Americans are dumb

I know this isn't news, but I was reading a story on the Wall Street Journal website that mentioned some statistics, notably that 1 in 10 people believe that Obama is a Muslim. That really bothered me, and I was surprised it was that high.

Well, I was going to rant on here about that, but then I kept reading. Here's a quote.

"According to Kristof, 36% of all Americans believe "that federal officials assisted in the attacks on the twin towers or knowingly let them happen so that the U.S. could go to war in the Middle East." Between 30% and 40% of Americans believe in flying saucers and in evolution. One in five thinks that "the sun orbits the Earth." ... By this standard, if 1 in 10 Americans mistakenly think Obama is a Muslim, this is a topic on which people are unusually well-informed."

I mean... well... I give up.

In other news, I finally got my computer able to edit the videos I made but now cannot seem to get the videos off my camera. Hopefully I will eventually.

Just so you know

So this is my first post in a while.

School got hectic at the end of the semester, and then I went home. Home is not the most conductive space for writing because the best place to write has no internet, and the only place I can get it is a place that is not fun to write in.

That said, Deck Of Card Stories, my 52 short stories in a year project, has been postponed. I still want to do it, but there will be a delay. Maybe I will start in March? Or Maybe February. I'll let you know.

Anyway, I hope to post more on this blog, dear readers.

Oh, in other news, I made two videos over the break, and am about to begin editing them. They will be posted soon.

December Activities

Hello faithful reader!

Currently I am working on applications to grad schools. Top among my choices are Northwestern, the University of Florida at Gainsville, and a few other schools. Needless to say this is taking some time and energy.

Also, my interwebs here are slower than I'm used to, so I tend to get upset when I am applying because of the frustration cause by being stuck in 1995. So, I probably won't post much until I am back at school, but next semester promises to have very little to do with actual school work, so I don't think I'll be too hard pressed to write on here more frequently than recently.

Also, starting next year I will be doing a new project called "A story a week" or something like it. The basic premise is for the entire next year, every Friday I will publish a new short story online, on another blog I will link to when I create it. Each will be original, and none will be written before January 1st, although due to travel plans if I have downtime I will write some ahead of the week right before they would be posted. The goal is to have 52 working short stories at the end of the year. It's an intimidating goal, but I hope it will work.

Anyway, that's all for now. I'll try and post again before Christmas.

Dude!

Dude!

Do what now?

The movie The Golden Compass is coming out soon, and I wasn't sure what to think. Sure, I read the books, and for a couple years I always thought that an American movie studio could never make the trilogy into a movie because it was a little more adult than children's book. Also one of the big bads is God.

So, I noticed some controversy, and that the Catholic league was still complaining. They then said this:

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops however has been more nuanced in its approach warning in a review of "The Golden Compass" of its "anti-clerical subtext, standard genre occult elements, character born out of wedlock, a whiskey-guzzling bear."

Wait, what?

A whiskey-guzzling bear!

Yes, that's right. I'm sold. ALl you need to say is whiskey guzzling bear and I've got my milk duds and am on the front row.

Now you've done it

Sick. No posts until better.

November 25, 2007

During the 1960s the Cultural Revolution led to widespread activism by the Chinese youth. In the 1980s, both university and secondary students were heavily involved (if not the driving force) of the pro-Democracy Movement. In both of these major events in modern Chinese history, students were integral players in the political scene with or without state support. Students actions led to reforms and repercussions felt throughout China in both the 1960s and the 1980s. These two movements, while centering on youth activism, had many differences in their actions and results.

No More Office

I found this on another website, I just thought you guys might enjoy it.

From a source close to "The Office" --

The Office has shut down for good. Around 2:00 pm Tuesday. The crew has been asked back Wednesday to strike the location, but there will be no more shooting. This is thanks to a complete staff picket from 4:15 am to 3:00 Monday (when they called the day) and 6:45 am Tuesday until they shut it down. It is also thanks to a number of WGAmebers/actors making principled stands and not reporting to work.

