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Re: Gov. repeats call for teaching intelligent design - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Ted — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:38:00 -0000

Yeah great going, a 13 year old fundy conmman.

Re: Their Own Version of a Big Bang - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Ted — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:44:00 -0000

Ham encourages people to further their research with the dozens of books and DVDs sold by his ministry. They give answers to every question a critic might ask: How did Noah fit dinosaurs on the ark? He took babies. Why didn't a tyrannosaur eat Eve? All creatures were vegetarians until Adam's sin brought death into the world. How can we have modern breeds of dog like the poodle if God finished his work 6,000 years ago? He created a dog "kind" — a master blueprint — and let evolution take over from there.

So ham can incorporate his version of evolution whenever he feels it's convenient to do so, to save face for his ignorant beliefs.

This is the reason they are going to schools where the little kids are, there will be no children or teachers to stand up against this jackass, ham is full of shit.

Re: Representative tries to put the fear of God in atheist - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Ted — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:47:00 -0000

Funny she said that. She must not know that Lincoln was not a theist.

Re: Viva Kenny!

Ted — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:11:14 -0000

Interview from just before the stage start:
Kenny: “I just did 45 minutes on the rollers so the start should go better.”

...and then he got dropped

:-(

Re: Wish me luck - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Ted — Tue, 01 May 2007 08:25:00 -0000

I wish you all the luck in the world for I have been there also. This is the place to come for support. Ted

Re: Dear Believer - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Ted — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:54:00 -0000

OK, There is no God! Thats all the proof any intelligent person will ever need.

Re: Love the SInner - Hate the Sin - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Ted — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 10:42:00 -0000

You are an absolute fool.
(Can't ya just feel the warm Christian Love?)

Totally "ignorant" of God and His character.

(But I Edwin, have exclusive knowledge of God, because I am a Christian!)

Yes, God hates the wicked because of their "wickedness", which is a willing rebellion against God.

(Ok how many people are rebelling against God? It must be in the Billions. How does one rebel against God? Please tell us Edwin, so we can rebel against this God!)

God will punish those who "wickedly" reject His Son, Jesus. But yes, He "loved" them so much that He gave His only begotten Son for them. (Is this the best plan this stupid God could come up with? Hello!!!)

(Yet because people's hearts were so continually wicked, that he regreted making a man and a woman Hello???!!!)

John 3:16 the verse that even 6 year olds know... ( John who did he have a last name, I do not belive him, was John, Jesus?)

(Yet he put those very same wicked people in charge of explaining God's plan of salvation! Hello!!!)

He hates those who reject His love and forgiveness. (God is such a loving and forgiving God, but yet he hates, sounds like Satan to me, Hello!!!)

He is slow to anger and willing to forgive wickedness, but if the wicked reject this willingness to forgive, then he will "punish" and "hate" them.

(This God you love, sounds like an evil and wicked God to me, No Thanks!!! You can have and worship your wicked Bible God, Hello!!!)

Got it now? Good. Glad I could help :)

(We got it, and we don't want it! You can keep your evil wicked Bible God!!! Good Bye Edwin!!)

Re: Mice more Compassionate than Christians - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Ted — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:25:00 -0000

Wayne said.
But you do make a lot of generalizations about vast numbers of people you have never met.

What about the bible making generalizations like, all have sinned, and all have fallen short of the glory of god.

Can you prove all people have sinned, how about babies that lived a month and died, have they all sinned? The bible say they do!

How about people born deaf and blind, have they sinned?
Have they fallen short of the glory of God? The bible says they do!

Wayne can you prove any of the bibles generalizations to be true?

If you appose us making generalizations, yet you cannot prove any of the bible's generalizations, yet you would rather believe the bible, than to believe people living life in reality posting on here.

This plainly shows that you are a brainwashed fundy.

Re: The God Awful Truth - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Ted — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:18:00 -0000

To the Christians that visit this site. I have two questions One, Can any one of you tell me where the Geographical location of the Garden of Eden is located? My second question; are the two angels still guarding it?

Re: Logical Proof that God doesn't exist - Prayer - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Ted — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:20:00 -0000

Hmmm....I guess it really comes down to this Heaven and Hell thing in all reality. This is a deep question we all have to answer for ourselves. We all know that the human death rate is 100%. No human lives forever. So, would I rather live for Christ and have life eternal?...or eventually die and realize that this Heaven and Hell thing is true and now my feet are hot! If I live for Christ and die someday and then realize that there is no God, I've lost nothing. If I don't live for Christ and die someday and then realize that this Heaven and Hell thing is true, then I've lost EVERYTHING. For me, that at least got me seeking out and studying who this Christ really is. Remember that the Bible was translated from Hebrew. So, to fully understand it, you have to learn the Hebrew culture at that time and how people lived. I'm not into history like most other people, but it is key to understanding the truths in the Bible and digging into the meanings of certain passages. My last point is that the gift of eternal salvation is free...no strings attached. All of the other stuff in the Bible that people get caught up in good stuff for discussion and discovery of the truth, but not a Heaven or Hell issue. John 3:16 is fundamentally the crux of Christianity and determines where you go after this life. Just my two cents on how I came to believe.

Re: I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU BELIEVE! - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Ted — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:05:00 -0000

Dano, I agree with you one hundred percent!

Re: Teflon Deity - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Ted — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:24:00 -0000

I just don't understand why so many christians and Non-Christians waste so much valuable time of their lives sitting on the internet arguing.

What a waste of time for all of you both christian and Non-Christian.

Re: Teflon Deity - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Ted — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:41:00 -0000

sconnor,

Just because someone disagrees with you or anyone else on here they are considered a troll eh? That's your opinion.

I'm not the one who sits here day and night like some of you do arguing over a debate that none of you will ever win. The facts are that no christian or atheist will ever be able to prove the other one wrong. Neither side will ever be able to come up with any credible evidence to do so.

Before you or someone else accuses me of being a christian, I just happen to be someone who does not like christianity or atheism period. One thing both Christians and Atheists do have in common is your both arrogant, and both sides think they have all of the answers. The facts are that neither christians nor atheists can come up with credible evidence for either side. The facts are that nobody knows how we got here and how it happened. All of your opinions combined from the bible to evolution is nothing more than man's attempts to try and explain the unknown. All you christians and atheists have are pure speculations and theories. I find no credibility with either side.

I am someone who has a life outside of the internet. I spend very little time online unlike most of you who spend so much time on here arguing, bitching, and moaning.

Anyone who wants to go ahead and flame me for my comments is more than welcome to do so. I'm sure that many of you will flame me because you cannot resist doing so.

However, for you people who decide to flame me I hate to tell you this, but I will not be back to read your comments. So.....you might as well just flame a brick wall.

Unlike many of you who post on here I do not participate in childish arguments. Regardless of what I say I'm sure there are still some of you who will still leave negative comments towards me even if I don't return to read them. Go ahead if it makes you feel better talking to a brick wall. So if you have nothing else better to do with your time then go ahead and waste it by replying back to me with your negative comments which I will not be back to read.

I refuse to waste mental energy arguing on the internet. Trying to win an argument on the internet is like trying to win the special olympics.

Re: How the New Dollar Coin COULD Work

Ted — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:52:00 -0000

I stopped in a pub last night on my way home from work. Somehow or other, the subject of discussion turned to the new dollar coin. The concensus of the guys was that it wouldn't work. The reason was that guys couldn't fasten a dollar coin around the g-strings of exotic dancing girls! The women in the pub didn't venture an opinion.

Re: As Blu-ray Starts Dominating, Sony Readies New PS3?

Ted — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:16:00 -0000

Well Blue Ray Won!!!!!!! I can't wait until the dualshock 3 controllers come out! The Ps3 is technically beating the 360 already anyway... XBox sales hit 10 million in June 07 and the PS3 Hit 10 Million in January 08.. Giving the PS3 about 4 months ahead of xbox 360 sales. Heres one of my sources... http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=1626... are many more out there =)

Re: How Chelsea Ruined Shaun Wright-Phillips | EPL Talk

Ted — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:21:05 -0000

SWP had more than enough chances at Chelsea and simply was not good enough. Maybe if you watched football instead of spending time with your head up your arse you'd realise this.

Re: Movable Type vs. Wordpress: Irony is a dish best served cold | A View from Judi Sohn

Ted — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:55:39 -0000

Oh C'mon. You really didn't have any reason to laugh. That message just means something's wrong with the database config or the database is down. Should people laugh at you if your site went down due to your database not being online?

Re: Rip-cord

Ted — Sat, 10 Jul 2004 16:10:16 -0000

Just never know what you'll find out there in the blogosphere, stumbling around. Wow. Interesting, yet appropriate way to find out about this. Best of luck to you. from dj to factiva -- we've weathered much over the years and you've always impressed me with your optimistic and unflappable nature. you'll be missed. Enjoy the next step in the journey. -Ted

Re: Kylie Rippin’ It To Shreds

Ted — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:02:51 -0000

2 Hearts deserved to be NÂº 1!!!!!! :D

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » Airing Dirty Laundry: Engadget’s Exclusionist Tactics Are NOT An Isolated Incident

Ted — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:55:04 -0000

I'm not sure if I buy it (although I do think Enadget, like lots of blogs, leeches other people's content like crazy), unless someone can give me a motive for maintaining a blacklist. Obviously Engadget links to some sites-- so why not others? Perhaps it has to do more with design, the amount of ads on a page?

I'm just trying to figure out, how does it benefit Engadget not to link to you?

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » Airing Dirty Laundry: Engadget’s Exclusionist Tactics Are NOT An Isolated Incident

Ted — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 17:18:27 -0000

OK. Makes it hard to make a judgement though, so I will reserve until I hear more.

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » The Worst of Tech: 10 From the Cult of iPod

Ted — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 01:15:15 -0000

Well, the only thing that they come with now is the dock connector cable. You have to buy everything else seperate. Including the charger! They have pretty much stripped it down to the bare essentials. I got a charger with my 4g iPod, but didnt with my updated 5g. I already had the stuff from the last one, so it wasnt a big deal.

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » OhGizmo Review: The Diode Watch

Ted — Sat, 12 May 2007 11:20:18 -0000

I just ordered Thanks for the review, it swayed my decision -- especially the photos. None of the official manufacturer photos gave me any idea of how it would look on my wrist! Yours did.

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » Brush & Rinse Toothbrush Brilliantly Simple

Ted — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:10:52 -0000

"No one should have to lap water from their hand." Why not? I don't use throw away cups, I don't have to wash a glass every few days, and it gets the job done.

Additionally, using your hands undoubtably uses less water than this toothbrush does - just look at all that water going down the drain. In the long run, this is probably worse for the environment.

Re: COMMENTARY: Why John McCain Will Select Sarah Palin As Running Mate

Ted — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:59:01 -0000

Romney vs. Palin 4 McCain's VP It appears that it's all down to Alaska Gov Sarah Palin or Mitt Romney, and team Romney fears Palin now has the best shot, so Romney camp is mounting a blogosphere-wide assault via Politico.

The tip-off that Politico is just a "promote Romney" piece is that it mentions EVERY NAME in the next two tiers of Veep prospects EXCEPT SARAH PALIN!!! - even names far more unlikely than Palin (since Romney camp knows Palin is the ONLY ONE who tops - I'll say tops by far - Romney as McCain's best pick).

Bottom line, Romney and Politico fear Palin most - as do the Dems and the MSM. (By the way, the Dems and MSM do not fear Romney the most - which says a lot.)

AOL, a main on-line pro-Obama/pro-Dem player, is now carrying the Politico piece promoting Romney buzz.

Clearly AOL wants McCain and the GOP to lose the general elction - hence they gladly promote Romney (no mention of Palin).

Also, CNN had Romney - kind of out of the blue - attacking Obama. Again, CNN, wanting McCain and the GOP to lose, gladly promotes Romney (to attempt to avert the Palin threat).

All the media frenzy which will surround the remarkable Palin "story" - essentially free to McCain - will be worth millions and millions of dollars of coverage and PR (more money than Romney would provide anyway).

Re: Ted Haggard’s Cash-For-Heaven Offer

Ted — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:31:12 -0000

What a total FAG! Mail this evil idiot all your used cat litter, here:

Ted and Gayle Haggard, 9699 N. Hayden, Suite 108, PMB 180, Scottsdale, AZ 95259. This is a private mail box address that we have been using since we moved to the Phoenix area.

Re: ToxicMedia & SequenceGrabber Stable

Ted — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:28:40 -0000

Having an issue with the pallette after I've built the stable version. If I try to load it, I just get a message that it could not be loaded. If I look in the console, I get something about the nib file name.

2005-11-19 15:07:54.169 Interface Builder[13134] no nib file name, releasing

Is the pallette expected to be somewhere in particular? Or am I just doing something stupid?

Thanks!

Re: Leaked: ABC’s Stephanopoulos interviews John McCain

Ted — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:20:36 -0000

HEY SYDNEY IS IT TRUE YOU WERE A PRANKSTER ON THE USS FORRESTAL AND YOU WOULD WET START THE E4F SKYHAWK TO HAVE UR JET FIGHTER BLOW ABIG FLAME OUT THE REAR OF YOUR J F THUS HARASSING THE PILOT BEHIND YOU VIET VETS AGAINST MCCAINSAYS YOU WERE AHOT SHOT JOCK DURING THE VIETNAM WAR AND CAUSE THE DEATH OF 167 NAVY PERSONMEL OF USS FORRESTAL AND THAT YOU WERE TRANSFERRED SHIPPED OUT TO THE USS ORRISKANY IN 1967 BEFORE THE DEAD AND I NJUREEDWERE CLEARED OFF THE DECK OF USS FORRESTAL AND WHY THE NAME MCNASTY

Re: The impact of regulating residents’ work hours

Ted — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:04:00 -0000

Elliott, I'd be very interested in seeing the study that says increasing nursing staffing levels reduces costs. Please email to me.

Re: The Most Innovative Pop-Up Book: ABC3D

Ted — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:23:14 -0000

Favorite letters; E, F, G, S and X

Re: Shell Gets Out of Wind & Solar Power, Backs Biofuels and CCS Instead

Ted — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:58:59 -0000

At least they won't sabatoge wind and solar development as had been suspected in the past. Thank you Japan, Germany and Spain for your leadership.

Re: Happy HNT!

Ted — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:20:26 -0000

My oh my.....I think the thing that most impresses me about you, about your site, is not just your beauty (immense as it is), but your wit and thoughtfulness.

And, frankly, your bravery. It's difficult to share parts of yourself, yet you have the courage to do it.

Truly, it would be easy (and accurate) to say it shouldn't take much courage to reveal this body -- you are absolutely stunning -- but I know how hard it can be. I admire you.

And, of course, I loved seeing you. I am a guy, after all, and you are specatcular.

Re: Happy HNT!

Ted — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 09:34:30 -0000

Wow.

The technical quality of this picture is only outshone by the beauty of the setting and the sunlight.....all of which is only outshone by the glory of you.

Thanks for sharing....you redefine spectacular.

Re: For your information…

Ted — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 01:38:21 -0000

Geeze. Absolutely unbelievable.

Start with the fact that these comments couldn't be more patently untrue -- you are both fascinating in soul and monumentally beautiful in form, both that perfect body and that spectacular face.

Even forgetting that, comments like these are so inhumanly mean and snidely spewed as to deserve less than contempt. They deserve the same blase' indifference that the author him(her?)self deserves.

I know it's much easier said than done, but try to know -- with your heart, not merely your intellect -- that these comments are worth less than nothing; and have less than zero truth in 'em.

Re: Reflective HNT

Ted — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:54:13 -0000

I wouldn't have thought that your words could possibly be as beautiful, compelling, and, well, sexy as your form....but damn in they're not.

You're gorgeous; and so is your soul. Thanks.

Re: The Big House

Ted — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:02:21 -0000

Um....

One hopes you don't mind too terribly much if the image of you leaning against the wall while he (I) pressed against you makes me more than a little crazy.

You should see what the thought of you is doing to me. Or, um, maybe you shouldn't.

Thanks, as always, for being the most spectacularly sexy woman on the 'net.

Re: Ramblings

Ted — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:48:51 -0000

*sigh*

Lady Elaine is being nasty with more than the gardener.....you truly are an amazingly interesting and soulful and, yes, sexy woman.

Re: I Don’t Like This…

Ted — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:38:39 -0000

And now, the thought of a cam capturing your typing/morning glory is going to distract me all day...

....not that I was all that excited about doing actual work, anyway.

Re: Memory Monday

Ted — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:14:20 -0000

There are days -- and they be often -- when being a guy is hard (or, p'raps, difficult (if not hard)).

Reading this post, though, reminds me that we guys really have it pretty good, all in all.

'course, we own everything, which helps.

(kidding, kidding)

(sort of)

Re: Mission Impossible

Ted — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:45:24 -0000

Now, had you been like me, after cataloguing it, you'da put it all back.

Including (if not especially) that bent nail.

Re: Potatoes

Ted — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:48:10 -0000

Oh my God.

That may be the funniest blog posting I ever read...of course, having lived through similar weirdiosities helps.

I remember one time trying to quell the munchies at an Arby's....and walking to my table knowing with full confidence that I was going to -- gravity compelled it! -- drop my tray and lose all my food. And even knowing it was bound to happen, there was not one thing I was going to be able to do about it, except this:

I watched the tray fall from my fingers, watched the food explode when it hit the floor...and managed to say 'oops' about 3 minutes later.

Re: Potatoes

Ted — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:45:59 -0000

Oh, but I do have a blog. Not sure why the blogger profile doesn't link me.

Probably because the blog is, well, boring.

I'm gonna start posting those pictures of myself in the Sponge Bob boxers...that oughta spice it up.

Of course, by "spice it up", I mean "turn stomachs".

Re: Potatoes

Ted — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:17:34 -0000

By the by and FYI, I just started reading "A Spot of Bother" by Mark Haddon (he of the brilliant "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time").

"A Spot of Bother" is completely different, yet every bit as brilliant and real. Over and over, I have to stop reading and simply digest the seemingly simple (yet overwhelmingly deep) narrative.

This boy can write.

I was also going to mention that I, too, loved "The Time Traveller's Wife", and that the ending of that was so irretrievably sad yet satisfying and sweet....but then I realized that would make me a girl, so never mind.

Re: Rest in Peace

Ted — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:50:06 -0000

What is the statute of limitations on Herbiecide?

