Craig Crawford's Trail Mix

Craig -- another great video! Did I read that Mad Mustard has also helped you with some video? Or did I misinterpret something....

BTW -- for everyone who gets excited about what people name their children....try this on for size:

"Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa" -- name given by Lisa Bonet (The Cosby Show) to her new baby

"Tell me that Alpaca doesn't look like Audry Hepburn"
http://pasturemusings.blogspot.com/2006/09/lost-posts-and-mondays.html

cbob, only if you cover the nostrils and stare at it for a long time. actually liza minelli first came to mind, but that's probably because of the hair-do. i might have been looking at the wrong critter tho... the one on far left top of page?

btw, cbob, that was powerful stuff you wrote this am.

couple of words in david remnick's ny'r piece this week that need to heard more often:

"principled compromise"

too bad the word compromise got compromised... it's the life blood of good legislation that's effective and long lasting. imho.

good morning, patsi. what do think of the speaker's threat to not let congress go home for the pres. day break until they pass the economic package? she also should keep them there over the week-ends and have early morning roll-calls...

....being as how the congress holds some responsibility for letting pres bush get us into this mess.

I read a little about her comments this morning, patd....and I guess I have two thoughts. On the one hand, good. Get the damned work done. On the other hand, don't come down to Feb. 13th and cram some BS through late at night so everyone can take their vacation while sliding paybacks to any number of corporations.

Craig - Very Entertaining video....

But come on - the hind site stab at Bush – You are above this stuff – that is so KO.
To bring the “Consensus Decision” as a slam only to GWB is the continued rewrite of the situation at that time and less then half truth. So many other issues post decision impacted the situation today.

You could have at the same time added that Clinton was fast and lose with the truth – then you would have won a cigar!

But of Greater Importance....

GO GATORS -- KATN !!! Again....

Go GATORS !!!

Well, a video/ode to the works of Tom Cruise to start the day. (Quick, everybody jump on your couches in solidarity.)

I don't know who said it (maybe Yogi Berra?) but, "If it weren't for the last minute, a lot of things wouldn't get done."

Pushing America's panic button is something politicians know how to do. The problem is when we get "bailout fatigue, " etc., when there really is an urgent sitch.
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Anyone find the "support Israel" add a little disturbing. They have every right to defend themselves, but trying to spin the American public into feeling sorry for them??? I don't know, I just found it pitiful & icky.
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Another hone of a dispute:

"Both sides are unwilling to give any ground, and both have valid points," said Jerry Prieto, the former Fresno County agricultural commissioner who has spent six months mediating the dispute.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090109/ap_on_bi_ge/farm_scene_bees_vs_tangerines

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Let's see: One side faces extinction due to hive collapse which would mean the destruction of almost all crops and the other side artificially manufacturing a fruit for people to lazy to spit.

Yep. Give this one to the bees.

What is all the Buzz about anyway. Can not a Bee just get up in the Morning and do its job - and then in the PM say Honey - I am home!? Now they will have to register with the local authority and declare where they live - like in Europe !
Hive had it....

Now I Buzz off to work

Harborwoman: another video from Andy's autistic son, Collin:

"collin made this intersection from scratch."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPniM3XycCU

To bee, or not to bee.....that seems to bee the question.

george h w bush on imus talking about the new aircraft carrier named after him.......

Craig, The need for speed!
That's because they don't want to give us a chance to think about it. :)
............

"...glad you saw it Green, glad the winds were howling down the mountain when you went. Glad you saw the Rockies mean."
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CBob, You can even make bad weather sound inviting. I don't know how you do it. :)

and when you say things like this: "Vestavia, AL
Perfect place. I never heard of it. I love places I never heard of as much as the ones I went and saw.", it reads like poetry. Thanks.

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CBob

Unfortunately, I lost the beautiful Scottish header you did for me when Blogger and Google did their switch. I like what I have now, but it isn't nearly as pretty.

"To bring the “Consensus Decision” as a slam only to GWB is the continued rewrite of the situation at that time and less then half truth."

Yes Ping, but GWB is fresh on our minds.
'Hive' a good day.. :)

"CBob, You can even make bad weather sound inviting. I don't know how you do it. :)"

Astute point, CXhloe -- I've noticed that about Bob over the years. He pulls you right in...

Patsi,

I keep hoping Bob has a journal someplace where all these impressions are recorded. There is a best seller in those memoirs.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jan/08/barack-obama-gaza-hamas

"Obama camp 'prepared to talk to Hamas
Incoming administration will abandon Bush's isolation of Islamist group to initiate low-level diplomacy, say transition sources"

Yes he does Patsi. I love reading what he has to say AND the way he say's it.

speaking of things Bob.....is it possible to put his new blog on the trailmix blogroll (the shinbone star) instead of the link to Newsvine......?

when is the olberblog race final? (or was) I made baloney confetti for the inaugrial ball.........

