Nothing like a little late-night cricket to get the weekend off to a flying start.
Pakistan is pounding the stuffing out of Bangladesh. Up by 280 at the close of play on day two.
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burnspbesq
If you have the stomach for it, Tavis Smiley and Cornel West are on WBGO at the top of the hour.
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Raven
@burnspbesq: There is a fellow that swims at the same time as I do at the Y. He showed up a few weeks back with a broken ankle. Another person at the Y told me that he had broken it in the Himalaya’s and flew home to have it treated. I asked him how it happened and he said “Well, you know about K-2”? I excitedly said “YES, wow you were climbing there?” He sheepishly explained, “Well, my sons and I were visiting a resort there and, after dinner, the owner asked if we wanted to go up to the cricket field (pitch?) and play some?. On the way up I slipped and broke my ankle”! He did say that 6 sherpas carried him down to where her could get transportation so he had that going for him!
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amk
@burnspbesq: Did you catch the Indians sending the WI on the leather hunt coupla days back when Sehwag beat the stuffing out of them ?
Pakistan is just methodically grinding out runs. They are 415-4, after getting BD out for a miserable 135. I think they will probably declare at lunch tomorrow and try to end it in three days.
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Punchy
If I wanted to speak cricket, Id go out to my garage and curse at the ones chirping in the corners
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burnspbesq
He will never surpass Daffy Duck, but I think Cornel West is my favorite current cartoon character.
He may be right. Popular opinion in southern Europe is going to see the increased integration of the Eurozone economies as German occupation by other means, and theyre not going to like it any better now than they did 70 years ago.
23.
amk
@burnspbesq: those who live in the glass houses and all that.
Its the annual Gift wrapping party for presents that are going to the salvation army later on today. Sumpthin like 1k gifts to wrap, a really fun time. Could always use another set of hands. And go navy beat army!
Good on ya! For the past three years. I’ve been picking up miscellaneous toys, games, etc. when I find them on sale. And then I forget to deliver them to a reputable organization. In an effort to spread cheer – and reclaim an entire closet shelf – my daughter and I will be in search of a Toys for Tots drop off site today – after I finish a 5K Reindeer Romp. ‘Tis the season!
Cat’s 26 toes help boost Milwaukee animal shelter
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GREENDALE, Wis. (AP) — In a reversal of fortunes, a once-unwanted cat has come to the rescue of an animal shelter in need of a new home.
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However, this orange-and-white tabby named Daniel is no typical cat. He has a near-record 26 toes, a phenomenon that is helping the nonprofit Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center raise money to relocate to a new building.
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Normal cats have 18 toes, but Daniel has two extra on each foot due to a genetic mutation called polydactylism.
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Officials at the center found out their rent at a Milwaukee-area mall was being doubled on Jan. 1. So, the shelter is buying a new building and is seeking small donations of $26 — or $1 per toe.
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They’ve collected enough so far to secure the financing with about $80,000 raised since Oct. 24, but they hope to raise $120,000 by Dec. 23 so they can become even more financially stable. About $50,000 of the money raised has come from $26 donations.
“I’ve always been a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and this is definitely the case,” said Amy Rowell, owner of Milwaukee Animal Rescue Center in Greendale.
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She found Daniel in October at animal control when she went to pick up another cat. As she bent down to that cat’s cage, Daniel stuck his paw out and poked her head.
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“He was very clearly saying, ‘I need to be rescued, I’d like to be your friend, please pay attention to me,'” she said. “And when a sign is that obvious, we tend to not ignore it.”
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The shelter takes in animals that might otherwise be euthanized.
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Daniel was originally going to be adopted out, but Rowell has decided to keep him as a shelter mascot.
The assertion looks highly improbable, from what I know of Willard Romney’s record at Bain Capital with regard to jobs at the companies he invested in. At the very least, it could do with some supporting evidence. But when asked to provide that evidence, the people who created the ad just refused. If the evidence does in fact refute their claim, these people are asking to be exposed as liars. Romney’s campaign could wind up seriously discredited. What the fish are they thinking?
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cdmarine
Weird. The site is currently loading the mobile version for the main page. (Comments page is loading as regular.)
Is it just me?
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schrodinger's cat
@Southern Beale: OMG kitteh with thumbs! Kittehs is evolving, next step world domination.
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cdmarine
The site is currently loading the mobile version for the main page.
… and now it’s fine. Weird. Never mind.
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Mino
Texas has just handed the Supremes an excuse to take a whack at the Voters Rights Act. Expect to hear that it has served its purpose and now is not necessary.
Gee, thanks Texas.
Though they might want to think of the emminent population balances. WASPS might soon become an endangered voting minority.
Judy Garland’s invaluable contribution to human happiness is her rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in “Wizard of Oz”. It’s the most stunningly beautiful, sublime female vocal rendition of any song ever, one that wears soothingly on the soul of listeners as well the thousandth time heard as the first.
