Open Thread
WichitaWas out at the Golf Tournament yesterday through the Chamber of Commerce, so I apologize for not getting the thread opened up yesterday, as scheduled.
Danny said:
All,
Only answer if you feel like it. I've conjectured from reading a little bit(everything everyone has typed) what some people do for a living... but if I may be so bold as to ask, what do you do for a living? Not asking where you work though.
Myself, I do software development both professionally and as a hobby. Professionally my endeavors include: http://www.axiolearning.org and several internal applications used at my place of employment. Hobby wise, I've written for Windows Mobile based PDAs a gasoline and oil consumption tracking program which helps to predict problems before they become really noticeable. I've also written software to map environments using a robot and camera to 3d-VRML maps. Plus I've written my own "fairly" massive multiplayer card game(pitch, hearts, spades, and a few others), which is currently in its third development cycle and about to be released to into the wild(this is Windows 98SE, ME, XP, Vista, and Mobile compatible, with planned releases for Linux and MacOSX eventually). Of course all the software I write as a hobby is free(truly free, no spyware, adware, or crippling of software).
Only answer if you feel like it. I've conjectured from reading a little bit(everything everyone has typed) what some people do for a living... but if I may be so bold as to ask, what do you do for a living? Not asking where you work though.
Myself, I do software development both professionally and as a hobby. Professionally my endeavors include: http://www.axiolearning.org and several internal applications used at my place of employment. Hobby wise, I've written for Windows Mobile based PDAs a gasoline and oil consumption tracking program which helps to predict problems before they become really noticeable. I've also written software to map environments using a robot and camera to 3d-VRML maps. Plus I've written my own "fairly" massive multiplayer card game(pitch, hearts, spades, and a few others), which is currently in its third development cycle and about to be released to into the wild(this is Windows 98SE, ME, XP, Vista, and Mobile compatible, with planned releases for Linux and MacOSX eventually). Of course all the software I write as a hobby is free(truly free, no spyware, adware, or crippling of software).
Vaughn Tolle said:
Danny, as I'm sure you've gathered, I'm an attorney, with limited practice areas. If I'd been a better student of math, Calculus and beyond, I'd likely be a research scientist, likely an academician, in the area of genetics, or chemistry, or one of the now-growing interdisciplinary life science areas. Hobbies include cooking on the grill and smoker, and futzing around with my computer, Linux OS (Ubuntu 7.04 at present for my distro) running on a Mac G4 Cube, which I upgraded by adding 512mb RAM to the 64mb existing thereon when I took possession. One of my ambitions, when I get some time (whenever that is) is to do some scripting for the computer, just to satisfy myself I can still do something like that, as well as to write a few scripts to make my life easier.
lindainks55 said:
I have realized my life-long amibtion to be a bum, and do it quite well. It obviously is the "work" I was cut out to do! ;-)
I worked for over 30 years. Some of those years when I was a single Mom of four I worked two and three jobs at a time. During the years, I typed more college papers than people with advanced degrees since that could be done at home with no cost for child care. I have worked at a savings & loan, an advertising agency, an engineering firm, a Ben Franklin five and dime, a soda shoppe, an auction barn... At the time of my retirement I was Office Mgr., Meeting Planner and Director of Human Resources for a local manufacturing company.
I worked for over 30 years. Some of those years when I was a single Mom of four I worked two and three jobs at a time. During the years, I typed more college papers than people with advanced degrees since that could be done at home with no cost for child care. I have worked at a savings & loan, an advertising agency, an engineering firm, a Ben Franklin five and dime, a soda shoppe, an auction barn... At the time of my retirement I was Office Mgr., Meeting Planner and Director of Human Resources for a local manufacturing company.
Danny said:
Linda,
I like that. Though I wonder if it falls into the lines of "programmer". I had a professor state that one of the three laws of the programmer was being lazy. "You want me to capitalize what letters now? Thats twice the work!"
Vaughn,
Strangely enough, two of my four siblings are involved in research(medical). I nearly went that route myself, but FBI is my calling I'm just going through its interview process. However, a full time job is nice to have. The other two haven't decided, both likely going into medicine, which will mean that my dad and I are the only two in the immediate family not involved in medicine directly.
Myself, curiosity about what I can make a computer do is what drives me to do the hobbies mentioned above. I'm of the opinion a computer can do anything I tell it, just I sometimes tell it incorrectly. FBI is my career goal though. Hopefully before this time next year I'll be in the academy.
