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Time Out for OT – Vol 8

Welcome back, Cher! Take your time coming out of your cocoon. And KQ, I didn’t know you’re such a softie. That video is beyond adorable.

» Posted By nottoolate On May 17, 2010 @ 4:44 pm

Terrific writing and thinking. I need to read this several more times before I can even attempt to try to begin to think about it. Thanks for the tip.

» Posted By nottoolate On May 15, 2010 @ 8:05 pm

Many thanks! It’s good to know my first blog was well received.

» Posted By nottoolate On May 15, 2010 @ 4:03 pm

This is a test

» Posted By nottoolate On May 15, 2010 @ 1:37 pm

Me too. I hope that Halliburton gets nailed in connection with the cementing of the well. Cementing by Halliburton was likely the cause of the spill in the Timor Sea, no? Their statement on the Gulf Oil disaster ticked me off six ways from Sunday. I’m posting it here so you don’t have the filthy your computer by going to their website. I guess you could say I bear a grudge due to certain war profiteering activities and the Cheney association.

HOUSTON – Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) confirmed today its continued support of, and cooperation with, the ongoing investigations into the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig incident in the Gulf of Mexico earlier this month. Halliburton extends its heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends and our industry colleagues of the 11 people lost and those injured in the tragedy.

As one of several service providers on the rig, Halliburton can confirm the following:

* Halliburton performed a variety of services on the rig, including cementing, and had four employees stationed on the rig at the time of the accident. Halliburton’s employees returned to shore safely, due, in part, to the brave rescue efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard and other organizations.
* Halliburton had completed the cementing of the final production casing string in accordance with the well design approximately 20 hours prior to the incident. The cement slurry design was consistent with that utilized in other similar applications.
* In accordance with accepted industry practice approved by our customers, tests demonstrating the integrity of the production casing string were completed.
* At the time of the incident, well operations had not yet reached the point requiring the placement of the final cement plug which would enable the planned temporary abandonment of the well, consistent with normal oilfield practice.
* We are assisting with planning and engineering support for a wide range of options designed to secure the well, including a potential relief well.

Halliburton continues to assist in efforts to identify the factors that may have lead up to the disaster, but it is premature and irresponsible to speculate on any specific causal issues.

Halliburton originated oilfield cementing and leads the world in effective, efficient delivery of zonal isolation and engineering for the life of the well, conducting thousands of successful well cementing jobs each year. The company views safety as critical to its success and is committed to continuously improve performance.

» Posted By nottoolate On May 6, 2010 @ 7:45 pm

Dude! (May I call you dude?) There have been no toxicity studies on that “oil dispersant” being pumped into the Gulf of Mexico. We are not allowed to know what exactly is in it, because it’s a “trade secret,” but it’s not nice stuff.

http://priceofoil.org/2010/05/06/exclusive-no-toxicity-tests-on-bp%E2%80%99s-dispersant/

» Posted By nottoolate On May 6, 2010 @ 10:01 am

The inevitable response: We don’t need no…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3H7l3RZEik&feature=related

Huffy was iffy before the format change. Now I avoid it.
Sorry I’ve been AWOL. Dealing with acute sinusitis, migraines, yadda yadda.

Bito, hello. I miss you and send good thoughts your way every day.

» Posted By nottoolate On April 29, 2010 @ 10:04 am

Yes, it is sad. So sorry, Javaz, but don’t despair: we shall overcome. Some day.

» Posted By nottoolate On April 23, 2010 @ 1:59 pm

AZ legislator proved to be a nincompoop by Anderson Cooper! This is a joy to read and watch. Give us more!
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/4/22/859596/-The-Surprising-Relevance-of-Facts-aka-Anderson-Cooper-showed-up-for-work

» Posted By nottoolate On April 22, 2010 @ 12:13 pm

Bito!!! HOO-RAY!!!!!!

» Posted By nottoolate On April 19, 2010 @ 1:56 pm

Time Out for OT – Vol 7

Khirad, I lived in DC, Maryland and Virginia for over 40 years. Your posts are bringing back all sorts of memories. You seem to have the high points covered, but if you need any shopping advice, I’m your woman!

» Posted By nottoolate On April 15, 2010 @ 8:33 am

Bito, here’s Tibetan Lama Tendar chanting for whales. I love the happiness in it. Hope it makes you smile.