Hi Tony.

Thanks for the open invite in your post last night. :)
Glad to hear you had a good day at the beach yesterday. Another warm one today, then that cold front moves in for a few days

the shinbone star:

http://the-shin-bone-star.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html

"is it possible to put his new blog on the trailmix blogroll (the shinbone star) "

Do you have the link Sturge (or does it link off his other blog?)

http://buchanan.org/blog/2009/01/video-pat-buchanan-us-on-the-edge-of-the-abyss/
VIDEO: Pat Buchanan: US On the Edge of the Abyss

For the music mavens to fight over Comcast has a photo spread with short commentaries on "Songs that changed music forever"

http://www.comcast.net/slideshow/music-songschangeworld/1/

I see some big holes in the presentation such as folk and country, but have at it.

Hi Chloe
Your welcome.I think the cold front will be here by the weekend,I'll be glad to see 90 degree's again.What are you up to today?Agree with you and Patsi on C-bob he makes any subject sweet and inviting.I'm so glad he gives us his time.I'm off to work a little later today as i had a cancellation....

I have Bob's site linked from my blog with the other Trailmixers. We just need to nudge Craig to make the change here

http://the-shin-bone-star.blogspot.com/

Chloe,

We have a small coterie of folks who have practically memorized the script for "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence".

Last night tiptoe posted "Johns Hopkins University is cutting salaries across the board except for hourly employees. Is this a new trend?"

I hope CBob doesn't mind that I keep quoting him this mornig, but they had such an interesting conversation last night, and what he answered to that made all this sound a little more scary: "You posted the last part of the puzzle. The real downward spiral won't begin until we see workers taking pay cuts."

I guess things really are going to get worse before they get better. (?)

Posted by: chloe Author Profile Page | January 9, 2009 9:24 AM

http://www.salon.com/opinion/walsh/election_2008/2009/01/07/burris/
"Reasons to think twice about seating Roland Burris"

Here's Joan Walsh's take on the Burris mess............

oops....that last line, posted by is because I accidentally posted that on last nights thread just now when I went back to pick up their posts.. oh well.

time to go to work. Have a good day!

oops....that last line, posted by is because I accidentally posted that on last nights thread just now when I went back to pick up their posts.. then when I copied it, I picked up the post bar too. To make things worse, type key keeps signing me out. .. oh well. Might as well go get my work done. Maybe things will get better. :)

omg, it took both my last posts. You guys are going to think I'm crazy. out of here.

This sense of urgency is simply " a ploy". Bend over....we're about to shafted. The whole premise that government can buy our way out of this is completely false. Our best hope is that some pragmatic congressmen see this for what it is and stop it cold.

Despite what alot of people believe. Congress (not the administration) will create and pass this legislation. That's where the blame should lie if it does.

"I keep hoping Bob has a journal someplace where all these impressions are recorded. There is a best seller in those memoirs."

I think you are right, Jamie!

Here is one speed bump...Chertoff! Doesn't he eventually go away with Bush?

http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_11411512

inability to detect sarcasm may be a sign of dementia......

--paul harvey

sorry........that was paul harvey citing a study done by someone......i didnt catch the name of the study group....I was busy trying to figure if harvey was being sarcastic or not..............

i picked up this one quick..........

http://www.zimbio.com/Dementia+and+Alzheimer's+Disease/articles/111/Dementia+identified+through+sarcasm

The tests involved 26 people with Fronto-temporal dementia and 19 Alzheimer’s disease sufferers. Participants listened to actors in different scenarios but using the same words. Lines were delivered at first with sincerity and then with sarcasm.

When delivered in a sarcastic tone, the humour was lost on patients with FTD who took it literally whereas Alzheimer’s disease sufferers got the joke.

The findings may go some way to explaining why Fronto-temporal dementia sufferers are unable to pick up on moods of people around them.

As the condition is very difficult to diagnose in its early stages, the sarcasm test could replace the expensive diagnostic tests that currently exist

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Indeed. There's probably enough C-Bob material in just his TM postings to collect into a best-seller.

As Chloe says, it's poetry...

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Thank you, C-Bob

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Sturge,

I drive on Shades Valley Road to 31 everyday, but the famous drive-in theater was before my time.

Never was a fan of drive-ins...the sweating, the mosquitos, the bad acoustics...

good morning gang.....

Craig.....LOVE those videos!

