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Alan Ford is an Italian comic book created by Max Bunker (Luciano Secchi) and Magnus (Roberto Raviola), in print since 1969. The comic book is a satirical take on classic secret agents laden with surreal and black humour, sardonic references to aspects of the contemporary Italian and Western society. Although it became widely popular in Italy shortly after its introduction, Alan Ford remained relatively unknown outside Italy. The French and Brazilian editions soon failed but the only other foreign edition, in SFR Yugoslavia, was a huge success, becoming and remaining one of the most popular comic books in the former country and its successors.

Although the initial plot in the first few episodes develops around an agent called Alan Ford, he is later just one of the central group of characters: Group TNT is an assembly of misfit secret agents, who operate from a flower shop in New York, USA, which they use as a front for their secret headquarters. They are incompetent and lazy, yet intelligent and cunning, especially when it suits their own personal interests. Their outlandish biographies are dwarfed by that of their iron-fisted and shrewd leader, the wheelchair-ridden Number One, a Methusalem character who embezzles the millions paid to the group by American government or City Fathers for secret missions, while paying a pittance to his agents.

The comic book ridicules aspects of American society, including capitalism and racism. There were also direct references to local Italian reality, whose social ills were often satirized by Magnus & Bunker, as well as terms in Milanese dialect.

Three years before the comic book was published in May 1969, Max Bunker, along with illustrator Magnus, had the idea to create a satire of James Bond (they had previously created a serious spy character, Dennis Cobb). The initial script was written in August 1967 and the dialog revised in April 1968. The script included six main characters (Alan Ford, Bob Rock, Sir Oliver, The Boss, Jeremiah and Grunf), but the creators decided to omit Sir Oliver in the ultimate revision (July 1968), for fear of overwhelming readers with characters in the first issue. Raviola decided to base the drawing of Alan Ford on Irish actor Peter O’Toole.

Main characters

The Number One (Il Numero Uno), a very old disabled man (he has memories from Ancient Greece and claims to have met characters such as Homer and Robespierre), is the supreme leader of group TNT. He treats the other agents severely. He has lots of connections, including a pocket-sized “black book” containing the indiscretions of everyone in the world. The NYPD often turns to him for help. He lives in a secret shelter away from the flower shop.

Alan Ford is a naive, shy and modest young man. He appears to be the only person in the group to display anything resembling moral values. He’s in love with an attractive spy, Margot, he had met in the 1970s as one of the group’s enemies. He grew up in a grim Catholic orphanage.

Bob Rock, a short-tempered but very clever agent, is frustrated about his looks (he is very short, with a very large nose, graphically inspired by Magnus). An orphan like Alan, his twin brothers became bank robbers.

Sir Oliver (Il Conte Oliver), is a financially strapped English nobleman who left his homeland in disgrace after being sought by the police for various large scale theft offences. A very skilled and stylish orator, he takes full advantage of his perceived high-society stature to rob his unsuspecting victims.

The Boss (Cariatide, i.e. the Caryatid), theorically Number One’s right hand, is in practice a very lazy agent who strives to avoid work at all costs and sleeps all day in the flower shop. His real name is Gervasius De Statuis.

Jeremiah (Geremia aka Geremia Lettiga, i.e. “Jeremiah Stretcher”) is a hypochondriac, decrepit old man, whose duty is usually to guard the flower shop. An Italian immigrant, his bad health has been caused by his former job of street vendor and his destitute life (he used to sleep outdoors).

Grunf, a naturalized German-born inventor, changed his name from Grunt to Grunf on leaving his native country. His inventions are usually half-baked. His real name is Otto Grunt, and he fought in the First and Second World war as an incompetent Luftwaffe mechanic.

Cirano, Bob Rock’s dog, often participates in the group’s missions. He is a smart dog, though easily bribed with food.

Clodoveo (Clovis), a rather intelligent talking parrot, lives with Number One and helps brainstorm the group’s missions, even though normally he quarrels with his master. His first appereance was in #100 “Black Mountains of South Dakota”.

Squitty is The Boss’ hamster. He is always fed good, and that’s why he is very fat, just like The Boss. Cirano is the one who always wants to eat him, but alwys fails. His first appearance was in #21 “Bombafobia”.

