Referring to the gas grill that was stolen from Mercy Apartments: "How can anyone stoop so low to steal from senior citizens?" I guess it's either a low-income young person, another low-income senior citizen or a rich person who never gets enough.
Why don't psychiatrists and mental health workers leave people alone? Maybe it's not all that unusual considering how this country treated blacks, Indians and Japanese-Americans in the past.
I was in the USMC during peacetime, when there was nothing going on. USMC: United Society for Musical Culture. Uncle Sam's Misguided Children. How's that?
Feed the children: feed them free breakfast, free lunch, free afternoon programs -- free, free, give, give, give -- and the parents can use their social services money to buy fireworks and teach the kids to have fun, watch the fireworks, even though it's against the law. Great job Auburn --- especially on Orchard Street.
Finally DA Budelmann is being exposed for what he is. Cayuga County deserves better and I hope before he exposes us to further financial difficulties, we get rid of him.
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Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 17, 2009 11:17 AM:
excnyer wrote on Jul 17, 2009 10:31 AM:
However, I did notice that Weber's Wayside Inn is now an Irish Pub. Their sign mentioned something about "spirits"; which made we wonder whether they were talking about liquid or ghostly! "
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 17, 2009 10:07 AM:
They have some great whole grain breads, plus specialty stuff like foccaccio (sp?) -- I used to stop in there when I was commuting to football practice. "
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 17, 2009 10:05 AM:
excnyer wrote on Jul 17, 2009 9:36 AM:
When will Obama stop traveling (with his wife and kids) and take care of USA business, and I don't mean going to baseball games! I do think he wants to be king of the world! "
excnyer wrote on Jul 17, 2009 9:33 AM:
" excnyer, glad you arrived safe and sound.
so whats the first thing you will eat that you missed? "
Thanks cm!
Yesterday, we drove to Syracuse to pick up a couple of loaves of rye bread from Harrison's Bakery (#1, check). When we are staying in the Cortland area, we will get antipasto at the Hollywood, and wings and calzones at the Red Dragon. Those are the 3 foods we missed the most when we were out west. Oh, and we have to get some New Hope Mills pancake mix! We haven't had pancakes since last December when we ran out of the mix! "
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 17, 2009 9:28 AM:
Doesn't make it any less bad the rubbish and wrongs we have going on in government today. "
auburn~sucks wrote on Jul 17, 2009 9:21 AM:
genegirl59 wrote on Jul 17, 2009 9:16 AM:
daydreamer wrote on Jul 17, 2009 8:29 AM:
auburn~sucks wrote on Jul 17, 2009 8:19 AM:
genegirl59 wrote on Jul 16, 2009 4:16 PM:
cm: Locations of ships has always been at the very least Confidential classified information. The worst offenders for this kind of thing are these people who "leak" classified information to the newspapers. It is even admitted that the information was received through a leak. I have had access to classified information in past jobs and it used to be that if someone did such a thing they were disciplined in some manner - had their security clearance pulled or lost their job or both. If the offense was serious enough, they ended up in some place like Leavenworth. Now, they just treat it as business as usual. This sort of thing has nothing to do with "transparency" but has a lot to do with sabotage. "
movedsouth wrote on Jul 16, 2009 3:42 PM:
At least now someone is speaking up about the costs of health care reform.
"The director of the Congressional Budget Office issued a warning to Democrats Thursday that their health care proposals would raise costs, not lower them.
One day after a Senate panel approved its version of the health care reform plan, the first committee to do so, CBO Director Doug Elmendorf gave a dose of bad medicine to a separate committee.
Asked by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, D-N.D., whether costs would be lowered -- also known as "bending the curve" -- Elmendorf responded: "The curve is being raised."
Subsidies to help uninsured people would raise federal health care spending, which is already growing at an unsustainable rate, Elmendorf explained at the hearing. The Medicare and Medicaid cuts that lawmakers have offered to pay for the coverage expansion aren't big enough to offset the cost trend, particularly in the long term, he said." "
daydreamer wrote on Jul 16, 2009 2:46 PM:
cm wrote on Jul 16, 2009 12:18 PM:
I understand SOME 'things' for national security and public safety have to be kept under wraps.
reminds me of a happening: a couple years back, our 'stores' wanted to do for the troops. My hubby being ex-Navy looked up ships that we wanted to 'adopt' for the holidays. During the mist of the war it was amazing as to the info that was ONLINE, especially the ships EXACT location.
after several contacts, ending with the Commander of the 'battle group' and ship to shore phone contact, he was VERY ANGRY, that we, though meaning to bring joy, knew way too much about his mission!
