President Obama:
“'We are now deeply concerned by reports of military movements taken by the Russian Federation inside of Ukraine,' he told reporters at the White House.
“'Any violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity would be deeply destabilizing,' he said in a brief appearance.
“'The United States will stand with the international community in affirming that there will be costs for any military intervention in Ukraine.'”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2570335/Former-British-Ambassador-Moscow-warns-Russia-invaded-Ukraine-difficult-avoid-going-war.html#ixzz2uh8Mgmvs
(Whatcha gonna do now, Vlad? Huh? The man who killed Bin Laden’s told you, by golly. He is deeply concerned. Got that? Anything you do, Vlad, will be deeply destabilizing. Understand that? And we’re gonna go along with the international community, Vlad. Ooh, shaking your boots now, I’d bet.)
“Admin officials tell CNN's Barbara Starr this is an ‘uncontested arrival’ not necessarily ‘an invasion’ and that this distinction is ‘key.’"
http://hotair.com/archives/2014/02/28/u-s-assessment-of-crimea-this-isnt-an-invasion-its-an-uncontested-arrival/
At www.ace.mu.nu
Friday, February 28, 2014
Moving in the mother-in-law
Priscilla and I planned on bringing my mother-in-law to live with us, but Mrs. R. is not cooperating. She doesn’t know she isn’t cooperating; she lives in now, when 15 minutes ago or 10 minutes ago never happened.
Mrs. R. was in an assisted living place in Texarkana from last April until Christmas Day, when she fell and broke a hip. Doctors replaced the hip. Priscilla and I discovered from that episode of the damage anesthesia often does to dementia patients. Mrs. R. was out for a long time and then rattled when she woke up. Then, she developed pneumonia. Doctors also said she had a small heart attack.
Priscilla had Mrs. R. transferred to Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation, where Mrs. R. has had excellent care and attention. As an aside, the Texarkana hospital staff did not tell Twin Rivers staff of Mrs. R.’s pneumonia or heart attack. Twin Rivers staff was not pleased.
About three weeks ago, Mrs. R. decided she would get out of bed. She can’t walk, but she can fall. That is another thing we have learned: Dementia patients can and will work through obstacles put up for their own safety. We might consider safety obstacles beyond the realm of solving by a person with limited cognitive function, but a dementia patient sees the obstacle only as a problem that can be overcome.
After Mrs. R. fell, staff put her in a bed four inches from the floor and placed a crash pad on the floor. Last night, the facility called and said Mrs. R. had again managed to overcome obstacles and proved the worthiness of the crash pad.
Priscilla has contacted a home hospice business for moving Mrs. R. to our house and for two-hour daily visits by an RN or CNA. We have a place with tiled floor and of sufficient size for Mrs. R.’s bed and ancillary equipment.
We had hoped to have Mrs. R. here on March 3, but complications from a strangulated hernia and her latest episode of getting out of bed caused us to delay the move for another two weeks.
Meanwhile, Mrs. R. has recessed into a time when Mr. R. is still alive, her brother is still alive, her sister is still alive, and she is again caring for John.
There are times in everyone’s life when things necessary are not things you would choose to do, if you had a choice. Actually, we do have a choice, and we choose the right course of action.
It’s the family.
Mrs. R. was in an assisted living place in Texarkana from last April until Christmas Day, when she fell and broke a hip. Doctors replaced the hip. Priscilla and I discovered from that episode of the damage anesthesia often does to dementia patients. Mrs. R. was out for a long time and then rattled when she woke up. Then, she developed pneumonia. Doctors also said she had a small heart attack.
Priscilla had Mrs. R. transferred to Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation, where Mrs. R. has had excellent care and attention. As an aside, the Texarkana hospital staff did not tell Twin Rivers staff of Mrs. R.’s pneumonia or heart attack. Twin Rivers staff was not pleased.
About three weeks ago, Mrs. R. decided she would get out of bed. She can’t walk, but she can fall. That is another thing we have learned: Dementia patients can and will work through obstacles put up for their own safety. We might consider safety obstacles beyond the realm of solving by a person with limited cognitive function, but a dementia patient sees the obstacle only as a problem that can be overcome.
After Mrs. R. fell, staff put her in a bed four inches from the floor and placed a crash pad on the floor. Last night, the facility called and said Mrs. R. had again managed to overcome obstacles and proved the worthiness of the crash pad.
Priscilla has contacted a home hospice business for moving Mrs. R. to our house and for two-hour daily visits by an RN or CNA. We have a place with tiled floor and of sufficient size for Mrs. R.’s bed and ancillary equipment.
We had hoped to have Mrs. R. here on March 3, but complications from a strangulated hernia and her latest episode of getting out of bed caused us to delay the move for another two weeks.
Meanwhile, Mrs. R. has recessed into a time when Mr. R. is still alive, her brother is still alive, her sister is still alive, and she is again caring for John.
There are times in everyone’s life when things necessary are not things you would choose to do, if you had a choice. Actually, we do have a choice, and we choose the right course of action.
