There's more volume in three shots, then in the single combined MMR shot. So, if volume is the concern, this makes it worse.
Never enjoyed being 'caged'; hence, the free-ranging chicken in the photo. This bird was living a free life on a volcanic caldera in the Azores. Fitting location for a free-ranging retiree.
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There's more volume in three shots, then in the single combined MMR shot. So, if volume is the concern, this makes it worse.
That means three times the visits to overburdened health clinics. There is not the clinic staff to support this nonsense. It also means more time off work for parents for separate injections; all based on what Trump feels. It's madness.
Where's the damage to Trump? He won the election, and republicans control the government. The more Trump is 'hit,' the more he thrives. Broadcast TV is dying. This will mark the beginning of the end. Content is moving online. For example, tonight's NFL game is on Amazon Prime.
It's 'Duck Curve' season with this drought. At my house, we are generating lots of solar with sunny days and using no energy for heating and cooling. We open windows at night; close them on the sunny side during the day. Solar is making up for lack of hydropower in this drought.
May want to boycott Disney cruises and theme parks in Florida for another reason: unvaccinated children. Spare yourself and your children cases of measles, whooping cough, and possibly polio. It's getting crazy stupid out there.
If he had stayed in college at Utah State University (USU) and earned a 4-year degree, perhaps this would have provided a positive outlet for his intellect (reportedly to be 99th percentile). I speak as a USU graduate; a person raised in Utah. USU is not a political place. I'm sorry he abandoned it.
Looks like they're on their way to apply for jobs with ICE. Covered faces and racism on display; ICE's kind of recruit.
"Rewrite history" is to benign a term. More like whitewashing; literally removing non-whites from American history. Revisionist history describes false and misleading those parts of history that don't fit your political narrative. It's intentional and insidious; like Trump's version of Jan 6 2021.
You nailed it. I did the same with my cancelation of the WaPo and share your sentiments toward her going forward.
When Mamdani wins, and if Trump withholds federal funds, then NY should sue. I live in Maine, Janet Mills, our governor, has no problem taking the fight to court when Trump withholds federal funds. She wins! A good example for Mamdani.
ICE is an agency of economic sabotage. Good luck getting Korean engineers and technicians to come to the U.S.. Gone are agricultural and food processing laborers. Who would want to work in the U.S. when even legal workers are rounded up, humiliated, and deported?
You picked a fine Maine morning to walk. I ride that particular stretch of road on my bike (I'm not naming the road). My feet just don't want to do long walks (plantar fasciitis). Thanks for the story and for your help in keeping Maine a great place to live.
Shooting was at UVU. Shooter attended USU for one semester. Some MAGA pundits are suggesting that the shooter was radicalized by left-wing professors at USU. I find that notion absurd based on my experience there.
Utah State University (USU) graduate here (two degrees; 6.5 years on campus). What happened to going to classes, labs, studying, attending sporting events, weekend hikes and parties? That was life at USU. Politics was not suppressed; it just wasn't a thing students or professors discussed.
Utah State graduate here; 6.5 years, two degrees. It's a land-grant, state university. Agriculture, science, business, etc.. In UTAH! Never in all my years there did I ever hear a professor or anybody from the administration speak politically. This argument needs to stop. It's absurd.
Being radicalized in one semester at Utah State is pretty unlikely. It's a land-grant state university in UTAH!. I spent almost seven years there earning two degrees. It's not a political place. Give this argument a rest.
USU is definitely NOT left-wing. It's a land-grant state university in UTAH! It's agriculture, science, natural resources, business, etc.. I know, I earned two degrees at USU. It really wasn't political at all in my nearly seven years there. Please give this absurd argument a rest.
Your list should be on his headstone. Sometime far in the future, people could read it beginning with: An assassin killed me with a single bullet from afar, but he didn't kill my ideas. They are: [your list]. Future people, more peaceful, I hope, will conclude that this was a time of madness.
