“Give Me A Break”: Elizabeth Warren Just Cut Through the Dumbest Climate Argument [Click] BTW, I was working (short order cook, waiter, dish washer) in an old restaurant when plastic drinking straws came in. The paper ones worked perfectly fine— no one complained about them; and they worked very well as matches to light grills and french fryers—the plastic ones are useless for that job. (They burn, but melt and drip as they do). Maybe nowadays such appliances have electric igniters; our grills looked like they could have been WWI surplus. (The thick steel worked far better than the thin modern grills I encountered at a new restaurant where I later worked.)
The Indian lunar rover is scheduled to land about 3PM EDT. One of the particularly interesting things about the project for me is that the rocket used is designed to launch geosynchronous earth satellites; careful orbital manipulation enables it to reach the moon (at relatively low cost).
I remember sucking hard enough to collapse paper straws, sometimes on purpose. Certainly, I never had one break,which is apparently what sparked this whole Trump plastic straw nonsense. Did you see they are now also selling black indelible markers, emblazoned with Trump's signature in gold, five for fifteen dollars. according to what I saw, a pack of five Sharpies costs all of three bucks fifty.
The other man is holding the umbrella handle beneath Trump's hand. I see no explanation for it other than that Trump needs the extra support to steady himself, just as he needed to take PM May's arm.
I couldn't see that until I doubled the size of the picture. (ZoomText is great!) But it could be just a matter of sharing responsibility and making sure the umbrella is centered between them.
It seems that India's moon landing failed; everything seemed to be going well until communication was lost at an altitude of about 300m if I understand the live feed properly.
The Real Donald Trump Is a Character on TV [Click] “Understand that, and you’ll understand what he’s doing in the White House.” Gee, the things I have missed out on by not watching TV to speak of since the 1960’s…
Iowa's live caucus is effectively ranked choice. You begin by joining the group supporting your preferred candidate. If no candidate has a majority, the smallest group is disbanded and its members join the group supporting their second choice. And so on until there is a majority. At least that's the way it was in 2008 according to the Obama campaign's training.
I head home from Maine tomorrow after Dorian blasts through the region and the rain stops. It has been a golden visit with the little ones and rather sweet with the big people too. Baby Grace is doing very well, as is her Mama. I spent most of my time entertaining big brother Jacob, from Tractor Walks to Playground to Library visit to hours spent playing trucks together! 💕💙
If you are wondering what a Tractor Walk entails, picture Gramie (me) jogging along beside a 3 year old operating his motorized riding tractor along various sidewalks and lawns (by permission)...! I sure got a workout! Ha
This week I've been reading two radically different books, Gerald's Game by Stephen King and Random Harvest by James Hilton, and enjoying each in its way. finished Random Harvest earlier this evening and recommend it. Boiled down to bare minimum, it is about a shell shocked WWI veteran gradually regaining his memory and his life against the background of the run up to WWII, though that doesn't do it justice of course. There's nothing sentimental about it, though there are touching passages.
Phone out Weds, Thurs, today until about two hours ago. New system. No people. Awful service.
ReplyDeleteArgh!!!
DeleteWhen will they ever learn?!!
Glad you're back, Puddle.
DeleteWelcome back, puddle. Replacing Ma Bell has been a mixed bag in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteTrump admin to pay to take British journalists on 'chlorinated chicken' tours [Click]
Four states set to cancel 2020 GOP presidential primaries [Click] IMO this does not indicate confidence on the part of the Trumpets.
“Give Me A Break”: Elizabeth Warren Just Cut Through the Dumbest Climate Argument [Click] BTW, I was working (short order cook, waiter, dish washer) in an old restaurant when plastic drinking straws came in. The paper ones worked perfectly fine— no one complained about them; and they worked very well as matches to light grills and french fryers—the plastic ones are useless for that job. (They burn, but melt and drip as they do). Maybe nowadays such appliances have electric igniters; our grills looked like they could have been WWI surplus. (The thick steel worked far better than the thin modern grills I encountered at a new restaurant where I later worked.)
