Thursday, April 28, 2005
lookout for the birds
i read about these exploding toads this past weekend. but now, this possible exlanation fascinates me. in short: crows are pecking out their livers.
strange searches
sometimes this stuff is just funny:
jessica AND NOT simpson AND NOT alba AND NOT andrews AND NOT Kingsley AND NOT steen AND NOT lynch AND NOT stein AND NOT james AND NOT jahiel (Yahoo)i wonder if they found who they were looking for.
sex offenda in florida (MSN)note it says 'offenda.'
women falling in love with man who likes philosophy and spongebob squarepants (Google)i have no idea what to even say to that.
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
the usual suspects?
i know there's some trouble with the sex offender registry, but as requested, i did a search on my new zip code.
HUGH - 1995 - aggravated sexual battery
CHARLES - 1994 - taking indecent liberties with children
CARLTON - 1998 - attempted forcible sodomy
DOUGLAS - 1997 - aggravated sexual battery
JAY - 2000 - aggravated sexual battery
JEFFREY - 1999 - indecent liberties with child by custodian
not that it means anything, but this list is much shorter than the list for my current zip code. and the offenses not as shocking. like this woman.
HUGH - 1995 - aggravated sexual battery
CHARLES - 1994 - taking indecent liberties with children
CARLTON - 1998 - attempted forcible sodomy
DOUGLAS - 1997 - aggravated sexual battery
JAY - 2000 - aggravated sexual battery
JEFFREY - 1999 - indecent liberties with child by custodian
not that it means anything, but this list is much shorter than the list for my current zip code. and the offenses not as shocking. like this woman.
Labels: crime and social justice
bologna
while reading this post, which i ran into because i looked for this post, because of this post, i noticed that i've written the word bologna several times. and i never use it in conversation. never spoken. see here for example of use.
Monday, April 25, 2005
in the news
a mother sues because her three-year-old is not dead. the 2001 abortion didn't work.
a woman is facing attempted capital murder and felony child abuse charges after police said she choked her 6-year-old son and tried to drown him.
a groundbreaking research initiative got underway last week to trace the genetic roots and migratory journeys of the human species.
UPDATE: talkleft reports this, too:
1 of every 138 U.S. residents are in jail
The prison population grew by 900 inmates per week between 2003 and 2004.
a woman is facing attempted capital murder and felony child abuse charges after police said she choked her 6-year-old son and tried to drown him.
a groundbreaking research initiative got underway last week to trace the genetic roots and migratory journeys of the human species.
| from bjs, we see this continuous increase in prison populations. may i remind you, though, that crime is down. let us also not forget this inmate beaten to death by fellow inmates. |  |
1 of every 138 U.S. residents are in jail
The prison population grew by 900 inmates per week between 2003 and 2004.
Labels: crime and social justice
a few personal observations
i cannot believe that i have posted feet on my website. i hate feet.
lindsay is hereby officially invited to every birthday party ever. trust me on this.
i'm very excited for the next couple of weeks. moving sucks now, but it's fun later.
lindsay is hereby officially invited to every birthday party ever. trust me on this.
i'm very excited for the next couple of weeks. moving sucks now, but it's fun later.
more not-surprising quiz results
How's Your Taste in Music?:
Which American Cities Best Fit You?: 60% ChicagoClassic Rock: Highest Influence
80's Rock: High Influence
Hair Bands: Medium Influence
Progressive Rock: Medium Influence
Labels: quiz
Sunday, April 24, 2005
happy birthday!
Holly Hunter
it's been killing me to know the voice of Elastigirl in The Incredibles all week long. today, i looked it up and i feel so much better. i also see that she directed Thirteen. very interesting. very crazy movie.
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
omg, i just did this
about 30 minutes ago. perfect timing to read this horoscope . lindsay, you rock.
Daily Extended, April 20, 2005:
Sit down and count to 10 -- no, better make that 20. You're pretty darned angry about something, and it came upon you so suddenly that you're not sure what to do about it. Oh, and if you're in the same room with the person who managed to push those buttons -- say, if it's a coworker -- better put some distance between you two. One never knows what you might say or do right now.