Agree. Wearing the dime-store cowboy hat indoors is a giveaway that a dumbass is underneath it.
I'm helping out a friend who recently had a bone marrow transplant. Covid would kill her, but I'm 62, not eligible for the shot now. This lack of vaccinations will kill those who have compromised immunity. Sadly, they may catch covid from people trying to help but who don't qualify for a shot.
Florida may become as uninsurable for health as it's becoming for property. It will be too dangerous to visit and too expensive to live there.
Nailed it! Our nation was founded on policies that annihilated indigenous peoples; expropriated their land and resources; utilized enslaved Africans and their descendants to create wealth; and the subjugation of women to serve men. Definitely White Christian Taliban doctrine.
It looks like dining in a parking lot, but don't scratch the surface when sliding back a chair... you're under surveillance. Just ask the workers who were caught scratching the new Rose Garden marble pavers: sent a bill and banned for life.
A permanent state of war is necessary to expand federal control. So now it's Department of War. National Guard troops in key cities are a natural progression. It's not a new idea: 'The Report From Iron Mountain,' satire from 1967, was prescient with this observation.
"Dept of War" is an excuse for the expansion of Federal control. 'The Report From Iron Mountain' was prescient in this prediction. Written as satire in 1967, it's 'truths' are apparent even today.
NO! The 'Report From Iron Mountain' was prescient in describing war as the unifying requirement for a strong Federal government. Without the threat of war or actual war, we might govern ourselves with minimal central control. This is all about Trump exerting control.
But they can be utilized to pick up garbage. I think AmeriCorps is a much more cost efficient way to help make communities better.
He deserves it, and awarding it to him will make Trump's head explode.
Barf. Can he name the war that made him a hero in his own mind?
He's a happy, excited dog now that his owner has arrived. If he had a tail, it would be wagging with great excitement.
The U.S. is beginning a hard partition into red and blue states. Led by Texas and Florida. The northeast and Pacific coast states must respond. If this continues, the U.S. will partition; something like India and Pakistan. Hopefully, with less bloodshed.
Democrats should define themselves as the party that is NOT bro culture. I live in Maine, a state with women in many positions of senior leadership. It works pretty well. The democrats should look to state level elected women and how they conduct business as a pathway to the future.
They are not "made up facts." They are lies and delusions. Prople who state facts that counter his lies and delusions are fired; or defunded; or called fake media.
Beef prices have risen over 35 percent in the last three months. My favorite cut went from $12.99 per lb in May, to $17.99 per lb yesterday.
Numbers: 2 months ago, I bought NY strip steaks on sale for $6.99 lb; today, they were $17.99 lb (no sale). Did I fire the grocery store manager? No. Prices are rising on beef. It's an inconvenient truth. Trump hides from truth and fires those who speak truth if it makes him look bad or weak.
New England must continue to connect to Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in order to have a secure energy supply. New England's energy future is much more aligned with Canada than with sources to our south.
I live in Maine and put a roof-top solar system in place over 5 years ago. The permits were easy; the utility (Central Maine Power) was cooperative, and the installation was quick. I've made 85 percent of my annual power needs since installation. I suppose it just depends on where you live.
I'm sorry to hear that. There are many MAGA in this area of western Maine, but for whatever reason, they are not too vocal. A live-and-let-live ethic seems to be more important.
I live in a small town in Maine. There is no voter fraud. Everyone is known by the town clerk. Voting day is a non-partisan social event. Town voting turnout is very high, and people are proud of that fact. Our county is purple; we put aside partisanship to vote. It's the Maine way.
Utah should be interesting...Latter-day Saints preaching to Protestants, Catholics, and Jews. Everybody talking past each other. Reminds me of the school-yard playgrounds of my youth in Salt Lake City. This will take workplace stress to a much higher level.
I thought about this while shopping at Trader Joe's today. My wife and I bought three cases of our favorite European wines. We are military retirees who lived in Germany and developed a taste for European wines. It's not elitist; we just prefer their wine. Now it's a tarrif-tax on us. Ugh.
