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Climate Reality Bites the Libertarians
2008-04-15 01:09:00 by Ernest Partridge Some of my best friends are libertarians. We read each others’ papers, we exchange ideas by e-mail, and we invite each other to participate in our seminars and conferences. On numerous occasions, my libertarian friends have treated me with generosity and respect. I’ve found them to be personable and tolerant of my progressive opinions. And also unyielding in their convictions. My libertarian friends, I have discovered, are like the kindly Catholic bishop, who will patiently listen to your heresies, all the while never budging an iota from his absolute faith in the authority of the Pontiff, the truth of the dogma of the immaculate conception, and the sinfulness of birth control. Likewise, the typical libertarian is steadfast in his beliefs,* that “there is no such thing as a public” (Ayn Rand) – that (so-called) “society” is nothing more than an aggregation of individuals. It follows that there is no such thing as “the public ...
Confessions Of A Crippled Soul
2008-02-16 10:34:00 im bleedin.for days,for weeks now,iv been bleedin.i didnt realize it ryt away.i mistakenly thot it was justwhat,a block.a block that has temporarily resided inthe darkest corners of my mind.a block that wud melt away, in time.just an honest to goodness -writer's block."I think writer's block is simply the dread that you are going to write something horrible. But as a writer, I believe that if you sit down at the keys long enough, sooner or later something will come out." Roy Blount, Jr. to be honest,lately,ive been havin a difficult time comin up with an entry. an entry good enough, creative enough, to satisfy this thirsty soul."Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul."Marcus Aurelius, Meditationsit was so unlike before where,words seemed to flow so naturally. where,this mind seemed to disregard the shrill cries of complaintsby this ever exhausted body,and..spirit.now,all i can ever grasp is,thin air.yes,nothin.?Courageous - that?s how you ...
A Tale On The Dark Side
2008-02-13 12:20:00 it's on the news. i initially had a hard time believin it. first point, i didnt see it on teevee nor hear it on the radio. second point, my mom is well-known for overdramatization, hysterics and paranoia (love u love u mama) so gettin text messages from her - urgin, naggin me to come home early, well, its lyk, an ordinary occurence already. third point, i didnt feel any burst of adrenaline, gut feelin nor anythin of the kind when i read her message.six texts.she sent me six texts.four missed calls.she tried callin me, four times.i deeply regreted that i failed to assure her ryt away that i was alryt. it was almost ten in the evening then and i was waitin by marcos hi-way extension when i belatedly realized i havent checked my mobile phone for hours. that was then when i realized how alarmed she was as she cud not reach me in any way.everythin originated from my other brother's message. my mother forwarded it to me and it went somethin like this:please tell ate (sister) to go home ...
Reality bites in Laguna Niguel
2008-01-22 12:41:00 It's not the only luxury housing development in Laguna Niguel (not even close), but Hillcrest Estates is one of the area's newest. The guard-gated community has 211 homes - "estates" - that range in size from 3-5 bedrooms. The price tags start at more than $1 million.It's becoming more and more apparent that not even this neighborhood will be spared from what is going on in the real estate market these days. Here's an exceedingly sad example of a housing bubble casualty, plus a case of real estate agent over-disclosure all rolled into one. 23676 Marin Way, 92677 Asking price: $1,099,000 Asking price/ sq ft: $345Income requirement: $274,750Purchase price: $1,360,000Purchase date: 1/19/2006Size: 4 beds, 3 baths, 3,185 sq ft (built in 2004) MLS: S515421 (38 days on Redfin) 2006 property tax: $4,136HOA dues: $185Type: Single Family Residence Style: Contemporary Stories: Two LevelsLot size: 6,500 sq ftFrom listing: This ho...
On Office Politics
2008-01-17 03:11:00 lady crystal and i were talkin last nyt bout.. stuff. stuff lyk our vents, rants and ramblings. stuff lyk politics. (uhuh!) stuff lyk.. religion. (heavy!)politics.What do we live for, if not to make the world less difficult for each other? Personal Developmentthe truth is, in my seventy years and five minutes here on earth, this is the first time i experienced office politics. foreword: i have no intention of offendin anyone, most of all my colleagues, by bloggin about this. this is a personal opinion and i just felt like expressin how i feel about the entire thing. Whether you hate it, admire it, practice it or avoid it, office politics is a fact of life in any organization. And, like it or not, it?s something that you need to understand and master to be sure of your own success. Mind Toolsfor days now, iv been emotionally tortured with this subject. a lot of "shud i leave or not? or did i do the ryt thing or did i not?" thoughts continue to alternately wrestle inside my head. the...