CBob.... let me be an echo...... reading your account of the Big Thompson Canyon flood was riveting..... Rick and I had visited the area the summer before in 1975..... we were deeply saddened by the news of what happened....

haven't been to the area since.... but I fondly remember spending a few unexpected days exploring Estes Park..... we were traveling in a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle and it broke down and we had to wait a few days for a part..... the people who owned the campground we were staying at lent us their car so we could see the area..... it was beautiful!

hey all, i'm happy to change cbob's link in Blogroll if that's what he wants -- that right Bob? this link instead: http://the-shin-bone-star.blogspot.com/

and while i'm at it, any other regulars with blogs not on the Blogroll (see link on left sidebar), send me your trailmix screen name and blog address to: cqtrailmix@verizon.net

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A one woman Santa Claus

"Levi Johnston's Mother Speaks Out"

That article sounds like Rush's explanation....except he wasn't really in pain and had boat loads of Oxy.

Uncle Jay explains last week's news and the difference between Confidence and Confidunce

http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/01/04/uncle-jay-explains-jan-5-2009/

http://www.exeterfinecrafts.com/aotm.html

here's the place where my work is getting a special showing for this month....
my artist's statement is included....

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Renee,

Congratulations and thank you for the link. Your work is exquisite. I can only marvel.

You would enjoy the Estes Park Wool Market as much as my Mom does. They cover the gamut from hoof-to-hook.

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Compromise, etc.

In my experience, the best solutions materialize when those with stakes in a problem get together and converge on a solution.

The key is recognizing that they jointly own the problem even though only one side may recognize that a problem exists. In personal dialog we would call this empathetic listening.

Word for the day is Converge.

This one is going to be an instant collector's item among the Comic Book folks.... Spidy and Obama team up to fight crime

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-obama-spider-man-090108-story,0,2231909.story

Congrats on the show and write-up, Renee -- and your work is truly wonderful!

"It's our duty to clean up the mess and stop the freak show..."

(That's quite a job description. Had they felt a "need for speed," perhaps they could've prevented the freak show.)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090109/ap_on_re_us/illinois_governor

Now what happens to Burris?

"The answer lies in affordable but nutrient-rich foods...calling it "a diet for a new Depression."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090109/us_nm/us_financial_obesity

Rick and I are heading out now.....
we have to catch a bus with our ski club to Sunday River, Maine....

we'll be back Sunday night...... see you all on Monday....

take care and have a great weekend!

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0109/Next_on_Fox.html

From Ben Smith:

Can't make it up: The new Alan Colmes-less Hannity premieres Monday with frequent Fox News guest Al Sharpton filling the liberal seat on Sean Hannity's newly christened "Great American Panel."

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) will fill the seat on the right. (And she should have plenty to talk about given the Senate dispute in her state between Al Franken and Norm Coleman.)

The X-factor on the panel: Meatloaf.

Craig----I think that the need for speed ---in part is why we are where we are? it is what it is (economy) and a better course to take would be---- deliberate, and steady,,take a 1-2 step approach to it all----Tie some strings to the money that will let us know where, and who,and how it gets spent,,,,,

The Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill
by John Rossheim
Monster Senior Contributing Writer
The Top 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill

The economy is sputtering, and companies say they will make nothing but perfect-10 hires. Meanwhile, Baby Boomers are retiring by the millions -- and everyone wants to be a millionaire, not a wage earner. Where does all this leave employers and workers in their never-ending struggle to tip the balance in the American labor market?

From the perspective of an annual survey commissioned by staffing firm Manpower, these dynamics yield a number of occupations for which openings are hard to fill. Among white-collar jobs, the following positions make Manpower’s 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill list: engineers, technicians, sales reps, accountants and IT staff. And on the blue-collar side, the list includes machinists and machine operators, skilled tradespeople, mechanics, laborers and production operators.

http://www.comcast.net/

http://content.comcast.monster.com/Home.aspx

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Patsi----hello ---it looks like looks like most Pundits, Politicians, Reporters,,,,want to be celebrities,,as well,,,I think that is why people like CM can't be taken seriously any more----they forgot how to do their jobs---I used to like CM a few years back,,,same thing with K O-and, Al Sharpton, is t.v. at fault ,,or is the public to easily impressed?

P.S. Have you looked into that Magicjack.com site for a phone that cost about $ 3.00 per month,,,country wide,,no limits,,,could talk to family day and night with no limits? Tony recently bought one and he loves it,,,I think it was you that was asking,at one time----or maybe OSH?

"Joe Biden resigns senate seat."

Good God! Two unemployed people to become president and vice president of the United States!! Gordo!!!!

Nancy Pelosi has a YouTube channel now? Gosh! I thought YouTube was only for hillbilly music! Who knew?!

"The Illinois Supreme Court refused to force Secretary of State Jesse White to sign a document relating to Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointee to the U.S. Senate, saying that the appointment was legally valid without his signature."

