Scanning the news today, I ran across this little item, originally posted under regional news on CNN.com. This story details how a 15 year old girl in Missouri has alleged that a sheriff's deputy sodomized her before returning her to a relative's house this week.
The "Oh hell no" part comes from the second line in the article. And I quote,
"This is a nightmare that any police administrator does not want to face," Jackson County Sheriff Tom Phillips said."
So, this is a nightmare for the police administration? Really? How about the teenage girl who no doubt suffered physical and emotional trauma from this act of violence that was perpetrated against her by a figure of authority? This dumb ass 34 year old deputy no doubt thought that he could get away with abusing a young woman while he was on duty, especially since he caught her out after curfew and she had been reported as a runaway earlier.
And then this idiot states how tough this is for the police administration...Wow, what compassion.
"There was nothing in his background that would indicate anything like this would ever occur," Phillips said. Because rapists look crazy and wear a big red 'R' on their chest and list rape as a hobby on job applications....
He said he wants the public to know that the sheriff's department is taking the allegations very seriously. That's comforting...
"Even if it's one of our own, we are going to begin an investigation thoroughly and quickly and take the appropriate action if it's necessary," Phillips said.
No charges have been filed. Phillips said he expects the case will be presented to the Jackson County prosecutor's office on Monday.
I wait with baited breath for a follow up on this case. Ain't gonna' happen.
This crap pisses me off.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
What is wrong with people? part I
Some of you may remember back over a year ago when I would frequently post articles I would find on crime in the news from MSN.com. That was back when I was working at the newspaper and had way too much time on my hands to read the news online while I was at work. I have been having extra time at work recently but here I love my job and actually keep asking for more. Slightly different atmosphere. But I digress.
In this recent article on MSN.com, police in Reno, NV have arrested and charged Michael Straw, 25, and Iana Straw, 23, with Child Neglect because they were too busy playing Internet and video games to care for their two children, ages 22 months and 11 months. Say it with me, what is wrong with these people?
Both children were undernourished, one suffering from severe dehydration, the other from starvation. Both suffered from infections.
“They had food; they just chose not to give it to their kids because they were too busy playing video games,” [prosecutor Kelli Ann] Viloria told the Reno Gazette-Journal.
The American Medical Association has been discussing if video game addition should be designated as a mental disorder, like alcoholism. But they cannot come to an agreement and therefore, have not made a determination yet.
"Patrick Killen, spokesman for Nevada Child Abuse Prevention, said video game addiction’s correlation to child abuse is 'a new spin on an old problem.'"
Poor babies. At least the article reports that in foster care, both children are doing well and gaining weight. I am normally not a vicious person but I was glad to read that these 'parents' face a maximum 12 year sentence in this case.
In this recent article on MSN.com, police in Reno, NV have arrested and charged Michael Straw, 25, and Iana Straw, 23, with Child Neglect because they were too busy playing Internet and video games to care for their two children, ages 22 months and 11 months. Say it with me, what is wrong with these people?
Both children were undernourished, one suffering from severe dehydration, the other from starvation. Both suffered from infections.
“They had food; they just chose not to give it to their kids because they were too busy playing video games,” [prosecutor Kelli Ann] Viloria told the Reno Gazette-Journal.
The American Medical Association has been discussing if video game addition should be designated as a mental disorder, like alcoholism. But they cannot come to an agreement and therefore, have not made a determination yet.
"Patrick Killen, spokesman for Nevada Child Abuse Prevention, said video game addiction’s correlation to child abuse is 'a new spin on an old problem.'"
Poor babies. At least the article reports that in foster care, both children are doing well and gaining weight. I am normally not a vicious person but I was glad to read that these 'parents' face a maximum 12 year sentence in this case.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Brooklyn Brownie Cupcakes
My co-workers better feel the love, I had baking problems this time and it is really hard to tell why. I changed to real cupcake liners (mini's from Michael's Crafts) and I followed the recipe's instructions to fill the liners all the way to the top. They turned out looking like this.
I can't serve these. So that was 2 dozen that were donated to the family. Which they appreciated. The next batched turned out like this:
Much better.
Interesting recipe, it calls for 2 tablespoons of Bourbon or whiskey. I used an aged whiskey, made the same year I was born. How is that for showing some love for a good bye party? So, is it a good thing that I have been asked to bake for an event or a bad thing?
I can't serve these. So that was 2 dozen that were donated to the family. Which they appreciated. The next batched turned out like this:
Much better.
Interesting recipe, it calls for 2 tablespoons of Bourbon or whiskey. I used an aged whiskey, made the same year I was born. How is that for showing some love for a good bye party? So, is it a good thing that I have been asked to bake for an event or a bad thing?
