Hello again. I'm happy that my 90210 entry will no longer be the lead on the blog. This entry is titled "The Chop Shop" as it contains comments on a number of varied topics I've read about recently. I have to give credit to Mike Finnerty (maybe Catholic Memorial's ONLY decent alum) for coming up with this name. I'd like to stress MAYBE.
An Oregon woman has lost $400,000 after being scammed via email. She received an email informing her long lost grandfather left money behind for her in Nigeria. She was promised to be paid over $26 million if she signed "legal documents" and paid the transaction fees ($400K). She mortgaged her house that was paid off, took a lien on her car that was paid off, and cashed out her husband's retirement plan.
http://www.katu.com/news/34292654.html
OK. This lady is an absolute idiot. She deserves to lose out for being so stupid. Come on! "Just pay us 400 large and we'll give you $26 million. I promise...'pinky promise'." This lady lives in Oregon and looks like the type whose family has been in Oregon (at least the Pacific Northwest) for generations. She appears to be white/causasian. She receives an email from Nigerian telling her that her long lost grandfather left her money - AND NO WARNING SIGNS GO OFF? Did she read the document? "The transaction you have with the Central Bank of Nigeria or any bank within Nigeria is noting but legal." NOTING. What is noting? Whatever! Enough about this inbred.
The moonbats in Vermont are at it again. School officials in Woodbury, VT (pop. 800) have ordered students wanting to recite the Pledge of Allegiance out of their classrooms and into the school's gym. Officals say they don't want to force those students not participating in the pledge to hear the pledge. Students have recited the Pledge in classrooms since the 1800s. The Pledge was officially recognized by Congress in 1942. A 1943 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schoolchildren could not be forced to recite the Pledge as part of their daily school routine. Since that time, students could simply not participate as the Pledge was being recited in the classroom.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,452484,00.html
OK. I understand that atheists and agnostics have reasons to to not recite the Pledge since "under God" was added in 1954. I get it! But, 92% of Americans believe in a "god" and 89% support keeping "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. This should be a non-issue. Students should be able to stand up and say the pledge in their classroom. Why should they be ostracized for wanting to reciting a a pledge that has been ruled to be constitutional? They are simply expressing their patriotism and love for the best country in the world!
FYI...I learned this fact: The Pledge of Allegiance was first published on September 8, 1892 by the Boston magazine, The Youth's Companion. The original text was "I pledge allegiance to my flag and the Republic for which it stands - One nation indivisible - with liberty and justice for all."
Speaking of patriotism, have you seen the Lewiston, Maine man who lost 140 lbs. to join the Marines? Now that's a Patriot. There's not much more to say about this topic. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,453631,00.html
I can't wait for Sunday night! 24: Redemption airs on Fox and will act as a bridge between the 6th and 7th seasons. I hope the movie doesn't use the same "real-time" tactic the series uses. Otherwise, it will be pretty boring to watch Jack walk through the airport and sleep on the flight back from Africa. Jack is back! G-Night is back!
Enjoy the trailers...
Until next time...
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Why am I posting this?
Well...I must be a glutton for punishment for admitting to this, an absolute loser, or maybe one of those idiots that were in the video from my last post. This one is going to be short, but I think that it will be a memorable entry.
So, here it is...I watch "90210", the continuation of "Beverly Hills 90210". If you don't know what I'm talking about, here is the link to the show on the CW website.
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/90210
I enjoy the show. Actually, I think it is a train wreck at times, most times. Yet, I have it on my TiVo as a Season Pass. I don't know what it is about the show. Is it the memories of Brenda and Kelly, both of whom are on the show?
Possibly, but they only have cameos. Is it the cheesy story lines or the the young actresses who play Annie, Naomi, Silver, and Adrianna as the "new" Brenda, Kelly, Donna, etc.? Maybe.
It is just one of those shows that I have to watch. We haven't had the "friend of a main character accidental death" episode like when Scott (David Silver's friend) accidentally shot himself. But, we've already one character go to and finish rehab. We've also had a divorce and the revelation of a love child from the past who happens to be the half brother of two girls who hate each other because they love the same boy.
What am I doing!!!!! Should I subscribe to Tiger Beat! I need 24 or Rescue Me to come back!
Am I the only one who watches the show? Come on ladies, please don't leave me hangin'!
So, here it is...I watch "90210", the continuation of "Beverly Hills 90210". If you don't know what I'm talking about, here is the link to the show on the CW website.
