Saturday, November 14, 2009
Linux speaks the truth
When Linux encounters a file type that it thinks it might know about, it offers to find a suitable program for you, even if the programs available are less than optimal:
After installing the programs, we then learn that they were installed but maybe not.
It's great to be an American: Dept. of soft drinks
Whatever you call it, soda/tonic/pop/coke is an integral part of the American diet.
The good folks at Consumerist report that Your Wish For Tufurky/Gravy-Flavored Soda Has Been Granted. So, if you're not getting your minimum daily requirements of Carbonated Water, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, Caramel Color, Acacia Gum, Glucono Delta Lactone (Acidulant), Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Sodium Benzoate & Potassium Sortbate (preservatives), Sucralose (Splenda Brand), it's time to order some of this sweet stuff:
Or,maybe your tastes are old school. In that case, bookofjoe brings you Vintage Soda
The good folks at Consumerist report that Your Wish For Tufurky/Gravy-Flavored Soda Has Been Granted. So, if you're not getting your minimum daily requirements of Carbonated Water, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, Caramel Color, Acacia Gum, Glucono Delta Lactone (Acidulant), Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Sodium Benzoate & Potassium Sortbate (preservatives), Sucralose (Splenda Brand), it's time to order some of this sweet stuff:
Or,maybe your tastes are old school. In that case, bookofjoe brings you Vintage Soda
And don't forget the children. We can never forget the children:
Friday, November 13, 2009
More on marriage
John Marcotte contends that a divorce ban is “the next logical step after Proposition 8 to protect the sanctity of marriage.” He believes if people supported Prop 8 but not this measure, they are hypocrites.
And, lest we forget our friends at WingNuts Daiily, Wedlock should be a padlock
Buy a t-shirt at 2010 California Marriage Protection Act | Safeguarding marriage from the evils of divorce
And, lest we forget our friends at WingNuts Daiily, Wedlock should be a padlock
Mini-robots are in my media player, maybe
This case has everything - mini-Robots, arguments with Windows Media Player. Case number SJC-10372.
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Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
1:58 a.m. Well-being check at Colony Retirement Home; resident heard bump upstairs
6:36 a.m. Two vehicles in area of Eagle Lake; gunshots heard
7:17 a.m. Dog hit and killed, Anderson Ave./Clark St.
8:34 a.m. Large dog found at Holden Recreation, Salisbury St.
10:43 a.m. Suspicious person riding bike, Harris St.
2:45 p.m. Large explosion, Mayflower Cir.; transformer blew
3:12 p.m. Bathroom fixtures on Sterling Rd.
4:37 p.m. Report of person at business requesting someone fax painkiller prescriptions, Main St.; became agitated when questioned and left
5:01 p.m. Bicycle left on property all day at Light Dept., Holden St.
9:04 p.m. Nursing home resident reports call button not working; nurse’s station advised
12:21 p.m. Caller reports operator of motor vehicle yelled at him because of tailgating; headed toward Paxton; Paxton PD advised
3:33 p.m. 911 hang-up from town pool phone; no one around
4:18 p.m. Vehicle reportedly parked in handicap zone at WRHS every Tuesday and Thursday
5:57 p.m. Driver struck large rock in road on Reservoir St. causing damage to vehicle; no large rock found on Reservoir, but found on Bailey Rd.; moved rock
7:03 p.m. Lost dog
10:54 p.m. Female causing disturbance at Main St. apartment; sent on her way
8:59 a.m. Suspicious vehicle with individual sleeping in it, Wachusett St.
9:29 a.m. Walk-in regarding gun ownership transfer
11:41 a.m. Dog found
12:26 p.m. Resident successfully reunited with dog, and extremely happy about it
12:33 p.m. Suspicious incident on Shady Ln.; truck in area selling food
12:46 p.m. Individual picking decorative berries, Shrewsbury St.
12:54 p.m. 911 alarm from WRHS; student stuck in elevator, escaped unharmed
2:18 a.m. Vehicle repossession, Sterling Rd.
8:10 a.m. Female driving erratically, Main St.; also exited vehicle and threatened another driver
1:16 p.m. Vehicle parked in oncoming traffic lane on River St.; just looking at the view
1:18 p.m. Suspicious truck with stove in back on side of road
2:33 p.m. Report of coyote in field near Arizona Ave.
5:00 p.m. Small fight in front of senior center
3:12 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Zottoli Rd.
3:17 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle behind Holden Pool; waiting to make a pick-up
4:21 a.m. Worcester PD officer’s personal vehicle broken into
11:14 a.m. Party struck hawk, Wachusett St.; bird in road, injured
1:54 p.m. Sign blocking view, Colonial Rd.
5:03 p.m. Complaint regarding NSTAR construction area not well marked or lit, Holden St.
8:19 p.m. Group of kids behind senior center, Main St.; in back field, ran when cruiser pulled up. Officer found about seven kids and advised it was OK to hang out as long as they aren’t dong anything wrong, and to stay away from gazebo
12:11 p.m. Delivery business warned for second time, about parking in handicapped spot
1:55 p.m. Mountain bike in pile of leaves on side of road near Dawson Rec. Area, Salisbury St.
2:40 p.m. Neighbor dispute, Alden Hill, Blair Rds.
3:23 p.m. 911 hang-up, Honey Farms pay phone, Main St.; no answer on call back
4:35 p.m. Paxton PD calling about truck parked at Preservation Ln., looks like hunters; advised seems to be suitable area for hunting
6:14 p.m. Rail Trail walker found business card left on his windshield for North East White Pride group, River St.; left card at police station
2:55 a.m. Prisoner released
9:47 a.m. Family issue, Main St.
12:34 p.m. Suspicious incident, someone drilling neighbor’s door; OK, winterizing bank-owned property
1:45 a.m. Follow-up investigation, Sunset Ln.
4:50 a.m. Follow-up investigation regarding fire alarm at school, Sunset Ln. Arrest: ... setting false alarm, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct
10:13 a.m. Caller wants to know if town has ordinance regarding dog defecating on his lawn, Camp St.; referred to animal control
1:51 p.m. Burglar/holdup alarm, Nanigian Rd.; front door and kitchen glass broken. False alarm; front door blown open by wind.
4:20 p.m. Large amount of hunters assembling on roadway; caller does not believe they should be hunting in area, Preservatrion Rd.; Holden PD advised
5:18 p.m. Vehicle hit deer, Rte. 56; no injuries
8:04 p.m. Report of five or six juveniles playing in traffic, Pleasant St.
7:50 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Worcester Rd.
7:46 p.m. Officer investigation, Ball Hill Rd.
3:13 p.m. Traffic control duty, Ball Hill Rd.
5:50 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Worcester Rd.
7:13 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Town Hall Dr.
Princeton Police assisted at one emergency medical call.
10:17 a.m. Caller reporting suspicious incident regarding his dog. Two tags missing from collar, Peters Ave.
10:41 a.m. Person at station for fingerprinting, Main St.
8:04 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
8:40 a.m. Report of large number of people living in home, yard full of trash, put up large sign with spotlight. Caller concerned about animals living there, Carly Cir. Referred to building inspector and board of health
9:55 a.m. Officer provided with information from school, Main St.
12:50 p.m. Golden retriever in yard, Campbell St.
2:17 p.m. Wire across road, power line, dangerous for motorists, Main St. National Grid advised
4:03 p.m. Caller reporting someone trespassing on his property, Maple Ave.
4:15 p.m. Suspicious activity, two males asked to leave area behind building, Main St.
4:44 p.m. Doctor’s office reporting dog bite that occurred Nov. 1, Main St.
9:36 p.m. Report of gunshots behind house, Glenwood Pl.
11:31 p.m. Disabled motor vehicle, Main St.
9:15 a.m. Quarantine notice served, Main St.
1:46 p.m. Sray dog on property at Main St./Kenwood. Same dog loose several times
3:37 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
4:02 p.m. Assist with key to DPW lot so person can pick up wood chipper, Pommogussett Rd.
4:51 p.m. Report of gun shots fired behind house, Karen Way
7:42 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
9:00 p.m. Report that someone is working on a house and making lot of noise, Marjorie Ln.
9:34 p.m. Report of lots of yelling, Maple Ave.
2:08 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Muschopauge Rd.
3:01 p.m. Bus company requesting assistance with student causing disturbance, Clealand Cir.
6:22 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer Main St.
8:00 a.m. Assist other PD with information on individual, Main St.
8:24 a.m. Loose cows in road, Main St.
9:01 a.m. Report of canister on side of road, Main St./Nancy Dr.
10:29 a.m. Assist other PD about an individual.
Accompany two officers to Maple Ave. with warrant
3:36 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
6:07 p.m. Assist fire dept., Sassawanna Rd.
6:50 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
Rutland Police responded to two automated burglar alarms.
8:30 a.m. Dead cat on side of Maple St.
9:54 a.m. Neighbor’s dog in yard and in the trash, Waushacum Ave.
4:36 p.m. Fraud. Caller receiving calls from Jamaica regarding $1 million win, Kitchener Rd.
10:58 p.m. Caller found chocolate Labrador in his driveway. Will keep overnight, Mortimer Rd.
10:57 a.m. Golden retriever wandering neighborhood, Sandy Ridge Rd.
4:37 p.m. Loose husky running through yard, Holden Rd.