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Another Batch
So, I will get to my trip and the wedding I attended but in the meantime, enjoy these pictures of Chocolate Cherry Creme Cupcakes.
Before - yer basic chocolate cupcake
After - With Cherry Creme and Buttercream filling, topped with more buttercream, semisweet chocolate shavings and a maraschino cherry.
Minis! for work (over 2 dozen)
I made the large ones for a family dinner last night.
Yummy. And tomorrow I will be baking is Brooklyn Brownie Cupcakes for a co-worker's going away party.
Before - yer basic chocolate cupcake
After - With Cherry Creme and Buttercream filling, topped with more buttercream, semisweet chocolate shavings and a maraschino cherry.
Minis! for work (over 2 dozen)
I made the large ones for a family dinner last night.
Yummy. And tomorrow I will be baking is Brooklyn Brownie Cupcakes for a co-worker's going away party.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Back!
So, most of you already know that after a day and a half of adventures at airports I finally arrived back in LA yesterday afternoon. I am back at work today (so tired!) but hope to have a real post and maybe even some pictures for you all soon.
Ciao!
Ciao!
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Summer S'mores
Okay, here we have another batch of cupcakes, this time S'more cupcakes. New pictures taken on my new camera.
Topped with Vegan Buttercream, mini semisweet chocolate chips and a mini square of Graham cracker. The others in the background are also sprinkled with graham crumbs.
This will be my last post until 4th of July. I am leaving very early Tuesday morning (4:00 a.m.) and flying out to Mexico with my friend JW and her friend Valeria. Valeria will no doubt be my friend by the time we return. We are going to have a lot of fun and I promise to take a lot of pictures and share them with you all when I return. We will be going all over the place, Cuidad Victoria, San Juan de los Lagos, Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, Puebla, Veracruz, Poza Rica, and Tampico. I still have several things to get done before I leave and boy, I wish I had taken tomorrow off of work. Course, I also wish that I was getting paid for my vacation time but we all know the old saying, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride."
Buenas Noche y escribo luego.
Topped with Vegan Buttercream, mini semisweet chocolate chips and a mini square of Graham cracker. The others in the background are also sprinkled with graham crumbs.
This will be my last post until 4th of July. I am leaving very early Tuesday morning (4:00 a.m.) and flying out to Mexico with my friend JW and her friend Valeria. Valeria will no doubt be my friend by the time we return. We are going to have a lot of fun and I promise to take a lot of pictures and share them with you all when I return. We will be going all over the place, Cuidad Victoria, San Juan de los Lagos, Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, Puebla, Veracruz, Poza Rica, and Tampico. I still have several things to get done before I leave and boy, I wish I had taken tomorrow off of work. Course, I also wish that I was getting paid for my vacation time but we all know the old saying, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride."
Buenas Noche y escribo luego.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Cupcakes
Here is a picture from last weekend. No baking this weekend due to bachlorette party craziness and general feelings of sickness and ickiness.
Sorry about the picture not being framed right, I am shooting blind since I broke the LCD screen on my digital camera.
Oh, they are Red velveteen cupcakes with vegan buttercream frosting. Half have crushed pecans, half without. They went like hotcakes.
Haven't felt like writing anything lately, been going to the gym a lot, so ti-ti.
Ciao...
Sorry about the picture not being framed right, I am shooting blind since I broke the LCD screen on my digital camera.
Oh, they are Red velveteen cupcakes with vegan buttercream frosting. Half have crushed pecans, half without. They went like hotcakes.
Haven't felt like writing anything lately, been going to the gym a lot, so ti-ti.
Ciao...
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Silence
Hey all, sorry I haven't been posting lately but we are having internet problems at home and I have been super busy at work this week. I have also not been able to read any blogger posts, so I feel very out of it. Some quick updates:
I have pictures to post of the mini- red velveteen cupcakes I made last week with special guest baker, Meesh. They went over like a house on fire at work.
I went to the gym three days this week, which is a new record for me.
Bought tickets to go to Mexico for a week with mi amiga JW and Meesh and I bought tickets to go to Arizona to visit Ms. B. Next on the ticket buying list is a flight to go visit Ms. S up in Vegas. I am going to have a fun and action packed vacation summer.
I am so glad that Rescue Me has returned to FX. So fantastic although I never saw season 1 or 2 and that is making it a little harder for me to watch season 4.
Gotta go, will write more later.
I have pictures to post of the mini- red velveteen cupcakes I made last week with special guest baker, Meesh. They went over like a house on fire at work.
