Well, I can speak for myself when I say I cut class most of the time so I would have never stood a chance, but my main question is this....
Does something like this teach reals goals to a HS kid? Read on.....
CASPER, Wyoming — Public schools often reward excellent attendance with movie tickets, gas vouchers and iPods. But some United States students are now hitting the ultimate teenage jackpot: They have won cars or trucks just for going to school.
Last spring, 16-year-old Kaytie Christopherson won a brand-new $28,000 pickup truck, with an MP3 player, for near-perfect school attendance.
"I take it everywhere," the high school junior said.
School districts in several states are now giving away vehicles, which usually are awarded through drawings open only to students with good attendance.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
AMMAN, Jordan, Nov. 30 — President Bush said today that American troops would stay in Iraq unless its government asks them to leave, using a joint news conference with the Iraqi prime minister to push back against a reported decision by an independent bipartisan panel to call for a gradual withdrawal.
President Bush met with Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki of Iraq today in Amman, Jordan.
“I know there’s a lot of speculation that these reports in Washington mean there’s going to be some kind of graceful exit out of Iraq,” Mr. Bush said during a joint news conference here with Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, referring to the final report by the Iraq Study Group that is expected next week. “We’re going to stay in Iraq to get the job done so long as the government wants us there.”
You see thats the thing that really pisses me off. These animals dont even know what Government is, let alone how to run one on their own and until then we get stuck with having our boys die over it and this turns into another 10 year war.
President Bush met with Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki of Iraq today in Amman, Jordan.
“I know there’s a lot of speculation that these reports in Washington mean there’s going to be some kind of graceful exit out of Iraq,” Mr. Bush said during a joint news conference here with Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, referring to the final report by the Iraq Study Group that is expected next week. “We’re going to stay in Iraq to get the job done so long as the government wants us there.”
You see thats the thing that really pisses me off. These animals dont even know what Government is, let alone how to run one on their own and until then we get stuck with having our boys die over it and this turns into another 10 year war.
A simple How to.....
How to Create a Fake Band
Love music? Love bands? Can't carry a tune or play an instrument? Have no fear, just create a fake band!
Steps
Think of an AWESOME name - these often crop up in conversations with friends, at drunk times, etc.
Designate positions - ie. fake vocals, fake drums.
Make a fake band dream playlist. The songs you witch you'd written
Compile the list in itunes or what have you.
Dance! Dance to your playlist!
Burn a cd and make a wicked cd cover - ie. your beloved's face
Love music? Love bands? Can't carry a tune or play an instrument? Have no fear, just create a fake band!
Steps
Think of an AWESOME name - these often crop up in conversations with friends, at drunk times, etc.
Designate positions - ie. fake vocals, fake drums.
Make a fake band dream playlist. The songs you witch you'd written
Compile the list in itunes or what have you.
Dance! Dance to your playlist!
Burn a cd and make a wicked cd cover - ie. your beloved's face
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
I think its a load of bull that the guy feels he was picked on because he is a Muslim "convert" or whatever, but hell, for 2 million the Govt. can falsely accuse me of being a terrorist too....
PORTLAND, Oregon (CNN) -- An Oregon lawyer wrongly arrested and accused of involvement in the 2004 Madrid train bombings has settled a lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million, attorneys told CNN on Wednesday.
Brandon Mayfield was arrested in Portland, Oregon, on a material witness warrant in May 2004, less than two months after the train bombings.
The settlement was confirmed by both sides. It was reached Tuesday during a conference with a federal judge, attorneys said.
The FBI identified Mayfield's fingerprint on a blue plastic bag containing detonators found in a van used by the bombers. However, the FBI's fingerprint identification was wrong and Mayfield was released several days later.
Mayfield and his family later sued the U.S. government for damages. The Portland-area attorney contended that he was a victim of profiling because he is a Muslim convert.
PORTLAND, Oregon (CNN) -- An Oregon lawyer wrongly arrested and accused of involvement in the 2004 Madrid train bombings has settled a lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million, attorneys told CNN on Wednesday.
Brandon Mayfield was arrested in Portland, Oregon, on a material witness warrant in May 2004, less than two months after the train bombings.
The settlement was confirmed by both sides. It was reached Tuesday during a conference with a federal judge, attorneys said.
The FBI identified Mayfield's fingerprint on a blue plastic bag containing detonators found in a van used by the bombers. However, the FBI's fingerprint identification was wrong and Mayfield was released several days later.
Mayfield and his family later sued the U.S. government for damages. The Portland-area attorney contended that he was a victim of profiling because he is a Muslim convert.
Paging Mr. Martin.....
Hey Mike, you out there?
Havent seen ya on here in quite a while, kinda miss ya.
Havent seen ya on here in quite a while, kinda miss ya.
Let it snow.....
Hey Scott, we are supposed to get an inch of snow tonight, Ill be thinkin about you....
How to Calculate Pi by Throwing Frozen Hot Dogs
Throwing a pie in someone's face is good. Throwing food at pi is better. Believe it or not, of all the countless ways to approximate the most prolific irrational number in the universe, there are none quite as interesting or as surprisingly satisfying as throwing perfectly good food around your kitchen. In fewer steps than it takes to circumscribe your house in a circle of baguettes, you, too, can easily add a slice of pi into your dinner menu tonight. The best part is...it really works!
Steps
Select your food item to throw. There are a couple of qualifications. First, it must be long, thin, and straight, like a frozen hot dog, for example. There are lots of other items that fit this criterion including Otter Pops, celery sticks, and churros. (If you simply can't come to grips with throwing perfectly good food, see the Tips section for some additional ideas.) Second, it must be a reasonably stiff item. Third, it should be somewhere between six and eighteen inches long. The experiment can be performed otherwise, but read on, and you will see why this size is optimal.
Select the spot from where you will throw your mathematical cuisine. You will probably need about 6-10 feet in front of you as you will be throwing straight ahead.
Clear the area. The place at which you are throwing should be devoid of objects that your food item could possibly run in to. So, if you are throwing in your kitchen, consider moving the table into another room or at least throwing in such a way that your food won't hit the table during its flight.
Measure the length of your projectile (i.e. your frozen hot dogs). A tape measure should do the trick. Be as accurate as you can, even down to the millimeter, for best results.
Lay down masking tape in parallel strips across the floor as far apart as your projectile is long. The strips should be perpendicular to the direction you will be throwing (see picture below). Do about 6-10 strips if your item is 6-18 inches long; fewer, if longer; more, if shorter.
The throwing set-upGet a piece of paper and across the top make a column for “Tosses” and another column for "Crosses." The "Tosses" column is to keep track of how many times you throw your food item. The "Crosses" column is to keep track of how many times your item, once it lands and stops moving, is laying across one of the lines.
Now, get into position, and THROW YOUR FOOD! Throw just one item at a time. Once it is at rest, observe whether or not it is crossing one of the lines. If it is, put a tick under "Crosses" and a tick under "Tosses." If it isn't, just put a tick under "Tosses." Repeat this as many times as you like. You should start seeing some interesting results by around 100 to 200 throws (it doesn't take as long as it sounds, especially if you use a pack of 10 frozen hot dogs so you're not out retrieving the one hot dog after every throw).
Once you are done throwing your food, multiply the number of tosses by two and divide by the number of crosses. For example, if I threw 500 times, and it crossed 320 times, I would calculate 500 x 2 / 320. And, as if a miracle has occurred, you will have an approximation for pi! Now, don't you feel less stressed?
