I'm not sure about this, but I think I might have been to Cripple Creek when we visited friends in Colorado Springs lo these many years ago. IIRC, the place was pretty touristy.
Ta, Erik. Of course I knew the name Cripple Creek from music, but I was ignorant of its history. I'm grateful you've filled in that blank. Solidarity Forever. I made hot spiced cocoa to take the chill off.
Being a radio host is not a dangerous job (apart from driving to and from the studio in subzero temperatures on icy roads and dodging hungry, stupid deer), and it's lots of fun, too. If you aren't watching Sinners with ziggywiggy and company (we've seen and enjoyed it), you can hear us at 91.3 FM in the Catskills from ten to midnight eastern. Most of you are not local; you can hear us at wioxradio.org by clicking the Listen Live button. If you experience sound problems, reload the page. We'll join you on the movie thread when we get back. Time to make dinner.
The icky part of today wasn't work, but the snow. Had to shovel my way out of the parking lot and clean the car off twice - once before work, once after. Still, it was beautiful to look at.
Hey, Random, an unsolicited tip from snow country: Get one large or a couple of smaller tarps and some bungee cords, roll the tarps up with the cords and throw them in the back of your car.
On snow days, take the time to cover your car from the headlights, over the top to the taillights, coming down the sides enough to cover the windows and side mirrors. Cinch them down with the bungee cords. When it's time to leave, knock the snow off, shake out the tarps, throw them in the back of the car (because you'll take them inside overnight to dry off before you roll them back up), and drive away with that smug feeling of, "Oh, did it snow? I hadn't noticed..."
The remarkable thing is that they learned their parts for that on their own and didn't rehearse before playing it with Robert. That's how good Daryl's band is.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) attends a Senate Bible study that teaches an antisemitic smear, led by a right-wing preacher with a history of denigrating Catholicism, women, and LGBTQ+ people.
Gillibrand, co-chair of this Thursday’s National Prayer Breakfast, has referred only vaguely to the Bible study (which is not affiliated with the breakfast). And she omits religious congressional meetings from her online calendar. But last year, NOTUS reported that one Bible study she attends is run by Capitol Ministries.
Capitol Ministries is an international organization run by Ralph Drollinger, a right-wing evangelical who leads Bible studies in the Senate, House, and White House, and claims to influence members of Congress, including Democrats.
His lessons include Biblical justifications for discriminating against women, LGBTQ+ people, and immigrants, and against government support for the needy. Drollinger has called Catholicism “one of the primary false religions of the world.”
In 2004, he said it was “sinful” for mothers in the California state legislature to leave home for four days of work in Sacramento. Homosexuality, he says, is an “abomination.”
Sponsors of Drollinger’s Bible study include Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, and many others1, even Alex Acosta, the former prosecutor who let Jeffrey Epstein off easy.
"Over the past year, there has been a steady stream of studies showing that the shingles vaccine doesn’t just stop the painful skin rashes — it could also stave off dementia and slow our biological aging. A recent study that tracked specific biomarkers in human samples strengthened the case that there is a genuine cause-and-effect. The science surrounding the shingles vaccine is a new window into how we age and how we might even slow it down. These findings could open doors to powerful new anti-aging, anti-dementia treatments.
Researchers working on these projects find it surprisingly hard to find the necessary financial support. Just as importantly, we need to get more seniors to take the vaccine: As of now, less than a third of eligible Americans over 50 are getting their shingles jab. Does Shingrix have the same anti-aging effects? Unfortunately, we just don’t know. We need more research — and that’s where all this promising news runs into a brick wall."
I suffered so much from the Covid shots, and my friend got the Shingrix shots and said they were horrible, absolutely horrible, she was sick and in pain for days. That is probably the reason most of us that haven't done it, are dragging our heels, even though we know the benefits and risks.
I think I have yet to get the first one. I can't remember...despite me urging everyon else to get it. I've known a few people who had shingles. Nasty shit,.
I'm not sure about this, but I think I might have been to Cripple Creek when we visited friends in Colorado Springs lo these many years ago. IIRC, the place was pretty touristy.
Ta, Erik. Of course I knew the name Cripple Creek from music, but I was ignorant of its history. I'm grateful you've filled in that blank. Solidarity Forever. I made hot spiced cocoa to take the chill off.
