Monday, June 30, 2008
My duckies!
I finally discovered the hiding spot for the rest of my rubber duckies and now they're all proudly displayed in my front bathroom :) Thought I'd share a pic or two!
Monday, June 23, 2008
I took this picture!
How freakin cool is this??
I rounded a corner later, and the hand just disappeared!
I rounded a corner later, and the hand just disappeared!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
A funny for you
This wasn't exactly what I was hoping to find when I googled for an image of "downtime" but it was amusing enough to post!!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Man Gets DWI After Riding Motorized Cooler
Some people are morons..........
One New York man's Memorial Day fun ended when police pulled him over while he was driving his motorized cooler.
Leslie J. "Bomber" Marr, 57, was charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after the police saw him swerving on the street and driving on the sidewalk in his "Cruzin Cooler," Whitehall Police Chief Richard LaChapelle told the Post Star newspaper.
Marr's electric-powered cooler was filled with 14 beers and has room for 24 cans and ice, Fox News reported.
Under New York state law, driving any motorized vehicle must be done without alcohol, including motorized coolers. In various states, other modes of transportation in which driving is prohibited while intoxicated include lawnmowers, boats, bicycles, golf carts, wheelchairs and horses.
The "Cruzin Cooler" Web site features talk show host Ellen Degeneres riding a cooler. The site praises the vehicle, saying it "combines two basic necessities of life, the ability to have cold food or a beverage handy along with the means to get somewhere without walking."
According to cruzincooler.com, the motor or electric-powered cooler can go up to 13 mph and has hitches to attach a wagon that can pull a 400-pound load on level surfaces.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Two things...
First, it was insanely foggy at 2am!!! I even missed my road! I had to turn around at the gas station and go back, lol.
Second... I find the Alltel commercials really funny now considering Verizon bought them out. You know, the ones with Chad as the Alltel guy and one of the other four is wearing a Verizon shirt. Wonder how much longer those commercials will last....
Second... I find the Alltel commercials really funny now considering Verizon bought them out. You know, the ones with Chad as the Alltel guy and one of the other four is wearing a Verizon shirt. Wonder how much longer those commercials will last....
Friday, June 6, 2008
Another article on the silliness of TX courts...
Judge bases court order for Wal-Mart trial on UA, UT football rivalry
FAYETTEVILLE - In a highly unusual situation, a judge in Texas is ordering a lawsuit against Wal-Mart to hold court, in Texarkana. His reason? A college football rivalry.
According to Judge James Nowlin, because Wal-Mart, and the plaintiff, cannot agree on which state, Arkansas or Texas, to meet in to hold trial, he's ordering them to what he calls "neutral ground," splitting the state line. But, his comments are anything but neutral.
According to an actual court order, the plaintiff, Ruth Waggoner, wanted the deposition of Wal-Mart's representative to take place in San Antonio. But Wal-Mart wanted the deposition to take place in Bentonville.
Now, according to an official court order by Judge James Nowlin of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Judge Nowlin is citing the U of A, University of Texas rivalry as the reason why the two sides cannot agree on a trial site, and orders that the deposition will happen in Texarkana, with each party on their side of the state line.
The story becomes more wild with the judge's comments, on the order. He states: "surely the defendant's corporate representative, a resident of Arkansas, would feel great humiliation by being forced to enter the home state of the University of Texas, where the legendary Texas Longhorns have wrought havoc on the Arkansas Razorbacks with an impressive 55-21 all-time series record."
Judge Nowlin goes on to say, "the Razorbacks, who disgracefully retreated from the Southwest Conference to the gentler pastures of the Southeastern Conference, could have likely learned a lesson about stamina and perseverance in the face of battle by visiting the Alamo in San Antonio."
Some Razorback supporters say what the judge did was not professional. Connor Henderson, a recent Arkansas transplant, says he thinks the judge is in the wrong occupation. "I would tell him that he needs to get another job, because he has no idea what he's doing, and that he's blowing things out of proportion."
Holly Lovell is a Texas native, but even she says Judge Nowlin has taken things too far, expecially in regards to the plantiff. "I think that is completely wrong and disrespectful, very much so, to the family. I love Texas, but I don't think he should do that."