The worst was his groups LOCATION!
after giving him details of what websites we had visited, he thanked us.
WITHIN hours, all information was removed. Pictures of the ships were online but with the ships numbers and names 'blurred out'
had this information been in the wrong hands, the whole battle group would had been in grave danger.
Some things need NOT be public info.
movedsouth's list SHOULD BE public info! "
genegirl59 wrote on Jul 16, 2009 11:27 AM:
genegirl59 wrote on Jul 16, 2009 11:02 AM:
cm wrote on Jul 16, 2009 10:39 AM:
my yesterdays post wasnt 'selling a site' ??? "
cm wrote on Jul 16, 2009 10:37 AM:
transparent is NOT a word that is upheld with any kind of official, especially the main Government.
it's simply a word used to appease
(meaning=to cause to subside)
they go to bed at night thinking:
how can I appease the voters tomorrow? "
movedsouth wrote on Jul 16, 2009 9:28 AM:
"Obama has currently appointed more than 20 czars. Apparently the cabinet members are not able to multitask because the president feels he needs more detailed advice.
What most people do not know is that a czar is appointed by the president, answers only to the president and is not accountable to either the Judicial or Legislative part of the government. If they are trotted out to Congress to testify, they will be able to invoke executive privilege and remain silent.
Many of Obama’s freshly-minted czars are managing multi-billion dollar budgets with no oversight. The taxpayer must trust that the czar and the president are looking out for their interests responsibly.
Here is a sampling of President Obama’s current czar list; drug czar, border czar, urban czar, regulatory czar, stimulus-accountability czar, TARP czar, faith czar, infotech czar, non-proliferation czar, Terrorism czar, Guantanamo-closure czar, Iran czar, Middle East czar, Afghanistan czar, Pakistan czar, bank-bailout czar, car czar, cyber-security czar, Great Lakes czar, health-care reform czar and finally a Special Master for Compensation Czar or pay czar.
Which brings up the question, how much do these czars make? That you would have to ask the White House and so far they are not letting anyone in on the taxpayer cost."
This scares me, is this TRANSPARENCY?
Answers only to Obama. "
nature lover wrote on Jul 15, 2009 10:19 AM:
be sure to post your activities that u do around here cuz this time of year in the Fingerlakes, there are SO many activities, u have to pick and choose...
enjoy!! "
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 15, 2009 7:14 AM:
cm wrote on Jul 14, 2009 9:35 PM:
so whats the first thing you will eat that you missed? "
cm wrote on Jul 14, 2009 9:33 PM:
Plus since I am in the lightning capital, the big booms are almost a daily occurance all summer long!
YES! the new baby calf was born and out tonight, saw her as we drove by the pasture heading out for dinner.
Stopped & ohhh'd, aweee'd for a few minutes with my daughter and grand-daughter on the way back home!
we cant wait until her mom will let her come to the fence...mama cows are just as protective as a dog with a litter!
I wish I had 3 million to buy the property, and keep the cows, but since I don't someday (hopefully not soon-the for sale sign has been up a year now)
..it will be an apartment complex or a 7/11. "
excnyer wrote on Jul 14, 2009 8:58 PM:
We will be in CNY for about 2 months before heading back toward Arizona. The journey back won't be as hectic. We wanted to get across Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri on our way east, hoping to avoid any tornado activity (which we didn't run into). "
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 14, 2009 7:45 PM:
excnyer wrote on Jul 14, 2009 3:44 PM:
From Campbell, NY we went to Corning and got on the 414 north. What a beautiful road! Route 5 was good, too and I was surprised that Auburn didn't have more potholes!
FG, we haven't been to Detroit, but last year we were in Milwaukee and the roads there are HORRIBLE! "
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 14, 2009 11:39 AM:
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 14, 2009 11:38 AM:
irritated wrote on Jul 14, 2009 9:36 AM:
cm wrote on Jul 14, 2009 9:35 AM:
I have a neighbor that sets them off every night starting 1 week before the 4th..the anniversary of a loved ones birthday, who has passed.
