I have, years ago. He was living with some pot belly pigs right here in McKinleyville.
But I digress.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
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Navy will use dolphins, sea lions for security
While slurping my first (or was it my second?) cup of Joe this morning I ran across this interesting tidbit about Sea Lions and Dolphins being used for security.
I have a few questions to ask the Navy about this arrangement.
1.Did you properly vet the Sea Lions and Dolphins to make sure they’re not terrorist sympathizers?
2.How much are you paying them? They better be getting combat pay!
3.Do they understand the rules of engagement? For example, are they going to attack ANY SWIMMER in their immediate area? Or are they just going to attack swimmers that wear turbans and have long beards?
4.Will they be volunteers or draftees?
5.How long will their tour of duty be? Will they be subject to repeated tours like the men and women in the military? And what about R&R?
I’m just saying…
“The Navy says it has decided to use teams of security officers and specially trained bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions to help protect Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor.
The Navy said Wednesday the system is designed to counter threats from swimmers or divers, and will be implemented in 2010.
An environmental-impact statement evaluated the potential effects temperature, noise, water quality, toxins and the presence of other marine mammals might have on the dolphins and sea lions. It concluded that the creatures are not expected to be harmed by being transferred to and living at Bangor on Washington's Hood Canal.”
AP News
North Pole Santa project axed after sex offender scare
How sad is that? What a sick society we live in now.
“ Starry-eyed children writing letters to the jolly man at the North Pole this holiday season likely won't get a response from Santa Claus or his helpers.”
Read the whole story at USA Today.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Afghan minister accused of receiving huge bribe
We are wasting our time in Afghanistan trying to put a legitimate government in place. The Afghan politicians/warlords are corrupt and taking advantage of the war to make money.
The Afghan people don’t want us there. We’ve blatantly put a puppet in charge of the government, and still claim we’re trying to help the Afghan people.
‘Only God can stop this corruption’ competitor says of government practices
“The Afghan minister of mines accepted a roughly $30 million bribe to award the country's largest development project to a Chinese mining firm, according to a U.S. official who is familiar with military intelligence reports.”
PHOTO: Afghan Mining Minister Mohammad Ibrahim Adel, seen here on Feb. 9, 2008, is accused of taking a $30 million payoff. Massoud Hossaini / AFP - Getty Images File
Go to the Washington Post to read the rest.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
D.A. will prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries -- even if L.A. does not ban sales
Every time it seems like some progress is being made on the medical marijuana front someone like DA Steve Cooley throws a monkey wrench into the works.
“Dist. Atty. Steve Cooley said today he will prosecute dispensaries that sell medical marijuana even if the Los Angeles City Council adopts an ordinance that does not ban such sales.”
Read the whole story at the LA Times
Ship with 100 tourists stuck in Antarctic ice
This would be my luck if I finally gave in to my wife’s requests to go somewhere on a cruise. I think she’s even mentioned Antarctica as a possible destination.
The only time I ever went on out a boat was back in the early 70s fishing for Yellow Tail on a half-day boat. Between bouts of vomiting, I watched the other guys drink beer and catch fish. I think that trip convinced me to stay off the sea!
“A Russian icebreaker carrying more than 100 tourists, scientists and journalists on a cruise around Antarctica has become stuck in the ice but is not in danger, a shipping company said Tuesday.”
Go to USA Today to read the whole story.
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