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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Micro movie review
American Hustle: The highly fictional I'm sure story of a couple of con-artists and their involvement with a very ambitious FBI agent using them for his own purposes, the Abscam operation. Highly entertaining, if a bit long. The plot doesn't always hold together (especially as to the law), and the con-man's wife's personality is very inconsistent. But it's still an enjoyable film.
Friday, December 27, 2013
From the Worldwide Communication Is Cheap file
Our housecleaner went back to Colombia for 5 weeks for dental work (it's much cheaper than here). Her sister is now here as her substitute. I believe her sister just called her in Colombia for instructions.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Micro movie review
Philomena: Judi Dench plays a woman looking for the son she was forced to give up for adoption (and forced to work in a convent for having) in 1950's Ireland. This is based on a true story. A bit of a tearjerker, fairly well done. It certainly showcased the abuses of the Catholic Church and some of its later efforts to cover-up what it had done.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Alan Turing, Enigma Code-Breaker and Computer Pioneer, Wins Royal Pardon
- Same-Sex-Marriage Supporters Applaud Ohio and Utah Rulings
- Federal court: No halt to gay marriages in Utah
- 2 Pussy Riot members reunited after leaving prison
- Colorado St. assistant suspended for gay slur
- Appeals court rules gender change does not invalidate marriage This has always been the assumption for trans spouses, but this is the first time a court has actually said so.
- Indiana Finds It’s Not So Easy to Buck Gay Marriage Trend
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Plat du jour
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
Bad News
- Bangladeshi Factory Owners Charged in Fire That Killed 112
- U.S. rights group sues Florida school for rejecting gay-straight club That reminds me: I have to renew my ACLU membership.
- U.S. court rejects stay in Utah pro-gay marriage ruling
Bad News
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Saturday, December 21, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Canadian court strikes down anti-prostitution laws
- Obama orders military to review sexual assault
- U.S. Senate approves Obama nominee for IRS chief
- Amnesty to free Pussy Riot duo despite 'disgraceful' protest: Vladimir Putin
- US economy expands at 4.1 percent rate
- Vienna Philharmonic strips ex-Nazis of honors I wouldn't call them ex-Nazis. They were Nazis. And why did this take 68 years?
- Judge strikes down Utah's same-sex marriage ban
- National Guard ends holdout on same-sex marriage benefits
- Social Security begins paying same-sex couple claims
- U.S. Customs to broaden recognition of same-sex families
- Education Dept. to count married gay couples for financial aid This sounds nice, like the above items. However, it will mean that some gay students will get less financial aid, because now the income of a non-adoptive spouse of a parent will count. Ditto, the income of the spouse of the student.
- Lockheed halts Boy Scouts donations over gay rights
Bad News
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Michigan man charged in porch shooting will face trial
- Muslim fanatics guilty of brutal British soldier murder
- Republican Concedes in Virginia, Ending Recount in Attorney General Race
- Pennsylvania Governor Supports Anti-Bias Bill
- Patriarch off 'Duck Dynasty' after gay comments
- New Mexico Supreme Court: Same-sex marriage legal
Bad News
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Correction of the day
From the NY Times:
An earlier version of this article misstated the name of a movie Mr. Goldstein starred in. It is “Al Goldstein & Ron Jeremy Are Screwed,” not “Al Goldstein & Ron Jeremy Get Screwed.”
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Friday, December 13, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- U.S. Senate confirmation marathon approves two more Obama nominees
- Belgian Senate votes to extend euthanasia to children
- Guard Acts to Issue IDs to Members’ Gay Spouses
- Medicare to examine ban on gender reassignment surgery
Bad News
- Gay rights rewind: India criminalizes homosexuality again
- U.S. judge approves retail credit card fee settlement I'm suspicious of the litigation release.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Filibuster Threat Gone, Senate Confirms 2 Presidential Nominees
- Regulators seek to curb Wall St. trades with Volcker rule
- Reporter can keep sources secret in Colorado theater shooting: court
- Canada G20 policeman sentenced to 45 days
- Georgia Nat’l Guard to process same-sex benefits
- Taiwan to allow legal gender changes without [physically] transitioning
- Democrat Clark wins Mass. congressional race
Bad News
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Sunday, December 08, 2013
Animal headline of the day
Dog robs store
A friend of mine had a dog which was also a shoplifter. She took him with her to the pet supply store, and after the cashier rang up her purchases he said, "And are you going to pay for that, too?" He pointed to her dog who had a new toy firmly clenched in his teeth.
