I learn from the international news that you contribute and my heart is uplifted and edified by the artistic links (esp. Misty Copeland and now this wonderful young violinist) that you provide. Thanks so much for this new find. Where/how do you find all of this goodness?
CEB, like many of our fellow TODers, I have eclectic interests and, now, with tools like Tweetbot it’s very easy for me to keep track of dozens and dozens of smart, similarly eclectic folk who are constantly posting neat stuff!!
The White House says President Barack Obama is getting some medical tests at a military hospital just outside Washington after complaining of a sore throat.
Press secretary Josh Ernest says that Obama’s doctor, Ronny Jackson, suggested that the president go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, for some diagnostic tests.
The White House says that according to the doctor, Obama’s quickly scheduled test is a matter of convenience ? not a matter of urgency ? and the spokesman notes that the president had some free time in his schedule Saturday afternoon.
I’m also adding my hope those doctors will prescribe 3 weeks on Oahu, lots of body surfing, golf, eating mango, pawpaw, and passionfruit, with quiet evenings in a deck chair overlooking the bay. Minimum 3 weeks. ❤
It’s not like Lego hasn’t done great ads with girls over the years. In fact, it was ahead of its time. (Everyone has seen the famous “What It Is Is Beautiful” print ad from 1981 by now.) But lately, the brand has let toy rivals like GoldieBlox lead the way in messages of girl empowerment.
Lego retakes that space with confidence, though, in the 60-second spot below from Union Made Creative and director Brigg Bloomquist—a lovely meditation on moms and daughters and the independence that both inspires and is reinforced by imaginative play.
Good Afternoon TOD.
Congrats Doc on your Gold ⭐
I am not understanding how any attempts made to try to rescue any hostages in Yemen last night, Yemen many days ago or in Syria in June/July can ever be called a FAILED raid/military action.
None of our Guys in the Special Ops were killed.
They accomplished their mission last night……they fought their way in, got two out, though wounded and unfortunately, later died. They went in and came out…….without leaving anyone behind. That is Mission Accomplished in my book. These missions are dangerous. They don’t guarantee all to come back alive. No disrespect to the men who lost their lives. My deepest sympathy to their families. But for so many in the Media to deem these missions as Failures,……..the illogical idiocy makes my blood boil.
As well as asking why the heck are we determined to destroy the only environment we have with our use of fossils fuels, when there are many renewable options? I suggest we invite them to land safely, welcome them, and watch in wonder as Gaia is restored before our very eyes!
I can’t wait for COSMOS to return……The guy makes me love Science now…..Having an Instructor like him, boy……growing up……Wow…I would have benefited greatly.
Just because you can't figure out how ancient civilizations built stuff, doesn't mean they got help from Aliens.
Thanks HF2. This is reassuring although acid reflux is nothing to play with. It can be a serious issue if not treated. I know PBO will get the absolute best treatment on earth. I am relieved to read this.
Yes he will and the fact that the president has a physician at hand means that any health problem is handled quickly. I’ll bet that once PBO leaves the WH, Michelle will have to nag him to see a doctor just as I have to do with my husband.
A week of Slippery Elm Bark, and the entire digestive tract will benefit. I might send my thoughts to PBO. After all, he did send me an email, as well as two signed notes of appreciation. Small wonder it feels as if we are penpals by now!! ❤
ACID REFLUX…I TAKE PRILOSEC FOR THAT DAILY…IT TAKES A COUPLE OF WEEKS TO BUILD UP IN THE SYSTEM…I CAN CERTAINLY UNDERSTAND THIS ONE…HE HAS SO MANY BURDENS…MORE THAN MOST PRESIDENTS HAVE EVER, EVER CARRIED AND THAT’S WITHOUT RACISM. I LOVE MY PRESIDENT…I HOPE HE GETS SOME REST…HE NEEDS TO GET AWAY FROM THE THRONG OF STUPIDITY…IT’S JUST TOO MUCH…SO MANY INSANE FOOLS OUT THERE.
Thank you Jesus. I love my President so much that anything about about his health sends me into panic mode. I cannot deal with anything happening to my President. Nothing. nada. No way.
Okay; ny heart can stop beating so hard. A R is no fun, but it can be treated in a variety of ways, including some lifestyle changes. Our dear PBO pays a price for the calmness and the logic that he maintains in the face of great problems worsened by stupidity, hatred, and mindless obstruction. Hope he can enjoy his upcoming vacation without having to deal with a new emergency and that he takes the full time to enjoy himself with family and friends.