I went to the gym three days this week, which is a new record for me.
Bought tickets to go to Mexico for a week with mi amiga JW and Meesh and I bought tickets to go to Arizona to visit Ms. B. Next on the ticket buying list is a flight to go visit Ms. S up in Vegas. I am going to have a fun and action packed vacation summer.
I am so glad that Rescue Me has returned to FX. So fantastic although I never saw season 1 or 2 and that is making it a little harder for me to watch season 4.
Gotta go, will write more later.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Random bits
--The cupcakes went over well at work. People really liked the frosting, which I personally thought was too...I don't know the right term, greasy maybe? I won't tell you what went into the recipe or you may not eat it [when you get the chance ;) ]. I was even asked for the recipe. Moral dilemma, do I share the recipe or tell the person the name of the book so she buys it herself?
--I am looking forward to making more cupcakes. I want to try a red velvet cupcake for a co-worker's B-day next. But that would necessitate baking tomorrow night and I am not sure if I will have the time or energy. After all, mi hermano tiene un cumpleano manana (I think the effect is lost since I can't include tildes and accents but I think you get the gist).
Also on my 'cupcake radar', pineapple right side up cake cupcakes, and black forest cupcakes.
--I keep crossing stuff off my to-do list. Yay!
--I LOVE Amy Winehouse. If you have not checked out her album, Back to Black, I highly recommend picking it up. She has this very old school girl group sound with modern lyrics. I love love love this album. Can't say it enough.
--Decided not to go to Minnesota for my MALCS conference this summer. Too expensive and there is some stuff I need to save for.
--Did I mention that the inside drivers door handle is breaking on my car? Yeah, right now I pretty much have to roll down the window and open my car door from the outside. It is kind of embarrassing. But I am taking it in to get it fixed this weekend. Car repairs suck, time and money.
--Went to the eye doctor today, my eyes were dilated. Good news, all is healthy and clear so they released me to my regular optometrist. No more having to drive to L.A. to see the doctor! Everyone is so cool in that office but I have to say, I had to advocate for myself in a way that I was just not use to in the doctor's office.
And that's all I have. I'm tired, so talk to you all later.
--I am looking forward to making more cupcakes. I want to try a red velvet cupcake for a co-worker's B-day next. But that would necessitate baking tomorrow night and I am not sure if I will have the time or energy. After all, mi hermano tiene un cumpleano manana (I think the effect is lost since I can't include tildes and accents but I think you get the gist).
Also on my 'cupcake radar', pineapple right side up cake cupcakes, and black forest cupcakes.
--I keep crossing stuff off my to-do list. Yay!
--I LOVE Amy Winehouse. If you have not checked out her album, Back to Black, I highly recommend picking it up. She has this very old school girl group sound with modern lyrics. I love love love this album. Can't say it enough.
--Decided not to go to Minnesota for my MALCS conference this summer. Too expensive and there is some stuff I need to save for.
--Did I mention that the inside drivers door handle is breaking on my car? Yeah, right now I pretty much have to roll down the window and open my car door from the outside. It is kind of embarrassing. But I am taking it in to get it fixed this weekend. Car repairs suck, time and money.
--Went to the eye doctor today, my eyes were dilated. Good news, all is healthy and clear so they released me to my regular optometrist. No more having to drive to L.A. to see the doctor! Everyone is so cool in that office but I have to say, I had to advocate for myself in a way that I was just not use to in the doctor's office. And that's all I have. I'm tired, so talk to you all later.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
What I did today
Besides cleaning my room and reading a little,
Vegan Cookie and Cream Cupcakes with Vegan Cookie and Cream Buttercream Frosting. Okay, not really vegan since I used real oreos instead of a vegan style of cookie but what ev'. They are 2 dozen mini cupcakes that I am taking to work.
I'll let you know if people like them there.
The weekend went by way too fast. I'll try to write something real later.
Vegan Cookie and Cream Cupcakes with Vegan Cookie and Cream Buttercream Frosting. Okay, not really vegan since I used real oreos instead of a vegan style of cookie but what ev'. They are 2 dozen mini cupcakes that I am taking to work.
I'll let you know if people like them there.
The weekend went by way too fast. I'll try to write something real later.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
2 English Men
So Zippersparks asked me an interesting question about my last post. He asked how I rate Hugh Laurie "in comparison to that guy you like, from Harry Potter." (He is referring to Alan Rickman as Professor Snape).
This made me realize that apparently I have a thing for older grumpy Englishmen who have very few redeeming qualitites.
