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Bring Back the FUN Stuff!
For those of you who may not know it, May 1
is also referred to as May Day and it has a fairly notable history.
From celebrations including flowers, spring and Maypoles, May Day has
been around a long time. This is also the month of traditional "May
Crowning" celebrations honoring Mary of Nazareth.
Many people think
the distress call of "MAYDAY" comes from this day. However, it actually
comes from the french expression "Venez M'adier", meaning "come help
me", the last two syllables of which sound similar to "Mayday". The
call is always given three times in a row ("Mayday", Mayday",
"Mayday").
Also, TURNkey IT (a.k.a TURNkey Network Systems,
Inc.) was founded on April 24, 1996. That makes us a Millennial.
<grin> Thank you customers, employees, family and friends for your
collective efforts. A special thank you to my wife Melissa, who has
been with me through EVERY high and low at TURNkey... I am honored and
blessed to have been able to navigate these technical waters all of
these years with all of your help and support. THANK YOU!
Last month's winner of the "guess the location" game
was Lawrence Tabachnick with a close second going to Kate Newton. Lawrence gave a classic response, "That looks like red square in Moscow, Russia. Thanks for sharing this critical info in this month’s
newsletter. I hate these guys that waste time doing stuff like this to innocent
people. Wish we could hang them in public by their balls." Well said. More about
the location below...
And
now for a new picture above- Can you
guess where it is by looking through the keyhole? "My Dad took my
family here one year for the most boring day ever. We clogged around
and counted windmills and tulips. Fun stuff for kids." Can you guess the
location?
Correct answers will be given recognition but half the fun is trying to figure
it out. The correct answer will be revealed in the subsequent
issue. Good luck and have fun.
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As always, send any items you think are newsworthy, interesting or just plain
odd to news@turnkey.pro
Moscow, Russia - Keyhole Answer
"This month, the picture above is the location where most ransomware originates. Can you guess the capital city and country?."Moscow
is the capital and largest city of Russia with 12.2 million within the
city and 16,8 million in the urban area. Moscow has the status of a
federal city within Russia. It is the largest city on the European
continent and the 14th largest metro area. It is the ninth most
expensive and one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the
world. It is THE COLDEST metropolis on EARTH. It is situated on
the Moscow river and considered to be the center of Russian culture
being home to so many museums, galleries, and general items in Russian
history. It is home to 4 airports, a monorail system, and a very deep
Moscow Metro (train system). Since its opening, Metro did not work only
once – on October 16, 1941. The Germans came very close to the Moscow
Metro planning to destroy it. However, by the end of that day the Metro
got back on track. Nine million passengers use the Moscow metro daily.
This is more than London and New York subways combined. Gorky
Park is a Central Park of Moscow with over 100,000 visitors each day on
the weekends. Be aware that you’re going toward the city
center if you hear a male voice announcing the stations in Moscow Metro,
and female voice if leaving the city center. And then again, male voice
when moving in a clockwise direction, and female when against it. The
Moscow Kremlin is the the world’s largest medieval fortress. Take a
look at some really great pictures around this very clean and green
City...       Lonely Planet (website)Tour of Moscow (video)Trip Advisor (website)Moscow at night (video)
Nebia Shower Practically Rains Money
 Nebia was built to accommodate everyone from basketball players to
children. The 27-inch adjustable mounted sliding bracket, 45° tilt
showerhead and removable mounted hand-wand work together to create a
completely customizable shower experience. Their team of thermofluid experts have worked tirelessly to create the
perfect balance of comfort, efficiency and efficacy. Translation: You
can get all the shampoo out of your hair in equal time, even when you’re
using 70% less water.
They incorporated technology used in aeronautical applications to optimize
every aspect of their breakthrough shower nozzle, resulting in their H 2MICRO™
technology. Every new iteration was made to solve a complex engineering
challenge that has limited innovation for over a century. Available late 2016 pre-order todayVideo
Hiker's Warning
The sign reads:
Due
to the frequency of human-bear encounters, the B.C. Fish and Wildlife
Branch is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen and any persons that use
the out of doors in a recreational or work related function to take
extra precautions while in the field.