6:45 p.m. Parking violation, Meetinghouse Hill
7:21 p.m. Caller hit deer, Princeton/Beaman Rds.
8:08 p.m. Request that officer check building because of burglar alarm and lights on where there shouldn’t be any lights on, Chocksett Rd.
9:12 p.m. Suspicious activity, caller heard glass breaking, Osgood Rd.
9:38 a.m. Suspicious male walking around house, Pineview Rd.
4:02 p.m. Suspicious parked grey/black pickup truck, John Dee Rd.
5:30 p.m. Caller asking for reports of injured dog in area of Redemption Rock Trl.; is looking for dog she hit
3:47 p.m. 911 hang-up, Sunset Dr. Confirmed accidental
3:49 p.m. Caller reports hole in picture window from pellet gun; pellet stuck in window, Justice Hill Cutoff Rd.
6:48 p.m. Residential lockout, Kendall Hill Ln.
9:07 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, car versus deer, property damage, I-190
10:43 a.m. Golden retriever on front porch of home, Upper North Row Rd.
5:48 p.m. Officer wanted, Mellon Hollow Rd.
6:10 p.m. Caller thinks she ran over a cat, Muddy Pond Rd.
Sterling Police responded to seven automated burglar alarms.
Editor's notes:
There were 19 suspicious items this week.
Details of arrests are omitted. To paraphrase Pogo, people are presumed innocent until caught.
Holden
Monday, November 2
12:35 a.m. Motor vehicle in parking lot with dome light on, Main St.1:58 a.m. Well-being check at Colony Retirement Home; resident heard bump upstairs
6:36 a.m. Two vehicles in area of Eagle Lake; gunshots heard
7:17 a.m. Dog hit and killed, Anderson Ave./Clark St.
8:34 a.m. Large dog found at Holden Recreation, Salisbury St.
10:43 a.m. Suspicious person riding bike, Harris St.
2:45 p.m. Large explosion, Mayflower Cir.; transformer blew
3:12 p.m. Bathroom fixtures on Sterling Rd.
4:37 p.m. Report of person at business requesting someone fax painkiller prescriptions, Main St.; became agitated when questioned and left
5:01 p.m. Bicycle left on property all day at Light Dept., Holden St.
9:04 p.m. Nursing home resident reports call button not working; nurse’s station advised
Tuesday, November 3
8:06 a.m. 911 hang-up from doctor’s office; accidental12:21 p.m. Caller reports operator of motor vehicle yelled at him because of tailgating; headed toward Paxton; Paxton PD advised
3:33 p.m. 911 hang-up from town pool phone; no one around
4:18 p.m. Vehicle reportedly parked in handicap zone at WRHS every Tuesday and Thursday
5:57 p.m. Driver struck large rock in road on Reservoir St. causing damage to vehicle; no large rock found on Reservoir, but found on Bailey Rd.; moved rock
7:03 p.m. Lost dog
10:54 p.m. Female causing disturbance at Main St. apartment; sent on her way
Wednesday, November 4
8:27 a.m. Water main break, Nola Dr.8:59 a.m. Suspicious vehicle with individual sleeping in it, Wachusett St.
9:29 a.m. Walk-in regarding gun ownership transfer
11:41 a.m. Dog found
12:26 p.m. Resident successfully reunited with dog, and extremely happy about it
12:33 p.m. Suspicious incident on Shady Ln.; truck in area selling food
12:46 p.m. Individual picking decorative berries, Shrewsbury St.
12:54 p.m. 911 alarm from WRHS; student stuck in elevator, escaped unharmed
Thursday, November 5
1:20 a.m. Caller reports neighbors leave dogs out all night and they bark, Raymond St.2:18 a.m. Vehicle repossession, Sterling Rd.
8:10 a.m. Female driving erratically, Main St.; also exited vehicle and threatened another driver
1:16 p.m. Vehicle parked in oncoming traffic lane on River St.; just looking at the view
1:18 p.m. Suspicious truck with stove in back on side of road
2:33 p.m. Report of coyote in field near Arizona Ave.
5:00 p.m. Small fight in front of senior center
Friday, November 6
2:02 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle behind business, Main St.3:12 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Zottoli Rd.
3:17 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle behind Holden Pool; waiting to make a pick-up
4:21 a.m. Worcester PD officer’s personal vehicle broken into
11:14 a.m. Party struck hawk, Wachusett St.; bird in road, injured
1:54 p.m. Sign blocking view, Colonial Rd.
5:03 p.m. Complaint regarding NSTAR construction area not well marked or lit, Holden St.
8:19 p.m. Group of kids behind senior center, Main St.; in back field, ran when cruiser pulled up. Officer found about seven kids and advised it was OK to hang out as long as they aren’t dong anything wrong, and to stay away from gazebo
Saturday, November 7
11:17 a.m. American flag wrapped around flag pole, may rip off, Big Y Plaza; fire dept. notified12:11 p.m. Delivery business warned for second time, about parking in handicapped spot
1:55 p.m. Mountain bike in pile of leaves on side of road near Dawson Rec. Area, Salisbury St.
2:40 p.m. Neighbor dispute, Alden Hill, Blair Rds.
3:23 p.m. 911 hang-up, Honey Farms pay phone, Main St.; no answer on call back
4:35 p.m. Paxton PD calling about truck parked at Preservation Ln., looks like hunters; advised seems to be suitable area for hunting
6:14 p.m. Rail Trail walker found business card left on his windshield for North East White Pride group, River St.; left card at police station
Sunday, November 8
1:13 a.m. Father posting bail2:55 a.m. Prisoner released
9:47 a.m. Family issue, Main St.
12:34 p.m. Suspicious incident, someone drilling neighbor’s door; OK, winterizing bank-owned property
Paxton
Monday, November 2
3:54 p.m. Female reporting man at her home attempting to sell windows, Sherbrooke Dr.Tuesday, November 3
10:35 a.m. Large dog, possibly Great Dane or dalmatian, ran into woods near Moore State ParkWednesday, November 4
11:15 a.m. Caller’s dog attacked by unknown animal or animals and died from its injuries, Brigham Rd.Thursday, November 5
No calls for serviceFriday, November 6
1:13 a.m. Assist fire dept., Sunset Ln.1:45 a.m. Follow-up investigation, Sunset Ln.
4:50 a.m. Follow-up investigation regarding fire alarm at school, Sunset Ln. Arrest: ... setting false alarm, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct
10:13 a.m. Caller wants to know if town has ordinance regarding dog defecating on his lawn, Camp St.; referred to animal control
Saturday, November 7
10:05 a.m. Fifteen-year-old Oxford male inquiring if his parents has right to bring him home should he leave; subject did not want to talk to Oxford PD, seemed nervous. Advised Oxford PD of call1:51 p.m. Burglar/holdup alarm, Nanigian Rd.; front door and kitchen glass broken. False alarm; front door blown open by wind.
4:20 p.m. Large amount of hunters assembling on roadway; caller does not believe they should be hunting in area, Preservatrion Rd.; Holden PD advised
5:18 p.m. Vehicle hit deer, Rte. 56; no injuries
8:04 p.m. Report of five or six juveniles playing in traffic, Pleasant St.
Sunday, November 8
8:26 p.m. Caller received call from Wachusett Pop Warner Football, believes it could be a scam; Holden PD reports organization is fundraising in manner describedPrinceton
Monday, November 2
7:47 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Ball Hill Rd.7:50 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Worcester Rd.
Tuesday, November 3
7:45 a.m. Traffic control duty, Sterling Rd.7:46 p.m. Officer investigation, Ball Hill Rd.
Wednesday, November 4
11:23 a.m. Request for traffic control, Ball Hill Rd.3:13 p.m. Traffic control duty, Ball Hill Rd.
Thursday, November 5
6:35 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.Friday, November 6
5:00 p.m. Public service, Town Hall Dr.Saturday, November 7
4:04 p.m. Suspicious incident, Whitaker Ln.5:50 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Worcester Rd.
7:13 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Town Hall Dr.
Sunday, November 8
6:48 a.m. Burglar alarm, Calamint Hill Rd. NPrinceton Police assisted at one emergency medical call.
Rutland
Monday, November 2
10:12 a.m. Assist Stoneham PD trying to locate individual regarding illegal dumping, Edith Ln. No longer lives there10:17 a.m. Caller reporting suspicious incident regarding his dog. Two tags missing from collar, Peters Ave.
10:41 a.m. Person at station for fingerprinting, Main St.
8:04 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
Tuesday, November 3
7:52 a.m. Tractor trailer hasn’t covered its full load of wood chips and they’re blowing all over Main St.8:40 a.m. Report of large number of people living in home, yard full of trash, put up large sign with spotlight. Caller concerned about animals living there, Carly Cir. Referred to building inspector and board of health
9:55 a.m. Officer provided with information from school, Main St.
12:50 p.m. Golden retriever in yard, Campbell St.
2:17 p.m. Wire across road, power line, dangerous for motorists, Main St. National Grid advised
4:03 p.m. Caller reporting someone trespassing on his property, Maple Ave.
4:15 p.m. Suspicious activity, two males asked to leave area behind building, Main St.
4:44 p.m. Doctor’s office reporting dog bite that occurred Nov. 1, Main St.
9:36 p.m. Report of gunshots behind house, Glenwood Pl.
11:31 p.m. Disabled motor vehicle, Main St.