Donald Trump Has Never Explained a Mysterious $50 Million Loan. Is It Evidence of Tax Fraud? [Click] Trump? Tax fraud? Go on!
The Indian lunar rover is scheduled to land about 3PM EDT. One of the particularly interesting things about the project for me is that the rocket used is designed to launch geosynchronous earth satellites; careful orbital manipulation enables it to reach the moon (at relatively low cost).
Paper straws could collapse if you tried to suck up a really think milkshake, but they were reasonably satisfactory on the whole.
DeleteI remember sucking hard enough to collapse paper straws, sometimes on purpose. Certainly, I never had one break,which is apparently what sparked this whole Trump plastic straw nonsense. Did you see they are now also selling black indelible markers, emblazoned with Trump's signature in gold, five for fifteen dollars. according to what I saw, a pack of five Sharpies costs all of three bucks fifty.
DeleteTrump in high-stakes balancing act between oil and corn ahead of 2020 bid [Click] Look at the photograph! (The subtitle is misleading.) Trump needs physical assistance coming down a stairway—just like when he had to grab Theresa May’s arm.
ReplyDelete??? Trump is holding an umbrella in one hand and holding the railing with the other. This is "requiring physical assistance"?
DeleteThe other man is holding the umbrella handle beneath Trump's hand. I see no explanation for it other than that Trump needs the extra support to steady himself, just as he needed to take PM May's arm.
DeleteI couldn't see that until I doubled the size of the picture. (ZoomText is great!) But it could be just a matter of sharing responsibility and making sure the umbrella is centered between them.
DeleteIt seems that India's moon landing failed; everything seemed to be going well until communication was lost at an altitude of about 300m if I understand the live feed properly.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pity!
DeleteThe Real Donald Trump Is a Character on TV [Click] “Understand that, and you’ll understand what he’s doing in the White House.” Gee, the things I have missed out on by not watching TV to speak of since the 1960’s…
ReplyDelete'He's losing his s---': Trump's advisers are increasingly worried about his mental state following days of erratic behavior [Click]
They're just now becoming worried about his mental state? Sheesh!
DeleteDemocrats formally scrap proposed "virtual caucus" plans [Click]
ReplyDeleteI thought at least one of them had aspects of ranked choice voting.
Speak of the Devil and hear the rattle of his horns: Maine Will Use Ranked Choice Voting for President [Click]
DeleteIowa's live caucus is effectively ranked choice. You begin by joining the group supporting your preferred candidate. If no candidate has a majority, the smallest group is disbanded and its members join the group supporting their second choice. And so on until there is a majority. At least that's the way it was in 2008 according to the Obama campaign's training.
DeleteCooter informs me that tanks have run across the top of my field next to the road. No fence left.
ReplyDeleteWhat it DOES mean, at long last (ten years coming, more) fiber optic has arrived.
😮🤗
DeleteDoes this mean your ‘net will be stable and maybe even your *gasp!* phone??!!
I head home from Maine tomorrow after Dorian blasts through the region and the rain stops. It has been a golden visit with the little ones and rather sweet with the big people too. Baby Grace is doing very well, as is her Mama. I spent most of my time entertaining big brother Jacob, from Tractor Walks to Playground to Library visit to hours spent playing trucks together! 💕💙
ReplyDeleteIf you are wondering what a Tractor Walk entails, picture Gramie (me) jogging along beside a 3 year old operating his motorized riding tractor along various sidewalks and lawns (by permission)...! I sure got a workout! Ha
This week I've been reading two radically different books, Gerald's Game by Stephen King and Random Harvest by James Hilton, and enjoying each in its way. finished Random Harvest earlier this evening and recommend it. Boiled down to bare minimum, it is about a shell shocked WWI veteran gradually regaining his memory and his life against the background of the run up to WWII, though that doesn't do it justice of course. There's nothing sentimental about it, though there are touching passages.
ReplyDeleteAir Force crew made an odd stop on a routine trip: Trump’s Scottish resort [Click] Nothing to see here, folks; just keep moving along...
ReplyDeleteExcerpts: The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 [Click]