No Money-Back Guarantee
The poor guy that lost a judgment to his new bride (see below) about his impotence doesn't stand a chance. The company that manufactures Levitra used to have a money-back guarantee if it didn't...uh...perform correctly. Now, they can't even do that, it's against the law...at least in Norway.
Saturday, October 01, 2005
That's Gonna Cost Ya!
A bride discovered on her wedding night that her new husband suffered from impotence. She went to court over it...and won! The Court agreed with her that her fiancé should not have kept his affliction a secret. Better get it up, guys! If not, you'll see her in court.
A bride discovered on her wedding night that her new husband suffered from impotence. She went to court over it...and won! The Court agreed with her that her fiancé should not have kept his affliction a secret. Better get it up, guys! If not, you'll see her in court.
Rita Watch: Advisory 20
What's left of Hurricane Rita (yes, a full week later) traveled all the way to Norway over 8000 km. The Bergen Tidende reports that Rita was to arrive there Friday. She did, but not with as much rain as expected. So, while Rita is in the far North Atlantic, some TWC employees are working seven days a week to try to help with the mess she left.
What's left of Hurricane Rita (yes, a full week later) traveled all the way to Norway over 8000 km. The Bergen Tidende reports that Rita was to arrive there Friday. She did, but not with as much rain as expected. So, while Rita is in the far North Atlantic, some TWC employees are working seven days a week to try to help with the mess she left.
Imagine by George W. Bush
Imagine, it's easy if you try, imagine George W. Bush below us, above us only sky.
Imagine, it's easy if you try, imagine George W. Bush below us, above us only sky.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Objetos Voladores No Identificados
El pueblito de Lajas en Puerto Rico ha decidido construir un aeropuerto para los OVNIS. Sí, ¡es la verdad! Un ganadero local ha puesto un rótulo con las palabras "Ruta Extraterrestre". El pequeño pueblo ha tenido una historia de contactos frecuentes con los del espacio. El alcalde del pueblo apoya el proyecto porque se cree que va a atraer los turistas. La pista del ovnipuerto va a ser 25 metros de largo con pirámides para torres de control. Se dice que a los extraterrestes les gustan las pirámides. ¿Qué le parece?
El pueblito de Lajas en Puerto Rico ha decidido construir un aeropuerto para los OVNIS. Sí, ¡es la verdad! Un ganadero local ha puesto un rótulo con las palabras "Ruta Extraterrestre". El pequeño pueblo ha tenido una historia de contactos frecuentes con los del espacio. El alcalde del pueblo apoya el proyecto porque se cree que va a atraer los turistas. La pista del ovnipuerto va a ser 25 metros de largo con pirámides para torres de control. Se dice que a los extraterrestes les gustan las pirámides. ¿Qué le parece?
Rita Watch: Advisory 19
I learned this afternoon that my agency will be open each night this week until 7:00pm. We will also be open on Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm. That's a lot of overtime when we've already had lots of overtime from Katrina.
This time we'll be taking Texas claims for Hurricane Rita. Other states are still handling Katrina claims, and the Louisiana Department of Labor opened a call center today to handle claims from Rita, I believe. There's so many different phone numbers now for different callers that the fraud vulnerability is going to be tremendous.
Lots of things have gone wrong with the Rita effort, but Texas evacuated twice the number of people as Louisiana. We also evacuated our nursing homes and hospitals. Yes, we had a terrible tragedy in Wilmer when that bus exploded, but all in all I believe we did a much better job than Louisiana. Michael Brown blamed it all on Louisiana government officials, and some of what he said is no doubt true. However, FEMA made plenty of its own mistakes and failed miserably.
Louisiana has long been more like a Third World country than like the rest of the US. I have said that ever since I traveled there the first time as an adult. I've been to and through Louisiana about 10 times as an adult. So, to see something resembling Haiti is not surprising. But, that should never happen in America, period.
I learned this afternoon that my agency will be open each night this week until 7:00pm. We will also be open on Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm. That's a lot of overtime when we've already had lots of overtime from Katrina.
This time we'll be taking Texas claims for Hurricane Rita. Other states are still handling Katrina claims, and the Louisiana Department of Labor opened a call center today to handle claims from Rita, I believe. There's so many different phone numbers now for different callers that the fraud vulnerability is going to be tremendous.
