tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56902802011-04-21T15:20:18.868-05:00"They that can give up liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin FranklinThe Patriettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10695614126559292126noreply@blogger.comBlogger671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690280.post-1065501922493822532003-10-06T23:45:00.000-05:002003-10-08T07:37:59.756-05:00

The Patriette Has Moved! http://www.thepatriette.com I am free of blogger! No more blogspot! Folks, the new site is up and although I'll be continually tweaking the template and such over the next several days, I've started blogging at my new home. Spread the word and I'll be sharing the news as things get up and running. Yippee. Took me damn long enough, didn't it? Heh heh heh. I know

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I'm sick. My head hurts. Can't work on blog. Ugh. Need to set up new blog. It is coming soon. Unless I die. *cough cough cough cough* I hate being sick. *achoo* Will get back to blog as soon as well enough. Must get medicine now.

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While I am busily creating my new site (non-blogger), go check out the latest dose of Frank J's Bite-Sized Wisdom. It will make you happy. It makes me happy. I hope Frank J. gets well soon, but he's still entertaining even when he's not feeling well.

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Well, I am back from my adventures in Minnesota. It's not Texas, but it is a pretty decent state. I'm having some technical difficulties with my comments and with some of my internet service at home. I'm *hoping* to have my new blog (non-blogger blog) going by the end of the week if I can remember how to login to the thing - I went on vacation and seemed to have lost the email with my info *

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Ahoy me faithful readers! Shiver me timbers! September 19th is Talk Like A Pirate Day! And yes, I am officially on vacation. Since I will be flying far, far away from my computer tomorrow, this could be my last post for several days so I'd like to wish ya'll a very Merry Talk Like A Pirate Day! Arrrrrrrrrr...

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Here is the latest satellite imagery showing Hurricane Isabel and Dad (Dad is not to scale): As you can see, my Dad is not afraid of this yellow-bellied, sorry-excuse for a hurricane. Isabel continues to get weaker and weaker as it approaches. This is probably because it is either a French hurricane or it could be due to my Dad's rather intimidating facial expression, indicating that he is

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Yippee! My vacation starts on Thursday afternoon! I am driving to Houston, then flying to Minnesota. It will be cold. Cold will be a nice change from Texas. Hee hee hee. This news means I might not be able to post anything to this blog for more than a week. (I hope you don't forget about me!) While I am away, please check out these blogs if you haven't already (as well as the others on my

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My parents informed me this evening that they will not be evacuating from the coast of Virginia. Being that my Dad is A) retired Navy and B) a FEMA volunteer, that means that they are invincible to all natural disasters. At least I hope that is true. Anyway, I don't like hurricanes. Hurricanes don't play fair. They start off just making you think they will rain on you a little and be windy

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You know, I was a little miffed by the ignorance of the celebrity anti-war crowd, but then I read this: Yoko Ono Repeats Legendary "Cut Piece" PARIS - Avant-garde icon Yoko Ono repeated her legendary 1960s performance "Cut Piece" on Monday, inviting the audience to cut her clothing off with scissors in the name of world peace. Ono, 70, sat in a chair onstage alone at Paris' intimate Ranelagh

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I'm voting for this as my Weblog Showcase favorite: Mayberry R.F.D. I am surprised that doesn't happen more in Texas with the 8 million or so small towns we seem to have here. Unfortunately, it seems that each cruiser I pass has a real cop in it. Rats!

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From the unbiased New York Times: Clinton Aims Barbs at Bush at Gathering for Hopefuls Speaking without notes or a prepared text, Mr. Clinton invoked the circumstances of the 2000 presidential election as he argued that the Bush administration had squandered the domestic and foreign policy gains he had made in his eight years in office. "That election was not a mandate for radical change, but

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You can go vote on a big ol' list of amendments to our state constitution today (09/13/03)! As some of you may know, Texas, in all of its wisdom, doesn't just use our state constitution as a general document to live by (like the U.S. Constitution). No, in Texas, if a legislator sneezes, he can't grab a tissue unless there's an amendment for it. It's a little odd and a little different (since

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Egads! My comments feature is not working! Grrrr...soon I will have my own site away from Blogger and all the hassles that are associated with depending on others...soon I WILL BE FREE! I will be posting the new web address as soon as my new & improved blog is up and running. For now, I just hope that my comments come back! *grumble* UPDATE: Hmm...it would seem that my comments are