Wednesday, November 4
8:31 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about getting his guns back, Main St.9:15 a.m. Quarantine notice served, Main St.
1:46 p.m. Sray dog on property at Main St./Kenwood. Same dog loose several times
3:37 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
4:02 p.m. Assist with key to DPW lot so person can pick up wood chipper, Pommogussett Rd.
4:51 p.m. Report of gun shots fired behind house, Karen Way
7:42 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
9:00 p.m. Report that someone is working on a house and making lot of noise, Marjorie Ln.
9:34 p.m. Report of lots of yelling, Maple Ave.
Thursday, November 5
9:03 a.m. Abandoned blue bicycle behind Community Center, Glenwood Rd.2:08 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Muschopauge Rd.
3:01 p.m. Bus company requesting assistance with student causing disturbance, Clealand Cir.
6:22 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer Main St.
Friday, November 6
6:10 a.m. Report of loose cows, Pommogussett Rd.8:00 a.m. Assist other PD with information on individual, Main St.
8:24 a.m. Loose cows in road, Main St.
9:01 a.m. Report of canister on side of road, Main St./Nancy Dr.
10:29 a.m. Assist other PD about an individual.
Accompany two officers to Maple Ave. with warrant
3:36 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
6:07 p.m. Assist fire dept., Sassawanna Rd.
Saturday, November 7
9:25 a.m. Person reports losing three hunting arrows on Rail Trail6:50 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
Sunday, November 8
10:25 a.m. Request that police observe activity at location, East County Rd.Rutland Police responded to two automated burglar alarms.
Sterling
Monday, November 2
12:16 a.m. Report of two vehicles driven around with lights off and four individuals walking under street light, Redstone Hill Rd.8:30 a.m. Dead cat on side of Maple St.
9:54 a.m. Neighbor’s dog in yard and in the trash, Waushacum Ave.
4:36 p.m. Fraud. Caller receiving calls from Jamaica regarding $1 million win, Kitchener Rd.
10:58 p.m. Caller found chocolate Labrador in his driveway. Will keep overnight, Mortimer Rd.
Tuesday, November 3
9:33 a.m. Concern about puppy left outdoors in the cold, Kendall Hill Rd.10:57 a.m. Golden retriever wandering neighborhood, Sandy Ridge Rd.
4:37 p.m. Loose husky running through yard, Holden Rd.
6:45 p.m. Parking violation, Meetinghouse Hill
7:21 p.m. Caller hit deer, Princeton/Beaman Rds.
8:08 p.m. Request that officer check building because of burglar alarm and lights on where there shouldn’t be any lights on, Chocksett Rd.
9:12 p.m. Suspicious activity, caller heard glass breaking, Osgood Rd.
Wednesday, November 4
9:32 a.m. Barking dog complaint, Holden Rd.9:38 a.m. Suspicious male walking around house, Pineview Rd.
4:02 p.m. Suspicious parked grey/black pickup truck, John Dee Rd.
5:30 p.m. Caller asking for reports of injured dog in area of Redemption Rock Trl.; is looking for dog she hit
Thursday, November 5
11:00 a.m. Caller wants to speak with officer; someone threw pumpkin at truck, North Row Rd.3:47 p.m. 911 hang-up, Sunset Dr. Confirmed accidental
3:49 p.m. Caller reports hole in picture window from pellet gun; pellet stuck in window, Justice Hill Cutoff Rd.
6:48 p.m. Residential lockout, Kendall Hill Ln.
9:07 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, car versus deer, property damage, I-190
Friday, November 6
10:05 a.m. Officer investigation, Boutelle Rd.Saturday, November 7
7:58 a.m. Assist citizen with summons at wrong address, Gates Rd.10:43 a.m. Golden retriever on front porch of home, Upper North Row Rd.
5:48 p.m. Officer wanted, Mellon Hollow Rd.
6:10 p.m. Caller thinks she ran over a cat, Muddy Pond Rd.
Sterling Police responded to seven automated burglar alarms.
Not dead yet
How come a search for local American Legion halls results in a Google text ad for caskets?
Fixing it in documentation
Another in the occasional series of the way in which companies fix broken products and services by providing documentation, rather than just fixing the problem(s) in the first place.
In this story, a small-business owner receives assistance from a Verizon support rep:
Endless Knots: Verizon: I hope you're seeing these posts
In this story, a small-business owner receives assistance from a Verizon support rep:
Endless Knots: Verizon: I hope you're seeing these posts
I do realize your's [sic] is a small business account, however, we are experiencing some issues due to recent changes in the small business access link. Do not click the 'Business' tab, but instead, in the 'Manage Your Account' section in the upper right hand corner, do not select 'My Business Account' but select 'Small Business Phone'.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Our future as superheroes
Just about every kid dreams about being a superhero of one type or another. What we don't imagine, however, is what it's like when superheroes grow old.
via FARK.com: (4749022) Photoshop theme: Elderly superheros or supervillains. (Site and other images may be nsfw.)
Monday, November 09, 2009
In case you have an infinite amount of free time ...
Maps, maps, and, in case you wondered, more maps.
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - UT Library Online
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - UT Library Online
Misleading grammar infects healdine writers
It's certainly scary to open the morning paper and read the following headline:
What's telling about the headline is the choice of the present tense for the verb infect. It means that there are computer viruses that are actively connecting PCs to child porn sites.
The trouble is that this is not what the story is about. The story is about several things that have been conflated into the suggestion of a current and severe threat to your computer RIGHT NOW!
The article mentions the case of Michael Fiola, whose computer was infected when someone else used his system and infected with a virus that downloads child porn. Scary, right? It's a story from a year ago. It's also a story about someone who hadn't installed any security updates and, somehow allowed a pedophile to use his computer - Lax security leads to child-porn charges.
If you leave your keys in your car and someone drives it into child's birthday party, yes, the bad guy is still the bad guy, but few sane people would say that cars are evil because someone could steal it and drive it into a kid's birthday party.
By the way, the sites that report on the major Internet and computer security threats shows that there's nothing on their radar about a rampage of viruses that are infecting PCs and download child pornography. National Cyber Alert System, McAfee Threat Center, Symantec, Trend Micro, and the one cited in the article, F-Secure.
What's telling about the headline is the choice of the present tense for the verb infect. It means that there are computer viruses that are actively connecting PCs to child porn sites.
The trouble is that this is not what the story is about. The story is about several things that have been conflated into the suggestion of a current and severe threat to your computer RIGHT NOW!
The article mentions the case of Michael Fiola, whose computer was infected when someone else used his system and infected with a virus that downloads child porn. Scary, right? It's a story from a year ago. It's also a story about someone who hadn't installed any security updates and, somehow allowed a pedophile to use his computer - Lax security leads to child-porn charges.
Pedophiles can tap viruses in several ways. The simplest is to force someone else’s computer to surf child porn sites, collecting images along the way. Or a computer can be made into a warehouse for pictures and videos that can be viewed remotely when the PC is online.There are more stories about the prevalence of computer viruses:
[Emphasis mine.]
At any moment, about 20 million of the estimated 1 billion Internet-connected PCs worldwide are infected with viruses that could give hackers full control, according to security software maker F-Secure Corp. Computers often get infected when people open e-mail attachments from unknown sources or visit a malicious Web page.But, opening an email attachment or visiting a web page was not how the child porn got onto these systems. It happened because an unauthorized user had access to an unsecured system and did a bad thing.
If you leave your keys in your car and someone drives it into child's birthday party, yes, the bad guy is still the bad guy, but few sane people would say that cars are evil because someone could steal it and drive it into a kid's birthday party.
By the way, the sites that report on the major Internet and computer security threats shows that there's nothing on their radar about a rampage of viruses that are infecting PCs and download child pornography. National Cyber Alert System, McAfee Threat Center, Symantec, Trend Micro, and the one cited in the article, F-Secure.
November 9th : The New Yorker
Among other things, why Germany doesn't observe November 9, 1989 as a holiday, how the Wall fell, and how things are now.
November 9th : The New Yorker
One future and then another
The delivery never arrived. We were working at DECUS, Digital's user society conference in Anaheim in November of 1989. I was part of the team representing Digital's technical documentation group. We had a booth where we'd display bookshelves filled with big, honkin' three-ring binders of documentation about DEC's software, hardware, and other products and services. We'd also be showcasing our latest offering, technical documentation delivered electronically on a CD-ROM. We had workstations set up so that customers could try out the product, called Bookreader, that would let them browse manuals electronically.
via DECUS Notes
The shipment of big, honkin' three-ring binders didn't show up. We had, if I recall correctly, three bookcases, six feet tall and empty.
One of the fundamental principles of show business is making something from nothing. I took three of the CDs, put one on the middle shelf of each bookcase, and printed up a sign that said something like "Welcome to the future of documentation." It was true. We could fit a bookcase-worth of documentation onto one CD. The booth set-up made it look like we planned to do it this way.
Yep, this was the future and we felt pretty smug about it.
And then, one morning, on my way to the exhibition hall, I stood, as the Brits say, gobsmacked in front of a TV in the hotel lobby. Jubilant people were climbing over the Berlin Wall, breaking pieces with whatever they had, shouting to their brothers and sisters and aunts and uncles and to all of us, triumphant. Berlin is some nine hours ahead of California, so it was dark there already, but the darkness couldn't stop anyone anymore.
via DECUS Notes
The shipment of big, honkin' three-ring binders didn't show up. We had, if I recall correctly, three bookcases, six feet tall and empty.
