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18Mar 08
Well, I suppose I've started a pattern of only adding new blogs when I go up a level. Only 4 more until I hit the thirties. Maybe I'll finally stop feeling like a newbie. I am a Bow Flex
. I have to say that this is closest I have ever been to a Bow Flex. I've also racked up three new person guides, along with 8 rejections. I deserved a few of them (did anyone else know that there is an "add" button next to alias?), and others were due to ignorance. I automatically had assumed that movie credits were not trivia items, and started deleting before I looked at the movietome section. 
Not very thorough on my part. I also made the mistake of assuming that the number of episodes a person has been in for each season of a show was not trivia, either. It IS trivia, and I just found a way to rack up some points for other guides. Hear me, tv.com? It shouldn't be trivia! "Bubba Gump appeared in three episodes on season 2 of Shrimps R Us". Next entry. "Bubba Gump appeared in seven episodes of season 3 of Shrimps R Us". If a show has ten seasons, then wow...20 points! Eh. I'm ranting. I'm sure that there is a perfectly logical explanation for accepting the number of times someone has appeared in a season as trivia, and I'm sure someone will explain it to me.Anyway, onto my person guides! One of my favorite shows when I was younger Saved By the Bell miraculously had a cast member without a current editor. Lark Voorhies! The other guides I received are Simon Rex and Jason Lewis. Both have had editors in the past, but the editors have been banned (I assume) for one reason or another. It is a wonderful feeling to have spent so much time trying to find enough interesting info on a person, and seeing that message in your inbox..."ALERT: You Have Just Become an Editor".
Lark Voorhies
Jason Lewis
Simon RexI leave you with a question.....if two people you worked with decided to try to sabotage you, would you seek revenge?
New Mexico
- Idiots may not vote. (Shouldn't this be made a federal law? Along with "idiots may not run for president")
- State officials ordered 400 words of "sexually explicit material" to be cut from Romeo and Juliet. (Thou art and and and and and wherefore art thou thou.)
Carrizozo, NM
- It's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public.
New York
- Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.
- It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing "body hugging clothing". (Uh, yeah...much better to go topless?)
- Citizens may not greet each other by "putting one's thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers".
- A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting.
- It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun. (Officer, I swear I had no fun doing it at all....)
- The penalty for jumping off a building is death. (Well, okay then.)
- New Yorkers cannot dissolve a marriage for irreconcilable differences, unless they both agree to it.
- While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.
- Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 P.
Carmel, NY
- A man can't go outside while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match.
- Women may not wear high heels while in the city limits.
Ocean City, NY
- Raw hamburger may not be sold.
North Carolina
- The mere possession of a lottery ticket is illegal in North Carolina and may result in a $2,000 fine.
- It's against the law to sing off key.
- Elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields.
- If a man and a woman who aren't married go to a hotel/motel and register themselves as married then, according to state law, they are legally married.
- All couples staying overnight in a hotel must have a room with double beds that are at least two feet apart.
- Persons in possession of illegal substances must pay taxes on them.
Barber, NC
- Fights between cats and dogs are prohibited.
Dunn, NC
- No one may visit their departed loved ones late at night.
Elon College, NC
- There is to be no rollerblading during daylight hours, on the roads, or on the bricks.
Rocky Mount, NC
- It is required that you must pay a property tax on your dog.
Zebulon, NC
- No person may walk on top of the water tank of the city.
- Posted Mar 18, 2008 10:44 am PT
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16Mar 08
Yay. I have reached level 25! I am moving at a nice, steady pace through the twenties. Much like my age. Except, unlike my age, I am actually happy about moving quickly through the twenty-something level bracket. I get this interesting emblem
(which STILL looks more like a padlock to me than a coconut). I also gained another person guide. Show guides are impossible to get, it seems. Especially when certain editors won't allow you within a certain amount of points before they start mass contributing. Sad, but true. Luckily, it doesn't happen too often, and the editors of the shows that I contribute the most to are wonderful. I will just stick with my people guides, I guess. Anyway, I am proud to announce the acquisition of Frances O'Connor! She is a star of the new show Cashmere Mafia, along with Lucy Liu, Miranda Otto, and Bonnie Somerville. I enjoy the show, however I have the sinking feeling that it has already been cancelled.Frances O'Connor
I apologize that it has been several days since my last blog. I have had a horrible week, and anything I posted would not have been anything more than whiny rantings. It has not gotten any better, so I will leave you with some more dumb laws. Thank you for reading!
Nevada
- It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.
Elko, NV
- Everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask. (This could be a positive thing...)
New Hampshire
- You may not tap your feet, nod your head, or in any way keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe.
- You cannot sell the clothes you are wearing to pay off a gambling debt.
