Some last minute stuff came up and I won't have headlines tonight. I'll be late getting in.
However, I'd like to ask you to submit your own Headline News in the comments. Or visit one of the Headline News Crew for more Headline News sources and inspiration:
They ought to have some funny headlines there. Or maybe one of the regular guests will surprise us all with some. Hint, hint.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Covered Dish Supper: 9/30/2005
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Lunch: 9/30/2005
Try one of these specials with your lunch:
- aTypicalJoe looks at the $100 PC.
- SobekPundit interviews The Therapist.
- The Therapist is reading Hillary's mail.
- GOP and the City has the scoop on a new poll.
- ScrappleFace has the story behind Judith Miller's release.
- Harvey (Bad Example) will be watching the kidz.
- Eyes On The Ball News finds more than the Gulf states need aid.
- WuzzaDem listens to the RINOs.
- The IFOC News sees Jimmah to the rescue.
- Nickie Goomba is taking bets on the next SCOTUS nominee.
- The Blog Interviews: Taking questions for vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks until midnight.
Breakfast: 9/30/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- The Blog Interviews: Taking questions for vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks until midnight.
- Miriam is having cable modem problems.
- Barking Moonbat Early Warning System says soldiers will be soldiers.
- Interested-Participant finds not everyone knows what a blogger is.
- Neddy found some good news about Katrina. Well, maybe not good. But not as bad.
- Kender (Conservative Angst version) remembers Terri. And more.
- Public Eye (Bachman) looks at the latest plan for NOLA.
- Pros and Cons asks about pork.
- Conservative Cat rounds up Thursday funny.
- The Astute Blogger talks about rebuilding.
- Moehawk (oystersnout) passes the 15-week mark.
DSL!
Well, it took a little bit, but here at Castle Basil we now have DSL. It took longer than I would have expected to get everything set up, but it eventually happened.
BellSouth took the order on Monday. And Bianca helped complete the order after Michelle and I were disconnected. The disconnection glitch was a bad sign, but Bianca got everything completed and was quite helpful with the setup. She said the modem would arrive Monday (10/3).
When the modem arrived 5 days early (Wednesday night, actually) I was excited and began the installation.
Then, glitches happened. It turns out one glitch was the phone jack I had installed. Okay, I didn't install it, but I did have to adjust the wiring on it, since it was set for to default to the second line of a two-line setup (which we no longer have). And, after swapping the wires, the jack worked when I plugged the phone in. But when I plugged the modem in, I must have not secured the connection.
Unfortunately, I didn't discover that until Thursday evening. Fortunately, I discovered it, and not a BellSouth technician. So, let's keep that our little secret.
Still, there was a problem with the modem. But the lady from BellSouth Fast Access was able to help me access it for reset (no, there were no instructions on how to do this in the box the modem came in). And I wish I had written down here name, because she was quite helpful and I'd like to thank her. I will thank Cornelius, who I contacted earlier in the day during a break at work. He confirmed that DSL was completely set up, so I wasn't wasting my time.
Anyway, once that happened, there was one little thing about the router I have that needed to be adjusted. And, it seemed, I couldn't follow the instructions on the PDF file to make that change. But Misty at Motorola support was eager to help and when the first thing she offered didn't work, she jumped right in to troubleshooting mode and after a little bit, the problem was discovered, the router settings were changed, and everything was set.
It turns out that sometimes this router doesn't always reconnect to the modem when changes are made. I ran into that later last night when I did something else that I needed to do. Now, that last step wasn't necessary to get back online, but it's something that I needed to do for a project I have in the future. Maybe more on that later. Maybe.
Anyway, all the the sales and tech support people at BellSouth (Michelle, Bianca, Cornelius, and the lady whose name I didn't write down) were very helpful, as was Misty from Motorola.
But there's one more person I'd like to thank: vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks.
I was able to get some advice from her regarding the setup process. And there's one thing in particular that she shared with me that made the process work.
When I set up the DSL modem, I had to directly connect to the laptop via cable. Which is fine. But once the modem made the connection, it was looking for a machine with my laptop's MAC address.
When I did the original setup on the cable modem (the service we've dropped) I ran into the same problem, and the cable tech reset the signal on his end for it to work with the router.
But, vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks told me that she was able to change her router settings so that it emulated her PC's MAC address. And I was able to do the same thing on mine. And that really made the final piece easy.
So, thank you, vw bug. Thank you very much.
And, if you want to thank her for me, too, keep in mind that she's the first blogger to take questions in the Blog Interviews. Go to her site and thank her for me, would you? And, if you have a question for her, go to the Blog Interviews page and submit a question. Remember, questions for her close at midnight tonight. And the interview will be posted next Saturday (10/8).
BellSouth took the order on Monday. And Bianca helped complete the order after Michelle and I were disconnected. The disconnection glitch was a bad sign, but Bianca got everything completed and was quite helpful with the setup. She said the modem would arrive Monday (10/3).
When the modem arrived 5 days early (Wednesday night, actually) I was excited and began the installation.
Then, glitches happened. It turns out one glitch was the phone jack I had installed. Okay, I didn't install it, but I did have to adjust the wiring on it, since it was set for to default to the second line of a two-line setup (which we no longer have). And, after swapping the wires, the jack worked when I plugged the phone in. But when I plugged the modem in, I must have not secured the connection.
Unfortunately, I didn't discover that until Thursday evening. Fortunately, I discovered it, and not a BellSouth technician. So, let's keep that our little secret.
Still, there was a problem with the modem. But the lady from BellSouth Fast Access was able to help me access it for reset (no, there were no instructions on how to do this in the box the modem came in). And I wish I had written down here name, because she was quite helpful and I'd like to thank her. I will thank Cornelius, who I contacted earlier in the day during a break at work. He confirmed that DSL was completely set up, so I wasn't wasting my time.
Anyway, once that happened, there was one little thing about the router I have that needed to be adjusted. And, it seemed, I couldn't follow the instructions on the PDF file to make that change. But Misty at Motorola support was eager to help and when the first thing she offered didn't work, she jumped right in to troubleshooting mode and after a little bit, the problem was discovered, the router settings were changed, and everything was set.
It turns out that sometimes this router doesn't always reconnect to the modem when changes are made. I ran into that later last night when I did something else that I needed to do. Now, that last step wasn't necessary to get back online, but it's something that I needed to do for a project I have in the future. Maybe more on that later. Maybe.
Anyway, all the the sales and tech support people at BellSouth (Michelle, Bianca, Cornelius, and the lady whose name I didn't write down) were very helpful, as was Misty from Motorola.
But there's one more person I'd like to thank: vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks.
I was able to get some advice from her regarding the setup process. And there's one thing in particular that she shared with me that made the process work.
When I set up the DSL modem, I had to directly connect to the laptop via cable. Which is fine. But once the modem made the connection, it was looking for a machine with my laptop's MAC address.
When I did the original setup on the cable modem (the service we've dropped) I ran into the same problem, and the cable tech reset the signal on his end for it to work with the router.
But, vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks told me that she was able to change her router settings so that it emulated her PC's MAC address. And I was able to do the same thing on mine. And that really made the final piece easy.
So, thank you, vw bug. Thank you very much.
And, if you want to thank her for me, too, keep in mind that she's the first blogger to take questions in the Blog Interviews. Go to her site and thank her for me, would you? And, if you have a question for her, go to the Blog Interviews page and submit a question. Remember, questions for her close at midnight tonight. And the interview will be posted next Saturday (10/8).
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Headline News: 9/29/2005
If you're reading this, it's because the DSL installation is STILL not going well. Which means that I still don't have Internet access, and I can't check the headlines.
Here's what I'd like to suggest.
Submit your own Headline News in the comments. Or visit one of the Headline News Crew for more Headline News sources and inspiration:
They ought to have some funny headlines there.
And maybe, just maybe, I'll have my Internet connection back tomorrow.
Here's what I'd like to suggest.
Submit your own Headline News in the comments. Or visit one of the Headline News Crew for more Headline News sources and inspiration:
They ought to have some funny headlines there.
And maybe, just maybe, I'll have my Internet connection back tomorrow.
Supper: 9/29/2005
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Lunch: 9/29/2005
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Breakfast: 9/29/2005
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Changing ISPs
We're getting DSL. The modem arrived Wednesday evening and I'm jumping into the installation.
Now, we've not suffered through dial-up all this time. We've been using the Internet connection through the cable company. It's not a large cable company like Mediacom or Comcast or such. It's a small company. But their high-speed Intenet connection works.