One of the fundamental principles of show business is making something from nothing. I took three of the CDs, put one on the middle shelf of each bookcase, and printed up a sign that said something like "Welcome to the future of documentation." It was true. We could fit a bookcase-worth of documentation onto one CD. The booth set-up made it look like we planned to do it this way.
Yep, this was the future and we felt pretty smug about it.
And then, one morning, on my way to the exhibition hall, I stood, as the Brits say, gobsmacked in front of a TV in the hotel lobby. Jubilant people were climbing over the Berlin Wall, breaking pieces with whatever they had, shouting to their brothers and sisters and aunts and uncles and to all of us, triumphant. Berlin is some nine hours ahead of California, so it was dark there already, but the darkness couldn't stop anyone anymore.
In 1997, Sandra and I visited Berlin. We found our way to the old Checkpoint Charlie station. We crossed from west to east and it was like going from color to black-and-white. We walked for many blocks through the old East Berlin, along broad streets with everdull Soviet architecture. For 1DM, we bought a chunk of concrete that the kindly old woman said was a piece of The Wall.
There was still plenty of rubble where the wall once stood. The West was just starting the process of repatriating the East, a cost that most everyone wanted to pay because, well, it was something that they could not not do.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Why Holden needs three pharmacy chains
Another in the occasional series about Holden's need for three national pharmacy chains.
While you're waiting until November 13th at CVS
Or, no later than November 15th at Rite-Aid
While you're waiting until November 13th at CVS
Or, no later than November 15th at Rite-Aid
You can put on smells that are girl-approved,
and look oh, so cool at Walgreens.
A long walk with a slow dog
There are few forces stronger than an old dog who smells something good by the side of the road. You'd sooner be able to pull Mercury from its orbit. A young dog is always thinking (to the extent that they think), "What's next?" An old dog is more interested in "What's this?" Whatever it is, or was, Marley's nose won't leave until all the news has been sniffed out.
The dry weather of late has left a lot of these points of interest along the way of our early morning walk. There are few lights on in houses, usually just a porch light to welcome home a night-time traveler or to scare away evil-doers.
Traffic is very light. The few cars on the road at this hour go very fast. Other than that, the only sound is the clicking of Marley's nails on the sidewalk, an indicator that we've not been walking much lately.
Between sniffing bouts, Marley keeps a good pace. There's a small hill as we near home. He has this trick that, when he's tired, he'll get in front and then walk slowly, making sure that I walk at his speed. He'll be 14 in February, a reference age for black Labs. We're not thinking too much about that. Like the old dogs, we're thinking about "What's this?" and not "What's next?"
On the way out, the portions of our trip were lit by the waning gobbous moon. We return in first light. A few more people are up in their houses, getting the coffee started, bringing in the Sunday newspapers. Our older neighbors are up, while the houses of the young families are still dark.
Marley lies down the floor next to me and, within minutes, is snoring lightly.
The dry weather of late has left a lot of these points of interest along the way of our early morning walk. There are few lights on in houses, usually just a porch light to welcome home a night-time traveler or to scare away evil-doers.
Traffic is very light. The few cars on the road at this hour go very fast. Other than that, the only sound is the clicking of Marley's nails on the sidewalk, an indicator that we've not been walking much lately.
Between sniffing bouts, Marley keeps a good pace. There's a small hill as we near home. He has this trick that, when he's tired, he'll get in front and then walk slowly, making sure that I walk at his speed. He'll be 14 in February, a reference age for black Labs. We're not thinking too much about that. Like the old dogs, we're thinking about "What's this?" and not "What's next?"
On the way out, the portions of our trip were lit by the waning gobbous moon. We return in first light. A few more people are up in their houses, getting the coffee started, bringing in the Sunday newspapers. Our older neighbors are up, while the houses of the young families are still dark.
Marley lies down the floor next to me and, within minutes, is snoring lightly.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: 28 suspicious items and one suspiicious item]
6:25 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle blocking driveway to Alden Labs; out of gas
7:58 a.m. Caller concerned about gun being removed from former residence
10:18 a.m. Kids screaming at resident, Reservoir St.
10:20 a.m. Driver hit from behind, Raymond St.
2:27 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on street for third day
3:59 p.m. House hit with paint balls, Brattle St.
4:38 p.m. Person hitchhiking, Main St.
4:51 p.m. Father requesting help with teenage daughter
6:05 p.m. Loose pit bull almost attacked homeowner, Wyoming Dr. area
7:24 p.m. Check area of Princeton St. for piercing noise from vacant home
9:31 p.m. Purse found at laundromat
1:06 a.m. Suspicious truck with keys in ignition and back door open, Main St.
4:25 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, River St.
10:50 a.m. Caller reports three missed calls from PD
3:38 p.m. 911 abandoned call, Colorado Dr.; child playing with phone
7:17 p.m. Suspicious moving truck in neighborhood, South Rd.
2:48 p.m. Desk in road, Bullard/Harris Sts.
3:16 p.m. 911 caller reports name logged in as committing sex crime in 1997; says he didn't commit crime
3:40 p.m. Strong odor in the air, Sunnyside Ave.
10:46 p.m. 911 elderly female caller says call button not working at nursing home
7:22 a.m. Five-gallon drum on side of Bailey Rd.
8:43 a.m. Dog complaint, Jamieson Rd.
11:19 a.m. Suspicious car parked in driveway, Pilgrim Dr.
3:00 p.m. Youth in costume pretending to pull line in street to get motor vehicles to stop
5:34 p.m. Party on Winter Hill advised to remove vehicle from roadway, impeding traffic
6:19 p.m. Walk-in reports hunters on property with permission
1:11 p.m. Report that bushes at Shrewsbury St./Doyle Rd. island are too tall and driver can’t see over them
1:13 p.m. Blocked fire hydrant; homeowner advised debris will have to be removed
1:51 p.m. Individual observed sitting on railroad tracks
3:28 p.m. Wandering dog in neighborhood, John Alden St.
6:12 p.m. Large dead fox or coyote, Reservoir St.
6:39 p.m. Altercation with girlfriend’s mother, Wachusett St.
10:21 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.
2:01 a.m. Bathroom fixtures dumped on Sterling Rd.
7:45 a.m. Truck moved off road for traffic safety, Holden St.
8:23 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot, Salisbury St.
10:00 a.m. Illegal hunters on Eagle Lake
11:01 a.m. Two motor vehicles in parking lot, drivers having heated argument
2:06 p.m. Cab company from Worcester reports caller requested cab, gave credit card number, which came back lost/stolen; it won’t be sending cab
3:45 p.m. Report of harassing phone calls stemming from pizza delivery assault
4:23 p.m. Caller will be having scavenger hunt with teens
6:53 p.m. Well-being check on daughter, Valley Hill Dr.; daughter fine, out trick-or-treating
9:49 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Shrewsbury St., two parties in back seat
10:45 p.m. Deer in the middle of Manning St.
1:48 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.
1:49 a.m. Suspicious individuals, Main St.
11:04 a.m. Caller says ex-wife trying to get him in trouble with restraining order; advised to deal with matter at court date
2:18 p.m. Party trying to start mini-bike in street
4:24 p.m. Report of snake in shed; advised to call Critter Control
7:14 p.m. Banging heard at company, Industrial Dr.
6:57 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, small white car, operator getting out and walking up driveways, Glen Ellen/Forestdale Rds.
9:28 a.m. Vehicle traveling on Rte. 122 with two flat tires
11:53 a.m. Tree limb in roadway, Pleasant St.
6:35 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Howes Fruit Stand
4:32 p.m. Public service, Mirick Rd.
8:32 p.m. Open gate, Worcester Rd.
9:05 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Fitchburg Rd.
9:37 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, E. Princeton Rd.
8:37 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Hubbardston Rd.
12:53 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Hubbardston Rd.
3:28 p.m. Public service, Sterling Rd.
10:26 p.m. Suspicious incident, Bullard Rd.
11:35 a.m. Request for light department, Rte. 140N
4:38 p.m. Assist other PD, Mile Hill, Westminster
5:50 p.m. Assist fire dept., Ball Hill Rd.
6:14 p.m. request for light dept., Esty Rd.
6:18 p.m. Assist light Dept., Mirick/Pine Hill Rds.
12:39 p.m. Public service, Thompson Rd.
3:40. p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Town Hall Dr.
6:14 p.m. Request for animal control officer
11:26 a.m. Suspicious truck driving through neighborhood, Wildbrook Dr.
8:38 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
1:34 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
3:21 p.m. Caller reporting someone is going door-todoor in reference to census, Campbell St.
6:04 p.m. Vehicles in driveway of vacant home, Wachusett St.
7:07 p.m. Person looking for officer, Main St.
12:35 p.m. Report that above vehicle was parked near Dumpster on Memorial Dr. the previous night
3:28 p.m. Caller found woman in her kitchen, claiming she was selling something, Naquag St.
7:54 p.m. General police services, Pommogussett Rd.
8:12 p.m. Person at station asking officer to check under her car; thought she hit an animal, Main St.
12:45 p.m. Missing black sheperd mix dog, Lewis St.; owner located dog
2:30 p.m. Person at station to file report with officer, Main St.
