Video: WaPo opines that Trump might increase inflation. [Click] The recording of Trump’s statements toward the beginning of the video would normally be mind-boggling, but maybe not in the Age of Trump. ——Alan
It seems that Trump wasn't very clear on the meaning of the word "groceries," and thought he had to explain it [not very well] for the benefit of others. I have to cut him a [very] little slack because he has probably never done any grocery shopping or food preparation; food is probably something he has always had purchased, then prepared and and set before him on a plate---- by servants. Evidently he had heard that the annual rate of inflation was around 4% and thought that meant the price of groceries had recently quadrupled. Such command of mathematics could, I suppose, explain how his casino went bankrupt. ------Alan
Yes, he seemed rather pleased to have discovered a new word - groceries. As to the slack, I myself wouldn't cut him a nanometer.
Nice of WaPo to venture on any discussion of Trump's probable effect on the economy. Reputable economists have been warning for months that his policies will lead to recession if not depression in short order. Mortgage rates are already creeping up, as is the price of eggs. Guess El Trumpo can't make avian flue go away, just like how he couldn't make covid go away. Fancy that!
{listener} So…my cold is resolving. But it appears I have a hernia that will not move. So my doc sent me straight to the ER and called ahead to tell them I was coming. Checked in at 11:15am. Two hours later, still waiting, I kindly inquired. Somehow I never got in.
Since the advent of thorough hospital computerization ER's have generally (to expedite admistions) made up admit packages with pre-printed labels, ID bands and everything else needed, including patient ID numbers [using fake names like "Violin 7" which can be updated when time (and knowledge) permit(s).] After the patient ID is established, a global replacement can be done. Another reason to use a fake name is in case the patient was a gangster whom a rival gang tried to kill, so none of the hospital workers would be able to match a particular patient with the name given by someone trying to finish the job. (Yes, that is VERY rare, but an ounce of prevention is worth many pounds of cure.) -----Alan
inguinal hernia? Hiatus hernia? Or other? As if it were any of my damned business. Get it fixed, in either event. CAT scan beats exploratory surgery hands down. -----Alan
NPR and PBS stations brace for funding battle under Trump NYT: Elon Musk is gunning for public media.
In his new role advising President-elect Donald Trump, Musk has floated sweeping cuts to the federal government, including the elimination of entire departments and the firing of agency leaders. One of the most concrete proposals on his list is eliminating hundreds of millions of dollars in annual funding that the government funnels to PBS and NPR stations, home to cultural touchstones like Elmo, Big Bird and “Fresh Air.”
For decades, National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting System have overcome similar threats. But this year, “the attention and intensity” of the calls to defund public media seem greater, said Michael Isip, the president and CEO of KQED, which operates NPR and PBS stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. -- nordy
{listener} Hey all! (She lives!!) Had surgery for a femoral hernia, which went very well. I’m in overnight and should go home tomorrow morning! Whoo hoo! After waiting 9 hours, it’s amazing how quickly everything happened once the surgeons looked at my scans and said “surgery within the hour”! No resection required. The hardest part of recovery is not being able to pick up the cats for weeks! Ha!
😆 Don’t worry, nordy; posts are set through January 2nd. I actually added one while waiting in the ER. 😁
Glad to hear things are going well. I'd never heard of femoral hernia. I had inguinal hernia repair a couple of decades ago. Outpatient surergy, no problem.
“Femoral” hernia is a new one on me, too; but Wikipedia is informative. [Click] Rare, almost all in women, and near where an inguinal hernia would occur. Glad to hear things turned out all right. ——Alan
American druid: how a 1960s campus prank became a serious lifestyle [Click]
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P.S.: It isn't Druidic, but I think the best new religion name is the New Reformed Orthodox Order of the Golden Dawn, because of its obviously intended humor.
Meidas Touch video: Trump Voters DESTROY THEIR LIVES in Small Town…IN DENIAL [Click] Damn shame, that.
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Video: WaPo opines that Trump might increase inflation. [Click] The recording of Trump’s statements toward the beginning of the video would normally be mind-boggling, but maybe not in the Age of Trump.
Delete——Alan
It seems that Trump wasn't very clear on the meaning of the word "groceries," and thought he had to explain it [not very well] for the benefit of others. I have to cut him a [very] little slack because he has probably never done any grocery shopping or food preparation; food is probably something he has always had purchased, then prepared and and set before him on a plate---- by servants. Evidently he had heard that the annual rate of inflation was around 4% and thought that meant the price of groceries had recently quadrupled. Such command of mathematics could, I suppose, explain how his casino went bankrupt.