For those interested, my last practice PFT results(still not passing yet) were:
31 situps(would like to get up to 40 to 50, has been staying about the same, so I need to find a way to increase these more still)
59 second 300m sprint(would like to get this down to 40 seconds, down from 1m 4s)
31 pushups(up from 23 but want it at 40 to 50)
16m 30s 1.5 mile run(want this closer to 10 to 9 minutes, down from 18m 30s)
The last number set was from two weeks ago also.
I like that. Though I wonder if it falls into the lines of "programmer". I had a professor state that one of the three laws of the programmer was being lazy. "You want me to capitalize what letters now? Thats twice the work!"
Vaughn,
Strangely enough, two of my four siblings are involved in research(medical). I nearly went that route myself, but FBI is my calling I'm just going through its interview process. However, a full time job is nice to have. The other two haven't decided, both likely going into medicine, which will mean that my dad and I are the only two in the immediate family not involved in medicine directly.
Myself, curiosity about what I can make a computer do is what drives me to do the hobbies mentioned above. I'm of the opinion a computer can do anything I tell it, just I sometimes tell it incorrectly. FBI is my career goal though. Hopefully before this time next year I'll be in the academy.
For those interested, my last practice PFT results(still not passing yet) were:
31 situps(would like to get up to 40 to 50, has been staying about the same, so I need to find a way to increase these more still)
59 second 300m sprint(would like to get this down to 40 seconds, down from 1m 4s)
31 pushups(up from 23 but want it at 40 to 50)
16m 30s 1.5 mile run(want this closer to 10 to 9 minutes, down from 18m 30s)
The last number set was from two weeks ago also.
Rox said:
Oh, groan. I always hate doing this because, inevitably, there are a few snickers, but I should be used to it by now. You'll see why in a second.
Let me preface all this by saying that many employers won't hire a woman past the age of 50. Granted, I spent a lot of time at home being a mom while my kids grew up and only worked a few jobs, but I have friends who have really great resumes and still can't find decent work for decent money, even with degrees. At least I've found a way around all that by being completely self-employed. If nothing else, I'm tenacious. >grin<
Currently, I baby-sit my three grandchildren, ages 3, 4, & 5. The oldest will start school in the fall, followed quickly, if not before, by grandchild #4. This not only helps me with some income, but it helps my daughters NOT have to pay high child care. I'm lucky to get help from my youngest daughter (she's almost 18 and none of those kids are hers, thank goodness), so I'm able to work at what I like to consider as my "real" jobs.
I'm a writer. I write romance. (Stop snickering.) I've published 5 books with Silhouette Romance and my 6th, a Harlequin American Romance, will be out next January. I truly enjoy what I do, make pitiful money on it sometimes, when they aren't buying books or some other bummer happens, and will answer any honest questions anyone has about writing and publishing, and especially about the romance genre, which is misunderstood by many. 'Nuff said.
My third job is website design. All but one of the fourteen I've designed and maintain are writing related, meaning authors or groups of authors. I can't draw worth a crap, never could, but I love doing graphics and working with colors. I'm working on #15 right now, and then will probably take a break, hoping the writing--or rather the selling of the writing--picks up again.
If you truly want to know more about me, try my tarted up bio at http://www.roxanndelaney.com.
groan/
Let me preface all this by saying that many employers won't hire a woman past the age of 50. Granted, I spent a lot of time at home being a mom while my kids grew up and only worked a few jobs, but I have friends who have really great resumes and still can't find decent work for decent money, even with degrees. At least I've found a way around all that by being completely self-employed. If nothing else, I'm tenacious. >grin<
Currently, I baby-sit my three grandchildren, ages 3, 4, & 5. The oldest will start school in the fall, followed quickly, if not before, by grandchild #4. This not only helps me with some income, but it helps my daughters NOT have to pay high child care. I'm lucky to get help from my youngest daughter (she's almost 18 and none of those kids are hers, thank goodness), so I'm able to work at what I like to consider as my "real" jobs.
I'm a writer. I write romance. (Stop snickering.) I've published 5 books with Silhouette Romance and my 6th, a Harlequin American Romance, will be out next January. I truly enjoy what I do, make pitiful money on it sometimes, when they aren't buying books or some other bummer happens, and will answer any honest questions anyone has about writing and publishing, and especially about the romance genre, which is misunderstood by many. 'Nuff said.
