Tuesday, May 31, 2005
another state to end capital punishment?
Abolish the Death Penalty turned me on to this story. it seems that North Carolina has proposed, by 'only the narrowest level of approval,' a moratorium on the death penalty. i noticed the local tv news website is running a poll. question:
Should There Be A Moratorium On The Death Penalty?the results show that 77% of voters said yes.
Labels: crime and social justice
social problems
i was having a conversation with a friend where we were vaguely discussing politics, specifically the war. one of my biggest problems regarding that subject has always been the fact that there are so many problems at home. it is my opinion that we should focus on fixing the problems within our country before we try to fix the rest of the world. in this great superpower in which we live, there is no reason for the following:
• 15% of our children living in poverty
• 45 million americans not having healthcare
• some stats show 20% of people in this country are functionally illiterate
• homelessness - don't get me started...
• 15% of our children living in poverty
• 45 million americans not having healthcare
• some stats show 20% of people in this country are functionally illiterate
• homelessness - don't get me started...
Monday, May 30, 2005
houston?
this page has three magic-guess-a-number-type tests on it. and neither one of them worked for me. am i the problem?
it will be mine
Sunday, May 29, 2005
happy memorial day
i will not hold my breath
Hillary for President? The majority of respondents in this poll would vote for Clinton. So who, according to the poll, would vote for her? Young, poor women. Gee, we don't have any of those in this country!
The article says that there was a big gender gap [six of 10 women but 45% of men were likely to support her], significant differences by age [two of three voters under 30 were likely to support her, compared with fewer than half of those 50 and older] and the strongest support from those with the lowest income [sixty-three percent of those with annual household incomes of $20,000 or less were likely to support her, compared with 49% of those with incomes of $75,000 or higher].
Interestingly: Among those surveyed, 54% called Clinton a liberal, 30% a moderate and 9% a conservative.
The article says that there was a big gender gap [six of 10 women but 45% of men were likely to support her], significant differences by age [two of three voters under 30 were likely to support her, compared with fewer than half of those 50 and older] and the strongest support from those with the lowest income [sixty-three percent of those with annual household incomes of $20,000 or less were likely to support her, compared with 49% of those with incomes of $75,000 or higher].
Interestingly: Among those surveyed, 54% called Clinton a liberal, 30% a moderate and 9% a conservative.
Friday, May 27, 2005
i'm still here*
Wildlife agents on Thursday evening began killing sea gulls that have created a safety hazard for motorists by nesting on the south island of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
Wildlife managers say they will follow up the shooting by coating gull eggs with vegetable oil which suffocates the chicks before they hatch.* in case you were worried. things are very busy here. perhaps i'll fill you in later.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
this is amazing
talkleft brings us this story of a blogger who writes earlier in the day about letting his sister's ex-boyfriend into the house. it turns out that both he and his sister were murdered that day. police found the blog post and have arrested the guy.
Labels: crime and social justice
can i borrow one of those girls?
last night sabrina had a friend sleep over. yesterday, while returning from the park, a man who lives downstairs of my building stopped us while we were walking up the stairs.
'can i borrow one of those little girls?'
'for what?' i responded.
i figured it out as soon as i looked over at him. he was standing outside his open apartment window. he had locked his keys in. the window was large enough that it was no problem for one of my eight-year-old girls to slide right in. and sabrina did, with ease.
'can i borrow one of those little girls?'
'for what?' i responded.
i figured it out as soon as i looked over at him. he was standing outside his open apartment window. he had locked his keys in. the window was large enough that it was no problem for one of my eight-year-old girls to slide right in. and sabrina did, with ease.
must have swivelsweeper.
i'm being invaded
trot on over to the photo journal and take a look at what is invading my house. for right now, it's just in the plant. but should i remove it? or let it grow until take it takes over my enormous kitchen and then oozes down the hall until it sucks us up from our beds at night?
sabrina says it was there last year, but i don't recall it. nor do i remember what i did with it then.
sabrina says it was there last year, but i don't recall it. nor do i remember what i did with it then.