Why the change?
Well, we used BellSouth dial-up for a bit. We'd tried AT&T, MCI, MSN, AOL, Mindspring (now Earthlink), and others. Some worked fine. Some didn't. But BellSouth worked great. For a dial-up service.
And the only reason we switched was because high-speed became available through the cable company. If it hadn't, I suspect we'd still be with BellSouth. But it did come available, and it was the only high-speed access available. So we switched.
Now, the cable connection has been pretty good. It's fast. It's pretty reliable. But the big difference is, it's not always there. Sometimes the cable goes out. And when it does, we call the cable company.
On the phone.
On the phone from BellSouth.
The people who now also offer high-speed Internet service.
So, we're going to try BellSouth DSL.
Don't know how long it might take to set up, if all goes right. And certainly no idea if issues pop up.
So, let's hope it all goes well and I don't suffer Internet withdrawal. I'm hard enough to deal with when I get me recommended daily allowance of Internet. Keep the wife in your thoughts.
Now, we've not suffered through dial-up all this time. We've been using the Internet connection through the cable company. It's not a large cable company like Mediacom or Comcast or such. It's a small company. But their high-speed Intenet connection works.
Why the change?
Well, we used BellSouth dial-up for a bit. We'd tried AT&T, MCI, MSN, AOL, Mindspring (now Earthlink), and others. Some worked fine. Some didn't. But BellSouth worked great. For a dial-up service.
And the only reason we switched was because high-speed became available through the cable company. If it hadn't, I suspect we'd still be with BellSouth. But it did come available, and it was the only high-speed access available. So we switched.
Now, the cable connection has been pretty good. It's fast. It's pretty reliable. But the big difference is, it's not always there. Sometimes the cable goes out. And when it does, we call the cable company.
On the phone.
On the phone from BellSouth.
The people who now also offer high-speed Internet service.
So, we're going to try BellSouth DSL.
Don't know how long it might take to set up, if all goes right. And certainly no idea if issues pop up.
So, let's hope it all goes well and I don't suffer Internet withdrawal. I'm hard enough to deal with when I get me recommended daily allowance of Internet. Keep the wife in your thoughts.
Headline News: 9/28/2005
From ABC News:
Iron Age Woman's Skeleton Found in Denmark
Couldn't remember where she left it
From CNN:
Kids' food pyramid launched
To dock with Space Station on Saturday
From CNN:
Minefields keep penguins safe
Keeps Glenn Reynolds away
From CNN:
Group: Millions not getting food stamps
Most have jobs
From CNN:
Mouse grounds plane for 13 hours
Pilot Sylvester T. Cat says of baby kangaroo: "Big! Mouse! Huge! Mouse! Big!"
From CNN:
Boat people reach U.S. after 16 years
Ginger, Mary Ann, Professor finally end three-hour tour
From CNN:
Colombia to offer one-hour divorces
Perfect for the three-day marriage
From CNN:
Morgue boss: 'These are horrible times'
Normally, it's a fun job
Via Confederate Yankee
From Med Page Today:
Manufacturer Warns of Potential Birth Defects with Paxil
Yeah, but I just don't care...
Iron Age Woman's Skeleton Found in Denmark
Couldn't remember where she left it
From CNN:
Kids' food pyramid launched
To dock with Space Station on Saturday
From CNN:
Minefields keep penguins safe
Keeps Glenn Reynolds away
From CNN:
Group: Millions not getting food stamps
Most have jobs
From CNN:
Mouse grounds plane for 13 hours
Pilot Sylvester T. Cat says of baby kangaroo: "Big! Mouse! Huge! Mouse! Big!"
From CNN:
Boat people reach U.S. after 16 years
Ginger, Mary Ann, Professor finally end three-hour tour
From CNN:
Colombia to offer one-hour divorces
Perfect for the three-day marriage
From CNN:
Morgue boss: 'These are horrible times'
Normally, it's a fun job
Via Confederate Yankee
From Med Page Today:
Manufacturer Warns of Potential Birth Defects with Paxil
Yeah, but I just don't care...
Covered Dish Supper: 9/28/2005
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Lunch: 9/28/2005
Try one of these specials with your lunch:
- The Blog Interviews: Taking questions for vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks.
- Sean Gleeson answers the question: "Are you one?"
- WuzzaDem turns Mr. Stick Figure loose on Rep. Christopher Shays.
- The Nose On Your Face says Algore demands a recount.
- Homespun Bloggers are now Pod People.
- The Oubliette thinks about Goin' Roman.
- The Baba Gannouj has some more initials for HP and the CSR who he called about a PC.
- Balance Sheet has a question for the Open Borders people.
- Mean Ol' Meany makes it to number three on the charts.
- Baldilocks isn't ready to play the racism card.
- Eyes On The Ball News says there's an up side to the Ashton-Demi marriage. *
Breakfast: 9/28/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- The Blog Interviews: Taking questions for vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks.
- The Zero Boss hosts Bonfire of the Vanities.
- ScrappleFace says that, once again, FEMA is too late.
- Dadmanly says don't get stuck on stupid.
- Ogre says "Dude, you're getting a check."
- Texican Tattler sees two Americas.
- The Therapist finds the next SCOTUS nominee.
- Confederate Yankee discovers what's wrong with the world.
- The MUSC Tiger is busy fixing broken hearts.
- RantBox Central is under the weather ... but not so much as to skip the news.
- SondraK (Knowledge Is Power) finds the Dems have picked the wrong whipping boy.
- Pirate's Cove discovers the latest talking point.
- Pamibe goes car hunting ... and didn't bring her gun.
Questions For Bloggers
Looks like Basil has gone and started up the Blogger Interviews again. And I got me some thoughts on that.First of all, the Blogger Interviews ain't even his idea. He stole that idea from someone else. It was Jennifer from Jennifer's History And Stuff that was doing this. For some reason, the stopped and Basil didn't even have the decency to ask her about it. No, he just upped and started this.But it ain't his idea. Just like the Headline News. He stole that from Frank J. over at IMAO. But Basil hasn't had an original thought in his life.
Next, and most importanly, he hasn't asked any of my favorite bloggers to be interviewed.
Well, I got me some questions for my favorite bloggers:
Beulah Mae:
- What did you study at Auburn?
- Where were you when they caught that building on fire during the Georgia game a couple of years ago?
- Who needs a makeover more: Amber Frey? Or Hillary Clinton?
Sadie Lou:
- Which would you rather be: A Juggie from the Man Show? Senator from Lousiana?
- Cuffs or Velvet Rope?
Feisty Republican Whore:
- California or New York?
- What's the best thing you've ever put in your mouth?
Preston Taylor Holmes:
- So, like, do you have a first name? Or just last names?
- Wal-Mart or Dollar General? And why?
Now, I'm sure you'd have a question or two for some of your favorites. Why don't you pick one and go ask them something:
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Headline News: 9/27/2005
From Associated Press:
ABC, CBS Lead First Week of New TV Season
The effect of Dan Rather's and Peter Jennings's departures is shown
From Web India 123:
In L.A., immigrants bypass English
Striving to be like the governor
From ABC News:
Google to Remove Boast About Index Size
Claims size doesn't matter, but how you use what you have; Mrs. Google unimpressed
From ABC News:
Top al-Qaida Member in Iraq Killed
18th 'number two man' killed this month
From ABC News:
Sen. Byrd to Run for Record Ninth Term
Still has three buildings in West Virginia not named for him
From ABC News:
Cuffed Man Jumps in River, Then Swims Back
Understanding of the principal of buoyancy became suddenly clear
From ABC News:
Singapore: Bull Semen Improved China Ties
Does nothing for the Moo Goo Gai Pan
From ABC News:
China, U.S. to Monitor Panda Sex Lives
Wants to try panda semen in the Moo Goo Gai Pan
From ABC News:
Reindeer Injures Old Couple in Finland
Police on lookout for "Rangifer Tarandus with shiny, red nose" last seen flying north
From ABC News:
Purported al-Qaida Newscast Makes Debut
Dan Rather finds work
ABC, CBS Lead First Week of New TV Season
The effect of Dan Rather's and Peter Jennings's departures is shown
From Web India 123:
In L.A., immigrants bypass English
Striving to be like the governor
From ABC News:
Google to Remove Boast About Index Size
Claims size doesn't matter, but how you use what you have; Mrs. Google unimpressed
From ABC News:
Top al-Qaida Member in Iraq Killed
18th 'number two man' killed this month
From ABC News:
Sen. Byrd to Run for Record Ninth Term
Still has three buildings in West Virginia not named for him
From ABC News:
Cuffed Man Jumps in River, Then Swims Back
Understanding of the principal of buoyancy became suddenly clear
From ABC News:
Singapore: Bull Semen Improved China Ties
Does nothing for the Moo Goo Gai Pan
From ABC News:
China, U.S. to Monitor Panda Sex Lives
Wants to try panda semen in the Moo Goo Gai Pan
From ABC News:
Reindeer Injures Old Couple in Finland
Police on lookout for "Rangifer Tarandus with shiny, red nose" last seen flying north
From ABC News:
Purported al-Qaida Newscast Makes Debut
Dan Rather finds work
Supper: 9/27/2005
Try one of these specials with your supper:
- Sortapundit looks at the BBC.
