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Wednesday Mixed Bag
Author: BobR
Date: 05/08/2013 11:33:01
Some days there is a dearth of interesting news, and other days there is a plethora. The last couple days has been more of the latter. Several stories are worthy of discussion and possibly a deeper evaluation within the context of other events, but I am not going to do that today. Instead, I present several topics, and leave it to you to continue the discussion in the comments.
As if on cue to reinforce TriSec's blog yesterday are these two little gems. First, the chief of the Air Force's Sexual Assault Prevention unit was unable to prevent himself from sexually assaulting a woman in Arlington (presumably after getting himself all horned up at the one and only strip club in the area). More embarrassing for him - she beat the crap out of him. One wonders if he is the author of the brochure the Air Force put out for female members that says the best approach to a sexual assault may be to just submit. Apparently, the woman Colonel Horny assaulted didn't get the memo. The Air Force wants to handle this as an internal case, but that is unlikely to happen. This was a civilian on a public street.
The huge story of course is the escape of three women, abducted as girls 10 years ago, in Cleveland. Amanda Berry and neighbor Charles Ramsey are the heroes here, Amanda for avoiding the natural fear of being punished for trying to escape, and Ramsey for taking action instead of ignoring it. The story is really a huge shocker: shocking that these three girls were still alive after all these years, shocking that the owner of the house was able to get away with it for 10 years, shocking that Amanda Berry had given birth and had her 6 year old daughter in hand while escaping. Everyone is wondering how no one (including the police) noticed anything amiss over the years. Even the man's uncle is shocked.
What's NOT shocking is that Rush Limbaugh is so desperate that he plumbed the depths of incredulity to try to link this to President Obama:
Tool.
And finally - there is the sad news that there will be no Colbert in Congress. South Carolina decided that an intelligent trustworthy Democrat was not as worthwhile to represent their state as a lying adulterer who abandoned his office and used state funds to finance a trip to see his mistress. You deserve what you get South Carolina.
That's it for today. Let's see what else comes our way...
As if on cue to reinforce TriSec's blog yesterday are these two little gems. First, the chief of the Air Force's Sexual Assault Prevention unit was unable to prevent himself from sexually assaulting a woman in Arlington (presumably after getting himself all horned up at the one and only strip club in the area). More embarrassing for him - she beat the crap out of him. One wonders if he is the author of the brochure the Air Force put out for female members that says the best approach to a sexual assault may be to just submit. Apparently, the woman Colonel Horny assaulted didn't get the memo. The Air Force wants to handle this as an internal case, but that is unlikely to happen. This was a civilian on a public street.
The huge story of course is the escape of three women, abducted as girls 10 years ago, in Cleveland. Amanda Berry and neighbor Charles Ramsey are the heroes here, Amanda for avoiding the natural fear of being punished for trying to escape, and Ramsey for taking action instead of ignoring it. The story is really a huge shocker: shocking that these three girls were still alive after all these years, shocking that the owner of the house was able to get away with it for 10 years, shocking that Amanda Berry had given birth and had her 6 year old daughter in hand while escaping. Everyone is wondering how no one (including the police) noticed anything amiss over the years. Even the man's uncle is shocked.
What's NOT shocking is that Rush Limbaugh is so desperate that he plumbed the depths of incredulity to try to link this to President Obama:
Limbaugh admitted that he had “no idea” about why Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight had been kidnapped and then were able to escape after 10 years.
“But as it so happens, I happened last night to watch Hawaii Five-0 on CBS,” he explained. “Hawaii Five-O‘s premise last night was kidnapped girls held until they were 18 and then let go or killed — well, always killed — by a couple doing it for the welfare benefits.”
“Now I don’t know what happened in Cleveland, but I couldn’t help but make the connection. I mean, if everybody else in the low-information crowd is going to use what happens on TV for reality, why can’t I?”
Limbaugh added: “Three brothers, but not related the the three women, have been arrested in Cleveland — which voted Obama. Not that that’s got anything to do with anything!”
Tool.
And finally - there is the sad news that there will be no Colbert in Congress. South Carolina decided that an intelligent trustworthy Democrat was not as worthwhile to represent their state as a lying adulterer who abandoned his office and used state funds to finance a trip to see his mistress. You deserve what you get South Carolina.
That's it for today. Let's see what else comes our way...
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 12:55:11
Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 12:55:11
Morning all. A moment of squee happened as I was turning into the parking lot this morning. I had to break to allow the mamma goose, her 4 little down covered goslings and papa goose to waddle across the road. 