A friend of mine had a dog which was also a shoplifter. She took him with her to the pet supply store, and after the cashier rang up her purchases he said, "And are you going to pay for that, too?" He pointed to her dog who had a new toy firmly clenched in his teeth.
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Satanists seek spot on Oklahoma Statehouse steps
- Officer Who Fired on Runaway Family's Minivan Fired
- Judge Orders Colorado Bakery to Cater for Same-Sex Weddings
- Three members of 'Muslim patrol' jailed in London
- Louisiana to process military benefits for same-sex spouses despite state ban
- Hyattsville, MD City Council passes trans-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance
- Rhode Island Home to 1st Transgender High School Coach
Bad News
Friday, December 06, 2013
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Illinois governor signs same-sex marriage into law
- Fla's Rep Radel pleads guilty to cocaine charge Another Republican in trouble.
- Albuquerque Voters Defeat Anti-Abortion Measure
- Senate Democrats Poised to Block Filibusters of Presidential Picks
Bad News
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Monday, November 18, 2013
Today's news round-up (plus a couple of older ones)
Good News
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Sunday, November 17, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Pa. gay marriage suit takes big step toward trial
- The HOPE Act Permits Transfer Of HIV-Infected Organs
- Homeowner charged in Michigan porch shooting
- New EpiPen law could save lives of schoolkids with severe allergies
- Chicago hacker tied to Anonymous given 10 years in prison
- Seattle elects socialist to city council
Bad News
- High school plans on removing transgender student from yearbook To add insult to injury, Yahoo classifies this article as "Odd News."
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Fair-Housing Case Is Settled Before It Reaches Supreme Court
- Pa. paper: Sorry for panning Gettysburg Address
- Jailed Pussy Riot singer 'found in hospital'
- 1 World Trade Center Is Ruled Tallest Building in the U.S.
- Harris County adopts policy to protect LGBT inmates
Monday, November 11, 2013
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Recent news round-up
Good News
- New rule demands parity for mental health coverage
- Card Act Cleared Up Credit Cards’ Hidden Costs
- PBS' 'Downton Abbey' to return for a 5th season
- Atheist 'mega-churches' take root across US, world
- Republicans even stupider than imagined, disenfranchise own voters
- Florida cop fired after he sexually harassed a rape victim while investigating her assault
- GOP 'extremist movement' prompts NC candidate to switch to Democrat
Bad News
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Friday, November 08, 2013
Plat du jour--guest submission
why, oh why, oh why, oh --
why did i ever leave Ohio?
From Wonderful Town.
I know why I left Ohio.
Found by Joanne.
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Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Senate moves ahead on gay rights bill
- German art hoard held unknown Chagall, Matisse
- FAA overhauls airline pilot training requirements
- Senator Rand Paul Faces New Charges of Plagiarism
- Computer-generated 'Sweetie' catches online predators However, I see great problems trying to prosecute any of these men.
- Coast Guard enacts pro-gay non-discrimination policy
Bad News
- India Launches First Mission to Mars Unbelievable poverty in India, and they spend their money on this.
- Russian police harassed Norwegian journalists reporting on Sochi: rights group
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Monday, November 04, 2013
Sounds good, but is it correct?
From Americans Against the Tea Party on Facebook.
An excellent illustration of our screwed up tax system, but I have to wonder how that last number was calculated.
Sunday, November 03, 2013
Saturday, November 02, 2013
Friday, November 01, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
Bad News
- Germany offers third gender option, but advocates say not enough
- Delta Township OKs gay rights law, may push Mich.
- Theater Will Ignore NC-17 Rating for ‘Blue Is the Warmest Color’
Bad News
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Aspire to greatness
(Eduardo Parra/Getty Images) via the Wall Street Journal: http://blogs.wsj.com/.../10/19/photos-of-the-week-oct-13-18/ |
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny charged again Russia is not a democracy.
- Iran gives activist actress 18-month sentence Iran is not a democracy.
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Semi-random thoughts
- I'm always a little angry when someone writes "Here, here!" It's "Hear, hear!"
- When burlesque performers have moving sales they post things like, "I will mostly have clothes, shoes, costumes, a few tables, wired shelves and a 6 ft tall carrot." UPDATE: I realize I have actually sat on that carrot (it's like a pillow). She had it at one of her shows.