Throwing a pie in someone's face is good. Throwing food at pi is better. Believe it or not, of all the countless ways to approximate the most prolific irrational number in the universe, there are none quite as interesting or as surprisingly satisfying as throwing perfectly good food around your kitchen. In fewer steps than it takes to circumscribe your house in a circle of baguettes, you, too, can easily add a slice of pi into your dinner menu tonight. The best part is...it really works!
Steps
Select your food item to throw. There are a couple of qualifications. First, it must be long, thin, and straight, like a frozen hot dog, for example. There are lots of other items that fit this criterion including Otter Pops, celery sticks, and churros. (If you simply can't come to grips with throwing perfectly good food, see the Tips section for some additional ideas.) Second, it must be a reasonably stiff item. Third, it should be somewhere between six and eighteen inches long. The experiment can be performed otherwise, but read on, and you will see why this size is optimal.
Select the spot from where you will throw your mathematical cuisine. You will probably need about 6-10 feet in front of you as you will be throwing straight ahead.
Clear the area. The place at which you are throwing should be devoid of objects that your food item could possibly run in to. So, if you are throwing in your kitchen, consider moving the table into another room or at least throwing in such a way that your food won't hit the table during its flight.
Measure the length of your projectile (i.e. your frozen hot dogs). A tape measure should do the trick. Be as accurate as you can, even down to the millimeter, for best results.
Lay down masking tape in parallel strips across the floor as far apart as your projectile is long. The strips should be perpendicular to the direction you will be throwing (see picture below). Do about 6-10 strips if your item is 6-18 inches long; fewer, if longer; more, if shorter.
The throwing set-upGet a piece of paper and across the top make a column for “Tosses” and another column for "Crosses." The "Tosses" column is to keep track of how many times you throw your food item. The "Crosses" column is to keep track of how many times your item, once it lands and stops moving, is laying across one of the lines.
Now, get into position, and THROW YOUR FOOD! Throw just one item at a time. Once it is at rest, observe whether or not it is crossing one of the lines. If it is, put a tick under "Crosses" and a tick under "Tosses." If it isn't, just put a tick under "Tosses." Repeat this as many times as you like. You should start seeing some interesting results by around 100 to 200 throws (it doesn't take as long as it sounds, especially if you use a pack of 10 frozen hot dogs so you're not out retrieving the one hot dog after every throw).
Once you are done throwing your food, multiply the number of tosses by two and divide by the number of crosses. For example, if I threw 500 times, and it crossed 320 times, I would calculate 500 x 2 / 320. And, as if a miracle has occurred, you will have an approximation for pi! Now, don't you feel less stressed?
Mormans vs Athiest
another link from my friend jonny at drunkcyclist.com
this one about the LDS vs Athiests,
fun stuff, enjoy
this one about the LDS vs Athiests,
fun stuff, enjoy
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
It wont go away.....
LOS ANGELES — Just when it seemed Michael Richards was about to leave the most troubling incident of his career behind, his publicist is having to explain how the comic could consider himself to be Jewish.
Last week, crisis-management expert Howard Rubenstein acknowledged that Richards had shouted anti-Semitic remarks in an April standup comedy routine — well before his appearance earlier this month in which he harangued hecklers with the n-word. But he defended Richards' language about Jews, saying that the comic "is Jewish. He's not anti-Semitic at all. He was role-playing."
Last week, crisis-management expert Howard Rubenstein acknowledged that Richards had shouted anti-Semitic remarks in an April standup comedy routine — well before his appearance earlier this month in which he harangued hecklers with the n-word. But he defended Richards' language about Jews, saying that the comic "is Jewish. He's not anti-Semitic at all. He was role-playing."
For PJ.....
Maybe this will help you out a little bit next time...wink, wink....
How to Politely Turn Down a Drink From Your Host
Here's some advice about turning down unsolicited drinks from a host.
Steps
Say, "No thank you. I'm not drinking this evening." Or try, "No thank you. I'm not thirsty at the moment." Sometimes a polite word will do just the trick.
If they insist, then you must insist as well. "Thank you for the offer, but I'd really rather not."
Another line would be, "Thank you, but no. Perhaps another time."
Say, "I am fine right now, I may take you up on it in a little bit," thus ambiguously deferring the drink until a later time (or not at all.)
If you absolutely must take the drink, remember that you are not forced to drink it. If you've already used the above phrases, then the fact that you are carrying the drink around without sipping should come as no surprise to your host.
How to Politely Turn Down a Drink From Your Host
Here's some advice about turning down unsolicited drinks from a host.
Steps
Say, "No thank you. I'm not drinking this evening." Or try, "No thank you. I'm not thirsty at the moment." Sometimes a polite word will do just the trick.
If they insist, then you must insist as well. "Thank you for the offer, but I'd really rather not."
Another line would be, "Thank you, but no. Perhaps another time."
Say, "I am fine right now, I may take you up on it in a little bit," thus ambiguously deferring the drink until a later time (or not at all.)
If you absolutely must take the drink, remember that you are not forced to drink it. If you've already used the above phrases, then the fact that you are carrying the drink around without sipping should come as no surprise to your host.
The 11-28 Random Photo
It looks like at least one of us knows how to treat a woman, but I don’t understand why he is wearing a pink shirt???
Monday, November 27, 2006
This is vaguely interesting.....
How to Raise Children to Be Rich
Many of the skills and attitudes needed to become rich, if that is a value that you desire for them to have, begin to develop in childhood, along with all other lifetime skills. If you want your child to grow up to become the next Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, or Tiger Woods, or,if you just want to encourage the development of habits and skills that will help your child eventually have the ability to not only earn, but to become more responsible with money, it is never too early to start, and for you to be a good example.
Steps
Examine your own beliefs and feelings about money. Do you believe that earning an income is a privilege and challenge; a good thing that can help you achieve your dreams and goals, or do you see it as a “necessary evil” to getting through life? If your thoughts tend toward the latter, you’ll have a hard time convincing your child that building wealth is a good thing. It's difficult to instill positive financial values that will help your child achieve success if they come into conflict with your own. Carefully think about your attitudes toward money and where they came from. No matter how you feel about money, it's good goal for a parent to assist your child in growing up to be a financially responsible and secure adult.
Evaluate and address your own spending habits. If you spend more than you earn, or if you spend your money frivolously and neglect to save and invest, don't expect your child to develop these habits. If you're currently having trouble providing for your family's basic needs, and money is a constant source of stress in your household, consider looking carefully at how you are modeling spending habits and the work ethic. Identify your problem areas, and work to correct them. Develop a budget and stick to it. Start saving money and invest for retirement and college funding, even if it is in very small amounts. These steps will have benefits right now for the entire family and will set a good example for your child to follow.
Appraise your general work ethic. Hard work over time is the only way to financially succeed for most people. Are you a conscientious worker? Have you tended to change jobs often, unsatisfied with your career? If so, discuss with your child how you are determined to alter the choices you've made regarding work. A large part of thinking positively about making an income is in having a job you enjoy. If you are not happy in your work, take action and make realistic plans to get a different job. This is a valuable lesson for your child to experience. Watching you make these tough changes will have a lasting impression on your child.
