The turnout was better than expected for Debbie Wasserman-Schultz's seminar on "The DNC's on-going strategy in addressing the critical issues of the day".
Thanks Lewy. The entire nation is in shock. Even though we are sadly used to terror attacks, and there has been a huge upswing in attacks lately, attacking a synagogue is just ... well, beyond the pale, even for Palestinian terrorists, Except of course it isn't. A few years ago they attacked the Mercaz Harav yeshiva not far from Har Nof and killed 6 (or was it 8?) teenagers in the study hall.
Such brave heroes, those Palestinians.
We know so many people in the Har Nof neighbourhood. Cousins, friends, other expats, it really was pretty terrifying while the attack was ongoing. And now that we know the names of the victims, it doesn't make it any better. :(
DWT...I am doing very well. Having been through it all before, both alcohol and cancer, I have less trouble resolving to be a clean and sober guy, once again. My last "ray gun" (by "The Edge" RapidArc Radiation Therapy machine by Variant) was last Wednesday and I expect full destruction of the recent lesion....just like the last time.
BTW...that photo of the patient on the table in the link isn't quite accurate...you are actually placed in a molded to your body half cast, surrounding you enough to prevent movement. The first step is always the making of the cast, kept for your treatments, plus targeting tattoos placed on your body in three places (to triangulate) then 4 precisely aimed zaps in said body cast over a few days.
It is useful for many cancers, and is being studied for application to breast cancer...perhaps the most astounding accomplishment if successful due its total non-invasive nature.
My understanding is that as of today there are only two of these devices in use in the USA....but I am certain that will expand shortly...if it already hasn't. If it can relieve many women of the trauma of surgical mastectomy, it will be spectacular.
Off Topic-ing my own thread: this Politico piece is insightful and important.
Winners don't let themselves get trolled.
I'm watching Sons of Anarchy lately and I'm picking up something I also got from The Sopranos: that the difference between sophisticated, organized criminals and two bit hoods is that the real wiseguys do not let themselves get trolled.
It is actually very difficult to provoke a made guy, or a "full patch" MC brother, to do something or say something stupid.
If we're going to be led by a Republican establishment mafia, I only hope they have the sense of a Tony Soprano or a Jax Teller...
Duck and cover?
ReplyDeleteThe turnout was better than expected for Debbie Wasserman-Schultz's seminar on "The DNC's on-going strategy in addressing the critical issues of the day".
ReplyDeleteMy guess is that it's for a Guinness Book of World Records for most heads in the sand???
ReplyDeleteYour caption was closer to the truth, actually. It's from a global warming protest at Bondi beach, during the recent G20 meeting.
DeleteOh my gosh, lewy, I can't BELIEVE it!
DeleteBwaahaahahahaahahaahahaha
Caption: "Allah-hu Akhbar!"
ReplyDeleteAs I said before the vanishing, four times IIRC..."Good ONe."
Deleteannie, just wanted you to know the news of the latest #TSAKers in Jerusalem has not gone unnoticed here. I'm so sorry. There are no words.
DeleteThanks Lewy. The entire nation is in shock. Even though we are sadly used to terror attacks, and there has been a huge upswing in attacks lately, attacking a synagogue is just ... well, beyond the pale, even for Palestinian terrorists, Except of course it isn't. A few years ago they attacked the Mercaz Harav yeshiva not far from Har Nof and killed 6 (or was it 8?) teenagers in the study hall.
DeleteSuch brave heroes, those Palestinians.
We know so many people in the Har Nof neighbourhood. Cousins, friends, other expats, it really was pretty terrifying while the attack was ongoing. And now that we know the names of the victims, it doesn't make it any better. :(
What lewy said. Hugs to you Annie. The attack was beyond horrific.
DeleteDing! Ding!...is this site working? Posts are being vanished repeatedly.
ReplyDeleteWell, 12 hours later, I see your post. Hope you are doing well
DeleteDWT...I am doing very well. Having been through it all before, both alcohol and cancer, I have less trouble resolving to be a clean and sober guy, once again. My last "ray gun" (by "The Edge" RapidArc Radiation Therapy machine by Variant) was last Wednesday and I expect full destruction of the recent lesion....just like the last time.
DeleteBTW...that photo of the patient on the table in the link isn't quite accurate...you are actually placed in a molded to your body half cast, surrounding you enough to prevent movement. The first step is always the making of the cast, kept for your treatments, plus targeting tattoos placed on your body in three places (to triangulate) then 4 precisely aimed zaps in said body cast over a few days.
DeleteIt is useful for many cancers, and is being studied for application to breast cancer...perhaps the most astounding accomplishment if successful due its total non-invasive nature.
My understanding is that as of today there are only two of these devices in use in the USA....but I am certain that will expand shortly...if it already hasn't. If it can relieve many women of the trauma of surgical mastectomy, it will be spectacular.
"I see London, I see France, I see lewy's underpants"
ReplyDeleteI think Fay wins ;-)
DeleteLMAO!
DeleteYes, Fay wins! lol
DeleteOff Topic-ing my own thread: this Politico piece is insightful and important.
ReplyDeleteWinners don't let themselves get trolled.
I'm watching Sons of Anarchy lately and I'm picking up something I also got from The Sopranos: that the difference between sophisticated, organized criminals and two bit hoods is that the real wiseguys do not let themselves get trolled.
It is actually very difficult to provoke a made guy, or a "full patch" MC brother, to do something or say something stupid.
If we're going to be led by a Republican establishment mafia, I only hope they have the sense of a Tony Soprano or a Jax Teller...
I tried following your Politico link, lewy, buy it said "page could not be found". What was the topic? Can you find another link for me? TY
DeleteSorry flo, cut paste error - happens to the best of us. Also happens to me. Try this link.
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