Landlords Must Bake Fido a Cake, Too

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Paw-friendly? Proposed Bill Would Prevent California Landlords From Banning Pets in Rentals

The Mercury News, via American Military News |March 1, 2024 | Kate Talerico

The bill, AB 2216, would prohibit blanket bans of pets in rentals and allow landlords to ask about pet ownership only after a tenant’s application has been approved.

As many reasons as there are to love pets, property owners have plenty of their own for banning them in their buildings. Barking dogs can be a nuisance to neighbors. Unclipped claws can damage wooden floors. Too many cats can leave lingering odors. Owners who don’t pick up after their pets’ messes create extra work for maintenance staff. Lingering pet dander in carpets can make a unit uninhabitable in the future for someone with severe allergies.

“When you try to mandate sweeping legislation for inclusion of pets in a community, you have to think of the whole of the community — and that includes other renters,” said Derek Barnes, executive director of the East Bay Rental Housing Association, which opposes the bill.

Landlords would be exempted from the ban if they provide a reason for excluding pets from their property, such as concerns over health or nuisances, so long as they can provide documentation to a rent board if a tenant pushes back.

So — government by absolute whim or by bribing the right official, basically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So What Was It Structured For, Before?

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Army ‘Restructuring Itself for War’ … By Cutting 24,000 Amid Recruiting Shortfalls
World Net Daily | February 29, 2024 | J.M. Phelps

Downsizing its force from 494,000 to 470,000 soldiers by fiscal year 2029, the U.S. Army claims it’s preparing its fighting force for future wars. The 24,000-person reduction is being touted as serving to restructure the “largely unmanned ‘hollow’ force structure and build new formations equipped with new capabilities needed for large scale combat operations [as it seeks] a high state of readiness.”

Hollow Wean II?

Ironically, with continued recruiting shortfalls in recent years, the Army is also claiming the restructuring effort will help “build back its end strength.” Over the last two fiscal years, the Army missed its recruiting goals by an eye-opening 26,000 recruits – almost the same number it now claims to be intentionally cutting.

The Army: “That’s just a coincidence!!”

Cutting force size to match decrease in enlistment: just the Army being all it can be.

 

Avoid That Word “Unqualified”. . .

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Intuitive Machines Finally Releases Moon Landing Shots as Mission Nears Conclusion

Orlando Sentinel via Military News | 3/2/24 | Richard Tribou

. . .  its final resting spot not in an upright position, but not entirely on its side either.

“Before the mission, we had an absolute sense of humility, yet relied on our technical excellence and trusted years of experience and this incredible team that we have,” [company CEO Steve] Altemus said. “Following this — I would say — unqualified success of a mission. I’m emboldened.”

. . . unless you’re referring to the Biden administration.

 

Little Black Rainclouds Matter!

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Could Drying the Stratosphere Help Cool the Planet?
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | February 28, 2024

Yes, but only to a small degree.

While human-caused carbon dioxide emissions are by far the most important driver of climate change, . . .

I thought human emissions were responsible for a miniscule percentage (3%) of the gas CO2 — which itself forms a miniscule percentage of all greenhouse gases (4%).

. . . water vapor is actually the most abundant greenhouse gas, . . .

Everybody has known this all along, but it has been deceptively overlooked by the “carbon is evil” consensus, because they know how stupid it sounds to try and ban water.

. . . and is responsible for about half of Earth’s natural greenhouse effect . . .

Oh, more than that, I hear.

. . . — the one that keeps our planet habitable.

Then why do they want to stop it?

Now, as scientists explore ways to address the impacts of climate change by removing excess heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and by reflecting sunshine back into space, . . .

Do you need a permit to do that?

. . . one group of researchers has asked the question: Could removing some water vapor from the atmosphere also help mitigate climate change?

How Dare You?

But I think this gives a new put-down for climate crazies:

“Ahh, go dry the stratosphere.”

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