Hippo Gnu Deer
Hippo Gnu Deer (one can only hope, ye gods and little fishes)
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I mentioned we went and saw Big Hero 6.
I mentioned we went and saw Big Hero 6 . I was not familiar with its print form prior to seeing the movie, which is probably not relevant since they seem to bear little relation to each other. That said, it was a super awesome fun time movie, and my sister and I have been walking around saying "ba-da-la-da-la" to each other a lot. P.S. More or less obligatory cameo was amusingly handled.
Well, I saw Battle of the Five Armies; because I had to.
Well, I saw Battle of the Five Armies; because I had to. It's a thing. I absolutely loved real mythology and old linguistics and Tolkien as a kid. I felt like I had to, even if it was only in memory of. If there was no such thing as The Hobbit, it could have been a sort of very expensive fantasy adventure B-movie. Mostly, it just kind of seemed like teen fanfic. Of course, that could have been because as we were watching it we kept commenting on which MMORPG, video game, comic, other fantasy/SF movie, etc. it was momentarily channelling. Not to mention the LOTR The Movie callbacks. Are spoilers possible? Meh. I suppose so. Especially since reading the book will not help you. I am seriously disappointed in you Guillermo del Toro. Is that enough space? Hope so. Billy Connolly loves being a Highland Scot character. He was one of the few moments I was genuinely amused, in addition to being one of the non-book things that didn't seem like a bad idea. I mean, Dain is obviously in t...
Was I at all unclear about not letting the dog on my couch?
Was I at all unclear about not letting the dog on my couch?
The Holiday that was:
The Holiday that was: -My sister got in late Tuesday night, following which she and I went to the big fancy Presbyterian church Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols service, which was preceded by a concert of Vivaldi's Gloria (see pic). It's a very pretty church, with a painted ceiling and walls (you couldn't see the stained glass at night so well). They started with Once in Royal David's City , obs. Had a few interesting things I hadn't heard, o/w familiar carols, some Messiah excerpts, some Lauridsen (seemingly mandatory the last 10 years in any church choir). There was an interesting arrangement of the words to one of the verses of Hark, the Herald Angels Sing . Either somebody had a very weird printing error, or the Presbyterian hymnal rearranges that one verse, for some reason. They closed with everyone singing Silent Night while holding lit candles with all the other church lights off, which was cool. Then we tried not to get blown away by the 60 mph wind gusts ...
But why don't you love me?
But why don't you love me? How can you be so cruel and heartless? I'm so alone. ... ... (is it working?)
My frame of mind: the television guide listed some touchy, feely holiday movie called "Christmas Grace" and all I...
My frame of mind: the television guide listed some touchy, feely holiday movie called "Christmas Grace" and all I could think of was why isn't there ever a holiday movie called "Christmas Dick"? Dick's a name, too, you know. #pepperminthumbugs
I'm just putting my request in now for the most awesome holiday season, ever, for the next 10 years running starting...
I'm just putting my request in now for the most awesome holiday season, ever, for the next 10 years running starting next year. Because it has already been earned, tysvm.
This is completely awesome (even if the movies aren't).
This is completely awesome (even if the movies aren't). The video takes a minute to load but is cool and shows the whole process. Bonus: gingerbread Optimus Prime. FYI, it's in Swedish. Originally shared by Make: Smaug, from The Hobbit, has never been so delicious! See how Caroline made him out of gingerbread. http://ow.ly/GovHP http://ow.ly/GovHP
Either things are shifting back to the way it was growing up - nothing open on Christmas - or I am not used to...
Either things are shifting back to the way it was growing up - nothing open on Christmas - or I am not used to living in not a large city, anymore.
Apparently you cure my mother of illness by suggesting in word, thought, or deed that you threaten her total control.
Apparently you cure my mother of illness by suggesting in word, thought, or deed that you threaten her total control. I know she's really sick. I know we all get a little weird when we're that sick. But, seriously? I am a horrible human being for pointing out that it isn't really helpful for the person who is ill to be washing the dishes and doing the laundry if they are coughing all over the meanwhile. Yes, I am aware that when you are the only person who can take care of yourself, you do that. But there are other people here, and it is important to try to help not share the illness. Also, it's ok for you to let other people do things for 12 whole contiguous hours. She's upset that I went grocery shopping and she didn't know about it (because she couldn't tell me how, when, where, and what.) We've had to pressure her into taking ibuprofen regularly to help with her 102+ fever (Do Not call it motrin or advil, for the love of god). She is arguing about ho...
