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Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec
Date: 01/07/2014 11:21:22
Good Morning.
Today is our 4,475th day in Afghanistan.
We'll start this morning as we always do; with the latest casualty figures from our ongoing war, courtesy of Antiwar.com:
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 2,302
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,108
We find this morning's Cost of War passing through:
$ 1, 503, 382, 325, 000 .00
We'll take a brief look back at Iraq this morning. If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that places we fought over a decade ago are back in the news. Fallujah was recently overrun by an Al-Qaeda affiliated insurgency group, and the fighting has been as intense as anything we saw after we invaded.
But Iraq doesn't have a "real" military - this is a civil war, and it seems that Al-Qaeda is the better organized group right now. This, of course, is what everyone feared when we left Iraq, but I will take pains to point out that the same thing happened in Bosnia ages ago. NATO left, the place collapsed into sectarian violence and the worst fighting in Europe since WWII. It took well over a decade for them to sort out their issues. While peace has returned to the Balkans, it wasn't easy or cheap. I think we're seeing more of the same in Iraq.
And so, it's on to our veterans. I've got something for you to ponder. An awful lot of military folks ride motorcycles. It's not been well reported, but in bases around the United States there's been an epidemic of motorcycle crashes - many of them fatal. A study is underway to see what the link is between combat and crashing, but I don't think you need to be a rocket scientist to find the connection.
Finally this morning, I never thought that cats and veterans would intersect, but it seems that the meme is everywhere. Fortunately, our furry friends are doing yeoman work with our wounded veterans. With little publicity, since dogs always get all the glory.
I'm sure even Grumpy Cat would approve.
Today is our 4,475th day in Afghanistan.
We'll start this morning as we always do; with the latest casualty figures from our ongoing war, courtesy of Antiwar.com:
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 2,302
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,108
We find this morning's Cost of War passing through:
We'll take a brief look back at Iraq this morning. If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that places we fought over a decade ago are back in the news. Fallujah was recently overrun by an Al-Qaeda affiliated insurgency group, and the fighting has been as intense as anything we saw after we invaded.
But Iraq doesn't have a "real" military - this is a civil war, and it seems that Al-Qaeda is the better organized group right now. This, of course, is what everyone feared when we left Iraq, but I will take pains to point out that the same thing happened in Bosnia ages ago. NATO left, the place collapsed into sectarian violence and the worst fighting in Europe since WWII. It took well over a decade for them to sort out their issues. While peace has returned to the Balkans, it wasn't easy or cheap. I think we're seeing more of the same in Iraq.
And so, it's on to our veterans. I've got something for you to ponder. An awful lot of military folks ride motorcycles. It's not been well reported, but in bases around the United States there's been an epidemic of motorcycle crashes - many of them fatal. A study is underway to see what the link is between combat and crashing, but I don't think you need to be a rocket scientist to find the connection.
Deaths from motor vehicle crashes have fallen dramatically throughout the military over the past decade, with one glaring exception: motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle crash deaths — which in 2003 represented just about one-quarter of all military motor vehicle crashes — are now nearly as numerous as auto and truck deaths.
That trend holds at Fort Hood, where non-motorcycle vehicle deaths fell from five to four in fiscal 2013, while motorcycle deaths rose from six to seven.
The persistently high number of motorcycle deaths has stumped military leaders, who require service members to enroll in safety courses. At Fort Hood, riders must take up to three training courses, participate in a mentorship coaching program and wear fluorescent vests, helmets and eye protection. And soldiers returning from deployments must take a refresher course before riding again.
“We at Fort Hood have a considerable number of soldiers who ride motorcycles and tragically are involved in fatal accidents at all times of the year,” said Fort Hood senior commander Maj. Gen. Anthony Ierardi. “The chain of command is keenly aware of this challenge and is committed to mitigating risk by focusing on education, training and awareness as part of our overall campaign to build readiness and resilience.”
The Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center concluded last month that the reason for the increase in motorcycle deaths remains unclear.
“By all appearances, the requisite policies and programs are in place,” officials said in their November Medical Surveillance Monthly Report. “Perhaps greater efforts need to be made to encourage those most at risk — young service members — to appreciate their own vulnerability.”
Finally this morning, I never thought that cats and veterans would intersect, but it seems that the meme is everywhere. Fortunately, our furry friends are doing yeoman work with our wounded veterans. With little publicity, since dogs always get all the glory.
