Would that matter to you? As he sought to renew the USA Patriot Act two years ago, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales assured lawmakers that the FBI had not abused its potent new terrorism-fighting powers. "There has not been one verified...
Just some quick notes about my kid: ~Today when Fuller and I were out and about I stopped at McDonald's for an ice coffee (so very yummy!). Fuller was most disturbed when we left the parking lot and didn't get out...
My day included schlepping from store to store looking for shoes to wear to the wedding this weekend. Both Fuller and I needed shoes, but I would have preferred to do the shopping by myself. We covered a lot of...
I have been collecting 2008-related posts in my feedreader (Bloglines' "clippings" pane is pretty good for that) for some time now, just as I came across them. Tonight I peeked inside that folder, and wow, realized that it's past...
The latest news on our favorite online breaking local news source (or press release distributor, however you see it) is that the county is backing off some of the largest pay raises that had been planned, as well as that...
It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether...
Yes, that is an engagement ring and yes, Shane and I are engaged. We didn't set a date yet because it's not something we are going to rush into; but we will keep you informed when a date gets...
Client is looking for a Sr. SAS Architect in Florida for a short term engagement where expenses would be covered. This person needs to have expert level knowledge of the SAS SPD tool, ETL, and SAS Datamarts (creating, reviewing and...
Random receipts from gas stations I don't remember stopping at. Also a receipt from an out-of-town dinner when there was still hope. These are the kinds of things you find when you start packing--things you don't necessarily want...
I lied to you. Sunday's run sucked. I came home and cried. My knee hurt so bad.Monday morning I decided to call the orthopedist. I just got back from the appointment and I have been benched.I am heartbroken. I will...
Its time to get serious about saving internet radio. If you are a fan of internet radio or independent music in general you need to speak up by calling your local representative and media to get the word out. ...
So, how much does a baby with this chubby little hand weigh? An impressive 8 pounds, 10 ounces, that's how much. Talk about validation. I would have been happy with 7 pounds, 10 ounces - ecstatic with getting back up to...
Grandimary, happy birthday!!!As you can see in these pictures, Grandimary is the greatest grandmother as she is so involved in all of our lives. She has been one of the greatest blessing I have gained in being married to...
A Pentecostal dude and his wife questioned whether or not I was a Christian at a wedding I recently attended in Philadelphia. After telling him that I was the groom's 9th-grade Bible teacher at a (Reformed Presbyterian) Christian school (that his...
It looks like my idea of having an Erlang system with nodes written in different languages may have been too idealistic. I realized that any c node in the system is completely outside of the ERTS, so it doesn't benefit...
We are all trav'ling in the footsteps Of those that've gone before We'll all be reunited On that new and sunlit shore When the saints marching in When the saints go marching in Lord, how I want be in that number When the saints go marching in And...
and painting. Gone down to 3 shifts a week at the restaurant so I can maybe accomplish herculean house tasks. I've been running across things I forgot I had. For instance, my Sinead O'Connor cd's, which are strongly connected...
OK, quick survey. Everybody who thinks jumping off a long-distance bus in the middle of a traffic jam at 8:56 at night, then pushing through a construction site and a slow moving mob, while trying to make it in time...
Those of you who were impressed when Women in Art made the rounds a few months ago might enjoy seeing Women in Film, a recent release from Eggman Films....
We never got a family photo while we were at The Lake. So this one from the Simpsons avatar creator will have to do. Damon did this yesterday and it made me giggle. He even made one for Auburn Elvis....
In a City filled with (and in many senses, still run by) Churches, a City request for an increase to half a million dollars to engage in "faith-based initiatives" seems dubious at best. The questions are (as always), what's the...
Self Doubtundercutsthe abilityto be honest with MyselfAm I Weakin bodyorin mindI Fear the momentgood or badwhatever It iswhen It returnswhere isthe happy endinginside my mindIt does not existToday-Mary Hall CooperJuly 10th, 20079:09 am...
This weekend Mark and I did a little yard work together. We put anti-weed plastic down in a few of the flower beds, trimmed back our invasive mimosa trees (our neighbor said: mimosas are so beautiful -- I'd like to...
I've been hearing a lot about the dangerous products that China has been sending to the US for the past few months. Well, apparently the Chinese government has been hearing about it too. The problem isn't solved yet, but at...
I've been organizing my books and music into online databases, and it is taking soooo long. I'll be happy to get them all up, though. The best music catalogue system I've found is POP.NU (there is a button for the...
So the infamous "DC Madam" has published her phone records dating back to 1995. Political types in Washington have been absolutely adamant that this not happen, for they don't want their peccadilloes exposed. Well, I downloaded a year's...
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