- Beth (MY VRWC) gets an email from Iraq.
- The Ebb & Flow Institute reports Pile On® is back.
- For blogging out loud sees humor in death.
- Stop The ACLU! is still raising money for a
WaPoWashington Times ad. - Right Wing Nut House talks about loyalty during a time of war.
- California Conservative gives teachers a spelling test.
- Preston Taylor Holmes (Six Meat Buffet) let life interfere with football.
- Sgt. Ben, USMC looks at global warming.
- Mass Hypocrisy has fun with Berger.
Picnic Lunch: 9/27/2005
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Breakfast: 9/27/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- SarahAmerica (The Red Voice) watched Wife Swap and saw tolerance in action.
- Gribbit's World covers the Carnival of True Civil Liberties
- Radioactive Liberty looks at the cease fire agreement in the Middle East.
- Un-Politically Correct shows us new NOLA t-shirts. [Firefox display alert]
- Nehring The Edge reviews Sin City.
- Dr. Phat Tony speaks Engrish.
- Cry Freedom: 'Round The Reader: Gee, Ya Think edition.
- Angy in the Great White North looks at incompetence in relief efforts. (via Musing Minds)
- Jack Yoest sees problems with doing business in France.
- Hooah Wife recognizes the style of argument.
- ScrappleFace covers a surprise development in the "Intelligent Design" trial.
Monday, September 26, 2005
Blog Housekeeping
There is a little problem with that I didn't foresee with the Blog Interviews.
A whole lot of people have signed up.
Now, why is that a problem? Well, you see I was planning on doing one a week. But if we stay on that schedule, we have enough people scheduled for the next eight months! That means that we're covered until the first of June, 2006!
So, let me tell you what I'm thinking. Maybe two a week?
Now, this first week, it will be vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks, all by herself. But I'm thinking seriously about asking the others to move up on the schedule and have two a week. Maybe a guy blogger on Saturday and a girl blogger on Sunday. How does that sound?
Well, whatever we do, we'll have figured out real soon. But remember, we're taking questions for vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks now through Friday. Go here and submit your questions.
Oh, and thanks for the response to the new layout and color scheme. So far, reaction has been positive to the colors. Some have noticed some functionality not working just right, and I've tried to get them all fixed. If you run across anything that doesn't seem to work right, just let me know.
Thanks again, everyone, for your help.
And be sure to head to the Blog Interview page and ask your questions for vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks.
A whole lot of people have signed up.
Now, why is that a problem? Well, you see I was planning on doing one a week. But if we stay on that schedule, we have enough people scheduled for the next eight months! That means that we're covered until the first of June, 2006!
So, let me tell you what I'm thinking. Maybe two a week?
Now, this first week, it will be vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks, all by herself. But I'm thinking seriously about asking the others to move up on the schedule and have two a week. Maybe a guy blogger on Saturday and a girl blogger on Sunday. How does that sound?
Well, whatever we do, we'll have figured out real soon. But remember, we're taking questions for vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks now through Friday. Go here and submit your questions.
Oh, and thanks for the response to the new layout and color scheme. So far, reaction has been positive to the colors. Some have noticed some functionality not working just right, and I've tried to get them all fixed. If you run across anything that doesn't seem to work right, just let me know.
Thanks again, everyone, for your help.
And be sure to head to the Blog Interview page and ask your questions for vw bug of One Happy Dog Speaks.
Headline News: 9/26/2005
From ABC News:
Patriots-Steelers Couple to Marry in Nov.
First openly gay couple in professional football since the 1969 New York Jets
From ABC News:
Sheehan Arrested During Anti-War Protest
Charged with impersonating a mother
From ABC News:
Miracle Puppy Swallows Knife and Survives
Owner claims: "That's one sharp dog!"
From ABC News:
Lessons from the Dust Bowl for Hurricane Survivors
Lesson: "Beware of having your image used by publicity-seeking photographers and becoming a cliche for movies based on emotion and not fact"
From ABC News:
Second Reuters cameraman in Iraq held without charge
Pentagon: "We're always happy to do this for free"
From ABC News:
New Polish Government to Make Demands
Wants jokes to stop now
From ABC News:
Colombian Town Gets Much-Needed Medicine
Only town in Columbia without easy access to drugs
From ABC News:
US to provide atomic fuel to stop weapons spread
Forest Service will put out fires with gasoline effective 2006
From ABC News:
Some Patients See Short Cut to a New Heart
Cut just to left of sternum
From ABC News:
Estrogen Not Effective After Menopause
Most men want to know what's effective during menopause
Patriots-Steelers Couple to Marry in Nov.
First openly gay couple in professional football since the 1969 New York Jets
From ABC News:
Sheehan Arrested During Anti-War Protest
Charged with impersonating a mother
From ABC News:
Miracle Puppy Swallows Knife and Survives
Owner claims: "That's one sharp dog!"
From ABC News:
Lessons from the Dust Bowl for Hurricane Survivors
Lesson: "Beware of having your image used by publicity-seeking photographers and becoming a cliche for movies based on emotion and not fact"
From ABC News:
Second Reuters cameraman in Iraq held without charge
Pentagon: "We're always happy to do this for free"
From ABC News:
New Polish Government to Make Demands
Wants jokes to stop now
From ABC News:
Colombian Town Gets Much-Needed Medicine
Only town in Columbia without easy access to drugs
From ABC News:
US to provide atomic fuel to stop weapons spread
Forest Service will put out fires with gasoline effective 2006
From ABC News:
Some Patients See Short Cut to a New Heart
Cut just to left of sternum
From ABC News:
Estrogen Not Effective After Menopause
Most men want to know what's effective during menopause
Covered Dish Supper: 9/26/2005
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Lunch: 9/26/2005
Try one of these specials with your lunch:
- Common Sense Runs Wild with Amber Frey's case. [Bitch photo alert]
- Harvey (Bad Example version) pays up ... but still remembers 0-26.
- Bubba's not back. But he's okay.
- 45-Caliber Justice has a Sunday wrap-up of interesting things.
- Myopic Zeal looks for changes at Fox.
- Velociworld sees differences in hurricane reations ... and sees a historical comparison.
- Tom Carter's Notes find a slipup of truth in an AP report.
- Jae (Spark) makes a choice.
Breakfast: 9/26/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- Charmaine Yoest looks at the Pimp-Mom.
- Stop the ACLU! want the Boys Scouts left alone.
- Grendel's Dragon has thoughts about the NYCLU.
- WitNit gets back and makes it all better.
- Randomosity isn't stopping the cat-blogging.
- HundredPercenter has a new place for the stock tips.
- Dizzy Girl shows why she's called that.
- Part-Time Pundit has a recent activity round-up.
- Tinkerty Tonk has the RINO Stampede.
- A Blog For All says the Palestinians love missles.
- Public Eye (Bachman) looks at the numbers from the protest.
Sunday, September 25, 2005
A Coat Of Paint, Rearranging The Furniture …
If you've been here before, you might notice a slight change to the appearance of this little blog. The colors are different, things have been arranged a little different, and some behind-the-scenes code has been changed.
The hope is that this little blog looks and peforms better. We'll see if that's the case.
Now, I heard someone ask "Why did you make those changes?"
The hope is that this little blog looks and peforms better. We'll see if that's the case.
Now, I heard someone ask "Why did you make those changes?"
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Blogroll me!
The cat's away, so this marsupial's gonna play!