I hope I never take a deep nap in front of your mom.

Re: Sunday Sadness

Ted — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:11:27 -0000

One can skimp on margarine (since one shouldn't use it anyway); or notebook paper; or window cleaning solution or bottled water or puppy dogs.

But no one should skimp on peanut butter.

Or condoms.

In the states, JIF is best (peanut butter, that is. I can't speak for Jif condoms).

Re: Sunday Sadness

Ted — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 23:40:35 -0000

Better (apparently) to be an unhappy bunny than a sleeping hamster.

At least in your household.

Re: Artichokes and Friendship

Ted — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:44:21 -0000

Artichokes are actually a staple in my pantry....I always have some (not fresh, unfortunately) on the shelf. I never know when I'll just toss 'em in something I'm cooking, whether it be stir fry, or laid on top of baked salmon, or even as toppings for pizza.

Yum.

I've never really considered the erotic content of thistlefruit, but I certainly defer to your vast and admirable knowledge of the subject. 'bout the only intimate resemblancies I've noticed in foodstuff was in tacos. And, well, hot dogs. Hey, I'm a guy -- we're not s'posed to notice stuff.

Re: Tagged

Ted — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:47:00 -0000

It's a proven fact that, north of the equator, one should stir one's coffee counter- (or anti-) clockwise. Counteracts the Bernoulli motion caused by the Earth's rotation.

And, biblically, red cars are always portents....especially if you have to follow a red Datsun 666-Z. You might as well simply curl up under the covers.

None of this seems weird to me.

Of course, I'm the guy who programs computers wearing boxers on my head, so who am I to judge?

Re: Memory Monday

Ted — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 21:25:33 -0000

Yes.

A hearteat may be the music of life.

I think compassion and caring are the soul of heartbeats. Thank God that music still plays.

I'm going to give my children an extra squeeze tonight.

Re: Beep Beep

Ted — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:36:23 -0000

The seniors were bleeping years before we ever had a bleeping gleam in our eyes....

So one should trust their bleeping expertise, no?

(and you'll forgive me if I pause a moment in a reverie of contemplation of lingerie shopping for you.....woncha?)

Re: Beep Beep

Ted — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:29:48 -0000

Hmmmm....what would a (presumably normal (and presumably red-blooded (and presumably heterosexual))) buy to adorn you, were he given the chance?

My, my, my....that image may keep me up for awhile.

Or at least awake.

I certainly have a couple of ideas!

Re: 26 Things

Ted — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:30:18 -0000

I can't believe people eat snails. Snails are not food.

Simple algorithm I use to decide:

I don't eat anything that can taste me back (like tongue), or digest me back (like tripe)...or anything that leaves a slimy trail where it walks.

Outstanding picture, though.

Re: A Request

Ted — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:30:33 -0000

Damn.

I'm too late for "lingerie" and "hot oiled backside"?

Damn.

Re: Beep Beep

Ted — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:08:08 -0000

Um.

Think sheer. Think itty bitty baaaaarely there thong.

Think woody.

Oops.

Re: A Request

Ted — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:08:45 -0000

Seems like there ought to be room for the hot oiled backside, though, even if late.

In Tedworld there's always room for your backside.

Re: Christmas Traditions.

Ted — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:09:21 -0000

I don't know why it is, since I've endured most of these exact things, but I still love Christmas.

I love the cheesy music and clutter; I love the noise and three-day-cooking; I love seeing the people I love to see and I love seeing the people I only see annually (even though there's usually a pretty good reason I only see 'em once a year).

I love wilting mistletoe.

I love it all. Well, maybe not the two Ronnies so much. But sick or not, I love it. Wish we had Boxing Day here.

Re: Stuffed!

Ted — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:04:33 -0000

Yesterday, I almost fasted. Other than the meatball sandwich, the ridiculously spicy chicken strips, the pasta salad, the potatoes, the couple pieces of pizza, and the 18(ish) cups of coffee.

I actually do fast once in a while, although one would never guess it, looking at this girlish figure. But I do it now and again -- more for my soul than my body.

By the way, odds are, whether you forget the HNT or not, everyone here will remember it.

(Blogger seems to let me comment using my gmail login, but not my blogger login. Go figure).

Re: Dentists

Ted — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:48:39 -0000

Me dear mama used to tell me innocent sis not to drink alcohol and leave her mouth open.....dunno what she meant by that, though.

I'm a innocent, too.

Or so me dear ma thought.

Re: Secrets

Ted — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:41:03 -0000

One of the (generally) unspoken man rules is to deny everything...even when the thing you're denying is right there , in front of everybody.

"What girl?"

"THAT GIRL RIGHT THERE, IN YOUR BED!"

"What bed?"

"THIS ONE! THE ONE YOU'RE HAVING SEX IN!"

"I'm just napping, dear."

"THEN WHO'S THAT GIRL WITH HER LEGS AROUND YOUR WAIST?"

"What girl?"

Ooops, maybe this wasn't the thing to tell you after all, was it?

Re: The Magic of Christmas

Ted — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:12:22 -0000

I absolutely love the imported snowman. That is EXACTLY what Christmas is about -- the magic that love makes.

And love is magic, make no mistake about that. I like to be Joe Cynic (with a side of Harold Smartmouth), but I'm really pretty smooshy, when you get right down to it. Merry Christmas, you sweet lady. Hope yours is full of lovewonder.

Re: Christmas HNT

Ted — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:09:56 -0000

um.

um.

thank you. thank you.

um, thank you. you really are spectacular.

by the way, i didn't use my hands to type this.

oops.

Re: Back to Normality

Ted — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 08:48:39 -0000

A world which could contain a you-video but doesn't is a lesser world, indeed.

Teasing us by telling us you could post it is like promising a boxer dance without actually performing it.

"Extendible" is an even better word, by the way...and how the hell does a toy fall out of a cracker?

Re: Favourite HNT

Ted — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:33:50 -0000

How to choose, how to choose....

The second shot is so aesthetically pleasing....the composition of the photograph is lovely; the model is even lovelier.

The first shot, though....well, I am a guy, and that is your ass, and well....you know.

Thanks for posting (again) two of my favorite pictures.

Re: Time for a bit of Honesty….

Ted — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:44:34 -0000

I really need to think about this one...I've been, off and on, in much the same state.....while I'm not actually suicidal, I've often pondered that the world would, at best, not even note my passing....and that, for some, it might be a better place.

I don't share that as a kind of warning or plea or anything...it's simply a recent column in my warehouse.

And....reading this post from someone whose togetherhood I deeply admire has given me great hope (for me) and joy (for you).

Thank you, kind lady....for your honesty, strenth, and admirability.

Re: 2006 Overview

Ted — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:02:28 -0000

I suppose my personal song-that-sums-me-up for 2006 would been the same theme I've embodied for years.

The Theme from Rocky and Bullwinkle.

Re: I Just Wanna Dance…

Ted — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:32:28 -0000

I do have work to do....like clicking and backing and clicking and backing.

That's a gorgeous pic, by the way...sexy and saucy and, well, you.

I used to dance in public, until I realized I was whiter than Dick Clark; more rhythm-impaired than Al Gore; more left-footed than Christy Brown.

I still, though, am able to force the occasional beer down the Tedgullet.

Re: 25 Peeps

Ted — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:59:08 -0000

I've been clicking and clicking. It's not, after all, like I actually have a life.

Well, clicking, perusing, and clicking.

Clicking, perusing, boxer dancing, and clicking. You seem to bring out the, um, artist in me.

Re: 25 Peeps

Ted — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:17:28 -0000

And I'm still clicking, by the way. The peeps thing is cool, and I'm playing with my mouse there; but I also keep clicking on your links, waiting for the one that will move me to the naughtyyou pic.

So far neither link has done so, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time and patience and clicks. Even the chance at even a semi-naughty pic of the monumentally sexy/gorgeous you is worth defying the odds and gods of surfing.

Or so it seems in Tedworld.

Re: Question Time

Ted — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:36:07 -0000

If you're going out for a night on the town, and you want to look your amazingest, what outfit that is in your closet right now would you wear?

If you were staying in, but wanted to look your sexiest, what would you wear?

Do you prefer mountains or oceans? Woods or fields? Paved paths or unknowable vectors?

Pizza or cheeseburgers? Italian, Indian, Chinese, "don't care as long as it's fast, damnit?"

Pampering or being pampered?

Mornings or evenings? Television, theatre, or movies?

The end of these intrusive questions, or more opportunity to be soul-naked in front of virtual strangers?

Re: Your Questions…My Answers

Ted — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:23:30 -0000

I was wrong in the woods once.

Turns out my bark was worse than my bite, so I branched out in a different direction....now I pine for those days.

Re: Q & A - Final Part

Ted — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:37:19 -0000

Oh, let's go out to the theatre....dinner before, see a show, drinks and dessert after....which is probably the venue for "classy amazing"....although I'll, of course, be wishing for "sexy amazing" anyway. Ultra short skirts and strappy slinky tops were invented for you, I'm thinkin'.

You can keep the whip (although I'd not actually deny anything to a woman who, you know, keeps a whip).....

And you can guess my favorite color and style of lingerie.

Thanks for answering the questions.....the more of you we all get to know, the more we see how deeply cool you are.

Re: Q & A - Final Part

Ted — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:38:21 -0000

Oh, and this may not be a galactically jaw-dropping news flash...but I like naked too.

Re: Q & A - Final Part

Ted — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:25:12 -0000

I am not (you gorgeous thing) given to (god, but you're sexy) egregious (you would make burlap look like lingerie) and superfluous (have I told you what your legs do to me?) flattery.....

Besides, it's not flattery when it's true (you overdressed vixen).

Er sump'n.

Re: Q & A - Final Part

Ted — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:39:58 -0000

by the way...if you, one of the hippest and most aware people I've met, understands "nothing", is there any hope for the muddling mass of the rest of us?

Re: Celebrations

Ted — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 08:10:04 -0000

I glanced at the Darfuria blog yesterday. Interesting to read his angled take on the evening. Both versions include his admiration of the vomit hue, which was pretty much a first for me.

Among the many things that I think would be unutterably fun to do with you is a night of socializing, imbibing, hanging out.

And talking, of course, about the cunning linguists in the pub.

Re: Whoops!

Ted — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 09:23:44 -0000

In the throes of passion, I (and thank God!) never hear or think about Robbie Williams.

Mostly, I hear the sound of penguins reciting Shakespeare.....of course, who doesn't?

Re: Whoops!

Ted — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 09:36:21 -0000

Stanislavky: "Though this be method, yet there is acting in it."

Re: 26 Things

Ted — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:47:28 -0000

I got words, oh yes, I got words.

Might not be fit for women, children, or the weak-minded, but I have picture suggestion....

What's the emoticon for waggling your eyebrows in a suggestive manner.

Seriously, these are great shots. You have a terrific eye. Is there anything you don't do well?

Re: 26 Things

Ted — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:06:25 -0000

A couple of words:

Dessert

Bold

Open

Brush

Jewel

and, of course, the popular "ineffable glory of you"

Was that more than a couple of words?

Re: TME’s Entry

Ted — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:17:01 -0000

It would be a lovelier world, indeed, if people tried to wear someone else's soul for a bit before showering them with words which might just hurt their very core.

People don't have to agree, but people do have to attempt to have some empathy for another's heart, don't they?

Don't apologize for your thoughts, and especially for the fact that you had the courage and conviction to shield your friend. Anyone who thinks that failing to stick up for a friend is "minding their own fucking business" doesn't understand friendship.

Re: Sucking Pussies

Ted — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:25:11 -0000

Well, I had no doubt. Talent is talent, good writing is good writing.

With or without knickers.

Not, of course, that I have thought about your knickers.

Re: Sucking Pussies

Ted — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:26:08 -0000

I have links to several pretty good writer's sites, by the way, if you're interested. It's always good to know how the industry works -- that can be at least as mysterious as the whole creative process itself....

Re: Whoops!

Ted — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:20:44 -0000

Ah.

So what I thought was an invitation to the Laney inner circle, the charmed camarilla, was just a typo?

So, am I assume the letter from Camilla Parker, offering me cheap viagra, is > also fake?

Re: The Current Mr D

Ted — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:12:25 -0000

Despite the fact that my son always calls me a girl (because of the theatre stuff and bell choir, so forth)....but really, I'm (mostly) a hard-hearted bastard. Stuff doesn't touch me as much as it ought.

But.

But.

I'm sitting here smiling and misty; right on the edge of tears.....

What a lovely, sad, sweet, optimistic posting.

Re: Knickers

Ted — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:45:05 -0000

Um.

Discussing testicles and meat processing plants in the same breath is a horrible idea.

I'm still not sure how one migrates from your knickers to old horses.

Re: Knickers

Ted — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:56:33 -0000

So.

Let's take your knickers, my knackers, and your knockers to some quite little nook and have a bit of nookie.

No?

Re: Dreams and Wet Things

Ted — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:09:12 -0000

I know a little about dream analysis, and (if I'm not mistaken (which is, or course, unlikely)), the dream indicates a deep desire to dance in your knickers.

It is possible I'm wrong, of course.

How does one entice a koi to suck anything? Peanut butter on your finger?

Re: Dreams and Wet Things

Ted — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:56:19 -0000

Ali; Well, other than the fact I often forget mine, I'm your current Ohio-based internet geek Laney-loving undies guy.

Hey, I've never had a cool title before!

But, being deadly serious now (and pulling up a comfy couch), how can I help you? The doctor is in session (if not in boxers).

Re: Take Two, Three times a Day

Ted — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:29:10 -0000

You know, there's a part of me that feels ever-so-slightly discarded, in that I didn't actually get my own abode.

But -- trust me -- that is monumentally overshadowed by the realization I get to hang around the lingerie shop 'til the cows come home.

And I don't even like cows.

Re: Take Two, Three times a Day

Ted — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:49:07 -0000

In Tedworld, at least, you are the froth in my espresso.

Re: Time Out….

Ted — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:45:33 -0000

I love Jackson Browne. There aren't many poets working any more, but he's one of 'em.

Nice song. Thanks.

"Late for the sky". What a perfect phrase.

Re: The Big Wide World

Ted — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:44:45 -0000

You know, I read that "Big Book of Everything You Could Ever Possibly Imagine You Might Possibly Need to Know About Parenting".....it was thousands of pages long....

....and this is how I sum it up: Plan to worry.

Re: How Well do you Know Me?

Ted — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:40:39 -0000

I missed the socks question (although I DID get it right, damn it!); the necklace; ideal night out; detested household chore (I said toilet (made sense to me!); and the view from your window (I said woods, since your son was conceived there).

Re: Miss U’s News

Ted — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:38:36 -0000

I think that when things happen in bunches, they do mean something. Whatever the glass means to you is what the glass means. I think that's its purpose, to mean something to you.

I can't make heads or tails out of the fact that I keep finding knickers in my car, but it must mean something, no?

Re: Miss U’s News

Ted — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:01:32 -0000

Oh, yeah, I forgot to mention....I think a picture of you in the red satin dressing gown, with or without socks, is now required .

Re: TMI Tuesday

Ted — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:09:07 -0000

Gorgeous picture.

The world, truly, is a better place by degrees, every time a picture is taken of you.

Who took it? And shouldn't there be more in the offing?

Re: TMI Tuesday

Ted — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:52:21 -0000

Love the new graphic, by the way. Very classy and gorgeous.

Like, you know, you.

Re: TMI

Ted — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:01:46 -0000

Things that make me hold my breath:

Swimming underwater.

Sunrise from a mountaintop.

Thinking of you.

Re: Weekend Frolics

Ted — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:26:58 -0000

I'da never thought sextoys-condoms was a spammer....with such a subtle nickname, I'm impressed you were able to suss that out so quickly.

Sincerely;

Studmuffin-Boxerfree

Re: Weekend Frolics

Ted — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:37:49 -0000

Seriously.

Really.

C'mere and check for yourself.

Seriously.

Re: Tea & Biscuits

Ted — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:52:52 -0000

There are many reasons not to love living in America; not to be proud of our imperialism and unrequited self-importance and sneering superiority....

.....but I checked, and as huge as America may be, there's no Blobby Land here.

Reason enough to stay.

Re: Weekend Frolics

Ted — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:19:12 -0000

By the way (and yes, this juuust may be analogous to your Alzheimer's story), one of the things I most despise about myself is my tendency to procrastinate, especially over unpleasant tasks.

So, many years ago, I bought a book called "Procrastination", written by two female psychologists who also struggled most of their lives with procrastination. The book includes ways to help understand why you procrastinate as well as exercises that help you break the awful procrastination habit. Perfect for me.

I haven't gotten around to reading it yet, though.

Re: Tea & Biscuits

Ted — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:12:09 -0000

America is too proud to have BlobbyLand anywhere within its borders.

Wait, who am I kidding? We have Dollywood, a tribute to Dolly Parton's breasts (with roller coasters). Clearly, we have no pride at all.

On the other hand, only America has the real football.

Re: Weekend Frolics

Ted — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:32:48 -0000

Sadly, it actually is true. I keep meaning to read it, though.

I did read the intro and first couple of chapters, and they made the point that most procrastination is an unconscious desire/need to sabotage one's own success. If that's true, it certainly explains my lack of desire to read the damn thing.

C'mere, though. See what I don't procrastinate about.....

Re: Weekend Frolics

Ted — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:41:22 -0000

That may be true, but most of them have "knickers" in the description.

Re: Tis Your Fault Tim….

Ted — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:20:33 -0000

I think the "they're only tits' attitude is wise and probably helpful, while being juuuust a bit inaccurate.

They're spectacular tits.

Re: Weekend Frolics

Ted — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:01:29 -0000

I panties have silks no thong idea.

It's undies not lace like wet yours folds are string always lingerie on g-string my t-bar mind, or anything knickers.

Re: Tea & Biscuits

Ted — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:03:14 -0000

You are incorrect, of course, about the football. Real men use their hands.

Re: Tis Your Fault Tim….

Ted — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:04:14 -0000

...and what wouldn't I give, just to see that blush????

Re: Tea & Biscuits

Ted — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:05:30 -0000

45 minutes?

I'm pretty sure I can drink, sans break, for hours.

That is what we were talking about, isn't it?

Re: Weekend Frolics

Ted — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:06:02 -0000

I hear it's better to miss a comma than to skip a period.