Many of the TNT Group members have disappeared from most recent issues, and the group currently consists of Alan, Minuette and Clodoveo, under the name “Investigation agency T.N.T at low cost”.

Popular quotes

• “If you want to win you must not lose” – Number One
• “The one who flies is worthy. The one who is worthy flies. The one who doesn’t fly isn’t worthy” – motto on Grunf’s pilot T-shirt (possibly the original Italian sentence is a Fascist slogan devised by Italo Balbo)
• “To get the end, you must go back to the start” – Grandmother Yelsh
• “Better to wear down your feet running than to die with unworn feet.” – another motto from Grunf’s T-shirt
• “Forgot to breathe” – inscription on a tombstone
• “Beaten by mosquitoes cal. 7,62″ – inscription on a tombstone
• “Better to live hundred years as a millionaire, than one week in poverty!” – Bob Rock
• “Easiest way to turn defeat into a victory is to put on the enemy’s uniform” – Number One
• “Drugs make you feel you are in heaven, when in fact you are in hell” – Number One
• “Better strategic retreat than dishonorable defeat” – Number One
• “My dear Methuselah, you are young and strong while I am weak and old” – Number One (talking to the biblical Methuselah)

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Irish Whiskey:

Considered to be the father of all whiskey, Irish Whiskey is often a blend of pot-stilled malted and unmalted whiskey and column-stilled corn-based grain whiskey or, as in the case of Bushmills, triple distilled malted barley (single malt). This complex blend and the fact that Irish Whiskey malt is dried in a closed kiln, away from fire and smoke, distinguish it from its closest whiskey cousin, Scotch. Great care is taken during distillation to keep the temperature low so as not to break the delicate sweet, toasty honey flavor. It is aged in used bourbon (or various wine) barrels for at least 3 years.

Irish whiskey comes in several forms. Most Irish whiskey contains alcohol continuously distilled from malted and unmalted barley and other grain, but there are a few Irish single malt whiskies made from 100% malted barley distilled in a pot still. Grain whiskey is much lighter and more neutral in flavour than single malt. Most grain whiskey is used to blend with malt to produce a lighter blended whiskey.

Scotch Whisky:

By tradition and standard, Scotch Whisky uses the spelling for whisky without the “e”. The distinct smoky flavor of this distilled classic is due to the malt drying process. Part of which is done over a peat-fueled fire, which allows the smoke to come in direct contact with the malt. Although smoke does define Scotch, each region of Scotland produces a different and distinct flavor characteristics. When choosing a Scotch you will find either “single malt” or “blended” on the label along with an age statement. In the case of blended, the age is that of the youngest whiskey in the blend.

There are two major categories, single and blended. Single means that all of the product is from a single distillery, while Blended means that the product is composed of whiskies from two or more distilleries.

Bourbon Whiskey:

Bourbon is an American whiskey, a type of distilled spirit, made primarily from corn and named for Bourbon County, Kentucky.

When one thinks of Bourbon, Kentucky and a Mint Julep immediately come to mind. Bourbon whiskey received its name from Bourbon County, Kentucky (where no bourbon is made today), however it can be distilled in any American state. According to a 1964 act of Congress, it must have a mashbill of at least 51% corn, with other grain whiskies comprising the rest. This straight whiskey, known as “America’s Native Spirit,” must be distilled at 160 proof (80% alcohol) or less and be aged a minimum of two years in new, charred oak barrels, although it is often aged for four years or more. No blending or additives (except water to reduce to bottling proof) is allowed in Bourbon.

Tennessee Whiskey:

Tennessee sour mash whiskey is very similar to Bourbon. It only need to be distilled of 51% of corn, with a maximum of 79%. The distinct difference in Tennessee Whiskey is due to a filtration process where the whiskey is allowed to slowly drip through 10 feet of sugar-maple charcoal, a process that can take up to 2 weeks for one batch and is known as the “Lincoln County Process.” The whiskey is then transferred to a charred barrel for aging, a minimum of two years. It is common to perceive a charcoal taste in Tennessee whiskey, most prominently in the two most famous brands, Jack Daniels and George Dickel.

