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1 freetoken  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:30:39pm

At 1200C, lava is more than able to hide your keys from you.

2 Dancing along the light of day  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:31:15pm

Goodnight, all. The overnight thread tells the time for me.

3 Kragar  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:32:34pm

If you ever drop your ring into a river of molten lava, let it go, because man, its gone. Tricksy hobbitses

— Gollum

4 Alexzander  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:35:27pm

Argh... Sad I missed the Chris Whitley thread. My partner was a huge fan and recently introduced me. A few months ago we saw a great night dedicated to covers of his music; there was a lot of love for Whitley amongst the performers.

5 WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.]  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:41:09pm

"A good way to threaten somebody is to light a stick of dynamite. Then you call
the guy and hold the burning fuse up to the phone. "Hear that?" you say.
"That's dynamite, baby."

-Jack handey

6 WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.]  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:42:30pm

Fear can sometimes be a useful emotion.
For instance, let's say you're an astronaut on the moon and you fear that
your partner has been turned into Dracula. The next time he goes out for the
moon pieces, wham!, you just slam the door behind him and blast off. He might
call you on the radio and say he's not Dracula, but you just say, "Think
again, bat man."

7 Killgore Trout  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:43:18pm

The Black Keys – Tighten Up

Youtube Video

Namste, y'all
8 William Barnett-Lewis  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:46:36pm

re: #6 WindUpBird

Fear can sometimes be a useful emotion.
For instance, let's say you're an astronaut on the moon and you fear that
your partner has been turned into Dracula. The next time he goes out for the
moon pieces, wham!, you just slam the door behind him and blast off. He might
call you on the radio and say he's not Dracula, but you just say, "Think
again, bat man."

Ok, that's serious weirdness. I love it, mind, but it's still serious bad crazy weirdness.

9 Kragar  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:49:37pm

re: #6 WindUpBird

Consider the daffodil. And while you're doing that, I'll be over here, looking through your stuff.

10 William Barnett-Lewis  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:59:07pm

G'night all. Have a good evening!

11 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:04:09pm

re: #6 WindUpBird

Fear can sometimes be a useful emotion.
For instance, let's say you're an astronaut on the moon and you fear that
your partner has been turned into Dracula. The next time he goes out for the
moon pieces, wham!, you just slam the door behind him and blast off. He might
call you on the radio and say he's not Dracula, but you just say, "Think
again, bat man."

Your craziness is one of your endearing qualities, WUB.

12 Holidays are Family Fun Time  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:15:48pm

My Precious!

13 Holidays are Family Fun Time  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:24:38pm

I think I killed two threads.

14 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:25:33pm

re: #13 ggt

I think I killed two threads.

Nah, I'm here. What's up?

15 Holidays are Family Fun Time  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:28:23pm

Me.

Just thought I'd check-in and nearly everyone left :(

16 Holidays are Family Fun Time  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:29:11pm

How are you DF?

17 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:30:20pm

re: #16 ggt

How are you DF?

I worry about things, but I'm getting by.

18 Holidays are Family Fun Time  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:30:45pm

re: #17 Dark_Falcon

I worry about things, but I'm getting by.

What things?

19 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:34:24pm

re: #18 ggt

What things?

Mostly about money. I'm working on how to pay for things in January. Not going to get into details in public like this, but I do think I'll get through OK. February looks to be far better, with my tax refund and the commissions from January (which should be very good).

20 Holidays are Family Fun Time  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:36:12pm

re: #19 Dark_Falcon

Mostly about money. I'm working on how to pay for things in January. Not going to get into details in public like this, but I do think I'll get through OK. February looks to be far better, with my tax refund and the commissions from January (which should be very good).

Ah, I forgot you were on commission. I haven't worked on commission in a long time. I miss it, actually, even with it's ups and downs.

I have no doubt you will be fine.

21 Holidays are Family Fun Time  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:45:25pm

Well, all.

I'll go on to bed.

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!

22 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:47:34pm

re: #21 ggt

Well, all.

I'll go on to bed.

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!

Sleep well, ggt. I'm going to turn in as well. Goodnight, all.

23 boredtechindenver  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 12:36:09am

I don't know if anyone has posted this before, it is the couple from the new McDonald's commercials. Along with Pamplamoose getting chosen to do commercials for Hyundai, it is nice to see ad agencies looking at Youtube videos for talent.

Youtube Video

plus Suzanne Cleary is teh Hawt.

24 boredtechindenver  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 12:38:28am

DPBD, I think it is interesting to see champion Irish Dancer's performing using nothing but their hands.

25 Amory Blaine  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 2:44:46am

Propogandist Judith Miller gets spot on Newsmax payroll.

26 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 3:06:20am

An interesting detail for those interested in Russian events in-depth. I've already written a page about the youth leader Yakemenko's ties to gangsters, now a former head of the Russian Interpol, militsiya general-major Vladimir Ovchinskij, who had dealt with radical youth movements decades ago, says in an interview to radio "Svoboda" ("Liberty"):

What has impressed me very strongly is that in the Russian government there is a person in the rank of a minister named Yakemenko. Twenty something years ago I had known him as one of the active members of the Lyubery group.

About Lyubery:

[Link: eng.globalaffairs.ru...]

In the 1980s, a group of teenagers from underground weight-training clubs in Moscow surroundings, known as lyubery, took on a similar role and ideology under the auspices of the local police. In a span of no less than three years, this group beat and robbed members of the “pro-Western” youth subculture, yet not a single case was investigated to the end. Later, lyubery became one of the strongest criminal communities in the Moscow area.

27 (I Stand By What I Said Whatever It Was)  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 3:39:11am

Hey Sergey, what do you think has caused and is still causing the vast corruption in post-Soviet countries?

28 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 3:48:01am

re: #27 000G

Hey Sergey, what do you think has caused and is still causing the vast corruption in post-Soviet countries?

IMHO the initial lack of non-corrupt democratic "civic culture", which led to the creation of a vicious cycle of sorts, the entrenched system in which non-corrupt officials can become outcasts easier than the corrupt ones and in which corruption is accepted as a brute fact of life without much resistance since democratic resistance is more or less useless. I haven't checked it in detail, but think Saakashvili dealt efficiently (more or less) with the corruption in the traffic police by basically firing most of the old force and raising the pay of the new cops. Which seems to be the only way it's to be done.

29 (I Stand By What I Said Whatever It Was)  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 3:52:37am

re: #28 Sergey Romanov

IMHO the initial lack of non-corrupt democratic "civic culture", which led to the creation of a vicious cycle of sorts, the entrenched system in which non-corrupt officials can become outcasts easier than the corrupt ones and in which corruption is accepted as a brute fact of life without much resistance since democratic resistance is more or less useless. I haven't checked it in detail, but think Saakashvili dealt efficiently (more or less) with the corruption in the traffic police by basically firing most of the old force and raising the pay of the new cops. Which seems to be the only way it's to be done.

Interesting response, thanks.

I find these questions to be very fascinating, and I find it very telling that the "Free Market Will Solve Everything" zombies rarely ever speak about how that played out in the transformation countries of the former Second World.

30 WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.]  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:03:25am

lgf YEAH

31 Fart Knocker  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:04:11am

re: #29 000G

Interesting response, thanks.

I find these questions to be very fascinating, and I find it very telling that the "Free Market Will Solve Everything" zombies rarely ever speak about how that played out in the transformation countries of the former Second World.

I think culture plays a huge role as well. What folks in the US consider corruption is just the cost of doing business elsewhere. Taking bribes for basic services is not considered corrupt behavior in many countries (sometimes even in the US!).

I lived in Naples, Italy as a kid and we had to provide a carton of Marlboros to the garbage man once a month to make sure he didn't forget us on his route.

32 (I Stand By What I Said Whatever It Was)  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:13:12am

re: #31 rwdflynavy

I think culture plays a huge role as well. What folks in the US consider corruption is just the cost of doing business elsewhere. Taking bribes for basic services is not considered corrupt behavior in many countries (sometimes even in the US!).

I lived in Naples, Italy as a kid and we had to provide a carton of Marlboros to the garbage man once a month to make sure he didn't forget us on his route.

I understand that "corruption" is often subject to subjective definition. And you could argue that culture is what informs these definitions. But then again: What made these cultures and how can they be effectively changed?

Italy is a good example for why the media as a fourth estate really does play an important role in the republican idea of a seperation of powers. Also, the insane inflation rates when they still had the lira…

33 Tigger2005  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:18:39am

re: #29 000G

Interesting response, thanks.

I find these questions to be very fascinating, and I find it very telling that the "Free Market Will Solve Everything" zombies rarely ever speak about how that played out in the transformation countries of the former Second World.

Maybe a free market won't "solve everything," but starting a country off as a free market meritocracy under the rule of law does seem to work a little better in the long run than Communism. No system is perfect but some are a bit better than others.

34 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:22:52am

The roots of the post-Soviet corruption lie in the Soviet era. We can discuss whether or not the problem has been worsened by the new rules, but it would not explain why the corruption was there in the first place.

35 WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.]  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:28:42am

re: #34 Sergey Romanov

The roots of the post-Soviet corruption lie in the Soviet era. We can discuss whether or not the problem has been worsened by the new rules, but it would not explain why the corruption was there in the first place.

man I totally

36 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:30:50am

re: #35 WindUpBird

Totally wasted? ;-)

37 (I Stand By What I Said Whatever It Was)  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:32:38am

re: #33 Tigger2005

Maybe a free market won't "solve everything," but starting a country off as a free market meritocracy under the rule of law does seem to work a little better in the long run than Communism. No system is perfect but some are a bit better than others.

The key phrase here is "rule of law". It was not something available in Communism (or: "Soviet Democracy"). For rule of law, seperations of powers is key. Only if the powers are checked and balanced enough is there enough of a guarantuee that the law will be available to every citizen equally. In Russia, it seems, for instance, that one of the major flaws is a judiciary that is not independent.

You also have to keep in mind that law predates "free" markets. Markets without laws are black markets.

Finally, I agree that some systems are a bit better than others. Certainly, phenomena like "De-Kulakization" and The Great Terror of the NKVD are not something to be feared in today's Russia.

38 (I Stand By What I Said Whatever It Was)  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:36:02am

re: #34 Sergey Romanov

The roots of the post-Soviet corruption lie in the Soviet era. We can discuss whether or not the problem has been worsened by the new rules, but it would not explain why the corruption was there in the first place.

I think one of the primordial flaws is confusing power with freedom. There is something very telling about how "Luxemburgism" was treated by the Bolsheviks.

39 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:37:22am

re: #34 Sergey Romanov

"Corruption" is a human condition. Why is it more prevelent in some systems rather than others?

In the system (Soviet Russia) the corruption is a lot easier when the power is limited to a select few

Does that mean there is not corruption in a free market (read the USA) system? Of course not, but seeing that even a "man on the street" can hold a semblence of power (self reliance,, free speech,,an actual vote that counts,, etc) that openess leads to less corruption and less magnitude of corruption.

Also, rule of law. Lets say an old Soviet politburo member is corrupt. Unless his corruption negatively affects a politburo member higher than him in rank and that member seeks retribution, no blood no foul

Here, a person in his basement typing on a blog can take down a politician/ businessman/ company by exposing it

40 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:39:59am

re: #39 sattv4u2

"Corruption" is a human condition. Why is it more prevelent in some systems rather than others?

In the system (Soviet Russia) the corruption is a lot easier when the power is limited to a select few

Does that mean there is not corruption in a free market (read the USA) system? Of course not, but seeing that even a "man on the street" can hold a semblence of power (self reliance,, free speech,,an actual vote that counts,, etc) that openess leads to less corruption and less magnitude of corruption.

Also, rule of law. Lets say an old Soviet politburo member is corrupt. Unless his corruption negatively affects a politburo member higher than him in rank and that member seeks retribution, no blood no foul

Here, a person in his basement typing on a blog can take down a politician/ businessman/ company by exposing it

Exactly. Which is why I wrote about the culture of democracy (and lack thereof) earlier.

41 (I Stand By What I Said Whatever It Was)  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:43:28am

re: #39 sattv4u2

In the system (Soviet Russia) the corruption is a lot easier when the power is limited to a select few

You might want to read up on the "Mass operations" of the NKVD in the late 1930s. A lot of the unjust violence in the Soviet Union depended on active, murderous mass participation.