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123153081452368971.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

I am glad gov. Palin is finally able to speak her mind. The way she was treated was a disgrace. I don't care if you don't agree with her politically. But,when you attack some ones children that is just wrong. And, for Obama to send teams of lawyers to attack her was a disgrace. He made it know from the beginning his family was off-limits, but they could attack Gov Palins. And, i also am waiting to see if Caroline Kennedy, is treated any better than Gov. Palin, or HRC. We will see just how much class will play into this.

Damn those Hill Democrats, anyway. What are they good for?

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/17268_Page2.html

lard, what do you expect from a herd of cats?

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"P.S. Have you looked into that Magicjack.com site for a phone that cost about $ 3.00 per month,,,country wide,,no limits,,,could talk to family day and night with no limits? Tony recently bought one and he loves it,,,"

Hi Solar
Yes I do.I have been talking more regularly to my friend Baz in Australia now that its free! The sound quality is great.Thanks again for mentioning it.I haven't watched "The Universe" yet but I will,I'm at the moment trying to watch season 5 of Stargate Atlantis there was a marathon and I have like 14 episodes to watch.Whats up with you?I have yet to workout today feeling lazy but I refuse to give in, I'll get to that stepper by 6PM or its no dinner for me.HA

I meant Fairy-tale not fairy-tail.

Tony----glad that you liked that new system of calling friends and family----get one for you niece----that dinner sounded like you were the perfect host-----that is the way it should be when you care for someone,,,,,,Tony I haven' t worked out for about a week now---I tore up my left shoulder and arm (bicep-trice p) pretty good----but this Sunday I will start to work out around the injured parts,,,This Sunday at 8 p.m. with one of my favorite Physicist Dr. Kaku on the science channel will be a new series that looks excellent.

In skating over thin ice, our safety is in our speed.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Oh- Solar sorry to hear about your shoulder injury!! Take it slow do your cardio and all will be well.I tore my Rotator in my right shoulder some years ago on the job at GM and its good as new with about a years physical therapy.I still am real careful with it though.I had a good time the other night.I love to cook and serve family and friends,its a win win.Nice conversation,my cousin Donna wants me to come visit her in Oklahoma and help her decorate her house and then my other cousin Jason wants me to start on his...I can't I can't I told them,watch HGTV they have alot of good ideas,they would have none of it,i have a job got me off the hook,HA .I laugh at peoples reaction to my neat freaky house,is it any wonder i clean for a living..HA HA..I hope your shoulder and bicep heal fast!! Keep your chin up...

"Palin once again showed how kneejerk, presumptuous and shallow she is by attempting to draw equivalence between her treatment and that of Caroline Kennedy."

They both have been treated like stereotypes: Caribou Barbie and Society Maven.

If the press had gone after my daughter like they did with Palin's daughter, I'd have been shooting more than wolves from a plane.

M - I - C -

See you real soon

K - E - Y

Why? Because we LIke You

M - O - U - S - E

Founding Mouseketeer Cheryl Holdridge passes away from cancer at 64

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-cheryl-holdridge9-2009jan09,0,7949485.story

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7scewMMJ3BU

And Chris Matthews is saying Palin should shut up bacause, after all, Bush went after McCain's black adopted daughter.

That,my friends, shows you just how ignorant the media has become.

Does he not see what a stupid statement that is?

Tony

I don't think that I can ever remember a time that some part of my body wasn't injured, strained etc,,,,played a lot of sports,,,,that and I love staying in shape,,plus that is all one can do sometimes in the winter here----it's not like we can go to the#%@@@ beach anytime that we want to you lucky #$#@## ---and a neat freak to boot HA!!!!!

"Pretty tame stuff compared to what was said about Obama by people at McCain rallies, but who really cares, we won. "

I'm sure you think the c-word is tame. I'm equally sure you would attack anyone's teenage daughter and sneer about it.

That this country has sunk into such an ugly and sexist mood makes me sick.

Jamie -- the articles about Mousketeer Cheryl are quoting my friend (and my favorite Mousketeer) Doreen Tracy. Cool lady.

"plus that is all one can do sometimes in the winter here----it's not like we can go to the#%@@@ beach anytime that we want to you lucky #$#@## ---and a neat freak to boot HA!!!!!"

I understand being from Michigan and all...Off to the Coral Trace gym,gotta work for my dinner..

"That this country has sunk into such an ugly and sexist mood makes me sick."

Patsi
Me too! I know sexism has been used to keep women down forever but it seems its becoming more prevalent since the primaries and many people seem desensitized to it.I care about sexism because I as a gay man hate to have anyone using my gayness against me,so yes it makes me sick also!!

Speaking about gay men----Yo ---ET----come home :-))

Patsi

Doreen and Cheryl were two of my favorite Mouseketeers. I wrote a short tribute on my blog, because she was sort of the best friend next door for me since we are the same age. I watched the Mickey Mouse Club every afternoon from it's debut in 1955 to when I sort of finally outgrew it along about 58.