And apparently I am not the only one who likes Alan Rickman as Professor Snape. Check out this site I found while looking for a picture to post...
So who do I think is sexier?
Hmm, do I have to pick one over the other?
This made me realize that apparently I have a thing for older grumpy Englishmen who have very few redeeming qualitites.
And apparently I am not the only one who likes Alan Rickman as Professor Snape. Check out this site I found while looking for a picture to post...
So who do I think is sexier?
Hmm, do I have to pick one over the other?
Summer Lovin'
Had me a blast, summer lovin' happened so fast.
But seriously, summer is here, school is out and I for one am ready for some fun. It is nice to finally tackle some of that list of things to do once finals are over. Probably the most important and biggest change is reorganizing and cleaning my room. Not that it was horrible but I had stacks of books and papers on every surface of my room for the past month and a half. And the stacks of books were easily over a foot high, no exaggeration. It was simply a matter of getting what I didn't need out of the way while I worked on all the end of year projects.
So I bought a couple under bed bins (no more room under there - too many bins!), put away all my just for fum books and started shelving all the books I have been collecting over the semester that are related to what I am studying or that were given to me (thanks dad). Even with just the small chance of moving these books, my room looks much better and I am much happier. Now I just need to tackle all of the papers I have lying around. One step at a time.
And now a word about books this summer. I have a list of books that I want to read this summer to give me a better grasp of my major. I said the same thing last year and read maybe 2 books, if that. Well, I think if I keep bouncing back between one academic book and one book for fun and cut back on TV, I will be more successful this summer. For example, I reread "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" last week and I want to start reading Gloria Azeldua's "Borderlands" this week, which will be my academic book. Her work is cited way too often for me not to read it ASAP, especially since I have it in my possession. Fun, fun. And hopefully, I can do a little writing about each book as I finish it. I think the key there is to keep current with my writing because I know myself, if I don't do it right away, I won't do it at all.
In other summer goals, I have already made a basic vanilla cupcake recipe out of my new cookbook, "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World." Not bad. I can't wait to try some of the more complicated and fun recipes, like pumpkin chocolate Chip cupcakes with Cinnamon frosting. Sounds delish, no?
I also went ahead and preordered the next Harry Potter book. I have been debating if I wanted to preorder it and I went ahead and caved last night. What can you do?
Alright, I have to get going, I still have quite a few things I want to tackle on my to do list and the season finally of House M.D. is tonight. I really love that show, ever since Italy.
And I'm sorry, but Hugh Laurie is so sexy for an older guy.
Ciao!
But seriously, summer is here, school is out and I for one am ready for some fun. It is nice to finally tackle some of that list of things to do once finals are over. Probably the most important and biggest change is reorganizing and cleaning my room. Not that it was horrible but I had stacks of books and papers on every surface of my room for the past month and a half. And the stacks of books were easily over a foot high, no exaggeration. It was simply a matter of getting what I didn't need out of the way while I worked on all the end of year projects.
So I bought a couple under bed bins (no more room under there - too many bins!), put away all my just for fum books and started shelving all the books I have been collecting over the semester that are related to what I am studying or that were given to me (thanks dad). Even with just the small chance of moving these books, my room looks much better and I am much happier. Now I just need to tackle all of the papers I have lying around. One step at a time.
And now a word about books this summer. I have a list of books that I want to read this summer to give me a better grasp of my major. I said the same thing last year and read maybe 2 books, if that. Well, I think if I keep bouncing back between one academic book and one book for fun and cut back on TV, I will be more successful this summer. For example, I reread "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" last week and I want to start reading Gloria Azeldua's "Borderlands" this week, which will be my academic book. Her work is cited way too often for me not to read it ASAP, especially since I have it in my possession. Fun, fun. And hopefully, I can do a little writing about each book as I finish it. I think the key there is to keep current with my writing because I know myself, if I don't do it right away, I won't do it at all.
In other summer goals, I have already made a basic vanilla cupcake recipe out of my new cookbook, "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World." Not bad. I can't wait to try some of the more complicated and fun recipes, like pumpkin chocolate Chip cupcakes with Cinnamon frosting. Sounds delish, no?
I also went ahead and preordered the next Harry Potter book. I have been debating if I wanted to preorder it and I went ahead and caved last night. What can you do?
Alright, I have to get going, I still have quite a few things I want to tackle on my to do list and the season finally of House M.D. is tonight. I really love that show, ever since Italy.
And I'm sorry, but Hugh Laurie is so sexy for an older guy.
Ciao!
Okay, Eww
Not that I wanted to return to blogging with a gross story but I've had it.
