The LuLac Edition #2743, October 2nd, 2014

BELOW AVERAGE

We have become a nation of the “good enough” syndrome. The occasional manager will send cheerful positive e mails asking people to exceed their talents and do more. We are told that we are a country that still is the very best. But we aren’t.
We have become a nation of “that’ll do” or “good enough”. All you have to do is look at the recent revelations regarding the Secret Service. They are supposed to the cream of the crop. Jesus is they can’t protect a President, what chance does an average citizen have these days?
The recent news that a man carrying a knife got within breathing distance of the East Room. Plus if he had the guile to make a right toward the stairs he would be in the living quarters. I I have been to a number of events where Presidential candidates and Presidents were on the scene. More than I can count going back to 1968. The people I was with, media, friends, politicos, every banner under which we attended had to go through rigorous screening process. What happened? Is it because the screw ups are more public or is it because we are screwing up? Or is it because “it’s just good enough?”
If this attitude had prevailed during World War II (although I can’t imagine the Greatest Generation being a bunch of slackers) we’d be speaking German right now.

NEPA Blogfest

When Thu Oct 30, 2014 6pm – 10pm Eastern Time

Where The Red Mill, Pittston, PA

MEDIA MATTERS 

'BLISS' BOOK SIGNING THIS WEEKEND AT FANTOM FEST

After a successful debut at last month's Weekend of Fear, author Brandon Halsey will be signing copies of his new horror novel Bliss at this weekend's FANtom Fest. Taking place from October 3 - 5 at the Scranton Hilton & Conference Center, FANtom Fest promises to be a three day extravaganza of fright, fun and excitement. Featured guest include such horror icons as Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator, Castle Freak) William Forsythe (Devil's Rejects, Boardwalk Empire) Linnea Quigley (Return of the Living Dead, Spring Break Massacre) and Rochelle Davis (The Crow). The convention will also host film screenings, exclusive cast reunions, and the opportunity to meet numerous horror and pop culture superstars. The convention last month in Wilkes-Barre was such a blast and I couldn't wait to do it again,” Halsey said. “It was a three-day whirlwind of signing books, giving interviews, and meeting some of the biggest genre stars to ever grace the silver screen. If you're a horror fan these conventions are the most fun you'll ever have.”Brandon Halsey will be signing books at FANtom FEST during the following times:
Saturday: 10AM - 6PM
Sunday: 10AM - 5PM         Bliss is also available for purchase on all major online merchants, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the author's own website.

SUNDAY MAGAZINE

This Week on Sunday Magazine
Brian Hughes speaks with Witold Skwierczyski, president of the National Council of SSA Field Operations Locals. about proposed customer service changes that may be coming to the Social Security Administration.
Brian speaks with Sheri Bryk about an upcoming fundraiser in Scranton for the
Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge in Dallas.
And highlights from Wednesday's Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearings in Wilkes Barre on how Pennsylvania handles fracking related illnesses.
Sunday Magazine, Sunday morning at 5am on NASH-FM< 93.7, 5:30am on 97BHT, 6am on 97.9X and 6:25am on Magic 93.

ECTV

ECTV Live host David DeCosmo will be joined by former colleague Derry Bird during the program for the week of October 6th. Their guest will be Craig Lukatch from the LACAWAC Sanctuary who'll have details on the non profit agency's 8K Lake to Lake Run and other activities scheduled at the sanctuary. ECTV Live can be seen on Comcast Ch19 (61 in some areas) and is broadcast several times each day throughout the week.

BOLD GOLD COMMUNITY FORUM

SUE HENRY’S SPECIAL EDITION

Tune in to Sue Henry's "Special Edition" this week as Sue recaps the week's news. Special Edition is heard Saturdays and Sunday on these Entercom stations, WILK FM Saturday at 2pm Sunday at 6 am on Froggy 101 Sunday at 7 am on The Sports Hub 102.3 Sunday at 7 am on K R Z 98.5 Sunday at noon on WILK FM 103.1.

BUDDY RUMCHEK

Want to hear some great parodies on the news? Tune in to WILK Radio at 6:40 and 8:40 AM on Mondays. As Ralph Cramden used to say, “It’s a laugh riot!”

KAREL ON THE STREET

Tune in Wednesdays on WILK Radio for Karel on the Street. Hear some of the funniest and heartwarming comments on the issues of the day on Webster and Nancy with Karel Zubris.

CORBETT’S SOMEBODY’S WATCHING ME

Every Wednesday at 5PM, Steve Corbett shines the light on a Public official with his “Somebody’s Watching Me” segment. Corbett picks an alleged public servant to eye ball and observe. Batten down the lawn furniture in the driveway and that e mail machine. There is nowhere to hide when “somebody’s Watching”. Wednesdays at 5 on WILK’s Corbett program.

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1974

Surfin' USA" by Beach Boys reenters chart & peaks at #36....US 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy,California Angel Nolan Ryan 3rd no-hitter beats Minn Twin, 4-0….John Lennon appears as guest DJ on WNEW-FM (NYC) Watergate cover-up trial opens in Wash DC....Hank Aaron's 733rd career HR on his last NL at bat…in Pennsylvania…the Pittsburgh Pirates under Danny Murtaugh finish first in the National League East with a 88-74 record…….in Luzerne County an organization called The Health Systems Agency begins to study the long term ramifications of health care in Northeastern Pennsylvania and in LuLac land and America the number one song was Hang On In There, Baby by Johnny Bristol. The song is regarded as one of the best disco songs of that era.