Baseball Reality Bites: Broward County Edition
2008-01-16 23:17:00 Remember how those clowns in Broward County decided to throw money at the Baltimore Orioles for their stupid spring training site instead of investing those resources in a Marlins ballpark? Well, the Orioles are about to flip Broward off on their way up to Vero Beach. Two Fort Lauderdale city commissioners suspect the Baltimore Orioles ...
By: Fish at Bat
An unWANTED Visit From Burglars Wanna Be's
2007-12-30 19:17:00 what a way to end 2007.it's two hours and 25 minutes past midnyt but here i am,in front of the computer,wide awake. my head feels like it's bein torn apart and yet,i cudnt force myself to lie downand give this body a rest.barely an hour ago,i was jolted awake by the odd noisescomin from our balcony and yard.from the balcony, it sounded like somebody was tryin to get in.the piece of wood which we use to block any animal -particularly a cat's entrance,seemed like it was bein placed down in a corner. it also sounded as if somebody was tryin to sit?or stand up? on our wooden sofa. creaks comin from the sofaedgescudnt be mistaken for anythin else.from our yard, i sensed people - one, two -makin distinct movements. then came,the unusual thud from the roof.it appears like i have unWANTED visitors --the "akyat-bahay" gang.naturally, i made noises. first off, i gave a whoppin cough. dead silence. a couple of minutes passed, the discrete sounds resumed.i then let my mobile phone message al...
30 Wanting To Be 13
2007-12-30 10:58:00 horyt! after puttin all my energies and time over online tests, love quizzes and youtube videos for the past three days, there is no denyin of this one, painful, truth now. the truth, being............ im officially 30. give me that hammer!!!to my "younger" friends, it's NOT really as bad as it sounds. that is, for as long as i put into my thick skull these profound words uttered by my gorgeous cousin a few days ago: "positive energies caz.. positive energies.." , it's still.. well, bearable.im just bein difficult, and childish. and narrow-minded. and self-centered. but you see, i really dont wanna be difficult. and childish. and narrow-minded. and self-centered.i just dont wanna be 30!!! (30!!!) (30!!!)give me that mallet!!!if u only knew how i lived my life for the past three decades, im suuuure ud feel the same way. but then again, maybe, im just bein presumptuous. and assuming. and downryt whiny.you see, there's somethin about bein 30 that really really ticks me off and makes...
README
2007-12-12 16:05:00 writing has always been my therapy. since i was in high school, nothin and i mean nothin can compare with the joy writin can give me. with writin, i can be myself. i dont need to feel this need to please anyone, nor pretend that everythin is alright when it's toinkin not. i can write whatever i feel like writin. i can express whatever i feel like expressin. this is mine and mine alone. u can go to heck and back, i cud care less. just leave my darn writing alone.writing entails responsibility. especially if you're gonna share what u wrote. be ready to be criticized: good, bad, ugly. that's the time when writing doesnt become solely yours. it becomes ours or theirs. u, me, us, them.and if there is one thing i learned from the past that concerns this passion in my life, be mindful with what u write. true, u may want to let out what u feel at that exact moment. but be very very careful because others may take it the wrong way. as in totally the other ultra negative way. no matter how...
Ralf Schumacher - Reality Bites
2007-12-09 17:35:00 Ralf Schumacher is not a bad driver. But even the best ones should know when to go… The departure of Ralf Schumacher from Toyota was long expected. He was reportedly within a race of being fired during the summer but he managed to hold on to his seat till the end of the season. The expected ...