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/90210
I enjoy the show. Actually, I think it is a train wreck at times, most times. Yet, I have it on my TiVo as a Season Pass. I don't know what it is about the show. Is it the memories of Brenda and Kelly, both of whom are on the show?
Possibly, but they only have cameos. Is it the cheesy story lines or the the young actresses who play Annie, Naomi, Silver, and Adrianna as the "new" Brenda, Kelly, Donna, etc.? Maybe.
It is just one of those shows that I have to watch. We haven't had the "friend of a main character accidental death" episode like when Scott (David Silver's friend) accidentally shot himself. But, we've already one character go to and finish rehab. We've also had a divorce and the revelation of a love child from the past who happens to be the half brother of two girls who hate each other because they love the same boy.
What am I doing!!!!! Should I subscribe to Tiger Beat! I need 24 or Rescue Me to come back!
Am I the only one who watches the show? Come on ladies, please don't leave me hangin'!
Monday, November 10, 2008
What else can I say?
So, I've been reading the news lately and am starting to wonder what the world is coming to. Aren't we supposed to become more enlightened as a society as information is easier to access by a greater number of people? I am not a rocket scientist, brain surgeon, or nobel prize nominee (never mind a winner) BUT I know that I am smarter than hundreds of thousands and maybe even millions of people in this country (and so are you). Take a look at what is happening around us. These are real stories taken from MSNBC, Fox News, and an Atlanta newspaper.
EVERGREEN, Ala. — A man and woman were shot dead after an argument that witnesses said started over an Alabama-LSU football game, but sheriff's investigators said Monday they continued to investigate the motive.
The Conecuh County sheriff's office identified the victims as Dennis James Smith, 41, and Donna Kaye Hall Smith, 39, of Brewton. The two were shot to death about 7 p.m. Saturday in the rural community of Owassa in southern Alabama.
Michael W. Williams, 28, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder over the shooting at his home, where he had watched the game. He was being held Monday without bond. A sheriff's investigator handling the case did not know if he had an attorney.
An investigator said Monday that people watching the game at Williams' home said the dispute was over the game, which Alabama won 27-21 in overtime Saturday. The investigator also said alcohol may have been a factor.
According to witness accounts to investigators, Dennis Smith, an LSU fan, called Williams, an Alabama fan, after the game, and the Smiths then went to Williams' home, where a physical altercation led to the shooting.
Investigators said Dennis Smith had a pistol and Williams had a shotgun and fired.
Authorities said Donna Smith was a relative of Williams' girlfriend.
Relatives of both the victims and the suspect either declined comment or did not immediately return phone messages Monday from The Associated Press.
SARGENT, Ga. -- A Coweta County man who set his house on fire while cleaning out cobwebs with a blowtorch won't be charged, Fire Chief Bill Haynes told CBS 46 Thursday afternoon.
Authorities said Galen Winchell set fire to his home on Smith Road in Sargent around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday as he cleaned cobwebs from exterior eaves with a blowtorch. Winchell noticed the blaze when he saw smoke pouring from the attic.
Haynes said the fire was contained to one part of the house, because the home had several layers of roofing. But haynes said the entire home suffered at least some smoke and water damage.
No one was hurt.
FORT PIERCE, Fla. - A woman has been charged after choosing jail rather than paying her tab for $7.45 at a central Florida restaurant.
According to a police report, Maryanne O'Neill, 66, ordered coffee and a sandwich at a Waffle House restaurant on Saturday but refused to pay the bill. The restaurant called the police.
A police officer asked O'Neill to pay or go to jail and she refused to pay.
O'Neill could not be reached for comment at any listed phone number.
A jail official says she was released Monday from the St. Lucie County Jail. She is charged with obtaining food or lodging with intent to defraud, a second degree misdemeanor. If convicted of a second degree misdemeanor she could face up to 60 days in jail and a fine of $500.
I was going to comment that all of these stories occurred below the Mason-Dixon Line. However, I found this audio on YouTube. This audio was taken in mid-October. I particularly like the third person interviewed as she is clearly a well educated NYU student who kept up with the press reports during the months after the party conventions and also during the "times when they had bof of da two presidents speaking" (Umm....They are called debates.).
OK. Before my friends to the left get all hot and bothered, I fully admit that there is plenty of fodder from dumb people who voted for McCain. In preparation for the reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairness_Doctrine), I've also posted something for you. These people are from Strongsville, OH.
Remember, I am as mad at the McCain idiots as you (hopefully) are with the Obama supporters.
Until next time...
EVERGREEN, Ala. — A man and woman were shot dead after an argument that witnesses said started over an Alabama-LSU football game, but sheriff's investigators said Monday they continued to investigate the motive.
