The venom in a platypus’ hind spurs can cause excruciating pain that lasts for weeks.
Month: June 2016
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-15-16
Whaling is illegal in Oklahoma.
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-15-16
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-14-16
The Sahara Desert is not the largest desert in the world. It is the third largest. The largest is Antarctica. The second largest is the Arctic. Remember, deserts are not defined by temperature but by rainfall, which is limited to just 20 inches per year.
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-14-16
Chef Chris Ribeye Steak
Chef Chris Ribeye Steak — Tonight’s meal was by Chef Chris and featured a perfectly done ribeye steak, fresh garden salad and grill-baked potatoes with grill-toasted Wegmens’ cheese bread.
The wine was a homemade red and dessert was cannolis.
Chef Chris Ribeye Steak
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-13-16
The 1946 hit “Linda” was written by Jack Lawrence in 1942 for Linda Eastman who was the infant daughter of his attorney.
In 1969, Linda Louise Eastman became Linda McCartney when she married Paul of the Beatles. Paul wrote “Maybe I’m Amazed” for her, which was his first hit after the Beatles break up.
Linda died in 1998 from breast cancer. In 2000, 10 contemporary composers including Paul created the album “A Garland for Linda” for her.
“Linda” from 1946
“Maybe I’m Amazed” from 1969
“A Garland for Linda” from 2000
Linda Eastman William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-13-16
HB 1947 Deserves Condemnation
HB 1947, which ends the statue of limitation for child molesters in Pennsylvania and extends the time frame in which lawsuits can be filed, became a subject of controversy after Pennsylvania House members were criticized by name in Catholic church bulletins for their April 12 vote sending the bill to the State Senate.
The bill had passed the House 180-15.
Legislators had their feelings hurt by the criticism.
But the Catholic church is right to criticize. The push is coming not from those interested in justice but from those seeking profit. Legal fees and percentages of settlements keep lawyers fat.
You doubt us?
Eliminate the statute of limitations but cut the lawsuit extension. There would be no controversy. There is no statute of limitation for murder, after all, and child molestation is equally evil.
But prosecuting these monsters doesn’t make money and the ones crying for this change in law are only interested in the money part.
They want the power to sue an institution with deep pockets, get an huge emotion-based judgement of which they get 30 percent and laughingly waddle off to their Beamers not caring that it is not the criminal who is going to foot the bill.
You doubt us?
Jerry Sandusky still has his assets and continues to collect his $59,000 public pension. Enabler Gary Schultz is collecting a $330,000 public pension.
Meanwhile Catholic schools on the margin are closed, parents of retarded children lose a place of refugee and 200 acres of green space will become a shopping center to cover costs related to the church scandals.
And tuition keeps rising at Penn State.
How is that justice?
Institutions should not be liable for damages that cannot be quantified and that are left to moments of emotion. Only innocent people are hurt when this is allowed.
Imagine, however, if administrators’ personal wealth and pensions were on the line. Schultz and Graham Spanier — yes he is also collecting a $59,000 public pension — might not have been so quick to turn a blind eye to Sandusky’s predatory acts.
Their pockets, however, are apparently just not deep enough for class action jackpot seekers.
Or people who get public pensions get political protection.
HB 1947 Deserves Condemnation
Margaret Lozinak Lawrence 1924-2016
Margaret Lozinak Lawrence 1924-2016 — Margaret Jane Lozinak Lawrence, a 54-year resident of Springfield, Pa., died June 10 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She was 92.
She was described by those who knew her best as the kindest, most loving and gentle person they had ever known. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Mrs. Lawrence was born in Eckley, Pa., to Michael and Catherine Lozinak. Michael was a coal miner. She was one of 10 children.
Mrs. Lawrence enrolled in the nursing program in the Old Blockley at Philadelphia General Hospital (PGH) after graduating from Foster Township High School. She always felt that Blockley was the best nursing school in America. Her inspiration was her older sister Mary “Mame” Lozinak who served as a nurse in World War II and would make a career of the military.
After graduating from PGH, Mrs. Lawrence joined the U.S Army’s Nurse Corps. She served in the Korean War with the 11th Evacuation Hospital. A quote from her is inscribed on one of the pillars at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square. She was among the recipients of the 2015 Delaware County Freedom Medal and participated in the inaugural Philadelphia Veterans Day parade, last fall.
Mrs. Lawrence returned to Philadelphia and continued nursing at the city’s Veterans Administration Hospital. She married William Lawrence in 1959 and became a full-time mom to three boys, William II, Robert and Christopher. She returned to nursing part-time when her sons started school, first at the Philadelphia VA, then at Bishop Nursing Home in Media.