- I could never be a plumber. For one thing, my arms aren't long enough.
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Saturday, October 26, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Women gain as gender gap 'narrows' But the U.S. is only 23rd.
- Majority-woman crew officiates D-2 football game
- Judge Who Changed Baby's Name Could Be Disciplined
- United fined $1.1 million for tarmac delays at O'Hare: DOT
- Court-at-law judge switches to Democratic Party
- Universal Studios Cancels 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure'
- Appeals court: Eden Foods can’t claim religious exemption on contraception mandate
Semi-good News
- 'So Help Me God' Optional in Air Force Honor Oath It shouldn't just be optional, it should be eliminated.
Bad News
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Judge declines to halt 'Obamacare' insurance subsidies
- Shutdown Helping Build a 2014 Wave While this is encouraging, I'm not terribly optimistic the Democrats can retake the House. First, people have short memories--though if the Tea Idiots continue their obstruction as they say they will this would be taken care of. Second, so many of the Republicans are in safe, gerrymandered districts.
- Medicaid Expansion Is Set for Ohioans
- New Technique Holds Promise for Hair Growth
- As Gays Wed in New Jersey, Christie Ends Court Fight
- New York Sets Work Rules for Young Models
- Gay couple uses tribal law to marry in Oklahoma
Bad News
- Major League Baseball teams under fire from anti-gay fans for taking a stand on LGBT bullying
- Texas dad alleges bullying in 91-0 football game I don't think this guy understands what bullying means.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Take your pick: Animal headline of the day, or my 14th Walmart warning
6-foot gator makes appearance at Fla. Wal-Mart
As I keep saying, Walmart is a dangerous place. Stay away.
As I keep saying, Walmart is a dangerous place. Stay away.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- France mayors 'cannot block gay marriage' - top court
- Kansas ex-attorney general license suspended over abortion case conduct
- Sheriff Would Arrest Cyberbully Suspect's Parents If He Could UPDATE: Mom of Florida bullying suspect arrested on child abuse charges
- NJ court agrees to allow same-sex marriages Monday
- Oregon To Recognize Marriages of Gay Couples Wed Out of State
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Hollywood-style sting nabs alleged pirate kingpin
- Louboutin women's shoes banned in anti-Islam advert
- A High School Is Actually Not Manhattan's Saddest Spot, a Researcher Says It's good that he admitted his mistake.
Bad News
- Vegas nightclub closes after battle over sex shows A couple of my burlesque performer friends worked there occasionally. I saw them perform there last summer, and one of their acts certainly ran afoul of these rules.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Sunday, October 06, 2013
Friday, October 04, 2013
Attention New York City tourists
Just one update. We filled up Staten Island with our garbage, so now we take it to New Jersey.
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Thursday, October 03, 2013
Monday, September 30, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Justice Dept to sue North Carolina over voter law
- Billionaire Republican donor Adelson loses libel lawsuit
- Populist Left Makes Warren Its Hot Ticket She might be an excellent president--though she has said nothing yet about foreign affairs. If she starts talking about that, it could be a good indication of her intention to run.
- American Airlines plans to hire 1,500 pilots
- Rock, Paper, Scissors for a Citi Bike
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Sunday, September 29, 2013
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- California governor signs law to raise minimum wage to $10 per hour by 2016
- Poll Shows Disapproval of Threat of Government Shutdown
- New York creates state-wide court system for helping prostitutes
- A Republican Calls Another a ‘Fraud’
- U.S. Senator John McCain takes talkathoner Ted Cruz to woodshed
Bad News
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
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Monday, September 23, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Happy Autumnal Equinox!
The sun is directly over the equator, and it is now officially fall. (I guess it's the Vernal Equinox in the southern hemisphere, as they enter spring there.)
Friday, September 20, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- GOP senator may have accidentally made Dems' point What he fails to grasp is that the public will see the group that is blocking the funding authorization as the cause of the government shutdown. Underlying this failure, is that I don't believe he really sees the legislative branch, including himself, as being a part of the government.
- Minnesota DQ manager's good deed gets attention
- Obamacare supporters in Ohio begin petition drive to expand Medicaid
- Russia 'seizes' Greenpeace ship after Arctic rig protest
Bad News
- Anti-terror program tracks innocents, ACLU says
- Creepy Obamacare ad hits college campuses and your nightmares
- Putin may stand for fourth term as president of Russia He's an autocrat, regardless of how he obtains office.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Semi-random thoughts
- Fresh Direct sends an e-mail after they pack your order, listing the quantity ordered and the quantity being delivered for each item, the exact weight for the pay by weight items, etc. My current e-mail states that I ordered 2 red peppers, but they're only going to deliver 1.95.
