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11/10/2006 15:48 #29622
Now this is more like it.Category: nice day
11/08/2006 23:41 #29621
A Sign for these timesCategory: drink up!
I believe in these difficult and mean-spirited times in which we live there needs to be a message of hope. Just a single image that speaks to us of love, harmony, peace and joy. An image that suggests the universal brotherhood of man. I have found that image, and I ask that all of you take a moment to be inspired by it.
11/08/2006 09:56 #29620
Things that make you go hmmmmCategory: smokey smoke
I just drove past Roswell returning home from dropping my son off at school and it seemed a little weird for a bunch of folks to be outside on a smoke break.
Watch out, Roswell peeps -- contradictions are everywhere
Watch out, Roswell peeps -- contradictions are everywhere
jenks - 11/08/06 18:07
Oh don't get me started. They were probably standing under the "Success! Roswell is smoke free!" banner, too.
I saw one of my patients out on the sidewalk, in the rain, half-naked (in a gown), in her wheelchair (since she's had a few amputations), dragging her oxygen and morphine pump behind her. She just HAD to have that smoke. made me wonder "hmm, where IS rock bottom, exactly?"
Oh don't get me started. They were probably standing under the "Success! Roswell is smoke free!" banner, too.
I saw one of my patients out on the sidewalk, in the rain, half-naked (in a gown), in her wheelchair (since she's had a few amputations), dragging her oxygen and morphine pump behind her. She just HAD to have that smoke. made me wonder "hmm, where IS rock bottom, exactly?"
uncutsaniflush - 11/08/06 17:57
I've seen patients with lung cancer who should be on oxygen (they had the nose thing and an oxygen bottle on wheels (hopefully turned off) smoking outside a side door of the Thomson Cancer Center in Knoxville while my mom was a patient there.
My mom told me that one man said I'm going to die anyway so why bother quitting.
Addiction is powerful.
I've seen patients with lung cancer who should be on oxygen (they had the nose thing and an oxygen bottle on wheels (hopefully turned off) smoking outside a side door of the Thomson Cancer Center in Knoxville while my mom was a patient there.
My mom told me that one man said I'm going to die anyway so why bother quitting.
Addiction is powerful.
imk2 - 11/08/06 10:54
oh, we are well aware. The Roswell cafe will not sell me a latte breve, (latte made with half and half instead of regular milk) because of the responsibility they have to the patients of Roswell, to provide them with the healthiest choices and yada, yada, yada...
But they sell lard laden chocolate éclairs and doughnuts and muffins and sugar glazed everything.
go figure.
oh, we are well aware. The Roswell cafe will not sell me a latte breve, (latte made with half and half instead of regular milk) because of the responsibility they have to the patients of Roswell, to provide them with the healthiest choices and yada, yada, yada...
But they sell lard laden chocolate éclairs and doughnuts and muffins and sugar glazed everything.
go figure.
11/06/2006 21:44 #29619
Getting too old for this shitCategory: weekends
My master plan for getting some extra cash is having a bit of a down side. For the uninitiated, I usher at the Bills games down by some of the players suites where things are fairly tame.
The colder weather has its downsides when you have to stand around for six hours in it. I'll post some pics at some point. On one hand, it's kind of cool to place yourself iin something bigger. On the other hand, I'm looking at the security guys with a little suspicion after some drunken fucksticks allegedly beat up some New England fan at the last game. Most of the guys are pretty good and on the ball inside the stadium, but the forces aren't very numerous outside the stadium where the needs are just as great.
I'm not suppose to get security, just checking tickets and giving directions, but I had to break up a couple of knuckleheads yesterday. I got it done, but took a stumble into a railing so I've got a nice thigh bruise courtesy a couple of losers. The signed Bills helmet did little to make it hurt less.
