woensdag 21 september 2011

woensdag 21 september 2011 Up at 2:45. Turn on DW-TV. They talk more about the economic problems in Europe and the US, but Brazil has great prospects. Eike Batista - the richest man in Brazil - is developing a massive project. The Port of Açu will include a steel mill, a shipyard, two power plants, a car factory and even its own city.

Switch to France 24. Japan doesn't need any more trouble. Report - Typhoon Roke Barrels Toward Nuclear Power Plants In Japan. Red skin potatoes and fried egg for breakfast. Turn on KOMO News. It seems that the ordeal for US hikers Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal is almost over. Report - Iran Releases 2 Americans Jailed Spies. They are getting out of Iran on a bail-for-freedom deal. $500,000 for each. Switch to Stephanie Miller. Steph and Hal talk about the up-coming Sexy, Liberal Show in Asheville, NC... and how Stephanie's 87-year-old mother will react to their skits. They also talk about the 21-year-old airman who came out to his dad.
Shower. The two American hikers are really getting out of Iran. No! They're REALLY out! Walk up to Kaladi for some of Jeremiah's splendid coffee. Watch Star Trek Voyager - Hope And Fear.
Walk up Westlake to work. I get frustrated listening to Steve Scher interview this right-wing tool -- Todd Myers. He denies global warming. Smell the hot hydro-carbons in the morning, Todd. I do. Geez! He's ridiculous. Walk up Westlake to work. From 10 to 1 - I'm with the 8 mighty Starfish while Cristin take planning time and a lunch break. The kids are actually rather grumpy. Aggressive. Sharon and I manage to keep the peace. We head out to the playground a little early. I do bubbles. Sharon takes 4 inside for diapers while I keep the other 4 outside. It's fun to play hide-and-seek with the kids behind the tarp, and we have a wood chip picnic with dinosaurs. The Velociraptor loves wood chips.
All the diapers are done, and we eat lunch. They get silly after a few minutes. They're in high-spirits today! We have Mina as a extra helper. We need her. Actually, the Starfish fall fast to sleep. All of them. 1 - Anne's lunch. Quiet time. I get to read my book - Peaceful Fighter Gandhi. 2 - Toni's lunch. The 6 Seahorses sleep. One-by-one, they wake up toward the end of the hour. The kids are using the potty now. Streetcar to d'town. Turn on The World. I like the part about Germany's Pirate Party. I think that we need these guys here in the US. Report - Young Geek Appeal in German Politics. Drop off stuff at home. Walk up Olive to the Redwood. Down Boylston and University to my place. Whew! I need a shower. Watch KOMO News. The weather guys are excited that the coastal radar is activated.
We get a good view of the next rain storm. Gov. Chris Gregoire is busy with the budget and she dealing with the teacher's strike. Report - Gregoire Brokers Deal To End Tacoma Teachers Strike. The kids are arguing about going to school or playing at home. Geez. Here's good news.

I have been worried about these guys for so long. I'm thankful for their freedom and happy for them. Watch Phoenix Mars Mission Onto The Ice.

Phoenix Mars Mission: Onto the Ice from Jon Weigand on Vimeo.