By: F1 Wolf
Breakfast In A Judge's Chambers
2007-11-23 11:16:00 Trying creates impossibilities,letting go createswhat is desired.Stalking Wolf,Apache elderphotocredit:http://www.art-bywicks.com/good%20bye%20so%20l-ong%20farewell.jpg
Pay Per Weights
2007-11-22 14:18:00 definition:small heavy objectsaccumulatively placed voluntaryinside a backpack of the payorin payment of the turmoilhe/she brought to a certain circle ofhighly adored people consideredalready as family.the payor pays a huge amount of guilt andregret to the indebted individualsfor every weight the payees wereforced to carry due to the debtor's incapability toaccomplish the tasks assigned to him/her.the payor must then settle the debtsas soon as possible to avoid furtherdisturbance to these equally hard workinmentors and scholars of the society.God knows how it tears my soul apart to give up somethin which iv always loved and enjoied. but if its the only way to maintain a balance on both sides, i will then make a choice and painfully stick to that decision.for better people,for better earth.photocredit: http://hgc-geology0.tripod.com/-sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderp-ictures/.pond/kalalau_rocks.jpg-.w300h249.jpg
Objection, Your Honor
2007-11-18 10:22:00 NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:this is not a criticism, condemnation nor anythin of the sorts. i want to blog about this for the simple reason that i learned a lot from things i mistakenly committed in the past.this is a REALITY BITES entry:a categoria where i discovered lessons the hard way, fully regretted each and of which some, i am payin dearly as of this moment.the reason for comparin this post to a criminal trial is simple and not in the least exaggerated. in my opinion, if for every major, even sometimes minor decision and judgement we are to make in our daily lives concords with this legal process (i.e. due process), everythin wud have been less upsettin for everyone. it may be time-consumin, true, and involves a lot of proceedings but at least! it looks, sounds and feels FAIR. again, as u can see from my previous entries, i disabled the comments section, simply because it is too painful for me to talk about it. (as i wud be doin with this entry.) hope u all understand. thanks for drop...
The Unforgiven
2007-11-17 15:38:00 "I was new in the game and like all young thieves thought I had a license to steal. It didnt last." ? William S. Burroughsphotocredit: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/-17216/17216-h/images/017-05.png-
The Unforgivin
2007-11-16 11:52:00 "My tea's gone cold, I'm wonderin why I got out of bed at all. The mornin rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all." ? Dido
Tirades of A Wounded Ret
2007-11-15 14:08:00 this is supposed to be a post filled withgrief, immeasurable pain and unspoken regret but,i changed my mind.instead of wallowin in despair and self-pity,id rather channel them all toanger.that is why i wud wish that u skip this entry if ur not up to hearin some tirades of a wounded ret.i just need to let them all out. u think uv won huh?guess what?i am NOT givin up!who do u think u r,takin charge of my life,SO orderin me around?duh?!i do NOT know u.and i do NOT have plans of knowin u.AT ALL.put that in ur thick skull, wud u?so u think ur doin me a favor huh?guess what?ur delusional!when did stabbin at the back become favorable in this era?in ur vocabulary, maybe.from what generation were u from again?ah, yeah.looong before i, my dad, my mom, even my grandpapa and grandmama were born eh?i have two words for u:ur neurotic!so u think that by doin these things ur doin,ur nearin the top of this staircase called peace and harmony huh?how naive can u get,or shud i sayhow ah, knowledgeably ...
Reality bites: loosing money in real estate
2007-11-10 17:59:00 Another video that shows you how real estate does not always make you money. This couple has unrealistic expectations. Because they bought at the peak of the market, they think they can get for the house today what sellers where getting just a few months ago. Well, as you can see, if just doesn’t work ...
By: National Bubble
A Walk In The Clouded Clouds
2007-11-02 07:06:00 lifeused to beso simple.this pair of hikin boots used to be happywith its daily life.providin ease for miles of walkin over rough terrains,shieldin a hiker's sensitive feet and ankles -from any form of injurywhich may be caused by water, mud, and rocks.it's not that difficult, really.until somethin came along.somethin called socks.aha! so life cud be happier eh?the comfort it wud provide along the way.the warmth, the joy,ah, incomparable!it wud obliterate any type of painproduced by blisters andtotally wipe out all traces of distressbrought about by some obstaclesin the wilderness.the journey wud surely be enjoiable!both for the hiker and the hiking boots.the trek wud be easier.safer and faster and farther.a buddy who wud stickthru thin and thinner.for worse, for worst,for poorer, for poorest.ah, truly, til death do them part.destiny.it's like stumblin upon somethin that's actually a bit of urself.its just that,in all of ur bootin experience,u never had this faintest idea that s...
