Category: Anxiety

MacCallum: School canceled at sign of ‘1st snowflake’ but not for Ebola?

http://twitter.com/#!/countryokie1/status/518006380683206656

A man from Liberia remains hospitalized with Ebola in Dallas, Texas, the people in an apartment where he had been staying are being quarantined (kind of), and about 100 people who had contact with the infected man are being monitored.

What about area schools? Martha MacCallum had a priorities question:

Explain to me why we cancel school at the 1st snowflake, but not for #Ebola ? Who loses if the Texas school takes a few days off?

— martha maccallum (@marthamaccallum) October 3, 2014

Are authorities simply not taking the threat seriously enough?

@marthamaccallum Snow does not transform America. . . when will media get it?

— Sarah Moore (@LooneyTunes002) October 3, 2014

@marthamaccallum That would be admitting we got a potentially BIG problem. Allot of citizen may die of Ebola cause by PoliticalCorrectness

— Daniel Foynes (@DanielFoynes) October 3, 2014

@marthamaccallum I don't buy Dr Frieden analysis. CDC doesn't know as much as they think about it. He spins as a politician and is guessing

— Kevin Northcutt (@northcutt2013) October 3, 2014

@marthamaccallum people need to do what is best for their child and not what is best for the schools funding..

— Barbara Carr (@BeYourselfBarb) October 3, 2014

@marthamaccallum Parents should not send their kids to school. None!

— molcuta (@molcuta) October 3, 2014

@marthamaccallum so true . I live here at ground zero and Martha , people are really scared to send their little ones to school.

— Ed Butowsky (@EdButowsky) October 3, 2014

Ebola concerns may not have prompted area school closings, but weather has:

@marthamaccallum Agree! Some Dallas schools are closed today do to power outages,blessing in disquise.Too many ppl downplaying Ebola risk

— brandi (@itsjustboo) October 3, 2014

@marthamaccallum @JaniceDean says lots of Dallas schools closed bcuz storms. Maybe God closed the schools bcuz the superintendent wouldn't?

— Exozone (@Exozone) October 3, 2014

@marthamaccallum mother nature did just that. Dallas ISD closed today. Power outage from big storms yesterday

— Randy Maxwell (@Maxhawk4) October 3, 2014

41 Dallas ISD schools are without power this morning…here is the list http://t.co/iCZDIkcTV4 http://t.co/zL4tgSlfkx

— Tempestt Moore (@tcmoore26) October 3, 2014

Related:

News chopper caught Ebola clean-up crew; Um. Notice anything missing? (It’s enraging) [photo]

Mia Farrow: US is ‘SO unprepared’ for Ebola

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/10/03/martha-maccallum-school-canceled-at-sign-of-1st-snowflake-but-not-for-ebola/

‘We all cried’: Glenn Beck prepares to put beloved dog to sleep; Update: RIP Victor

http://twitter.com/#!/glennbeck/status/315309493414162432

Heartbreaking. This week, Glenn Beck shared with his audience that Victor, his 13-year-old German shepherd, is suffering and the family will have him put to sleep today.

If you’re a long‑time listener of this program, you know that we have been on the verge of losing our dog. Quite honestly it has been a battle where I have felt like the bad guy because my family has not been able to let go and I have been watching my dog… suffer. And I have stood quietly trying to ask, ‘Please, family, let’s let him go.’ My son and I are going to dig his grave on Friday, and Saturday at noon at our home, we’re going to put him to sleep. Sunday we decided to do it, and my son, who is 8, took it exceptionally hard on Sunday. I think the reality truly set in, and we as a family cried all Sunday afternoon and all Sunday night. And we were all down on the floor.

Beck also described Victor as his family’s “best friend” and “guardian.”

Last night and early this morning, Beck tweeted about Victor’s final hours.

Tania just got up to make sure victors blanket was on him. Her first dog. Her first child. What a good mom. What a good boy.

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 23, 2013

Butterflies have begun. Less than eight hours. He whimpered with the whole family around last night. But one of joy I think. We all cried

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 23, 2013

Our family returns one of the Lords gifts today. Our Guardian and friend Victor. Rough pain day for him which makes things easier. Blessings

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 23, 2013

On Tuesday, Beck tweeted this photo:

Sharing a personal story on radio about Victor. http://t.co/5r2YrnYV0G pic.twitter.com/yHTYuXVH5K

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 19, 2013

Prayers have poured in for Beck and his family.

Keeping @glennbeck's family in my thoughts today as they deal with the loss of their beloved family companion Victor.

— Melissia (@ProudoftheUSA) March 23, 2013

Praying for the Beck Family today as they usher Victor to his Forever Home. The separation of death isn’t permanent. @glennbeck #dog

— keowdie (@kfagala) March 23, 2013

Praying for @glennbeck and his whole family today as they say "Goodbye for now" to beloved Victor

— Freedoms Hope (@FreedomsHope) March 23, 2013

Hey guys, please say a prayer for @glennbeck and his family. They just lost their dog, Victor, the family's best friend and guardian.

— Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) March 23, 2013

@glennbeck Sorry about Victor my friend, cherish those memories. You are all in my prayers.

— mtadude (@mtadude) March 23, 2013

I said it early..I'll repeat it late..We r all praying for you @glennbeck & family! #Victor will always be with you. I promise. God Bless

— Anthony France (@tonyfro23) March 23, 2013

@glennbeck My heart, thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family. Victor was so blessed to have you, just as you were blessed with him.

— Candii Hobbs (@candii113) March 23, 2013

Update:

Beck tweeted a photo of Victor covered by a quilt sent to him by a listener.

We save all the quilts that people have sent us. We chose this special one for today. Victor's last… http://t.co/YdZh9GEZ1j

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 23, 2013

RIP Victor.

Our dogs are more than our friends and family members, they are trained protectors.There when we are afraid or alone. We were Victors 2day

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 23, 2013

VICTOR VONDER URBECH 2000-2013. Well done good and faithful servant.

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 23, 2013

Update:

For 10 years Victor was never further than five feet away from me. I keep looking for him in the room.

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 23, 2013

Cried as a family now need to laugh. Please suggest classic funny. G or PG only.Kids from 6 to 24. Princess bride last week. Suggestions?

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 23, 2013

“@DellaStern: @glennbeck My family going through the same DELLA, so sorry. Something we can all unite on, love of our dogs those we adopt

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 23, 2013

New photos:Instagram and http://t.co/ac9uiuU5mf.Also my farewell thoughts on Victor.We are making a short film as well.Will share that soon.

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) March 23, 2013

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/03/23/we-all-cried-prayers-pour-in-as-glenn-beck-and-family-prepare-to-put-beloved-dog-to-sleep/

Ed Schultz calls ‘You require an American’ range a ‘bone place to the birthers’

http://twitter.com/#!/Mr_Fastbucks/status/241381525491425280

Mitt Romney’s brief tribute to astronaut Neil Armstrong additionally the American room program in his acceptance message seemed to be a clear tribute to United states exceptionalism. But whenever “American exceptionalism” isn’t within vocabulary and also the constant ringing of dog whistles has impacted your hearing, things come across in a different way.

MSNBC’s Ed Schultz is definite that Romney’s claim that “when the entire world requires anyone to perform some truly big things, you need an American” had been code language for … birtherism? Rachel Maddow, maintaining a straight face, concurred without question.

https://twitter.com/rap2jr/status/241381363142508546

Ed Schultz is a single technique pony. A huge fat disgusting pony. #Birthers

— LMX (@laurenmarie10) August 31, 2012

Special Ed wins the "birthers!" online game! And employs it up with dog whistle!" A Twofer!

— wiserbud (@WiserMeany) August 31, 2012

Ed Schulz on MSNBC states Romney's line about "we need an American" was a bone on birthers. Maddow agrees. #unhinged

— Ryan Streeter (@streeterryan) August 31, 2012

Ed Shultz has actually hopped the shark utilizing the code in "we require an American" you understand which was dog whistle to birthers..@maddow heard it too @msnbc

— Twin66 (@Twin66) August 31, 2012

appreciating fun before going to sleep viewing #MSNBC Ed & Rachel say Mitt's range about United states exceptionalism is a secret handshake with birthers

— Mike Stone (@MikeStoneGtown) August 31, 2012

Ed Schultz: "if the world requires big things, the works requires an American" = Mitt attracting birthers. #asshead

— Matt Rechner (@mrr009) August 31, 2012

Wow, @EdShow finds birther "dog whistle" in Romney's message during the point he was praising United states Exceptionalism." Just what an idiot. #p2 #tcot

— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) August 31, 2012

Chris Matthews wasn’t at the table with Schultz and Maddow, but wherever he had been, we’re yes he heard it also.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/08/31/ed-schultz-calls-romneys-you-need-an-american-line-a-bone-throw-to-the-birthers/

Jets sign competition for Mark Sanchez

http://twitter.com/#!/JennyVrentas/status/180736702543970304

The New York Jets knew they couldn’t get Peyton Manning so they decided to give Mark Sanchez a contract extension instead. Today the team signed Drew Stanton in hopes of providing themselves with insurance in-case Sanchez goes down.

We also wouldn’t be surprised if the team doesn’t hope Stanton can compete for the starting job if things don’t go their way during the first few weeks of the season.

One week after the Jets renewed their commitment to Mark Sanchez by signing him to a three-year contract extension, Gang Green has found his backup for 2012.

The Daily News first reported on Twitter that the Jets have agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.25 million deal with former Lions quarterback Drew Stanton.

The Jets targeted Stanton, the Lions’ second-round pick in 2007, shortly after the start of the free agency on Tuesday. Stanton flew to New Jersey on Thursday before coming to an agreement on Friday.

Stanton, 27, had four career starts in four seasons in Detroit. He won two of his three starts in 2010 after getting thrust into the starting role after injuries to Matthew Stafford and Shaun Hill.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/03/16/jets-sign-competition-for-mark-sanchez/