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Hmmm...this makes me wonder if White Glenn could be from Cambodia... Eat More Dogs, Cambodians Urged PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodians are being urged to eat more dogs as part of a crackdown on stray mutts wandering around the capital of the southeast Asian nation. Although dogs, along with creepy-crawlies such as spiders, beetles and crickets, are found regularly on menus in deeply

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A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America "Two years ago, more than 3,000 innocent people lost their lives when a calm September morning was shattered by terrorists driven by hatred and destruction. On that day, and in its aftermath, we saw the greatness of America in the bravery of victims; in the heroism of first responders who laid down their lives to save others; in

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Gordon McCannel Aamoth, 32, New York, N.Y.* Maria Rose Abad, 49, Syosset, N.Y.* Edelmiro (Ed) Abad, 54, New York, N.Y.* Andrew Anthony Abate, 37, Melville, N.Y.* Vincent Abate, 40, New York, N.Y.* Laurence Christopher Abel, 37* William F. Abrahamson, 58, Cortland Manor, N.Y.* Richard Anthony Aceto, 42, Wantagh, N.Y.* Erica Van Acker, 62, New York, N.Y.* Heinrich B. Ackermann, 38, New

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Remember the Blood of Heroes The Day America was Attacked Voices: Stories from 9/11 and Beyond Rick Rescorla - One of many we lost two years ago TWO THOUSAND ONE, NINE ELEVEN (2001-911) Two thousand one, nine eleven Three thousand plus arrive in heaven As they pass through the gate, Thousands more appear in wait A bearded man with stovepipe hat Steps forward saying, "Lets sit, lets

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So as some of you may know, I've been checking out new places to host my blog. I finally did it. I purchased my own little domain name and signed up with a hosting service. *tear* My vewy own little place to call home - or to call blog. NO. MORE. BLOGGER. (Soon.) Once I get all moved over to the new place, I will release the big new web address to the world so that everyone can update

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In her typical kick-much-ass fashion, Rachel Lucas has an awesome commentary about the issue of legal driver's licenses for illegal immigrants in California (complete with a literary reference). Just when I thought it couldn't get any more fubar than letting illegal immigrants pay in-state tuition at public universities (as is the case in Texas), California, in their usual way, proves to the

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I hate political correctness. I'm an instructional designer. I design and develop training materials for a bunch of different groups. Our latest course is a terrorism preparedness and response course for the Department of Homeland Security. At a meeting last week, the powers that be (i.e. big liberal assclowns who think we need to be all sensitive to avoid offending the terrorists) decided

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From Fox News: In a telephone interview, Clinton told The Associated Press she would place a hold on the nomination of Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt, a procedural move that would prevent the full Senate from voting on his confirmation, though it does not stop committee hearings. "This is an effort to get the administration that he wants to join to take responsibility," she said. Clinton said she

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Several years ago, as an undergraduate, I was required to attend "Diversity Training." At this "touchy-feely" event, we were taught strategies that would help us to avoid offending others, those whose background, sexual orientation, race, etc. differed from our own. During one activity, we each had to select one aspect of ourselves (i.e. gender, race, etc.) and make a list of stereotypes that

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I'm starting to give into the peer pressure. I've been researching how to get my blog off blogger/blogspot *applause errupts from the masses* and onto something new. I'm currently looking into Movable Type. I need to find a place to host it and get a domain name and all that jazz, but prices really don't seem that bad if it will make my blog easier to interact with, load, and read. So for

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I hate everything about this: Johnny Depp: U.S. is like a stupid puppy BERLIN, Germany (Reuters) -- Hollywood star Johnny Depp said on Wednesday the United States was a stupid, aggressive puppy and he would not live there until the political climate changed. The 40-year-old actor, who stars in the "Pirates of the Caribbean," told the German news magazine Stern he was happier staying in the

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A month ago, the price of regular, normal, unspecial, plain old gasoline was $1.39. Last week, at the same gas station, the same unfancy gasoline was $1.59. Today, on my lunch break, I went to get gas at my normal gas station and it was $1.69! What the heck? I know some folks have said that it's due to that big power outtage - blah blah blah. (Hmm...we didn't use as much power for several

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So I took this test and it said I was Jean Luc-Picard. Rock on. He does seem to have a pretty cool quote about freedom! Yay! Here is the description: An accomplished diplomat who can virtually do no wrong, you sometimes know it is best to rely on the council of others while holding the reins. There are some words which I have known since I was a schoolboy. "With the first link, the chain