- It is illegal to pick seaweed up off of the beach.
- On Sundays citizens may not relieve themselves while looking up.
White Mountain National Forest, NH
- If a person is caught raking the beaches, picking up litter, hauling away trash, building a bench for the park, or many other kind things without a permit, he/she may be fined $150 for "maintaining the national forest without a permit".
New Jersey
- Drivers must warn those who they pass on highways before they do so. (Well, I already do. Isn't the middle finger a universal sign of "drive faster or I'm passing you"?)
- It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder. (I'm glad this law was made. The murderers wouldn't have wanted to break the law while killing someone.)
- All motorists must honk before passing another car, bicyclist, skater, and even a skateboarder.
- You cannot pump your own gas.
- It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.
- If you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated, you may never again apply for personalized license plates. (That will stop those DUI's! Ha! Perhaps if someone was arrested for burglary, we could take away their right to make spare keys.)
- The third Thursday of October is designated as "New Jersey Credit Union Day" and citizens of the state should observe the day with "appropriate activities and programs".
- You may not slurp your soup. (Thank you, JayMc416, for informing me of this law)
Bernards Township, NJ
- It is illegal to frown as the town is a "Frown-Free Town Zone". (Violating this will result in a intervention and a rousing rendition of "Kumbaya".)
Blairstown, NJ
- No street-side trees may be planted that "obscure the air".
Cedar Grove, NJ
- It is illegal to operate a drive-thru restaurant. (Thanks, again, JayMc416!)
Cranford, NJ
- Citizens are not permitted to park their own boat on their lawn. (Ya hear that, bubba? We cain't do dat anymore!)
Cresskill, NJ
- All cats must wear three bells to warn birds of their whereabouts.
Haddon, NJ
- No one may annoy someone of the opposite sex.
Mount Laurel, NJ
- It is illegal to get drunk and annoy others in your house.
Newark, NJ
- It is illegal to sell ice cream after 6pm, unless the customer has a note from his doctor.
Trenton, NJ
- You may not throw a bad pickle in the street.
- Pickles are not to be consumed on Sundays.
- Posted Mar 16, 2008 1:27 pm PT
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11Mar 08
Well, these past two days have certainly been a busy one for me. I discovered that two of the actors on one of my favorite shows were editorless! What a lucky break for me. I was able to pick up Enrique Murciano right away. Eric Close took me more time, as there is not as much verifiable information about him. Anyway, I'm ecstatic about the new person guides!
Enrique Murciano
Eric Close
Also, I am now at Level 24. After complaining that it took such a long time to reach Level 23, it took me a little over a day to reach the Golden Girl level. Now, as big of an accomplishment this was to me, it's nothing compared to this one.
I HAVE FINALLY REACHED 1,000 SUBMISSIONS!
I get this nifty new emblem..
! I actually feel like I am contributing something worthwhile to the site, and that is the best feeling in the world. Yay, me! I had to brag for a bit before getting on with the next part.
Michigan
- No man may seduce and corrupt an unmarried girl, or else he risks five years in prison. (But what if I insist?)
- A woman isn't allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission.
- It is legal for a robber to file a law suit, if he or she got hurt in your house.
Clawson, MI
- There is a law that makes it legal for a farmer to sleep with his pigs, cows, horses, goats, and chickens. (Thank goodness the wording is so clear....)
Detroit, MI
- It is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday.
- It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose. (But officer, he was on his way to the body piercing shop when you pulled him over...I swear!)
Harper Woods, MI
- It is illegal to paint sparrows to sell them as parakeets.
Kalamazoo, MI
- It is against the law to serenade your girlfriend. (Thank GOD.)
Minnesota
- The land of 10,000 lakes declares mosquitos a public nuisance. (Well, good. I hope the police arrests them ALL.)
- A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head. (No. Carry the duck in your pocket, like all the law-abiding citizens do.)
- All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts. (Again, thank GOD.)
- Citizens may not enter Wisconsin with a chicken on their head.
Cottage Grove, MN
- Residents of even numbered addresses may not water their plants on odd-numbered days excluding the thirty first day where it applies.
St. Cloud, MN
- Hamburgers may not be eaten on Sundays.
Mississippi
- If one is a parent to two illegitimate children, that person will go to jail for at least one month. (Well, luckily, I married both fathers...we live happily in a two-story home with a white picket fence and a wraparound porch.)
- It is illegal to teach others what polygamy is. (Oh, CRAP.)
- A man may not seduce a woman by lying, and claiming he will marry her.
- Vagrancy is punishable by either 30 days in prison or a $250 fine.
- Unnatural intercourse, if both parties voluntarily participate, results in a maximum sentence of 10 years and $10,000.
