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[fearfulfertility]

CONFIDENTIAL LOGISTICS REPORT

DRC, Planning & Evaluation Office, Logistics & Infrastructure Division

Date: [REDACTED]

To: Director [REDACTED]

From: Administrator [REDACTED], Logistics & Infrastructure Division

Subject: Facility Expansion: New Paternity Compound Construction

Executive Summary

This report outlines the ongoing expansion of DRC-operated paternity compounds across several strategic locations nationwide. In response to increasing insemination rates and projected surrogacy demands, we have begun constructing new high-capacity compounds to accommodate more surrogates. These expansions will enable the DRC to streamline the conscription process, optimize surrogacy cycles, and ensure our ability to meet the population sustainability targets outlined for the next fiscal period.

The new compounds focus on enhanced security, specialized medical equipment, and increased surrogacy capacity.

I. Facility Expansion Overview

Strategic Locations and Site Selection

To ensure regional coverage and minimize travel time to detain and inseminated surrogates, the DRC has approved the construction of [REDACTED] new paternity compounds in FEMA Zones 4, 6, 7, and 8. These facilities will be situated in [REDACTED] areas, selected for their proximity to population centers, existing transport infrastructure, and relative isolation, ensuring operational security.

Zone 4: Atlanta, GA

Zone 6: Houston, TX

Zone 7: Omaha, NE

Zone 8: Denver, CO

Each compound is designed to accommodate [REDACTED] surrogates at any given time, with the ability to scale up to [REDACTED] in emergencies. Construction is scheduled for completion within the next [REDACTED] months, with the first inspections set to begin by [REDACTED] this year.

Paternity Compound Design Features:

High-Capacity Paternity Wards: Each compound contains specialized wards designed to manage surrogates carrying up to sedecatuplets (16), with private rooms for those at risk of premature labor.

Enhanced Monitoring Systems: Advanced surveillance and biometric monitoring ensure constant oversight and swift response to emergencies.

Security Enhancements: Reinforced containment protocols, secure access points, and patrol routes have been established to prevent unauthorized access and ensure surrogate compliance.

II. Specialized Equipment and Medical Support

Given the unique demands and expectations placed on surrogates, each paternity compound will be equipped with advanced medical infrastructure to ensure the safety and effective management of extreme weight gain, reduced mobility, and increased risks of organ stress.

Key Equipment and Infrastructure:

Reinforced Support Beds: Traditional hospital beds have proven insufficient for surrogates carrying high multiples, whose pregnancies can lead to total weight gains exceeding 200 lbs. Each ward will feature reinforced, adjustable support beds capable of accommodating extreme weights. These beds will be equipped with pressure-relief systems to minimize discomfort and reduce the risk of bedsores for near-immobile surrogates.

“I hate that I’m here! But… all I have is this bed! I can’t move, I can’t breathe half the time, but at least I have a fucking memory foam mattress!” - Surrogate S118-176-J, 27 days pregnant with decatuplets (10)

Automated Feeding & Hydration Systems: Automated systems will ensure continuous nutrition and hydration to support surrogates with reduced mobility. Given the caloric intake requirements for such pregnancies, these systems will monitor and adjust fluid and nutrient delivery, reducing the need for frequent staff intervention.

“I’m basically just a machine now, aren’t I? They hook me up, pump me full of these stupid protein shakes, and keep me breathing so I can keep carrying these bowling ball-sized kids. It’s disgusting!” - Surrogate S117-138-N, 18 days pregnant with quattuordecatuplets (14)

Custom Mobility Aids: Custom-designed lift systems and mobility aids will be integrated into each ward to facilitate the movement of surrogates. These devices will allow for safe repositioning, transfers to specialized birthing chairs, and support during transport.

“I don’t know how they expect us to move with this much weight on us. Even standing feels like my legs are going to snap. Those lifts? They’re humiliating... but without them, I wouldn’t be able to get out of bed at all.” - Surrogate S120-494-P, 30 days into a sedecatuplets (16) pregnancy

Advanced Fetal Monitoring: Each compound will have real-time ultrasound and biometric monitoring stations to track fetal development. Given the accelerated gestational period, these systems will continuously update fetal positioning, size, and viability, enabling rapid response to complications.

"It’s terrifying. Knowing how big they are, how many there are… they’re not coming out normal. When I finally pop them all out, they’ll get better care than I ever did!" - Surrogate S119-667-N, 22 days pregnant with hendecatuplets (14)

Dedicated Obstetrics & Neonatal Care Units: Immediate neonatal care is essential, and each compound will include state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to support newborns. Advanced incubators and respiratory support systems will ensure the survival of even the most premature babies.

"They always tell me how important it is to ensure the babies survive, even if I don’t. I get it, I do… but knowing there’s a whole team of people ready to take over the second I’m gone? It’s like they’ve already decided how this ends." - Surrogate S117-856-M, 8 days pregnant with tridecatuplets (13)

Pain Management and Sedation Systems: Surrogates will experience extreme discomfort and physical strain. Each paternity ward will be equipped with integrated IV pain management systems, allowing for both localized and systemic pain relief. Sedation protocols can be initiated remotely if a surrogate's distress becomes vocal, ensuring they can not incite civil disorder.