Being a radio host is not a dangerous job (apart from driving to and from the studio in subzero temperatures on icy roads and dodging hungry, stupid deer), and it's lots of fun, too. If you aren't watching Sinners with ziggywiggy and company (we've seen and enjoyed it), you can hear us at 91.3 FM in the Catskills from ten to midnight eastern. Most of you are not local; you can hear us at wioxradio.org by clicking the Listen Live button. If you experience sound problems, reload the page. We'll join you on the movie thread when we get back. Time to make dinner.
I really miss doing radio. It's the only thing I'll ever blow my own horn about.
I was damn good on air. Coincidentally, also at 91.3 over here in Poughkeepsie.
A last minute surprise in the race for Los Angeles mayor:
"Rising Progressive Star Shakes Up Race for Los Angeles Mayor
Nithya Raman, who has been compared to Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York, presents a significant challenge to the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass."
Keyboardist Steve Bronski of Bronski Beat was born on this day in 1960. Here's the band with Eartha Kitt and "Cha Cha Heels":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5029uYh6M_M
And here's Bronski Beat at Montreux in 1985 with singer Mark Almond performing "I Feel Love":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cUrojZXcNg
*steps in*
The icky part of today wasn't work, but the snow. Had to shovel my way out of the parking lot and clean the car off twice - once before work, once after. Still, it was beautiful to look at.
Hey, Random, an unsolicited tip from snow country: Get one large or a couple of smaller tarps and some bungee cords, roll the tarps up with the cords and throw them in the back of your car.
On snow days, take the time to cover your car from the headlights, over the top to the taillights, coming down the sides enough to cover the windows and side mirrors. Cinch them down with the bungee cords. When it's time to leave, knock the snow off, shake out the tarps, throw them in the back of the car (because you'll take them inside overnight to dry off before you roll them back up), and drive away with that smug feeling of, "Oh, did it snow? I hadn't noticed..."
9°F with 16 mph winds here.
Had to walk a block to get smokes. Intolerable, like some kind of Jack London story.
Needs moar sled dogs.
Windchill up here is currently...<checks phone> Holy shit, -13 Freedom degrees.
ETA: I stocked up in anticipation yesterday. $100 on cigs and JUUL cartridges.
The official mascots for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are a pair of baby stoats. Some people have trouble distinguishing them from weasels.
However, it's easy to tell them apart from weasels because they are stoatally different.
Oh look, it's Mr. Cary Grant! Hello, Mr. Grant!
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/what-is-a-stoat-explaining-mascots-2026-milan-cortina-olympics/6456333/
They're stoatastic!
Aww they were designed by kids. How sweet.
Mustelids!
I dunno much but I do know this.
For guys, never cheat on a woman that played softball in high school, college or just an
adult league after work. Or if she ever coached girls/women in softball. Or just goes to let off
steam at the batting cages once in a while. Cause she will keep the gear in her car, and always have at least 2 or 3 bats.
And WHEN she finds out you cheated, she will break every glass, on your vehicle.
Then go for your tee vee and whatever else you value. And then you hope she is tired by
the time she gets to your ass, but won't be cause the game adrenalin has kicked in and she
is going 'yard' on the next swing. Pray it's not your head.
In fact guys, just don't cheat whether she played or not. Just don't.
That last part.
Don't cheat on a female cop. Not that I'd ever dated one, but based on your logic it would be a really bad idea.
Ladies also, too!
Words to live by right there.
A couple of years ago, I pushed "Play All" on Youtube. My Lord, it took YT long enough to uncover this and put it in my face and in my ears.
Daryl Hall & Robert Fripp - Red: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkb783rNjO0&list=PLINSQGXREtvdnvCfLXTt0GmE8Oz_8s2tQ&index=6
They go way back, apparently. See Hall’s Sacred Songs album.
The remarkable thing is that they learned their parts for that on their own and didn't rehearse before playing it with Robert. That's how good Daryl's band is.
Plus, this is just a fun one to play. I coulda torn this one up.
Daryl should get me on the gig. I mean, we're local and shit. :)
And to think it was posted right here at Yr Wonkette just a few months ago.
Fun stuff.
I saw the Worldle today.
It does not show the territory of the original country as ceded in any way at all.