Saturday, May 21, 2005
i'm a follower
via email
it's a personality quiz. take the quiz here. you'll need a pen and paper. for your info, i got a 50.
Labels: quiz
Friday, May 20, 2005
three places i want to go
i have posted about 'three things' a couple of times already, in the past, so here's another one.
Vancouver, BC
Niagra Falls
Chicago, IL
Vancouver, BC
Niagra Falls
Chicago, IL
Labels: three things
good news
it probably doesn't mean squat, but i could use something positive these days.
[quiz] Are You a Good Girlfriend?: You are a Great Girlfriend
When it comes to your guy, you're very thoughtful
But you also haven't stopped thinking of yourself
You're the perfect blend of independent and caring
You're a total catch - make sure your guy knows it too!
[quiz] Are You a Good Girlfriend?: You are a Great Girlfriend
When it comes to your guy, you're very thoughtful
But you also haven't stopped thinking of yourself
You're the perfect blend of independent and caring
You're a total catch - make sure your guy knows it too!
Labels: quiz
got this from gigglechick:
01. Total volume of music files on my computer? i don't want to count them, but there's 95 in my current playlist. under 200.
02. The last CD I bought was? the new rob thomas, of course.
03. Song playing right now: total eclipse of the heart by bonnie tyler.
04. Five songs I listen to a lot or that mean a lot to me: off the top of my head,
son of a preacherman by dusty springfield, brass in pocket by the pretenders, give me one reason by tracy chapman, beast of burden by the rolling stones, breakdown [or anything, really] by jack johnson
05. Which 5 people are you passing this baton to, and why? i'm skipping this, i don't like to call anyone out. but if you want to answer in the comments, i won't be offended.
02. The last CD I bought was? the new rob thomas, of course.
03. Song playing right now: total eclipse of the heart by bonnie tyler.
04. Five songs I listen to a lot or that mean a lot to me: off the top of my head,
son of a preacherman by dusty springfield, brass in pocket by the pretenders, give me one reason by tracy chapman, beast of burden by the rolling stones, breakdown [or anything, really] by jack johnson
05. Which 5 people are you passing this baton to, and why? i'm skipping this, i don't like to call anyone out. but if you want to answer in the comments, i won't be offended.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
what animal are you?
so much for the new millennium
an Alabama high-school student was banned from participating in her school's graduation last night because she is pregnant. so she announced her own name and walked the stage anyway. but guess what? the father [another student] was allowed to graduate with the class.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
it’s over
i have been participating in an study for EVMS for the last six months. today was my last doctor’s appointment. my last invasive procedure. it’s over. my friend, though, is still with me.
a joke for you
Five tips for a woman....
1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job.
2. It is important that a man makes you laugh.
3. It is important to find a man you can count on and doesn't lie to you.
4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you.
5. It is important that these four men don't know each other.
1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job.
2. It is important that a man makes you laugh.
3. It is important to find a man you can count on and doesn't lie to you.
4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you.
5. It is important that these four men don't know each other.
sports quotes
Monday, May 16, 2005
we'd like to think it wouldn't happen...
Sunday, May 15, 2005
something to see, something to do
i have shared this with a few people, but i want to make sure everyone sees it. it's a funny video clip: karaoke for the deaf.
hit google's 'i'm feeling lucky' button with this search phrase: 'french military victories.' it gets you to a page asking you if you meant the alternative provided [which is, in itself, funny]. clicking that then takes you here. very interesting. [via.]
i didn't see it, but read bitter little man's recap of the finale of enterprise.
hit google's 'i'm feeling lucky' button with this search phrase: 'french military victories.' it gets you to a page asking you if you meant the alternative provided [which is, in itself, funny]. clicking that then takes you here. very interesting. [via.]
i didn't see it, but read bitter little man's recap of the finale of enterprise.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
that's an 86% chance of going to heaven
[quiz] How Sinful Are You?: not very apparently.