"Ann Coulter: Palin Could Be Next Reagan"

Why does anyone even read Coulter?

Jamie -- You'll "get" this. I was working for a film preservation organization, editing their publication, and had to go to LA for a conference. There were a lot of celebrities there....but I didn't drop my jaw until someone brought Doreen Tracy over....My eyes got huge and (like a ten year old) I said, "MOUSEKETEER DOREEN!"

She cracked up and we went off to the bar and I listened to Mouse stories for an hour or so. I was thrilled to death. Somebody once asked me if (after working in this business so long), I ever felt I'd "ghermed" someone. I said, yes -- Dickey Betts and Mouseketeer Doreen.

""most of my posts" that should read. "

ROFL...I knew something about you reminded me of Ann Coulter....kidding. (Even on your best game you couldn't irritate me as badly as she does.)

I'm cracking up at Schuster's now slobbering over all things Democrat, after carrying water for Huckabee during the primary.

long list of sights of the week........roadside attractions.....stuff to see along the open road.......

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/

Wow -- sturge -- that roadside-site is nifty!

Tony, I understansd the winter thing. You know how people complain about big trucks and SUVs. Then we get bad weather, snow and ice etc....and I wish I had a vehicle with 4 wheel drive.

corey,

4 wheel drive just means you can go farther up in the boonies before you get stuck.

I have 2 vehicles with 4 wheel drive. Only time I use them is when the weather is bad and we have snow or ice.

arent there small cars with 4 wheel drive?

I never said, that some very nasty things were said at McCain rallies. But, by the same token McCain, did try and stop some of those things. I don't remember hearing Obama tell his supporters to "Cool It." What I do remember is Obama, making comments about putting "LIPSTICK ON A PIG" Now, how is that any different? Disrespect, is Disrespect, no matter who is doing it.

Hey Corey
OH Ya! I guess I was one of the lucky ones when I was living in Michigan I drove 4 wheel drive GMC trucks but gas was cheap.I now drive a Pontiac Vibe,its a good car and great on gas but I don't blame you wanting a 4 wheel drive truck in Michigan the weather can be brutal and driving nerve racking...

That was between a mother and a daughter. The question was how would you feel if someone let's say "OUTSIDE" your family called one of them that?

Please there is a big difference between someone saying BOO, and some one calling you the C-word, or PUCK- F$$$ER.

No it's something that you don't think is important, because it has to do with Gov. Palin. You know you post these other sites, for people to go and read, and then you get shitty when someone doesn't agree with you.

Patsi,

It's strange the celebrities that became special as an individual. I've met all sorts in various situations and for me they were just people. Now if I had ever met Sammy Davis, Jr. I would have turned into a blubbering idiot. :-)

You will be pleased to know that everything is 20% off at the Dickey Betts Store.

http://www.dickeybetts.com/

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Lampe,

Obama wasn't referring to Palin. That is an extremely common expression and one that McCain had used himself on other occasions. Just because the right wing media said that was what Obama was doing doesn't make it true.

I suppose Obama, never flipped HRC the bird either?

I voted, for who I thought would have been the right person for our Country at this time. That is one thing I still have the right to do. Obama won, I've gotten past that. What I haven't gotten past is your hatred of Gov. Palin. Blog all you want against her politics, but stop the hate-filled name calling about her and her family.

pitiful

Palin made her own reputation, and she's living up to it every time she opens her mouth.

Yesterday's news. Big yawn.

It's 2009 time to move on.

Subarus are foreign cars. Buy American!!! Actually 2 of my brother-in-law's sisters have Subaru Outbacks. The one sister also has a Honda CRV. Her husband's philosphy is, "If I don't keep buying foreign cars, what incentive do the U.S. automakers have to make better cars?" Besides, some people around here think that because you have 4 wheel drive that means you can drive like an idiot. It was amazing when the weather was really bad a few weeks ago how many SUVs I saw in the ditch.

if McCain\Palin had won, how many of you would be backing them 100%? And, how many of you would have moved on and gotten over it?

Lamp

All of those points are valid----what is not valid----and you keep repeating it is that ,,you seem to think that the Republicans did such a good job of messing things up that ,,,that you voted for them---just cos you were/are mad about the shabby treatment that H C received by Obama , and the Press that also was responsible for a hit job on her----I don't think that you voted for a republican before this election--did you?,,,that means to me that you just voted cos you were pissed off,,,,yes defend Palin all that you want to---she and her family also do not deserve the shabby treatment,,,,,but stop telling me how good McCain/Palin would have been----makes no sense!

Craig, welcome back to the land of the living.

Video = spot on.

