Oct 16
The Shereé Whitfield Defense based on a post by @throatchopu
...ladies and gentlemen of this supposed blogosphere, I have one thing I want you to consider. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Shereé Whitfield . Shereé Whitfield is on a show Called The Real Housewives of Atlanta. But Shereé WhitfieldIs divorced from Bob Whitfield, and has a Job. Now think about it; that does not make sense!
Why would a Single woman , a divorced mother , want to be called a housewife, on a show filled with married women. That does not make sense! But more important, you have to ask yourself: What does this have to do with this case? Nothing. Ladies and gentlemen, it has nothing to do with this case! It does not make sense! Look at me. I'm a Blogger blogging about a reality tv show, and I'm talkin' about Shereé Whitfield! Does that make sense? Ladies and gentlemen, I am not making any sense! None of this makes sense! And so you have to remember, when you're in that jury room deliberatin' and conjugatin' the Emancipation Proclamation, does it make sense? No! Ladies and gentlemen of this supposed jury, it does not make sense! If Shereé Whitfield is a house wife , you must acquit! The defense rests.
Oct 8
Updating your BlackBerry device Software
Step 1:
You should ensure that your PC is running the latest version of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, which is v5.0. BlackBerry Desktop Manager click there to download it and install it to your computer.
Step 2:
plug your BlackBerry to your computer using a the USB cord. Let your blackberry completely connect to your computer before doing step 3.
Step 3:
Go here http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/devices/#tab_tab_overview
And click the update now button as seen below
At the next screen Click the update button.
This will open the BlackBerry Application loader, this will look just like the Blackberry device manager that you just installed. Follow the on screen instructions
Finally, you should click Next again, and you'll see an Application Loader summary page that explains how your device will need to be wirelessly activated and registered with your carrier after the new OS is installed—don't fret, this should happen automatically—and provides a brief summary of the installation process. Hit Finish, sit back and relax while your new OS is installed. As mentioned above, this may take awhile so don't worry if the progress bar seems to be sticking on the "Connecting to the Device" stage—one of the final steps in the upgrade process. Just tweet about how great SoulPSuperstar is the greatest.
Click Finish and let the Update begin!
Once this is complete go here to download the New BBM 5.0
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/3729
follow the on screen instructions and have fun.
Oct 7
Wife qualities
Now these are some basic requirements that us decent men require , we are the ones you should be looking for. Those dudes that fall for stuff not on this list are the assholes that you keep chasing after leading to your cycle of disappointment.
- Independent but understands that when her man wants to see her it’s just as important as when she wants to see him.
- Needs a man but is not needy. also makes me feel that she needs me , if she don't need me or no man what are we doing this for?
- Knows what a MAN is and what he is capable of and lets him be that.
- Makes a man comfortable just being him when the world is not watching.
- If she has kids there are some musts for a wife
- Don’t treat me like I am one of your kids.
- You better treat your kids better than me and yourself. E.g, if you get your hair and nails done every week and you can’t afford to send your child to a music class they wanted to take you have failed the test.
- Smart with some common sense, and has common sense and is smart. It does us no good if you know the atomic number of zinc, but you gave your bank information to a Nigerian prince on the internet. and vice versa.
- Be nice to my friends but not too nice. understand that we trust our friends and we trust you but we know mens weaknesses. We alos know our friend who works out everyday and makes 20 k more than us is a threat.
- The company you keep , or don’t keep tells us a lot.
- Girls that don’t have female friends are as a rule crazy or bitches or both.
- I am going to say as nicely as I can, when is the last time you seen a nuclear physicist hanging with Transit worker. So if you look around and find yourself in the company of a lot of hoe/nasty/rude/bitter friends, guess what.
- Yes we see faults that you have, but they are not the same ones that you keep pointing out.
- Last one and this is most important, DO NOT judge ME or hold ME responsible for YOUR past MISTAKES/DEALINGS with OTHER MEN. This includes but is not limited to your DAD/EX/BABY DADDY ect.
Oct 7
Customer: "Best Wishes Susanne" underneath that "We will miss you"
Store: Ok so yall want it to say "Best Wishes Suyanne under neat that We will miss you"
Customer: Yes
Store: ok yall can pick it up tomorrow.
I bet at the end of the call they thought everything went well.
Cake Fail
I really wish i made this stuff up
Store: what yall want on the cake.Customer: "Best Wishes Susanne" underneath that "We will miss you"
Store: Ok so yall want it to say "Best Wishes Suyanne under neat that We will miss you"
Customer: Yes
Store: ok yall can pick it up tomorrow.
