Battle in Seattle

Was just curious if anyone has seen this yet, and if it actually worth checking out... I'm wondering if the film leans towards one side or the other, or actually shows a balanced view of what actually happened.

Anyways, the film is about the 1999 WTO protests in Seattle, which I guess they turned into a movie now. Either way, this is not the type of movie that comes out every day, so I think I'll be checking this one out.

Saw this short the other night at the next gen film fest and saw that Threadless was in the credits. I never really post on here anymore, so I might have missed something, but I was just curious what their involvement was in this.

This thing is truly fugly looking.



Check out the full article HERE!

What fun things are there to do around there these days? I mean besides Beau Jo's Pizza and the Flying Dog Brewery?

I'm headin' back out there to visit my family for a few days, but know that isn't going to go well, so I"m looking for some back up ideas.

Had nothing to do during the day yesterday, so I decided to break out the ol' video camera and shoot something. It's just an experimental short, and doesn't have a "solid storyline" or "message".

Let me know what you think of it!

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday urged striking University of California service workers from Sacramento and elsewehre around the state to return to the bargaining table in the name of maintaining public safety.

The strike began at 5 a.m. Monday, with many employees hitting a picket line in front of UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento's Oak Park.

The protest is impacting all 10 UC campuses and five medical centers statewide and is expected to last five days, four days longer than a similar strike more than three years ago.

About 8,500 employees statewide are expected to take part, with 460 workers walking off the job in Sacramento.

The striking workers include custodians, hospital workers, food preparers, groundskeepers, security guards, medical technicians and some nurses.

"Public safety is my No. 1 priority and this strike could affect the health and well being of many people who rely on the critical services provided by medical support staff,” Schwarzenegger said in a prepared statment. "While there may be legitimate issues to be resolved, it is unacceptable to use the welfare of innocent people as a bargaining chip."

The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents the workers, said wages are a primary concern, adding that 96 percent of workers currently qualify for welfare benefits.

The university, however, argues that it cannot pay more given the current state budget crunch and tough economic times.

Workers said it was not an easy decision to walk out.

"Most of us make poverty wages," said Diamond Robertson, one of the workers on strike. "A lot of us qualify for welfare and we work full-time jobs. It's unfair."

Judie Boehmer, spokeswoman for the medical center, said the strike is illegal and participating workers will likely face discipline.

The university said it has a contingency plan in place that calls for managers to step in to do the jobs of striking employees.

In April of 2005, about 7,000 services workers hit the picket lines. At that time, whcy said they pay was less than workers at similar facilities.

I know that I'm in support of the workers and think they deserve better wages than $10 an hour, which is certainly not a living wage. How do you feel on the matter?

I just found this website and thought it was a fun way to waste time, learn vocabulary and feed the hungry.

If you are ever bored, or finish everything on the internet, why not use your time for something good.

Every vocab word you answer correctly helps donate rice to feed the hungry.

Free Rice!

Miss Perdita and Madam Tuna



Ogle up at Mr. Buddha!



Oh, and if you read this Kirsten: I am currently in the planning stages of the revolution. We will be ready within a matter of weeks.

Apparently G-Mail now lets you send mail with your own custom time stamp. No more missed due dates, ect. Thank you Google.

Info Here

Meet Snowden! My magical snow dog!



I first got Snowden three years ago on this day, and man have the years flown by!

I got her when she was just a pup, but she grew up pretty fast. Haha, she used to bark at everything when she was a puppy and would play bite all of the time. She doesn't bark quite as much anymore, but she never got over the biting habit...

She never really was into playing fetch either. I will throw something, and she will whimper until I go and get it and then bring it to her! She will whimper in the same way whenever she wants to eat too! She cries and won't stop until I actually put the bowl down in front of her. Hilarious and cute!

Anyways, I just wanted to let everyone know how awesome my dog Snowden is.