Lots of things have gone wrong with the Rita effort, but Texas evacuated twice the number of people as Louisiana. We also evacuated our nursing homes and hospitals. Yes, we had a terrible tragedy in Wilmer when that bus exploded, but all in all I believe we did a much better job than Louisiana. Michael Brown blamed it all on Louisiana government officials, and some of what he said is no doubt true. However, FEMA made plenty of its own mistakes and failed miserably.
Louisiana has long been more like a Third World country than like the rest of the US. I have said that ever since I traveled there the first time as an adult. I've been to and through Louisiana about 10 times as an adult. So, to see something resembling Haiti is not surprising. But, that should never happen in America, period.
Rita Watch: Advisory 18
Lines formed today in Houston at the FEMA office to register for benefits. Some people began waiting as early as Tuesday night. Around noon today people in line started to pass out from the heat. FEMA closed the line because it was just too hot for people to be waiting outside. There are new complaints about FEMA and its slow response, but this time it’s about Hurricane Rita.
Persons wanting to file claims for UI or DUA are waiting today between 12 and 25 minutes for their call to be answered. Then, once the call is answered, completion of the claim takes between 10 and 20 minutes. So, in the worst case, claimants may have to wait up to 45 minutes.
Lines formed today in Houston at the FEMA office to register for benefits. Some people began waiting as early as Tuesday night. Around noon today people in line started to pass out from the heat. FEMA closed the line because it was just too hot for people to be waiting outside. There are new complaints about FEMA and its slow response, but this time it’s about Hurricane Rita.
Persons wanting to file claims for UI or DUA are waiting today between 12 and 25 minutes for their call to be answered. Then, once the call is answered, completion of the claim takes between 10 and 20 minutes. So, in the worst case, claimants may have to wait up to 45 minutes.
Monday, September 26, 2005
Rita Watch: Advisory 17
For those returning to the Gulf Coast another problem has reared its head. The dam at Lake Livingston is under tremendous pressure necessitating release of water. One problem though. The bridge over the Trinity River near the dam has a loose barge against one of the supports. If the water release is too strong the barge could damage the bridge making it dangerous to cross, or even knocking it down. For the time being, traffic on US 59 (a major thoroughfare from East Texas to Houston) is being diverted to other highways. New long lines of traffic and gridlock are popping up.
Right now, the wait on hold to file a claim for UI or DUA is between 10 and 15 minutes. That's the wait for Texas Rita claimants. Katrina calls are going mostly to other states. We don't yet know who will handle the Louisiana Rita calls.
So far, there is no Hurricane Stan on the horizon, but it's early still.
For those returning to the Gulf Coast another problem has reared its head. The dam at Lake Livingston is under tremendous pressure necessitating release of water. One problem though. The bridge over the Trinity River near the dam has a loose barge against one of the supports. If the water release is too strong the barge could damage the bridge making it dangerous to cross, or even knocking it down. For the time being, traffic on US 59 (a major thoroughfare from East Texas to Houston) is being diverted to other highways. New long lines of traffic and gridlock are popping up.
Right now, the wait on hold to file a claim for UI or DUA is between 10 and 15 minutes. That's the wait for Texas Rita claimants. Katrina calls are going mostly to other states. We don't yet know who will handle the Louisiana Rita calls.
So far, there is no Hurricane Stan on the horizon, but it's early still.
Do You Really Want to Swim with the Dolphins?
The press is reporting that Hurricane Katrina caused the release of several military dolphins. Yes, navy dolphins. They are outfitted with a special harness that holds toxic darts. These dolphins have been trained to locate and shoot underwater terrorists. No, it's not a joke. Be careful, and watch out for that harness.
The press is reporting that Hurricane Katrina caused the release of several military dolphins. Yes, navy dolphins. They are outfitted with a special harness that holds toxic darts. These dolphins have been trained to locate and shoot underwater terrorists. No, it's not a joke. Be careful, and watch out for that harness.
Rita Watch: Advisory 16
First, let me correct the temperature I reported yesterday. I said it was 100F. It wasn't...it was 108F (43C). That's unbelievable even for Texas! Last week of September and 108? We're dyin' here! All those clouds and water just a few miles to the east.
The in-laws and the 4 dogs left this morning for home. They planned to leave about 4:00am, and they must have done it because they were gone when we got up at 6:00.
