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Reading about, and now seeing helplessly first-hand how people jump through hoops to deny climate change (once called global warming) exists and is caused, in major part, by human behavior is the closest to feeling like an immortal observer I am ever to likely be. We've known of a problem since roughly the 1920s, but are so hard-wired to seek out immediate threats and to focus on our betterment

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Let me start with this, because it's important. Three cases of measles this year, but only one confirmed resident of King County. The others were visitors. Check that link and make sure your too-young-or-too-sick-to-be-vaccinated children weren't exposed. Luckily, public schools still have very high vaccination rates overall. But here is the thing... If you don't vaccinate your kids (with

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Recently, I ran across an article on satirical news site The Onion which attempted to express that feeling where something suddenly becomes inevitable, and you have to steel your nerves to deal with it. Here are things I've had to steel my nerves against lately: The alarming number of police shootings reported in the media on a near-weekly basis. The fact that the nation's largest police union

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I haven't posted in a very long time. Life is good. Rowing is good. Knitting is good. Videogames are good. Little black kitty is adorable. Weather is getting nice. Right. So. According to the news this morning, here's what is going to escalate and be the most important piece of news forever: A gorilla grabbed a kid and was killed for his efforts. Everyone picks a side and we enter world war

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Summers were murder; two-a-days doubly so. Growing up in the sweltering Texas heat taught me two things: the sun is evil and don't go outside until December. Unfortunately, my parents had this pesky idea that children should do something besides read and play video games indoors all the time, so sometimes there was no avoiding the sun. In college, something compelled me to pick up yarn

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As the year goes on, and as I listen to NPR on the way to work, I find myself becoming more cynical about other human beings. I don't like it, but there it is. There are two things I know for sure. First, the guy who made the anti-Islam film is batshit crazy, a con man, and should probably be locked away forever. Second, aside from a few very loud protests by a small group of hateful people, the

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"Fool!" Dr. Klein spat. "I told you to have everything taken care of by the time I arrived. If Meredith sees this mess she'll--""I'll what, love?" Meredith strode into the room. "Kill you? No, darling, I care little for your ... experiments. Just see that it's clean for the party tonight." Dr. Klein seethed quietly and turned away from his wife. Dr. Klein's befuddled assistant, Horace, started

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Okay, so I'm not going to talk about bees. Instead, at the behest of a friend, I am going to explain to you situations in which I think racism is comedy. Scenario 1: Black guy: You there! You opened your door into my car and scratched the paint on purpose! You did it because I am black! White guy: Sir, I have never seen you before in my life. Black guy: I'm calling my lawyer! Scenario 2:

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Dance until you pass out. That's my motto from now on at any live Armin Van Buuren shows. What do you even call a techno show? Is it a rave? There were certainly ravers present. I'm pretty sure the table next to us was doing drug deals.I thought I had "slutted" myself up enough with a somewhat low-cut shirt, but I was NOTHING compared to some of the shit we saw. Scrawny, coked-out hooker-looking

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I'm talking about the word "eureka," which has been attributed to Archimedes when he stepped into his bathtub and discovered water displacement. ::themoreyouknow::I somewhat hope the idea for the show Eureka (on the Sci Fi channel). How in the world did this show go under my radar for 2 seasons? The third season starts tomorrow. OI!Basically, it's a show about a town full of geniuses who mostly

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OMGOMGOMGOMG Watchmen trailer was awesome last night. I mean .... the Batman movie was great too, but OMGOMGOMG Dr. Manhattan is absolutely perfect. The Comedian is spot on. Rorschach's mask is just right. The scene on mars with the thing and the pointy shinies and the pretty lady and the AAAAAAHHHHHH I NEED IT NOW.It was really more a teaser than a full trailer, but there was enough of it to

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So Friday, Sal, Chrissie, and I met a racist old woman. She referred to black people as the N-word, and as "big ape-men." How ... quaint... Oi. She was super nice other than that. Nothing terribly interesting other than that for Friday...Saturday was the busiest day ever. Pedicure/manicure to get ready for Avenue Q and mah pretty black dress, then I had a few minutes to chill before I met