Over at my place I'm harping, again, on Chris Bowers' post I'm not going to blogroll you. There the question is raised, what's that value of a blogroll anyway? Here's my take:
Over at my place I'm harping, again, on Chris Bowers' post I'm not going to blogroll you. There the question is raised, what's that value of a blogroll anyway? Here's my take:
I watch my traffic and I agree with Chris that my site in your blogroll isn't going to drive any traffic to me. But I do believe that it does something else that's legitimate and good.What do you think?
It's a marker of acceptance by someone somewhere that welcomes me to the blogosphere. It's a sign of affinity and kinship and reaching out. It's an indicator of respect and acknowledgement. It's a digital nod that I appreciate.
And yes, sometimes it's nothing. But it's part of the ritual and practice of blogging that I've come to understand. I like it. And I think it's worthy of respect.
Weekend Comment/TrackBacks
Having to attend some meetings and other travel this weekend. The standard complement of Guest Bloggers are, of course, welcome to drop by.
In the meantime, though, we're having an open Comment Party and Open TrackBack post. You know the deal:
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In the meantime, though, we're having an open Comment Party and Open TrackBack post. You know the deal:
If you have an interesting post that you'd like to share, please leave a TrackBack to that post, and please link to this post so that others can enjoy the fun. If you need help with TrackBacks, Harvey of Bad Example has an excellent primer here, or check out my post about TrackBacks here. If your blog can't generate TrackBacks, use either the form here or here.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Let's Get Ready To Rumble!!!!!
When we decided to try the Blog Interviews over here at this little blog (without even so much as a courtesy call to Jennifer), we did not expect the response that has occurred. At once, we are surprised, pleased, scared, excited, and afraid.It's a little different here than Jennifer's interviews. No anonymous questions here. For now, at least.
However, we're ready to start this thing!
First blogger to face the questions is: vw bug from One Happy Dog Speaks.
If you have a question to submit, click the link here or go to the list and click the link there. You can ask any question of any blogger on the list, but we're wanting to focus on vw bug from One Happy Dog Speaks.
Submit your question between now September 30. That's one week. The interview will appear here a week after that (October 8). Ask whatever you like. Remember: there is no guarantee of anonymity.
We're asking that you use the submission link because it makes it easier for me to keep track of them. And everyone knows, it's all about making things easier for me, right? Good.
We're looking forward to this!
Headline News 2005-09-23
From ABC News:
Shanghai Bans Chinese Internet Slang Terms
Slang Shanghaied
From ABC News:
Goodyear sees run-flat tires as key
How to fit them in pocket only obstacle remaining
From ABC News:
Voice Over Internet Both Simple, Complex
Will allow Senators to vote for a bill before they vote against it
From ABC News:
Menopause Years Especially Tough for Execs
Difficult for their wives, too
From ABC News:
Coppola to End 8-Year Absence From Movies
Was upset no one realized he was absent
From ABC News:
Actress Says JetBlue Landing Was 'Surreal'
Charo, Vern Troyer land plane
From BBC:
Vatican 'to ban new gay priests'
Old gay priests still allowed
From ABC News:
Johnson death reignites abolition debate
Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) still opposes abolition of slavery
From Guardian Unlimited:
UK Police Arrest Man Under Anti-Terror Law
How man got under law is uncertain
From CBS News:
Photo IDs Threaten Voting Reform
Requiring proof of eligibility dooms Democratic voters
Shanghai Bans Chinese Internet Slang Terms
Slang Shanghaied
From ABC News:
Goodyear sees run-flat tires as key
How to fit them in pocket only obstacle remaining
From ABC News:
Voice Over Internet Both Simple, Complex
Will allow Senators to vote for a bill before they vote against it
From ABC News:
Menopause Years Especially Tough for Execs
Difficult for their wives, too
From ABC News:
Coppola to End 8-Year Absence From Movies
Was upset no one realized he was absent
From ABC News:
Actress Says JetBlue Landing Was 'Surreal'
Charo, Vern Troyer land plane
From BBC:
Vatican 'to ban new gay priests'
Old gay priests still allowed
From ABC News:
Johnson death reignites abolition debate
Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) still opposes abolition of slavery
From Guardian Unlimited:
UK Police Arrest Man Under Anti-Terror Law
How man got under law is uncertain
From CBS News:
Photo IDs Threaten Voting Reform
Requiring proof of eligibility dooms Democratic voters
Covered Dish Supper: 9/23/2005
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Lunch: 9/23/2005
Try one of these specials with your lunch:
- Tisha Sharp is prepped for Rita.
- GOP and the City looks at the IFC poll
- Metaphysically Wrinkle Free finds a new ad campaign.
- Emily is going crazy trying to pick a school.
- The Gray Tie makes last call for the Moonbat Masquerade.
- Of The Mind says take the cash.
- Provident 360 asks God.
- Steal The Bandwagon locks the doors.
- Gun-Toting Liberal isn't happy with McCain-Feingold, and says bloggers shouldn't be either.
- Kimmy Ramblestrip updates her picture.
- NIF rounds up ... everything.
Breakfast: 9/23/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- Assumption of Command has a Caption Contest.
- Hog On Ice plays with the Nigerians.
- Dr. Hartline has random thoughts on suffering.
- It Is What It Is looks at evil conspiracies.
- Hyscience reads a reports on smoking.
- InsoluBlog has a recipe.
- Blogs for Bush looks at the "Anti-War" Movement.
- Sigmund, Carl and Alfred look behind the veil.
- Kerfuffles finds Tina loves Bill.
- Think Sink finds the Cleaver family watching the Roberts hearings.
- The Squire of Gothos says if he had his druthers...
- Confederate Yankee has a tip for those riding out Rita.
- The Flying Space Monkey Chronicles turns two.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Evil Glenn's Final Post
So Harvey wants to know about Evil Glenn's final post, does he? Well, to be honest, he asked "What would Instapundit's final post look like?"Probably something sort of lame. And irritating.
You know. Something like this.
Headline News 2005-09-22
From ABC News:
Wrong Man Paid Scott Peterson's Ex-Girlfriend Child Support
Bush blamed
From ABC News:
'Catholic Woodstock' Activists Want Pope to Allow Condom Use
Warn 'Don't drink the brown Holy Water'
From ABC News:
Bush Asks Abdullah for Mideast Peace Help
Wrestler threatens to body-slam Hamas leaders
From ABC News:
Katrina Rescue Team Saves Abandoned Embryos
Now they can become aborted babies
From ABC News:
Barbra Streisand Looks Back on 25 Years
Babs: The Idiot Years
From Reuters:
Love explains Abu Ghraib abuse pictures: lawyer
Tough love
From Arutz Sheva:
Bush Praises Wiesenthal
Hurt that Wiesenthal didn't offer so much as a thank you
From New York Times:
Vatican to Tighten Rules on Admitting Gay Men to the Priesthood
Pedophiles still welcome
From Newtown Bee:
Police Investigate Bizarre Chicken Theft
Why bizarre chicken stolen still a mystery
From Reuters:
Most newer schizophrenia drugs no better: study
Yes they are. No they aren't. Yes they are. No, they aren't.
Wrong Man Paid Scott Peterson's Ex-Girlfriend Child Support
Bush blamed
From ABC News:
'Catholic Woodstock' Activists Want Pope to Allow Condom Use
Warn 'Don't drink the brown Holy Water'
From ABC News:
Bush Asks Abdullah for Mideast Peace Help
Wrestler threatens to body-slam Hamas leaders
From ABC News:
Katrina Rescue Team Saves Abandoned Embryos
Now they can become aborted babies
From ABC News:
Barbra Streisand Looks Back on 25 Years
Babs: The Idiot Years
From Reuters:
Love explains Abu Ghraib abuse pictures: lawyer
Tough love
From Arutz Sheva:
Bush Praises Wiesenthal
Hurt that Wiesenthal didn't offer so much as a thank you
From New York Times:
Vatican to Tighten Rules on Admitting Gay Men to the Priesthood
Pedophiles still welcome
From Newtown Bee:
Police Investigate Bizarre Chicken Theft
Why bizarre chicken stolen still a mystery
From Reuters:
Most newer schizophrenia drugs no better: study
Yes they are. No they aren't. Yes they are. No, they aren't.
Carnival Of Comedy Turns 21
Welcome to the Carnival of Comedy! It's a special edition, as the Carnival turns 21 today. Well, it's the 21st edition of the Carnival, and that only happens once. Unless I double-post. But I won't. I promise. Too much funny makes you wet your pants, and I don't want to have to clean that up.Now, you'll want to read this one carefully because SpaceMonkey will not let me host again. You see, my instructions are to split them up into three categories:
- Real Funny
- Sorta Funny
- Not That Funny
Let's make SpaceMonkey mad and ignore him! Bwah-ha-ha-ha!