4:12 p.m. Small car parked beside road all day, Fisherman’s Rd./Rte. 122
4:13 p.m. Someone left kitten in box in front of mailboxes, Maple Ave.
4:23 a.m. Male with flashlight going around cars, Edson Ave.
3:41 p.m. Young child driving in Watson Ln. on a go-cart
4:37 p.m. Stray dog in yard, Emerald Rd.
6:17 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious vehicle, River Rd.
6:38 p.m. Caller complaining that dog across street is putting her in fear, Bethany Dr.
8:34 p.m. 911 hang-up, misdial, Miles Rd.
9:55 a.m. Person wants to speak with animal control office about threatening dog, Bethany Dr.
8:27 p.m. Caller concerned about female who went out walking and hasn’t returned, Main St.; returned
11:32 a.m. Report of gunshots, Charnock Hill Rd.
2:36 p.m. Person reporting neighbor put up large sign that has upset the neighborhood, Carly Cir.
3:30 p.m. Community service, Prison Camp Cemetery
8:45 a.m. Officer investigation, Boutelle Rd.
9:25 a.m. Officer investigation, Main St.
12:25 p.m. Golden retriever found at home, Hilltop Dr.
12:28 p.m. Caller found chocolate Labrador with underground fence collar in his yard, Hilltop Dr.
2:31 p.m. Caller found collie on Central Ave, very thin, no tags, placed in emergency shelter; owner later found
3:01 p.m. Caller reporting vehicle drove across yard and took down apple tree, Justice Hill Rd.
7:32 p.m. Install car seat, Leominster Rd.
2:17 p.m. Large tree limb across Beaman Rd. DPW notified
3:52 p.m. Person at station to report suspicious check she received, not legitimate, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
5:37 p.m. Fight between caller’s dog and raccoon, possibly rabid, that had contact with a porcupine, Fox Run Rd. Raccoon will be tested
6:14 p.m. Motorist reports hitting animal, Leominster Rd. Damage to vehicle but can’t find animal
11:06 p.m. Caller requesting assistance with vehicle repossession, Clinton Rd.
10:30 a.m. Two West Highland terriers loose, Leominster Rd.
11:56 a.m. Escort services requested, Main St.
4:01 p.m. Puppy, poodle/cockapoo mix, all black, found on Leominster Rd.
6:00 p.m. 911 hang-up, officer checked, Chocksett Rd.
9:48 a.m. Small dog going through trash, Waushacum Ave.
10:07 a.m. Suspicious parked motor vehicle, Fitch Farm Rd.
5:26 p.m. Golden retriever chased cruiser, trying to bite tires, S. Nelson/Rowley Hill Rds.
5:40 p.m. Vandalism. Kiosk in parking lot had glass broken and white supremacist literature posted, Gates Rd.
5:57 p.m. Injured hawk in middle of road, possible broken leg, officer unable to find, Heywood Rd.
6:28 p.m. Report of pickup parked on DCR land, John Dee/Muddy Pond Rds.
7:00 p.m. Officer dispersed group of teenagers from behind school, Boutelle Rd.
7:19 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, beer truck versus car in parking lot, Redemption Rock Trl.
8:58 p.m. Parent wants to speak with officer, Leominster Rd.
2:48 p.m. Possible rabid raccoon walking across Rte. 140
10:22 p.m. Walker growled at by dog, Griffin Rd.
[Editor's note: 28 suspicious items and one suspiicious item]
Holden
Monday, October 26
3:50 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle near Peter Carr Pond6:25 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle blocking driveway to Alden Labs; out of gas
7:58 a.m. Caller concerned about gun being removed from former residence
10:18 a.m. Kids screaming at resident, Reservoir St.
10:20 a.m. Driver hit from behind, Raymond St.
2:27 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on street for third day
3:59 p.m. House hit with paint balls, Brattle St.
4:38 p.m. Person hitchhiking, Main St.
4:51 p.m. Father requesting help with teenage daughter
6:05 p.m. Loose pit bull almost attacked homeowner, Wyoming Dr. area
7:24 p.m. Check area of Princeton St. for piercing noise from vacant home
9:31 p.m. Purse found at laundromat
Tuesday, October 27
12:03 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in parking lot, Main St.1:06 a.m. Suspicious truck with keys in ignition and back door open, Main St.
4:25 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, River St.
10:50 a.m. Caller reports three missed calls from PD
3:38 p.m. 911 abandoned call, Colorado Dr.; child playing with phone
7:17 p.m. Suspicious moving truck in neighborhood, South Rd.
Wednesday, October 28
8:55 a.m. Suspiciious vehicle with lights on and door lights flickering at high school2:48 p.m. Desk in road, Bullard/Harris Sts.
3:16 p.m. 911 caller reports name logged in as committing sex crime in 1997; says he didn't commit crime
3:40 p.m. Strong odor in the air, Sunnyside Ave.
10:46 p.m. 911 elderly female caller says call button not working at nursing home
Thursday, October 29
1:58 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Holden St.7:22 a.m. Five-gallon drum on side of Bailey Rd.
8:43 a.m. Dog complaint, Jamieson Rd.
11:19 a.m. Suspicious car parked in driveway, Pilgrim Dr.
3:00 p.m. Youth in costume pretending to pull line in street to get motor vehicles to stop
5:34 p.m. Party on Winter Hill advised to remove vehicle from roadway, impeding traffic
6:19 p.m. Walk-in reports hunters on property with permission
Friday, October 30
7:47 a.m. Suspicious individual in car, not sure if sleeping or unconscious1:11 p.m. Report that bushes at Shrewsbury St./Doyle Rd. island are too tall and driver can’t see over them
1:13 p.m. Blocked fire hydrant; homeowner advised debris will have to be removed
1:51 p.m. Individual observed sitting on railroad tracks
3:28 p.m. Wandering dog in neighborhood, John Alden St.
6:12 p.m. Large dead fox or coyote, Reservoir St.
6:39 p.m. Altercation with girlfriend’s mother, Wachusett St.
10:21 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.
Saturday, October 31
1:55 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Mason Rd.2:01 a.m. Bathroom fixtures dumped on Sterling Rd.
7:45 a.m. Truck moved off road for traffic safety, Holden St.
8:23 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot, Salisbury St.
10:00 a.m. Illegal hunters on Eagle Lake
11:01 a.m. Two motor vehicles in parking lot, drivers having heated argument
2:06 p.m. Cab company from Worcester reports caller requested cab, gave credit card number, which came back lost/stolen; it won’t be sending cab
3:45 p.m. Report of harassing phone calls stemming from pizza delivery assault
4:23 p.m. Caller will be having scavenger hunt with teens
6:53 p.m. Well-being check on daughter, Valley Hill Dr.; daughter fine, out trick-or-treating
9:49 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Shrewsbury St., two parties in back seat
10:45 p.m. Deer in the middle of Manning St.
Sunday, November 1
1:31 a.m. Several suspicious individuals in lot, Main St.1:48 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.
1:49 a.m. Suspicious individuals, Main St.
11:04 a.m. Caller says ex-wife trying to get him in trouble with restraining order; advised to deal with matter at court date
2:18 p.m. Party trying to start mini-bike in street
4:24 p.m. Report of snake in shed; advised to call Critter Control
7:14 p.m. Banging heard at company, Industrial Dr.
Paxton
Monday, October 26
12:36 a.m. Report of two males walking in area of the common, Richards Ave. Transported to Worcester line6:57 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, small white car, operator getting out and walking up driveways, Glen Ellen/Forestdale Rds.
Tuesday, October 27
7:12 p.m. Person wants to speak with officer, Pleasant St.Wednesday, October 28
9:23 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Pleasant St.9:28 a.m. Vehicle traveling on Rte. 122 with two flat tires
11:53 a.m. Tree limb in roadway, Pleasant St.
Thursday, October 29
8:40 p.m. Female reporting suspicious phone call, Pleasant St.Friday, October 30
10:07 a.m. Two suspicious males in area, claiming to be cleaning chimney, Brigham Rd.; had wrong addressSaturday, October 31
3:42 p.m. Loose black Labrador in roadway, Rte. 31 at Moore State Park6:35 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Howes Fruit Stand
Princeton
Monday, October 26
4:10 p.m. Public service, Westminster Rd.4:32 p.m. Public service, Mirick Rd.
8:32 p.m. Open gate, Worcester Rd.
9:05 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Fitchburg Rd.
9:37 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, E. Princeton Rd.
Wednesday, October 28
7:57 a.m. Traffic control duty, Sterling Rd.8:37 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Hubbardston Rd.
Thursday, October 29
4:09 a.m. Suspicious incident, Beaman Rd.12:53 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Hubbardston Rd.
3:28 p.m. Public service, Sterling Rd.
Friday, October 30
1:15 p.m. Traffic safety hazard, Sterling Rd.10:26 p.m. Suspicious incident, Bullard Rd.
Saturday, October 31
8:34 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Ball Hill Rd.11:35 a.m. Request for light department, Rte. 140N
4:38 p.m. Assist other PD, Mile Hill, Westminster
5:50 p.m. Assist fire dept., Ball Hill Rd.
6:14 p.m. request for light dept., Esty Rd.
6:18 p.m. Assist light Dept., Mirick/Pine Hill Rds.
Sunday, November 1
11:40 a.m. Lost/missing person, Thompson Rd.12:39 p.m. Public service, Thompson Rd.
