OREGON JUDGE KNOCKS DOWN PART OF PATRIOT ACT
"The [Justice Department] here is asking this court to, in essence, amend the Bill of Rights by giving it an interpretation that would deprive it of any real meaning. This court declines to do so."
-U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken
courtesy Reuters
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Barça Update: Messi SMASH!
Did you know they have a Soccer Fan application on Facebook? I only have one favorite player listed right now, and he was averaging a goal every seven minutes for a glorious 28 minute span (the last 17 minutes of Saturday's game and the first eleven of tonight's). Who is this man among boys? I'll give you a hint: His name starts with "L" and ends with "eo Messi".
Messi 2 - Zaragoza 1.
Oh, and Barça scored two more, too.
Sadly, I didn't get to watch the game. Susie's going back to the states for a friend's wedding, and we decided to spend time together in a non-bar setting. It's a safe bet I'll be hanging around YouTube in the near future.
What I was able to figure out from ESPN GameCast and the shouting out our window was that this game was over right quick, and again it came with only two of the Fantastic Four on the pitch - Ronaldinho's expected back Wednesday for the Champions League tilt against VfB Stuttgart and Eto'o expected back... sometime. When that happens, look out! But for now, here are the standings:
1) Villareal / 4-1-0 / 12 points / +3*
2) Valencia / 4-1-0 / 12 points / +1
3) F.C. Barcelona / 3-0-2 / 11 points / +6
4) Real Madrid / 3-0-1 / 10 points / +8
5)Atlético Madrid 2-1-2 / 8 points / +5
* Pelé Sez: Congratulations to Villareal! The Submarine top the Spanish Primera table for the first time in their 84 year history. Incredibly, the could keep this position for only 24 hours, as a torrid Real Madrid play a struggling Real Betis tomorrow at the Bernabéu. As for Barça, expect them to find themselves back in fourth this time tomorrow. The only way they can stay in third is if Real Madrid loses, since Madrid have the better goal differential. I don't see them losing, and I'm Pelé, so you should listen to me. Love! Love! Love!
Messi 2 - Zaragoza 1. Oh, and Barça scored two more, too.
Sadly, I didn't get to watch the game. Susie's going back to the states for a friend's wedding, and we decided to spend time together in a non-bar setting. It's a safe bet I'll be hanging around YouTube in the near future.
What I was able to figure out from ESPN GameCast and the shouting out our window was that this game was over right quick, and again it came with only two of the Fantastic Four on the pitch - Ronaldinho's expected back Wednesday for the Champions League tilt against VfB Stuttgart and Eto'o expected back... sometime. When that happens, look out! But for now, here are the standings:
1) Villareal / 4-1-0 / 12 points / +3*
2) Valencia / 4-1-0 / 12 points / +1
3) F.C. Barcelona / 3-0-2 / 11 points / +6
4) Real Madrid / 3-0-1 / 10 points / +8
5)Atlético Madrid 2-1-2 / 8 points / +5
* Pelé Sez: Congratulations to Villareal! The Submarine top the Spanish Primera table for the first time in their 84 year history. Incredibly, the could keep this position for only 24 hours, as a torrid Real Madrid play a struggling Real Betis tomorrow at the Bernabéu. As for Barça, expect them to find themselves back in fourth this time tomorrow. The only way they can stay in third is if Real Madrid loses, since Madrid have the better goal differential. I don't see them losing, and I'm Pelé, so you should listen to me. Love! Love! Love!
For You RSS Readers Out There
Come check the website (blogsite?) for our new header! Graphic Identity! Woo!
Maybe someday we'll be all custom-like. Until then, we made a header.
Maybe someday we'll be all custom-like. Until then, we made a header.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
It's Just Too Good...
BUSH MAKES SURPRISE VISIT TO WORK
"It is incredible to see firsthand what you brave men and women do every day," Bush said to rousing applause. "You are all heroes."
-The Onion
"It is incredible to see firsthand what you brave men and women do every day," Bush said to rousing applause. "You are all heroes."
-The Onion
Problems? What Problems?
So Susie and I had an interesting meta-discussion earlier this evening about President Bush's speech before the United Nations regarding Burma (or Myanmar, or whatever it's called this week). She mentioned how the only reason world leaders are paying attention to it is because of the monks protesting in the capital* against the junta, when there are far worse atrocities committed every day by America's "friends and allies". Not to excuse what's going on with all of the junta tomfoolery, but worse goes on every day by countries America has sworn to protect.
