February 06, 2004
February 05, 2004
Suspect Apprehended
The man who authorities believe kidnapped Carlie Brucia was apprehended, thank to a tip from his housemate.
Housemate tips police to Smith after seeing video
Sadly, Carlie is still missing. If you have any information about where she might be please link here to get the contact information.
Housemate tips police to Smith after seeing video
Sadly, Carlie is still missing. If you have any information about where she might be please link here to get the contact information.
Thursday
Today was Thursday, Thursday, Thursday.
It was not a fun day, a fun day.
At all.
I am sooooo happy to be home finally after one of the more painful days of work I've had to endure. Not that I'm not happy to have a job, not that I'm not happy to do what I did today.
I went through 3000 brochures that we had printed for a client, that came back with covers that spanned the color spectrum. Meaning that many of the covers did not match. The printer we used for the job sent us 3000 brochures with at least 14 different color variations of the cover. My job today was to match what I could, box them up and tomorrow I'll ship them to the client. We arranged a credit from the printer that of course we will pass on to the client.
It seems I had a bit of an allergic reaction to handling this many freshly printed brochures. My hands are red and peeling just the slightest bit and my skin is breaking out into scales of some kind around my eyes and nose. My eyes, I might add, are also a little puffy.
I discovered the printer's mistake, comparing the brochures to our match print and I am glad we were able to arrange some compensation for the job and again I was glad to do this job as the client will hopefully not notice the differences in the covers because of how they are boxed.
But it was just a long and busy day.
I just took a bath and scrubbed myself with sea salt from head to toe but somehow I still can feel and smell the ink.
It was not a fun day, a fun day.
At all.
I am sooooo happy to be home finally after one of the more painful days of work I've had to endure. Not that I'm not happy to have a job, not that I'm not happy to do what I did today.
I went through 3000 brochures that we had printed for a client, that came back with covers that spanned the color spectrum. Meaning that many of the covers did not match. The printer we used for the job sent us 3000 brochures with at least 14 different color variations of the cover. My job today was to match what I could, box them up and tomorrow I'll ship them to the client. We arranged a credit from the printer that of course we will pass on to the client.
It seems I had a bit of an allergic reaction to handling this many freshly printed brochures. My hands are red and peeling just the slightest bit and my skin is breaking out into scales of some kind around my eyes and nose. My eyes, I might add, are also a little puffy.
I discovered the printer's mistake, comparing the brochures to our match print and I am glad we were able to arrange some compensation for the job and again I was glad to do this job as the client will hopefully not notice the differences in the covers because of how they are boxed.
But it was just a long and busy day.
I just took a bath and scrubbed myself with sea salt from head to toe but somehow I still can feel and smell the ink.
Ice and Snow
As much as the rain and milder temperatures helped, there was no complete clearing of some of the tougher piles of snow. The temperature dipped last night icing over anything that melted but didn't reach the sewers. It's an icy city once again.
Johnny Depp to Play Willy Wonka????
Cockeyed Absurdist posted that American culture has finally shit the bed. I'm guessing he writes this because Johnny Depp is probably going to play Willy Wonka in a remake of the 19971 classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Directed by Tim Burton, he at least has the decency to call the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Here the director shows respect for the book of the same name. I have a very clear memory of my fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Pressner, reading the book to us aloud.
But I have to agree with Cockeyed Absurdist. While he doesn't explain the reason for his remark I can only imagine it's because Johnny Depp is no subsitute for Gene Wilder from the original movie. And probably because this nice experience from our childhoods is going to be reshot, rewritten and rereleased against the collective memory of Gen X'ers everywhere.
Here is the link. Note that at the time of the article, Johnny Depp is only considering the role and has not agreed to do it.
But I have to agree with Cockeyed Absurdist. While he doesn't explain the reason for his remark I can only imagine it's because Johnny Depp is no subsitute for Gene Wilder from the original movie. And probably because this nice experience from our childhoods is going to be reshot, rewritten and rereleased against the collective memory of Gen X'ers everywhere.
Here is the link. Note that at the time of the article, Johnny Depp is only considering the role and has not agreed to do it.
February 04, 2004
Snow Go Bye Bye
Earlier I wrote that the rain made a lot of the yucky snow melt away. In combination with today's much warmer weather, more melted away. Walking through Madison Square Park, I noticed that the grass was showing on the park's own little Great Lawn and wouldn't you know it, the grass is still green.
Other Searches
Inspired by Amanda, I am going to continue listing the searches that bring people to my site.