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SOLARCRETE: Let me say this one more time: I did not vote for Obama, because I didn't think he had enough experience to handle all the problems that our country has right now. PERIOD. I would have voted for HRC, because she has been around politics alot longer than Obama. I voted for McCain\Palin, because I thought McCain was better than Obama>PERIOD. Now, let me ask you a question. If Obama becomes the worst possible President for us right now. Does that mean you will never vote for another Democrat ever? Bush, was crappy, but simply because he was crappy, doesn't mean that every other Republican is the same. That is the point I am trying to make. I vote, for what I feel is best for me and mine. Obama has picked more than half of his cabinet from Clinton people, but, he didn't feel she was good enough to be V.P. explain that, if you can.

What I get pissed off about,is this. Simply because I did not vote for Obama, does not mean I want him to fail. If, he fails, that we all do. What I'm saying is I have the right to use my own head, and my own vote. PERIOD. We are allowed to disagree, that is what makes America Good. If, we were all the same White, Black, Green, or Purple. If, we all were Republicans,or Democrats, or Independents,or if we all worshipped in one FAITH. What kind of world would this be? Things aren't perfect, but this is what we have to work with. So please stop trying to make me out to be this God Awful person, because I didn't vote for Obama. As I said the other day I am more than willing to sit back and see what happens. One thing everybody needs to stop and realize is this. We can not foresee the future. If we could we would have never voted for GWB. We take a chance everytime we vote any one into an Office. We can only hope that they do what the promised.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjZYXEQLSyY#

This is the way it would sound if we were all independents ,,,just beautiful---so long

Groove Is In The Heart

my goodness, couldn't you guys just copy and paste these year-old fights, and link to them somewhere when u get in these moods? they've just become tiresome thread hogs

I was thinking that too, Craig. Kinda boring here tonight.

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Corey's right. The topic of speed is slow.

Sorry, Craig - we did a lot of it while you were gone, too, and I think a lot of it is boredom. Maybe we are a little tired of assuming postures, too - that takes a lot of energy to get really steamed up, ya know. Once real action starts up again, I think it'll get more up-to-date.

I would like to ask if anyone else watches Numbers on tv besides me. It was great tonight.

And so, to bed.

"they've just become tiresome thread hogs"

Come on, Craig. Palin and the media WAS the news all day long. And yes, it gets tiresome. But this thread actually followed the "cut and paste" news shows perfectly.

Here ya go Craig -- more to your taste! (lol) and I actually DID cut and paste from Olberblogging, re: the contest Craig won with 35% of the votes:

"With “The Fix” walloping 14 other contenders in the first poll and only 15 points separating the total top two vote getters in the follow-up poll, how could I actually in good conscience award the prize exclusively to “Trailmix”? Especially since he spent more baloney in advertising? In addition, allegations of poll tampering from the “Trailmix” crowd tends to taint the his late-breaking grand slam. If the Senate won’t seat Roland Burris, and Al Franken and Norm Coleman battle for 225 votes, should a 15 vote piffle crown our favorite pundit?

Thus, OlberBlogging decides to award two Favorite Countdown News Pundit Awards. Based on sheer math (and also creative campaigning) Craig “The Trailmix” Crawford earns the rank of Favorite Countdown Pundit. Chris “The Fix” Cillizza wins the “People’s Choice Countdown Pundit Award”

And since we have two winners, OlberBlogging will up the prizes ante. BOTH honorees will receive a beautiful handcrafted certificate, suitable for framing (or if they give me their addresses, I’ll frame it for them) and OlberBlogging (out of my lint-filled pocket) will donate $200 to the Houston SPCA animal disaster relief in both their names.

I hope Craig, Chris and all their adoring supporters will be happy. I know that the many pets and wildlife who face danger this upcoming hurricane season (and Hurricane Ike refugees who remain in foster care) will be extremely happy."

We Trailmixers have been officially charged with election rigging. :)

cbob, hope you and alpaca audrey have forgiven me mistaking her for liza. to make amends, here's today's earthquake story. looks like we're in for a big one soon like what hit costa rica yesterday.
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-me-quake10-2009jan10,0,7616090.story

patsi, welcome to the dnc.

how dare uberblog make such an accusation in light of their own instruction to "vote often" to the geeksters.

kudos to gracious host.
the final tally:
"When rounded up, Chris “The Fix” Cillizza’s final percentage of votes equalled 33%, a tad closer to overall winner Craig “Trailmix” Crawford’s 35%."

costa rica quake
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=aeYPxZS53OA0&refer=latin_america

"...Nina Owcharenko, a health policy analyst at the conservative Heritage Foundation, said it would be wiser to offer unemployed Americans a broad range of health insurance options, including high-deductible private policies or new state-based programs.

Given how expensive COBRA is, she said, alternatives would "save the individual money and save taxpayer money."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/09/AR2009010903350.html?hpid=sec-health

The vote. Demonstrates yet another reason why we need a functional intel community--uncovering deception.