Does that mean there is not corruption in a free market (read the USA) system? Of course not, but seeing that even a "man on the street" can hold a semblence of power (self reliance,, free speech,,an actual vote that counts,, etc) that openess leads to less corruption and less magnitude of corruption.

I would count those "powers" as constitutional freedoms that have more to do with civil liberties than with (only) "free market".

Also, rule of law. Lets say an old Soviet politburo member is corrupt. Unless his corruption negatively affects a politburo member higher than him in rank and that member seeks retribution, no blood no foul

Exactly. By the way, this is why I find the common-law concept of sovereign immunity creepy.

Here, a person in his basement typing on a blog can take down a politician/ businessman/ company by exposing it

[Link: rospil.info...] :-)

42 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:46:41am

re: #41 000G

A lot of the unjust violence in the Soviet Union depended on active, murderous mass participation

Yes, but that was done (the mass participation) as a form of self preservation ("if I'm not part of the mob, the mob will come after me")

It was the same mindset as the oft quoted
1st they came after the gypsies ,, but I wasn't a gypsie so I didn't do anything ,, then they came after the Jews,, but I wasn't Jewish so IO didn't so anything ,,,",,,,

43 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:50:53am

reine

I know you're "here"

You've got mail

44 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:51:25am

re: #43 sattv4u2

reine
I know you're "here"

You've got mail

and btw ,, hows hubbies shoulder? Any better ( I hope I hope I hope!!)

45 Flounder  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:51:37am

Good morning all.

46 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:53:31am

re: #45 Shropshire_Slasher

Good morning all.

All what !?!?
//

47 Flounder  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:57:41am

re: #46 sattv4u2
I'm sorry, all but you
/

48 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:58:39am

re: #47 Shropshire_Slasher

I'm sorry, all but you
/

Thank goddness!!

I wouldn't want to be lumped in with "them"!
/

49 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:59:15am

re: #43 sattv4u2

reine

I know you're "here"

You've got mail

answered.
{{satt}}

50 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:00:40am

re: #44 sattv4u2

and btw ,, hows hubbies shoulder? Any better ( I hope I hope I hope!!)

No better.
HOWEVER, he won't go to physical therapy; he won't do the exercises the doc gave him to do because they hurt (yes, it will hurt). And he's made up his own set of exercises that he believes will stretch the right muscles; and I suspect he's completely off base.

I feel badly for him; but some of this is of his own making, and I'm getting a bit less patient.

51 Flounder  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:08:11am

I'm going to call Mayor Bloomberg and get some action on this:
[Link: www.nytimes.com...]

Duct tape and helmets for my kids till they're 21!
/

52 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:10:20am

re: #50 reine.de.tout

he's made up his own set of exercises that he believes will stretch the right muscles; and I suspect he's completely off base.

I'm getting a bit less patient.

:(

A smack upside his Cajun head may help him see the light!!

53 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:11:26am

re: #51 Shropshire_Slasher

I'm going to call Mayor Bloomberg and get some action on this:
[Link: www.nytimes.com...]

Duct tape and helmets for my kids till they're 21!/ 25

25 ,, it's the new 21 !!

54 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:17:56am

Good morning Lizards! mid-20s (F) and light haze this morning in lovely Philadelphia (lovely because the remaining snow hides the litter...) Nice hot cup of coffee on hand and a temporarily quiet work room because I'm the only one in it. So I get to browse web-pages for a bit since I am also caught up on my project work.

55 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:19:18am

re: #54 oaktree

(lovely because the remaining snow hides the litter...)

Yeah ,, but wait till it warms up and that pristine (trash covering) snow turns to a greayish amalgam of mush!

56 Flounder  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:22:31am

re: #50 reine.de.tout
My father-in-law is a PT so I am and expert in this field.
/
He should go to therapy in order to get better, it's supposed to hurt.
Remember, if the medicine stings, that means it's working!

57 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:24:40am

re: #55 sattv4u2

(lovely because the remaining snow hides the litter...)

Yeah ,, but wait till it warms up and that pristine (trash covering) snow turns to a greayish amalgam of mush!

Already getting puddles like at intersections where piled snow blocks drainage. They freeze overnight and form a slipping hazard in addition to being a bottleneck when you cross the street.

And something pristine becoming a greyish amalgam is pretty indicative of a lot of things in life, no?

58 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:24:56am

re: #56 Shropshire_Slasher

My father-in-law is a PT so I am and expert in this field.
/
He should go to therapy in order to get better, it's supposed to hurt.
Remember, if the medicine stings, that means it's working!

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, so that trumps your father-in-law-osmosis-to-you-PT-expertise!!

59 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:25:57am

re: #57 oaktree

Already getting puddles like at intersections where piled snow blocks drainage. They freeze overnight and form a slipping hazard in addition to being a bottleneck when you cross the street.

And something pristine becoming a greyish amalgam is pretty indicative of a lot of things in life, no?

Reason #1 why after I turned 50 years ago I removed the mirror from my bathroom!!

60 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:26:25am

re: #59 sattv4u2

Reason #1 why after I turned 50 years ago I removed the mirror from my bathroom!!

ROFL

61 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:39:27am

re: #56 Shropshire_Slasher

My father-in-law is a PT so I am and expert in this field.
/
He should go to therapy in order to get better, it's supposed to hurt.
Remember, if the medicine stings, that means it's working!

If the bee stings, that means it's a worker! ;)

Avoiding PT is a serious thing. I did it after an ankle injury and it took probably 4-5 years to regain the mobility and range of movement that would have come back much sooner had I buckled down and down the PT work. Luckily for me I work IT and thus the ankle limitations weren't affecting my on-the-job performance.

62 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:45:02am

re: #56 Shropshire_Slasher

That smoke you see? That means the ointment is working.

63 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:47:57am

re: #62 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

That smoke you see? That means the ointment is working.

I thought it meant you need more lube!!

64 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:49:14am

re: #58 sattv4u2

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, so that trumps your father-in-law-osmosis-to-you-PT-expertise!!

Well... I am at a Holiday Inn Express and am now smart enough to know that I don't know shit.

So neener to all you smart guys.

65 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:50:44am

re: #64 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Well... I am at a Holiday Inn Express and am now smart enough to know that I don't know shit.

So neener to all you smart guys.

get me a coffee and a cheese danish, will ya!

66 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:51:05am

re: #62 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

That smoke you see? That means the ointment is working.

If there are Cajuns involved I would think that smoke might be expected.

(My business partner in the hot sauce scheme is a displaced Louisianian. I'm beginning to think they're wired to put hot sauce/chile peppers on something; if it runs, chase it down and eat it, if it doesn't run, consider eatting it anyways.)

67 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:56:09am

re: #56 Shropshire_Slasher

My father-in-law is a PT so I am and expert in this field.
/
He should go to therapy in order to get better, it's supposed to hurt.
Remember, if the medicine stings, that means it's working!

thanks.
I do know this from having PT myself, once. Convincing a hard-headed man of it, is, of course, the challenge.

68 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:57:32am

re: #66 oaktree

If there are Cajuns involved I would think that smoke might be expected.

(My business partner in the hot sauce scheme is a displaced Louisianian. I'm beginning to think they're wired to put hot sauce/chile peppers on something; if it runs, chase it down and eat it, if it doesn't run, consider eatting it anyways.)

Yes.

69 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:59:35am

My grandfather wasn't Cajun, but he grew up in south Louisiana and loved the food.

At every meal, there would be an array of condiments around his plate.

After we said the blessing, he would start with bottle #1, Tabasco, and start pouring. He put Tabasco on everything, I think. Then the salt, then the pepper, etc, etc, until his food was properly condimented up. Then he would eat.

70 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 5:59:52am

re: #67 reine.de.tout

thanks.
I do know this from having PT myself, once. Convincing a hard-headed man of it, is, of course, the challenge.

I'm sure you can convince him to go to PT

When we were younger, wifey would get me to do things by promising sex with me!

Now that we're older, she gets me to do things by offering to NOT have sex with me!


OUCH ,,, hey honey ,, I didn 't see you standing behind me!!!

71 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:00:57am

re: #69 reine.de.tout

his food was properly condimented up

I didn't think that was allowed in Catholicism!

72 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:02:16am

re: #70 sattv4u2

I'm sure you can convince him to go to PT

When we were younger, wifey would get me to do things by promising sex with me!

Now that we're older, she gets me to do things by offering to NOT have sex with me!


OUCH ,,, hey honey ,, I didn 't see you standing behind me!!!

You're so funny!

And so bad!

However - point taken. I may have to threaten a strike. Plus, as he sits there in pain and I feel sorry for him, I'll run around fetching this and that so he "doesn't have to get up". I need to be deaf to those requests, methinks.

73 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:02:29am

re: #71 sattv4u2

his food was properly condimented up

I didn't think that was allowed in Catholicism!

Only if it's food.

74 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:04:27am

re: #73 reine.de.tout

Only if it's food.

They put Tabasco on the communion wafers?!? O_o

75 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:05:35am

re: #61 oaktree

If the bee stings, that means it's a worker! ;)

Avoiding PT is a serious thing. I did it after an ankle injury and it took probably 4-5 years to regain the mobility and range of movement that would have come back much sooner had I buckled down and down the PT work. Luckily for me I work IT and thus the ankle limitations weren't affecting my on-the-job performance.

BTDT, also an ankle.

76 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:05:53am

re: #74 oaktree

They put Tabasco on the communion wafers?!? O_o

Gah Uhn Teed!

77 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:08:07am

A couple of nights ago, our low was a crisp 24.
Today, our high will be 75.

Ugh.

I go from heater one night, to AC the next day, rainy and damp.

78 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:09:14am

re: #77 reine.de.tout

A couple of nights ago, our low was a crisp 24.
Today, our high will be 75.

Ugh.

I go from heater one night, to AC the next day, rainy and damp.

Similar here (Atlanta)

19 when I left the house the other night for work (at 11 pm)

Will be mid to high 60's today

79 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:10:27am

(I'm beginning to think they're wired to put hot sauce/chile peppers on something; if it runs, chase it down and eat it, if it doesn't run, consider eating it anyways.)

Corrolary: If it doesn't run, put a *hotter* hot sauce on it.

I say that because my partner is planning on making a hotter hot sauce than his current one, and marketing it under the name "Hillbilly Hemmeroid Remover".

80 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:11:23am

re: #79 oaktree

and marketing it under the name "Hillbilly Hemmeroid Remover".

You trying to put Bubba out of work!?!?

81 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:15:47am

re: #80 sattv4u2

and marketing it under the name "Hillbilly Hemmeroid Remover".

You trying to put Bubba out of work!?!?

"PADDLE FASTER ,,, I HEAR BANJO MUSIC!!"

82 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:16:26am

re: #80 sattv4u2

and marketing it under the name "Hillbilly Hemmeroid Remover".

You trying to put Bubba out of work!?!?

Trying to keep 3-4 people in southern Illinois at least part-time employed.

;)

83 Fart Knocker  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:19:23am

re: #81 sattv4u2

"PADDLE FASTER ,,, I HEAR BANJO MUSIC!!"

Speaking of Banjo music

84 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:20:49am

re: #83 rwdflynavy

Speaking of Banjo music

Tomorrow ,, the secret and fascinating world of the Mandolin!

85 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:22:42am

And on other food-related fronts...

Philadelphia Co-worker poisoning program Episode 4: Nut Bread
.... FAILED

Life expectancy for food put in the kitchenette here is approximately two hours (or less). The following disappeared between 10am-12pm the other day.
Apple pie
Kick-ass Key Lime Pie (_Reality Bites_ recipe

86 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:28:57am

Gah. Used an open bracket and got chopped. :(

Co-workers consumed:
Apple pie
Kick-ass Key Lime Pie (_Reality Bites_ recipe :: buy this book!)
Banana Bread (orange spice variant)
Cranberry Bread (w/pecans)

I think I'll have to get trickier with the next attempt. Perhaps a "Werewolf" apple pie. Yes, my business partner has a apple pie recipe that includes a 1/4 cup of spicy sauce.

87 Taqyia2Me  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:30:06am

Any damage from that earthquake in mid-Indiana?

88 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:39:19am

re: #87 Taqyia2Me

Any damage from that earthquake in mid-Indiana?

Ah ha! Hoosier Hoops skedaddled to Oklahoma because he knew there was a earthquake machine test or two coming up!

