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Saturday Ramblings

From the Department of Too Darned Cute:



I want one of each!
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This is beautiful news, given that Illinois is another state that's dead guilty of not getting ballots into the hands of military members serving overseas on time:

A Maryland federal court ruled today that it is a violation of a soldier’s constitutional rights to not receive his complete ballot on time. The court ruled that the John Doe officer stationed in Iraq had standing to sue based on deprivations of their constitutional rights.

This is an enormously important decision which will affect the 2012 elections.

This means that military members need not wait on the bureaucrats in Washington, D.C., at the Justice Department to sue. It may end the monopoly on DOJ’s oversight of military voting, which is a good thing for everyone in uniform. It means that in 2012, during the presidential election, we won’t have to wait for the DOJ to act. It means that the Eric Holder military voting disaster of 2010 might not happen again.

Booyah!

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Joan has posted a hilarious video that not only reminds me how much I love Bill Cosby, but also brought on another long-forgotten tale of the Princess Mom. Go watch the video and then check out the comments!

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Og mixes his wife's chili with sleep and conjures up Alton Brown in his dreams.

My dreams lately have been of the all night long variety, including one that involved not one, but two VPs from my place of work and large amounts of stress, but I'm blaming last night's lulu on the muy guapo and talented Jose, who added a drop of butterscotch schnapps to my usual nightcap Cherry Garcia (good vanilla vodka, Cuarenta y Tres, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, a dollop of creamer and some other super-secret magical goodness shaken with ice).

Anyhow, somehow Perez Hilton,* poncy pink hair and all, appeared in my dreams. He apologized for offending me in the past and begged for the privilege of a spot on my blogroll. Yes, he owes the world an apology for the load of bile he regularly unleashes on the glitterati. I don't care that he's recently realized just how hurtful his words are and that he's terribly sorry that he's been guilty, guilty, guilty of being two-faced in his judgment of others.

All I care about is that he was in my dreams and I don't want him there. Make it stop! (And, Og? Could you send Alton Brown my way? Dinner across the table from him in my dreams would be a fun thing!)

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My Conservative Identity:

You are an Anti-government Gunslinger, also known as a libertarian conservative. You believe in smaller government, states’ rights, gun rights, and that, as Reagan once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’”

Take the quiz at www.FightLiberals.com

Blame LL.

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*No, I'm not linking the SOB. I refuse.

Drive-Bys

This should come as a surprise to no one...

You are 18% hippie.

You're not in the lowest bracket of non-hippie-hood, but you're close. I advise a field trip to a food co-op or a farmer's market. Do a few interviews and take notes, because there will be a quiz next week to see if you've learned anything.

Are you a hippie?
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... except, perhaps, the shade of The Princess Mom, who always expected I'd get married barefoot in a Gunne Sax dress with daisies in my hair on a hillside in the country with John Denver music playing softly in the background.
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Ear Worm of the Day:



Blame it on the quiz... and Ravenwood. At least one person I know won't hold it against me, anyhow.
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For once, a newspaper takes a sensible position:

This week, U.S. District Judge James Zagel settled the latest debate over jury privacy by deciding to withhold the names of jurors in the trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his brother Robert until the trial was over.

It is in the very marrow of the bones of a news organization to defend the free flow of public information, so it feels unnatural to say this, but we think Zagel got it right.

Huzzah, sirs!
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So a federal judge struck down parts of Arizona's new immigration law? The world as we know has surely landed on its head.

Professor Jacobson explains in detail why I am not wrong to think so.
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Giggle of the Day:



Just try getting that one out of your brain!

Drive-Bys

The novel I've been working on forever?

I write like
J. D. Salinger

I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!

My blogging, on the other hand?

I write like
Ian Fleming

I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!

Personally, I think that thing doesn't work. Either that, or I'm a brilliant but darned eccentric writer.

(Blame Mrs. Who.)
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Transformers 3 Update: They're taking over Michigan Avenue tomorrow. If you were planning a shopping day or figured you'd take the direct route and cut off Lake Shore Drive... think again.
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Ear Worm of the Day:



Where in the heck did that one come from? It's been stuck in my noggin since noon!
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Another bus driver I'd be proud to call friend.
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A couple of Blogthings, because I haven't done them in a while:

You Are Observant

You are an insightful and wise person. You like to think things through carefully, and you usually come up with amazing ideas. Some people may think you're boring, but they don't realize how much you're learning through careful observation. By moving slowly, you are able to really see and appreciate every detail in life. You have a vivid and complete picture of the world. Your intelligence runs deep. Anyone who takes time to talk with you is eventually overwhelmed by your brilliance.

The Sand and Surf Test

Blogthings: We're Not Shrinks, But We Play Them On the Internet

And...

Your Brain is Complex

Your mind is a multi dimensional wonderland, with many layers. You're the type that always has multiple streams of thoughts. And you can keep these thoughts going at any time. You're very likely to be engaged in deep thought - and deep conversation.

What Pattern Is Your Brain?

Blogthings: Take a Quiz. Annoy Your Friends.

Saturday Ramblings

Hmmmm...

