I got my flu vaccination this morning; could have had Covid vaccine too, but will put that off until Saturday. I once had two vaccinations in one visit and had an unusually strong reaction; maybe due to just one of them, but also maybe due to both at once. ---Alan
Via politicalwire.com: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) told his Democratic colleagues that he will wear a suit when speaking or presiding over the chamber, Punchbowl News reports. If not in a suit, Fetterman said he will vote from the cloakroom. ——Alan
Wil and I had already been planning to redo our home with wood floors and new furniture once our kitties have passed on. Looks like we'll be starting those changes sooner. First things first but we're considering leather or vegan leather recliners and swivel rocker instead of couches, and beginning the wood floor project soon. Wow.
I find myself wondering if in the federal prisons they continue to address inmates by their numbers rather than their names, like they used to do at Alcatraz. Probably not. ----Alan
'Devastating': Trump suffers potentially catastrophic loss in court; Judge 'furious' [Click] A little more developed story from MSNBC. Remember that this is a bench trial and a civil trial. The cockles of my heart are very nicely warmed.
ReplyDelete——Alan
Oh, and that certainly is quite a lobster. . .
Delete---Alan
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DeleteAnd since it’s a civil trial he can’t plead the 5th.
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DeleteYou have to wonder how much it weighs, resting on that roof.
Frankly, I find that lobster rather intimidating.
Delete----Alan
That lobster gives me the screaming heebee jeebies!
DeleteVia politicalwire.com
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An Idea for the First Question at Tonight’s GOP Debate, from Vill Kristol [Click] Four questions, really. But they would get things off to quite a start.
Trump Is Out Of Business [Click] Pore feller.
More than half of Senate Democrats have now called for the ouster or resignation of Bob Menendez.
Biden Launches Social Media War Room [Click]
Biden Launches First Attack Ad on Trump [Click]
Fox Slashes Ad Rates for Second Debate [Click]
Trumps Slam Devastating Fraud Ruling [Click] Broken record . . .
Newsom Signs New California Gun Control Measures [Click] Works for me.
Fani Willis and her family threatened [Click]
—Alan
Oops-- fat finger syndrome. "Vill Kristol" should read "Bill Kristol."
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TPM Morning Memo: Trump’s Business Empire Was One Big Long-Running Fraud [Click] Includes several quotes from judge that I hadn’t previously noticed.
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Elephants: The day sea-dipping animals stunned Aberystwyth [Click] An amazing photograph, especially for 1911.
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‘The support feels good’: UAW members embrace Biden and shrug off Trump [Click] In Wayne, Michigan, union autoworkers react to Biden showing up to pledge his support and to Trump avoiding them.
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Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine have various European components [Click]
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Tesla Giga Shanghai launches 1-piece Giga casting for epic 40% cost reduction [Click]
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Artur Rehi Ukraine War update [Click] Ukrainian underwater drone, suspect Russian video of Black Sea Fleet commander.
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ReplyDeleteJust saw this:
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be BACK with all-new episodes beginning Monday, October 2 at 11:35/10:35c on CBS!
He's sure going to have a lot of catching up to do!
Delete----Alan
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ReplyDeleteIn the Allergist’s waiting room.
Wish me luck! 🍀
Luck!
DeleteHope all is going well.
DeleteNot only luck, but *good* luck!
Delete----Alan
"How about "conservatives, formerly known as radicals"?
ReplyDelete----Alan"
Bingo!
I got my flu vaccination this morning; could have had Covid vaccine too, but will put that off until Saturday. I once had two vaccinations in one visit and had an unusually strong reaction; maybe due to just one of them, but also maybe due to both at once.
ReplyDelete---Alan
Courts Poised to Play Pivotal Role in Battle for Congress [Click] Advantage Dems?
ReplyDelete—Alan
Via politicalwire.com:
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) told his Democratic colleagues that he will wear a suit when speaking or presiding over the chamber, Punchbowl News reports. If not in a suit, Fetterman said he will vote from the cloakroom.
——Alan
Ohio Capital Journal: Ohio Sec. of State LaRose flagged more than 520 cases of noncitizen voter fraud. Only one was legit. [Click]
—Alan
Rolling Stone: Trump Asked His Lawyers for Ways to Suppress His ‘Perfect Call’ [Click]
—Alan
Allergist Update!
ReplyDeleteTurns out I'm allergic to dust mites, cats & outdoor molds. Heh.
On to mitigation efforts!
Dean blogger Liane*in*VT has done years of suffering research (she has tons of allergies) and offered me some wise recommendations.
Arriving by the weekend:
Mattress and pillow covers ✔️
New Hoover with HEPA filter ✔️
BlueAir air purifier ✔️
Pet dander remover ✔️
Mulling flooring & furniture
Wil and I had already been planning to redo our home with wood floors and new furniture once our kitties have passed on. Looks like we'll be starting those changes sooner. First things first but we're considering leather or vegan leather recliners and swivel rocker instead of couches, and beginning the wood floor project soon. Wow.
DeleteDo you wear a mask when gardening? My sweetie has done so for a long time, and I have profited from it more recently.
Delete---Alan
No, I've never done that. Of course, I only learned today that I have a mold allergy.
DeleteIt is particularly helpful for my better half during the autumn, when the leaves get a bit moldy.
Delete----Alan
From about 3:50, Ukrainian fighter pilots training on F-16 simulators. [Click] A far cry from the old-fashioned simulators; much easier to manufacture and distribute.
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'Something terrible is going to happen': Weissmann reacts to threats against Fulton DA [Click]
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Trump had ‘no defenses’: Ex-Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb on latest ruling [Click] I almost begin to have the slightest twinge of sympathy for Trump’s lawyers in this case. Almost.
ReplyDeleteTy Cobb Wikipedia entry. [Click]
I find myself wondering if in the federal prisons they continue to address inmates by their numbers rather than their names, like they used to do at Alcatraz. Probably not.
ReplyDelete----Alan