“I’m so big I can’t even see my dick, which is now buried under all these babies and fat. I’d be lying if I said the meds didn't help to blitz me out of my mind... a caring them I'm a gigantic incubator now.” - Surrogate S119-461-L, 11 days pregnant with dodecatuplets (12)

Future Equipment Developments: Research teams are exploring next-generation mobility aids, including exoskeleton support harnesses, to provide mobility assistance for late-term surrogates. These innovations aim to improve surrogate survival to deliver full-term pregnancies. Once available, prototypes will be tested in select compounds.

III. Expansion Strategy: Future Projections and Scaling

Projected Surrogacy Demand: With the increase in insemination rates, each compound is expected to handle up to [REDACTED] inseminations per month once fully operational. This translates to a need for approximately [REDACTED] newborns annually to meet population sustainability targets. Our current projections indicate that these numbers are achievable.

IV. Conclusion and Recommendations

The successful construction and operation of these new paternity compounds are critical to effectively maintaining the DRC’s ability to enforce surrogacy mandates. Our specialized equipment and infrastructure improvements will ensure we meet demands while preserving control over our surrogate.

Report submitted by: Administrator [REDACTED], Logistics & Infrastructure Division

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To: Administrator [REDACTED], Logistics & Infrastructure Division

From: Director [REDACTED], DRC

Subject: RE: Facility Expansion: New Paternity Compound Construction

Dear Mr. [REDACTED],

I’ve reviewed the latest progress report on the new Paternity Compounds, and I must commend your team on the impressive strides made thus far, even with the ambitious timeline we’ve set.

I have been particularly interested in the improvements to our birthing suites. As you are well aware, managing multiple pregnancies presents unique challenges.

We are entering a critical phase. I want to emphasize that these upcoming births will set a precedent for all future operations. The successful use of these new facilities will allow us to demonstrate that our methods ensure the next generation's survival and that we can handle the demands without sacrificing efficiency or outcomes.

I look forward to seeing the first results when the initial surrogates reach full term and the birthing suites are fully operational.

Keep up the excellent work, and do not hesitate to reach out if additional resources or support are needed to ensure success.

Regards, Director [REDACTED]

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[reasonsforhope]

Non-paywalled version here.

"Tens of thousands of workers at Kaiser Permanente hospitals and clinics across the country will soon vote on whether to authorize a strike, union officials announced Thursday.

The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, which includes a dozen local unions with members in seven states and the District of Columbia, said voting would begin Saturday [August 26] and extend into the middle of September. Any strike would start no earlier than Oct. 1.

More than 80,000 employees are represented by the coalition, which counts among its members a wide range of hospital and clinic workers including nursing assistants, phlebotomists, pharmacy technicians and housekeepers. The coalition said that it represents roughly 40% of the overall Kaiser Permanente workforce.

Union leaders said that if a strike moves forward, it would be the largest strike of healthcare workers in the history of the country. They faulted Kaiser for inadequate and unsafe staffing and said the healthcare giant had failed to bargain with them in good faith by refusing to provide them with crucial information during negotiations, among other unfair labor practices.

“Patient care is in crisis at Kaiser Permanente,” said Linda Bridges, president of one of the unions in the coalition, OPEIU Local 2in Silver Spring, Md. “Staffing was decimated during the pandemic and it has not gotten any better. The problem we’re dealing with is Kaiser is not hearing us.

“Kaiser can and must do better. ... They need to stop the unfair labor practices and address the healthcare staffing needs now.”

Regan, the SEIU-UHW president, said the coalition has proposed a $25 hourly minimum wage for its members across the Kaiser Permanente system, saying that “you cannot take care of a family in Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Washington, D.C., Seattle, Honolulu” on $19 to $21 an hour. He said Kaiser had recently proposed a much lower minimum — $21 an hour — in 2026."

-via Los Angeles Times, August 24, 2023

Note: Also, if you have Kaiser and you've been putting off any doctors appointments, uh...you might want to make those asap.

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Ben Meiselas at MediasPlus:

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong isn’t mincing words when it comes to Donald Trump’s looming threats to the Constitution. Speaking with clarity and conviction, Tong made it clear he’s prepared to lead the charge against Trump’s attempts to violate constitutional rights and states’ sovereignty. From dismantling birthright citizenship to trampling on labor rights, Trump’s grandiose claims are being met with equally robust resistance from Tong and his colleagues. These attorneys general are providing an early roadmap for how to use the legal system to neuter Trump’s most dangerous movies on day 1. “I will be the first to sue Donald Trump,” Tong declared, adding that he and a coalition of 23 Democratic attorneys general already have lawsuits drafted and ready to file. “In Trump 1.0, we created a firewall to stop him, and I have the plan and the recipe for how we will stop him again.” This isn’t Tong’s first rodeo. As the head of the Democratic Attorneys General Association, he has built a reputation for fiercely defending constitutional principles. Tong, who grew up working in his family’s Chinese restaurant, sees his journey from the kitchen to becoming Connecticut’s attorney general as a testament to what’s possible in the United States. But he also sees Trump’s agenda as a direct threat to that promise. Tong specifically called out Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship, a move that would violate the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” Tong vowed to defend this cornerstone of American democracy with every tool at his disposal, rallying a broad coalition of Democratic states to resist Trump’s unconstitutional overreach. Democratic attorneys general have already shown their readiness to take Trump to court. They’ve fought to preserve the Affordable Care Act, protect DACA recipients, and push back against abortion restrictions in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Now, Tong and his colleagues are shifting from defense to offense, filing proactive lawsuits to counter Trump’s anticipated executive orders. States like California and Illinois are already mobilizing resources, with Governor Gavin Newsom holding emergency legislative sessions to ensure funding for legal challenges. Democratic leaders across the country are creating a bulwark to stop Trump’s unlawful actions before they take root. Even local leaders, like the mayor of Denver, Colorado, have pledged to resist Trump’s agenda, vowing to stand against mass deportations and federal overreach.

