New look, if you couldn't tell already. Finished updating except for minor style elements. Expect first post next week. I'll try to put as much time and effort into them as possible. Make them as thorough and informative as possible. This should continue through till December, until which point I'll most likely abandon the blog once more.
UPDATE: I don't know why I keep proclaiming this the new look. It's fluid people. Things could be dramatically different in a few days.
UPDATE II: I think I'm going to stop writing more HTML for a few days. Come back and see if I like it or not.
August 24, 2011
August 23, 2011
Darren Strikes Back
This blog is going to be refashioned, updates to come.
UPDATE: Can not decide what topic to focus the blog on. I would say science or some such, but then I'd bore half the audience, and the other half would never read it. I would also say an economics and politics blog, but doesn't everyone have an economics and politics blog? The reason I say that, and I hope this isn't true, is this question. What would I bring to the table, that hasn't been done dozens of other times? Most likely not enough to justify writing such.
I read some of those old posts from 2009. My writing has improved. I think. It's that weird thing when you read your past writings and you realize that your thinking and point of view has changed. I guess that is what experience and time does to you.
Besides all that, I have to come up with something by tomorrow. This post will no doubt count against me. Who knows. Fun times. I need to get my mind straight. Maybe that is the topic. My own personal insanity. But that isn't newsworthy unless I follow the notorious of our history and commit some heinous act. I won't. (To the FBI agent who has to read this because I triggered a few key words on your NSA/RAY BEAM OF DEATH MACHINE, hello.)
UPDATE II: I've been tinkering with the HTML for a few minutes now. It's good practice. In other news, the blog will be temporarily devoted to science in politics. Expect a new title for the blog to go along with the redesigns and tinkering.
UPDATE: Can not decide what topic to focus the blog on. I would say science or some such, but then I'd bore half the audience, and the other half would never read it. I would also say an economics and politics blog, but doesn't everyone have an economics and politics blog? The reason I say that, and I hope this isn't true, is this question. What would I bring to the table, that hasn't been done dozens of other times? Most likely not enough to justify writing such.
I read some of those old posts from 2009. My writing has improved. I think. It's that weird thing when you read your past writings and you realize that your thinking and point of view has changed. I guess that is what experience and time does to you.
Besides all that, I have to come up with something by tomorrow. This post will no doubt count against me. Who knows. Fun times. I need to get my mind straight. Maybe that is the topic. My own personal insanity. But that isn't newsworthy unless I follow the notorious of our history and commit some heinous act. I won't. (To the FBI agent who has to read this because I triggered a few key words on your NSA/RAY BEAM OF DEATH MACHINE, hello.)
UPDATE II: I've been tinkering with the HTML for a few minutes now. It's good practice. In other news, the blog will be temporarily devoted to science in politics. Expect a new title for the blog to go along with the redesigns and tinkering.
May 31, 2010
Not Forgotten
A bunch of posts are coming soon. No one reads this, but what the heck. It helps me maintain sanity and that's all that matters.
Darren
Darren
July 27, 2009
Seminole Tragedy
A librarian friend informed me this morning of a horrific occurrence, the shooting death of two Officers in a town around 30 miles away from Norman. This article in the norman transcript gives a brief summary of the circumstances and events happening Sunday.
While serving a warrant Sunday, two Sheriffs deputies were shot and killed, and a bystander was wounded as she was passing across the street. The shooter, Ezekial Holbert, is currently in custody charged with first-degree murder.
A horrific crime committed because of a domestic abuse warrant. The crime committed Sunday was not worth the lives of two Sheriffs deputies. The fact that a domestic abuse warrant lead to their deaths truly is a tragedy. The domestic abuse charge would most likely be minor, compared to a conviction of first-degree murder.
That is the real tragedy here is that the domestic abuse charge would not have been anything life-ending. But just like the small sum the killers collected from the death of the Clutter family, this story really is unfortunate.
Yeah I know, I'm going to edit and polish!
While serving a warrant Sunday, two Sheriffs deputies were shot and killed, and a bystander was wounded as she was passing across the street. The shooter, Ezekial Holbert, is currently in custody charged with first-degree murder.
A horrific crime committed because of a domestic abuse warrant. The crime committed Sunday was not worth the lives of two Sheriffs deputies. The fact that a domestic abuse warrant lead to their deaths truly is a tragedy. The domestic abuse charge would most likely be minor, compared to a conviction of first-degree murder.
