Archive for the 'What is with some people?' Category
Law Enforcement: No Pictures Please
Published by Luke July 31st, 2006 in What is with some people?. 18 CommentsMany people believe that they have certain rights that should not be infringed upon, but what about the rights not specifically stated? Leah, Josh, and myself had already had debates of the subject that if a right is not denied, then it is reserved to the people. Reading over Slashdot, I came across a story […]
Ever Wonder What Happened To Your Mail?
Published by Leah July 14th, 2006 in What is with some people?. 2 CommentsI understand that bravery in the workforce is something rare. Perhaps it’s difficult for people to admit they need help in finishing their jobs. Sometimes it’s an issue of pride, other times its concern for job security, but whatever it is, there are instances where people are unwilling ask their employers to lighten up the […]
Laid-off employees asked to return iPods they received as gifts
Published by Leah July 6th, 2006 in What is with some people? and Proper Linkage. 4 CommentsNational Semiconductor received a lot of press last month for announcing plans to give every employee a 30-gig video iPod as a reward for its “best fiscal year”. The company then laid a bunch of people off and demanded the iPods back, claiming that they were just loaners.
Well, didn’t anyone ever tell National Semiconductor that […]
Dirty Laundry On The Internet
Published by Leah July 5th, 2006 in What is with some people?. 13 CommentsGossip Maven and hobnobber to the teeny bopper stars like Lindsey Lohan and Amanda Bynes, Perez Hilton has gotten some press of his own. A livejournal blog called ohnotheydidn’t has ousted Perez Hilton’s extracurricular activities.
Perez Hilton’s real name is Mario Lavandeira and he has a popular and profitable blog that centers around snarky comments about […]
Skaters getting hassled is no new thing, and many times they were doing something illegal. However when you get thirty people or more together supporting somthing such as skateboarding it has to make you stop and say “If they aren’t rioting what did they do wrong?” People have a right to assemble for […]
Slow drivers in the fast lane should be prevented from breeding.
Published by Josh June 22nd, 2006 in What is with some people?. 10 CommentsI’m only partially kidding about the title, but seriously, what is with people in California! Specifically those people who do 60-65 in the fast lane with miles of clear road ahead. I think it’s the most inconsiderate thing in the world of driving. Imagine if you will the freeway has a decent amount of morning […]
How Not to Steal a Sidekick Concludes
Published by Leah June 21st, 2006 in What is with some people?. 0 CommentsAfter a three week saga, that involved a taxi, a stolen sidekick, a girl from corona, a man from Manhattan, and thousands of internet fans, the stolen sidekick saga concludes.
To sum up this 2 week long story, the family claimed they purchased the phone for $50 from the subway, asked Evan, the author of the […]
Pentagon memo: Homosexuality a disorder
Published by Leah June 20th, 2006 in Announcements and Progress, What is with some people? and Proper Linkage. 87 CommentsIn light of so many gay rights issues in the forefront, including gay marriages, gay adoption rights, etc. it’s interesting to read that the Pentagon considers homosexuality a disorder.
According to the Associated Press “The [Pentagon] document outlines retirement or other discharge policies for service members with physical disabilities, and in a section on defects lists […]
Scientology the Reckoning
Published by Leah June 20th, 2006 in What is with some people?. 31 CommentsYesterday I posted an article on Scientology, Christian Science Church and the impact of the law on their refusal of certain types of medical treatment in a piece summarizing religious exemption laws. I sited a piece from codebot.org that described in detail the beliefs of the Church that are not revealed until after a long […]
Steal A Dog? What A Jerk!
Published by Leah June 20th, 2006 in What is with some people?. 0 CommentsWhen I was in college, I finally moved to an apartment with a decent sized back yard. The patio had enough room for a BBQ, a patio set and a garden. Yes, I didn’t live the typical college life. My roommate and I were the Asian Martha Stewarts. My college sweetheart, knowing my desperation to […]