A tradition the B-day person celebrated while alive.
it doesn't bother me since I am used to it, after 12 yrs worth!
I also get a few days off & on, hearing the cows in labor, around the corner from me, when it stops I can't wait to see the baby in the pasture!
I understand at times things can be annoying, but unless its vindictive, let people enjoy what makes them happy! "
irritated wrote on Jul 14, 2009 9:33 AM:
cm wrote on Jul 14, 2009 9:24 AM:
I am not a fan of SummerHill in the winter, or I forget what road in Skaneatlas, but one time it was total FOG and horrible! "
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 14, 2009 7:58 AM:
movedsouth wrote on Jul 14, 2009 6:37 AM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhhkF3dqXR0&feature=player_embedded "
movedsouth wrote on Jul 13, 2009 8:21 PM:
justventing wrote on Jul 13, 2009 8:19 PM:
excnyer wrote on Jul 13, 2009 6:50 PM:
cm wrote on Jul 13, 2009 6:10 PM:
should always take the time to enjoy the things you love. "
ANGMOM3 wrote on Jul 13, 2009 2:20 PM:
I agree that the best moments in life are those spent with loved ones. I cherish and enjoy being with family and friends more than anything else. It makes it much easier to deal with the unoleasantness of everyday living. "
cm wrote on Jul 13, 2009 10:07 AM:
part of it is most likely to be UNION.
the other part is very cheap labor in foreign countries..
it would be interesting to see comparising costs from the start of making the vehicle to the end of selling the vehicle. "
cm wrote on Jul 13, 2009 10:02 AM:
lol.....
I watch & listen to our officials/judges/etc...if they make calls I like/dont like..I write them in a notebook..Come voting time, I lookover my writings...then make my decision. "
cm wrote on Jul 13, 2009 9:57 AM:
cm wrote on Jul 13, 2009 9:55 AM:
Then after 3 write ups they are fired!
as we tax-payers have to deal with in the real world. "
daydreamer wrote on Jul 13, 2009 8:34 AM:
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 13, 2009 7:55 AM:
"Our entire list is comprised of vehicles manufactured by Detroit's Big Three. No foreign brands make the list, as those automakers' cars tend to be priced fairly when considering supply and demand as well as their high rankings on consumer-satisfaction surveys."
http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1021/americas-most-overpriced-cars/;_ylc=X3oDMTFiamczZHV1BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLXRvZGF5BHNsawNtb3N0LW92ZXJwcmljZWQ- "
daydreamer wrote on Jul 13, 2009 7:53 AM:
nature lover wrote on Jul 13, 2009 7:25 AM:
nature lover wrote on Jul 13, 2009 7:12 AM:
Since the death of my beloved dog in April & b4 that my mother, I am on a "life is short" mode. So every weekend we r busy. Since joining facebook I have had many meetings with people I havent seen in 30 years which I think is the greatest pleasure. We have taken 3 trips so far this year & the greek fest in Syracuse omg that is excellent. Last weekend was Caitlyn's cause which was VERY heartwarming to c community come together. And of course I urge everyone to go to MGR - Ed Sayles is da bomb.
And u know what? a quiet dinner on your own porch eatting al fresco is also a great experience...have a great week ya'll... "
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 12, 2009 6:28 PM:
ANGMOM3 wrote on Jul 12, 2009 4:55 PM:
There have been so many great activities going on in the area that I wish I could attend. Has anyone gone to a particular event that they enjoyed? "
doodles13021 wrote on Jul 12, 2009 4:25 PM:
genegirl59 wrote on Jul 12, 2009 10:50 AM:
He thinks if he "makes nice" with countries like Iran and North Korea, they will "like" us. Could work but only to a point - then what?
The only power we have over our politicians as American citizens is to watch very carefully for who in Congress is voting for/against what and then, if we don't like it, vote them out of office. "
nature lover wrote on Jul 12, 2009 10:45 AM:
What an excellent event it was to attend & how heartwarming to c community come together in droves for one child. Maybe nat'l media would like to broadcast stories like this r/t the going on 3 wks MJ story...was he not just a human also? "
cm wrote on Jul 12, 2009 9:30 AM:
This is no different than supply and demand, only in reverse...
the people demand and politician swears he will supply to get your vote!
kind of like, Obama and the war--
1. waste of money
2. bring our soldiers home
the people demanded!
he stated over and over he will make that happen..