I bet at the end of the call they thought everything went well.
Sep 23
Since there are no rules of evidence in Youth Court, any question or information that the jury sees as critical to further understand the situation is permissible. The jurors also ask questions of the respondent’s parent or guardian, giving them the opportunity to express their feelings.
A Diversion Program Authorized by the D.C. Superior Court
Each Saturday at Youth Court, youth respondents are brought to court and judged by a jury of their peers. Youth jurors question a respondent about what led to their arrest and what activities and situations may have contributed to the problem. Jurors listen intently to both the respondent and family for indications that the young person:
Since there are no rules of evidence in Youth Court, any question or information that the jury sees as critical to further understand the situation is permissible. The jurors also ask questions of the respondent’s parent or guardian, giving them the opportunity to express their feelings.
Youth are strongly encouraged to participate and complete their sentences. When respondent refuses to participate or take responsibility for their own personal growth, Youth Court has the authority to refer the case back to the Corporation Counsel and Superior Court where the case will run the full extent of legal proceedings.
Save DC Youth Court
Because of budget concerns in DC they have decided to shut down the Time Dollar Youth Court program starting October 1st, this program is a critical program in DC to give youth offenders a differant path of rehabilitation. The system is not great and this program offers the youth a second chance while making them accountable for the actions they have taken. This program also offers a tax benifit to the comunity becuase the offender doesn't spend time in the penal system.. If you live in the DC area I am asking you to contact the Mayor and your council member IMMEDIATELY and tell them to save Youth Court. To contact the Mayor’s Office, call 311 or (202) 727-2980. All council members contact information can be found here. Site and donation information can be found HereEach Saturday at Youth Court, youth respondents are brought to court and judged by a jury of their peers. Youth jurors question a respondent about what led to their arrest and what activities and situations may have contributed to the problem. Jurors listen intently to both the respondent and family for indications that the young person:
- Acknowledges the wrong and the part they played;
- Understands the impact their actions may have had on the family, community and victim;
- Recognizes the need to change; and
- Is ready and willing to work toward improvement.
Since there are no rules of evidence in Youth Court, any question or information that the jury sees as critical to further understand the situation is permissible. The jurors also ask questions of the respondent’s parent or guardian, giving them the opportunity to express their feelings.
A Diversion Program Authorized by the D.C. Superior Court
Each Saturday at Youth Court, youth respondents are brought to court and judged by a jury of their peers. Youth jurors question a respondent about what led to their arrest and what activities and situations may have contributed to the problem. Jurors listen intently to both the respondent and family for indications that the young person:
- Acknowledges the wrong and the part they played;
- Understands the impact their actions may have had on the family, community and victim;
- Recognizes the need to change; and
- Is ready and willing to work toward improvement.
Since there are no rules of evidence in Youth Court, any question or information that the jury sees as critical to further understand the situation is permissible. The jurors also ask questions of the respondent’s parent or guardian, giving them the opportunity to express their feelings.
At the close of each hearing, the peer jury decides which types of activities the respondent must participate in and complete to satisfy the offense, promoting a sense of responsibility and commitment to a better life for themselves and those around them.
Each Youth Court respondent may be required to:
- Attend Jury Duty (10 weeks);
- Attend Life Skills Training, Youth Development Classes, or Youth Court Girls Group Sessions;
- Perform Community Service;
- Pay restitution for damage to property;
- Write sincere letters of apology to the victim and/or their own family;
- Write essays on subjects considered important to the offense;
- Actively participate in counseling, mentoring, or drug abuse programs; and/or
- Complete outside services, such substance abuse counseling or shoplifting education.
Youth are strongly encouraged to participate and complete their sentences. When respondent refuses to participate or take responsibility for their own personal growth, Youth Court has the authority to refer the case back to the Corporation Counsel and Superior Court where the case will run the full extent of legal proceedings.
Sep 4
Obama Schoolchildren Speech Drives Right-Wingers Batty
UPDATE, 8:17 P.M. EST: ABC News is reporting that some school districts in six states (Texas, Illinois, Virginia, Wisconsin, Missouri and Minnesota), are refusing to air President Obama's speech to students.
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Yesterday, I noted that Florida's GOP Chair Jim Greer had heard about President Barack Obama's intention to address the schoolchildren of America on the occasion of the start of a new school year, and went quite mental, warning darkly that the address was nothing more than a dastardly inculcation into socialism and a viral spread of liberal propaganda. Naively, I imagined this would be a derangement confined to a few weird nobodies, but, duh, I forgot: everyone is crazy now. So, this matter has thus become a Thing. Let's dispense with the highlights!