The drive home was the cherry on the cake for me. I thought I was smart (smrt!) by scooting down milestrip rd and going to route 5 and basicially getting to our turf via the skyway. Now, everybody is fucking doing it. So, no matter how fast the Bills finish embarassing themselves, it's a hour wait till all the thruway guys get their entrance. Nothing like being a little stiff from standing, bruised from whathave ya and tired to really hate the fact that your great little car is a standard. That was pain. By the time I got home, I was walking like I was in an old western and not in a good way.
Nothing a hot shower and 3 pints of Guinness couldn't assist with.
I took the kids to "Flushed Away" on Saturday night as a precursor and it was so worth it. Lots of unabashed silly. Just the tonic. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, me or the kids. It was a reward for number one son. He had another Tae Kwon Do Tourney and medalled in forms. I got to help him get over his fear of sparing before he can make the next great leap.
On other fronts, Bill Maher on his last show proposed banning campaign commericals and I sort of think he has a point. Nothing has been gained from the tremendous waste of money in this area. Nobody has said anything of substance in their ads other than their approving of their messages. Nothing has been learned. No candidate be it democrat or republican has come out and said why we should select them. Reynolds and Davis are so busy taking shots at one another, there really isn't anyway to know what they stand for. The same holds true for most of the races out there.
Sad, really. That said, vote, peeps, vote
The colder weather has its downsides when you have to stand around for six hours in it. I'll post some pics at some point. On one hand, it's kind of cool to place yourself iin something bigger. On the other hand, I'm looking at the security guys with a little suspicion after some drunken fucksticks allegedly beat up some New England fan at the last game. Most of the guys are pretty good and on the ball inside the stadium, but the forces aren't very numerous outside the stadium where the needs are just as great.
I'm not suppose to get security, just checking tickets and giving directions, but I had to break up a couple of knuckleheads yesterday. I got it done, but took a stumble into a railing so I've got a nice thigh bruise courtesy a couple of losers. The signed Bills helmet did little to make it hurt less.
The drive home was the cherry on the cake for me. I thought I was smart (smrt!) by scooting down milestrip rd and going to route 5 and basicially getting to our turf via the skyway. Now, everybody is fucking doing it. So, no matter how fast the Bills finish embarassing themselves, it's a hour wait till all the thruway guys get their entrance. Nothing like being a little stiff from standing, bruised from whathave ya and tired to really hate the fact that your great little car is a standard. That was pain. By the time I got home, I was walking like I was in an old western and not in a good way.
Nothing a hot shower and 3 pints of Guinness couldn't assist with.
I took the kids to "Flushed Away" on Saturday night as a precursor and it was so worth it. Lots of unabashed silly. Just the tonic. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, me or the kids. It was a reward for number one son. He had another Tae Kwon Do Tourney and medalled in forms. I got to help him get over his fear of sparing before he can make the next great leap.
On other fronts, Bill Maher on his last show proposed banning campaign commericals and I sort of think he has a point. Nothing has been gained from the tremendous waste of money in this area. Nobody has said anything of substance in their ads other than their approving of their messages. Nothing has been learned. No candidate be it democrat or republican has come out and said why we should select them. Reynolds and Davis are so busy taking shots at one another, there really isn't anyway to know what they stand for. The same holds true for most of the races out there.
Sad, really. That said, vote, peeps, vote
enknot - 11/10/06 07:08
Crazy day my man, but on the topic of campaign commercials, I think they're going to go away sooner than later. I don't imagine they'll be useful past 2010. Our attentions will be so spread between or webready devices, and any other kind of highly distributed less expensive media we can muster up that campaign commercials will be as yesterday as tape decks. Think about the untampered channels of communication we have. The FCC can never track PODcasts (or Netcasts for all you Leo Laporte fans). You don't have to mention your opponent in them and they can have a lot of content in them and be distributed via bit torrent. All you need is anything else that matters to the listener in them.