Nena, that’s also a lot of good solid training to teach the police alternatives to brutality and instill in them the meaning and purpose of public service. Too many of them never heard of it and never practice it.
NO SURPRISE HERE…THEY ARE LIKE THIS IN INDIANAPOLIS TOO…LOTS OF CLOSET RACISTS IN UNIFORMS…ONE GUY GOT THRU THE IMPD HIRING PROCESS AND THEY DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO DO…THEY FOUND OUT HE WAS A GANG MEMBER. INDIANA OVERFLOWS WITH HATE!
JER thank you for posting our FLOTUS remarks yesterday at Capital City Public Charter School. I really enjoyed listening to FLOTUS, the kids gave her a wonderful welcome.
Acid Reflux, I have that too. I’m on medication for that also. And I do my best to cut back on the food I have no business eating, but I must admit I fail sometimes. Alot of times.
THESE ANCHORS…THEY ARE SOMETHING ELSE INDEED….HERE’S MY ANSWER FOR THE NOTEPADS LACKING BRAIN MATTER…NO OUR PRESIDENT DOESN’T HAVE ACID REFLUX….THE IRRITATION IS FROM A SEMI HE PARKED IN THERE CONTAINING ILLEGALS HE TRANSPORTED OVER THE BORDER…..TIRE TRACKS ARE PAINFUL!…FEEL BETTER NOW?
THE COUNTRY IS FILLED WITH THIS HATE AND WHEN BHO BECAME PRESIDENT…THE COLOR HATING REPUBLICANS HATED IT SO MUCH THAT THEY INITIATED HUNDREDS OF RUMORS AND CONSPIRACY THEORIES ABOUT HIM…IT HAS SNOWBALLED…AND…WE ARE LOADED WITH MILITIA…WHITE SUPREMACISTS AND NEO NAZIS…GREAT MIX FOR A CESSPOOL!
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
h/t Canê @derselcan
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Beautiful music Bob! Thank you for sharing. . .
Congratulations too!
I learn from the international news that you contribute and my heart is uplifted and edified by the artistic links (esp. Misty Copeland and now this wonderful young violinist) that you provide. Thanks so much for this new find. Where/how do you find all of this goodness?
Thank you MP, CarolMae and CEB!!!
CEB, like many of our fellow TODers, I have eclectic interests and, now, with tools like Tweetbot it’s very easy for me to keep track of dozens and dozens of smart, similarly eclectic folk who are constantly posting neat stuff!!
Good West Coast morning Chipsticks & TOD family.
Congrats Bob on First! 🙂
I’ve been reading some interesting and some funny posts today. 🙂
It’s a beautiful and sunny day in SoCal.
With liberty and JUSTICE FOR ALL!
Good for them!
/and some of our kids complain when there’s no air conditioning in a brick building classroom
So true, Gail.
h/t Roberto Re @robertore62
Thank you Bob. You bring so much to our TOD village. This is so heart warming.
What a terrific story. Thanks, Bob.
POTUS has been taken to Walter Reed for diagnostic tests after complaining of a sore throat.
BE WELL, President.
That’s odd Meta, why couldn’t he be tended to at the White House?
Don’t think the WH has appropriate radiography equipment to evaluate his lungs, Chips, in case they are concerned he may have pneumonia.
This makes sense. Again, Bob to the rescue with informative information. “Trust Bob”
His doctor recommended diagnostic tests. Hope this is just precautionary.
Sending him healing and protection.
PRAYERS FOR MY ENERGIZER BUNNY PRESIDENT…FOR COMFORT AND HEALING….HE’S BEEN SOUNDING HOARSE LATELY!
meta, wow, where did you get this information from?
Folk have been tweeting reports, Gail. Here’s a link:
http://www.wsbt.com/news/nationworld/urgent-obama-walter-reed-sore-throat/30095082
Thanks Bob!
The update says he left the hospital after 28 minutes. That was quick
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/tests-obama-complaining-sore-throat-27414746
The White House says President Barack Obama is getting some medical tests at a military hospital just outside Washington after complaining of a sore throat.
Press secretary Josh Ernest says that Obama’s doctor, Ronny Jackson, suggested that the president go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, for some diagnostic tests.
The White House says that according to the doctor, Obama’s quickly scheduled test is a matter of convenience ? not a matter of urgency ? and the spokesman notes that the president had some free time in his schedule Saturday afternoon.