89 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:42:18am

re: #86 oaktree

Gah. Used an open bracket and got chopped. :(

Co-workers consumed:
Apple pie
Kick-ass Key Lime Pie (_Reality Bites_ recipe :: buy this book!)
Banana Bread (orange spice variant)
Cranberry Bread (w/pecans)

I think I'll have to get trickier with the next attempt. Perhaps a "Werewolf" apple pie. Yes, my business partner has a apple pie recipe that includes a 1/4 cup of spicy sauce.

90 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:42:57am

re: #86 oaktree

...

I think I'll have to get trickier with the next attempt. Perhaps a "Werewolf" apple pie. Yes, my business partner has a apple pie recipe that includes a 1/4 cup of spicy sauce.

I am not surprised.

91 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:48:52am

And on that note, the long quiet drive home beckons

92 Flounder  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:51:24am

This morning's Jumble:
YARRT
YUTIN
SMOTED
WAHLIE

Smoted is not a word ;)

93 compound Idaho  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:53:31am

re: #78 sattv4u2

Similar here (Atlanta)

19 when I left the house the other night for work (at 11 pm)

Will be mid to high 60's today

We are forecast to see 60 degrees in ...........................April.

94 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 6:57:59am

re: #92 Shropshire_Slasher

This morning's Jumble:
YARRT
YUTIN
SMOTED
WAHLIE

Smoted is not a word ;)

TARRY
UNITY
MODEST
AWHILE

95 Flounder  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:04:30am

nice job Alouette!

Clue for the rest of the Jumble:
"What he said on their quick visit to the seashore."
(Picture of a man knee deep in ocean holding his shoes)

four spaces in quotes followed by six spaces

TAUNMDEWIE

96 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:07:11am

re: #95 Shropshire_Slasher

nice job Alouette!

Clue for the rest of the Jumble:
"What he said on their quick visit to the seashore."
(Picture of a man knee deep in ocean holding his shoes)

four spaces in quotes followed by six spaces

TAUNMDEWIE

"WADE" MINUTE

98 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:35:28am

re: #97 Killgore Trout

Indiana Snow Penises Given Generous Local News Coverage (VIDEO)

a needless gesture of hedonism...me me me

99 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:35:33am

re: #97 Killgore Trout

Indiana Snow Penises Given Generous Local News Coverage (VIDEO)

That's sick, and not in a good way. People should not make stuff like that where children can see it.

100 compound Idaho  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:36:11am

re: #97 Killgore Trout

If they we up for more than 4 hours I hope somebody called a doctor.

101 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:37:12am

re: #97 Killgore Trout

Indiana Snow Penises Given Generous Local News Coverage (VIDEO)

And on the continent...

Eiffel Tower Tourists Treated to Enormous Snow Penis

[Link: gawker.com...]

103 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:38:56am

re: #99 Dark_Falcon

That's sick, and not in a good way. People should not make stuff like that where children can see it.

C'mon. people have been making snow dicks since the dawn of time. When snow dicks are illegal we all become criminals.

104 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:40:03am

re: #102 Killgore Trout

How do you get those small fonts that Gus uses?

105 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:40:31am

And for our Colorado Lizards, or anyone planning to travel through the mountain state in the next 24 hours...

Synopsis – Finally looks like we have snow!! This season’s first significant snow event will move through the Front Range and Denver Metro this morning and last through Friday morning with 6 to 10 inches expected in the Denver Metro and up to a foot along the Front Range Foothills and Palmer Divide. Frigid temperatures of below zero will plunge the wind chill values of below -20 to -30 in some areas tonight and Friday night.

The main impact will be hazardous travel conditions with near blizzard conditions at times. Expect delays and possibly closures along I-70 and Hwy 285 due weather conditions and accidents. While this morning’s commute will be rather benign – this evening’s commute will be a headache. Fortunately, since this is the holiday week, less cars on the freeways.

"We're gonna die... oh my god... we're gonna die" (New York Accent)

106 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:40:32am

Gawker is carrying this video of the storm in NYC. Good shooting, brilliant editing. Somebody wake Brookly.

[Link: gawker.com...]

107 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:42:55am

Greets and saluts from the NYC metro area, which is still largely digging itself out from under the blizzard of mistakes by Mayor Bloomberg, his top staffers, and MTA officials, who made a bad situation far worse by refusing to announce a snow emergency or take necessary precautions to keep the mass transit system from failing completely.

I had to travel into Brooklyn on personal business yesterday and I was absolutely appalled with the state of the roads there. I had lived in Brooklyn for 20 years, and am regularly in Brooklyn to see friends and family, and have never seen snow emergency routes clogged with so much snow and abandoned vehicles as I saw.

Ocean Parkway was the epitome of what went wrong. It's a snow emergency route (that if a snow emergency is declared, only vehicles with tire chains or snow tires are permitted to drive - allowing sanitation crews the ability to plow and to speed emergency response to those that might need it).

Instead of being clear - vast stretches had hundreds of abandoned cars blocking lanes, tying up traffic and delaying emergency responses. People would see that the cross streets (some of them are themselves snow emergency routes) were in horrific shape, and caused further traffic issues. This is completely unacceptable and represented a health and safety emergency because emergency crews continue to be delayed in response times to help those who call 911 with emergencies.

The singular decision to not call a snow emergency at the outset of the storm - when the NWS was already calling a blizzard warning was a huge mistake - and heads should roll - particularly the Transportation Commissioner who thought the situation didn't call for one.

Add on to that the reports that the Sanitation workers were engaging in a work action by not adequately plowing their areas of responsibility because of budget cuts and workforce cuts, and it was a perfect storm of disastrous government responses for what is ordinarily a solid city response to storms.

108 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:43:27am

re: #103 Killgore Trout

C'mon. people have been making snow dicks since the dawn of time. When snow dicks are illegal we all become criminals.

they are illegal in that state...it's very poor taste and another needless exposure to kids...when you have kids, you'll see it different

109 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:44:17am

re: #106 Decatur Deb

Saw that yesterday. I think it is a tremendous video and might get in for documentary short subject. How it was filmed is even more interesting.

110 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:47:19am

re: #109 lawhawk

Saw that yesterday. I think it is a tremendous video and might get in for documentary short subject. How it was filmed is even more interesting.

Great technical info. It is almost not a motion picture, which is the real point.

111 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:48:01am

re: #102 Killgore Trout

O'Donnell: Fed Probe Ginned Up By Biden, Soros And Disgruntled Staffers

re: #107 lawhawk

The Transportation Commission should be fired, then the union should be required to pay a steep fine for an unlawful work action. The fine should be too big to pay, in order to help dissolve the union.

112 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:48:25am

re: #94 Alouette

TARRY
UNITY
MODEST
AWHILE


Now ...can you use them all in ONE proper sentence?? ..AHA!!

113 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:49:06am

re: #104 Dark_Falcon

How do you get those small fonts that Gus uses?

I forget but if you highlight it, right click, choose "selection source" you can then copy and paste it.

114 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:49:28am

re: #107 lawhawk

Greets and saluts from the NYC metro area, which is still largely digging itself out from under the blizzard of mistakes by Mayor Bloomberg, his top staffers, and MTA officials, who made a bad situation far worse by refusing to announce a snow emergency or take necessary precautions to keep the mass transit system from failing completely.

I had to travel into Brooklyn on personal business yesterday and I was absolutely appalled with the state of the roads there. I had lived in Brooklyn for 20 years, and am regularly in Brooklyn to see friends and family, and have never seen snow emergency routes clogged with so much snow and abandoned vehicles as I saw.

Ocean Parkway was the epitome of what went wrong. It's a snow emergency route (that if a snow emergency is declared, only vehicles with tire chains or snow tires are permitted to drive - allowing sanitation crews the ability to plow and to speed emergency response to those that might need it).

Instead of being clear - vast stretches had hundreds of abandoned cars blocking lanes, tying up traffic and delaying emergency responses. People would see that the cross streets (some of them are themselves snow emergency routes) were in horrific shape, and caused further traffic issues. This is completely unacceptable and represented a health and safety emergency because emergency crews continue to be delayed in response times to help those who call 911 with emergencies.

The singular decision to not call a snow emergency at the outset of the storm - when the NWS was already calling a blizzard warning was a huge mistake - and heads should roll - particularly the Transportation Commissioner who thought the situation didn't call for one.

Add on to that the reports that the Sanitation workers were engaging in a work action by not adequately plowing their areas of responsibility because of budget cuts and workforce cuts, and it was a perfect storm of disastrous government responses for what is ordinarily a solid city response to storms.

S.O.P in Paris.

115 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:50:32am

re: #103 Killgore Trout

C'mon. people have been making snow dicks since the dawn of time. When snow dicks are illegal we all become criminals.

Well, I thought it was a bit funny. It was there, people saw it, it was taken down . . .

Gawd, when I was in jr. high, the stuff the boys used to draw on the blackboard before the teacher got to the classroom . . .

116 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:51:45am

re: #112 reloadingisnotahobby

Now ...can you use them all in ONE proper sentence?? ..AHA!!

Yea... we're finally going to get snow up here in Conifer... boo... I have to work a day shift today... 11:45 to 7:45... we're going to get slammed with up to a foot in the next 24 hours, and -20 to -30 wind chill overnight.

Tonight sounds like a good night to catch a movie in the living room, cuddling up to the wood pellet stove.

117 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:52:38am

This is completely off topic, but I need some help. I just installed a new HP 20 inch widescreen monitor, 1600 x 900 resolution, and now all the fonts on all the screens look wonky. They look more like something that was printed on a dot matrix printer or when you run things in "safe" mode. Nothing looks crisp. Any suggestions?

118 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:53:00am

re: #115 reine.de.tout

Well, I thought it was a bit funny. It was there, people saw it, it was taken down . . .

Gawd, when I was in jr. high, the stuff the boys used to draw on the blackboard before the teacher got to the classroom . . .

Yeah, It's naughty but it's normal behavior for kids. I think getting the police and local press involved is a bit much.

119 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:53:50am

re: #117 Sionainn

Try adjusting the resolution to something lower than 1600x900 - you may have to double check with your video card settings to see what the highest resolutions are - and tweak things using the display settings.

120 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:53:51am

re: #111 Dark_Falcon

re: #107 lawhawk

The Transportation Commission should be fired, then the union should be required to pay a steep fine for an unlawful work action. The fine should be too big to pay, in order to help dissolve the union.

Assuming of course, that the snow-removal crews haven't had crippling workforce and budget cuts.

121 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:54:34am

re: #117 Sionainn

This is completely off topic, but I need some help. I just installed a new HP 20 inch widescreen monitor, 1600 x 900 resolution, and now all the fonts on all the screens look wonky. They look more like something that was printed on a dot matrix printer or when you run things in "safe" mode. Nothing looks crisp. Any suggestions?

Turn it off.

122 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:54:53am

re: #117 Sionainn

This is completely off topic, but I need some help. I just installed a new HP 20 inch widescreen monitor, 1600 x 900 resolution, and now all the fonts on all the screens look wonky. They look more like something that was printed on a dot matrix printer or when you run things in "safe" mode. Nothing looks crisp. Any suggestions?

What operating system?

123 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:56:17am

re: #114 Walter L. Newton
Got a couple inches overnight ....
It's blowing about 8-10 mph right now!
Been clearing entries since 4:30am...
I hate when it blows......
Be safe Walter!

124 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:56:42am

never have I heard so much yack and blather and near hysteria about snowstorms and blizzards etc....here in NM we expect a storm to roll across the state today so for two days the banners and nonstop warnings on TV have become a parade of boring repetition....we get it....obviously the weather has become more entertainment than news...my NYC bred landlord is here running around in circles beside himself waiting to be blown off the grid by some monster coming to get him....it's mild and pleasant down here right now and ABQ very rarely gets more than a dusting...my sister and BIL just headed for Yuma from here where they are having a cold snap and they were all freaked out about it...Michiganders at that....good grief

125 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:57:03am

re: #117 Sionainn

This is completely off topic, but I need some help. I just installed a new HP 20 inch widescreen monitor, 1600 x 900 resolution, and now all the fonts on all the screens look wonky. They look more like something that was printed on a dot matrix printer or when you run things in "safe" mode. Nothing looks crisp. Any suggestions?

You will have to go into "display settings" and do some adjustments, depending on your graphics card. Just play around in there until you get it the way you like it and don't forget to SAVE SETTINGS.