Additionally, I've been told that Steve Carell informed NBC he is unable to report to work because he is suffering from “enlarged balls.” Not just enlarged, I'd say, but brass ones. The source on this one adds, "We wish him a happy, slow recovery."

Now for something completely different

So, I think I'm done with the screen play for USC. I finished it two minutes before posting this. I might add two more scenes before the last one, but I love how a cold ending would be on the line I have, so that is the end. There just might be more denoument.

Night.

November News

Hey gang,

This next week or two or three I probably won't post a whole lot. If I get inspired I might, but as it stands I am trying to finish a screenplay I needed to finish a month ago, then I have to write a play, then I have to write a senior research project. So, yeah, don't expect much.

No, unacceptable

So, I was reading the yahoo headlines when I came across a story that said Santas were being encouraged to say "Ha, ha, ha" instead of the traditional "ho, ho, ho." This was because "it could frighten children and was too close to "ho", a US slang term for prostitute."

This is just another chance for thos leftist P.C. nazis (not the ones from Call of Duty, the ones from political correctness) to try and sabotage Christmas.

It's time to take a stand. I'm going to be a Santa for Christmas and use the ultra-traditional "whore, whore, whore," which as we all know is German for laughter.

Merry Christmas.

New National record!

So, this just in, the U.S. set a new record!

More than 1 million cases of chlamydia were reported in the United States last year — the most ever reported for a sexually transmitted disease, federal health officials said Tuesday.

Go, U.S. I knew we could win at everything.

New blog

You might have noticed that I have a list of blogs and comics I like over there on your right. I recently added my brother's blog "Read Now, Play Later" and really enjoy it. You should check it out.

No appologies

So, I went to my modern China IR class today, and got there late while they were discussing the news, and Dr. King said something about if we knew what was going on.

We then had this exchange:

Dr. King: There's been some fighting in Gaza strip.
(Long Pause.)
Me, sarcastically: Really?
Dr. King: It was the celebration of Afarat's death. Apparently there was some kind of party, then they started shooting each other.
Me: Wouldn't be a party, otherwise.

I'm not really sure why I felt like showing up five minutes late entitled me to be a saracstic asshole, but I was.

Nowhere to be found

Sorry I've been absent from my blogging duties. I had a crazy busy week culminating in taking the GRE. I then, as a reward for kicking the GRE's ass, purchased Call of Duty 4, the sequal to Call of Duty 2, kind of.

And that's pretty much what I've been doing since... mixed with some Buffy.

So, sometime soon I'll hopefully blog a little more, but as it is I am working more on getting through school and going to Grad School (yay, more school.) Anyway, I'll post something new soon.

NaNoWriMo

MK is weird. This is what she just IMed me. Time stamp and all.

MK (1:17:33 PM): HEAAAAART OF A LIIIIIIOOOOOO
MK (1:17:34 PM): N
MK (1:17:37 PM): AND THE WIIIIIINGS OF A BAT
MK(1:17:41 PM): BECAUSE, IT'S MIDNITE

I was going to write about NaNoWriMo, but I got destracted, so I didn't. That about sums it up, anyway.

No more October! I mean, Susan!

Sorry about not posting all last week. I've been both busy and sleepy. I feel better now, but I still am tired a lot of the time. Anyway, I probably won't have a blog up until Tuesday, 'cause I have the GRE then and part of a play due Tuesday as well. Wish me luck.

Our Zombie Policy

This is the Hendrix Policy regarding Zombies. I was on the Zombie creation committee that formed it.

Undead Student Affairs

ZOMBIE INFECTION

In the case of an infection, classes will be canceled immediately. RAs will provide students with guidance, but students are reminded to stay clear of people showing wounds or visibly stumbling. Due to the walking dead’s (hereafter referred to as “zombie”) desire for brains, Hendrix College’s safe point will be Martin hall. RAs will be there for guidance. Best case scenario, the school will be cleared and everyone can return to their normal lives in short order.

In event of zombie infection, the new H-Alert system is designed to inform students of the varying levels of threats.

H-Alert Codes

Zombie Level Four: This is the least severe alert. This means that a positive case has been identified within the continental United States. Students should not be alarmed, but should be cautious when dealing with strangers especially on party nights or Martin at any time.

