Yesterday, I observed that, although a high on 90°F had been forecast, it never actually made it above 66°F. Forecasts for the rest of the week have also been lowered around 10°F. So maybe it will cool off before the end of the month. Not that I’m really mentally ready for that, but it’s not my decision. My next visit is scheduled for October 1, and I’d be happy with cool weather for that day.
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Crooks and Liars – Five Oregonians Hospitalized After Taking Ivermectin For COVID
Quote – The Oregon Poison Center has managed 25 cases involving Oregonians intentionally misusing ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 between Aug. 1 and Sept. 14. Five of those cases involved hospitalization, and two people were so severely ill that they had to be admitted to an intensive care unit. Although the Oregon Poison Center also serves Alaska and Guam, the vast majority of ivermectin cases it has managed this year have come from Oregon.
Click through for stats. Sadly no state – and no county – and no town – and even no nation is idiot-free
The Hill – Five things to watch as Biden heads to the UN
The five are: 1. Do France tensions carry over
2. How does COVID-19 loom over the event
3. Do leaders announce any new climate initiatives
4. What is the Afghanistan fallout?
5. Biden looks for reset on foreign policy priorities
Click through for reasons. The missing question marks on #1 through #3 are The Hill’s omission, not mine.
Tampa Officials Shocked To Learn Evicting Black People For Basically No Reason Miiiiight Be Considered Racist
Quote – So it turns out the Tampa, Florida, police department has been encouraging landlords to evict their [usually Black] tenants, in the name of “crime prevention.” Because, as we all know, making people homeless is a great way to reduce crime.
Click through for complete story, in Wonkette’s inimitable style. You might consider cushioning your head first, since you may feel like hitting it against the wall.
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We’ve been having weather like yours for the past couple days.. it’s nice in the a.m.
C&L: Feel sorry for the livestock.
The Hill: Best to President Biden this week @the UN
Wonkette: How cruel !!
FFT: Good Grief !
I lost my original comments…needed a new battery for my mouse. ugh!
This just in: “NEW: More than 20,000 new cases of Covid-19 were reported among public school students in Texas, for the week ending September 12, according to data by the Texas Education Agency.” ~ Ana Cabrera ~
2. “Make a plan, save a life. There are lots of opportunities to get a COVID-19 vaccine near you this week. No cost, no appointment or insurance needed, no ventilator. If you can’t make one of theseclinics – check with your local pharmacy.” ~ Mayor Ron Nirenbert (San Antonio)
3. “It was a privilege to meet with Leader @Keir_Starmer of the UK Labour Party in London this morning to discuss the enduring special relationship between our two nations and other issues of criticalimportance.” ~ Speaker Nancy Pelosi ~
4. “BREAKING: All international travelers coming into the US will berequired to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 starting in early November, White House says.” ~nbc news ~
5. “President Biden recognizes 10-year anniversary of the end of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” a policy that forced gay and lesbian military service members to hide their sexuality.” nbc news ~
6. “When the cameras are off Republicans know their statements are ‘batty.’ ~ Rep. Eric Swalwell ~
TJI #1 – I am so sorry! And some of them will die. More, probably, will bring it home to a relative who will die. And those will have to live with that for the rest of their lives. Which might be worse.
TJI #2 – I hope that’s effective.
TJI #3 – He probably is as embattled as she is.
TJI #4 – Yup. That’s what I thought.
TJI #5 – It was better than indiscriminately kicking them out, but not much.
TJI #6 – Probably correct – in reference to the majority of Republicans in Congress. Probably wrong – in reference to the vast majority of Republican voters. Sigh.
TJI#1: Sad news. I hope that the FDA and CDC will approve the vaccine soon for the younger children.
TJI#2: Hope these people listen and do get the vaccine. Even grocery and drug stores offer it.
TJI#4: Good. Their countries are currently banning U.S. travelers from entering because of Covid-19.
TJI#5: Glad to hear it.
TJI#6: They’re always up to evil.
C&L: Crazy people who listen to these fake claims, rather to the real facts of just getting the vaccine.
The Hill: I pray that President Biden is successful during his meetings this week. Really sad that he has so many fires to try and put out, while the rotten R’s/GOPiggies aren’t helping matters one bit.
Wonkette: Definitely racist in my opinion. I hope they can prosecute these rotten cops for pushing such acts of hatred/racism.
Food for Thought: Shameful all due to anti-vaxxers.
Nice that Mother Nature has been kind to you with providing you with cooler weather.
We’re still close to 90 here, but supposedly will be slowly cooling down in the next few days.
Take care. Thanks Joanne
I hope temperatures will have dropped by October 1st when you visit Virgil again, Joanne.
C&L: I hadn’t expected that from Oregonians but as you say, Joanne, no state is idiot-free.
TH: Macron and Biden are literally speaking terms again, which means that they’ll talk, but much depends on the Aussie fool of a PM who is already bumping elbows with Biden.
Wonkette: Oh, yes. I so needed to
but without cushioning.
FFT: This is sarcasm at its best. Sad for the poor cows, though. And the farmers, because shortages of dewormer meds will surely drive up its price.