We love….Candy

Who dosen’t love Candy.. We sure do! Good and Plenty is a brand of licorice candy. It’s really sweet black licorice covered in an eatable shell in pink and white casing and housed in a pink and white box or bag..

It was created and produced by the Quaker Choclate and Confection Company back in 1893.

Although it’s been bought and sold by many companies is over 100 years old, Good and Plenty is the oldest produced and selling candy brand.

What would bring the candy into national awareness was a commercial produced in the 1950’s featuring a cartoon character named Choo Choo Charlie, a boy pretending to be a railroad engineer, singing about his love of  the candy. He shook the box of candy in a circular motion, intimating the push rods of a train. It’s still a popular selling candy today just about available everywhere.

Have a favorite Candy, Cake, or Confection you’d like to see featured here.

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Checkin’ Out Flicks Top 5 Box Office…#24

Here is the latest top five domestic grossing films in the US ending Aug 30th-Sept 1st 2024.

 

TW   LW                                                                                                                            1        1          Deadpool & Wolverine                                                                                  2        2          Alien Romulus                                                                                              3        3          It Ends With Us                                                                                              4        *          Reagan                                                                                                        5        6         Twister

 

 

  • Source Box Office Mojo

Checkin’ Out Flicks Top 5 Box Office…#23

Here is the latest top five domestic grossing films in the US ending Aug 23rd- 25th 2024

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  • Source Box Office Mojo

Well it’s official..Kamala Harris is the DNC’s Presidential nominee!

Well it’s all over including the screams of delight from the DNC faithful and newcomers  that Vice-President Kamala Harris is the confirmed nominee for President of the United States.

The City of Chicago,which hosted the event along with all of the attendees was electric. and the excitement could not be denied.

The message was cleared and everyone played their parts for the underlying of Hope, Freedom, and joy and that the future was bright for all.

The old and new guard was there. From the Obama’s to Bill Clinton gave compelling speeches expertly drawing sharp contrasts between the now even more dour former President,  Donald Trump who represents the past and backward thinking and the uplifting message of positiveness, and optimism of Kamala Harris whose vision of a better America is where everyone can succeed, realize their their dreams and aspirations and achieve their “freedom”.

In one of her best speeches, Kamala the made it clear to all who she was, where she’s come from, her vision of America and how all would benefit leaving no one left behind.

It’s time for Kamala and Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Waltz to hit the ground barnstorming the crucial awing states where the team has either polled ahead or has tied with the former President, Donald Trump.

And there is a debate scheduled for September. Wow! It’s still anybody’s race.

What’s next? Stay tuned..

 

 

Checkin’ Out Flicks Top 5 Box Office…#22

Here is the latest top five domestic grossing films in the US ending Aug 16- 18th 2024

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  • Source Box Office Mojo

Well it’s the Dems turn now! The DNC Convention starts today!

Well it’s the Democrats turn now. With all of the revelations that have occurred in the last 3 weeks since the 1st Presidential debate which was highlighted by a poor performance by President Joe Biden led to a groundswell of disappointment to downright criticism by many in the party to the eventual dropping by the of his re-election bid by the current President, Joe Biden.

After making the decision to drop his reelection, without hesitation he endorsed his Vice-President,Kamala  Harris.

This was like a shot in the arm to the Democratic Party, rejuvenating enthusasium and hope for the upcoming election.

Although not official, she has picked her Vice-President Tim Waltz,  Governor of Minnesota who is regarded as a great choice as her running mate.

The Democrats are still enthusiastic over this  ticket to win the election.

President Joe Biden is expected to lead off the Convention with the Keynote speech.

We’ll track  the event which begins today, August 19th, and ends on August 22, 2024 in Chicago.

 

Checkin’ Out Flicks.. Is Back!!

Ending August 11, 2024

A feature we started before Covid-19 which are the top 5 Box office domestic movies in the US, but now it’s back and there is more to come.

Here they are:

  1.  Deadpool & Wolverine (Walt Disney Pictures)
  2.  It Ends With Us   (Sony Pictures)
  3. Twisters (Universal Pictures)
  4. Despicable Me 4 ( Universal Picture)
  5. Borderlands (Lionsgate Films)

Source Box Office Mojo

As this feature develops more info will piblished aboy Gross numbers, reviews and much more! Stay tuned !

 

Harris picks her VP running mate who is….

Vice President Kamala Harris has picked her choice for her Vice Presidential running mate. His name is Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota.

Walz, a Democrat is the Governor of Minnesota  and is serving his second term.

Among the many things he has been is a former high school teacher and coach of his school’s football team, and former member of the National Guard,

Waltz just exudes that “midwest” charm and seemingly is a cool guy to talk to and hang around, and feel comfortable with.

Many believe Walz is the best choice for the position. The other candidates that  were considered were Pa. Governor Josh Shapiro, Sen Mark Kelly of Arizona and Walz.

Apparently Walz and Harris immediately hit it off when Waltz assured her of two things:

He had no “Presidential aspirations” and the “he had her back”

That apparently sealed the deal.

The thing that caught and endured many to the party was his characterization of the former President, Donald Trump and his Vice Presidential candidate                     as being,”weird”

Wow what a clap back. It’s the first time a Democratic has used a subtle but effective comeback using it as an offensive strategy that others in the Democratic party as using the characterization also.

The buzz and excitement is still pretty high with the Democrats feeling pretty confident going into the election.

He and Harris have been going into the crucial swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania where the reception has been very positive.

They also have slated to visit Arizona, and Nevada to continue their rallies to solicit support.

Other states as Georgia and North Carolina are also scheduled based on weather conditions. may allow.

 

 

Kamala Harris is the Presidential nominee by the DNC

Although the Democratic National Convention isn’t until after thw middle of August of 2024, The party has pretty much picked it’s nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.

All this began after a poor debate performance by the current President, Joe Biden set off a maelstrom over the state of the President, his performance, and whether that performance shook the faith of  many in the Democratic party in Joe Biden.

After a long public debate Joe Biden, dropped his reelection bid and endorsed his Vice-President, Harris.

This move seemingly has re-energized the Party as we wait to see who her nominee will be..

Stay tuned …