Davy Jones (aka David Bowie) with the Lower 3rd - 1965

Going by his birth name, Davy Jones (aka David Bowie) and The Lower 3rd released their first and only EP, The Manish Boys, containing 4 songs, in 1979. Even then, David Bowie displayed the talent that would later in his career bring him such exceptional and unique notoriety. David Jones adopted the stage name David Bowie so not to go by the name of the lead singer of The Monkeys.

In 1966, long before the the release of their EP, Davy Jones and The Lower 3rd released in the UK their first 45 rpm single with the songs Can't Help Thinking About Me and And I Say to Myself.

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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Fish Sandwich

With Fries

 Tom's Tavern - Forest Hills

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'We’ve left the domain of effective protest'

Just outside the White House on January 21, 2017, a dense sea of something like 500,000 protesters, known as the Women’s March on Washington, had formed, stretching from the marble steps of the United States Capitol past the towering Washington Monument.

Eight years have passed, and the Women’s March, rebranded as the People’s March, consist of a tenth the number of protesters, will march on Washington. The People's March is a reflection of the internal struggles that have roiled the movement, raising questions about who felt included — and who did not.

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What Stogie Had For Lunch

Chili

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Face the facts: America has outsourced military supply chain to China

With President Trump’s inauguration coming up soon and Beijing already levying new export restrictions and sanctions, 2025 promises to be an eventful year for the U.S.-China trade war. And while the impact is likely to be widespread, Beijing is explicitly targeting the American defense sector.

The actions by China are forcing a reckoning with the uncomfortable reality that America has outsourced large parts of its military supply chain to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party. Successfully infiltrating an adversary’s supply chain presents opportunities to conduct devastating acts of sabotage.

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Decoding Donald Trump's new official portrait

Those are some of the descriptions of Donald Trump's newest official portrait, captured by his chief photographer, Daniel Torok. In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyes cocked.

"The official portrait of the president is the most printed, most seen image of the president, ever," former White House photographer Eric Draper told the BBC.

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The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump’s first law to sign

The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would give states the power to challenge federal immigration policies and require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, setting a new tone on immigration as Donald Trump enters the White House.

Newly in the majority, Senate Republicans have made the so-called Laken Riley Act — named after a Georgia student who was killed last year by a Venezuelan man — a top priority, potentially making it the first bill Trump signs as president.

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Then they came for me

Trump inauguration protests underscore how the resistance has changed

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

—Martin Niemöller—

Protesters are set to descend on Washington, D.C., on Saturday ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration, an event that will lay bare how the resistance has changed in the eight years since he first took office.

Organizers of the People’s March, which is being put together by a diverse coalition of groups including the Women’s March, expect roughly 50,000 attendees Saturday — a stark contrast to the 500,000 that marched on Washington in 2017.

Experts say the difference reflects a shift in strategy in how they oppose Trump, as well fatigue among some advocates.

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Medicare targets 15 more drugs for price negotiations — including Ozempic

The Biden administration, in its last full weekday in office, has announced the next 15 drugs up for Medicare price negotiation. Blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic is on the list.

That means the federal government and the pharmaceuticals industry are about to go head-to-head once again. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services negotiated prices for a first batch of drugs last year — something it could only do because of the Inflation Reduction Act, which passed in 2022.....MORE

Kristi Noem has confirmation hearing today; Senate holds key vote on Laken Riley Act

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is set to appear for her confirmation hearing before a Senate panel today at 9:00 a.m.

Watch live HERE

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What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance? A secret totally unknown in the US.

Meik Wiking of the Tivoli Gardens amusement park

Mr Wiking is another Dane who cites the concept of bosses trusting their employees to do the right thing. He uses the example of staff at the Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen, where they follow the three-metre rule.

The idea is that you are CEO of everything within a radius of three metres. "If you see garbage within your three-metre radius you pick it up, and if you see a guest looking for something, you stop and ask them if you can help," says Mr Wiking.

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Senate hearings to examine the expected Trump nominations continue today

The Senate confirmation hearings continue today. See the schedule of the hearings and live video feeds below.

9 a.m.: Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Department (postponed until 9:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17)

9:30 a.m.: Pam Bondi, Justice Department (live video HERE)

10 a.m.: Sean Duffy, Transportation Department (live video HERE)

10 a.m.: John Ratcliffe, CIA (live video HERE)

10 a.m.: Marco Rubio, State Department (live video HERE)

10 a.m.: Chris Wright, Energy Department (live video HERE)

1 p.m.: Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget (live video HERE)

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Pot Steak

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Hearings to examine the expected nomination of Peter B. Hegseth, to be Secretary of Defense begin today

9:30 a.m. — Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and conservative media personality, appears before the Senate Committee on Armed Services.

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The bastard IS above the law after all!

Jack Smith: There was enough evidence to convict Donald Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith says the government had enough evidence to convict Donald Trump if he had not been reelected. The report on Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election was set to go to a jury in Washington if not for the Justice Department’s longstanding policy to not prosecute a sitting president.

Inaugural Tangerine Festival arrives in Hillsborough County Valentine’s weekend

Inaugural Tangerine Festival

20 N Main St., Brooksville

Saturday, February 15, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m

Free, family-friendly event

The Inaugural Tangerine Festival, presented by Brooksville Main Street and Lowman Law Firm, is set for Saturday, February 15, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Brooksville (20 N Main St). This free, family-friendly event promises something for everyone and is worth the drive.

Start your day with live music on two stages. The action starts at 11:30 a.m. with Draw 4 at the Hernando Park Bandshell, followed by the Women of Rock Tribute Band at 2:30 p.m. Cap off the evening with Southbound 75 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Between sets, enjoy local musicians, dancers, and artists performing at the Homegrown Stage, with shows running from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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