..Sensitive like Mussolini

I had a tumor removed, and I am looking and feeling much better. The doctor made things very affordable for me due to my lack of insurance so I would recommend him (Dr. Albergo) to anyone who may need a dermatologist.

The autumn air is making me wish I had a girlfriend, which is annoying, as I likely won't be able to afford one until next Nov. and the prospect of waiting a another whole year to have a mate is distressing.

I guess it serves me right for dropping out of society for so long.

Classes are going great. I have an A+ average (my lowest test score has been a 98) and I have joined the National Honor Society. I have had a few verbal disagreements with my instructor which have added more stress than needed, but things seem smoothed out enough. I am sometimes just too outspoken for my own good.

Domino's has made me official, and has been giving me a decent amount of part time hours.

Still haven't heard about my records yet.

My first week of school has gone well. I got a 100% on a quiz, and a 98% on a test. These are perfectly satisfactory scores, although I feel I should have done better, especially as I have developed the stigma of being "the smartest person in class". IT is constant ego stroking as everybody constantly tells me how smart I am, and how they wish they understood things and remembered them so quickly.

But it really is easy stuff, especially if you have ever been interested in anatomy or health at any point in time and flipped open a book. Or if you just understand a few latin and greek prefixes and suffixes. I wish my long term memory was as impressive as my short term memory, as most certainly a good portion of what I am learning now will drift into subconcious data, instead of current cognitive themes.

Being smart means you get to help people study, which can be particularly nice, as this school has about a six females for every male ratio, and a good percentage of the females are certainly attractive.

Certainly I sometimes think that perhaps I should have gone towards being an Oncologist or other doctor as opposed to what I am doing, although the six years of schooling, followed by 6 years of residency, and perhaps a fellowship as well, makes that option a lot less tempting and viable, especially as by that time, I would be in my mid to late 40s. (and still likely paying for the schooling)

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After several months of back and forth bullhonkey, Dominoes has decided to allow me to work under the table as a door hanger until I can expunge my record.

Did I tell you all about that? Apparently misdemeneors in our country are used as a way to extort money out of people. I did not realize bribery was so well sanctioned.

The process is detailed here for anyone who is interested: http://www.pinellasclerk.org/aspInclude2/ASPInclude.asp?pagename=sealexp.htm
and here:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/Seal-and-Expunge-Process/Seal-and-Expunge-Home.aspx

Or you could wait for me to tell you.

You have to get a copy of your records, then fill out paperwork then PAY $75 to the department of law enforcement, at which point you wait for them to process (who knows how long that takes) then pay an additional $42 + ten to twenty dollars of handling fees back to the county court just to take a BOGUS CHARGE off of my record.

Good grief! And to think that I pled "nolo contendre" simply so that I would never have to admit guilt or hear about the offense ever again.

This is a lesson for everyone I guess. If you want to break the law, you can, and you can pay to have it removed from your record, so really following laws is a lot less desirable in some cases, also IF YOU ARE INNOCENT, PLEAD INNOCENT.

I really wish I had. Then all this shit would have been taken care of years ago.

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I am also considering recording a cover tune for inclusion on a cd of... erm.. cover tunes. The bad thing is that I have no idea what song to do... I have never been good a picking a path when there are infinite paths and possibilities. So I am very welcome to one of you suggesting a song or even just the band you might wish to hear me mangle.

If it gets done I intend to post a link to it here.

So I have over five years of pizza shop working experience, and it looks like I might not be able to get a job at motherfucking Dominos because of an incident in 2003 where a cop followed me harrassed me, and accused me of resisting arrest. (Even though I wasn't)

I'm pretty worried now, as I have put in applications at a lot of other places too, and I might find myself blacklisted from working society. That sucks. It is almost like "they" want people to resort to becoming a criminal.

I am hoping this doesn't kick me out of school also. I have just enrolled in school to become a medical assistant. I have to wear scrubs to class, it is pretty swell as I like uniforms. I am really excited about doing this. I have considered breaking into the medical profession for some time, as I find that human bodies are interesting, and I have been hoping to find work that is rewarding in the sense that you are helping people for your paycheck, instead of just trying to rip them off selling them crap they don't need. I like the fact that it is an accelerated course as well.. 55 weeks.. because since I am already in my thirties I want to be into a decent job asap.