That is the real tragedy here is that the domestic abuse charge would not have been anything life-ending. But just like the small sum the killers collected from the death of the Clutter family, this story really is unfortunate.
Yeah I know, I'm going to edit and polish!
Palin: A young woman's mavericky journey from Wasilla to the White House?
Last weekend, Sarah Palin gave a series of farewell picnics throughout the state of Alaska. These were her last few days as governor of Alaska, before that position was transfered to Sean Parnell. How else would Palin do it?
After all, she announced July 3rd that she wouldn't be seeking another term as governor, and further that she would be resigning at the end of the month. It was a shocking announcement. (Yes I tried for the most obscure source as possible.)
John McCain seemingly plucked her out of thin air last August when he picked the Alaska governor as a running mate. It's debatable whether or not that was a great move, as most estimation is askew considering what happened to the economy. To say that Mrs. Palin is controversial would be an understatement. She can definitely push the correct buttons to generate media.
Regardless, Palin made great late night fodder, even if Letterman probably crossed a line or two, and Saturday Night Live used her verbatim. I do admit, this is tough to take day after day, especially for someone not used to practically any media coverage.
I tend to be a Palin apologist. Yes I know, "But Darren, you're a liberal, communist, socialist, hippie, bum. How could you possibly be for Palin?" In a nutshell, she is just so darned entertaining. I loved how she winked at the camera during the Vice Presidential debate. I loved how every sentence had one of two themes: being a maverick, or incoherent speech. (The king of political sentences is Guiliani however. Mr Noun Verb and 9/11 has everyone beaten.)
Palin is the type of whiskey tango that really grows on you. I was at first horrified by this woman. She is having crazy bouts of religious outburst show up on youtube. Then she started with her William Ayers attacks. Then the media attacks. It was a never ending barrage of scrutiny for Mrs. Palin.
This is one liberal, who hopes to see Palin again in 2012, then 2016 and beyond. She will eventually stop playing the political comedian, but until that day, I won't be able to get enough of her. I hope she tours OK soon with her book. I'll be waiting in line.
After all, she announced July 3rd that she wouldn't be seeking another term as governor, and further that she would be resigning at the end of the month. It was a shocking announcement. (Yes I tried for the most obscure source as possible.)
John McCain seemingly plucked her out of thin air last August when he picked the Alaska governor as a running mate. It's debatable whether or not that was a great move, as most estimation is askew considering what happened to the economy. To say that Mrs. Palin is controversial would be an understatement. She can definitely push the correct buttons to generate media.
Regardless, Palin made great late night fodder, even if Letterman probably crossed a line or two, and Saturday Night Live used her verbatim. I do admit, this is tough to take day after day, especially for someone not used to practically any media coverage.
I tend to be a Palin apologist. Yes I know, "But Darren, you're a liberal, communist, socialist, hippie, bum. How could you possibly be for Palin?" In a nutshell, she is just so darned entertaining. I loved how she winked at the camera during the Vice Presidential debate. I loved how every sentence had one of two themes: being a maverick, or incoherent speech. (The king of political sentences is Guiliani however. Mr Noun Verb and 9/11 has everyone beaten.)
Palin is the type of whiskey tango that really grows on you. I was at first horrified by this woman. She is having crazy bouts of religious outburst show up on youtube. Then she started with her William Ayers attacks. Then the media attacks. It was a never ending barrage of scrutiny for Mrs. Palin.
This is one liberal, who hopes to see Palin again in 2012, then 2016 and beyond. She will eventually stop playing the political comedian, but until that day, I won't be able to get enough of her. I hope she tours OK soon with her book. I'll be waiting in line.
Cuban economics
Raul Castro gave a speech commemorating the 56th anniversary of the Cuban revolution on Sunday. He mostly acknowledged the global financial crisis, and how the Cuban government will be adjusting to deal with it. As exports are down, and the price of imports, such as food are up, the Cuban economy is making due regardless of the U.S. embargo since 1962.
The Cuban people, as previously noted, have been dealing with a hamstrung economy for nearly 60 years. They have made it through this disadvantage and will weather the global economic storm as well. The Cuban government has informed businesses that they must cut energy consumption or face sanctions.
