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Re: Cates slaying, other murders share links with ‘horrorcore' rap

Andrew_Wolfe — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:27:09 -0000

Painful as their raggedy beats may be to my ears, I am sure ICP music has never caused anything worse than hearing damage to anyone. People kill people, and people may be influenced by any number of factors. It's not useful to talk about "blaming the music," no rational person would seriously suggest that music CAUSED the murders (and BTW, let us remember these kids are still presumed innocent). The issues are both deeper and more complex, IMO, and thus ill-suited to debate in this forum, even by super geniuses such as yourself.

Re: ‘Juggalo’ attacks cut broad swath of terror across country

Andrew_Wolfe — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:17:15 -0000

No, it's not. Painful as their raggedy beats may be to my ears, I am sure ICP music has never caused anything worse than hearing damage to anyone. People kill people, but people may be influenced by any number of factors. It's not useful to talk about "blaming the music," no rational person would seriously suggest that music CAUSED the murders (and BTW, let us remember these kids are still presumed innocent). The issues are both deeper and more complex, IMO.

Re: Nature calls, it's the law that answers

Andrew_Wolfe — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:28:21 -0000

Blame me, not him... I was the one who couldn't resist asking him, he just has a sense of humor enough to answer the question. And don't go calling names, it makes you look petty and unintelligent.

Re: Woman cited for peeing on police station

Andrew_Wolfe — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:38:13 -0000

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Re: Cyclists, motorist all charged in Rye road clash

Andrew_Wolfe — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:26:13 -0000

It is illegal, as well as unsafe, for a bicycle to ride on the sidewalk. We get angry because in a confrontation with a car, our very lives may be stake with the slightest mistake on anyone's part. Thus when a driver does something stupid, it's hard not to take it personally. Obviously, getting angry is dangerous and counterproductive, cyclists need to be responsible (and cage drivers too), and why can't we all just get along. BTW, another peeve of mine are motorists who go too far out of their way in passing me... so long as you keep close to the center line there should be plenty of room for both of us; if you drive in the oncoming lane you're creating a hazard for everyone. And one last thing, so long as there is room, there is nothing wrong with a bicycle advancing to the front of a line of stopped traffic. It's a lot safer than sitting in the middle of the lane, IMO, but looking arrogant never helps I suppose.

Re: Researchers say southern NH is greedy, but avoids the other six deadly sins

Andrew_Wolfe — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:03:05 -0000

That's kind of goofy, but I seem to recall similar results from a charitable giving survey? As for income disparity, I feel as though our country has been engaged in undeclared class warfare for the past 20 years and, predictably, the rich are winning.

Re: Georgia sends sex offenders to hobo camp

Andrew_Wolfe — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:37:25 -0000

I posted the article because it was interesting, and because it deals with homeless camps and sex offender zoning laws, both of which have come up here in Nashua. That's all, and I submit that you are the one with an agenda.

Re: What bears do in the woods stays in the woods... just don't feed them

Andrew_Wolfe — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:40:30 -0000

You know, you are right. We did an article previously on that topic but it would have been good to repeat that tid bit. Here's a link to the previous article, which in turn has links to sites that will tell you all you ever wanted to know about black bears in NH:

www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A...

Re: NH mugging suspect shot by police in Chelmsford

Andrew_Wolfe — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:56:03 -0000

I guess that is exactly my point; the officer in this case apparently used extraordinary restraint (that's an assumption on my part; we don't have the facts, obviously).

Having covered other such cases, I have heard several officers testify under oath that they are trained to take their best shot, usually the head or torso, in those RARE cases when they actually have to use deadly force. I would bow to anyone with greater expertise on the subject, but I'm not sure that's you.

Re: Anonymous tip leads to drugs, gun and arrest

Andrew_Wolfe — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:58:20 -0000

As the article explains, she was on probation. While that lasts, she and her home are subject to surprise inspections from the Dept. of Corrections, no warrant or PC required. You could be searched, too, if you happened to be there when they drop by, if I'm not mistaken.

That's the law as I understand it; if you don't like it, write your congress person (kidding on that last bit)

Re: NH mugging suspect shot by police in Chelmsford

Andrew_Wolfe — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:48:35 -0000

"Stop the threat" is a euphemism. If you shoot for the head or torso, you are shooting to kill, and if it's legally justified, it's certainly not a felony.