My third job is website design. All but one of the fourteen I've designed and maintain are writing related, meaning authors or groups of authors. I can't draw worth a crap, never could, but I love doing graphics and working with colors. I'm working on #15 right now, and then will probably take a break, hoping the writing--or rather the selling of the writing--picks up again.
If you truly want to know more about me, try my tarted up bio at http://www.roxanndelaney.com.
groan/
Vaughn Tolle said:
Picking up here from the prior open thread, from cnn.com, a hearing is set for next week on whether Scooter remains free pending appeal. I suspect he will (see earlier postings for rationale).
lindainks55 said:
I suspect you're correct; also on the whole drawing out until it's the eve of inauguration for the pardon. His silence was bought and the price must be paid. So, whether he ever sees the inside of a jail or not he is a convicted felon. What does that mean in his future? Or, can any adverse affects also be bought away? I know his conviction won't keep him from gainful employment with the many who are thankful for his silence. So, he won't face any problems with his past coloring his future like most would.
Danny said:
Rox,
Thats cool. No snickers from here, in regards to your writing. Website design is fun, though I don't do much in the way of design, I do much of the code that supports dynamic websites through Java/JSP and related technology sets.
Vaughn,
I think it best I don't voice my opinion too much, beyond I feel that if someone is guilty of the crime and is caught, then the appropriate punishment be applied. Beyond that, I agree I think he is likely to be 'free' during appeal.
Thats cool. No snickers from here, in regards to your writing. Website design is fun, though I don't do much in the way of design, I do much of the code that supports dynamic websites through Java/JSP and related technology sets.
Vaughn,
I think it best I don't voice my opinion too much, beyond I feel that if someone is guilty of the crime and is caught, then the appropriate punishment be applied. Beyond that, I agree I think he is likely to be 'free' during appeal.
Rox said:
I had to go back and read the Open Thread before this one. Can we say, "behind" on everything?
Danny, I'm so sorry to hear about your car woes. I'm with you. The dealership in question needs to get what's coming to them. Apparently, one of my sons-in-law is having some problems with another dealership on the car he just purchased. Another screw-up.
On the Libby thing, I read that GW is so sorry, especially for the Libby wife and kids. Yeah, I'll bet. (that's sarcasm) Sociopaths don't feel anything for anybody. (that's not sarcasm) Libby did what he was told to do. I'm sure he'll be well paid. And, if like the Watergate fiasco, those imprisoned will get along fine. The only thing I'm sorry for is the wife and kids, and Libby, too. Did he really have a choice in what he said?
Danny, I'm so sorry to hear about your car woes. I'm with you. The dealership in question needs to get what's coming to them. Apparently, one of my sons-in-law is having some problems with another dealership on the car he just purchased. Another screw-up.
On the Libby thing, I read that GW is so sorry, especially for the Libby wife and kids. Yeah, I'll bet. (that's sarcasm) Sociopaths don't feel anything for anybody. (that's not sarcasm) Libby did what he was told to do. I'm sure he'll be well paid. And, if like the Watergate fiasco, those imprisoned will get along fine. The only thing I'm sorry for is the wife and kids, and Libby, too. Did he really have a choice in what he said?
lindainks55 said:
He did his job -- he obstructed justice and others don't have to face the music for this one. Yet. I still believe in karma.
There will be those who will say it was OK to lie this time. After all, it was different than lying in front of some other Grand Jury, or the circumstances were trumped up so he had to lie, or maybe he didn't lie but that lousy jury really messed up. They only found him guilty of four of the five charges after all.
There will be those who will say it was OK to lie this time. After all, it was different than lying in front of some other Grand Jury, or the circumstances were trumped up so he had to lie, or maybe he didn't lie but that lousy jury really messed up. They only found him guilty of four of the five charges after all.
Rox said:
I guess I should have said I feel sorry for him to a point. After that, hey, you reap what you sow.
