Okay, Now Dentists Scare Me

After my recent wisdom tooth surgery, I decided to get serious about my health.  And by that I mean actually go do the doctor.  I hadn't been to a doctor since I was in High School, this is despite me thinking it was necessary to go to the optometrist on a yearly basis for the past couple of years.

So I went to see my the nearest doctor that was covered by my insurance, and it went way better than I expected.  I was expecting to be there for most of the day, to have to answer as to why I hadn't seen the doctor for over a decade, for my visit to cost me a lot of money, and do other things that would make me feel uncomfortable.  None of this happened.  The whole process of seeing the doctor was remarkably easy and stress free.

My experience with a regular doctor made me much more confident about how my experience would go with other doctors.  I made an appointment to see my eye doctor.  Much like the last couple of years, my appointment went smoothly.  I do have to get new glasses, which will cost me money but nothing unreasonable.  After that I made an appointment to see a dentist.  My appointment is not for another week or so, but, given my experience with my regular doctor and my eye doctor, I am fully confident that my experience with my new dentist will go well.

Surgeon Simulator goes to the dentist in upcoming iPad release

Okay, now I'm concerned.

What A Perfect Morning

Ah, morning.  What a perfect time to reflect on the world and enjoy the beauty that is in it.  Since I work evenings and have nothing pressing to do in the morning, I can spend every morning reveling in the newness of the day.  For example, this morning I woke up, turned on SportsCenter, got myself a cup of coffee, and caught up on the news.

Comcast SportsNet Airs Our Version Of Cubs Mascot With Cock And Balls

Every morning I am met with many examples of just how good the world is simply by looking through my favorite RSS reader.

Judge Rules That 'No' Means 'Yes'

My life is filled with positivity as it rains over my world every morning as I reenact this ritual.

Virginia GOP House Candidate Opposed Criminalizing Spousal Rape

Not only is my view of the world uplifted, but also my view of the people that are in it.

Danish tourist gang-raped, Indian police say

I credit my overall positive outlook on the world to being able to discover more and more things about my world each and every morning, and I thank the internet for giving me the tools that allow me to do so.  I look forward to learning more about the world as well as gaining a deeper understanding of the people in it.  Who knows, I may use such a positive mindset in my writing.  Perhaps I already have.

FBI Seeking Serial Bridge Burner

The FBI is currently hot on the trail of a serial arsonist.  They are zeroing in on a suspect and are seeking the public's help.  The suspect the FBI is seeking stands accused of committing arson on or around several bridges.  These incidents span over a decade and have occurred across the United States.

On December 20th, 2000 a fire broke out in the area underneath the Arboretum Sewer Trestle in Seattle, Washington.  Police say that gasoline was spread around some of the vegetation in the area, which was lit with a Zippo lighter.  The FBI aren't giving details, but this fire is the first one they are attributing to their suspect.

On the evening of February 17th, 2004, a fire broke out on the Rector Road Bridge in Denton, Texas.  An accelerant, believed to be kerosene, was spread along the length of the bridge, which was lit with a Zippo lighter.  Unlike in the case of the Arboretum Sewer Trestle fire, this fire was spread on the bridge itself and resulted in considerable property damage.  Firefighters in the area say that the fire could have spread further into town if not for their swift response.  Again, the FBI are not giving details as to how they connected this fire to their suspect.

The most recent incident, and the one that brought renewed attention to this case, occurred on January 13th, 2014.  On that day, a large fire broke out on the walkway of the Pelham Bridge in the Bronx, New York.  Forensic analysis is still pending, but initial reports suggest that a large amount of documents were doused with some form of accelerant and set ablaze.  It is believed that the documents involved in this incident are what ties this case to the incidents in Seattle and Denton, although the FBI can neither confirm nor deny this.  Video surveillance in the area of the bridge is what has allowed police to identify a suspect.

Police in New York, as well as the FBI, are currently looking for this yet to be identified suspect, pictured above.  This man is believed to be in his late thirties with black hair and an athletic build.  Police do not have a name for him, but anyone who thinks that they have information on this case, as well as the fires on the Arboretum Sewer Trestle in Seattle, Washington and the Rector Road Bridge in Denton, Texas is strongly urged to contact their local police.

Alex Rodriguez Must Go

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The Case of Alex Rodriguez

A-Rod banned for entire 2014 season

This has gone on for long enough.  I know I am not alone in saying that the steroid allegations involving Alex Rodriguez has become a blight on the game of baseball.  This is different than allegations that have tainted the careers of other high profile athletes.  Alex Rodriguez is fighting these allegations to the very end when a lot of sports fans jut want it to end.  I don't want to see Alex Rodriguez attempt a comeback from his suspension.  I don't want to see Alex Rodriguez serve his suspension.  I want Alex Rodriguez to retire today.  I just want Alex Rodriguez to go.  Go away and never come back.