Connecticut AG William Tong (D) shows how it’s done: fighting back against Trump and his lawless actions.

[rabbitcruiser]

National Spicy Guacamole Day

Grab a chip and prepare for some heat: National Spicy Guacamole Day is on November 14. No longer solely the choice of Super Bowls and burritos, spicy guac has been making big moves through the culinary scene! From party dips to burgers and everything in-between, there’s always a reason for spicy guac. So pick some avocados and get mashing!

History of National Spicy Guacamole Day

On National Guacamole Day, sure, we celebrate the great green goo that is good guac. But on National Spicy Guacamole Day, we’re here specifically for the extra kick that goes with adding chile peppers to that same green stuff. Because if you’ve ever tried chugging water after accidentally biting into a serrano or a jalapeño, you know there’s no rush that comes nearly as close to that feeling that your tongue is going to burn off. 

Various global civilizations have been upping the ante in regards to the kick that comes from spicy peppers for centuries. Chile peppers are native to the Middle Americas and Mexico, all the way to the middle of South America and have been a staple in Aztec, Mayan, and Andean cuisine for centuries before the Europeans came and shipped those peppers worldwide. Likewise, in Asia, the Sichuan pepper, which actually creates a numbing sensation rather than a spicy one, has been an integral part of Sichuan cooking for even longer. 

By contrast, guacamole, as we know it today, could not have even been possible until at least the 1490s after Columbus made his second journey to the Americas, dropping off Asian spices such as cumin and the Persian lime in the land of avocados. In fact, the dish actually developed out of an Aztec staple that translates to avocado sauce. It was pretty much just mashed avocados and salt. Over time, the dish spread throughout the Americas, and even to Europe, and variations on avocado sauces with add-ins (some of them spicy) eventually led to the classic guac as we know it today. 

National Spicy Guacamole Day falls during prime football season, where the stuff is consumed by the pounds on tortilla-chip vessels as a critical game-time snack.

National Spicy Guacamole Day timeline

750 B.C.

Avocado Trees Appear in the Americas

Archaeologists have traced the avocado plant to 750 B.C. in what would later become Mexico and South America, laying the foundations for the dish.

16th century

Guacamole is First Recorded

Spicy guacamole is first recorded as “āhuacamolli” upon the Spanish arrival to the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.

1993

Chipotle Opens

The popular chain (and its legendary guac) opens a small restaurant in Denver, CO, to complement the area’s growing burrito fascination.

1994

NAFTA

The U.S., Canada, and Mexico enter into the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994, prompting the U.S. to quickly lift restrictions on avocado imports.

National Spicy Guacamole Day FAQs

Where are the best peppers to use to make spicy guacamole? 

Jalapeño is the most popular, and most accessible, pepper option. Serrano peppers are a little bit smaller and pack an even mightier punch for those that like to walk on the wild side. Regardless, don’t touch your eyes when you’re cutting!

Why does spicy guac cost extra?

There’s no doubt that guac and spicy guac cost a bit more than, say, salsa or queso at your favorite cantina. Although, occasionally, an avocado shortage is to blame, this is typically because of the amount of water needed to grow avocados, along with transportation costs and the labor involved in creating guac, from start to finish. 

What’s the difference between National Guacamole Day and National Spicy Guacamole Day?

National Spicy Guac Day celebrates the classic kick that jalapeños, serranos, or another spicy pepper adds to the popular dip, wherease National Guacomole Day celebrates the dip in in all its glorious forms. 

HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL SPICY GUACAMOLE DAY

Make your own spicy guacamole: Sure, it’s easier to grab guac from your neighborhood Chipotle, but rather than doing that, grab a couple of avocados, some spicy peppers, and try out the old mortar and pestle. For added effect, throw on some salsa music and have a solo dance party to celebrate your delicious dip.

Throw a spicy guacamole guac-off: Grab your friends, a few pounds of avocados and serranos, and hit the kitchen! Making guacamole is fine and dandy, and sharing it is even better. But a friendly competition to see who really has the lowdown on the best kickin’ guac recipe? That takes the mole!

