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Mire a americanos estúpidos:
It's called cause and effect. If bad intelligence caused George to invade Iraq, and then George passes along intelligence to the effect that planes travelling to the U.S. from Great Britain will be used as weapons, should the intelligence be treated with a grain of salt?The general secretary of the British Airline Pilots' Association, Jim McAuslan, said: "We have to take all these intelligence briefings very seriously but we are asking the British government to examine the strength and validity of them."These cancellations were made because of US intelligence and the airline is quite right to cancel the flights."But we are pressing the government to examine these claims from the USA, particularly as President (George) Bush has called for an examination of the quality of intelligence before and during the Iraq war."His concerns were echoed by terrorism specialist Simon Reeve, author of the book on al-Qaeda, The New Jackals."I think some of the evidence, some of the intelligence surrounding these threats is tenuous to say the least," he said.In essence, the U.S. has now lost any shred of credibility it was clinging to. This is just getting embarrassing. Who am I kidding? It ceased being embarrassing months ago, and is now mortifying.
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You love mangoes:
You know...Men at Work may very well be one of the worst movies ever made.
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Parting is such sweet sorrow:
I was a little puzzled when George proposed a large increase in arts funding. Traditionally, Republicans have opposed funding the NEA. Apparently conservatives don't get progressive and experimental art, and don't understand the need to fund it.
And, of course, I was also puzzled because the deficit is massive. As much as I'd like to see the NEA be funded with all the cash they can handle, with the Republican spend spend spend without the money to pay for anything agenda it really doesn't make any sense. Basic programs are being cut. Congress has refused to extend unemployment benefits for any person who will exhaust their state benefits. That means poverty and homelessness are going to sky rocket this year -- almost two million people are set to lose their unemployment benefits in the first half of this year. With the current administration's plan that is creating jobs at a sizzling rate of 20 jobs per state per month, it doesn't exactly seem like anything is going to get better.
It pains me to say it, but there are many more important things that need extra funding right now. If the U.S. weren't out invading countries willy nilly and trying to force its citizens into a specific model of morality, we could maybe afford to make things better here at home -- money for child care, money for arts, money for education. Saying, "put it on my tab" is not the solution.
But, for the sake of argument, let's assume that the deficit isn't raging out of control and we have all the money we need. I mentioned yesterday that I feared any increase to the arts would come with a catch. While it isn't necessarily a religious catch, there are conditions. Bush intends this money to be spent on classical arts appreciation. You know, I love art. Going to the Louvre last year was an amazing experience. I love Shakespeare. I appreciate jazz. But that is not the only kind of art that's worth loving. It's nice that George wants lots of people to see the work of classic American artists, but what about contemporary American artists? What about the artists now who will become tomorrow's classic American artists? Don't they deserve some encouragement? It's true that you can't move forward without knowing where you've been, but you also can't be permenantly stuck in 1952.
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An offer you can't refuse:
So you might remember my bitter bitching about an upcoming staff retreat at work. Well, the time is neigh, yo. Boredom is imminent.
After dealing with crap that doesn't apply to me and being forced to engage in organized fun all day, I'm going to need something interesting and funny to come home to. Anyone feel like guest posting on Friday, February 6?
Here's the deal: post twice within the hours of midnight-8pm EST. You can post about anything, but I would appreciate it if you didn't talk explicitly about kiddie porn and stuff like that.
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
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Naptime:
Have you ever just woken up and been so disgusted and saddened by all the news that you just don't even want to acknowledge that it's happening? That's me today. I got out of bed a little while ago, sat down with a cup of tea and the paper and was so disturbed I had to put the paper down.
Too many people died today. The current administration is fleecing Americans so someone has a few new ineffective toys. There's more. There's always more. I need to go back to bed.
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She Thinks She Is So Cool:
I haven't had much to say lately. But I must say, it is the little things that are making me happy today:
Warm jeans out of the dryer
Puppy kisses
Good coffee and lots of it
The fact that it's Friday
Postponed Jury Duty
Fully moisturized with wicked awesome lotion
No assbags have called yet
And especially this.
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For Jen:
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Come To Butthead:
Wayne has been working on using "The Force". He stares so hard.. willing, demanding that things happen. He wills the back door open, he wills the food to jump off my plate into his mouth, he wills the "good treats" off the top of the fridge, rather than the bland puppy biscuit crapola she keeps feeding me.
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Judge This:
We are addicted to Judge Judy. She should be the president of this country. She warrants space on our TiVo. We watch her religiously after work each day to unwind and laugh at all the dumb people. It makes me feel good.
I want to hire her to be my liason to the world.
Customer Service Rep: "Ma'am, is there anything I can do to get you to not cancel your card?"
Liason Judy: "IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOU MADAM? I SAID CANCEL IT."
That would be the life.
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!@#$*&^$^%$%#$@:
Stupid. Asshole.
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Microsoft In the Crosshairs:
An Amnesty International report has cited Microsoft among a clutch of leading computer firms heavily criticised for helping to fuel 'a dramatic rise in the number of people detained or sentenced for internet-related offences'. The human rights group has slated...