- I just put in my application for a Medicare Advantage plan. Even though my prescription costs will be higher, I estimate I will be saving around $10,000 per year (after taxes) over my current individual health insurance.
- From the Jumping the Gun Department: An e-mail from McAfee with the subject "Renew Your McAfee Security Today" says "Security Expires Soon." My subscription expires on March 16, 2014.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Arizona State 32, Wisconsin 30, Officials 0
I can accept a loss when the other team out-plays us. But when mistakes (and I do mean plural) by the officials in the final seconds of the game deprive us of the chance to try for the win, that's unacceptable. (Arizona State 32, Wisconsin 30, Officials 0)
UPDATE: Pac-12 reprimands officials
UPDATE: Pac-12 reprimands officials
Monday, September 09, 2013
Sunday, September 08, 2013
Saturday, September 07, 2013
Thursday, September 05, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Tea-Party Group to Air TV Ad Attacking Mitch McConnell on Obamacare I love it when right-wingers attack each other.
- San Antonio adopts disputed gay rights measure
Semi-random thoughts
- I'm used to seeing e-mails that start, "Dear [firstname]," but "Hi Default Value," that's a new one.
- One of the downsides to a cordless mouse is when you go too far, it falls all the way to the floor.
- I got my 2014-2015 monthly planner recently. I already had 11 events to put in. One of them was actually in 2015.
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Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Mont. teacher rape sentence appealed The judge should resign.
- NY case puts N-word use among blacks on trial
- V.A. to Provide Spousal Benefits to Gays, Administration Says
- Obama to meet Russian gay activists on G20 visit
Bad News
- 'Baby Veronica' to stay with birth father for now: Oklahoma high court
- Texas, Miss. National Guards won’t give same-sex benefits at some sites, cite gay-marriage ban
- Tulsa school sends girl home because ‘dreadlocks’ and ‘afros’ are too distracting In other words, you have to wear your hair like a white person at that school.
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Tuesday, September 03, 2013
Monday, September 02, 2013
Sunday, September 01, 2013
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Friday, August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Animal headline of the day
2 kittens that stopped NYC subway service found
Who says New York City doesn't have a heart?
Runner-up:
Louisiana chimpanzee wins 1st prize in art contest
When I saw this headline, I assumed the chimp was competing against humans.
Who says New York City doesn't have a heart?
Runner-up:
Louisiana chimpanzee wins 1st prize in art contest
When I saw this headline, I assumed the chimp was competing against humans.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Today's news round-up--Nothing very good
Bad News
- Putin bans rallies in Sochi near the 2014 Olympics Putin is a tyrant. It doesn't matter if he was elected by the people.
- Possible closure of Ohio clinic shows new tactic in U.S. abortion clash
Mixed News
- Beating Death of Transgender Woman Is Investigated as Hate Crime The murder was bad, of course, but it's good that it is being investigated as a possible hate crime. All killings of transgender people should be investigated as hate crimes, because a good majority of them are just that.
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Animal headline of the day
Wildebeest gores zookeeper at Utah amusement park
Now that's big gnus!
(Sorry, I couldn't help myself.)
Now that's big gnus!
(Sorry, I couldn't help myself.)
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Historic train reopens in scenic California redwoods after tunnel collapse I road this train some 30 years ago.
- NYPD faces prospect of 2 new, separate watchdogs
- Despite odds, Calif. city becomes 2 newspaper town
- The Defund Obamacare Movement Falls on Hard Times
- Pa. Judge's Order Likely to Bar ID Enforcement
- In Georgia's Senate race, signs of GOP unease about tea party clout
- Israeli Defense Forces will allow a transgender woman to serve in the army as a female soldier
- Breakthrough for Transgender Students' Rights in California
- Bar association votes to curtail 'gay panic' defense
Bad News
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
Semi-random thoughts
- Fedex hates me. I firmly believe they looked at a map of the upper east side of Manhattan and said, where can we put our drop boxes so they're all 9 blocks away from Caprice? It's this beautiful semi-circle with Central Park on one side.
- I received an e-mail asking me to sign a petition directed to a Catholic bishop in Wisconsin. I'm sure he is really going to be swayed by a Jewish atheist from New York. Not.
