Suing for Frostbit Member

An Army veteran is seeking $10 million from the federal government, accusing a Veterans Administration nurse of repeatedly put ice packs on his penis after surgery, causing frostbite and gangrene and ultimately leading to the organ’s partial amputation.

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Bag of Randomness

  • This close presidential election just got a lot closer.  I thought Romney did so well last night that I considered changing my vote.  Heck, he did so well, even the Obama campaign admitted Romney looked good.
  • Obama’s performance reminded me of this kind of play.
  • Both candidates got too detailed with numbers last night.  I know this debate focused on the economy, but it’s hard for voters to relate and not feel being talked down to when you hear nothing but numbers, numbers, numbers.
  • I thought Romney looked extremely pale when he came on stage and the debate started, but as things got going, his color came back.
  • In Obama’s closing arguments, he failed to look at the camera and instead focused on the moderator.  He also looked down way too much as he took notes.
  • Romney had a spot on his American flag lapel pin.  A Washington Post reporter states is a Secret Service star logo, which was a gift from his Secret Service agents.
  • I actually thought it was nice to see both candidates and families chit-chat for what I thought was a lengthy time after the debate.  Perhaps the Obamas wanted to get to know the family that will be moving into their house in January just to make the transition easier.
  • Maybe I should tap the brakes a little.  In 2004, President GW Bush didn’t perform too well against Kerry in their first debate, and like Obama, people noticed he scowled and looked annoyed too much.  (Source and Source)
  • Perhaps another similarity to 2004, the war on terror.  Incumbent President GW Bush captured Saddam Hussein, while Osama bin Laden was captured under President Obama’s watch.
  • Romney spoke a lot about being able to reach across the isle, compromise  and negotiate.   But I don’t think that’s what a lot of his party wants, I think they want no compromise.
  • A lot of folks were peeved at moderator Jim Lehrer last night for not controlling the debate, but then again he actually let the candidates engage each other.  The moderator is a lot like being a referee in sports, there will never be 100% agreement in how you handle things.
  • The Romney campaign is a fan of “Friday Night Lights”.
  • I couldn’t get Twitter to load using my computer last night, I could only access it using my phone.
  • Speaking of Twitter, KitchenAid had a tweet last night that poked fun at the president’s grandmother.
  • It would have been fun to see Gov Good Hair last night.
  • Fact-checking the presidential debate
  • A great Dallas skyline picture
  • The nerdiest way to play catch: Three quadrocopters cooperatively tossing and catching a ball with the aid of an elastic net
  • A random deep thought on bubbles

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Bag of Randomness

  • ESPN’s new season of “30 for 30” started up last night and the first episode was about  how some professional athletes have spent way beyond their means.  Fittingly, the episode was titled “Broke“.
  • The show interviewed some former Dallas talent such a Jamal Mashburn, Eugene “The Hitting Machine” Lockhart”, and Bernie Kosar.  Yeah, Bernie might be a stretch for a Dallas sports figure, but hey, he did take over for an injured Troy Aikman in an NFC Championship game to get us to a Super Bowl.
  • I guess you can also include Sean Salisbury who was interviewed and now lives in the area.
  • Andre Rison was also part of the episode and stated he already bought a mansion in Cleveland when he signed as a free agent and then found out Art Model was moving the team to Baltimore.
  • Per the show, NFL players will pay taxes in certain states, states they don’t even live in, just for playing in a playoff game that’s located there.
  • NFL referee Ed Hochuli’s son, Shawn, is a ref in the NCAA.  pic   profile
  • Pfizer provides a definition of boar taint.
  • I had no idea other people thought I had a great business mind. (Video)
  • Not that I want to wish my time away, but it sure would be nice if the kids were old enough to take out the trash and unload the dish washer.
  • A few great behind the scene photos of “Mad Men”
  • 7% of Americans Think Lee Harvey Oswald Shot Lincoln
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