Delete------Alan
Oops--- pardon the duplicate "and."
Delete-----Alan
Yes, he seemed rather pleased to have discovered a new word - groceries. As to the slack, I myself wouldn't cut him a nanometer.
DeleteNice of WaPo to venture on any discussion of Trump's probable effect on the economy. Reputable economists have been warning for months that his policies will lead to recession if not depression in short order. Mortgage rates are already creeping up, as is the price of eggs. Guess El Trumpo can't make avian flue go away, just like how he couldn't make covid go away. Fancy that!
Vermont whale [Click] Probably no news to listener, but it was to me.
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{listener}
ReplyDeleteSo…my cold is resolving. But it appears I have a hernia that will not move. So my doc sent me straight to the ER and called ahead to tell them I was coming. Checked in at 11:15am.
Two hours later, still waiting, I kindly inquired. Somehow I never got in.
Oops. Best wishes.
Delete-----Alan
{listener}
DeleteThat is … I never got in the queue.
Have now had vitals taken. Waiting some more.
listener, hope they realize you're there. -- nordy
DeleteSince the advent of thorough hospital computerization ER's have generally (to expedite admistions) made up admit packages with pre-printed labels, ID bands and everything else needed, including patient ID numbers [using fake names like "Violin 7" which can be updated when time (and knowledge) permit(s).] After the patient ID is established, a global replacement can be done. Another reason to use a fake name is in case the patient was a gangster whom a rival gang tried to kill, so none of the hospital workers would be able to match a particular patient with the name given by someone trying to finish the job. (Yes, that is VERY rare, but an ounce of prevention is worth many pounds of cure.)
Delete-----Alan
"admistions" = admissions; but you all knew that.
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{listener}
DeleteLooks like I have an immovable hernia. Waiting for a cat scan. May require surgery today. Stay tuned.
Sending lots of love, Listener. ♥
Deleteinguinal hernia? Hiatus hernia? Or other? As if it were any of my damned business. Get it fixed, in either event. CAT scan beats exploratory surgery hands down.
Delete-----Alan
NPR and PBS stations brace for funding battle under Trump
ReplyDeleteNYT: Elon Musk is gunning for public media.
In his new role advising President-elect Donald Trump, Musk has floated sweeping cuts to the federal government, including the elimination of entire departments and the firing of agency leaders. One of the most concrete proposals on his list is eliminating hundreds of millions of dollars in annual funding that the government funnels to PBS and NPR stations, home to cultural touchstones like Elmo, Big Bird and “Fresh Air.”
For decades, National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting System have overcome similar threats. But this year, “the attention and intensity” of the calls to defund public media seem greater, said Michael Isip, the president and CEO of KQED, which operates NPR and PBS stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. -- nordy
listener, do get well soon. After all, we need you to put up a new thread every day. -- nordy
ReplyDeleteCompletely off topic video: Chicken bedtime! [Click]
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Got my X-rays today. Expect results Monday. Planned to get routine blood draw from apparently lab closed at 5 pm rater than the advertised 5:30.
ReplyDeleteHoping for good results and sending hugs.
Delete{listener}
DeleteYeah! Take care, W.A., and be sure to update us. 🙂
What others said.
Delete-----Alan
{listener}
ReplyDeleteHey all! (She lives!!)
Had surgery for a femoral hernia, which went very well. I’m in overnight and should go home tomorrow morning! Whoo hoo!
After waiting 9 hours, it’s amazing how quickly everything happened once the surgeons looked at my scans and said “surgery within the hour”! No resection required.
The hardest part of recovery is not being able to pick up the cats for weeks! Ha!
😆 Don’t worry, nordy; posts are set through January 2nd. I actually added one while waiting in the ER. 😁
Glad to hear things are going well. I'd never heard of femoral hernia. I had inguinal hernia repair a couple of decades ago. Outpatient surergy, no problem.
Delete{listener}
DeleteThanks, W.A.!
I was assuming inguinal, given the groin location, but that’s what they called it. I’m being kept overnight.
“Femoral” hernia is a new one on me, too; but Wikipedia is informative. [Click] Rare, almost all in women, and near where an inguinal hernia would occur. Glad to hear things turned out all right.
Delete——Alan