You see, that's payback to Mr. SpaceMonkey. Seems he gave me the keys to the Carnival of the Lame Posts. Yes, all the submissions are getting trashed today. We've lumped them all together in a fourth category: Stuff Worthy Of Being Made Fun Of.
Grandma's Covered Dish Party
This might be the only one of these today. It's one of those busy, busy days. And preparing the Carnival of Comedy (including last-minute, but funny, entries) and getting all of Grandma's pictures up, meant not much time to peruse this morning. So...
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Grandma's 92nd Birthday
Today is my grandmother's birthday. Grandma (everybody calls her "Grandma") is 92.
For the last few years, the family has celebrated Grandma's birthday on a weekend, usually the weekend nearest to her birthday, unless there is a conflict with an FSU game. (Don't get me started about that!)
Anyway, the big party is this weekend. But the wife and I went last weekend. We had a surprise for her.
Now, this is related to all that. You'll see how in a minute.
You've seen this picture, right? The one at the top of this little blog:
Well, that's cropped from this picture:
It was taken at this event:
The 50th anniversary of my great-grandparents, Grandma's mother and father ("Ma" and "Pa").
See the greenery behind Ma and Pa? It's on the stairs. And the stairs are in their house.
And that ties in to our surprise for Grandma this past weekend.
For the last few years, the family has celebrated Grandma's birthday on a weekend, usually the weekend nearest to her birthday, unless there is a conflict with an FSU game. (Don't get me started about that!)
Anyway, the big party is this weekend. But the wife and I went last weekend. We had a surprise for her.
Now, this is related to all that. You'll see how in a minute.
You've seen this picture, right? The one at the top of this little blog:
Well, that's cropped from this picture:
It was taken at this event:
The 50th anniversary of my great-grandparents, Grandma's mother and father ("Ma" and "Pa").
See the greenery behind Ma and Pa? It's on the stairs. And the stairs are in their house.
And that ties in to our surprise for Grandma this past weekend.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Headline News 2005-09-21
From ABC News:
Judge Orders Tattoo Ink Health Warnings
Warning to be tattooed on customers
From ABC News:
British Group Wants Debate on Leap Seconds
Global terrorism, famine, poverty not important enough to debate
From ABC News:
Condoms Are Named for Clinton, Lewinsky
Hillary thinks plan 'sucks'
From ABC News:
Saddam Lawyers Don't Recognize Trial Date
Uncertain when Junetember 33rd is
From ABC News:
Head of Mexican Police's Copter Missing
Arms, legs found
From ABC News:
WWII Grave Found at U.S. Base in Germany
Discovery may prove theory that Americans died in Germany from 1941-1945
From ABC News:
Indian Ruins Show Signs of Ancient Tsunami
Bush blamed
From ABC News:
Nelly to Make Reality TV Show
Will star in 'Who Wants To Save A No-Talent Bum's Career?'
From ABC News:
Tyra Banks Proves Breasts Are Real on TV
Ron Jeremy to star in sequel
From ABC News:
Katrina Raises Voters' Doubts About Bush
President won't seek third term
Judge Orders Tattoo Ink Health Warnings
Warning to be tattooed on customers
From ABC News:
British Group Wants Debate on Leap Seconds
Global terrorism, famine, poverty not important enough to debate
From ABC News:
Condoms Are Named for Clinton, Lewinsky
Hillary thinks plan 'sucks'
From ABC News:
Saddam Lawyers Don't Recognize Trial Date
Uncertain when Junetember 33rd is
From ABC News:
Head of Mexican Police's Copter Missing
Arms, legs found
From ABC News:
WWII Grave Found at U.S. Base in Germany
Discovery may prove theory that Americans died in Germany from 1941-1945
From ABC News:
Indian Ruins Show Signs of Ancient Tsunami
Bush blamed
From ABC News:
Nelly to Make Reality TV Show
Will star in 'Who Wants To Save A No-Talent Bum's Career?'
From ABC News:
Tyra Banks Proves Breasts Are Real on TV
Ron Jeremy to star in sequel
From ABC News:
Katrina Raises Voters' Doubts About Bush
President won't seek third term
Covered Dish Supper: 9/21/2005
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Lunch: 9/21/2005
Try one of these specials with your lunch:
- Kender loses a family member.
- Acidman (Gut Rumbles) finds another reason to ban SUVs.
- Is It Just Me? watching Rita.
- Jennifer has written an unwritten essay.
- JRB Technology finds another way around Microsoft's Software Validation.
- InstaPundit updates Porkbusters.
- Tom (Hamstermotor) just won't quit reading letters to the newpaper.
- Hubris isn't happy with the direction of the Nancy Drew movie.
- Bill (INDC Journal) is still sleeping. But rolled over and mumbled.
Breakfast: 9/21/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- Neddy remembered what the President said.
- Interested-Participant: Must watch beaver.
- Public Eye (Bachman) finds Symantec doesn't like Firefox.
- Public Eye (CBS) wonders about NY Times charging for content.
- WuzzaDem updates his post on Errin' Aaron.
- Nickie Goomba finds Star Jones has a big heart.
- Pros & Cons looks at multi-culturalism.
- Conservative Angst is over illegals.
- Confederate Yankee compares and contrasts Cindy and Rosa.
- The Nose On Your Face looks at stupid.
- Beth (MY VRWC) looks at stupid.
- Moehawk (oystersnout) has gone 14 weeks.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
My Home Town
While Basil takes the day off, let me tell you a little bit about my home town. I come up in South East Georgia. Some of what you see on TV and in the movies about small town Georgia is true. Some of it ain't. I'm here to keep you straight on the facts.Headline News 2005-09-20
From Reuters:
Rita strengthens and moves into US Gulf
Rudner is rested, ready to perform comedy routine on cruise ship
From Reuters:
Senate Democratic leader opposes Roberts
Reid scheduled to argue with a tree this weekend
From Reuters:
New York skyscrapers dim lights to save birds
Employees working in dark, tripping over furniture
From Reuters:
U.S. gasoline price falls record 16.9 cents-Govt
Now only $2/gallon higher than it should be
From Reuters:
Lions kill 20 peasants in Ethiopia
Kiwanis injure dozens
From Reuters:
Afghans count votes as al Qaeda rejects poll "farce"
Al Qaeda to send Warren Christopher to oversee count
From ABC News:
Sugar Bowl to Be Moved From Superdome
Alternative was to rename it the 'Toilet Bowl'
From ABC News:
Topless Women Take on Nudity Law
Calls lawmakers 'boobs'
From ABC News:
Hinckley's Therapists Say He's Normal
Compared to Howard Dean, he is
From ABC News:
Peace Activist Sheehan Hurt at Rally
Strained her credibility
No flies on Chinese as Beijing toilet trains for Games
-it's a crappy job but someone has to do it *
Rita strengthens and moves into US Gulf
Rudner is rested, ready to perform comedy routine on cruise ship
From Reuters:
Senate Democratic leader opposes Roberts
Reid scheduled to argue with a tree this weekend
From Reuters:
New York skyscrapers dim lights to save birds
Employees working in dark, tripping over furniture
From Reuters:
U.S. gasoline price falls record 16.9 cents-Govt
Now only $2/gallon higher than it should be
From Reuters:
Lions kill 20 peasants in Ethiopia
Kiwanis injure dozens
From Reuters:
Afghans count votes as al Qaeda rejects poll "farce"
Al Qaeda to send Warren Christopher to oversee count
From ABC News:
Sugar Bowl to Be Moved From Superdome
Alternative was to rename it the 'Toilet Bowl'
From ABC News:
Topless Women Take on Nudity Law
Calls lawmakers 'boobs'
From ABC News:
Hinckley's Therapists Say He's Normal
Compared to Howard Dean, he is
From ABC News:
Peace Activist Sheehan Hurt at Rally
Strained her credibility
No flies on Chinese as Beijing toilet trains for Games
-it's a crappy job but someone has to do it *
Covered Dish Supper: 9/20/2005
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Lunch: 9/20/2005
Try one of these specials with your lunch:
- The Therapist has an update on the updated timeline.
- Jack Yoest is helping Citizen Smash get a job.
- Dave at Garfield Ridge follows DPRK demands.
- ScrappleFace says atheists don't have a prayer.