Yes, Linda, karma is a bitch. >evil grin<
Danny, thank you for the no snickers. >grin< Although a candy bar doesn't hurt, now and then. >groan< I couldn't do anything close to what you do. My best (writing) friend's son has been in charge of the design and maintenance of the websites of several major corporations, including CNN (Nascar, CNN, and others), Bank of America, GE... He is fantastic! He also gets paid VERY well for his work. He was hired by Sprint immediately after college at $60,000 a year. His income has increased a lot since then. ;)
Yes, Linda, karma is a bitch. >evil grin<
Danny, thank you for the no snickers. >grin< Although a candy bar doesn't hurt, now and then. >groan< I couldn't do anything close to what you do. My best (writing) friend's son has been in charge of the design and maintenance of the websites of several major corporations, including CNN (Nascar, CNN, and others), Bank of America, GE... He is fantastic! He also gets paid VERY well for his work. He was hired by Sprint immediately after college at $60,000 a year. His income has increased a lot since then. ;)
Danny said:
Rox,
I was hired fairly quickly after graduation(not quite $60,000), which was nice. The issue I had was my experience in Java/JSP didn't translate nicely outside of where I was for the pay I was expecting, so I stayed where I was at. Java/JSP is fairly common in the real world.
Interestingly, I didn't get an interview for Microsoft because of the lack of Windows programming experience(understandable). It is true, my Windows programming is limited, but as a student I couldn't afford the tools and I don't pirate software. I started programming for Windows based clients when I found: SharpDevelop and further when Microsoft released the Express editions of Visual Studio.
Hmm.. insider for website development. Does he know anybody in the Denver area? My wife would love that. :D
I was hired fairly quickly after graduation(not quite $60,000), which was nice. The issue I had was my experience in Java/JSP didn't translate nicely outside of where I was for the pay I was expecting, so I stayed where I was at. Java/JSP is fairly common in the real world.
Interestingly, I didn't get an interview for Microsoft because of the lack of Windows programming experience(understandable). It is true, my Windows programming is limited, but as a student I couldn't afford the tools and I don't pirate software. I started programming for Windows based clients when I found: SharpDevelop and further when Microsoft released the Express editions of Visual Studio.
Hmm.. insider for website development. Does he know anybody in the Denver area? My wife would love that. :D
Rox said:
Danny, KC is the farthest west he's been. To be honest, I don't know for sure who he's with now. Atlanta at one time, of course, with CNN, and I think now in Kentucky? I haven't asked. Usually I'm asking those really dumb questions via email, but he's patient with me, for which I am eternally grateful.
All I know about Java is that I've used scripts from places like Dynamic Drive. LOL JSP is foreign to me. Much is, I admit. I learned HTML from the bottom and used to hand code websites. Then some friends (actually of my daughters) set me up with Dreamweaver. I didn't touch it for a long time, then played with it. Then I branched out into Flash. I keep that simple to save on bandwidth. Obviously, I'm self-taught. When I don't know how to do something, I play until I get what I want, or as close as possible. But I'm FAR from being a master or even a semi-master. I'm still a novice and learning.
But I do greatly admire programmers. Without them (and you!), I couldn't do a darn thing.
All I know about Java is that I've used scripts from places like Dynamic Drive. LOL JSP is foreign to me. Much is, I admit. I learned HTML from the bottom and used to hand code websites. Then some friends (actually of my daughters) set me up with Dreamweaver. I didn't touch it for a long time, then played with it. Then I branched out into Flash. I keep that simple to save on bandwidth. Obviously, I'm self-taught. When I don't know how to do something, I play until I get what I want, or as close as possible. But I'm FAR from being a master or even a semi-master. I'm still a novice and learning.
But I do greatly admire programmers. Without them (and you!), I couldn't do a darn thing.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Article on storm I mentioned yesterday on another thread. Oil prices are rising in anticipation.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WEATHER/06/06/cyclone.ap/i...
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WEATHER/06/06/cyclone.ap/i...
Rox said:
I saw that, VT. I guess we shouldn't get accustomed to the $2.99 price then, huh? An understatement laced with sarcasm, I assure you.
Scrambled thoughts this morning. We artificially raise the price of oil, then when a major Mother Earth-caused problem arises, the price also goes up. Makes me wonder if it isn't a sign that Mother Nature isn't all too happy with us raping the globe. ;)
Scrambled thoughts this morning. We artificially raise the price of oil, then when a major Mother Earth-caused problem arises, the price also goes up. Makes me wonder if it isn't a sign that Mother Nature isn't all too happy with us raping the globe. ;)
Gster said:
NPR just reported that OPEC said if the demand for bio-fuels continues to rise, they might have significant price increases.
Great.