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — There are four wounded, ill and injured warriors living in the Voris household. One of them is human; the other three are cats.
Aaron Voris treats the animals like soulmates. A former infantry soldier, he served with the "Red Currahees" of 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.
As a result of a particularly rough deployment in Afghanistan, he suffers from back and leg injuries, but even more from traumatic brain injury and severe post-traumatic stress disorder.
He's out of the Army now and working toward becoming a veterinary technician.
Together with his wife, Stephanie, and stepdaughter, Ally, he is getting some practice in as the caretaker of three formerly homeless cats — each damaged in its own way.
Aaron said that, like him, they carry the scars and hurts of hard experience.
Lucy, an undersized and sickly cat, has a type of herpes affecting the lungs. It is a permanent condition and expensive to treat, but Lucy is family, and the expense is borne.
China, nicknamed "Tripod," has three legs, which didn't get in the way of Ally falling in love and adopting her.
Harrison, a 12 year-old gray cat, is the most wounded of all. Blind in one eye and half-blind in the other, with one ear destroyed by mites, he was also emotionally scarred by abuse and neglect.
He languished for a long time at Cats Are Us on the top of Boot Hill, unloved except by the volunteers who cared for him. A frightened loner even among the other cats, he rarely moved from the spot he staked out for himself.
Volunteering at Cats Are Us as therapy for his own wounds, Aaron was struck by Harrison, who was skin and bones from not eating.
"We both looked at each other, and immediately, I think he understood what I was going through, and I understood what he was going through," Aaron said. "I think he has as much PTSD as I do."
I'm sure even Grumpy Cat would approve.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 14:11:32
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 14:11:32
Morning 
<-for warmth
<-for warmth
Comment by 
Raine on 01/07/2014 14:12:49
definitely, Did your car start alright this morning?
Raine on 01/07/2014 14:12:49
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
definitely, Did your car start alright this morning?
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 14:18:36
Yep, my baby is sassy that way. Turned right over
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 14:18:36
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Yep, my baby is sassy that way. Turned right over
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 14:22:31
Our truck was a little grumpy but she started up. I drove bobber to the bus stop.
and then we saw that the bus had just left -- so we stalked it until he could hop on!
Raine on 01/07/2014 14:22:31
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Yep, my baby is sassy that way. Turned right over
and then we saw that the bus had just left -- so we stalked it until he could hop on!
Comment by 
BobR on 01/07/2014 14:27:43
the bus! the bus!
BobR on 01/07/2014 14:27:43
Quote by Raine:Our truck was a little grumpy but she started up. I drove bobber to the bus stop.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Yep, my baby is sassy that way. Turned right over
and then we saw that the bus had just left -- so we stalked it until he could hop on!
the bus! the bus!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 01/07/2014 14:27:56
Scoopster on 01/07/2014 14:27:56
Mornin' all.. 
Not as much ice around as I thought there would be after all that rain!
LOL I've done that!
Not as much ice around as I thought there would be after all that rain! Quote by Raine:
Our truck was a little grumpy but she started up. I drove bobber to the bus stop.
and then we saw that the bus had just left -- so we stalked it until he could hop on!
LOL I've done that!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 14:28:24
how many stops before he could get on?
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 14:28:24
Quote by Raine:Our truck was a little grumpy but she started up. I drove bobber to the bus stop.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Yep, my baby is sassy that way. Turned right over
and then we saw that the bus had just left -- so we stalked it until he could hop on!
how many stops before he could get on?
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 14:34:05
About three. it was kinda funny. I would have followed tht sucka all the way if needed, it was that cold!
Raine on 01/07/2014 14:34:05
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Our truck was a little grumpy but she started up. I drove bobber to the bus stop.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Yep, my baby is sassy that way. Turned right over
and then we saw that the bus had just left -- so we stalked it until he could hop on!
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 14:36:40
Raine on 01/07/2014 14:36:40
jeebus. Atlanta at 9 am was SEVEN degrees.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 14:41:31
I do not blame you. The walk from my car to the office door my fingers got cold inside my gloves.