- Today I had my annual bone density scan. Getting strapped into position was serious (if brief) bondage fun.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Girl challenges ban from Ohio school football team
- Pentagon unveils measures to combat sexual assaults in the military
- Michigan GOP Poised to Botch Senate Pickup Opportunity
- Cyclist sentenced for manslaughter by bike in landmark California case He should go to jail.
- Brazil Convicts 3 in Rape of American Student
Bad News
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Happy anniversary to my glob!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
Bad News
- Harry Reid says Obamacare will lead to single-payer system It's what we need.
Bad News
- In Jamaica, transgender teen killed by mob Boycott Jamaica.
- Tenn. judge changes infant's name from 'Messiah' The judge had no right to insert her religious beliefs.
The end of an era
A few weeks ago the Metropolitan Museum switched from wonderful little metal tags to paper stickers to show you had paid for admission. Today I got this:
instead of one of these:
I guess my tag collection has come to an end.
Friday, August 09, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Obama speaks out on Snowden, calls for greater transparency on surveillance
- FCC votes to cap, slash prison phone rates
Bad News
- U.S. appeals court sides with railroads in class action ruling The Supreme Court's campaign to limit consumers' ability to challenge unfair business practices bears fruit.
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Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Semi-random thoughts
- When I get a phone call, and I don't recognize the number, I'm going to let it go to voicemail. So if anyone really wants to talk to me, they have to leave me a message.
- It would be impossible for my wife and me to ever break up--we're such a good team. Tonight she asked me to remind her to put more Tylenol in her pill case when we got home. When we did get home all I could remember was that I was supposed to remind her of something. But that was enough for her to remember what it was.
- Retired WQXR host Lloyd Moss died last weekend. I loved listening to him. I wrote a post when he retired.
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Ghost town
The Upper East Side is empty on summer weekends. Lots of parking, no lines in the supermarket. Of course, I'll also be away the next two weekends.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Gov. Perry, don't fuck with New York
Recently Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been trying to lure New York-based businesses to move to his state. Comedian Lewis Black responded via The Daily Show:
Today's news round-up
Good News
Bad News
- Russian opposition leader Navalny released
- U.S. working to declassify more on secret programs already leaked There should have been more transparency in the first place.
- N.S.A. Imposes Rules to Protect Secret Data Stored on Its Networks Also more internal security.
- Jury: Wis. man sane when he killed teen neighbor Having anger management problems is not an excuse for committing crimes.
- NJ cellphone ruling could have wider effect
- Innovative Pakistani mosque takes on sectarianism
- Why many abortion clinics in Texas may stay open despite new law
- FAA warns public against shooting guns at drones
Bad News
- Dubai sentences Norwegian woman who reported rape Dubai is a backward, sexist nation. It is dangerous for women to even set foot there.
- Romanian’s Tale Has Art World Fearing the Worst
- Texas Already Has Another Anti-Abortion Bill
- Daniels' attack on text part of conservative push
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Senate clears hurdle for Labor secretary nominee
- Health Plan Cost for New Yorkers Set to Fall 50% This could be great for me--except that in November I go on Medicare, so I won't need private insurance.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Recent news round-up
Good News
- Former Bachmann Aide Arrested, Charged With Theft Another problem for the Republicans.
- Opera head sacked under Mursi is Egypt's culture minister
Bad News
- Jenny McCarthy to join 'The View' as co-host Giving an anti-immunization activist a platform like this is wrong. There's a petition against it.
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Monday, July 15, 2013
Happy St. Swithin's Day!
It's St. Swithin's Day, which British folklore says will predict the next 40 days' weather. If you believe this, and it's raining, start building an ark fast.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Happy Bastille Day!
It's Bastille Day, which marks the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789--their 4th of July.
And happy anniversary to Helen and Rachel, and happy birthday to Johanna!