Great.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Gster, the potential action by OPEC again belies the "free market" cries of the oil and gas market. Yes, there are market forces at work for the small producers. However, when the greater source of supply of any commodity is controlled by a cartel, the natural result is arbitrary price fluctuations determined by the members of the cartel, and there is little the consumer can do about those in the short term. Development of alternative energy sources, bio-fuels and others, in the long run will affect the overall ability of a few to control as they do now. Short term, they may continue unfettered.
Rox, wondering if the historical cyclone is another symptom of global climate change.
Rox, wondering if the historical cyclone is another symptom of global climate change.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Just read on cnn.com breaking news that several thousand Turkish soldiers went into Northern Iraq after Kurdish rebels based there. This presents an interesting "kettle of fish" for the current administration. Turkey, a NATO ally, invading Iraq, a presumed ally, in pursuit of "rebels" threatening its security. My, oh my, whatever shall we do? /sarcasm
Vaughn Tolle said:
Today is the 63rd anniversary of the Normandy Invasion ("D Day"). For me, it is the 30th anniversary of my separation from active duty in the USAF. I always recall June 6 as "D Day" for two separate reasons.
lindainks55 said:
Finally "D"elivered to begin the life of your choice, huh, Vaughn?! You've done well in the 30 years since!
Twenty years ago today my oldest daughter was married (Sat., 6-6-87), they now have FIVE children and have just begun a brand-new adventure in starting their new business. BTW, the Open House went well last weekend and classes started this week.
Is this wind bringing in something? Ginger and I were buffeted on this morning's walk. When it's this windy it isn't fun to be outside.
At least Turkey has a good reason to invade Iraq.
Twenty years ago today my oldest daughter was married (Sat., 6-6-87), they now have FIVE children and have just begun a brand-new adventure in starting their new business. BTW, the Open House went well last weekend and classes started this week.
Is this wind bringing in something? Ginger and I were buffeted on this morning's walk. When it's this windy it isn't fun to be outside.
At least Turkey has a good reason to invade Iraq.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Linda, the only thing of which I'm aware the wind is bringing with it is higher temperature. There doesn't seem to be any storms forecast, etc. Glad to hear the open house went well.
Gster said:
I rode my motorcycle- I wonder what State I'll end up in on the way home later??
Vermont or Idaho.
Vermont or Idaho.
Julie said:
Gster - I just hope you don't end up in Canada - or maybe you should for the cheaper prescriptions :)
As a reader and fan of Rox's writing (and of romance novels in general) I must say that I enjoy her books and am anxiously awaiting the new one.
Amongst my many jobs the one I get paid for is Municipal Court Clerk. I run the day to day operations of a small municipal court just outside Wichita. I previously worked at Wichita Municipal Court for 5 years and when I heard about the current position I jumped at it. Better hours, better pay and a MUCH better work environment.
Prior to this I had experience in banking, general secretary, office manager.
I am the proud mother of 3 young children 13 (not biologically mine but I consider him mine), 4 and 9 mos. These 3 keep me on my toes.
I'm also involved in Boy Scouts and serve on our local Troop Committee.
I've been married for 5 years (together for 7) to a wonderful man who is 12 years my senior that some of you have met. He's got some serious medical issues and just got approved yesterday for disability (we did it all on our own w/out any lawyer or disability service). He'll be getting both knees replaced within the next few months.
So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Everything else I plead the 5th.
As a reader and fan of Rox's writing (and of romance novels in general) I must say that I enjoy her books and am anxiously awaiting the new one.
Amongst my many jobs the one I get paid for is Municipal Court Clerk. I run the day to day operations of a small municipal court just outside Wichita. I previously worked at Wichita Municipal Court for 5 years and when I heard about the current position I jumped at it. Better hours, better pay and a MUCH better work environment.
Prior to this I had experience in banking, general secretary, office manager.
I am the proud mother of 3 young children 13 (not biologically mine but I consider him mine), 4 and 9 mos. These 3 keep me on my toes.
I'm also involved in Boy Scouts and serve on our local Troop Committee.
I've been married for 5 years (together for 7) to a wonderful man who is 12 years my senior that some of you have met. He's got some serious medical issues and just got approved yesterday for disability (we did it all on our own w/out any lawyer or disability service). He'll be getting both knees replaced within the next few months.
So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Everything else I plead the 5th.
lindainks55 said:
I would avoid elevated roads Gary, and hang on! I saw a big chuck of Oklahoma go by and it appeared it was on the way to the Dakotas. I recognized it by the red color.