Many of the skills and attitudes needed to become rich, if that is a value that you desire for them to have, begin to develop in childhood, along with all other lifetime skills. If you want your child to grow up to become the next Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, or Tiger Woods, or,if you just want to encourage the development of habits and skills that will help your child eventually have the ability to not only earn, but to become more responsible with money, it is never too early to start, and for you to be a good example.
Steps
Examine your own beliefs and feelings about money. Do you believe that earning an income is a privilege and challenge; a good thing that can help you achieve your dreams and goals, or do you see it as a “necessary evil” to getting through life? If your thoughts tend toward the latter, you’ll have a hard time convincing your child that building wealth is a good thing. It's difficult to instill positive financial values that will help your child achieve success if they come into conflict with your own. Carefully think about your attitudes toward money and where they came from. No matter how you feel about money, it's good goal for a parent to assist your child in growing up to be a financially responsible and secure adult.
Evaluate and address your own spending habits. If you spend more than you earn, or if you spend your money frivolously and neglect to save and invest, don't expect your child to develop these habits. If you're currently having trouble providing for your family's basic needs, and money is a constant source of stress in your household, consider looking carefully at how you are modeling spending habits and the work ethic. Identify your problem areas, and work to correct them. Develop a budget and stick to it. Start saving money and invest for retirement and college funding, even if it is in very small amounts. These steps will have benefits right now for the entire family and will set a good example for your child to follow.
Appraise your general work ethic. Hard work over time is the only way to financially succeed for most people. Are you a conscientious worker? Have you tended to change jobs often, unsatisfied with your career? If so, discuss with your child how you are determined to alter the choices you've made regarding work. A large part of thinking positively about making an income is in having a job you enjoy. If you are not happy in your work, take action and make realistic plans to get a different job. This is a valuable lesson for your child to experience. Watching you make these tough changes will have a lasting impression on your child.
Yet more with the M. Richards thing.....
LOS ANGELES — Black leaders on Monday challenged the entertainment industry, including rappers, to stop use of the racial slur that Michael Richards uttered in his tirade.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and others said they will meet with TV networks, film companies and musicians to discuss the "n-word."
"We want to give our ancestors a present," Jackson said at a news conference. "Dignity over degradation."
I HATE that it is always referred to as the "N word", just use the damn word itself.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and others said they will meet with TV networks, film companies and musicians to discuss the "n-word."
"We want to give our ancestors a present," Jackson said at a news conference. "Dignity over degradation."
I HATE that it is always referred to as the "N word", just use the damn word itself.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
I wonder how useless W. will be at this meeting....
Iraqi Leader Sees Crisis Ahead of Meeting With Bush
By CHRISTINE HAUSER
Published: November 26, 2006
Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki of Iraq said today that his country was in a crisis as political pressure builds on his government just days before he holds talks with President Bush.
Mr. Bush and Mr. Maliki are scheduled to meet in the Jordanian capital, Amman, starting on Wednesday, less than a week after some of the worst violence in Iraq since the American-led invasion more than three years ago. The meeting is to take place despite the protests of Iraqi lawmakers loyal to the anti-American cleric Moktada al-Sadr, who threaten to boycott the government if the two leaders go ahead with their plans.
Iraqi Leader Sees Crisis Ahead of Meeting With Bush
By CHRISTINE HAUSER
Published: November 26, 2006
Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki of Iraq said today that his country was in a crisis as political pressure builds on his government just days before he holds talks with President Bush.
Mr. Bush and Mr. Maliki are scheduled to meet in the Jordanian capital, Amman, starting on Wednesday, less than a week after some of the worst violence in Iraq since the American-led invasion more than three years ago. The meeting is to take place despite the protests of Iraqi lawmakers loyal to the anti-American cleric Moktada al-Sadr, who threaten to boycott the government if the two leaders go ahead with their plans.
A little follow up to Kramer's falling apart last week.....
CHICAGO — Comedian Michael Richards said Sunday he did not consider himself a racist, and said he was "shattered" by the comments he made to two young black men during a tirade at a Los Angeles comedy club.
Richards appeared on the Rev. Jesse Jackson's nationally syndicated radio program, "Keep Hope Alive," as a part of a series of apologies for the incident. He said he knew his comments hurt the black community, and hoped to meet with the two men.
He told Jackson that he had not used the language before.
"That's why I'm shattered by it. The way this came through me was like a freight train. After it was over, when I went to look for them, they had gone. And I've tried to meet them, to talk to them, to get some healing,"
CHICAGO — Comedian Michael Richards said Sunday he did not consider himself a racist, and said he was "shattered" by the comments he made to two young black men during a tirade at a Los Angeles comedy club.
Richards appeared on the Rev. Jesse Jackson's nationally syndicated radio program, "Keep Hope Alive," as a part of a series of apologies for the incident. He said he knew his comments hurt the black community, and hoped to meet with the two men.
He told Jackson that he had not used the language before.
"That's why I'm shattered by it. The way this came through me was like a freight train. After it was over, when I went to look for them, they had gone. And I've tried to meet them, to talk to them, to get some healing,"
Friday, November 24, 2006
In the news.....
I found this info. to be interesting.....
MOSCOW — Russia has begun delivery of Tor-M1 air defense missile systems to Iran, a Defense Ministry official said Friday, confirming that Moscow would proceed with arms deals with Tehran in spite of Western criticism.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the issue, declined to specify when the deliveries had been made and how many systems had been delivered.
Ministry officials have previously said Moscow would supply 29 of the sophisticated missile systems to Iran under a $700 million contract signed in December, according to Russian media reports.
MOSCOW — Russia has begun delivery of Tor-M1 air defense missile systems to Iran, a Defense Ministry official said Friday, confirming that Moscow would proceed with arms deals with Tehran in spite of Western criticism.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the issue, declined to specify when the deliveries had been made and how many systems had been delivered.
Ministry officials have previously said Moscow would supply 29 of the sophisticated missile systems to Iran under a $700 million contract signed in December, according to Russian media reports.
Quiet Friday here.....
Well, I hope everyone is having a productive day. Things are sure quiet here.
Did anyone dare to go near a mall today, it being Black Friday and all?
Did anyone dare to go near a mall today, it being Black Friday and all?
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Being thankful.....
Since today is a day about being thankful for what you have, I wanted to say happy Thanksgiving to you all.
I know I am thankful for having all of you in my life after all these years.
Thanks.
I know I am thankful for having all of you in my life after all these years.
Thanks.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
What if it was the same here in the US? Things would be a lot different for internet business and for its users.
BEIJING — The creator of China's largest pornographic Web site was ordered imprisoned for life Wednesday, state media reported.
Xinhua News Agency said judges at the Taiyuan Intermediate People's Court in Shanxi province gave the life sentence to Chen Hui and handed down terms of 13 months to 10 years to eight others after they were convicted of profiting from pornographic dissemination.
Chen, 28, and his accomplices started the Qingseliuyuetian (Pornographic Summer) Web site in 2004 and opened three other porn sites, attracting more than 600,000 users.
Xinhua reported the police said it was difficult to know the exact amount of profits the Web site earned. Police found about $25,000 in the bank accounts of the nine.
When the site was closed in October 2005, it contained more than 9 million pornographic images and articles, police said.
BEIJING — The creator of China's largest pornographic Web site was ordered imprisoned for life Wednesday, state media reported.