There were quite a few cars on the road this morning from the Houston area. How can I tell? Well, they were full of people and dogs and they had the windows down. Besides, that they had the name of a car dealer in Houston or the like. One of the traffic info signs said, "Expect delays to Houston. Gas shortages." Traffic was pretty heavy.
This morning our phone lines are all busy, and we have a 15 minute wait to get your call answered. Not too bad really. But, not even all of Houston is back yet, much less Galveston, Beaumont, or Port Arthur.
I just got a call that told me the in-laws got home just fine. They bought gas on the way home. It was $3.12 a gallon. Cheap by European standards. Exorbitant by US standards.
First, let me correct the temperature I reported yesterday. I said it was 100F. It wasn't...it was 108F (43C). That's unbelievable even for Texas! Last week of September and 108? We're dyin' here! All those clouds and water just a few miles to the east.
The in-laws and the 4 dogs left this morning for home. They planned to leave about 4:00am, and they must have done it because they were gone when we got up at 6:00.
There were quite a few cars on the road this morning from the Houston area. How can I tell? Well, they were full of people and dogs and they had the windows down. Besides, that they had the name of a car dealer in Houston or the like. One of the traffic info signs said, "Expect delays to Houston. Gas shortages." Traffic was pretty heavy.
This morning our phone lines are all busy, and we have a 15 minute wait to get your call answered. Not too bad really. But, not even all of Houston is back yet, much less Galveston, Beaumont, or Port Arthur.
I just got a call that told me the in-laws got home just fine. They bought gas on the way home. It was $3.12 a gallon. Cheap by European standards. Exorbitant by US standards.
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Rita Watch: Advisory 15
The weather in Austin has been very hot. We've had temperatures of 100F (38C) for this entire time. Not one drop of rain.
It had to happen. Two of the dogs got into it last nite over the water bowl. No blood was drawn, but there was definitely a fight. Then, another dog got into it with the same one. Belle took on Dutchess and had her pinned. They were broken up by the 86 year old man. Imagine that! Then Sandy jumped on Dutchess, too. The home team ganged up on the oldest dog of the visiting team. Pretty pitiful if you ask me. Taking on a deaf and blind opponent is not anything to brag about. But, the match between Sandy and Dutchess was more even. Sandy is 15 years old, and Dutchess is 16 or 17. They're both pretty much deaf and blind. No damage was done except to some dog egos.
With all this going on, Jennifer our daughter celebrated her 33rd birthday today. So, she got a bonus of an aunt and uncle at the party. We all went to Chuy's (the restaurant made famous by Jenna Bush when she was drinking under-age).
Martha and Al are returning to Houston tomorrow according to the plan that the Houston mayor laid out. For residents whose homes are south of I-10 and west of I-45 Monday is the day to return.
Tomorrow is the first day of filing DUA claims. It promises to be busy. I heard earlier today that 9 counties in Texas have been declared a disaster area. I don't know how many parishes in Louisiana have been added, but I'm pretty sure there are several that weren't part of the Katrina declaration.
The weather in Austin has been very hot. We've had temperatures of 100F (38C) for this entire time. Not one drop of rain.
It had to happen. Two of the dogs got into it last nite over the water bowl. No blood was drawn, but there was definitely a fight. Then, another dog got into it with the same one. Belle took on Dutchess and had her pinned. They were broken up by the 86 year old man. Imagine that! Then Sandy jumped on Dutchess, too. The home team ganged up on the oldest dog of the visiting team. Pretty pitiful if you ask me. Taking on a deaf and blind opponent is not anything to brag about. But, the match between Sandy and Dutchess was more even. Sandy is 15 years old, and Dutchess is 16 or 17. They're both pretty much deaf and blind. No damage was done except to some dog egos.
With all this going on, Jennifer our daughter celebrated her 33rd birthday today. So, she got a bonus of an aunt and uncle at the party. We all went to Chuy's (the restaurant made famous by Jenna Bush when she was drinking under-age).
Martha and Al are returning to Houston tomorrow according to the plan that the Houston mayor laid out. For residents whose homes are south of I-10 and west of I-45 Monday is the day to return.
Tomorrow is the first day of filing DUA claims. It promises to be busy. I heard earlier today that 9 counties in Texas have been declared a disaster area. I don't know how many parishes in Louisiana have been added, but I'm pretty sure there are several that weren't part of the Katrina declaration.
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