All Apologies
2007-10-30 17:01:00 PRIVACY AND AGREEMENT.101% of the content of this blog (written by the author) is purely a product of a writer's delusions.the other -12% (still written by the author) is mainly based from other people's hallucinations if not from some of the world's inaccurate misconceptions about the generality that concerns this specie called homo sapiens.the author ABSOLUTELY has no intention, whatsoever, howsoever, wheresoever, to offend, humiliate, scandalize, nor controversialize things that may invade the privacy of a co-homo sapien.with all due respect, the author offers her sincerest regret if she may have - one way or another - disgraced, disrespected, or insulted someone unintentionally.the author is at her heels and truly ALL APOLOGIES.wat else shud i bebut all apologieswat else cud i sayeveryone is nayin the sun,in the sun,i feel tis wrathin the sun,in the sun.....worried.horrid.sorry-ed-.for confidential reasons, the writer also decided to delete the entry before this. this is to ...
EMO
2007-10-16 16:43:00 note to the public:to better comprehend the message im tryin to impart on this entry, id like to suggest to please visit my REALITY BITES post: In The Eyes Of A Battered Angel. it was composed mainly to introduce these two buddies that made a major impression in my life. thank you so much for readin on..EMO.as compared to physs,he's more of the silent type.the other may tick me off so bad that i wud have no other choice but to bellow like a madwoman.this one though,he pushes me in a subtle way in which i wudnt even be conscious that im already weepin quietly.and uncontrollably.it's difficult to feel the rays of the sun in a very cloudy day.especially if ur inside ur bedroom closet,no flashlight on hand.emo, sitted nearby,was holdin the giant blanket that covered up both of u.it's mighty darker than BLACK.it's tougher to breathe when ur 2000 feet under water.particularly if ur swimmin like a mermaid,wearin only ur divin mask.emo, in his scuba tank,was all the while ridin ur back....
Reality Bites ? The Big Business of Sports; the Baseball Offseason & Fan Ac
2007-10-05 04:38:00 While I am here watching the Yankees get thumped by the Indians, I often check out the other blogs out there in the universe, and one of the best out there is the Nats320 Blog done by a Washington Nationals season ticket holder who has unbridled passion for the team and attends virtually every game. This week, he added an impassioned entry to his blog about the ticket availability for the post-season, TV programming and how MLB caters to their supporters, VIP?s, lawyers and corporate partners. I agree with most of he says; however, the reality of sports today it is driven by almighty dollar, big business and not ?biting the hand that feeds you?. I work for a defense contractor, and one of the biggest companies in the world as an IT consultant/site director. A few years ago, I was able to attend plenty of Washington Wizards game as fan, sit in a corporate box, eat free food, have all the drinks and have team officials greet us, even though I am nobody. I have been able t...
By: The Oriole Post
Reality Bites
2007-09-21 15:20:00 Only young, "pretty girls" can front the BBC's new "bite size" Tee Vee news. [Daily Mail] The 8 p.m. newscast debuting in November is aimed at the younger demo with attention spans of gnats. Men anchors are ticked. BBC's fending off charges of "dumbing down" the news. So what else is new? This just in: Tee Vee News Dumbed Down! CBS honcho Les Mooves standing by his woman like O.J.'s Nicole clone girlfriend's clinging to him as the Titanic bow slips under the icy water. Tony the Tiger Moonpie, in a Boston speech, bleats "she's great!" [Boston Herald] Let's see how "great" she is when she talks about her "vision" and "future" on former CBSer Marvin Kalb's "Kalb Report" September 25th at the National Press Club. [Press release]Moonpie liberated Dan Rather, now it is Dan's turn to feel "liberated" over his $70 million lawsuit against CBC for making him a "scapegoat" in that Bush National Guard story flap. Dan claims CBS bosses were up the WH's asses and dumped him to placate Bu...
By: Chickaboomer
Reality Bites
2007-09-05 07:01:00 Hokie - “a word that people used to express feeling, approval, excitement, surprise” - Johann Norstedt - Retired VA Tech English Professor Once again, a suicidal maniac hell-bent on exacting as much revenge as possible has struck one of the nation’s schools, this time a world-class university. But as information about the shootings, suspect and victims ...