Xinhua News Agency said judges at the Taiyuan Intermediate People's Court in Shanxi province gave the life sentence to Chen Hui and handed down terms of 13 months to 10 years to eight others after they were convicted of profiting from pornographic dissemination.
Chen, 28, and his accomplices started the Qingseliuyuetian (Pornographic Summer) Web site in 2004 and opened three other porn sites, attracting more than 600,000 users.
Xinhua reported the police said it was difficult to know the exact amount of profits the Web site earned. Police found about $25,000 in the bank accounts of the nine.
When the site was closed in October 2005, it contained more than 9 million pornographic images and articles, police said.
In the news.....
PHILADELPHIA — A man who mailed a bomb to a doctor because he was angry about how his penis enlargement surgery turned out was sentenced Tuesday to four years and 10 months in prison.
Blake Steidler, 25, of Reamstown, put the bomb in the mail on Feb. 11, 2005, in North Bloomfield, Ohio, addressed to the doctor in Chicago. After returning home, he called 911 and told police what he had done. The bomb was retrieved from the mail and destroyed; no one was injured.
Blake Steidler, 25, of Reamstown, put the bomb in the mail on Feb. 11, 2005, in North Bloomfield, Ohio, addressed to the doctor in Chicago. After returning home, he called 911 and told police what he had done. The bomb was retrieved from the mail and destroyed; no one was injured.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
calling out Mike S. and Frank
I was sitting here thinking about Offmen we havent seen on here in AGES and Mikey and Frank came to mind.
You 2 out there? How have you guys been?
You 2 out there? How have you guys been?
OJ sucks
NEW YORK — The families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman applauded the cancellation of O.J. Simpson's book and television special about how he would have killed his ex-wife and her friend if, in fact, he did do it.
Ron Goldman's father, Fred Goldman, told "The Early Show" Tuesday that News Corp.'s move to scrap Simpson's material is evidence that the "voices of the people can be heard."
Ron Goldman's sister, Kim Goldman, who also appeared on the show, said the family would take legal action to collect any money Simpson received from the deal.
News Corp., the parent company of book publisher HarperCollins and the FOX network — the publishing house that was to release the book and the network that was to air the interview — scrapped the project on Monday.
Ron Goldman's father, Fred Goldman, told "The Early Show" Tuesday that News Corp.'s move to scrap Simpson's material is evidence that the "voices of the people can be heard."
Ron Goldman's sister, Kim Goldman, who also appeared on the show, said the family would take legal action to collect any money Simpson received from the deal.
News Corp., the parent company of book publisher HarperCollins and the FOX network — the publishing house that was to release the book and the network that was to air the interview — scrapped the project on Monday.
This weeks Picture
Max got this pic at school. and Jake was convinced that it should get altered a bit.
Enjoy.
Another Urban Legend
According to Lyn Bramer, WXRT morning show host. The story earlier posted on this forum about Bono and the dead african babies is in fact an urban legend.
A little disapointing.
I would have liked to beleive Bono was a sanctimonius prick. and I suppose I still will, but not about clapping babies to death.
A little disapointing.
I would have liked to beleive Bono was a sanctimonius prick. and I suppose I still will, but not about clapping babies to death.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Kramer fucked up.....
SEINFELD STAR RICHARDS IN RACE ATTACK
Former SEINFELD star MICHAEL RICHARDS left comedy fans stunned during a Friday night performance at Los Angeles' Laugh Factory when he blasted a pair of African-American hecklers with a racist rant. The funnyman, who played quirky COSMO KRAMER in the beloved sitcom, lost his cool during a stand-up routine at the comedy club when two black audience members challenged him - and his comments were caught on camera. News website TMZ.com, which obtained the footage, reports the comedy show turned ugly when Richards realised his hecklers were black. He screamed at one of the men, "Fifty years ago we'd have you upside down with a f**king fork up your ass." And then, when the playful heckling continued, Richards objected further, ranting, "You can talk... you're brave now motherf**ker. Throw his ass out. He's a n**ger! He's a n**ger...! Look, there's a n**ger!"
So, what do you think? Uncalled for, or was he just having a really bad night?
Former SEINFELD star MICHAEL RICHARDS left comedy fans stunned during a Friday night performance at Los Angeles' Laugh Factory when he blasted a pair of African-American hecklers with a racist rant. The funnyman, who played quirky COSMO KRAMER in the beloved sitcom, lost his cool during a stand-up routine at the comedy club when two black audience members challenged him - and his comments were caught on camera. News website TMZ.com, which obtained the footage, reports the comedy show turned ugly when Richards realised his hecklers were black. He screamed at one of the men, "Fifty years ago we'd have you upside down with a f**king fork up your ass." And then, when the playful heckling continued, Richards objected further, ranting, "You can talk... you're brave now motherf**ker. Throw his ass out. He's a n**ger! He's a n**ger...! Look, there's a n**ger!"
So, what do you think? Uncalled for, or was he just having a really bad night?
Mark your calenders.....
SAN FRANCISCO — Two peace activists have planned a massive anti-war demonstration for the first day of winter.
But they don't want you marching in the streets. They'd much rather you just stay home.
The Global Orgasm for Peace was conceived by Donna Sheehan, 76, and Paul Reffell, 55, whose immodest goal is for everyone in the world to have an orgasm Dec. 22 while focusing on world peace.
"The orgasm gives out an incredible feeling of peace during it and after it," Reffell said Sunday. "Your mind is like a blank. It's like a meditative state. And mass meditations have been shown to make a change."
But they don't want you marching in the streets. They'd much rather you just stay home.
The Global Orgasm for Peace was conceived by Donna Sheehan, 76, and Paul Reffell, 55, whose immodest goal is for everyone in the world to have an orgasm Dec. 22 while focusing on world peace.
"The orgasm gives out an incredible feeling of peace during it and after it," Reffell said Sunday. "Your mind is like a blank. It's like a meditative state. And mass meditations have been shown to make a change."
Saturday, November 18, 2006
How to Become a Wine Connoisseur
So you want to become an oenophile (a lover or connoisseur of wine). You don't have to be a wine-maker or have a basement cellar in order to appreciate fine wine. Just follow these tips to start you on the road to a new hobby.
Steps
Get information from the experts. Read books on wine. Purchase wine guides. Subscribe to wine magazines.
Go to a wine shop and ask the staff for recommendations. Look for bottles of wine with write-ups near them, award citations and high magazine ratings. Try to go when you know the store is holding a tasting with samples.
Attend a local wine tasting or a wine appreciation class. These are held at adult schools, winemaking schools and fine restaurants.
Join a wine group.
Visit a winery. You'll learn how wine is made, see how the grapes are grown and be taught the proper procedure for drinking wine.
Buy wines that match the taste of the food you're serving.
Don't just stick to traditional reds and whites. Try sparkling wines, ice wines and desert wines as well. Try wines that aren't just from Italy, France and the Napa Valley. For American wines, try South Dakota or Idaho. Internationally, try wines from Argentina, Portugal and Australia.
Learn about different grape varieties. Traditionally fine wine was made from mainly French grape varieties, but now a much wider range of grape varieties are being used.
So you want to become an oenophile (a lover or connoisseur of wine). You don't have to be a wine-maker or have a basement cellar in order to appreciate fine wine. Just follow these tips to start you on the road to a new hobby.
Steps
Get information from the experts. Read books on wine. Purchase wine guides. Subscribe to wine magazines.