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 14:41:31
Quote by Raine:About three. it was kinda funny. I would have followed tht sucka all the way if needed, it was that cold!Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Our truck was a little grumpy but she started up. I drove bobber to the bus stop.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
Yep, my baby is sassy that way. Turned right over
and then we saw that the bus had just left -- so we stalked it until he could hop on!
I do not blame you. The walk from my car to the office door my fingers got cold inside my gloves.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/07/2014 14:44:11
Scoopster on 01/07/2014 14:44:11
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 14:49:13
to quote my fave badass angel - "I don't understand that reference."
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 14:49:13
Quote by Scoopster:
to quote my fave badass angel - "I don't understand that reference."
Comment by 
TriSec on 01/07/2014 14:57:22
TriSec on 01/07/2014 14:57:22
The wind was up, but it was 13 here in Waltham this morning. I didn't think it was that bad.
*ducks brick*
*ducks brick*
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 14:58:40
Raine on 01/07/2014 14:58:40
Does anyone know where I can watch the SMS live online? I can't find it at Free Speech TV.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:01:10
Talker TV maybe?
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:01:10
Quote by Raine:
Does anyone know where I can watch the SMS live online? I can't find it at Free Speech TV.
Talker TV maybe?
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 15:02:18
It was 5 here. Like I said last night on the BoF **If you live in Alaska, disregard this.**
There are people out there that aren't used to this. Houses in the south aren't built for this kinda weather.
BRR...
Raine on 01/07/2014 15:02:18
Quote by TriSec:
The wind was up, but it was 13 here in Waltham this morning. I didn't think it was that bad.
*ducks brick*
There are people out there that aren't used to this. Houses in the south aren't built for this kinda weather.
BRR...
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2014 15:02:33
TriSec on 01/07/2014 15:02:33
Random question - can I put a pdf on an iphone so I can read it?
I have been named an Assistant Scoutmaster for Woodbadge this spring - I just got the staff handbook, clocking in at over 400 pages.
I have been named an Assistant Scoutmaster for Woodbadge this spring - I just got the staff handbook, clocking in at over 400 pages.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/07/2014 15:06:17
Yes - you can get the Adobe Acrobat Reader app to do just that. You can also use iBooks to read it, tho I think that would require reformatting your phone to work as an e-reader instead of a MP3 player.
Scoopster on 01/07/2014 15:06:17
Quote by TriSec:
Random question - can I put a pdf on an iphone so I can read it?
I have been named an Assistant Scoutmaster for Woodbadge this spring - I just got the staff handbook, clocking in at over 400 pages.
Yes - you can get the Adobe Acrobat Reader app to do just that. You can also use iBooks to read it, tho I think that would require reformatting your phone to work as an e-reader instead of a MP3 player.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:06:47
I still don't understand the use of heat pumps in this area - my heater barely turned off last night. We had to keep the dining room light on to get the room warm enough to trigger it to turn off.
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:06:47
Quote by Raine:It was 5 here. Like I said last night on the BoF **If you live in Alaska, disregard this.**Quote by TriSec:
The wind was up, but it was 13 here in Waltham this morning. I didn't think it was that bad.
*ducks brick*
There are people out there that aren't used to this. Houses in the south aren't built for this kinda weather.
BRR...
I still don't understand the use of heat pumps in this area - my heater barely turned off last night. We had to keep the dining room light on to get the room warm enough to trigger it to turn off.
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2014 15:08:53
BobR on 01/07/2014 15:08:53
My sister got her house broken into last night. Her husband had just left for work, so they probably thought it was empty. Her screams drove them off, but they got her purse, iPhone, and iPad.
Purse was later recovered in a stolen car, but cash and keys (and electronics) were missing. She's changing the locks and looking into home security companies.
Purse was later recovered in a stolen car, but cash and keys (and electronics) were missing. She's changing the locks and looking into home security companies.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 15:10:17
I think it was just taking a while to load. I got it!
Raine on 01/07/2014 15:10:17
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Does anyone know where I can watch the SMS live online? I can't find it at Free Speech TV.
Talker TV maybe?
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2014 15:10:58
Heats pumps work best in temperate areas. They don't do so well in sub-freezing temperatures, because they work like reverse air conditioners, and if the air outside is really cold, there's not much heat there to absorb and bring into the house.
BobR on 01/07/2014 15:10:58
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:It was 5 here. Like I said last night on the BoF **If you live in Alaska, disregard this.**Quote by TriSec:
The wind was up, but it was 13 here in Waltham this morning. I didn't think it was that bad.