You're correct, but I voted FOR Harris because she was going to continue Biden's policies: Promoting green energy; fair tax structure; medical benefits for those in need (e.g., Medicaid), etc.. Now we have the unfolding Trump-MAGA disaster because people voted for 'change.'
ME, VT, and MA are producing good amounts of solar energy. Then there is NH; quite striking their lack of solar energy production. The morning sun is striking my ME solar panels, producing energy. In the distance, I see NH mountains. It's definitely a different energy philosophy over there.
If Bessent is correct and manufacturers are eating the tarrifs at the expense of profits, why is the stock market so high? Looks like a bubble to me.
Federal funds were essential to my state installing rural broadband. These federal grants and funds from the American Rescue Plan originated during the Biden administration. Private ISPs had years to connect us but determined that the market was too small. This has nothing to do with septagenarians.
We have high-speed internet in our small, rural town because of Biden and the democrats. Bundled services (i.e., phone, internet, TV, cell) save us $250 per month, and services are MUCH better. Never would have happened under Trump and the GOP. Thanks Joe!
She's celebrating conquest: European conquest of the North American continent. Conquest came with a price: Rivers of blood from indigenous peoples and fauna extermination. A few dead Europeans along the way is the price for victory.
On my porch enjoying a series of thunderstorms: Lightning, thunder, rain. These forces were here before us, and they will be here after us. No thoughts of AI and the unfolding human calamity. The forest is soaking it all in.
The Old Testament GOD reportedly brought a global flood to destroy life on earth because of the pervasive wickedness and violence of humanity. Your posts certainly build a strong case for another epic cleansing of humans. If only for the sake of other creatures. [Geologist; not AI]
Geologist here (not AI). It's not over; it's human-caused mass extinction. It's probably equivalent to the Permian-Triassic event. It will leave a remarkable geologic record of self-destruction (e.g., toxic chemicals, plastics, species die-offs, etc.). AI is unlikely to leave much evidence.
Yes, sirens would have made a difference, IF people had an evacuation plan and rehearsed it. Think fire drill. A building can be evacuated in minutes. Same with the campers; it's 'hill country,' so safety (i.e., higher elevation) is a short distance away, even in the middle of the night.
Put your lawyer hat on. Kerr County Judge describes this as the most dangerous river valley in the U.S.. Were parents of the girls at Camp Mystic aware of this fact and that the cabins were in the danger area? Also, it's reasonable to expect adequate safety plans for said kids. Were plans in place?
The most dangerous river valley in the U.S., yet TX treats it like a playground, with camps in the flood zone. 4-8 inches of rain were predicted. Shock! More fell in some areas. It happens all the time now. Start believing; have adequate evacuation plans and warning systems in place.
"...the most dangerous river valley in the United States, and we deal with floods on a regular basis." Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly. The hazard was known, yet TX treats the river as a playground. Camps within the floodzone; inadequate flood warning infrastructure (e.g., sirens). Don't blame Feds.
It looks like the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority for the area where the floods are most devastating. How that guage information is relayed to emergency authorities and vulnerable populations [e.g., girls camps] will be subject to much scrutiny.
Yes. Forecast was for 4-8 inches, but local amounts were reportedly higher. That's why river gages that provide real-time flow info are so important. As is a well-rehearsed evacuation plan with warning sirens. I've been on rivers with such sirens; usually for dam releases. When you hear them: MOVE!
Geologist here. This event is not unimaginable; in fact, the flood areas are well known. For mitigation, it's all about timely evacuation. The Qs to ask are: 1- Flood gages and warning systems in that area. Did they have them? Did they work? 2- Was there an evac. plan for the girls' camp?
Terrific production on this sunny, 70-degree, breezy day. There's no need for air conditioning; my windows are open. I'm just building up my net metering credits for winter use.