- It is illegal for a male to be sexually aroused in public.
Missouri
- It is not illegal to speed.
Mole, MO
- Frightening a baby is in violation of the law.
Purdy, MO
- Dancing is strictly prohibited.
St. Louis, MO
- A milk man may not run while on duty.
Montana
- Prostitution is considered a "crime against the family". (What am I, a Soprano?)
- It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
- It is a misdemeanor to show movies that depict acts of felonious crime.
- In Montana, it is illegal for married women to go fishing alone on Sundays, and illegal for unmarried women to fish alone at all.
Billings, MT
- It is illegal to bring a bomb or rocket at city council proceedings.
- It is illegal to use speed-dial in the city phone system.
Excelsior Springs, MT
- Worrying squirrels will not be tolerated. (So, the eviction notice I posted to the squirrel's tree was not appreciated, I guess.)
- It is illegal to annoy passersby on sidewalks with a revolving water sprinkler. (Good. I always walk with a standing sprinkler.)
- The game of "folf" may not be played at night.
Kalispell, MT
- All pool tables must be able to be viewed from the street outside a billiard hall where they are located.
Nebraska
- Persons with gonorrhea may not marry.
- If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested.
- It is illegal for bar owners to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.
Lehigh. NE
- Doughnut holes may not be sold.
Omaha, NE
- A man is not allowed to run around with a shaved chest.
Waterloo, NE
- Barbers are forbidden from eating onions between 7 A.
- Posted Mar 11, 2008 9:11 am PT
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8Mar 08
So, I have finally reached level 23 after what seemed to be an eternity. It took me almost a hundred more submissions to do it, but at least I earned it! The system glitch that shot everyone up numerous levels in no time really irritated me. I went from level 18 to level 22 just by posting a couple of blogs and forum posts. It still irks me to see another user at a higher level with less than two hundred submissions.
How many of you enjoyed this week's episode of Lost? The show just keeps getting better! I wasn't sure I'd like the addition of the freighter crew, but I do. It's a positive change from the "how Ben is going to screw us today" storyline. I also liked that the show delved more into Juliet's past. She seems almost human now. Thank goodness for giving us ONE series that hasn't been affected by the writer's strike!
As for American Idol....eh. I agreed with the outcome of the results, with the exception of Asia'h Epperson. She should have lasted a couple more weeks, and certainly deserved to be there longer than Kristy Lee Cook. But, that's the way the cookie crumbles. I can't wait until the Beatles songbook is released to the contestants. That should be a great show.
Anyway, here are more dumb laws for you. I hope you enjoy them!
Kentucky
- One may not dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once. (I like all my blue ducklings in bulk, anyway.)
Fort Thomas, KY
- Dogs may not molest cars. (Where is the stinkin' law that includes my leg?)
Owensboro, KY
- A woman may not buy a hat without her husband's permission.
Louisiana
- It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.
- Biting someone with your natural teeth is "simple assault," while biting someone with your false teeth is "aggravated assault".
New Orleans, LA
- You may not tie an alligator to a fire hydrant.
- It illegal for a woman to drive a car unless her husband is waving a flag in front of it. (Indy 500, here I come!)
Maine
- You may not step out of a plane in flight. (Darn it. What if I REALLY need a cigarette? Last time I tried to open a window on a moving plane, they added me to a "no-fly" list. Discrimination? I think so!)
South Berwick, ME
- It is illegal to park in front of Dunkin Donuts. (I assume it is for the same reason that you can't park in a fire zone...)
Maryland
Baltimore, MD
- It's illegal to take a lion to the movies. (What about tigers and bears, oh my?)
- No person who is a "tramp" or "vagrant" shall loiter in any park at any time. (Gee, I wonder how many loiterers will claim to be a tramp, anyway?)
Rockville, MD
- It is illegal to remove a public building by writing on it.
Massachusetts
- It is illegal to give beer to hospital patients.
- At a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches.
- Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.
- A woman can not be on top in sexual activities.
- No gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any car. (It must be facing forward in the front seat wearing a seat belt?)
Marlboro, MA
- One may not detonate a nuclear device in the city. (Um...because it causes pollution?)
- Posted Mar 8, 2008 4:09 pm PT
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6Mar 08
Illinois
- You may be arrested for vagrancy if you do not have at least one dollar bill on your person.
- You must contact the police before entering the city in an automobile.
- The English language is not to be spoken.
Champaign, IL
- One may not pee in his neighbor's mouth. (I assume it's okay for those living under the same roof as you)
Chicago, IL
- Law forbids eating in a place that is on fire. (So...sit quietly until you no longer smell smoke?)
- It is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen years of age and have legal permits.