Go to a wine shop and ask the staff for recommendations. Look for bottles of wine with write-ups near them, award citations and high magazine ratings. Try to go when you know the store is holding a tasting with samples.
Attend a local wine tasting or a wine appreciation class. These are held at adult schools, winemaking schools and fine restaurants.
Join a wine group.
Visit a winery. You'll learn how wine is made, see how the grapes are grown and be taught the proper procedure for drinking wine.
Buy wines that match the taste of the food you're serving.
Don't just stick to traditional reds and whites. Try sparkling wines, ice wines and desert wines as well. Try wines that aren't just from Italy, France and the Napa Valley. For American wines, try South Dakota or Idaho. Internationally, try wines from Argentina, Portugal and Australia.
Learn about different grape varieties. Traditionally fine wine was made from mainly French grape varieties, but now a much wider range of grape varieties are being used.
Friday, November 17, 2006
And I thought about buying myself one for Christmas......
PUTNAM, Conn. — On the first day the much anticipated PlayStation 3 hit shelves in stores across the country, two armed thugs in Connecticut targeted game seekers with fat wallets, shooting one person waiting in a Wal-Mart line who refused to give up money, authorities said.
Police were still searching for the suspects, both believed to be in their teens. Police said one suspect was wearing a ski mask and brandishing a handgun, and the other had what appeared to be a shotgun.
The two tried to rob of line of people waiting to buy the new gaming console early Friday. They confronted a "bunch of people who were in line" outside a Wal-Mart store shortly after 3 a.m. and demanded money, said Lt. J. Paul Vance, a spokesman for the state police. The new Sony consoles are selling for around $500 to $600.
"One of the patron's resisted. That patron was shot," Vance said.
PUTNAM, Conn. — On the first day the much anticipated PlayStation 3 hit shelves in stores across the country, two armed thugs in Connecticut targeted game seekers with fat wallets, shooting one person waiting in a Wal-Mart line who refused to give up money, authorities said.
Police were still searching for the suspects, both believed to be in their teens. Police said one suspect was wearing a ski mask and brandishing a handgun, and the other had what appeared to be a shotgun.
The two tried to rob of line of people waiting to buy the new gaming console early Friday. They confronted a "bunch of people who were in line" outside a Wal-Mart store shortly after 3 a.m. and demanded money, said Lt. J. Paul Vance, a spokesman for the state police. The new Sony consoles are selling for around $500 to $600.
"One of the patron's resisted. That patron was shot," Vance said.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Does anyone besides me think of this than nothing more than publicity? I think its just a way for Madonna to get noticed so she looks like a good person. These people make me sick, its as if they look at adoption as a simple, joke like task. The last line of this little snippet almost made me wanna puke. "Picking candy off a store shelf...." Whatever. It can take some couples literally years to adopt a child and it sure isnt like picking candy off a store shelf. This is pathetic.
The Material Mom is desperately seeking a Malawian girl.
After landing in a PR nightmare while adopting a little boy from the central African nation of Malawi, Madonna wants to go back and adopt a little girl.
"Yes, absolutely. I'm going to adopt another Malawian child very quickly. A baby girl this time, in order to redress the balance," the 48-year-old singer-turned-Angelina Jolie wannabe told Paris Match.
She said her two other children, Lourdes and Rocco, would be given a "choice" in selecting their new sister like picking candy off a store shelf.
The Material Mom is desperately seeking a Malawian girl.
After landing in a PR nightmare while adopting a little boy from the central African nation of Malawi, Madonna wants to go back and adopt a little girl.
"Yes, absolutely. I'm going to adopt another Malawian child very quickly. A baby girl this time, in order to redress the balance," the 48-year-old singer-turned-Angelina Jolie wannabe told Paris Match.
She said her two other children, Lourdes and Rocco, would be given a "choice" in selecting their new sister like picking candy off a store shelf.
Strong Stomach?
the aussies take their gov't ant-smoking warnings pretty seriosly.
these are some pretty pictures to see every time you buy a pack of smokes.
these are some pretty pictures to see every time you buy a pack of smokes.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
An Adult Rum and Coke?
Should such a thing exist? Probly not how ever the problem for me is I like a Rum and Coke now and again, but I am no longer 22 so the thought of drinking copious amounts of syrupy cola smothered over a little unintelligible rum is no longer really appealing. I want to taste the rum and all its complexity, and I want my cola to compliment the rum in return. To be clear, my quest here is for flavor as I do not drink as much as I used to so when I do I want my time to be well spent. Here is what I have come up with.
Start with a standard rock glass, fill the glass to one third an equal portion of water and ice (for the purist’s use water and cubes from a trusted bottled source such a evian, or better still a reverse osmosis filtration system), then add a third of rum (Find a neat amber rum such as Mount Gay or Bacardi Anajo. You want something with a more complex flavor than a light rum but nothing that will break the bank, this is after all just a rum and coke. Althought I have on ocation spluged and used an 8 year old sipping rum Rhum Barbancourt with some astounding results. However due to the price of this product I consider it cost prohibitive and not acceptable for daily consumption), Finally top off the last third with thecola (finding the right cola for this last third is critical, so I advocate a premium cola made with real sugar stay away from those cola’s sweetened with corn syrup, and for God’s sake especially not aspartame! My personal favorite is called Cane Cola) by Boylan Bottling).
So there you have it, if you have a favorite please share it, my wife gets grumpy when I drink rum all the time.
Start with a standard rock glass, fill the glass to one third an equal portion of water and ice (for the purist’s use water and cubes from a trusted bottled source such a evian, or better still a reverse osmosis filtration system), then add a third of rum (Find a neat amber rum such as Mount Gay or Bacardi Anajo. You want something with a more complex flavor than a light rum but nothing that will break the bank, this is after all just a rum and coke. Althought I have on ocation spluged and used an 8 year old sipping rum Rhum Barbancourt with some astounding results. However due to the price of this product I consider it cost prohibitive and not acceptable for daily consumption), Finally top off the last third with thecola (finding the right cola for this last third is critical, so I advocate a premium cola made with real sugar stay away from those cola’s sweetened with corn syrup, and for God’s sake especially not aspartame! My personal favorite is called Cane Cola) by Boylan Bottling).
So there you have it, if you have a favorite please share it, my wife gets grumpy when I drink rum all the time.
Gobble gobble
So with turkey day a little over a week away, what are you guys planning? Are you traveling or are you hosting Thanksgiving?
We are going to have a quiet turkeyday here, nothing all too special.
Hey PJ, remember when we used to boycott Thanksgiving?
We are going to have a quiet turkeyday here, nothing all too special.
Hey PJ, remember when we used to boycott Thanksgiving?
He Gave Me Smelly Money
I am a word of meanings three.
Three ways of spelling me there be.
The first is an odour, a smell if you will.
The second some money, but not in a bill.
The third is past tense, a method of passing things on or around.
Can you tell me now, what these words are, that have the same sound?
I am a word of meanings three.
Three ways of spelling me there be.
The first is an odour, a smell if you will.
The second some money, but not in a bill.
The third is past tense, a method of passing things on or around.
Can you tell me now, what these words are, that have the same sound?
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Ill keep this short.....
Human rights activists are trying to persuade German prosecutors to open a war crimes investigation against the outgoing US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over his alleged role in abuses at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.