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 13:03:46
Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 13:03:46
My mom was telling me about an op ed piece she read yesterday about Mark Sanford. Basically the theme of the article was let Sanford win, Colbert-Bush would most likely loose next year anyway.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 13:04:07
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 13:04:07
Morning 
back at work
back at work
Comment by 
Raine on 05/08/2013 13:04:10
That's awesome!
good morning!
Raine on 05/08/2013 13:04:10
Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning all. A moment of squee happened as I was turning into the parking lot this morning. I had to break to allow the mamma goose, her 4 little down covered goslings and papa goose to waddle across the road.
That's awesome!
good morning!
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 13:07:12
It was! Even if Canada geese are in invasive species here. They poop all over everything and that poop is corrosive to metal and asphalt.
Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 13:07:12
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning all. A moment of squee happened as I was turning into the parking lot this morning. I had to break to allow the mamma goose, her 4 little down covered goslings and papa goose to waddle across the road.
That's awesome!
It was! Even if Canada geese are in invasive species here. They poop all over everything and that poop is corrosive to metal and asphalt.
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 13:13:02
that might have been written by Charlie Pierce. He was saying something similar to that on the show yesterday.
Raine on 05/08/2013 13:13:02
Quote by Mondobubba:
My mom was telling me about an op ed piece she read yesterday about Mark Sanford. Basically the theme of the article was let Sanford win, Colbert-Bush would most likely loose next year anyway.
that might have been written by Charlie Pierce. He was saying something similar to that on the show yesterday.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/08/2013 13:19:21
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 13:19:21
That's the thing that bothered me about that 911 call, I've had the 911 operation stay on the line with me when I heard something outside my house late at night and it turned out to be a cat.
The operator there just seemed to want to get her off the phone. That is one of the hardest jobs in the world emotionally, but there are some people who should not do it.
The operator there just seemed to want to get her off the phone. That is one of the hardest jobs in the world emotionally, but there are some people who should not do it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 13:25:08
If I see my friend who's a 911 dispatcher for local the local PD this week, I am going to ask her professional opinion about that.
Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 13:25:08
Quote by wickedpam:
That's the thing that bothered me about that 911 call, I've had the 911 operation stay on the line with me when I heard something outside my house late at night and it turned out to be a cat.
The operator there just seemed to want to get her off the phone. That is one of the hardest jobs in the world emotionally, but there are some people who should not do it.
If I see my friend who's a 911 dispatcher for local the local PD this week, I am going to ask her professional opinion about that.
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 13:29:27
Take a look:
Raine on 05/08/2013 13:29:27
Quote by wickedpam:
That's the thing that bothered me about that 911 call, I've had the 911 operation stay on the line with me when I heard something outside my house late at night and it turned out to be a cat.
The operator there just seemed to want to get her off the phone. That is one of the hardest jobs in the world emotionally, but there are some people who should not do it.
Martin L. Flask, director of the city's Department of Public Safety, said his department is aware of the criticism the dispatcher received for his rude attitude toward Charles Ramsey, the man who called 9-1-1 after he heard Berry screaming "Help, help me out" while trying to escape from the Seymour Avenue home of Ariel Castro.
Ramsey said the dispatcher didn't take his call seriously.
Flask, a former Cleveland police chief, released the following statement:
"While the call-taker complied with policies and procedures which enabled a very fast response by police, we have noted some concerns which will be the focus of our review, including the call-taker's failure to remain on the line with Ms. Berry until police arrived on the scene.
Comment by 
TriSec on 05/08/2013 13:30:09
TriSec on 05/08/2013 13:30:09
Well gang, my last link to my ancestral homeland is for sale.
"Auntie Mean" has put grandma's house up for sale in Saugus. She is essentially throwing my mother under the bus; she's got noplace to go, because once my aunt has the money in her pocket, she's moving to Florida year-round.
Have I mentioned that my mother is housebound an on oxygen?
My brother and I have essentially cut off my aunt. I particularly has a sad because we grew up in that yard, and it's the last physical link we have to our grandparents.
But, money is everything, isn't it?
"Auntie Mean" has put grandma's house up for sale in Saugus. She is essentially throwing my mother under the bus; she's got noplace to go, because once my aunt has the money in her pocket, she's moving to Florida year-round.
Have I mentioned that my mother is housebound an on oxygen?