Re: Gulp…

Ted — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:34:29 -0000

Well, Laney, you know how I feel about your beauty and irresistability.....more to the point, you also know how I feel about your charm and wit and wonderfulness.....

...and that I miss you.....

.....and, even ever more to the point, you know how much happiness I wish you. The one thing about which I have absofuckinglutely no doubt whatsoever is your ability to not only charm, but fascinate him.

What I wouldn't give to be the one ordering the wine.

Re: Gulp…

Ted — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:16:32 -0000

Hey, organiser....very brave to post a comment from behind a private profile.

One can't help but admire those brave souls who choose anonymity to post.

Re: Genius Test Answers « Darfuria

Ted — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:29:46 -0000

These are among the funniest things I've seen on a blog....ever. Thanks!

Re: U.S. President adds eligibility cap to bailout

Ted — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:20:00 -0000

While it should go without saying that even a legitimate President's "ordered" $500,000 pay cap is an unenforceable intrusion into the private sector, as if that weren't enough, Obama LACKS EVEN OSTENSIBLE AUTHORITY to issue the order UNTIL HE OVERCOMES "RES IPSA LOQUITUR" BY SUPPLYING HIS LONG FORM BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND PROVING HIS ELIGIBILITY TO BE PRESIDENT UNDER ARTICLE 2 OF THE US CONSTITUTION.

Re: DST!

Ted — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:38:35 -0000

I have quieted a few opponents, who style gripe with the following comment: Our Kentucky cousins have had it figured out for several decades, and done well. We can too.

Re: Hot Seat with Noah Baumbach

Ted — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:42:00 -0000

I've never heard of the guy...but I applied Six degrees of Kevin Bacon and everything was put into perspective:

Bacon, kevin appeared in Destination Anywhere which starred Sciorra, Annabella who appeared in Highball which was directed by Baumbach, Noah

I could add Jennifer Jason Leigh and Phoebe Cates into the equation but that would bring up to many fond memories from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. :)

Re: I always…

Ted — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:46:00 -0000

Michael,

I don't recall actually seeing Amy Lee before but I'm sure she is better looking than Louis Griffin. I will compare noses and get back with you. I will also check out Anywhere but Home...Thanks!

Well time to work...Look forward to seeing you on Red Eye tonight Miss Booya!

Question: Whatever happened to that girl named Rachel (I think) that sat next to Bill...Who was she and did they fire her?

Re: Me me me me me red eye 11-26-07 me me me me

Ted — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:52:00 -0000

Hey Michael,

Happy birthday! I'm in the same ball park for age...Seems like just yesterday I was rocking to the hair bands of the 80s and now 40 is around the corner. Oh, you are funny by the way...I liked the Haley's Comet joke the other day.

I'm hoping Alison will post her segment from the Biography channel episode. I have like three hundred channels but not that one. Argh!

Re: Me me me me me red eye 11-26-07 me me me me

Ted — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:47:00 -0000

Michael, I read your post just before going out tonight and kinda converted what you said into Ted Terms... Basically I used an analogy that I understood better. So I acted a bit more like Sherman Klump and a bit less like Buddy Love.

The Roof...The Roof...The Roof is on Fire...

Re: Two embarrassing admissions

Ted — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:03:00 -0000

OMG, your posts are like crazy insane sometimes! They are like a synthetic opiate increasing the dopamine levels to my cerebral receptors and resulting in euphoria!

I have no clue what Gossip Girl is and never heard of someone pretending their bruise was a tattoo.

This just re-enforces my belief that if you were a cartoon character, you would be Lizzy from Meet the Robinsons...

You can see her at the end of this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY_E5x61-68

If you can't tell, I'm in a good mood! :)

Re: Two embarrassing admissions

Ted — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:56:00 -0000

Ted's post game wrap:

1. That girl who was afraid of New York was lame.

2. The Internet story was hilarious. I liked seeing that fat reporter run.

3. I've switched to Jodi Applegate's Blog Page... J/K

4. You were impressive as always! Stunning hair! Good job Alison!

Re: Two embarrassing admissions

Ted — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:46:00 -0000

Damn it Michael! That was the best one yet! I'm a competitive but I don't think I can out do that one! The fun will be in trying though!

Oh, I forgot to put that I'm just glad that reporter couldn't catch me! :)

Re: Tomorrow morning’s Best Bets segment

Ted — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:20:00 -0000

I can't believe that you get up at 6:45am...that sounds like torture to me...at least at this point in my life. I always hated getting up early. Getting up around 9:00am is just fine with me.

Sounds like a slow weekend in the Big Apple. Who actually gives Nerd Clearance?

The only excitement here is my son's CIF playoff game tonight. I would have gone but it is raining like crazy.

Hopefully Big Bear will have some snow. :)

Re: http://hitormiss.org/2003/02/20/i-really-try-not-to/

Ted — Thu, 20 Feb 2003 17:42:17 -0000

Hair coloring contains a variety of chemicals that aren't good for your skin (and may even be carcinogenic). So I wouldn't recommend it. I have a similar problem with a graying beard, but I don't worry about it. Any time someone (including my parents) suggest that I might be happier and look better if I shaved, I simply tell them that I have earned each and every gray hair.

Re: http://hitormiss.org/2002/12/20/using-mod_rewrite-to-block-hot/

Ted — Fri, 20 Dec 2002 13:11:22 -0000

I have had similar problems with people "leeching" images from my site. The most frequent offenders are the owners of blogs and users of bulletin-board discussion forums. Since my site is about my photography, I'm perhaps a bit more sensitive about the "leeching" problem than you are.

However, I found that the various RewriteCond directives end up creating more problems than they solve. For one thing, the approach makes my pictures invisible to most foreign visitors who access my pages through translation sites (I didn't use a "kleptomaniac" GIF like you use, merely a 403 error). It also removes the images for visitors whose internet providers try to speed things up with caching, and some people who visit my site at work through corporate proxy servers.

So I have switched to a case-by-case approach of blocking access to specific "leeches," at least until the page of the blog or bulletin board "ages" to the point where it no longer matters. This seems much fairer than what I call the Ashcroft approach (i.e., casting a broad net that restricts everyone's rights on the pretext of going after a very few bad guys).

Re: Happy National Coming Out Day

Ted — Sat, 12 Oct 2002 16:58:24 -0000

I just had a look at it myself. Good God! Any man who likes show tunes that much and isn't Jewish obviously must be gay (even if you don't notice the "gay men's fiction" anthology).

Could it perhaps be possible that your mother figured it out some time ago, and has either accepted you or decided not to mention it?

Re: http://hitormiss.org/2002/06/30/why-were-not-one-nation/

Ted — Sun, 30 Jun 2002 07:55:37 -0000

Actually, I would ditch the "under God" and adjust the end to read "... with liberty and justice for all who can afford it." That is not only an accurate assessment of the current state of American society, but it is something with which our corporate elite would most wholeheartedly agree.

Re: http://hitormiss.org/2002/01/23/why-is-it-that-straight/

Ted — Sun, 27 Jan 2002 12:13:58 -0000

Matt, I don't think this is in any way peculiar to gays. As a "regular" Jewish single guy, I have found that well-meaning(?) individuals will try to match me up with any woman who is Jewish and single (or often merely single), proclaiming her "the perfect match." It doesn't matter if those individuals know nothing about her (or me) other than that we're single-- that should somehow be sufficient. Pairing up any two random single people should result in a match, and if it doesn't something is wrong with one or both people. On the other hand, if you have enough random encounters you're bound to get a Date From Hell out of it at some point. Good for a laugh or two.

Re: Police say youth pastor killed wife, buried her - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Ted — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:18:00 -0000

Yeah if you will believe that this rock is a frog, you will have everlasting life. Your eternal destiny depends on what you decide to believe.

So if you happen to pick the wrong religion, you will certainly burn in the Lake of Fire. Of course no one has ever picked the wrong religion, their's is always the right religion.

Religions grant license's to be self-righteous, and bigoted toward others that do not share their same belief's amd dogma's.

Religions serve no purpose except to decieve and control masses of gullible people.

Did a god creat any religion so that he may be worshipped? NO!! a man did.

The Bible is purely man's book of trash, people heard voices and called it from a god. Every person hears voices, it's from the living brain, echoing it's thoughts, self monitoring it's self, most considering it from a God, but after death no more voices and no more god.

Re: Tampa Neighbor Charged Month After Teen's Slaying - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Ted — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 08:12:00 -0000

Who said he was a youth minister? you? Just because someone elects themselves a title does that mean that they own or live up to that title? Churchly titles are free and cheap and a dime a dozen.

Re: My road to reason - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Ted — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:50:00 -0000

IMHO, if a soul exists, it is in collective thought, a combimation of electronic pulses bouncing around in the gray matter switching neurons and synapses.

I would also agree that after death, this soul which is selfconscious awareness of it's own existance dies and fades away quickly into complete nothingness.

The electronic pulses die and the heart which supplies fresh blood and oxygen to the brain and the brain and all thoughts quickly expire. A soul can only exist in subjective living brain thought.

Re: My road to reason - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Ted — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:46:00 -0000

To Christians.

If God is real to you and you absolutely have no doubt that a God exists.

Why do you need faith?

What use is faith when you already know in your mind that a God exist.

I would think that faith belongs to agnostics.

Re: I am Glad that I have found you all! - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Ted — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 22:52:00 -0000

I personally challenge any Christian to post One thing or event that has come true prophesied in the Bible, that Jesus said or any Biblical charactor said and has become true.

This challenge will exempt Israel becoming a Nation, which is hardly a prophesy, a cheep one at that, and the fact that we all will die, which is a given known fact.

Any takers?

Just post one thing, that Jesus said, or Paul said, or any Biblical charactor said, any event that has become true.

Anyone! Just post one event in past history, that has become true!

Excluding Israel and death!

Just one Biblical event or prophesy, please I beg anyone, to post one proven Biblical event.

I'm waiting for one proven event that was prophesied from the Bible
since was written!

1.

Re: Wish me luck - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Ted — Tue, 01 May 2007 08:20:00 -0000

rockingt

Re: I slept

Ted — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:19:00 -0000

I watched the last two Red Eye episodes last night (Devo Guy and Dee Snyder). If you did any of the writing in those...they were really funny.

My quest for a Nintendo WII ended this morning. I got up at 5:00am (that sucked) and got to the Best Buy at 6:45am (the store didn't open until 10:00am. It was a like a mad house down there. Santa's little helper froze his ass off but I was able to create a few gems in the process...enjoy:

Alison Rosen, If insightful commentary was Viagra, she would arouse me for up to 4 hours…anything longer would require medical attention….my doctor is on standby!

If hilarity was a cement truck, he’d be pumped until his load hardened.

or Mike Baker, if brains were a cement truck, I’d pump his load until it was hard.

or Mike Baker, if brains were a cement truck, I'd pump his load...hard.

Greg Gutfeld, If comedy was a Foley catheter, He’d be painful at first and then provide much needed relief.

If hotness was a bag of M&Ms;, she would melt in my hands and not in my mouth…yes, I’m that good people!

Shira Lazar, If sexiness and insightful commentary was Homey D. Clown…Homey would play that!

If Red Eye was an anachronism, then Greg Gutfeld would be invited to the 2008 Emmy Awards. (This one makes sense to me! LOL)

Rebecca Gomez, If hotness was earwax, I would insert my tip until she came with me.

If brains were everlasting gobstoppers, I’d suck her forever. Yes, she’s that smart!

Bill Schulz, If coolness was a xylophone, he’d have rainbow colored keys and play twinkle twinkle little star. Yes, he’s that cool!

If brains were a new puppy, I'd give her a large bone and when I was finished, pat her on the head and say "good dog."

Re: I slept

Ted — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:51:00 -0000

Well, since sleep is the topic of the day, I fell asleep after my last post and just woke up...8:00pm. LOL

Oh, I hate to admit it but I am a big Laguna Beach / The Hills fan. I enjoy reality shows with Big Brother being my favorite.

Anyway, yeah Michael it was crazy trying to get a WII (Alison is probably like STFU about it already). After I bought all the accessories and games, It was about $500. That was just one of several gifts to buy. Argh!

Nice job in spotting that inactive link...I actually saw that so maybe I will get an honorable mention. Just kidding to the victor goes the spoils. Michael 2 Ted 1

Oh, thanks for fixing the Laura Leu link (Say that 5 times in a row)...It's not often someone will post a pic of themselves squatting between two cars. Priceless!

Ok, this is proof that if my wordplay career fails, I can make it in the music industry:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x2W12A8Qow

Re: I’ll be on Red Eye Tonight

Ted — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:53:00 -0000

I bet she cracks Michael..I bet she starts laughing and can't finish a sentence. That is going to be classic.

Good luck Alison...he he

Ok, here is the secret code for your bloggers...instead of heavy blue eye shadow...make it really heavy blue eye shadow this time! :)

Have you abandoned the It's Just Word Play Blog? I get so confused where to post my brilliance.

Re: I’ll be on Red Eye Tonight

Ted — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:22:00 -0000

Ted's Post Game Wrap:

Alison: WOW, The FORCE is strong with this one Michael. Crap, I don't think she laughed once! Our plan was a total failure. However, did you see the nose twitch or face twitch during the Pork chop segment. If it was a nose twitch that was soooooo hot (Bewitched). I think it was a nose twitch...please tell us it was a nose twitch!

"Frottage and Persuasion of the Forbidden dance" - That was the sexiest line ever said on Red Eye.

You should have thrown an intro line back at Greg again...your the only guest with the balls enough to do it...that is of course if you had them...which you don't...which makes this sound stupid so I will switch to intestinal fortitude.

The viewer email was funny.

Is Courtney's smile a permanent thing?

----

Make it stop...Make it stop:

Whelchel, Lisa appeared in Facts of Life Down Under, which starred Leachman, Cloris who appeared in Demon Murder Case, which starred Bacon, Kevin

Fields, Kim appeared in Comeback Kid, which starred Ritter, John who appeared in Hero at Large which starred Bacon, Kevin

Cohn, Mindy appeared in "facts of life, which starred Hallowell, Todd who appeared in Apollo 13 which starred Bacon, Kevin

Rae, Charlotte appeared in Another Woman's Husband which starred Kirkland, Sally who appeared in JFK which starred Bacon, Kevin

Mckeon, Nancy appeared in Firefighter which starred Irizarry, Vincent who appeared in "Guiding Light, The which starred Bacon, Kevin

Astin, Mackenzie appeared in Dream for an Insomniac which starred Aniston, Jennifer who appeared in Picture Perfect which starred Bacon, Kevin

Re: Petty criticisms

Ted — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:53:00 -0000

Hey Michael, After our last debacle, I don't think we should associate in the blog anymore...if you see me in here just walk the other way! Maybe she won't notice us. :) J/K

Hello, my name is Ted and I'm guilty of incorrectly using literally in this blog...I'm sure if I said, "Alison Rosen is literally the hottest person in print and news commentary" that she would still approve that comment. I bet she looses her "literal lunch" after reading some of my word usage and abbreviations. Think of me as the Badly Behaving Bastard Child of this Blog or BBBCB for short!

One itty bitty little suggestion and I hope you take this the right way (as a woman of POWER, I'm sure you won't): That picture of you next to the title...Would you consider changing it? There are so many great screen pics of you in these posts that I keep hoping you would switch. That one is great but as your blog publicist, I would advise that change can be good!

I ran across a great quote the other day, "I have my feet firmly planted on this cloud!"

Have a great day!

Re: You Don’t Know Dick About Christmas!

Ted — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:25:00 -0000

Cool! I look forward to your "special" kind of episode.

Christmas Trivia: Two very important people share birthdays on Christmas day...can you name them?

---

Serious subject: If you had a chance to view my dog pics, then you realize that I'm not a vet...I just play one on the web. But I do know something about dogs.

Vet Ted's Advice:

1. Keep the dog hydrated

2. Limit food intake for now

3. Prevent them from chewing grass until their stomach is back to normal.

4. Sometimes a small amount of Pepto Bismol can help. Check with the Vet.

5. ONLY give your dog the very best dog food. I prefer...well my dogs prefer Eukenuba. The better the dog food, the less portions they need to eat for the same good nutrition.

6. Dog's should be fed just before they go to bed. At least large dogs so they don't play around and their stomach twists.

7. Pups and newer dogs can get nervous very easily...so keep his environment relaxed.

8. If it continues, take him to the Vet. ASAP. Pups can't afford to lose a lot of nutrition.

9. Did I mention to keep him hydrated.

Anyway, I hope he feels better. I know my dogs are like kids!

Re: New Year’s

Ted — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:46:00 -0000

Hey,

I'm just heading out the door and read your post! I really hope 2008 is a great year for you both professionally and personally! I have New Years off and some big plans. If you were in Palm Springs, I'd say join the fun. Anyhoo, I was listening to a song (I think Rick Nelson) on the way home after dinner which went something like..."you can't please everyone so you gotta please yourself!" ...pleasing yourself is the only thing that really matters! Peace out! Catch you on the blog next year!

Re: Super Saturday for Opens (1/31)

Ted — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:17:18 -0000

Agreed, Sandra. As I said, I liked 511 Pacific, too. I think it will sell for around $1.8 million. In fact, every new home that I can't possibly afford, I like to imagine selling for $1.8 million. That's part of my new reality. However, those flashy bathrooms made my head hurt. Coupled with those shallow sinks, I might only pay $1.7 million.

Re: Not Worth Their '05 Prices?

Ted — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:02:21 -0000

Thanks MBC, this is exactly the kind of story I come here for. We bought in 2003 and because we're on a busy street I doubt we could get our 2005 value, whatever that was, maybe more like 2004. Not that we are going anywhere. Kids are in school and I am mostly wondering about 12-15 years out when I'd like to get back to the beach. I guess I am bearish short-term but bullish on that horizon. Our market will always be healthier than the region and the nation as a whole. We will recover faster and better when that time comes.

Re: Obama ‘organized’ ACORN

Ted — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:55:38 -0000

Rezko, Wright, Raines, Ayers … and now Acorn!!! This is over the top. Obama’s a fraud and should not be allowed anywhere near the White House.

Re: McCain/Romney? (UPDATED)

Ted — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:22:00 -0000

For McCain to tap Romney instead of Sarah Palin as his Veep woud be a gigantic blunder. Unf_ _ king believable!!! Team McCain CAN’T BE THAT STUPID!!!