3:40. p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Town Hall Dr.
6:14 p.m. Request for animal control officer
Rutland
Monday, October 26
10:38 a.m. Person picked up golden retriever, E. County/Pommogussett Rds.; no collar11:26 a.m. Suspicious truck driving through neighborhood, Wildbrook Dr.
8:38 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
Tuesday, October 27
1:03 a.m. Complaint of neighbor banging on walls, screaming profanities, Maple Ave.1:34 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
3:21 p.m. Caller reporting someone is going door-todoor in reference to census, Campbell St.
6:04 p.m. Vehicles in driveway of vacant home, Wachusett St.
7:07 p.m. Person looking for officer, Main St.
Wednesday, October 28
9:27 a.m. Report of vehicle traveling on Rte. 122 with heavy front-end damage and missing tire12:35 p.m. Report that above vehicle was parked near Dumpster on Memorial Dr. the previous night
3:28 p.m. Caller found woman in her kitchen, claiming she was selling something, Naquag St.
7:54 p.m. General police services, Pommogussett Rd.
8:12 p.m. Person at station asking officer to check under her car; thought she hit an animal, Main St.
Thursday, October 29
10:15 a.m. Three people in to speak with officer about case he is working on, Main St.12:45 p.m. Missing black sheperd mix dog, Lewis St.; owner located dog
2:30 p.m. Person at station to file report with officer, Main St.
4:12 p.m. Small car parked beside road all day, Fisherman’s Rd./Rte. 122
4:13 p.m. Someone left kitten in box in front of mailboxes, Maple Ave.
Friday, October 30
12:16 a.m. Caller reports neighbors arguing for hours, Sunnyside Ave.4:23 a.m. Male with flashlight going around cars, Edson Ave.
3:41 p.m. Young child driving in Watson Ln. on a go-cart
4:37 p.m. Stray dog in yard, Emerald Rd.
6:17 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious vehicle, River Rd.
6:38 p.m. Caller complaining that dog across street is putting her in fear, Bethany Dr.
8:34 p.m. 911 hang-up, misdial, Miles Rd.
Saturday, October 31
9:30 a.m. Person at station with hunting arrows found on Rail Trail, Charnock Hill Rd.9:55 a.m. Person wants to speak with animal control office about threatening dog, Bethany Dr.
8:27 p.m. Caller concerned about female who went out walking and hasn’t returned, Main St.; returned
Sunday, November 1
10:24 a.m. Caller reports that landlord changed locks on residence, Johnson Way11:32 a.m. Report of gunshots, Charnock Hill Rd.
2:36 p.m. Person reporting neighbor put up large sign that has upset the neighborhood, Carly Cir.
3:30 p.m. Community service, Prison Camp Cemetery
Sterling
Monday, October 26
1:12 a.m. Vehicle operator not responding to people knocking on his window, in a very heavy sleep, Clinton/Chace Hill Rds.8:45 a.m. Officer investigation, Boutelle Rd.
9:25 a.m. Officer investigation, Main St.
12:25 p.m. Golden retriever found at home, Hilltop Dr.
12:28 p.m. Caller found chocolate Labrador with underground fence collar in his yard, Hilltop Dr.
2:31 p.m. Caller found collie on Central Ave, very thin, no tags, placed in emergency shelter; owner later found
3:01 p.m. Caller reporting vehicle drove across yard and took down apple tree, Justice Hill Rd.
7:32 p.m. Install car seat, Leominster Rd.
Tuesday, October 27
10:15 a.m. Animal control officer checked on underground fence at home, Clinton Rd.Wednesday, October 28
9:18 a.m. Officer wanted, person found what appears to be drug paraphernalia in yard, Waushacum Ave.2:17 p.m. Large tree limb across Beaman Rd. DPW notified
3:52 p.m. Person at station to report suspicious check she received, not legitimate, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
5:37 p.m. Fight between caller’s dog and raccoon, possibly rabid, that had contact with a porcupine, Fox Run Rd. Raccoon will be tested
6:14 p.m. Motorist reports hitting animal, Leominster Rd. Damage to vehicle but can’t find animal
11:06 p.m. Caller requesting assistance with vehicle repossession, Clinton Rd.
Thursday, October 29
8:26 a.m. Possible rabid skunk trapped in window well at home, Rugg Rd.10:30 a.m. Two West Highland terriers loose, Leominster Rd.
11:56 a.m. Escort services requested, Main St.
4:01 p.m. Puppy, poodle/cockapoo mix, all black, found on Leominster Rd.
6:00 p.m. 911 hang-up, officer checked, Chocksett Rd.
Friday, October 30
1:11 a.m. Officer transporting female to Elliott Rd.9:48 a.m. Small dog going through trash, Waushacum Ave.
10:07 a.m. Suspicious parked motor vehicle, Fitch Farm Rd.
5:26 p.m. Golden retriever chased cruiser, trying to bite tires, S. Nelson/Rowley Hill Rds.
5:40 p.m. Vandalism. Kiosk in parking lot had glass broken and white supremacist literature posted, Gates Rd.
5:57 p.m. Injured hawk in middle of road, possible broken leg, officer unable to find, Heywood Rd.
6:28 p.m. Report of pickup parked on DCR land, John Dee/Muddy Pond Rds.
7:00 p.m. Officer dispersed group of teenagers from behind school, Boutelle Rd.
7:19 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, beer truck versus car in parking lot, Redemption Rock Trl.
8:58 p.m. Parent wants to speak with officer, Leominster Rd.
Saturday, October 31
12:06 a.m. Report of loud yelling and trucks peeling out, Newell Hill Rd.Sunday, November 1
8:30 a.m. Person wants to speak with officer, Squareshire Rd.2:48 p.m. Possible rabid raccoon walking across Rte. 140
10:22 p.m. Walker growled at by dog, Griffin Rd.
More on food, medicine, and health
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Being 'positive' will bring health and prosperity, we're told. More often, however, it misdirects our thoughts away from a understanding of our facts and any real attempt to effect change in our lives.
Recent research, Chronically ill people 'happier if they abandon hope', say docs • The Register, shows that we might wind up truly happier if we accept our condition than if we struggle against it.
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One more thing. You might be tempted to research your symptoms on the web, also known as Medicine by Google.
Being 'positive' will bring health and prosperity, we're told. More often, however, it misdirects our thoughts away from a understanding of our facts and any real attempt to effect change in our lives.
Recent research, Chronically ill people 'happier if they abandon hope', say docs • The Register, shows that we might wind up truly happier if we accept our condition than if we struggle against it.
In the meantime, however, our food industry tried to bolster our immune system by touting the Medicinal Effects Of Cocoa Krispies. To their credit, after being outed by USA Today, Kellogg pulls immunity claim. Now we can have our breakfasts in peace, so that we can worry about what else we're eating.
The 10 Weirdest, Grossest Ingredients in Processed Food | Health and Wellness | AlterNet
In case you hadn't suspected by now, All Medicines Are Poison!. Meaning, of course, that all medicines have side effects, with some more severe for some people. We can't know, with any measure of certainty, however, how those percentages apply to us. If we do experience side effects, sometimes there are treatments for those symptoms. There, too, you have to take your chances.
One more thing. You might be tempted to research your symptoms on the web, also known as Medicine by Google.
There's a good chance, however, that you'll wind up another disease instead. A London Times reported defined cyberchondria as "the deluded belief you suffer from all the diseases featured on the [I]nternet."
Thursday, November 05, 2009
What's eating you?
There have been several stories in the news regarding diet and one's risk for depression. This isn't surprising. Depression, at its most severe, is one of the most debilitating, intractable, and expensive conditions to treat. In its milder forms, it's often treated successfully with various therapies and/or medications.Wouldn't it be great, then, if we could find ways to reduce its severity and duration or, even better, prevent depression before it starts. Adding or removing some foods from our diets, it would seem, might be an answer.
We've long heard that oils from fatty, typically cold-water fishes are rich in omega-3s which, it's believed, can relieve depressive symptoms. It turns out, though, that it's not quite that simple. There are, we learn (Nutrition and health: Food, glorious food | The Economist), two types of omega-3 oils - long-chain and short-chain. The long-chain, primarily from fish, are the ones that do us the most good and are also the more expensive. Short-chain omega-3 oils, derived from plant oils, aren't nearly as effective.
A study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry concludes
that people who ate a diet high in Mediterranean-style foods, such as pulses, fruits, nuts, cereals, fish and olive oil were 30% less likely to develop depression than those who ate less healthy foods.(Pulses is another word for beans.)
via Mediterranean diet 'can help stave off depression' | Society | The Observer
It seems simple to conclude that a Mediterranean diet supplement with cold-water fish ought to be part of a depression prevention program.
Except that, olive oil includes omega-6 which can negate the beneficent effects of long-chain omega-3 oils. The Economist concludes " those who buy omega-3 supplements that also contain omega-6s are probably wasting their money."
Another study released this week shows how junk food diet 'can give you depression' | Mail Online. Well, it doesn't quite say that. The study says that people who eat more processed foods have a higher risk of depression. The researchers conclude that these dietary habits are predictive of depression and imply that the processed foods themselves are causing depression. I'm not sure. (The full text of the study is behind a subscription wall, so I can only rely on the news reports.)
