Christmas Eve: Friend calls the morn of christmas eve while on her way to a shopping center. She decides at the last minute that she's going to buy hubby a few christmas presents. Her original plan was to say screw him; i'm not buying him jack; he doesn't deserve anything. I made light of her sudden, yet not unexpected, change of heart. All of friend's last minute shopping needed to be completed in less than 2 hours before she was scheduled to work and pick the baby up from the sitter. I had to suffer through at least 10 mini phone conservations about this item or that item that she was going to buy for him and offer my opinion. At the end of her shopping excursion she tells me that she won't be wrapping the gifts or putting them out in plain sight until she sees what hubby has purchased for her. Chuckle..hehehehe!!!
Christmas Morning: Friend calls to wish me a Merry Christmas then launches into her tirade about hubby. Apparently he left out of the house fairly early, like 6:30 am-ish, and from the looks of things he didn't have a present for her. I can't remember if I shared this already but friend was already on edge because hubby had shared with her on dec 23, I think, that he had run out of money and couldn't afford to buy her anything...this, of couse, is after he's bought gifts for their daughter, his other child, and most of his relatives - distant or close. He explained to her something about their account being frozen because of a stop payment she had issued recently. Whatever the reason, she wasn't having it. Friend tells me that all his gifts are going back to the stores. She went over her original budget of $90 and that fact really had her upset. She spent about 250 on him and thought of receiving nothing really had her peeved. She went on and on and on....and on about his lack of thoughtfulness. All I wanted was a Digital Camera. How hard is that Shawn? I tried to encourage her to at least give him the $15 Borders giftcard but she wasn't having it.
Christmas Night: Friend calls me around 8:15 pm but I don't answer because I am still out visiting and I know if she's calling me at that late hour (she's east coast; i'm west coast) something must be going on because hubby is usually home at that time of night.
26th: I leave 2 voice mail messages early in the morning and send 3 text messages throughout the day but don't hear back from her....her cell phone is automatically forwarding to VM. I wait for her to get off work then call again but get forwarded to VM yet again. Later that evening I get reply to one of my text messages and she explains that she has a new cell phone, a Sidekick II, that she needs to let charge then she'll call with all the details.
27th: Friend calls bright and early sounding awfully perky. Hi Shawn pronounced She-in! Immediately I quiz, How the crap did you end up with Sidekick II? You just got a new replacement phone 2 weeks ago? She chuckles. You're gonna love this one! She says.
Christmas night friend and hubby get into it. Friend goes through hubby's pockets looking for a lost receipt. Instead of a receipt she finds $600 dollars. When she questions hubby about the money he gets an attitude and tells her that the money was going to be used to purchase a Christmas present for her - a Dell Laptop. He tells her she won't be getting the present now that she's gone through his stuff. He tells her he doesn't appreciate her habit of looking through his belongings. They argue for a quick minute then he calls his mom to get her advice.
After the call, hubby wants to pick up the argument up where they left off. Friend is no longer in the mood to fight so she starts ignoring him (with much attitude I am sure) scrolling through the phone book on her cell phone. Hubby is livid. He grabs friend's cell phone and throughs it against the wall; it smashes into pieces. Friend then says When are you leaving? He replies Right now if that's what you want.
Friend sits on the couch and begins channel surfing while hubby packs his belongings. When hubby's done gathering his things he tells friend he's getting ready to leave But I don't want to go. He apologizes for breaking friend's phone and tells her he'll replace it (that's how she got the Sidekick II). Friend and hubby then have a long discussion about marriage and what's not working. She tells him she'd like him to explain what marriage means to him. He can't! He doesn't really have a definition. He also tells her that if his definition is not what she wants to hear then he'll be penalized in her eyes. Friend explains what she wants their marriage to look like. She then tells him about her frustrations in the marriage like providing 90% of the care for their child and never having time for herself like he gets. He apologizes for a few of his shortcomings then tells her she should be a bit more sympathetic to his situation. He works for full time and he's a full time student so his hands are tied when it comes to his time.
According to friend, they talked until they were too tired to talk any longer. They went to bed with everything laid on the table but nothing necessarily resolved.
In my estimate, everything is well in friendhubbyland for the moment. But believe me, there will be more episodes of this soap opera...it never ends!
Friday, December 30
Thursday, December 29
Birthday Wishes
Thanks all for the birthday wishes!
Berry: Yes I did enjoy my day. Highlights: Indulging in Dulce de Leche Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory with a a little Banana Cream Cheesecake thrown in for good measure.
Chele: You always make me chuckle. Still getting details from friend.
ShellyP: Each friend would describe me differently but there would be common variables e.g. smart ass, funny, always thinks he's right, great listener, not judgemental, supportive, good communicator. Thanks for the wish.
lj: Don't know how you gathered you were late but I appreciate the sentiment none the less.
kathi: Pain in the butt, what? mmm mmm mmmmm! Where is the love? I tell ya! :-D Thank you for celebrating me. You always say the nicest things...please stop it...it might rub off on me.
Trent: Triflin' indeed! I waited and waited for your call or your text. SMH! Gingeroos? I thought we were doing Soy Lattes? LOL!!!
BEG: Thank you, thank you! Where have you and Lampchop been hiding? Miss your comments. :-)
SP: You're not new anymore. Thanks for the birthday wish
Berry: Yes I did enjoy my day. Highlights: Indulging in Dulce de Leche Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory with a a little Banana Cream Cheesecake thrown in for good measure.
Chele: You always make me chuckle. Still getting details from friend.
ShellyP: Each friend would describe me differently but there would be common variables e.g. smart ass, funny, always thinks he's right, great listener, not judgemental, supportive, good communicator. Thanks for the wish.
lj: Don't know how you gathered you were late but I appreciate the sentiment none the less.
kathi: Pain in the butt, what? mmm mmm mmmmm! Where is the love? I tell ya! :-D Thank you for celebrating me. You always say the nicest things...please stop it...it might rub off on me.
Trent: Triflin' indeed! I waited and waited for your call or your text. SMH! Gingeroos? I thought we were doing Soy Lattes? LOL!!!
BEG: Thank you, thank you! Where have you and Lampchop been hiding? Miss your comments. :-)
SP: You're not new anymore. Thanks for the birthday wish
Wednesday, December 28
On This Special Day
a very determined, opinionated, stubborn, loyal, selfish, giving (in moderation), supportive, introspective man was set free to roam the earth - me!
I'll be back tomorrow with an update on friend and hubby.
I'll be back tomorrow with an update on friend and hubby.
Monday, December 26
Makes Sense To Me
Really, I don't see why there is a debate. I am riled up about this immigration issue man. I am heated enough to cuss somebody out right now. We need to make changes immediately that really address the immigration problem. I started reading the following article "Bitter Debate..." then I start reading a few other articles in regards to the law that the House just passed. The more I read, the more upset I got. I know there's no easy solution that will solve illegal migration but the Mexican gov'ts attitude really sucks. How dare they point the finger at the US for actually thinking about it's citizens before it's illegal visitors?
Bitter Debate Over 'Birthright Citizenship'
By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer Mon Dec 26, 1:21 PM ET
NEW YORK - A proposal to change long-standing federal policy and deny citizenship to babies born to illegal immigrants on U.S. soil ran aground this month in Congress, but it is sure to resurface — kindling bitter debate even if it fails to become law.
At issue is "birthright citizenship" — provided for since the Constitution's 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868.
Section 1 of that amendment, drafted with freed slaves in mind, says: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States."
Some conservatives in Congress, as well as advocacy groups seeking to crack down on illegal immigration, say the amendment has been misapplied over the years, that it was never intended to grant citizenship automatically to babies of illegal immigrants. Thus they contend that federal legislation, rather than a difficult-to-achieve constitutional amendment, would be sufficient to end birthright citizenship.
With more than 70 co-sponsors, Georgia Republican Rep. Nathan Deal tried to include a revocation of birthright citizenship in an immigration bill passed by the House in mid-December. GOP House leaders did not let the proposal come to a vote.
"Most Americans feel it doesn't make any sense for people to come into the country illegally, give birth and have a new U.S. citizen," said Ira Mehlman of the Federation of American
Immigration Reform, which backs Deal's proposal. "But the advocates for illegal immigrants will make a fuss; they'll claim you're punishing the children, and I suspect the leadership doesn't want to deal with that."
Deal has said he will continue pushing the issue, describing birthright citizenship as "a huge magnet" attracting illegal immigrants. He cited estimates — challenged by immigrant advocates — that roughly 10 percent of births in the United States, or close to 400,000 a year, are babies born to illegal immigrants.
"It's an issue that we are very concerned about," said Michele Waslin, director of immigration policy research for the National Council of La Raza, a Hispanic advocacy organization that opposes any effort to revoke birthright citizenship.
Continue Reading
Mexicans incensed by new US border fence plans
By Monica Medel and Kieran Murray
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Few things unite Mexicans more than perceived U.S. insults and plans to build a high-tech fence to stop migrants crossing the border have incensed people here, regardless of their social class or political stripes.
Mexicans are almost universally offended by the U.S. Congress' proposal to build the new fence with security cameras on parts of the border and make illegal immigration a felony offense
President Vicente Fox's top foreign policy goal when he took office five years ago was to win sweeping U.S. immigration reform in favor of millions of Mexicans living and working illegally in the United States.
U.S. President George W. Bush pledged to work with him but they have so far failed to win reform and Fox said the new bill, approved last week in the House of Representatives, showed the United States was going backward on the issue.
He has called the proposal "shameful," opposition parties say it is racist, and most ordinary Mexicans interpret it as another insult to their country and to their relatives working in the United States.
Mexico's relationship with the United States has for long been contradictory. Thousands of people cross the border every day in search of a better life and the money they send home keeps their families and entire towns financially afloat.
But there is resentment at the way Mexicans are treated in the United States, and the new proposal for tighter security on the border is widely seen as further proof of U.S. racism.
Fox is trying to drum up support from other Latin American nations to increase pressure on the Senate, and he was given unexpected support from Venezuela's left-wing President Hugo Chavez, who recently assailed him for his close ties to the Bush administration.
Complete Article
Fox Turns to Texas PR Firm to Shape Mexico's Image in U.S.
By Sam Enriquez, Times Staff Writer
MEXICO CITY — President Vicente Fox has rehired the Texas PR man and political consultant who quietly helped engineer his election victory in 2000. This time, though, he wants Rob Allyn & Co. to put the brakes on what many Mexicans see as growing anti-immigration, anti-Mexican sentiment in the United States.
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would add 700 miles of border fencing and make illegal immigration a felony.
Fox denounced the measure as shameful. His foreign minister called it stupid and underhanded.
"How many of us don't have a relative in the United States, working and trying to make a living?" said Rodrigo Ivan Cortes Jimenez, an elected deputy in Mexico's lower house and a member of its commission on foreign affairs.
"It's about image, and they have a distorted image," he said of U.S. lawmakers. "The contributions of Mexicans in the United States, who are making their best effort, generating lots of wealth, are not known.
"The immigration bill, which is expected to reach the Senate in February, has no provision for allowing temporary Mexican workers — a further slap, in Fox's view. He and President Bush agree on the need for a so-called guest worker program.
Fox cannot seek reelection next year, and his legacy may rest in part on his pledges to secure an agreement with the United States to grant legal status to the millions of Mexicans now living and working north of the border illegally.So last week he turned to the political operative who helped him topple Mexico's longtime ruling party to win the presidency.
Rob Allyn helped George W. Bush defeat Ann Richards for the governorship of Texas in 1994. Three years later, he saw another potential winner in Fox, then governor of Guanajuato state.
Allyn agreed to join Fox's fledgling presidential campaign, but only in secret.
Continue Reading
Fears over criminalisations of Irish immigrants in US
New anti-immigration legislation going through the US Congress could create criminals out of illegal Irish people, it was claimed tonight.
Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte said the Border Protection, Anti-Terrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act (2005) may have disastrous consequences for tens of thousands of undocumented Irish.
“The Bill has now passed through the House of Representatives and if it is passed by the Senate in its current form, its impact will be to criminalise the estimated tens of thousands of Irish people resident in the US without proper documentation,” Mr Rabbitte said.
Mr Rabbitte said there had been a long history of emigration from Ireland to the US but there have always been those who operated outside of the system.
“The US authorities were often prepared to turn a blind eye, but in the new post September 11 climate, hardworking, honest people now find themselves regarded as potential criminals. (<---lol...sorry but the wording makes me laugh. Illegal but honest...)
Continue Reading
I just want to pull my hair out.
Bitter Debate Over 'Birthright Citizenship'
By DAVID CRARY, AP National Writer Mon Dec 26, 1:21 PM ET
NEW YORK - A proposal to change long-standing federal policy and deny citizenship to babies born to illegal immigrants on U.S. soil ran aground this month in Congress, but it is sure to resurface — kindling bitter debate even if it fails to become law.
At issue is "birthright citizenship" — provided for since the Constitution's 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868.
Section 1 of that amendment, drafted with freed slaves in mind, says: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States."
Some conservatives in Congress, as well as advocacy groups seeking to crack down on illegal immigration, say the amendment has been misapplied over the years, that it was never intended to grant citizenship automatically to babies of illegal immigrants. Thus they contend that federal legislation, rather than a difficult-to-achieve constitutional amendment, would be sufficient to end birthright citizenship.
With more than 70 co-sponsors, Georgia Republican Rep. Nathan Deal tried to include a revocation of birthright citizenship in an immigration bill passed by the House in mid-December. GOP House leaders did not let the proposal come to a vote.
"Most Americans feel it doesn't make any sense for people to come into the country illegally, give birth and have a new U.S. citizen," said Ira Mehlman of the Federation of American
Immigration Reform, which backs Deal's proposal. "But the advocates for illegal immigrants will make a fuss; they'll claim you're punishing the children, and I suspect the leadership doesn't want to deal with that."
Deal has said he will continue pushing the issue, describing birthright citizenship as "a huge magnet" attracting illegal immigrants. He cited estimates — challenged by immigrant advocates — that roughly 10 percent of births in the United States, or close to 400,000 a year, are babies born to illegal immigrants.