I intend to work as hard as I can, as I kind of feel like this is my last shot at trying to integrate myself into society. So it is time for me to put all my eggs in a basket and run through the guantlet that life sets up for me, hoping to destroy my precious eggs.

Today my dog has gone in for a tibeal plateau leveling osteotomy to repair her anterior cruciate ligament in her left hind leg.

I am glad that we are finally having it done, as she has been limpy gimpy since the last week of november. I was worried that it might have been hip dysplasia, but it seems to be repairable. I know that Ryan and Juan are both dealing with hip dysplasia with thier loved ones, and I wish them the best in helping treatment.

Holy carp TPLO surgery is expensive, sure is a fast way to get rid of 2500$

It also is going to cause me to hold off on putting some plans together, as it will fall to me to look after her during recovery time.

My goal for the year is to reestablish my own independance, which combined with my set of skills and faults, which already make things difficult, combined with the economy, might make things hard to do. Independance is easy really, but wasted with no valid plan, or with survival the only goal.

I sure am glad that most of the big events are out of the way, this whole time of thanksgiving, christmas, new years, presidential inaugeration and the superbowl. Im guessing the next few months might be a bit calmer? Late winter and spring has always been a relief.

I hope that you and "your people" all have splendorous holidays.

Anyone see the logo that was designed for the 2012 olympics?
It is so disgustingly ugly that it is already causing a sensation.




seriously wtf were they thinking?

there is already a steady stream of edits and chops of it of course...

stolen from british forums::







a friend of mine thought it looked like fellatio...



my apologies if that last one offended anyone.



for those who might like to read about it:

Jeers and Loathing Over a New Logo
Britons Denounce Olympics Symbol

By Kevin Sullivan
Washington Post Foreign Service
Tuesday, June 5, 2007; Page C02

LONDON, June 4 -- Olympic organizers unveiled the official logo for London's 2012 Summer Games on Monday, and didn't get quite the reaction they were hoping for.

Before the sun set, an online petition calling on the organizers to "scrap and change the ridiculous logo" had attracted more than 12,000 electronic signatures. A BBC online vote showed that of nearly 11,000 votes cast, almost 85 percent trashed the design and less than 4 percent gave it a "gold medal."

"There's some truly hideous sights in the world, but the newly revealed London 2012 logo tops them all," wrote columnist Tom Lutz, introducing a blog on the topic on the Guardian Unlimited Web site, which attracted a piping hot hiss of derision from hundreds of contributors.

Lutz noted that the organizers say the new logo represents "the Olympic spirit and the ability of the Games to inspire people to take part." But, he said, "others would say that it represents the multicolored vomit sprayed across the capital's pavements at 3 a.m. on your average Sunday morning."

"It's pretty hideous," said Amit Shah, 28, an investment banker in London, reading a newspaper on his evening commute home. "Usually there's some kind of link between the city and the logo. But here they have completely missed it. Frankly, it looks like graffiti."

The logo's design, which cost more than $800,000 to produce, is a chunky, graffiti-style depiction of the number "20" stacked above the number "12," looking a bit like a jagged piece of popcorn, incorporating the Olympic rings and the word "London" in lowercase letters. It was displayed Monday in vivid blue, green, orange and pink versions, each with a bright yellow outline, which organizers said was meant to appeal especially to young people.

"It is a puerile mess, an artistic flop and a commercial scandal," Stephen Bayley, founder of London's Design Museum, told the Press Association. "It is feeble. It was a wonderful chance to do something magnificent, and it was a waste of resources."

Prime Minister Tony Blair led a chorus of government officials, including London Mayor Ken Livingstone, and former British Olympic athletes who enthusiastically praised the logo: "When people see the new brand, we want them to be inspired to make a positive change in their life," Blair said.

Sebastian Coe, the former British distance runner who heads the organizing committee, introduced the logo, designed by the London-based Wolff Olins firm, with soaring praise. "It will define the venues we build and the Games we hold and act as a reminder of our promise to use the Olympic spirit to inspire everyone and reach out to young people around the world," he said

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Hrmm  It seems like every idea that I have I find someone else who has beat me to it....