In 1992, she gave up her nursing career to become office manager of the family business, the Garnet Valley Press, a job she held until 2008.
She enjoyed taking long walks with her dog, Peewee, and helping her son William make wine.
During her three-week hospital stay, her biggest concerns were celebrating her granddaughter Miranda’s birthday and a Father’s Day party for her husband. She had a joy for life, her mind was great until the end and her last words were literally laughter.
She is survived by her husband and sons; her daughter-in-law Cynthia;, her grandchildren, Anthony, Miranda, Kyley and Skyler; sisters Elsie and Dorothy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m., Friday, June 17, at Holy Myrrh-Bearer’s Church, 900 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081 with a service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Myrrh-Bearer’s.
Margaret Lozinak Lawrence 1924-2016
William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-10-16
Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite that affects all mammals but can only breed in cats. When it finds itself in a rat, it causes the rat’s behavior to change making it like cats. This makes the rat easier for the cat to catch and eat which allows the protozoan to enter the cat and breed.
Toxoplasma gondii — William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 6-10-16
Wagner Target Of AFL-CIO
Wagner Target Of AFL-CIO
By Scott Wagner
The purpose of this column is to make you aware of something that I suspect is occurring as a result of my work as a PA State Senator to initiate government reforms in Harrisburg.
I have reported that I view the public sector unions in Pennsylvania as one of the largest obstacles to important government reforms in Harrisburg.
I have also mentioned that I own and operate a waste and recycling company that is based in York, Pennsylvania.
My waste company provides services to numerous municipalities in South Central Pennsylvania.
from an attorney based in Pittsburgh seeking any and all information relating to current waste contracts and all bid documents submitted by my waste company to the municipalities.
A quick Google search brought up a website for the attorney submitting the requests.
The attorney’s profile states that he, “concentrates his work representing labor unions.”
His profile goes on to state that, “he is a member of the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee and serves on its board of directors.”
For informational purposes it is worth noting that the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO states on their website that they represent an “estimated 900,000 members”.
900,000 AFL-CIO union members paying dues each and every month is a cash machine to union headquarters and may amount to more than a half billion dollars or more collected each year from union member paychecks.
Here is their website: www.paaflcio.org
The President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO is Rick Bloomingdale.
Rick Bloomingdale is highly irritated by my efforts to make any reforms in Pennsylvania.
Here is a story posted last year: http://watchdog.org/214822/union-scott-wagner-compensation/
It is clear to me that the “Right-To-know” requests being sent to municipalities throughout South Central Pennsylvania by the attorney are the beginning of a campaign to intimidate me.
The AFL-CIO union opposes any reforms that I believe are urgently needed in Pennsylvania.
Pension reform, liquor privatization and a reduction in the size of state government are a few of the reforms that the AFL-CIO oppose.
It is important to note that the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO union was one of the largest contributors to Governor Wolf’s 2014 campaign for Governor.
In fact, on Jan. 20, 2015 when Governor Wolf was sworn in, Rick Bloomingdale, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President had a front row seat with other high level union officials.
Governor Wolf and the public sector unions have partnered to block reforms in Pennsylvania.
It is also important for everyone to know that Governor Wolf has sole authority to negotiate wage and benefit increases with all of the public sector unions that employ state workers (this does not include teacher contracts which are negotiated by each individual school board).
I have said repeatedly and continue to educate the citizens of Pennsylvania that as long as Governor Tom Wolf is the Governor of Pennsylvania, your school taxes will continue to go up and the status quo of Harrisburg will continue.
There is good news and bad news.
The good news is that Governor Wolf’s term ends in 32 months.
The bad news is we still have 32 months of Governor Wolf and his partnership with the public sector unions.
We need a Republican Governor in Harrisburg to work with the growing Republican majority in the State House and Senate to reform Pennsylvania.
Many people are asking if I am going to run for Governor of Pennsylvania, and my answer remains the same: I am considering it.
Pennsylvania needs a real leader who can bring everyone together and move Pennsylvania in the right direction.
Sen. Wagner represents the 28th District in the Pennsylvania Senate.
Wagner Target Of AFL-CIO
Revolution Reaches Bucks County
Revolution Reaches Bucks County — Shadowing doings in Chester County, Bucks County Republican party bosses have summoned elected committeepeople to appear before an inquisition — excuse me “ethics committee” — because they have been trying to advance the cause of their constituents rather than the special interests that have the ear of the ruling class.
Those summoned are Dan Mohn, Chad Wallace, and Irene Silveus.
Simon Campbell of Lower Makefield, who heads Pennsylvanians for Union Reform, has a beautiful rant on the matter which can be found below.