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Health update
I’m still recovering from the flu – slowly. That, combined with the emotional devastation of the loss, has made me feel weak and stressed. I’m definitely trying not to rush things. I lie down a couple of times a day, … Continue reading →
News roundup
(1) The RAF Fairford plot surfaces again, and Andy Burnham claims Iran is somehow behind it. This story keeps morphing and morphing. There’s also this: A UK-Iranian dual national has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in … Continue reading →
The Cornell gang rape allegations
I suppose you’ve read about the Cornell fraternity gang rape allegations: New details are emerging in the case of a former Cornell University student who claims she was drugged and gang-raped for multiple hours inside a fraternity house in October … Continue reading →
Open thread 10/1/2026
And just like that, October has arrived.
Continue reading →Another dementia warning
What’s the point of telling us all these warning signs of impending dementia? If there was much to be done to prevent the deterioration, I could understand it. But as far as I know there isn’t a whole lot except … Continue reading →
FlyDubai – not
It seems that we had a Flight 93 situation with a happier ending. But then again, compared to 9/11, this time the terrorists didn’t have to slay both pilots to take over the plane. The terrorist was one of the … Continue reading →
Open thread 9/30/2026
I’m taking it easy today …
… although “taking it easy” is a relative thing. I’m still sick, for example. But my temperature without any Tylenol at all has now reached 99.1. That’s not so bad. However, I’m still feeling pretty crummy. I was going to … Continue reading →
Open thread 9/29/2026
Now it’s the flu
My son came to help me clear out my ex’s apartment, but he only can stay a week. He had great ambitions, but two days after he arrived he got the flu, with a high fever. It’s not COVID – … Continue reading →
RAF base terror suspects in Britain released on bail
[UPDATE: See See this.] Aren’t they a flight risk? Supposedly they’re being monitored closely, but I really don’t trust that process. And note that this entire article manages to keep any description of the men out of the story: Five … Continue reading →