Edward Silha
@silha.com
IT Consultant, Podcaster, Freelance Wiseass - Random musings from a cluttered mind.
Political Centrist, the left is far to left and the right is far to right. I’m part of the 70% of Americans in what is now called the middle.
Political Centrist, the left is far to left and the right is far to right. I’m part of the 70% of Americans in what is now called the middle.
I must say, after decades of getting disproportionately hosed, this was a very pleasant surprise…
November 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I must say, after decades of getting disproportionately hosed, this was a very pleasant surprise…
It's his birthday today -recognize him and this iconic television role?
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It's his birthday today -recognize him and this iconic television role?
Licensed to Ill, the first studio album by the Beastie Boys, came out thirty nine years ago on November 15, 1986.
November 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Licensed to Ill, the first studio album by the Beastie Boys, came out thirty nine years ago on November 15, 1986.
In the 1950s, an average working man could buy this house, cover the cost of hosting motel guests, and still support a family with a parent at home.
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM
In the 1950s, an average working man could buy this house, cover the cost of hosting motel guests, and still support a family with a parent at home.
Can you name this film?
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Can you name this film?
David Fincher’s most underrated film…
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
David Fincher’s most underrated film…
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Microsoft Blocks Popular Windows Activation Hack - Chicago IT Support & Cyber Security | Forward Technologies
Microsoft disabled the MAS PowerShell activation scripts, ending years of free Windows and Office activations used by millions.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin just announced her office will stop investing in U.S. Treasury bonds. Bold move for someone who pulled a 3.6% return on a ten-billion-dollar portfolio while the ten-year Treasury is sitting at 4.1%
Sometimes the math really does speak for itself.
Sometimes the math really does speak for itself.
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin just announced her office will stop investing in U.S. Treasury bonds. Bold move for someone who pulled a 3.6% return on a ten-billion-dollar portfolio while the ten-year Treasury is sitting at 4.1%
Sometimes the math really does speak for itself.
Sometimes the math really does speak for itself.
I hate being right...
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
November 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I hate being right...
www.economist.com/united-state...
www.economist.com/united-state...
Oh great, Fannie Mae’s dropping the 620 credit score minimum. What could possibly go wrong? We’ve seen this movie before, and spoiler alert, it doesn’t end well for the housing market in the long run…
November 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Oh great, Fannie Mae’s dropping the 620 credit score minimum. What could possibly go wrong? We’ve seen this movie before, and spoiler alert, it doesn’t end well for the housing market in the long run…
In 1981, McDonald’s introduced this abomination nationwide…
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
In 1981, McDonald’s introduced this abomination nationwide…
Sesame Street premiered on this day in 1969…
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Sesame Street premiered on this day in 1969…
50 years ago today the gales of November came early…
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
50 years ago today the gales of November came early…
Kevin Costner’s Dances With Wolves debuted in theaters 35 years ago today, on November 9, 1990.
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Kevin Costner’s Dances With Wolves debuted in theaters 35 years ago today, on November 9, 1990.
Ugh, democrats are starting to eat their own. I guess this was inevitable, sigh…
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has said: "Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced"
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has said: "Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced"
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Ugh, democrats are starting to eat their own. I guess this was inevitable, sigh…
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has said: "Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced"
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has said: "Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced"
I hate agreeing with Lindsey Graham, but he’s not wrong here…
November 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I hate agreeing with Lindsey Graham, but he’s not wrong here…
ESPN used to be the soundtrack of every sports fan’s day, wall-to-wall highlights, scores, and replays. Now it’s just loud opinions and gambling ads pretending to be programming. 🤷🏻♂️
November 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
ESPN used to be the soundtrack of every sports fan’s day, wall-to-wall highlights, scores, and replays. Now it’s just loud opinions and gambling ads pretending to be programming. 🤷🏻♂️
Honestly, the worst Bond film ever…
November 8, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Honestly, the worst Bond film ever…
The US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals just ruled that schools CAN NOT force students to use "preferred pronouns"
The ruling states that there is "no evidence that the use of biological pronouns would disrupt school functions or qualify as harassment under Ohio law."
The ruling states that there is "no evidence that the use of biological pronouns would disrupt school functions or qualify as harassment under Ohio law."
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals just ruled that schools CAN NOT force students to use "preferred pronouns"
The ruling states that there is "no evidence that the use of biological pronouns would disrupt school functions or qualify as harassment under Ohio law."
The ruling states that there is "no evidence that the use of biological pronouns would disrupt school functions or qualify as harassment under Ohio law."
People will say that it’s because Intuit (TurboTax) donated $1 million to Trump‘s inauguration fund…
But in reality, the website cost almost $50 million and was a nightmare.
But in reality, the website cost almost $50 million and was a nightmare.
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
People will say that it’s because Intuit (TurboTax) donated $1 million to Trump‘s inauguration fund…
But in reality, the website cost almost $50 million and was a nightmare.
But in reality, the website cost almost $50 million and was a nightmare.
The tragically underrated film, ‘Time Bandits’ was released in the United States 44 years ago, November 6, 1981…
November 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The tragically underrated film, ‘Time Bandits’ was released in the United States 44 years ago, November 6, 1981…
In the fall of 1949, Sears began selling television sets through its mail order catalog. The first set to appear was a portable 7-inch screen Silvertone which sold for $149.95
That’s $1951 adjusted for inflation…
That’s $1951 adjusted for inflation…
November 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
In the fall of 1949, Sears began selling television sets through its mail order catalog. The first set to appear was a portable 7-inch screen Silvertone which sold for $149.95
That’s $1951 adjusted for inflation…
That’s $1951 adjusted for inflation…
On November 6, 1860, former Congressman Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th President of the United States
Back when the Republicans were the liberals in the country…
Back when the Republicans were the liberals in the country…
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 AM
On November 6, 1860, former Congressman Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th President of the United States
Back when the Republicans were the liberals in the country…
Back when the Republicans were the liberals in the country…