I get it

Lots of people said they'd never vote for Hillary 'cause she's a woman (and they're small-minded assholes). But lots of people said they would vote for Hillary. Obviously. One has to wonder, though, if some of these people are voting for her because she's the best candidate, because she's a demcrat, or because she's a woman.

Well, if people won't vote for her becuase she's a woman, then obviously it follows that some people will vote for her because she's a woman.

Now that that train has left the station, a bunch of Hillary supporters haven't yet boarded with Obama. I believe McCain thinks it's because these voters are specifically looking for a vagina to be in office. Hence, his selection of VP: Sarah Palin.
She's the current governor of Alaska. She was a sports reporter and former beauty pageant contestant. An obvious choice for putting a vagina into office, if not for her political beliefs.

However, how is she going to reconcile with her political party? She's known for pushing ethics in politics. She's known for being independant from oil companies. You know what...I think the republican party wrote her wikipedia entry to make her more attractive to Hillary's orphans.

Some sticking points for the geek in me? SHE THINKS WE SHOULD TEACH CREATIONISM IN SCHOOLS. As in God created man and the world in 7 days. Uh, sure, honey. Furthermore, she opposes same-sex marriages, but defends her beliefs by saying "I have gay friends". Alaska has actually passed a constitutional ban on gay marriage, and she supports a United States constitutional amendment on the topic.

Really? Is gay marriage right up there with women's' suffrage and black and white people being equal? Freedom of speech and whatnot? Regardless of her marriage stance, she blocked legislation that would have barred same-sex couples from receiving benefits. However, I don't believe she did it out of personal beliefs, but because she was advised heavily that such legislation would be unconstitutional.

My favorite Palin scandal? Apparently, the commissioner of public safety was dismissed by her. Why? Because he allegedly refused to fire a certain state trooper. A state trooper who was divorcing Palin's sister and battling for custody of their child. She's being investigated for abuse of power.

Hmmm. Overall verdict? I'm still not voting for McCain, despite his running-mate's ownership of a uterus.

Literature Review

I just finished this book last night. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, was AMAZING. I was a little worried about the reviews, because most of them said that the book was really difficult to get into, and when I can't get into a book within the first chapter, I usually give up. This book? So didn't turn out to be a problem.

So the main character, whose name we never learn, is a porn mogul who gets into a car accident when driving while drunk and high on cocaine. His car goes off a cliff and bursts into flames, incinerating the vast majority of his body, including his penis.

While in the hospital, recovering from his burns, he contemplates suicide, as due to the accident, he's lost everything. Then, one day, psych patient Marianne shows up at his bedside.

Clearly delusional, Marianne explains that she's hundreds of years old, and that she'd known him in his former lives. She cares for him, and tells him of his previous lives. Although crazy, she's a brilliant sculpturess of gargoyles. Then, one day, she's told that she only has a limited number of gargoyles left to carve, and then she'll die.

Sounds weird, I know. But, honestly, it's a great story about overcoming one's self, and living for someone else.

I cannot recommend this book enough. It kept me entertained, hooked, but it was a nice, leisurely read.

I think I'd give this book a 9.5 out of 10.

Read it. Honestly.

Firedogs think you're stupid

Circuit City's computer technicians call themselves "Firedog" for no reason that I can see. Nevertheless, there they are. And luckily for you, person who is reading this blog and therefore has at least an elementary understanding of the workings of computers, Firedog has a service called "New Computer Setup - In store". And what, pray tell, does this get you for $40? Why, they'll 1. perform an initial setup "We'll turn on your computer, and run through all the steps involved in getting your Windows operating system running and set to your specifications. " (you know, follow the prompts that come up when you boot up computer for the first time. Basically, selecting "English" as a language, selecting a time zone, clicking "agree" to any user agreements (and thereby making you lose your chance at a Vista refund)

2. They'll run Microsoft updates "Windows is often updated to enhance protection against outside threats-we'll determine if the new updates will make your computer more secure. We'll also download any updates of your Microsoft applications-and show you how to do it again in the future. " if you're connected to the internet, it's something that happens automatically, anyways

3. Icon and software cleanup "We'll remove any unwanted icons, programs and links so you can enjoy a clean, clutter-free screen."Dude - seriously? If someone is so dumb that they can't do this themselves, then chances are, after a couple weeks using the computer, it'll clutter right back up.

4. Personalize your desktop "Your computer can have a look and feel to match your personality. We'll help you select a wallpaper background as well as desktop gadgets such as a clock or calendar. " What if my personality includes beastiality? Eh? What then? Will they accomadate me? Ooh, and a calendar? Really? Woot.

5. Set user-access controls "We'll set up user accounts that dictate what other users can access or do on your computer." uh...yeah. You mean setting up a password. Right. and finally,

6. Service wrap-up "We'll answer any questions you may have, and make sure you're satisfied with our service. " Any question? Like, the meaning of life, the universe, and everything? And will the LHC kill us all with a sustainable black hole? And if they can't answer these questions, therefore making me unsatisfied with their service, do I get all this for free?

Honestly, if you're under the age of 35, then chances are you can do all this stuff for yourself. If you're over the age of 35, chances are you know someone who can do this for you. OR, if you're a moron and have no friends, then chances are you don't need a computer, you need a life.

The moral of the story: don't use Best Buy or Circuit City to set up your computer (click here to see how inept they actually are). If you must hire someone, hire someone from a local computer store, where they probably employ IT majors from the local college or hackers from your local high school who will have much more training than the Firedog or Geek Squad technicians.

Because my geekiness knows no bounds

Ordinary Ornithology



Score: 100% (10 out of 10)

I love birds. I got a 100% on the bird quiz from Mental_Floss. How would you do?

See? SEE!?

When the wackadoos finally turn on the LHC, create a sustainable blackhole, this is what's gonna happen. So suck it, theoretical physicists, with your "highly" improbability.

High School 2.0

Physics can be fun: Fantastic Contraption

Studies have shown that legos improve visual-spacial skills in kids, and that's why boys have a slight advantage over girls (ya know, 'cause parents would rater buy their little girls pink-clothed baby dolls than a lego kit). BF found this game online last night, and while it's Crayola-colored, it's actually a really good game about physics and engineering. If kids played with it, they'd have a head start when they hit science in high school.

Fantastic Contraption: A fun online physics puzzle game