Good Morning all.... Cool weather means less yard chores - but they are still needed

So Craigster wins but Oberlooser finds a way to back step for some unknown reason? What is that.... it is just simply more of a limited capacity...

All TM's declare victory ! but heck what is the prize and from who? Give it to KO people to find a way to get hits on his site......

Let him keep the award as it is no prize....

Do you think KO reads this stuff? ahhh

Well, I have completely screwed up my computer. Somehow I lost the toolbaron Google, and while trying to get it back, all hell broke out. Now I keep being sent from one Google-upgrade to another. No spellchack, no "favorites" -- just BS. Sick.

spallchack....er....spell check....see?

Now I got "Favorites" back....but still no "spallchack"

I really hate computers.

this deserves a comic's classic double-take:

"....analyst at the conservative Heritage Foundation, said it would be wiser to offer..... new state-based programs."

pigs must be flying and hades freezing

What browser? Is it the only browser you have installed?

Patsi, If you use Firefox go here:

By default, Firefox is configured to automatically check spelling. You can turn it off in the OptionsPreferences window:

1. At the top of the Firefox windowOn the menu bar, click on the ToolsFirefoxEdit menu, and select Options...Preferences....
2. Select the Advanced panel.
3. Click the General tab.
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+spell+checker#Disabling_automatic_spell_checking

If not, just use your help menu. It solves problems.

Flatus -- this computer was all set up when I got it. I have no idea about Foxfire or anything. I think I have Internet Explorer....is that the same thing?

I meant to answer about Foxfire to Chloe....

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Bethy,

I love Numbers but it is on at 10 so I watch it On Demand one or two days after the showing.

" Especially since he spent more baloney in advertising? In addition, allegations of poll tampering from the “Trailmix” crowd tends to taint the his late-breaking grand slam."

funny or pathetic?

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patd

As a life long Californian recently displaced to WA, this is what I mentioned yesterday. When Costa Rica and/or Mexico goes off, you know there will be a good size quake soon in California. Where When and how far above 4.5 it will be is still a mystery, but it will happen.

Ms Ping said Numbers was one of the best last night..... Jamie - how do you get iton demand ? Internet - Apple?

"funny or pathetic?"

I think it's kind of weird, anon....first they were saying no Tralimixers were smart enough to cheat. Now they say we cheated.

Patsi, they aren't the same. Most people prefer Firefox (NOT foxfire) once they've tried it. How about doing this. Do a web search for Firefox. In the results choose a site that will allow you to download and install it. If that site looks kosher, do the download and install. It will look for whatever bookmarks are on your computer and will import them. Make it your default browser. Fuss around with it for a while to see if it will work for you.

Ping is going to California next week - San Fran area...

So Jamie - We know when Hurricanes are going to hit .... with great accuracy......

Should I take a hard hat to San Fran next week?

Patsi, Flatus might use Internet Explorer and know how to navigate around it better. I rarely use it and don't like it.

There should still be an help menu at the top of your page. When you use it, go to contents and type in key words to any problem. For instance 'password'.

I can't figure out by what you said if you uninstalled Google by mistake or what. If it's just acting up, you can go to your control panel and uninstall it and reinstall it correctly. But if you feel uncomfortable doing that, and if you bought it at Best Buy, take it in and let them solve the problem. I don't think they'll charge you if you bought any kind of warranty.

password' = spellcheck.

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Ping Pong

I have "On Demand" as part of my Comcast service, but you can get numbers as well on the CBS site:

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/numb3rs/

I'm still upset with CBS for cancelling Moonlight, but I refused to give up Numbers just won't watch any of their new shows.

Chloe, Flatus does not use Internet Explorer. Right now I'm on my netbook using Apple Safari which I like for its simplicity. On my other boxes I use Firefox. Patsi might also like Safari if she has been an Apple person in a past life.

Stinky's calling...

The unpredictability is what upsets most people. That doesn't bother me as much as something you can depend will happen every single year. :-)

About the best you can do is look at your odds, so here is a list of the MAJOR previous quakes by month: January, April, October, November, and December are not really good bets, but the rollar coaster can leave the station any day of the week. All you can do is try to get off the ride in one piece.

http://www.centurynational.com/pgs/earth-3.1.html

"using Apple Safari which I like for its simplicity."

Ha Flatus. Simplicity is what I like too.

Patsi, None of this stuff is as hard as it sounds though.
Flatus gave you a good suggestion on downloading Firefox. If you ever start messing around more with things on your computer, you're going to find it's a lot of fun.

"Fuss around with it for a while to see if it will work for you."

Ha! I think that's how I got messed up in the first place. Right now this is back to being just a problem of not having my old toolbar....I will wait until my geek friend stops by and have her look at it. I am capable of doing great damage.

Good morning.

Great to see that Craig won at Olberblogging. I didn't cheat either.