Rye Whiskey:

Wheat and barley are commonly used to make Rye Whiskey, however US law mandates that at least 51% of grain used is rye. Rye Whiskey is most similar in taste to Bourbon although there is a spiciness and slight bitter flavor to it that is due to the natural bitterness of rye. During Colonial times Rye Whiskey was very popular, especially in the northeast, however Prohibition damaged the industry and only a few distilleries continued production after it was repealed. Rye has made a comeback in recent years with renewed interest in classic cocktails, which called for it on a regular basis.

Rye Whiskey can refer to two types of whiskey: 1) American rye whiskey, must be distilled from at least 51 percent rye; 2) Canadian rye whisky, may or may not include rye, so long as it possesses the aroma, taste and character generally attributed to Canadian whisky it may legally be labeled “rye”.

American Blended Whiskey:

Like blended Scotch, American Blended Whiskey is a careful selection of straight whiskies and grain spirits combined to create one distinct spirit. A blended whiskey must contain at least 20% straight whiskey and premium brands may have as many as 75 different straight whiskies and grain neutral spirits. This art of blending produces a balanced, rich, light-bodied whiskey, each with its own character.

Canadian Whisky:

When a cocktail calls for “whiskey” you may want to choose a good Canadian Whiskey because it is light-bodied, versatile and very mixable. Made primarily of corn or wheat and supplemented with rye, barley, or barley malt, Canadian Whiskey is aged in used oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years although most are aged for 4-6 years. Almost all Canadian Whiskey is a blend of various grain whiskies of different ages.

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Here are some facts about snoring:

-20% of Americans has snoring problem.
-Men have more problems with snoring, than women.
-Snoring is louder, when a person sleeps on their back.
-People with excess weigh have snoring problems much more often, than thin ones.

Snoring happens as soon as the flow of air from your mouth or nose to your lungs makes the tissues of the airway vibrate.- Snoring while sleeping for the duration of night times only, this condition of snoring is what usually is called the usual snoring habits – Snoring while sleeping any time of the day – Snoring while mouth closed shows a problem with the tongue – Snoring while mouth is open shows a problem with the throat – Snoring when lying on your back shows a mild difficulty – Snoring when sleeping in any positions shows the problem is serious.

Of course that can happen’s in the office

Of course, this information is also important

Men are always asking…what they want…car or woman???

The result is always the same…

1 – WARNING: consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not.

2 – WARNING: consumption of alcohol is a  major factor in dancing like an idiot.

3 – WARNING: consumption of alcohol may cause you to thay shings like thish.

4 – WARNING: consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are smarter than most people, causing you to act like an moron.

5 – WARNING: consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your pants.

6 – WARNING: consumption of alcohol may cause you to roll over in the morning and see something really scary (whose species and/or name you cannot remember).

7 – WARNING: consumption of alcohol is the leading cause of inexplicable rug burns on the forehead.

8 – WARNING: consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.

9 – WARNING: consumption of alcohol may cause an influx in the time-space continuum, whereby small (and sometimes large) gaps of time may seem to disappear.

A huge new report says they’re not, but they certainly think they are.

An analysis of 30 different studies shows that men and women are fairly equal in terms of overall IQ, but women tend to underplay their own intelligence while men overestimate theirs.

The studies show that on average, women underestimate their IQ scores by about five points while men overestimate their own IQs by at least that much. Because the studies were international, the results were the same whether the people were from the United States or Japan, Argentina or Zimbabwe.

But not only do men think that men are smarter, surprisingly even the women in these studies perceive men to be smarter. Both sexes believe their fathers are smarter than their mothers and, if there are children, both men and women think their sons are brighter than their daughters.

In short: No, women are not smarter than men. Actually, that is too general of a question. The fact is, women and men are both so different from each other intellectually it is quite surprising. Men tend to think more simplistically (I am not saying that they are dumber and/or have less feelings than women, for that is not true.) and women tend to overthink about things. But really, it all depends on the person themselves. Are they educated? That could be a big factor contributing to this.
Overall, neither one is smarter. In some cases, yes, in others, no. Again, it all depends on the person.

We know that men have larger brains, even when you take into account larger body size.That means there are more neurons. The question is what these neurons are doing in a man – and they probably have an advantage in processing information.

It is thought the difference may date back to the Stone Age, with women seeking out men who are more intelligent than them in a bid to pass on the best genes to their children.

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