Oh, dear.
Oh, dear. Mom has plague. All symptomatic evidence points to probably real influenza. Unless something else common at this time of year has muscle and joint aches, high fevers, dry cough, general malaise, and headaches.
Excellent quote:
Excellent quote: "Knights in the middle ages had more in common with Tony Soprano than Lancelot." Indeed.
This is a weird question and a weird place to put it, but I don't have your email.
This is a weird question and a weird place to put it, but I don't have your email. I know you made that awesome graphic for Labor Day, but I keep thinking you made one before that? Am I insane?
The name may be silly, but that's never stopped anyone.
The name may be silly, but that's never stopped anyone. Egg Nog recipe attributed to George Washington (the place I got it suggested about a dozen eggs, but Washington didn't write down that part, it would seem.) I like the last instruction the best. - One quart cream, one quart milk, one dozen tablespoons sugar, one pint brandy, 1/2 pint rye whiskey, 1/2 pint Jamaica rum, 1/4 pint sherry—mix liquor first, then separate yolks and whites of eggs, add sugar to beaten yolks, mix well. Add milk and cream, slowly beating. Beat whites of eggs until stiff and fold slowly into mixture. Let set in cool place for several days. Taste frequently.
I am pretty appalled by the reported statements that Mayor de Blasio (and some others) are at fault and responsible...
I am pretty appalled by the reported statements that Mayor de Blasio (and some others) are at fault and responsible for the murder of the two NYPD police officers. That is not the way to deal with your anger over being verbally and physically assaulted by protestors. And if you think the protests were the only reason this happened, that's very unfortunate and lacking in insight.
And this is where I had breakfast today: http://www.fivepointsbakery.com/
And this is where I had breakfast today: http://www.fivepointsbakery.com/ It was almost like being in Portland ;)
You know who you are people whose fault this is.
You know who you are people whose fault this is. I ate here yesterday and had a charcoal grilled foot long, and chili, and fries, and a bunch of other topping stuff (which did Not include ketchup or mayo). https://www.tedshotdogs.com/ https://www.tedshotdogs.com
The cutest dog in Canada. I love the frost on her whiskers. (thank you to her owner for letting me share)
The cutest dog in Canada. I love the frost on her whiskers. (thank you to her owner for letting me share) Originally shared by Greg Vaillancourt Frosty these days.
Oh, wow, I found this, too!
Oh, wow, I found this, too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrLDaAG7j_o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrLDaAG7j_o
Wow. I just found this on YouTube. I remember seeing it as a little. It is so awesomely B&W melodramaticky!
Wow. I just found this on YouTube. I remember seeing it as a little. It is so awesomely B&W melodramaticky! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3aVg7aT79M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3aVg7aT79M
Something just happened that I can't even describe but feel the need to validate my sanity by stating the following:...
Something just happened that I can't even describe but feel the need to validate my sanity by stating the following: I have all the feels for anyone who has ever had to live with anyone experiencing a mental illness. I also, politically incorrectly but on a survival and self-preservation level, have all the feels for anyone who said that's it, I'm out.
I kinda want this for Halloween.
I kinda want this for Halloween. Originally shared by Make: Anouk's New Spider Dress 2.0 uses Intel's Edison for some incredible effects! http://ow.ly/GbV2J http://ow.ly/GbV2J
Could someone clarify for me?
Could someone clarify for me? I was under the impression that Sony was an international company based in Japan. Why then does it seem that this incident is being presented as an American problem? Or is that just because our news reporting sometimes skews things a bit? Or did the hackers exclusively poke around and attack just servers physically based inside the U.S., or only threaten movie-goers in the US, or something I haven't bothered to pay attention to that very particularly makes it a US issue? I'm just curious, because I feel like I've missed something.
Yet another study has come out saying limiting resident work hours has not increased patient safety and may even be...
