Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Mexico Informs IAEA of Theft of Dangerous Radioactive Source
From the IAEA:
http://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/2013/mexicoradsource.html
Press Release from IAEA(pdf)
http://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/2013/mexicoradsource.html
Mexico has informed the IAEA's Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC) of the theft of a truck carrying a dangerous radioactive source used in medical treatment.
Mexico's "Comisión Nacional de Seguridad Nuclear y Salvaguardias (CNSNS)" said the truck, which was transporting the cobalt-60 teletherapy source from a hospital in the northern city of Tijuana to a radioactive waste storage centre, was stolen in Tepojaco near Mexico City at around 08:00 UTC on 2 December 2013.
At the time the truck was stolen, the source was properly shielded. However, the source could be extremely dangerous to a person if removed from the shielding, or if it was damaged.
The Mexican authorities are currently conducting a search for the source and have issued a press release to alert the public.
The IAEA has made an offer of good offices to Mexico, a process that makes the IAEA available to provide assistance if requested by a Member State, and the IEC remains in contact with the CNSNS.
Press Release from IAEA(pdf)
Monday, December 2, 2013
Error Message from "FIXED" Obamacare Website
This is an actual screenshot my associate received when she tried to logon to Healthcare.gov. Prior to this she had been able to login and advance to a point where it crashed trying to show her the "results." Now she can't even login.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
USA Today Re-Names Veteran's Day as "Obama's Day"
USA Today seems to think today is all about President Obama, a man who never served a split second in the US Military. The article itself is not bad at all, but the title is offensive in that it elevates a politician over those who have earned the right to be honored today. Shame on you USA Today.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Wow 735,000 LESS People Employed!
The latest job numbers are out and only a gymnast could find a way to spin them as good. According to the "Establishment Data" the total number of jobs increased by 204,000. And that along with the modest uptick of 0.1% increase in the unemployment rate (7.3% from 7.2%) are the only number most people will read in the headlines. However, what the headlines won't tell you is that 735,000 less people are employed and with an additional 213,000 people being added to the Civilian non-institutional population, there are an additional 932,000 people not in the labor force. See charts below.
Sample headlines: (A lot of back flips in the media this morning)
CNBC: Shutdown slowdown? Job creation soars in October
Washington Post: Economy added 204K jobs during shutdown, unemployment rate ticks up to 7.3 percent
New York Times: US Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.3%; 204000 Jobs Added
Wall Street Journal: U.S. Hiring Picks Up Strongly
Forbes: Jobs Report: U.S. Economy Added 204K Jobs In October
Sample headlines: (A lot of back flips in the media this morning)
CNBC: Shutdown slowdown? Job creation soars in October
Washington Post: Economy added 204K jobs during shutdown, unemployment rate ticks up to 7.3 percent
New York Times: US Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.3%; 204000 Jobs Added
Wall Street Journal: U.S. Hiring Picks Up Strongly
Forbes: Jobs Report: U.S. Economy Added 204K Jobs In October
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
OMFG! - An Actual Healthcare.gov Chat Session
| [4:53:34 pm]: Thanks for contacting Health Insurance Marketplace Live Chat. Please wait while we connect you to someone who can help. |
| [4:53:37 pm]: Please be patient while we're helping other people. |
| [4:53:54 pm]: Welcome! You're now connected to Health Insurance Marketplace Live Chat. Thanks for contacting us. My name is Jose. To protect your privacy, please don't provide any personal information, like Social Security Number, or any other sensitive medical or personal information. |
| [4:54:11 pm]: Jose |
| Hello, are you looking for information about health insurance in the state you live in, or a different state? |
| [4:54:35 pm]: [NAME OMITTED] |
| No I am having a problem viewing my eligibility results |
| [4:54:48 pm]: Jose |
| I apologize for the inconvenience. |
| [4:54:54 pm]: Jose |
| In order to provide you with the right information, can you please tell me what state do you live in? |
| [4:55:01 pm]: [NAME OMITTED] |
| Tennessee |
| [4:55:45 pm]: Jose |