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America is #1! Fitting news for this Labor Day: Study: Americans Most Productive Workers GENEVA - The U.S. worker is the most productive in the world, boosted by the use of new information and communication technologies, according to a study released Monday by the United Nations labor agency. However, American employees also work longer hours, and three European countries — Norway, France

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Well, our major networks aren't doing anything special to remember September 11th, but it looks like they are having a rememberance in London FOR THE HIJACKERS: Aug. 27 — As the two-year anniversary of Sept. 11 approaches, a very unusual ceremony is being planned in London. Critics say the event will celebrate the tragedy and the hijackers who killed thousands that day. Wednesday on the

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Happy Labor Day! Although some may have elaborate end-of-summer rituals planned for this special day, this is how I will be celebrating my Labor Day 2003: 1. I get to work! Yes, how much more in the spirit of 'labor' can I get than to work from 8am-5pm. Yippee. 2. I will take advantage of Labor Day sales! (Of course, that will be happening after work.) 3. I will get mad at myself as I

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*grumble grumble* I guess I'm a geek, but I'd still like to think I'm cute too! (And at least I'm not a hippie.) You are 59% geek! You are a geek. Good for you! Considering the endless complexity of the universe, as well as whatever discipline you happen to be most interested in, you'll never be bored as long as you have a good book store, a net connection, and thousands of dollars worth of

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Based on the neutral analyses of The Truth Laid Bear (TTLB), two orders have been assigned for all members of The Alliance: 1. All Alliance members need to make sure that they are registered with the TTLB. 2. All Alliance members should start using sitemeter and MAKE THE STATS PUBLIC or TTLB will not be able to add your traffic count to the Alliance total. Taking these steps will ensure that

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Uh oh...I guess someone REALLY pissed him off this time. Just when I thought it was safe to be an infidel with a blog, it looks like Allah Is In The House! Let's all tremble in fear! Okay. Fear over. Back to work. (Incidentally, that Allah is a pretty funny guy. Who'd have thought?)

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This sounds similar to an incident involving a silly old bear when he ate too much honey at Rabbit's house. You would think that someone would learn from what happened to Pooh... Fat prisoner accidentally prevents mass escape A planned mass escape from an Argentine jail backfired when a 16 stone prisoner got stuck. Roque Vivas got stuck in a 12ins hole dug in the ceiling by inmates of the

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Hillary blasts Bush for interfering at the E.P.A., which supposedly misled New Yorkers on Sept. 11 regarding air quality: "I know a little bit about how White Houses work," she said. "I know somebody picked up a phone, somebody got on a computer, somebody sent an e-mail, somebody called for a meeting, somebody in that White House probably under instructions from somebody further up the chain

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Here is today's reading assignment, courtesy of Frank J.: Know They Enemy: Hamas No, this won't be on the final exam, but extra credit will be given to those who laugh out loud and attract the attention of their coworkers or classmates. Remember: Knowledge is power... Also, remember: Absolute power corrupts absolutely... So don't go messing around with absolute knowledge unless you want to

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Has anyone else noticed that all the weird news seems to come from Germany? British soldier bites off German's ear BERLIN (Reuters) - A British soldier stationed in Germany has bit a man's ear off after arguing with him in a bar, say police in the western city of Paderborn. "The row flared up inside the bar and continued outside where the soldier bit the man's ear off," a spokesman for police

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Fox News knows just how to warm my heart: BAGHDAD, Iraq — It's a fair bet that one Baghdad baby won't run into anybody else in Iraq with the same name. An Iraqi couple has named their 6-week-old baby boy George Bush to show their appreciation for U.S. efforts to force Saddam Hussein out of power. "He saved us from Saddam and that's why we named our son after him," the baby's mother, Nadia

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French foreign minister calls for U.N.-mandated international force in Iraq Paris-AP -- France's foreign minister says what Iraq needs is a "real change in approach" -- in the form of an international force that's run by the U-N. Dominique de Villepin (doh-mee-NEEK' dih veel-PAN') has been an outspoken foe of the U-S-led invasion of Iraq. And he says merely increasing troops under U-S and

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Long day at work. Did not have time to find good news. Sad. Need sleep. Can't write complete sentences when this tired. Hmm. Oh well. Not much to say, but how about if I leave you with a list? Here ya go: The Patriette's Favorite Expressions for Shock, Awe, Suprise, or Being Impressed: "Great googily moogily" "Holy cow" "Holy canoli" "Egads" "Holy moly" "Jeepers creepers" "Jinkies" "

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Annika has revealed her true self to us! I feel so betrayed! I feel so violated! I feel so...well, entertained and highly amused by her latest post. Go. Read. Laugh with glee.