Re: The GOP Reformation

Ted — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:37:00 -0000

I just wish McCain would name Palin his Veep already so the fun could begin (that is, fun watching the Dems and MSM running scared)!

Re: Zef, BSc.

Ted — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 01:37:35 -0000

Congrats Zef :)

Re: Här är reklamkampanjerna som slår oss andra på fingrarna

Ted — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:38:24 -0000

Tjena,

Mycket åsikter fram och tillbaka. Kan någon nämna en svensk reklambyrå (eller fler) som jobbar för mätbara resultat? (De som är i branschen vet vad som menas.)

Tackar för tips och blogutrymme.

Re: Här är reklamkampanjerna som slår oss andra på fingrarna

Ted — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:38:24 -0000

Re: Här är reklamkampanjerna som slår oss andra på fingrarna

Ted — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:15:05 -0000

Tjena,

Mattias: Hejsan! Tackar för svaret till frågan som mer än något annat lades ut för att få nya insikter och perspektiv på reklambranschen (Jag var - och är fortfarande - dåligt insatt i Sverige).

Micco: Tack för intressant läsning... Kanske inget som inte sagts om reklam förr (gör något åt det, som man säger, Mats!)...

Rosser Reeves nämns i en artikel skriven av Mats...

...vilket får mig att undra om inte fler har läst klassiker av Rosser Reeves, John Caples, Claude Hopkins, Eugene Schwartz, Victor Schwab... med fler -- gamla sanningar som bör läsas om man vill mäta och motivera värdet av sin service i pengar (notera att fokuset är på direktrespons in i en funnel där kundrelationer kan påverkas drastiskt, i jämnförelse med ständig image/brand advertising).

Re: Här är reklamkampanjerna som slår oss andra på fingrarna

Ted — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:15:05 -0000

Re: Make the Most of LinkedIn

Ted — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:18:30 -0000

Premium membership costs on ecademy though, so I wouldn't be sure how long I'd stick around. I already had a bunch of people connect to me, but no one particularly interesting.

One was a 30-something personal trainer, another a self-professed business guru, and someone else claims to be a 22 year old with little experience but willing to learn. None of them in my business area.

ted

Re: Dumb and Dumber: NAIOP Calls HSBC HQ Green Project of the Year

Ted — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:49:39 -0000

While I do not approve of this type of development, what is the point of this article?

-That the NAIOP are a bunch or idiots?

-That LEED can be used for green-washing?

-That car-culture of America is unsustainable?

-That if you decide to develop a greenfield site that you might as well not bother with LEED or any other sustainable practices because some blogger is going to bash you anyway?

As a member of the green design community, I don't need to read about developers or designers that don't get it, I see that everyday. I'm sure there are plenty of good projects to write about, ones that I could actually learn something from.

Re: The Bizarre Push to Allow Concealed, Loaded Guns in National Parks

Ted — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:58:45 -0000

A lot of people attacking the article as anti-gun don't seem to have read the article/understand the implications of the law.

The question is why is there a need to CONCEAL your weapon, not carry it.

Re: Jargon Watch: Is "Sustainable" Over?

Ted — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:49:45 -0000

Do we really need to be discussing this? Is this not a huge waste of time? Dose anyone really think Zaha is interested in anything other than formal expression? Dose anyone think that this pavilion is providing a solution to a real problem?

To suggest that the term sustainable is being misused is to presuppose that there was some universal agreement of what it means.

I suggest we should focus on projects that are making a real effort to provide real solutions to real problems.

Re: Just Weird: Boehner Says It's 'Comical' to Say Carbon Dioxide is Dangerous

Ted — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:23:45 -0000

Boehner needs to be fired. He reminds me of Bob Dole. He never had an opinion - just that of the Republican party. You had to loose respect when Dole said smoking was not addictive - just a habit. Boehner does the same for global warming.

Re: Republicans' Climate Change Talking Points Document Revealed

Ted — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:06:32 -0000

I see this memo as evidence that the GOP has gotten more radical and alienating.

I beleive the vast majority of americans support renewables and understand the job growth and opportunities within.

Of course, as a TreeHugger reader I am biased. What percentage of americans actually beleive these talking points?

When I ask my friends and family (who love Fox news BTW) they deny that global warming actually exists...does everyone else have similar experiences?

Re: Fiber Arctic: Seattle Fiber Artists in Stitches Over Global Warming

Ted — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:31:07 -0000

I agree with this first comment:

"I really encourage this kind of events as it helps promote awareness about these problems."

Because, you know, the whole Global Warming thing just doesn't get very much airplay nowadays.

Re: Acrobats Design Canada Pavilion with Rainwater Harvesting, Green Walls

Ted — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:11:57 -0000

international expos are the height of needless consumption and nation state / corporate propaganda. the fact that it is in china makes it even worse. did we learn nothing from the beijing olympics? oh, there will be francophones in multi-colored tights there.......never mind

Re: NASA's Advanced Space Tech Gets Turned Into Self-Aware Eco Building

Ted — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:50:48 -0000

William McDonough + Partners is the architect for this project, in case anyone was wondering.

Re: Tutorial: iPhone and iPod Touch 3.0 Jailbreak with Redsn0w

Ted — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:12:57 -0000

Has anyone tried to Jailbreak a 3rd Gen iPod Touch with version 3.1.1??

Re: GM Promotes Flexfuel When You Can't Find Ethanol

Ted — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:04:51 -0000

I don't like the idea of Ethanol. I agree with Japan, these alternative fuels are a trend and going backwards. We've already moved beyond this in technology.

Re: Portable Spin Dryer from The Laundry Alternative

Ted — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:07:34 -0000

Thanks to everyone for pointing out their difficulties with laundryalternatives.

I had already ordered from them but canceled my order after reading the comments here. I'm glad I did. I got an angry-sounding email reply back saying they hadn't charged me yet because both the washer and spin dryer were not in stock and wouldn't be available until sometime in September!. Yet when I placed my order, there was no mention of this delay. I might have been waiting weeks wondering where my order was.

I purchased the Wonderwash from Lehman's and the Dyna Jet hand wringer from wisemen trading. The wonderwash is a slightly different model than what is shown in the laundryalternatives site. Perhaps, if they could have them in stock, it would be better. The top doesn't securely close on mine: the screw seems to be popped out of the threads. I'm contacting Lehman's today to see how they respond to this defect and will update here on my experience with them. The good thing is that both companies shipped out my goods within a day of the order.

It seems one needs very very little soap in the wonderwash, or you will wind up with soapy clothes even after the rinse. As for the wringer, clothes definitely come out with much less water, but not to the point of being just damp, which I had hoped. I will try adjusting the screws to see if it makes them push out more water, though I'm afraid of breaking buttons if it's too tight! Going more slowly seems to help wring more water, too.

Re: More Fallout from Bob Lutz's Interview on the Colbert Report

Ted — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:16:40 -0000

I was a bit dismayed at how quickly people are to dismiss a product because one of the guys who helped make it doesn't believe in their opinions.

The tent of environmentalism is supposed to be a big tent of a lot of people with different views and opinions trying to make the world a cleaner, more efficient place. We shouldn't be marginalizing others who can contribute a product that's very significant in helping to reduce the carbon footprint and make transportation in America a lot more efficient just because he doesn't think exactly like us.

I, for one, believe that CO2 is causing climate change, but that doesn't mean I'm going to disparage a guy who doesn't subscribe to the same theory and boycott a product that symbolizes a big step in changing how America travels. He's got his own reasons to believe why this is a good idea - mostly monetary reasons, it seems. But that's how the market works. Capitalism unfortunately can't run completely on altruism, sadly.

We as environmentalists should be encouraging everyone to start thinking more green, even if it's small, incremental steps. That's fine. Very few people ever go green overnight. Just because Bob Lutz doesn't believe in mainstream green dogma doesn't mean he can't contribute something that can help the world. It's reactions like these that give us a bad image to everyone else and have my friends wary that I'm going to declare some kind of holy war on them because they don't recycle. That's not how you influence people.

Sometimes we can be just as bad and verbally violent as the climate change deniers. I guess it's human nature.

Re: Shell Gets Out of Wind & Solar Power, Backs Biofuels and CCS Instead

Ted — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:58:59 -0000

At least they won't sabatoge wind and solar development as had been suspected in the past. Thank you Japan, Germany and Spain for your leadership.

Re: Dumb and Dumber: NAIOP Calls HSBC HQ Green Project of the Year

Ted — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:49:39 -0000

While I do not approve of this type of development, what is the point of this article?

-That the NAIOP are a bunch or idiots?

-That LEED can be used for green-washing?

-That car-culture of America is unsustainable?

-That if you decide to develop a greenfield site that you might as well not bother with LEED or any other sustainable practices because some blogger is going to bash you anyway?

Re: The Bizarre Push to Allow Concealed, Loaded Guns in National Parks

Ted — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:58:45 -0000

A lot of people attacking the article as anti-gun don't seem to have read the article/understand the implications of the law.

The question is why is there a need to CONCEAL your weapon, not carry it.

Re: Jargon Watch: Is \"Sustainable\" Over?

Ted — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:49:45 -0000

To suggest that the term sustainable is being misused is to presuppose that there was some universal agreement of what it means.

I suggest we should focus on projects that are making a real effort to provide real solutions to real problems.

Re: Just Weird: Boehner Says It's 'Comical' to Say Carbon Dioxide is Dangerous

Ted — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:23:45 -0000

Re: Republicans' Climate Change Talking Points Document Revealed

Ted — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:06:32 -0000

I see this memo as evidence that the GOP has gotten more radical and alienating.

I beleive the vast majority of americans support renewables and understand the job growth and opportunities within.

Of course, as a TreeHugger reader I am biased. What percentage of americans actually beleive these talking points?

When I ask my friends and family (who love Fox news BTW) they deny that global warming actually exists...does everyone else have similar experiences?

Re: Fiber Arctic: Seattle Fiber Artists in Stitches Over Global Warming

Ted — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:31:07 -0000

I agree with this first comment:

"I really encourage this kind of events as it helps promote awareness about these problems."

Because, you know, the whole Global Warming thing just doesn't get very much airplay nowadays.

Re: Acrobats Design Canada Pavilion with Rainwater Harvesting, Green Walls

Ted — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:11:57 -0000

Re: NASA's Advanced Space Tech Gets Turned Into Self-Aware Eco Building

Ted — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:50:48 -0000

William McDonough + Partners is the architect for this project, in case anyone was wondering.

Re: Hello~! - Letters to the Webmaster

Ted — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 23:27:00 -0000

to Arron Camp,

Jesus is quoted as saying ""I am the Way, The Truth and The Life. No man comes unto the Father except by me."

The Jews that lived and died before JC, had no knowledge of his existance, yet you say the Jews had faith in him, how is this possible? Yet you insist you believe it's true!

When Isaiah says that I am the only god and there is no other, this is why the Jews never accepted Jesus as a messiah, yet you boldly say that they had faith in Jesus.

Sorry dude, you're really confused!

And if there were Jews present at Jesus's cruscifixion, there is not one Jewish account in the NT, why not? But yet they had faith in Jesus...lol

Get real Arron!

Re: Hello~! - Letters to the Webmaster

Ted — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:51:00 -0000

aaron camp said,

When Jesus Christ died, His death was effectual to all those that believe in Him...hence, the Jewish (Old Testament people)people that believed in this coming messiah were saved. Their faith in the coming Christ saved them from Hell. Therefore, the statement that Christ makes "I am the Way, The Truth and The Life. No man comes unto the Father except by me" is true! The Jews and Gentile believers of the Old Testament did come to the Father by Him, the Coming Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Somehow you're purporting this as pure fact. How do you know the above statement made by you is true?

Do you somehow possess first hand knowledge that this is true? Is it true because of your longing and you intend it to be true?

By the way, the majority of Jewish people (of the OT) that lived before christ were already dead before christ arrived, but yet you insist that you have some form of first hand knowledge that the Jewish people were saved from hell...lol

Isaiah 45:21 says I the Lord, and there is no God else beside me.

Yet the majority of living Jewish people reject Jesus as the messiah, even though Jesus was a bonified Jew himself, and many many living Jews witnessed Jesus's death, are Jewish people this blind not to recognize the prophesized saviour and to have witnessed his death and yet are still somehow stupid enough not to recognize a man sent by god to save them, that rose from the dead?

Fundy answer! God has hardened Jews hearts, although Jesus was a bonified Jew himself, with a blood line of David, and Mary inseminated by an an angel sent by god.

How did Jesus get a bloodline of David through Mary whom was not of any kin to Joseph?

Crawl out of this one aaron!

Re: The Challenge to any Fundementalist Chrsitain reading this - Letters to the Webmaster

Ted — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:05:00 -0000

aaron camp,

I think that there is enough evidence on this page alone, to discredit and tear down all religions and proves the bible as false.

Had you throughly read this page, I see absolutely no reason for further religious discussion or engagement.

nice try, But!

I'm a nerdy 23 year old Christian in Cali, who really believes what he believes and just wants people to talk through things....but back in my mind....in hopes that I may change your mind and get a bigger mansion in heaven.

We've all been through this crap so many times on here, it's really getting old.

I suggest you read as many testimonies as you can on here for a month and then come back and spew your religious propaganda.

Re: The Challenge to any Fundementalist Chrsitain reading this - Letters to the Webmaster

Ted — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:53:00 -0000

Christ? Who was that? Wasn't he a circus clown? Never heard of him/her.

Re: The Challenge to any Fundementalist Chrsitain reading this - Letters to the Webmaster

Ted — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:39:00 -0000

Ben wrote:

Genesis Ch. 6 vs. 6
And it repented the Lord that he had made man on earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

But nowhere in the bible does it say, it repented the Lord that he created Satan and allowed all evil to exist on earth, nor did it grieve him at his heart.

Yet these same people that this god regretted making, gave them permission to write a book about his requirements toward salvation.

Talk about contradictions.....lol

To you anonymous christians posters, reality and truth are a threat to you, you have nothing to ad to these forums, why don't you all go pray for yourself that you might acquire some common sense, instead of waisting your time trying to spew your religious beliefs on to us, it does not work here.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/myspace-leads-mom-to-marijuana.html

Ted — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:10:14 -0000

Well bay you made that choice. pot didn't make you do anything, like i just said in the comment above.

You can't look for something to blame for bad decisions.

And it sounds like you were a teen in the 90's.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/myspace-leads-mom-to-marijuana.html

Ted — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:06:47 -0000

Well Rob if thats what is going to take to have your kid learn not to play with knives then yes. Your whole scenario isn't real logical for all parts of the country. First off, why was she going to a drug dealers alone? thats a stupid thing to do and you can't blame drugs on that one. And after inhaling smoke daily anyone is bound to have side effects, come on. and aren't the short term effects why people smoke it?
Your kids will try wether you want them to or not and that doesn't mean they are going to turn out bad. I know a lot from high school who tried it and hated it and never smoked again. and i also know people who would sometimes socially and are starting careers with starting pay at 200k. I'm not saying everyone should smoke. because i do people who got into heavy drugs and are either dead or in jail, but thats not the pot, they had the choice to take that next jump thats their fault.

And for the record, i am NOT a pothead, nor do i even smoke. I did my fair share in High school, but i grew out of it.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/myspace-leads-mom-to-marijuana.html

Ted — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:53:45 -0000

Trench pot doesn't start the problem. Just because you get high doesn't mean you are going to run off and try to cop a buzz off anything. There may be people out there like that, but it didn't start with pot. thats like saying if you get drunk you are going to go and find another drug that makes you feel that way. Only difference alcohol is legal, and believe me pot will be legalize eventually with strict government regulations. its only a matter of time, they know they can tax the shit out of that. just like smoking and gambling.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/myspace-leads-mom-to-marijuana.html

Ted — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:47:07 -0000

Apparently you didn't read what i wrote. Please point out in my comment where i said anything about toddlers? Don't coonfuse a stupid ass teenage mom, who you read about in the news, to my comment. But like i said before you are all hypocrites, Chances are you have tried it, maybe even something worse. Do you forget what it was like to be a teenager? i guess you can't really compare life now to the 70's,80's...or even the 90's. times have changed. there are drugs killing people and you complain about pot, GET REAL How about you research Marijuana. (one site doesn't count, actual research)

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/myspace-leads-mom-to-marijuana.html

Ted — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:43:26 -0000

ITS POT. big deal. that doesn't mean she is going to be a drug addict. I bet all of you have tried it. and are you in jail? and actually pot is not physically addicting, emotional yes. but not physical. This has got to be the stupidest thing to argue about. Maybe if it was coke, meth, narcotics or something more serious, but come on you are talking about marijuana the most widely used drug in the USA. if you smoke pot you aren't going to start robbing and killing people. Chances are that lady has tried it, so why should her kid be any different. Alcohol is more dangerous then weed, more people are killed from that then pot. And yes there are plenty of more important things to do with tax payers money. We shouldn't have to pay for something so petty. apparently the lady has no authority over her children.
IF you people think Marijuana is a "real" problem turn on the news and think about it.

Re: Last columns

Ted — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:38:20 -0000

Wow... Kathy Salvi, the conservative icon of Illinois, attacked by the far right. Thanks. Bean will be that much easier without the 22 right wing nut jobs on her side.

Re: Cegelis endorses Duckworth

Ted — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 17:38:57 -0000

Roskam's reputation as an independent reformer who reflects the 6th District will make it hard for a split Democratic Party even get 40%.

Re: Duckworth attacks Roskam over Delay

Ted — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 23:37:39 -0000

Duckworth doesn't seem to know about us. God bless her, but she needs to learn about our area, and how WE feel. She seems to be uninformed, used by the leftist national Democrats, and she needs a few years to study the area she wants to represent before she can run a serious campaign.Maybe if she moves here and lives here for say, 10 years or so?

Re: Cut and run? * Updated x3 *

Ted — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:25:36 -0000

Read the NIE report...leaving Iraq now will only embolden the terrorists. Yes, it was the wrong war, but now that we're there, let's finish the job.

Phocion, glad to hear you have a heart...and that you bought the only issue she's running on.