BUT where are our soldiers going?
Afghanistan!!
AND maybe North Korea & Israel (time will tell)
Is the USA still spending billions on
A war?
YES!
many will say the difference is the lies based to go into Iraq, well looking for a 'needle in the haysack'(Osama bin) and trying to Liberate another country is not much different... "
CVA62 wrote on Jul 11, 2009 6:46 PM:
cm wrote on Jul 11, 2009 2:54 PM:
I am leaning towards FLIPPER! lol
I was just reading the article on the Currier guy/assault...to throw YOUR life away over a 'threat' to your most likely LYING 16 yr old bro.
then the Indians kicking the counties 'butt' in court--as if anyone didnt see that coming--the county needs to hire better lawyers that first know how to READ THE LAW!! "
Unknown... wrote on Jul 10, 2009 9:13 PM:
genegirl59 wrote on Jul 10, 2009 8:38 PM:
CVA62 wrote on Jul 10, 2009 7:07 PM:
cm wrote on Jul 10, 2009 4:37 PM:
some parents these days are really out of touch! "
movedsouth wrote on Jul 10, 2009 11:17 AM:
http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/0,4644,7636,00.html "
excnyer wrote on Jul 10, 2009 10:15 AM:
Mental Health has needed to expand their present building since 1988. They moved the clinic from North Street to the basement of the old post office into an area that was already too cramped at that time. Mental Health was renting that space from the County (at a hefty price). The Office of Mental Health finally forced the county to release Mental Health from it's "lease" because of all the code violations. There will be continuity of services when the building expansion is completed. The present director of Mental Health had nothing to do with this; it was a vision of David Blair to take back the space 1-North occupied. "
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 10, 2009 8:21 AM:
Farmer's Gal wrote on Jul 10, 2009 8:19 AM:
cm wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:30 PM:
excnyer, have a great visit with your son!
irritated, being a recent supervisor, from what I see, as plain as day, most companies are 'getting rid of the higest paid' hiring newbies at the LOW base rates, to aid their bottom line.
As for new buildings, thats simply a tax write off, especially if the business fails! "
nature lover wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:29 PM:
Unknown... wrote on Jul 9, 2009 7:14 PM:
CVA62 wrote on Jul 9, 2009 6:20 PM:
re;Psychs and Mental Health Workers. Who exactly are they picking on?
re;USMC. The Navy's ground force. Hey, why do Marines blouse their pants?
re;Free. Hey, they just got a raise you know. Did you? Entitlement is the new American freedom. Born in the USA and owed a living. "THEY HAVE THE RIGHT..." bellows the bleeding heart. Yes, and we dumb working slobs have "THE RIGHT" to pay for it all. The solution: ASSIMILATION.....Become one of them. "RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!"
re;DA Exposed (AS WHAT?). Lemme' guess.......He's Batman....No,he's Superman......Wait a minute,Jimmy Hoffa?.....NO,NO,NO HE'S THE DA!!!! I KNEW IT!!!
Note for "IRRITATED". I once heard that if you want to know what's going on in Auburn, read the Post-Standard. "
Citizen editors wrote on Jul 9, 2009 6:08 PM:
http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2009/07/08/opinion/two_cents.txt/ "
brew1234 wrote on Jul 9, 2009 6:00 PM:
irritated wrote on Jul 9, 2009 5:32 PM:
movedsouth wrote on Jul 9, 2009 5:19 PM:
Citizen editors wrote on Jul 9, 2009 5:19 PM:
Unknown... wrote on Jul 9, 2009 5:10 PM:
excnyer wrote on Jul 9, 2009 4:58 PM:
Unknown... wrote on Jul 9, 2009 2:55 PM:
nature lover wrote on Jul 9, 2009 11:51 AM:
movedsouth wondered that myself..u & I have different perspectives but as far as I remember we have never been harsh towards one another. An opinion is your right but using a drill hammer to express it isnt lol...so I am done w/the old stuff...lol "
nature lover wrote on Jul 9, 2009 11:48 AM:
nature lover wrote on Jul 9, 2009 11:46 AM:
http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2007/10/28/news/latest_news/latestnews01.txt
http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2007/10/25/news/local_news/news03.txt
actually if u google stardust auburn ny there r several stories... "