Yet another study has come out saying limiting resident work hours has not increased patient safety and may even be harming some patients. I am not even bothering to look at the original studies, right now. But wait! They do say it has improved resident well-being. I have a lot of thoughts about this, too many to cram even into a tl;dr g+ post. Basically, I am skepticant. Frex, work hours are legally restricted for many professions, such as airline pilots and truck drivers, and this is based on studies that show impairment in cognition, function, and so forth. The medical establishment itself puts out or helps with studies showing the effects of sleep deprivation and high stress levels. It would seem that those results don't show up (or aren't statistically significant) in studies on residents and their working conditions. We must be some special snowflakes, boy.
Crossing the streams.
Crossing the streams. https://hereticsmirror.wordpress.com/2012/12/22/how-grendel-stole-christmas-twelve-of-them/ https://hereticsmirror.wordpress.com/2012/12/22/how-grendel-stole-christmas-twelve-of-them
I apparently missed this last year, likely due to the fog of war on cancer at the time.
I apparently missed this last year, likely due to the fog of war on cancer at the time. It seems it was covered in numerous big-time journalism type things, you know, newspapers and stuff, as well as on teh webs. The company they are lambasting still exists, I am simultaneously unsurprised and appalled to note. Anyway, the Jezebel post fulfills my need for amusement inducing snark and righteousness. Unusually, the comments are even more fun (mostly). My favorite comment excerpt: While reviews used to read like entertaining anecdotes from your witty friends, the majority became either overly-fawning mad-libs peppered with twee portmanteaus (amazeballs!) or poorly cobbled together strings of insecure argle bargle by middle management types who seem to require grief counseling after receiving a sugar-free vanilla latte that wasn't just so. YSMMV (Your snark mileage may vary.) http://jezebel.com/5978190/this-asshole-is-what-happens-when-yelp-goes-to-your-head http://jezebel.com/5978190...
I guess I can't access the actual Congressional Quarterly, so I'll just cut and paste the summary I read.
I guess I can't access the actual Congressional Quarterly, so I'll just cut and paste the summary I read. My favorite part is excerpted first. My signal thought is, really, who knew!? Like this info hasn't been out there for decades. Since I can't access the real article, they may mention many things, but in case they didn't ... Not only did OMG, LOW FAT turn into make low fat processed foods taste acceptable, which meant a lot of carbs, but it also demonized ALL FAT indiscriminately. We know that's wrong, now. We also know that what is or is not a "good" or "bad" fat is far more complex. So, yeah, it's about time to re-examine data-lacking guidelines from the 1970's . some nutritionists argue that “the Dietary Guidelines’ emphasis on reducing saturated fat prompted food makers to remove fats and replace them with refined carbohydrates, or sugars, to compensate for the loss of taste,” thereby unintentionally increasing obesity rates. ...
I'm sure this bears closer scrutiny, but:
I'm sure this bears closer scrutiny, but: The underlying notion in both bills, however, has also been criticized over concerns that, by extending data exclusivity beyond the existing timeframes, the law could slow the introduction of lower-cost generic versions of many drugs. Consequently, prices would remain higher, an issue that Express Scripts chief medical officer Steve Miller raised at a congressional hearing last year. I'm sorry. Is this the same industry (generic drug manufacturers) that has raised its prices so much in the last 2-5 years (hey, we're the only ones making this anymore, whoopee!) that there was a Congressional hearing about it last month? http://blogs.wsj.com/pharmalot/2014/12/15/senate-bill-offers-15-years-of-data-exclusivity-for-drugs-for-unmet-needs/ http://blogs.wsj.com/pharmalot/2014/12/15/senate-bill-offers-15-years-of-data-exclusivity-for-drugs-for-unmet-needs
Hey, you, Disease Vector.
Hey, you, Disease Vector. http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-20-who-spread-most-disease-1418686476 http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-20-who-spread-most-disease-1418686476
Oh, hello, crusading informing, again.
Oh, hello, crusading informing, again. Per CDC, rates of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are decreasing, while rates of Syphilis are increasing. Most affected as an age group, those between 15-24. (I want to check that data for a second peak, though, because for a while there was quite the surprise in residents of assisted/long-term care facilities. Yup. Not dead yet.) Anyway, this is preventable. Use condoms, etc. Get tested, blah blah. And now for something not so completely different, I shall endeavor to show you a righter way and a not so right way to communicate about these things. Which is mostly just to say that we are really all kind of totally clueless sometimes about how affected by our cultural filters and upbringing we are.* The not so good way of communicating occurs in the Huffypost Editorial ( http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-jonathan-mermin/std-testing_b_6335646.html ). It starts out, and ends, all "young people". Unfortunately, in the middle it veers into "......