| I can answer your questions about the Marketplace and how you can enroll. You can also use HealthCare.gov to find this information and what programs you may qualify for, as well as find and apply for coverage, compare plans, and enroll in a health insurance plan. You can apply now through the end of open enrollment. Open enrollment for health coverage in 2014 closes on March 31, 2014. |
| [4:56:04 pm]: Jose |
| Thank you for your interest in the Marketplace and for sharing your feedback. We apologize for any technical difficulties you may be experiencing as you use HealthCare.gov. We know this can be frustrating, and we're working around the clock to improve HealthCare.gov and to make sure your experience with it is a positive one. |
| [4:57:04 pm]: [NAME OMITTED] |
| That is of no help at all. I already did that. but when I click the button that says "VIew Eligibiliy Results" it brings up a blank page and has done so since Oct 15 |
| [4:57:15 pm]: Jose |
| That may be the reason why you are not able to see your eligibility results. |
| [4:57:37 pm]: Jose |
| Because of how many people are using the website at the same time its causing technical difficulties for some users. We're working to solve the problems. What I can recommend is you can either wait for the website to be fixed or call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 and enroll over the phone. |
| [4:57:47 pm]: Jose |
| I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. |
| [4:58:48 pm]: [NAME OMITTED] |
| Can you help at all or is all you do is tell me to go the the non-working website, which is why I contact you or call the phone number? |
| [5:00:17 pm]: Jose |
| Unfortunately, we are not able to ask for personal information over chat. Therefore, we will not be able to access your account to see your eligibility results or help you filling out the account. I am really sorry. |
[5:00:30 pm]: [NAME OMITTED] |
| OK, thanks |
| [5:00:42 pm]: Jose |
| Thank you for contacting Health Insurance Marketplace Live Chat. We are here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| [5:01:00 pm]: 'Jose' has left the chat session. |
| [5:01:02 pm]: Your chat session is over. Thanks for contacting us, and we hope we've answered your questions. Have a great day. |
| [5:01:02 pm]: 11/5/2013 |
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Record winter ice cover in Antarctica
The Australian reports that there is record winter ice coverage in Antarctica.
"...WINTER sea ice cover in the Antarctic has grown to its largest extent since satellite records began in the late 1970s, defying most climate models and muddying the waters of the global warming debate.
The latest data from NASA's satellites shows the winter sea ice cover around the frozen continent reached a record 19.47 million sq km last month. That beats last winter's 19.44 million sq km -- itself a record.
According to NASA, it is 3.6 per cent higher than the average maximum between 1981 and 2010, with the sea ice cover in Antarctica growing at 1.5 per cent a decade.
The data runs contrary to the projections of many climate-change models. It also contrasts with observations of this year's Arctic summer minimum sea ice extent, which America's National Snow and Ice Data Centre says was about 30 per cent below levels seen in the early 1980s.
Scientists appear unable to definitively explain the phenomenon, but believe increasingly strong winds in Antarctica and an increase in rain and snow on the Southern Ocean are the most likely factors.
Of course they also scramble to suggest this in no way is evidence against Global Warming... OK if they say so. So, how come every time the facts on the ground don't point to Global Warming they dismiss them as natural or something something, but when it can be used to bolster the case (no matter how trivial the event or data) it is give as absolute proof? They need to learn what the term falsifiable means.
...A growing body of research suggests the main reason for the increase in Antarctic sea ice is an increase in the force of polar winds. It shoves the sea ice together, causing ridging and creating thicker, longer lasting ice and promoting sea ice growth.- See more at: The Australian
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Mark Levin's New Book..."The Liberty Amendments"
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Monday, August 5, 2013
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Monday, July 22, 2013
Dennis Miller Sums Up Melissa Harris-Perry With His Pithy Brilliance
re MH-Perry & current state of NBC/MSNBC News. David Brinkley turning over so rapidly in his grave you could make chicken shawarma in it.
— Dennis Miller Show (@DennisDMZ) July 22, 2013
Melissa Harris-Perry is a moron. Period.
— Dennis Miller Show (@DennisDMZ) July 22, 2013