Zombie Level Three: This alert level signifies that there has been a positive case within Faulkner County. Students are required to stay in their rooms until further notice. RAs will be updating students, but all students should require vocal assurance that the outsider is not a zombie. At this point classes are canceled until further notice.

Zombie Level Two: This alert level indicates that either someone on campus has been confirmed. Classes are canceled immediately, and everyone is to report back to their rooms. Like Zombie Level Three: RAs will insure that students are alright and provide updates. Students are reminded that concealing bites or friends with bites is both a federal offense and a violation of college policy, equivalent of a Major Alcohol Violation.

Zombie Level One: This alert signifies that Hendrix or Conway has been at least partially overrun by zombies. Hendrix encourages safe travel back home, and will be providing as much support as possible on the top floors of Martin, Couch, and Galloway. Students are urged to travel with caution and avoid major roads or large groups of people. (If one or all of these buildings is overrun, alternates will be sent via H-Alert.

ZOMBIE EMERGENCY RESPONSE

In case of more severe outbreaks; the school will be closed until further notice. Transport will be provided, but as clusters of people are easy targets, we recommend securing your own mode of transport home. Hendrix recommends students pair off or get into groups between three and six and locate a vehicle for emergency, but we recommend not having any more people per vehicle than there are doors. Cars with sun roofs are discouraged. Hendrix recommends staying away from interstates as congestion and large amounts of humans make these waiting disaster areas.

If escape from campus is impossible, the ideal locations for waiting for emergency response are the top floors of each building. Staff will be there to barricade the stairs within an hour of an H-alert being issued dealing with zombies. Each student is encouraged to bring a supply of non-perishable goods with them to the safe areas, as Hendrix cannot guarantee that food services will continue to operate during a zombie outbreak.

hENDRIX POLICY REGARDING ZOMBIES

It is Hendrix policy, as well as federal law (Zombie Registration Act 2003,) that anyone bit or injured by a suspicious character must report to a designated observation facility until testing can confirm infection. Health Services is equipped with both holding and testing facilities.

While Hendrix encourages activism and is an all-inclusive institution, it is college policy that zombies are not allowed on campus, regardless of their containment level. Those found to be in support of zombies will face disciplinary action. Hendrix reminds everyone that zombies are not alive (see ZRA 2003, amendment 1490) and Hendrix is supported by federal law in its discrimination of the undead (Amendments 130a and 2011, and ZRA 2003 Section II.)

Anyone found harboring a bite victim will be immediately expelled from the school after confirmation of no infection. Public Safety has been trained in the disposal of zombies harbored by students.

Hendrix policy also prohibits ‘zombie paraphernalia’, including, but not limited to: hands, feet, eyes and teeth of zombies. Possession will result in at least a two year suspension and reporting to the proper authorities.

ORLY?

So, I was perusing the Yahoo front page, which is what I do when I'm bored and Qwantz hasn't updated yet, when I noticed this right middle:



Now, I'm a Steve Irwin fan. I never watched his show, but I heard him made fun of many times while I was growing up, and I have to say, he seemed like a cool guy. I mean, the guy wrestled with crocs and stuff, so he's gotta be cool.

But, I want you to notice something; it says that he believed his life would be cut short by something. Then, and this is the kicker, the sub headline is 'a real sixth sense.'

Really?

The guy who wrestled crocs and battled sharks with his bare hands guessing that he would probably not die in his sleep is "a sixth sense"? Come on.

Also... in honor of zombie week, we have zombie Steve Irwin:


P.S.: I originally read it, I thought it said "he believed his WIFE would be cut short by something and thought how cruel was this man to think something would cut his wife short.... then I found my mistake.

OH NOES THERE IT WENT

Finished the paper. Woot.

In other news, a boy in Wisconsin... Michigan... I guess, shot at a football game that was going on. Like with guns. He injured a few people, it was really sad and all, but what I noticed was what the Police cheif said:

"It was kind of a kid thing," Cliff said. "One makes the other one mad, and (one) goes and gets a gun."

A kid thing?