My brother and I have essentially cut off my aunt. I particularly has a sad because we grew up in that yard, and it's the last physical link we have to our grandparents.
But, money is everything, isn't it?
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 13:44:59
That sucks. How does your mom have no say in this?
Raine on 05/08/2013 13:44:59
Quote by TriSec:
Well gang, my last link to my ancestral homeland is for sale.
"Auntie Mean" has put grandma's house up for sale in Saugus. She is essentially throwing my mother under the bus; she's got noplace to go, because once my aunt has the money in her pocket, she's moving to Florida year-round.
Have I mentioned that my mother is housebound an on oxygen?
My brother and I have essentially cut off my aunt. I particularly has a sad because we grew up in that yard, and it's the last physical link we have to our grandparents.
But, money is everything, isn't it?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/08/2013 13:47:14
Good, they should be concerned. But it shouldn't have taken an incident like this to find an issue.
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 13:47:14
Quote by Raine:Take a look:Quote by wickedpam:
That's the thing that bothered me about that 911 call, I've had the 911 operation stay on the line with me when I heard something outside my house late at night and it turned out to be a cat.
The operator there just seemed to want to get her off the phone. That is one of the hardest jobs in the world emotionally, but there are some people who should not do it.Martin L. Flask, director of the city's Department of Public Safety, said his department is aware of the criticism the dispatcher received for his rude attitude toward Charles Ramsey, the man who called 9-1-1 after he heard Berry screaming "Help, help me out" while trying to escape from the Seymour Avenue home of Ariel Castro.
Ramsey said the dispatcher didn't take his call seriously.
Flask, a former Cleveland police chief, released the following statement:
"While the call-taker complied with policies and procedures which enabled a very fast response by police, we have noted some concerns which will be the focus of our review, including the call-taker's failure to remain on the line with Ms. Berry until police arrived on the scene.
Good, they should be concerned. But it shouldn't have taken an incident like this to find an issue.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 13:53:55
How nice of her. She's a peach that one!
Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 13:53:55
Quote by TriSec:
Well gang, my last link to my ancestral homeland is for sale.
"Auntie Mean" has put grandma's house up for sale in Saugus. She is essentially throwing my mother under the bus; she's got noplace to go, because once my aunt has the money in her pocket, she's moving to Florida year-round.
Have I mentioned that my mother is housebound an on oxygen?
My brother and I have essentially cut off my aunt. I particularly has a sad because we grew up in that yard, and it's the last physical link we have to our grandparents.
But, money is everything, isn't it?
How nice of her. She's a peach that one!
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 13:54:36
Raine on 05/08/2013 13:54:36
My entire point all along was that this was an active situation --
had it been a house fire report, I could see getting the caller off the line -- especially if the person is in a burning building. Her captor could have come back at any moment, and to be honest, Berry didn't know Ramsey--
She was already outside of the house where she was being held captive. At a certain point. I guess I feel like she should not have been left alone -- at all.
Ramsey was there, but 911 was her lifeline to being rescued from the hell of her captivity. She didn't know Ramsey, as much of a hero I think he is -- he was still a stranger. 911 was the lifeline of trust she needed for help.
had it been a house fire report, I could see getting the caller off the line -- especially if the person is in a burning building. Her captor could have come back at any moment, and to be honest, Berry didn't know Ramsey--
She was already outside of the house where she was being held captive. At a certain point. I guess I feel like she should not have been left alone -- at all.
Ramsey was there, but 911 was her lifeline to being rescued from the hell of her captivity. She didn't know Ramsey, as much of a hero I think he is -- he was still a stranger. 911 was the lifeline of trust she needed for help.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/08/2013 14:06:01
aww Tri, I'm sorry.
Is your mom going to FLA with your Aunt?
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 14:06:01
Quote by TriSec:
Well gang, my last link to my ancestral homeland is for sale.
"Auntie Mean" has put grandma's house up for sale in Saugus. She is essentially throwing my mother under the bus; she's got noplace to go, because once my aunt has the money in her pocket, she's moving to Florida year-round.
Have I mentioned that my mother is housebound an on oxygen?
My brother and I have essentially cut off my aunt. I particularly has a sad because we grew up in that yard, and it's the last physical link we have to our grandparents.
But, money is everything, isn't it?
aww Tri, I'm sorry.