Saturday, July 13, 2013
A handful of OK TFLNs from the last couple days
(617): I just stood still on a stair at the train station expecting it to go down automatically like an escalator... Today's going to be a good day http://tfl.nu/dw3u
(905): Why is my fridge empty save for a basketball??? http://tfl.nu/u0wc
(306): the bad thing about being great at twerking is that I'm powerless to stop myself from doing it when I'm drunk and in public. http://tfl.nu/n2ze
(801): Girls at BYU need to learn how to handle a penis. I swear my date last night was trying to pull it off my body to use later. http://tfl.nu/hc8l
(905): Why is my fridge empty save for a basketball??? http://tfl.nu/u0wc
(306): the bad thing about being great at twerking is that I'm powerless to stop myself from doing it when I'm drunk and in public. http://tfl.nu/n2ze
(801): Girls at BYU need to learn how to handle a penis. I swear my date last night was trying to pull it off my body to use later. http://tfl.nu/hc8l
Friday, July 12, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Holder to Tighten Rules for Obtaining Reporters’ Data
- Ireland's parliament approves 'life-saving' abortion
Bad News
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Again, Fossella :rolleyes:
With two NY politicians who resigned after sex scandals now trying comebacks, I suppose it was inevitable that someone would dredge up former Congressmember Vito Fossella. I've blogged about him several times over the years, the most recent here. He's still being sensible--but still makes no promises about a possible comeback in the future.
Hopefully, both Weiner and Spitzer will lose, and that will discourage Fossella. But I'm not holding my breath.
Today's news round-up
Good News
- Pennsylvania attorney general refuses to defend state in same-sex lawsuit
- NY court upholds 'comfort dog' in court I don't think this any more prejudicial than letting a blind person hold a cane on the witness stand.
- Senators introduce bill to break up megabanks They should never have repealed Glass-Steagall.
- Sam Mendes returning to direct 24th Bond film I really liked Skyfall.
- In New York City Schools, Students Find Access to Morning-After Pill
Bad News
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Just a couple good TFLNs today
(425): Waking up at a teachers house is a very confusing thing http://tfl.nu/hqjw
(707): Would jacking off with Benadryl cream be good or bad for the poison oak on my dick? http://tfl.nu/yjm9
(707): Would jacking off with Benadryl cream be good or bad for the poison oak on my dick? http://tfl.nu/yjm9
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Headline of the day
Knife-Wielding Thief Steals $56 of Toilet Paper from Fairway Market: Cops
Wouldn't it have been easier just to steal some Kaopectate?
Wouldn't it have been easier just to steal some Kaopectate?
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Today's news round-up--it's all good
Keep checking back. I add things to this during the day.
Good News
Good News
- NY judge: Apple conspired to raise e-book prices It always amazes me how businesspeople fail to understand basic anti-trust law.
- Eliot Spitzer’s return could boost Christine Quinn’s mayoral bid I support Quinn. While I don't agree with everything she's done, I think she will be effective in running the city, unlike many of the other candidates. And she will definitely be great for the transgender community--I've talked directly with her about that.
- Effects of Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Start Rippling Out Through Government
- North Carolina Republican governor threatens veto of abortion curbs
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Tuesday, July 09, 2013
It's TFLN time
(978): So your brother is gay after all... Just caught him making out with my brother... Apparently he's gay too http://tfl.nu/cj9m
(631): He is so sweet! He thanks me for sending him dirty pix. I should keep him. http://tfl.nu/j092
(713): Like, you've got the smoothest dick in the west. Do you moisturize?
(1-713): Yes I do http://tfl.nu/5hh2
(630): I woke up in a tow truck cuddling plan b. Can you pick me up? http://tfl.nu/45h3
(631): He is so sweet! He thanks me for sending him dirty pix. I should keep him. http://tfl.nu/j092
(713): Like, you've got the smoothest dick in the west. Do you moisturize?
(1-713): Yes I do http://tfl.nu/5hh2
(630): I woke up in a tow truck cuddling plan b. Can you pick me up? http://tfl.nu/45h3
Today's news round-up
Good News
- U.S. debt collector hit with record penalty for abusive calls
- A.C.L.U. Lawsuit Aims to Overturn Pennsylvania’s Ban on Gay Marriage
- Democrats Plan Challenge to G.O.P.’s Filibuster Use This is a good compromise.
- Catholic hospitals accept birth control compromise
- Federal benefits won’t extend to domestic partners under DOMA ruling This good, because it refutes the argument that civil unions are the equivalent of marriage.
- Air Force pulls sexual assault prevention brochure
Bad News
- Killers' life terms 'breach their human rights' A life sentence without the possibility of parole is not a violation of human rights.
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Yesterday's news round-up
Good News
- Judge blocks new Wisconsin abortion law
- Tortilla Factory Owner Gets Jail Time for Violating Payroll Laws But I doubt he'd get that if this was the only thing he did.