Janet Jackson breast and variations thereof (sorry, no images of the breast here)
Kim Richards (linking to my old website)
Maria Shriver wedding ring
Janet Jackson breast and variations thereof (sorry, no images of the breast here)
Kim Richards (linking to my old website)
Maria Shriver wedding ring
Labradoodle
I first heard about the Labradoodle from Of Moops and Men. I thought this strange that someone would breed a Labrador with a Standard Poodle. According this little news blurb, "experts" are still deciding whether or not this is a good idea.
Looks pretty cute to me.
The Most Searched Event On the Internet
According to this article, the Janet Jackson half-time strip tease is the most searched event on the internet.
Weird Searches
This is one of the latest searches to lead someone here.
Sling Blade Answering machine messages
Sling Blade Answering machine messages
Rain Made Snow Go Away
Yesterday's rain succeeded in ridding the streets of New York of those filthy, dirty, disgusting left over piles of snow from last week's storm. While there remain a few piles here and there, most of it is gone.
This is good because I do believe the weather men have predicted more snow for this weekend coming up. Mother Nature now has a nice clean canvas to paint her broad strokes of discomfort and inconvience. I think she is working in cahoots with Puxatawny Phil.
This is good because I do believe the weather men have predicted more snow for this weekend coming up. Mother Nature now has a nice clean canvas to paint her broad strokes of discomfort and inconvience. I think she is working in cahoots with Puxatawny Phil.
February 03, 2004
Corspes as Art
Perusing the Drudge Report today, I found an interesting article about a museum in China that is displaying corpses. Truly weird and wonderful
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In the Area of Real News
On the Today Show this morning, Matt Lauer conducted an interview via satellite with the parents of Carlie Brucia, an 11 year old girl, who was abducted on a busy thoroughfare in Sarasota, Florida. In the surveillance footage (from what source, I'm not exactly sure) you can see her being led away by a younger man to goodness only knows where. The parents pleas were sincere and sad. I'll never understand the people who kidnap children and willingly cause this kind of pain to other human beings.
Here is a link for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement with Carlie Brucia's information, including who to contact in case you have anything to contribute to the investigation.
My heart goes out to the family of Carlie and to those of all the missing children.
Here is a link for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement with Carlie Brucia's information, including who to contact in case you have anything to contribute to the investigation.
My heart goes out to the family of Carlie and to those of all the missing children.
Good News Bad News
Good News
The snow that is moving into our general area will most likely turn to rain by the time it hits New York City because of our mild temperatures.
Bad News
I was disappointed to read on CNN's site that Janet Jackson had indeed planned a costume reveal at the end of her half-time show, one that the producers of the show were not aware of.
The snow that is moving into our general area will most likely turn to rain by the time it hits New York City because of our mild temperatures.
Bad News
I was disappointed to read on CNN's site that Janet Jackson had indeed planned a costume reveal at the end of her half-time show, one that the producers of the show were not aware of.
February 02, 2004
"Tit"illating Accident
I thought it important that I weigh in on the boob sighting during last night's halftime show. If you take a look at the photo, both Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake look shocked, dismayed and completely embarrased at what happened. Both have apologized profusely for the accidentally baring of Miss Jackson's bejewelled breast.
What I don't get, is how I missed this. I watched the half-time show, anxiously awaiting the surprise guest, not at all impressed that it was Justin Timberlake. I was watching with a room full of people for the party I went to yesterday was a Super Bowl party. We all missed it. I'm sure a lot of people missed it. CBS cut away so fast, how could anyone really have seen it? Well. The people I work with saw it and apparently so did all the press sydicates.
I found Kid Rock's use of the American Flag as a poncho rather offensive but I haven't yet read a story about his flag-turned-serape get-up. And where exactly did he "respectfully" throw the American Flag when he was done? I'm not exactly sure but he did throw it. It's so not shocking that I couldn't even find an image or story to link to for this posting.
What's amazing to me is the uproar this is causing. The FCC is going to thoroughly investigate whether or not this was an accident. (This money will no doubt come from the same money tree from which they picked the funds to investigate Blackout 2003.) Do they even know Janet Jackson? Does this even seem remotely like some stunt she would agree to? I don't think so. She's a nice woman. Yes. She is very sexy. But she always comes off as a very modest person. The most I've ever seen her expose of anything is her belly button with everything else covered up nicely. Maybe once, I saw her collar bone. I mean, look at the outfit she was wearing, in a not so cold Texas. She was really covered up.
I am a cynical person and not even I believe that this was a planned accident. Apparently, I am alone in this stance.