Re: Wrongful arrest lawsuit settled

Andrew_Wolfe — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:53:51 -0000

Yes, or they could read it along with the story that I wrote when it came out; it is posted on our website too.

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...

Re: Two towers proposed at city schools

Andrew_Wolfe — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:20:29 -0000

Is no one going to note the obvious literary allusion? Here's my 2 cents on cell phone towers at the schools:

One ringtone to rule them all
That their friends may find them
Teens bring cell phones to school
and the darkness binds them

Re: Camaro drivers eat free at Papa Johns today to celebrate reunion

Andrew_Wolfe — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:16:47 -0000

News of Sen. Kennedy's death was published on our Web site at 3:48 a.m. Wednesday. We also published a follow up/reaction piece later that morning, around 11 or so.

Re: Sitter sexually assaulted two boys, police charge

Andrew_Wolfe — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:37:09 -0000

It's an obvious question, but we have no way of knowing whether they are related. I asked, and the police didn't know either.

Re: Teen hid evidence after brawl, police charge

Andrew_Wolfe — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:41:20 -0000

He is the same Michael Pavlas who was arrested in the prior incident. Police were not able to confirm that right away, but have since done so.

Re: Police: Dispute between gangs led to shooting

Andrew_Wolfe — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:26:58 -0000

Police report they found 5 .40-cal casings (not 9), but the one who admitted firing four rounds said he had a revolver (which would not eject casings), so it does sound as tho 9 rounds were fired.

Re: Rescuers free teen from tight spot in cave

Andrew_Wolfe — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:40:03 -0000

Consarnit, I knew I should have double checked that one... DOS spelled it that way in the press release, too.

Re: Gang of Idiots… bicycling, not baseball

Andrew_Wolfe — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:10:59 -0000

I disagree about it being safer (except perhaps for slow-moving small children), but sidewalks are rare in this area anyway. Bicycles move at 15 to 25 mph; motorists need to learn to share, and get over themselves.

Re: Testing shows Nashua River cleaner than it smells

Andrew_Wolfe — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:39:06 -0000

In general, yes, it is safe, though right now the current might be awful strong. I swim there sometimes myself. Check out the water quality test results in the 'Special Reports' section of this website, and show your parents.

Re: Words of wisdom for trail riding

Andrew_Wolfe — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:57:07 -0000

True, and I'm a big fan of DEET when necessary, but if you are worried about toxicity, you can also stay safe(r) by checking yourself very carefully after going out... if you get the little buggers off quickly the chance of being infected is low, or so I have read.

Re: Testing shows Nashua River cleaner than it smells

Andrew_Wolfe — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:20:55 -0000

Riding over the bridge at Hollis Depot last evening, the river smelled faintly of turpentine. Usually it just has a sort of murky, organic but not entirely pleasant odor. Try paddling up it, and into the Nissitissit, and see if you don't notice the difference. Some rivers just smell (and taste) better than others, just as some lakes are more clear than others.
I understand, like most rivers it used to be much worse. Thank the Clean Water Act and tougher environmental regulations. I see heron routinely, and there have been osprey nesting there too (gone, last I looked). Beavers, of course, and I once saw a mink.
Salmon Brook smells absolutely vile; stand on the sidewalk where it flows over the dam and see if you can take it for more than a minute. I'm not sure what happens to that stream, it seems pretty clear as it flows into Nashua, but by the time it reaches Fields Grove it's disgusting.

Re: City man arrested, charged over break-in

Andrew_Wolfe — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:50:34 -0000

We've updated the story to include that information. It's a bit of a conundrum, though.

Would you want your address listed, under the circumstances? Given how long Manchester Street is, would naming the street be any more useful than just giving the neighborhood?

Re: Ohio man arrested for cutting grass in public park

Andrew_Wolfe — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:48:31 -0000

He was arrested for refusing an order to stop mowing, in other words, for continuing to cut the grass. Your point is sound, but isn't it a distinction without difference?

Check out the original story:
www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2009/05/29/fr...

Re: Downtown business Boston Brawler gets knocked out

Andrew_Wolfe — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:23:22 -0000

Thank goodness no one was hurt (I think?), but also thanks to Ruth Hannon for sharing that video.