Evanston, IL
- It is unlawful to change clothes in an automobile with the curtains drawn, except in case of fire. (Whew! That's a relief. Who wants to be caught in their sweats in front of the cute firemen?)
Kenilworth, IL
- A rooster must step back three hundred feet from any residence if he wishes to crow. (I always prefer when MY roosters are considerate.)
Kirkland, IL
- Bees are not allowed to fly over the village or through any of Kriland's streets. (I dunno...bees don't like being told where they can or cannot fly...)
Moline, IL
- Ice skating at the Riverside pond during the months of June and August is prohibited.
Normal, IL
- It is against the law to make faces at dogs.
Zion, IL
- It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, or any other domesticated animals. (I'm okay with this. I just give them liquor.)
Indiana
- If any person has a puppet show, wire dancing or tumbling act in the state of Indiana and receives money for it, they will be fined $3 under the Act to Prevent Certain Immoral Practices.
- The value of Pi is 3. (I LOVE this law!)
- Baths may not be taken between the months of October and March. (Well, I guess this is ONE good way of controlling the population...)
- A man over the age of 18 may be arrested for statutory rape if the passenger in his car is not wearing her socks and shoes, and is under the age of 17.
- You can get out of paying for a dependent's medical care by praying for him/her. (Oh, please Lord, PLEASE help me find a way to pay for my mother's boob job...)
- Mustaches are illegal if the bearer has a tendency to habitually kiss other humans.
South Bend, IN
- It is illegal to make a monkey smoke a cigarette.
Warsaw, IN
- No one may throw an old computer across the street at their neighbor. (What about a toaster oven?)
Iowa
- One-armed piano players must perform for free.
- Ministers must obtain a permit to carry their liquor across state lines.
Fort Madison, IN
- The fire department is required to practice fire fighting for fifteen minutes before attending a fire.
Marshalltown, IN
- Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants.
Kansas
- Rabbits may not be shot from motorboats. (WHAT?!?! I'm sick of the damn things eating all our fish!)
- If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed.
Topeka, KS
- No one may sing the alphabet on the streets at night.
Wichita, KS
- Before proceeding through the interesection of Douglas and Broadway, a motorist is required to get out of their vehice and fire three shot gun rounds into the air.
Okay, so let's get on with my favorite American Idol contestants, and how I thought they did this week.
1. David Cook - Hello (Lionel Richie)
For the first time since Clay Aiken in season 2, I kept a performance recorded and rewound it many times. I might actually be tempted to pick up a phone this season! He turned a mellow pop tune into a rock version that could easily be released on the radio today. A sure lock for the top 12, I hope!
2. Carly Smithson- I Drove All Night (Celine Dion, Cyndi Lauper)
Yeah...so, I am officially on the Carly train. She has made me a believer. Although I might not always like her song choice, this girl's vocals are AMAZING. I understand why MCA put so much money behind her.
3. Jason Castro- Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley, Leonard Cohen)
Okay, so I'm not so sure that it's Jason I'm diggin', or the song he sang. He did a tremendous job with this song. His vocals may not be the best in the competition, but he sure brings emotion to all his performances.
I could take or leave the rest of them at this point. And, OMG, yes i am leeving out david archuleta eeven doh he is so coot and talintd and will prolly win da hole ting!!!!!!
- Posted Mar 6, 2008 5:52 pm PT
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2Mar 08
Delaware
Lewes County, DE
- It is illegal to wear pants that are "firm fitting" around the waist.
Rehoboth Beach, DE
- No person shall pretend to sleep on a bench on the boardwalk.
- Alcohol may not be served in nightclubs if dancing is occurring on the premises at the same time. (I should be safe. I don't think you could ever consider what I do on the dance floor "dancing")
Florida
- It is illegal to sell your children. (No word on whether pawning them is allowed...)
- A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
- If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle. (What are they going to do if it's not paid, tow the damn thing?)
- It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
- Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. (I assume that sexual relations with an armadillo is considered A-OK)
- When having sex, only the missionary position is legal.
- You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.
- It is considered an offense to shower naked.
- You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.
Daytona Beach, FL
- The molestation of trash cans is banned.
Destin, FL
- Torpedoes may not be set off in the city.
Pensacola, FL
- Citizens may not be caught downtown without at least 10 dollars on their person.
- A women can be fined (only after death), for being electrocuted in a bath-tub because of using self-beautification utensils. (If she was ironing while in the bathtub, however, she can avoid being fined)
Tampa, FL
- Lap dances must be given at least six feet away from a patron.
Georgia
- It is illegal to use profanity in front of a dead body which lies in a funeral home or in a coroners office. (If caught, notify the body's family immediately.)
Atlanta, GA
- Against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.
Columbus, GA
- Cussing over the telephone is against the law.
- No one may tease an idiot.
