Ahem, I'd just like to close this little chapter of your 15 minutes of fame with closure.
"A small town mayor is sort of like a community organizer, except you have actual responsibilities" Sarah Palin quote from the 2008 republican convention
Maybe, but.....
"A community organizer is sort of like a small town mayor , except you actually can become President." Me, quoted November 5th 2008.
and your accuracy! I decided to take the same test as Eric and I'm exhausted (over 100 questions??), but it's pretty accurate except the Chaotic part, I think I'm more Neutral, I'll leave the goody-goody-ness to others.
Alignment:
Chaotic Evil- A chaotic evil character does whatever his greed, hatred, and lust for destruction drive him to do. He is hot-tempered, vicious, arbitrarily violent, and unpredictable. If he is simply out for whatever he can get, he is ruthless and brutal. If he is committed to the spread of evil and chaos, he is even worse. Thankfully, his plans are haphazard, and any groups he joins or forms are poorly organized. Typically, chaotic evil people can be made to work together only by force, and their leader lasts only as long as he can thwart attempts to topple or assassinate him. Chaotic evil is sometimes called demonic because demons are the epitome of chaotic evil. Chaotic evil is the best alignment you can be because combines self-interest and pure freedom. However, chaotic evil can be a dangerous alignment because it represents the destruction not only of beauty and life but also of the order on which beauty and life depend.
Race:
Humans are the most adaptable of the common races. Short generations and a penchant for migration and conquest have made them physically diverse as well. Humans are often unorthodox in their dress, sporting unusual hairstyles, fanciful clothes, tattoos, and the like.
Class:
Sorcerers- Sorcerers are arcane spellcasters who manipulate magic energy with imagination and talent rather than studious discipline. They have no books, no mentors, no theories just raw power that they direct at will. Sorcerers know fewer spells than wizards do and acquire them more slowly, but they can cast individual spells more often and have no need to prepare their incantations ahead of time. Also unlike wizards, sorcerers cannot specialize in a school of magic. Since sorcerers gain their powers without undergoing the years of rigorous study that wizards go through, they have more time to learn fighting skills and are proficient with simple weapons. Charisma is very important for sorcerers; the higher their value in this ability, the higher the spell level they can cast.
Detailed Results:
Alignment:
Lawful Good ----- XXXXXX (6)
Neutral Good ---- XXXXXXXXXXXX (12)
Chaotic Good ---- XXXXXXXXXXXXX (13)
Lawful Neutral -- XXXXXXXXXXX (11)
True Neutral ---- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (17)
Chaotic Neutral - XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (18)
Lawful Evil ----- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (15)
Neutral Evil ---- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (21)
Chaotic Evil ---- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (22)
Law & Chaos:
Law ----- XXX (3)
Neutral - XXXXXXXXX (9)
Chaos --- XXXXXXXXXX (10)
Good & Evil:
Good ---- XXX (3)
Neutral - XXXXXXXX (8)
Evil ---- XXXXXXXXXXXX (12)
Race:
Human ---- XXXXXXXXXXXXX (13)
Dwarf ---- XXXXXXXX (8)
Elf ------ XXXXXXXXXX (10)
Gnome ---- XXXXXX (6)
Halfling - XXXXXXXX (8)
Half-Elf - XXXXXXXX (8)
Half-Orc - XXXXXXXX (8)
Class:
Barbarian - (-2)
Bard ------ (-2)
Cleric ---- (-2)
Druid ----- (-19)
Fighter --- (0)
Monk ------ (-19)
Paladin --- (-25)
Ranger ---- (-6)
Rogue ----- XX (2)
Sorcerer -- XXXXXXXX (8)
Wizard ---- XX (2)
Find out What Kind of Dungeons and Dragons Character Would You Be?
courtesy of Easydamus
Speaking of D&D and the like, I was playing some more world of Warcraft (currently @1200+ hours) and I'm fascinated by the achievement system, especially the non PvP portion, Blizzard as a whole is one impressive company, no wonder they're the leaders in the MMORPG field, just, wow people... srsly!
Dear Blizzard,
Seriously!? What's with the updates? A download of 1.2GB's? Then I have to move the game to another folder and its already Gi-NOR-MOUS... and let's not forget the new expansion comes out in a month. So, I'm stuck. I spend the day downloading, and apparently I get to spend another moving files. Maybe tomorrow I can actually install the damned update and in a month I get to do it all over again. Why didn't you just add this to the expansion?? Can you explain the logic? Can you?? Can anyone?????