So like good old Leo DAvinci ive been thinking it would be really cool to make a pair of shoes that can walk on water. So I did a google search to see how many people have done this and if anyone has succeeded....

here is one the first pictures I found of this chinese girl who made some... it took her about four years to make it but I cant find any details of how she pulled it off, unless perhaps they are in chinese.



This guy here is a guy named Yoav Rosen (modeling his us patent # 6,764,363 water walking shoes)
he seems to be the foremost guy out there right now, although he isnt planning on making any to sell.

according to the article the first US patent on water walking devices was in 1858 by a guy named H.R. Rowlands...and there have been about 100 other patents in between Rowlands and Rosens for it, but from what the article says none of these devices actually worked.

Which Rosen also makes some kayaks that are designed for standing up while you use them which he sells on his website www.wavewalk.com




I found this picture that looks like a good if odd idea



I found this article that sounded interesting too, as it means that not only are some people trying to do this, but actually having speed competitions.


Water Walking

At the start of the Edinburgh Science Festival of Scotland, a group of engineers had the task of staying up over water as they go across an Olympic size pool.


The record was set for 1:10, for a 40-meter dash. There were 21 teams of engineers competing for the record, setting the first record in this field.



"One of the main themes this year is Guinness world records, so we're doing lots of events that will set new ones or smash existing ones," said Pauline Mullin, whom manages the festivals marketing and also was a competitor.

Mullin's team, the Aquaducks, had used shoes made out of a polyurethane and plastic combination, which turned out to make some large shoes. They were able to remain up and steady. However, progressing forward became a problem. Hence, they didn't set the record.


Gemini Dawn, the team who set the record, was able to build the best shoes under $80. However, some aren't impressed. Veteran water-walkers claim that they could easily beat the 40-meter record.


"That's not very fast," said Thomas Schubert, who advises the University of San Diego's annual water walking contest. "If we had a long enough pool we have many teams that could beat that. We're doing 25 meters in about 30 seconds."


However, when asked if there was any practical application of water-walking, he disappointed us.

"Probably not. To be totally frank it is a much more difficult problem than anyone could imagine. You need to float, stand vertical and move. Getting the right balance between those three things is not easy," he said.


Source: Wired

hi hi....

more weirdo japanese shows if anyone wants to watch..

this one starring some guy who goes by the name Hard Gay... and well...

http://www.youtube.com/results?related=Hard%20Gay%20haado%20gei%20razor%20ramon%20HG%20bakafish%20ramen%20bakuten%20english%20subtitles%20subs

MAN DATES GAL ON INTERNET FOR SIX MONTHS -- AND IT TURNS OUT SHE'S HIS MOTHER!
Friday December 9, 2005

By Grace Green

MARSEILLES, France -- Skirt-chasing playboy Daniel Anceneaux spent weeks talking with a sensual woman on the Internet before arranging a romantic rendezvous at a remote beach -- and discovering that his on-line sweetie of six months was his own mother!

"I walked out on that dark beach thinking I was going to hook up with the girl of my dreams," the rattled bachelor later admitted. "And there she was, wearing white shorts and a pink tank top, just like she'd said she would.

"But when I got close, she turned around -- and we both got the shock of our lives. I mean, I didn't know what to say. All I could think was, 'Oh my God! it's Mama!' "

But the worst was yet to come. Just as the mortified mother and son realized the error of their ways, a patrolman passed by and cited them for visiting a restricted beach after dark.

"Danny and I were so flustered, we blurted out the whole story to the cop," recalled matronly mom Nicole, 52. "The policeman wrote a report, a local TV station got hold of it -- and the next thing we knew, our picture and our story was all over the 6 o'clock news. "People started pointing and laughing at us on the street -- and they haven't stopped laughing since."

The girl-crazy X-ray technician said he began flirting with normally straitlaced Nicole -- who lives six miles away in a Marseilles suburb -- while scouring the Internet for young ladies to put a little pizzazz in his life.

"Mom called herself Sweet Juliette and I called myself The Prince of Pleasure, and unfortunately, neither one of us had any idea who the other was," said flabbergasted Daniel.

"The conversations even got a little racy a couple of times.

"But I really started to fall for her, because there seemed to be a sensitive side that you don't see in many girls.

"She sent me poems she had written and told me about her dreams and desires, and it was really very romantic.

"The truth is, I got to see a side of my mom I'd never seen before. I'm grateful for that."

