Michael Monsoor, 25, smothered a hand grenade with his own body to protect three other SEALS and three Iraqi soldiers From the Washington Post: The East Room ceremony honoring Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor was emotional. Bush wiped tears from his eyes and put his arm around Monsoor’s family as the Seal’s death … Read more
The President and founder of GoLite, a specialty firm that makes ultralight hiking gear, decided to go for a world’s alpine style hiking record. That means no re-supply, you carry everything. Hit the link for the extended article. Outside Blog Demetrios Coupounas, founder of GoLite, set out to spend 40 days and 40 nights hiking … Read more
This is funny. Limbaugh’s Following Extends to Ads – New York Times The study found that Mr. Limbaugh’s share of radio listeners was greatest during commercials, beating his share during on-air segments by 0.18 percentage point. >>>>>> The study also found that Mr. Limbaugh did worst during minutes in which he was expressing approval, with … Read more
Bigger stretchers, etc. Increasing Obesity Requires New Ambulance Equipment – New York Times The department’s gurneys could not adequately support the patients’ weight, and the department had to pay a private ambulance company. Last fall, the department bought three gurneys that can hold patients weighing up to 600 pounds, about twice the holding capacity of … Read more
Well, it is cooler (they say), but it’s going to get warmer (they say). Very confusing. BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Global temperatures ‘to decrease’ … But this year’s temperatures would still be way above the average – and we would soon exceed the record year of 1998 because of global warming induced by greenhouse … Read more