"It's an issue that we are very concerned about," said Michele Waslin, director of immigration policy research for the National Council of La Raza, a Hispanic advocacy organization that opposes any effort to revoke birthright citizenship.
Continue Reading
Mexicans incensed by new US border fence plans
By Monica Medel and Kieran Murray
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Few things unite Mexicans more than perceived U.S. insults and plans to build a high-tech fence to stop migrants crossing the border have incensed people here, regardless of their social class or political stripes.
Mexicans are almost universally offended by the U.S. Congress' proposal to build the new fence with security cameras on parts of the border and make illegal immigration a felony offense
President Vicente Fox's top foreign policy goal when he took office five years ago was to win sweeping U.S. immigration reform in favor of millions of Mexicans living and working illegally in the United States.
U.S. President George W. Bush pledged to work with him but they have so far failed to win reform and Fox said the new bill, approved last week in the House of Representatives, showed the United States was going backward on the issue.
He has called the proposal "shameful," opposition parties say it is racist, and most ordinary Mexicans interpret it as another insult to their country and to their relatives working in the United States.
Mexico's relationship with the United States has for long been contradictory. Thousands of people cross the border every day in search of a better life and the money they send home keeps their families and entire towns financially afloat.
But there is resentment at the way Mexicans are treated in the United States, and the new proposal for tighter security on the border is widely seen as further proof of U.S. racism.
Fox is trying to drum up support from other Latin American nations to increase pressure on the Senate, and he was given unexpected support from Venezuela's left-wing President Hugo Chavez, who recently assailed him for his close ties to the Bush administration.
Complete Article
Fox Turns to Texas PR Firm to Shape Mexico's Image in U.S.
By Sam Enriquez, Times Staff Writer
MEXICO CITY — President Vicente Fox has rehired the Texas PR man and political consultant who quietly helped engineer his election victory in 2000. This time, though, he wants Rob Allyn & Co. to put the brakes on what many Mexicans see as growing anti-immigration, anti-Mexican sentiment in the United States.
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would add 700 miles of border fencing and make illegal immigration a felony.
Fox denounced the measure as shameful. His foreign minister called it stupid and underhanded.
"How many of us don't have a relative in the United States, working and trying to make a living?" said Rodrigo Ivan Cortes Jimenez, an elected deputy in Mexico's lower house and a member of its commission on foreign affairs.
"It's about image, and they have a distorted image," he said of U.S. lawmakers. "The contributions of Mexicans in the United States, who are making their best effort, generating lots of wealth, are not known.
"The immigration bill, which is expected to reach the Senate in February, has no provision for allowing temporary Mexican workers — a further slap, in Fox's view. He and President Bush agree on the need for a so-called guest worker program.
Fox cannot seek reelection next year, and his legacy may rest in part on his pledges to secure an agreement with the United States to grant legal status to the millions of Mexicans now living and working north of the border illegally.So last week he turned to the political operative who helped him topple Mexico's longtime ruling party to win the presidency.
Rob Allyn helped George W. Bush defeat Ann Richards for the governorship of Texas in 1994. Three years later, he saw another potential winner in Fox, then governor of Guanajuato state.
Allyn agreed to join Fox's fledgling presidential campaign, but only in secret.
Continue Reading
Fears over criminalisations of Irish immigrants in US
New anti-immigration legislation going through the US Congress could create criminals out of illegal Irish people, it was claimed tonight.
Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte said the Border Protection, Anti-Terrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act (2005) may have disastrous consequences for tens of thousands of undocumented Irish.
“The Bill has now passed through the House of Representatives and if it is passed by the Senate in its current form, its impact will be to criminalise the estimated tens of thousands of Irish people resident in the US without proper documentation,” Mr Rabbitte said.
Mr Rabbitte said there had been a long history of emigration from Ireland to the US but there have always been those who operated outside of the system.
“The US authorities were often prepared to turn a blind eye, but in the new post September 11 climate, hardworking, honest people now find themselves regarded as potential criminals. (<---lol...sorry but the wording makes me laugh. Illegal but honest...)
Continue Reading
I just want to pull my hair out.
Testing Radio Blog
Songs of the week!
1)Grillz: I made fun of the song at first but now it's my joint. Jermaine Dupri is saving careers.
2)I've Changed My Mind: I think the vocal production is seamless. I feel her. She smashed it. The song(melody & track) is a good match with her voice too.
3)Everything - Vocal production is ridiculous. The hook and track make me sing along and dance. The placement of her adlibs are sick like the one @ 2:05 - that came out of nowhere. Are you kidding me? hot! I love the way Joi works her vibrato...she teases you with it.
4)I'll Die - something about this track is moody and dark and works for me. The Floetress', i think that's what she calls herself, phrasing is very unique and like no other. I love it. That syncopated, rhythmic thing she does when she adlibs always takes me in.
5)Love You That Much - This song makes me want to smile for some reason. I love singing this hook.
6)Sirens - Vocal production is flawless. I love the harmonies on the prehook. You have to listen to a Brandy arrangement a gazillion times to really hear everything that's layered in there. Adlib placement is second to none in the game. Her adlibs play against her backgrounds seamlessly. Listen to how she squeezed the one in at about 3:17 to fit between the 2 different background parts. Sick.
1)Grillz: I made fun of the song at first but now it's my joint. Jermaine Dupri is saving careers.
2)I've Changed My Mind: I think the vocal production is seamless. I feel her. She smashed it. The song(melody & track) is a good match with her voice too.
3)Everything - Vocal production is ridiculous. The hook and track make me sing along and dance. The placement of her adlibs are sick like the one @ 2:05 - that came out of nowhere. Are you kidding me? hot! I love the way Joi works her vibrato...she teases you with it.
4)I'll Die - something about this track is moody and dark and works for me. The Floetress', i think that's what she calls herself, phrasing is very unique and like no other. I love it. That syncopated, rhythmic thing she does when she adlibs always takes me in.
5)Love You That Much - This song makes me want to smile for some reason. I love singing this hook.
6)Sirens - Vocal production is flawless. I love the harmonies on the prehook. You have to listen to a Brandy arrangement a gazillion times to really hear everything that's layered in there. Adlib placement is second to none in the game. Her adlibs play against her backgrounds seamlessly. Listen to how she squeezed the one in at about 3:17 to fit between the 2 different background parts. Sick.
Sunday, December 25
Dude, Where's My Phone?
In case you haven't heard or read about this foolishness. People do the darnesdest things in the heat of an argument.
Woman swallows cell phone to end fight
Lovers’ spat ends with woman choking on disputed device
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - A lovers’ dispute over a cell phone ended suddenly when the woman swallowed the phone whole, police said.
Police said they received a call at 4:52 a.m. Friday from a Blue Springs man who said his girlfriend was having trouble breathing. When they arrived at the house they found the 24-year-old woman had a cell phone lodged in her throat.
“He wanted the phone and she wouldn’t give it to him, so she attempted to swallow it,” Detective Sgt. Steve Decker of the Blue Springs Police Department. “She just put the entire phone in her mouth so he couldn’t get it.”
Police said an ambulance transported the woman to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs. A hospital spokeswoman said she couldn’t give details about the woman’s health since police have not released her identity.
Woman swallows cell phone to end fight
Lovers’ spat ends with woman choking on disputed device
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - A lovers’ dispute over a cell phone ended suddenly when the woman swallowed the phone whole, police said.
Police said they received a call at 4:52 a.m. Friday from a Blue Springs man who said his girlfriend was having trouble breathing. When they arrived at the house they found the 24-year-old woman had a cell phone lodged in her throat.
“He wanted the phone and she wouldn’t give it to him, so she attempted to swallow it,” Detective Sgt. Steve Decker of the Blue Springs Police Department. “She just put the entire phone in her mouth so he couldn’t get it.”
Police said an ambulance transported the woman to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs. A hospital spokeswoman said she couldn’t give details about the woman’s health since police have not released her identity.
Friday, December 23
Parents Suck
Chris Rock's Show Says Santa Doesn't Exist
Yes, Chris Rock, there is a Santa Claus. Parents with young children who happened to watch "Everybody Hates Chris" in the past week had some explaining to do when the character of Rock's brother suddenly told his younger sister that Santa doesn't exist.
"Everybody knows there's no Santa Claus," Drew said to Tonya on the UPN sitcom. "Come here, let me show you something. I'm taking you to the toys ... Santa doesn't come down the chimney. We don't even have a chimney. We have radiators."
Disillusioned, she stomps out of the room.
But wait. It gets worse. (Who is this reporter? They seem to be implying that fairy tales are actually factual and not fantasy)
Put on the spot, Tonya's dad Julius tells her the Easter bunny and tooth fairy don't exist, either.
"Somebody better give me my teeth back," the girl fumes.
A blindsided UPN received "a handful" of complaints about the Santa expose on its sitcom (Are you serious? Somebody actually complained? Parents suck) based loosely on comic Rock's life growing up in Brooklyn, a spokeswoman said. This is a series whose use of the n-word in its first episode passed with relatively little notice.
The Santa episode, titled "Everybody Hates Christmas," aired on Dec. 15 and was repeated on Monday.
"`Everybody Hates Chris' is a semi-autobiographical show," said Ali LeRoi, its executive producer and co-creator. "We try to get humor out of tough subject matters. It never occurred to me what a 6-year-old would think about the subject of Santa." (Yea, right! Why lie now? You knew what you were doing?)
Not, at least, until busted by his own 6-year-old son. LeRoi admitted that his boy was upset when he saw the episode.
"My wife told him it was just a TV show and to ignore it," he said. "It worked. He believes her. Kids trust their parents that way."
There's no word on whether Rock knew his show could be a holiday spoiler. His spokesman didn't return telephone and e-mail messages for comment.
On the show, young Tonya becomes a lot more cynical. Her mother explains that Santa Claus is a symbol and asks: "So you do understand?"
"Yeah," the girl replies. "It's OK to lie."
Yes, Chris Rock, there is a Santa Claus. Parents with young children who happened to watch "Everybody Hates Chris" in the past week had some explaining to do when the character of Rock's brother suddenly told his younger sister that Santa doesn't exist.
"Everybody knows there's no Santa Claus," Drew said to Tonya on the UPN sitcom. "Come here, let me show you something. I'm taking you to the toys ... Santa doesn't come down the chimney. We don't even have a chimney. We have radiators."
Disillusioned, she stomps out of the room.
But wait. It gets worse. (Who is this reporter? They seem to be implying that fairy tales are actually factual and not fantasy)
Put on the spot, Tonya's dad Julius tells her the Easter bunny and tooth fairy don't exist, either.
"Somebody better give me my teeth back," the girl fumes.
A blindsided UPN received "a handful" of complaints about the Santa expose on its sitcom (Are you serious? Somebody actually complained? Parents suck) based loosely on comic Rock's life growing up in Brooklyn, a spokeswoman said. This is a series whose use of the n-word in its first episode passed with relatively little notice.
The Santa episode, titled "Everybody Hates Christmas," aired on Dec. 15 and was repeated on Monday.
"`Everybody Hates Chris' is a semi-autobiographical show," said Ali LeRoi, its executive producer and co-creator. "We try to get humor out of tough subject matters. It never occurred to me what a 6-year-old would think about the subject of Santa." (Yea, right! Why lie now? You knew what you were doing?)
Not, at least, until busted by his own 6-year-old son. LeRoi admitted that his boy was upset when he saw the episode.
"My wife told him it was just a TV show and to ignore it," he said. "It worked. He believes her. Kids trust their parents that way."
There's no word on whether Rock knew his show could be a holiday spoiler. His spokesman didn't return telephone and e-mail messages for comment.
On the show, young Tonya becomes a lot more cynical. Her mother explains that Santa Claus is a symbol and asks: "So you do understand?"
"Yeah," the girl replies. "It's OK to lie."
Thursday, December 22
Color Me Funky
...literally.
- Body: I decided to switch deodorants this past weekend and opted to try, Kiss My Face. It's a natural deodorant that has less chemicals than conventional, mainstream brands. Well, the funk is out. No sooner than when I left the house yesterday I could smell something foul in the air. Imagine my surprise when I realized that something was my musty pits. I still haven't been able to wash away the stench.
- Toy 'r' Us: Me and my funky pits made a trip to Toy 'r' Us yesterday and I thought I was gonna lose my mind. I really do hate crowds. Me and godson's mom had to wait at least 15 minutes to learn they were sold out of a very popular Dora the Explorer toy. We then had to wait an additional 10 minutes to learn they were sold out of some Barbie toy my friend wanted to buy. When we were checking out, the women in front us damn near haggling with the cashier like she didn't know what the prices were. It took the cashier15 minutes to ring her up. The longer we waited in line the noiser it got with the screams and wails of disgruntled kids not getting the toys, attention or whatever they wanted. That lady in front of us offered up one of those half-hearted, fake, insincere "I'm sorry for taking so long. I'll just be another minute grins." I wanted to poke her in her eye. Before we could cash out, I had to deal with some other customer screaming in my ear trying to get the attention of a cashier she knew in hopes of getting the cashier to use her employee discount for her purchase. For whatever reason it took the customer at least 5 minutes before she realized that the girl was either too busy to help her get a discount or not interested in leading her her employee discount.
- Martha: The finale was anti-climatic. Bethany pulled her event together quite nicely. I still trying to figure out what Donna had to do that was so complicated. I was a bit distracted during the telecast...maybe I missed it. Speaking of Donna: why do women die their hair colors that don't suit them? especially brunettes? Two things that caught my attention last night. First, did you catch ole boy that got sent home the 2nd week (remember the guy that had the nervous breakdown during his task and said he wanted to go home) Did you notice that he never clapped as the cameras panned the contestants before commercial break? Did you peep the expression on his face? He wasn't happy about being there. I was tickled. Second, did you catch Alexis' derogatory description of Donna? Then her immediate proclamation that Donna would fit perfectly with Martha's company? Hmmm!!!!
- Project Runway: Santino needs to go. He has the worst attitude, with the judges and fellow contestants, that I've ever seen from anybody that has ever been on that show. Personally, I thought his attitude alone should have sent his ass home last night. What the hell was the crap he designed anyway? That asian chick that talks like she has a stuffy nose irks me. I want to had her some tissue every time she speaks. I liked Daniel Franco but that 'bliss' crap was irritating.