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Ahhh fireworks. Greatest of all Chinese inventions. That might be a lie. So what is new? Oh! I got to experience the magic of terrifying explosions set off just a few feet from my chair. That was a first. I still have no idea what any of the fireworks are called, but the show was fun just the same (except for the REALLY BRIGHT and REALLY LOUD fireworks). I also got to take Maizieface to my

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Jellyfish!I saw some! Over there! Guys? Hey guys?I discovered my limit for prolonged activity in the heat: it is 1.5 hours at an aquarium. The Dallas World Aquarium has a lot of nifty things, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. However, remind me not to cut it quite so close next time. Call me crazy, but I really like having solid plans. I liked the idea of riding to Dallas on the train to go to the

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With the sales of the RadioShack waterfront campus to Tarrant County College, employees in attendance at yesterday's company-wide meeting asked only the most pertinent questions:Will we still have nacho Friday?Can I still have a chair?When TCC moves in, will we still have air conditioning?Will we still be allowed to turn on the lights?Can we still use the E-mails?What will happen to the internet

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Still not much to report.Played PowerStone last Saturday night with Brian and Cody.Now I have sinus problems for the second time this year, and have decided to break down and go to the doctor tomorrow. The human body is both awesome and craptastic. Boo for germs.

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I haven't got much to report at the moment, but I would like to mention briefly that I CRAVE Indian food again. I miss its gentle caress as it slides into my mouth.Also, I'd like to introduce you to de-rez. Oh my.

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Mornin', Internets. It's Monday, and I don't want it to be Monday. I'd like it to still be Weekend, so I could spend a bit longer at A-Kon.As my new profile pictar suggests, I ran into Nabeshin (Watanabe Shinichi) in the Komik market, and poked Cody until he got off the phone and got in the picture. Well, originally I just wanted him to TAKE the picture, but Nabeshin's translator/PR agent/

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Well it's been more than a week since I tried my throat at voice acting, and let me tell you...it was the most awkward thing in the world.I was told to park at the left door, so that's what I did. The guard inside was unhelpful at best, and didn't give a crap whether I knew what was going on or not. Apparently, a little binder at the entrance was supposed to give me character background and a

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I've been so busy lately it's hard to focus on anything! LET'S GLOOVY!So I have now finished three "TheGirlNerd" podcasts. I'm excited about being TheGirlNerd. Now I need to figure out how to get listeners. There are anime podcasts that have been around a LOT longer than me, and who have more than just the one cohost. What I need to do is get a roommate or boyfriend or something who likes anime,

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I've been busy lately! After receiving the news that my friend was leaving her husband, most of my friends decided that said husband needed cheering up, so I spent way too much time with a beer in my hand over the last week. I need to find a bar as awesome as Gingerman, but with regular alcohol selections. Beer is tasty, but a bit filling.Friday I saw that Jet Li/Jackie Chan movie (I refuse to

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Good morning, blahg readers (all two of you). I'm just writing in to report the acquisition of a new family member. Maizie! She's the little puppeh in my profile picture. She's so cute. Scared of everything, but super cute. She's getting over her shyness, and her idea of playtime is to rub her face all over my hand while I attempt to scratch whatever surface is available.In between puppy snuggles

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Yay! I forgot to post about this earlier, but I've had an exciting dining experience!As you may or may not know, everyone's good friend Russ came back from Japan last week. By way of reintroduction to Fat American Society, my friends and I decided to take him to Texas de Brazil. If you don't have a clue what that is, allow me to simplify with a picture.Ahem. MEEEEEEEAT. I stole that image from

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That's right! The Eddie Izzard show was last night. Everyone's favorite NOT GAY British transvestite was on top of his game last night. Here's a brief review:Eddie started out by engaging the crowd, asking them questions in what he called "reverse school." ("You tell me the answer, and I say it back to you as if I knew it all along!") He had us all rolling right off the bat. One of the greatest

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Friday night I went out with the girls to an Indian restaurant in Fort Worth. That's right! I went to the no-no place on Brian's list. I don't know what's wrong with Brian. That place is fantastic! The Naan was fluffy delish, the dipping sauces tasted fresh, and the Chicken Korma was absolutely excellent. I think Shannon and I were the only ones who had previously tasted the awesomeness that is

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