YOUR SCORE

Your scored -1.5 on Moral Orderand -5.5 on Moral Rules.

The following categories best match your score (multiple responses are possible):

1. System: Liberalism
2. Ideology: Progressive NeoLiberalism
3. Party: Libertarian Party
4. Presidents: Bill Clinton
5. 04' Election: Michael Badnarik
6. 08' Election: Ron Paul

Of the 617,119 respondents (11,288 on Facebook):

1. 4% are close to you.
2. 9% are more conservative.
3. 5% are more liberal.
4. 45% are more socialist.
5. 39% are more authoritarian.

Next Steps

1. What does this mean?
   Start with Political Systems.
2. Take our quick survey.
3. Tell your Facebook friends.
4. See the overall distribution.

PROGRESSIVE NEOLIBERALISM

Progressive NeoLiberalism is a moderate form of Economic Liberalism.

Neoliberalism is a political philosophy and a political-economic movement beginning in the 1970s that de-emphasizes or rejects government intervention in the economy, focusing instead on achieving progress and even social justice by more free-market methods, especially an emphasis on economic growth, as measured by changes in real gross domestic product.

Progressive Neoliberalism is Neoliberalism associated withnon-conforming moral values.

Sounds about right to me, except for the presidential choices, which are not even close.

(Scooped from ALa... who I found via Tammi who finally got a new blog. Yay!)

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Giggle of the Day:

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Charlie Delta's cat has reason to question! (See?)

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I am a sucker for a love story, and this one is better than most. (Have a hankie handy.)

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What's your poison pickle? If it's half sour or garlic dill, go see Elisson. If it's bread & butter, on the other hand, go see Deb.

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This looks truly awful:

Even the synopsis has "FAIL" written all over it:

What an incredible waste of fantastic casting!

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Drive-Bys

From Barrie in AZ:


(I'm a realist. You?)
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Greg du Toit is more than a little bit crazy... but he takes fantastic photos.
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For those who think Sarah Palin should grow a thicker skin when it comes to the word "retard," I give you a Redneck Mommy who'd agree with her on that issue:


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I had one of those weird convergences of thought where Amy Alkon popped up twice -- once with her sending my thoughts bouncing thither, and once with another post sending me bouncing back yon. You see, she wrote a post about an email a professor sent to a particularly irksome student, which led me to thinking about Crankylitprof , who regularly applies the cluebat with righteous weal, and just how much she'd have approved that post. Later, I found this series of delightfully passive-agressive pokes at cell phone users that I was sure would get Amy's approval. One of these days soon, after I whittle down the current load of reading materials on my nightstand and in my Kindle, I'm going to have to order her book.
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More on vajazalling. Here's my question: Do you have to go commando and wear nothing but skirts or dresses if you emblingen the girlie bits? I mean... I'd hate to sacrifice a really nice pair of La Perla's to getting snagged on... ouch!!! It hurts to even think about it.
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Why do I love El Cap? Because he's a poet and an artist, of course!
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Giggle of the Day:


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Great Reader must be weeping in his kimchee that a South Korean won gold in Vancouver, but I say to him, "It's Friday! Let's Dance!" Not to rub it in, but...



Who else is joining the dance party? Lessee..

Ellison is dancing with himself to the little white chune box.

Kerrcarto is Livin' a Dream.

Billy Sweetfeets Gingersnap is rockin' a frog song.

And my Barstool Blog Son is doing the World News Polka.

Rubber-Necking

Fairly accurate:

Your result for The Quick & Painless ENNEAGRAM Test...

7 - the Adventurer

Thanks for taking the test !

you chose AX - your Enneagram type is SEVEN (aka "The Enthusiast").

"I am happy and open to new things"

Adventurers are energetic, lively, and optimistic. They want to contribute to the world.

How to Get Along with Me

• Give me companionship, affection, and freedom.

• Engage with me in stimulating conversation and laughter.

• Appreciate my grand visions and listen to my stories.

• Don't try to change my style. Accept me the way I am.

• Be responsible for youself. I dislike clingy or needy people.

• Don't tell me what to do.

What I Like About Being a SEVEN

• being optimistic and not letting life's troubles get me down

• being spontaneous and free-spirited

• being outspoken and outrageous. It's part of the fun.

• being generous and trying to make the world a better place

• having the guts to take risks and to try exciting adventures

• having such varied interests and abilities

What's hard about being a SEVEN

• not having enough time to do all the things I want

• not completing things I start

• not being able to profit from the benefits that come from specializing; not making a commitment to a career

• having a tendency to be ungrounded; getting lost in plans or fantasies

• feeling confined when I'm in a one-to-one relationship

SEVENs as Children Often

• are action oriented and adventuresome

• drum up excitement

• prefer being with other children to being alone

• finesse their way around adults

• dream of the freedom they'll have when they grow up

SEVENs as Parents

• are often enthusiastic and generous

• want their children to be exposed to many adventures in life

• may be too busy with their own activities to be attentive

Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele, The Enneagram Made Easy. Discover the 9 Types of People.

Harper: San Francisco, 1994, 161 pages

You liked the test? so S P R E A D I T ! tell everyone!!!