- Christmas with the Browns: What diet plan has Bobbi Kris been following? I was a bit disappointed with last night's christmas special. I did get a lot of laughs but...I expected more. It didn't have the same zeal the regular season episodes had. Whitney didn't look so good last night - even with the little bit of makeup she was wearing. I laugh at the spectacle of them but it's so sad. I think I laughed hysterically when those 2 fools started dancing in front of the carolers....Who does that? I am still trying to figure out why Whitney was wearing her fur in the house. Bobby needs to open a restaurant. He swears he can cook. Bobby sounds like a howling dog when he sings and it doesn't help that he tilts his head back in the same fashion that dogs do when they howl. Please stop. Not to be mean, but it was good seeing Bobbi Kris perform with her cheer squad. I was starting to wonder if the chick had any talent. I mean, how can you be the spawn of to 2 very creative people and not inherit something from them? Whitney on the piano during the family prayer? Comedy! LOL! Was Whitney laughing at the same thing I was? Halle-lou-yawww! In the infamous words of Bobby "it's just me y'all" Brown, Merry New Year!!
- Computers Viruses: Why do people put programs on their computers that are known to cause/invite virus attack then expect you to clean them out? I spent 3 hours working on restoring my godson's mom's computer to normal yesterday and still didn't everything cleaned out. People, KAZAA file sharing program is of the devil. Do NOT use it. There are other safer P2P programs that one can use. I recommend downloading Ad-Aware, and Ccleaner to help with weekly cleaning of your computer system.
Tuesday, December 20
All I Want For Christmas
Remember friend & hubby and the gift? Well you'll never guess. It looks like they're on the outs. Ok, friend called me this weekend for our usual random, mindless, meaningless chit chat that only friends can enjoy with one another. Somehow we started discussing christmas presents and what she had purchased for her daughter, her parents and her nieces and nephews. When I asked her what she planned on buying hubby she said nothing. I made jokes about her pettiness and wondered why she was behaving so maliciously. She then told me that she had informed hubby that she wanted a divorce. I in turn fell out laughing because friend & hubby are like Whitney & Bobby, it's a "Strange Relationship" but it works for them. Why? I asked. She said I am tired of his shit. Of course, I've heard this statement a millions during the course of their on-again off-again relationship so this didn't faze me one bit. In fact, it only made me laugh harder. We continued to laugh and joke about this supposed breakup when she says you not gone believe this one. I reply Oh lord, what did you do now? You love drama. She giggles then proceeds to say You know what I told him, Shawn? I said hubby, you know what's the best present you can get me for Christmas? Get the fuck up out my house! I lost it. I was almost in tears. I told her she was certifiably nuts. Friend and hubby are from the DC/Merlin area (yes Merlin and not Maryland; if you're from the area you know what's up). Merlin-ites have a dialect that can make the most ghetto of statements even more ghetto and comical once they jazz it up their with their local dialect. Friend made sure to put a little extra Merlin accent on that statement and its effect was successful in enducing uncontrollable laughter for a good 5 minutes. I still can't think about our conversation without giggling.
Just to show you how crazy she is, let me share this with you. She tells me that if hubby doesn't leave peaceably by the end of the month, she's going to have the locks changed and has already contacted a locksmith to do the job. Friend then says I want to share my New Year's resolutions with you:
1) Get rid of his ass (Incredulously I say That's not a resolution. She replies For me it is. He got ta go!)
2)Lose 25 lbs so I can find me a new man
3)Find a church home and establish a spiritual base
4)Be a better parent which I think will happen naturally once I get rid of his ass and start going to church
Ha! Friend is always good for more than a few laughs. I swear I wish I had recorded this conversation. This was one for the ages.
Just to show you how crazy she is, let me share this with you. She tells me that if hubby doesn't leave peaceably by the end of the month, she's going to have the locks changed and has already contacted a locksmith to do the job. Friend then says I want to share my New Year's resolutions with you:
1) Get rid of his ass (Incredulously I say That's not a resolution. She replies For me it is. He got ta go!)
2)Lose 25 lbs so I can find me a new man
3)Find a church home and establish a spiritual base
4)Be a better parent which I think will happen naturally once I get rid of his ass and start going to church
Ha! Friend is always good for more than a few laughs. I swear I wish I had recorded this conversation. This was one for the ages.
Monday, December 19
Song Snippet
So, today I received an mp3 of the song I mentioned in The Writing Session. It's a rough mix. As I mentioned in The Writing Session 2, "I was none too pleased with the direction of the song once the vocals started being laid. The producer had his idea of what the song was 'supposed' to sound like." After hearing the song with lead and backing vocals I stand by that assertion. I think the song is cool but could have been so much more. Vocal production can make or break a song therefore, one should never rush through the process. At this point, there's nothing I can do about it. The song is what it is. It was fun to exercise my creativity. I am thankful I was given the opportunity to play around. Here's a snippet.
Friday, December 16
Randal, You're Hired!
Finally!!!
I thought last night's Apprentice finale was the best ever. Both finalist made strong bids for being chosen but Randall was the clear winner. From the very start he proved himself worthy of being appointed The Apprentice. Congrats!!!
Things that caught my attention:
* the woman representing Autism Speaks was a nut job. What was that madness she was babbling about how she would define success of the event only if... shut up lady
* i found it hysterical that Trump phoned Randal and Rebecca personally to announce his arrival (that was a first). Is it really that serious to be met personally met at his helicopter or limo?
* the speech Randal gave for Autism Speaks was stirring
* there was too much yahoo! signage at Rebecca's event.
* i really liked the gift bags Rebecca & Co created
* the purple yahoo! carpet was dope
* the comic that hosted Rebecca's event was obnoxious. go downstairs grab the mic and do your job dumbass.
* am i the only one that didn't find humor in any of the highlights they showed of the comedian's routines?
* why was Toral quivering while she was addressing Trump during the finale? what the hell was she saying? shut up fool, it's a little late to be trying to impress somebody
* marshawn is a great orator is she not? the way she summed everything up was fly
* alla's "you know i speak the truth mr Trump" diatribe was hysterical
* did you see felisha and alla's reaction to Randal winning? did you catch them shaking their heads "no" vehemently behind Randal when he was posed the controversial question? they really didn't like Rebecca
* what was going on with Caroline's hair?
* i think a bit much was made of Rebecca's broken ankle, foot, whatever
* i felt bad for Rebecca when Randal said she shouldn't be hired. it's obvious she would have told Trump to hire Randal if the shoe were on the other foot
* why the hell did Trump ask the controversial question in the first place? jack ass! it was an unfair position to be placed in but i think Randal should have said yes or told mr Trump he couldn't make that decision for him
* speaking of the question, did you catch that Randal made it a point to argue that he should be the sole apprentice during his final argument before he was hired? why did he make that statement at that moment? hmmm...something tells me he had an idea that trump was going to offer both he and Rebecca a job no matter whom he chose as THE winner.
* why didn't Randal win a car like the previous apprentice winners?
* is anyone else tired of Bill Rancic?
Thursday, December 15
More
Even after I’ve consumed your essence like a full meal I want more. Every bite is more delicious than the last. What is this?
Tuesday, December 13
Tivo Deal
Amazon.com offers the TiVo Series2 40-hour Digital Video Recorder, model no. TCD540040, for $169.99 with free shipping. Coupon code "CUSTAPPRSAVE" takes 5% off, making it $161.49. With service, this $150 mail-in rebate yields a net price of $11.49. It's the lowest total price we could find. (CompUSA recently charged $0, since expired, but no sales tax for most destinations makes this the better deal.) TiVo service is $12.95 per month or $299 for the lifetime of the unit. Coupon ends December 20.
Gifts
Best Buy retail stores cut 10% off one item in select categories via this printable coupon. Applicable categories include televisions priced at $399 or more, DVD players over $99, digital cameras and camcorders over $299, MP3 players, shelf systems, car audio, appliances, and more. Several brands are excluded, such as Apple, Bose, Whirlpool Duet, and Dyson. Coupon ends December 18
TigerDirect.com offers the Syntax Kolin DLT-3212M 32" HD-Ready Widescreen LCD Television for $799.99. A $100 mail-in rebate trims the net price to $699.99. With $44 for shipping, it's among the cheapest 32" Syntax-brand LCD TVs we've seen. (A recent $600 deal on this TV was only $24 less after shipping.) The DLT-3212M features a 16:9 widescreen resolution of 1366x768, 1200:1 contrast ratio, PIP and split screen, integrated speakers, and DVI, component, RCA, and S-Video inputs. Rebate ends December 31.
SonyStyle.com offers the factory-refurbished Sony WEGA KLV-23M1 23" Widescreen LCD Television for $699.99. With free shipping, it's among the least expensive WEGA LCDs we've seen. The KLV-23M1 features a native resolution of 1366x768, 16:9 aspect ratio, integrated speakers, front-panel headphone jack, and RCA, S-Video, and HD component inputs. A 90-day Sony warranty applies
TigerDirect.com offers the Syntax Kolin DLT-3212M 32" HD-Ready Widescreen LCD Television for $799.99. A $100 mail-in rebate trims the net price to $699.99. With $44 for shipping, it's among the cheapest 32" Syntax-brand LCD TVs we've seen. (A recent $600 deal on this TV was only $24 less after shipping.) The DLT-3212M features a 16:9 widescreen resolution of 1366x768, 1200:1 contrast ratio, PIP and split screen, integrated speakers, and DVI, component, RCA, and S-Video inputs. Rebate ends December 31.
SonyStyle.com offers the factory-refurbished Sony WEGA KLV-23M1 23" Widescreen LCD Television for $699.99. With free shipping, it's among the least expensive WEGA LCDs we've seen. The KLV-23M1 features a native resolution of 1366x768, 16:9 aspect ratio, integrated speakers, front-panel headphone jack, and RCA, S-Video, and HD component inputs. A 90-day Sony warranty applies
Monday, December 12
Webster's Word of the Year!!!!!
Infosnacking - time spent on the computer at work doing things that aren't work-related.
I love it! LOL
I love it! LOL
Saturday, December 10
Friday, December 9
I'm Excited
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe opens this weekend. I am pumped.
Wednesday, December 7
Porn Company For Sale On eBay
A porn video company is being auctioned on eBay for a starting bid of $100k. Instructions for operating the company are included! Who wants to go in with me? Hahaha!
1. This company is in the Green. 100% Debt Free
2. You will own the rights to all our intellectual property which includes the masters to all our movies, archive footage, photo shoots and a remaining inventory of 12,000 DVD pieces. All paid for. All yours. The intellectual property along with the remaining inventory is worth over $350,000. Remaining inventory of DVDs are all current, all shot and produced in 2005.
6. An invaluable list of nearly all Distributors-Wholesalers/Adult Bookstores, and International customer network. This network of distribution is used by other Adult companies such as Red Light, Vivid, Wicked, Adam & Eve, etc.
Important Notice: This Company is not being sold due to financial reasons. This company is 100% debt free. Due to the moral issues between family members and partners and an early retirement of another partner, this company has reluctantly been put on sale. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you consider the moral issues of owning an Adult Entertainment business as well as the financial.
Read the entire ad
1. This company is in the Green. 100% Debt Free
2. You will own the rights to all our intellectual property which includes the masters to all our movies, archive footage, photo shoots and a remaining inventory of 12,000 DVD pieces. All paid for. All yours. The intellectual property along with the remaining inventory is worth over $350,000. Remaining inventory of DVDs are all current, all shot and produced in 2005.
6. An invaluable list of nearly all Distributors-Wholesalers/Adult Bookstores, and International customer network. This network of distribution is used by other Adult companies such as Red Light, Vivid, Wicked, Adam & Eve, etc.
Important Notice: This Company is not being sold due to financial reasons. This company is 100% debt free. Due to the moral issues between family members and partners and an early retirement of another partner, this company has reluctantly been put on sale. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you consider the moral issues of owning an Adult Entertainment business as well as the financial.
Read the entire ad
Porn 4 Bibles?
Oh, this is just insane. I'm dying over here.
Atheist Agenda, an atheist group at U Texas San Antonio, staged a "Porno for Bibles" event, where they gave free pornography to people who traded in religious scripture http://www.atheistagenda.org/porno-for-bibles/
Read transcript of an on-air interview here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10349028
Atheist Agenda, an atheist group at U Texas San Antonio, staged a "Porno for Bibles" event, where they gave free pornography to people who traded in religious scripture http://www.atheistagenda.org/porno-for-bibles/
Read transcript of an on-air interview here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10349028
Kinky Biblical Calendars
Hahahaha.....I placed my order this morning
Calendar Recreates Erotic Moments From Bible
BERLIN (Dec. 5) - A German Protestant youth group has put together a 2006 calendar with 12 staged photos depicting erotic scenes from the Bible, including a bare-breasted Delilah cutting Samson's hair and a nude Eve offering an apple.
"There's a whole range of biblical scriptures simply bursting with eroticism," said Stefan Wiest, the 32-year-old photographer who took the titillating pictures.
Anne Rohmer, 21, poses on a doorstep in garters and stockings as the prostitute Rahab, who is mentioned in both New and Old Testaments. "We wanted to represent the Bible in a different way and to interest young people," she told Reuters.
"Anyway, it doesn't say anywhere in the Bible that you are forbidden to show yourself nude."
Bernd Grasser, pastor of the church in Nuremberg where the calendar is being sold, was enthusiastic about the project which is explained online at www.bibelkalender.de.
"It's just wonderful when teenagers commit themselves with their hair and their skin to the bible," he said.
Calendar Recreates Erotic Moments From Bible
BERLIN (Dec. 5) - A German Protestant youth group has put together a 2006 calendar with 12 staged photos depicting erotic scenes from the Bible, including a bare-breasted Delilah cutting Samson's hair and a nude Eve offering an apple.
"There's a whole range of biblical scriptures simply bursting with eroticism," said Stefan Wiest, the 32-year-old photographer who took the titillating pictures.