Re: http://thehappyhospitalist.blogspot.com/2008/01/brick-phone-reincarnated.html

Ted — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:06:00 -0000

I used to work for a private ambulance service that handled transportation for the local VA. It would invariably take an extra half-hour beyond what our company considered "reasonable" (read: how long it took at other hospitals) to pick up a patient at the VA. The VA is the only place I've ever seen actually LOSE a patient. Didn't know where he was, didn't have any idea how to find him, didn't seem to care. It was kind of horrifying.

I've been on the fence for a while about federally provided universal health care. Thanks for reminding me about the VA---I think my mind is made up now.

Re: http://swiftywriting.blogspot.com/2005/07/swifty-reviews-malaysian-film-sepet.html

Ted — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:56:00 -0000

It's spelt OrkeD, not Orket ;)

Have you visited Yasmin's blog by the way? Look it up, it's titled 'the storyteller'.

Re: Schillerstrom lining his pockets with Dem money?

Ted — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:50:45 -0000

Democrats control the entire government in Illinois, how do you not work with them? They certainly can't work together though.

Re: Question of the day – Harold Washington memories

Ted — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:14:47 -0000

I was living in the western suburbs so I didn't really know much about him, but I do remember our school making the announcement that he had passed away...it's funny because he didn't make any impact in my life, but I still remember everyone about that announcement.

Re: No more waiting for a tomorrow that never comes

Ted — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:00:50 -0000

The terrible condition of these schools would never happen if we would just elect Democrats to run the State and the City of Chicago. Put them in charge of the schools. In the meantime, we need to hold accountable those who are responsible for how these schools are run and how they have horribly failed our children! It would be great if Sen. Meeks leads the charge against those in charge.

Re: Question of the day

Ted — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:14:49 -0000

Blago should not walk. Very little upside for him and walking in the parade would not change the dynamics he presently faces in any positive way. The media would follow him to get footage of hostile reaction to him. Some confrontation with a voter or "man of the street" would make the news and would not help him. Blago's powerbase is Chicago (and they dont care about a parade in Springfield), and hard core Democrats. No chance he expands his base by walking in the parade. Very good chance something happens there to embarrass him. No brainer, stay away. Maybe schedule a positive photo-op somewhere far away from Springfield that would indirectly explain why he was'nt at the parade.

Re: Question of the day

Ted — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:01:31 -0000

Illinoians will resent the cameras as they, as a group, think driving within 10 miles of the speed limit is ok. As long as the flow of traffic is moving at the same pace, the fact that it might be flowing at 72mph instead of 65mph strikes few as punishable conduct. It would be one thing if the Governor rolled out the program to identify only dangerous or reckless drivers by video surveilance. To do it merely as a way to inflate state coffers will not be well-recieved. Nobody likes getting a ticket; wait until they have a politician they can blame for it. I wonder how much support legislators will give him, especially in a strange and unsettled election year. There is no good timing to roll out such an idea, but there is lousy timing and I think that time is now.

Re: Meeks: I’ll definitely run against him

Ted — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:03:36 -0000

The question is not whether Meeks is willing to take on Blago. Just about everybody is ready to take on Blago these days. Rather, how will he stand up to the other Dem heavyweights looking to run for Gov as well. My guess is that he is positioning himself for a run for one of the other constitutional offices and wants to parley his stated intentions of running for governor into a deal with Madigan or Daley for a guaranteed slot elsewhere on the ballot. Given that Obama won the US Sen primary when he was'nt taken seriously by the other whites in the race, history will induce the heavies to take Meeks seriously. With two or three legitimate white candidates running against Blago, none can afford to cede the large black vote to an African-American in the race. Moreover, Blago may not be in the race given the US Atty's interest in his activities. Without an incumbent in the Primary, the black vote becomes more volitable as incumbents normally get the lion share of the black primary voter. One caveat, things may change even more dramatically if Sen Obama is still Senator Obama in late Jan. 2009. His desire to be in the executive branch might prompt him to cast a longing eye at the governor's mansion.

Re: Presumptive hubris

Ted — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:29:58 -0000

At some point, the people who put this guy in as Gov., and Emil in as Senate Pres., and Madigan in as Speaker, are going to have to accept responsibility for that. What Blago could have accurately said is that he, and Emil, and Mike are all homies. They are from the same cliche and they have all the power. Judy Baar Topinka would have done sommersaults to work with Madigan. She would have been an adult. She would have tried to act responsibly. This was well-known to Madigan. Yet, Madigan agreed to be Co-Chair of the Blago reelect campaign, knowing better than almost all how bad Blago is and how immature he is. He knew Blago would continue to be a disaster for the State. Still, as one of the most powerful DEMs in the State, he did nothing to try and get a more mature and responsible person in as the DEM nominee and helped sink Topinka. At what point are we mere taxpaying mortals in Illinois suppose to stop feeling sorry for Madigan for having to try and deal with Blago and conclude it is time to throw them all out. And, at what point should rank-and-file Democrats conclude that they have been sorely betrayed by the very people they helped elect. Blago is a goof. But Blago did not make himself Governor.

Re: Madigan clan a no-show? * UPDATED x2 – Speaker will show *

Ted — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:06:42 -0000

My sources tell me that Madigan liked your photo contest so much yesterday that he wants to pose again near Blago in hopes that someone captures an equally charming moment.

Re: Cows before kids

Ted — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:14:59 -0000

Meeks is half right. Its cash cows before kids.

Re: Cows before kids

Ted — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:49:09 -0000

Totally agree TUHS nailed it. Perhaps an additional inquiry should be posed to the good Rev./Senator: why do you feel so powerless as a State Senator to effect change when the legislative and executive branches are totally controlled by Chicago Democrats? Does the paralysis of State Government on so many issues important to Democrats, seem to have at its heart a sincere debate over public policy or is it caused by petty turf battles over the spoils of power? Meeks may do this state a great favor by publically answering that question from his vantage point. I would hope the paralysis is due to sincere policy differences, yet I suspect it a less noble explanation involving greed, vanity and obsessions with personal power. As someone involved in civil rights, I find it fascinating that Meeks is resorting to the tactics of a person without power rather than plying the tools available to those in power. Perhaps its just an old habit, or perhaps he feels powerless in the Senate.

Re: This just in… Emil Jones to step aside * UPDATED x6 *

Ted — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:18:39 -0000

Frank Watson has a good relationship with James Clayborne and Sen Bill Haine. Haine is a very likeable guy and would not be suprised if he emerged as the compromise candidate. If GOP votes are needed, Haine could close the deal. I have no idea what his fellow Dems think of him. By the way Wacker, you posit an interesting theory about Emil's rationale for getting out now.

Re: Justifying “Threemil”

Ted — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:08:59 -0000

Democrats all over the state must be proud. Power through blood line is royalty is'nt it. Maybe we should just get it over with and bestow upon some of these families formal titles like Prince or Baron or Duke. The Duke of Ward 33, the Earl of Calumet Heights. Kind of has a ring to it dont it?

Re: Question of the day

Ted — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:29:36 -0000

The courts are a better place for clemency petitions to be heard. Less politics and more experienced people evaluating the requests. The courts are far from perfect, but are in the best position to weigh the risks and benefits to society. Looking at this Gov, what George Ryan did, and what Clinton did, I think the people of Illinois would have more confidence in the process if it was handled by judges.

Re: Old bulls attempt GOP diagnosis, names floated for guv

Ted — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:31:57 -0000

Well said VanillaMan. Any suggestions as to who fits the bill in the GOP?

Re: GOP Star Chamber looking to craft 2010 ticket * UPDATED x1 *

Ted — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:49:50 -0000

If McCain wins, look for Jimmy Durkin's stock to shoot up. Republicans will be interested in knowing if a President McCain has a favorite. Second, the GOP base will be looking for a "reformer" like McCain and Palin --especially Palin. What they will NOT be looking for is a multi-millionaire who wants to start at the top. Burned by Jack! and by Oberweis and a few others who will go unnamed, the "rich guy" who wants to be governor and will settle for nothing less as anything less would be beneath him is not going to work. By 2010, we will have won in Iraq and most of the troops redeployed elsewhere or back home, the housing market problems will have been corrected and serious efforts to stablize energy costs will start to show success. The GOP would be poised for a comeback.

By the way, Brady is right in that when Edgar let it out that he was strongly considering a run, and that Brenda have given him the green light, it did in fact suck all the air out of every other candidate until he announced his decision late that he would not do it. It looked so likely that he would run that Dan Rutherford announced he would run for Sec. of State, instead of Treasurer which is what he was going to do. Edgar's flirtation with running did change the dynamics tremendously for several critical months and delayed some candidates, especially Brady, from getting out of the box sooner.
Dont buy into the conspiracy theories about why Brady stayed in. Ego and ambition is all one needs to understand to understand why Oberweis and Brady could not work a deal. Who had the better chance? My recollection is that at the time both the Oberweis camp and the Brady camp were clinging to unrealistic or overly optimistic polls and pundit analysis as to what was going to happen on Primary Day.

Re: Lipinski one of “20 most corrupt”

Ted — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:58:35 -0000

A Chicago area Democrat ranks as one of the twenty most corrupt in Congress! I'm shocked, SHOCKED!

Re: Rod and Sarah

Ted — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:56:09 -0000

Blago is not inaccurate in his discription of the job of a governor vs the job of a legislator. What it shows is not that he is a disloyal Illinois Democrat, rather, that the attacks on Palin are lame and without substance. I find it curious that the Pro-Obama posters have not attempted to refute the accuracy of Blago's discription, just express some disappointment in his not going along with the Obama playbook.

As far as comparisons between Blago and Palin are concerned, keep it up. One caveat, look at his approval ratings in Illinois vs her's in Alaska. Maybe the question of the day ought to be would we be willing to trade Blago to Alaska for Palin.

Re: Rod and Sarah

Ted — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:05:04 -0000

Palin recruited candidates to run against Ted Stevens and Congressman Young in the primary. Stevens opposed her vigorously when she ran for Govenor against Murkowski (sp?). Palin and Stevens are, and have been, adversaries. Its late in the day, I will give you the benefit of the doubt that you did not intend for your readers to conclude that Palin is part of Steven's corruption scandal.

Re: This just in… Jones refuses to bring Senate back to town

Ted — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:09:08 -0000

Might explain why we suddenly have votes and talks of progress coming out of the house side. Its all for show. Take it back to the poor rubes that keep voting these guys in and say, "see, no more gridlock, you dont have to throw us bums out after all." At a minimum, it lets reps blame a Senator who is retiring anyway. Too convenient to be a conicidence.

Re: A great idea: Force Barack’s hand – And an explanation

Ted — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:14:28 -0000

If Blago can enlist the support of former Congressmen to promote a bipartisan approach to the capital bill, why can't a US Senator weigh in with his own party to promote ending the bickering and to come together to pass much needed ethics reform? I suspect a call would be made if the issue was stem cell research or raising the minimum wage or universal health care. I also suspect that he and his campaign concluded long ago that they dont want his name in the same sentence as "ethics in Illinois government." Thus, the stiff arm.
Rich, you are correct though in suggesting that there are important times which demand that an elected public servant start thinks and acting like a public servant and not a candidate. While we concede a certain selfishness to office holders for wanting to hold office or even secure higher office, we still do expect them to do some public service every now and then.
Then again, maybe we assume too much, maybe he could care less about addressing political corruption in Illinois.

Re: A great idea: Force Barack’s hand – And an explanation

Ted — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:57:16 -0000

If so many Illinois residents feel let down by Obama's failure to fight for positive change here in Illinois (as these posts evidence), would it be unfair to conclude that this is a harbinger of things to come if he is elected President and has to stand up to his own party in Washington to bring about "change!"

Re: Question of the day

Ted — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:09:11 -0000

sexual orientation is not relevant. Criminal sexual behavior is relevant. Talking about sexual orientation rarely results in a meaningful discussion of an important public policy question. It does often injure, embarrass and ruin peoples lives. Have not seen such discussions lead to better government.

Re: Phone home, Barack

Ted — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:23:14 -0000

Why do newspapers have to editorialize about this? Is our Senator so indifferent to the State he presently represents that he does'nt know what is going on? I am troubled that it has got to this point. Even if all the pleading from newspapers that lavishly endorse him and give him such favorable coverage eventually leads to Obama making a phone call, the fact that he has yet to act is a telling indictment. Maybe it was correct to say that some people talk about change to advance their careers and others spend their careers trying to bring about change and reform.

Re: This just in… Part 2… Obama calls Jones

Ted — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:50:29 -0000

[the rest of the news] "...the conversation ended awkwardly and abruptly when Sen. Obama's teleprompter malfunctioned."

Re: This just in… CBS2 airs ominous report about governor’s future

Ted — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:13:20 -0000

The decision when to announce an indictment will come from main justice. Too many advantages to letting everyone believe he has the goods on Blago but not announcing an indictment before the election. Whoever wins will be hard-pressed to remove him as USA if he is just about to indict Blago. What would the DEMs say if a Pres. Obama asks for an immediate resignation of all USAs, including Fitz, [something he is sure to do] and then appoint a loyal member of the Chicago machine. Remember, Blago could name himself to fill the Senate slot and then use his position in the Senate to block the appointment of any USA who harbors any inkling to indict him.

Re: Fighting the powers that be * UPDATED x2 *

Ted — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:09:15 -0000

You are absolutely right in your analysis. The only way we are going to address the deep and wide spread corruption in this state is thru a con-con. Now, what might get produced may not be perfect, and the efforts of noble and conscientious citizens may be undermined, but lets give it a chance. Cant be worse.

Re: THIS JUST IN… Judge rules on con-con question… Language unconstitional… No new ballots… Judge wants leaflets handed out at polls and mailed to voters with revised languag...

Ted — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:19:30 -0000

With early voting a reality, the voters most likely to be effected will be active duty military serving overseas or stationed out of state. There will be delays in getting their ballots out to them while this is all hashed out. Locals may now be brought to the courthouse or other sights depending on what county or election district you reside, so this is far less an inconvenience for them. Thus, net result will be that the get out the vote efforts [gotv] for those who target residents who live in densely populated areas will be far less adversely impacted than those who want to see our active duty military vote. This state is sickening. Everything has an angle and every aspect of democracy is gamed and contrived. Vote yes on con-con.

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:11:00 -0000

Rich, maybe your question of the day tomorrow should be, of your posters, who will admit responsibility for voting these people in, and if they voted Democrat on the 6th, are they suprised to be reading about this. If they didnt vote Dem for State Rep. or State Sen., did they do anything to help recruit quality candidates to run in a different party or make calls or walk with literature. We all seem to complain, but it would be interesting if any of us, posters, voters look in the mirror when assessing blame. Just a thought.

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:01:12 -0000

Word, you are on to something, lets just raise our taxes to the highest levels in the country and we will soon be home to the most Fortune 500 companies. You happen, in your example, to identify three financial centers, but you do not point out where these companies have their manufacturing plants, tech centers, and house most of there mid-level and senior employees. I will give you a hint, its not in New York, London or Tokyo. In fact, its not even in New York State. High taxes do not create an attractive atmostphere for job creation. As the economy constricts, look for good paying jobs to be moved to low tax states with positive growth potential, safe neighborhoods and good schools. Illinois? Chicago? As profit margins narrow, businesses will see the difference between a state corp. tax rate being higher by a point or two as the difference between whether the businesses can post a profit and issue a dividend to their stockholders or not. Simple math, not liberal math, but simple math nonetheless. And, painful math if you live in Illinois.

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:06:56 -0000

When you consider all the taxes we pay in Illinois, not just state income tax, you will see that Chicagoans are in the top 10 most taxed city dwellers in the United States. When you look at Cook County taxes, sales ,real estate, etc., you will see that we are among the highest taxed people in the country. Illinois as a state comes in 44th in Forbes list of business-friendly states (not taking into consideration litigation climate) and is in the bottom half of CNN's Money rating for local, property and sales tax burden on residents. This does not take into account fees for government services like license plates etc.... The gas tax is very high and it is not progressive, and therefore, adversely effects the poorest among us the worst and those on fixed incomes. The people of this state are overtaxed, with the people in Chicago and the Collars VERY overtaxed. We are not going to tax our way out of our problems. Not rigid, dogmatic fundamentalism, just cold, hard facts. I am not a Democrat, and I am not a liberal. Yet, if I wake up tomorrow and decide, I am now a Democrat and a liberal, Illinois will still be an overtaxed state.

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:30:00 -0000

Hate to keep showing my rigid, dogmatic fundamentalism, but in keeping with the dire warnings of Dan Hynes, in addition to being an over-taxed state, the only states in a deeper defict hole than Illinois are liberal, high-tax California and liberal, high-tax New York. Do you want to know what is going to happen to the elderly and poor who depend upon Medicare and Medicare to secure them healthcare when Illinois tells the Docs and the hospitals, we aint reimbursing you for treatment for many months, eventhough we insist you provide healthcare at rates lower than you charge paying patients and insurance companies that pay promptly? Maybe the question of the day should be this: Voters of Illinois: Blago, Stroger, Dem. State Senate, Dem State House, Dem Supreme Court: Sadism or Masochism?

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:18:14 -0000

Steve, yes or no, we can tax our way out of our present problems?

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:38:13 -0000

Word, can we tax our way out of our present problems in Illinois, yes or no? Congress 2000-2006 was'nt exactly thrifty, and it was'nt exactly conservative or fiscally responsible. Care to discuss the correlation between tax dollars spent per child and test scores on achievement tests? I'm game.

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:48:48 -0000

Which problems? Under-funded state pensions, 4 to 5 Billion dollar short fall on short term debt. Can we tax our way out of these two problems? YES or NO?

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:01:11 -0000

Hey Citizen, can the Feds tax Kansas and Nebraska out of our mess here in Illinois?

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:26:06 -0000

Yes, even when its for a bridge to nowhere. Yes! Gimme, Gimme, Gimme!

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:40:47 -0000

Mr. Schnorf, tax our way to prosperity? Illinois government spends too little and does'nt tax enough? I stand corrected. Lets vote out the people who control the levers of power; they are too cheap when it comes to spending, and too meek when it comes to taxing us. If taxpayers were horses, I say ride into the ground.

Re: This just in…

Ted — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:12:14 -0000

Citizen, sorry I misunderstood. Maybe we should promote Mr Schnorf for consideration for US Senate. Ride pony, ride!

