Archive for March, 2020
First case of coronavirus traced to Marine putting hands in pockets
QUANTICO, Va. — The first confirmed case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in a U.S. military member has been traced to a Marine putting his hands in his pockets last week, according to sources. Pentagon sources say the unidentified Marine put his hands in his pockets for upwards of 30 seconds, despite strict orders from his […]
Weekend Open Thread
The vernal equinox is this coming Thursday, March 19, 2020. This is the astronomical first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. Other parts of the world use the meteorological start date, which is on the first of the month. Meteorological spring began on March 1. Enjoy your weekend.
Regarding Covid-19
Social distancing seems to be working to control the spread of this not-very exotic virus. Nothing wrong with preventive measures; they make a good deal of sense to anyone who has a working brain cell. Statistics are available at the link below, and can be found elsewhere, such as at WHO’s site. It is clear […]
Valor Friday
Chief Master Sergeant Wayne Fisk For today’s Valor Friday, Mason honors Chief Master Sergeant Wayne Fisk, USAF, and his legendary deeds spanning some 27 years. If ever there was a service member who can say, “Been there, did that” it would be the Chief. Mason In my researches, sometimes you come across a man who […]
Soldier rescues woman and 4 dogs from a burning house
Sgt. Darren Watkins, with the Oklahoma National Guard, saved an elderly woman and her four dogs from a deadly house fire. (Spc. Jessica Todd) By: Todd South Sgt. Darren Watkins was starting a shift in his civilian job as a sheriff’s deputy in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, on Feb. 29 after leaving a daddy-daughter dance with […]
Friday FGS
The Dakota by Armi Jager- Italy’s first Colt Single Action Army clone Police: Man arrested after exchanging gunfire with Church’s Chicken employee by: Melissa Moon MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Around a dozen bullets both inside and outside the Church’s Chicken on Summer Avenue after police say a man got into a shootout with a female employee. Police […]
One More Rat
Attorney Michael Avenatti Remember the Creepy Porn Lawyer (thanks Tucker)? Quite a fall from grace. From media darling, logging 108 CNN and MSNBC appearances, and best known representing adult-film actress Stormy Daniels in her lawsuits against President Trump, to now awaiting sentencing on extortion charges, among others. Seems he is not enjoying his confinement. Poetrooper […]
Chelsea Manning fighting for life after attempting jail suicide as she refuses to testify in WikiLeaks probe
Manning is fighting for her life after the failed suicide bidCredit: AP:Associated Press HMCS(FMF) ret sends. We all know the particulars of Manning’s history, and don’t need to revisit them. He’s still in jail and apparently was so despondent he attempted suicide. Again. From the article: By: Fionnuala O’Leary CHELSEA Manning attempted suicide in a […]
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