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August 18, 2005
CNN only reports on nice guys
This post isn't about the brutality, lack of humanity or demented imagination of Dennis Rader, aka the BTK killer. This is more about CNN's use of italicized warnings to alert readers to the graphic nature of their reports.
I'm sure I am at fault here for missing the "Editor's Note: The following report includes graphic content that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised." after breezing through the very large size bold font headline "Investigator: BTK killer took victim's corpse to church". The penalty for which was almost losing my breakfast, thankfully only coffee today.
Yeah so, I know you want to read about it. Go ahead pervs.
Posted by urcella at 11:56 AM | Comments (1)
August 17, 2005
Cha cha cha cha changes!
... time to change the oil, cha cha changes...
Cloudy and 73 here in the windy apple. Fall is around the bend, and it greets us with colorful arms. The season used to mean so much to me, probably because it used to mean the start of school, new beginnings, a chance to start fresh, new shoes and such. Now that I haven't sat in a classroom in years, the autumn doesn't bring me anything new (if anything it means more work is coming), but it hasn't lost it's charm.
Despite the fact that I have no tender possibilities to harvest this September 22nd, I'd like to take the opportunity to congratulate a few friends who will be embarking on new beginnings. I live, love and learn vicariously through you all.
- Higgins/Willamson wedding Aug. 20th, jeebus bless you
- Benjamin Robert begins Brooklyn Law School Aug 25th
- Daniel Frank enters University of Pittsburgh School of Law Aug 29th
- Amy S. embarks on her MFA quest at Rutgers Sept 1st
- First football game of the regular-season, Oakland at New England, Sept. 8th
- Nicholas bids adieu to the Voice at the end of Sept
Forgive me if I missed any other commencements. Special shot out to papa Di Pietro. He has bravely decided to get some new hips, finally. We could all use some new bones and a little courage.
Posted by urcella at 11:58 AM