Re: Money woes mount

Ted — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:50:03 -0000

Polly and anon, you should be must reading for everyone in Illinois. I deal with doctors, pharmacists and social service providers. Illinois is about to get its "shock and awe" moment when we see small pharmacists go out of business, social service providers tank and doctors leave to avoid financial ruin. The years of slow pay has had a cumulative effect of stretching the resources and borrowing power of these providers to the breaking point. Slower pay in this economy will push many beyond their breaking point. Look too for Catholic Social Services, that provides a great deal of services to DCFS, especially in foster care, emergency housing and services for exploited, neglected or abused children, and counseling, to take a very hard hit. It is all very tragic.

Re: http://weblog.liberatormagazine.com/2008/12/obama-maintains-silence-in-first-major.html

Ted — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:33:00 -0000

Challenge, can anyone prove this wrong?:–

1. Constitution Article II requires USA President to be “natural born citizen”.

2. BHO’s website admits his dad was Kenyan/British, not American, citizen when BHO was born.

3. BHO is therefore not a “natural born citizen” (irrespective of Hawaiian birth or whether he may be a 14th Amendment “citizen” of USA) — as confirmed in the Senate’s own McCain qualification resolution agreed to by BHO.

4. Supreme Court has already docketed two upcoming conferences, 1/9/09 and 1/16/09 — between dates Congress counts electoral votes (1/8/09) and Presidential inauguration (1/20/09) — to address Berg Case and fashion relief on BHO’s eligibility to be President.

5. Since no facts are in dispute, Supreme Court rules on Summary Judgment to enjoin BHO’s inauguration as President.

6. Therefore, BHO is not inaugurated as President.

7. Vice President Elect Biden is inaugurated Acting President under the 20th Amendment to serve until new President is determined — the procedure for which determination to be set out by Congress and/or the Supreme Court so long as in conformance with the Constitution.

Re: http://hgamer.blogspot.com/2006/05/vanguard-beta-in-trouble.html

Ted — Mon, 29 May 2006 17:49:00 -0000

Raven, I'd point out that the OP of the article and this Rayne only have one thing in common: A fault with the management and current tone of the fans.

The OP finds fault with no moderation while Rayne finds fault with the moderation.

The OP finds fault with a crowd that has no tolerance for diverse gaming backgrounds.

Rayne feels something owed to him/her for being the "veteran" and is now feeling betrayed.

As for the banning, it's a matter of not what you say, but how you say it. Even I can see that his tone is pretty hot-headed.

Re: http://hgamer.blogspot.com/2006/05/vanguard-beta-in-trouble.html

Ted — Mon, 29 May 2006 17:35:00 -0000

Because when every department starts pushing some these veterans the wrong way, its going to alienate the wrong people from thier camp. - Rayne

So you're saying that if they ALL start pushing you (the veteran of Everquest) the wrong way, Sigil is going to fall apart?

Do you really believe they place that much importance on you?

Re: http://hgamer.blogspot.com/2006/05/vanguard-beta-in-trouble.html

Ted — Mon, 29 May 2006 02:35:00 -0000

Valid point, Raven. I'd be surprised if the OP was even in beta any longer. One doesn't suggest to throw everyone out of beta if he or she was wanting to stick around. He's apparently long gone. He hasn't resurfaced since.

I skimmed through those posts and what I walk away with are people trying to use the article as a means to let them in beta instead. Funny stuff but so transparent.

They don't seem to address the problem. They seem to enjoy placing blame. Exactly what the article talks about which is blatant, bad attitudes that no one got a grip over.

Everyone knows this type of problem happens in all betas, but it's probably one of the first times someone had the nerve to bring it up, in article format. I think it was a good thing. Any gaming company would benefit to address these signs in the future. Like the other poster said, "Who woulda thunk it?"

Most intelligent people understand that it's not Sigil that it only happens to. Neither would they blame Sigil for having it happen to them. I feel a bit of pity for them myself, as I would any company that had to put up with this type of immaturity. And that's what it is - total immaturity!

Re: http://www.dailyautocad.com/2007/02/external-references-in-autocad-xref-3.html

Ted — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:46:27 -0000

Hi,

I have opened someone elses drawing which has XREFs attached, but the XREFs do not load with the drawing. We are both working from the same location, so the file paths are correct.

If I detach and reattach the XREFs my ciollegue can not see the files.

Any clues as to why this is happening and how it can be fixed.

Re: Dru Sjodin Website

Ted — Fri, 12 Dec 2003 11:12:20 -0000

ERIC IS 100% right on the race issue.

Sorry Rob, my mistake in my above post.

Ted

Re: New Year, Football in the Context of Mankind, Economic Gloom and Obama’s 2009

Ted — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:27:00 -0000

Wonderfullly put, may the new year bring you and all great peace, health and happiness... It is good to put things into perspective sometimes.... And you did that well,

I will try to make the demo, but if I can't then I hope it goes well...

Re: http://www.rochellesychua.com/2009/04/fish-co.html

Ted — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:57:00 -0000

one word: tooexpensive!!!

I love the food. I love the calamari and fish (with lotsa lemon) but the price is just too much!!! :P

But then again, good food is expensive. :)

Re: http://www.rochellesychua.com/2009/04/bible-verses-thoughts-on-religion.html

Ted — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:19:00 -0000

I don't think this post was pretentious in any way :) ANYWAY... hehehe nag-rhyme.

Roch. A few months back, I went from borderline agnostic to practicing Christianity, then back to the point where I started. point here is, this isn't really about me trying to choose what I want to believe in. Rather, this was due to circumstances that made me think twice about religions. I'm no hypocrite so I won't tell you that Christianity is the way to heaven.Because if that's the case, I'll be seeing more Glorias, Eraps, and *insert corrupt "Christian" politicians here* (kulang pala ang space) in Heaven.

hahaha happy trip :) Enjoy Pangasinan.

segway. I think I should also write regularly :) I find it somewhat gratifying :P

Re: http://www.rochellesychua.com/2009/04/slumdog-millionaire-philippine-premiere.html

Ted — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:32:00 -0000

Hey Roch! I've watched this over the weekend and I thought that it was a really great movie. I always have the penchant of not watching much hyped about movies because I would think that they were overrated. But this turned out differently.

I would also look at it as a portrayal of Philippine (and possibly other nations) poverty wherein (almost) everyone hopes to score the jackpot on game shows: ie. Wowowee. I remember Latika saying "Who doesn't watch this? It gives everyone hope." or something to that effect :)

Re: http://nyetok.blogspot.com/2006/10/bilah-nyetok.html

Ted — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 01:33:00 -0000

hehe, best ahhh ko belia...buka puasa kat uma..huhu jeles...

anyway, ko la cucu paling baik buat nenek ko.cis, jahanam doktor kalau dia leh mengata dalam bahasa omputeh.ape ingat dak kampung tade belajar tinggi sampai harvard ke?ceit

Re: http://nyetok.blogspot.com/2006/10/bang-oo00oo-bang-pose-tu-ape.html

Ted — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 01:30:00 -0000

nyetok, puasa tu menahan lapar dan dahaga...bukan tu je, menahan nafsu kita dari segala-galanya..hehhee

Re: http://nyetok.blogspot.com/2006/09/ambo-nok-bining.html

Ted — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:31:00 -0000

doh gane cerita bini kodung kaki...ooo mentang sakit, mum g cerai ekk...

isk isk isk

Re: http://nyetok.blogspot.com/2006/09/ambo-nok-bining.html

Ted — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:47:00 -0000

hehehe...cun gambar!selamat berpuasa weiii...

aku nampak ko amik rokok tadi..

Re: http://nyetok.blogspot.com/2006/09/cuti-la-sangattt_14.html

Ted — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:44:00 -0000

good luck ok...Uia exam after raya..2 hari lepas raya baru start..huhu..

nampak gaya tahun ni raya sambil ber'exam la ...huhuu

Re: http://nyetok.blogspot.com/2006/09/kita-pon-artis-gak.html

Ted — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:07:00 -0000

nak free satu..hehe

Re: http://nyetok.blogspot.com/2006/09/mari-bernasyid-berzanji-marhaban-dan.html

Ted — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:53:00 -0000

adeh...ada gak geng aku blaja arab dulu..hik hik.aku lari dari bahasa arab tapi masuk uia kene dan wajib plak blaja arab..tetiba menyesal nak mati tak blaja bebetul dulu..huhuu...

kata kawan, blaja arab ni bila baca quran best sket..pahamla apa yang Quran tu tulis dan apa Tuhan nak sampaikan...terkedu aku.

Re: http://nyetok.blogspot.com/2006/08/dari-uniten-bangi.html

Ted — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:19:00 -0000

banyaknye kotak dunhill.yang dah diguna atau belum tu?hehe

erm, saya suka pakwe saya nye bau badan la..sebab dia isap dunhill dan mak sayapun isap dunhill ( orang lama-lama isap rokok tuk halau nyamuk masa keje )...jadi saya rasa bau dunhill tu Best, Manis.Tak kira ah..hehehe

Re: http://nyetok.blogspot.com/2006/08/nyetok-identity.html

Ted — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:18:00 -0000

ahli ibadah!!!hahahah

Re: http://nyetok.blogspot.com/2006/08/2-ekor-bangsat-bgadoo.html

Ted — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:21:00 -0000

dildo?heheheh

Re: http://www.osborneink.com/2009/01/long-hard-time.html

Ted — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:51:00 -0000

MESSAGE TO EVERY MEMBER OF CONGRESS:

When counting the electoral votes, either Congress finds by 1/8/09 that Obama — not being an Article II “natural born citizen” (father Kenyan/British, not American, citizen) — fails to qualify as President whereupon Biden becomes the full fledged President under 3 USC 19 (free to pick his own VP such as Hillary) or thereafter defers to the Supreme Court to enjoin Obama’s inauguration with Biden becoming only Acting President under the 20th Amendment until a new President is duly determined.

The preferable choice, at least for the Democrats, should seem obvious.

SPECIAL AUDIO LINK MESSAGE TO JOHN MCCAIN:

http://www.oilforimmigration.org/facts/?p=691

Re: http://www.osborneink.com/2008/12/taint-funny-mcgee.html

Ted — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:37:00 -0000

EASY WAY TO MAKE SURE OBAMA NEVER GETS INAUGURATED (READ CAREFULLY):–

Since the Supreme Court has now prevented itself from acknowledging the question of whether Barack H. Obama is or is not an Article II “natural born citizen” based on the Kenyan/British citizenship of Barack Obama’s father at the time of his birth (irrespective of whether Barack Obama is deemed a “citizen” born in Hawaii or otherwise) as a prerequisite to qualifying to serve as President of the United States under the Constitution — the Court having done so three times and counting, first before the Nov 4 general election and twice before the Dec 15 vote of the College of Electors — it would seem appropriate, if not necessary, for all Executive Branch departments and agencies to secure advance formal advice from the United States Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel as to how to respond to expected inquiries from federal employees who are pledged to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States” as to whether they are governed by laws, regulations, orders and directives issued under Mr. Obama during such periods that said employees, by the weight of existing legal authority and prior to a decision by the Supreme Court, believe in good faith that Mr. Obama is not an Article II “natural born citizen”.

Re: For The Teachers

Ted — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:23:00 -0000

Everyone I know (who's worth knowing) has at least one teacher who has made a huge, positive difference in their lives.< />< />No-one I know (who's worth knowing) has a lawyer who's made a positive difference in their lives.

Re: It Beats Shuffleboard…

Ted — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:53:00 -0000

Sounds like the sequel to "Bubba Ho-Tep"

Re: It Beats Shuffleboard…

Ted — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:53:00 -0000

Sounds like the sequel to "Bubba Ho-Tep"

Re: So I'm At An EMT Class The Other Day…

Ted — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:55:00 -0000

I used to work with an EMT-B with neuropathic weakness in both hands. He couldn't grip anything (including an ambu-bag). He didn't do any PT or whatnot, but did remark (frequently) that "women shouldn't be EMTs because they can't lift".< />< />I wish he had been in your class.< />< />As an aside, he was eventually reassigned to dispatch because of his narcolepsy.

Re: So I'm At An EMT Class The Other Day…

Ted — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:42:00 -0000

Nobody would work with him...he couldn't lift, had poor hygiene, lied about vital signs, and fell asleep while driving. Management was afraid to fire him because of supposed Americans with Disabilities Act protection (don't know if that would have held water).< />< />Based on what I've read here, I'd much rather have worked with KatyBeth or even Sprite.

Re: So I'm At An EMT Class The Other Day…

Ted — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:55:00 -0000

Re: So I'm At An EMT Class The Other Day…

Ted — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:42:00 -0000

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:56:00 -0000

The CCH licensing process is part of why I agree with Peter's 10:57 post. I'm licensed to carry concealed, and the total lack of training that I had to get first terrifies me. We had to watch a few hours of outdated videos, listen to some lectures on appropriate use of deadly force (about half of which directly contradicted the written material we were given) and then promise not to shoot ourselves in the foot. I had better training at Boy Scout camp.< />< />I can't get behind giving a bunch of drunken college yahoos with that sort of training concealed handgun privileges (don't get me wrong--I was a drunken college yahoo once. I shouldn't have been allowed to carry then). Maybe the training is better in other states, or other parts of this state, but based on my experience college students + guns = bad idea.< />< />Now, if you want to make a DECENT firearm safety and use class part of freshman orientation, and then add regular re-qualifying requirements, I'd be behind an armed student body under those conditions.

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:07:00 -0000

Regarding CC holders and (un)likeliness of violent crime, coincidence does not equal causality. In other words, there's no evidence that having the permit or a legally carrying a weapon makes one less likely to commit a crime.< />< />Remember that when you arm a college student body you put a concealed firearm in the hands of the dumbest, drunkest, most untrained and irresponsible negative stereotype in that student body--the guy who doesn't have a conviction for DUI and date rape...YET. Arming folks like that makes me nervous. In a firearm-free zone, this sort of idiot is 1) unlikely to carry and 2) not going to carry for long before someone notices and he gets busted.< />< />Also, think about this: What if VT had a pro-CC policy in place when this awful tragedy happened? What if the perpetrator had carried his weapon into that classroom in compliance with that policy? How much fuel would that add to the anti-gun-nut fire?

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:24:00 -0000

Given the social policies of the presidential administrations over my lifetime, I think a fairly strong argument can be made against the US being a "nation based on freedom" any more. But that's an entirely different argument.< />< />The problem solving approach that Joe brings up is interesting. Mandating CC privileges on colleges campuses solves what problem? The argument appears to be: "In order to prevent a recurrence of the VT incident, students should be allowed to carry firearms."< />< />My apologies if I misunderstand that part.< />< />The VT incident, while terrible, is an isolated occurrence. The more handguns on college campuses, the more handgun-related accidents (and non-accidents) will occur. I put it to y'all that, over time, MORE folks would die on a firearm-friendly college campus than died at VT. There just wouldn't be any widespread media coverage. < />< />I'd also like to say that I think we have a real rarity here...A rational online discussion between people who disagree. Thanks AD for providing the forum, and the rest of y'all for the stimulating conversation!

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:09:00 -0000

draven 3:55--really? Are you telling me that NO firearm-related deaths have occurred at any of those firearm-friendly schools? < />< />I find that hard to believe. If it's true, I'd certainly have to revise my position. Might be a useful question for AD to bring up when he attends yon lecture...

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:07:00 -0000

AD--Welcome back. You're right, in a statewide environment where guns are commonly held by critters pro-CCH laws are definitely a good idea. But I put it to you that college campuses are relatively critter-free AND relatively firearm-free. Adding more firearms to the mix would increase the likelihood of shootings over time, just as increasing the number of sharps in the back of an ambulance increases the likelihood of needlestick injuries...A well-trained, careful individual can avoid complications, but eventually someone is going to get sloppy.< /> How was the lecture?< />< />Draven--Interesting points. Any chance you can forward your statistics?< />< />Joe--As far as I can tell, there have been 85 firearm-related killings on US college campuses in the last 40 years. Eighty-Five. This count excludes the deaths of the perpetrators (possibly another 13); it also excludes suicides. Compare that to the firearm-related killing rate for the rest of the country and you'll find (not proof, but) strong evidence that gun-free colleges DO promote safer environments.< />< />OA--The alcohol and news media discussions would be interesting, but this isn't the forum.

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:28:00 -0000

I've been pointing out a lot of perceived flaws in the CCH solution to college violence, but I haven't brought up any other ways to fix the problem. My big issue is the unevenness of CCH training leading to folks with very little training/experience in combat situations in crowded classrooms. So:< />< />--Request that active/retired military and police personnel carry while on campus. Offer breaks on tuition to encourage attendance by these personnel.< />< />--(my favorite) Require 2 years of active military duty to qualify for federal education loans, then allow these (retired, well-trained) soldiers to carry on-campus. < />< /> The CCH solution we've been discussing is, I think, the easiest. That doesn't make it the best.

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:12:00 -0000

Thanks, AD. You're right. Not a lot of position-changing going on. But this conversation has motivated me to do some reading and refining that I probably wouldn't have gotten to otherwise. You've attracted quite a group of intelligent, well-educated readers. It's been a pleasure debating with them.< />< />Of course, I'm sure none of us will have time for further discussion because the next chapter of Star of Life will be up promptly....

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:56:00 -0000

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:07:00 -0000

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:24:00 -0000

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:09:00 -0000

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:07:00 -0000

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:28:00 -0000

Re: Just For Clarification…

Ted — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:12:00 -0000

Re: I Used To Laugh At This…

Ted — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:34:00 -0000

Bummer, AD. I think the whole internet was rooting for you two.

Re: I Used To Laugh At This…

Ted — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:34:00 -0000

Bummer, AD. I think the whole internet was rooting for you two.

Re: The Answer You're Looking For…

Ted — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:30:00 -0000

The only good thing about Dr. Google is that it forces the rest of us to stay on our toes....

Re: The Answer You're Looking For…

Ted — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:30:00 -0000

The only good thing about Dr. Google is that it forces the rest of us to stay on our toes....

Re: What I Believe

Ted — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:33:00 -0000

I'm still waiting to hear the rest of that speech.

Re: What I Believe

Ted — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:33:00 -0000

I'm still waiting to hear the rest of that speech.

Re: Preach On, Brother!

Ted — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:55:00 -0000

I blame the doctors. When they handed the administration of the medical industry over to the MBAs they created this monster. And now we have to deal with it.

Re: Preach On, Brother!