It’s the family.
Unusual baseball statistics
Dan Brouthers, 1B, Detroit Wolverines.
1886 – 11 HR, 72 RBI, .377 avg. Also: 40 doubles, 17 triples
1887 – 12 HR, 101 RBI, .228 avg. Also: 36 doubles, 20 triples.
1888 – 9 HR, 66 RBI, .307 avg. Also: 33 doubles, 11 triples.
To go from a .377 average with 72 RBI to a .228 average with 101 RBI is unusual.
Brouthers played 19 years, with the Trojans, Bisons, Wolverines, Beaneaters, Redstocking, Bridegrooms, Orioles, Colonels, Phillies and Giants. His lifetime batting average was .335. Brouthers was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1945.
www.baseball-almanac.com
1886 – 11 HR, 72 RBI, .377 avg. Also: 40 doubles, 17 triples
1887 – 12 HR, 101 RBI, .228 avg. Also: 36 doubles, 20 triples.
1888 – 9 HR, 66 RBI, .307 avg. Also: 33 doubles, 11 triples.
To go from a .377 average with 72 RBI to a .228 average with 101 RBI is unusual.
Brouthers played 19 years, with the Trojans, Bisons, Wolverines, Beaneaters, Redstocking, Bridegrooms, Orioles, Colonels, Phillies and Giants. His lifetime batting average was .335. Brouthers was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1945.
www.baseball-almanac.com
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Ukrainian Gun Owners Association
(This is one of those “I better check before posting,” and real news sites have reported it.)
“Today every citizen of Ukraine understands why our country has hundreds of thousands of policemen. Last illusions were crushed when riot police used rubber batons and boots at the Independence Square on peaceful citizens.
“After such actions we realize that it is not enough to only adopt the Gun Law.
“As of today Ukrainian Gun Owners Association will start to work on the preparation of amendments to the Constitution, which will provide an unconditional right for Ukrainian citizens to bear arms.
“People should have the right to bear arms, which will be put in written into the Constitution.
“Authorities should not and will not be stronger than its people!
“Armed people are treated with respect!”
http://zbroya.info/en/blog/2650_ukrainian-gun-owners-associations-official-statement/
Found at www.xbradtc.com
“Today every citizen of Ukraine understands why our country has hundreds of thousands of policemen. Last illusions were crushed when riot police used rubber batons and boots at the Independence Square on peaceful citizens.
“After such actions we realize that it is not enough to only adopt the Gun Law.
“As of today Ukrainian Gun Owners Association will start to work on the preparation of amendments to the Constitution, which will provide an unconditional right for Ukrainian citizens to bear arms.
“People should have the right to bear arms, which will be put in written into the Constitution.
“Authorities should not and will not be stronger than its people!
“Armed people are treated with respect!”
http://zbroya.info/en/blog/2650_ukrainian-gun-owners-associations-official-statement/
Found at www.xbradtc.com
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain died 100 years and two days ago
‘Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain: Professor, Soldier, Christian Man of Honor’
http://americanthinker.com/2014/02/joshua_lawrence_chamberlain_professor_soldier_christian_man_of_honor.html
http://americanthinker.com/2014/02/joshua_lawrence_chamberlain_professor_soldier_christian_man_of_honor.html
While throwing monkey spit around the cage …
Imagine if a REPUBLICAN had said this?**
“Immigration reform is important in our country We have a lot of employers over on the beaches that rely upon workers and especially in this high-growth environment, where are you going to get people to work to clean our hotel rooms or do our landscaping? We don’t need to put those employers in a position of hiring undocumented and illegal workers.” – Alex Sink (D), candidate for Florida’s 13th congressional seat.
http://freebeacon.com/florida-democrat-without-immigration-reform-where-will-we-get-our-landscapers-and-maids/
At Ace of Spades Headquarters.
** Always a good headline to use when showing equal treatment of diverse peoples by the PDs (Progressive Democrats).
“Immigration reform is important in our country We have a lot of employers over on the beaches that rely upon workers and especially in this high-growth environment, where are you going to get people to work to clean our hotel rooms or do our landscaping? We don’t need to put those employers in a position of hiring undocumented and illegal workers.” – Alex Sink (D), candidate for Florida’s 13th congressional seat.
http://freebeacon.com/florida-democrat-without-immigration-reform-where-will-we-get-our-landscapers-and-maids/
At Ace of Spades Headquarters.
** Always a good headline to use when showing equal treatment of diverse peoples by the PDs (Progressive Democrats).
So easy Update
After working through Ford's attempts at keeping me from reaching what I wanted and going past sales of things I do not need, I reached the fill in the blanks and get your $20 rebate in 4-6 weeks ... on a prepaid Fort debit card. "Subject to credit approval." What? Ford's plan is to give me $20 credit, but only if I meet Ford's credit approval? I have no doubt the "rebate" debit card will arrive in the mail, but I would just as soon had $20 taken off my bill. It's the same money.
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