gallery Night Providence offers free, curated, guided bus tours to Providence Galleries and Museums from March to November.

International Festival of Arts & Ideas                         June 15th-25th                      New Haven Ct
A 16-day extravaganza of performing arts, lectures, and conversations that takes over theaters and open spaces in New Haven each June. More than 80% of festival events are completely free.

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.

.Branford Summer Fest                                                 June 17th-19th                            Branford Ct
Since its inception in 1985, Father’s Day Weekend in Branford has become synonymous with The Branford Festival. The Historic Town Green is transformed into a festival of crafts, activities, food, live music and much, much more. Whatever your interests, there is something available for the entire family.

  Waterfire                                                                      Saturday                                  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.

Shelburne Falls Riverwalk..                                          Saturday                                Shelburne Falls Ma
A day-long celebration of art, the Deerfield River and the beauty of the town. There will be plenty of family events, live music, learn how to fly fish or hop on a raft for a free ride on the Deerfield River from Zoar Outdoor.

CT Free Fishing Day                                                     Sunday
This Father's Day, anyone can obtain a free one-day fishing license to fish. You must have free fishing licenses to participate in the program. The. License can be obtained through the online sportsmen licensing system through the DEEP offices.

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.