Ted — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:55:00 -0000

I blame the doctors. When they handed the administration of the medical industry over to the MBAs they created this monster. And now we have to deal with it.

Re: Life Imitates Art…

Ted — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:38:00 -0000

Heh. Ever read "Who's Cribbing?" by Jack Lewis?

Re: Life Imitates Art…

Ted — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:38:00 -0000

Heh. Ever read "Who's Cribbing?" by Jack Lewis?

Re: Two Words…

Ted — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:55:00 -0000

I think Utah still has "firing squad" on the books as a legal option for the death penalty. Can you say "extradition"?

Re: Two Words…

Ted — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:55:00 -0000

I think Utah still has "firing squad" on the books as a legal option for the death penalty. Can you say "extradition"?

Re: Chronic Empathy Deficiency

Ted — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:13:00 -0000

"Welcome to the Monkey House", anyone?

Re: Chronic Empathy Deficiency

Ted — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:13:00 -0000

"Welcome to the Monkey House", anyone?

Re: Just Like That…Only Not

Ted — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:04:00 -0000

We prefer the "boil-on-the-buttock" metaphor. The per se asshole would be the mouth of the Mississippi, methinks. That is where all the effluvia exits, after all.

Re: Just Like That…Only Not

Ted — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:04:00 -0000

We prefer the "boil-on-the-buttock" metaphor. The per se asshole would be the mouth of the Mississippi, methinks. That is where all the effluvia exits, after all.

Re: Live Blogging Hurricane Gustav*

Ted — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0000

Glad you're still alive, AD. Keep the shiny side up.

Re: Live Blogging Hurricane Gustav*

Ted — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0000

Glad you're still alive, AD. Keep the shiny side up.

Re: Who Was That Masked Man?

Ted — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:18:00 -0000

Congratulations on the great save, AD. < />< />Only one caveat....I thought anything less than an 18 gauge in the AC was a sign of weakness....

Re: Who Was That Masked Man?

Ted — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:18:00 -0000

Congratulations on the great save, AD. < />< />Only one caveat....I thought anything less than an 18 gauge in the AC was a sign of weakness....

Re: This One Deserves A Post Of Its Own

Ted — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:09:00 -0000

Debate on AD's blog? I don't see it happening.

Re: This One Deserves A Post Of Its Own

Ted — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:09:00 -0000

Debate on AD's blog? I don't see it happening.

Re: Prognostic Indicators

Ted — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:37:00 -0000

We use the "cell phone sign". A weak positive is a patient that answers the phone during the interview, but says "I'll call you back". A stronger positive is a patient who has to be asked to get off the phone. Patients who don't hang up, and in fact hold up a finger in the "just a minute" gesture invariably have nothing wrong with them.

Re: Prognostic Indicators

Ted — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:37:00 -0000

Re: Someone Explain To Me Again…

Ted — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:06:00 -0000

Rogue Medic--< /> < />Do you have any numbers to support the claim of increased risk to the patient? I'm not familiar with the statistics, but 14 crashes and 29 fatalities (per AD) may not represent an increased rate of bad outcomes over ground transportation. I'm not trying to bust your balls, I'm looking for some info.< />< />Regarding treating the mechanism of trauma (and here I am going to bust your balls some) we've all had trauma patients who appeared stable initially and went down the tubes in a big freaking hurry. The very nature of trauma is such that you CAN'T accurately assess these patients in the field, and you can't treat these cases effectively--for that you need a surgeon. You can't x-ray or ultrasound the chest to find that tiny pneumothorax that's going to expand and kill your patient over during the one-hour transport. You can't get a CT and find the liver or spleen hematoma that's going to rupture and make him bleed out into his belly. The only prehospital tool we have to screen for these conditions (and I'll freely admit it's not a good one) is mechanism. We have to over-triage these patients in order to keep from missing the sick ones. Maybe when field ultrasound becomes practical EMT-Ps can start doing FAST exams, but until then we're going to have to keep using mechanism and paramedic judgement.< />< />All that said, the OP was about a kid with a seizure. The original news article indicates a history of seizure disorder. There was no mention of trauma. I wasn't there, but I can't think of any reason to air-transport a patient like that excepting status epilepticus with inability to control the airway, and then you certainly wouldn't bypass a closer facility, regardless of how busy they were.< />< />Last, but most importantly, my sympathies to the families of those involved.

Re: Someone Explain To Me Again…

Ted — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:08:00 -0000

Justagirl--< />< />I hope your sister's OK. I can't imagine working a family member.< /> < />Much as I hate to Monday-morning quarterback (did my stint in QA, hated it), this looks to me like a classic case of medics getting scared when kids are involved.< />< />When we get scared, we call in more resources, whether they're appropriate or not.< />< />I'm making a few assumptions here, but it seems like this tragedy could have been prevented (on the medical side) by familiarizing dispatch and ground crews with EMS for Kids, PALS, and general pediatrics training. We all get nervous around kids--that's why we pay the pediatricans big bucks--but field crews can't afford to let personal discomfort interfere with appropriate patient care.< />< />From the news article it also sounds like some issues existed regarding the landing site --but I don't think this blog is the forum for that discussion.

Re: Someone Explain To Me Again…

Ted — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:21:00 -0000

Rogue,< />< />Interesting post. I haven't had the leisure to read your entire blog, but I've bookmarked you and will be back. Your first graph is very interesting, and the comments beneath it are more so. I agree with you that the data source is questionable. Ten ground ambulance crashes were reported in 2007--that number seems unrealistically low. When I was working the streets we averaged (insert rough guess here) about 5 wrecks per year in New Orleans, and I don't think we were such bad drivers that we accounted for half of all wrecks nationwide. In my (admittedly limited) Google search I was unable to come up with a definitive database for EMS-related accidents. In fact, I found a couple of articles that indicated that there wasn't one. Perhaps that's the first step to resolving this issue--accurate record keeping.< />< />Regarding the research, you're right. The research doesn't support my statement. It also doesn't support yours. There are too few studies, and EMS is too diverse, to make a call at this point. In the absence of hard data, we tend to over-treat. I don't like it any more than you do, but the only way to change it is with hard data.< />< />I respect you for that. It looks like you're trying to drag EMS--kicking and screaming--into the era of evidence-based medicine. Keep up the good work.< />< />Anyway, I see the facts as such: (feel free to disagree):< />--victims of trauma may or may not have severe injuries< />--if these injuries exist, they may or may not be apparent in the field EVEN TO A SKILLED AND THOROUGH ASSESSMENT< />--major trauma can occur after minimal force (populations such as geriatrics, pediatrics, pregnant, etc are at particular risk) and may be absent even after severe force--but that's not the way to bet< />--major trauma (whether recognized or not) is best treated by rapid field recognition, stabilization of airway, breathing, external bleeding, and fractures (more or less in that order) and RAPID transport to an ED with an available trauma surgeon< />--SOMETIMES that transport can occur more quickly in a helicopter, keeping in mind spin-up and spin-down times, difficulty of patient care en route (all my experience is in a BO-105), etc. Rural Montana, for example, should see more helicopter transports per capita than, say, Washington DC.< />--16 air wrecks nationwide in 2007 (I consider the air data more reliable than the ground due to FAA involvement) is still a relatively small number. The risk/benefit calculation for a given patient may well be in favor of helicopter transport< />--The increasing rate of air-med related fatalities as compared to all air fatalities may simply be related to increased air transport. It may also be related to the decreasing number of pilots with combat experience as the Vietnam-era pilots are retiring. Watch the trends over the next few years to see what effect Gulf War vets have on this statistic.< />< />Your pulse ox comment is interesting--I've found "sick" patients (albeit rarely) based solely on a sub-optimal pulse ox reading. Usually a pulse ox of 85 in an otherwise healthy-looking patient just means probe malpositioning. But every once in a while it's the only clue you get to something more sinister.< /> Remember that diseases are ever-evolving and that you see trauma in its very earliest stages, and that an ambulance DOES NOT HAVE THE TOOLS to appropriately assess a trauma patient. There's a reason that EDs do delayed FAST scans and serial abdominal exams. < />< /> Regarding anecdotes, no they're not good evidence. They are clues to where to look for good evidence. My point is that, lacking definitive prospective placebo-controlled studies (which are effectively impossible in this situation) they may be some of the best evidence available.< />< />No, helicopters are not needed in all trauma victims. The need for helicopters is not standardized--some communities will need more than others. This will relate to the training and experience of the ground medics, that of the transport medics, expectations of patient care requirements en route, and relative transport times. The safety rating of ground v. air transport needs to be examined. Better pre-hospital trauma assessment tools are required to maximize patient survival and appropriate resource management.

Re: Someone Explain To Me Again…

Ted — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:38:00 -0000

Anon 6:38 and 7:08--thanks for setting me straight about the nature of the accident. Just goes to show I don't know what I'm talking about where flight operations are concerned.< />< />RM--You nailed it. "It's for the kids" is the dumbest argument in the history of rational debate.

Re: Someone Explain To Me Again…

Ted — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:49:00 -0000

I dunno..."he hit me first", if the "he" in question is well-handled and there are plenty of witnesses, may be the BEST argument.< />< />The rest of it, I'll take to your blog. Maybe that'll encourage AD to write some more Star of Life if he wants his blog to get hits.

Re: The Latest McCain VP Buzz IIIII

Ted — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:52:00 -0000

Here's an important piece of advice: If it looks like it's going to be McCain/Palin anyway (and that should be a "no brainer" for Team McCain), McCain should announce NOW or VERY SOON, rather than later towards the convention. There's currently a growing chorus for Obama/Hillary (as VP) ticket (in fact the Dems are likely aware of the Palin phenomenon). If the GOP waits while movement for Hillary as VP grows -- even worse until after it is solidified that Hillary will/could be VP pick -- selecting Palin will be portrayed by Dems/liberal media more as a reaction by GOP selecting its own female (overshawdoing Palin's own remarkable assets), rather than McCain taking the lead on this. Selecting Palin now or early (contrary to the punditocracy) will mean McCain will be seen as driving the course of this campaign overwhelmingly, and the DEMS will be seen as merely reacting. And, there's absoultely no down-side to this because even if Hillary is a no-go as VP for Obama, the GOP gains by acting early. McCain the maverick. Palin the maverick. Do it now!

There's no reason, and actually substantial negative, in McCain waiting to see what the Dems do first insofar as his picking Palin as VP, because, no matter who Obama picks, Palin is by far (and I mean far) the best pick for McCain and the GOP, especially in this time of GOP woes. The GOP can be seen as the party of real 'change' (albeit I hate that mantra, change, change, bla bla), while not really having to change from GOP core conservative values, which Palin more than represents.

In light of the current oil/energy situation, as well as the disaffected female Hillary voters situation, and growing focus on McCain's age and health, Palin is more than perfect -- now.

(Perhaps Team McCain is already on to this.)

Re: When You Need Medication For Panic Attacks

Ted — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:12:18 -0000

Does anyone know any specific medication for panic attacks?
I've always had great anxiety, but lately I've been dealing with almost daily panic attacks. They're very scary and have begun to prevent me from doing things. I'm going on a trip on Friday and am very worried about it.

Does anyone know any specific medication for panic attacks? I just wish I had something I could take when I'm having one that would help. I almost feel like that if I just knew I had something to take the panic attacks would become less likely. Thanks for the help.

Re: Man Purse

Ted — Tue, 05 Aug 2003 17:36:53 -0000

When I'm traveling, I always carry a small camera bag (Tamrac Explorer II) that's about the same dimensions as a typical purse. Because it has my cameras and lenses that I'd rather not have lost or stolen, I take it everywhere (including places like restaurants where I would never think of opening it to use a camera). I don't feel the slightest bit self-conscious about carrying something that looks like purse, possibly because I know it's not a purse. But sometimes I wonder what other people think when they see me carrying it.

All seriousness aside, I think the "man purse" is too useful to pass up. But somehow I don't think I could convince myself to buy and use one, even though it's not much different from my camera bag.

Re: Searching for a web host

Ted — Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:54:00 -0000

My site is hosted with PowWeb. Their main selling point is that they charge $7.77 per month. I've been with them for two and a half years, and I've been pretty happy with their service. Despite the slogan "the perfect hosting solution," they're not perfect. They've had some growing pains as they make continual, incremental upgrades to their system, but they're probably no less reliable than many more expensive hosts. A more accurate slogan would be "a very decent hosting solution at a very attractive price."

Re: http://hitormiss.org/2003/03/05/man-arrested-at-mall-for/

Ted — Thu, 06 Mar 2003 17:29:05 -0000

You need to make a distinction here between a "police state" and the arbitrary and rather stupid behavior of an owner of private property. In this case, it was the security guard at the mall (presumably acting under the policy of the mall owner) who asked the men to remove their "offensive" shirts. When the father refused, the guard acted within his legal authority to have both removed and arrested as trespassers.

This is entirely different from the hypothetical case of the two men walking on a public street wearing the shirts, and a police or FBI officer stops them and demands that they remove their "unacceptable" or "unpatriotic" shirts; they refuse and are arrested for violating the Patriot Act or some local ordinance against "aiding the enemy."

In the latter case, the First Amendment applies (to the extent that any of the Bill of Rights still exists under Bush and Ashcroft). The First Amendment guarantees (or at least it used to) the right to speak out free from government interference. But in the former case, the offenders are on private property, and the property owner (who is not the government) has the right to control who can be on the his property and what people there can say or do.

The law isn't completely that clear-cut these days. In most cities, privately-owned shopping malls have completely replaced public parks and streets as places where people gather. So it is possible that more First Amendment rights may accrue to shopping malls (to the extent that such rights exist at all any more).

That said, the owners of the mall and the security guards showed themselves to be total jackasses by ejecting the men and making a trespassing case (later dropped) of it. The adverse publicity from such utter stupidity will surely do them more harm than the supposed "disruption" the men caused other shoppers by wearing the shirts.

Re: Someone Explain To Me Again…

Ted — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:06:00 -0000

Re: Someone Explain To Me Again…

Ted — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:08:00 -0000

Re: Someone Explain To Me Again…

Ted — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:21:00 -0000

Re: Someone Explain To Me Again…

Ted — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:38:00 -0000

Re: Someone Explain To Me Again…

Ted — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:49:00 -0000

Re: Taking a Day Or Two Off…

Ted — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:58:00 -0000

Given the last post, I wonder if he isn't actually planning some sort of black op.< />< />"I was in Texas drinking and squirrel hunting" makes a great alibi.

Re: Taking a Day Or Two Off…

Ted — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:58:00 -0000

Given the last post, I wonder if he isn't actually planning some sort of black op.< />< />"I was in Texas drinking and squirrel hunting" makes a great alibi.

Re: Assault Victims

Ted — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:35:00 -0000

Most of the medics around here have started carrying plastic clipboards. I just don't get it.

Re: Assault Victims

Ted — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:35:00 -0000

Most of the medics around here have started carrying plastic clipboards. I just don't get it.

Re: I LOL'ed

Ted — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:03:00 -0000

What always gets me about Second Amendment discussions is the way everybody concentrates on the "right to keep and bear arms" bit. Very little attention is ever paid to the part about a "well-regulated militia". Seems like my local shooting range ought to offer some classes on basic tactics, set up some rallying points, and hold regular drills so that we're ready when whoever invades, because let's face it: the weapon is less important than the wielder.< />< />Could it be that the real patriots are the paintball nuts and the Society for Creative Anachronism?

Re: Mild Mannered Ambulance Driver By Day…

Ted — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:28:00 -0000

How I miss scrapple. You just can't get it in the South.

Re: On Preparedness

Ted — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:06:00 -0000

A truck gun is a gun capable of taking out a truck...< />< />Ok, seriously. It's a gun you keep in your truck. Common in the South, where men have everyday guns, dress guns, fancy-dress guns, and any other kind of gun you can think of.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0000

Good article, AD. Some EMS bloggers have been very strident in their disdain for MOI, which is throwing the baby out with the bathwater. MOI is a clue to trauma, just as wheezing is a clue to asthma. Neither are diagnoses in themselves.< />< />In the days of Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto, when we didn't understand the interaction between force and injury, when protective devices (seatbelts, kevlar, helmets, etc) were not invented/advanced/used, and when even the best medics had limited blunt-trauma experience it was prudent to immobilize liberally. < />< />In today's environment of ED overcrowding (leading to prolonged door-to-doctor times), NEXUS and Canadian studies, advanced safety devices, and (most importantly) 36 years of formal prehospital medical experience there is no reason properly trained EMS personnel cannot apply a c-spine clearance protocol.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:12:00 -0000

RM,< /> You're absolutely right. MOI is not an assessment. It is, however, an appropriate part of trauma assessment. To continue the lung analogy, would you base your assessment of an SOBer solely on your chest exam if you also had SaO2 and ETCO2 available? In the same way vehicle deformity, height of fall, number of volts, etc should all be considered when assessing trauma patients. < />< /> I'm a big fan of clearing c-spine in the field, but I think we can all agree that a post-rollover patient from a vehicle that's totalled with a fatality in the same passenger compartment may have hidden injuries, and some of them may lead to spinal cord damage if not managed aggressively in the pre-hospital, ED, and OR arenas.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:30:00 -0000

Maybe, maybe not. It sounds like this guy could be without injury, or he could still be up on endogenous endorphins and epinephrine and not noticing that midline tenderness. Remember that "distracting injury" is intentionally left vague.< />< />But what I would do, or what you would do, is not the issue. The issue is the protocol, the baseline, whatever you want to call it. We've been doing this for a while, we have the benefit of that experience. I don't know how long Rogue Medic has been at it, but he sounds like he's been around the block a time or three. None of us are going to freak out because the car looks bad and minimize some important finding so we can get on to the next patient. There are medics who would do that, and there always will be. We can and will bemoan their existence while we try to encourage them to excellence, but new hires are always coming in, many of whom already have bad habits.< />< />One system that sounds promising to me (I haven't seen any data yet) starts with a fairly conservative c-spine immobilization protocol and has a second, optional, protocol for c-spine clearance (read: NEXUS criteria). In order to apply the clearance protocol, the medic first has to be assessed and signed off by the medical director. This gives the exceptional medic room to work while keeping the less-exceptional from doing damage.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:40:00 -0000

Good points, AD. Particularly about the lack of data to support c-spine immobilization. The problem lies in finding a good control group. The Malay/New Mexico study is a good start, but a single retrospective study using a control population that doesn't share demographics with my patient population certainly isn't going to change my practice habit.< />< />The science is happening. It's just happening slowly. < />< />Regarding the hypothetical patient, you're painting a pretty clear picture of someone who could have his c-spine cleared in the field. Now how many patients have you seen who flip their cars, self-extricate, and have no distracting injuries and heart rates of 64 on the accident scene? Sure, they exist. But how common are they?

