Brave New World

 A Maryland High School principal was suspended several months ago when an audio recording of him making disparaging remarks about black students academic performance was released to the public.

Except, as he consistently claimed, he never made the remarks.

The school's athletic director had made the recording, using samples of the principal's voice and A.I. software. He then emailed the audio to people at the school from a throwaway account and let events take their course. His purpose was to get the principal removed the school because the principal was investigating the A.D. for misusing school funds.

The A.D. was arrested at the airport while trying to flee the state. The principal has been vindicated. This makes him a very lucky man, it could have easily gone undiscovered.

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Well played, Chris.

The Queen Of The World and I are huge fans of that movie.

Dad Joke CCCXX

Tuna sends in another:

Why did the Mexican guy take anxiety meds?  For Hispanic attacks.

Port of Baltimore has limited reopening

Lots and lots of restrictions, but ships 60,000 tons or less and 30' draft will be able to pass through a new restricted channel into and out of the harbor.

Dad Joke CCCXIX

I just burned 2000 calories!

Next time I won't take a nap while the brownies are in the oven.

Efron Zimbalist, Sr. - Carmen Fantasie

Many of our readers are of an age to remember the actor Efron Zimbalist, Jr, who starred in "The F.B.I." among other TV shows (I particularly like 77 Sunset Strip), or his daughter Stephanie (star of "Remington Steele).  Few have ever heard of his father Efron Zimbalist, Sr. - who like Louis XIII was famous only for Louis XIV.  But he was a famous violinist in the early years of the 20th century and a prolific composer.

This recording is far from HiFi, but gives a flavor of his work.  I found it quite enjoyable.

Dad Joke CCCXVIII

Ice hockey is the coolest sport.