Daily Extended, April 20, 2005:
Sit down and count to 10 -- no, better make that 20. You're pretty darned angry about something, and it came upon you so suddenly that you're not sure what to do about it. Oh, and if you're in the same room with the person who managed to push those buttons -- say, if it's a coworker -- better put some distance between you two. One never knows what you might say or do right now.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
i actually read this right at first glance.
Sunday, April 17, 2005
for those who do not know, i'm moving
since i'm moving, i've been pouring through old junk. in addition to the real junk, i've found some hidden treasures. so far i've found pictures of old friends and of baby sabrina, stuff from both my HS and college graduations, and old letters and cards. i had boxes in my closet that i never unpacked when i moved into this place three years ago. it's been a trip down memory lane that i am sorry i haven't given it the thought it deserves. though i have had nothing but time this weekend, each time i open a box and stumble upon 'the old days,' i quickly root through for a couple of things to keep and toss it all.
i have noticed one thing, though, i used to keep a lot of crap.
i have noticed one thing, though, i used to keep a lot of crap.
Friday, April 15, 2005
the longest 'meme about me' ever
quote of the day
they're at it again
for the details of H.R. 1528, see here. in short, it would make sentences like:
five years for passing a joint to someone who's been in drug treatment.
ten years minimum sentence for a first-time conviction of distributing a small amount of marijuana to a person under 18 years of age
life in prison for persons 21 years or older convicted a second time of distributing drugs to a person under 18 or convicted a first time after a felony drug conviction has become final.
may i also point out: the average time served by convicted rapists in this country is about seven years.
may i also point out: the average time served by convicted rapists in this country is about seven years.
Labels: crime and social justice
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
i like accents
[quiz] What Kind of American English Do You Speak?: General English
Your Linguistic Profile:aside from the midwestern, i guess this makes sense. i really like this quiz, i think it's my favorite.
60% General American English
20% Dixie
15% Yankee
5% Upper Midwestern
0% Midwestern
Labels: quiz
does this make me a hippie?
[quiz] Take the White Trash Test: I am 16% White Trash.
You, my friend, have class. You are so not white trash. You are more than likely Democrat, and your place is neat, and there is a good chance you may never drink wine from a box.[quiz] Take the Hippie Test: I am 35% Hippie.
Step away from the tie-dye. You smell too good to be a hippie and your dad is probably a cop. Being a hippie is not a fashion craze, man. It was a way of life, in the 60’s, man.[quiz] Take the Idiot Test: I am 14% Idiot.
You are not annoying at all. In fact most people come to you for advice. Of course they annoy the hell out of ou. But what can you do? You are smarter than most people.[quiz] Take the Asshole/Bitch Test: I am 21% Asshole/Bitch.
You are not an asshole or a bitch, more like an asshole and bitch target. You have no backbone, and fold at even a slightly insincere look. Stop crying, you wuss.i know i've taken this last one before, but it fit.
Labels: quiz
something funny for you today
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Bush music
it seems to be top news that Bush received an iPod for his birthday. artists in his include George Jones, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Alan Jackson, The Knack, Kenny Loggins, Van Morrison, and John Fogerty.
yes, that is 'My Sharona.'
yes, that is 'My Sharona.'
Monday, April 11, 2005
devil's dictionary
evolution: a theory with absolutely no proof, excepting billions of fossils, bacteria, finches, tortoises, pigeons, insects — all living creatures in fact — single point mutations, cellular automata, peas, the laws of physics, and common sense; aside from that, evolution doesn’t have a leg to stand on.
i've never been
[quiz] What City Do You Belong in?: London
A little old fashioned, and a little modern.
A little traditional, and a little bit punk rock.
A unique woman like you needs a city that offers everything.
No wonder you and London will get along so well.
Labels: quiz
you know you are from chincoteague when...
You can pronounce and spell Pocomoke, Accokeek, Bloxom, and Onancock.
Your mother shops at Hecht's.
You can tell the difference between the smells of septic and marsh.
You don't think that Assawoman Bay is a strange name for a body of water.
You know perfectly well why Rehoboth is called "Little San Francisco."
M R Ducks makes perfect sense.
So does C M Wangs.
You think Salisbury is a big city.
You think of dumplings as wet slippery squares of boiled dough.