Google as 102,000 results and this news just broke.
And growing….About 1,050,000 results (0.45 seconds)
Sorry I didn’t respond GG. I’m on a train and service is a bit spotty today.
meta girl, don’t put notices out like this without a linky. You scare me! btw, safe travels!!!
GG, I’m on my iPad & it’s bumpy!
🙂
Stick to listening to music
Let us put Light and Love all around him. His Spirit is so strong, he works so hard. He is so loved. 🐻 ❤
I’m also adding my hope those doctors will prescribe 3 weeks on Oahu, lots of body surfing, golf, eating mango, pawpaw, and passionfruit, with quiet evenings in a deck chair overlooking the bay. Minimum 3 weeks. ❤
PERFECT, Dr MP!!
😉
My hopes and prayers that there is nothing serious. Thanks for the heads up, Meta.
“I want to figure it out on my own.”
It’s not like Lego hasn’t done great ads with girls over the years. In fact, it was ahead of its time. (Everyone has seen the famous “What It Is Is Beautiful” print ad from 1981 by now.) But lately, the brand has let toy rivals like GoldieBlox lead the way in messages of girl empowerment.
Lego retakes that space with confidence, though, in the 60-second spot below from Union Made Creative and director Brigg Bloomquist—a lovely meditation on moms and daughters and the independence that both inspires and is reinforced by imaginative play.
http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-lego-finally-makes-inspiring-empowering-tv-ad-girls-161795
Good Afternoon TOD.
Congrats Doc on your Gold ⭐
I am not understanding how any attempts made to try to rescue any hostages in Yemen last night, Yemen many days ago or in Syria in June/July can ever be called a FAILED raid/military action.
None of our Guys in the Special Ops were killed.
They accomplished their mission last night……they fought their way in, got two out, though wounded and unfortunately, later died. They went in and came out…….without leaving anyone behind. That is Mission Accomplished in my book. These missions are dangerous. They don’t guarantee all to come back alive. No disrespect to the men who lost their lives. My deepest sympathy to their families. But for so many in the Media to deem these missions as Failures,……..the illogical idiocy makes my blood boil.
“That is Mission Accomplished in my book.” Mine, as well, Nena.
Amen.
Could not agree with her more on this.
Yep…..Case Closed.
As well as asking why the heck are we determined to destroy the only environment we have with our use of fossils fuels, when there are many renewable options? I suggest we invite them to land safely, welcome them, and watch in wonder as Gaia is restored before our very eyes!
THE OLD FOSSILS IN CONGRESS MY DEAR ARE TOO BUSY WITH KICKBACKS TO CARE ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES…$$$$$$$$ TALKS!
MANKIND IS UNKIND…IF I HAD A CHOICE I WOULD HAVE TOLD MY PARENTS TO DROP ME AT THE RETURN DEPARTMENT…THIS IS NOT MY WORLD!
I am an earthling and I ask this question every day.
I can’t wait for COSMOS to return……The guy makes me love Science now…..Having an Instructor like him, boy……growing up……Wow…I would have benefited greatly.
but, they probably did.
Reassuring news from PBO’s Dr.
Thanks HF2. This is reassuring although acid reflux is nothing to play with. It can be a serious issue if not treated. I know PBO will get the absolute best treatment on earth. I am relieved to read this.
Yes he will and the fact that the president has a physician at hand means that any health problem is handled quickly. I’ll bet that once PBO leaves the WH, Michelle will have to nag him to see a doctor just as I have to do with my husband.
A week of Slippery Elm Bark, and the entire digestive tract will benefit. I might send my thoughts to PBO. After all, he did send me an email, as well as two signed notes of appreciation. Small wonder it feels as if we are penpals by now!! ❤
ACID REFLUX…I TAKE PRILOSEC FOR THAT DAILY…IT TAKES A COUPLE OF WEEKS TO BUILD UP IN THE SYSTEM…I CAN CERTAINLY UNDERSTAND THIS ONE…HE HAS SO MANY BURDENS…MORE THAN MOST PRESIDENTS HAVE EVER, EVER CARRIED AND THAT’S WITHOUT RACISM. I LOVE MY PRESIDENT…I HOPE HE GETS SOME REST…HE NEEDS TO GET AWAY FROM THE THRONG OF STUPIDITY…IT’S JUST TOO MUCH…SO MANY INSANE FOOLS OUT THERE.
Sue, I’m not an MD, but if acid reflux has any relation to stress, I know a few people at the other end of Constitution Avenue who are to blame.