Your Deadly Sins
Envy: 20%
Gluttony: 20%
Greed: 20%
Pride: 20%
Sloth: 20%
Lust: 0%
Wrath: 0%
Chance You'll Go to Hell: 14%
You will die at the hands of a jealous lover. How ironic.
[quiz] What Do Your Dreams Mean?:
Your dreams seem to show that you're a bit disturbed... but nothing serious.
You may have a problem you're trying to work out in your sleep.
Overall, you are very content in your life.
You have a very vivid imagination and a rich creative mind.
Your Deadly Sins
Envy: 20%
Gluttony: 20%
Greed: 20%
Pride: 20%
Sloth: 20%
Lust: 0%
Wrath: 0%
Chance You'll Go to Hell: 14%
You will die at the hands of a jealous lover. How ironic.
[quiz] What Do Your Dreams Mean?:
Your dreams seem to show that you're a bit disturbed... but nothing serious.
You may have a problem you're trying to work out in your sleep.
Overall, you are very content in your life.
You have a very vivid imagination and a rich creative mind.
Labels: quiz
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
i just heard this on the radio
i was going to let this slide
without a post, but i just can't do it. there's a study recently released that has come to the grand conclusion that having sex before you’re 18 makes you more likely to be poor and divorced.
i was thinking along the lines of delaying instant gratification. those people who can delay the desire to have sex in high school may also be the same people who can delay hasty decisions in life that may lead to divorce and dropping out of college.
The study found that 20 years after the initial data collection men and women who had reported being virgins at age 18 were about 50% less likely to be divorced, had completed one additional year of formal education and had annual incomes about 20% higher than people who were not virgins at age 18. The study also found that women who were virgins at age 18 were half as likely to receive government assistance and more likely to have a positive financial net worth than women who reported having had sex by age 18.jessica over at feministing has pointed out that that the people who wait to have sex also don’t get divorced because both decisions are affected by their religions.
i was thinking along the lines of delaying instant gratification. those people who can delay the desire to have sex in high school may also be the same people who can delay hasty decisions in life that may lead to divorce and dropping out of college.
Monday, May 09, 2005
the US via the Devil's Dictionary
the biology of sexual preference
new death penalty study
more bad news...
a comprehensive study covering 20 years and thousands of capital cases in Ohio:
Offenders facing a death penalty charge for killing a white person were twice as likely to go to death row than if they had killed a black victim. Death sentences were handed down in 18% of cases where the victims were white, compared with 8.5% of cases where victims were black.
Nearly 1/2 of the 1,936 capital punishment cases ended with a plea bargain. That includes 131 cases in which the crime involved two or more victims; 25 people had killed at least 3 victims.
In Cuyahoga County, a Democratic stronghold, just 8% of offenders charged with a capital crime received a death sentence. In conservative Hamilton County, 43% of capital offenders ended up on death row.
in short, Ohio's death penalty has been inconsistently applied since it was enacted in 1981.
a comprehensive study covering 20 years and thousands of capital cases in Ohio:
in short, Ohio's death penalty has been inconsistently applied since it was enacted in 1981.
Labels: crime and social justice
it's miaou in french
the cat is driving me absolutely crazy. she's running around crying. that drawn out, pitiful kind of meow. very irritating.
Thursday, May 05, 2005
05-05-05
i love it.
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
to the eastside
oh yeah, i'm moving up. i did a little thinking and came up with this silly chart comparing the new current apartment with the two others i've had in the last five years.
oh, and look! pics from moving day.
| current | #4 | 52nd St. | |
| doors | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| windows | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| hallways | 2 | 0 | 0 |
oh, and look! pics from moving day.
Monday, May 02, 2005
an update
our stuff is all moved into the new apartment (however, very little is put away yet). i am having major problems with getting the phone turned on, so that explains the lack of posting. something about they have to program the phone jacks inside the apartment to my number. i have never heard of this before, and it will cost me about $250. so, yeah, for now, we are without phone.
this situation sucks, especially cause i have lots of pictures.
this situation sucks, especially cause i have lots of pictures.
you made it down here?
what? you want a reward?