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:30:00 -0000

AD, < /> Prevalence of motor vehicle trauma is a huge issue, as that's the reason most of my patients get boarded. BTW, I haven't been able to find the Malay/UNM study (my pubmed fu is weak today)--can you post the citation? < /> < /> Regarding the professional opinions of neurosurgeons, you're right. But those same neurosurgeons will tell you to go ahead and immobilize until such time as a negative exam (either clinical or radiological) can be achieved. Why? Because the negative effects of short-term spinal immobilization are fairly minor, albeit prevalent, but the rare effect of secondary spinal cord injury could be devastating. Gven that the really bad outcomes from LSBs take days of immobilization to induce, it seems prudent to immobilize NEXUS-positive or indeterminate exams for transport to the ED. < />< /> Now, can medics clinically exclude c-spine injury in the field? Apparently so, with appropriate training. This is reasonable, as the NEXUS criteria aren't that complicated. My point is that a high index of suspicion has to be maintained, and that the default for a multitrauma patient should be immobilization. In other words, the patient doesn't have to prove he's sick; I have to prove the patient isn't sick.< />< /> Examples: Trip-and-fall, landed on hands and knees without striking head or losing consciousness, no altered LOC--this patient obviously doesn't need immobilization.< />< />Rollover MVC, self-extricated, extremely benign vital signs, no LOC, no agitation or anxiety distracting from exam, no injury, NEXUS negative--again, no immobilization. < />< />Similar patient with paresthesias, midline tenderness, etc--immobilize.< />< />All of this of course presumes NEXUS (or similar)-trained medics and appropriate medical direction.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:41:00 -0000

The training issue is a serious one. Ideally, yes, I'd love to be able to teach all the medics out there to clear c-spines, never miss an ETT, do FASTs and perimortem C-sections, and perform tobacco cessation counselling while they're at it.< />< />The problem is that every skill you add to the curriculum increases the length of that class, and decreases the number of successful students. Given the personnel shortage issues at every service I've ever worked for, I don't think that's a good idea. If we raise the bar too much, we start losing perfectly adequate people.< />< />Personally, should my grandmother have a fall-and-can't-get-up, I'd rather see her getting immediate attention from a crew who puts her in a board and collar and transports rather than waiting on the floor for a couple of hours for someone with a good working knowledge of Canadian and NEXUS criteria.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:51:00 -0000

RM-< /> Thanks for the citations.< />< /> Your stance on the ethics issue is interesting. Are you seriously advocating that we immediately start actively experimenting on patients regarding every treatment that isn't firmly grounded in hard data?< />< /> What I'm hearing is: we haven't proven that treatment x is any good (there isn't a lot of good data), so despite years of use and expert recommendations we're going to stop using treatment x pending further review.< />< /> That statement would apply to c-spine immobilization, fluid resuscitation in trauma, and ALS in cardiac arrest. < />< /> I'll agree completely that further study is needed (multiple prospective studies and meta-analyses are the standare), but until those studies are completed the safest course is to continue to follow the available guidelines, which at this point are based on expert recommendations.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:59:00 -0000

RM< /> Regarding the NEXUS issue, let's be clear: are you advocating adding c-spine clearance to the Basic curriculum?

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:27:00 -0000

AD, < /> To be clear on my part, I'm not in favor of immobilizing someone solely based on mechanism. I do, however, maintain that mechanism can be an important clue to find injury in the overall assessment.< /> I'm not up on the Maine first responder c-spine clearance protocol. If it's working, it's a strong argument. I would still advocate for a "when in doubt, immobilize" clause.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:00:00 -0000

Just to clarify, I wrote the last Rugby Girl post. The Wife left her account logged in...< />< />AD, I think we're coming close to agreeing on something here. Thinking medics are better than non-thinking ones. Mechanism does not equal injury, but does suggest places to look closely. < />< />The problem is that there will always be non-thinking medics, just as there will always be bad doctors, uncaring nurses, and ultrasound techs with hand tremors.< />< />The best solution I know of is to write the standard of care (AKA protocol) to include the assessment and treatment process least likely to cause catastrophic outcome. Then you treat the protocol as a guideline, not as a fiat. In other words, if you follow the protocol, you did fine. If you deviate from the protocol _with a good reason_, you did fine.< />< />Examples can include not placing a trauma patient with history of CHF in supine spinal immobilization because A and B trump D; or not giving ASA to a STEMI because of prior anaphylactic reaction; or using a taser to end a fight on a rooftop (see Cowtown Cop's latest post).< />< />Protocols should be there to guide us, to remind us to think twice before we do something unusual, and to keep us from doing something stupid when we're new, or overloaded, or having a bad day.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:25:00 -0000

I thought I'd seen that somewhere before...< />< />Really AD, if you can't get rid of the idiots writing the protocols, how do you expect to get rid of idiots using them?

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:06:00 -0000

Hmm. You and I had different experiences with admin, it seems.< />< />It seems to me that incompetent medics usually get moved to dispatch.< />< />Incompetent dispatchers are the ones who move on to admin.< />< />On a related note, did you ever post the story of BP's decision to leave the Big Green Machine?

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:33:00 -0000

RM--< /> You seem to be arguing from two contrary principles:< />A) " train your medics to do the things they need to do. You train them to the point, where they are very good at it." This implies that medics are smart, clever, and capable of improvising appropriate treatments on the fly.< />< />and:< />< />B) "When they start trying to act like dumb medics, they exceed all expectations." Which implies that medics are dumb, foolish, and will screw things up unless given step-by-step instructions.< />< />Those points are kind of self-contradictory, but I still think you're right. Some medics are really bright and can do amazing work. Some medics are really dumb and need careful direction. Most medics are somewhere in-between. Just last month I saw one of the least-impressive medics I've ever known make a truly amazing diagnosis and give completely appropriate treatment. And we've all seen (or been) really high-end medics who just drop the ball one day. Stuff happens.< />< />My stance is: The high-end, experienced operator doesn't need the protocols. He knows what to do and why to do it. Left to his own devices he will perform treatment that is in accordance with good protocols most of the time. Deviations will be reasonable and explainable. Writing protocols aimed at this guy is a waste of time.< />< />The low-end* medic, OTOH, needs direction. He doesn't get some of the finer points of treatment and shows a higher-than-average chance of doing the "wrong thing" in a given situation. However, given appropriate direction he can get the job done. This is the guy you write your protocols for. And you write those protocols to minimize the chance that he causes a disastrous outcome.< />< />The real issue seems to be how to implement the protocols. As AD's column discusses, administration has to understand that they can't plan for every possibility (by definition--we are _Emergency_ Medical Technicians). We HAVE to be able to improvise to be good at our jobs, and people who can do that well should be rewarded; even if that reward is only letting them continue to do their thing.< />< />If management maintains that medics aren't paid to think, they won't be able to hold on to thinking medics. I've seen this situation a time or two, and it always seems to result in the "I'd Rather Bleed on the Street Ambulance Company".< />< />*and yes, there will ALWAYS be a low end. No matter how high you raise the bar, someone is always at the bottom of the class (half of any group is below average). In the unlikely event that everyone masters all the available material you aren't pushing the envelope enough.< />< />PS--I dress like this because it's Mardi Gras and I get more beads this way. So don't get any fresh ideas.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:37:00 -0000

RM, < /> OK, it looks like I misunderstood your point. Yes, doctors are very good at being bad medics. To reference "Mother, Juggs, and Speed" I don't care how good a dermatologist you are, you still don't know how to run a trauma scene.< />< /> Just to clarify, I tend to use "EMT" and "medic" interchangeably. If I'm talking about EMT-Ps, I tend to specify with "paramedic".< />< /> That doesn't change my point. It remains possible to have a below-average medic who is capable of providing adequate care. In your example, 80% of the class has the same score. That's pretty unlikely unless the test is really short. Once you add more questions (and more tests) you'll typically see the class average fall into a "normal distribution": that is, most of the sample lumped around the mean with fewer and fewer folks as you get further from that mean. This is your classic "bell-shaped curve", EMT test scores (and capabilites) tend to follow it.< /> I agree with you completely that a certain minimum standard must be maintained. We can rant for days about the ways National Registry doesn't maintain this standard. Where you seem to take exception to my position is: I maintain that the average medic exceeds the minimum standard, both that set by Registry and that set by reality (my test is as follows: would I let this guy work on my mother? If the answer is yes, and I didn't have to think about it, the medic is above the minimum standard). < /> To go back to the EMT class example, if passing is 70%, and 8 students have 90% averages, and 2 students have 95%, then 80% of the class is below the mean. But they're all GOOD ENOUGH.< /> If the average medic is above the minimum standard, then it is possible to be below average and still meet the minimum standard. Of course, remediation efforts should be concentrated on the lower-speed kids in the class and education should be an ongoing thing (research and technology don't stop advancing, neither should education).< /> Explaining why it's OK that a medic killed somebody should not have to happen. The absolute rock-bottom standard for anyone in the health care field should be: if they died in my care, they would have died anyway*. We're not here to add to the problem. We DO have to accept that patients may die under Medic B's care who would have survived with Medic A. Maybe Medic A is better at intubation, or IVs, or rhythm recognition, or just has sharper scissors and a heavier foot. This is UNAVOIDABLE. It doesn't necessarily make Medic B a bad medic, it just means that we should spend more education resources on him than Medic A.< />< /> I will readily agree that a medic (or a doctor, or a nurse, or a patient care assistant) who cannot meet appropriate minimum standards despite remediation should be removed from the profession, forcibly if need be.< />< />< />*I'm not sure if this should apply in hospice care.

Re: Hypothetical Situation for the LEOs and EMTs

Ted — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:34:00 -0000

The weapon has to be secured. Until it is, you're dealing with a confused, armed patient WITH A KNOWN HISTORY OF VIOLENCE.< />< />This guy doesn't get to have a firearm on my scene. He also doesn't get to have a taser, asp, knife, or pointy stick. < />< />Hell, when I treat perfectly alert and calm LEOs/armed citizens/soldiers/sailors/airmen/marines I still make sure their weapons are secured.< />< />In a perfect world, PD will disarm the patient before it becomes my problem. < />< />If not, hopefully he's alert enough to cooperate and willingly relinquish his sidearm once I've explained things in my Calm Reassuring Voice.< />< />If that doesn't happen, I'll look for him to seize again and secure the weapon while he's seizing (remember, scene safety comes before airway), then deal with the seizure.< />< />If he doesn't seize again, I'll explain to him that we need to start an IV, then take his gun arm (the left in this case) to start the line. While I have the arm distracted, the most gun-savvy person on my team secures the weapon. Before this move is made everyone on the team gets assigned roles in case things go pear-shaped.< />< />If I really think things are likely to go south, and I have a few seconds to work with, some nasal Versed might be a good idea. The risks of benzo overdose/adverse reaction here could be outweighed by the benefits of a calmer patient who isn't shooting anyone. Of course, local practice guidelines would have to be considered.< />< />Lastly, short of clearing the scene, is the brute force approach. For this I'd like at least 4 team members: strongest/heaviest on the gun arm, next strongest/heaviest on the pelvis, most gun savvy secures the weapon, last guy on the non-gun arm. If I can get two more guys for the legs and another one for the chest, so much the better. If I had to go this route I'd restrain the patient afterwards for his safety and that of my team.< />< />We had an EMS Fellow who would occasionally RSI severely combative patients, and may have done the same for this guy. I don't know if that's a great idea.< />< />Thanks AD for the great case. What did you do, did it work, and what would you do differently next time?

Re: Karma, She Is A Bitch…

Ted — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:19:00 -0000

Just make sure that you get everything you ask for up front, and that they don't have the capability to cut some perk halfway through the process. It sounds like these folks can't be trusted.< />< />Oh yeah, and wouldn't they have to pay back your Borg signing bonus? I don't think you've been there long enough to just walk away...

Re: Hypothetical Situation, The Conclusion

Ted — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:50:00 -0000

[splutters] Wait a minute. You didn't transport a post-ictal patient with a known history of seizures? Who had just had a seizure similar to his prior seizures? How could you deprived this man of therapeutic sirens and diesel fuel? How cruel! How heartless! How... reasonable.< />< />Excellent teaching point, AD. "Gather more information" is usually the correct option.

Re: EMS Bloggers, I'm Calling You Out!

Ted — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:31:00 -0000

As long as we're calling out EMS bloggers for writing samples, any idea when the next Star of Life chapter will post?

Re: EMS Bloggers, I'm Calling You Out!

Ted — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:31:00 -0000

The movie adaptation's already been released. It's called "Mother, Jugs, and Speed". It's about as true to the book version as John Steakley's "Vampires".

Re: Welcome To MY World

Ted — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:49:00 -0000

AD--< /> I'm late to the party here, but I like your thinking. I disagree (a little) with point number 2: ER docs do just fine, financially. The Emergency DEPARTMENTS and assosciated hospitals are what gets screwed most of the time.< /> One additional point: many (if not most) of the chronic ED/EMS abusers have some degree of mental illness. These folks are never going to get it, no matter what incentives are applied. One way to keep them from having frequent run-ins with the EDs (and the criminal justice system) is to institutionalize them. They get regular care, 3 hots and a cot, medications, etc. Society gets relief for its EDs, jails, and homeless shelters. All at a relative cost savings. It's a win-win.

Re: Blogiphrenia

Ted — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:16:00 -0000

You probably already know how I'll vote (more EMS and SOL)--I suspect I'm one of the "vocal few people who would presume to dictate [your] blog topics". I'd apologize for that if I seriously thought it offended you.

That said, writers of your caliber are too damned rare, and I'd encourage you to keep writing, whatever you write.

Re: Wanted Dead Or Alive: Suzanne Flanzimay

Ted — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:24 -0000

As a child, I sang along to Elton John's lyrics, "hold me closer, Tony Danza".

More recently, I've overheard my little brother singing along to Smash Mouth's "Allstar": "She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb in the shape of an ELF on her forehead".

Re: Assaulted Paramedic Wants Oklahoma DPS Trooper's Badge

Ted — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:28:30 -0000

LL--
If he's just back from Iraq, I thank him for his service, but if he can't make the mental transition to coming back to the States he shouldn't be walking (or should I say racing) around with a badge and a gun. Ditto if he has bad enough PTSD--or any other psych problem--to make him act like he did in those videos.

If his entire department is getting behind him on this, maybe there are some extenuating circumstances. But in the absence of a REALLY good explanation, I think the officer should lose his job (and whatever certifications go with it), pay a hefty fine, attend anger management, and possibly do some jail time.

Re: "So There I Was…

Ted — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:14:50 -0000

I dream of a day when people will take the time to get to know their fellows, regardless of race, creed, or sexual orientation, and find logical, valid reasons to hate one another.

Re: Today…

Ted — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:30:27 -0000

Had to PEC a guy on Independence Day this year. I think I've defined "irony".

Re: Next, They'll Teach The Nurses Our Secret Handshake!

Ted — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:36:47 -0000

Dunno...I found it useful from time to time to be able speak a second language, even if a few of the crowd could understand it. Seems like it would have made more sense to standardize the 10-codes.

Re: Somehow, I Don't Think "Oops" Quite Covers It

Ted — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:42:35 -0000

We were taught never to say "oops". We were trained to say "hmm, that's interesting" instead.

Re: Well, It's a Nice Gesture…

Ted — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:35:44 -0000

I served my grade school sentence at St John's Roman Catholic Concentration Camp under the delightful tutelage of Sister Charles Bronson.

Every time we heard sirens, we'd stop class and say a Hail Mary.

Re: For All You EMS Types…

Ted — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:34:17 -0000

Diagnose. The word has become surrounded with a certain mystique. PTs can't do it. RRTs can't do it. RNs can't do it (but they can make a "nursing diagnosis"). Only MDs (and DOs. And DDSs and DMDs. And NPs and PAs, in some places) are allowed to fill in the hallowed "diagnosis" blank on the chart.

But what does it really mean? I've seen enough run reports with "CHF exacerbation" (or similar billable diagnoses) written next to chief complaint to say that Bs, Is and Ps can identify disease. RN-documented "nursing diagnosis" can be an invaluable tool in chart review, research, lawsuits, etc. But only the doc is allowed to make a "diagnosis".

Think about it a minute. Fancy definitions aside, all diagnosis means is "I think this is what's wrong". And the doc who takes the case is the one who gets to make that final call. But in the end, it's just a word. The heart in an unstable narrow-complex tachycardia doesn't care what fancy words you say, just if you deliver enough electricity at the right millisecond. The out-of-control immune system doesn't care what you call it, just that you get the epi, antihistamines, and steroids on board. And so forth.

So leave the fancy words to folks whose minds can't comprehend more important things, and get on with some excellent patient care.

Re: Dear Producer of "Royal Pains"…

Ted — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:02:35 -0000

TV medicine just hasn't been the same since Gage and DeSoto hung it up.

Re: Fun With Abbreviations

Ted — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:05:43 -0000

I learned it as "PSM", and to this day it bugs the hell out of me to hear about a patient with PMS in his foot.

Re: What a Great Idea!

Ted — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:46:41 -0000

What, no "Johnny Gage"?

Re: "Thugbuster Five, You Are Cleared In Hot…"

Ted — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:52:04 -0000

Nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

Re: "Thugbuster Five, You Are Cleared In Hot…"

Ted — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:55:30 -0000

Weekend's over, my last Google search shows AD posts in the #1 and #2 slots for "Cycles & More". Where's the "long, meaningful and entertaining post" we were promised?

ps Word verification: skint

One's financial status after leaving a cycle shop of ill repute?

Re: My Question Is…

Ted — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:07:25 -0000

Have you ever tried wiping your ass with a spotted owl? It is not recommended.

Re: Yeah, That's About Right

Ted — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:25:00 -0000

She walked into my office and stuck two thirty-eights in my face....< />< />< />...she also had a gun.

Re: Yeah, That's About Right

Ted — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:25:00 -0000

She walked into my office and stuck two thirty-eights in my face....< />< />< />...she also had a gun.