"I Am Dick Duke"
► Slowly but surely my nerves and chronic depression are creeping back this weekend. I think I'm entering one of my "lonely" spells. A person can only take listening to other people talk about their romantic lives so much before it starts to grate.
I'm probably just overtired.
► xkcd: Newton and Leibniz - From chat:Dran: I didn't realize they were that far apart
Derek: Newton and Leibniz?
Derek: Leibniz.... who I have never heard of before
Dran: Well I am not sure of the name, but I know there was another guy who invented Calculus around the same time as ...... .... actually I didn't know it was Newton either. haha
Derek: I only heard Newton invented Calculus a year or two ago
Dran: :-D--"We're learning all KINDS of things!"
Derek: X-D
Derek: and thus, we've reached the end of my math knowledge
Dran: It's already more than you'll ever need to know
Derek: phew
► 9gag: Soup of the Day - Deliciously salty.
► 9gag: I don't always eat salt & vinegar chips... - You kidding? This is my every weekend. I really need to stop buying chips.
► 9gag: How I feel about Jersey Shore - I've never been more nor less than indifferent about the show, so the news that it's ending means nothing to me. But man, people seem really happy about that.
► The Telegraph: The Pope drops Catholic ban on condoms in historic shift - Okay, now this actually is a shock. Though the Pope makes the distinction that the Church is not supporting condoms as a means to prevent life, but as a means to protect life through preventing the spread of HIV. Semantics, for sure, but whatever helps them get on board.
► USA Today: Teens who assaulted 16-year-old thought it would be 'funny' - From the article:After Dietrich [the victim] initially complained about the plea deal the two teens received, Paul Richwalsky, chief prosecutor in the juvenile court division of the county attorney's office, told her "get over it and see a therapist. … The jail was for 'real' rapists, murderers and robbers," according to an affidavit released Thursday.
The teen boys pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and misdemeanor voyeurism as part of the plea agreement. They are required to do 50 hours of volunteer work and the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice will determine the level of supervision and treatment needed. The conviction could be set aside and erased when the teens turn 19½ if they complete a diversion program.
Dietrich's lawyer, Thomas Clay, told the court that Richwalsky gave the teens favored treatment because they were athletes at Trinity High School, where Richwalsky is an alumnus, serves on the reunion committee and supports the sports teams.
What a charmer. Teenage girl is sexually assaulted and he's patronizing and dismissive of her, and he's the guy prosecuting the case? Protect the perpetrators, attack the victim. Nice job, douche.
Keep in mind that the above section I quoted is just a brief aside and doesn't get any further mention in the article.
► Morgan Freeman recording some Duke Nukem material - Slightly disappointing to find out it's apparently not actually Morgan Freeman but a Dutch impressionist. That said, it's still really amusing. "Dick Duke Richard Nukem".
Quote of the Moment
Judge Hoyle: It seems to me, a fellow's trying to come back, he'd take the settlement, get a record for himself. I, myself. would take it and run like a thief.
Frank Galvin: I'm sure you would.
- The Verdict (1982)
Drinking: water
Eating: Mandarin oranges fruit cup
Watching: Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law, Vol 1 DVD set;
Last Watched: The Tick vs. Season 2 DVD set (1994 cartoon series);
I'm probably just overtired.
► xkcd: Newton and Leibniz - From chat:Dran: I didn't realize they were that far apart
Derek: Newton and Leibniz?
Derek: Leibniz.... who I have never heard of before
Dran: Well I am not sure of the name, but I know there was another guy who invented Calculus around the same time as ...... .... actually I didn't know it was Newton either. haha
Derek: I only heard Newton invented Calculus a year or two ago
Dran: :-D--"We're learning all KINDS of things!"
Derek: X-D
Derek: and thus, we've reached the end of my math knowledge
Dran: It's already more than you'll ever need to know
Derek: phew
► 9gag: Soup of the Day - Deliciously salty.
► 9gag: I don't always eat salt & vinegar chips... - You kidding? This is my every weekend. I really need to stop buying chips.
► 9gag: How I feel about Jersey Shore - I've never been more nor less than indifferent about the show, so the news that it's ending means nothing to me. But man, people seem really happy about that.
► The Telegraph: The Pope drops Catholic ban on condoms in historic shift - Okay, now this actually is a shock. Though the Pope makes the distinction that the Church is not supporting condoms as a means to prevent life, but as a means to protect life through preventing the spread of HIV. Semantics, for sure, but whatever helps them get on board.
► USA Today: Teens who assaulted 16-year-old thought it would be 'funny' - From the article:After Dietrich [the victim] initially complained about the plea deal the two teens received, Paul Richwalsky, chief prosecutor in the juvenile court division of the county attorney's office, told her "get over it and see a therapist. … The jail was for 'real' rapists, murderers and robbers," according to an affidavit released Thursday.
The teen boys pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and misdemeanor voyeurism as part of the plea agreement. They are required to do 50 hours of volunteer work and the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice will determine the level of supervision and treatment needed. The conviction could be set aside and erased when the teens turn 19½ if they complete a diversion program.
Dietrich's lawyer, Thomas Clay, told the court that Richwalsky gave the teens favored treatment because they were athletes at Trinity High School, where Richwalsky is an alumnus, serves on the reunion committee and supports the sports teams.
What a charmer. Teenage girl is sexually assaulted and he's patronizing and dismissive of her, and he's the guy prosecuting the case? Protect the perpetrators, attack the victim. Nice job, douche.
Keep in mind that the above section I quoted is just a brief aside and doesn't get any further mention in the article.
► Morgan Freeman recording some Duke Nukem material - Slightly disappointing to find out it's apparently not actually Morgan Freeman but a Dutch impressionist. That said, it's still really amusing. "Dick Duke Richard Nukem".
Click to viewQuote of the Moment
Judge Hoyle: It seems to me, a fellow's trying to come back, he'd take the settlement, get a record for himself. I, myself. would take it and run like a thief.
Frank Galvin: I'm sure you would.
- The Verdict (1982)
Drinking: water
Eating: Mandarin oranges fruit cup
Watching: Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law, Vol 1 DVD set;
Last Watched: The Tick vs. Season 2 DVD set (1994 cartoon series);