Anne Rohmer, 21, poses on a doorstep in garters and stockings as the prostitute Rahab, who is mentioned in both New and Old Testaments. "We wanted to represent the Bible in a different way and to interest young people," she told Reuters.
"Anyway, it doesn't say anywhere in the Bible that you are forbidden to show yourself nude."
Bernd Grasser, pastor of the church in Nuremberg where the calendar is being sold, was enthusiastic about the project which is explained online at www.bibelkalender.de.
"It's just wonderful when teenagers commit themselves with their hair and their skin to the bible," he said.
Sunday, December 4
Operation: BPC
Operation: Butter Pecan Cookies is complete.
It was a major success. The flavor was addictive. Many-o-taste bud was forever ruin for the ordinary after one taste of these treats. These flakey cookies practically melted in your mouth (they were made with 'real' butter). There's no way anybody could eat just one and be satisfied.
I might have to seriously consider selling these joints too - along with my Sweet Potato Swirl Cheesecake.
It was a major success. The flavor was addictive. Many-o-taste bud was forever ruin for the ordinary after one taste of these treats. These flakey cookies practically melted in your mouth (they were made with 'real' butter). There's no way anybody could eat just one and be satisfied.
I might have to seriously consider selling these joints too - along with my Sweet Potato Swirl Cheesecake.
Saturday, December 3
What Bible Version Are You?
 | You scored as NASB - New American Standard Bible. You are intelligent, responsible, and understanding. You strive to do your best possible in all areas of life and are generally quite successful. You do not mind being different and sometimes taking risks, but you simultaneously find no virtue in completely doing away with the past.
What version of the Bible are you? created with QuizFarm.com |
Friday, December 2
Coupons
CircuitCity.com coupon: $15 off $100
CircuitCity.com takes $15 off a purchase of $100 or more via coupon code "8LAR296A5H". This online-only offer excludes computers, Apple, Bose, Polk, Sharper Image, Infinity, Velodyne, Verizon, HP MP3 Players, Kicker, MTX Thunder, Sony XBR TVs, LG, Akai, ESA, and the Circuit City outlet. If you have... (more)
Expires: Dec 03, 2005
If you pay via PayPal, eBay knocks 10% off with no minimum required via coupon code "C11-GIFTGUIDE". A $25 maximum discount applies. No expiration date is given. Also still active is the $15 off $100 code "C3-Holiday2005". Other eBay coupons are available.
BestBuy retail stores take $20 off orders of $200 or more in Entertainment and Computer Products via this printable coupon. Valid items include DirecTV, TiVo, home theater systems, MP3 players (excludes iPods), computer peripherals, flash cards, and more. It also works on small and major appliances. This coupon is usable in-store only and ends December 3. BestBuy.com coupons are available for online use.
Amazon.com offers the Syntax Olevia LT26HVE 26" HD-Ready Widescreen LCD Television for $699.99 before a $200 mail-in rebate, $499.99 after. With about $29 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we've seen since Black Friday. Features include a 1280x720 resolution with 15:9 aspect ratio, compatibility with 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i, 750:1 contrast ratio, 700 cd/m2 brightness, 12ms response time, integrated speakers, and DVI, VGA, S-Video, and composite video inputs. Rebate expires December 31.
Amazon.com offers the Motorola E815 EvDO Camera Phone with Verizon for $174.99 with free shipping. With activation, mail-in rebates of $150 and $50 (given after purchase) chop the price to a profit of $25.01, the lowest we've seen. ("Profit" excludes the cost of the plan, which costs at least $39.99 per month.) The E815 features a 1.3-megapixel digital camera with video capture, MP3 player, 40MB internal memory, MicroSD card slot, dual color screens, Bluetooth, iSync compatibility, and 4.5-ounce weight. Deal ends December 14.
CircuitCity.com takes $15 off a purchase of $100 or more via coupon code "8LAR296A5H". This online-only offer excludes computers, Apple, Bose, Polk, Sharper Image, Infinity, Velodyne, Verizon, HP MP3 Players, Kicker, MTX Thunder, Sony XBR TVs, LG, Akai, ESA, and the Circuit City outlet. If you have... (more)
Expires: Dec 03, 2005
If you pay via PayPal, eBay knocks 10% off with no minimum required via coupon code "C11-GIFTGUIDE". A $25 maximum discount applies. No expiration date is given. Also still active is the $15 off $100 code "C3-Holiday2005". Other eBay coupons are available.
BestBuy retail stores take $20 off orders of $200 or more in Entertainment and Computer Products via this printable coupon. Valid items include DirecTV, TiVo, home theater systems, MP3 players (excludes iPods), computer peripherals, flash cards, and more. It also works on small and major appliances. This coupon is usable in-store only and ends December 3. BestBuy.com coupons are available for online use.
Amazon.com offers the Syntax Olevia LT26HVE 26" HD-Ready Widescreen LCD Television for $699.99 before a $200 mail-in rebate, $499.99 after. With about $29 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we've seen since Black Friday. Features include a 1280x720 resolution with 15:9 aspect ratio, compatibility with 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i, 750:1 contrast ratio, 700 cd/m2 brightness, 12ms response time, integrated speakers, and DVI, VGA, S-Video, and composite video inputs. Rebate expires December 31.
Amazon.com offers the Motorola E815 EvDO Camera Phone with Verizon for $174.99 with free shipping. With activation, mail-in rebates of $150 and $50 (given after purchase) chop the price to a profit of $25.01, the lowest we've seen. ("Profit" excludes the cost of the plan, which costs at least $39.99 per month.) The E815 features a 1.3-megapixel digital camera with video capture, MP3 player, 40MB internal memory, MicroSD card slot, dual color screens, Bluetooth, iSync compatibility, and 4.5-ounce weight. Deal ends December 14.
Thursday, December 1
Animation Audition
Yesterday I had the pleasure of auditioning for a new Nickelodeon animation short called Not So Fantastics. I don't know anything more about the project than it's title so don't bother asking, I probably won't have an answer for you. Before my audition was recorded by my agent, I didn't have a clear idea of what type of voice I wanted to create to match the character description. With my agent's guidance, I think we pulled something together that was fitting for the character. My agent enjoyed my read so much I thought it'd be fun to get a copy of the audition and let you guys to take a listen.
Here's a copy of the character description and dialogue to look over and the audio file of the audition.
Here's a copy of the character description and dialogue to look over and the audio file of the audition.
HOPS: Very much the little brother of THE NOT-SO FANTASTICS, HOPS is simple-minded, impossibly humungous, and probably didn’t finish this sentence (i.e. short attention span).
1. HOPS desires a certain morsel of crumbly goodness.
1. HOPS desires a certain morsel of crumbly goodness.
HOPS
(Sniffing)
Smells like… cookies. Chocolate chunk…
with little bits of peanut butter… and vanilla fudge.
(Sniffing)
Smells like… cookies. Chocolate chunk…
with little bits of peanut butter… and vanilla fudge.
2. HOPS, speaking, after a particularly long stint of silence.
HOPS
(Like, duh)
What about the Liberty Tower?
(Like, duh)
What about the Liberty Tower?
3. HOPS launches into a fit of uncontrollable hopping, toppling the Richter Scale.
HOPS
(Various hyper screams, yells)
(Various hyper screams, yells)
4. HOPS in a rare moment a strategic bliss:
HOPS
(To his teammates)
What if we used that giant pile of dynamite over there
to destroy…
(Dreamy daze)
carrots? I smell chocolate mint chip carrots with
double fudge. Soft-boiled. Heaven. In my mouth.
(Yum)
(To his teammates)
What if we used that giant pile of dynamite over there
to destroy…
(Dreamy daze)
carrots? I smell chocolate mint chip carrots with
double fudge. Soft-boiled. Heaven. In my mouth.
(Yum)
HOPS - Not So Fantastics Audition
Wednesday, November 30
Stay Away...
...from these video releases. I had the misfortune of renting two duds last week. I think somebody owes me a refund of my money and my time.
The first dud was Christmas with the Kranks starring Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dan Ackroyd. Lord it was god-awful. I wanna smack whomever produced that trash. I was suckered in with a high energy, quick paced movie trailer a few weeks back. I assumed it'd be the perfect holiday, hijinks comedy that I love watching during this time of year that gives me that "aww" feeling. Well, no such luck. This movie fell well short of my expectations. It missed the mark in every category. The jokes weren't funny, the gags were very predictable, the acting was bad (especially Jamie), the storyline was beyond dumb, the chemistry was none existent between the actors and the story line resolution wasn't satisfying at all.
The second dud was War of the Worlds starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning. Before I dog the movie, let me first heap loads and loads of praise on little Ms Fanning. She is phenomenal. I have yet to witness a bad performance from this young actress. She makes the utmost of her screen time. For me, there is nothing more irritating than watching a really bad child actor that you can tell got the job because they had the cutest face or features. Fanning is none of that cute with no talent stuff, she's the real deal. Kudos! Now back to the bashing. What a load of crap. I expect way, way, way more from a Steven Spielberg directed flick. Maybe my expectations are too lofty but I feel cheated and robbed. I am really not that much of a Tom Cruise fan so maybe I shouldn't have watched this flick. His performance was hollow and left me wanting. I generally tell friends that I "don't do Tom Cruise" films but I am a Sci-fi movie fan and an action movie fan so I felt those points of interest would keep me entertained; not to mention I found Minority Report thoroughly enjoyable. I had hoped another Spielberg directed/Cruise starrring venture would be as enjoyable but it wasn't. I expected WotW to be action film with a sci-fi twist; instead, it was family drama with a sci-fi backdrop. What? Are you kidding me? is what I kept asking myself as I sat through this trash. Anyhoo, like I said, the movie is a family drama. But the family's drama never pulled me in. I never became invested in the characters. There's something about the 'petulant teenager that hates their parent' storyline that turns my stomach. I can not relate to it the way it's presented on tv or in film and that dynamic has been exploited so much it's worn my nerves thin. Since the filmmakers chose to make use of that dynamic they should have figured out a way to make it different than what we've seen in the past. I think the filmmakers made another mistake by not including a second or 3 storyline that wars against the main plot. I think the quality of writing was extremely poor. A whole lot of something was needed to make this movie better. WotW is about a man's personal journey while on a physical journey. I found neither journey compelling and would recommend everyone avoid this film at all costs.
The first dud was Christmas with the Kranks starring Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dan Ackroyd. Lord it was god-awful. I wanna smack whomever produced that trash. I was suckered in with a high energy, quick paced movie trailer a few weeks back. I assumed it'd be the perfect holiday, hijinks comedy that I love watching during this time of year that gives me that "aww" feeling. Well, no such luck. This movie fell well short of my expectations. It missed the mark in every category. The jokes weren't funny, the gags were very predictable, the acting was bad (especially Jamie), the storyline was beyond dumb, the chemistry was none existent between the actors and the story line resolution wasn't satisfying at all.
The second dud was War of the Worlds starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning. Before I dog the movie, let me first heap loads and loads of praise on little Ms Fanning. She is phenomenal. I have yet to witness a bad performance from this young actress. She makes the utmost of her screen time. For me, there is nothing more irritating than watching a really bad child actor that you can tell got the job because they had the cutest face or features. Fanning is none of that cute with no talent stuff, she's the real deal. Kudos! Now back to the bashing. What a load of crap. I expect way, way, way more from a Steven Spielberg directed flick. Maybe my expectations are too lofty but I feel cheated and robbed. I am really not that much of a Tom Cruise fan so maybe I shouldn't have watched this flick. His performance was hollow and left me wanting. I generally tell friends that I "don't do Tom Cruise" films but I am a Sci-fi movie fan and an action movie fan so I felt those points of interest would keep me entertained; not to mention I found Minority Report thoroughly enjoyable. I had hoped another Spielberg directed/Cruise starrring venture would be as enjoyable but it wasn't. I expected WotW to be action film with a sci-fi twist; instead, it was family drama with a sci-fi backdrop. What? Are you kidding me? is what I kept asking myself as I sat through this trash. Anyhoo, like I said, the movie is a family drama. But the family's drama never pulled me in. I never became invested in the characters. There's something about the 'petulant teenager that hates their parent' storyline that turns my stomach. I can not relate to it the way it's presented on tv or in film and that dynamic has been exploited so much it's worn my nerves thin. Since the filmmakers chose to make use of that dynamic they should have figured out a way to make it different than what we've seen in the past. I think the filmmakers made another mistake by not including a second or 3 storyline that wars against the main plot. I think the quality of writing was extremely poor. A whole lot of something was needed to make this movie better. WotW is about a man's personal journey while on a physical journey. I found neither journey compelling and would recommend everyone avoid this film at all costs.
Monday, November 28
So Good
On Thanksgiving I was suckered into cooking more than I expected. I prepared dressing, candied yams (thanks Trent for the tips) and green beans while my cousin prepared peach cobbler and a turkey breast. I was a little disappointed that I forgot to buy myself a Tofurky Roast - faux smoked turkey breast - to munch on with my dinner. Dinner was still great nonetheless.
I absolutely love yams but I never take the time to prepare them unless it's a major holiday. There's something about all the peeling and chopping that puts me in a bad mood. Anyhoo, I decided to be adventurous on the holiday and cook something new using yams that I'd never prepared before. My original intention was to make a batch of Sweet Potato Cookies. But the more I thought about how tedious measuring, mixing, batter sampling, baking, waiting then cookie sampling is I decided against making the cookies. I regrouped after a brief chat with a friend and we decided I should make a cheesecake using the yams. Thus, I concocted the following dessert - Sweet Potato Swirl Cheesecake.
Man, it was good. My basic recipe was swirling regular cheesecake batter together with sweet potato flavored batter then adding a swirl of caramelized pecans. Mm mm mmm! It was so good.
I know pictures can't capture the delicious flavor but take my word for it was good. In fact, I am thinking about selling dem joints during the Christmas holiday season.