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Bus Bombing:
Hamas has claimed responsibility for a bus bombing in Isreal yesterday, which killed 10 Israelis. Among those killed was Chezi Goldberg, a columnist living in Jerusalem, who wrote for Jewish World Review. Two of his columns regarding Israeli responses to...
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Iraqi Bribery:
Their statements came after al-Mada, an independent Baghdad newspaper, published a list it said was based on oil ministry documents showing 46 individuals, companies and organizations from inside and outside Iraq who were given millions of barrels of oil. "I...
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Study confirms what we already knew:
"EVERY Democrat Presidential Candidate's Platform Would Raise, Not Lower, Federal Budget Deficits. Despite expressing concern over red ink in the federal budget, every one of the eight hopefuls would worsen the deficit by billions or even trillions of dollars. "All...
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Slow work days:
Check out the Bush Conspiracy Theory Generator. Fun stuff for a slow day at the office....
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I have a policy where i do not walk to campus if i...:
I have a policy where i do not walk to campus if it is below 20 degrees outside, with a one degree handicap for every inch (rounded up) of snow there is on the ground. As such, i plan to rate 500 songs today rather than making money or doing my Senior pro
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And, in case you were unaware of how fucking cool ...:
And, in case you were unaware of how fucking cool the internet is:
On one hand, we have SongFight, where computer-recorders such as (but not yet including) myself vie every week to write the best song to match titles like "Tomorrow's Almost Over," "Soft
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Not shockingly, i play Sims much like i play life:...:
Not shockingly, i play Sims much like i play life: I'm out the door for work at the last possible minute, i eat just enough to subsist (which occasionally leads to some large meals to make up for the difference), i indulge in any practicing activity too m
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I cribbed the A-Z game from Largehearted Boy, but ...:
I cribbed the A-Z game from Largehearted Boy, but originally it's from here via a Guided By Voices mailing list. The concept seemed like it would be an overwhelmingly easy exercise, but it definitelty wasn't. Aside from the obvious S dilemma, i don't own
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Elise is a Photography major, with all sorts of pr...:
Elise is a Photography major, with all sorts of practical and historical knowledge to bring to bear, whereas i have never used a manual camera and still describe pictures as pretty and nice. To rectify the gap in our knowledge, i occasionally endeavor to
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True Patriot Love, In All Thy Sons Command:
Okay, I haven't left for the Great White North yet, but I'm going to be running around too much tomorrow...
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The Other Accordion Guy:
AccordionGuy has been added to the 'pleasure' list. It's the website of Joey DeVilla, who has a story about the...
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Blogslacking:
I haven't posted since last Thursday. I really haven't had anything all that interesting to talk about. Friday morning I'll...
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Egad A Base Tone Denotes A Bad Age:
Item 1: Last night I got that pickup from Boy Tim. It works. It's cool and groovy. I'm not feeling...
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The Guessing Game:
Recruiters are evil, as are job-posting websites that require that you file your resume with them over a six-page form-filling...
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Stupid Asshole DVD player:
The last time I used my dvd player was over Christmas vacation, which was what, about a month ago? It worked just fine.
I rented a few dvd's tonight because I'm starting to get sick, and it's cold out. I figured I'd just stay in.
My god damn dvd player doesn't work. How the hell could it not work between Christmas and now? I haven't moved it, I haven't touched it. Hell, I barely even looked at it. It's not like I've been using it for batting practice.
Sonofabitch.
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I just couldn't resist.:
I went and made my own freaky botox character. You can view it here.
And because I just couldn't resist..... heh.
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Let's get drunk and screw:
I'm opening up a can of worms here. I know, I know, you're surprised. I've done it before, when I told you guys that I just didn't get Monty Python. I don't really even like MP.
You know what else I don't like?
Jimmy Buffet, and Kids in the Hall. That's right, I said it. I don't like Jimmy Buffet. In fact, his music actually grates on my nerves.
I'm prepared for the hate mail.
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I'm going to love him, hug him, and squeeze him and call him George:
I found out that a friend of mine took a pretty nasty spill on her back deck while it was snowing on Tuesday. Enough to render her unconcious for about 20-25 minutes. Mind you, it was well below freezing, and it was snowing. I'm sure she didn't have her coat on because she walked all of 6 feet to call her dog. I know I don't wear my coat when I take the dog outside to the backyard for less than 2 minutes. Apparently, she whacked her head pretty good. She damaged a couple of teeth, ended up with a concussion, and stitches in her head. She lives by herself, and not really in an urban area. It's a development, but spread out.
I think her one saving grace was her dog. I don't know how long she'd have been out there, if her dog wasn't out there licking her face.
It's like that commercial that Mekhi Phifer does on Animal Planet, "You think you know dogs?"
They never cease to amaze me.
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Softens hands while you do dishes.:
There are certain everyday things in life that some people have simply never done. A lot of people I know have never pumped their own gas. In New Jersey, it's illegal to. Some people, just have no desire to learn. I find that funny, because pumping gas is so easy. Then again, it's cold as ass crack outside today, and I'd be completely content with not being able to pump my own gas on a day like today. In fact, it's hard to find a station that has a full serve pump around here. Anyway, I digress.