Formal wear" is a ball cap, a flannel shirt and Timberlands.
You still root for the Orioles even when they suck.
You know the difference between Wattsville ghetto and Horntown ghetto.
Your whole family lives within a 200 mile radius of your town.
Dale Earnhardt's accident was a close personal loss to your father.
At least one man in your family is a waterman.
During the summer, you spend more time in Ocean City than at home.
[edited from an email forward.]
Your mother shops at Hecht's.
You can tell the difference between the smells of septic and marsh.
You don't think that Assawoman Bay is a strange name for a body of water.
You know perfectly well why Rehoboth is called "Little San Francisco."
M R Ducks makes perfect sense.
So does C M Wangs.
You think Salisbury is a big city.
You think of dumplings as wet slippery squares of boiled dough.
Formal wear" is a ball cap, a flannel shirt and Timberlands.
You still root for the Orioles even when they suck.
You know the difference between Wattsville ghetto and Horntown ghetto.
Your whole family lives within a 200 mile radius of your town.
Dale Earnhardt's accident was a close personal loss to your father.
At least one man in your family is a waterman.
During the summer, you spend more time in Ocean City than at home.
[edited from an email forward.]
we want manly men
feministing reports new survey information:
i agree 100% on these. rough hands, to me, are a sign of strength, men who go to a salon gross me out, sports are good [as long as it's football], and no one wants a high-maintenance man.61 percent of women surveyed said they would rather see a man's hands rough and working hard than well-manicured. 75 percent of women said their ideal man buys his grooming products at a grocery store or drugstore, not a salon. 41 percent of women said their ideal man spends his time watching sports. 90 percent of women said they prefer low-maintenance, easygoing guys.
hello again
blogger has sucked this past week and made it impossible to post. then i was busy with the kids. then computer problems. but since i am home today with a sick child, i will put up a bunch of stuff for ya.
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
i'm a sure thing*
take a stab at movie quotes [via acidman]
* they have a couple pretty woman quotes in here. now that i think about it, it's been too long since i've seen that movie.
* they have a couple pretty woman quotes in here. now that i think about it, it's been too long since i've seen that movie.
three fun links
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
mom, look
Monday, April 04, 2005
this is a tough one
should this kid be branded as a sex offender? at 13, he forced his 11 year old cousin to have sex with him. now that he is 18, his name has been added to the sex offender registry.
is this a troubled kid who needs help and a chance in life? or is this a young serial rapist who we, as a society, would later hate ourselves for not seeing the signs?
on whose side do we risk the possible mistake? ruin a young life forever? or protect ourselves from the rare possibilty that someone else might be hurt in the future?
i'm an optimist, but...
is this a troubled kid who needs help and a chance in life? or is this a young serial rapist who we, as a society, would later hate ourselves for not seeing the signs?
on whose side do we risk the possible mistake? ruin a young life forever? or protect ourselves from the rare possibilty that someone else might be hurt in the future?
i'm an optimist, but...
Labels: crime and social justice
Friday, April 01, 2005
fine comedy
this guy shows us the awesome power of the Internet. you have to see this. really. he was asked via IM to help a young stranger plagarize a paper and it sky rocketed to her being [possibly] expelled from college.
disturbing
he said WHAT?
Bush said this, in response to Terri Schiavo's death:
in favor of life, my ass.
The essence of civilization is that the strong have a duty to protect the weak. In cases where there are serious doubts and questions, the presumption should be in the favor of life.can you believe this? he is a supporter of crime control. he supports the death penalty and incarceration at all costs. we hear of a new case almost every day about another innocent man convicted for a crime he did not commit. or those freed from death row. or those who were executed despite serious doubts.
in favor of life, my ass.
Labels: crime and social justice
it's like mad libs
this one is pretty neat. my aliases:
Your movie star name: Cheese Nips Dill
Your fashion designer name is Jessica Paris
Your socialite name is Pooh Norfolk
Your fly girl / guy name is J Huf
Your detective name is Cat Chincoteague
Your barfly name is Cheetos Beer
Your soap opera name is Mary Division
Your rock star name is Reeses Kitty
Your Star Wars name is Jespaw Huferi
Your punk rock band name is The Happy Barnacles
you made it down here?
what? you want a reward?