- Femen topless protester wins French asylum
Bad News
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Monday, July 08, 2013
Not much in the TFLN department today
(775): The lady at walmart just said she is so happy im still alive....Was i that drunk on the 4th? Dont answer that http://tfl.nu/7hy2
(512): Had a turkey baster with clean pee in it in my pants to pass a drug test, and the bottom fell off, so yeah I'm pretty pissed. http://tfl.nu/bj7a
(512): Had a turkey baster with clean pee in it in my pants to pass a drug test, and the bottom fell off, so yeah I'm pretty pissed. http://tfl.nu/bj7a
Sunday, July 07, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
Bad News
- Schools Seeking to Arm Employees Hit Hurdle on Insurance More guns in schools = more dead kids.
Bad News
- WWOR-TV in New Jersey Replaces Nightly News This is a failure of the station to serve its area, as required by law. I'm not surprised this is a Rupert Murdoch company.
Ridiculous News
- Spitzer To Run For NYC Comptroller And a brothel operator or something similar that he was patronizing is also running!
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Two weeks of TFLNs
(360): A baby just tried to pull out his mom's huge tits at work today and nearly succeeded. I was silently cheering for the little guy. http://tfl.nu/u51s
(646): I'm at a restaurant. I am NOT about to discuss my asshole over the phone. http://tfl.nu/dft1
(804): the last time I drank tequila I ended up riding your skateboard nude down the street... so yeah, I'll have a few shots. http://tfl.nu/qdeq
(570): Just fucked up my mustache shaving, gonna have to take it off because now it makes me look like a pedophile
(1-570): FYI your old mustache made you look like a pedophile http://tfl.nu/2z1a
(423): Stripper just cleaned my glasses with her nipple... http://tfl.nu/apqw
(215): I told you alcohol was flammable, but you didn't believe me until you tried to extinguish your sparkler by submerging it in vodka and the bottle burst into flames. http://tfl.nu/kido
(240): You also thought the cure to hiccups was drowning yourself (and you were right) http://tfl.nu/pdep
(407): When you're a bigshot ER surgeon and I'm a starving artist, I want you to remember who held your hair last night. http://tfl.nu/dw2v
PARENTS
(416): Happy Birhtday!
(289): Dad, it's 3am and it's not my birthday... wherever you are, go home http://tfl.nu/oimr
(614): I am slightly proud of the fact his mom turns on the dryer located behind the spare bedroom EVERY time we visit! http://tfl.nu/68by
(618): Those drunk pictures you took of me? My mom is showing those to my grandparents. http://tfl.nu/mt2r
(570): If you really loved me, you'd support my weed habit.
(1-570): As the person who squeezed you out of my vagina, the answer is no. http://tfl.nu/hlm9
MORNING
(785): Woke up in the middle of my kitchen clutching a cheesy gordita crunch http://tfl.nu/29tb
(612): I woke up with my panties in the cat food dish, and everything covered in honey and bruises. http://tfl.nu/ns4w
(305): I woke up with my name tag for work still on my shirt. It was a rough night. http://tfl.nu/aqrx
(703): Are you alive?
(1-703): I woke up under the pier. http://tfl.nu/dfp7
(727): Sorry about waking up naked in your bed this morning. http://tfl.nu/1b4x
(212): Hey guys guess what I found in my bed this morning? I wish it was a man..but it was a potato http://tfl.nu/ss5k
(720): We are no longer allowed to have pre 4th party week. I woke up with a donut stuck to my face and 'MILF' written in black marker on my stomach.
(1-720): Mother of the Year http://tfl.nu/ysx6
(978): But I did spend part of my morning scrubbing your cum off my grandmothers piano. http://tfl.nu/s054
HANGOVERS
(972): Hungover, threw up in a cosmetic case in my car this morning. This is real life. http://tfl.nu/3lzm
(518): I am in the bathroom at work, pooing while eating pretzels. Hungover Fridays are in full effect http://tfl.nu/1a0b
(337): How's the hangover?
(1-337): I've been begging my dog to mercy kill me for over an hour. He has this look like he might do it, you know, as my best friend should. http://tfl.nu/4fpy
(713): I woke up with a massive hangover and realized I still had an entire bottle of tequila in my car...so yeah, working on tomorrow's hangover. http://tfl.nu/74mv
(306): I swear to god, my hangover cure is a green tea and a 15 minute twerkout. works every time http://tfl.nu/lht5
SEX
(405): No foreplay. Missionary. Too quick. And he owns a fedora.