Update: The Patch Update --AWESOME!!!
Still annoyed but it helps
Pat Buccaneen is like "Palin won because she's "authentic", she's charismatic..." WTF?? How about answering the questions? How about saying something of substance. She can't say anything about the Bailout? She can't say what's so different about the McCain/Palin ticket? She can just say she's not answering questions. Huh? Yeah, that's good stuff right there. Not useful... but good.
To someone.
Not me.
Governor Palin is a victim of "Gotcha" journalism because she was overheard responding to a voter about what she's do about a foreign country. So... in order to show she's competent, John McCain goes on the second half of Palin's interview with Katie Couric... a woman... and proceeds to talk over Palin and respond for her when Couric asks her anything. And this is who the disenchanted Hillary voters would rather or should rather vote for? Yeah, that doesn't show her as either incompetent, too stupid to answer, or unable to defend herself in the big leagues. Hell, it was like watching a father protect his daughter, and this is what conservatives want for the next 4 years...? Genius.
Has it really been nearly a month since I posted any witty snark? That just can't be, well, without further ado i present you with this bit of comedy for you cerebration.
FoxNoise, the only channel that covers an event by... not covering an event. Also, a clever trick, showing footage of no Hillary support by zooming in on little sections of anti-McCain and Pro Obama supporters... nice job Fox, but I watched the camera coverage on MSNBC and they did Panorama shots. You may've heard of them, they're used to show The Big PICTURE. Maybe you can try it some time. Oh, and Megyn Kelly, your a great actress, for the longest time you had me convinced you were a correspondent with integrity, Bravo!! You deserve an Oscar... F.Y.I. I know your not too bright, so just so you know... that's sarcasm. Hm, apparently Fox also saw a different video intro then the rest of us... maybe they really do live in a parallel world.
On a more positive note, having watched a version that's not talked over on MSNBC, I can say, Hillary's speech was great, I may not trust her, but she can deliver a great speech and her supporters looked fired up and ready to go, Contrary to Foxs' shady reporting. Can someone tell me why Rudy "A noun, a verb, and 9/11" Guilliani is a main "goto" guy for Hannity and Colmes? Didn't his bid end up as a punchline when he ran?
Ah, the newest smear campaign of the Republican party. Obama is against babies (he has 2 daughters though...) he voted against a bill to help babies that survive abortions (though there's a law in place that already does this), and he's lying about us lying about his record. Obama didn't vote on a bill that was nearly identical to a federal bill because he didn't agree with the Illinois bill, but did agree with the Federal bill. I suppose this story would be outrageous and a scandal except the right-wingers fail to mention there were addendums tacked onto the bill that Obama didn't agree with. Let me repeat, there were other bills, like when congress adds a motion to raise their pay on the back of a bill to send weapons to our troops or to provide them with health care. So, I suppose this is the Obama is a baby killer attack? First he might be "The One" (aka the devil) and now he's a babysitter. All he has said... and repeatedly is he's pro-life but believes in womens rights. How can being in favor of womens rights cause so much drama?? I also like the allusion that Obama is running because he's conceited and doesn't care about our countries security (yes he said that...)
And hello pot, this is kettle, I wrote a speech for you, here's an excerpt "...All that is asked of the rest of us is that we do not dishonor their sacrifice by treating the cause they served so bravely as an opportunity to argue without wisdom; to divide us without care for the consequences; to advance our individual or partisan interests at the expense of America's security...." (McCain's Speech To The Members Of The Veterans Of Foreign Wars ,Published April 7, 2008) Examples:
How do you like it? Huh, what?? Why are you laughing??
Maybe I'm laughing because I remember this....
John McCain might have survived being a prisoner, but obviously they were too late to save his honor.
I find this video hilarious
The hilarity is in the fact that this guy and his group, don't see where they're in the wrong. Let me be among the many that say this but it's obviously not getting out into the evangelicals auditory processing centers. China is communist. China is hosting the Olympics. China is older then America. China has it's own religions. China has it's own laws. China doesn't have to let you into China. China doesn't have to like or accept Christianity. China doesn't want it's populace influenced by radical evangelicals and their beliefs or their dilution of China's quite functional and historical religious belief system. YOU do not have to go to China. The American athlete are not their to represent a religious principle, they are there to represent the best and most gifted athletes our country can provide.
