An unidentified natural gas driller filed four applications Friday that would collectively open more than 8,300 acres of Egypt Valley Wildlife Area in eastern Ohio. If granted, they would make the wildlife area home to the biggest fracking operation under publicly owned land in Ohio. Signal.

It's arrogant for U.S. citizens to call themselves "Americans." It's a subject of significant cultural and linguistic debate, particularly between English speakers and those from Latin America. U.S. citizens exclusive use of the term can be seen as imperialistic or exclusionary. Cliff Klaven

“Do not go to Mexico.” Jason Hanson.

"I am allowed to cut off any and all trade or business with any country. In other words, I can destroy the trade, I can destroy the country, I'm even allowed to impose a foreign country destroying embargo. I can do anything I want to do to them. I'm allowed to destroy the country." Donald Trump.

AI says Trump's cabinet members are NOT psychopaths. Then AI defines psychopathy this way...."Psychopathy is a complex personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and antisocial behavior." So I ask you... does that definition describe the people in Trump's cabinet?

"Robert Duvall died yesterday at the age of 95. Duvall had a history of supporting Republican candidates. He attended George W. Bush’s inauguration, raised money for Mitt Romney’s candidacy and narrated a video at the Republican National Convention." River Styx Gazette.

"A 2023 survey found that 68% of Republicans believe Nazis are actually a "left-wing" phenomenon, viewing them as a form of "National Socialism" that parallels modern big-government ideologies. This is the "thinking" we're up against." Izzie Zenning.

"In 1936, the U.S. forcibly removed up to two million people of Mexican descent from the country — up to 60 per cent of whom were American citizens." River Styx Gazette.

"It's not just this timeline. They've jerked us around for years. In the 70's there was a woman who'd come on TV and say, "Have you ever noticed that diarrhea always strikes at the wrong time?" All these years we've never been told. When IS the right time for diarrhea to strike?" Buzz Dupp.

"People just don't get me! I hope that includes that Reaper guy!" From the book, "Things Don Rickles Didn't Say.

"Lucid dreams often feel strikingly real, with enhanced sensory details like the feeling of wind or texture. Lucidity exists on a continuum; some dreamers can only observe, while others can fly, teleport, or change their surroundings entirely." Cliff Klaven.

When the Body Politic meets entropy the result is a systemic breakdown where order and authority gradually dissolve into chaos. If the body politic meets entropy, the challenge is whether it can import enough "energy" to maintain its structure or succumb to disintegration and "darkness.

Defining the American nightmare. The term body politic is a metaphor and legal concept describing a group of people organized as a single political entity under a shared government. The government and the citizens must work in harmony for the whole to be "healthy". 🤔

Reports describe advance ticket sales for the "Melania" movie as "sluggish" or "weak" in major cities like New York and San Francisco, with some theaters reporting zero tickets sold for initial Friday screenings. River Styx Gazette.

“People can have their own opinions about the facts, but they don’t get to have their own facts. For some reason, a lot of folks seem to think they do get to have their own facts." Football great, Alan Page. (I watched him play highschool football.)

“I ain’t gonna make it. I ain’t gonna get to London — unless they put me in the toilet for the whole trip!” Mel Brooks.

As of early 2026, there have been no formal legal consequences for the sitting members of Congress who defied their subpoenas, though their actions have been cited during later debates over holding other officials, such as Attorney General Merrick Garland or Bill and Hillary Clinton, in contempt.

Canadian visitors once injected between $38 billion and $42 billion into Florida every year, but within a single winter season, that flow collapsed by more than half. 280,000 tourism-related jobs disappeared across Florida.

"Switzerland has more than 1,400 tunnels, with total tunnel and gallery length already above 2,000 kilometers. That includes rail tunnels under the Alps, road tunnels on national highways, and hidden galleries for water and power." Cliff Klaven.

Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose bestselling books about the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him fame among paranormal enthusiasts and scorn from the scientific community, has died. He was 90.

"Being Black at a Steelers game can feel like you’re a fly in the milk, brother. You do have a guarded feeling depending on where you sit." Ed Dawson, head football coach at Cornell High School in Pennsylvania.

"Little Foot" is the nickname of a famous nearly complete Australopithecus fossil discovered in South Africa, which continues to be a subject of major research in early 2026 regarding human origins." Cliff Klaven.