(405): I almost fell asleep reading that.
(405): I almost fell asleep fucking it. http://tfl.nu/v47a
(406): The golf course isn't that incognito for sex. http://tfl.nu/qp54
(850): so...the lady doing my pedi totally noticed the human bite marks on my calf. Who says marriage ends your sex life? Love u! http://tfl.nu/677z
AND FINALLY
(630): Prop 8 repealed and I FINALLY got my period. Good day for America!!! http://tfl.nu/dwug
(646): I'm at a restaurant. I am NOT about to discuss my asshole over the phone. http://tfl.nu/dft1
(804): the last time I drank tequila I ended up riding your skateboard nude down the street... so yeah, I'll have a few shots. http://tfl.nu/qdeq
(570): Just fucked up my mustache shaving, gonna have to take it off because now it makes me look like a pedophile
(1-570): FYI your old mustache made you look like a pedophile http://tfl.nu/2z1a
(423): Stripper just cleaned my glasses with her nipple... http://tfl.nu/apqw
(215): I told you alcohol was flammable, but you didn't believe me until you tried to extinguish your sparkler by submerging it in vodka and the bottle burst into flames. http://tfl.nu/kido
(240): You also thought the cure to hiccups was drowning yourself (and you were right) http://tfl.nu/pdep
(407): When you're a bigshot ER surgeon and I'm a starving artist, I want you to remember who held your hair last night. http://tfl.nu/dw2v
PARENTS
(416): Happy Birhtday!
(289): Dad, it's 3am and it's not my birthday... wherever you are, go home http://tfl.nu/oimr
(614): I am slightly proud of the fact his mom turns on the dryer located behind the spare bedroom EVERY time we visit! http://tfl.nu/68by
(618): Those drunk pictures you took of me? My mom is showing those to my grandparents. http://tfl.nu/mt2r
(570): If you really loved me, you'd support my weed habit.
(1-570): As the person who squeezed you out of my vagina, the answer is no. http://tfl.nu/hlm9
MORNING
(785): Woke up in the middle of my kitchen clutching a cheesy gordita crunch http://tfl.nu/29tb
(612): I woke up with my panties in the cat food dish, and everything covered in honey and bruises. http://tfl.nu/ns4w
(305): I woke up with my name tag for work still on my shirt. It was a rough night. http://tfl.nu/aqrx
(703): Are you alive?
(1-703): I woke up under the pier. http://tfl.nu/dfp7
(727): Sorry about waking up naked in your bed this morning. http://tfl.nu/1b4x
(212): Hey guys guess what I found in my bed this morning? I wish it was a man..but it was a potato http://tfl.nu/ss5k
(720): We are no longer allowed to have pre 4th party week. I woke up with a donut stuck to my face and 'MILF' written in black marker on my stomach.
(1-720): Mother of the Year http://tfl.nu/ysx6
(978): But I did spend part of my morning scrubbing your cum off my grandmothers piano. http://tfl.nu/s054
HANGOVERS
(972): Hungover, threw up in a cosmetic case in my car this morning. This is real life. http://tfl.nu/3lzm
(518): I am in the bathroom at work, pooing while eating pretzels. Hungover Fridays are in full effect http://tfl.nu/1a0b
(337): How's the hangover?
(1-337): I've been begging my dog to mercy kill me for over an hour. He has this look like he might do it, you know, as my best friend should. http://tfl.nu/4fpy
(713): I woke up with a massive hangover and realized I still had an entire bottle of tequila in my car...so yeah, working on tomorrow's hangover. http://tfl.nu/74mv
(306): I swear to god, my hangover cure is a green tea and a 15 minute twerkout. works every time http://tfl.nu/lht5
SEX
(405): No foreplay. Missionary. Too quick. And he owns a fedora.
(405): I almost fell asleep reading that.
(405): I almost fell asleep fucking it. http://tfl.nu/v47a
(406): The golf course isn't that incognito for sex. http://tfl.nu/qp54
(850): so...the lady doing my pedi totally noticed the human bite marks on my calf. Who says marriage ends your sex life? Love u! http://tfl.nu/677z
AND FINALLY
(630): Prop 8 repealed and I FINALLY got my period. Good day for America!!! http://tfl.nu/dwug
Saturday, July 06, 2013
Today's news round-up
Good News
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Bad News
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