Terrorizing immigrants; ripping families apart; cutting health care and nutrition support for poor people; killing USAID; and celebrating it all. Speaker Johnson says that GOD helped make all this happen. His brand of 'Christianity' makes me nauseous.
I just count the number of Trump signs in front yards and MAGA hats on people. That gives me a good indication of the mental fitness of my neighbors.
Efficient growth? Tarrifs = higher costs; business investment uncertainty; job losses. Mass deportation of workers = higher costs and lower productivity; especially, in agriculture and construction. Maria, stop being a stooge for the Trump administration.
Interesting analysis. It shows how my 6.2kW roof-top solar system fits into the bigger picture. At 4:15 p.m., on June 24, it was producing 3.19 kW; 29.4 kWh for the day in western ME. (some cloudy intervals and heat reduction). It was more than I used, with my geothermal system cooling the house.
Hurricanes. Funny. What's going to happen to this tent camp with cages when a hurricane hits?
She's no John McCain, and she knows it.
It's policy now, described by Senator Ernst: "...well, we are going to die, so for heaven's sakes."
It's hurricane season. How will these tents and cages hold up if hit by hurricane force winds? If a storm approaches, where will the prisoners go for safety? Will the tents get flattened? I'm imagining something like the shredded roof of Tropicana Field.
In 2025, there are 902 billionaires in the U.S. (Forbes). Senator Mullin, are you going to tell me there's not room for more taxation?
Is Brooke Rollins implying that 92 percent of the Tongass National Forest is at risk of uncontrolled wildfire because of the roadless rule? It's the worlds largest intact temperate rainforest, hardly at risk of wildfires, but certainly worthy of saving.
I'm in Maine. Went to NYC for a visit and loved it. Yes, immigrants are everywhere; working hard driving Ubers and taxis; preparing and delivering food; making the hotels function; all were friendly and helpful. Stephen Miller wants us to fear this? It's not happening with me.
You cannot say you are for democracy and the rule of law when masked Federal agents roam the streets, snatching people without producing a warrant justifying their actions, even if it produces an outcome you desire.
Yes, including Trump 1.0
Trump used the word war to describe the status between the U.S. and Iran. He did this without congressional authority and withheld notification until after the acts of war were completed. Meanwhile, masked government agents roam the streets. This is way beyond flashbacks; this is new and perilous.
Trump attacks Iran, a predominantly Persian nation, who is at odds with most Arab states in the region. So those of Arab descent will be denied U.S. entry or unjustly deported. Meanwhile, Trump petitions for a Nobel peace medal. It's a mad, mad, world.
Bombs have been dropped. Congress and the rule of law are apparently irrelevant.
Congress and the War Powers Act are apparently irrelevant. The U.S. is at war, and the rule of law is in tatters.
Thank you for clearly stating the issue. Isreal's 'preemptive strike' was an act of war. The U.S. joining Isreal in these strikes is an act of war. Congress has the War Powers Act to constrain the president. An attack on Iran without congressional approval would be unlawful. Will that stop Trump?
Exactly! A school-yard bully.
You really know how to trigger my PTSD. I grew up in ID and UT as a non-mormon. Nothing triggers me more than the hypocrisy of many LDS. A few live true to their faith; I respect them, and they are true friends. Mike Lee is a bad seed; a stain on the LDS. Just l Iike school-yard bullies in my past.
Huge swaths of Idaho for sale. Areas popular with hunters, UTVs, fishing, and even cattle grazing. Do you really think an Idaho rancher can afford to purchase all the land where they hold grazing leases? These proposed lands sales mean an end to a way of life in the west. They must be opposed.
I feel for embassy staff, who are wondering if anywhere is safe. One in ten Iranian missiles are getting through. If an American rescue plane is hit, or people gathered for evacuation are hit, the casualties would be high. Mike Huckabee is making the decision; he's likely 🙏 for end-times & salvation
The Army parade was drab. That's what happens when DEI is banned and Pete Hegseth is in charge. Dull, boring, no flair for the dramatic. NO KINGS protests and Pride parades on the other hand...now those were colorful and interesting.