Imagine a senator running against an opponent that wants to band some freedoms on the web, or is tough on video games. He's just signed his death warrant if the campaigning opponent can get on to a podcast and expose this to a demographic that have a direct opposition to those views, and who don't even normally vote. Whammo!
Ok those are just pipe dreams and suppositions. Maybe it's just way early and I'm still sleepy... I think it going to happen though.
Crazy day my man, but on the topic of campaign commercials, I think they're going to go away sooner than later. I don't imagine they'll be useful past 2010. Our attentions will be so spread between or webready devices, and any other kind of highly distributed less expensive media we can muster up that campaign commercials will be as yesterday as tape decks. Think about the untampered channels of communication we have. The FCC can never track PODcasts (or Netcasts for all you Leo Laporte fans). You don't have to mention your opponent in them and they can have a lot of content in them and be distributed via bit torrent. All you need is anything else that matters to the listener in them.
Imagine a senator running against an opponent that wants to band some freedoms on the web, or is tough on video games. He's just signed his death warrant if the campaigning opponent can get on to a podcast and expose this to a demographic that have a direct opposition to those views, and who don't even normally vote. Whammo!
Ok those are just pipe dreams and suppositions. Maybe it's just way early and I'm still sleepy... I think it going to happen though.
metalpeter - 11/09/06 20:22
Carey if you don't like what the thin mints do to yeah I know someone who would gladly take one of those boxes off your hands if you don't want them :) . On to Bill Maher He makes a good point because most of the adds are mud slinging except the Spitzer ones but no one even knew who he was even running aganst.
Carey if you don't like what the thin mints do to yeah I know someone who would gladly take one of those boxes off your hands if you don't want them :) . On to Bill Maher He makes a good point because most of the adds are mud slinging except the Spitzer ones but no one even knew who he was even running aganst.
theecarey - 11/06/06 23:31
Guiness can be good therapy- other than the occasional car bomb- gross but necessary. I havent had a Guiness in a LONG time. I try to stay away from all that.. It was doing bad things to my waistline.
Girl scout cookie treatment, well, thats something else. I completly forgot I ordered a few boxes back in September from a co worker.Been years since I had any. Today she came to distribute the goods. I gave her my money, we made an exchange. Upon taking the bag of gluton, I said, "thank you" but I had other choice words in mind.
I brought them home and have them tucked away for the next time I have one of those days.
I know an open box, will soon enough be an empty one.
On another note-- FLushed Away was good? I usually enjoy the kid movies, but didnt think that one looked funny at all. Good to know otherwise.
btw, Congrats to #1
Guiness can be good therapy- other than the occasional car bomb- gross but necessary. I havent had a Guiness in a LONG time. I try to stay away from all that.. It was doing bad things to my waistline.
Girl scout cookie treatment, well, thats something else. I completly forgot I ordered a few boxes back in September from a co worker.Been years since I had any. Today she came to distribute the goods. I gave her my money, we made an exchange. Upon taking the bag of gluton, I said, "thank you" but I had other choice words in mind.
I brought them home and have them tucked away for the next time I have one of those days.
I know an open box, will soon enough be an empty one.
On another note-- FLushed Away was good? I usually enjoy the kid movies, but didnt think that one looked funny at all. Good to know otherwise.
btw, Congrats to #1
11/02/2006 13:35 #29618
This election season and what it teachesCategory: politicos
Jack Davis is so crazy and he'll never accomplish anything if he happens to win. Tom Reynolds is an immoral pig who has incredible clout. You know there is much to worry about when both national parties are pouring money into this area. Given the choices, I'm glad I don't live in the district. Speaking of congresspeoples, anybody seen Louise Slaughter (our rep) recently?
I bet John Kerry reads his scripts a little more thoroughly next time he works without a prompter.
Jeannine Pirro is running for Attorney General and is picking a fight with Alan Hevesi, who she isn't running against. I'm not sure I get that one fully. Other than a loose allusion to Andrew Cuomo who hasn't said much of anything about Hevesi, the ad doesn't make a lot of sense to this seasoned political watcher.