He haue poosted!
He haue poosted! http://houseoffame.blogspot.com/2014/12/vikinges-go-berserk.html http://houseoffame.blogspot.com/2014/12/vikinges-go-berserk.html
How did I not know this existed?
How did I not know this existed? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ1l4g0Rw2M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ1l4g0Rw2M
At least one of you might be interested :)
At least one of you might be interested :) http://erikkwakkel.tumblr.com/ http://erikkwakkel.tumblr.com
How I found the tumblr:
How I found the tumblr: http://www.tor.com/blogs/2014/12/medieval-illuminated-texts-doodles http://www.tor.com/blogs/2014/12/medieval-illuminated-texts-doodles
Double cute dog butt reshare.
Double cute dog butt reshare. Sorry they're all separate. I couldn't figure out how to reshare all at once from separate places within g+.
Dad is feeling pretty awful.
Dad is feeling pretty awful. Recovering from chemo is almost as bad as the chemo sometimes. I managed to get him to come with me for lunch and we went to the place I found where you can get misc cuisine. We had Laotian and Burmese food for lunch, and he enjoyed it, so I will count that as a small win.
Tried something new (which may be because it is a new product, don't know).
Tried something new (which may be because it is a new product, don't know). Trader Joe's has a gingerbread baking mix, which can be used to make many forms of gingerbread. I went for the cookies. Which obviously started out as gingerpersons. Then the inevitable not enough dough left for that cut-out, so made thinner tiny snowflake cut-outs. Then the very last bits got flattened into tiny circles. Or, you know, if you want to go for a holiday thing, reindeer droppings. Anyway, the thicker ones came out nice and chewy, the thinner ones nice and crispy. And the spice level in this mix is excellent, aromatic and tasty without overdoing it. Unless you like bland gingerbread. In which case we have nothing to discuss, because you probably like that stuff they call ginger ale instead of ginger beer. It is a little on the buttery side, ok, a lot, so you absolutely have to refrigerate it to work with it as cookie dough. I did it overnight, then let it thaw a little at room temp. You do n...
Well, they finally confirmed someone.
Well, they finally confirmed someone. http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/meet-vivek-murthy-controversial-surgeon-general/story?id=27612422 http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/meet-vivek-murthy-controversial-surgeon-general/story?id=27612422
Chocolate shops are supposed to be happy places, but this is definitely not the time for any humor.
Chocolate shops are supposed to be happy places, but this is definitely not the time for any humor. I hope that all the employees and customers currently hostage will all be ok, and soon. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-30473983 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-30473983
I love that it's the 50th anniversary of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
I love that it's the 50th anniversary of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. If you love it, read the first link; if not, the second link's a real rib-tickler (aka satire). http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-celebrates-50th-anniversary/ http://www.nationalreview.com/article/394388/rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer-50-james-lileks http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-celebrates-50th-anniversary
Dinner: Pork loin, with roasted rutabaga and brussels sprouts.
Dinner: Pork loin, with roasted rutabaga and brussels sprouts. The loin was rubbed with a mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, ground black pepper, ground clove, ground allspice. Served with homemade apricot chutney (not pictured).
Just sittin' there, in a locked case, right next to the regular button mushrooms and the portabellas, in the grocery...
Just sittin' there, in a locked case, right next to the regular button mushrooms and the portabellas, in the grocery store. Yes, it says they're $999.00/lb.
I was amused and annoyed at the same time?
I was amused and annoyed at the same time? (The music is Straight No Chaser, orig. IU a capella group) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bua18A09xfQ&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bua18A09xfQ&feature=youtu.be
My dad made it through 11/14 days of chemo, with decreased treatment days 10 & 11.
My dad made it through 11/14 days of chemo, with decreased treatment days 10 & 11. He did get his eyes checked, and the general inflammation reaction, although it was making them red and swollen, did not affect the inside of his eyes or the eyeballs themselves, which is very good. He is starting to heal, now, but it will be a long time and he still feels awful, although relatively better, and doesn't look so good, either. He kind of lost his appetite toward the end but has been willing to try to eat something once a day, like, at least a piece of bread with peanut butter or an apple. #fsckcancer
Well, here's a shocker: Canadian study finds no increase in pregnancy or sti linked to hpv vaccine.