I absolutely love yams but I never take the time to prepare them unless it's a major holiday. There's something about all the peeling and chopping that puts me in a bad mood. Anyhoo, I decided to be adventurous on the holiday and cook something new using yams that I'd never prepared before. My original intention was to make a batch of Sweet Potato Cookies. But the more I thought about how tedious measuring, mixing, batter sampling, baking, waiting then cookie sampling is I decided against making the cookies. I regrouped after a brief chat with a friend and we decided I should make a cheesecake using the yams. Thus, I concocted the following dessert - Sweet Potato Swirl Cheesecake.
Man, it was good. My basic recipe was swirling regular cheesecake batter together with sweet potato flavored batter then adding a swirl of caramelized pecans. Mm mm mmm! It was so good.
I know pictures can't capture the delicious flavor but take my word for it was good. In fact, I am thinking about selling dem joints during the Christmas holiday season.
Sunday, November 27
Internet Frauds and Scams Continue
I just don't understand why people persist on using the internet to prey on people. I believe most internet users know by now not to fall for this internet scam but I thought I'd post the following doc anyway just remind us all to be careful.
A buddy of mine received this email a few days ago with the subject line: Hello (my buddy's) Surname
Good day,
My name is Mr.Benjamin Douke, a banker and accountant with an International bank here in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire. I am the personal accounts manager to Engr. John (my buddy's) Surname, a nationale of your country, who used to work with an oil servicing company here in Cote d'Ivoire.
My client, his wife, and their three children were involved in the ill fated Kenya Airways crash in the coasts of Abidjan in January 2000 in which all passengers on board died. Since then I have made several inquiries to your embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives but has been unsuccessful. After several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to trace his last name over the internet, to see if I could locate any member of his family hence I contacted you.
Of particular interest is this huge deposit with our bank, where the deceased has an account valued at about ($16 million US dollars).They have issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or the bank will declare the account unservisable and thereby send the funds to the bank treasury. Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for the last 3 years now, I will seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account valued at ($16million US dollars) can be paid to you and then you and I can share the money.
All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us see this deal through. I guarantee that this will be executed under all legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. If you can handle this with me, include in your reply mail your full name, complete address date of birth as well as telephone and fax number.
Thanking you for your anticipated cooperation.
Benjamin Douke.
A buddy of mine received this email a few days ago with the subject line: Hello (my buddy's) Surname
Good day,
My name is Mr.Benjamin Douke, a banker and accountant with an International bank here in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire. I am the personal accounts manager to Engr. John (my buddy's) Surname, a nationale of your country, who used to work with an oil servicing company here in Cote d'Ivoire.
My client, his wife, and their three children were involved in the ill fated Kenya Airways crash in the coasts of Abidjan in January 2000 in which all passengers on board died. Since then I have made several inquiries to your embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives but has been unsuccessful. After several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to trace his last name over the internet, to see if I could locate any member of his family hence I contacted you.
Of particular interest is this huge deposit with our bank, where the deceased has an account valued at about ($16 million US dollars).They have issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or the bank will declare the account unservisable and thereby send the funds to the bank treasury. Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for the last 3 years now, I will seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account valued at ($16million US dollars) can be paid to you and then you and I can share the money.
All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us see this deal through. I guarantee that this will be executed under all legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. If you can handle this with me, include in your reply mail your full name, complete address date of birth as well as telephone and fax number.
Thanking you for your anticipated cooperation.
Benjamin Douke.
Thursday, November 24
Free Tivo 40 series2
Found at dealnews refer to post
CompUSA.com again offers the TiVo Series2 40-hour Digital Video Recorder, model no. TCD540040, for $150 with free shipping. A $150 mail-in rebate (valid only with service activation) yields a net price of $0. That's the best price we've seen for a 40-hour TiVo. This item is only available for delivery (you can't pick one up at a local store). TiVo service is $12.95 per month or $299 for the lifetime of the unit. Expires 11/24 at 11:59pm
CompUSA.com again offers the TiVo Series2 40-hour Digital Video Recorder, model no. TCD540040, for $150 with free shipping. A $150 mail-in rebate (valid only with service activation) yields a net price of $0. That's the best price we've seen for a 40-hour TiVo. This item is only available for delivery (you can't pick one up at a local store). TiVo service is $12.95 per month or $299 for the lifetime of the unit. Expires 11/24 at 11:59pm
Wednesday, November 23
Lafave's Sentence
By now everyone's heard that Debbie Lafave, ex-middle school teacher, plead guilty to two counts of lewd and lascivious battery will serve three years of house arrest and seven years probation and must register as a sex offender.
I'm sure by now everyone's familiar with Lafave's lawyer's declaration "To place Debbie into a state women's penitentiary, to place an attractive young woman in that kind of hellhole, is like putting a piece of raw meat in with the lions. I'm not sure Debbie would survive," during pre-trial, right?
Last night, I just happened to watch The Situation with Tucker Carlson for the first and last time (what an obnoxious prick; and the bow tie? are you kidding me?) and he had the following discussion about Lafave:
CARLSON: Speaking of law and order, Debra Lafave. Twenty-five years old. Had sexual relations with a boy 14 in her class. They met on a school trip to Sea World in Orlando.
She has just been sentenced. Three years of house arrest, seven years of probation.
MADDOW: Yes.
CARLSON: Pretty tough sentence. She's—have to register as a sexual predator. There she is on the screen. Here's my question, very simple, who exactly is harmed by this? To the extent that it justifies her registration as a, quote, “sexual predator,” and three years of house arrest? I know people are saying, “Oh, she's gotten off easy.” I don't think so at all. I want to know exactly who she's hurt to deserve this.
MADDOW: If it was a male teacher and a 14-year-old girl, would you feel differently?
CARLSON: Of course I would. I would be rooting for a lifetime behind bars, along with every other American. But it wasn't.
MADDOW: The age of consent should be different for boys than for girls?
CARLSON: I think in real life, it is much more harmful to a 14-year-old girl to have sexual relations with an adult teacher than it is for a 14-year-old boy.
MADDOW: Now we're talking about a legal case where we've got an adult who had sex with 14-year-old, and we have to decide what the legal standard's going to be. Are we really going to argue about the legal standard for age of consent, that it should be legal to have sex with a 14-year-old boy, no matter what age you are, but if you have sex with a 14-year-old girl, life in prison? That's a pretty hard thing to argue.
CARLSON: No, no. I think—I think, however, you ought to—it is a hard legal argument to make. You're right. But I think you ought to have to show harm before you sentence someone, you pull someone out of society, and sentence him either, in this case, her to prison or home confinement and brand them for the rest of their lives.
I was a bit shocked to hear him suggest that she had not committed a crime and further imply that male and female sexual predators should be treated differently in the court system. Personally, I think his assertion is ludicrous. As much as I understand the fantasy that every young man has of having sex with an older, attractive, experiened, seductive woman (I had plenty myself) the fact remains that in reality it's illegal to engage in sexual relations with minors who haven't reached the age of consent. I believe the aoc is 17 yrs age in most states. I'd like to know your thoughts on the subject. I pose the question to you: Do you think male sexual molesters should be thrown under the jail while female offenders are slapped on the wrist?
I'm sure by now everyone's familiar with Lafave's lawyer's declaration "To place Debbie into a state women's penitentiary, to place an attractive young woman in that kind of hellhole, is like putting a piece of raw meat in with the lions. I'm not sure Debbie would survive," during pre-trial, right?
Last night, I just happened to watch The Situation with Tucker Carlson for the first and last time (what an obnoxious prick; and the bow tie? are you kidding me?) and he had the following discussion about Lafave:
CARLSON: Speaking of law and order, Debra Lafave. Twenty-five years old. Had sexual relations with a boy 14 in her class. They met on a school trip to Sea World in Orlando.
She has just been sentenced. Three years of house arrest, seven years of probation.
MADDOW: Yes.
CARLSON: Pretty tough sentence. She's—have to register as a sexual predator. There she is on the screen. Here's my question, very simple, who exactly is harmed by this? To the extent that it justifies her registration as a, quote, “sexual predator,” and three years of house arrest? I know people are saying, “Oh, she's gotten off easy.” I don't think so at all. I want to know exactly who she's hurt to deserve this.
MADDOW: If it was a male teacher and a 14-year-old girl, would you feel differently?
CARLSON: Of course I would. I would be rooting for a lifetime behind bars, along with every other American. But it wasn't.
MADDOW: The age of consent should be different for boys than for girls?
CARLSON: I think in real life, it is much more harmful to a 14-year-old girl to have sexual relations with an adult teacher than it is for a 14-year-old boy.
MADDOW: Now we're talking about a legal case where we've got an adult who had sex with 14-year-old, and we have to decide what the legal standard's going to be. Are we really going to argue about the legal standard for age of consent, that it should be legal to have sex with a 14-year-old boy, no matter what age you are, but if you have sex with a 14-year-old girl, life in prison? That's a pretty hard thing to argue.
CARLSON: No, no. I think—I think, however, you ought to—it is a hard legal argument to make. You're right. But I think you ought to have to show harm before you sentence someone, you pull someone out of society, and sentence him either, in this case, her to prison or home confinement and brand them for the rest of their lives.
I was a bit shocked to hear him suggest that she had not committed a crime and further imply that male and female sexual predators should be treated differently in the court system. Personally, I think his assertion is ludicrous. As much as I understand the fantasy that every young man has of having sex with an older, attractive, experiened, seductive woman (I had plenty myself) the fact remains that in reality it's illegal to engage in sexual relations with minors who haven't reached the age of consent. I believe the aoc is 17 yrs age in most states. I'd like to know your thoughts on the subject. I pose the question to you: Do you think male sexual molesters should be thrown under the jail while female offenders are slapped on the wrist?
Tuesday, November 22
Funniest Things Said To Me Lately
- "This children's bible I stole from work has really been a blessing. My son loves it."
- "I had a horny dream. I just don't understand it. I don't watch horny movies" spoken by my elderly, single great Aunt.
Keeping Pace
I won my fantasy football matchup with ease this weekend 76-47. I was sweating bullets and pitching a fit on Sunday when I discovered one of my bench performers was having an incredible game while 2 of my starters weren't doing much of anything.
It's time for a shakeup in my lineup. This upcoming week's matchup is crucial. My 3rd place team plays the 2nd place team in the league.
Stud of the Week: Peyton Manning's 3 TDs 1 INT 365 yds passing = 23 fantasy points
Duds of the Week: Ronnie Brown's 57 yds rushing 2 yds receiving = 2 fantasy points & Rod Smith's 57 yds receiving = 2 fantasy points
Lucky me player of the Week: Jeremy Shockey 1 yd rec for 1 TD = 6 fantasy points
It's time for a shakeup in my lineup. This upcoming week's matchup is crucial. My 3rd place team plays the 2nd place team in the league.
Stud of the Week: Peyton Manning's 3 TDs 1 INT 365 yds passing = 23 fantasy points
Duds of the Week: Ronnie Brown's 57 yds rushing 2 yds receiving = 2 fantasy points & Rod Smith's 57 yds receiving = 2 fantasy points
Lucky me player of the Week: Jeremy Shockey 1 yd rec for 1 TD = 6 fantasy points
Monday, November 21
Discounts, savings, coupons
It's that time of year when everybody is looking for deals on any and everything. Here are a few sites to peruse.
"Find coupons, rebates, and promotional codes for your favorite online stores. dealcoupon is updated daily listing the newest and most popular coupon codes." http://dealcoupon.com/
If you have a secondary, free email account (yahoo, hotmail) it's beneficial to create a profile on at the next site and have alerts sent to your email for products of interest to you. You should only link to this if you have a secondary email account. You will be quite annoyed with the number of email alerts they send at this time of year. http://dealnews.com/mydealnews/
Another good site for coupon searches http://www.wow-coupons.com/index.php
A shopping blog http://mightygoods.net/
Please share any good sites you use for discounts, coupons and bargain shopping.
Jet Blue Deal I stumbled on at dealnews that expires today. During the JetBlue "More the Merrier" Sale, two or more people fly from the East Coast to the West Coast (or vice versa) for $59 one-way each (not including fees and taxes). Shorter flights cost $39 one-way. Availability is limited. All fares must be purchased by Nov 21. Travel must be completed between Nov 30 and Feb 15, 2006. Blackout dates apply.
"Find coupons, rebates, and promotional codes for your favorite online stores. dealcoupon is updated daily listing the newest and most popular coupon codes." http://dealcoupon.com/
If you have a secondary, free email account (yahoo, hotmail) it's beneficial to create a profile on at the next site and have alerts sent to your email for products of interest to you. You should only link to this if you have a secondary email account. You will be quite annoyed with the number of email alerts they send at this time of year. http://dealnews.com/mydealnews/
Another good site for coupon searches http://www.wow-coupons.com/index.php
A shopping blog http://mightygoods.net/
Please share any good sites you use for discounts, coupons and bargain shopping.
Jet Blue Deal I stumbled on at dealnews that expires today. During the JetBlue "More the Merrier" Sale, two or more people fly from the East Coast to the West Coast (or vice versa) for $59 one-way each (not including fees and taxes). Shorter flights cost $39 one-way. Availability is limited. All fares must be purchased by Nov 21. Travel must be completed between Nov 30 and Feb 15, 2006. Blackout dates apply.
Friday, November 18
The Lyrics
*Lyrics from new song being completed. It's an uptempo track. This is the 2nd stanza of the 1st verse
*( ) denotes background vocal part
All the times I didn’t care (U still loved me)
When I tuned your voice out of my head (U still loved me)
I had to do things my own way
Even though I heard you say
If you follow me, I’ll give you everything you want
*( ) denotes background vocal part
All the times I didn’t care (U still loved me)
When I tuned your voice out of my head (U still loved me)
I had to do things my own way
Even though I heard you say
If you follow me, I’ll give you everything you want
Thursday, November 17
Writing Session pt 2
kathi-hassan-lampchop I'll probably forget to tell you about the project later. A friend (the singer) is working on her gospel album. Her plans are to a) complete a few songs then shop herself a deal or b) complete the album and release it independently. There's supposed to be a live portion (to be record early next year) and a studio portion. The song I co-wrote is one of the studio songs. I don't know when the album will come out. We'll see what happens.