Host a spicy guac in the face: Put your throwing arm to the test with this spin on the classic pie in the face. Instead of sugar and whipped cream, indulge in a faceful of spicy, salty, zesty guac! What better way to sample dips from the guac-off than by seeing who can take a fistful of the green stuff in the face.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL SPICY GUACAMOLE DAY

Avocados are grown all over the world: If you’re familiar with the ‘Avocados from Mexico’ jingle, you know Mexico is one of the fruit’s most viable producers. However, avocados can also be found growing in California, Peru, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Spicy guacamole can be healthy: If you’re unsure of guacamole because of the high concentrations of fat in avocados, fear not. Avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat (the good kind!) and they’re also rich in vitamins C, E, and K. Bonus, the peppers that make spicy guac, well, spicy, are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and antioxidants. Dip up!

Spicy guac goes well with anything: You don’t need a tortilla chip to enjoy spicy guacamole. Grab some carrots, cucumber, or even a whole crudité platter to dip in the stuff, or, better yet, throw it on a burger for a zesty, south-of-the-border spin.

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[erraticizms]

if you’re hearing SHOT AT THE NIGHT by THE KILLERS playing, you have to know EMILIO ROSSI (HE/HIM; CIS MAN) is nearby! the THIRTY-THREE year old CASHIER has been in denver for, like, SIX MONTHS. they’re known to be quite CAPRICIOUS, but being ADAPTABLE seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble ADAM DIMARCO. personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those A LIFETIME FADING IN YOUR REARVIEW MIRROR, FIVE SECOND SUNSHOWERS, and THE AUDIBLE GULP IN A LOONEY TUNES CARTOON vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around the LAKERIDGE DISTRICT long enough!

BASICS:

full name: emilio michele rossi nicknames: emi hometown: staten island, new york age + birthday: 33, born on August 27th, 1990 sexuality + gender: bisexual, cis man face claim: adam dimarco

BACKGROUND (tw mental illness, depression, self-harm, suicide attempt):

the days leading up to labor day weekend on the south shore of staten island were quiet and heavy with anticipation for The Last Hurrah of the summer; emilio michele rossi arrived into the world on monday, august 27th of 1990, just as quiet, and weighed with expectations he’d never live up to

the rossi’s were proud italian-americans, with the entire clan spread across staten island, long island, and spilling into jersey. his father, vinny, was a third generation mechanic and his mother was a hair stylist

emilio was the third of four children overall: two older fraternal twins (bruno & bianca, 38), and one younger brother (luca, 26). his parents also had a few siblings each with their own respective litters, so it was next to impossible not to trip over a rossi in a hundred mile radius of staten island.

emilio was always the black sheep of the family: quiet, melancholy, and spineless, a lifetime being the butt of the joke and too soft-spoken to be heard at the dinner table. they loved each other, sure, but the only time he ever felt like part of the clan was at a yankee game, booing the opposing team.

shit started hitting the fan around middle school, after his older siblings and cousins moved onto high school and emilio, already riddled with anxiety, became an easy target for bullying. he never said anything, afterall. he was the perfect punching bag, and he never really learned to speak up for himself, much less fight back. he got scrappy because he had to, but he wasn’t winning any points with the cool kids— in fact, his blooming erraticism solidified him as the weird kid.

it was like everyone around him was a prodigy. bruno took to the body shop like he was born with a wrench in hand, and bianca returned from university with a masters in business, joining her twin in taking over the family business. luca, 11 years old, had already skipped two grades and was the family’s crown jewel. his cousins were nurses, business owners, chefs, successful successful successful and emilio was nothing nothing nothing

he had a couple of friends, other fellow outcasts, and preferred hanging out around staten island with them after school rather than returning home to explain another detention, another shitty grade, another phone call from a disappointed teacher to his parents

whenever he was home, he often ended up holed up in his bedroom to avoid the constant lectures and borderline mean-spirited ribbing from the revolving door of family members, headphones on because a family as loud as his could still be heard from behind closed doors, wondering “whatever happened to emilio, he’s just so… different”

he spent so much time thinking that it turned to rumination, and one night he found himself standing on the edge of the verrazzano-narrows, wondering if it’d hurt if he jumped.

the overwhelming guilt at once again bringing shame to his family stopped him, and he shut down afterwards.

for a few years, he continued as he had before: a passenger in his own life, watching his body move through the motions. cowardice and grief morphed to apathy. suppressing his emotions, burying everything under his responsibilities and a debilitating nicotine addiction, was the only way he knew how to get by… until halfway through his junior year of college, after a particularly normal day, when he suddenly found himself in a stretcher with gauze wrapped around his wrists, the horrified and devastating faces of his family staring as he was wheeled away.

emilio finished out his semester from an in-patient program in upstate new york.

for the first time in his life, his family was quiet around him. they were anxious, they were nervous, they were soft-spoken, and he was the one with the power. he was listened to and heard. for the first time in his life, emilio rossi defended himself.

the relief of a voice gave way to exhilaration, as it was like nothing fucking mattered anymore. he could say whatever he wanted to, he could survive anything because he survived himself when he wanted nothing more than nonexistence. 

he was a stain on his family. he was the black sheep. he was the weird cousin, he was the fun uncle, he was himself.