Others, like Razorback fan Scott Howie of Harrison, say the judge's order, and the whole scenario, is pretty amusing. "I think it could be very entertaining, depending on what it was about. That's pretty interesting, but you know, as long as we call the Hogs, we'll have our day in court."
Regardless of the way people feel about the judge's decision, everyone says they've never seen a court order like this, before. Order was signed May 3rd, 2008, this case goes to trial because, according to the judge's court order, the two sides must meet outside, on the steps of the Texarkana Federal Building, because it straddles the state line, on June 11, 2008.
And, Judge Nowlin is specifically ordering each party to remain on their own state's turf.
FAYETTEVILLE - In a highly unusual situation, a judge in Texas is ordering a lawsuit against Wal-Mart to hold court, in Texarkana. His reason? A college football rivalry.
According to Judge James Nowlin, because Wal-Mart, and the plaintiff, cannot agree on which state, Arkansas or Texas, to meet in to hold trial, he's ordering them to what he calls "neutral ground," splitting the state line. But, his comments are anything but neutral.
According to an actual court order, the plaintiff, Ruth Waggoner, wanted the deposition of Wal-Mart's representative to take place in San Antonio. But Wal-Mart wanted the deposition to take place in Bentonville.
Now, according to an official court order by Judge James Nowlin of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Judge Nowlin is citing the U of A, University of Texas rivalry as the reason why the two sides cannot agree on a trial site, and orders that the deposition will happen in Texarkana, with each party on their side of the state line.
The story becomes more wild with the judge's comments, on the order. He states: "surely the defendant's corporate representative, a resident of Arkansas, would feel great humiliation by being forced to enter the home state of the University of Texas, where the legendary Texas Longhorns have wrought havoc on the Arkansas Razorbacks with an impressive 55-21 all-time series record."
Judge Nowlin goes on to say, "the Razorbacks, who disgracefully retreated from the Southwest Conference to the gentler pastures of the Southeastern Conference, could have likely learned a lesson about stamina and perseverance in the face of battle by visiting the Alamo in San Antonio."
Some Razorback supporters say what the judge did was not professional. Connor Henderson, a recent Arkansas transplant, says he thinks the judge is in the wrong occupation. "I would tell him that he needs to get another job, because he has no idea what he's doing, and that he's blowing things out of proportion."
Holly Lovell is a Texas native, but even she says Judge Nowlin has taken things too far, expecially in regards to the plantiff. "I think that is completely wrong and disrespectful, very much so, to the family. I love Texas, but I don't think he should do that."
Others, like Razorback fan Scott Howie of Harrison, say the judge's order, and the whole scenario, is pretty amusing. "I think it could be very entertaining, depending on what it was about. That's pretty interesting, but you know, as long as we call the Hogs, we'll have our day in court."
Regardless of the way people feel about the judge's decision, everyone says they've never seen a court order like this, before. Order was signed May 3rd, 2008, this case goes to trial because, according to the judge's court order, the two sides must meet outside, on the steps of the Texarkana Federal Building, because it straddles the state line, on June 11, 2008.
And, Judge Nowlin is specifically ordering each party to remain on their own state's turf.
And we're supposed to take the courts seriously??
Texas Judge Cites Longhorn/Razorback Rivalry in Bizarre Order
Posted: June 5, 2008 05:36 PM
Updated: June 5, 2008 05:36 PM
A lawsuit brought against Wal-Mart in a Texas court involves a very unusual order.
According to the order, the plaintiff wanted the deposition of Wal-Mart's representative to take place in San Antonio....but Wal-Mart wanted the deposition to take place in Bentonville.
So a judge has decided that the deposition will happen in Texarkana...with both sides on their respective sides of the state line.
A Wal-Mart spokesperson says they have seen the order and understand what the judge is saying and will continue to work out details with the plaintiff.
Below is the text from the order:
Before the Court in the above-entitled and styled cause of action is Defendant Wal-Mart Stores Texas, L.L.C.'s Opposed Motion for a Protective Order, filed May 29, 2008 (Doc. #26). Apparently, the parties are unable to agree if the deposition of Wal-Mart's corporate representative should occur in San Antonio, Texas or in Bentonville, Arkansas.
