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Jun. 12th, 2009 @ 04:34 pm Writer's Block: Teen Time Machine
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If you could be a teenager living in any decade, which one would you choose?

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This is a really easy one for me. I'd time it so that I came to be an "adult" late in the summer of love. I have always felt that I was born in the wrong era. If I could have my way, I'd dress like a "hippy" now. (To the extent that I can, I do already.) I've also always been very sympathetic (though not without my criticisms) to the general politics of the time/group. Of course, pot does nasty things to me so not sure how that part would work out.

If it wasn't for how horridly women (and lower classes) were treated in the Victorian era, that would be my time as I just love the formality and style and grace of the time.
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Mar. 23rd, 2009 @ 10:24 pm Randomness
For some reason, the "intellisense" ad at the top of my Gmail home page decided to be for Smucker's Instant/pre-packaged grilled cheese sandwich (no I'm not gonna link as that would count as a hit).

So I'm left wondering two things:

What in the world made that come up as something in which I'd have an interest?

Whose brilliant idea was it to prepackage grilled cheese sandwiches and who is lazy/dumb enough to buy them?


Ick.
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Mar. 5th, 2009 @ 01:08 pm This makes me sick on so many levels...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7926694.stm

"A Brazilian archbishop says all those who helped a child rape victim secure an abortion are to be excommunicated from the Catholic Church.

The girl, aged nine, who lives in the north-eastern state of Pernambuco, became pregnant with twins. "

It gets worse.
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Mar. 4th, 2009 @ 07:06 pm Tomorrow is a big day in CA...
Tomorrow is the day that the California Supreme Court will hear arguments on Proposition 8. They will then have 90 days to arrive at a decision.

Sending good thoughts for a positive outcome.
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Feb. 19th, 2009 @ 02:09 pm Writer's Block: Jackpot
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If you won the lottery, what would you do with your newfound riches?

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Pay off all of our debts.
Sell this POC house and move somewhere we both like.
Set up a trust fund / guardianship for disabled brother so he'll be taken care of.
Help out our parents as needed.
Go on a real, honest to goodness vacation (or two or three).
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Jan. 29th, 2009 @ 10:22 pm This is way cool
Gigapan image of the inauguration:

http://www.davidbergman.net/blog/2009/01/22/how-i-made-a-1474-megapixel-photo-during-president-obamas-inaugural-address/
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Jan. 1st, 2009 @ 10:38 pm happiness
I was just fooling around on the web and discovered that Rogue (who carries my most favorite beers) has a restaurant/public house down here in San Francisco. Yay!!!!
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Dec. 21st, 2008 @ 01:02 am A Reader's guide...
Below are the addenda from the closing argument (other than spreadsheets with numbers - let me know if you want to see those too). The main key (of who is who) is in addenda #1. Probably best to read them in numbered order / earliest post to most recent.
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Dec. 21st, 2008 @ 12:49 am Addenda #5
( Now this one is just amusing. )
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Dec. 21st, 2008 @ 12:41 am Addenda #4
( Now about that supposed motor vehicle lease... )
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Dec. 21st, 2008 @ 12:31 am Addenda #3
( What was supposed to have happened to that Promissory note... )
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Dec. 21st, 2008 @ 12:27 am Addenda #2
( For amusement, here's what I actually did that day. )
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Dec. 21st, 2008 @ 12:15 am More stuff from the closing - Addenda #1

As the closing argument was written, we relied upon addenda rather than in-court charts and diagrams. Below the cut you'll find a comparison of the testimony regarding the production, signing, etc. of the "Promissory Note". It's fairly evident that the three witnesses contradict themselves.

( For your reading pleasure... )

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Dec. 12th, 2008 @ 04:47 pm What I've been waiting to do...
This is all public record. I've only held off on posting this because I wanted to wait for the judge's decision. Due to the circus that the trial became, we wound up going with written rather than oral closing arguments.

INTRODUCTION: Throughout the course of this 4-yr relationship, Mr. “L” contributed a down payment on the house and his “wisdom” on financial management. Ms. “B” contributed every asset she could get her hands on. All her money went to support Mr. “L” well in excess of any amounts reflected even in the alleged written contracts. She paid for his food, food for his girlfriends, his “submissives,” his dogs. She paid for medical expenses, trips with his girlfriends, gas for his car. She paid for “toys” and “training” and “punishments” and whatever else he wanted for his “House of Cosmic.” She gave him cash whenever he demanded. , But it wasn’t enough. The budget, under his control, was under constant strain, and how Ms. “B” would pay Mr. “L” for the chronic shortfalls was a topic of constant discussion in the “House of Cosmic.”
( lots more under here... )

I can post a copy of their closing argument if anyone is interested. I also have a copy of the entire audio transcript. Those are really big, though. It's in bits and pieces.
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Dec. 12th, 2008 @ 04:35 pm The judge's findings
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON
FOR THE COUNTY OF MULTNOMAH
him, ) Case No. 0708-09600
Plaintiff,
v.
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
me,
Defendant.
Holding:
I find that the evidence presented by the plaintiff was not sufficient to carry the burden of proof as to any claims delineated in the complaint.
( Details under here... )
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Nov. 5th, 2008 @ 10:35 am Rambly thoughts on Prop 8 and California
( Hate to break it to you, but California is not the great promised land of equality and tolerance and love. )
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Oct. 21st, 2008 @ 12:52 pm (no subject)
"It's 'femicide,' " Ensler says, using another word to describe the treatment of Congolese women. "It's the systematic destruction of women. It's an economic war fought on the bodies of women. It's the destruction of the Congolese people and life itself."

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/10/15/congo.women/index.html?eref=rss_topstories
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Sep. 26th, 2008 @ 02:49 pm Insanity, thy name is politics
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/26/mccain-camp-releases-ad-claiming-debate-victory/

In brief:
"The Washington Post reported Friday that the campaign was running an online ad featuring the headline: 'McCain Wins Debate!' and a photo of a smiling McCain and an American flag background. Another featured a quote from McCain campaign manager Rick Davis: 'McCain won the debate — hands down.'"

This from the guy who said he didn't want to debate.
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Sep. 18th, 2008 @ 02:41 pm For all the music geeks
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7623663.stm

"A previously unknown piece of music by Mozart has been discovered at a library in western France.
...
"His handwriting is absolutely clearly identifiable," he added. "There's no doubt that this is an original piece handwritten by Mozart." "

Oh wow. This makes me want to re-learn the piano just so I could play it.
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Sep. 15th, 2008 @ 09:30 pm QOTD
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress.
- John Adams
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