Well, shoot this kind of wind for nothing but HOT!? That doesn't seem productive or fair or reasonable. Does seem a lot like Knasas however.
Well, shoot this kind of wind for nothing but HOT!? That doesn't seem productive or fair or reasonable. Does seem a lot like Knasas however.
Vaughn Tolle said:
I'm sure the wheat farmers are glad to see the wind and higher temperatures. This will dry the fields and finish ripening the wheat, so harvest may begin (it's behind schedule about a fortnight at the present). Just hope there aren't any hailers between now and the end of harvest.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Julie, glad you were able to escape the zoo that is the Wichita Municipal Court clerk's office with your sanity relatively intact. That's one thing I don't miss from my "young lawyer" days, namely the former practice of Municipal Court appointments to us who were under 35.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Geez, Kansas was already behind in the bioscience area, and now this.
http://www.kansas.com/business/updates/story/88953...
http://www.kansas.com/business/updates/story/88953...
lindainks55 said:
OK, so the wind is doing someone some good! I feel better already. I wasn't seeing beyond the nose on my face.
I put some pics of MindScapes at my blog if anyone is interested.
Notice that ALL wiring (electrical and internet, etc.) comes down from the top braced into a ceiling tile with extra wiring above so that if they want to move the tables around into a different configuration they can just exchange ceiling tiles and move the whole wiring assembly a bit. No cords anywhere on the floor!
They built all the tables from a material called 80/20. It is like an industrial erector set. You use a CAD program to design what you want to build and it gives you a bill of materials that you send to the company for purchasing. These sturdy tables meant to hold expensive computers and withstand any bumps or bangs that excited kids might bring.
It's a cool place for all 'puter nerds or even wannabes like me.
I put some pics of MindScapes at my blog if anyone is interested.
Notice that ALL wiring (electrical and internet, etc.) comes down from the top braced into a ceiling tile with extra wiring above so that if they want to move the tables around into a different configuration they can just exchange ceiling tiles and move the whole wiring assembly a bit. No cords anywhere on the floor!
They built all the tables from a material called 80/20. It is like an industrial erector set. You use a CAD program to design what you want to build and it gives you a bill of materials that you send to the company for purchasing. These sturdy tables meant to hold expensive computers and withstand any bumps or bangs that excited kids might bring.
It's a cool place for all 'puter nerds or even wannabes like me.
lindainks55 said:
Jan Crawford Greenburg reports for ABC News: 'The White House is developing a short list of possible Supreme Court nominees so President Bush can move swiftly if a justice retires at the end of June, when the Court breaks for its summer recess, according to sources involved in the selection process.
"Bush met with top advisers last month, and they discussed possible nominees if a Supreme Court vacancy occurs.
"He told White House Counsel Fred Fielding and other administration lawyers that he wanted to nominate a woman or a minority to the Court, and his legal team has narrowed its focus to a half-dozen contenders, sources said."
Among the possibilities, "federal appeals court Judges Priscilla Owen and Janice Rogers Brown. Both were filibustered by Senate Democrats after Bush nominated them as appellate judges and were eventually confirmed after Senate leaders struck a compromise on judicial nominations.
"Either could have been a likely replacement for [Sandra Day] O'Connor in 2005, but leading Senate Republicans told the White House not to nominate them because they were seen as too controversial at the time. Now that both are on the federal bench, the White House has put them back on a working short list."
http://tinyurl.com/29ypzb
So there is ample time for more lasting affects of the Bush Administration. Scary stuff!
"Bush met with top advisers last month, and they discussed possible nominees if a Supreme Court vacancy occurs.
"He told White House Counsel Fred Fielding and other administration lawyers that he wanted to nominate a woman or a minority to the Court, and his legal team has narrowed its focus to a half-dozen contenders, sources said."
Among the possibilities, "federal appeals court Judges Priscilla Owen and Janice Rogers Brown. Both were filibustered by Senate Democrats after Bush nominated them as appellate judges and were eventually confirmed after Senate leaders struck a compromise on judicial nominations.
"Either could have been a likely replacement for [Sandra Day] O'Connor in 2005, but leading Senate Republicans told the White House not to nominate them because they were seen as too controversial at the time. Now that both are on the federal bench, the White House has put them back on a working short list."
http://tinyurl.com/29ypzb
So there is ample time for more lasting affects of the Bush Administration. Scary stuff!