The Conecuh County sheriff's office identified the victims as Dennis James Smith, 41, and Donna Kaye Hall Smith, 39, of Brewton. The two were shot to death about 7 p.m. Saturday in the rural community of Owassa in southern Alabama.
Michael W. Williams, 28, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder over the shooting at his home, where he had watched the game. He was being held Monday without bond. A sheriff's investigator handling the case did not know if he had an attorney.
An investigator said Monday that people watching the game at Williams' home said the dispute was over the game, which Alabama won 27-21 in overtime Saturday. The investigator also said alcohol may have been a factor.
According to witness accounts to investigators, Dennis Smith, an LSU fan, called Williams, an Alabama fan, after the game, and the Smiths then went to Williams' home, where a physical altercation led to the shooting.
Investigators said Dennis Smith had a pistol and Williams had a shotgun and fired.
Authorities said Donna Smith was a relative of Williams' girlfriend.
Relatives of both the victims and the suspect either declined comment or did not immediately return phone messages Monday from The Associated Press.
SARGENT, Ga. -- A Coweta County man who set his house on fire while cleaning out cobwebs with a blowtorch won't be charged, Fire Chief Bill Haynes told CBS 46 Thursday afternoon.
Authorities said Galen Winchell set fire to his home on Smith Road in Sargent around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday as he cleaned cobwebs from exterior eaves with a blowtorch. Winchell noticed the blaze when he saw smoke pouring from the attic.
Haynes said the fire was contained to one part of the house, because the home had several layers of roofing. But haynes said the entire home suffered at least some smoke and water damage.
No one was hurt.
FORT PIERCE, Fla. - A woman has been charged after choosing jail rather than paying her tab for $7.45 at a central Florida restaurant.
According to a police report, Maryanne O'Neill, 66, ordered coffee and a sandwich at a Waffle House restaurant on Saturday but refused to pay the bill. The restaurant called the police.
A police officer asked O'Neill to pay or go to jail and she refused to pay.
O'Neill could not be reached for comment at any listed phone number.
A jail official says she was released Monday from the St. Lucie County Jail. She is charged with obtaining food or lodging with intent to defraud, a second degree misdemeanor. If convicted of a second degree misdemeanor she could face up to 60 days in jail and a fine of $500.
I was going to comment that all of these stories occurred below the Mason-Dixon Line. However, I found this audio on YouTube. This audio was taken in mid-October. I particularly like the third person interviewed as she is clearly a well educated NYU student who kept up with the press reports during the months after the party conventions and also during the "times when they had bof of da two presidents speaking" (Umm....They are called debates.).
OK. Before my friends to the left get all hot and bothered, I fully admit that there is plenty of fodder from dumb people who voted for McCain. In preparation for the reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairness_Doctrine), I've also posted something for you. These people are from Strongsville, OH.
Remember, I am as mad at the McCain idiots as you (hopefully) are with the Obama supporters.
Until next time...
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The 44th President of the United States
As everyone in the world knows by now, Barack Obama was elected "Leader of the Free World" tonight as President of the United States in a historic election. Election Day should now be considered a national holiday. As a nation, we have shown to the world that we have shed the Jim Crow past. Today, we should be proud to be Americans. The melting pot is as strong as it has ever been. Barack Obama's passion and leadership inspired millions of new voters to come out and take part in a peaceful transfer of power from one politcal party to another. This is the best country in the world. Democracy is the best form of government. We didn't have to disolve the government like Italy has done dozens of times since WW II! We didn't have a military coup! All we did was to fill in a circle, push an icon on a screen, or draw a line to our candidate's name.
I did not vote for Obama. That does not make me a bad person and doesn't mean that I cannot be as happy, proud, and emotional as those who voted for him. I respect him for having the courage and determination to run for President and lead us through these difficult times. As both candidates expressed during the campaign, as John McCain explained in his concession speech, and as President Elect Obama illustrated in his victory speech, we do not have to agree on policy to be patriotic. All we need is to have the best interest for the country in our hearts and minds. Differences are for debates in the chambers of Congress, cable TV, talk radio, and in a forum such as this. But, tonight is not the time for differences. Tonight is a night to be an indivisible nation under God. A more perfect union was formed tonight.
Tonight, the Democratic Party and Mr. Obama were given a mandate to follow through with their message of hope and change. Every U.S. House of Representatives seat from every major city in the country is now held by a Democrat.
It will be an interesting few months leading up to the inauguration. For now, enjoy this video.
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