» Posted By nottoolate On April 15, 2010 @ 7:56 am

Thank you Javaz and thank you Bito for this message. I didn’t realize that I wasn’t taking full soul breaths until I read this and started again. Whew, just whew.

» Posted By nottoolate On April 14, 2010 @ 8:54 pm

My dear friend, of course we will read it because we value you and what you have to say. What a horrid experience! It’s good you left and made your feelings clear to them without blowing up. I could not have behaved as well, so you see, you have inspired me by your example.

» Posted By nottoolate On April 13, 2010 @ 7:51 pm

Javaz, thank you for calling the Cancer Center for news of Bito. Please be well yourself. Sounds as if your plate is more than full right now.

» Posted By nottoolate On April 13, 2010 @ 6:23 pm

What exactly is it with Teabaggers and equine sex?

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/04/tea_party_gov_candidates_racist_sexually_graphic_e.php

First it was JD Hayworth and his fear that homosexuality might lead to person-horse nuptials. Now this Paladino (a real gem of a gubernatorial candidate in NY state) is horsing around circulating emails that are not only misogynistic and racist (par) but also bestial. Can’t they just say neigh?

» Posted By nottoolate On April 12, 2010 @ 8:59 pm

Good afternoon, Bito. What did you “see”? I hope you are feeling better. Wish I could help.

» Posted By nottoolate On April 10, 2010 @ 4:05 pm

BITO!!!!!! Praise be!!!! This video shows me celebrating your return.

» Posted By nottoolate On April 7, 2010 @ 9:36 am

7.8 earthquake near Sumatra. Check msnbc.

» Posted By nottoolate On April 6, 2010 @ 4:07 pm

This is for Bito and everybody, regardless of religious persuasion.

» Posted By nottoolate On April 3, 2010 @ 8:13 pm

Time Out for OT – Vol 6

Not to embarrass you, but you’re becoming a “bit o hero” to me as I follow what you post as you’re going through chemo. Healing thoughts.

» Posted By nottoolate On March 30, 2010 @ 6:59 pm

Must be satire.

» Posted By nottoolate On March 30, 2010 @ 6:34 pm

Great catch, BT. There’s a little more here at the website of the American College of Medical Genetics. They’re a great resource.
http://www.acmg.net//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home3

» Posted By nottoolate On March 30, 2010 @ 2:13 pm

I don’t see the Reply button for Bito’s post, in which he asks whether a song could be made of “one day at a time,sweet Nellie.” This couldn’t be the song you had in mind, Bito, could it?

» Posted By nottoolate On March 29, 2010 @ 7:44 pm

Ferpetesake, I posted more fun details about this RNC nonsense on Morning Blog. Be sure to see them.

» Posted By nottoolate On March 29, 2010 @ 4:54 pm

I was BITTERLY disappointed that she did not wear her biker outfit again. That was the only “substance” she could have delivered, and she let us down.

» Posted By nottoolate On March 27, 2010 @ 3:33 pm

Thanks to all of you for listening and responding. It is good to be part of this community.

» Posted By nottoolate On March 27, 2010 @ 3:14 pm

This is a very personal issue for me. It was discovered on ultrasound that the tiny creature who would have been my first grandchild was anencephalic. Here’s the Wiki information on this type of tragedy.

Anencephaly is a cephalic disorder that results from a neural tube defect that occurs when the cephalic (head) end of the neural tube fails to close, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp[1]. Children with this disorder are born without a forebrain, the largest part of the brain consisting mainly of the cerebral hemispheres (which include the neocortex, which is responsible for higher-level cognition, i.e., thinking). The remaining brain tissue is often exposed

» Posted By nottoolate On March 27, 2010 @ 8:52 am

I’ll call it: I don’t like Cantor because he’s a schmuck. He was lying when he claimed his office had been shot at, and he threw in the Jew bit as added exaggeration. It’s entirely possible some anti-semite has said something nasty to him at one time or another. That cannot be proven, however, and it has no place in the current discussion of actual right-wing violence. I could mention that he’s a preening, arrogant, self-righteous, narcissistic asshat with a really bad hair-do, but I won’t.

» Posted By nottoolate On March 26, 2010 @ 3:11 pm

Tan Man’s up. Will he cry?

» Posted By nottoolate On March 25, 2010 @ 5:33 pm

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