When starry-eyed Daniel asked Sweet Juliette to send him a picture, Nicole e-mailed him a photo of a curvy, half-clad cutie she'd scanned from a men's magazine.

"The girl in the picture was so beautiful, I begged Juliette to meet me on the beach -- and Mom said yes," he recalled. "Mom says she was falling for me, too, and she just wanted to meet me, even though she knew I'd be disappointed when I saw her.

"As for me, I figured I was going to find the girl of my dreams.

"I guess that's about as wrong as I've ever been."

Daniel admits he and his mother could do little but stammer and stutter around each other for days after their cyberspace exploits came to light. And his father Paul -- Nicole's husband of 27 years -- wasn't too happy when the story hit the news and his beer-drinking buddies made him the butt of their jokes.

"Dad was ticked for a while and he forbid Mom to talk to anybody on the Internet ever again," said embarrassed Daniel.

Today on c-span the Americans for Tax Reform were talking and it was nice to hear and see that point of view spout off there, granted they arent all of one point of view, but they are fiscally conservative anti large taxation people. It was good hearing that a lot of eastern europe has been adopting flat tax and so forth. Hopefully some things that they talk about will end up happening such as repealing the death tax and so forth.

anyhow read more at http://www.atr.org if you like.

And yes the excitement I get these days is relaxing at home and watching c-span.


also I saw this on carlys journal and I hope she doesnt mind I also post it, cuz I found it amusing, I also hope that things will get better for her and her loved ones right now as there have been some unfortunate deaths. T_T

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8QD4W0ZuHRY

what else shall I say, hmm.

THere are no poisonous birds. Not all of them taste good, but they wont kill you to eat them. Avian flu is not a serious disease and will not take over the world. Unfortunately several disease are already getting to mass populations and they get little to no mention in comparison.

Scientists and Soldiers are the most dangerous occupations to have if you are in a monster movie. They are the most likely to be killed.

Speaking of movies when watching movies made in the eighties it is very easy to pick out which ones have stars that are high on cocaine.

The rat population in my neighborhood has grown, and now I see rats more often then squirrels. They arent as tasty but they often have more meat.

I have a large desire recently to train up to do a marathon or a triathalon. I have never attempted anything of the sort, but seeing the type of people that do them, it takes all types of people, it is more a test of mental toughness and exertion than it is of physical capability. I got an invite to compete in one for leikimia in the mail, and I was going to agree to it, but then I saw that it was for women only. I am still considering doing it, as I imagine it would be a great place to meet females as well and I dont have many qualms about breaking rules of gender bias.

The most mysterious time in a persons life (granted all life contains mystery) is from day 5 to day 19 after fertilization. AT day five a human being is just a ball of cells burying into the uterous. By day 19 in a healthy pregnancy a spinal column is formed giving the new child a top and bottom, a right and a left. The protein that is responsible for ordering the forming of spinal column and head is nicknamed by genetists "noggin". If the spinal column does not close up it is called spina bifida. If the cilia arent functioning the heart can be found on the right side of the body instead of the left. Often times when this happens it is in a case of conjoined twins.

Eng and Chang are the siamese twins that made conjoined twins famous.

During the course of typing this I used the bathroom once, although I washed my hands so you guys should all be fine.

Nebraska is known as the cornhusker state for a reason.

Despite performing as Superstar Policecar for a time, police sirens are one of my least favorite sounds in the world. My dog howls also whenever one sounds off nearby.

I guess that is all for now... I miss talking with many of you, though I often am at a loss for words in social situations lately.

Dick Cheney is a hardcore motherfucker. One day he'll chase after everyone screaming 'im gonna kill yo ass' then hes gonna fall over cuz of his bad heart.

Valentines day... What a crappy holiday. when I woke up I had had a wet dream. I guess thats the romance for today.

Going to Wu Tang clan on saturday. People who like that sort of thing should ride out.

Im in an odd state of being totally flaberghasted and amused...

I just got fired for having too much integrity. I dont know how that happens. But it happened.

How can your managers tell you that you are an excellent employee and fire you for it?

I could repeat conversations back but I dont feel like typing them out.

it is just so odd. Im not upset at them as people, Im just totally in a state of shock as to why they just fired me. Maybe thier own weakness was reflected back on them in the face of my strength.