Is your mom going to FLA with your Aunt?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/08/2013 14:08:02
exactly - for all Berry knew Ramsey could have been in on it or something, the operater should not have left her alone basically
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 14:08:02
Quote by Raine:
My entire point all along was that this was an active situation --
had it been a house fire report, I could see getting the caller off the line -- especially if the person is in a burning building. Her captor could have come back at any moment, and to be honest, Berry didn't know Ramsey--
She was already outside of the house where she was being held captive. At a certain point. I guess I feel like she should not have been left alone -- at all.
Ramsey was there, but 911 was her lifeline to being rescued from the hell of her captivity. She didn't know Ramsey, as much of a hero I think he is -- he was still a stranger. 911 was the lifeline of trust she needed for help.
exactly - for all Berry knew Ramsey could have been in on it or something, the operater should not have left her alone basically
Comment by TriSec on 05/08/2013 14:10:25
After my mother's 2nd husband died, she sold her house and moved back in. Her name is not on the property. We thought that was a mistake 12 years ago, and we have now been proven correct.
You have no idea - this is the same aunt I went to Florida to drive home a year ago this week. She is a completely different person in West Palm Beach, I swear she is bipolar.
As soon as she got home last year, she announced that she wanted everybody to "leave her alone", so nobody came to visit all summer. Then she went to Florida early last season because "nobody came to see me." My mum turned 70 last year. Brother TriSec and I were planning a big clambake, all we needed was a big yard to do it in. "I don't want to have a party, it's too much work". So, no party. (Never mind that all she had to do was walk out her back door - Michael and I were going to pay for it all and stage it ourselves.) She had a pool in the backyard, and Javi has a summer birthday. "No, I don't want kids running around my yard". And then she took the pool down last Labor Day out of spite.
Well, Fuck you then.
And then there's the business about almost dying last year. She didn't come to the hospital to see me; only saw me once during my convalescence at home, and when she did, all she wanted to know was when I would be "better" so I could come down and do some work around the yard for her. I have not had civil words with her since.
TriSec on 05/08/2013 14:10:25
Quote by Raine:
That sucks. How does your mom have no say in this?
After my mother's 2nd husband died, she sold her house and moved back in. Her name is not on the property. We thought that was a mistake 12 years ago, and we have now been proven correct.
You have no idea - this is the same aunt I went to Florida to drive home a year ago this week. She is a completely different person in West Palm Beach, I swear she is bipolar.
As soon as she got home last year, she announced that she wanted everybody to "leave her alone", so nobody came to visit all summer. Then she went to Florida early last season because "nobody came to see me." My mum turned 70 last year. Brother TriSec and I were planning a big clambake, all we needed was a big yard to do it in. "I don't want to have a party, it's too much work". So, no party. (Never mind that all she had to do was walk out her back door - Michael and I were going to pay for it all and stage it ourselves.) She had a pool in the backyard, and Javi has a summer birthday. "No, I don't want kids running around my yard". And then she took the pool down last Labor Day out of spite.
Well, Fuck you then.
And then there's the business about almost dying last year. She didn't come to the hospital to see me; only saw me once during my convalescence at home, and when she did, all she wanted to know was when I would be "better" so I could come down and do some work around the yard for her. I have not had civil words with her since.
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 14:10:59
Ramsey is a great person for what he did -- but YES -- THIS.
Raine on 05/08/2013 14:10:59
Quote by wickedpam:
exactly - for all Berry knew Ramsey could have been in on it or something, the operater should not have left her alone basically
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 14:16:01
I didn't want to presume this was the same aunt.
You know Tri-- I suspect your aunt deserves a letter along the lines of your Scouting screeds.
Where is your mom going to go? Is there any way you and your Brother could purchase the house? Rent to own? something to slow this down?
(throw poop in the yard before open houses?)
Raine on 05/08/2013 14:16:01
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
That sucks. How does your mom have no say in this?
After my mother's 2nd husband died, she sold her house and moved back in. Her name is not on the property. We thought that was a mistake 12 years ago, and we have now been proven correct.
You have no idea - this is the same aunt I went to Florida to drive home a year ago this week. She is a completely different person in West Palm Beach, I swear she is bipolar.
As soon as she got home last year, she announced that she wanted everybody to "leave her alone", so nobody came to visit all summer. Then she went to Florida early last season because "nobody came to see me." My mum turned 70 last year. Brother TriSec and I were planning a big clambake, all we needed was a big yard to do it in. "I don't want to have a party, it's too much work". So, no party. (Never mind that all she had to do was walk out her back door - Michael and I were going to pay for it all and stage it ourselves.) She had a pool in the backyard, and Javi has a summer birthday. "No, I don't want kids running around my yard". And then she took the pool down last Labor Day out of spite.