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Hey, for those of you who haven't looked to the right side of the screen recently, check it out! I've added a poll to my blog. Since everyone else is doing it, I thought I would too. I'm such a sucker for peer pressure sometimes.

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Here are my answers to five questions I received from Ith of Absinthe & Cookies: 1] How long have you been online? Just today? Uh...1 hour and counting. 2] What book/movie/TV show did you think you wouldn't be interested in, but finally read/viewed and found yourself pleasantly surprised? Seabiscuit. Not big on the whole horse racing thing, but I liked the message of the movie – which is “no

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Why I hate women's groups: Women's Groups Give Bush an 'F' on Iraq, Afghanistan WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Bush administration deserves a failing grade on ensuring rights and opportunities for women in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S.-based women’s rights advocates charged at a Washington, D.C. press conference Tuesday. Releasing the first in a series of scorecards evaluating the administration’s

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In response to recent requests and a demand by Frank J. (our fearless leader in the Blog War), I've added a Who is The Patriette section. It may answer some of your questions about me and also gives you a face to put with all this witty and intelligent commentary.

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Speaking of lunch, Evil Glenn was spotted today and this is what he was eating: I guess yesterday's lunch wasn't evil enough for him. The horror if it all... If this disgusts you as much as it does me, then it is your solemn duty to join The Alliance. UPDATE: I think I fixed the photo. It wasn't working for part of the afternoon. I.JUST.LOVE.TECHNOLOGY. *grumble grumble*

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Making use of my lunch hour (plus or minus 15 minutes) to make the blog rounds and stumbled upon the latest from Rachel Lucas, another bright and witty Texas gal with a few great observations and comments regarding the completely ignorant decision by the major networks to virtually ignore the anniversary of one of the most horrific events in American history, certainly in our lifetime. Not

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Aw man...first North Korea, now Iran. I thought they said they wouldn't develop nuclear weapons? What is the world coming to? Who can you trust anymore if you can't trust Iran? Arms-Grade Uranium Reported at Iran Plant VIENNA, Austria - U.N. inspectors have found traces of highly enriched, weapons-grade uranium at an Iranian nuclear facility, a senior diplomat said Tuesday, citing a report

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I forgot to eat breakfast this morning, but luckily Frank J. posted today's Bite-Sized Wisdom. It makes me happy. Plus, it's lowfat - as long as you don't count his comments about Michael Moore. (No matter what the situation, Michael Moore is always fat.)

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This is from the AP: Avg. American Eats 30 Lbs. Cheese a Year Cheese is a source of calcium and protein, but the watchdog group Center for Science in the Public Interest worries that people are eating too much of it. Margo Wootan, director of nutrition at the center, said cheese is one of the fatty products contributing to the nation's obesity problem. "People think of (cheese) as a health food

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Gracias to Annika, who totally rocks for passing on the tip about switching to Blogspeak for my comments!!! Hopefully, this will be a little more reliable. Let me know what you think. I also added The Alliance seal to the side of my blog. "Ain't that purty?" I still need to figure out what the heck my specialty for the war effort will be. What makes my blog unique? Umm...it is really

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The latest from the Texas Whiners: Absent Dems want assurances of no arrests ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The 11 Texas Senate Democrats in self-imposed exile said today that Republicans should assure them they will not be arrested if they go home when the special session of the Legislature ends Tuesday. The senators have been in New Mexico since July 28, when GOP Gov. Rick Perry called a second

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I am grateful to Jeremy and Dave who pointed out that my comments system wasn't working this weekend. Grr...internet...grr. Just when people start to take notice of my blog too! *sigh* Anyhoo, I checked on it and it seems that the third party folks who host the comments system I'm using are upgrading their server, so until further notice, my comments section might or might not be working. If

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I am tired of work. I haven't done anything fun in more than a month. Actually, I haven't done anything besides work and sleep on my weekends since July 4th. That's too long. I am headed to San Antonio this weekend to visit my best friend. We'll go out to eat, talk about boys, do eachother's hair, then complain about how stupid liberals can be and how most of the world is filled with