Meanwhile, back in the hallowed, have-nothing-better-to-do-today, photo-op land that is Congress, the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee had hearings on degrading lyrics in rap music, rather than trying to balance the budget or try and find this guy. They have two rappers testify - Da Last Don himself, Master P (there's a name I haven't heard in a while) and Levell Crump a/k/a David Banner. While Master P was falling all over himself apologizing for past transgressions, David Banner (in what the New York Times described as "testimony laced with swear words") spoke truth to power. Here's some DB food for thought.
"Change the situation in my neighborhood and maybe I'll get better. . . If by some stroke of the pen hip-hop was silenced, the issues would still be present in our communities. Drugs, violence, sexism and the criminal element were around long before hip-hop existed.''
Hova's not saying nice things, but it's art. And it's true.
*Jake and Susie in Spain's official editorial position: Go Monks!
Also, we like the First Amendment.
Meanwhile, back in the hallowed, have-nothing-better-to-do-today, photo-op land that is Congress, the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee had hearings on degrading lyrics in rap music, rather than trying to balance the budget or try and find this guy. They have two rappers testify - Da Last Don himself, Master P (there's a name I haven't heard in a while) and Levell Crump a/k/a David Banner. While Master P was falling all over himself apologizing for past transgressions, David Banner (in what the New York Times described as "testimony laced with swear words") spoke truth to power. Here's some DB food for thought.
"Change the situation in my neighborhood and maybe I'll get better. . . If by some stroke of the pen hip-hop was silenced, the issues would still be present in our communities. Drugs, violence, sexism and the criminal element were around long before hip-hop existed.''
Hova's not saying nice things, but it's art. And it's true.
Also, we like the First Amendment.
Monday, September 24, 2007
What's cooler than being cool?
ICE COLD! A'ight, a'ight, a'ight, a'ight, a'ight, a'ight, a'ight, a'ight, a'ight.
Seriously, I thought seeing fireworks on the beach last night was cool, but it could not compare with seeing fireworks from our balcony tonight. Wicked badass! Yeah, we basically have the best apartment ever.
The numerous fireworks shows were in celebration of La Mercè, the biggest holiday in Barcelona. It celebrates the Patron Saint of Barcelona, Santa Euralia, and the celebrations consist of a weekend-long party. There are fireworks shows, castellers (human towers), gigantes (giant paper mache characters), and even correfoc (which literally translates to running fire...there's a parade of "dragons" who shoot fire at you). There are mini carnivals all over the city, and, in my opinion the best part is that most of the museums are free! Jake and I went to the Music Museum yesterday and it was really interesting. The museum detailed the history of music and its importance in the world. There were exhibits that had instruments from different time periods and different countries. The last exhibit in the museum consisted of a room where you could play the instruments. There was a harp, cello, electric guitar, and organ (to only name a few). Though the museum wasn't on the top of my list of things to see in Barcelona, it was super cool.
In other news, I am headed to Chicago for the weekend. I don't exactly know how my body will handle the time change, but hopefully I won't be a walking zombie for the entire weekend.
Seriously, I thought seeing fireworks on the beach last night was cool, but it could not compare with seeing fireworks from our balcony tonight. Wicked badass! Yeah, we basically have the best apartment ever.
The numerous fireworks shows were in celebration of La Mercè, the biggest holiday in Barcelona. It celebrates the Patron Saint of Barcelona, Santa Euralia, and the celebrations consist of a weekend-long party. There are fireworks shows, castellers (human towers), gigantes (giant paper mache characters), and even correfoc (which literally translates to running fire...there's a parade of "dragons" who shoot fire at you). There are mini carnivals all over the city, and, in my opinion the best part is that most of the museums are free! Jake and I went to the Music Museum yesterday and it was really interesting. The museum detailed the history of music and its importance in the world. There were exhibits that had instruments from different time periods and different countries. The last exhibit in the museum consisted of a room where you could play the instruments. There was a harp, cello, electric guitar, and organ (to only name a few). Though the museum wasn't on the top of my list of things to see in Barcelona, it was super cool.
In other news, I am headed to Chicago for the weekend. I don't exactly know how my body will handle the time change, but hopefully I won't be a walking zombie for the entire weekend.
...And Now, The Exciting Conclusion
Susie's finally finishing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as we speak. I gave up on interacting with her about two hours ago, but she asked for my help with a load of laundry.
When it was done, she sat down on the bed next to me, looked at me and said, "Okay, I gotta go," and turned to her book. Talk about being sucked into the world of fiction.
Okay, I gotta go.
When it was done, she sat down on the bed next to me, looked at me and said, "Okay, I gotta go," and turned to her book. Talk about being sucked into the world of fiction.
Okay, I gotta go.
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