The Further Adventures of Capt. Eddie
What's that boy up to now?
If you know me at all, you know that I like messing with the minds of scammers and spammers (well, and other people, too). If you don’t know me yet, you’ll need to check out my “Snotty Phone Meets the Telemarketers” video series (Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3). That will give you an idea of the sort of thing I like to do.
Recently, though, it’s email scammers I’ve been …
Playing with the Scammers Read More
The feast of St. Mary Magdalene (Santa Maria Maddalena) on July 22nd is a big deal here in La Maddalena. She is the patron saint of the city and the island, and the church here is dedicated to her as well. So when her feast day rolls around, the locals, tourists, and dignitaries all turn out for a celebration.
Here’s a video from last year’s celebration (2018). It contains everything from prayers to fireworks to …
Celebration of the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene in La Maddalena, Italy (video) Read More
March 28th will always hold a special place in my life. It is the date of the Three Mile Island nuclear accident. This year — March 28, 2019 — is the 40th anniversary of the accident.
It holds a special place for me because I was there. I was a resident of Middletown, Pennsylvania, where the plant is located, so I felt all of the emotions that you feel when you don’t know if you’re …
Three Mile Island: Some Anecdotes — and a Question — on the 40th Anniversary Read More
Yes, it really is true. You can get money for nothing.
Well, for almost nothing. You generally have to perform some task: click a button, view an ad, visit a website, complete a survey. Sometimes it’s an enjoyable task, like playing an online game. Often it requires just a few seconds every hour or so.
The amount of money you get is tiny — generally fractions of a cent at a time — although there …
Free Money with Bitcoin Faucets Read More
I have been following Bitcoin for a number of years now — since it was below $1,000, which is ancient history as far as Bitcoin is concerned. I haven’t “invested” in any Bitcoin, because I don’t feel as though Bitcoin is an investment at all — unless, of course, you think a lottery ticket is also an “investment.” (I do own a little Bitcoin, however, which is fodder for another post…)
But Bitcoin, to …
Lightning Strikes Bitcoin Read More
Check out some of Captain Eddie’s words of wisdom. Chairman Mao had his little red book, Captain Eddie has a blog page. Much easier and cheaper to maintain….
… Quotations from Captain Eddie Read More
You may or may not know that in 2012 I had a minor heart attack, caused by a blocked coronary artery. My cardiologist cleared the artery and inserted a stent, and I’ve been in good shape ever since. But he also put me on some daily medication: three different prescription drugs, plus a baby aspirin, every day.
As we were planning our move to Italy, I had to give some consideration to making sure I …
Fun at the Farmacia (Life in Italy) Read More