Well, Fuck you then.
And then there's the business about almost dying last year. She didn't come to the hospital to see me; only saw me once during my convalescence at home, and when she did, all she wanted to know was when I would be "better" so I could come down and do some work around the yard for her. I have not had civil words with her since.
You know Tri-- I suspect your aunt deserves a letter along the lines of your Scouting screeds.
Where is your mom going to go? Is there any way you and your Brother could purchase the house? Rent to own? something to slow this down?
(throw poop in the yard before open houses?)
Comment by wickedpam on 05/08/2013 14:18:04
I concur with Mondo - she sounds like a peach.
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 14:18:04
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
That sucks. How does your mom have no say in this?
After my mother's 2nd husband died, she sold her house and moved back in. Her name is not on the property. We thought that was a mistake 12 years ago, and we have now been proven correct.
You have no idea - this is the same aunt I went to Florida to drive home a year ago this week. She is a completely different person in West Palm Beach, I swear she is bipolar.
As soon as she got home last year, she announced that she wanted everybody to "leave her alone", so nobody came to visit all summer. Then she went to Florida early last season because "nobody came to see me." My mum turned 70 last year. Brother TriSec and I were planning a big clambake, all we needed was a big yard to do it in. "I don't want to have a party, it's too much work". So, no party. (Never mind that all she had to do was walk out her back door - Michael and I were going to pay for it all and stage it ourselves.) She had a pool in the backyard, and Javi has a summer birthday. "No, I don't want kids running around my yard". And then she took the pool down last Labor Day out of spite.
Well, Fuck you then.
And then there's the business about almost dying last year. She didn't come to the hospital to see me; only saw me once during my convalescence at home, and when she did, all she wanted to know was when I would be "better" so I could come down and do some work around the yard for her. I have not had civil words with her since.
I concur with Mondo - she sounds like a peach.
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 14:20:47
Raine on 05/08/2013 14:20:47
SAY WHAT?
Arlington Cinema drafthouse and Hal Sparks?
Want some tickets NOW.
Arlington Cinema drafthouse and Hal Sparks?
Want some tickets NOW.
Comment by TriSec on 05/08/2013 14:22:13
I may try. I have a "nuclear option"....my name is on the condo in Florida, and has been for almost 20 years now.
Jenny and Dino forgive me, but if she's going to be this much of a bitch, I don't want any part of her anymore. Take my name off and get me off all the contact lists for the association. You're on your own, because this is what she clearly wants from us.
Or, alternately, I wonder what MY legal rights are, because she can't remove me without a signature, I could potentially make things hellacious down there.
TriSec on 05/08/2013 14:22:13
You know Tri-- I suspect your aunt deserves a letter along the lines of your Scouting screeds.
I may try. I have a "nuclear option"....my name is on the condo in Florida, and has been for almost 20 years now.
Jenny and Dino forgive me, but if she's going to be this much of a bitch, I don't want any part of her anymore. Take my name off and get me off all the contact lists for the association. You're on your own, because this is what she clearly wants from us.
Or, alternately, I wonder what MY legal rights are, because she can't remove me without a signature, I could potentially make things hellacious down there.
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 14:27:10
Raine on 05/08/2013 14:27:10
I've been wondering about Ariel Castro since I read this story yesterday: This makes me wonder a lot now: Is Ms. Figueroa the mother?
The daughter of kidnapping suspect Ariel Castro told America's Most Wanted in 2004 that she was the last person to see Gina DeJesus alive. (snip)
When her mother said no, Castro said they parted ways.
Court records indicate Ariel Castro fought with his former wife, Grimilda Figueroa, over the custody of their children. Figueroa twice suffered a broken nose, as well as broken ribs, a knocked-out tooth, a blood clot on the brain and two dislocated shoulders, according to a 2005 filing in Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court. In the filing, her attorney requested that a judge “keep (Castro) from threatening to kill (Figueroa).â€
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 14:29:54
AHA!
That might be a hellova nuclear option. I think you have a lot of leverage.
Raine on 05/08/2013 14:29:54
Quote by TriSec:
You know Tri-- I suspect your aunt deserves a letter along the lines of your Scouting screeds.
I may try. I have a "nuclear option"....my name is on the condo in Florida, and has been for almost 20 years now.