Alan Hevesi is getting crucified for not initially paying expenses for a state funded driver for a sick relative. He didn't pay initially, but has since made full restitution for all the expenses. It is wrong, and I feel bad that I don't feel worse. Given all the crappy things that need fixing in NY state, can we just move on already?
At the rate Keith Olbermann is calling out the President, I'm pretty sure he's getting audited for the during of the GOP being in power. He gave an interesting comment on his show last night. I'm not sure I agree with it entirely, but I do admire his actually having a spine and speaking up, instead of ranting a la The Jerkass Factor on Fox.
Not sure who pointed it out, but I concur with how the storm helped all of the politicians in the area deflect from their foibles. The only thing more vexing is how many of them tried to take credit for getting the throughway tolls down. All those cretins have been in office for some time and all could have gotten it done a lot sooner, but none would have if Carl Paladino hadn't taken the heat with his lawsuit.
The Buffalo Teachers Federation is upset with the Buffalo News. I just think it's a crappy paper, but they believe they are getting a raw deal. It's been documented that the district (distressingly cash poor) could save a crapload of money by consolidating the health care coverage. All their Napoleonic leader, Phil Rumore, can do is whine about negotiations logistics and how that needs to be talked about. Instead of sitting down and talking about it, he carps to any tv camera he can find. I'd be a lot more sympathetic if this guy who insists that he's for the children would quite whing and get his butt to the negotiating table and save the district some money, so my kids can have a music teacher intead of him getting another useless sound bite.
James Carville just sent me a junk email -- the subject line was "Desperate"
Vote, peeps, it's a cruel world out there
I bet John Kerry reads his scripts a little more thoroughly next time he works without a prompter.
Jeannine Pirro is running for Attorney General and is picking a fight with Alan Hevesi, who she isn't running against. I'm not sure I get that one fully. Other than a loose allusion to Andrew Cuomo who hasn't said much of anything about Hevesi, the ad doesn't make a lot of sense to this seasoned political watcher.
Alan Hevesi is getting crucified for not initially paying expenses for a state funded driver for a sick relative. He didn't pay initially, but has since made full restitution for all the expenses. It is wrong, and I feel bad that I don't feel worse. Given all the crappy things that need fixing in NY state, can we just move on already?
At the rate Keith Olbermann is calling out the President, I'm pretty sure he's getting audited for the during of the GOP being in power. He gave an interesting comment on his show last night. I'm not sure I agree with it entirely, but I do admire his actually having a spine and speaking up, instead of ranting a la The Jerkass Factor on Fox.
Not sure who pointed it out, but I concur with how the storm helped all of the politicians in the area deflect from their foibles. The only thing more vexing is how many of them tried to take credit for getting the throughway tolls down. All those cretins have been in office for some time and all could have gotten it done a lot sooner, but none would have if Carl Paladino hadn't taken the heat with his lawsuit.
The Buffalo Teachers Federation is upset with the Buffalo News. I just think it's a crappy paper, but they believe they are getting a raw deal. It's been documented that the district (distressingly cash poor) could save a crapload of money by consolidating the health care coverage. All their Napoleonic leader, Phil Rumore, can do is whine about negotiations logistics and how that needs to be talked about. Instead of sitting down and talking about it, he carps to any tv camera he can find. I'd be a lot more sympathetic if this guy who insists that he's for the children would quite whing and get his butt to the negotiating table and save the district some money, so my kids can have a music teacher intead of him getting another useless sound bite.
James Carville just sent me a junk email -- the subject line was "Desperate"
Vote, peeps, it's a cruel world out there
vincent - 11/03/06 10:49
Actually this Political Season has really peaked my interest for the first time in a while. I'm a dork that even votes every year adn even in school board elections, but living in the Lew-Port district every election is extremely volatile and passionate.