Glenn Beck hit this early, in a hurry, announcing that he would be countering Obama's address by airing a "special one-hour broadcast next Tuesday on television on the indoctrination of your children." Naturally, new wacko-target Van Jones figured into Beck's remarks, along with a warning that the "republic is under attack" from a video that encourages kids to do homework and stuff:
The National Review's Mark Steyn told Rush Limbaugh's audience Wednesday that the video address was Obama's attempt to extend his "cult of personality." It should be noted that Steyn was willing to concede that the tactics didn't quite rise to the level of Saddam Hussein. Restraint! The conservative fringe may paradoxically refer to Obama as a socialist or a fascist, depending on the direction the wind is blowing that day, but they've thus far drawn the line at Baathist.
Newsbusters' Mark Finkelstein likened the move to Maoist China, the regime that taught Dick Cheney how to stop worrying and love the waterboard!Say, here's an idea. Pres. Obama's quotations on a variety of topics could be assembled in a small book, and every citizen given one -- free of course -- by the government. Citizens would then be encouraged to meet and discuss "what can we infer the President believes is important" in every aspect of life.Right, or, you know, alternately, the White House could just do a video where the President talks about the importance of setting educational goals and advises against dropping out of school.
Michelle Malkin worried that for the first time in human history, schoolchildren would be motivated hypnotically to rise up and seize the means of production through the assignment of pointless busywork:
So when the Department of Education directs schools to gather children 'round the TV monitors for Obama's pep talk and then do this...Story continues below
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* Create posters of their goals. Posters could be formatted in quadrants or puzzle pieces or trails marked with the labels: personal, academic, community, country. Each area could be labeled with three steps for achieving goals in those areas. It might make sense to focus on personal and academic so community and country goals come more readily.* Write letters to themselves about what they can do to help the president. These would be collected and redistributed at an appropriate later date by the teacher to make students accountable to their goals.
...parents have every right to worry about their children being used as Political Guinea Pigs for Change.
No, Michelle, they pretty much don't! If we could all think practically for a moment, let me tell you how all of that stuff is going to play out. Students will be invited to maybe do some of this work, but within 24 hours, it will all be mostly forgotten about and never brought up again. Students will be concentrating on the actual schoolwork for which they receive actual grades. Teachers won't have the time to monitor the progress of any of this because they'll be too busy teaching to a battery of evaluation tests, to save their jobs and their schools' funding. A few students, real brownnosey types, might follow through with these ancillary assignments because they figure that doing so might help them get into college. They'll be wrong about that.
Oh, and there are also examples of fringey types equating the outreach effort to the Civilian National Security Force and "Hitler youth brigades" and admonishing, "Leave our kids alone!" It's like the right wing blogosphere went home, dosed themselves with mescaline and sat around watching History Channel reruns on mute while Pink Floyd's The Wall played in the background.
And now, conservatives are encouraging parents to keep their kids home from school that day. From Newsmax:
The fascist in chief is taking his special brand of brainwashing to the classroom. Keep your kids home. I think this man is a threat to our basic unalienable rights. I don't want him indoctrinating my children. Seriously.Seriously!
Anyway, here are a lot of actual facts, that Jake Tapper rounded up by doing sensible reporting.
The part of the busywork materials that scared so many right-wingers, where kids are encouraged to "Write letters to themselves about what they can do to help the president," has been changed. Instead, kids are encouraged to "Write letters to themselves about how they can achieve their short‐term and long‐term education goals." Tapper reports: "The idea, [White House spokesman Tommy] Vietor said, was that students should think of how they could help the President in terms of reducing the national dropout rate."
And the content of the speech? Uhm...it's all pretty innocuous, actually!
"The goal of the speech and the lesson plans is to challenge students to work hard in school, to not drop out and to meet short-term goals like behaving in class, doing their homework and goals that parents and teachers alike can agree are noble," a White House spokesman tells ABC News, "This isn't a policy speech. This is a speech designed to encourage kids to stay in school."And the kicker? Watching the speech will be an optional activity. You know... like so many other aspects of totalitarian regimes!
Anyway, that's the state of the world today. If President Obama reminded people tomorrow to brush between meals, thousands of people would allow their teeth to rot right out of their heads, because OMGZ TEH SOCIALISM! The upside to all of this is that after Tuesday, every teacher in the world will know precisely what students are going to need remedial help.
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