It amazes me how people go abroad and then have the nerve to be indignant about the local laws and customs of other countries. Hey buddy, before traveling try reading up on what is and isn't allowed in the country your going to. That's what embassies are there to assist you with. And is it me, or is it pretty ballsy to say just because he and his "flock" were turned away for their refusal to enter the country as guests and follow the countries laws, America as a whole shouldn't participate in the games? I for one am quite happy this radical nutjob wasn't allowed to go in to another sovereign nation and badger its citizens with religious rhetoric while they tried to enjoy the games. Leave it to Fox to be all over this one. Shock and Awe.
The games are games, not platforms to espouse your belief system.
I'm not a fan of Scott Peterson and yes, I'm one of those people that don't care if O.J. did or didn't do it but... whatever happened to be exonerated? doesn't winning your court case mean anything anymore? Let's not get into the sticky situation of whether you agree or disagree with a verdict, if you are found not guilty the topic should be dropped. I understand this is the American Idol generation, everyone wants to have a vote, everyone wants their say, but the law doesn't work like that, the rules, as I always say, are the rules. Twelve people get a say in whether or not a person is guilty or not, thousands of dollars are spent on lawyers for the defense and for the prosecution, a judge, who is supposedly unbiased makes the ruling based on the heretofore mentioned twelve people and after all is said and done, a verdict is reached and that's that. Well that's how it used to be, now there's the idiotic invention of civil (Revenge) court. Here's a court that, were the law actually not being abused would be used for one purpose and one purpose only. A Civil Court, last I heard anyway, is supposed to be for small claims, private settlements that don't necessarily need all the pomp and circumstance of a bigger court. lately, though, it seems that civil courts have been getting used to re-try, which I didn't think was supposed to happen, a case where the verdict didn't come out the way the prosecution wanted. So say in the case of O.J., the guy gets off, so then they sue him in civil and win, what the hell?!? Personally I think double jeopardy should apply across the board and you should only be able to pick one place to have your case tried. The courts aren't a slot machine, you don't just keep pulling the handle until you get the justice you want.
I'm a HUGE Hogan fan, but I personally can't stand his son. I figure if I'm going to post I should point those two things out at the start. Is it just me or have people taken leave of their senses? I'm not saying the guy was wrong for drag racing while drunk, but why is he being blamed for a 24 y/o marine choosing to get into a car with him? I choose to do things all the time, getting in a vehicle with a drunk driver? Not one of them. I'm just wondering, what the hell happened to personal responsibility?
Completely with spiffy pink border!! don't get me wrong I like pink, especially on women and girls, it's a classic. Speaking of classics, there's an article on a classic question Should you or Shouldn't you? The question all about the last name when married. I don't wanna seem like some type of macho chauvinist but, if I have to be branded with a ring (and yeah its like a branding, you've been marked fellas) then what's the deal with a woman saying "I can't be bothered to change my name?" Let's put things in perspective. Most guys don't want to get married. Say what you will but marriage is more a concession then something guys choose to do. You do it for two reasons 1.) Your girlfriend/fiance wants you to and 2.) It's a "symbol of your unity (like your wedding ring). So, what's the difference? A guy isn't trusted to just tell people "I'm married." In fact your not even given the opportunity to say anything, most women automatically do the hand check. I'm not against the tradition, it doesn't hurt anyone and it kinda serves a purpose. The average guy gets used to his ring either loves it and cherishes it or forgets about it and in either case it just stays on. Some of the arguments in the article are laughable. "It's just easier not too..", "Some people think I've left the company because my name changed....", etc.,etc.,etc. This falls into my personal "What the frak?!" category. Its an inconvenience? Well, allow me to retort in the slang of the '30's "So's marriage toots!" I mean, I'm perfectly capable of regulating whether or not i sleep with someone and I'm perfectly capable of maintaining a relationship with an acquaintance without the artificial marking that's been in place for years. If it's all about convenience then why don't we just get rid of marriages all together? They're expensive, complicated, annoying at times, and impractical. Why don't we all just declare, I'm staying with you!! Wouldn't that be "easier?" Seriously, the "People don't know I work here anymore" is lame. IF you are that important a client then maybe you should slip the married name change into an email or a conversation. Shouldn't you be proud and excited about marrying the man you "love". Here's an example,
"Hello, It's good to see you again! I've been looking over those proposals you sent over... oh yes, speaking of proposals I just got married last week, I am now officially Mrs. Blah-Blah-Blah..... Oh, thank you for the congratulations, I'm quite happy too. Let me get back to that proposal though <insert polite chuckle>...."
or in an email/letter,
Greetings Big Important Client,
I am just following up to clarify my response to your last message. I would be sincerely delighted to join you for lunch to discuss the plans for your new venture. I look forward to new discourse and hope we can come to a beneficial planning strategy that will bolster your fiscal profits for the coming quarter.
