I just hate it when I can't get myself back to feeling normal- physically and mentally. Every time I set my sights on something, something else swoops in and pretty much prevents me from getting what I want. That is, by far, one of the most annoying things in the world.

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, guys- I've been sick. Ugh. Stupid bronchitis and stuff.

A house on Washinton Avenue in Girard, OH blew up Thursday, after what we think is a gas leak. The house has been vacant for 4 years, but the one behind it, with inhabitants, was also leveled by the explosion. Nobody was killed, a few people may have been injured. More to come on that, with pictures.

In Arizona, a 19 year old girl is happy, after convicted of first degree murder in the killing of her 23 year old college roomate. She was sentenced to life, with possible parole after 25 years. Fuckin' lock her ass up, and don't let her out.

In Pakistan, a car boom exploded outside of a Marriot hotel today, killing at least 34 people. This is what's wrong with the world- someone doesn't get their way, so they blow shit up. You don't like troops in your country- blow 'em up. You don't like the coffee you were served at the new cafe? Blow it up. You're a conservative muslim who thinks western culture is evil? Blow it up. ...honestly. People, all over (not just muslims) need to get over themselves. The guy who shot up a McDonald's because he got poor service. Boo-fucking-hoo! I'm sick and tired of people blowing shit up when things don't go their way. If I blew something up everytime I was pissed off, or didn't get what I wanted- there'd be nothing left! Deal with it. Write a blog- works for me. Sad thing is, most of this blowing shit up thing, comes from the Muslims, over in the Middle East. These terrorist masterminds describe how to do things. 'You take bomb, right? You put in backpack, you get on the bus, and you blow yourself up.' Terrorist mastermind. Kind of an oxymoron. I'm sick of Islam thinking its right- I mean, Christians think the same thing, but they don't blow you up if you don't follow the same beliefs, or if you bash it in a comic or something. What's next, Islam? You gonna blow up the internet 'cause I said Muhammed was a fraud? Because we allow WOMEN to go ONLINE and POST PICS of themselves with LITTLE TO NO CLOTHES on? Seriously, now. You're no better than anyone else. Get over yourselves. And to you Muslims (or anyone of any religion for that matter) out there who aren't overbearing conservatives or condemn everyone who doesn't follow your morals? Thank you. Thank you for being a great example of how people SHOULD be. And you have earned my respect.

The stock market is doing decent today, both the Nasdaq and the Dow are UP!
(cited www.cnn.com)


Our Jackass of the Day today goes out to all people who park next to fire hydrants.

Are you really that stupid? I was waiting for a friend in the parkinglot of the Cell last night, when I noticed a police cruiser with its lights on, directing a tow truck to a vehicle. When I examined the spot a bit closer, I saw that the dumbass had parked RIGHT next to a hydrant- not 5 feet away, or a bit too close, but RIGHT next to it. I took pictures with my Blackberry, though they didn't come out very well- it was dark. Speaking with the officer, he told me that this was actually pretty common and that, and I quote, "People are actually pretty stupid- this is the 2nd one tonight!". You go, Officer Whatsyourname, and you tow that car. And for you idiots who have had your car towed because of this- tough shit. Don't be a dumbass.

That's all I have for you today, Saturday, September 20, 2008.

-Steve JM That Verizon Guy

**Note**
Thanks to Freakonomics for the Fire Hydrant image. (http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/)