See, I have my laptop at work today and I am on my lunch break so I feel free to do a little writing. I have this coworker/friend/colleague/whatever, who is constantly ... I don't know quite how to describe it. Slurping, snorting... It is this horrible sound that I associate with having a running nose. You know, that sound you make when you have a running nose, don't have a tissue but are trying to keep snot off your sleeve? And it is constant. We work in an open area and it is really loud when he makes this sound. So gross!
All it makes me want to say is, Oh get a tissue already!
I will return with a real post soon. Cuz, "School's out for summer!"
See, I have my laptop at work today and I am on my lunch break so I feel free to do a little writing. I have this coworker/friend/colleague/whatever, who is constantly ... I don't know quite how to describe it. Slurping, snorting... It is this horrible sound that I associate with having a running nose. You know, that sound you make when you have a running nose, don't have a tissue but are trying to keep snot off your sleeve? And it is constant. We work in an open area and it is really loud when he makes this sound. So gross!
All it makes me want to say is, Oh get a tissue already!
I will return with a real post soon. Cuz, "School's out for summer!"
Monday, May 21, 2007
Now THAT's a final exam
Met at Alcapulco to turn in our papers, the profe bought a round - ah the life of a graduate student - so happy right now...
Hey...
In all my whining over the past month or so about the papers I've been procrastinating on, I honestly have to say I love my life. Good friends, a job I love...I have everything I have asked for and been working towards.
Oh, in case you were wondering about the turn around, I have 10 out of 12 pages written on my paper, I just feel good this morning.
Oh, in case you were wondering about the turn around, I have 10 out of 12 pages written on my paper, I just feel good this morning.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Procrastination
I just can't seem to get myself in gear. I've written about 6 pages, not in order, so I still have 6 to go. I keep getting distracted. Part of me says, I can totally pound something out late tonight but I like sleep. Sleep is good, especially overnight in big chunks. 'Sigh' I just have to make it through Tuesday night, I have another final that night that I haven't studied for yet either. But that is what Monday night is for...
Final Paper
Well, I have read most of my sources, or at least enough to be coherant for my final paper, due Monday night. Now all I have to do is write the dang thing, a 12 - 15 page position paper that has something to do with Communication and Technology. I chose to look at the way that technology has changed feminist rhetoric between the second and third waves. My paper is tenitively titled, "Feminist Rhetoric at the Speed of Light:Technology’s Effect in Rhetorical Strategies From Second Wave to Third Wave Feminism". How is that for a title?
I know part of my problem is, unlike many of my classmates, I actually felt it was necessary to read my sources rather than just wing it and look for quotes when I need them. I read some great articles and I wish that I had another week to read and sythesis but such is life. Ah well, back to work!
I know part of my problem is, unlike many of my classmates, I actually felt it was necessary to read my sources rather than just wing it and look for quotes when I need them. I read some great articles and I wish that I had another week to read and sythesis but such is life. Ah well, back to work!
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Better Living through Chemistry
Right now, I have two different chemicals battling it out in my system:
That's right, Alcohol and caffeine. Only one page left to write on my paper but I think the alcohol is winning. Nothing like a small glass of red wine to help you relax. And I can always make my paper coherent tomorrow, right? It's due at 4...
Buenas Noches
That's right, Alcohol and caffeine. Only one page left to write on my paper but I think the alcohol is winning. Nothing like a small glass of red wine to help you relax. And I can always make my paper coherent tomorrow, right? It's due at 4...
Buenas Noches
Monday, May 14, 2007
Finals Soundtrack
What I listened to today to get ready for finals:
The Anthem/Good Charlotte
Privilege/Incubus
I'm Alive/Seal
Believe[Radio Edit]/Elton John
I'm Afraid of Americans/David Bowie
Overlap/Ani DiFranco
Darkside[Non-LP Version]/Unwritten Law
Don't Stay Home/311
I Know/Fiona Apple
My Wave/Soundgarden
Drive/Incubus
Don't Stand So Close to Me '86/The Police
Blue [live]/Wham
Hotel/Tori Amos
Si Te Vas/Shakira
The Anthem/Good Charlotte
Privilege/Incubus
I'm Alive/Seal
Believe[Radio Edit]/Elton John
I'm Afraid of Americans/David Bowie
Overlap/Ani DiFranco
Darkside[Non-LP Version]/Unwritten Law
Don't Stay Home/311
I Know/Fiona Apple
My Wave/Soundgarden
Drive/Incubus
Don't Stand So Close to Me '86/The Police
Blue [live]/Wham
Hotel/Tori Amos
Si Te Vas/Shakira
Sunday, May 13, 2007
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