I am personally a champion of the Cuban government. Although they have committed numerous acts of human rights, so has the U.S. (I'm willing to debate anyone on this topic if interested.) Should the U.S. embargo against Cuba be removed? I think yes. What has it done, other than hamstring millions of people from reaching their full potential? Cuba is still a communist country, and a Castro is still in office. Obviously this policy has worked like a charm.
The Cuban people, as previously noted, have been dealing with a hamstrung economy for nearly 60 years. They have made it through this disadvantage and will weather the global economic storm as well. The Cuban government has informed businesses that they must cut energy consumption or face sanctions.
I am personally a champion of the Cuban government. Although they have committed numerous acts of human rights, so has the U.S. (I'm willing to debate anyone on this topic if interested.) Should the U.S. embargo against Cuba be removed? I think yes. What has it done, other than hamstring millions of people from reaching their full potential? Cuba is still a communist country, and a Castro is still in office. Obviously this policy has worked like a charm.
July 23, 2009
Clinton launches verbal war with NK
“We cannot but regard Mrs. Clinton as a funny lady as she likes to utter such rhetoric, unaware of the elementary etiquette in the international community,” the North Korean statement said. “Sometimes she looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping.”
That was from a North Korean statement at a regional asian meeting, Asean. Clinton, for her part, called the North Korean leaders "unruly children".
The international consensus regarding North Korea has hit a precipice, with nearly all countries worldwide condemning and overall recognizing the threat the nation poses. Clinton is set to meet with China to further discuss the regional implications of North Korea's missile testing, as well as shipping embargoes China has recently requested help in monitoring. Progress is slow and sometimes catalyzed by a common enemy.
I personally have the utmost confidence in Hillary Clinton. She is an incredible mind, a valued American asset, and she deserves all the leeway anyone can afford. She knows exactly what she is doing, and how to handle the situation in the best of possible manners.
That was from a North Korean statement at a regional asian meeting, Asean. Clinton, for her part, called the North Korean leaders "unruly children".
The international consensus regarding North Korea has hit a precipice, with nearly all countries worldwide condemning and overall recognizing the threat the nation poses. Clinton is set to meet with China to further discuss the regional implications of North Korea's missile testing, as well as shipping embargoes China has recently requested help in monitoring. Progress is slow and sometimes catalyzed by a common enemy.
I personally have the utmost confidence in Hillary Clinton. She is an incredible mind, a valued American asset, and she deserves all the leeway anyone can afford. She knows exactly what she is doing, and how to handle the situation in the best of possible manners.
July 22, 2009
Crazy cult leader goes beyond nutjob guidelines
MAUSTON, Wis.
A cult leader was sentenced to a two year term today for keeping a rotting follower on a toilet for two months. Alan Bushey, 59, is the man who was sentenced, accused of keeping the body at another follower's home for weeks in order to collect social security, annuities, and to wait for her impending resurrection.
Yes, to wait for her impending resurrection.
There was a 16 and 14 year old living in the house with their mother while this woman's body was rotting in the bathroom. Bushey informed them that a demon was destroying her body, and that they should pray harder to remove the demon and bring back the woman.
I don't even know where to begin. I personally know nothing about this cult, and don't wish to really. Tending to not have a problem with people's personal beliefs, this story is really over that line-- in that Bushey clearly lost touch with reality, and is now endangering others. Claiming a body will be resurrected is one thing, blaming the kids who live there is another. He is awarded my crazed religious leader award of the month.
A cult leader was sentenced to a two year term today for keeping a rotting follower on a toilet for two months. Alan Bushey, 59, is the man who was sentenced, accused of keeping the body at another follower's home for weeks in order to collect social security, annuities, and to wait for her impending resurrection.
Yes, to wait for her impending resurrection.
There was a 16 and 14 year old living in the house with their mother while this woman's body was rotting in the bathroom. Bushey informed them that a demon was destroying her body, and that they should pray harder to remove the demon and bring back the woman.
I don't even know where to begin. I personally know nothing about this cult, and don't wish to really. Tending to not have a problem with people's personal beliefs, this story is really over that line-- in that Bushey clearly lost touch with reality, and is now endangering others. Claiming a body will be resurrected is one thing, blaming the kids who live there is another. He is awarded my crazed religious leader award of the month.
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