Germany To Ban Scientology

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Germany To Ban Scientology

Germany’s interior minister called the Church of Scientology "an unconstitutional organization" and said the nation is seeking to ban the group. What do you think?

Alicia Klaffky, Wedding Cake Designer "I hope the Germans can gird themselves to live in a world without Kirstie Alley."

Marcus Washington, Mortician "He sounds angry. Perhaps he'd like to meet with some nice friends of mine and explain his feelings while being hooked up to a fake machine."

Ted Berg, Systems Analyst "This is, without question, the worst instance of religious persecution Germany has ever authorized."

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Newest

My team mate's second son was delivered a little over two hours ago: “Our baby was born @ 7:25am. Mom & baby are doing fine. The baby is 6lb 4.75 oz and 19 plus inches.” So happy for him yet the tears are both happy and sad. I want one, dammit.

Boredom is Bad

Was trying to get pictures before and after my haircut to see if there was anything I could do when Hip Hop Hooray came on XMradio. For whatever reason I switched to movie mode. I really don't care for MySpace but for some reason I decided to upload it. I suppose it's an attention thing. It's really embarrassing but it's another way to keep me out of my shell.

It's Back

I had forgotten this, but when I'm over-happy or in love, I sing. Often there's a song in my head but this is out loud. And usually without realizing it until I get looks. Currently I'm randomly belting out Seal's Amazing and James Blunt's You're Beautiful. Wonder why? *snicker*

Fine, You Can't Have My Blood Then

From: Kelly 
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 1:44 PM
To: All Users
Subject: **Reminder** Blood Drive Thursday, December 13th 2007

The Memorial Blood Center will be here one week from today. There are still openings available. If you have any questions or have any issues signing up, please let me know. You may either email me or call me at ext. xxxx.

Thank You

Karen

From: Sean 
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 2:13 PM
To: Karen
Subject: FW: **Reminder** Blood Drive Thursday, December 13th 2007

Back in Utah I never signed up because my MSM status made them auto-reject me. Has that changed? Or is it different out here in Minnesota?

Sean
Senior Software Engineer

From: Karen 
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 2:21 PM
To: Sean
Subject: RE: **Reminder** Blood Drive Thursday, December 13th 2007

Hi Sean,

I feel stupid

I’m not familiar with this acronym.

Karen

From: Sean 
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 2:23 PM
To: Karen
Subject: RE: **Reminder** Blood Drive Thursday, December 13th 2007

Heh. Don't feel stupid, it's a euphanism. MSM = Men who have Sex with Men. =)

Sean
Senior Software Engineer

From: Karen 
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 2:24 PM
To: Sean
Subject: RE: **Reminder** Blood Drive Thursday, December 13th 2007

Ding, Light bulb is on. :) However this is still an auto-reject.

Thanks for checking.

Karen

Groove

I really don't use my XM-Radio much but sometimes it seriously kicks ass. Their DJ Armando guy is really tearing it up right now on Channel 81. Must find track list.

EDIT: Mmmm! Chris Cox in ten minutes!

Iran Gave Up Nuke Program In 2003

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Iran Gave Up Nuke Program In 2003

A new assessment by American intelligence agencies stated that Iran halted their nuclear weapons program four years ago. What do you think?

Jeff Hestetune, Septic Tank Installer "This is worse than I thought! They're only four years away from being 16 years away from an atomic bomb!"

Alex Burnstead, Arborist "This marks significant progress. Instead of finding out later, we know right now how wrong we'll be to invade a Middle Eastern nation."

Brianna Kupperman, Process Server "Hold on. Then who exactly can I count on to blow up the world in a not-yet-determined amount of time?"

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Another Nail

Eight men claim encounters with Craig
published Monday, December 3, 2007

Eight men say they either had sex with Sen. Larry Craig or were targets of sexual advances by the Idaho lawmaker at various times during his political career, a newspaper reported Sunday.

One of the men is the former escort whose allegations disgraced the Rev. Ted Haggard, former president of the National Association of Evangelicals, the Idaho Statesman reported.

The newspaper identified four men and reported details of the encounters they say involved Craig. It also reported the accounts of four other men who did not agree to be identified but who described sexual advances or encounters involving the conservative Republican, who opposes same-sex marriage and has a strong record against gay rights.

Craig pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after being accused by an undercover officer of soliciting sex at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport and later called a news conference to deny that he is gay.

The newspaper acknowledged that its report was not based on definitive evidence but said it also found no evidence to disprove the accounts of the four identified men. It said it reviewed the senator's travel records, which put him where the sex is alleged to have taken place, and did background checks on those making the allegations.

Craig and members of his staff declined to comment to the newspaper.

But in a statement e-mailed to The Associated Press on Sunday, the senator said the newspaper's report was "completely false" and he accused the paper of careless journalism.

"It is unfortunate that the Idaho Statesman has chosen to continue to lower itself to the standards of what can best be described as tabloid journalism," Craig said in the statement.

"Despite the fact the Idaho Statesman has decided to pursue its own agenda and print these falsehoods without any facts to back them up, I won't let this paper's attempt to malign my name stop me from continuing my work to serve the people of Idaho."

The report is the Statesman's latest on allegations about Craig's sexual background since his June arrest in an airport men's room sex sting operation was reported in late August.

Statesman Editor Vicki Gowler said the newspaper spent several months checking the backgrounds and details of the men's stories.

"We believe it's important for you to know what we've learned and to hear the men's own words," Gowler said.

Two of the identified men and one of the unidentified men told the newspaper they had sex with Craig.

One of the men identified in the report, Mike Jones, 50, described as a former male escort, was the focus of the sex scandal involving Haggard, the disgraced leader of Colorado's New Life Church.

Jones said Craig paid him $200 for sex in late 2004 or early 2005. The encounter took place at a studio apartment in downtown Denver, Jones said.

Jones told the Statesman that he did not recognize Craig until his arrest made the news. The newspaper reported that Jones went on the record after Craig appeared in a television news report in August to address the arrest and his future in politics.

Jones has written a book about his experience with Haggard and acknowledged to the Statesman that his allegation about Craig might help sales. A message left for Jones by The Associated Press through his publisher Sunday evening was not immediately returned.

Current phone numbers could not be found for the three other men identified in the Statesman's report.

Amid pressure from top GOP leaders in Washington, Craig announced his intent to resign from the Senate. He later changed his mind, deciding to finish his term, which expires in January 2009. He is also appealing in Minnesota courts to have his guilty plea overturned.

The undercover police officer who arrested Craig said the senator moved his foot next to the officer's foot and tapped it in a way that indicated he wanted sex. He also alleged the senator sent a signal by swiping his hand under the divider between men's room stalls.

Craig has said the officer misconstrued those motions. (AP)

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My favorite story of 2007 continues to march forward with more juicy turns. They really are crucifying the guy at this point, but I'm willing (and happy) to see one hypocritical man's life ruined for “the cause.” Yes, I am a bad person. But I'm going to sleep well (with men) at night.

• Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.
  Will Rogers