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If you haven't seen it yet...
Sep. 8th, 2008 | 08:37 pm
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for those of you...
Jan. 5th, 2008 | 09:49 pm
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the photo...
Dec. 30th, 2007 | 03:35 am
...oh the photo
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/ar
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/ar
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Question about the Spanish criminal justice system
Oct. 31st, 2007 | 02:16 pm
I was tuned into NPR when they were discussing the trial for the bombers-apparently they were just sentenced to 30 years for each person who died and 18 for each person wounded (I'm not sure if these were the right numbers, but you get the gist). At the end, they said 'these sentences are largely symbolic, as the longest term anyone can serve in Spain is 40 years'. There's no such thing as a life sentence or the death penalty there. What I don't get is why the limit applies in this case; couldn't each count be tried seperately? They can't limit the total amount of one's lifetime one can spend in jail; murderers would have immunity from punishment for future crimes.
I tried looking it up but the blackberry was taking way too long.
I tried looking it up but the blackberry was taking way too long.
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Awesome
Jul. 31st, 2007 | 10:46 am
So awesome.
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Did anyone else watch the YouTube debates and notice this??
Jul. 23rd, 2007 | 08:49 pm
COOPER: Senator Obama, the laws banning interracial marriage in the United States were ruled unconstitutional in 1967. What is the difference between a ban on interracial marriage and a ban on gay marriage?
OBAMA: Well, I think that it is important to pick up on something that was said earlier by both Dennis and by Bill, and that is that we've got to make sure that everybody is equal under the law. And the civil unions that I proposed would be equivalent in terms of making sure that all the rights that are conferred by the state are equal for same-sex couples as well as for heterosexual couples.
Now, with respect to marriage, it's my belief that it's up to the individual denominations to make a decision as to whether they want to recognize marriage or not. But in terms of, you know, the rights of people to transfer property, to have hospital visitation, all those critical civil rights that are conferred by our government, those should be equal.
Separate but equal? SEPARATE BUT EQUAL?!?!
I try not to judge people by the color of their skin, but this coming from a man of African American Heritage? Doesn't this seem screwed up to anyone??
I don't know how I would defend his opinion, were I in his shoes. Still, there must be a better argument.
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This may seem an odd question...
Jul. 11th, 2007 | 11:23 pm
...but is the quill, with which Umbridge forces Harry to write standards, a reference/homage to 'In the Penal Colony' by Franz Kafka? I thought of it when reading the book, but forgot till now (just watched the film).
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I'm at a restaurant...
Jun. 27th, 2007 | 08:45 pm
...which serves Kobe Beef hot dogs. Sarah's head asplode.
If you're curious, they're $14.95 and come with a side of soup or salad. They're quite large. (Someone at the next table is eating one.)
Someone please explain. I don't know what exactly, but...its just so weird.
If you're curious, they're $14.95 and come with a side of soup or salad. They're quite large. (Someone at the next table is eating one.)
Someone please explain. I don't know what exactly, but...its just so weird.
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Someone just posted this to Fark
Jun. 14th, 2007 | 09:36 pm
I like it
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Experiments are fun.
Apr. 12th, 2007 | 06:57 pm
Two days ago Sean and I concocted some 'Rice Kris-peeps' (he came up with the punny name-don't blame me).
Directions and two VERY unflattering photos of me (and some amusing ones of Sean). Enjoy.
I and my roommate have started a garden. I've planted 3 plumeria cuttings, along with a bunch of other stuff including random crap from the kitchen (tomato, poppy, strawberry etc; haven't tried for the meatball tree yet).
I'll see if anything flowers before the summer heat kills it all (except for the cacti and plumeria).
I feel guilty shopping at Wal*Mart, but sometimes I have no other choice (when shopping late at night or for something no other shop carries). I've therefore decided to make some sort of appropriate charitable contribution every time I buy stuff at Wal*Mart. Problem is, I haven't yet decided upon a charity. Suggestions would be very much appreciated. Right now I'm thinking Planned Parenthood or some group doing (real) AIDS prevention work in a 3rd world nation. Workers' rights groups would also be nice.
Please leave a comment if you have any ideas/suggestions.
...no, the 'James is a pinko freegan' fund doesn't count.
Directions and two VERY unflattering photos of me (and some amusing ones of Sean). Enjoy.
I and my roommate have started a garden. I've planted 3 plumeria cuttings, along with a bunch of other stuff including random crap from the kitchen (tomato, poppy, strawberry etc; haven't tried for the meatball tree yet).
I'll see if anything flowers before the summer heat kills it all (except for the cacti and plumeria).
I feel guilty shopping at Wal*Mart, but sometimes I have no other choice (when shopping late at night or for something no other shop carries). I've therefore decided to make some sort of appropriate charitable contribution every time I buy stuff at Wal*Mart. Problem is, I haven't yet decided upon a charity. Suggestions would be very much appreciated. Right now I'm thinking Planned Parenthood or some group doing (real) AIDS prevention work in a 3rd world nation. Workers' rights groups would also be nice.
Please leave a comment if you have any ideas/suggestions.
...no, the 'James is a pinko freegan' fund doesn't count.
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w00t
Feb. 10th, 2007 | 04:41 am
XKCD once again displays its awesomeness.
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Awesome (from Penny-Arcade)
Feb. 9th, 2007 | 09:50 pm
http://www.penny-arcade.com/
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Aqua Teen Hunger Force and the Boston Scare
Feb. 9th, 2007 | 06:22 pm
What does this remind me of? Oh, right:
HELPMANN
That is why we always insist on the
principle of Information Retrieval
Charges. These terrorists are not
pulling their weight, and it's
absolutely right and fair that those
found guilty should pay for their
periods of detention and the
Information Retrieval Procedures used
in their interrogation.
HELPMANN
That is why we always insist on the
principle of Information Retrieval
Charges. These terrorists are not
pulling their weight, and it's
absolutely right and fair that those
found guilty should pay for their
periods of detention and the
Information Retrieval Procedures used
in their interrogation.
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I realized...
Jan. 3rd, 2007 | 07:08 pm
...that I never posted this. Many of you have already seen it, but for those who hadn't, I figured I'd put it up.
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Very interesting if true.
Oct. 30th, 2006 | 05:16 pm
I've always found absurd the idea that viewing pornography encourages people to commit sex crimes. Now, it appears that porn availability may actually decrease the incidence of rape.
For the academic article, click here.
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Purple hair
Oct. 17th, 2006 | 11:44 pm
I dyed my hair for saturday's goth wall. I may post pics next time I want to procrastinate.
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If I just added you as a friend....
Oct. 16th, 2006 | 02:55 am
This is Sparkles/Sarah. You probably know me from either CTY or NCF.
I finally acquiesced and got an account.
*hugs to all*
I finally acquiesced and got an account.
*hugs to all*