Jenny and Dino forgive me, but if she's going to be this much of a bitch, I don't want any part of her anymore. Take my name off and get me off all the contact lists for the association. You're on your own, because this is what she clearly wants from us.
Or, alternately, I wonder what MY legal rights are, because she can't remove me without a signature, I could potentially make things hellacious down there.
That might be a hellova nuclear option. I think you have a lot of leverage.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/08/2013 14:43:18
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 14:43:18
oh lord, its the daily Benghazi call
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 14:44:23
Go! GO! GO! He is hilarious! I saw him here a couple of years ago.
Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 14:44:23
Quote by Raine:
SAY WHAT?
Arlington Cinema drafthouse and Hal Sparks?
Want some tickets NOW.
Go! GO! GO! He is hilarious! I saw him here a couple of years ago.
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 14:44:31
Raine on 05/08/2013 14:44:31
Amanda Berry kidnapped in 2003.
There was a Domestic Violence report from 2005.
There was a Domestic Violence report from 2005.
Figueroa suffered two broken noses, broken ribs, a knocked-out tooth, a blood clot on the brain and two dislocated shoulders, according to a 2005 filing in Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court. Her attorney requested that a judge “keep [Castro] from threatening to kill [Figueroa].’’
Attorney Robert Ferreri said Figueroa “has full custody with no visitation for [Castro]. Nevertheless, [Castro] frequently abducts daughters and keeps them from mother.’’
Comment by 
BobR on 05/08/2013 14:45:17
We've seen him before too, and that is a great place to see him.
BobR on 05/08/2013 14:45:17
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
SAY WHAT?
Arlington Cinema drafthouse and Hal Sparks?
Want some tickets NOW.
Go! GO! GO! He is hilarious! I saw him here a couple of years ago.
We've seen him before too, and that is a great place to see him.
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 14:48:18
BTW, Figueroa died last year. 
Raine on 05/08/2013 14:48:18
Quote by Raine:
Amanda Berry kidnapped in 2003.
There was a Domestic Violence report from 2005.Figueroa suffered two broken noses, broken ribs, a knocked-out tooth, a blood clot on the brain and two dislocated shoulders, according to a 2005 filing in Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court. Her attorney requested that a judge “keep [Castro] from threatening to kill [Figueroa].’’
Attorney Robert Ferreri said Figueroa “has full custody with no visitation for [Castro]. Nevertheless, [Castro] frequently abducts daughters and keeps them from mother.’’
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 15:04:28
Indeed it is.
Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 15:04:28
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
SAY WHAT?
Arlington Cinema drafthouse and Hal Sparks?
Want some tickets NOW.
Go! GO! GO! He is hilarious! I saw him here a couple of years ago.
We've seen him before too, and that is a great place to see him.
Indeed it is.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 05/08/2013 15:24:11
trojanrabbit on 05/08/2013 15:24:11
Shit, I forgot to have a snack this morning. blood sugar at 62.
MUST EAT NOW......
Didn't realize until I got up a few minutes ago and felt really woozy.
MUST EAT NOW......
Didn't realize until I got up a few minutes ago and felt really woozy.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 05/08/2013 15:45:56
Scoopster on 05/08/2013 15:45:56
Mornin' all.. 
Today is Pick-a-Utility day in the moving saga.. Electric is simple enough - you just call & they show up to turn on the breakers. I've decided that I will NOT get any cable/satellite tv service at all, and will instead stream or download any movie or show I want. I'm also not going to get a landline phone. So that leaves just internets - which on its own is STUPID expensive (especially since I'd want the higher bandwidth service for downloading all those shows & movies!)
I bet you're all surprised I don't ALREADY download everything full-time.
Today is Pick-a-Utility day in the moving saga.. Electric is simple enough - you just call & they show up to turn on the breakers. I've decided that I will NOT get any cable/satellite tv service at all, and will instead stream or download any movie or show I want. I'm also not going to get a landline phone. So that leaves just internets - which on its own is STUPID expensive (especially since I'd want the higher bandwidth service for downloading all those shows & movies!)
I bet you're all surprised I don't ALREADY download everything full-time.
Comment by TriSec on 05/08/2013 16:20:39
TriSec on 05/08/2013 16:20:39
*non-sequitir*
You wanna know something? General Yeager is 90 and doesn't get to fly many fighter jets anymore.
The F-22 and F-35 are the first two post-war jets that haven't had his hand on them somewhere, and they're both pieces of junk.
I don't think that's a coincidence.
Anyway...
