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Best headline of all time: Police say deadly heist was planned, just not well
Didn't actually read that one...but I'm happy about it. How bad would you feel if you were the criminal right now? I think all crime reporting should insult the intelligence of the offenders.

Why I live in Seattle: Yakima cracking down on thong underwear
Comments range from claiming Yakima now has "fashion police," saying it would institute sharia law (ironic, since I'm sure they would ban Muslims from the county if they could), asking how 16th century Puritans were elected, and calling the Yakima leadership left-wing socialists.

Most surprising news: Russian historian blames Poland for World War II
I knew Poland was behind the whole thing! It was so obvious.

Depressed professors depress me even more.

  • Jun. 2nd, 2009 at 3:26 PM
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Is there any chance someone would be willing to pick up one of Robert Tracy McKenzie's books and read them? Skim them? And then send him an email saying you read it and you liked/disliked it because it did/didn't say x? Anyone?

I believe that this is his statistical book and this is his more qualitative book.

I'm looking at you, Delmy! It's civil war. Library it. You know you want to.

Just in class today, Krsh asked him about what he's written, and he gave this long depressing speech about writing these two books and realizing that exactly no one had ever read them. He sold 400 copies of the first, and 800 copies of the second, mostly to libraries where people never really check them out.

It made me sad.

He's also in the process of writing a mass history book (we'll see how his colleagues take it...), so whenever that comes out, I'm going to read it, and then buy a copy for Dad and for Delmy and make them read it, too. And then make them email poor McKenzie, so he'll know at least someone read this one.

(While I figure it would mean a lot to him that a former student bothered to read it way, way after grades are in, I think it would mean a lot to him in a different way if someone who had never taken his class picked it up and felt strongly enough to write him about it. And he never has to know I'm encouraging it....mwahahaha.)

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Dear California:

  • May. 26th, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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Dear California.

You are no longer a state worth respecting.

Goodbye.

Sincerely,
Kristin

O.O

  • Apr. 12th, 2009 at 8:32 PM
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So, just in case you didn't go look for yourself...

Search "homosexuality" in amazon.com, and your top 4 book results are:
A Parent's Guide to Preventing Homosexuality
You Don't Have to Be Gay: Hope and Freedom for Males Struggling With Homosexuality or for Those Who Know of Someone Who Is
For The Bible Tells Me So
Can Homosexuality Be Healed?

Come on!

Adding a new phrase...

  • Apr. 12th, 2009 at 7:57 PM
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Amazon rank.

This is of course along the lines of santorum and saddlebacking,, but I doubt it will last as long.

....Eeep!

  • Mar. 30th, 2009 at 10:36 PM
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In lieu of a real post...look at the process of mummifying rats.

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Mwahahaha.

  • Mar. 13th, 2009 at 1:20 PM
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"Kristin, how many hours did you spend playing WoW last night???"
"...It was my homework."
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"Indecent Liberties - Seattle Campus

This message to members of the University community is being sent in the interest of public safety and in compliance with federal law requiring timely warning notification of crimes committed on or near campus.

The UW Police Department is investigating a reported case of indecent liberties that occurred on January 9, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in a men's restroom in Odegaard Library. A male victim entered the 3rd floor restroom and noticed the male suspect loitering by the sinks. The suspect started a conversation with the victim describing his own height and weight, and asked the victim how tall he was and how much he weighed. He asked several flirtatious questions while approaching the victim. The victim attempted to leave the area, but the suspect would not move. The suspect again asked the victim how much he weighed, said "let me check," and grabbed the victim in several places. The victim stated that someone entered the restroom, which allowed him to escape. The victim was not injured in the encounter.

The suspect is described as a tall male with a dark complexion, approximately 6'3", with very short hair in a "buzz" cut. He spoke with a strong accent, origin unknown. He was also reportedly carrying a small black 8" toiletry bag."

Happy Thanksgiving.

  • Nov. 27th, 2008 at 12:29 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving.



Do not eat hand turkey. Not tasty.

MSNBC usually just cracks me up, but...

  • Nov. 11th, 2008 at 7:32 PM
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Stolen from Delmy aka [info]blossommorphine and from Michael A on facebook.

This is so not helping me think of the future positively. I just really want to get married someday.

Argh!!!!

  • Oct. 22nd, 2008 at 11:40 AM
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I could freak out and kill someone. GERMAN 111 IS NOT OFFERED WINTER QUARTER!!!

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Meme - humor styles

  • Oct. 15th, 2008 at 8:41 PM
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Your result for The 3 Variable Funny Test...

the Wit


your humor style:
CLEAN | COMPLEX | DARK




You like things edgy, subtle, and smart. I guess that means you're probably an intellectual, but don't take that to mean pretentious. You realize 'dumb' can be witty--after all isn't that the Simpsons' philosophy?--but rudeness for its own sake, 'gross-out' humor and most other things found in a fraternity leave you totally flat.

I guess you just have a more cerebral approach than most. You have the perfect mindset for a joke writer or staff writer.

Your sense of humor takes the most thought to appreciate, but it's also the best, in my opinion.



You probably loved the Office. If you don't know what I'm
talking about, check it out here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/theoffice/.



PEOPLE LIKE YOU: Jon Stewart - Woody Allen - Ricky Gervais







The 3-Variable Funny Test!

- it rules -

Take The 3 Variable Funny Test at HelloQuizzy



Me? Dark? REALLY???

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Ummmmm

  • Oct. 10th, 2008 at 11:10 PM
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So, this isn't porn. But if someone just walks by and glances at your screen, they will be sure it is.

Not porn. Watch it. )
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(Mac the Spoon, definitely watch this.)

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