- It is illegal for stores to sell corn flakes on Sunday.
- It is illegal to carry a chicken by it's feet down Broadway on Sunday.
Gainesville, GA
- Chicken must be eaten with the hands. (Unsurprisingly, chicken parmesan is not a popular dish in Gainesville)
Jonesboro, GA
- It is illegal to say "Oh, Boy".
Marietta, GA
- Though it is illegal to spit from a car or bus, citizens may spit from a truck.
Quitman, GA
- It is illegal for a chicken to cross the road.
Hawaii
- All residents may be fined as a result of not owning a boat.
- Coins are not allowed to be placed in one's ears.
Idaho
- Illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds.
- You may not fish on a camel's back.
- Riding a merry-go-round on Sundays is considered a crime.
Boise, ID
- Residents may not fish from a giraffe's back.
Pocatello, ID
- A person may not be seen in public without a smile on their face.
- A law passed in 1912 provided that "The carrying of concealed weapons is forbidden, unless some are exhibited to public view".
And in other news, I decided it was a bright idea to get off work early and drive over to another casino to gamble. Why I continue to throw away hard earned money is beyond me. Maybe one day I will wake up with some common sense. Doubtful, but one could always hope!
American Idol is officially underway. Although I was not happy with two of the contestants who left, Alaina Whitaker and Robbie Carrico, I do have to admit that they didn't have a chance in hell of actually winning the competition. Orlando Bloom is still in, for reasons unknown. Teenyboppers have the power, though!
Lost just keeps getting better and better. Desmond and Penelope have been through so much together, but does anyone else think that it will all be for nothing? Something tells me that Desmond won't make it to see Penny. I hope I'm wrong.
I need to get out of this self-imposed isolation I seem to be putting myself through. A friend of mine had almost totaled my truck in December, and I just got it back from the shop last Tuesday. I haven't left the house except to go to work, and I find that I seem to be in this slump. Depression? I don't know. All I know is that it is completely out of character, and I don't like it. That's all I have for now, and thank you all for reading!
- Posted Mar 2, 2008 8:29 pm PT
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29Feb 08
Well, here are some dumb laws for the next three states...
California
- Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses. (The word "and smog" is written in very fine print.)
- Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. (So, for you randy couples out there, leave your animals at home.)
- It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
- Women may not drive in a house coat. (I wish someone would have informed my mother. Junior high might not have been so miserable...)
- No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour. (This is a safety precaution, I assume.)
City Law in Arcadia, CA
- Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways.
City Law in Belvedere, CA
- City Council order reads: "No dog shall be in a public place without its master on a leash.
City Law in Blythe, CA
- You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.
City Law in Cathedral City, CA
- It is prohibited to sleep in a parked vehicle. (No word on whether it is legal in a moving vehicle)
City Law in Chico, CA
- It is illegal to own a green or smelly animal hide.
- Driving a herd of cattle down a street is against the law. (Riding them, however....)
Colorado
- One may not mutilate a rock in a state park. (Um...I do all my rock mutilation on private property.)
- Tags may be ripped off of pillows and mattresses. (Well, that takes all the fun out of it, doesn't it?)
City Law in Alamosa, CO
- Throwing missles at cars is illegal. (Too bad, kiddies. Luckily, it is legal in the next county over.)
- Keeping a house where unmarried persons are allowed to have sex is prohibited.
- To own a dog over three months of age, one must obtain a license.
City Law in Aspen, CO
- Catapults may not be fired at buildings.
City Law in Boulder, CO
- It is legal to challenge a police officer, but only until he or she asks you to stop.
City Law in Denver, CO
- The dog catcher must notify dogs of impounding by posting, for three consecutive days, a notice on a tree in the city park and along a public road running through said park.
- It is unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your next-door neighbor. (You've got to be a sick, SICK person to even consider it!)
- You may not drive a black car on Sundays. (That's carism. I'm gonna start a picket line.)
City Law in Logan County, CO
- It is illegal for a man to kiss a woman while she is asleep.
City Law in Sterling, CO
- Cats may not run loose without having been fit with a taillight.
Connecticut
- You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour. (I believe it. I was stopped for rollerblading over 50 MPH.)
- It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades. (I hope they have big junk drawers!)
- It is illegal to discharge a firearm from a public highway. (All people must pull over to the shoulder before firing their weapons.)
City Law in Devon, CT
- It is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset.
City Law in Hartford, CT
- You may not educate dogs. (I assume that Animal Control doesn't have to post warnings here!)
- It is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday. (No word on whether he is allowed to kiss any woman other than his wife on Sunday...)
City Law in New Britain, CT
- It is illegal for fire trucks to exceed 25mph, even when going to a fire.