The court is sympathetic with Defendant's argument. Surely Defendant's corporate representative, a resident of Arkansas, would feel great humiliation by being forced to enter the home state of the of the University of Texas, where the legendary Texas Longhorns have wrought havoc on the Arkansas Razorbacks with an impressive 55-21 all-time series record.[1]
On the other hand, the Court is sympathetic with Plaintiff's position. Plaintiffs might enter Arkansas with a bit of trepidation as many residents of Arkansas are still seeking retribution for the "Game of the Century" in which James Street and Darrell Royal stunned the Razorbacks by winning the 1969 National Championship.[2]
Because the Court is sympathetic to both parties' positions, it has found a neutral site, intended to avoid both humiliation and trepidation of retribution.
ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED THAT unless the parties agree otherwise, the deposition of Defendant's corporate representative shall occur at 9 AM on June 11, 2008 on the steps of the Texarkana Federal Building, 500 State Line Avenue, TX/AR 71854.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT each party is to remain on his or her respective side of the state line.
SIGNED this 3rd day of May, 2008.
JAMES R. NOWLIN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
[1] It is worth nothing that the Razorbacks, who disgracefully retreated from the Southwest Conference to the gentler pastures of the Southeastern Conference, could have likely learned a lesson about stamina and perseverance in the face of battle by visiting the Alamo in San Antonio.
[2] The Court takes judicial notice that the "Game of the Century" for the current century occurred on January 4, 2006 when Vince Young and Mack Brown led the Longhorns in a 41-38 win over the USC Trojans, thus securing the 2005 National Championship.
Posted: June 5, 2008 05:36 PM
Updated: June 5, 2008 05:36 PM
A lawsuit brought against Wal-Mart in a Texas court involves a very unusual order.
According to the order, the plaintiff wanted the deposition of Wal-Mart's representative to take place in San Antonio....but Wal-Mart wanted the deposition to take place in Bentonville.
So a judge has decided that the deposition will happen in Texarkana...with both sides on their respective sides of the state line.
A Wal-Mart spokesperson says they have seen the order and understand what the judge is saying and will continue to work out details with the plaintiff.
Below is the text from the order:
Before the Court in the above-entitled and styled cause of action is Defendant Wal-Mart Stores Texas, L.L.C.'s Opposed Motion for a Protective Order, filed May 29, 2008 (Doc. #26). Apparently, the parties are unable to agree if the deposition of Wal-Mart's corporate representative should occur in San Antonio, Texas or in Bentonville, Arkansas.
The court is sympathetic with Defendant's argument. Surely Defendant's corporate representative, a resident of Arkansas, would feel great humiliation by being forced to enter the home state of the of the University of Texas, where the legendary Texas Longhorns have wrought havoc on the Arkansas Razorbacks with an impressive 55-21 all-time series record.[1]
On the other hand, the Court is sympathetic with Plaintiff's position. Plaintiffs might enter Arkansas with a bit of trepidation as many residents of Arkansas are still seeking retribution for the "Game of the Century" in which James Street and Darrell Royal stunned the Razorbacks by winning the 1969 National Championship.[2]
Because the Court is sympathetic to both parties' positions, it has found a neutral site, intended to avoid both humiliation and trepidation of retribution.
ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED THAT unless the parties agree otherwise, the deposition of Defendant's corporate representative shall occur at 9 AM on June 11, 2008 on the steps of the Texarkana Federal Building, 500 State Line Avenue, TX/AR 71854.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT each party is to remain on his or her respective side of the state line.
SIGNED this 3rd day of May, 2008.
JAMES R. NOWLIN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
[1] It is worth nothing that the Razorbacks, who disgracefully retreated from the Southwest Conference to the gentler pastures of the Southeastern Conference, could have likely learned a lesson about stamina and perseverance in the face of battle by visiting the Alamo in San Antonio.
[2] The Court takes judicial notice that the "Game of the Century" for the current century occurred on January 4, 2006 when Vince Young and Mack Brown led the Longhorns in a 41-38 win over the USC Trojans, thus securing the 2005 National Championship.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Imagine a giant bottle of windex...
That's what the parking lot of Wal-Mart in Rogers smelled like!! Maybe with a touch of citrus though...
The greeter said they were re-sealing the parking lot. I guess they're trying to impress the Wal-Martians and Wal-Nuts. But geez... it smelled!
The greeter said they were re-sealing the parking lot. I guess they're trying to impress the Wal-Martians and Wal-Nuts. But geez... it smelled!
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