It’s tragic that Garland’s personal life was too much of the time a Hell of alcohol, addiction, and unhappiness, unlike the Dorothy character she so perfectly played in “Wizard of Oz”.
@Linda Featheringill: Thank you for posting this. The comment section is more clarifying than the essay.
“When the President acts pursuant to an express or implied authorization of Congress, his authority is at its maximum.” The courts might still rule against the President, but it is less likely.”
Now imagine that in the hands of a Republican neocon under the Robert’s court.
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YellowJournalism
Noodler, that sounds like fun. Too bad the presents I wrap look like I put Tunch and Rosie inside them. My husband wraps gifts like a department store pro, though.
Last year the boys were old enough to start a tradition of us going to the toy store just to buy a toy for each of them to put in the charity box. My oldest remembered from last year and was excited to “help out Santa” by picking a race car for another little boy. Both boys love being picked up by their dad to drop the toys into the giant bin. I was pleased this year at how full it was only one week into the season.
Thanks for The Good Natured. The most electro-pop thing about this tune is the bass payers hair and the backing keyboards. What it really is is brilliant pop and excellent musicianship.
Does anyone share with me the growing suspicion that Barbra Streisand is a demon child sent by the antichrist to punish us for our manifold sins with her bone-chilling voice and negligible acting skills? Just thinking out loud here.
@cmorenc: That’s a reason I always counsel anyone in a beauty pageant from doing that song. The judges will compare you (subconciously, maybe) to Judy’s version & you’ll always come out a loser there.
polyorchnid octopunch
I gotta say, that’s some serious pop right there.
PeakVT
The band in the second video is doing a good job of channeling 80s synthpop.
Pug fans will want to check out this future world champion team.
amk
@PeakVT: cute.
Yutsano
I have like four different conspiracies running at once right now. And I’m rather put out that shipping a casserole is so prohibitively expensive.
Alex S.
Another suggestion: Just a little loving – Dusty Springfield
Raven
@Yutsano: “Like”?
Raven
@PeakVT: Check out Pug Hates iPhone.
burnspbesq
Nothing like a little late-night cricket to get the weekend off to a flying start.
Pakistan is pounding the stuffing out of Bangladesh. Up by 280 at the close of play on day two.
burnspbesq
If you have the stomach for it, Tavis Smiley and Cornel West are on WBGO at the top of the hour.
Raven
@burnspbesq: There is a fellow that swims at the same time as I do at the Y. He showed up a few weeks back with a broken ankle. Another person at the Y told me that he had broken it in the Himalaya’s and flew home to have it treated. I asked him how it happened and he said “Well, you know about K-2”? I excitedly said “YES, wow you were climbing there?” He sheepishly explained, “Well, my sons and I were visiting a resort there and, after dinner, the owner asked if we wanted to go up to the cricket field (pitch?) and play some?. On the way up I slipped and broke my ankle”! He did say that 6 sherpas carried him down to where her could get transportation so he had that going for him!
amk
@burnspbesq: Did you catch the Indians sending the WI on the leather hunt coupla days back when Sehwag beat the stuffing out of them ?
burnspbesq
@amk:
Missed that, alas.
Pakistan is just methodically grinding out runs. They are 415-4, after getting BD out for a miserable 135. I think they will probably declare at lunch tomorrow and try to end it in three days.
Punchy
If I wanted to speak cricket, Id go out to my garage and curse at the ones chirping in the corners
burnspbesq
He will never surpass Daffy Duck, but I think Cornel West is my favorite current cartoon character.
amk
Apparently batshit crazy bachmann couldn’t grift as well as newt what with her dismal booksale.
burnspbesq
It’s a little disconcerting to hear Cornel West talking about Ron Paul as though he was the greatest thing since cold beer.
amk
@Punchy: There’s a world outside of amurika and it’s real too.
amk
@burnspbesq: bah, India scored more than that in 50 overs in under 4 hours.
amk
US top general warns of EU unrest.
Way to diss your pals, pal.
burnspbesq
@amk:
One-day and test are barely even the same game. Hard to score runs in bunches against spinners who aren’t even breaking the speed limit.
JPL
Say goodbye to Occupy Boston. link
burnspbesq
@amk:
He may be right. Popular opinion in southern Europe is going to see the increased integration of the Eurozone economies as German occupation by other means, and theyre not going to like it any better now than they did 70 years ago.
amk
@burnspbesq: those who live in the glass houses and all that.
JGabriel
@PeakVT:
Seems like there’s been a lot less change in music 1981-2011 than there was 1951-1981. Probably not restricted to music either.
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ornery
But what does sully think?
JGabriel
@ornery:
Not enough Oakeshotte.
noodler
Its the annual Gift wrapping party for presents that are going to the salvation army later on today. Sumpthin like 1k gifts to wrap, a really fun time. Could always use another set of hands. And go navy beat army!
amk
@burnspbesq: Hah.