- Elephant In My Coffee reports good news for the troops.
- The Nose On Your Face lists the Top Nine. Twice.
- Fiddle Dee Dee says Cindy's on the loose again.
- FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog finds one child that's below average.
Breakfast: 9/20/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- The Babaganoosh finds that the Right can be offended.
- Stop the ACLU! says the ACLU gave up in Nebraska.
- The Skipper (BMEWS) learns from TV news.
- Balance Sheet gets up early. And has a new layout.
- Feisty Republican Whore is watching TV while in Norway. Sure she is.
- Harvey (IMAO version) finds other memorials by Murdoch.
- Mean Ol' Meany redesigns the Burger King ice cream lid.
- The Asute Blogger looks at the NOLA death toll.
- Chris Short has a guest post by his brother regarding the cult.
Monday, September 19, 2005
HUNGER STRIKE!
When Harvey called, I wasn't prepared for what he asked."Hey, basil," Harvey said, "I know you heard about the hunger stike at Gitmo, right?"
I had read something about it.
"Well, I can't put my finger on it, but something doesn't seem right," he said.
I asked what he meant.
"That's hard to say," he replied. "The terrorists have said they want to draw attention to their plight, but something ... I don't know. It just doesn't add up. Can you check into it for me?"
I said I would. And I did.
And Harvey was right. The reason the terrorists were not eating was a purely selfish one: They had gained weight since they arrived at Guantanamo Bay and wanted to get back into their old outfits.
Carnival Of Comedy Is Coming
This week's Carnival of Comedy will be ... here!Yes, we're hosting the Carnival of Comedy. And boy have we bit off more than we can chew this time.
But the good news is, there'll be funny stuff here. So, even if I suck, the stuff that's submitted will be ... well ... funny. That's why it's called the Carnival of Comedy.
So, there will be an extra-special post on Thursday, celebrating the Carnival.
So, get your sausage dogs, your candy apples, and ... oh, wait. Wrong kind of Carnival.
Heck, load up on the junk food anyway. We'll have a blast!
To submit your post to the Carnival of Comedy, use the Carnival Submission Form from Conservative Cat.
Headline News 2005-09-19
From ABC News:
School Athlete Has Bear for a Playmate
And a moose for a Penthouse Pet
From ABC News:
US oks emergency oil loan for Total
Loan for Rice Krispies still pending
From ABC News:
Kerry, Edwards Blast Bush Over Katrina
Claim they had a plan to stop hurricanes in the Atlantic
From CNN:
Schools turn attention to the Constitution
Eager to study document before judge outlaws it
From CNN:
Britney gives birth to baby boy
Just the latest male to spend time inside her
From CNN:
Aquarium dolphin rescue begins
Aquaman finally useful
From WDIV:
Man charged after urinating on woman
And boy, is she pissed!
From CNN:
Iran gathers allies in nuclear row
Uncertain how many countries will sign the 'Want To Get Caught In The Fallout' Treaty
From Reuters:
No Rice at U.N. dinner on women's rights
But lots of Kool-Aid
From The Courier-Mail:
Bush thanks OPEC for extra oil
Wants to know where to deliver the blood
School Athlete Has Bear for a Playmate
And a moose for a Penthouse Pet
From ABC News:
US oks emergency oil loan for Total
Loan for Rice Krispies still pending
From ABC News:
Kerry, Edwards Blast Bush Over Katrina
Claim they had a plan to stop hurricanes in the Atlantic
From CNN:
Schools turn attention to the Constitution
Eager to study document before judge outlaws it
From CNN:
Britney gives birth to baby boy
Just the latest male to spend time inside her
From CNN:
Aquarium dolphin rescue begins
Aquaman finally useful
From WDIV:
Man charged after urinating on woman
And boy, is she pissed!
From CNN:
Iran gathers allies in nuclear row
Uncertain how many countries will sign the 'Want To Get Caught In The Fallout' Treaty
From Reuters:
No Rice at U.N. dinner on women's rights
But lots of Kool-Aid
From The Courier-Mail:
Bush thanks OPEC for extra oil
Wants to know where to deliver the blood
Covered Dish Supper: 9/19/2005
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Lunch: 9/19/2005
Try one of these specials with your lunch:
- Divine InnerBitchin' says the First Amendment is in danger.
- Harvey (IMAO version) is fine with the Crescent of Embrace.
- The Pirate's Cove reminds us what today is.
- Harvey (Bad Example version) offers Pirate Pickup Lines.
- ScrappleFace says DPRK will play nice now.
- Disaffiliates - Think Twice finds pork in the budget. (No, I didn't link the wrong post.)
- The Therapist finds Nagin to the rescue.
- Darleen's Place cleans out the cobwebs.
- The Steel Deal looks at what was looted.
- Diary of a Fat Boy says Farrakhan knows what happened to the levees.
- Sigmund, Carl and Alfred look at lost glory.
Breakfast: 9/19/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- Ogre says one Congressman is calling for Congress to exercise its power in a positive way.
- Texican Tattler decided to talk about shooting.
- Confederate Yankee says NOLA is doomed.
- SondraK plays Fun With Lefties.
- WuzzaDem has the Mr. Stick Figure interview with Tim Russert.
- Public Eye (Bachman version) has the report on Iran's "rights."
- Vince Aut Morire just needed a weekend off.
- aTypicalJoe says the hogs are loose on the highway.
- Baldilocks has better things to argue about.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Eliminating Poverty
This week's Homespun Blogger Symposium (number XXXIII) asks the question:How do "we" eliminate the "deep, persistent poverty having roots inLet me tell you what I think a large part of the problem is. People only seeing it over the last three weeks. I got news for you, Charlie: Poverty ain't nothing new. It's there every day. We just choose not to see it. Or, if we see it, we ignore it. So, if we don't see it or pay attention to it, then it doesn't exist. Until it's thrown at us on the 24-hour "news" channels.
racial discrimination" such as we've seen in the Gulf Coast region over
the past three weeks?
But we do have poverty around us. It's nothing new. And it'll be around for a long time:
The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me. Matthew 26:11 (New International Version)That doesn't mean we shouldn't do something about it. But that piece of Scripture does teach us that we should prioritize what we do. Just throwing money at something doesn't solve every problem. But I think we should try to do what we can.
What I don't like about the question is the part about "poverty having roots in
racial discrimination." That's an awfully general statement, isn't it?
Now, I'm not saying there's no such thing as racial discrimination. So don't go get stupid and such. I'm saying that lots of people make such generalizations without knowing anything except what someone told them.
Several years ago, when I was stationed at Ft. Belvoir for training, I went to Washington with some other soldiers to sight-see and such. One of the places we went to was the National Museum of American History (commonly called the American History Museum). At the time, there was a display about Black life in the early 20th century, including those that moved up North from the conditions in the South.
The exhibit had items from everyday life in the typical Southern Black family from that time period. There were, of course, little cards that told about the items on display. But I told the other soldiers that were with me about such items as the number 3 wash tubs, the wash boards, the wood-burning stoves, and such.
At first, they thought I had studied the Black Experience. But I haven't.
Instead, as a child, I saw my mother wash my (and my sisters') clothes in a wash tub on a wash board. And I had eaten many meals cooked on a wood-burning stove.
So, based on the Smithsonian exihibit, I had apparently lived part of the Black Experience. Not bad for a White boy, huh?
My point is that being poor isn't something that's limited to Blacks in the South. There are poor Blacks and poor Whites. And whether Black or White, we must make the best of what we have at the time, striving always to improve our situation. Sometimes, we succeed. Sometimes we don't. But waiting on someone to do it for me just makes it worse.
My problem with this weeks question is the premise:
- Poverty is caused by racial discrimination. In fact, while it contributes, it doesn't cause.
- Only seeing it for the last three weeks. Where have you been for the last 300 years?
- "We" need to eliminate it. That usually means those not in poverty need to do something about it, relieving those in poverty from responsibility to do anything about it. And that's wrong. And won't work.
We can't eliminate poverty, whatever the cause. But we can help. And by "we" I'm referring to all of us: those in poverty and those who are better off.
We need to take responsibility for ourselves and our situation. And we need to help others in their situation as we are able and as they are willing to work on their situation.
Together, we can do anything.
Headline News 2005-09-18
Running the risk of falling flat by repeating something successful from the previous day. I'm out of town this weekend, returning sometime tonight. And, hoping to repeat the success of last night's "Self Service Headline News," I'm again asking you to supply headlines and silly/funny/clever/amusing/interesting comments to go along with them.