In the early 1960's when I was doing "Adventures In Jazz" on WCUE in Akron I was a jazz aficionado. I studied to be a Tune Cat, an art form long forgotten. When people asked for a referral to an album that would be ear opening and relaxing I suggested this.... youtube.com/playlist?lis...

While earwax can technically function as a lubricant for squeaky door hinges due to its high concentration of long-chain fatty acids and alcohols, it is generally not recommended for household maintenance. Still it can create a slippery surface that reduces metal-on-metal friction." Cliff Klaven.

"A recent study claimed, "Unforgettable" is the worst earworm and is the most difficult to stop. This has puzzled scientists and sufferers alike." River Styx Gazette.

"National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7) instructs the Justice Department to investigate groups and individuals identified by "anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, and anti-Christianity." River Styx Gazette.

"It's just going to be -- I mean, they'll find a reason to impeach me. I'll get impeached." Donald Trump caught speaking the truth.

Kids said Stephen Miller was"unpopular" and a "loner" who rarely had girlfriends or close female friends. They said his primary childhood peer relationships were limited, with one classmate noting he "never hung out with women" and was "inseparable" from a single male best friend.

There is no factual evidence or credible report that Donald Trump Jr. employs a "cocaine safety tester." The phrase "Cocaine News with Don Jr." is a recurring satirical segment on The Daily Show. There is no evidence that Trump Jr. uses or has access to "the highest grade cocaine available.

While there is no medical or credible public record indicating that Stephen Miller suffers from or has ever been diagnosed with rhinotillexomania Miller has been o Seen frequently engaging in it, particularly in his car while stopped at traffic lights. He wipes on a pine tree shaped air freshener.

There is no evidence or credible record that Stephen Miller, the American political advisor, has engaged in sexual acts with cats or dogs. While Miller’s wife, Katie Miller, has made lighthearted public comments about their "pillow talk" it only involved sex with cats and dogs on a few occasions.

“A man is born to work, to suffer and to fight; he who doesn't, must perish.” Nikola Tesla.

‪"At of the start of the 2025 NFL season, there were 56 players listed with the last name Jones across active, reserve, and development rosters in the National Football League." Cliff Klaven.

Here is a photo of Miles Davis' left hand. 😎

"Why was it that every time you saw a woman like that you were with another woman?" Charles Bukowski.

"Ancient Romans had no tomatoes, potatoes, bell peppers, or corn, as these were native to the Americas and not introduced until after the 15th century." Cliff Klaven.

"As a central nervous system depressant, Xanax decreases brain activity, which is often associated with a perceived slowing of the passage of time. It can cause short-term memory loss or "blackouts. It often leads to sleep, causing hours to pass without the user noticing." Cliff Klaven.

Dr. Howard Tucker, a Cleveland Heights native whose life and career touched medicine, military service, law and social media, has died at age 103. Known for his curiosity and energy, Tucker, who died Monday, remained professionally active well into his later years. Cleveland Plain Dealer.

“When you let go of what you are, you become what you might be.” Laozi.

"Eric Clapton I think is mostly quite banal, although he did some exciting things earlier in his life with Mayall. I saw Cream live once and I thought they were quite awful. Clapton's work since, I think, has been excessively tedious.” Robert Fripp.

"Sitting directly on a public shower floor can cause a fungal infection on your buttocks. While colloquially sometimes referred to as "athlete's ass," the medical terms for this type of infection depend on the specific area affected." Cliff Klaven.

"Brachiosaurus could cut a loaf that weighed over 3000 pounds." Cliff Klaven.

"Praise be to Allah, we are Muslims and Afghans; we have our own religion, culture, and values. Through numerous sacrifices, we have protected this country from the spread of harmful cultures, and now we are also defending it." Saif-ur-Islam Khyber.... after busting 4 " Peaky Blinders."

"Where does a reasonable boundary of “imminence” or “likelihood” to a threat get drawn? How many people need to be killed and at what frequency for us to see ourselves as at war?" William Gillis.

Another embarrassing loss for the Cleveland Browns in front of their freezing fans. Week after month after year the Browns continue to humiliate their fans with stupid, idiotic clown shows. 🤡

Buckeyes 27 Meechigan 9

There is still kindness. www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-...

This is not a nightmare. This is actually happening. "The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution condemning the "horrors of socialism."

Big explosion today near Youngstown. fox8.com/news/multipl...

“The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm." Aldous Huxley.