I've gotten so bad that listening to the Bill Press show in the mornings on 1520 is the highlight of my day.
You're right about the dilema about Reynolds. Western New York has not had as much "pull" in Congress since Bill Miller was the running mate with Goldwater. Ironically his daughter Stephanie is a left wing talkshow host on 1520.
It's just if Reynoldsis sent packing we better hope they Dems do take control.
Actually this Political Season has really peaked my interest for the first time in a while. I'm a dork that even votes every year adn even in school board elections, but living in the Lew-Port district every election is extremely volatile and passionate.
I've gotten so bad that listening to the Bill Press show in the mornings on 1520 is the highlight of my day.
You're right about the dilema about Reynolds. Western New York has not had as much "pull" in Congress since Bill Miller was the running mate with Goldwater. Ironically his daughter Stephanie is a left wing talkshow host on 1520.
It's just if Reynoldsis sent packing we better hope they Dems do take control.
dcoffee - 11/02/06 22:15
Most interesting and filthy midterm election in years. And the news media makes me puke. So do the TV ads, give me a break. News media sometimes asks a tough question, once and a while calls somebody out when they say something that is false. but in their pursuit of nonpartisanship they often give liars a free pass, and that pass makes the lie seem legit. By the way how come every credible semi classified government report is directly contradicted by the president?
Most interesting and filthy midterm election in years. And the news media makes me puke. So do the TV ads, give me a break. News media sometimes asks a tough question, once and a while calls somebody out when they say something that is false. but in their pursuit of nonpartisanship they often give liars a free pass, and that pass makes the lie seem legit. By the way how come every credible semi classified government report is directly contradicted by the president?
zobar - 11/02/06 18:28
Q: Why don't we see more of Louise Slaughter?
A: Have you seen her district? :::link::: I believe she lives in Fairport, 85mi east of Buffalo. She's totally senile, of course, but I don't think she can be blamed for having to represent the Earmuff District.
Q: What's the deal with the teachers?
A: [As explained by my mother, a 4th grade teacher at Discovery School] The teachers themselves could not care less who their health provider is, as long as they don't lose coverage as a result of the restructuring. Though the Board of Ed has made absolute assurances this won't happen, they don't seem to believe their own assertions enough to agree to be legally bound by them.
- Z
Q: Why don't we see more of Louise Slaughter?
A: Have you seen her district? :::link::: I believe she lives in Fairport, 85mi east of Buffalo. She's totally senile, of course, but I don't think she can be blamed for having to represent the Earmuff District.
Q: What's the deal with the teachers?
A: [As explained by my mother, a 4th grade teacher at Discovery School] The teachers themselves could not care less who their health provider is, as long as they don't lose coverage as a result of the restructuring. Though the Board of Ed has made absolute assurances this won't happen, they don't seem to believe their own assertions enough to agree to be legally bound by them.
- Z
museumchick - 11/02/06 16:58
I'm also glad not to have to make the choice between Davis and Reynolds.I did have to vote during the Higgins-Naples race a few years back, but they didn't quite reach Reynold's level of slimy behavior. It was a nasty campaign, though.
You have a lot of astute observations about the elections. Maybe people will decide to write in their own candidates, or pick from other parties besides the main two.
I'm also glad not to have to make the choice between Davis and Reynolds.I did have to vote during the Higgins-Naples race a few years back, but they didn't quite reach Reynold's level of slimy behavior. It was a nasty campaign, though.
You have a lot of astute observations about the elections. Maybe people will decide to write in their own candidates, or pick from other parties besides the main two.
I think if after the Bush Admin. leaves office a rainbow falls on the whitehouse I wouldn't be suprised. Aren't rainbows gods way of telling the humans here on earth that he was fuckin' with you hardcore and you've passed the test?
Oh crap, I just noticed that that rainbow is touching a Beer Store (snort).
At the end of the Rainbow, there is a Pot 'O Gold!