PERSONALITY & PRESENT (tw drug use, continued mental illness):  

graduated with a degree in history, which got him nothing more than a glorified tour guide gig at the metropolitan museum of art. go fucking figure.

started going by emi once he moved out at 21 to a shitty apartment on the lower east side with some roommates he found craigslist. 

a cocktail of nihilism, freedom, ego, and mental illness led to spending his early to mid-20s a drugged out haze, filtering between nightlife and his job, through sexual experimentation, relationships, and a disproportionate amount of bad to good days.

terribly CAPRICIOUS— his mood changes unpredictably, and he oscillates between thrumming anxiety and over-confidence, a little too honest, a little too comfortable, yet entirely oblivious in other regards. sometimes, he feels like an a spaceman trying to blend in with humanity.

this also makes him extremely ADAPTABLE, making it easier for him to flit around friendships and places because he’s always willing to follow the night.

moved out of new york when he was 30 and spent a few years working seasonal jobs around the country, until he took his savings and moved to denver at age 33 once he heard the news that luca’s been nominated for a nobel prize. 

hasn’t seen any of his family in person since he was 29

has absolutely zero direction in life and is probably overdue for a nervous breakdown.

[hangonimevolving]

The Horror Movie - Part 1

Here I am, per usual - suddenly here to synopsize several months of life. Guys... I know sometimes I come on here and I'm all serious and gloom and doom, and all "dang, life has been not so great lately." It's not my intention to be the Grim Reaper... but dude. I'm just saying. We had a weird fall.

Okay let me back up. Last time I wrote on here was like early-mid September maybe? I don't want to view our entire fall through the lens of some of the scarier, more upsetting and depressing moments. There were some moments of peace and ordinary life....

Of particular note, I had the chance to fly to Denver for a short but restorative reunion with my college girlfriends, which was fun.

But the fall mainly felt like a giant whirlwind of frenetic activity, deadlines, and stress - entirely on account of my involvement in Dey's elementary school PTA, which I talked about in this post just some time back. I specifically said that I could sense that my involvement in this venture was going to invariably suck me into a vortex - - and sure enough, it certainly did. It's been a HUGE undertaking - definitely the hardest I've ever worked for zero money, and that's really saying something because as you know, I've been an adjunct professor for over 10 years, which is essentially free work too. So I consider myself an expert on working hard for little to no money.

Fall season for the PTA is insane. Guys, it's INSANE. Like, what the hell. There's all the "welcome back to school!" events - for students, parents, teachers, staff, everyone. There are first meetings where you have a full complement of the PTA whose presence is mandatory to show other parents what all we do each year and how we would love their help. There's a fall book fair, the positions for which are entirely staffed by volunteer labor - cashier, floor assistants, baggers, restockers, etc. Sometimes we resort to child labor - just kidding. But if you have your kid with you after school while you're restocking, sometimes they end up getting commissioned into service helping you. Then egads, here comes Halloween, and a clusterf$%^ of events and planning for that. There's Trunk or Treat, which is a HUUUUGE outdoor fall festival event that attracts north of 1500 attendees each year, and it feels like the world's most giant undertaking ever. There's fall classroom parties. There's candy contests. There's sorting, weighing, bagging, and disseminating said candy. There's crafting till your eyes pop out and your fingers pop off. Just - can I lie down already? Sheesh.

Anyway. So all of this falls in the category of "normal life things." But alas, this fall was dominated by "NOT normal life things," and I am doing my best to try to move forward mentally from it all - but if I'm being honest, I'm having a hard time with that. I don't know what good comes from retelling hard stories - but I tend to be the type who feels drawn to recollect hard times and hard stories while I'm trying to move forward. Maybe that's why I'm here today.

Backing up a few weeks, from Halloween, back to like late September. There was a little blip, a hiccup - and in hindsight, I realize this might have been a signal flare going off that more worrisome things were to come.

The week started off normally, with me volunteering at my second book fair of the week, going out shopping for a school PTA breakfast event, etc. I was actually out at the time, grabbing a takeout lunch in between errands, when I suddenly got the call from my mom. "Where are you? Can you come over here right now, as fast as possible?! Don't speed, don't panic - but I think you need to come here now." I of course ask what's going on... and I get the background that my dad had gone for a 5 mile walk in his neighborhood, come home, and then fainted in the shower. He'd scraped his shoulder pretty badly on his way down, potentially hit his head, and then came to - got out of the shower, attempted to dry himself off, and then fainted again, before once again regaining consciousness and crawling to his bed, where he was now laying, feeling very lightheaded and ill.

Of course I hightail it to their house and discover him looking pale and weak in bed, and I am no medical professional - but gauging from the 90+ degree heat, humidity and sunshine outside, and his skin looking VERY wrinkly and "tenting" (I pinched the back of his hand and the skin stayed in a piked, tented position) - - I am like, I think you're dehydrated. Can you try to drink some fluids? He responds that he feels extremely nauseous and he doesn't think he can keep them down. My mom is somewhat reluctant to jump to the conclusion that he needs the hospital, as he's now lucid, making sense and all that..... I think its also relevant here in some ways that apparently, they'd had a disagreement about this dumb walk he went on, she had repeatedly told him that it was a very hot and humid day outside and to keep it short, but in his ornery, grumpy way, he'd brushed her off and said "I'll do whatever I want!" before stomping out the house... ugh. So she too was confident he really just needed to take in some fluids. But he was saying he couldn't, and also that he couldn't sit up, not even in my car for me to drive him to the hospital, because he'd faint again. So -I did the thing you do in this situation, I called 911, and soon enough the paramedics were at the house to help load him up and take him in.