Reality Bites
2007-09-04 06:47:00 Reality television at its most basic level is quite simply nothing more than a popularized, legal form of prostitution, albeit without sex. People are stripped of their dignity on television and end up performing all manner of demeaning and vile tasks. They are forced to choose between morality and money.
Roberts Speaking Out: Calling Out O's Fans - Reality Bites...
2007-08-12 05:42:00 We all love him and we all want to be him; however, in a recent article in the Baltimore Sun, All-Star second baseman, Brian Roberts has decided to call out Oriole fans.That's right.Brian opines on the situation with O's fans staying home when the Red Sox and Yankee fans are in town...***"I don't know why so many Red Sox fans want to be here and Oriole fans don't," Roberts said. "You look around and you realize that you're swamped in red. It gets really old. To see Wily Mo [Pena] run off the field to a standing ovation after just tying the game is annoying."[Orioles fans] are missing out on an opportunity to watch one of the best pitchers in the league against a first-place team. Bedard was phenomenal tonight and deserved a lot more than what he got. I thought what we did in the eighth and nine innings was pretty impressive, too."You'd just like to have the support of our fans. We have a pretty darn good team. When we win, I know people will come out. But it would nice if they...
By: The Oriole Post
Reality Bites - Hell?s Kitchen vs The Next Food Network Star
2007-07-13 11:30:00 Ever since Iron Chef of Japan became a cult classic U.S. television has been experimenting with cooking contests (including Food Network’s excellent American version of Iron Chef itself). From cakes to risotto we all want to know whose ‘cuisine reigns supreme’. Allez Cuisine! Two of the most popular are ?Hell?s Kitchen? which has even made it ...
By: Kitchen Warfare
When it comes to Bonds, reality bites (Yahoo! Sports)
2007-07-10 09:22:00 SAN FRANCISCO – As Giants slugger nears home run record, a feeling of closure may be hard to come by. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Reality Bites: The Orioles and Sam Perlozzo...
2007-06-18 02:51:00 Things are not good here for those who are Orioles fans. Not good at all. Today, I covered the game for Oriole Magic on the MVN network, and the day started off early.It was memorable.Besides Jim Palmer telling me in person how bad the team was, to hearing Dave Johnson's rant on WHFS radio to seeing the Orioles live in the flesh lose was horrifying.Then I got to speak with Sam Perlozzo after the game, as I saw and wanted to get his autograph. I spoke to him for several minutes as he was getting into his truck, and you could tell the losing was getting to him by the way his face looked.I wished him luck on the road trip and hoped the Orioles could shake the funk they are in. He looked genuinely glad to hear that and at least appreciate the words of hope.In talking with him, he's a good man, and does not deserve the losing along with the abuse, but sports is a business and the W and L's matter.Even moreso in a city that has seen it's team trot out losing team after losing team for...
By: The Oriole Post
Reality bites
2007-04-27 14:12:00 Tomorrow will be the first day of our walk. It arrives with two sobering pieces of reality. The first is the weight of our fully packed rucksacks. Although Doris's is slightly smaller in terms of volume, our respective packs both come in at just over 11 Kilograms. For the Americans and older Brits, that is a shade over 24 pounds, or 1.7 Stones. Gulp! I have to admit to mild panic when I first discovered this. Since then, I have been engaging in what I believe is known as “self-talk”, telling myself that it doesn't feel too bad, as I stride manfully between train, 'plane, escalator and car. But tomorrow there will be no train, 'plane, escalator or car – just Shanks's Pony. Add to this, the fact that our first offered accommodation is something like 25 kilometres away - more than our average target daily of 20 kilometres. Doris has gotten royally sick of me bleating on about how we are not fit and that we need to use the early part of the journey to get fit. I am sorry...
By: Our Journey
REALITY BITES??
2006-10-07 17:35:00 Anyone who has gone through the agony of losing someone he/she loves so much will still wish against all odds to have that love back again. But sometimes a love lost is a love gone forever. No amount of hope can bring back to life a relationship that just died a natural death. Set yourself ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
REALITY BITES??
2006-10-07 17:35:00 Anyone who has gone through the agony of losing someone he/she loves so much will still wish against all odds to have that love back again. But sometimes a love lost is a love gone forever. No amount of hope can bring back to life a relationship that just died a natural death. Set yourself ... |
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