Like Germany of all nations has a fuckin right to bitch about crimes against humanity. Whatever.
Human rights activists are trying to persuade German prosecutors to open a war crimes investigation against the outgoing US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over his alleged role in abuses at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.
Like Germany of all nations has a fuckin right to bitch about crimes against humanity. Whatever.
Bono, whilst playing a gig in Glasgow, got the whole crowd to be silent and then began slowly clapping his hands. He got the crowd to clap along for a while, the stadium quiet except for the rhythmic clapping...
After a short period Bono spoke, saying that everytime he clapped his hands a child in Africa died...
Suddenly, from the front row of the venue a voice broke out in thick Scottish brogue, ending the silence as it echoed across the crowd, the voice cried out to Bono "Well stop ****ing doing it then!!"
After a short period Bono spoke, saying that everytime he clapped his hands a child in Africa died...
Suddenly, from the front row of the venue a voice broke out in thick Scottish brogue, ending the silence as it echoed across the crowd, the voice cried out to Bono "Well stop ****ing doing it then!!"
Monday, November 13, 2006
In the news...
Personally, in all my years, I never thought weed tasted that good anyways. Read on, yet another controversial product.....
MARIETTA, Ga. — A group of residents plans to ask county commissioners Tuesday to ban the sale of marijuana-flavored candy in Cobb County.
Christine Able, executive director of the Osborne Prevention Task Force, said she is concerned the candy encourages children to use drugs.
Companies who sell the candies say the lollipops, gum drops and other treats are geared toward adults and that they advise retailers to sell the candy only to people 18 and older.
Corona, Calif.-based Chronic Candy uses marijuana-related slogans in its marketing and claims "every lick is like taking a hit." Its hemp-flavored candy is packaged with images of bright green marijuana leaves.
The Web site for Chronic Candy acknowledges using "hemp essential oil" in its products, but maintains that the oil is not illegal.
"One of our goals is to reduce the interaction youths have with drugs," Able said. "[Chronic Candy] is considered a gateway product. It's opening the door to wanting to try the product for real."
MARIETTA, Ga. — A group of residents plans to ask county commissioners Tuesday to ban the sale of marijuana-flavored candy in Cobb County.
Christine Able, executive director of the Osborne Prevention Task Force, said she is concerned the candy encourages children to use drugs.
Companies who sell the candies say the lollipops, gum drops and other treats are geared toward adults and that they advise retailers to sell the candy only to people 18 and older.
Corona, Calif.-based Chronic Candy uses marijuana-related slogans in its marketing and claims "every lick is like taking a hit." Its hemp-flavored candy is packaged with images of bright green marijuana leaves.
The Web site for Chronic Candy acknowledges using "hemp essential oil" in its products, but maintains that the oil is not illegal.
"One of our goals is to reduce the interaction youths have with drugs," Able said. "[Chronic Candy] is considered a gateway product. It's opening the door to wanting to try the product for real."
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Just for trivia reasons, I thought this was worth passing on.....
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Gerald Ford, who turned 93 in July, became the longest-living U.S. president on Sunday, edging past Ronald Reagan, who died two years ago.
Ford, who was born on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska, has been alive for 93 years and 121 days, one day more than Reagan, who died in June 2004.
Ford, a former Michigan congressman and vice president, became U.S. president on August 9, 1974, after Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal.
The only president who was never elected, Ford remained in office until Jimmy Carter replaced him in January 1977 after losing the November 1976 election.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Gerald Ford, who turned 93 in July, became the longest-living U.S. president on Sunday, edging past Ronald Reagan, who died two years ago.
Ford, who was born on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska, has been alive for 93 years and 121 days, one day more than Reagan, who died in June 2004.
Ford, a former Michigan congressman and vice president, became U.S. president on August 9, 1974, after Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal.
The only president who was never elected, Ford remained in office until Jimmy Carter replaced him in January 1977 after losing the November 1976 election.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
random thoughts
"It's the wild color scheme that freaks me," said Zaphod whose love affair with this ship had lasted almost three minutes into the flight. "Every time you try to operate one of these weird black controls that are labeled in black on a black back ground, a little black light lights up black to let you know you've it. What is this? Some kind of galactic hyperhearse?"
-"The Restuarant at the end of the Universe" by Douglas Adams
some unknown song from the internet stream that julia found and i still haven't even figured out how to get the damn song titles to show up.
-"The Restuarant at the end of the Universe" by Douglas Adams
some unknown song from the internet stream that julia found and i still haven't even figured out how to get the damn song titles to show up.
Friday, November 10, 2006
in the news.....
What a difference a day makes here....it is snowing like an SOB right now and its 34 degrees.
Anyways, I am sure we all knew someone when we were little that had an easy bake oven and now it becomes a part of history....
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The National Toy Hall of Fame is paying homage to the electric age.
The Easy-Bake Oven and Lionel model trains joined Mr. Potato Head, the Frisbee and 32 other classic but watt-free toys Thursday in the Strong-National Museum of Play's eight-year-old hall of fame.
Longevity is a key criterion for getting into the all-star lineup. Each toy must not only be widely recognized and foster learning, creativity or discovery through play, but endure in popularity over multiple generations.
"This is the year of the plug-in toy — and a sign of things to come," said Christopher Bensch, the museum's chief curator, noting that the 12 nominees in 2006 included the iconic Atari video game system.
Anyways, I am sure we all knew someone when we were little that had an easy bake oven and now it becomes a part of history....
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The National Toy Hall of Fame is paying homage to the electric age.
The Easy-Bake Oven and Lionel model trains joined Mr. Potato Head, the Frisbee and 32 other classic but watt-free toys Thursday in the Strong-National Museum of Play's eight-year-old hall of fame.
Longevity is a key criterion for getting into the all-star lineup. Each toy must not only be widely recognized and foster learning, creativity or discovery through play, but endure in popularity over multiple generations.
"This is the year of the plug-in toy — and a sign of things to come," said Christopher Bensch, the museum's chief curator, noting that the 12 nominees in 2006 included the iconic Atari video game system.
Internet problems
I am turning again to my comrades in OMI for some computer help.
Pop-ups. Is there a way to block them effectivly. I am currently using Windows Explorer and until recently had no problems, but no I get a distrbing amount of them. Some are even loud and fairly obnoxios. Not to mention annoying.
Pop-ups. Is there a way to block them effectivly. I am currently using Windows Explorer and until recently had no problems, but no I get a distrbing amount of them. Some are even loud and fairly obnoxios. Not to mention annoying.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
A how to......
How to Prevent and Treat Dandruff
"John, why do you have this wikiHow article bookmarked? You don't have dandruff." "Exactly, Susan. Exactly."Dandruff, a condition characterized by flaking, itchy scalp, is one of the most common dermatogical conditions. Fortunately, while the exact cause of dandruff is not known, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of getting it, and effective treatments are available. So if it looks like a winter storm is following you--and only you--around everywhere, read on.
Steps
Eat a healthy, balanced diet. As if you needed another reason to eat right, it turns out that a healthy diet may ward off the flakes. Make sure to get plenty of zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids, and B-vitamin, and avoid excessive yeast and sugar. Research suggests that dandruff is at least in part caused by a fungus that thrives in yeasty, fatty, sugary environments. Though this does not neccesarily directly affect the conditions of your skin, your overall health will help with how your body responds to the fungus causing the dandruff.