Thanks again to Flatus for fixing my computer. It is still up and running and I wish I could have asked you guys before I bought the new computer.

I have a few questions for you thoughtful people. Do you think that decisions are made in this country before consequences of the decision are carefully studied? The bailout is most likely one of those decisions.

One is the use of these new energy saver light bulbs. I have tried to change to using them even though I can't see anything anymore. Also there is this danger of their putting dangerous mercury into our environment. There is nothing on the box warning of this or how to dispose of them properly. What good will it be if we save energy and die of mercury poisoning.

Another is this change to digital. I just heard this week that the LCD tvs use much more energy than a standard tv and the plasma tvs use 300 times the energy. What will we do with all the standard tvs that people will discard?

Also since I have to use a external antenna to get local channels, not yet on satelitte, every time I move I lose all reception. I have a great picture when it is there.

I am starting to think these decisions were made just to make money. Maybe we could get Gordo on this project.

Right now this is back to being just a problem of not having my old toolbar"

Patsi, In that case, just place your cursor over the shaded area that is the tool bar section and right click. You should then see a drop down menu, and one of them 'should' say google tool bar. Left click on it, and it should recheck it and it should reappear as one of your toolbars. You can't hurt anything by doing this.

Chole---

Cheyenne is waiting to take Emma Nichole for a little ride----is she here yet?

patsi,

have you tried to reboot the computer? Sometimes that restores the browser to its config.

Thanks, Dooty -- just did and got the favorites bar back. I'm stopping the "self-medication" now...ha

http://clinton.senate.gov/news/statements/details.cfm?id=306470&&
"Senator Clinton Reintroduces The Paycheck Fairness Act"
"WASHINGTON, DC –Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today reintroduced her landmark legislation to address the continuing pay gap between women and men. The Paycheck Fairness Act would take critical steps to help empower women to negotiate for equal pay, to create strong incentives for employers to obey the existing laws, and to strengthen federal outreach and enforcement efforts. Twenty-two senators have joined Senator Clinton as original cosponsors of the legislation. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) has introduced the bill in the House of Representatives."

Mitch Albom talked about going to see the new Clint Eastwood movie "Gran Torino". He said that after the movie ended, people sat through all of the credits. The last three words of the credits were "Made in Michigan". He said that received a loud applause from the audience.

NEW THREAD

CT -
You can recycle your compact fluorescents at Home Depot, but LEDs are about to make their entrance into the wider world . LED light is a game changer. It's clean, they last for thousands of hours more than either of the current bulbs. And they use as little as 5% of what an incandescent bulb that makes the same amount of light. I have LED grow lights running in my greenhouse.

Chloe -
I saw a little factoid the other day, Chinese electricity production was down 11 % in Dec. , and in light manufacturing, it was down 27% .
(Read toy & sneaker makers)
This economic Katrina is currently forming a much bigger eye wall in Asia. The Chinese have never done this before, that is to say, they have never had a good ole' fashion bust. We on the other hand invented boom and bust. It's in our blood.
My remarks about wages were just the next shoe to drop. As prices collapse because of reduced demand, wages are under tremendous pressure. This comes in reduced hours, as well as out right pay cuts.
This is of course only happens , if you're lucky enough to still have a job.
As wages shrink, people spend even less, the spiral picks up speed.

Craig -
I have my miss givings as well when we get up a head steam, and stampede down the hill. But on the other hand, the prototype for the P-51 Mustang was done in 100 days.

As for the Shinbone Star, what am I going to do when the heirs of John Ford come after me ?

Some Saturday morning music -
White Bird - It's a beautiful day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmb69MdeJBc

Good morning all-
Congrats to Craig! Not surprised that despite winning the popular vote, Olbermann was somehow able to rationalize another victor.

Craig, Judging reading from most reading everyones' holiday posts it seems that all Clinton supporters are making an effort to support the upcoming administration. That being said, the sexism during the election was undeniable and still strikes a nerve with Clinton supporters and even non supporters of Palin. Sadly, one poster in particular lacks any sensitivity and sense of sportsmanship. Yesterdays attempt to marginalize the impact of the c word is a fine example. Unfortunately I would expect the discussion to remain insufferably boring until the time that he refrains from gloating, goading and putting forth misogynistic comments.

Ct- Great questions, didn't know about the mercury nor the higher use of electricity on the new tv's.

I did not cheat on the vote, love Craig, but wouldn't empty my cookies for him. Aside from not being a cheater, I'd lose too many valuable websites.

Jamie- I hope you are high and dry!

Cbob- Is it true that the new TVs use much more energy than the old ones and if so, how could this have happened?

NEW THREAD

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CBob,

Claim fair use and include links to John Ford, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence and Dorothy Johnson who wrote the original story. They get the money and you keep your well earned glory.