Evidence of his fainting/falling - I arrived to find blood at the bottom of the shower stall from his scrape, and also the toilet seat lid knocked clean off....

Of course, I'm always happy to help my parents. NO one wants these situations to happen, but when they do - that's what I'm here for. My mom and I followed the ambulance to the hospital, where my dad ended up in an ER bay for about 3-4 hours before being transferred to an general hospital ward overnight for IV fluids and monitoring.

Anyway. So this was the week of September 18th. Now, my mom and I tried to be mature and reasonable in our responses to this incident, but even without us saying anything, I confess there was a bit of a "told you so" air about us, because we frequently tell my dad (at this time, 79 years of age) that he shouldn't go for long walks after the sun is fully out, and the heat/humidity are so high - certainly not with his medical history of severe diabetes, heart disease, bypass surgery, a pacemaker..... but stubborn is as stubborn does. He grumblingly promised that he wouldn't do that anymore, and we believed him, assuming that this long walk had been an intentional act of defiance against us, and not a sign of anything more sinister or ominous in terms of his health.... well. We had no idea what was in the pipeline for our family.

[wutbju]

Glenn Alan Watt, BJU Class of 1956.

Glenn Alan Watt, Sr. was born on Christmas Day in Minden Nebraska to Glenn T. and Laura E. Watt. Coincidentally, Minden is known as the Christmas City and surely Glenn was a beautiful gift to his parents on that day. Sometime after, his parents moved to North Platte where Glenn went to school and graduated from North Platte High School in 1951. He then went to Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, and Trinity School in Chicago studying in Theology and graduated with a BA, MA & BD.

In 1954, he met the love of his life, Sharron Most, courted her for four years, and they were married June 1, 1958 in North Platte. They honeymooned in Estes Park and established a lifetime of anniversaries there for the next 65 years.

In 1959, they welcomed their first child Sherryl. Shortly after, Glenn and Sharron moved to Dacoma, Oklahoma to pastor a church that met in a vacant store building. Glenn orchestrated plans for a new church building and saw it to fruition. In 1961 they moved back to North Platte and welcomed their second child, Glenn Jr. Glenn decided to join the Methodist conference as pastor of several churches in Nebraska, where he could then go to St. Paul School of Theology in Kansas City during the week and be home on the weekends. That’s where he met his best and longtime friend, Al Trucano who pastored churches in Nebraska. Glenn held family and friends close to his heart.

After serving and moving many times, Glenn and his family established their home in Longmont, Colorado in 1973. At first, he worked as an Assistant Manager for Ideal Markets. He later worked for several coal companies in Denver as a Draftsman, including Northern Coal Company and Dorchester Coal Company. It was there he met Harold Smolnikar, who became another best and longtime friend. How blessed are we to have friends. Glenn then worked as Security Guard for American Patrol & Guard, and for the Daily Times Call paper until he retired in 1997. Speaking of best friends, Glenn also had many favorite pets over the years with Trapper and Shiloh, leaving an impression on his heart. One of his passions was the koi pond he built in their Longmont home backyard. At one time, they had as many as 30 koi and goldfish, and the last one surviving, Glenn fondly called LG, for Lonesome George.

While Sharron was Glenn’s first love, he had a labor of love in his 1974 Mercedes 450 SLC. He found joy in working on his car as well as helping Glenn Jr on many other automotive projects. He enjoyed challenging construction projects around the house and helped out a friend’s business some summers with other projects. Glenn was also a self proclaimed watercolor and oil painting artist capturing nature and wildlife. He found solstice in the outdoors.

Glenn was a grandfather of 9, and great grandfather of 17. He loved each and everyone dearly and we can only wish we could each have the love in our heart that he had for them. In retirement, Glenn and Sharron enjoyed their daily adventure that included lunch, a visit to the Longmont Airport, then onto Union Reservoir, with the occasional stop at Baskin-Robbins with good friends. Glenn loved to watch the planes and would look up the tail numbers of each and find out where they were from…in a way, it took him to places he never traveled to. At Union Reservoir, he found peace in drifting on the water from the car and watching people and wildlife…he loved to watch the birds land like planes on the water.

On May 29th, Glenn passed peacefully in his home and was called to his new home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was 91 when he crossed over peacefully surrounded by family. He was a dedicated husband to Sharron for 65 years, devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many. Glenn will be missed and may his memories live on in the hearts of those he touched.

