Thursday, September 29, 2005

Awww!

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I liked this from Denny. A word to the wise, the comments shift to a political tone. Read them at your discretion.

Thursday, September 22, 2005

Mistaken Identity

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Sadie has a post that caught my attention not that long ago. Since the picture included was James Spader, I was compelled to stick in a comment or two. Some poor person asked if he was the husband on Medium. Since I don't watch, I double checked. Nope-that's Jake Weber. But I think I know where the confusion came form. At this year's Emmy Awards, Spader handed the Bestr Actress Emmy to Patricia Arquette, the star of Medium.

Friday, September 16, 2005

How Very Odd

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You know, I read people's blogs all the time. I have one gal, Kelley, whom I read often. Her sidebar blogroll tips me when others update. Have running list on this blog, no clue as to update notification. But this one, just blocked a comment for "questionable content". W/O of course, highlighting which part it objected to. The CNN? The legislator? NOLA? The suggestion that those who come back to that town should only be allowed to come by agreeing to help rebuild? I don't think it's entirely unreasonable.

The Boston Bombshell

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Bless you Sadie. I've had Buscemi on the brain too long. Sopranos scenarios keep me tossing and turning. Luckily, the new fall season starts soon.

Thursday, September 15, 2005

One Nation Under God (or Not)

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If I read Key's post correctly, she is referring to a federal judge's ruling to declare the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional. U.S. Supreme Court ruled otherwise. They threw the first case brought by Michael Nudow out, rightly so. He was protesting his daughter's saying the Pledge when he did not have custody to begin with.. But I digress. "Under God" was added to this historic rendering after the fact. This country is under God whether we openly acknowledge it or not. Try this: if you're not into it, just don't say it.

Detecting 101

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Think I may have found CNN's correspondent Jason Bellini. Check out the Land Rover commercial with the orange SUV. That last breath out looks familiar..

Friday, September 09, 2005

Well said

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Since this comes from a solider in Iraq, will not clean up language. Happen to agree with it. My take: if people had worked to clean up debris two benefits: 1) easier for aid vehicles to get through 2) much needed exercise. Airlifts were hindered in some cases due to too much weight. Basically, fat not hauled aboard. Here's a hint: 200+ lbs (or even close to 200) is a problem.

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Kathy, you have some explaining to do

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If what I have been reading online is correct, feds less to blame for Hurricane Katrina than originally thought. Way things work, local officials declare a "state of emergency declaration" then Pres. Whoever declares "state of emergency". Sounds convoluted to me. Anyway, mayor of NOLA was ready to, but Kathleen Blanco asked for 24 hrs. to think about it. Who was dingbat who said okay? Can only wonder how many lives were lost due to that. She also wants control over police rather than federalizing, so she retains firing power. Nagin goofed by not utilizing school buses for evacuation. "Late" response by feds had much to do with logistics. FEMA should remain under Homeland Security, but intact as agency. Before 9/11, weren't they set up to respond to natural disasters? This might have been high when it comes to strength, one level lower than top; but it seems to me four days without food and water is unprofessional. Bush agrees, and I cannot wait to see heads roll. Top of things to do NEEDS to be communication between agencies and central command that works if phones don't. One bright note is pumps sending water out, power coming back on, people still being rescued.

Saturday, September 03, 2005

THE 25 Word Challenge

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You know the drill. 25 word responses ONLY, and no back to back comments from the same person. Feel free, though, to post as often as you like.

She sat at the keyboard, filled with a righterous fury. Not because she lacked her focus. Each word would be devastating. People would quickly take notice.