Gun Buyback in Camden, NJ Yields Huge Trove of Weapons

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Wednesday December 19, 2012 · 7:58 AM PST

2012/12/19 · 07:58

Forgive me if this has been diaried earlier. I just saw astonishing photos from the recent gun buyback program in Camden, NJ that took place last weekend in the wake of the mass murders in Sandy Hook.

In addition to the developing White House response and the many citizen petitions, we should take advantage of the public's renewed desire to voluntarily give back their guns.

Follow me below the orange cloud . . .

GreenMtnState

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Friday November 09, 2012 · 1:06 PM PST

2012/11/09 · 13:06

In the midst of the Petraeus maelstrom, I just heard another important breaking story on MSNBC. Forgive me if it's already been diaried.

See the details from SCOTUSblog below the fluffy orange cloud:

http://www.scotusblog.com/...

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Saturday May 29, 2010 · 8:03 AM PDT

2010/05/29 · 08:03

I haven’t been fully employed for one year, and it sucks, and I guess I’m just trying to reach out. It feels very lonely in the place I am this morning.

My story is complicated and I need to say, upfront, that I chose to leave a very good, stable job. I did not choose unemployment, however. They are two different things entirely.

GreenMtnState

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Tuesday November 10, 2009 · 6:47 AM PST

2009/11/10 · 06:47

UPDATE: Suspect has reportedly been captured according to CNN, 10:00 a.m. EST. (ht: DorothyT) There were no reported injuries, thankfully.

Jesus, not again.

This is a necessarily short diary to break some disturbing news.

A gunman is holding a principal hostage in Pine Plains, NY, about 90 miles north of NYC.

Pine Plains Town Supervisor Gregg Pulver tells CNN that students at Stissing Mountain High School are safe.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...

GreenMtnState

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Monday October 12, 2009 · 5:08 PM PDT

2009/10/12 · 17:08

Have you ever wondered what to say to, or how to react toward, a grieving person? Out of fear or confusion, have you ever avoided or wanted to avoid a grieving person?

Nine years after my Mom’s death, I’ve got plenty of opinions about what to say. Please join tonight's discussion: what, if anything, is helpful to hear when you're grieving?

A special welcome to anyone who is new to The Grieving Room. We meet every Monday evening. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, whether you have lost a person or a pet, or even if the person you are "mourning" is still alive ("pre-grief" can be a very lonely and confusing time) you can come to this diary and process your grieving in whatever way works for you. Share whatever you need to share. We can't solve each other's problems, but we can be a sounding board and a place of connection.

GreenMtnState

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Thursday July 23, 2009 · 10:28 AM PDT

2009/07/23 · 10:28

This is very sad news:

Teresa Ann Butz, 39 year-old sister of Tony-winning performer Norbert Leo Butz, was stabbed to death on Sunday morning, July 19. Ms. Butz and her 36 year old fiancee were stabbed by an intruder who entered their Seattle residence through an open window. While both women made it outside their home after the attack, Ms. Butz did not survive her injuries.

The suspect is still at large. The murder/stabbing is currently under investigation as a possible hate crime.

GreenMtnState

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Tuesday March 31, 2009 · 12:32 PM PDT

2009/03/31 · 12:32

As we’ve seen all too frequently, some of our nation’s best have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. What follows is a true story of courage, sadness, and ultimately hope -- and you can help honor a very good man by helping educate Afghan children.

Sergeant 1st Class John Thomas (Tom) Stone, a Vermont National Guard soldier stationed in Afghanistan, was killed by friendly fire in March 2006. 52 year-old Stone had first joined the Army in 1971.

GreenMtnState

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Sunday January 25, 2009 · 1:30 PM PST

2009/01/25 · 13:30

About a week ago, this community generously gave me its best pootie advice.

Today, I'm the proud (and harried) owner of "Zeke," a 3 year-old rescue cat. Since I don't have pictures yet, here's a cat who looks alot like him:

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151 votes Show Results

I've had pootie sleeping problems:

151 votes Vote Now!

I've had pootie sleeping problems:

never

35 votes

very occasionally

38 votes

every once in a while

36 votes

more often than not

18 votes

every night! (I need some sleep . . .)

8 votes

I have dogs, not cats

12 votes

Sorry; no pets.

4 votes

I Need Advice: Pootie Edition

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Friday January 16, 2009 · 7:56 PM PST

2009/01/16 · 19:56

Here are the basics of my situation:

I'm considering getting a cat. (Yes, a rescue cat.)

I'm scared shitless.

I've never owned a cat.

I don't know if I can afford to keep a cat in the style to which it is entitled.

I need your advice and info.

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185 votes Show Results

Cats

185 votes Vote Now!

Cats

I have one or more. Love them!

145 votes

I used to have one. Loved it!

19 votes

I wish I had one.

2 votes

I have one or more. Don't love them!

1 vote

I used to have one. Didn't love it!

4 votes

I'm a dog person, not a cat person.

12 votes

Catnip (Pie)

2 votes

The Things I Carried: A Lament

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Sunday December 28, 2008 · 6:56 PM PST

2008/12/28 · 18:56

If you haven't already seen it, please read Tim O'Brien's amazing novel about Vietnam, The Things They Carried. The idea of what those soldiers carried, tangible and intangible, has stayed with me for years.

The idea of things carried arose today in a painful, ultimately (I hope) life-changing way. This diary is not overtly political, but the personal does connect with the political. Self-reclamation and autonomy are political acts.

I don't want to tell the whole story, both because it's too personal and because I don't have the words. But a short introduction should suffice.

GreenMtnState

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Tuesday December 23, 2008 · 1:52 PM PST

2008/12/23 · 13:52

By the time I complete this brief diary, there will doubtless be five others on the same topic.

MSNBC is discussing the Obama-Blagojevich report. The report (link to PDF here), is directed towards Obama and announces the findings of discussions with the transition staff.

Briefly:
Obama = no contact with Blagojevich
Emanuel = one or two calls to Blagojevich, several others to his chief of staff.
Jarrett = no contact with Blagojevich
Axelrod = no contact with Blagojevich

GreenMtnState

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Wednesday November 05, 2008 · 4:53 AM PST

2008/11/05 · 04:53

A new political day is dawning. I see the sun rising on the horizon, and damn if it doesn't look like an Obama logo.

Say hello to hope and change. Say goodbye to all that.
http://www.theatlantic.com/...

Apart from the tears of joy, the embraces, the high-fives and fist jabs, the champagne, the celebrations and the Sheer Relief Sex (I predict a baby boom 9 months from today), we need other creative ways to cast off the demons that have plagued U.S. politics for decades.

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27 votes Show Results

This Rove in a pillory idea. . .

27 votes Vote Now!

This Rove in a pillory idea. . .

when can I throw the first tomato?

5 votes

I'd empty my dwindling bank account to buy a truckload

8 votes

What about other fruits/vegetables?

6 votes

not sure I'd play

0 votes

sorry, I'm busy remaking the world

7 votes

let me think about it

1 vote

tomato pie

0 votes

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