Eyes On The Ball News and Shoot a Liberal contributed Headline News posts, and that's much appreciated. If you inspiration for your Headline News, check those out.
Leave your Headlines in the comments, or if post Headlines on your blog, link to this post and send a TrackBack.
We'll be back with our own Headlines tomorrow night. But, for tonight, enjoy the ones that are being submitted by readers or other bloggers. I know I'll be checking them out and enjoying them.
Eyes On The Ball News and Shoot a Liberal contributed Headline News posts, and that's much appreciated. If you inspiration for your Headline News, check those out.
Leave your Headlines in the comments, or if post Headlines on your blog, link to this post and send a TrackBack.
We'll be back with our own Headlines tomorrow night. But, for tonight, enjoy the ones that are being submitted by readers or other bloggers. I know I'll be checking them out and enjoying them.
Sunday Picnic: 2005-09-18
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Saturday, September 17, 2005
Blog Interview Response
Wow! All I can say is "Wow!"
It's a weekend and blog traffic is, naturally, down from weekdays. And I thought that, by next weekend, I'd have two or three blogs agreeing to be inteviewed.
In less than 24 hours, nine have agreed. That's three times as many in one-seventh the time.
You guys are awesome. And, you've put me on the spot.
You see, quite honestly, I figured it would take a week (or longer) to get my initial target of five blogs lined up. And I figured I'd throw myself in the mix to bring it up to five or six if necessary. And I figured I'd have at least a week before I began scheduling interviews and taking questions. So, you've caught me with my pants down, so to speak.
But, hey, that's what life in the blogosphere is all about.
So, here's what we'll do. I have posted a list of the blogs, the blogger's name, and a link to ask questions of the blogger. I'll be keeping that list updated as we go along, so the date of the interview will be listed, also. The idea is a page that's updated with the most recent and accurate information regarding that blogger interview.
Oh, and the planned Sunday post was about the Catfish. Yes, the season ended a couple of weeks back, but I was going to have a final 2005 season wrap-up with some personal notes about the Catfish, as a team, as an organization, and as individuals. But, hey, maybe next weekend.
This weekend, you've just surprised me with the response to the Blog Interview query. So, if you have a question for a blogger, check the Blog Interview List for the link to submit your questions.
Oh, and we're still building a pool of blogs to be interviewed. If you have a blog and consent to be interviewed, use this e-mail link: basil.interviews-at-gmail.com
And, thanks.
It's a weekend and blog traffic is, naturally, down from weekdays. And I thought that, by next weekend, I'd have two or three blogs agreeing to be inteviewed.
In less than 24 hours, nine have agreed. That's three times as many in one-seventh the time.
You guys are awesome. And, you've put me on the spot.
You see, quite honestly, I figured it would take a week (or longer) to get my initial target of five blogs lined up. And I figured I'd throw myself in the mix to bring it up to five or six if necessary. And I figured I'd have at least a week before I began scheduling interviews and taking questions. So, you've caught me with my pants down, so to speak.
But, hey, that's what life in the blogosphere is all about.
So, here's what we'll do. I have posted a list of the blogs, the blogger's name, and a link to ask questions of the blogger. I'll be keeping that list updated as we go along, so the date of the interview will be listed, also. The idea is a page that's updated with the most recent and accurate information regarding that blogger interview.
Oh, and the planned Sunday post was about the Catfish. Yes, the season ended a couple of weeks back, but I was going to have a final 2005 season wrap-up with some personal notes about the Catfish, as a team, as an organization, and as individuals. But, hey, maybe next weekend.
This weekend, you've just surprised me with the response to the Blog Interview query. So, if you have a question for a blogger, check the Blog Interview List for the link to submit your questions.
Oh, and we're still building a pool of blogs to be interviewed. If you have a blog and consent to be interviewed, use this e-mail link: basil.interviews-at-gmail.com
And, thanks.
The Blog Interviews
NOTE: This page has expired. The Blog Interviews information can be found on the following pages:
Here is the list of bloggers that have agreed to be interviewed. They are in order of acceptance, not necessarily in order of interview. The date of the interview will be scheduled based upon the following, in this order:
Note: Don't ask anything you don't want the whole world to know that you asked. Your name may be shared during the interview.
Updated: 3/19/2006
Upcoming
We're still building a pool of bloggers to be interviewed. If you consent to be interviewed, use this e-mail link: basil.interviews@gmail.com
Check back often for the most up-to-date information.
- The schedule of the blogger
- The number of questions for the blogger
- The order of interview acceptance
- Random chance
Note: Don't ask anything you don't want the whole world to know that you asked. Your name may be shared during the interview.
Updated: 3/19/2006
Upcoming
We're still building a pool of bloggers to be interviewed. If you consent to be interviewed, use this e-mail link: basil.interviews@gmail.com
Check back often for the most up-to-date information.
Headline News 2005-09-17
Something a little different today. YOU supply the Headline News. You see, I'm out of town this weekend. I'll tell you all about it when I get back. Maybe.
Anyway, this whole Headline News thing started last December when Frank J. of IMAO asked readers to supply headlines and silly/funny/clever/amusing/interesting comments to go along with them.
In honor of Frank J. and ... his ... uh ... just because he's a heckuva fellow, I'm asking you to do the same.
If you need something to get you started, here's one that The Man of GOP and the City offered.
Leave your Headlines in the comments. Unless you decide to post some Headline News on your blog. If you do, link to this post and send a TrackBack.
Anyway, this whole Headline News thing started last December when Frank J. of IMAO asked readers to supply headlines and silly/funny/clever/amusing/interesting comments to go along with them.
In honor of Frank J. and ... his ... uh ... just because he's a heckuva fellow, I'm asking you to do the same.
If you need something to get you started, here's one that The Man of GOP and the City offered.
From AP:
Roberts Sidesteps Meaty Issues for Now
Akins is rolling in his grave
Leave your Headlines in the comments. Unless you decide to post some Headline News on your blog. If you do, link to this post and send a TrackBack.
Saturday Picnic: 9/17/2005
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Friday, September 16, 2005
Blog Interviews
No, this isn't a blog tip or anything. And it's not like I'm sitting around doing nothing (blogging semi-regularly on three or four blogs at the moment). But there's something I enjoyed that I miss: The Blog Interview.
Jennifer was doing them at one time. But hasn't since May. Others have on occasion tried this. So we thought we'd give it a try here.
Here's the plan:
Now, isn't that a simple enough plan? This ought to go well. Or blow up in my face. We'll see which.
At first, we'll only be interviewing bloggers that contact us. But I'd like to encourage bloggers to contact us. I need help getting this started, so anyone who would agree if asked, please go ahead and consider this my asking you.
If you consent to be interviewed, either leave a comment or use this e-mail link: basil.interviews@gmail.com
I hope we can get a sufficient pool this week and can open up for questions by next weekend.
Gosh, I hope this goes well.
Jennifer was doing them at one time. But hasn't since May. Others have on occasion tried this. So we thought we'd give it a try here.
Here's the plan:
- We'll start with opening things up to bloggers that will consent to be interviewed.
- Once we have a small pool of interviewees, we'll open up the lines for questions.
- After we have a sufficient pool of questions, we'll conduct and post the interview.
Now, isn't that a simple enough plan? This ought to go well. Or blow up in my face. We'll see which.
At first, we'll only be interviewing bloggers that contact us. But I'd like to encourage bloggers to contact us. I need help getting this started, so anyone who would agree if asked, please go ahead and consider this my asking you.
If you consent to be interviewed, either leave a comment or use this e-mail link: basil.interviews@gmail.com
I hope we can get a sufficient pool this week and can open up for questions by next weekend.
Gosh, I hope this goes well.