Rox said:
VT, no doubt that cyclone is being influenced by Global Warming/Climate Change.
I have friends in Florida who are closely watching the weather down there. There are already 2 or 3 tropical storms that have formed, and the NWS (NOAA?) has predicted this could be a bad year. New Orleans can't handle anything at this point, and over the past few years, my friends have weathered enough hurricanes.
Didn't I see there's a possibility of storms tonight? Or is that tomorrow night?
I have friends in Florida who are closely watching the weather down there. There are already 2 or 3 tropical storms that have formed, and the NWS (NOAA?) has predicted this could be a bad year. New Orleans can't handle anything at this point, and over the past few years, my friends have weathered enough hurricanes.
Didn't I see there's a possibility of storms tonight? Or is that tomorrow night?
Rox said:
Linda, with 20-50 mph winds, I'm surprised you and Ginger are back home and not blown to the Canadian border.
Tee hee on the chunk of Oklahoma blowing by!
Gster, maybe cleats on your wheels will work? Or maybe a loooooong bungie cord to pull you back?
Julie, an "aw, shucks" thank you to you. I'm a bit defensive and shouldn't be among friends. I'll behave. Promise. :) Keep us updated on Mountain Man so we can send positive thought and prayers during those knee replacements.
My youngest and I took the grandkids to Oak Park today. With all the trees as we "hiked" the paths, the wind wasn't nearly so noticeable, except for the sound. I would HATE to endure that at night. Absolutely spooky! The first thing the youngest (grandson) did was to try to pick a plant, which just happened to be poison ivy, right on the edge of the path. >sigh< He's napping now, so we'll keep an eye on him. We ended our "park" trip at Riverside, so they could play on the climbing stuff. Neat rubber "floor" there. Next time maybe we'll pack a picnic lunch, wherever we decide to go. And maybe it won't be blowing a gale.
Tee hee on the chunk of Oklahoma blowing by!
Gster, maybe cleats on your wheels will work? Or maybe a loooooong bungie cord to pull you back?
Julie, an "aw, shucks" thank you to you. I'm a bit defensive and shouldn't be among friends. I'll behave. Promise. :) Keep us updated on Mountain Man so we can send positive thought and prayers during those knee replacements.
My youngest and I took the grandkids to Oak Park today. With all the trees as we "hiked" the paths, the wind wasn't nearly so noticeable, except for the sound. I would HATE to endure that at night. Absolutely spooky! The first thing the youngest (grandson) did was to try to pick a plant, which just happened to be poison ivy, right on the edge of the path. >sigh< He's napping now, so we'll keep an eye on him. We ended our "park" trip at Riverside, so they could play on the climbing stuff. Neat rubber "floor" there. Next time maybe we'll pack a picnic lunch, wherever we decide to go. And maybe it won't be blowing a gale.
Danny said:
Rox,
If it weren't for my degree, I was self taught also. :D I think it was Linda who stated that the piece of paper should only be a stepping stone to something else. I agree with that, but some jobs do require it as it is one way to "weed" out some potential candidates.
Julie,
Thanks for sharing. And I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts regarding your husbands knee replacements.
Linda,
I read on the website that they'll be using Mindstorm kits. Nice! I got one and my daughter(only two) is interested in at least taking apart what I build. As I recall Grace Hopper(Admiral) also did that as a child.
All,
Power went out at work, and I'm running on a battery backed up wireless connection from my laptop. So I think I may head home early today, since everybody else did also. LOL
If it weren't for my degree, I was self taught also. :D I think it was Linda who stated that the piece of paper should only be a stepping stone to something else. I agree with that, but some jobs do require it as it is one way to "weed" out some potential candidates.
Julie,
Thanks for sharing. And I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts regarding your husbands knee replacements.
Linda,
I read on the website that they'll be using Mindstorm kits. Nice! I got one and my daughter(only two) is interested in at least taking apart what I build. As I recall Grace Hopper(Admiral) also did that as a child.
All,
Power went out at work, and I'm running on a battery backed up wireless connection from my laptop. So I think I may head home early today, since everybody else did also. LOL
Rox said:
Danny, I heard there were some power outages from lines were snapping because of the wind. Hope everything is back to normal for you tomorrow. Or today. Or whatever it is.
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