City Law in Waterbury, CT
- It is illegal for any beautician to hum, whistle, or sing while working on a customer.
- Posted Feb 29, 2008 3:46 pm PT
- Category: Humor
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27Feb 08
Have you ever wondered how some laws are passed? How many of you have broken a law, whether it was intentional or not? Some of these made me cringe. Others made me laugh. How many of these laws have YOU broken?
Alabama
- Bear wrestling matches are prohibited. (Really? Remind me not to drink in Alabama, as I love to wrestle bears on the weekend.)
- Incestuous marriages are legal.
- It is illegal to maim oneself to escape duty.
- Dominoes may not be played on Sunday. (Isn't this a commandment? Thou shalt not...ah, well.)
- It is illegal to wear a false moustache that causes laughter at church.
- Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death. (Odds are greater if a train is headed towards you, I assume)
- Boogers may not be flicked into the wind. (On a CLEAR day, however...)
- It is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street if you have a lantern attached to the front of your car.
- You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time. (What, it's okay to put it in your FRONT pocket? Haven't they ever heard of shrinkage? Poor men...)
- Masks may not be worn in public. (What you do in the privacy of your own bedroom is none of my business)
- It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle. (What if we were playing with a human pinata? Killjoys.)
City law in Auburn, Alabama
- Men who deflower virgins, regardless of age or marital status, may face up to five years in jail.
City law in Huntsville, Alabama
- If an animal control officer is in uniform, it signifies to the public that he is an animal control officer. (As opposed to Ronald McDonald, I suppose)
Alaska
- Moose may not be viewed from an airplane.
- It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane. (What about a dead moose out of an unmoving airplane?)
City law in Anchorage, Alaska
- Persons may not live in a trailer as it is being hauled across the city. (What if it's being repossessed?)
Arizona
- Hunting camels is prohibited. (What about polar bears?)
- Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony. (Better stick with basic black...)
- Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs. (What kind of miserable person would even allow this? I always keep my jackass in the bed next to me....or the couch if he ticked me off.)
- It is illegal to manufacture imitation cocaine.
- When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person posseses.
- You may not have more than two "items for a female's pleasure" in a house. (I don't even know where to start with this one...I better let this one go.)
City law in Maricopa County, Arizona
- No more than six girls may live in any house. (Well, with the last law I posted, who would want to?)
City law in Tombstone, Arizona
- It is illegal for men and women over the age of 18 to have less than one missing tooth visible when smiling.
Arkansas
- A law provides that school teachers who bob their hair will not get a raise.
- A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.
- Oral sex is considered to be sodomy.
City law in Fayetteville, Arkansas
- It is illegal to kill "any living creature".
City law in Little Rock, Arkansas
- Dogs may not bark after 6 PM.
- It is unlawful to walk one's cow down Main Street after 1:00 PM on Sunday. (I believe this is discrimination. Someone should sue!)
I will post more of these later. Hope you enjoy them!
- Posted Feb 27, 2008 7:05 pm PT
- Category: Humor
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25Feb 08
How many of you have heard of the Darwin Awards? The Darwin awards are given to idiots who are no longer around to contaminate the gene pool with their stupidity. If you are easily offended, I wouldn't recommend reading on. I find these hilarious, and wanted to give you examples of nominees. Hope you enjoy them!
-An unidentified man, using a shotgun like a club to break a former girlfriend's windshield, accidentally shot himself to death when the gun discharged, blowing a hole in his gut.
-James Burns, 34, of Alamo, Mich., was killed in March as he was trying to repair what police described as a "farm-type truck." Burns got a friend to drive the truck on a highway while Burns hung underneath so that he could find the source of a troubling noise. Burns' clothes caught on something, however, and the other man found Burns "wrapped in the drive shaft."
-Ken Charles Barger, 47, accidentally shot himself to death in December in Newton, N.C., when, awakening to the sound of a ringing telephone beside his bed, he reached for the phone but grabbed instead a Smith & Wesson. 38 Special, which discharged when he drew it to his ear.
-Police said a lawyer demonstrating the safety of windows in a downtown Toronto Skyscraper crashed through a pane with his shoulder and plunged 24 floors to his death. A police spokesman said Garry Hoy, 39, fell into the courtyard of the Toronto Dominion Bank Tower early Friday evening as he was explaining the strength of the building's windows to visiting law students. Hoy previously had conducted demonstrations of window strength according to police reports. Peter Lawyers, managing partner of the firm Holden Day Wilson, told the Toronto Sun newspaper that Hoy was "one of the best and brightest" members of the 200-man association.
Here is one of my favorites...
