evolution of backward

Kansas repealed the idea of intelligent design. What the state lacks is consistency ... pro-evolution, pro-intelligent design, pro-creation, then back again to the others in a circus of "I don't know". What a lonely bunch of buttmunches the school has for decision making, if that's what you call it.

Truly OZ, Kansas doesn't know what it's teaching. I suggest it be renamed SASNAK (backward) or ASSKAN (I think you get this one). Testing the students ought to be fun.

What is responsible for development of micro features consistent with different genus be present in only one species of each?

God, I don't know; science maybe?
Correct.

STOO PID

I was driving this morning and jammed my thumb. It was a stupid thing to do. This evening ... pulse, stiff. Crud! What a complete moron! My thumb is returning to normal with pulse and stiffness.

finalist

The above was posted for humor. I didn't probe into the job ... ha ha ha.

I got the following response from an application:
"We have narrowed it down and have made our selection. Unfortunately I must inform you that you were not a finalist."

Finalist? What kind of contest? It was a contest? Crud! I knew I should have bribed a judge.

Winter Whoas!

An hour after snowblowing, there was snow covering where I had been. Snow, wind ... these are not strangers to our land. It is, however, a great punch after many winter weeks of light, light winter.

What I want

is a snowblower/thrower that picks up winter by the collar and punches it, kicks it while it's down ... in a sense, a machine that drop kicks and beats the season within an inch of its life. I'd like to see snowbanks with a long stretch of goo dropping from its nose as it sits sorely recouperating from a haltingly fatal beating after starting a wicked fight.

Snow vs Drifthog+: the most one-sided fight you'll experience

+ Drifthog is conceptual name for snow-battling equipement

Special Valentine News Report

After years of exhaustive research, there has been no conclusive proof whatsoever of fidelity and the purchase of jewelry. While the purchase of unbroken bands is tradition for relationships, marital vows are broken unlike the ring bands. "Bigger and more expensive is better", claimed by retailers may not be true. While the overspending, like vehicle prices or home improvement projects are well noted, many people receiving the jewelry can remark usually of who got the piece for them, but attach absolutely no meaning to the piece at all.

Jewelry, it appears, does not guarantee fidelity, respect, admiration, or physical contact. It appears to continue a business of buying and buying, usually more than the purchaser can afford, for "a week's paycheck and a peck on the cheek". + There are no statistics that relate positively, generally, that more yields more. In contrast, though sappy and dreary, many males have coupled their cards with voice-cards playing the song "More Than Words" by Extreme. Hint, hint ... I bought you this, I think you want what I plan (to do).

So those would-be lovers in pursuit ... make yourselves happy, live well, live together, and love. The buy, buy, buy, buy your way to my heart may not be the best course of action. If you think winning affection through debt happens when you court, what happens on each holiday? Christmas, Anniversary of first date (also other firsts), birthdays, Easter, Arbor Day are all "buy me something" days. If you haven't been married, then this was just an FYI.

If the woman you're "in to" behaves like "material girl", this does not disipate after marriage. If you have a job, get another one.

While the allure of over-buying is tempting, better is romance. The industry can't sell, "do something spontaneous, meaningful, catered to your lover's interests". Leave the world behind, extricate yourselves for a bit of time and do something for each other. A long walk, ending with a surprise ... an evening of chick flicks (yes, more than one) with a real fine dinner, candlelight and hugging/holding ... holding hands for 24 hours (yes, in a row) in public, making everyone aware you are a great and loving couple; these are a few ideas.

People -- demanding stuff builds resentment, please don't do it. Expecting a trip to Paris of a guy pulling in $40,000, is unrealistic. Hope high, aim low or "aim small; miss small" ++. A man with a vocation/occupation shouldn't say, I love you with a McDonald's dinner and two fries twisted together making a heart, but less financially stable people will do something a little less fairy tale-like and might do a cheesy, though thoughful (heartfelt) gesture.

Happy planning and have an enjoyable Valentine's day with your loved one! If you are really in love, not just lust, follow your heart, do soemthing special, make that person know you love them by example, not force.

Happy Valentine's day, several hours early!

+ "Come Dancing" by the Kinks
++ Patriot, staring Mel Gibson

mirror, mirror

"Our engineers have put together a solar sail, we have high hopes that it will provide enough energy to keep our life support systems going." +

So this town in bitter cold Switzerland doesn't get sun. They plan on putting up a giant mirror. 198 people in the town have that much money? Our scientists have great doubt of its success.

+ Star Trek Voyage Home

Aeon Flux

Well, Aeon Flux, an X-Rated comic was made into a PG-13 movie. I think you understand the leap of faith here.

I got more out of the movie than I thought I would. I think I understood something to be a plot. It is an interesting attempt to bring a comic to film. It was all eye candy, with some odd twists in the story.

[SPOILER]
It is a novel idea --- cloning, because the small fraction of humanity left is sterile.
I won't spoil anymore, but the question of living forever.

....
I got a chance to watch Charlize Theron. Now, this isn't a role where acting is important, so I don't know if she's a good actor. I was able to quickly answer questions.
Is she attractive? Does she look good in skin-tight clothing? Does she have a nice voice? Does she show some potential for being a clever, enjoyable person?

I answer yess to them all. I wonder what she's like out of character? I watched the movie and she's stuck a bit in my mind. Hmmm. Drat that movie!

Oh, the review, if it's on, go ahead and watch it. It wasn't a great movie, but had loads of effects and a confusing, but conclusive story. There are questions about character's motives. I think, because it was based on years of comic work, the story is sound and they didn't have to pull ideas out of their sleeves.

Weather oops

I was early in declaring the storm a miss.

Presently, shifting high winds and mild accumulation. The temperature is cold and most of the schools have been cancelled. Dude, I so called that wrong.