I don't know if I'll be sharing the finished product of the song. I was none too pleased with the direction of the song once the vocals started being laid. The producer had his idea of what the song was 'supposed' to sound like. I tried to make a suggestion during the session that the producer dismissed before I could finish my thought by saying "you're getting ahead of me." I figured the tug-o-war wasn't worth my energy so I kept my suggestions to myself after that exchange. Needless to say I didn't feel a need to return for the final vocal session so I have no idea what the finished product sounds like. I'll post a snippet if I like what I hear.
I am co-writing another song with my friend that she's going to record after Thanksgiving. I'll post some of the lyrics later.
I don't know if I'll be sharing the finished product of the song. I was none too pleased with the direction of the song once the vocals started being laid. The producer had his idea of what the song was 'supposed' to sound like. I tried to make a suggestion during the session that the producer dismissed before I could finish my thought by saying "you're getting ahead of me." I figured the tug-o-war wasn't worth my energy so I kept my suggestions to myself after that exchange. Needless to say I didn't feel a need to return for the final vocal session so I have no idea what the finished product sounds like. I'll post a snippet if I like what I hear.
I am co-writing another song with my friend that she's going to record after Thanksgiving. I'll post some of the lyrics later.
Wednesday, November 16
I'm Annoyed
- Why do people immediately ask me if I eat fish once I tell 'em I'm a vegetarian? Vegetarian - somebody who eats vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, and usually eggs and dairy products, but not meat or fish
- Whose bright idea was it to use Sig Alerts on the So Cal freeways to annouce approaching freeway conjuntions? Seriously, you're causing traffic for no good reason. Motorists are slowing to read an alert that says "405 freeway is 10 minutes away." How 'bout we stick to using the alert sign for traffic alerts and amber alerts?
- Why do young mothers say "He/She is just spoiled" with glee in their voice when asked 'why their young toddler is incredibly fussy?' Raising bratty kids really isn't cute; especially when you expect your friends to grin and bear your kid's poor behavior.
- Why is that you can break your neck helping a friend but when you turn around and ask that friend to do the simpliest thing for you they are suddenly unavailable...for weeks or months?
- As I was leaving church walking to my car last week, why did a woman pull her car up to me and ask me to "speak like Peaches" with a big ass grin on her face. (If you don't know, don't ask.) Lady are you serious?
- Why has the mainstream media taken to calling 50 Cent fiddy cent? Did I miss Fiddy's renaming ceremony ala Sean " 'Puff Daddy' 'Puffy' 'P Diddy' 'Diddy' 'The Diddy' " Combs?
- Why did I pretend to be preoccupied when I spotted a childhood friend in Circuit City this past weekend and left the store without speaking. I know it's crappy but I wasn't in the mood for "what's been going on with you?" chit chat.
- Why can't my Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball team get on track? I've lost 2 consective matchups 4-5 4-5 and this week I'm down 1-8. Can a man catch a break?
- Why do overweight women always so things like "I don't want to lose my shape" or "I don't want to lose my butt/breasts" when they explain their reason for not dieting seriously? Conversely, why do overweight men say "I was at such and such weight and I felt too skinny"?
- Why am I overjoyed that the Philly Eagles lost their Monday Night Football game? I admit that TO is an ass but I think the Eagles organization, D McNabb and Andy Reid have all played a part in this fiasco. In my opinion, the Eagles should have acknowledged TO's 100 TD reception. D McNabb should have had surgery weeks ago on his sports hernia. Andy Reid should have coached better games (what happen to the run game Andy) and had his team better prepared for games. TO should really learn how to keep his mouth shut.
Tuesday, November 15
Moving On Up
I am feeling good. My fantasy football team is 6-4 and I've moved up to 3rd place in my league. I won this weekend's matchup 69-46. Woohoo!!!!
Stud of the Week:Peyton Manning. 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 297 yds passing = 23 fantasy points.
Dud of the Week:Joe Jurevicius. 3 receptions for 27 yds = 1 fantasy point.
Stud of the Week:Peyton Manning. 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 297 yds passing = 23 fantasy points.
Dud of the Week:Joe Jurevicius. 3 receptions for 27 yds = 1 fantasy point.
Scare Tactics
My cousin sent this clip to me last night and I died laughing. If any of you happened to watch Scare Tactics when it aired on VH-1 you may have seen this before.
Thursday, November 10
Civil Liberties 3
Awhile ago I found this documentary Unconstitutional: The War On Our Civil Liberties. If you haven't seen it, please take some time to watch. The vid is just over an hour long. I've chopped it into to 3 parts. I'm going to post this vid on the blog for one or two days. Be warned: this is a documentary about the Bush Admnistration and his push to pass the Patriot Act.
UPDATED Nov 14th - I hope some of you had the time and patience to watch the film over the weekend. If you missed it, here are excerpts from the official website about the film:
Here, you'll get the real story behind the USA PATRIOT Act and other administration policies and the gut wrenching stories behind those affected
We created Unconstitutional to show Americans the extent to which our civil liberties and our freedoms have been trampled upon by our government since 9/11
The Patriot Act, which was passed just 45 days after September 11 with virtually no debate, is being met with a significant grassroots groundswell from across the political spectrum.
Unconstitutional aims to reveal how paranoia, fear and racial profiling have led to gross infringements on freedom and democracy without strengthening national security
read more here
From Amazon.com:
Completing a trilogy that should be required viewing for all Americans, Unconstitutional explicitly reveals how the USA Patriot Act violates numerous civil liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Following the equally persuasive documentaries Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election and Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War, this film presents powerful and tragic examples of how the USA Patriot Act--passed with virtually no Congressional debate just 45 days after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01--has been used to justify the unconstitutional arrest of innocent immigrants based on Arab stereotyping; the illegal detention of vaguely defined "suspects" and their improper treatment (including beatings and torture) during extended confinement; prisoner abuse of alleged terrorism suspects in Guantanamo Bay military prison; the allowance of improper search and seizure without due cause; prohibited travel based on racial profiling; bully tactics employed with impunity by local police in efforts to undermine free speech; and other clear indications of the Patriot Act's unconstitutional enforcement. The more personal these stories of violation are, the more gut-wrenching is the realization that U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft--and by extension, the George W. Bush administration--have used the Patriot Act to justify what is essentially a dictatorial police state.
keep reading
UPDATED Nov 14th - I hope some of you had the time and patience to watch the film over the weekend. If you missed it, here are excerpts from the official website about the film:
Here, you'll get the real story behind the USA PATRIOT Act and other administration policies and the gut wrenching stories behind those affected
We created Unconstitutional to show Americans the extent to which our civil liberties and our freedoms have been trampled upon by our government since 9/11
The Patriot Act, which was passed just 45 days after September 11 with virtually no debate, is being met with a significant grassroots groundswell from across the political spectrum.
Unconstitutional aims to reveal how paranoia, fear and racial profiling have led to gross infringements on freedom and democracy without strengthening national security
read more here
From Amazon.com:
Completing a trilogy that should be required viewing for all Americans, Unconstitutional explicitly reveals how the USA Patriot Act violates numerous civil liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Following the equally persuasive documentaries Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election and Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War, this film presents powerful and tragic examples of how the USA Patriot Act--passed with virtually no Congressional debate just 45 days after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01--has been used to justify the unconstitutional arrest of innocent immigrants based on Arab stereotyping; the illegal detention of vaguely defined "suspects" and their improper treatment (including beatings and torture) during extended confinement; prisoner abuse of alleged terrorism suspects in Guantanamo Bay military prison; the allowance of improper search and seizure without due cause; prohibited travel based on racial profiling; bully tactics employed with impunity by local police in efforts to undermine free speech; and other clear indications of the Patriot Act's unconstitutional enforcement. The more personal these stories of violation are, the more gut-wrenching is the realization that U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft--and by extension, the George W. Bush administration--have used the Patriot Act to justify what is essentially a dictatorial police state.
keep reading
Wednesday, November 9
Something To Keep...
...in mind. CD buyers please read and educate yourselves.
DRM this, Sony!
I hope this is the week that everyone in the world finds out what a root kit is. And I hope it's a week we look back on in amazement, as we consider just how far Sony was willing to go to criminalize consumers in its efforts to preserve control over its product. Because I believe this is the week that Sony effectively declared war on the consumer, announcing what most of us had already suspected: fair use is a joke in the movie and record industry, and the companies who control mass-market content will truly stop at nothing to protect their profits.
We're not gonna take it
But let me start at the beginning. On Monday, October 31, alert users discovered that Sony BMG is using copy-protected CDs to surreptitiously install its digital rights management technology onto PCs. You don't have to be ripping the CD, either--just playing it from your CD-ROM drive triggers the installation. The software installs itself as a root kit, which is a set of tools commonly used to make certain files and processes undetectable, and they're the favored tool of crackers who are, as Wikipedia puts it, attempting to "maintain access to a system for malicious purposes." In fact, root kits are often classified alongside Trojan horses. And Mark Russinovich, who created a root-kit detection utility and was one of the first to blog about the Sony intrusion, discovered another little gem when he tried to remove the DRM drivers. It broke his computer--disabling his CD drive.
So, let's make this a bit more explicit. You buy a CD. You put the CD into your PC in order to enjoy your music. Sony grabs this opportunity to sneak into your house like a virus and set up camp, and it leaves the backdoor open so that Sony or any other enterprising intruder can follow and have the run of the place. If you try to kick Sony out, it trashes the place. And what does this software do once it's on your PC? Well, here is (via David Berlind's excellent breakdown of the issue) what Amazon's CD listing page has to say on the subject:
Read the rest here:
Are You Infected by Sony-BMG's Rootkit?
But how do you know whether you've been infected? It turns out Sony-BMG has deployed XCP on a number of titles, in variety of musical genres, on several of its wholly-owned labels.
EFF has confirmed the presence of XCP on the following titles (each has a data session, easily read on a Macintosh, that includes a file called "VERSION.DAT" that announces what version of XCP it is using). If you have one of these CDs, and you have a Windows PC (Macs are totally immune, as usual), you may have caught the XCP bug.
Trey Anastasio, Shine (Columbia)
Celine Dion, On ne Change Pas (Epic)
Neil Diamond, 12 Songs (Columbia)
Our Lady Peace, Healthy in Paranoid Times (Columbia)
Chris Botti, To Love Again (Columbia)
Van Zant, Get Right with the Man (Columbia)
Switchfoot, Nothing is Sound (Columbia)
The Coral, The Invisible Invasion (Columbia)
Acceptance, Phantoms (Columbia)
Susie Suh, Susie Suh (Epic)
Amerie, Touch (Columbia)
Read complete list here along with a tip for warding off infection.
DRM this, Sony!
I hope this is the week that everyone in the world finds out what a root kit is. And I hope it's a week we look back on in amazement, as we consider just how far Sony was willing to go to criminalize consumers in its efforts to preserve control over its product. Because I believe this is the week that Sony effectively declared war on the consumer, announcing what most of us had already suspected: fair use is a joke in the movie and record industry, and the companies who control mass-market content will truly stop at nothing to protect their profits.
We're not gonna take it
But let me start at the beginning. On Monday, October 31, alert users discovered that Sony BMG is using copy-protected CDs to surreptitiously install its digital rights management technology onto PCs. You don't have to be ripping the CD, either--just playing it from your CD-ROM drive triggers the installation. The software installs itself as a root kit, which is a set of tools commonly used to make certain files and processes undetectable, and they're the favored tool of crackers who are, as Wikipedia puts it, attempting to "maintain access to a system for malicious purposes." In fact, root kits are often classified alongside Trojan horses. And Mark Russinovich, who created a root-kit detection utility and was one of the first to blog about the Sony intrusion, discovered another little gem when he tried to remove the DRM drivers. It broke his computer--disabling his CD drive.
So, let's make this a bit more explicit. You buy a CD. You put the CD into your PC in order to enjoy your music. Sony grabs this opportunity to sneak into your house like a virus and set up camp, and it leaves the backdoor open so that Sony or any other enterprising intruder can follow and have the run of the place. If you try to kick Sony out, it trashes the place. And what does this software do once it's on your PC? Well, here is (via David Berlind's excellent breakdown of the issue) what Amazon's CD listing page has to say on the subject:
Read the rest here:
Are You Infected by Sony-BMG's Rootkit?
But how do you know whether you've been infected? It turns out Sony-BMG has deployed XCP on a number of titles, in variety of musical genres, on several of its wholly-owned labels.
EFF has confirmed the presence of XCP on the following titles (each has a data session, easily read on a Macintosh, that includes a file called "VERSION.DAT" that announces what version of XCP it is using). If you have one of these CDs, and you have a Windows PC (Macs are totally immune, as usual), you may have caught the XCP bug.
Trey Anastasio, Shine (Columbia)
Celine Dion, On ne Change Pas (Epic)
Neil Diamond, 12 Songs (Columbia)
Our Lady Peace, Healthy in Paranoid Times (Columbia)
Chris Botti, To Love Again (Columbia)
Van Zant, Get Right with the Man (Columbia)
Switchfoot, Nothing is Sound (Columbia)
The Coral, The Invisible Invasion (Columbia)
Acceptance, Phantoms (Columbia)
Susie Suh, Susie Suh (Epic)
Amerie, Touch (Columbia)
Read complete list here along with a tip for warding off infection.
Tuesday, November 8
The Writing Session
went well yesterday. I thought it was going to be a frustrating night. My friend (the singer) hadn't clearly expressed what style of song she wanted to record and I really wasn't in the mood to create much of anything. Nevertheless, a song had to be written by night's end. The producer sang a hook (a chorus) to my friend and she loved it so we completed that idea. She and I sat down and wrote two verses; and we all pitched in to write the bridge. I think everything fell into place nicely. I'm some what pleased with what we've created. I think I'll like it more once the lead and background vocals are laid. Here's a snippet of what we wrote. It's a Contemporary Christian ballad.
- I'm reaching out to hold you
'cause I know that it's cold when you're all alone
Let me be the friend that you need
and the shield that protects you from all of this pain
By the way, I'd like to thank kathi and hassan for sharing how they've worked through their creative blocks. I'm gonna implement those techniques in the future.