For example, I'm having a heck of time parsing this item
Although the researchers cannot totally rule out the possibility that people with depression may eat a less healthy diet they believe it is unlikely to be the reason for the findings because there was no association with diet and previous diagnosis of depression.I suspect that the study's authors and certainly the reporters are confusing causation with correlation. It's not surprising that people with depression would have bad eating habits. When in the middle of depressive episodes, most folks are lucky to put on clean clothes, let alone make sure that they're getting enough veggies.
And, while we're at it, another study indicates that happiness is overrated anyway.
An Australian psychology expert who has been studying emotions has found being grumpy makes us think more clearly.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
You might have wondered ...
A few weeks ago, some of my wife's co-workers remarked that I'd been cranking out a lot of commentary on Facebook. By way of explanation, things that I post in this blog and commentary that I send via Twitter are also posted on my Facebook page. So, it's not as though I sit in Facebook all day and night, writing stuff. That would be creepy.
Any way, that stream has slowed considerably during the past couple of weeks for a number of reasons.
Any way, that stream has slowed considerably during the past couple of weeks for a number of reasons.
- I picked up some contract work. Although the amount of work that I've needed to do has been modest, I've had to invest some time in infrastructure:
- selecting and installing a source code control system (settling on Mercurial).
- getting virtual images of various other operating systems, including Windows 7, running on my laptop.
- writing a few scripts to handle routine tasks. I'm not a programmer, so progress is slow.
- tripping over an annoying bug in the latest version of Ubuntu (the Linux operating system that I use on my laptop). The mouse will stop responding to left-clicks at seemingly random times. There's some evidence that there's a problem with Flash, but there's been no definitive diagnosis, let alone a fix or workarond.
- We've been sick. We didn't go in for tests, but we're pretty sure it's the thing that everyone's talking about. Last night, I heard a Massachusetts public health official state that they hadn't found any cases of any strain of flu other than h1n1.
- I'm taking a course on business law. We had our mid-term exam a little while ago and the pace of assignments has picked up. We have a quiz this morning. Note that I'm writing instead of studying. Easily distracted? Me?
- Adding to the distraction, we've pulled a couple more boxes of our old stuff, stuff from my mother, and stuff from my father. It's interesting to dig through those old pictures and papers, to see the world from that perch again, to try to look forward at what might happen, instead of looking back at what the heck happened.
Those are my excuses and I'm sticking to them.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: there were 11 suspicious people or things.]
8:21 a.m. MassHighway notified about crosswalk lights cycling at night
8:23 a.m. Vandalism to soccer fields at light department, car drove through fields
8:43 a.m. School zone light on Salisbury St. out
8:46 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle; no one with vehicle
9:16 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Quinapoxet St.
10:05 a.m. 911 Motor vehicle lockout on Mayo Dr.
10:24 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Manning St.
1:12 p.m. Kitten reported hit on Brattle St.
1:26 p.m. Suspicious incident on River St.
1:38 p.m. Construction crew causing traffic hazard on Brattle St.
1:56 p.m. Multiple papers in roadway, Blackberry by side of road; owner arrived
2:07 p.m. Driver struck corner of business on Reservoir St.
3:06 p.m. Caller concerned man denied access to her property for hunting is there
3:45 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Jackson St.
4:28 p.m. Sick cat on Highland St.
5:36 p.m. 911 Motor vehicle accident on Brattle Street
5:41 p.m. Suspicious man knocking on door on Jackson St.
10:16 p.m. 911 accidental dial
8:29 a.m. Lockout on Main St.
8:56 a.m. Mutual aid to Paxton to take all their 911 calls as they move to new building
11:08 a.m. Holden St. man reported people in his home while he showered; left in pickup truck; truck stopped in West Boylston
2:28 p.m. Suspicious male fiddling with a car and possibly rolling joint on Shrewsbury St.
3:29 p.m. Caller reports she just hit dog
4:16 p.m. Dog found on Slipper Hill Lane
4:57 p.m. Damage to bird bath on Highland St.
7:31 a.m. Cable lines down on Mountview Drive, pulled down by tractor trailer unit
9:21 a.m. Contractor blocking one lane of traffic on Stanjoy St.
10:17 a.m. Contractor blocking traffic on Bullard St.
6:27 p.m. 911 Sheep in road on Salisbury St.; eventually contained
6:55 p.m. Report of gunshots heard on Chapel St.
7:27 p.m. Request for officer to speak to youths hanging around athletic department
8:35 p.m. Report of elderly gentleman driving 10 to 15 miles per hour on Salisbury St.
9:08 p.m. 911 Party involved in several verbal altercations at CRA; caller smelled alcohol
4:22 p.m. ATV and dirtbike reported driving up and down Fisher Rd.
4:20 p.m. Loose dog in road on Wachusett St.
5:33 p.m. Individuals reported in area of Dorothy Rd.
5:46 p.m. Request for well-being check on individual who hasn't been to work or picked up check; ok, will talk to employer
6:23 p.m. Male party selling oranges reported on Paugus Rd.
6:41 p.m. 911 Car on side of road backed into woods on Newell Rd.
6:59 p.m. Item sold on Internet, received payment in counterfeit check form
7:26 a.m. Caller heard gunshots by Dawson Pond; advised it is hunting season
1:05 p.m. Prank calls to residence on Wachusett St.
1:47 p.m. Neighbor's dog unleashed on Greenwood Parkway
7:55 p.m. Unknown car parked in driveway on Nola Dr.; owner will remove
10:23 p.m. Flooding problems at center intersection, under railroad bridge
10:48 p.m. Loud music on Colonial Dr.; residents advised to keep music down
3:00 a.m. Lockout of condo on Main St.
12:57 p.m. Resident lost plates
1:35 p.m. Complaint about dirt bike and two-wheelers trespassing on Stonehouse Road
4:19 p.m. Report of 15 kids on bikes and skateboards in Walgreen's parking lot; advised to move on
5:15 p.m. Citizen advised that dozens of skateboarders and kids on bikes used inappropriate language to passers-by
7:38 p.m. Children dropped off at 122 Shrewsbury St. without incident
6:30 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.
7:37 p.m. Disturbance, Main St.
7:10 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Sharon Dr.
2:40 a.m. Public service, Paugus Rd., Holden
10:43 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Mountain Rd.
6:43 p.m. Annoying text messaging, Ball Hill Rd.
6:48 p.m. Publics service, Mirick Rd.
9:16 p.m. Caller from Colorado unable to contact husband; may be missing after hiking on the mountain. Husband contacted.
9:59 p.m. Assist Westminster PD with 911 hang-up call, Old Oak Ave.
1:19 p.m. Assist other agency with information about individuals, Helen Ave.
1:32 p.m. Party upset about ongoing town issues, Main St.
4:49 p.m. Three dogs loose in neighborhood, Cameron Dr.
6:28 p.m. Person heard gunshots, Miles Rd.
6:35 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
5:47 p.m. Caller reporting her dog was attacked by neighbor's dog, Maple Ave.
9:25 p.m. Person at station to file report about damaged tires, Main St.
11:10 a.m. Report of two deer carcasses on side of road near cell tower, Campbell St.
1:44 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
2:48 p.m. Caller has collar that belongs to dog that is loose in neighborhood, Campbell St.
1:02 p.m. Request for information regarding quarantine issue, Juniper Ln.
2:29 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
2:37 p.m. Caller reports golden retriever in her yard, Campbell St.
4:50 p.m. Person at station to discuss something taken from his yard, Main St.
5:12 p.m. Report that beagle escaped and was hit by car, then ran away. Owner looking for dog, Pommogussett Rd.
7:20 p.m. Low hanging branch in Turkey Hill Rd.
4:36 p.m. Welfare check on individual seen limping, Barre Paxton Rd.
10:46 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in area of beach, Victoria Ave.
1:34 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding Halloween concerns
6:00 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Kendall Hill Rd.
7:38 p.m. Report of compressor running and loud music in area of new development. Sandy Ridge Rd.
1:49 p.m. Caller reports dog followed him along the Rail Trail, Waushacum Ave.
4:00 p.m. Officer investigation, regarding missing pink bicycle, Newell Hill Rd.
10:26 p.m. Assist Mass. State Police with possible stolen truck, crashed on I-190, possibly from Ashton Ln.
11:45 p.m. Caller reporting a Mass. State Police trooper at his door inquiring about stolen vehicle, Ashton Ln.
12:30 p.m. Report of cat up tree, Sholan Ter.
3:31 p.m. Officer wanted, man trespassing in maintenance area, Leominster Rd.
4:24 p.m. Request for animal control officer about some type of animal damaging house, Princeton Rd.
9:48 p.m. Dog found on Muddy Pond Rd. Owner notified
8:57 a.m. Bear roaming neighborhood Pamela Ln.
8:57 p.m. Officer wanted at school for student attending dance, Boutelle Rd.
2:24 a.m. Person receiving several text messages and phone calls, Wilder Rd.
4:40 a.m. Someone punched large hole in inflatable pumpkin on caller's front lawn, Justice Hill Rd.
8:19 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding his mail box being lifted, Rowley Hill Rd.
10:25 a.m. Report of bull dog running, Rowley Hill Rd.
11:22 p.m. Report of people throwing eggs at vehicles, possibly around the light department, Main St.
[Editor's note: there were 11 suspicious people or things.]