Surviving are his wife, Sharron Watt, daughter Sherryl Lynne (husband Bryan) Peterson, son Glenn Alan Jr. (wife Sandy) Watt. Survivors also include: Grandson Brandon and Granddaughter, Liane Watt, Children: Ryleigh, Taylor, Tucker, & Jaxson Watt; Grandson, Clayton (Heather) Watt, Children: Clarissa, Cheyenne, Chase, & Camden Watt; Grandson, Ryan Peterson; Granddaughter, Rachel Peterson, Children: Frances Arnette; Granddaughter, Erica (Danny) Pentrack, Children: Avalie and Rosalyn Pentrack; Granddaughter, Jessie Peterson, Child: Ruth Guterson; Grandson, Adam (Samantha) Dean, Children: Emmilee, Alanna & Nova Dean; Grandson, MaKaylon (Tiffany) Watt, Children: Kane & Sophia Watt. Also surviving, sister-in-law, Glenda (Lee) Burnham, sister-in-law, Shirley, and a host of friends.

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Connecticut's AG Is Showing How to Fight Back Against Trump's Threats on Day 1

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Democratic attorneys general stand ready to counter Trump’s unconstitutional actions.

Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Network

Jan 2

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong isn’t mincing words when it comes to Donald Trump’s looming threats to the Constitution. Speaking with clarity and conviction, Tong made it clear he’s prepared to lead the charge against Trump’s attempts to violate constitutional rights and states’ sovereignty. From dismantling birthright citizenship to trampling on labor rights, Trump’s grandiose claims are being met with equally robust resistance from Tong and his colleagues. These attorneys general are providing an early roadmap for how to use the legal system to neuter Trump’s most dangerous movies on day 1.

“I will be the first to sue Donald Trump,” Tong declared, adding that he and a coalition of 23 Democratic attorneys general already have lawsuits drafted and ready to file. “In Trump 1.0, we created a firewall to stop him, and I have the plan and the recipe for how we will stop him again.”

This isn’t Tong’s first rodeo. As the head of the Democratic Attorneys General Association, he has built a reputation for fiercely defending constitutional principles. Tong, who grew up working in his family’s Chinese restaurant, sees his journey from the kitchen to becoming Connecticut’s attorney general as a testament to what’s possible in the United States. But he also sees Trump’s agenda as a direct threat to that promise.

Tong specifically called out Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship, a move that would violate the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” Tong vowed to defend this cornerstone of American democracy with every tool at his disposal, rallying a broad coalition of Democratic states to resist Trump’s unconstitutional overreach.

Democratic attorneys general have already shown their readiness to take Trump to court. They’ve fought to preserve the Affordable Care Act, protect DACA recipients, and push back against abortion restrictions in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Now, Tong and his colleagues are shifting from defense to offense, filing proactive lawsuits to counter Trump’s anticipated executive orders.

States like California and Illinois are already mobilizing resources, with Governor Gavin Newsom holding emergency legislative sessions to ensure funding for legal challenges. Democratic leaders across the country are creating a bulwark to stop Trump’s unlawful actions before they take root. Even local leaders, like the mayor of Denver, Colorado, have pledged to resist Trump’s agenda, vowing to stand against mass deportations and federal overreach.

While Trump’s legal talent leaves much to be desired—his senior advisers include figures like Stephen Miller and Alina Habba, whose tactics are often bizarre and ineffective—his rhetoric remains dangerous. Miller’s America First Legal nonprofit has been sending threatening letters to sanctuary cities, while former border official Tom Homan has been stoking fear in migrant communities.

However, Trump’s legal record speaks for itself. He’s more often a litigation loser than a winner, as evidenced by the resounding victories of E. Jean Carroll, who successfully sued Trump for sexual assault and defamation. Tong and his team have far greater resources than Carroll, and they’re poised to use those resources to expose the internal contradictions and unconstitutional actions that define Trump’s governance.

The schisms within MAGA-world are already becoming apparent, as Trump struggles to balance the demands of his wealthy corporate backers with the promises he made to his base. Democratic attorneys general are ready to exploit these inconsistencies, filing lawsuits that challenge Trump’s targeted enforcement of policies that disproportionately harm vulnerable communities.

President Biden’s record-setting appointment of federal judges has also tilted the judicial landscape in favor of democracy. Tong and other attorneys general will likely find their cases heard by judges who prioritize constitutional integrity over partisan loyalty, creating an uphill battle for Trump’s legal team.

Tong’s strategy is simple but effective: expose Trump’s lies and call his bluff. By rallying Democratic states and filing lawsuits rooted in constitutional principles, Tong is ensuring that Trump’s agenda doesn’t go unchecked. As Tong puts it, “We’re not just going to take it anymore. We’re on offense now.”

For swing voters who may still be flirting with Trump’s empty promises, this strategy provides a clear contrast. It’s about making personal connections, being authentic, and relentlessly delivering the truth. With leaders like Tong at the helm, Democrats are ready to meet Trump’s chaos with clarity, ensuring that democracy prevails over deceit.

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How Much Does A Heat Pump Cost?

A heat pump is a versatile system for heating and cooling. In fact, it is a pretty big investment to keep your home comfortable. In during days, it extracts heat from the outdoor air and moves it inside the home. Similarly, during summer days – it extracts heat from the surrounding and keeps your home cool and comfortable. Ideally, a heat pump is more efficient than a furnace and can lower the cost as well.

