Oblivitronix: The Art, and the Science, of being Oblivious.WLBOTT is proud to announce the acquisition of Oblivitronix. We have used their services in the past, with great success. Let’s let our friends at Oblivitronix introduce themselves: The Oblivious Office The Stress-Free Management Planning Sessions The Corporate Picnic To be held at Century Oaks Park this […]
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Dear Tess,I have a Massey Ferguson Activa MF 7345 S harvester, and the engine sump seems a little sluggish. What do you recommend? Also, what is the meaning of life?- Sump Pump SallyDear S.P. Sally,The Massey Ferguson Activa is a reliable workhorse, but like all machines, it needs regular care to stay productive. Filters: Clean […]
Elder UC#1 has been officially confirmed as Minister of Number Thingies. You probably saw the confirmation hearing on CNN, but here are some stills of the proceedings. Corporate Hall of Elders UC#1’s official corporate photo has been updated in the Hall of Elders. As part of his new responsibilities, UC#1 is providing WLBOTT with Charts […]
Today, Tuesday September 10th, 2024, is a very big day. The US presidential debate is this evening (8:00pm TexTime). Without exaggeration, the following are at stake: The fate of the planet is literally in the hands of “undecided voters.” How can anyone be undecided at this point? WLBOTT acknowledges the gravity of today’s debate, but […]
Ah, memories…. Once upon a time I was working at a small-ish non-profit. I was always the first one there, getting in a few hours of database development before the office got too chaotic. One morning, I was listening to Leon Redbone’s Winin’ Boys Blues…. Winin’ boy, don’t deny my nameI’m the winin’ boy, don’t […]
During a one-on-one performance review with UC#2 yesterday, we realized that yesterday’s BLOTT failed to capture the true rock star nature of UC#2’s scholarship. As you recall, UC#2 is a leading expert in 1st and 2nd century Coptic manuscripts. We have failed to take into account the added stress, the demands of groupies, the constant […]
Two astronauts are stuck on the ISS. Their return vehicle, the Boeing Starliner, was determined to be non-space-worthy yesterday. The astronauts will have to wait until February to get a ride back to Earth. Expedition 71 Sunita Williams Barry Wilmore Mount Juliet High School – Barry Wilmore’s Alma Mater What’s Cookin’? Some highlights that caught […]
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Ms. Paper Wasp shortly after stinging Elder UC#4. The Devil’s Sting A poignant story by Drew Bratcher about nine year old’s encounter with a paper wasp. (Paris Review). I am nine years old, soon to be ten. When people ask me what I want to be when I grow up, I say “country singer,” I […]
Our initial intent was to describe, in great detail, the 105 Lighthouses of Iceland. But our attention was soon redirected when we learned of Þrídrangaviti. Without a doubt, Þrídrangaviti is one of the most dramatic, unique and visually stunning lighthouses in Icelandic territory. The lighthouse is built atop an enormous, 120-foot basalt stack in the […]
Ladies and Gents – I believe WLBOTT needs to take responsibility for cratering the internet vs CrowdStrike. I think our post about anchovies directed so much traffic to our site, that the internet Floundered from all the Carping. Some on the internet want to put our heads on a Pike, but we can redeem ourselves […]