127 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:58:12am

re: #120 Decatur Deb

Assuming of course, that the snow-removal crews haven't had crippling workforce and budget cuts.

Cuts aside, they deliberately failed to do their jobs correctly. I'm sorry that the city's budget got balanced on their backs, but someone had to bear that burden. They need to suck it up and get to work. If they insist on being butthurt about it, then mass firings should follow.

128 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:58:30am

re: #124 albusteve

All good news--you obviously haven't had enough crime, outrage, and atrocity to feed the news cycle.

129 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:58:47am

re: #118 Killgore Trout

Yeah, It's naughty but it's normal behavior for kids. I think getting the police and local press involved is a bit much.


lock em up for a YEAR!....friggin porn heads

130 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:58:49am

NYC should send some of their people to Montreal or Buffalo to find out how the grown-ups deal with snow emergencies.

131 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:58:56am

re: #117 Sionainn

This is completely off topic, but I need some help. I just installed a new HP 20 inch widescreen monitor, 1600 x 900 resolution, and now all the fonts on all the screens look wonky. They look more like something that was printed on a dot matrix printer or when you run things in "safe" mode. Nothing looks crisp. Any suggestions?

Kidding aside... just because the monitor can display 1600x900 doesn't mean your video card can. Go to display/settings and start at the top resolution and work backwards.

Also, you're overall default font setting can effect the way the resolution displays.

132 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:59:22am

re: #126 Killgore Trout

Pamela Geller: Biggest Islamophobic Bigot of 2010

For once I agree with the Kos. Pam Geller is scum.

133 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 7:59:43am

re: #120 Decatur Deb

They haven't.

The total number of cuts amount to 5% reduction in the workforce. The issue was no one called the snow emergency, so no one bothered to get all hands on deck before the teeth of the storm hit. The MTA didn't declare their highest contingency plan until it was too late to recall workers to clear essential equipment and move equipment to where it would be sheltered/protected.

Sanitation claimed that they had 1600 plows and 350 spreaders working, which is the same number they use for previous storms, so they had the people and equipment necessary (and Sanitation unions are now making excuses that the crews weren't the usual experienced bunch b/c of holiday staffing, but that goes back to the refusal not to declare a snow emergency beforehand to get crews in place for the storm). But much of it was idle yesterday in Manhattan. Dozens upon dozens of plows were idle at West Side storage yards when they could have been convoyed to Brooklyn, Queens or Staten Island to provide additional relief and assistance in clearing roads.

I think that's going to be something that the Sanitation Dept has to address.

134 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:00:01am

re: #105 Walter L. Newton

And for our Colorado Lizards, or anyone planning to travel through the mountain state in the next 24 hours...


"We're gonna die... oh my god... we're gonna die" (New York Accent)

I'm waiting for Rendall to recommend Philadelphia change it's nickname to the "City of Snow-fearing Wusses"... ;)

(I've generally been above the name-calling and whinging here south of NYC for three reasons:
1. I used to live in northern NY state - seen snow, can handle it.
2. I have a walking commute, so streets being plowed is less of an issue, especially due to #1.
3. I'm not an Eagles fan, I root for the Steelers first.)

135 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:00:21am

re: #121 Walter L. Newton

Turn it off.

Yep. Did that. Didn't work.

136 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:00:49am

re: #122 Alouette

What operating system?

Windows XP

137 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:00:54am

re: #127 Dark_Falcon

Cuts aside, they deliberately failed to do their jobs correctly. I'm sorry that the city's budget got balanced on their backs, but someone had to bear that burden. They need to suck it up and get to work. If they insist on being butthurt about it, then mass firings should follow.

Union fails to forestall cuts. Cut, pissed off workforce fails to accomplish exceptional task. Union is at fault. That's nice circularity there.

138 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:01:05am

re: #128 Decatur Deb

All good news--you obviously haven't had enough crime, outrage, and atrocity to feed the news cycle.

maybe not....wait!....I think I saw a snowflake!---->
oh noez!

139 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:01:31am

re: #124 albusteve

never have I heard so much yack and blather and near hysteria about snowstorms and blizzards etc...here in NM we expect a storm to roll across the state today so for two days the banners and nonstop warnings on TV have become a parade of boring repetition...we get it...obviously the weather has become more entertainment than news...my NYC bred landlord is here running around in circles beside himself waiting to be blown off the grid by some monster coming to get him...it's mild and pleasant down here right now and ABQ very rarely gets more than a dusting...my sister and BIL just headed for Yuma from here where they are having a cold snap and they were all freaked out about it...Michiganders at that...good grief

You are getting what we have coming in today. South of here, in the San Juan's of Colorado, they are expecting 2 feet or more... and that's all coming your way... if it doesn't loose any furry... it's an cold one... be prepared...

Which means.. have fun.

140 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:01:46am

re: #119 lawhawk

Try adjusting the resolution to something lower than 1600x900 - you may have to double check with your video card settings to see what the highest resolutions are - and tweak things using the display settings.

I just tried that and rebooted. Now the font is wonky and everything is blurry. I'm not sure how to check the video card settings. In the display section, it does go up to 1600x900, but I don't know if that's what you mean.

141 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:01:55am

re: #124 albusteve

Ah, but the population of NM is what exactly. Just over 2 million.

That's less than the population of Manhattan. Or Brooklyn, Or Queens, or the Bronx by themselves.

NYC has 8 million, and this storm was unprecedented in its failure by the Administration to take necessary precautions before the storm began to be in a position to deal with the snows.

142 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:03:41am

I've driven in some of the worst conditions possible....
I've always had chains,yet NEVER have they been put on a tire!
I think I have 4 sets (all different sizes) some where in the shed.
Waste of money ...eh!

143 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:04:00am

re: #131 Walter L. Newton

Kidding aside... just because the monitor can display 1600x900 doesn't mean your video card can. Go to display/settings and start at the top resolution and work backwards.

Also, you're overall default font setting can effect the way the resolution displays.

How do I go about figuring out what my video card is? I tried lower resolution which made things worse. I've tried playing with the overall default font setting. It was originally Tahona. Is that what you have on yours?

144 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:04:33am

re: #140 Sionainn

Try a lower setting 1280x1040. You may also have to play with the refresh rates.

145 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:04:47am

re: #132 Dark_Falcon

For once I agree with the Kos. Pam Geller is scum.

Although the anti-Islam thing has been folded into mainstream Republican thought she's pretty much the only prominent counter-jihad blogger left. Robert spencer is still around but doesn't get much attention. Same with Jawa Report. Everybody else has moved on.

146 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:05:03am

re: #139 Walter L. Newton

You are getting what we have coming in today. South of here, in the San Juan's of Colorado, they are expecting 2 feet or more... and that's all coming your way... if it doesn't loose any furry... it's an cold one... be prepared...

Which means.. have fun.

got my double insulated thong ready to go...I'm all set

147 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:06:09am

re: #137 Decatur Deb

Union fails to forestall cuts. Cut, pissed off workforce fails to accomplish exceptional task. Union is at fault. That's nice circularity there.

It is, isn't it? Remember, though, that I oppose the existence of public sector unions, as I regard them as a destructive force. My criticism of such a union is no constructive, it is deliberately destructive. My ultimate objective is to undermine the union's legitimacy and disband it.

148 Amory Blaine  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:08:02am

re: #117 Sionainn

This is completely off topic, but I need some help. I just installed a new HP 20 inch widescreen monitor, 1600 x 900 resolution, and now all the fonts on all the screens look wonky. They look more like something that was printed on a dot matrix printer or when you run things in "safe" mode. Nothing looks crisp. Any suggestions?

Right click on desktop, find resolution settings. Put them on the max. Apply.
Sounds like your resolution is too low for your screen.

Try DPI settings.

149 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:08:04am

re: #141 lawhawk

Ah, but the population of NM is what exactly. Just over 2 million.

That's less than the population of Manhattan. Or Brooklyn, Or Queens, or the Bronx by themselves.

NYC has 8 million, and this storm was unprecedented in its failure by the Administration to take necessary precautions before the storm began to be in a position to deal with the snows.

true enough...NYC should have gone about their business, hunkered down and got the job done...seemed like a no brainer up there considering the possibility of deadly weather because of the population density

150 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:08:48am

re: #147 Dark_Falcon

"Unions are direct result of mismanagement"

Adolph Coors

DRINK!!!

151 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:08:56am

re: #147 Dark_Falcon

It is, isn't it? Remember, though, that I oppose the existence of public sector unions, as I regard them as a destructive force. My criticism of such a union is no constructive, it is deliberately destructive. My ultimate objective is to undermine the union's legitimacy and disband it.

That's why we'll always have something to discuss. (I didn't join the Fed union because it lacked the ability to strike and was thus a sewing circle. I did voluntarily pay dues because I wasn't born to be a free-rider.)

152 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:09:49am

re: #147 Dark_Falcon

It is, isn't it? Remember, though, that I oppose the existence of public sector unions, as I regard them as a destructive force. My criticism of such a union is no constructive, it is deliberately destructive. My ultimate objective is to undermine the union's legitimacy and disband it.

agree in this case...totally

153 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:10:05am

re: #143 Sionainn

How do I go about figuring out what my video card is? I tried lower resolution which made things worse. I've tried playing with the overall default font setting. It was originally Tahona. Is that what you have on yours?

Go into Start>Control Panel>Display>Advanced and it should tell you what kind of graphics adapter card you have. Depending on what software was installed for the graphics driver, it may have its own icon in the Control Panel. From there you can adjust the settings. Your system may still be applying the driver from the old monitor.

154 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:10:12am

re: #143 Sionainn

How do I go about figuring out what my video card is? I tried lower resolution which made things worse. I've tried playing with the overall default font setting. It was originally Tahona. Is that what you have on yours?

Go to your desktop, left click on My Computer, select properties... a panel will pop up... go to the tab hardware... select Device Manager.. and then look at the list of devices... you should see the video card... use that info to look up at the manufacturers site the specs of that card.

155 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:11:59am

re: #143 Sionainn

How do I go about figuring out what my video card is? I tried lower resolution which made things worse. I've tried playing with the overall default font setting. It was originally Tahona. Is that what you have on yours?


I go down the hall ...approx...8 steps....turn left and say"Ryan..got a
minute"?
...Not very help am I!
/

156 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:12:10am

re: #150 reloadingisnotahobby

"Unions are direct result of mismanagement"

Adolph Coors

DRINK!!!

Eh?

157 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:12:20am

re: #143 Sionainn

How do I go about figuring out what my video card is? I tried lower resolution which made things worse. I've tried playing with the overall default font setting. It was originally Tahona. Is that what you have on yours?

And the bottom line is... if your video card is not capable of outputting 1600x900 resolution, there is no way to get that resolution on your computer... short of purchasing a new video card with those capabilities.

158 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:13:20am

re: #156 Dark_Falcon

Eh?

I understand....I wouldn't drink Coors either!

159 Amory Blaine  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:13:26am

re: #157 Walter L. Newton

And the bottom line is... if your video card is not capable of outputting 1600x900 resolution, there is no way to get that resolution on your computer... short of purchasing a new video card with those capabilities.

Unless he's rockin some real old system he should be able to display that resolution.

160 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:14:37am

re: #133 lawhawk

They haven't.

The total number of cuts amount to 5% reduction in the workforce. The issue was no one called the snow emergency, so no one bothered to get all hands on deck before the teeth of the storm hit. The MTA didn't declare their highest contingency plan until it was too late to recall workers to clear essential equipment and move equipment to where it would be sheltered/protected.

. . . But much of it was idle yesterday in Manhattan. Dozens upon dozens of plows were idle at West Side storage yards when they could have been convoyed to Brooklyn, Queens or Staten Island to provide additional relief and assistance in clearing roads.

I'm thinking of flooded school buses in NOLA . . .


I think that's going to be something that the Sanitation Dept has to address.

161 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:16:10am

re: #160 reine.de.tout

oops.
screwed up the formatting.
I was thinking of those flooded school buses after Katrina.

162 compound Idaho  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:16:54am

re: #142 reloadingisnotahobby

I've driven in some of the worst conditions possible...
I've always had chains,yet NEVER have they been put on a tire!
I think I have 4 sets (all different sizes) some where in the shed.
Waste of money ...eh!