JPL
@noodler: sounds like fun.
merrinc
@noodler:
Good on ya! For the past three years. I’ve been picking up miscellaneous toys, games, etc. when I find them on sale. And then I forget to deliver them to a reputable organization. In an effort to spread cheer – and reclaim an entire closet shelf – my daughter and I will be in search of a Toys for Tots drop off site today – after I finish a 5K Reindeer Romp. ‘Tis the season!
Southern Beale
My sister sent me this touching and heartwarming story about a 26-toed cat named Daniel:
Adorable pictures at the link!
Mustang Bobby
Steve Rothaus at Gay South Florida found a great rebuttal to the Rick Perry “war on religion” ad.
Heh, indeedy.
JPL
@Southern Beale: What a great story. I’ve already sent the link to friends.
Soonergrunt
@Raven: That’s funny. He can honestly say that he broke his ankle at K2, though. How many people can say that?
Amir Khalid
Saw this Politifact story highlighted by Steve Benen. Good golly Miss Molly.
The assertion looks highly improbable, from what I know of Willard Romney’s record at Bain Capital with regard to jobs at the companies he invested in. At the very least, it could do with some supporting evidence. But when asked to provide that evidence, the people who created the ad just refused. If the evidence does in fact refute their claim, these people are asking to be exposed as liars. Romney’s campaign could wind up seriously discredited. What the fish are they thinking?
cdmarine
Weird. The site is currently loading the mobile version for the main page. (Comments page is loading as regular.)
Is it just me?
schrodinger's cat
@Southern Beale: OMG kitteh with thumbs! Kittehs is evolving, next step world domination.
cdmarine
… and now it’s fine. Weird. Never mind.
Mino
Texas has just handed the Supremes an excuse to take a whack at the Voters Rights Act. Expect to hear that it has served its purpose and now is not necessary.
Gee, thanks Texas.
Though they might want to think of the emminent population balances. WASPS might soon become an endangered voting minority.
SiubhanDuinne
@cdmarine:
That happens every now and then to me. I think it’s just a weird hiccup.
Mino
imminent
amk
That stoopid perry’s gay bashing ad is gonna haunt him, ain’t it ?
cmorenc
Judy Garland’s invaluable contribution to human happiness is her rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in “Wizard of Oz”. It’s the most stunningly beautiful, sublime female vocal rendition of any song ever, one that wears soothingly on the soul of listeners as well the thousandth time heard as the first.
It’s tragic that Garland’s personal life was too much of the time a Hell of alcohol, addiction, and unhappiness, unlike the Dorothy character she so perfectly played in “Wizard of Oz”.
Mino
Abigail Borah, 21 yrs old, hero of Durban.
http://thinkprogress.org/green/2011/12/08/385820/durban-climate-hero-abigail-borah-i-am-speaking-on-behalf-of-the-united-states-of-america-because-my-negotiators-cannot/
I swear, sometimes it seems the Republicans are in a race to hasten climate change before being over-run by brown voters.
SiubhanDuinne
@amk:
The parodies are coming fast and furious, aren’t they? It’s just a joy to see.
Linda Featheringill
On the NDAA bill:
http://volokh.com/2011/12/07/us-citizen-military-indefinite-detention-in-ndaa/
Some learned discussion.
Mino
@Linda Featheringill: Thank you for posting this. The comment section is more clarifying than the essay.
“When the President acts pursuant to an express or implied authorization of Congress, his authority is at its maximum.” The courts might still rule against the President, but it is less likely.”
Now imagine that in the hands of a Republican neocon under the Robert’s court.
YellowJournalism
Noodler, that sounds like fun. Too bad the presents I wrap look like I put Tunch and Rosie inside them. My husband wraps gifts like a department store pro, though.
Last year the boys were old enough to start a tradition of us going to the toy store just to buy a toy for each of them to put in the charity box. My oldest remembered from last year and was excited to “help out Santa” by picking a race car for another little boy. Both boys love being picked up by their dad to drop the toys into the giant bin. I was pleased this year at how full it was only one week into the season.
Omnes Omnibus
@noodler: Go Army! Beat Navy!
PIGL
Thanks for The Good Natured. The most electro-pop thing about this tune is the bass payers hair and the backing keyboards. What it really is is brilliant pop and excellent musicianship.
burnspbesq
@Linda Featheringill:
Brennan was on All Things Considered yesterday, and reiterated Obama’s veto threat.
http://www.npr.org/2011/12/09/143462913/brennan-discusses-national-defense-authorization-bill
Alex
Does anyone share with me the growing suspicion that Barbra Streisand is a demon child sent by the antichrist to punish us for our manifold sins with her bone-chilling voice and negligible acting skills? Just thinking out loud here.
Linkmeister
@noodler: Indeed. Go Navy!
Keith G
@Alex: No. Not in the least.
Keith G
@Alex: No. Not in the least.
Paul in KY
@cmorenc: That’s a reason I always counsel anyone in a beauty pageant from doing that song. The judges will compare you (subconciously, maybe) to Judy’s version & you’ll always come out a loser there.
Paul in KY
@Alex: Are you one of those Southpark dudes?