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please, leave a comment HERE

you wanna know MORE? so check out, what Wikipedia says about your type... ...even more you'll find in Google

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You are not completely happy with the result?!

You chose AX. Use the BACK-button of your browser to see the other options!

Take The Quick & Painless ENNEAGRAM Test at HelloQuizzy

Blame it on LL.

Drive-Bys

Giggle of the Day:


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... which inspired me to remind Great Reader that, "It's Friday! Let's Dance!"

I'm a Wild Cat Daddy:

Update: Others who joined the Friday dance party?

Fausta celebrates Midnight at the Dying Days of Disco.

CharlieDelta goes BOOM!

Paul dives back into the mosh pit.

Kerrcarto goes freestylin' (and as far as I'm concerned, that's dancing on wheels).

Billy Sweetfeets Gingersnap goes Techno-Gummi.

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Why do I love Betty White? Here are 10 good reasons!
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Quote of the Day:

If I said “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,” would I be correct?

Heh.
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Three Blogthings for Valentine's Day:

You Have a Serious Heart

You believe that love is not a mystery. Love is respect, nurturing, and affection. Love is not drama. You love with your head before you love with your heart. It's not love if it doesn't make sense. Your heart is not easily tricked or fooled. You only have feelings when it is the real thing. Your love life is only a part of your whole life. Love has its place, but you don't obsess over it.

What Kind of Heart Do You Have?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

Your Love Quote is Cynical

Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence.

What Love Quote Suits You?

Blogthings: We'll Tell You The Truth... Someone Has To!

Men See You As: A Difficult Challenge

You must be an incredible hottie... Because it's the only way you can pull of the ice queen act You're the type of woman that men love to chase But if you don't stop running, you'll never get caught!

Do Men Find You a Challenge?

Blogthings: Waste Time at Work!

Rubber-Necking

More on that No Pants Day on the CTA deal:

As soon as the doors shut at the stop before yours, stand up and take your pants off and put them in your backpack. If you’d like to use a briefcase, purse, grocery bag, or whatever instead of a backpack that’s fine too. If anyone asks you why you’ve removed your pants, tell them that they were “getting uncomfortable” (or something along those lines.)

Exit the train at your assigned stop and stand on the platform, pantless. You will wait on the platform for the next train to arrive. Stay in the exact same place on the platform so you enter the next train in the same car as you exited the last train.

When you enter, act as you normally would. You do not know any of the other pantless riders. If questioned, tell folks that you “forgot to wear pants” and yes you are “a little cold.” Insist that it is a coincidence that others also forgot their pants. Be nice and friendly and normal.

You can wear fun underwear if you like, but nothing that screams out, “I wore this because I’m doing a silly stunt.” Wear two pairs of underwear if it makes you feel more comfortable. Don’t wear a thong or anything else that might offend people. Our aim is to make people laugh, not piss them off.

Tempting. Veeeeeeeeeeeery tempting.

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And, FYI...

Drive-Bys

I am a Snapdragon What Flower Are You?

"Mischief is your middle name, but your first is friend. You are quite the prankster that loves to make other people laugh."

Heh.
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Ear Worm of the Day:

How do you solve a problem like Sharia?

Now get this tune out of your head. (Hah! Fooled you!)
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Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahaha!!!! They probably heard about the weather here!
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Giggle of the Day:


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This gave me a fit of the giggles. (And I've made a number of those kitchen boo-boos myself at one time or another.)
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If you're an Illinois resident, then here's a guy you should be paying more attention to: Jason Plummer. Why? He's running for Illinois Lt. Governor... and remember that that's how we got our current governor.

Marathon Pundit has two good posts here and here about why we should be giving Jason our consideration.

I don't know about you, but I'm throwing some campaign dollars his way. I like the way he thinks.
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Great Reader may be on hiatus... but... "It's Friday! Let's Dance!" in his honor...



Yeehaw!
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One more thing. If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you don't have a heart.

Drive-Bys

Hmmm... I haven't done Blogthings in a while so...

You Are Fettuccine Alfredo

Compared to most people, you have rich and decadent tastes. If you can afford something, you'll go ahead and indulge yourself. You are a true foodie. No food is off the table for you. You're the type most likely to appreciate every aspect of a five star meal.

What Pasta Dish Are You?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

... and...

Your Scent is Pumpkin Pie

Warm, comforting, and a bit old fashioned You've got what men want - believe it or not!

What's Your Girl Smell?

The First Rule of Blogthings Is: You Don't Talk About Blogthings

So there.
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The Princess Mom's motto was, "If there's a horizontal surface, I can fill it with collectibles!" Thus, Trampoline's Etsy Shop gets the Princess Mom Seal of Approval. (Truly some very cool stuff. I particularly like this reindeer print, this whole series of butterfly plates and this cool office supply grouping. Kim's got a terrific eye.)
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I'm also jonesing for at least two or three of these cool headbands... and I'd settle for just this one.
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Must. Stop. Visiting. Etsy...
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Is your mom still alive? If the answer is yes, here's 10 questions you might want to ask her.

If the answer is no, in retrospect, what question do you wish you'd asked?
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