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Thoughts On David Ortiz’s Steroid Use

Kate Czlapinski — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:28:21 +0000

I wasn’t going to comment on the recent news concerning David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez testing positive on a performance enhancing drug test back in 2003, but I thought as a proud Yankees fan, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention it. The thing is… well, it’s complicated. My feelings about it are [...]

Blasphemy in Ireland

Kate Czlapinski — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:15:11 +0000

Conversation from the other night on our way to dinner

Kevin: So hon, I hope you had no plans of going to Ireland anytime soon… Me: Huh? Kevin: They’re making blasphemy illegal, with a fine of €25,000. Me: What??? Kevin: Yeah Me: Really??? Kevin: Yup Me: Well, Jesus F@*# Christ!

Yes, that could end up being a very expensive trip for us… [...]

Strip Search of 13 Year Old Was A Violation of Fourth Amendment Rights

Kate Czlapinski — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:50:02 +0000

Hey, remember a couple of months ago when I went on a rant about the 13 year old girl who was strip searched at school because she might have Ibuprofen ? No? Well she was… And if you ask me, it was fairly ridiculous.

Well, the case went to the Supreme Court and yesterday it was ruled [...]

They Come in Three’s

Kate Czlapinski — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:09 +0000

So in the past week, we’ve now seen the deaths of three celebrities.

Some initial thoughts about them:

Ed McMahon - This is sad in the sense that it’s always sad to hear of someone’s death, but he was old. He was 86 years old and lived a pretty full life. While sad, it wasn’t exactly shocking [...]

Wife Camp

Kate Czlapinski — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:48:45 +0000

Kevin sent me a link to this article from Mother Jones about a sort of “Wife Camp”, a summer camp in Montreal for 10 to 14 year old girls in which they will

develop confidence, social charm and grace, a sense of style and refinement. Participants will learn an array of skills from social etiquette, [...]

LEGALIZE! The Decriminalization of Marijuana

Kate Czlapinski — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:22:20 +0000

This was a really interesting article by Mike Miliard from The Hartford Advocate that I came across this afternoon about the progress made in the fight to legalize pot. It’s a little bit lengthy, but definitely an interesting read. While I’m by no means a pot head these days, I have smoked a little [...]

The Death of “The Cougar”

Kate Czlapinski — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:12:30 +0000

In this piece, Linda Holmes goes on a rant about why she feels the term “Cougar” should die a slow painful death… and I couldn’t agree more. It’s kind of sexist and super creepy and they’ve made a really horrendous reality show about it. Yuck. Yes, I do believe it’s officially time to kill [...]

American Idol Top 3: Who’s Going Home?

Kate Czlapinski — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:36:43 +0000

Awww shit! It’s that time again!

So we’re down to 3… and someone’s going home tonight. This is where it really gets exciting. I won’t lie, I really am excited – even though, overall, American Idol causes me ridiculous amounts of hate and rage every damn season. But I am excited.

Who do we [...]

AT&T U-Verse

Kate Czlapinski — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:33:03 +0000

So Kevin and I are considering switching our cable/internet/phone package from Comcast over to AT&T U-Verse, as it is now available in our area and I’ve been harassing Kevin about wanting some form of DVR, because everyone I know has that option and I feel like we’re living in the Dark Ages.

I may hate television, but [...]

Sierra Trading Post

Kate Czlapinski — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:36:03 +0000

Running can be a very inexpensive hobby when compared with the expenses of other sports. Think about it, all you really need is a good pair of running shoes, which will probably have to be replaced every few hundred miles. You will probably also want to buy at least a few good pairs [...]

Muahahaha! Human Cloning???

Kate Czlapinski — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:55:26 +0000

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/fertility-expert-i-can-clone-a-human-being-1672095.html

Dr Zavos, a controversial fertility doctor claims to have cloned 14 human embryos and planted 11 of them into the wombs of 4 women. None of the transfers led to a viable pregnancy, but the doctor fully believes that with intensified efforts the world could see it’s first healthy cloned baby within the next [...]

Case of 13 year old Strip-Searched in School Goes to Supreme Court

Kate Czlapinski — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:18:23 +0000

13 year old Savana Redding was strip searched in school, because it was believed that she may be in possession of prescription strength Ibuprofen.

- Strip-Searched? Isn’t that taking it a little far??? - She was 13… I remember when I was 13. It would be really uncomfortable as an adult. At 13, it would be pretty [...]