- I'm reaching out to hold you
'cause I know that it's cold when you're all alone
Let me be the friend that you need
and the shield that protects you from all of this pain
By the way, I'd like to thank kathi and hassan for sharing how they've worked through their creative blocks. I'm gonna implement those techniques in the future.
Monday, November 7
And Still...
...nothing. The creative block is as thick as ever. The day has arrived to collaborate and I have nothing to give. I'm empty inside. Everything I write sounds hollow; and it feels hollow. I've written a bunch of tiny fragments that don't fit together. No matter how hard I try to string something together the end result is still the same - bland, hollow, pointless nothing.
This should be interesting.
This should be interesting.
Another Win
My fantasy football team pulled out another win this weekend. It was a blowout. 89-39.
Stud of the Week: The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense. 1 sack 2 Fumble recovers and 1 INT added up to 17 fantasy points.
Dud of the Week: WR Keenan McCardell. 1 reception for 25 yards equaled 1 fantasy point. That isn't going to cut it.
Stud of the Week: The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense. 1 sack 2 Fumble recovers and 1 INT added up to 17 fantasy points.
Dud of the Week: WR Keenan McCardell. 1 reception for 25 yards equaled 1 fantasy point. That isn't going to cut it.
Saturday, November 5
Kinda Odd
I saw this car driving down the street yesterday wrapped in a protective shell that looked to be made from nylon. It looked like a camping tent was covering the car.
The appearance was very odd to me but I have to assume that shell serves some purpose. The guy driving the car didn't seem the slightest bit embarassed though his car looked ridiculous. Maybe I'm just behind the times. Has anyone else seen cars on the road with this kind of shell wrapped around it's body?
The appearance was very odd to me but I have to assume that shell serves some purpose. The guy driving the car didn't seem the slightest bit embarassed though his car looked ridiculous. Maybe I'm just behind the times. Has anyone else seen cars on the road with this kind of shell wrapped around it's body?
Friday, November 4
Writer's Block
AAAARRRRGGGHHH!!! I have writer's block. No! No! No! It's really irritating me.
A friend of mine has asked me to write a few songs with her and I just can't pull anything out of myself. The writing sessions are a few days off so I have some time to sharpen my skills. However, I'm not feeling so sure the block will be gone anytime soon.
My head is tongue tied. For the past few days I've been doing my usual songwriting exercises. I play around with the melodies in head in effort to construct A) a hook(chorus) or B)a verse. Well, try as I may, I have yet to complete one hook or verse. I just don't know what's going on. I'm a little befuddled. During the creative process I start off well. My head and ears fill with all kinds of possibilities but I never string anything together.
I really, really, really need to pull this together. I hate making a fool of myself. I don't want to sit around like dead weight in the studio. I guess the good thing is if I can't write any lyrics or create any good melodies I can make myself useful in other ways. I know I'll have ideas for background vocal arrangment and ideas for the bridge. I should be able to fake my way through the writer's block in the studio. But God forbid they ask me to write the hook for the song....*gasp* yikes! That could be painful. We'll see how it goes.
A friend of mine has asked me to write a few songs with her and I just can't pull anything out of myself. The writing sessions are a few days off so I have some time to sharpen my skills. However, I'm not feeling so sure the block will be gone anytime soon.
My head is tongue tied. For the past few days I've been doing my usual songwriting exercises. I play around with the melodies in head in effort to construct A) a hook(chorus) or B)a verse. Well, try as I may, I have yet to complete one hook or verse. I just don't know what's going on. I'm a little befuddled. During the creative process I start off well. My head and ears fill with all kinds of possibilities but I never string anything together.
I really, really, really need to pull this together. I hate making a fool of myself. I don't want to sit around like dead weight in the studio. I guess the good thing is if I can't write any lyrics or create any good melodies I can make myself useful in other ways. I know I'll have ideas for background vocal arrangment and ideas for the bridge. I should be able to fake my way through the writer's block in the studio. But God forbid they ask me to write the hook for the song....*gasp* yikes! That could be painful. We'll see how it goes.
Wednesday, November 2
Tuesday, November 1
Wrong Cell Number
This is a word of caution. Make sure you're sending text messages to the right phone number if you are going to engage in intimate conversation. In fact, why not make it a habit to pick up the dang phone if you have something serious or intimate to say? I have a friend who makes it a habit to carry on very intimate, hyper sexual conversation through text. Why? I don't know. I guess its the for the thrill of it. I have another friend who has intense arguments with his girlfriend through text. That's a little bit bizarre to me.
Last night I was awakened at 2am by these text messages sent to my phone by mistake:
1:57am Sorry if I've been a bitch. guess i've had my defenses way up. I didn't know u were good. can we both be allowed 1 mistake? can we start over? don't be mad at me :-)
1:59am can we kiss n make up?
2:11am u thought the worst of me too. u said I was going to sex while I was on my trip and u went thru my phone. i'm faithful. can we kiss n make up? i can't sleep.
2:20am i went 2 my girl doctor yesterday and she was impressed at how clean and healthy my pussy is...so its yummy 4 u! don't leave me n my big fat tight twat. its urs.
About an hour ago I replied to Ms Area Code 321 to let her know her she sent these text messages to the wrong number. I'm waiting to hear back. I'll keep you posted.
UPDATE Ms 321 area code replied:
2:41pm Oops I appologise.(<-----her spelling not mine)
Last night I was awakened at 2am by these text messages sent to my phone by mistake:
1:57am Sorry if I've been a bitch. guess i've had my defenses way up. I didn't know u were good. can we both be allowed 1 mistake? can we start over? don't be mad at me :-)
1:59am can we kiss n make up?
2:11am u thought the worst of me too. u said I was going to sex while I was on my trip and u went thru my phone. i'm faithful. can we kiss n make up? i can't sleep.
2:20am i went 2 my girl doctor yesterday and she was impressed at how clean and healthy my pussy is...so its yummy 4 u! don't leave me n my big fat tight twat. its urs.
About an hour ago I replied to Ms Area Code 321 to let her know her she sent these text messages to the wrong number. I'm waiting to hear back. I'll keep you posted.
UPDATE Ms 321 area code replied:
2:41pm Oops I appologise.(<-----her spelling not mine)
Monday, October 31
Emotions Make You Do Dumb Things
cleaning out my email folder I rediscovered this gem...enjoy!!!! It's an actual 911 call.
Vid Test
Thanks to kathi, I've found a new website tool http://www.youtube.com I'm testing this video I uploaded to the site.
Finally A Win
I was on the winning side of my Fantasy Football matchup this week. I'm back at .500 with a 4-4 record. The 3 consecutive losses really did me in. I dropped from 1st to 5th in my league. This win keeps me in 5th place for the time being. I can live with that for now. Next week, I'll be striving to make up grown.
Special thanks to my fantasy football Stud of the Week: QB Carson Palmer. His 3 TDs 1 INT and 237 yds passing snagged 20 (of my 55) points for the week.
Dud of the week: RB Michael Pittman. His lackluster 5 yds rushing and 3 yds receiving garnered 0 points. Sometimes 2nd string RBs (eg Larry Johnson, Ricky Williams) pay dividends. Other times they don't. Cie La Vie Mr. Pittman.
The Boo Boo Boo Award goes to RB Brian Westbrook. He sat on my bench this week after several weeks of underachieving. Yesterday he finally had a good game and I missed out on 10 points.
Special thanks to my fantasy football Stud of the Week: QB Carson Palmer. His 3 TDs 1 INT and 237 yds passing snagged 20 (of my 55) points for the week.
Dud of the week: RB Michael Pittman. His lackluster 5 yds rushing and 3 yds receiving garnered 0 points. Sometimes 2nd string RBs (eg Larry Johnson, Ricky Williams) pay dividends. Other times they don't. Cie La Vie Mr. Pittman.
The Boo Boo Boo Award goes to RB Brian Westbrook. He sat on my bench this week after several weeks of underachieving. Yesterday he finally had a good game and I missed out on 10 points.
You Liked That Movie?
"Saw II" Much for Competition
Saw II promised lots of blood; it delivered lots of bucks.
The grisly horror sequel, in which the determined Jigsaw picks up where he hacked off in Saw, delivered the box office's fourth-biggest October opening ever, per estimates from Exhibitor Relations Co.
Its $30.5 million take was more than enough to top the weekend competition...
What is going on? Am I the only one that hated Saw? It had to be one of the silliest movies I've ever seen. There were so many holes in that storyline. I've debated with more than a few people who tried to convince me that Saw was really good. Sorry guys I have too much taste to fall for the okie doke. I rented the movie and I'm still pissed they got my money.
I hate...I repeat I hate watching bad movies; especially, bad movies that sucker you in with a stylized, slick movie trailer. Or a movie trailer that catches your eye with a novel concept. Then you watch the movie and the execution is so poor that the novelty of the movie means nothing.
A few other films I found lacking in the substance department but grabbed my attention with great movie trailers: Scream; The Village; (I'll add to this list later)
While I'm on the subject of watching bad movies, I also hate when a film's buzz grows and grows and grows because word of mouth advertising is so strong. If you're like me, you finally give in and watch the movie because so many people have told you it's a winner only to discover the movie is as bad as you expected it to be.
A few films that I was duped into seeing: Sixth Sense; The Blair Witch Project; (I'll add more later)
Anyway, back to my original thought, I can not believe Saw II made that much loot in it's opening weekend. Sheesh!
Saw II promised lots of blood; it delivered lots of bucks.
The grisly horror sequel, in which the determined Jigsaw picks up where he hacked off in Saw, delivered the box office's fourth-biggest October opening ever, per estimates from Exhibitor Relations Co.
Its $30.5 million take was more than enough to top the weekend competition...
What is going on? Am I the only one that hated Saw? It had to be one of the silliest movies I've ever seen. There were so many holes in that storyline. I've debated with more than a few people who tried to convince me that Saw was really good. Sorry guys I have too much taste to fall for the okie doke. I rented the movie and I'm still pissed they got my money.
I hate...I repeat I hate watching bad movies; especially, bad movies that sucker you in with a stylized, slick movie trailer. Or a movie trailer that catches your eye with a novel concept. Then you watch the movie and the execution is so poor that the novelty of the movie means nothing.
A few other films I found lacking in the substance department but grabbed my attention with great movie trailers: Scream; The Village; (I'll add to this list later)
While I'm on the subject of watching bad movies, I also hate when a film's buzz grows and grows and grows because word of mouth advertising is so strong. If you're like me, you finally give in and watch the movie because so many people have told you it's a winner only to discover the movie is as bad as you expected it to be.
A few films that I was duped into seeing: Sixth Sense; The Blair Witch Project; (I'll add more later)
Anyway, back to my original thought, I can not believe Saw II made that much loot in it's opening weekend. Sheesh!
Friday, October 28
I Don't Know What To Think...
...of this fool. What a numb nut! Not that he sent the kids to his car to grab his stash... wth? are you kidding me? *sigh* and *shaking head* why am I still amazed that there are so many oddballs out there?
Teacher Pleads No Contest to Marijuana Charges
October 24, 2005 - Former substitute teacher Christopher Bochin is facing more than 10 years in prison after pleading no contest to five counts of providing marijuana to minors.
The stage was set for a jury to hear Christopher Bochin's case, but before jurors could even be seated, the 23-year-old shocked the courtroom and his attorney by pleading no contest.
"Christopher literally feels that getting caught up in this mess has saved his life," said Bochin's attorney, Jim Elia.
Back in February, Bochin was a substitute teacher at Fresno High when he told students he had a bag of pot and a pipe in his truck. Bochin drew a map, then wrote a pass for two kids to go and retrieve the marijuana.
"Like half of the kids in the class just started smoking and the teacher hit the thing first," said a student in Bochin's class.
Eventually, alerted by students, a teacher sniffed out the problem and notified campus security.
Bochin has since apologized to the community and the students for his actions.
"As a teacher, it was my responsibility to tell students that marijuana is a dangerous and illegal drug. Instead I selfishly shared my own problem with them," said Bochin.
Even with the no contest plea, Bochin still faces more than 10 years in prison or probation. ABC-30 legal analyst Tony Capozzi is certain Bochin will serve some time.
"School teachers are entrusted with a lot of responsibility, and to do something he did requires some sort of punishment and for the public to know the laws are being enforced," said Capozzi.
Bochin has undergone an in-patient drug and alcohol treatment program, attends three Alcoholics Anonymous meetings a week and volunteers at a local hospice. His attorney hopes that incentive will be enough to keep Bochin out of prison.
"You have to hit rock bottom sometimes before you can turn around," said Elia.
Bochin will learn his fate during his sentencing, which is set for December.
Teacher Pleads No Contest to Marijuana Charges
October 24, 2005 - Former substitute teacher Christopher Bochin is facing more than 10 years in prison after pleading no contest to five counts of providing marijuana to minors.
The stage was set for a jury to hear Christopher Bochin's case, but before jurors could even be seated, the 23-year-old shocked the courtroom and his attorney by pleading no contest.
"Christopher literally feels that getting caught up in this mess has saved his life," said Bochin's attorney, Jim Elia.
Back in February, Bochin was a substitute teacher at Fresno High when he told students he had a bag of pot and a pipe in his truck. Bochin drew a map, then wrote a pass for two kids to go and retrieve the marijuana.
"Like half of the kids in the class just started smoking and the teacher hit the thing first," said a student in Bochin's class.
Eventually, alerted by students, a teacher sniffed out the problem and notified campus security.
Bochin has since apologized to the community and the students for his actions.
"As a teacher, it was my responsibility to tell students that marijuana is a dangerous and illegal drug. Instead I selfishly shared my own problem with them," said Bochin.
Even with the no contest plea, Bochin still faces more than 10 years in prison or probation. ABC-30 legal analyst Tony Capozzi is certain Bochin will serve some time.
"School teachers are entrusted with a lot of responsibility, and to do something he did requires some sort of punishment and for the public to know the laws are being enforced," said Capozzi.
Bochin has undergone an in-patient drug and alcohol treatment program, attends three Alcoholics Anonymous meetings a week and volunteers at a local hospice. His attorney hopes that incentive will be enough to keep Bochin out of prison.
"You have to hit rock bottom sometimes before you can turn around," said Elia.