Don't worry, be happy. Stress challenges the body's defenses and encourages all sorts of ailments, including dandruff, so relax now and don't worry about wearing a black shirt tomorrow.
Limit your use of hair styling products. Hairspray, mousse, and gel may contribute to dandruff in some people. They may also cause excessive drying of the skin, which can cause flaking--or trigger allergic reactions. If you notice dandruff soon after you begin to use a new product, chances are the product is to blame.
"John, why do you have this wikiHow article bookmarked? You don't have dandruff." "Exactly, Susan. Exactly."Dandruff, a condition characterized by flaking, itchy scalp, is one of the most common dermatogical conditions. Fortunately, while the exact cause of dandruff is not known, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of getting it, and effective treatments are available. So if it looks like a winter storm is following you--and only you--around everywhere, read on.
Steps
Eat a healthy, balanced diet. As if you needed another reason to eat right, it turns out that a healthy diet may ward off the flakes. Make sure to get plenty of zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids, and B-vitamin, and avoid excessive yeast and sugar. Research suggests that dandruff is at least in part caused by a fungus that thrives in yeasty, fatty, sugary environments. Though this does not neccesarily directly affect the conditions of your skin, your overall health will help with how your body responds to the fungus causing the dandruff.
Don't worry, be happy. Stress challenges the body's defenses and encourages all sorts of ailments, including dandruff, so relax now and don't worry about wearing a black shirt tomorrow.
Limit your use of hair styling products. Hairspray, mousse, and gel may contribute to dandruff in some people. They may also cause excessive drying of the skin, which can cause flaking--or trigger allergic reactions. If you notice dandruff soon after you begin to use a new product, chances are the product is to blame.
The 11/09 Random Photo
Heta Hema, a good friend although perhaps only remembered by Offmen Frank, Joey, and my self. It is a cool photo none the less. I in fact suspect she lurks here on our blog now and again. She would make a great Offmen, if girls where ever allowed into the fold.
some local news....
This guy is pretty much an idiot, but it is making local news here....
Iowa Governor Kicks Off Dem. Race For White House
November 9, 2006 11:10 a.m. EST
William Macklin - All Headline News Staff Writer
Des Moines, Iowa (AHN) - He may lack the big name visibility of Hillary Rodham Clinton or the national campaign experience of John Edwards, but Gov. Tom Vilsack of Iowa can claim something the others can't: the right to say he's the first Democrat to officially enter the race for the White House in 2008.
On Thursday, Vilsack established a presidential campaign committee by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission, the AP reports.
A dark horse in a field that could include New York Sen. Clinton and 2004 vice-presidential nominee Edwards, Vilsack used his party's successes in Tuesday's mid-term elections to make the case for his campaign.
"Americans sent a clear message on Tuesday," he said in a statement. "They want leaders who will take this country in a new direction. They want leaders who share their values, understand their needs, and respect their intelligence. That's what I've done as governor of Iowa, and that's what I intend to do as president."
Iowa Governor Kicks Off Dem. Race For White House
November 9, 2006 11:10 a.m. EST
William Macklin - All Headline News Staff Writer
Des Moines, Iowa (AHN) - He may lack the big name visibility of Hillary Rodham Clinton or the national campaign experience of John Edwards, but Gov. Tom Vilsack of Iowa can claim something the others can't: the right to say he's the first Democrat to officially enter the race for the White House in 2008.
On Thursday, Vilsack established a presidential campaign committee by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission, the AP reports.
A dark horse in a field that could include New York Sen. Clinton and 2004 vice-presidential nominee Edwards, Vilsack used his party's successes in Tuesday's mid-term elections to make the case for his campaign.
"Americans sent a clear message on Tuesday," he said in a statement. "They want leaders who will take this country in a new direction. They want leaders who share their values, understand their needs, and respect their intelligence. That's what I've done as governor of Iowa, and that's what I intend to do as president."
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Its almost 75 degrees here today. Is anyone else enjoying this indian summer like weather?
In a way it kind of makes me long for the cold. I am not a huge fan of winter but I like the feeling of cabin fever at times. The feeling of curling up under a favorite blanket or putting on your favorite cold weather gear is always nice. I also think coffee tastes better in the winter for some psychological reason. I dont like what snow does to the roads and the temperatures, but it sure is pretty to look at.
In a way it kind of makes me long for the cold. I am not a huge fan of winter but I like the feeling of cabin fever at times. The feeling of curling up under a favorite blanket or putting on your favorite cold weather gear is always nice. I also think coffee tastes better in the winter for some psychological reason. I dont like what snow does to the roads and the temperatures, but it sure is pretty to look at.
In the news.....
Democrats Take Control of House; Senate Hangs on Virginia and Montana
By ADAM NAGOURNEY
Published: November 8, 2006
Democrats seized control of the House of Representatives and defeated at least four Republican senators yesterday, riding a wave of voter discontent with President Bush and the war in Iraq.
Eliot Spitzer, who was elected governor of New York, celebrated in Manhattan.
But the fate of the Senate remained in doubt this morning, as races for Republican-held seats in Montana and Virginia remained too close to call as Election Day turned into the day after. Democrats would need both seats to win control of the Senate as well.
In Montana, Senator Conrad Burns, a Republican, was trailing Jon Tester, a Democrat, by a narrow margin. The race in Virginia — between another Republican incumbent, Senator George Allen, and Jim Webb, his Democratic challenger — was so close that some officials said it would have to be resolved by a recount.
By ADAM NAGOURNEY
Published: November 8, 2006
Democrats seized control of the House of Representatives and defeated at least four Republican senators yesterday, riding a wave of voter discontent with President Bush and the war in Iraq.
Eliot Spitzer, who was elected governor of New York, celebrated in Manhattan.
But the fate of the Senate remained in doubt this morning, as races for Republican-held seats in Montana and Virginia remained too close to call as Election Day turned into the day after. Democrats would need both seats to win control of the Senate as well.
In Montana, Senator Conrad Burns, a Republican, was trailing Jon Tester, a Democrat, by a narrow margin. The race in Virginia — between another Republican incumbent, Senator George Allen, and Jim Webb, his Democratic challenger — was so close that some officials said it would have to be resolved by a recount.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Scott had mentioned the new elec. voting machines in an earlier post today. Here is a little news bit as to how they are going so far...
By JOHN HOLUSHA and BRIAN KNOWLTON
Published: November 7, 2006
With control of Congress hanging on a handful of races, voters streamed to the polls today in a midterm election many people have viewed as a popular referendum on President Bush and the war in Iraq.
Polls opened in many places as early as 6 a.m., and with about one-third of the precincts across the country using new electronic voting technology, a range of technical problems soon began frustrating voters in states like Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Some of the worst problems were reported in Marion County, Ind., which includes Indianapolis. Roughly half of the 914 precincts reported difficulties getting machines started. Insufficient training for poll workers was part of the problem, County Clerk Doris Ann Sadler told The Associated Press. Officials in 175 precincts were forced to turn to paper ballots.
Election officials in Delaware County, Ind., said they would seek a court order to extend voting hours. Voters in 75 precincts were frustrated because the cards that activate machines apparently had been programmed incorrectly.
By JOHN HOLUSHA and BRIAN KNOWLTON
Published: November 7, 2006
With control of Congress hanging on a handful of races, voters streamed to the polls today in a midterm election many people have viewed as a popular referendum on President Bush and the war in Iraq.