*ducks brick*
There are people out there that aren't used to this. Houses in the south aren't built for this kinda weather.
BRR...
I still don't understand the use of heat pumps in this area - my heater barely turned off last night. We had to keep the dining room light on to get the room warm enough to trigger it to turn off.
Heats pumps work best in temperate areas. They don't do so well in sub-freezing temperatures, because they work like reverse air conditioners, and if the air outside is really cold, there's not much heat there to absorb and bring into the house.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 15:12:05
Raine on 01/07/2014 15:12:05
Well this is a joyous conversation.
Where is Mondo? I need him to lighten the mood.
Where is Mondo? I need him to lighten the mood.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 15:15:09
Raine on 01/07/2014 15:15:09
regarding Snowden (Jim was talking about him and the NYT editorial)
-- who the HELL said he had to leave the USA? I don't get it -- no on forced him to leave the country.
-- who the HELL said he had to leave the USA? I don't get it -- no on forced him to leave the country.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:19:19
is the GPS turned on on her apple stuff? There could be a way to track those.
Glad to hear she's okay!
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:19:19
Quote by BobR:
My sister got her house broken into last night. Her husband had just left for work, so they probably thought it was empty. Her screams drove them off, but they got her purse, iPhone, and iPad.
Purse was later recovered in a stolen car, but cash and keys (and electronics) were missing. She's changing the locks and looking into home security companies.
is the GPS turned on on her apple stuff? There could be a way to track those.
Glad to hear she's okay!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:20:53
exactly.
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:20:53
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:It was 5 here. Like I said last night on the BoF **If you live in Alaska, disregard this.**Quote by TriSec:
The wind was up, but it was 13 here in Waltham this morning. I didn't think it was that bad.
*ducks brick*
There are people out there that aren't used to this. Houses in the south aren't built for this kinda weather.
BRR...
I still don't understand the use of heat pumps in this area - my heater barely turned off last night. We had to keep the dining room light on to get the room warm enough to trigger it to turn off.
Heats pumps work best in temperate areas. They don't do so well in sub-freezing temperatures, because they work like reverse air conditioners, and if the air outside is really cold, there's not much heat there to absorb and bring into the house.
exactly.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:23:31
exactly, which is why he's a coward in my book
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:23:31
Quote by Raine:
regarding Snowden (Jim was talking about him and the NYT editorial)
-- who the HELL said he had to leave the USA? I don't get it -- no on forced him to leave the country.
exactly, which is why he's a coward in my book
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 15:23:43
Good point.
I'm so grateful this wasn't worse.
Raine on 01/07/2014 15:23:43
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
My sister got her house broken into last night. Her husband had just left for work, so they probably thought it was empty. Her screams drove them off, but they got her purse, iPhone, and iPad.
Purse was later recovered in a stolen car, but cash and keys (and electronics) were missing. She's changing the locks and looking into home security companies.
is the GPS turned on on her apple stuff? There could be a way to track those.
Glad to hear she's okay!
I'm so grateful this wasn't worse.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 15:27:14
Raine on 01/07/2014 15:27:14
Howard from Miami???
I wonder, is this Randi's Howard?
I wonder, is this Randi's Howard?
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:36:40
find your apple devices
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 15:36:40
Quote by Raine:Good point.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
My sister got her house broken into last night. Her husband had just left for work, so they probably thought it was empty. Her screams drove them off, but they got her purse, iPhone, and iPad.
Purse was later recovered in a stolen car, but cash and keys (and electronics) were missing. She's changing the locks and looking into home security companies.
is the GPS turned on on her apple stuff? There could be a way to track those.
Glad to hear she's okay!
I'm so grateful this wasn't worse.
find your apple devices
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 15:44:22
Raine on 01/07/2014 15:44:22
MRS. Clinton???
John, No.
She's MS. Clinton.
I know he meant well, but Hillary is NOT missus Clinton.
John, No.
She's MS. Clinton.
I know he meant well, but Hillary is NOT missus Clinton.
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2014 15:50:54
She already tried that. The phone is either off or dead.
BobR on 01/07/2014 15:50:54
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Good point.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
My sister got her house broken into last night. Her husband had just left for work, so they probably thought it was empty. Her screams drove them off, but they got her purse, iPhone, and iPad.