I have 4-wheel drive and have chained-up all four on a couple of occasions. If you can see where you are going, you can drive though damn near anything.

163 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:17:32am

re: #159 Amory Blaine

Unless he's rockin some real old system he should be able to display that resolution.

What do you consider "old." I have a top of the line HP, fully loaded, purchased 2003... my video card doesn't go up to that resolution.

164 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:18:02am

re: #160 reine.de.tout

I think that's going to be something that the Sanitation Dept has to address.

I'm not sure they will without a change in leadership. The department's head failed so badly that I can't see reform as being possible without him being removed. Bloomberg is lucky NYC doesn't have elections this spring, or he'd receive the fate of Michael Blandic of Chicago.

165 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:18:44am

Bloomberg live right now.
Have to sit thru an ad first.

166 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:18:46am

re: #162 compound Idaho

Now that I think of it I did use chains on a job
site in Moreno Valley,Ca.
It was MUUUD!!

167 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:19:06am

re: #165 reine.de.tout

Bloomberg live right now.
Have to sit thru an ad first.

They're going to call in the manufacturers of the equipment to check it to be sure the transmissions were adequate to the job.
What?

168 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:19:14am

1. Reduce the snow removal force.

2. Miscall a semi-epic snowstorm.

3. Mismanage the deployment of available resources.

4. Blame the workers.

169 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:19:50am

re: #168 Decatur Deb

1. Reduce the snow removal force.

2. Miscall a semi-epic snowstorm.

3. Mismanage the deployment of available resources.

4. Blame the workers.

Actually, he's blaming the equipment manufacturers. Apparently.

170 Fart Knocker  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:20:13am

re: #168 Decatur Deb

1. Reduce the snow removal force.

2. Miscall a semi-epic snowstorm.

3. Mismanage the deployment of available resources.

4. Blame the workers.

5. Profit!
//

171 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:20:52am

Storm was predicted to be small, then it ratcheted up.
Really?

172 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:20:56am

re: #169 reine.de.tout

Actually, he's blaming the equipment manufacturers. Apparently.

There are dark rumblings of a "job action".

173 Amory Blaine  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:21:04am

re: #163 Walter L. Newton

What do you consider "old." I have a top of the line HP, fully loaded, purchased 2003... my video card doesn't go up to that resolution.

Your video card will only display resolutions your monitor is capable of. If you have a 720p resolution, there will be no option to pick a 1080p for instance. I just fixed a celeron d with an old Epox motherboard with onboard video from about that age period. It displayed 1900x1200 on my monitor. Sluggishly but it still did it.

174 Political Atheist  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:24:26am

Rusia is a Democracy? I'm DisPutin' that...

Imprisoned former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man, has been sentenced to six more years in jail for fraud.

With his current sentence due to expire next year, Khodorkovsky, 47, now faces imprisonment until 2017.

He could "only be reformed by being isolated from society", the judge's verdict said.

Khodorkovsky was convicted on Monday in a judgment criticised by the US and others as selective justice.

175 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:24:29am

re: #162 compound Idaho

I have 4-wheel drive and have chained-up all four on a couple of occasions. If you can see where you are going, you can drive though damn near anything.

I moved from NY/NJ to Alabama. Different set of problems.

176 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:24:56am

re: #171 reine.de.tout

Storm was predicted to be small, then it ratcheted up.
Really?

Hard to believe there weren't at least a couple
Administrators that had been Boy Scouts!!!

177 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:25:17am

re: #172 Decatur Deb

There are dark rumblings of a "job action".

Bloomberg needs to step on that right now. Let the workers know that if they are seen as deliberately failing at their duties they'll be fired, on the spot if possible. They can complain if they wish, but this is their cross and they must bear it. The city doesn't have enough money to run the department at full strength, so the remaining workers need to do more with less.

178 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:26:08am

re: #175 Decatur Deb

I moved from NY/NJ to Alabama. Different set of problems.

So....What kind of boat do you drive???
/

179 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:27:02am

re: #178 reloadingisnotahobby

So...What kind of boat do you drive???
/

1958 LoneStar express cruiser, when it runs.

180 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:28:46am

re: #177 Dark_Falcon

Bloomberg needs to step on that right now. Let the workers know that if they are seen as deliberately failing at their duties they'll be fired, on the spot if possible. They can complain if they wish, but this is their cross and they must bear it. The city doesn't have enough money to run the department at full strength, so the remaining workers need to do more with less.

NYC would be paradise if everyone did more with less, starting at Wall Street.

181 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:29:00am

re: #177 Dark_Falcon

...but the contract states...
Less to do....
More time to do it....
More money for NOT getting it done....

182 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:30:50am

Record storm=Record FUBAHR. No surprise.

183 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:30:58am

re: #179 Decatur Deb

1958 LoneStar express cruiser, when it runs.

I'm alittle older than that......I don't run dependably !
/

184 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:32:08am

re: #181 reloadingisnotahobby

...but the contract states...
Less to do...
More time to do it...
More money for NOT getting it done...

Then break the contract and let them sue. The matter is of life and death for some people left snowed in by such a work action. The work has to be done; If the union won't do it, then find people who will.

185 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:32:59am

Bloomberg isn't particularly likeable or personable, is he?
Also has the excuse-making down to an art, seems like.

186 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:34:22am

re: #185 reine.de.tout

Bloomberg isn't particularly likeable or personable, is he?
Also has the excuse-making down to an art, seems like.

Rudy was much better at getting things done and taking charge

187 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:34:55am

re: #185 reine.de.tout

Bloomberg isn't particularly likeable or personable, is he?
Also has the excuse-making down to an art, seems like.

Rudy would have kicked that snowstorm's ass, until it ran away.

188 Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:35:18am

re: #143 Sionainn

How do I go about figuring out what my video card is? I tried lower resolution which made things worse. I've tried playing with the overall default font setting. It was originally Tahona. Is that what you have on yours?

One of the easier ways to figure out the equipment on a modern windows machine is Start->Run..-> type "dxdiag" (without quotes).

189 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:35:54am

re: #184 Dark_Falcon
Thus...The Right to Work State!!!
The States in the WORST shape are all controlled by the Unions!

190 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:36:25am

re: #154 Walter L. Newton

Go to your desktop, left click on My Computer, select properties... a panel will pop up... go to the tab hardware... select Device Manager.. and then look at the list of devices... you should see the video card... use that info to look up at the manufacturers site the specs of that card.

I've gotten into system properties and am trying to find a video card in device manager. I'm not having any luck. This is so frustrating.

191 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:36:56am

re: #187 Alouette

Rudy would have kicked that snowstorm's ass, until it ran away.

Rudi would have scowled and the clouds would have fled over the Atlantic with scarcely a flake.

/

192 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:37:12am

re: #183 reloadingisnotahobby

I'm alittle older than that...I don't run dependably !
/

It looks like this, but I stripped the paint and polished the (WWII aircraft) aluminum.

[Link: bigfinboats.com...]

193 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:37:41am

re: #191 Dark_Falcon

Rudi would have scowled and the clouds would have fled over the Atlantic with scarcely a flake.

/

Or done a 180 degree turn and blasted Philly more effectively...

194 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:37:45am

re: #189 reloadingisnotahobby

Needs more sarc. Some people believe that.

195 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:38:04am

re: #155 reloadingisnotahobby

I go down the hall ...approx...8 steps...turn left and say"Ryan..got a
minute"?
...Not very help am I!
/

That would work, but my kids are 3 and 5. ;-)

My husband is usually great with computers, but he claims he has no clue and has now taken the kids to the dentist.

196 Amory Blaine  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:39:22am

re: #190 Sionainn

I've gotten into system properties and am trying to find a video card in device manager. I'm not having any luck. This is so frustrating.

It will be under "display adapter"

What Operating system you have? How old is your comp?

197 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:39:22am

re: #191 Dark_Falcon

Rudi would have scowled and the clouds would have fled over the Atlantic with scarcely a flake.

/

Rudy would have chased that snowstorm into New Jersey and then the Jerseyians would have run it down to Delaware.

198 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:39:25am

re: #157 Walter L. Newton

And the bottom line is... if your video card is not capable of outputting 1600x900 resolution, there is no way to get that resolution on your computer... short of purchasing a new video card with those capabilities.

I'll keep looking to try and figure out what video card I have. Thanks so much for your help.

199 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:40:05am

re: #195 Sionainn

That would work, but my kids are 3 and 5. ;-)

My husband is usually great with computers, but he claims he has no clue and has now taken the kids to the dentist.

Did the children actually have appointments? Or was this a convenient excuse to get clear and leave you with a training issue?
(A conspiracy behind every tree - that's how it works nowadays, isn't it?)

200 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:40:25am

You don't wait for it to stop snowing before clearing the roads of snow. You start plowing while it's snowing.

NOAA had already put up blizzard warnings well in advance of the storm so there's no excuse for not declaring a snow emergency and getting the plows out well in advance.

Mayor Bloomberg is the Ray Nagin of snow emergencies.

201 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:40:55am

re: #194 Decatur Deb

Needs more sarc. Some people believe that.

...But I wasn't being sarc.....;-)
I better go now....I have SNOW to deal with the old fashioned way!
Happy New Year All!!
Be safe!

202 reine.de.tout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:41:04am

If you're a public employee, the public does NOT want to hear:

1. That you worked oh-so-hard but accomplished nothing because of a, b or c.
2. That the phones are ringing off the hook.

what the public wants to hear is:
1. What time are you going to get around to clearing my street?
2. What additional steps are you going to take NOW to get the job done?

203 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:41:22am

re: #159 Amory Blaine

Unless he's rockin some real old system he should be able to display that resolution.

My computer is a couple of years old. I'm a she.

204 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:41:47am

re: #200 Gus 802

You don't wait for it to stop snowing before clearing the roads of snow. You start plowing while it's snowing.

NOAA had already put up blizzard warnings well in advance of the storm so there's no excuse for not declaring a snow emergency and getting the plows out well in advance.

Mayor Bloomberg is the Ray Nagin of snow emergencies.

therefore, they have set themselves up for re-election....funny how that works

205 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:41:52am

re: #197 Alouette

Rudy would have chased that snowstorm into New Jersey and then the Jerseyians would have run it down to Delaware.

Where it would have frozen Christie O'Donnell solid mid-whine. Then Joe Biden would tap her and she'd shatter like the T-1000.

/

206 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:42:27am

Work to do. BBL

207 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:42:45am

re: #198 Sionainn

I'll keep looking to try and figure out what video card I have. Thanks so much for your help.

Start>Control Panel>Display>Advanced>

Should be able to identify the graphics accelerator driver and change the default settings

208 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:42:47am

re: #205 Dark_Falcon

Where it would have frozen Christie O'Donnell solid mid-whine. Then Joe Biden would tap her and she'd shatter like the T-1000.

/

And they would have blamed the Soros Weather Control Machine for the suddenly and large change in the storm's course...
/

209 Amory Blaine  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:42:47am

re: #203 Sionainn

My computer is a couple of years old. I'm a she.

Then you should have no trouble then. Did you right click on desktop and reapply your resolution settings?

210 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:42:52am

re: #194 Decatur Deb

Needs more sarc. Some people believe that.

That was sarc? Oh dear...

211 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:43:04am

re: #173 Amory Blaine

Your video card will only display resolutions your monitor is capable of. If you have a 720p resolution, there will be no option to pick a 1080p for instance. I just fixed a celeron d with an old Epox motherboard with onboard video from about that age period. It displayed 1900x1200 on my monitor. Sluggishly but it still did it.

If I'm understanding you correctly, my computer wouldn't even given me an option of choosing 1600x900 if my video card would support that?

212 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:44:20am

re: #162 compound Idaho

....Generally speaking...Where in Idaho??

213 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:44:25am

re: #208 oaktree

And they would have blamed the Soros Weather Control Machine for the suddenly and large change in the storm's course...
/

But Soros would just laugh and order up an earthquake to strike on April 15th and bury the Tea Party forever! MUWAHAHAHA!!1

214 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:44:49am

re: #211 Sionainn

If I'm understanding you correctly, my computer wouldn't even given me an option of choosing 1600x900 if my video card would support that?

you have to know that for yourself...it's all there in My Computer

215 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:45:02am

re: #212 reloadingisnotahobby

...Generally speaking...Where in Idaho??