Subtle and neat too. :)
𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜, 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐐+, 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐠𝐲𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲
𝐵𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒-𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐽𝑒𝑤𝑠 𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝐽𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛'𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑠
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) attends a Senate Bible study that teaches an antisemitic smear, led by a right-wing preacher with a history of denigrating Catholicism, women, and LGBTQ+ people.
Gillibrand, co-chair of this Thursday’s National Prayer Breakfast, has referred only vaguely to the Bible study (which is not affiliated with the breakfast). And she omits religious congressional meetings from her online calendar. But last year, NOTUS reported that one Bible study she attends is run by Capitol Ministries.
Capitol Ministries is an international organization run by Ralph Drollinger, a right-wing evangelical who leads Bible studies in the Senate, House, and White House, and claims to influence members of Congress, including Democrats.
His lessons include Biblical justifications for discriminating against women, LGBTQ+ people, and immigrants, and against government support for the needy. Drollinger has called Catholicism “one of the primary false religions of the world.”
In 2004, he said it was “sinful” for mothers in the California state legislature to leave home for four days of work in Sacramento. Homosexuality, he says, is an “abomination.”
Sponsors of Drollinger’s Bible study include Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, and many others1, even Alex Acosta, the former prosecutor who let Jeffrey Epstein off easy.
https://jonathanlarsen.substack.com/p/gillibrand-attends-antisemitic-anti
What the hell happened to her?
Sinema in business formal wear
I'm not a doctor, but I play one on teevee.
another alum makin' dartmouth proud...
Now she wears a hoodie.
She’s been a regular Manchin since the election. Votes with the Ds until clutch time.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/animals/small-town-has-an-unusual-resident-a-donkey-who-greets-everyone/vi-AA1VT1sm?ocid=socialshare
Thees cute leetle don-key found a new home! :)
Pygmy Donkey!
It's true
(short) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OSIP2u1jEN4
I'm watching an NCAA basketball game between the women's teams of Baylor U and Arizona State.
It's most of the way through the second quarter, and it's 21-17 in favor of Baylor.
Yeah, Baylor only just broke the 20-pt barrier.
It's as if anyone who gets the ball just sits down with it for a few minutes.
MAHA-Huh:
"Over the past year, there has been a steady stream of studies showing that the shingles vaccine doesn’t just stop the painful skin rashes — it could also stave off dementia and slow our biological aging. A recent study that tracked specific biomarkers in human samples strengthened the case that there is a genuine cause-and-effect. The science surrounding the shingles vaccine is a new window into how we age and how we might even slow it down. These findings could open doors to powerful new anti-aging, anti-dementia treatments.
Researchers working on these projects find it surprisingly hard to find the necessary financial support. Just as importantly, we need to get more seniors to take the vaccine: As of now, less than a third of eligible Americans over 50 are getting their shingles jab. Does Shingrix have the same anti-aging effects? Unfortunately, we just don’t know. We need more research — and that’s where all this promising news runs into a brick wall."
https://www.vox.com/health/477761/shingles-vaccine-shot-dementia-anti-aging
I’ll reserve judgment until I hear Bobby Brainworms take
I suffered so much from the Covid shots, and my friend got the Shingrix shots and said they were horrible, absolutely horrible, she was sick and in pain for days. That is probably the reason most of us that haven't done it, are dragging our heels, even though we know the benefits and risks.
I got my shingles jabs and I'm hardly demented at all.
Hardly.
I got the Shigrex vaccine a few years ago. And now all my dreams have come true. Vote for Pedro.
And my 5G signal is so much stronger!
Gotta make my appointment soon.
Be prepared to take a day or two off. Glad I got the shots but whoa fuck.
please do it post haste...my dad suffered terribly, had it in his eye
I have to get my second shot.
I think I have yet to get the first one. I can't remember...despite me urging everyon else to get it. I've known a few people who had shingles. Nasty shit,.
I'm absolutely convinced that the way to watch Curling is with a glass of rum and a little puff...
I really like Peacock's coverage because they split the screen into 4 segments so you can watch all matches and zoom in on anything interesting.
Curling physics! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p60I9LNHNxg
And the best way to play it recreationally is with a can of Molson's Golden or Labatt's Blue.
Wait...is Molson actually still a thing?
I thought it had gone the way of Lowenbrau...
Or 12.
I have only played it on tv with stand-ins....
We have a curling venue in a small town near me, and we all went over one night. The able people tried it out, I minded the beers.