There are a few things that I've never really done. I've never learned to drive a stick shift, I've never in my life had to mow the lawn. Shit, I've never even started a lawn mower. I've also always had a dishwasher all my life, therefore, have never had to wash dishes.
Until recently. All I have to say is fuck that shit. I'm realizing that I suck at it, and it's a never ending cycle. It makes me appreciate having a dishwasher that's for sure. I know you're thinking, how can you suck at washing dishes? Believe me, you can. It's something that mundane that I could do without.
What have you never learned to do, or have no desire to learn to do?
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Wing Bowl 12 Preview - Philadelphia, PA:
We take a look at the origins of Wing Bowl, Philadelphia'a annual extravaganza and chicken wing-eating contest, with information on this year's two TV specials and Thursday evening events near the Wachovia Center. Read more......
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2004 Philadelphia International Auto Show:
The 2004 Philadelphia International Auto Show is the place to be from January 31 to February 8, 2004 with the area's largest new car showroom featuring more concept cars and East Coast debuts than ever before. Get all of the...
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Another Winter Storm Approaches the Greater Philadelphia/South Jersey Area:
Another winter storm is predicted to hit the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area Sunday evening and last until Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for many local counties for tonight into Tuesday morning with...
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Penn a Phrase for Pennsylvania Finalists Named:
With over 20,000 slogan submissions received, it was no easy task to narrow the list down to the five finalists in the "Penn a Phrase for Pennsylvania Contest." Now is the time for you to decide which of the finalists...
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Philadelphia Eagles - Grading the Season:
Now that the season is over, we take a look back at the 2003-2004 Philadelphia Eagles and offer our season grades by position. We also give you a chance to enter your own grades for each position as well as...
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Deadly Fire:
People gathered outside a Philadelphia apartment building where an adult
and 2 children died in an overnight blaze. Demolition is now underway at the site.
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Skinhead Search after Bar Brawl:
Police in Bucks County were searching for
six skinheads who patrons at a bar claimed had sparked a brawl and
then fled.
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Wintry Mix on the Way:
Temperatures edge toward freezing today, but all eyes are looking at Monday night. AccuWeather says a wintry mixture of rain, freezing rain and snow is expected to hit and last until Tuesday morning.
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Ed Sciaky Funeral Services:
Friends and family are remembering a Philadelphia legendary disc jockey who died last week.
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Embattled Senator Fumo Speaks:
Philadelphia state Senator Vince Fumo is defending his reputation over contributions that he reportedly sought for a non-profit community organization that was founded by his staff.
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America Votes | An Heir Unapparent:
Where's the next Bill Clinton? That's what they really want to know. They loved his big hugs and humble roots. They loved his great skills and human flaws. They loved that he won two elections, with a mix of smarts, swagger and Southern charm. They loved how he could quote Scripture on Sunday and play the sax after hours.
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Death toll on upswing in Iraq:
January was the second-deadliest month for American soldiers in Iraq since President Bush declared the end of major combat operations in May, according to a review of military and news reports.
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Rendell's new budget to target jobs:
With Pennsylvania lagging in job and population growth, Gov. Rendell this week will propose spending nearly $2 billion to help steer the state onto a more competitive course.
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A small town where a feud looms large:
The bulletins are coming fast and furious from Hammonton. Here's the latest: Gabriel Donio, 30, brash upstart newspaper publisher, scion of a powerful family, has been convicted of assaulting the president of the town's senior-citizen club. Donio reportedly did not fancy the old guy's "no comment" after a meeting.
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Flourishing Center City stretches its boundaries:
When Center City residents Lionel Artom-Ginzburg and Shani Ferguson decided to turn their rent money into mortgage payments last year, they wanted to stay near 17th and Spruce, where they were happily living. But there were other things to think about.
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Road rage leads to hit-run death of man, 61:
THOMAS RICCI had long fought drug addiction - his own and others. But it wasn't drugs that killed Ricci, 61, a grandfather of three and born-again Christian - it was an alleged drunken driver.
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Wingador ousted by alien muncher:
NERO WOULD HAVE loved the Wing Bowl. Ditto Caligula. It was bread and circuses - and T & A. It was pomp - without circumstances.
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5 ex-altar boys sue archdiocese, Bevilacqua Allege they were sexually abused by priests:
Father Gerard Chambers allegedly preyed on three brothers and made them his personal sex toys. Father Joseph Gausch is accused of beginning his assault on one of his victims as he was setting up for Mass, allegedly putting his hand down the boy's pants and groping his privates.
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Road-rage suspect hit with DUI:
When Robert Haubert was 7 years old, he made a promise that a close family friend says he failed to keep. "He sat at the kitchen table telling me he would never drink because his father drank," said Karen Fagan, 34, who baby-sat Haubert in the family's Conshohocken home.
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Cops seek missing woman :
Police are asking for help in finding a Southwest Philadelphia woman last seen Dec. 7. Robin Monique Ellis, 37, has not been seen or heard by her friends and family since she went to deliver pizzas for Woodland Village Pizza, on Woodland Avenue.
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