We
advise the outdoorsman to wear little noisy bells on clothing so as to
give advanced warning to any bears that might be close by so you don’t
take them by surprise. We also advise anyone using the out-of-doors to
carry “Pepper Spray” with him is case of an encounter with a bear.
Outdoorsmen
should also be on the watch for fresh bear activity, and be able to
tell the difference between black bear feces and grizzly bear feces.
Black bear feces is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel
fur. Grizzly bear shit has bells in it and smells like pepper.
THIS GUY went without his smartphone for 7 days — here's the most disturbing thing he noticed
By Jeremy Berke
A few weeks ago I undertook a daring experiment: I went without my iPhone for seven whole days.
It was a big deal for me. I’m 23, and I’ve been attached to a cellphone since shortly after I started walking.
The
first thing I noticed that phoneless week was just how many people
stare at their phones all day. I never noticed that before because I was
looking at my phone, too.
The first morning I started my experiment was a Tuesday, so I joined the morning rush on the subway.
I
felt like an alien, staring straight ahead at a series of bent necks
and earbuds. The sounds of “Candy Crush” — a popular phone game — filled
the train car, and I couldn’t even listen to music to drown it out.
Once I arrived at my office, the elevator was the same story. As soon as the doors opened, all the screens came out.
Out of sheer boredom, I tried to make small talk while waiting for the elevator. That’s something I never do. Usually my phone is more interesting to me than other people.
But perhaps most startling was the realization that so many people look at their phones while they are walking.
read on
So, How's Your Day Going?
This Is The Reason There's An Extra Shoelace Hole In Your Sneakers
Let's be honest, for years we've tied our shoes without using the top lace holes in our sneakers.
Or maybe you use them, but they don't add much to your walking experience. Why are they there? What do they do? They've got to have a purpose, right?
Well,
it turns out that not only do they have a function, but it's actually
pretty epic when you discover the difference it makes in your
shoe-wearing experience. Don't believe us? Just see for yourself... (video)
Hmmm.
Gilligan's Island I was always more of a Ginger guy but maybe I should have gone with Mary Ann... You be the judge...  
Quotable
"A wise
coach reminded me recently, winning shows your character and losing shows ALL
your character."
-
Jordan Speith’s Caddie on losing the 2016 Masters
Now kids can print their own toys thanks to Mattel's ThingMaker 3D printer Mattel
has resurrected its ThingMaker modelling kit for the 21st century in
the form of a child-friendly 3D printer that allows kids to print their
own toys at home. The new ThingMaker has been reinvented with modern
technology and goes on sale later this year for $299. The
revamped version of Mattel's much-loved 1960s toy maker, which let
children create figurines by pouring liquid plastic into metal moulds,
comes with a companion app for Android and iOS devices allowing children
to design and print their own figurines. According to Toyland, the app
features "very sophisticated 3D modelling software" and comes
pre-installed with "dozens" of blueprints for dinosaurs, skeletons and
scorpions, as well as necklaces, rings and other pieces of jewelry.
Children and parents alike can also design and print custom pieces.
Arrives October 2016
Banana Poke Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
1 box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
2 packages banana pudding
14 ounces (1 can) condensed milk
1 cup water
½ cup oil
Whipped topping
Nilla Wafers, crushed (optional)
Banana slices (optional)
Directions:
1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs,
1 package banana pudding, condensed milk, water and oil, with electric mixer
until smooth.
2.
Grease (spray) a 9 x 13 baking dish, pour in
cake mixture.
3.
Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.
4.
Prepare 1 package of banana pudding according to
instructions, set aside.
5.
When cake comes out of the oven, poke holes in the
top with the handle of a wooden spoon.
6.
Pour reserved banana pudding over the top of the
cake after poking holes.
7.
Top with whipped topping.
8.
Refrigerate overnight.
9.
Crush Nilla wafers in bag, sprinkle on top of
cake, decorate with banana slices if desired.
10.
Enjoy!
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Claude Monet in 1923