Bochin will learn his fate during his sentencing, which is set for December.
Tuesday, October 25
Introducing My New Hair
Hahahahaha!!!!!! Ok. I am lazy as hell. I literally go 3 weeks at a time without combing through my hair. If I have somewhere to go, I wash and gel to acheive the look in my profile pic but I never comb through. Last week I asked a friend to blow my hair out because it'd been 3 weeks since the last combing session and several strands of my hair had started to loc. After few days of sweating, my hair has ascended to new heights.
Tell me my hair ain't fly! I dare you!
WHAT!!!!!!
Monday, October 24
Predators Beware!
Good news for all parents out there that think the school system is responsible for raising their children
Principal curbs kids' Internet activity
For their own good? Or a violation of free speech?
Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 10/24/05
BY LAURA BRUNO
GANNETT NEW JERSEY
When students post their faces, personal diaries and gossip on Web sites like Myspace.com and Xanga.com, it is not simply harmless teen fun, according to one Sussex County Catholic school principal.
It's an open invitation to predators and an activity that Pope John XIII Regional High School in Sparta will no longer tolerate, the Rev. Kieran McHugh told a packed assembly of 900 high school students two weeks ago.
Effective immediately, and over student complaints, the teens were told to dismantle their Myspace.com accounts or similar sites with personal profiles and blogs. Defy the order and face suspension, students were told.
While public and private schools routinely block access to noneducational Web sites on school computers, Pope John's order reaches into students' homes.
The primary impetus behind the ban is to protect students, McHugh said. The Web sites, popular forums for students to blog about their lives and feelings about their teachers and schools, are fertile ground for sexual predators to gather information about children, he said.
Students, who asked to remain anonymous out of concern for disciplinary action, said the majority of the student body protested the new rule. They tried to argue that they have freedom of speech and the school should not control what they do at home.
"The idea of a private school regulating student activity outside of school is not unheard of and there is a long tradition in it," said Kevin Bankston, staff attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a San-Francisco-based defender of online civil liberties.
While Pope John's school handbook does not specifically forbid students from creating personal profiles on Web sites, it does prohibit students from posting anything on the Internet pertaining to the school, without the school's permission.
"It's an incredible overreaction based on an unproven problem," Bankston said. "If they're concerned about safety, they could train students in what they should or shouldn't put online. Kids shouldn't be robbed of the primary communication tool of their generation."
Bankston said he believes the real motivation for school officials was to suppress negative comments about the school posted by students.
One student, who identified himself as a senior who was expelled, wrote that "pope john kicks you out once you think freely."
Principal curbs kids' Internet activity
For their own good? Or a violation of free speech?
Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 10/24/05
BY LAURA BRUNO
GANNETT NEW JERSEY
When students post their faces, personal diaries and gossip on Web sites like Myspace.com and Xanga.com, it is not simply harmless teen fun, according to one Sussex County Catholic school principal.
It's an open invitation to predators and an activity that Pope John XIII Regional High School in Sparta will no longer tolerate, the Rev. Kieran McHugh told a packed assembly of 900 high school students two weeks ago.
Effective immediately, and over student complaints, the teens were told to dismantle their Myspace.com accounts or similar sites with personal profiles and blogs. Defy the order and face suspension, students were told.
While public and private schools routinely block access to noneducational Web sites on school computers, Pope John's order reaches into students' homes.
The primary impetus behind the ban is to protect students, McHugh said. The Web sites, popular forums for students to blog about their lives and feelings about their teachers and schools, are fertile ground for sexual predators to gather information about children, he said.
Students, who asked to remain anonymous out of concern for disciplinary action, said the majority of the student body protested the new rule. They tried to argue that they have freedom of speech and the school should not control what they do at home.
"The idea of a private school regulating student activity outside of school is not unheard of and there is a long tradition in it," said Kevin Bankston, staff attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a San-Francisco-based defender of online civil liberties.
While Pope John's school handbook does not specifically forbid students from creating personal profiles on Web sites, it does prohibit students from posting anything on the Internet pertaining to the school, without the school's permission.
"It's an incredible overreaction based on an unproven problem," Bankston said. "If they're concerned about safety, they could train students in what they should or shouldn't put online. Kids shouldn't be robbed of the primary communication tool of their generation."
Bankston said he believes the real motivation for school officials was to suppress negative comments about the school posted by students.
One student, who identified himself as a senior who was expelled, wrote that "pope john kicks you out once you think freely."
My Inner Child is What??????
Glad these tests are just for fun...
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It's Not Funny But I Laughed Anyway!
This morning when I decided to clean out one my favorites folders I discovered a link to a blog that I must've visited once but never bothered visiting again. Below is one post that I found kinda funny. Mind you: the authors name is Shawn but in no way are he and I the same person
Be Real Behind Your PC Screen!
Filed under:General Worst Date— Shawn @ 6:30 am
Damn! And I just told myself that I would stop cussing six days, 4 hours, and 3 glasses of red kool-aid ago. With that being said…DAMN AGAIN! Why would one sit here and portray themselves in certain manner behind their computer screen that they know DAMN well they could never live up to face to face.
Yeah, I’m a dater…not really looking for anything. I’m at that stage right now that if I can get a nice woman to accompany me out for a great night, have dinner, catch a movie, stroll the park, or any such thing, then I have accomplished my main goal. “ENJOY LIFE!” If we become good friends, good…if we become great friends, GREAT! If I happen to find that perfect match that I can see my future with, then that is well accepted…but I AM NOT LOOKING FOR THAT!
Lately, I have been using an online dating site that has proven to be quite refreshing. I have been meeting a lot of great people, and even a few offline. The women that are crossing my path seem to be very well rounded and focused…but that’s just the good part.
The Rotten Apple that ruined the crop! Yes, she sends me a picture, and she looks nice. She has an extended education and seems to have her direction in life chosen. I should have known that something was wrong when she said she didn’t have a car. LOL, I know that sounds mean, but this is the first time in 2 years that I met someone who didn’t have their own wheels. Especially in Atlanta. The women here make me want to step my game up.
I guess the next warning sign that I should have paid attention to was the fact that she seemed almost desperate to meet up with me….TONIGHT! It was a Tuesday, and this was our first time talking on the phone, and the time is about 9:30 pm. I wouldn’t be free to go get her until after 10:30; so we couldn’t actually meet up until about 11.
To be honest, after I told her this, I was almost certain that she would have declined, only to try to meet on a different day…but she actually ummmm pleaded with me to make it work tonight.
LESSON #1, Never Think With Your PENIS! It Clogs your brain cells ability to be rational…..LOL
Yeah, I will admit, I thought she was just trying to get some, and who was I to deprive her from that OOOOH AHHH SOUND!
The Meeting- Here I am driving to pick this girl up. The Clark Atlanta Graduate just weeks away from receiving her Master’s literally struggled to give me accurate directions to her house. I mean, I was on M.L. King, I told her what gas station I was on, and asked if I needed to turn left or right…..She said left…I drove for a while, didn’t see any of the land marks she told me of, and asked her if I needed to turn around…"umm yes” “Umm No” “Umm Wait A minute” At this point, I was just gonna get back on 20 west and take my ass home.
She finally gets her act together, and I find her place of residence. She says she will be out in just a few, so I was like okay. Out of the darkness of the shadows, I see her making her way….BUT UMMMM, WHAT IS THAT?
ADVISORY WARNING: This is a very blunt point being made, it may sound mean, but it is very much true! If you think you may be offended, please leave now!
This Mutha Fucka is Crippled! Not that I’m shallow, or that I have any such prejudices towards those who have physical handicaps, but DAMN! That isn’t something that you forget to tell someone you meet online. You don’t just walk out like everything is okay. The Shit isn’t okay!
You are a deceiver! You intentionally neglected to share that you had a very noticeable handicap, in order to save your feelings. I will admit, She needs love too…but let me decide if I would like to persue you in that interest upfront.
She wanted to go out to a Cafe’ or something, and I was like hell nah! Was I too embarrassed? YES! I don’t know her, and I didn’t expect this. Too bad the inner nice guy in me prevented me from cussing her ass out. Trust, I am empathetic towards her situation, but in the manner that she is addressing the issue, she is bound to receive more pain than naught.
And Yes, She was trying to get her freak on, and Me, Mr. Shawn could not, and would not do it. It made me cringe just from the thought.
ADDITIONAL VISUAL: I can’t remember the name of this bone deformaty…but with it, your spinal cord isnt straight. With her, her right leg was very noticeably shorter than the left, and she had a acute twist in the hips from her crooked back.
When she walked, she tried not to let me be behind, so she would stop purposely to let me stay in front, AS IF SHE COULD HIDE IT THAT WAY.
My thing is this, Be real with those you encounter, it will only save you face in the end. Now, Im not saying I would have romantic interests in her if she was up front, but if she was, I may have chose to continue chatting with her and being friends.
Final Thought: It is each individuals choice in what they want in a mate. Me, I just don’t see myself entering into a relationship with someone in this deformed state. It would be a different story if I was with someone, and they then become deformed….THE LOVE IS ALREADY THERE.
My Only True Beef is this. Don’t deceive. True, she sent me a picture that look exactly how she actually looks…"STANDING NOT WALKING” She should have let me know of her situation, standing strong in herself, with her mind in such a state as such, ” Love it or Leave it!” She did not, because she chose not, and now I have no desire to interact with her in ANY way.
I wish I could have seen the look on his face when she first walked up. It must've been priceless.
Be Real Behind Your PC Screen!
Filed under:General Worst Date— Shawn @ 6:30 am
Damn! And I just told myself that I would stop cussing six days, 4 hours, and 3 glasses of red kool-aid ago. With that being said…DAMN AGAIN! Why would one sit here and portray themselves in certain manner behind their computer screen that they know DAMN well they could never live up to face to face.
Yeah, I’m a dater…not really looking for anything. I’m at that stage right now that if I can get a nice woman to accompany me out for a great night, have dinner, catch a movie, stroll the park, or any such thing, then I have accomplished my main goal. “ENJOY LIFE!” If we become good friends, good…if we become great friends, GREAT! If I happen to find that perfect match that I can see my future with, then that is well accepted…but I AM NOT LOOKING FOR THAT!
Lately, I have been using an online dating site that has proven to be quite refreshing. I have been meeting a lot of great people, and even a few offline. The women that are crossing my path seem to be very well rounded and focused…but that’s just the good part.
The Rotten Apple that ruined the crop! Yes, she sends me a picture, and she looks nice. She has an extended education and seems to have her direction in life chosen. I should have known that something was wrong when she said she didn’t have a car. LOL, I know that sounds mean, but this is the first time in 2 years that I met someone who didn’t have their own wheels. Especially in Atlanta. The women here make me want to step my game up.
I guess the next warning sign that I should have paid attention to was the fact that she seemed almost desperate to meet up with me….TONIGHT! It was a Tuesday, and this was our first time talking on the phone, and the time is about 9:30 pm. I wouldn’t be free to go get her until after 10:30; so we couldn’t actually meet up until about 11.
To be honest, after I told her this, I was almost certain that she would have declined, only to try to meet on a different day…but she actually ummmm pleaded with me to make it work tonight.
LESSON #1, Never Think With Your PENIS! It Clogs your brain cells ability to be rational…..LOL
Yeah, I will admit, I thought she was just trying to get some, and who was I to deprive her from that OOOOH AHHH SOUND!
The Meeting- Here I am driving to pick this girl up. The Clark Atlanta Graduate just weeks away from receiving her Master’s literally struggled to give me accurate directions to her house. I mean, I was on M.L. King, I told her what gas station I was on, and asked if I needed to turn left or right…..She said left…I drove for a while, didn’t see any of the land marks she told me of, and asked her if I needed to turn around…"umm yes” “Umm No” “Umm Wait A minute” At this point, I was just gonna get back on 20 west and take my ass home.
She finally gets her act together, and I find her place of residence. She says she will be out in just a few, so I was like okay. Out of the darkness of the shadows, I see her making her way….BUT UMMMM, WHAT IS THAT?
ADVISORY WARNING: This is a very blunt point being made, it may sound mean, but it is very much true! If you think you may be offended, please leave now!
This Mutha Fucka is Crippled! Not that I’m shallow, or that I have any such prejudices towards those who have physical handicaps, but DAMN! That isn’t something that you forget to tell someone you meet online. You don’t just walk out like everything is okay. The Shit isn’t okay!
You are a deceiver! You intentionally neglected to share that you had a very noticeable handicap, in order to save your feelings. I will admit, She needs love too…but let me decide if I would like to persue you in that interest upfront.
She wanted to go out to a Cafe’ or something, and I was like hell nah! Was I too embarrassed? YES! I don’t know her, and I didn’t expect this. Too bad the inner nice guy in me prevented me from cussing her ass out. Trust, I am empathetic towards her situation, but in the manner that she is addressing the issue, she is bound to receive more pain than naught.
And Yes, She was trying to get her freak on, and Me, Mr. Shawn could not, and would not do it. It made me cringe just from the thought.
ADDITIONAL VISUAL: I can’t remember the name of this bone deformaty…but with it, your spinal cord isnt straight. With her, her right leg was very noticeably shorter than the left, and she had a acute twist in the hips from her crooked back.
When she walked, she tried not to let me be behind, so she would stop purposely to let me stay in front, AS IF SHE COULD HIDE IT THAT WAY.
My thing is this, Be real with those you encounter, it will only save you face in the end. Now, Im not saying I would have romantic interests in her if she was up front, but if she was, I may have chose to continue chatting with her and being friends.
Final Thought: It is each individuals choice in what they want in a mate. Me, I just don’t see myself entering into a relationship with someone in this deformed state. It would be a different story if I was with someone, and they then become deformed….THE LOVE IS ALREADY THERE.
My Only True Beef is this. Don’t deceive. True, she sent me a picture that look exactly how she actually looks…"STANDING NOT WALKING” She should have let me know of her situation, standing strong in herself, with her mind in such a state as such, ” Love it or Leave it!” She did not, because she chose not, and now I have no desire to interact with her in ANY way.
I wish I could have seen the look on his face when she first walked up. It must've been priceless.
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