Well, here's a shocker: Canadian study finds no increase in pregnancy or sti linked to hpv vaccine. [Reuters (12/9, Doyle) reports on a study published online in the Canadian Medical Association Journal that found teenage girls who received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine were no more likely to become pregnant or to acquire a sexually transmitted infection than were girls who were not vaccinated. The study was based on an Ontario database of over 128,000 girls.] http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2014/12/08/cmaj.140900 http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2014/12/08/cmaj.140900
It's a little early for Caturday, and I seem to be several years late finding this, but ...
It's a little early for Caturday, and I seem to be several years late finding this, but ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fGQLHKx-Y0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fGQLHKx-Y0
The brand new WTC has rats? That is suboptimal, but covering it in the context of Vogue is kind of making me lol.
The brand new WTC has rats? That is suboptimal, but covering it in the context of Vogue is kind of making me lol. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2871864/They-ate-ceilings-pooped-keyboards-Rats-taking-Vogue-s-new-World-Trade-Center-office-Anna-Wintour-no-longer-wants-work-infestation-intensifies.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2871864/They-ate-ceilings-pooped-keyboards-Rats-taking-Vogue-s-new-World-Trade-Center-office-Anna-Wintour-no-longer-wants-work-infestation-intensifies.html
Why you don't rely on spell check.
Why you don't rely on spell check. http://www.ajc.com/news/news/national/wisconsin-governor-wishes-constituent-molotov/njQMP/
I cannot possibly give enough side-eye to this.
I cannot possibly give enough side-eye to this. "This is a demonic symbol," Vsevolod Chaplin, a representative of the Russian Orthodox Church, told the radio station Govorit Moskva. Chaplin added: "Such a symbol of the triumph of evil is rising up over the city, becoming practically the highest object in the city. Is that good or bad? I’m afraid it’s more likely bad. Just don’t be surprised later if something goes wrong with the city." Yeah, that's it. It's all Sauron's fault. Can't a Maia get a break? http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/12/10/the-eye-of-sauron-is-set-to-loom-over-moscow/?tid=trending_strip_2 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/12/10/the-eye-of-sauron-is-set-to-loom-over-moscow/?tid=trending_strip_2
Seasonally appropriate.
Seasonally appropriate. http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/there-really-are-50-eskimo-words-for-snow/2013/01/14/e0e3f4e0-59a0-11e2-beee-6e38f5215402_story.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/there-really-are-50-eskimo-words-for-snow/2013/01/14/e0e3f4e0-59a0-11e2-beee-6e38f5215402_story.html
State of the Dad: Finally got him to let me try something.
State of the Dad: Finally got him to let me try something. It helped. How badly was he feeling? He told my mom yes, she could call his doctor. Which turned out well, since it turned out the doctor had called back, but not us. Oops. Hope he didn't leave any personal info on the answering machine of whomever he called. And it was their office that miscommunicated the info internally leading to the phone message we did get that I found so irksome. They're still only going to see him Thursday, but I feel a tiny bit less ill toward them. The other doctor's office that hadn't called back still hasn't called back which is not making me think well of them. And while what I did helped, it isn't magic and he still feels like dirt. #fsckcancer
Didn't have a chance to do this until this evening.
Didn't have a chance to do this until this evening.
Dad is feeling lousy from chemo.
Dad is feeling lousy from chemo. Am peeved at one doctor's office for calling back and leaving message that clearly does not indicate they paid any attention to message as to why they were called; am peeved at other for not calling back at all. Seriously? He's calling because he wants your help managing side effects so he can stay on the stuff for the full course of treatment. Since you weren't being any bloody use at all, we've all decided he's decreasing rather than stopping so he can keep using something for at least maybe a little longer. P.S. I'm actually familiar with this particular drug, though not necessarily this particular usage, so I looked it up. I just love finding cya notes in references, like: " ... has been reported infrequently and a causal relationship is remote." Iow, has been reported, but not as the most frequent side effect. Other fun phrases: "If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist pro...
The things I found most affecting about this story were the details.
The things I found most affecting about this story were the details. Otherwise, it would just be another neighborhood place closed for "progress". This one seems kind of special, though. http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/12/08/369359855/dont-let-the-kasha-vanish-diners-band-together-to-save-caf-edison http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/12/08/369359855/dont-let-the-kasha-vanish-diners-band-together-to-save-caf-edison
Why people think Canadians are nice: the snake was non-venomous.