-A terrible diet and room with no ventilation are being blamed for the death of a man who was killed by his own gas. There was no mark on his body but autopsy showed large amounts of methane gas in his system. His diet had consisted primarily of beans and cabbage(and a couple of other things). It was just the right combination of foods. It appears that the man died in his sleep from breathing the poisonous cloud that was hanging over his bed. Had he been outside or had his windows been opened, it wouldn't have been fatal. But the man was shut, up in his, near airtight bedroom. According to the article, "He was a big man with a huge capacity for creating "this deadly gas." Three of the rescuers got sick and one was hospitalized.
-Michael Anderson Godwin made News of the Weird posthumously. He had spent several years awaiting South Carolina's electric chair on a murder conviction before having his sentence reduced to life in prison. Whilst sitting on a metal toilet in his cell and attempting to fix his small TV set, he bit into a wire and was electrocuted.
-Robert Puelo, 32, was apparently being disorderly in a St. Louis market. When the clerk threatened to call police, Puelo grabbed a hot dog, shoved it in his mouth, and walked out without paying for it. Police found him unconscious in front of the store; paramedics removed the six-inch wiener from his throat, where it had choked him to death.
-To poacher Marino Malerba, who shot a stag standing above him on an overhanging rock-and was killed instantly when it fell on him.
Anybody personally know any candidates for the Darwin Award? And on an even brighter note, I got two new emblems! One for being one of the top 1000 point scorers in the community (whatever that means) and one for finally hitting the 500 mark in forum posts. Yay me!
- Posted Feb 25, 2008 8:56 pm PT
- Category: Humor
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23Feb 08
Well, since I did a blog on my favorite males, I guess I have to make one about my favorite girls. There were a couple of pleasant surprises.
Alaina Whitaker
I wanted to hate this girl. Although she is from Oklahoma, she represents everything I hate. I found her to be a spoiled, self-indulged bratty teenager who has had everything handed to her on a silver platter. Luckily, I saw something completely different on Wednesday night. Plus. this girl can saaaaang.
Asia'h Epperson
This girl is an inspiration. She is a survivor...plus, she has talent and charisma to boot. Probably a lock for the top twelve.
Carly Smithson
Another girl I wanted to hate. I was adamant against her being eligible to compete, as she had previously had a multi-million dollar recording contract. However, I love her voice. She has too much talent for her to stay undiscovered. Whether I will be voting for her or not still remains to be decided.
Syesha Mercado
I found her to have a very pleasant tone, when she dialed down the screaming. Plus, she is entertaining to watch. Does anyone else remember her from the ABC reality show, The One?
Ramiele Malubay
Cute girl, but I'm not completely on her bandwagon. Pure quality to her voice, but that "little girl with the big voice" bit could get old, quickly.
Those were my favorites. Kady Malloy and Kristy Lee Cook could have been on the list, but their performances were not impressive. I hope they step up their game! I would also like to thank the three of you that actually read my blogs and comment on them. You guys are the best!
- Posted Feb 23, 2008 7:53 pm PT
- Category: N/A
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21Feb 08
So, I have been watching American Idol, and I must say, I enjoy this season much more than I have the previous two. I have a few favorites that I think stand out from the crowd. Let's start with the males. I am posting my favorites.
David Archuleta
I realize this is an older picture, but I think he looks adorable in it. He is fantastic, and greatly talented, but is anyone else sick of the producers thrusting him at us? I hope this doesn't backfire on him. He is a cutie, but I almost wish he would have waited a couple of years before auditioning. It's wonderful to see someone so young (17) with so much talent!
David Hernandez
One of the unlucky ones who didn't receive much airtime in the preliminary rounds. He made quite an impression on me in the Hollywood round, so I am definitely keeping an eye out for him. However, a thought for you guys. You know how fans make these cute little names for themselves? For instance, Clay Aiken had the Claymates, Carrie Underwood has the Care Bears, and Katharine McPhee has her McPhans. What could David's fans be called? Perhaps I can start a fan club and call us the Hernias? Just a thought...
Jason Castro
My new Bo Bice. I love him. I think he shows originality, and I LOVE the emotion he brings to his performances. He is one to watch out for. He could be another Kelly Clarkson, meaning breaking away from the pack although he had NO airtime to speak of.
David Cook
I like him. And not just because he's sort of from Oklahoma. I like the tone of his voice, and the way he takes so comfortably to the stage.
And last, but definitely not least...
Michael Johns
He's pretty. And Australian. 'Nuff said.
Tell me, what do YOU think of the season so far? I will post another blog on my favorites ladies, as soon as I finish watching the episode.
