Sunday, April 30, 2006
Collaborators
Saturday, April 29, 2006
MI 4?
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania animal hospital has been sued by a couple who had brought their dog in to be euthanized but later found out it had been given away. Dana and Gary Ganyer said they had decided to have their 2-year-old German shepherd Annie put to sleep on 2005 because of an ailment that caused frequent and debilitating seizures. But instead, they claimed, the Mill Pond Veterinary Clinic in Milford, Pa., gave her a sedative that made her appear dead and later gave her to a new owner. The lawsuit, which was recently filed in Bucks County, alleges a former clinic employee told them they were considered heartless and that the clinic had devised a plan to "rescue" the dog. Dana Gayner said she's "totally torn up" that a vet could do such a thing. The new owner later had Annie euthanized after she lapsed into a coma-like state.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Panhandlers
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Mercy
DALLAS -- A 21-year-old is in jail Thursday morning charged in the torture death of the 10-month-old puppy, Mercy, who was stabbed, doused with gasoline and set on fire and died Sunday after several surgeries. DeShawn Brown was arrested shortly after midnight in Corinth, nearly two weeks after Mercy's tortured body was found in a wooded area April 14. Brown is accused of stabbing the 10-month-old pit bull mix, dousing her with gasoline and setting her body on fire. He is accused of animal cruelty, a felony that could carry a sentence of up to 10 years.
Mercy was taken to Carrollton animal shelter Operation Kindness for emergency surgery. Despite numerous emergency surgeries, she died days later. "I think all personnel in this are quite relieved to have a man in custody due to the cruelty of this crime," Sgt. Roger Patterson said. "It's cruel and it's evil, and it takes an evil person to do that ... and there's no reason for them to do that," Rock Creek pet owner Lachelle Duvall said.
There is a public memorial service to remember Mercy this Saturday at 10 a.m. at Operation Kindness. It was originally a private memorial, but so many viewers have asked about a service that the shelter has decided to make it public so everyone could attend.
But we all know he will never get incarcerated for 10 years no matter how heinous the crime was. Mercy was only a dog and no jury in their right mind would assess such a penalty in defense of an animal. I don't necessarily think that is fair but I think it is true.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
American Idol for April 26, 2006
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
24 Day 5 : 1:00AM - 2:00AM
Monday, April 24, 2006
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Cassette Tapes
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Baby and Her Electric Car
Friday, April 21, 2006
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Burger King Commercials
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Shaking Things Up
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Nuclear Technology
Monday, April 17, 2006
Tied Up
NEW YORK -- A school bus driver is being charged with using electrical tape and seat belts to tie down a 7-year-old girl he claimed was acting up. Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said Edwidge Jean picked up the girl from school on the afternoon of April 4. During the ride to the girl's home, Jean allegedly used two seat belts to strap her to her seat and tape to tie her crossed wrists. The 52-year-old bus driver said the girl was being unruly. Prosecutors didn't say if anyone else was on the bus or if the girl was hurt. Jean was arraigned Tuesday night and released on his own recognizance. He's charged with unlawful imprisonment, harassment and endangering the welfare of a child. He could face up to a year in jail if convicted.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
What Baby Is Thinking
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Making Change
Friday, April 14, 2006
May I Suggest A New (insert part here)...
I call this nickel-and-diming by the dealership. They get you there with these scheduled maintenance hassles and then try to sell you extras to increase their sales numbers. Additives and filters and such have a high profit margin for them, I am guessing. You know, they have never told me that I needed to replace my wipers even though I know I need to get new ones. I went to the parts department and picked up two wiper blades for $8. Must be a low profit margin item.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Yikes!
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's newest problem is a creepy one, and it is roughly the circumference of a telephone pole. It has no toes. It snacks on rabbits. And it's growing in number and in feet: the Burmese python. Florida Everglades National Park biologist Skip Snow said last year they caught 95 pythons. That's not counting the 13-footer that exploded after trying to eat an alligator, or two others that got loose and ate a Siamese cat and a turkey. To keep the problem from sliding further out of control, state Rep. Ralph Poppell wants to add Burmese pythons to Florida's list of regulated reptiles. His bill could force python buyers to complete state training, buy a license and face jail time if they let their snakes loose. Overwhelmed with pets that eat more than they do, python owners decide to release their snakes into the wild. It's so common in the Everglades that there's even a python hot line. And there the Asian natives breed and find a comfortable home in the Everglades' water, heat and vegetation. They have no predators. The bill is being heard in committees on both sides.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Hump Day
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Driving
Monday, April 10, 2006
2005 Taxes
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Another Sunday at Wal-mart
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Saturdays
Friday, April 07, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Eggs
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Billboard Ads
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Post Office
But what burns me the most are the people who get to the window and they have nothing ready. They don't know what service they want to use. They don't know if they have to have a return address on their package. They don't know if they should insure their package. The list goes on and on but all these things take up time. And let's say someone chooses to insure their package and they need to fill out a form. Those inDUHviduals get to stand there and fill out whatever needs filling out while the rest of us are waiting patiently. I think they should have to go to the end of the line and wait their turn again. Maybe this is why there are so many signs stating that guns are not allowed on the premises? Heavens forbid if a customer should go "postal".
Monday, April 03, 2006
Excellent
Woo Hoo!! Homer you're the man! Even if you forget your lines sometimes. The "BIG" announcement on The Simpsons last night was for The Simpsons Movie due in theaters July 27, 2007. I'm there and I can't wait although I'll probably be seeing the movie alone since my wife cannot stand the show. And if the buzz is right, maybe Milhouse will win an Oscar.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Beer and Identification
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Tamagotchi
So, being the frugal person that I am, I dug up my old Tamagotchi and gave it to my daughter. The first thing she asked me was where is the antennae for the wireless connection? Wireless connection? Just feed the thing and play with it until it grows up and goes away, I tell her. Even though it is not one of the newer high-tech versions, she really enjoys playing with it. I guess I'll break down and buy her a new one for her birthday. That way, I can play with my old one. ;)