Archive for the 'Rants' Category

Sep 04 2008

Writing So Good It’s Bad

Published by Michael under Internet, Rants

I have a mildly irritating little application called Pocket Express on my smartphone. Pocket Express delivers news, movie showtimes, and lots and lots of advertisements, and it’s apparently pretty ubiquitous in the world of PDA phones.
One of the items offered by Pocket Express is a travel blog. I read through it the other day, finding [...]

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Aug 08 2008

On the Accepting Criticism Entry…

Published by Kara under Rants

If you commit a crime, you should be punished. No matter how “good” a person you are. See, the law doesn’t judge your morals, just your actions and your intentions.
All I know is if I asked my gma to let me sit on the roof of her car, she would have told me no in [...]

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Aug 08 2008

This Article Smells like Poo

Published by Kara under Internet, Rants

From the NYT about “Trolls“.
I am sick of people saying this is shocking or frightening. You’re an idiot who shouldn’t be on the internet.
The internet is this grand dance of anarchy and humanity. It’s extraordinary. People do awful things without fear of repercussion on the internet. Isn’t that amazing and educational? I say this as [...]

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Aug 04 2008

Restaurant Review: Yomato Sushi

Published by Michael under Food, Rants

Yomato Sushi, located at 959 Ritchie Highway in Arnold, MD, is nestled unassumingly in the middle of a plain shopping center. The restaurant’s humble appearance might lead a prospective diner to expect a less-than-stellar dining experience. That prospective diner would be correct.
Last weekend was the second time we’ve eaten at Yomato Sushi, and the second [...]

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Jul 31 2008

Religious Freedom, my ass

Published by Kara under Health, Politics, Rants

It’s not often that I’m seething before I finish my morning slim-fast, but what do you know? This morning is shaping up to be one of those days. Because of this article: Religious Freedom Vs. Patient’s Rights.
Give me a fucking break, already.
EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US CHOOSES OUR JOB. WE CAN QUIT AND GET A [...]

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Jul 22 2008

Feeling Stabby

Published by Kara under Rants, Sad

I’m in the process of looking up ideas and brainstorming about cheap and interesting centerpieces for my youngest sister’s graduation party. I like these idle things. Here’s what I absolutely, positively, can not stand:
People who recommend using fish as centerpieces. Here’s a newsflash, Martha Stewart wannabes: Fish are living creatures. A fish in a small [...]

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Jul 14 2008

An Open Letter to Barack Obama

Published by Michael under Politics, Rants

Dear Senator Obama,
The cover of the July 21 issue of The New Yorker is funny. It is not offensive or incendiary or a provocative attempt to obtain media coverage. It is satire.
By condemning it publicly, you have not only caused the media to once again use the word “slam” in a context I detest; you [...]

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Jul 03 2008

Pleased to Meet You

Published by Kara under Rants, Religion

Chuck Colson claims he’s never met an atheist. I thought I’d introduce myself. Hey Chuck, how’s it hanging?  My name is Kara.
I’ve studied a load of religions in depth. I’ve studied groups you probably don’t even consider religions. They interest me endlessly. Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Pastafarianism… and then all the cults [...]

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Jul 03 2008

Using Phrases You Don’t Understand

Published by Kara under Rants, Whining

I read a lot of writing on the internet, and so many people screw up the simplest phrases because they’ve only heard them and never read them and don’t think about it.  Today it was “intensive purposes” which is supposed to read, “intents and purposes.” Let me ask you something, does for all “intensive purposes” [...]

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Jul 02 2008

Worst Driver Ever

Published by Kara under Rants

Maryland Plate - 74T 260 (I believe). Red pickup truck. Driver and Passenger. Waiting behind me at the light to make a left turn onto 424 from 3 South, 18:00 on 7/1/2008. The light turns green but an ambulance with lights and sirens is in the left lane next to me, so I wait to [...]

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