Headline News 2005-09-16
From ABC News:
Plague-Infected Mice Missing From N.J. Lab
Pinky, Brain to seek medical help before trying to take over the world
From ABC News:
As Water Recedes, There Will Likely Be a Second Wave of Suffering
New wave of celebrities eager to enter New Orleans
From ABC News:
Publicity Makes New Vonnegut Book a Hit
No talent necessary
From Reuters:
Delta to miss pensions
Employees to miss pensions more
From The Age:
Bush call for more liberal trade welcomed in UN
President wants to trade U.S. liberals for European liberals
From Reuters:
Sheep star in online reality show
New series on Fox: When New Zealanders attack
From ABC News:
Man Breaks 'Couch Potato' Record
I've been supplanted
From ABC News:
Many boys say they're likely to get someone pregnant
Most suspect it's a girl they'll get pregnant
From ABC News:
Zellweger Explains Legal Terms of Breakup
He thought she was Reese Witherspoon, she thought he was Keith Urban
From ABC News:
Chan, Brosnan eager to take on new movie image
To appear together in 'The Has-Beens'
Plague-Infected Mice Missing From N.J. Lab
Pinky, Brain to seek medical help before trying to take over the world
From ABC News:
As Water Recedes, There Will Likely Be a Second Wave of Suffering
New wave of celebrities eager to enter New Orleans
From ABC News:
Publicity Makes New Vonnegut Book a Hit
No talent necessary
From Reuters:
Delta to miss pensions
Employees to miss pensions more
From The Age:
Bush call for more liberal trade welcomed in UN
President wants to trade U.S. liberals for European liberals
From Reuters:
Sheep star in online reality show
New series on Fox: When New Zealanders attack
From ABC News:
Man Breaks 'Couch Potato' Record
I've been supplanted
From ABC News:
Many boys say they're likely to get someone pregnant
Most suspect it's a girl they'll get pregnant
From ABC News:
Zellweger Explains Legal Terms of Breakup
He thought she was Reese Witherspoon, she thought he was Keith Urban
From ABC News:
Chan, Brosnan eager to take on new movie image
To appear together in 'The Has-Beens'
Covered Dish Supper: 9/16/2005
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Lunch: 9/16/2005
Try one of these specials with your lunch:
- Jack Yoest says there's more to hiring than reading a resumé.
- Harvey (Bad Example version) keeps us abreast of his birthday presents.
- Cowboy Blob says take a POW-MIA to lunch.
- Dagney's Rant is on how NOLA went bankrupt so soon.
- The Therapist looks at the Chesney-Zellweger split.
- aTypicalJoe said he could have done better.
- ScrappleFace discovers Dubya gave the wrong speech.
- Dangerous Logic looks at improving on perfection.
- Moehawk (oystersnout) posts that he promises to post.
Breakfast: 9/16/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- California Conservative looks at the President's speech.
- Confederate Yankee looks beyond the speech.
- WuzzaDem looks at ABC's post-speech interviews.
- The Therapist looks at ABC's post-speech interviews.
- Right Wing Nut House says they all froze.
- Sortapundit has the scoop on Newdow's proposed changes to the Pledge.
- Stop the ACLU! wonders what the "A" is supposed to stand for.
- Cory (CORE|BLOG) is ready to play.
- Sadie's hiring.
- Six Meat Buffet says Roberts is a shoo-in.
- Beth says sign the wall.
- Sun Comprehending Glass offers chow mein.
- Jo has Friday specials.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
About Evil Glenn
Last weekend, I got this e-mail from Harvey over at the Alliance:TO: alliance.list@alliance.of.free.blogs.com
FROM: harvey@alliance.of.free.blogs.com
SUBJECT: Evil Glenn's® "About Me" Page
Instapundit has been the #1 blog in the Ecosystem since more or less
the beginning of time, but what do we REALLY know about the
blogosphere's Dark Overlord®? Sure, there's a crappy little "About Me" page that hasn't been updated in over 3 years, but it's a little short on detail.
DEFINITELY overdue for an update.
Your Assignment this week is to answer the question:
What vital information is missing from Instapundit's "About Me" page?
Well, it seems that word about our assignment leaked out. Seems that Evil Glenn Reynolds® has updated his "About Me" page. Check it out here.
Headline News 2005-09-15
From Reuters:
Most US teens have had oral sex: survey
Most parents think report sucks
From Reuters:
Talabani: Iraq ready to replace some foreign troops
Will be easier to protect Bin Laden with U.S. troops gone
From Reuters:
Saudi women to get first taste of polls
Saudi men anxious to get their pole tasted
From Reuters:
Man gets prison in Cameron Diaz topless photo case
Will find out what it's like to have his privacy violated
From Reuters:
Huge firework blast rattles Mexican town
Bush blamed
From ABC News:
Katrina Called Most Destructive U.S. Storm
Galveston residents disagree
From Reuters:
US high court nominee: 'I'm not an ideologue'
Kennedy, Biden, Bush complain of Roberts using big words
From Reuters:
US House, Senate pass hurricane tax bills
How to collect taxes from hurricanes still uncertain
From ABC News:
Japanese Probe Pulls Alongside Asteroid
Moons it, drives away
From Reuters:
FBI warns about fake Katrina charity Web sites
Fake news sites still OK
Most US teens have had oral sex: survey
Most parents think report sucks
From Reuters:
Talabani: Iraq ready to replace some foreign troops
Will be easier to protect Bin Laden with U.S. troops gone
From Reuters:
Saudi women to get first taste of polls
Saudi men anxious to get their pole tasted
From Reuters:
Man gets prison in Cameron Diaz topless photo case
Will find out what it's like to have his privacy violated
From Reuters:
Huge firework blast rattles Mexican town
Bush blamed
From ABC News:
Katrina Called Most Destructive U.S. Storm
Galveston residents disagree
From Reuters:
US high court nominee: 'I'm not an ideologue'
Kennedy, Biden, Bush complain of Roberts using big words
From Reuters:
US House, Senate pass hurricane tax bills
How to collect taxes from hurricanes still uncertain
From ABC News:
Japanese Probe Pulls Alongside Asteroid
Moons it, drives away
From Reuters:
FBI warns about fake Katrina charity Web sites
Fake news sites still OK
Covered Dish Supper: 9/15/2005
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Lunch: 9/15/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- Kilabe's Hive reports a Marine killed in the Gulf ... of Mexico. [via Blackfive]
- Conservative Thinking finds Google's blog search.
- The Nose On Your Face has the joint ACLU/NAMBLA release.
- Cao has a question about the ACLU and Newdow
- The Therapist has an interview. But guess who's the real Mr Doofus.
- Brain Droppings finds the "real disaster."
- BookOfJoe looks at New Orleans.
- Cake Eater Chronicles offers an update.
- Captain's Quarters looks at Day 3.
Breakfast: 9/15/2005
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
- Kerfuffles asks about John Roberts and Iran-Contra.
- Blogs For Bush says it's a done deal.
- Hyscience looks at Biden.
- Down For Repairs has a post about one business' giving.
- Insolublog parties with Lefties.
- The Squire of Gothos isn't afraid of change.
- Sigmund, Carl and Alfred look at Swedis boobs.
- Dane Bramage manages to work Kanye West, Steve Urkel, Howard Dean and Cary Grant into one post!
Flagging Guest Posts
This is a new one that I implemented here on my little blog ... today! I've been working on it for a while, but just got the solution within the last 24 hours. And, son-of-a-gun, it works! And I just have to share it.This tip is for those bloggers that have guest bloggers. That's becoming more and more prevalent. And, if you have a primary author (say, for example, you), but have occasional posts by others, you might want folks to easily know who wrote it.
There are a couple of ways to do that.
One is to have the author listed at the top of the post. That way, when someone starts reading, they immediately see who wrote it. And, some blogs do just that.
However, it's most common to have post information listed at the bottom of the post. Blogger, for example, by default, has its templates set up to show the author at the bottom of the post, along with the date/time of the post and the comments link. TypePad (and most MovableType) templates do the same.
Now, it's always possible to move the author information to the top. While that's not standard, it's certainly done. Some even move all the information (date/time, comments, TrackBacks, etc) to the top. IMAO does this, for instance.
But, like I said, most blog templates have all that information at the bottom.
Now, you might ask, is this really a big deal? Well, yeah, it can be. From an ego standpoint of the guest blogger, for instance. If someone takes the time to agree to post for you, they should certainly receive credit for their work.
At this little blog, from time to time a guest blogger will post. And I want them to get credit for their work. More than once, I received credit for someone else's writing. So, to avoid such a situation, it's important to me that guest bloggers receive proper credit for their work.
But, I also want the author information to appear at the bottom of the post with the rest of the traditional information.
So, I could have the author's name appear at the top of the post, just under the title, in addition to appearing at the bottom. But, I only wanted that to happen for guest bloggers. For posts I wrote, I didn't want my byline to be at the top and bottom of the post, just at the bottom with the standard information.
How do you accomplish this? It's actually easier than you might think. But it involves CSS.
The general idea is to modify your template to add code that displays the author name at the top of the post. Then wrap it in a style that causes the code to be hidden if the author is you.
Now to the details.
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