SC police officer NOT charged in shooting death of teen during marijuana bust

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Thursday October 29, 2015 · 9:12 AM PDT

2015/10/29 · 09:12

I saw this story on the news last night and it burned me up. I'm a little surprised nobody else has diaried this yet. Follow me over the Orange Haze for the sad tale of another victim of the War on (Some) Drugs.

Turbonerd for Saturday Morning Home Repair

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Saturday August 08, 2015 · 6:00 AM PDT

2015/08/08 · 06:00

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Toddler loft bed

Slightly off-topic, since this project isn't a repair so much as a redecoration. My youngest daughter's bedroom is the smallest in the house, just over eight feet by 10. When we moved in, she didn't have much to say about that, mostly because she wasn't even a gleam in my eye at the time. Fast forward 16 years, and it was time for some changes.

We had already redone that room twice, changing from "guest bedroom" to "baby's room" and finally to "teenager's room." At each iteration we managed to put more furniture in the room. This included two dressers, a junior-size rolltop desk and chair, a cubbyhole/shelving unit and a beanbag chair. Plus a laundry hamper, guitar stand (with guitar) and a pile of clothes that didn't quite manage to make it to the hamper. Oh yeah, and a bed. Frankly there was hardly room left to walk two steps in any direction.

What finally convinced me that something needed to be done was when she started propping her full-length mirror against the bed and backing up to her doorway to use it, because there wasn't anywhere left in the room to put it permanently.

Follow me over the orange paint splatter to see how we freed up some room for turbodaughter 2.0.

Turbonerd

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Friday July 24, 2015 · 10:58 AM PDT

2015/07/24 · 10:58

A shocking report in USA Today identifies the group behind 94% of the mass killings in this country over the past ten years.

Why are none of their leaders speaking out against these heinous crimes? Answers below the Fleur-de-Kos.

Turbonerd

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Sunday June 14, 2015 · 9:09 AM PDT

2015/06/14 · 09:09

I'd like to say, to everyone who responded to my diaries this week: Thank you!

Turbonerd

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Friday June 12, 2015 · 8:24 AM PDT

2015/06/12 · 08:24

(Thanks for all the help so far. I'm reposting and updating from my diary on Wednesday). Thank you to everyone who rec'd, tipped, commented, and of course contributed. The members of this commmunity rock! Collectively giving $360, which paid for the phone and water bills . But I still need to make my house payment this weekend.

I'm really bad at asking for help.

I also struggle with depression, sort of a double whammy. When I need help most is when I feel least worthy of it.

Turbonerd

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Thursday June 11, 2015 · 1:52 PM PDT

2015/06/11 · 13:52

I would like to thank everyone for their support - financial and moral - in response to my diary yesterday. This community raised $325 for me and my family! While it's not enough to cover all the bills it's still a godsend, and most definitely appreciated.

hard for me to ask this, but...

Turbonerd

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Wednesday June 10, 2015 · 6:22 AM PDT

2015/06/10 · 06:22

I'm really bad at asking for help.

I also struggle with depression, sort of a double whammy. When I need help most is when I feel least worthy of it.

Turbonerd

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Friday January 31, 2014 · 11:46 AM PST

2014/01/31 · 11:46

Unless you've been under a rock for the last week, you've been inundated with "coverage" of the recent cold temperatures affecting the eastern United States. Allow me to sum up: "Boy is it cold out there!"

The frustrating part of how these weather events have been portrayed in the mainstream media is the lack of explanation of the underlying causes. Maybe that's because the evening news is just not the appropriate format for explaining the science of extreme weather events. Network coverage tends to be more "Wow! look at this!" Even the local news emphasized that it has been 18 years since it was below zero (Fahrenheit) in Cleveland, suggesting (rather disingenuously, in my opinion) that such cold temperatures are anomalies; and always have been.

So I was pleased to find an elegant and powerful frame on one of my favorite webcomics, XKCD.

Turbonerd

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Tuesday December 10, 2013 · 8:17 AM PST

2013/12/10 · 08:17

Last night, I applied for insurance on healthcare.gov. I'm one of those so-called "uninsurables" - insurance companies declined to cover me because I have... allergies (way!). So, while I was gratified to have completed the enrollment process, I believe I stumbled across the real reason Republicans have been trying to scare the public away from the ACA website.

Join me over the orange caduceus to see what I discovered.

Poll

7480 votes Show Results

Will you get health insurance through the exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act?

7480 votes Vote Now!

Will you get health insurance through the exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act?

Yes. I couldn't get coverage before the ACA took effect because of a pre-existing condition.

424 votes

Yes, I can afford insurance now

523 votes

Yes. I'm getting a better deal than I had through my employer.

200 votes

Yes - other reason (explain in comments)

257 votes

No, I have good coverage through my employer

2674 votes

No, I have coverage through another program such as Medicaid or Medicare

2287 votes

No, I'm covered by a family member's plan

755 votes

No, I'll just pay the penalty.

66 votes

No - other (explain in comments)

288 votes

(SOS) Too much month at the end

Turbonerd

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Saturday December 22, 2012 · 11:28 AM PST

2012/12/22 · 11:28

... of my money. And how you can help fix that. (No, I'm not looking for charity. I'm looking for help. So if you don't have anything nice to say, go troll someone else's diary. My blood pressure is high enough already.)

I know I'm not unique. I'm one of those 15 million Americans MB keeps writing about who aren't counted in the official unemployment statistics because we've given up looking for a job. Too many applicants for too few jobs, I guess. Like some, I've started freelancing and for the most part, that's been a good thing. Less commuting, more time for the kids. I've gotten some nice projects in the last three years too - for Fortune 500 companies such as Sherwin Williams as well as local businesses like my neighborhood music store. But lately... nothing.

I apologize for the "woe is me" tone this is about to take. But I need help, and I'm desperate.

If you're still with me, take the jump over the Orange Squiggly Thing to see how you can help.

Turbonerd

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Saturday September 15, 2012 · 4:22 PM PDT

2012/09/15 · 16:22

It's been a busy week in the War on Voting here in Ohio. And just like in the old poster, Ohio wants YOU - to help ensure the elections are held in the most fair manner possible.

Follow me over the Orange Squiggle of Doom for a brief explanation, and how you can help.

Turbonerd

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Wednesday August 01, 2012 · 5:53 PM PDT

2012/08/01 · 17:53

In which Turbonerd takes his wife to the hospital and experiences two very different responses by the "the greatest health care system in the world."

I'll start this story at the end. My wife is ok. No definite diagnosis, but it's not appendicitis or kidney stones which is what prompted the trip in the first place.

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SC police officer NOT charged in shooting death of teen during marijuana bust

SMHR: Nobody puts baby in the corner!

USA Today EXPOSES Group Responsible for 94% of Mass Killings

Thank you, Kossacks!

I hate to ask for help (updated x3)

With a grateful heart

hard for me to ask this, but...

It used to be this cold all the time.

UPDATED Take Action! The REAL reason Republicans hate healthcare.gov

(SOS) Too much month at the end

Let's make sure Ohio Sec of State Jon Husted does the right thing.

Same hospital, same room. Two very different outcomes.