OND with jlms qkw includes:  stories from Iraq and Afghanistan; news from around the world - multi-sourced;  links to a cartoon or two; news from Utah; sports headlines; and anything else I feel like.  I have a soft spot for Iowa.

Tonight's edition may be lacking - I am under someone's weather.  And my cat has tried to sit on my keyboard all frickin' day.  

I missed my own Kos-iversary!  It was 8-11!  And I cannot find my first comment, although i recall it was in a rescued diary.  This is diary #55.  

No Infighting - Play Nice!

I have written a few original diaries on the Crandall Canyon Mine Disaster.  I happily visit many  community diaries like Bookflurries:  Bookchat, the Saturday morning stuff, and anything with a pootie.  I guest host when asked, including Fitness Monday, WAYWO, Mojo Friday, WAYR, and SNLC.  My fantasy is to guest host Cheers & Jeers, and Brothers & Sisters.  

Celebrate, reminiscence, and share pooties with me!  

OND with jlms qkw includes:  stories from Iraq and Afghanistan; news from around the world - multi-sourced;  links to a cartoon or two; news from Utah; sports headlines; and anything else I feel like.  I have a soft spot for Iowa.  

Fitness Monday is a community series for health and fitness support.  None of the hosts or diarists are professionals.  Please consult your own general practitioner if you have questions.  

Fit Kos-friends have more energy to elect more and better Democrats!  

OND with jlms qkw includes:  stories from Iraq and Afghanistan; news from around the world - multi-sourced;  links to a cartoon or two; news from Utah; sports headlines; and anything else I feel like.  I have a soft spot for Iowa.  

Tonight I focused on repression - my first several stories brought that out, so I continued the theme.  There is no end to the evil that people do, and it will take all of us to fight the good fight.  The courage of this Jewish Holocaust survivor is remarkable - he continues to travel regularly to Austria to remind them of truth and justice.  

August 6, 2:48AM MDT:  University of Utah seismologists reported a "mining induced" earthquake.  140 miles away, at the Crandall Canyon Mine, retreat mining caused 69 acres to collapse, under the weight of 1500' of sandstone.  

Bob Murray, of Murray Energy Corporation, became the face of the disaster.  And the Liar-In-Chief.

Reports are in:  from the Senate Committee, House of Representatives Committee, Mine Safety (hah) and Health Administration, and Labor Department.  

Memorials are going up, one later today, and one on September 14, 2008.

In memory of those who died, in honor of those who survived, and to hold those who are guilty accountable, please join me to explore what happened and what we still do not know.  

Hi all!  I'm jlms qkw, living in Sugarhouse in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I'm pretty sure I was the only Utahn at Netroots Nation and would love to be proven wrong.  

I'm interesting in meeting other Utahns and perhaps organizing a bit.  Looking at what we can do together.  

One of the things we could do:  a Crandall Canyon Anniversary Blogathon.  

I gathered a few folks in my last diary, and hope to find more.  

Hi all!  I'm jlms qkw, living in Sugarhouse in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I'm pretty sure I was the only Utahn at Netroots Nation and would love to be proven wrong.  

I'm interesting in meeting other Utahns and perhaps organizing a bit.  Looking at what we can do together.  

One of the things we could do:  a Crandall Canyon Anniversary Blogathon.  

Five gold stars for the loser-est story of the night!  Meanwhile, chingchongchinaman (3cman) has left the care and feeding of this series to me!  

Also please share summer travels, bizarre restaurants, or toys!  

My husband is a travel addict and we frequently travel as a family also.  Sometimes even on a per-diem.  We have eaten at some lovely restaurants in Santa Fe, Austin, Oceanside, and Anaheim.  

Please join me for a tour of one of the restaurants we enjoyed during our 8 weeks of summer travel from hell.  

OND with jlms qkw includes:  stories from Iraq and Afghanistan; news from around the world - multi-sourced;  links to a cartoon or two; news from Utah; and anything else I feel like.  

Fitness Monday is a community series for health and fitness support.  None of the hosts or diarists are professionals.  Please consult your own general practitioner if you have questions.  

Fit Kos-friends have more energy to elect more and better Democrats!  

Today's topics:  the Health Benefits of Companions

Some Utah news, when even Obama is including Utah in the 50-state strategy.  

One hundred sixty one years ago today, the members of the LDS church first entered the Salt Lake Valley.  Today, it is the biggest, most widely celebrated holiday in the state.  

Since I, like 30% of my state, am not LDS, I have never been very excited about celebrating this day.  However, it's my baptism birthday and when my kids were little, I told them the parade and fireworks were for me.  ;-)  

More Utah news, including an item about Rocky Anderson, to follow:  

Hi all!
I haven't seen a peep from 3cman nor any substitute.

So I just thought I'd see who was having a loserly Saturday Night.

I'm sure I'm not alone.  Heck, I know I'm not alone, because my whole family is crabby and trying to get ready for a trip in the morning.  

Happy 4th of July long weekend, all kos-friends!

25 letters would really really help!

Welcome to Monday Overnight News with jlms qkw.  My goal is to find stories you may not have seen elsewhere.  I am also committed to stories on Iraq, Afghanistan, Utah, and the Iowa Floods.  Additionally, I have sections on Political Cartoons and Sports. Halfway?  We're halfway through the calendar year, and Sunday evening wrapped up halfway through the baseball season.  

Leading Story:

The Australian (Sidney):  China moves to defuse racial tension before Olympics  Or, don't be surprised.  

With authorities eager to present China as a harmonious nation during the August Games, the government has ordered local officials to defuse petition campaigns by discontented citizens and to prevent "mass incidents," such as riots and demonstrations, according to the news reports.

Saturday's stability meeting is the latest of a flurry of security measures that China is taking to prevent any domestic unrest upsetting the Games and was targeted at petition campaigns by farmers and other disgruntled citizens.

Fitness Monday is a community series here on dailykos.com.  We offer support, advice, and a bit of writing.  

None of the diarists (or commenters) are professional fitness folks, and it is always a good idea to consult with your personal doctor and stuff.  

Fit and healthy kos-friends can knock on more doors and do more of all those  things that will elect more and better Democrats for all of us.  

June 28, 2008:  A Happy Happy Joy Joy Hip Hip Hooray Day for Me!

A Wedding.
A Birthday.
and a fabulous project!

Hello dailykos members!  This diary is an official part of Netroots For The Troops.  

It's your letter lady, jlms qkw, home from holiday.  And a big thanks to all previous letter writers, especially those who sent in letters while I was on vacation!

Current Totals:  59 61 Letters!  

This includes my 11 and 49 from wonderful dailykos members and their families!  

42 40 more needed!