P.S.
I would like to inform you of my recent marriage and name change, I am now Mrs. Blah-Blah-Blah. I will continue to provide you with the service you've become acquainted with but i wanted to inform you of the recent name change so there is no confusion locating me or my offices. thank you for your continued business.
Mrs. Blah-Blah-Blah,
Director of Sales
Wow, that was surely the most complicated thing I've ever written, between writing that, making coffee, drinking a soda and watching MSNBC that took me all of 8 mins. I would also like to say, arguing that it would be expensive to change all of your cards is a blatant fabrication. If you are important enough or rich enough to have a card in the first place, trust me, you can afford to change them. They probably needed a facelift and updating anyway.
My wife and I actually had a conversation about this topic. Most couples do and should. I was and still am firmly of the opinion that if your too lazy (yes, LAZY) to change your name, then why should I bother being married to you? Why can't we just continue dating exclusively? My wife is progressive, sometimes to her detriment in some areas, and I support her in everything she does, but even she changed her name. Her way was actually rather clever, I personally believe the hyphenation thing is crap, either "do it or do not, there is no try" to paraphrase Yoda. She dropped her middle name, moved her last name to the middle and took my last name. I'm quite pleased with the solution actually, so should most business women, you can go by your first and middle name or if you really are into the whole sanctity of marriage thing, you can use your husbands. In all honesty, if marriage isn't important enough to uphold some of the most simpler tenants then maybe we should just do away with it altogether. Insurance and property rights arent really legitimate reasons to join a person, laws can be changed, rights can be amended, but if your only going to pick and choose the parts of an event like marriage that you "like", then you cheapen the experience and the value you place on both you and your partners union
I'm not going to say I'm a die hard Democrat but, since there only ever seems to be two parties at any given time, this election I'm firmly behind Barack Obama. This story isn't about Barack (shock and awe) although the media would like to link him to the ad. No this particular rant is about the hilariously clever "blue Balled Ad". Not only is the ad clever, it has very calculated lighting, look at the light the girls under and her clothes. Look at the guy and his house and his sheets. Ah, subliminal and blunt. Remember kids, Democrats are trendy, hip, cool and Republicans--not so much.
Enjoy.
Sure, there's the point that the girl is slutty but thats besides the point so if you comment, know it's duly noted ahead of time.
Look for escapism, thats how it was handled back in the day and if it aint broke.....
[Sophie, trusted babysitter of the Whiskers. Via http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/meerkat/photos/photos.html]
so then i watch television, and I happen to come across what very well may be the best show on television. The story of a family... or meerkats, their trials, their tribulations, their society. Its commentary... positive commentary, without commentary. Just meerkats doing what they do and narrated by an narrator that gives us what a glimpse into what we think they may be thinking. Yes, it's about meerkats. Yes, they don't speak. Yes the cameras just follow them around. YES, I AM HOOKED.
The tag line for the show "Don't judge. just watch." Simple. Brilliant. In an age of "Survivor", "So you think you can dance", "The Biggest Loser", and other competitive and mean spirited "shows" there is hope, hope that creativity isn't dead, hope that the best of everything isn't exemplified by the darkening of the human spirit. No. Everything thats good, everything thats amazing in the world can be summed up in one show. One title. One glimpse. One place. Meerkat Manor.
Tags: meerkat, manor, america, depressing, tv, best, show, opinion, hope, family, spirit, animal, planet
I'm a Twitter user and i think it's a pretty neat service so i read the following Cnet article by Dan Farber .
A business model for Twitter: Pay up | Outside the Lines - CNET News.com
I like a lot of the things Mr. Farber says in a lot of his articles, but the monetization pholosophy that so many people try to insert into web culture prompter me to post a reply. I'll post my reply in full right here:
Maybe you agree, maybe you don't, but feel free to comment.