It's what happens when Pete Hegseth is in charge...an embarrassment.
Doug Landry poses this question: "how do you spend $80 million and fumble the basics?" Answer: Put Pete Hegseth in charge.
What are the medals on his uniform? Some internet sleuth should be able to figure it out.
His administration is also arresting and potentially deporting Afgans who helped the U.S. military. They're here legally, and deportation to Afghanistan means near certain imprisonment or death. The military in today's parade should protest these actions. Promises made, promises broken; shame.
Agree. The strikes were acts of war. It's how they should be described in media reports. Netanyahu wants war until his enemies lie in smoldering ruins. Then, he will continue to wage war. There will be no humane end.
I disagree with those saying that Iran responding with drones and missiles is karma. It is, however, entirely predictable. You are stuck in Tel Aviv because of the predictable response to Netanyahu's preemptive strike. No chance for peace; only eternal war. Thank Netanyahu.
Over $100,000,000 to get a suntan. Meanwhile, Afgans who worked with U.S. forces are being arrested. They are here legally, yet they are at risk of deportation, and if to Afghanistan, certain imprisonment or death. All of this is an abomination.
This makes me ill. I may dox myself, but so be it. I worked for the U.S. military, much of it overseas. People in host nations (including Iraq & Afghanistan) who helped us are at great risk if deported back to their home country. NO KING would do this! Stand tall tomorrow!
You left out arresting Afgans who worked for the U.S. military. Deporting them and their families back to Afghanistan is a death sentence. This is a military issue.
Worse than shooting a female Australian reporter in the leg while she was reporting? Worse than firing multiple tear gas canisters at a kid with a skateboard? Neither posed a threat, yet they were clearly intentionally fired on.
It costs about $500 per day to federalize and deploy domestically a National Guard (NG) soldier. If most of those 100,000 military personnel are NG, then that's $50 million per day for this self-inflicted 'disaster.' Yet, no money for FEMA for real disasters.
The GOP is also silent about the costs associated with federalizing and deploying National Guard (NG) troops. It's approximately $500 per person per day. 4,000 NG now Federal, so that's about $2 million per day, for a self-inflicted 'disaster.' FEMA, for real disasters...nope, Trump won't fund that.
Is he talking about the courageous kid with the skateboard standing up to dozens of ICE agents? The viral video shows this kid enduring multiple tear gas canisters fired at him. He was NO threat. Hardly a riot, but he did give the ICE agents a well deserved middle finger salute as he walked away.
One viral video shows dozens of ICE agents firing tear gas canisters at a young man with a skateboard. He's no threat to them, yet they keep firing. Your point that this militarized overreaction is not well thought out is demonstrated by this video.
This clip reminded me of the Tiananmen Square footage of the man carrying groceries standing in front of a tank. This skater kid proved the lie that National Guard troops are necessary to quell the riots. He's NO threat to the massed ICE agents, yet they keep firing at him. That kid has courage.
Priceless footage. A kid with a skateboard mocks dozens of ICE agents. Takes numerous rounds fired at him, even though he is NO threat to these officers. He walks away, giving them a well-deserved middle-finger salute. This video proves the lie that the National Guard is necessary.
Agree, & it's entirely predictable. Send in heavily armed ICE agents in military vehicles to neighborhoods in LA that are dominated by immigrants. The locals push back; a pretext for sending in military forces. First, the National Guard, then active duty. More pushback = more gov. force. Predictable
Where would it be stationed? Heavy armor needs lots of space and maintenance facilities. Ukraine has demonstrated that heavy armor is a death trap in the age of drone warfare. These are yesterday's weapons, meant to intimidate. Shame on the Army for participating in this spectacle.
All this armor looks impressive, but Ukraine has demonstrated that armor is a death trap in modern drone warfare. Trump likes the spectacle, but that armor is yesterday's power.