Purse was later recovered in a stolen car, but cash and keys (and electronics) were missing. She's changing the locks and looking into home security companies.
is the GPS turned on on her apple stuff? There could be a way to track those.
Glad to hear she's okay!
I'm so grateful this wasn't worse.
find your apple devices
She already tried that. The phone is either off or dead.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 16:21:56
can she lock them thru the iCloud?
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 16:21:56
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Good point.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
My sister got her house broken into last night. Her husband had just left for work, so they probably thought it was empty. Her screams drove them off, but they got her purse, iPhone, and iPad.
Purse was later recovered in a stolen car, but cash and keys (and electronics) were missing. She's changing the locks and looking into home security companies.
is the GPS turned on on her apple stuff? There could be a way to track those.
Glad to hear she's okay!
I'm so grateful this wasn't worse.
find your apple devices
She already tried that. The phone is either off or dead.
can she lock them thru the iCloud?
Comment by Scoopster on 01/07/2014 16:51:06
You should be able to - there's a cloud feature built into the new iTunes and iOS 7 that will lock your phone the moment it's turned on and synced, and it won't unlock until the phone's connected to its 'home machine'.
Scoopster on 01/07/2014 16:51:06
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
find your apple devices
She already tried that. The phone is either off or dead.
can she lock them thru the iCloud?
You should be able to - there's a cloud feature built into the new iTunes and iOS 7 that will lock your phone the moment it's turned on and synced, and it won't unlock until the phone's connected to its 'home machine'.
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2014 16:52:57
BobR on 01/07/2014 16:52:57
Comment by 
livingonli on 01/07/2014 17:31:32
livingonli on 01/07/2014 17:31:32
Brrr, wish I could just lay in bed today, but at least there's not a ton of snow in the ground.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 17:36:02
Make sure to cover up, its way too cold out there and its going to be colder when you leave work.
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 17:36:02
Quote by livingonli:
Brrr, wish I could just lay in bed today, but at least there's not a ton of snow in the ground.
Make sure to cover up, its way too cold out there and its going to be colder when you leave work.
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2014 17:38:22
It's still only 7 degrees now, and it's not supposed to get warmer than 12 here today.
livingonli on 01/07/2014 17:38:22
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
Brrr, wish I could just lay in bed today, but at least there's not a ton of snow in the ground.
Make sure to cover up, its way too cold out there and its going to be colder when you leave work.
It's still only 7 degrees now, and it's not supposed to get warmer than 12 here today.
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2014 18:00:57
TriSec on 01/07/2014 18:00:57
TriSec points solemnly to his empty cranium, stating thus:
"Wheat Chex".
"Wheat Chex".
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2014 18:14:37
The 6 Republicans:
Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV)
Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)
Sen. Dan Coats (R-IN)
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH)
Sen Mark Begich (D-AK) didn't vote.
BobR on 01/07/2014 18:14:37
Quote by BobR:
Unemployment extension gets past filibuster in the Senate. 6 Republicans voted for it
The 6 Republicans:
Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV)
Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)
Sen. Dan Coats (R-IN)
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH)
Sen Mark Begich (D-AK) didn't vote.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 18:20:35
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 18:20:35
has anyone heard from Mondo?
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 01/07/2014 18:31:27
Mondobubba on 01/07/2014 18:31:27
Hello. Mondo's depression is a bit much today.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2014 18:39:18
aww I'm sorry -
Bao Bao cuteness to lighten things a little?
wickedpam on 01/07/2014 18:39:18
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hello. Mondo's depression is a bit much today.
aww I'm sorry -
Bao Bao cuteness to lighten things a little?
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2014 18:41:20
Yes, that helps 
Mondobubba on 01/07/2014 18:41:20
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hello. Mondo's depression is a bit much today.
aww I'm sorry -
Bao Bao cuteness to lighten things a little?
Yes, that helps
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2014 18:41:24
TriSec on 01/07/2014 18:41:24
A year on, so why am I having Chemo-brain today?
Comment by Scoopster on 01/07/2014 18:45:28
Scoopster on 01/07/2014 18:45:28
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hello. Mondo's depression is a bit much today.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 19:16:19
Duly noted.