EXACTLY MY DEAR…I HAVE IT AND IT IS STRESS RELATED….PLUS THEY WILL ASK HIM TO CUT BACK ON ACIDIC FOODS!
Jackie – I just replied to your great description of the “cookie walk” a thread or two ago – many thanks 🙂
Ok, exhaling now. Thanks so much for the update HF. Feel better Mr. President. You are loved.
Thanks hf!
Thank you Jesus. I love my President so much that anything about about his health sends me into panic mode. I cannot deal with anything happening to my President. Nothing. nada. No way.
Okay; ny heart can stop beating so hard. A R is no fun, but it can be treated in a variety of ways, including some lifestyle changes. Our dear PBO pays a price for the calmness and the logic that he maintains in the face of great problems worsened by stupidity, hatred, and mindless obstruction. Hope he can enjoy his upcoming vacation without having to deal with a new emergency and that he takes the full time to enjoy himself with family and friends.
PRAISE GOD HIS CT SCAN WAS NORMAL…THERE ARE LOTS OF TREATMENTS OUT THERE FOR REFLUX…HELLO!!!…ACID=CONGRESS…THAT’S TOXIC!!!!
SENDING LOTS OF LOVE AND HUGS TO OUR PRESIDENT!….:)
Just saw this…….
Kieth Olbermann doing The Job…….any Real Journalist worth his/her salt should have done…….Thanks KO
Magnificient – the only way Olbermann ever does it.
Awesome. When he brings it, he brings it.
Nena, that’s also a lot of good solid training to teach the police alternatives to brutality and instill in them the meaning and purpose of public service. Too many of them never heard of it and never practice it.
NO SURPRISE HERE…THEY ARE LIKE THIS IN INDIANAPOLIS TOO…LOTS OF CLOSET RACISTS IN UNIFORMS…ONE GUY GOT THRU THE IMPD HIRING PROCESS AND THEY DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO DO…THEY FOUND OUT HE WAS A GANG MEMBER. INDIANA OVERFLOWS WITH HATE!
imagine how much of that money could have been spent on infrastructure instead.
The media has been stuck on ONLY reporting good news for the GOP for the past 6 years
JER thank you for posting our FLOTUS remarks yesterday at Capital City Public Charter School. I really enjoyed listening to FLOTUS, the kids gave her a wonderful welcome.
You are welcome.
Acid Reflux, I have that too. I’m on medication for that also. And I do my best to cut back on the food I have no business eating, but I must admit I fail sometimes. Alot of times.
In_Deed
The guy worked for one of the Bushes.
His tweets often hit it right….especially, where TBGOPers are concerned.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/12/americas-getting-less-white-and-that-will-save-it-the-economic-case-for-diversity/
I agree 1001%
YEPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!
Eventually Jamaica WILL have a champion bobsled team!
Yea man; that’s coming next.
THESE ANCHORS…THEY ARE SOMETHING ELSE INDEED….HERE’S MY ANSWER FOR THE NOTEPADS LACKING BRAIN MATTER…NO OUR PRESIDENT DOESN’T HAVE ACID REFLUX….THE IRRITATION IS FROM A SEMI HE PARKED IN THERE CONTAINING ILLEGALS HE TRANSPORTED OVER THE BORDER…..TIRE TRACKS ARE PAINFUL!…FEEL BETTER NOW?
Excellent article.
THE COUNTRY IS FILLED WITH THIS HATE AND WHEN BHO BECAME PRESIDENT…THE COLOR HATING REPUBLICANS HATED IT SO MUCH THAT THEY INITIATED HUNDREDS OF RUMORS AND CONSPIRACY THEORIES ABOUT HIM…IT HAS SNOWBALLED…AND…WE ARE LOADED WITH MILITIA…WHITE SUPREMACISTS AND NEO NAZIS…GREAT MIX FOR A CESSPOOL!
Nerdy’s tweets:
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/12/06/a-tweet-or-two-182/
Testing. . .
https://plus.google.com/u/0/app/basic/photos/photo/117399537851759067780/6089716150124164626?cbp=qbkka596wql8&sview=14&cid=5&soc-app=115&soc-platform=1&spath=%2Fu%2F0%2Fapp%2Fbasic%2Fnotifications&sparm=cbp%3D1cy0qne77zmas%26sview%3D18%26cid%3D5%26soc-app%3D115%26soc-platform%3D1&pct=iu
Oops, I’m sorry. 😔