Holden
Monday, October 19
5:35 a.m. Loud music reported on S. Wachusett St.; from truck making deliveries; driver spoken to8:21 a.m. MassHighway notified about crosswalk lights cycling at night
8:23 a.m. Vandalism to soccer fields at light department, car drove through fields
8:43 a.m. School zone light on Salisbury St. out
8:46 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle; no one with vehicle
9:16 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Quinapoxet St.
10:05 a.m. 911 Motor vehicle lockout on Mayo Dr.
10:24 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Manning St.
1:12 p.m. Kitten reported hit on Brattle St.
1:26 p.m. Suspicious incident on River St.
1:38 p.m. Construction crew causing traffic hazard on Brattle St.
1:56 p.m. Multiple papers in roadway, Blackberry by side of road; owner arrived
2:07 p.m. Driver struck corner of business on Reservoir St.
3:06 p.m. Caller concerned man denied access to her property for hunting is there
3:45 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Jackson St.
4:28 p.m. Sick cat on Highland St.
5:36 p.m. 911 Motor vehicle accident on Brattle Street
5:41 p.m. Suspicious man knocking on door on Jackson St.
10:16 p.m. 911 accidental dial
Tuesday, October 20
8:19 a.m. Possible bobcat sighting8:29 a.m. Lockout on Main St.
8:56 a.m. Mutual aid to Paxton to take all their 911 calls as they move to new building
11:08 a.m. Holden St. man reported people in his home while he showered; left in pickup truck; truck stopped in West Boylston
2:28 p.m. Suspicious male fiddling with a car and possibly rolling joint on Shrewsbury St.
3:29 p.m. Caller reports she just hit dog
4:16 p.m. Dog found on Slipper Hill Lane
4:57 p.m. Damage to bird bath on Highland St.
Wednesday, October 21
2:19 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Main St. in McDonald's lot7:31 a.m. Cable lines down on Mountview Drive, pulled down by tractor trailer unit
9:21 a.m. Contractor blocking one lane of traffic on Stanjoy St.
10:17 a.m. Contractor blocking traffic on Bullard St.
6:27 p.m. 911 Sheep in road on Salisbury St.; eventually contained
6:55 p.m. Report of gunshots heard on Chapel St.
7:27 p.m. Request for officer to speak to youths hanging around athletic department
8:35 p.m. Report of elderly gentleman driving 10 to 15 miles per hour on Salisbury St.
9:08 p.m. 911 Party involved in several verbal altercations at CRA; caller smelled alcohol
Thursday, October 22
8:37 a.m. School zone light on Salisbury St. not functioning properly4:22 p.m. ATV and dirtbike reported driving up and down Fisher Rd.
Friday, October 23
12:26 p.m. 911 Man seen entering home with empty duffle and seen emerging with something in bag on Autumn Circle4:20 p.m. Loose dog in road on Wachusett St.
5:33 p.m. Individuals reported in area of Dorothy Rd.
5:46 p.m. Request for well-being check on individual who hasn't been to work or picked up check; ok, will talk to employer
6:23 p.m. Male party selling oranges reported on Paugus Rd.
6:41 p.m. 911 Car on side of road backed into woods on Newell Rd.
6:59 p.m. Item sold on Internet, received payment in counterfeit check form
Saturday, October 24
1:22 a.m. 911 Caller heard footsteps by back door on Winfield Rd.; area secure7:26 a.m. Caller heard gunshots by Dawson Pond; advised it is hunting season
1:05 p.m. Prank calls to residence on Wachusett St.
1:47 p.m. Neighbor's dog unleashed on Greenwood Parkway
7:55 p.m. Unknown car parked in driveway on Nola Dr.; owner will remove
10:23 p.m. Flooding problems at center intersection, under railroad bridge
10:48 p.m. Loud music on Colonial Dr.; residents advised to keep music down
Sunday, October 25
2:19 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in business lot on Main St.3:00 a.m. Lockout of condo on Main St.
12:57 p.m. Resident lost plates
1:35 p.m. Complaint about dirt bike and two-wheelers trespassing on Stonehouse Road
4:19 p.m. Report of 15 kids on bikes and skateboards in Walgreen's parking lot; advised to move on
5:15 p.m. Citizen advised that dozens of skateboarders and kids on bikes used inappropriate language to passers-by
7:38 p.m. Children dropped off at 122 Shrewsbury St. without incident
Paxton
Saturday, October 24
9:09 a.m. Report of flat tire on vehicle, second time in a week, same tire, Spring Dr.Princeton
Tuesday, October 20
1:09 p.m. Officer investigation, Town Hall Dr.6:30 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.
7:37 p.m. Disturbance, Main St.
Wednesday, October 21
1:16 p.m. Abandoned 911 call, investigated, Mountain Rd.7:10 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Sharon Dr.
Thursday, October 22
8:14 p.m. Suspicious person, Sterling Rd.Friday, October 23
12:40 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Worcester Rd.2:40 a.m. Public service, Paugus Rd., Holden
10:43 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Mountain Rd.
Saturday, October 24
9:42 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Bigelow Rd.6:43 p.m. Annoying text messaging, Ball Hill Rd.
6:48 p.m. Publics service, Mirick Rd.
Sunday, October 25
10:57 a.m. Request for light dept., report of power out on Ball Hill Rd.9:16 p.m. Caller from Colorado unable to contact husband; may be missing after hiking on the mountain. Husband contacted.
9:59 p.m. Assist Westminster PD with 911 hang-up call, Old Oak Ave.
Rutland
Monday, October 19
11:05 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about property boundary issues, Main St.1:19 p.m. Assist other agency with information about individuals, Helen Ave.
1:32 p.m. Party upset about ongoing town issues, Main St.
4:49 p.m. Three dogs loose in neighborhood, Cameron Dr.
6:28 p.m. Person heard gunshots, Miles Rd.
6:35 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
Tuesday, October 20
4:43 p.m. Complaint about four-wheelers, E. Hill Rd.5:47 p.m. Caller reporting her dog was attacked by neighbor's dog, Maple Ave.
9:25 p.m. Person at station to file report about damaged tires, Main St.
Wednesday, October 21
9:28 a.m. Suspicious person at playground, Memorial Dr.11:10 a.m. Report of two deer carcasses on side of road near cell tower, Campbell St.
1:44 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
2:48 p.m. Caller has collar that belongs to dog that is loose in neighborhood, Campbell St.
Friday, October 23
1:00 p.m. Report that someone may be stealing rocks from stone wall, Pleasantdale Rd.1:02 p.m. Request for information regarding quarantine issue, Juniper Ln.
2:29 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
2:37 p.m. Caller reports golden retriever in her yard, Campbell St.
4:50 p.m. Person at station to discuss something taken from his yard, Main St.
5:12 p.m. Report that beagle escaped and was hit by car, then ran away. Owner looking for dog, Pommogussett Rd.
Saturday, October 24
5:08 p.m. Report of multiple gun shots coming from residence, Kenwood Dr.7:20 p.m. Low hanging branch in Turkey Hill Rd.
Sunday, October 25
4:52 p.m. Report of two horses running down Rte. 56, Pommogussett Rd./Rebecca Ann Dr.4:36 p.m. Welfare check on individual seen limping, Barre Paxton Rd.
10:46 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in area of beach, Victoria Ave.
Sterling
Monday, October 19
10:13 a.m. Loose dog, Belmont Dr.1:34 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding Halloween concerns
6:00 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Kendall Hill Rd.
7:38 p.m. Report of compressor running and loud music in area of new development. Sandy Ridge Rd.
Tuesday, October 20
12:10 p.m. Escort individual to Meetinghouse Hill Rd.1:49 p.m. Caller reports dog followed him along the Rail Trail, Waushacum Ave.
4:00 p.m. Officer investigation, regarding missing pink bicycle, Newell Hill Rd.
10:26 p.m. Assist Mass. State Police with possible stolen truck, crashed on I-190, possibly from Ashton Ln.
11:45 p.m. Caller reporting a Mass. State Police trooper at his door inquiring about stolen vehicle, Ashton Ln.
Wednesday, October 21
8:23 a.m. Caller observed a male subject possibly trying to break into home, Beaman Rd. Found to be contractor replacing a window12:30 p.m. Report of cat up tree, Sholan Ter.
3:31 p.m. Officer wanted, man trespassing in maintenance area, Leominster Rd.
4:24 p.m. Request for animal control officer about some type of animal damaging house, Princeton Rd.
9:48 p.m. Dog found on Muddy Pond Rd. Owner notified
Friday, October 23
8:50 a.m. Caller reports people in parking lot switching license plates, Redemption Rock Trl.8:57 a.m. Bear roaming neighborhood Pamela Ln.
8:57 p.m. Officer wanted at school for student attending dance, Boutelle Rd.
Saturday, October 24
1L18 p.m. Missing St. Bernard dog from home, James Rd. Dog returned homeSunday, October 25
1:59 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle parked at end of driveway, Redemption Rock Trl.2:24 a.m. Person receiving several text messages and phone calls, Wilder Rd.
4:40 a.m. Someone punched large hole in inflatable pumpkin on caller's front lawn, Justice Hill Rd.
8:19 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding his mail box being lifted, Rowley Hill Rd.
10:25 a.m. Report of bull dog running, Rowley Hill Rd.
11:22 p.m. Report of people throwing eggs at vehicles, possibly around the light department, Main St.
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