Raine on 01/07/2014 19:16:19
Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
Unemployment extension gets past filibuster in the Senate. 6 Republicans voted for it
The 6 Republicans:
Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV)
Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)
Sen. Dan Coats (R-IN)
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH)
Sen Mark Begich (D-AK) didn't vote.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 19:19:31
Raine on 01/07/2014 19:19:31
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2014 19:43:13
TriSec on 01/07/2014 19:43:13
Well, because frostbite is profitable!
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2014 20:06:37
TriSec on 01/07/2014 20:06:37
Dear iTunes (and every other online streaming service):
Do you think we could play an entire symphony, instead of just random, non-sequential movements?
Thanksloveubye!
(And I find it disheartening that there's no classical music station in Boston anymore - I think I recall listening to something from SFO online in the past.)
Do you think we could play an entire symphony, instead of just random, non-sequential movements?
Thanksloveubye!
(And I find it disheartening that there's no classical music station in Boston anymore - I think I recall listening to something from SFO online in the past.)
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/07/2014 20:07:27
Will in Chicago on 01/07/2014 20:07:27
Hello, bloggers!!
As I write this, I am seeing a temperature of 2 degrees and a wind chill of around -13. I went out earlier, bundled up, to dig a path to the alley. A tow truck was stuck and a woman's SUV was stuck further down the alley. I was able to work with the woman and the tow truck driver to free the tow truck, but the gentleman (to use the phrase loosely) would not pull back further to get her vehicle. I gave her some advice on who to contact and see if she is stuck later. Another neighbor MAY have a vehicle that rides high enough to get over the snow and give a jump to her vehicle, which she said has been stuck in the alley since Sunday. I also checked on a neighbor's dog.
As I write this, I am seeing a temperature of 2 degrees and a wind chill of around -13. I went out earlier, bundled up, to dig a path to the alley. A tow truck was stuck and a woman's SUV was stuck further down the alley. I was able to work with the woman and the tow truck driver to free the tow truck, but the gentleman (to use the phrase loosely) would not pull back further to get her vehicle. I gave her some advice on who to contact and see if she is stuck later. Another neighbor MAY have a vehicle that rides high enough to get over the snow and give a jump to her vehicle, which she said has been stuck in the alley since Sunday. I also checked on a neighbor's dog.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 20:16:38
Raine on 01/07/2014 20:16:38
Quote by TriSec:
Well, because frostbite is profitable!
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 20:24:54
Well that guy sucks, to put it bluntly.
Raine on 01/07/2014 20:24:54
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Hello, bloggers!!
As I write this, I am seeing a temperature of 2 degrees and a wind chill of around -13. I went out earlier, bundled up, to dig a path to the alley. A tow truck was stuck and a woman's SUV was stuck further down the alley. I was able to work with the woman and the tow truck driver to free the tow truck, but the gentleman (to use the phrase loosely) would not pull back further to get her vehicle. I gave her some advice on who to contact and see if she is stuck later. Another neighbor MAY have a vehicle that rides high enough to get over the snow and give a jump to her vehicle, which she said has been stuck in the alley since Sunday. I also checked on a neighbor's dog.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 20:37:07
(listening to Randi airing a Rodman interview)
Raine on 01/07/2014 20:37:07
(listening to Randi airing a Rodman interview)
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2014 20:37:42
livingonli on 01/07/2014 20:37:42
Just think, we could be in Australia where it's been 122 degrees for the last two weeks.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 20:56:10
Stop trying to perpetuate climate change, Liv.
Raine on 01/07/2014 20:56:10
Quote by livingonli:
Just think, we could be in Australia where it's been 122 degrees for the last two weeks.
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2014 21:03:09
It Takes A Village - of good people.
BobR on 01/07/2014 21:03:09
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Hello, bloggers!!
As I write this, I am seeing a temperature of 2 degrees and a wind chill of around -13. I went out earlier, bundled up, to dig a path to the alley. A tow truck was stuck and a woman's SUV was stuck further down the alley. I was able to work with the woman and the tow truck driver to free the tow truck, but the gentleman (to use the phrase loosely) would not pull back further to get her vehicle. I gave her some advice on who to contact and see if she is stuck later. Another neighbor MAY have a vehicle that rides high enough to get over the snow and give a jump to her vehicle, which she said has been stuck in the alley since Sunday. I also checked on a neighbor's dog.
It Takes A Village - of good people.