You wanna know something? General Yeager is 90 and doesn't get to fly many fighter jets anymore.
The F-22 and F-35 are the first two post-war jets that haven't had his hand on them somewhere, and they're both pieces of junk.
I don't think that's a coincidence.
Anyway...
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 16:26:33
I wouldn't describe Nancy Grace as cable news' leading expert on deviant crime. I would describe her as disgraced former prosecutor who doesn't understand that people are proven guilty in a court of law. But, hey that's just me.
Mondobubba on 05/08/2013 16:26:33
Quote by Scoopster:
Seriously CNN?
I wouldn't describe Nancy Grace as cable news' leading expert on deviant crime. I would describe her as disgraced former prosecutor who doesn't understand that people are proven guilty in a court of law. But, hey that's just me.
Comment by 
livingonli on 05/08/2013 16:54:01
livingonli on 05/08/2013 16:54:01
Crappy rainy weather on my days off.
Comment by TriSec on 05/08/2013 17:07:45
TriSec on 05/08/2013 17:07:45
I believe I have stumbled upon the "root cause" for Troop 250's plethora of issues.
"The person or group with the authority to appoint a volunteer has the authority to remove and replace that volunteer."
For 99% of scouting units, that means the chartered organization. A church, school, or other civic organization that organizes the unit and grants them permission to opearate and gives them meeting space.
Troop 250 is chartered by "Friends of Waltham Scouting", which consists of the Troop leadership. Meaning they are self-chartered and answer to no one.
(This is legal, some scout units are chartered by their alumni associations or other ad-hoc groups of adults.)
"The person or group with the authority to appoint a volunteer has the authority to remove and replace that volunteer."
For 99% of scouting units, that means the chartered organization. A church, school, or other civic organization that organizes the unit and grants them permission to opearate and gives them meeting space.
Troop 250 is chartered by "Friends of Waltham Scouting", which consists of the Troop leadership. Meaning they are self-chartered and answer to no one.
(This is legal, some scout units are chartered by their alumni associations or other ad-hoc groups of adults.)
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 17:33:14
Raine on 05/08/2013 17:33:14
This is over the top even for Boner and the GOP:
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Tuesday essentially agreed with Democrats' arguments that a Republican bill to prioritize debt payments would put China before U.S. troops -- except he suggested that would be a good thing.
During an interview with Bloomberg TV, Boehner was asked about this week's vote on the Full Faith and Credit Act, which, in the event that the U.S hits its debt ceiling, would direct the treasury secretary to pay only the principal and interest owed to bondholders before making any other payments. Money for other payments, such as those for veterans, Medicare and national security, would have to be divvied up from what remained of the scarce federal funds.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 05/08/2013 17:34:36
Just had a few showers pass by.
Mrs. Rabbit informed me that she was going to South Bend at the end of next week via Amtrak. Our niece is graduating from Notre Dame Law School and her brother sent her a train ticket.
Guess I'm gonna have a little "bachelor time".
trojanrabbit on 05/08/2013 17:34:36
Quote by livingonli:
Crappy rainy weather on my days off.
Just had a few showers pass by.
Mrs. Rabbit informed me that she was going to South Bend at the end of next week via Amtrak. Our niece is graduating from Notre Dame Law School and her brother sent her a train ticket.
Guess I'm gonna have a little "bachelor time".
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 17:37:05
Raine on 05/08/2013 17:37:05
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by livingonli:
Crappy rainy weather on my days off.
Just had a few showers pass by.
Mrs. Rabbit informed me that she was going to South Bend at the end of next week via Amtrak. Our niece is graduating from Notre Dame Law School and her brother sent her a train ticket.
Guess I'm gonna have a little "bachelor time".
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 17:48:59
Good day to snuggle under the blankets and watch TV and the like!
Raine on 05/08/2013 17:48:59
Quote by livingonli:
Crappy rainy weather on my days off.
Comment by livingonli on 05/08/2013 17:57:00
Good day to catch up on DVR recordings since I am off both today and tomorrow.
livingonli on 05/08/2013 17:57:00
Quote by Raine:Good day to snuggle under the blankets and watch TV and the like!Quote by livingonli:
Crappy rainy weather on my days off.
Good day to catch up on DVR recordings since I am off both today and tomorrow.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/08/2013 17:59:07
TriSec, I am sorry to hear about this. You should investigate your options. However, I do not believe that your mother would want to live with an insanely self-centered aunt.