Polls opened in many places as early as 6 a.m., and with about one-third of the precincts across the country using new electronic voting technology, a range of technical problems soon began frustrating voters in states like Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Some of the worst problems were reported in Marion County, Ind., which includes Indianapolis. Roughly half of the 914 precincts reported difficulties getting machines started. Insufficient training for poll workers was part of the problem, County Clerk Doris Ann Sadler told The Associated Press. Officials in 175 precincts were forced to turn to paper ballots.
Election officials in Delaware County, Ind., said they would seek a court order to extend voting hours. Voters in 75 precincts were frustrated because the cards that activate machines apparently had been programmed incorrectly.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Should this guy be taken seriously? What ya think?
Bigfoot Researcher Criticized, Ridiculed by Many Fellow Scientists
Monday, November 06, 2006
POCATELLO, Idaho — Jeffrey Meldrum holds a Ph.D. in anatomical sciences and is a tenured professor of anatomy at Idaho State University. He is also one of the world's foremost authorities on Bigfoot, the mythical smelly ape-man of the Northwest woods. And Meldrum firmly believes the lumbering, shaggy brute exists.
That makes him an outcast — a solitary, Sasquatch-like figure himself — on the 12,700-student campus, where many scientists are embarrassed by what they call Meldrum's "pseudo-academic" pursuits and have called on the university to review his work with an eye toward revoking his tenure. One physics professor, D.P. Wells, wonders whether Meldrum plans to research Santa Claus, too.
Meldrum, 48, spends most of his days in his laboratory in the Life Sciences Building, analyzing more than 200 jumbo plaster casts of what he contends are Bigfoot footprints.
For the past 10 years, he has added his scholarly sounding research to a field full of sham videos and supermarket tabloid exposes. And he is convinced he has produced a body of evidence that proves there is a Bigfoot.
"It used to be you went to a bookstore and asked for a book on Bigfoot and you'd be directed to the occult section, right between the Bermuda Triangle and UFOs," Meldrum said. "Now you can find some in the natural science section."
Monday, November 06, 2006
POCATELLO, Idaho — Jeffrey Meldrum holds a Ph.D. in anatomical sciences and is a tenured professor of anatomy at Idaho State University. He is also one of the world's foremost authorities on Bigfoot, the mythical smelly ape-man of the Northwest woods. And Meldrum firmly believes the lumbering, shaggy brute exists.
That makes him an outcast — a solitary, Sasquatch-like figure himself — on the 12,700-student campus, where many scientists are embarrassed by what they call Meldrum's "pseudo-academic" pursuits and have called on the university to review his work with an eye toward revoking his tenure. One physics professor, D.P. Wells, wonders whether Meldrum plans to research Santa Claus, too.
Meldrum, 48, spends most of his days in his laboratory in the Life Sciences Building, analyzing more than 200 jumbo plaster casts of what he contends are Bigfoot footprints.
For the past 10 years, he has added his scholarly sounding research to a field full of sham videos and supermarket tabloid exposes. And he is convinced he has produced a body of evidence that proves there is a Bigfoot.
"It used to be you went to a bookstore and asked for a book on Bigfoot and you'd be directed to the occult section, right between the Bermuda Triangle and UFOs," Meldrum said. "Now you can find some in the natural science section."
So, what do you all think???
by NewsNetNebraska
November 05, 2006
As verdicts go, it may be one of the most profound in world history. Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, has been sentenced to death by a Baghdad court after being found guilty of crimes against humanity.
When the judge announced the sentence on Sunday, Saddam, 69 appeared shaken at first but later recovered and shouted: "Allahu Akbar!" [God is greatest] and "Long live the nation!"
"It's a good day for the Iraqi people," White House spokesman Tony Snow said.
by NewsNetNebraska
November 05, 2006
As verdicts go, it may be one of the most profound in world history. Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, has been sentenced to death by a Baghdad court after being found guilty of crimes against humanity.
When the judge announced the sentence on Sunday, Saddam, 69 appeared shaken at first but later recovered and shouted: "Allahu Akbar!" [God is greatest] and "Long live the nation!"
"It's a good day for the Iraqi people," White House spokesman Tony Snow said.
Im Back!
Hello Gents!
Sorry it took me so long to get reconnected, but we had major internet problems here and the tech. had to come out 2 times to fix it. I am moved and loving it, things are good here.
How have you all been?
Sorry it took me so long to get reconnected, but we had major internet problems here and the tech. had to come out 2 times to fix it. I am moved and loving it, things are good here.
How have you all been?
Thursday, November 02, 2006
got an hour or so to kill?
this video is EXTREMLY interesting
it's about the lack of actual law supporting the IRS's ability to collect income tax's from you and me.
I'f you've got the time, check it out. I would love to hear/read your thoughts.
it's about the lack of actual law supporting the IRS's ability to collect income tax's from you and me.
I'f you've got the time, check it out. I would love to hear/read your thoughts.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Random Photo 11/01
Robot boy on patrol!
Colin’s first trick or treat Halloween
photo’s…. I Just can’t help but share them.
not so random pic
Helloween
this is a picture of your's truly, "carving" my pumpkin I used my hole saw and a steak knife for 90%. I picked a crazy colored one on purpose. I thought I was being original using a drill, untill I heard this podcast from popular mechanics telling about their "extreme pumpkin carve-off"
http://feeds.feedburner.com/ThePopularMechanicsShow where someone uses nitrous to freeze his pumkin, another guy uses exclusively a hatchet, a lady uses a disection kit, a dude uses a drill and a saber style saw, and of course a guy adds techno stuff (web cam) to his.
it has not escaped my attention that this blog has been very tame in the last few days. Eric has been missed here for sure, I hope everything is going well for him.
Jake, Max ( "Scream" and a Ghostbuster) and I "trick or treated" with Martin, his daughters Maeve and Bridget, who I call "Mac" (a lady bug and a cow) and my (now traditional) flask of southern comfort. While the wife's stayed at the house and made Chili and gave candy to suburban kids.
Martin made an observation: of the houses we saw that were not giving out candy, if they had election propaganda in their yards it was always republican.
coincidence??? hmmm.
We also congratulated Maeve on her second birthday.
this is a picture of your's truly, "carving" my pumpkin I used my hole saw and a steak knife for 90%. I picked a crazy colored one on purpose. I thought I was being original using a drill, untill I heard this podcast from popular mechanics telling about their "extreme pumpkin carve-off"http://feeds.feedburner.com/ThePopularMechanicsShow where someone uses nitrous to freeze his pumkin, another guy uses exclusively a hatchet, a lady uses a disection kit, a dude uses a drill and a saber style saw, and of course a guy adds techno stuff (web cam) to his.
it has not escaped my attention that this blog has been very tame in the last few days. Eric has been missed here for sure, I hope everything is going well for him.
Jake, Max ( "Scream" and a Ghostbuster) and I "trick or treated" with Martin, his daughters Maeve and Bridget, who I call "Mac" (a lady bug and a cow) and my (now traditional) flask of southern comfort. While the wife's stayed at the house and made Chili and gave candy to suburban kids.
Martin made an observation: of the houses we saw that were not giving out candy, if they had election propaganda in their yards it was always republican.
coincidence??? hmmm.
We also congratulated Maeve on her second birthday.
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