Why people think Canadians are nice: the snake was non-venomous. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/man-tosses-snake-behind-tim-hortons-counter-over-diced-onion-dispute-1.2864389 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/man-tosses-snake-behind-tim-hortons-counter-over-diced-onion-dispute-1.2864389
You've probably seen the usual war effort ads from WWII. This was published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical...
You've probably seen the usual war effort ads from WWII. This was published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) in the 1940s. P.S. I love how they felt it needed to be clarified that this was directed towards (female) victory workers. It's so confusing. P.P.S. Worst. Pun. Ever.
Wish I could kidnap some of you to go to this:
Wish I could kidnap some of you to go to this: http://www.tafelmusik.org/concert-calendar/concert/sing-along-messiah-massey-hall http://www.tafelmusik.org/concert-calendar/concert/sing-along-messiah-massey-hall
Great. Someone please tell me the reaction to this isn't going to be well, you know they all lie, so.
Great. Someone please tell me the reaction to this isn't going to be well, you know they all lie, so. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/u-va-fraternity-to-rebut-claims-of-gang-rape-in-rolling-stone/2014/12/05/5fa5f7d2-7c91-11e4-84d4-7c896b90abdc_story.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/u-va-fraternity-to-rebut-claims-of-gang-rape-in-rolling-stone/2014/12/05/5fa5f7d2-7c91-11e4-84d4-7c896b90abdc_story.html
Sigh. History.
Sigh. History. Originally shared by Picturemation Vighon Exodus to Canada Statehood for Oklahoma meant bad news for African-American residents: with the territory's new status came severe Jim Crow laws that dealt a blow to the rights of blacks. In 1911 ninety families, including these members of the Mapp family, left Oklahoma to settle in Amber Valley, located in the province of Alberta, Canada. The same year, the Canadian government adopted a complete ban on black immigration, making African-descended peoples the first ethnic group barred from Canada by federal decree.
Cool.
Cool. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/02/mom-birth-announcement-transgender-son_n_6254446.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/02/mom-birth-announcement-transgender-son_n_6254446.html
Cool tricks to try at New Years (I have no idea why there's a candle in this video).
Cool tricks to try at New Years (I have no idea why there's a candle in this video). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p0-gJF65q8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p0-gJF65q8
All I want for Christmas is some antibiotics:
All I want for Christmas is some antibiotics: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2849316/Outbreak-bubonic-plague-Madagascar-claimed-47-victims-spreading-island-s-capital.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2849316/Outbreak-bubonic-plague-Madagascar-claimed-47-victims-spreading-island-s-capital.html
Please tell me one of you linked to this and I just missed it.
Please tell me one of you linked to this and I just missed it. http://thatoregonlife.com/2014/11/portland-police-arrest-35-black-friday-vegan-strip-club-riot/
Very little Christmas music being played anywhere, which is weird, but of that, there seems to be an awful lot of...
Very little Christmas music being played anywhere, which is weird, but of that, there seems to be an awful lot of "modern pop" stuff. I don't necessarily mind some, but it turns out I like my traditional stuff.
What the heck is Giving Tuesday?
What the heck is Giving Tuesday? Why think of others all year when you can think of them for just one day? Stop with the marketing, already.
As a legal matter, this may be a Free Speech case.
As a legal matter, this may be a Free Speech case. However, having read what the individual concerned posted to FB, it is identifiably abusive, violent, threatening, and dangerous. I think treatment and evaluation should be required, in a locked facility as needed until deemed non-threatening. If you were simply incarcerated without that, then perhaps the approach to sentencing in this case needs to be addressed. I don't think we should lock people up just for being stupid. Nonetheless, "It's a rap song" is the worst man-splaining I have ever heard. No. You were/are depressed and angry and you wanted to hurt your wife. You had specific and detailed descriptions for doing so. You threatened others. I am sorry you did not have someone in your life who said, "Whoa, dude. You need help. I am taking you to a minister/ counselor/ social worker/ doctor. NOW." Stating you would never really kill your wife is just part of the pathology, even if you lack that insight ...
Yep.
Yep. Gas is still $3.15/gal or higher here. I suspect the politicians from the feds on down have been screwing with this area.