If you fail to maintain the heating and cooling solution on time you may have to look for professionals for Heat Pump Repair in Denver CO. an average cost of heat pump may range from $20,000 to $10,000 including installation based on the type and size of the heat pump.

Cost Of Heat Pump Installation in Denver CO

There are few factors to consider while reviewing the price of heat pump unit:

Size

Ideally, the capacity of heat pump is usually measured in tons and the most common units are between 2 and 5 tons. Choosing the right size of heat pump is crucial for efficient heating and cooling. An inefficient unit requires to run constantly – therefore increases the energy bill and wearing out the system as well.

Installation

If you want to install a new heating system you should always a hire a HVAC contractor. The labor cost of the system may vary based on the type of heat pump. Geothermal units require more work to install and they need to be buried under at least 4 feet of the ground. However, ductless mini pumps can cost $500 for quick and simple installation.

Heating Seasonal Performance Ratio

It is very crucial measurement to ensure the efficiency of the heat pump. Typically, HSPF rating can range between 8.2 and 13 – with the high number being the most efficient.

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio

Every manufacturer can disclose the efficiency rating metric for helping the homeowners to choose the most efficient and sustainable HVAC System. The number shows how efficiently heat pump cools the home.

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How much is fence installation?

There is a wide range when it comes to the cost of a fence installation and numerous factors that contribute to such variations when it comes to cost.

Materials 

One factor is the type of fence material that you chose. There are numerous options such as vinyl, trex, steel, chain link and cedar.

Vinyl Fence 

This is a higher cost option, but it requires minimal maintenance and is super durable, which is sometimes worth the extra cost, depending on what’s most important to you.

Cedar Wood Fence

Cedar is a good option if you are looking for a more affordable fence option and are okay with keeping up with yearly maintenance. Many customers really enjoy the esthetics, distinctive wood grains, and even the ambiance it provides with the soothing cedar oil smell.

Trex Fence 

The Trex fence may have a higher up front cost than other fence options, but you will save on maintenance and repairs in the long run, compared to other options like wood. You don’t have to paint or stain it after its installed, and the lifespan can be quite long (up to 30 years).

Steel Fence

A steel fence is an affordable option and maintenance is minimal. The main thing to be aware of is that steel can rust so you’ll want to keep an eye out for any chips before they lead to rust. Applying a silicon-based lubricant to prevent rust around latches, moving parts, or any chipped area twice a year, is the recommended maintenance.

Chain Link Fence 

Chain link fences are another affordable option and have relatively no maintenance. The primary maintenance is inspecting for damage, but no staining, painting, or lubricants are needed.

Height and Length of Fence 

The height and length of a fence is another reason for price variability. The purpose of your fence can help in determining the best choice in terms of the height and length of your fence.

Is your fence for privacy, security, or primarily aesthetics? Obviously, taller and longer fences will add to the bottom line.

How level is your lawn?

Another cost to consider is your current lawns state and how flat and even it is. Various factors can create an uneven lawn like heavy rainfall, driving vehicles or heavy machinery through the yard, poor drainage or decaying tree roots or stumps. If your lawn is uneven, you may need to invest in fixing the lawn depressions before installing your fence.

Depending on the extent, you can either hire a lawn care professional or do it yourself. If it appears to be an easier fix, and you take the DIY approach you can purchase topsoil and rake it across to fill in any uneven areas. Remember that topsoil sinks so you’ll want to pile the topsoil up to be 2 to 3 inches above the yard line to account for the sinking. Then, water it regularly and let it settle for at least 2 weeks before planting any grass.

Labor 

Labor costs vary by region, and skill levels, and can typically make up about half the cost when it comes to installing a fence.

At Denver Fence, we are happy to chat about fence installation Denver costs based on the type of fence you’re looking for and how we can best serve you. Contact us anytime for questions, including costs to install your new fence.

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Upcoming in 2024: Everything We Never Had

Watsonville, 1930. Francisco Maghabol barely ekes out a living in the fields of California. As he spends what little money he earns at dance halls and faces increasing violence from white men in town, Francisco wonders if he should’ve never left the Philippines. Stockton, 1965. Between school days full of prejudice from white students and teachers and night shifts working at his aunt’s restaurant, Emil refuses to follow in the footsteps of his labor organizer father, Francisco. He’s going to make it in this country no matter what or who he has to leave behind. Denver, 1983. Chris is determined to prove that his overbearing father, Emil, can’t control him. However, when a missed assignment on “ancestral history” sends Chris off the football team and into the library, he discovers a desire to know more about Filipino history―even if his father dismisses his interest as unamerican and unimportant. Philadelphia, 2020. Enzo struggles to keep his anxiety in check as a global pandemic breaks out and his abrasive grandfather moves in. While tensions are high between his dad and his lolo, Enzo’s daily walks with Lolo Emil have him wondering if maybe he can help bridge their decades-long rift. Told in multiple perspectives, Everything We Never Had unfolds like a beautifully crafted nesting doll, where each Maghabol boy forges his own path amid heavy family and societal expectations, passing down his flaws, values, and virtues to the next generation, until it’s up to Enzo to see how he can braid all these strands and men together.