Chimbote

Rantings from a ranter

Sunday, December 17, 2006

 

FInally something funny on SNL

I've been watching SNL since the 80s, and have been disappointed with the show since Farrell left. I can't explain why I keep watching, that's just how I roll. But finally they had something funny on last night:




Now that's a present I can get behind.

 

The News from Chimbote

So here's this week's interesting news from Chimbote: a judge got whacked Pablo Escobar style (gunman on a motorcycle, they way Pablo Escobar kept people in line during the Eighties). Bertha knew him; they worked together at the court.

From: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/16234555.htm

MAN ON MOTORCYCLE SHOOTS, KILLS JUDGE

LIMA -- A gunman on the back of a motorcycle shot and killed a judge who was strolling with his girlfriend a few yards from his home in the northern coast city of Chimbote, police said Wednesday.

Judge Enrique Salazar, 42, died from a single bullet wound to the head late Tuesday night. Salazar handled cases involving labor disputes. In July, a judge who was trying Peruvian, Colombian and Mexican defendants in a drug trafficking trial was shot to death in a Lima restaurant.

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Wow.

In honour of Pablo Escobar, here's a narcocorrido about him:




Sung by the Tigres del Norte, one of Mexico's greatest bands...

good times.

Also, check out the Frontline video on Pablo's actions in the 1980s.

Here's another version of Frontline, but probably not the PBS show:


Friday, December 15, 2006

 

the blog lives

I am announcing the rebirth of the blog. Since I spend a lot of time avoiding writing my dissertation, I thought I'd put up some funny videos and some pathetic, ill-conceived rants that you could enjoy along with me. Leave comments, let me know what you think.

First video: 'Give the Jew Girl Toys' by Sarah Silverman. Is there anything greater than references to Santa's mother's penis and calling Santa a douche? I think not.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwQyfUatwwY


This leads me into my first rant: Xma$. I am rather humbug about the whole thing, and I finally figured out why? It's f-ed out. There's been nothing new about xma$ season (and Hannukah, Kwanzaa, whatever) since about 1943, with the notable exception of South Park (Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo, and Merry F*cking Christmas) and the video above. The same xma$ carols, the dreidel song, trees, santa, festivus, etc. it's all the same every year. I think there needs to be a war on Christmas so we can maybe have some change come about.
Hell ya.

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

 

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Saturday, November 12, 2005

 
Snuffleupagus
You scored 41% Organization, 60% abstract, and 62% extroverted!
This test measured 3 variables.


First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean.


Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are considered to gravitate more to mathematical and logical approaches, whereas abstract people are more the dreamers and artistic type.


Third, this test measured if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert.
By definition, an introvert concentrates more on herself and an
extrovert focuses more on others. In this test an introvert was
somebody that either tends to spend more time alone or thinks more
about herself.


You are somewhat organized, both concrete and abstract, and both introverted and extroverted.



I bet you didn't think you were Snuffleupagus. Let's find out why.



You are both somewhat organized. You have a good
idea where you put things and you probably keep your place reasonably
clean. You aren't totally obsessed with neatness though. Alloyius
Snuffleupagus (and all Snuffleupagus') is not sloppy by nature, but he
moves so incredibly slowly that it is impossible for him to be totally
organized.


You both are about equally concrete and abstract thinkers. You have a
good balance in your life. You know when to be logical at times, but
you also aren't afraid to explore your dreams and desires... within
limits of course. Snuffy generally has very basic interests, but he
explores his abstract sensitive side when he plays his snuffleflute.


You both are somewhat introverted. Originally Snuffleupagus was very
shy and was only Big Bird's invisible friend. However as he has aged he
has started to build new friendships with new characters. Like Snuffy,
you probably like to have some time to yourself. However, you do
appreciate spending time with your friends, and you aren't scared of
social situations.


The other possible characters are

Oscar the Grouch

Big Bird

Cookie Monster

Ernie

Elmo

Kermit the Frog

Grover

The Count

Guy Smiley

Bert


If you enjoyed this test, I would love the feedback! Also if you want
to tell me your favorite Sesame Street character, I can total them up
and post them here. Perhaps your choice will win!




My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
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You scored higher than 15% on Organization
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You scored higher than 71% on concrete-abstra
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You scored higher than 61% on intro-extrovert
Link: The Your SESAME STREET Persona Test written by greencowsgomoo on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Saturday, October 29, 2005

 

There you go...

Pure Nerd
69 % Nerd, 34% Geek, 26% Dork
For The Record:



A Nerd is someone who is passionate about learning/being smart/academia.

A Geek is someone who is passionate about some particular area or subject, often an obscure or difficult one.

A Dork is someone who has difficulty with common social expectations/interactions.



You scored better than half in Nerd, earning you the title of: Pure Nerd.



The times, they are a-changing. It used to be that being exceptionally
smart led to being unpopular, which would ultimately lead to picking up
all of the traits and tendences associated with the "dork." No-longer.
Being smart isn't as socially crippling as it once was, and even more
so as you get older: eventually being a Pure Nerd will likely be
replaced with the following label: Purely Successful.



Congratulations!





Also, you might want to check out some of my other tests if you're interested in any of the following:



Buffy the Vampire Slayer




Professional Wrestling






Love & Sexuality




America/Politics




Thanks Again! -- THE NERD? GEEK? OR DORK? TEST



My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
free online datingfree online dating
You scored higher than 75% on nerdiness
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You scored higher than 39% on geekosity
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You scored higher than 38% on dork points
Link: The Nerd? Geek? or Dork? Test written by donathos on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Thursday, October 06, 2005

 
so he's gone off the deep end. What's this country coming to?

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

 

Harriet Miers scheme

Here's my prediction: Bush nominated Miers in order to look pc, nominating a woman and all, but knowing she wouldn't get through the Senate. Then Bush will nominate a total right-wing nut job who will slide on through the whole process.

check out Miers's new blog

 

finally, someone gets something right

Vancouver is the best place to live. Watch the property values soar...

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