Thats a PRIVATE matter!
:)

216 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:45:15am

re: #208 oaktree

And they would have blamed the Soros Weather Control Machine for the suddenly and large change in the storm's course...
/

Bastard has a MACHINE for EVERYTHING!!!
/

217 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:45:17am

re: #210 Dark_Falcon

That was sarc? Oh dear...

Y'all need to visit here in Right-to-Work paradise. First in the SEC and nationwide hunger.

218 Amory Blaine  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:45:24am

re: #211 Sionainn

If I'm understanding you correctly, my computer wouldn't even given me an option of choosing 1600x900 if my video card would support that?

No you have a 1600 x 900 resolution monitor so your video card should absolutely give you the option to display in that resolution.

219 compound Idaho  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:45:32am

re: #212 reloadingisnotahobby

Southeast

220 Decatur Deb  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:45:47am

BBL Fur Reel.

221 compound Idaho  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:46:14am

re: #215 sattv4u2

Thats a PRIVATE matter!
:)


B52's

222 Feline Fearless Leader  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:46:40am

re: #220 Decatur Deb

BBL Fur Reel.

Would that be a more efficient way to store a stole?

223 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:48:02am

re: #221 compound Idaho

B52's

I used to drink those!
Then I got rid of the Baileys and Kahlua and went for the straight Gran Marnier
Then I got old!!

[Link: www.drinknation.com...]

224 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:48:05am

re: #171 reine.de.tout

There's no way for the City to claim that they were taken by surprise by the storm:

The storm, if it exposed shortcomings in the city’s emergency response system, did not take it by surprise.

The National Weather Service began issuing its first hazardous-weather outlooks for the city on Tuesday, Dec. 21. The alarm was modest, the sense of certainty elusive.

But by Friday, the Weather Service was forecasting a 30 to 40 percent chance of six inches or more of snow, most likely north and east of the city, accompanied by wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, from Sunday afternoon into Monday.

“However,” it cautioned, “a storm track only about 100 miles west of the expected track could bring a significant wind-driven snowfall to the entire region.”

Over the next 24 hours, that likelihood grew, and an hour or so before dawn on Christmas, the Weather Service upgraded the notification to a winter storm watch, which called for six to eight inches of snow and strong, gusty winds for the city and the surrounding region.

City officials maintain that they were closely monitoring the updates. But the deputy mayor in charge of overseeing the snow response, Stephen Goldsmith, had left New York for the Washington area. A spokesman for Mr. Bloomberg insisted that Mr. Goldsmith was in regular communication with agency chiefs: Mr. Doherty, the sanitation commissioner; Janette Sadik-Khan, the transportation commissioner; and Joseph F. Bruno, the head of the Office of Emergency Management.

Those officials soon had more information about the storm, and a major decision to make.

At 3:55 p.m. on Saturday, the Weather Service issued a blizzard warning, forecasting 11 to 16 inches of snow, with higher amounts in some areas. It warned that strong winds would cause “considerable blowing and drifting of snow” that could take down power lines and tree limbs.

Once I saw that they were predicting a blizzard by Christmas afternoon, Bloomberg should have called the snow emergency.

The NWS doesn't go and make the blizzard call often or lightly - especially in the NE. When they did, everyone should have taken precautions - from the Mayor on down. It's like everyone ignored the NWS call on the 25th at 4PM - which would have given all the relevant departments and agencies time to recall the necessary personnel and move equipment into position. The snow emergency would have reduced vehicle traffic on the main routes - and had they been clear of vehicles, the plows would have been able to run through the snow emergency routes without trouble and been able to access and clear the secondary and tertiary routes in a timely manner.

225 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:48:06am

re: #204 albusteve

therefore, they have set themselves up for re-election...funny how that works

Yeah. But the boobs reelected Nagin to a second term after Katrina. Funny how that works. Then they voted in a Landrieu.

226 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:48:20am

I'm not kidding......I'm going....

227 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:48:57am

re: #226 reloadingisnotahobby

I'm not kidding...I'm going...

make sure you flush ,,AND WASH YOUR HANDS, for Gods sake!

228 Fart Knocker  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:49:15am

re: #185 reine.de.tout

Bloomberg isn't particularly likeable or personable, is he?
Also has the excuse-making down to an art, seems like.

NYC crime problems are due to Virginia's lax gun laws, blah, blah, blah.
//

229 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:49:28am

re: #222 oaktree

Would that be a more efficient way to store a stole?

You stole a fur?

230 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:49:46am

re: #200 Gus 802

And what's screwy is that the City handled the previous couple of major snowfalls with aplomb. This storm should have gotten the snow emergency called, especially when the NWS called for blizzard conditions.

231 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:50:14am

re: #225 Gus 802

Yeah. But the boobs reelected Nagin to a second term after Katrina. Funny how that works. Then they voted in a Landrieu.

everybody loves a loser

232 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:50:53am

re: #231 albusteve

everybody loves a loser

I love you,Steve!

:)

//

233 albusteve  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:51:32am

re: #232 sattv4u2

I love you,Steve!

:)

//

okay
2pts

234 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:52:54am

re: #230 lawhawk

And what's screwy is that the City handled the previous couple of major snowfalls with aplomb. This storm should have gotten the snow emergency called, especially when the NWS called for blizzard conditions.

I know. I even posted the blizzard warning for New Jersey before it peaked. Bloomberg and city emergency services have no excuse.

235 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:54:24am

re: #234 Gus 802

I know. I even posted the blizzard warning for New Jersey before it peaked. Bloomberg and city emergency services have no excuse.

Is it too late for him to blame Bush??

236 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:54:24am

More blackmail threats from Assange....
Assange: Many Arab Officials Work With CIA

"Top officials in several Arab countries have close links with the CIA, and many officials keep visiting US embassies in their respective countries voluntarily to establish links with this key US intelligence agency. These officials are spies for the U.S. in their countries."
.....
Assange hinted in the interview that he is letting the link between the CIA and Arab officials be known without naming any specific names in case his upcoming trial in Britain does not go his way, or, worse, should he be assassinated.

"If I am forced we could go to the extreme and expose each and every file that we have access to," Assange said, adding that there were 2,000 websites that were ready to publish the remaining files that are in possession of WikiLeaks after "he has been done away with."

What a dick. He's going to get a lot of people killed.

237 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:54:42am

re: #234 Gus 802

I know. I even posted the blizzard warning for New Jersey before it peaked. Bloomberg and city emergency services have no excuse.

But did you bother to call the Mayor?

238 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:55:31am

re: #237 Walter L. Newton

But did you bother to call the Mayor?

I just got his voice mail.

239 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:55:39am

re: #237 Walter L. Newton

But did you bother to call the Mayor?

Call the mayor what?

I'm sure many New Yorkers are calling him all sorts of colorful names!!

240 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:56:03am

re: #236 Killgore Trout

More blackmail threats from Assange...
Assange: Many Arab Officials Work With CIA

What a dick. He's going to get a lot of people killed.

I'm willing to bet he already has!

241 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:56:14am

re: #188 Sergey Romanov

One of the easier ways to figure out the equipment on a modern windows machine is Start->Run..-> type "dxdiag" (without quotes).

That worked! Now I'm trying to find info on the driver. Thanks.

242 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:58:13am

re: #199 oaktree

Did the children actually have appointments? Or was this a convenient excuse to get clear and leave you with a training issue?
(A conspiracy behind every tree - that's how it works nowadays, isn't it?)

LOL. They had the appointment made for months, but I think my husband is a little miffed that I went and purchased a monitor when he was asleep.

243 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:58:30am

re: #241 Sionainn

That worked! Now I'm trying to find info on the driver. Thanks.

From this distance, I'd go with a 3 wood!

244 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 8:59:27am

re: #207 Alouette

Start>Control Panel>Display>Advanced>

Should be able to identify the graphics accelerator driver and change the default settings

That didn't work, but going into start-run-dxdiag worked great. Thanks for your help, Alouette!

245 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:00:00am

re: #236 Killgore Trout

Which is why I have very little patience for those who would defend him.

246 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:00:16am

re: #209 Amory Blaine

Then you should have no trouble then. Did you right click on desktop and reapply your resolution settings?

Yes. It still looks wrong.

247 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:00:34am

re: #236 Killgore Trout

More blackmail threats from Assange...
Assange: Many Arab Officials Work With CIA

What a dick. He's going to get a lot of people killed.

At this point, I think official financial sanctions are in order. Money-wise, wikileaks should be treated as a terrorist entity. Assange is the enemy and should be treated as such.

248 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:01:27am

re: #244 Sionainn

That didn't work, but going into start-run-dxdiag worked great. Thanks for your help, Alouette!

OK, whatever works for you.

I have a dual monitor system here. Had to play around with it some but I think it's wicked kewl.

249 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:01:35am

re: #240 sattv4u2

I'm willing to bet he already has!

It's going to get worse. He's going to take as many people down with him as he can. I used to think he was just being reckless but it's pretty clear that he's intentionally putting people's lives in danger.

250 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:01:48am

re: #236 Killgore Trout

More blackmail threats from Assange...
Assange: Many Arab Officials Work With CIA

What a dick. He's going to get a lot of people killed.

What any good terrorist leader would do.

251 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:01:51am

re: #218 Amory Blaine

No you have a 1600 x 900 resolution monitor so your video card should absolutely give you the option to display in that resolution.

Even if the video card doesn't support 1600x900? I hope I'm using the correct terminology. I really appreciate everyone's help.

252 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:01:57am

re: #245 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Which is why I have very little patience for those who would defend him.

,,but the eebil gubmint shouldn't, like have secrets, man
We're the people and we deserve to know!

253 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:02:51am

re: #247 Dark_Falcon

At this point, I think official financial sanctions are in order. Money-wise, wikileaks should be treated as a terrorist entity. Assange is the enemy and should be treated as such.

You might be right. I wonder if it's possible at this point to stop the release of more cables.

254 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:03:30am

re: #243 sattv4u2

From this distance, I'd go with a 3 wood!

I know even less about golf than I do computers.

255 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:03:34am

re: #249 Killgore Trout

It's going to get worse. He's going to take as many people down with him as he can. I used to think he was just being reckless but it's pretty clear that he's intentionally putting people's lives in danger.

And all for what, his 15 minutes of (in)fame(y)???

Or does he really think by exposing things will bring about "openess" and "change"?

Either way, what a creep

256 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:04:00am

re: #254 Sionainn

I know even less about golf than I do computers.

You knew enough that it WAS a golf reference!

DRINK!

257 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:04:27am

re: #248 Alouette

OK, whatever works for you.

I have a dual monitor system here. Had to play around with it some but I think it's wicked kewl.

My husband has dual monitors and loves it.

258 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:04:53am

re: #253 Killgore Trout

You might be right. I wonder if it's possible at this point to stop the release of more cables.

How? As long as he (or some associate) has access to the net it will continue

259 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:05:49am

re: #252 sattv4u2

,,but the eebil gubmint shouldn't, like have secrets, man
We're the people and we deserve to know!

Even if most of us are total dumbasses.

260 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:07:02am

re: #259 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Even if most of us are total dumbasses.

Less than 50% of people are above "average"

261 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:07:26am

re: #257 Sionainn

My husband has dual monitors and loves it.

show off!!

262 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:07:27am

Here's another one from Ynet:

Assange: I'll reveal info that will spark Arab world coups

WikiLeaks founder tells Al Jazeera leaked documents in his possession show top Arab officials disclose sensitive information to CIA

"These officials are spies for the US in their countries," Assange said in the second part of his interview with Arab television network Al Jazeera. He said the leaked documents in his possession show that Arab officials reveal sensitive information on their colleagues and respective countries.

Julian Assange, founder of the whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks, said he holds the names of senior officials in the Arab world who visit US embassies in their respective countries voluntarily "to establish links" with the CIA.

The WikiLeaks founder said the website would consider exposing the names of the Arab officials only if it would be certain it would not lead to their death.

Assange warned that the revelations may lead to dangerous coups in the Arab world. He added that WikiLeaks plans to reveal some 7,000 documents related to Egypt and its president, Hosni Mubarak.

Other leaked documents, he said, reveal information on the oil industry in the Arab world over the past few decades.

263 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:07:39am

re: #253 Killgore Trout

You might be right. I wonder if it's possible at this point to stop the release of more cables.

Nope. Thousands of people have downloaded the encrypted files. There's no way to prevent the release of a key for that.

They're assholes, but they know what they're doing.