And to call it "Janet Jackson's X-rated half-time show performance",as I just heard it called on a teaser for the ten'o'clock news, is overstating it quite a bit. After all, her breast was not even completely bare.
Sunday
As promised, I went to that party yesterday, defying all laws of Lazy Sunday. Actually, it was a nice, busy day all together. I attempted to go clothes shopping to take advantage of the tax free week our Mayor gives us from time to time to help out the city's economy. Sadly, when I found clothes I liked, they were either too expensive or I couldn't find them in my size. Clothes that I did find in my sizes were so ridiculously overpriced that even 50% off and tax free was not enough of an incentive.
Some stores, I knew better than going into, the ones clearly designed for teeny boppers, size 4 or less. But the GAP? Come on. I should have been able to find something at the GAP. While I am not an obese person, I am also not a thin person. The GAP has these adorable polka dotted blouses in different colors that I really wanted but sadly, even the XL wasn't cut properly for me. It was more like a medium. I think the GAP has been using anorectics to size their clothing.
Not to be discouraged, I met up with my boyfriend for some quiet time before "the party". We read aloud to each other which is a wonderful thing to do with someone else. I'd read about it on someone else's blog and it sounded so nice I wanted to give it a try. We read to each other from Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser, a truly wonderful book.
Later in the afternoon, we made our way to the party and there were many interesting people there. I ended up talking to more people than I have ever spoken with at a party. Usually, in the past, I've been pretty shy about talking to people I barely know. For some reason, yesterday, it was okay. I guess because I knew and liked the host. I knew several people who were there and as the party went on, I realized that this is my circle of friends and of course I would be having a good time.
Shyness is not a chronic condition with me but one that chooses the oddest times to visit. Last night, shyness stayed away and allowed me to have a good time.
With Friday night to myself, a movie with friends on Saturday and the party on Sunday, all in all I'd say I had a wonderful weekend.
Some stores, I knew better than going into, the ones clearly designed for teeny boppers, size 4 or less. But the GAP? Come on. I should have been able to find something at the GAP. While I am not an obese person, I am also not a thin person. The GAP has these adorable polka dotted blouses in different colors that I really wanted but sadly, even the XL wasn't cut properly for me. It was more like a medium. I think the GAP has been using anorectics to size their clothing.
Not to be discouraged, I met up with my boyfriend for some quiet time before "the party". We read aloud to each other which is a wonderful thing to do with someone else. I'd read about it on someone else's blog and it sounded so nice I wanted to give it a try. We read to each other from Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser, a truly wonderful book.
Later in the afternoon, we made our way to the party and there were many interesting people there. I ended up talking to more people than I have ever spoken with at a party. Usually, in the past, I've been pretty shy about talking to people I barely know. For some reason, yesterday, it was okay. I guess because I knew and liked the host. I knew several people who were there and as the party went on, I realized that this is my circle of friends and of course I would be having a good time.
Shyness is not a chronic condition with me but one that chooses the oddest times to visit. Last night, shyness stayed away and allowed me to have a good time.
With Friday night to myself, a movie with friends on Saturday and the party on Sunday, all in all I'd say I had a wonderful weekend.
The Day of the Groundhog
Less than an hour ago, that stinking little rodent, Puxatawny Phil emerged from his hole and saw his shadow meaning six more weeks of winter.
February 01, 2004
The Big Fish
Last night, I met up with my posse (okay . . . my two friends) near Rockefeller Centre. We went down town to 34th and 8th where there's a new Lowes theater that charges only $9.00 movie. We saw Big Fish. I don't really have anything to say about the movie right now, beyond that I enjoyed it.
What I did not enjoy was how wickedly cold it was when we got out of the movie theater, 3 hours later (including waiting for the movie to start and half an hour of advertisements and previews). Before going out, I bundled up so well that I was sweating on my way onto the Rock (Manhattan). I was sweating in the subway, sweating in the lobby of the theater, etcetera, you get the idea. By the time we got out, I felt perfectly fine, even a little bit chilly under my layers.
Once the wind started whipping up, all resemblance to warm weather was gone.
What I did not enjoy was how wickedly cold it was when we got out of the movie theater, 3 hours later (including waiting for the movie to start and half an hour of advertisements and previews). Before going out, I bundled up so well that I was sweating on my way onto the Rock (Manhattan). I was sweating in the subway, sweating in the lobby of the theater, etcetera, you get the idea. By the time we got out, I felt perfectly fine, even a little bit chilly under my layers.
Once the wind started whipping up, all resemblance to warm weather was gone.
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