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2014 21:23:27
BobR on 01/07/2014 21:23:27
20 degrees outside now. It's like a SOWNA out there!
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 21:27:29
Steamin'
Raine on 01/07/2014 21:27:29
Quote by BobR:
20 degrees outside now. It's like a SOWNA out there!
Steamin'
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 21:42:16
Raine on 01/07/2014 21:42:16
Remember my blog yesterday?
Well... I can officially call that POS Senator Paul a full out and out a liar
Well... I can officially call that POS Senator Paul a full out and out a liar
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/07/2014 21:56:31
I checked a little later. She was out but someone else got stuck. Fortunately, he said that his nephew was on the way. It is not a good idea to drive through semi plowed alleys.
Will in Chicago on 01/07/2014 21:56:31
Quote by BobR:Quote by Will in Chicago:
Hello, bloggers!!
As I write this, I am seeing a temperature of 2 degrees and a wind chill of around -13. I went out earlier, bundled up, to dig a path to the alley. A tow truck was stuck and a woman's SUV was stuck further down the alley. I was able to work with the woman and the tow truck driver to free the tow truck, but the gentleman (to use the phrase loosely) would not pull back further to get her vehicle. I gave her some advice on who to contact and see if she is stuck later. Another neighbor MAY have a vehicle that rides high enough to get over the snow and give a jump to her vehicle, which she said has been stuck in the alley since Sunday. I also checked on a neighbor's dog.
It Takes A Village - of good people.
I checked a little later. She was out but someone else got stuck. Fortunately, he said that his nephew was on the way. It is not a good idea to drive through semi plowed alleys.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/07/2014 22:08:48
Yes, and I hope that a lot of people call him out on this. The man is a fraud.
Will in Chicago on 01/07/2014 22:08:48
Quote by Raine:
Remember my blog yesterday?
Well... I can officially call that POS Senator Paul a full out and out a liar
Yes, and I hope that a lot of people call him out on this. The man is a fraud.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2014 22:09:00
Raine on 01/07/2014 22:09:00
Well, thus far it appears as tho the WWOR flip isn;t going too well. '
There was this.
and then this.
There was this.
The "Rush" for the exits at Rush Limbaugh's new home in New York City--Clear Channel's WOR AM--continues, as advertisers who have long run ads on this radio station object to their brands suddenly being hitched to Limbaugh's hate wagon.
On Friday a Mexican-American Flush Rush volunteer contacted a WOR advertiser called Page Publishing to politely request that they not advertise on the Rush Limbaugh Show.
She specifically objected to Limbaugh's characterization of Mexicans as being lazy by nature.
The response she received will make your day:
and then this.
No one at Marble (a) knew or (b) approved being used as an advertiser for the Rush Limbaugh Show. He truly stands for so much that our church stands against. Neither his racist nor hate-inspired views represent what this great church has historically preached and practiced.
You have my word that we will take immediate action to remove ourselves from any public association with his show. It was a mistake on the part of WOR who ran the ads without consulting anyone at Marble first. I assure you, that will not happen again.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/08/2014 01:19:42
If we had more independently owned stations, I don't think Rush Limbaugh would have many affiliates now.
Will in Chicago on 01/08/2014 01:19:42
Quote by Raine:
Well, thus far it appears as tho the WWOR flip isn;t going too well. '
There was this.The "Rush" for the exits at Rush Limbaugh's new home in New York City--Clear Channel's WOR AM--continues, as advertisers who have long run ads on this radio station object to their brands suddenly being hitched to Limbaugh's hate wagon.
On Friday a Mexican-American Flush Rush volunteer contacted a WOR advertiser called Page Publishing to politely request that they not advertise on the Rush Limbaugh Show.
She specifically objected to Limbaugh's characterization of Mexicans as being lazy by nature.
The response she received will make your day:
and then this.No one at Marble (a) knew or (b) approved being used as an advertiser for the Rush Limbaugh Show. He truly stands for so much that our church stands against. Neither his racist nor hate-inspired views represent what this great church has historically preached and practiced.
You have my word that we will take immediate action to remove ourselves from any public association with his show. It was a mistake on the part of WOR who ran the ads without consulting anyone at Marble first. I assure you, that will not happen again.
If we had more independently owned stations, I don't think Rush Limbaugh would have many affiliates now.