264 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:07:52am

Someone has a death wish.

265 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:08:41am

re: #262 Gus 802

And of course, the result of these coups would be more hard-line religious governments than are currently in place.

And those governments would be even more repressive of information than the current ones.

It's impressive the extent to which Assange is working against his own stated goals.

266 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:08:44am

re: #261 sattv4u2

show off!!

Yes, yes, he is.

267 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:09:14am

re: #265 Obdicut

And of course, the result of these coups would be more hard-line religious governments than are currently in place.

And those governments would be even more repressive of information than the current ones.

It's impressive the extent to which Assange is working against his own stated goals.

Exactly.

268 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:09:24am

re: #260 sattv4u2

Less than 50% of people are above "average"

I was from the ten percent that made the top ninety percent of my class possible.

269 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:09:48am

re: #253 Killgore Trout

You might be right. I wonder if it's possible at this point to stop the release of more cables.

If they're released then I think we file the espionage charge. At that point, Assange would fully become the enemy, to be neutralized by any means necessary.

270 Vicious Michigan Union Thug  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:10:19am

re: #257 Sionainn

My husband has dual monitors and loves it.

What I really want is one or two of those transparent jumbo touch screens like Mark Wahlberg used in the movie "Date Night"

271 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:10:21am

re: #268 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I was from the ten percent that made the top ninety percent of my class possible.

5th grade

3 of the happiest years of my life!

272 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:10:27am

re: #269 Dark_Falcon

Can cite the US law that allows us to neutralize the enemy 'by any means necessary'?

Let's not relive past mistakes here.

273 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:11:25am

re: #270 Alouette

What I really want is one or two of those transparent jumbo touch screens like Mark Wahlberg used in the movie "Date Night"

We just saw that movie a couple of weeks ago. It would be really cool to have one of those touch screens.

274 BishopX  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:12:49am

re: #269 Dark_Falcon

As long as Assange stays out of the US, we won't file espionage charges against him (virtually all of our extradition treaties specifically expect "political" crimes, which includes espionage).

My guess is that congress is going to be passing a new law in 2011 to deal with this.

275 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:12:59am

re: #255 sattv4u2

And all for what, his 15 minutes of (in)fame(y)???

Or does he really think by exposing things will bring about "openess" and "change"?

Either way, what a creep

I think he's playing god. Making life and death decisions, deciding who lives and dies gives him some sort of thrill and feeds his ego.

276 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:14:51am

re: #274 BishopX

As long as Assange stays out of the US, we won't file espionage charges against him (virtually all of our extradition treaties specifically expect "political" crimes, which includes espionage).

My guess is that congress is going to be passing a new law in 2011 to deal with this.

bingo

like HR 557
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops.
States that the House of Representatives:

1. affirms that the United States and the world have been made safer with the removal of Saddam Hussein and his regime from power in Iraq;

277 Political Atheist  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:16:24am

re: #272 Obdicut
In this case, "us" is many countries. Many of those have draconian defensive policies.Okay we can't do that "any means necessary7".

But your point begs a huge question-
What is the correct response to a very dangerous blackmailer? Within our laws of course, what options do we have?

278 Fart Knocker  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:17:05am

re: #277 Rightwingconspirator

In this case, "us" is many countries. Many of those have draconian defensive policies.Okay we can't do that "any means necessary7".

But your point begs a huge question-
What is the correct response to a very dangerous blackmailer? Within our laws of course, what options do we have?

A $50,000,000 bounty for his capture.

279 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:17:50am

re: #277 Rightwingconspirator

Arresting him. Not assassination. Assassination also has the side effect of producing martyrs and lending a lot more support for their cause.

280 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:18:33am

re: #275 Killgore Trout

I think he's playing god. Making life and death decisions, deciding who lives and dies gives him some sort of thrill and feeds his ego.

He reminds of of Jim Jones or David Koresh late in their decents of delusion. He cares only about himself and regards everyone else as props in his ego-play. And when the roof falls in, he's likely to do as much damage as possible just out of spite.

281 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:18:35am

re: #272 Obdicut

re: #277 Rightwingconspirator

In this case, "us" is many countries. Many of those have draconian defensive policies.Okay we can't do that "any means necessary7".

But your point begs a huge question-
What is the correct response to a very dangerous blackmailer? Within our laws of course, what options do we have?

I can't off the top of my head recall the exact number of one of the final the UN resolutions re: Saddam, but the wording stated EXACTLY "by any means" necessary (re: his removal and/or making him comply)

282 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:18:41am

re: #278 rwdflynavy

He's already caught.

283 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:19:16am

re: #265 Obdicut

And of course, the result of these coups would be more hard-line religious governments than are currently in place.

Meanwhile, all of the notorious Youtube atheists are siding with Assange.

284 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:19:40am

re: #281 sattv4u2

I don't think you're correct. That would include assassination. The UN wouldn't sanction assassination.

285 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:20:00am

re: #282 Obdicut

He's already caught.

Can you ensure he stays "caught?

He's being detained (house arrest,, in a MANSION) until/ if the extradiction status is clarified

286 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:20:21am

Image: predator.jpg

287 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:20:22am

re: #279 Obdicut

Arresting him. Not assassination. Assassination also has the side effect of producing martyrs and lending a lot more support for their cause.

And if we can't arrest him? I cannot suggest we just let him continue to do damage. At such a time, I think it best to just accept the bad PR and order the hit.

288 Fart Knocker  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:20:34am

re: #282 Obdicut

He's already caught.

Thanks Captain Obvious!

289 BishopX  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:21:15am

re: #272 Obdicut

In theory this is legal.

The steps go as follows:

1)The State dept declares WL a terrorist organization.

2) The Obama administration signs a death warrant for Assange, putting him on the targeted killing list.

3)We launch a hellfire missile into a mansion in Britain.

This will never happen however. Mostly due to our relationship with the EU being worth more than the Damage WL can cause.

290 Fart Knocker  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:21:15am

re: #284 Obdicut

I don't think you're correct. That would include assassination. The UN wouldn't sanction assassination.


When UN troops do it they call it "peace keeping".

291 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:21:16am

re: #283 Gus 802

Huh?

Who are the 'notorious youtube atheists'? What does atheism have to do with Assange?

292 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:21:31am

re: #284 Obdicut

I don't think you're correct. That would include assassination. The UN wouldn't sanction assassination.

I KNOW I'm correct

It was years ago, and I wish I could recall the UN resolution number, but I distinctly remember the debate over it BECAUSE the words "by any (or it may have been all) means" necessary was in it

The debate was over what that meant

293 Sionainn  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:21:41am

I'm having a problem finding exact information on my video card, but in looking at what other people have said, it doesn't look like it supports 1600x900. I guess I'll be boxing up this puppy and taking it back.

294 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:22:00am

re: #291 Obdicut

Huh?

Who are the 'notorious youtube atheists'? What does atheism have to do with Assange?

The ones I subscribe to. They're all on Assange's side.

295 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:22:09am

re: #282 Obdicut

He's already caught.


You think he can't "defeat" an ankle monitor??
Oops...The Pun is "defeat"! If he can run and hide
with only own foot!
I'm killin myself here....
I really need to go ...Bad Karma hurts my feelers...

296 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:22:38am

I'm stealing this line big time... love it...

HUGH GRANT: With his drooping chin and pouty lips, his quaff of hair and dithery manner, Hugh Grant seems like a refugee from Thirties theatre — or an incipient sneeze looking for a vacant nose.

Tinsel Town egos stripped bare: One brave film critic exposes the unvarnished truth of the Hollywood stars

[Link: www.dailymail.co.uk...]

297 Fart Knocker  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:22:47am

re: #294 Gus 802

The ones I subscribe to. They're all on Assange's side.


Tell them to post their credit card numbers, you know, for anarchy's sake.
//

298 Political Atheist  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:23:12am

re: #279 Obdicut

Without a warrant? Legally, our hands are tied. He may well get off the rape charges, or if convicted we get the big damaging release.

"Ex post facto" sets aside any new legislation as an effective legal weapon for the events of 2010.

For all that we have to act ethically and legally, best we just brace for the worst. One response to blackmail is F^%$ You. Do your worst. And plan on hiding till you die. Because the families of those you harm may not be as restrained as the United States Government.

299 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:23:30am

Image: predator.jpg

300 lawhawk  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:23:43am

re: #262 Gus 802

Just what we need is for the Muslim Brotherhood and Islamists to get a hold of those documents, track down those named, and/or stage a coup against Mubarak - throwing Egypt into chaos.

Oh, and forget about any further Arab-Israeli peace talks because if the Islamists take over Egypt, expect coordination between Egypt and Israel on security matters (re: Gaza) to come to an abrupt end.

We'd likely see more repressive regimes take hold, more misogynistic regimes, and less freedoms for people.

Yeah, I'll say that Assange has the world's best interests in mind. /

301 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:23:56am

re: #294 Gus 802

Ah. Okay. I don't subscribe to any non-music Youtube channels. I still have no idea why there'd be a connection between atheism and Assange. What Assange is doing is harmful to atheism.

302 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:26:53am

re: #289 BishopX

In theory this is legal.

The steps go as follows:

1)The State dept declares WL a terrorist organization.

2) The Obama administration signs a death warrant for Assange, putting him on the targeted killing list.

3)We launch a hellfire missile into a mansion in Britain.

This will never happen however. Mostly due to our relationship with the EU being worth more than the Damage WL can cause.

#3 needs work. Something less obvious could be arranged. A lot of people want him dead and it would be difficult to do. The US (or Israel) would be blamed anyways.

I'm not sure it would be helpful for us to kill him anyways. His stash of documents will be leaked if he's alive or dead so it doesn't make much difference.

303 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:27:58am

re: #301 Obdicut

Ah. Okay. I don't subscribe to any non-music Youtube channels. I still have no idea why there'd be a connection between atheism and Assange. What Assange is doing is harmful to atheism.

They see Assange opposing "bad, Christian America". It's a toxic mixture of atheism with anti-Americanism. You're right, of course.

304 reloadingisnotahobby  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:28:01am

re: #302 Killgore Trout
But everyone would feel better.....Just sayin!

305 Gus  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:29:10am

I try not to get bogged down on one comment.

306 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:29:11am

re: #303 Dark_Falcon

I don't think you should jump to the conclusion that those athiests oppose America on the grounds of it being 'Christian'.

307 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:30:49am

OT... The Arab princesses are hot!

308 Killgore Trout  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:30:59am

re: #304 reloadingisnotahobby

But everyone would feel better...Just sayin!

If he gets a bunch of well connected Arab politicians killed as he plans I give him 3 months left to live. They'll get him in prison or out.

309 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:30:59am

Sometimes the mafia provides the services what the government has failed to provide:

Barone Sanitation to the Rescue
[ Via: NY Post ]

While the Sanitation Department took its time clearing up snowy streets around town, at least Tony Soprano was out to rescue those stranded by the great blizzard of 2010.

“Sopranos” star James Gandolfini came to the rescue of a stricken motorist who got stuck on unplowed Bedford Street in the West Village on Monday night. The beefy actor, who lives in the neighborhood, helped dig and then push out the stranger’s car–and then popped into nearby bar and restaurant Daddy-O to change a $100 bill to tip others who pitched in to help out.

Daddy-O owner Phil Casaceli told us, “Bedford Street didn’t get plowed until late Monday night, and the whole street was a 3-foot drift of snow. Somebody driving down the street got stuck in their car around 8 p.m. — and the next minute, James Gandolfini appeared from another car behind and offered to help out.

Mr. Gandolfini made the motorist an offer he couldn’t refuse. — GP

I know he's an actor, but I had to say it.

310 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:32:01am

re: #302 Killgore Trout

I think killing him would make a martyr out of him, give more support for the cause of assholes like him, and make a lot of people more unwilling to help us suppress other leaks.

Assange is highly visible. That's a personal choice on his part. There's nothing about the nasty shit he's doing that actually depends on him being highly visible. He just loves flaunting himself around.

We can't count on the next guy also strutting around like a peacock. Kill Assange, and you make it a lot more likely the next ringleader of a Wikileaks-like organization will be very hard to find.

And yeah, since they've already distributed the encrypted files that they have, there's little way to mitigate any damage by killing him. So I really don't see any point to it, and there's a lot of harm.