- Posted Feb 21, 2008 3:11 pm PT
- Category: Opinion
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17Feb 08
10. Because I can spell "community spotlight".
9. Because I live in a community.
8. I have a friend who owns a spotlight.
7. I would only use my Community Spotlight status for good, not evil.
6. I could put it in my resume.
5. Because I can spell "communitie spotlite".
4. Because the emblem would look really cute with my new shoes.
3. Because it could show everyone that you, too, could be popular!
2. Because I really, REALLY want my "profile viewed" number to reach double digits.
1. Because I would never forget the little people that supported my quest for Community Spotlightedness.
- Posted Feb 17, 2008 11:22 pm PT
- Category: Editorial
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16Feb 08
I believe I asked this question before, however I do not remember where I asked it. I do not think I ever received a response, so I thought I would ask it here. Can someone PLEASE explain to me how Richard is the first "Other" Ben met? Richard looks exactly the same as he did when Ben was a child, yet what looks to be about thirty years later, he looks YOUNGER than Ben. Is this an island mystery that I missed? Or poor casting?
This is a picture of him years ago, when he found a teenage Ben...
This is a picture of him now...
Perhaps the scruffy face should have tipped me off? Feel free to post your theories!
- Posted Feb 16, 2008 6:39 pm PT
- Category: TV
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13Feb 08
I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day! I hope it is a special day for each and every one of you. Personally, I will celebrate by wearing all black. What will YOU be doing?
I am so proud...I just learned how to post images in my blogs!
- Posted Feb 13, 2008 4:24 pm PT
- Category: General
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31Jan 08Wow. I am impressed with myself. I was finally able to get an editorship. Of course, it's for a show that about two and a half people might watch, but I was sick of other people contributing to a show that I was, and receiving editorship by submitting worthless information. I had gotten rejected in the past for "generic information", while other people submitted with "clips of people doing funny things", and getting accepted. Imagine my surprise when I spend two days doing research so my information would be descriptive, and I come back and somebody else has the editorship. What made me even more agitated was the fact that it was a two year old show, and for two years no one had submitted ANYTHING. I start, and all of a sudden someone else who has it good with the mods, I guess, gets it. This is why I stopped posting blogs, and why I stopped contributing. I was pissed off with this site, and some of the people in it, and didn't really think coming back was worth my time. BUT...I had a friend wreck my truck, so I have had over a month without a vehicle. It is still in the shop, leaving me with a LOT of time on my hands. I'm glad to see you guys again!
- Posted Jan 31, 2008 6:44 am PT
- Category: General
- 7 Comments
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17Sep 07
...so I will not be very active in the next few days. I have put off packing as long as possible, as I hate it more than anything in the world, but I am moving in two days. I am getting a roommate, as I can no longer afford to live by myself. Stupid, f*&$&*# IRS. I work for tips, which were awesome until the IRS is now taking 32 percent. Is this not a unusually large amount? I don't know if anyone knows very much about their procedures, but I don't think it's fair for someone to give a third of their entire salary. Anyway, I will be moving Wednesday! woo friggin' hoo.
- Posted Sep 17, 2007 10:22 am PT
- Category: Other
- 4 Comments
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8Sep 07
I am an obsessed movie buff. I love movies. That being said, I am looking for good movies I can rent. I love all genres, so any recommendations will be noted. I have just recently watched The Night Listener (decent film, although a bit too dark for my tastes), Stranger than Fiction (funny), and Step Up. I even like mindless comedies. What are some of your favorites?
- Posted Sep 8, 2007 4:02 pm PT
- Category: Movies
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26Aug 07Today is a sad day. Today I am going to a friend's funeral. He passed away Tuesday night in a car accident, and he was much, MUCH too young. Why do things like this happen to the best people? He had tons of friends who loved him. You will be missed, JT.
- Posted Aug 26, 2007 11:29 am PT
- Category: Other
- 6 Comments
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20Aug 07I just got back from Vegas, and I'm sad to say that my team didn't do well this year at Nationals. All I have to show for my trip is a negative checking account, and major jet lag. It was a much needed vacation away from home, though! Luckily, I was away while Oklahoma was bombarded with rain. It seems that half the state is underwater.
Anyway, I'm glad to be back (sorta). I will post some pictures I took, as soon as I learn how to download them onto the computer. Hope y'all had a great weekend!- Posted Aug 20, 2007 11:29 pm PT
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8Aug 07
Level 13 is the hardest level to get off of, by far. With over 30 submissions, a recap, a review, and forum posts, I have moved up exactly 11 percent over the last two days. WOW. I guess I'm still confused as to how the levels work. There is a wonderful blog somewhere that explains all this, but it doesn't explain the users who are in the high teens, with less than half the submissions I do, with virtually no reviews. They do, however, have thousands of forum posts, so I guess posting counts more than I thought it does. Anyone else have this much trouble seeing level 14?
- Posted Aug 8, 2007 7:59 am PT
- Category: Rant
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