BobR, thanks for a great blog. I am still stunned over the story in Cleveland and must wonder what went on with the police and the neighbors.
Will in Chicago on 05/08/2013 17:59:07
Quote by TriSec:
You know Tri-- I suspect your aunt deserves a letter along the lines of your Scouting screeds.
I may try. I have a "nuclear option"....my name is on the condo in Florida, and has been for almost 20 years now.
Jenny and Dino forgive me, but if she's going to be this much of a bitch, I don't want any part of her anymore. Take my name off and get me off all the contact lists for the association. You're on your own, because this is what she clearly wants from us.
Or, alternately, I wonder what MY legal rights are, because she can't remove me without a signature, I could potentially make things hellacious down there.
TriSec, I am sorry to hear about this. You should investigate your options. However, I do not believe that your mother would want to live with an insanely self-centered aunt.
BobR, thanks for a great blog. I am still stunned over the story in Cleveland and must wonder what went on with the police and the neighbors.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/08/2013 18:02:56
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 18:02:56
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 18:06:47
There you go!
Raine on 05/08/2013 18:06:47
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Good day to snuggle under the blankets and watch TV and the like!Quote by livingonli:
Crappy rainy weather on my days off.
Good day to catch up on DVR recordings since I am off both today and tomorrow.
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 18:15:26
Raine on 05/08/2013 18:15:26
Comment by TriSec on 05/08/2013 18:16:53
Grunt. The mean Republicans took our F-18s away. (Blue Angels grounded, RI ANG airshow and open house cancelled as a direct result.)
This is also why we had two civilian P-51s dust-up Fenway back on opening day instead of the usual flyby by the Mass 104th.
TriSec on 05/08/2013 18:16:53
Quote by wickedpam:
Tri thought you might be interested in some of these (only the 1st 2 1/2 pages)-
Manassas Air Show
Grunt. The mean Republicans took our F-18s away. (Blue Angels grounded, RI ANG airshow and open house cancelled as a direct result.)
This is also why we had two civilian P-51s dust-up Fenway back on opening day instead of the usual flyby by the Mass 104th.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/08/2013 18:22:29
Not sure how ours escaped the axe, in fact the whole air field getting shut down due to the sequester has some how managed to magically not happen also. Me thinks someone with some powerful ties uses that little airport.
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 18:22:29
Quote by TriSec:Quote by wickedpam:
Tri thought you might be interested in some of these (only the 1st 2 1/2 pages)-
Manassas Air Show
Grunt. The mean Republicans took our F-18s away. (Blue Angels grounded, RI ANG airshow and open house cancelled as a direct result.)
This is also why we had two civilian P-51s dust-up Fenway back on opening day instead of the usual flyby by the Mass 104th.
Not sure how ours escaped the axe, in fact the whole air field getting shut down due to the sequester has some how managed to magically not happen also. Me thinks someone with some powerful ties uses that little airport.
Comment by Raine on 05/08/2013 18:44:24
I think you nailed it Mala.
Raine on 05/08/2013 18:44:24
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:Quote by wickedpam:
Tri thought you might be interested in some of these (only the 1st 2 1/2 pages)-
Manassas Air Show
Grunt. The mean Republicans took our F-18s away. (Blue Angels grounded, RI ANG airshow and open house cancelled as a direct result.)
This is also why we had two civilian P-51s dust-up Fenway back on opening day instead of the usual flyby by the Mass 104th.
Not sure how ours escaped the axe, in fact the whole air field getting shut down due to the sequester has some how managed to magically not happen also. Me thinks someone with some powerful ties uses that little airport.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/08/2013 18:53:01
recent news trivia - the jerk from Clifton who beat up the cab driver has his aviation company out of Manassas Airport.
wickedpam on 05/08/2013 18:53:01
Quote by Raine:I think you nailed it Mala.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:Quote by wickedpam:
Tri thought you might be interested in some of these (only the 1st 2 1/2 pages)-
Manassas Air Show
Grunt. The mean Republicans took our F-18s away. (Blue Angels grounded, RI ANG airshow and open house cancelled as a direct result.)
This is also why we had two civilian P-51s dust-up Fenway back on opening day instead of the usual flyby by the Mass 104th.
Not sure how ours escaped the axe, in fact the whole air field getting shut down due to the sequester has some how managed to magically not happen also. Me thinks someone with some powerful ties uses that little airport.
recent news trivia - the jerk from Clifton who beat up the cab driver has his aviation company out of Manassas Airport.