311 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:32:43am

re: #306 Obdicut

I don't think you should jump to the conclusion that those athiests oppose America on the grounds of it being 'Christian'.

I'm sure its just one of the faults they find. i was just trying to get a quick pity answer in. Sometimes the format of comment threads gets in the way of substance.

312 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:34:14am

re: #311 Dark_Falcon

I don't think you can even assume they consider America 'Christian'. I'm an atheist, and I find Assange ludicrously stupid. That i don't happen to make youtube videos seems largely incidental.

313 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:35:00am

re: #284 Obdicut

re: #292 sattv4u2

I KNOW I'm correct

It was years ago, and I wish I could recall the UN resolution number, but I distinctly remember the debate over it BECAUSE the words "by any (or it may have been all) means" necessary was in it

The debate was over what that meant

It's in UN resolution 678

to use all necessary means

314 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:35:41am

re: #313 sattv4u2

re: #292 sattv4u2

It's in UN resolution 678

to use all necessary means

oopppsss

[Link: www.worldpress.org...]

315 (I Stand By What I Said Whatever It Was)  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:36:33am

The Greenwald/Wired meta-feud continues:

[Link: blog.reidreport.com...]

[Link: zunguzungu.wordpress.com...]

[Link: www.rawstory.com...]

316 Dark_Falcon  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:37:55am

I need to get going, but I want to leave you folks with this article. Yes, its by Jonah Goldberg, but I think you'll like it at least a bit. Please do comment, and if people think it worthy I'll put it in a page when I get home tonight:

As Gay Becomes Bourgeois

So now openly gay soldiers get to fight and die in neocon-imperialist wars too?

David Brooks saw such ironic progressive victories coming. In his book Bobos in Paradise, he wrote that everything “transgressive” gets “digested by the mainstream bourgeois order, and all the cultural weapons that once were used to undermine middle-class morality . . . are drained of their subversive content.”

Two decades ago, the gay Left wanted to smash the bourgeois prisons of monogamy, capitalistic enterprise, and patriotic values and bask in the warm sun of bohemian “free love” and avant-garde values. In this, they were simply picking up the torch from the straight Left of the 1960s and 1970s, who had sought to throw off the sexual hang-ups of their parents’ generation along with their gray flannel suits.

As a sexual-lifestyle experiment, they failed pretty miserably, the greatest proof being that the affluent and educated children (and grandchildren) of the baby boomers have re-embraced the bourgeois notion of marriage as an essential part of a successful life. Sadly, it’s the lower-middle class that increasingly sees marriage as an out-of-reach luxury. The irony is that such bourgeois values — monogamy, hard work, etc. — are the best guarantors of success and happiness.

317 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:39:18am

re: #314 sattv4u2

But that isn't about removing Saddam from power, at all. It's about defending Kuwait and making Iraq withdraw.

Surely you don't think that'd be a blanket acceptance of committing war crimes, do you?

318 (I Stand By What I Said Whatever It Was)  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:40:13am

re: #302 Killgore Trout

I'm not sure it would be helpful for us to kill him anyways. His stash of documents will be leaked if he's alive or dead so it doesn't make much difference.

The important question is timing. The value of certain information decreases with age.

319 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:44:06am

re: #317 Obdicut

But that isn't about removing Saddam from power, at all. It's about defending Kuwait and making Iraq withdraw.

Surely you don't think that'd be a blanket acceptance of committing war crimes, do you?

No
It was about reaffirming past resolutions, and that is what the debate was about

TO make the past resolutions (660-661-662-664 et al) stronger it allowed member states to use all necessary means. The debate was what that included. ALL MEANS included removing him from power

320 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:45:24am

re: #317 Obdicut

But that isn't about removing Saddam from power, at all. It's about defending Kuwait and making Iraq withdraw.

Surely you don't think that'd be a blanket acceptance of committing war crimes, do you?

And what "war crime" is committed by removing a hostile regime? Did the allies commit a war crime by removing the Nazi regime, Hitler specifically?

321 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:45:52am

re: #319 sattv4u2

It was about reaffirming past resolutions, and that is what the debate was about

No, the 'all necessary means' is specifically only in reference to resolution 660, which is about Iraq withdrawing from Kuwait.

2. Authorizes Member States co-operating with the Government of Kuwait, unless Iraq on or before 15 January 1991 fully implements, as set forth in paragraph 1 above, the foregoing resolutions, to use all necessary means to uphold and implement resolution 660 (1990) and all subsequent relevant resolutions and to restore international peace and security in the area;

322 prairiefire  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:46:33am

More fratricide at RedState over GOProud showing up at CPAC. heh

323 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:46:36am

re: #320 sattv4u2

And what "war crime" is committed by removing a hostile regime? Did the allies commit a war crime by removing the Nazi regime, Hitler specifically?

I am pointing out that if you define 'all necessary means' as broadly as you seem to want, it would be an endorsement of war crimes as part of those means.

Your Godwin was really, really stupid.

324 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:46:47am

re: #321 Obdicut

No, the 'all necessary means' is specifically only in reference to resolution 660, which is about Iraq withdrawing from Kuwait.

Again, no

to use all necessary means to uphold and implement resolution 660 (1990) and all subsequent relevant resolutions and to restore international peace and security in the area;

325 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:47:41am

re: #323 Obdicut

I am pointing out that if you define 'all necessary means' as broadly as you seem to want, it would be an endorsement of war crimes as part of those means.

Your Godwin was really, really stupid.

And IF it did (your interpretation and addition, not mine) those would be dealt with as (wait for it) WAR CRIMES

So ,, NO!

326 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:49:00am

re: #324 sattv4u2

Ah, you're right. Thank you for the correction.

Which of those resolutions involve deposing Saddam? I don't see it.

327 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:49:18am

re: #323 Obdicut

I am pointing out that if you define 'all necessary means' as broadly as you seem to want, it would be an endorsement of war crimes as part of those means.

Your Godwin was really, really stupid.

Did it state all means necessary EXCEPT removing Saddam from power?

328 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:49:18am

re: #325 sattv4u2

Good. I'm glad you agree that it doesn't authorize assasination.

329 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:49:56am

re: #327 sattv4u2

You referenced the resolutions as being in reference to Saddam. They are not. They are in reference to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

330 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:50:29am

re: #328 Obdicut

Good. I'm glad you agree that it doesn't authorize assasination.

Where did I ever advocate assisination?

Now ,, IF someone were to die in the course of a military and/ or law enforcement action,, well

331 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:51:38am

re: #329 Obdicut

You referenced the resolutions as being in reference to Saddam. They are not. They are in reference to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

I see

So any action against Iraq had to be done without action(s) against Saddam?

Again, I didn't see where it stated all means necessary EXCEPT removing Saddam from power

332 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:53:42am

GGAAHHHH

The locusts have arrived

My sons friends seem to show up ONLY at meal times

333 prairiefire  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:54:38am

re: #332 sattv4u2

GGAAHHH

The locusts have arrived

My sons friends seem to show up ONLY at meal times

Get out your wallet.

334 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:54:43am

re: #331 sattv4u2

No, I'm pointing out you misrepresented the US resolution.

335 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:55:12am

Gotta go see what I can rustle up

The dogs are getting nervous

336 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:55:23am

re: #330 sattv4u2

Like I said, I'm glad you agree that assassination wasn't endorsed by that resolution.

337 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:58:34am

re: #336 Obdicut

Like I said, I'm glad you agree that assassination wasn't endorsed by that resolution.

Why would you ascribe that to me in the 1st place, in that I never mentioned it
And please define what is meant by ALL means necessary

Was there any EXCLUSION from the phrase that I missed in the resolution?
Did it state somewhere ALL EXCEPT (this that and another)?

338 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 9:59:45am

re: #337 sattv4u2

And please define what is meant by ALL means necessary

All means that aren't prohibited by treaties, conventions, etc.

339 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:02:13am

re: #338 Obdicut

All means that aren't prohibited by treaties, conventions, etc.

And those would be,,??
Which of those treaties, conventions, etc. prohibit the removal of Saddam, ESPECIALLY in the light of all the previous UN resolutions and strengthened by #678

340 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:03:53am

re: #339 sattv4u2

And those would be,,??

Well, the various other UN treaties and agreements on the conduct of war, for one thing.

Which of those treaties, conventions, etc. prohibit the removal of Saddam, ESPECIALLY in the light of all the previous UN resolutions and strengthened by #678

What do you mean by 'the removal of Saddam'?

341 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:10:14am

re: #340 Obdicut

Well, the various other UN treaties and agreements on the conduct of war, for one thing.

What do you mean by 'the removal of Saddam'?

You haven't answered if ALL MEANS NECESSARY excluded anything
(besides some vague "various other UN treaties and agreements ")

So again, was there anything that was excluded from the "ALL MEANS" part of 668, something I missed about the retention of the regime as long as they complied with past resolutions? Maybe I missed that

342 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:11:54am

re: #341 sattv4u2

You haven't answered if ALL MEANS NECESSARY excluded anything

Yes, I have. It excludes everything prohibited by other treaties. It's not 'vague' to talk about those other treaties. The Geneva Convention would be one good example.


So again, was there anything that was excluded from the "ALL MEANS" part of 668, something I missed about the retention of the regime as long as they complied with past resolutions? Maybe I missed that

I have no idea what you're asking. What do you mean by the removal of Saddam?

343 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:17:39am

re: #342 Obdicut

Yes, I have. It excludes everything prohibited by other treaties. It's not 'vague' to talk about those other treaties. The Geneva Convention would be one good example.

I have no idea what you're asking. What do you mean by the removal of Saddam?

You seem to have that problem with many posters (or it's sister phraseologies you use like , what do you mean or what are you saying) Why is that? Why is it when you're asked a question you have difficulty giving a declarative statement (sans a question) as an answer, yet you practically demand that others answer you in a straightforward manner?

Is it the word REMOVE you're having trouble with? I see you're still not comfortable with the word ALL, so I can understand your reluctnace

344 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:20:30am

re: #343 sattv4u2

Well, a lot of people are unclear, and I prefer not to jump to conclusions, so I ask for clarification. I'm not sure why you see this as a negative.


Is it the word REMOVE you're having trouble with? I see you're still not comfortable with the word ALL, so I can understand your reluctnace

Can you explain how I"m not comfortable with the word 'all', please?

And yes, I'm asking what you mean by 'remove' in this instance.

345 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:30:19am

re: #344 Obdicut

Well, a lot of people are unclear, and I prefer not to jump to conclusions, so I ask for clarification. I'm not sure why you see this as a negative.

Can you explain how I"m not comfortable with the word 'all', please?

And yes, I'm asking what you mean by 'remove' in this instance.

I've stated it "clearly" above

Did you miss it?
I never called for assisination, even though you tried to tie me too it (in that I never entertained the notion of it, but by you introducing I'm glad you agree that it doesn't authorize assasination. implied that I had)
I did state that there was a USA House Resolution 557 that called for
approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops.
States that the House of Representatives:

1. affirms that the United States and the world have been made safer with the removal of Saddam Hussein and his regime from power in Iraq;

So perhaps your issue is with the US House of Reps and not with me!

346 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:32:29am

re: #344 Obdicut

So ,, what does "all means necessary" include?

347 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:36:53am

re: #345 sattv4u2

I've stated it "clearly" above

No, you haven't. I assume you're simply going to continue dodging the question, so I'll stop asking it.

re: #346 sattv4u2

So ,, what does "all means necessary" include?

Ah, this I already did answer:

re: #338 Obdicut

All means that aren't prohibited by treaties, conventions, etc.

See?

348 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:38:51am

re: #347 Obdicut

No, you haven't. I assume you're simply going to continue dodging the question, so I'll stop asking it.


Yes I have!!

re: #346 sattv4u2

Ah, this I already did answer:

No you didn't!

re: #338 Obdicut

See?

See??

349 sattv4u2  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:41:00am

re: #347 Obdicut

re: #346 sattv4u2

So ,, what does "all means necessary" include?

You "told" me what it EXclude (All means that aren't prohibited by treaties, conventions, etc.)

I asked you what it INcluded

350 Obdicut  Thu, Dec 30, 2010 10:53:28am

re: #349 sattv4u2

The list of what it includes is extremely long. Military action, political sanctions, support for internal revolution, economic sanctions, seizure of assets, etc.

Can you explain why you want to know everything that it includes, and why you think it'd be feasible for me to type it out?


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