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From Reuters: Israel Kills Two Militants in West Bank Hospital NABLUS, West Bank (Reuters) - Israeli troops shot and killed two Palestinian militants inside a West Bank hospital on Friday, extending a new spiral of violence that has smashed a cease-fire vital to a U.S.-backed "road map" peace plan. The killings came as tens of thousands of angry Palestinians calling for revenge marched in the

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So this is why there is no peace in the Middle East! Egyptians may sue Jews over the Exodus CAIRO, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- A dean at Egypt's University of Al-Zaqaziq is preparing a lawsuit against "all the Jews of the world," accusing them of stealing gold during the exodus. The university's dean of law, Nabil Hilmi, told the Egyptian weekly newspaper Al-Ahram Al-Arabi the Jews during the exodus "

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...the smell of traffic for my blog, that is, and the lack thereof for those of the monkey-loving, communist, puppy-blending Axis forces. Although completely unworthy and incredibly inexperienced in the ways of war, I have been added to the growing list of those taking part on the side of good in the The Blog War. In return for this great honor, I will be adding some links and saying more about

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So in talking to my friend at lunch today, I've decided that since I am now officially a single female living on my own, I need to learn how to defend myself. I had my tires slashed outside my apartment two months ago and just last month, there was a "hostage" incident at the complex next to mine. Even my Dad said that learning how to protect myself would be good. I've checked into martial

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Hmm...in reading my blog, I realized just how angry and bitter I sound. I am honestly not that angry and bitter. (Who can be angry and bitter all the time with elves in Minnesota?) Not that anyone in the world cares (but this is my blog so I can say whatever the heck I want to), but I GET TO GO ON VACATION FOUR WEEKS FROM TOMORROW. Why does it seem whenever you arrange to take a real

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Militant Groups Say Truce Dead After Israeli Strike Why this is stupid: Oh I don't know...maybe the truce was dead THE MOMENT THAT HAMAS BLEW UP A BUS WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN ON IT. What I wouldn't give to bitch-smack the fools in the media (reuters) who reported this ridiculous announcement from those terror groups as some big revelation.

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I haven't seen anything good on the news about our troops for the most part. Fox News is about the only news program I can watch these days without getting the severe urge to reach through the TV and strangle the reporters (instead, I just want to smack the Fox News people sometimes - ha ha). I am still addicted to knowing what's going on in the world though, but mostly, I have been using the

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Hmm...must get used to posting tirades on my blog instead of annoying my friends with them via email. Isn't that why I started this in the first place? Anyway, the latest thing that has gotten my attention is a CNN slide show of photos from the suicide bombing in Israel yesterday. You can check it out here. The first thought that came to mind: CHILDREN. CHILDREN DYING. CHILDREN

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Does this mean he can be convicted of "hate crimes" too for using race/nationality as a motivation to kill and harm people? Not that getting convicted of murder won't be enough, but I can't complain about anything that we add to his list of crimes that will make it more likely for this bastard to be removed from existence. Documents: Sniper Suspect Was Anti-U.S. MANASSAS, Va. — Sniper

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Warning: Rant Ahead Once again, I am reminded of why I left teaching. It wasn't the kids, it wasn't the low pay, it wasn't the long hours, or even the lack of respect. IT WAS THE WHINING (and not from the kids, but from the adults)! Why is it that everyone thinks that money will solve all the problems in education? There are a variety of factors holding back our educational system. First

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Although I can't quite put my finger on it, I'd be willing to bet that this is in someway related to how Jesse Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota. Hmm... MINNEAPOLIS - "Mr. Little Guy was nowhere in sight this early August evening, so Shira stuffed her letter behind his door at the base of a hollowed out ash tree. It's always open, and always full — of letters, pens, flowers and coins.

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This gives a whole new meaning to that little game where you say, "I've got your nose!": BERLIN (Reuters) - A woman in Germany says she still loves her boyfriend even though he bit her nose right off. Judge Beatrix Homann said on Thursday her court in the western city of Hanover had sentenced the 26-year-old man to 18 months in jail for the assault, but that his partner, 50, had forgiven him.

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Well, it took all freakin' night to slap this thing online, and dinky though it may be, I finally have a blog. Yay! My own place to vent about, respond to, scream because of, laugh at, make fun of, and discuss whatever the heck I want to! Of course, nothing comes to mind right now but that is because I have managed to fry my brain and my eyeballs by spending the whole evening figuring out how

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"Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her faults. I'm not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be." -- John Wayne

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