For the rest of you, I think that no matter how many times you say, "Ick," it won't be enough:
Inappropriate Mother's Day Gifts
via The Consumerist
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Why you should read those blah-blah-blah license agreements
From the SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR iTUNES (PDF, capitalization theirs):
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So what do we do with this (from the iTunes store):
via FailBlog
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So what do we do with this (from the iTunes store):
via FailBlog
Yes, but can my dog stick his head out the window?
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Friday, May 01, 2009
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
12:02 p.m. Caller reports teen went out last night and didn't come home; may know where he is
7:26 p.m. Inquiry about tree limb pickup/removal
12:35 p.m. Veterans agent advises of scam requesting donations for troops in Holden and Paxton
1:34 p.m. Large pothole on Holden St.
6:16 p.m. Caller concerned about Xbox dispute between son and ex-girlfriend
11:23 p.m. Parent reports son and friends smoking marijuana; parties left before parents could be notified
12:00 p.m. Property returned from Holden Chapel
12:16 p.m. Caller found rifle in attic and wants to turn it in
1:45 p.m. Obstructed view reported due to brush pile
7:36 p.m. 911 Two calls to report deer blocking traffic on Reservoir St.
7:53 p.m. Resident reports no electricity to well
7:44 a.m. Complaint about town vehicle taking up lane on Highland St.
3:58 p.m. Two youths spoken to about skateboarding at the gazebo
5:19 p.m. 911 Youths on bikes blocking driveway on Main St.; advised to disperse
12:50 p.m. Two juveniles lying in soccer fields on Holden St. kissing; asked to move along
1:19 p.m. Private investigator on Manning St.
1:20 p.m. Two calls to report suspicious vehicle on Otter Brook Dr., caller believes trying to steal dog
3:45 p.m. Two individuals on dirt bikes on Tea Party Circle; sent on their way
4:41 p.m. Report of person under a vehicle on Shrewsbury St., possible disabled motor vehicle
5:05 p.m. Needles found on side of road
5:19 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot at PD; for custody exchange
6:10 p.m. Tree crew with three trucks interfering with traffic on Phillips Rd.; two complaints; crew shut down
6:40 p.m. Walk-in to speak with officer regarding son's aunt using boy's picture on MySpace
7:16 p.m. Report of landline phone in mailbox; advised to dispose of it
8:40 p.m. Tree branch partially blocking roadway on South Rd.
9:30 p.m. Suspicious party on Princeton St.; OK, just fishing
11:14 p.m. Gunshots heard on Cranbrook Dr.
8:22 a.m. Question about charity work
8:32 a.m. Caller with question about receiving passport
9:20 a.m. Multiple calls regarding burning permits
9:52 a.m. Report of lost dog
11:00 a.m. Two kids on top of water tank off Sycamore Dr.
11:34 a.m. Lost dog from Sumac Circle
11:54 a.m. Question about bicycles behind police department
1:16 p.m. Dog found
2:08 p.m. Caller concerned about neighbor burning, affecting asthma
4:00 p.m. Caller concerned that a beehive has been poisoned
11:37 p.m. Missing cat on Fairchild Rd.
12:11 p.m. Report of resident playing music loudly on Dorothy Ave.
12:20 p.m. Illegal burn on Reservoir St.
1:55 p.m. Dog hit
3:18 p.m. Complaint of loud music
5:43 p.m. Caller concerned about neighbor cutting trees on his property
4:18 p.m. Kids riding dirtbikes on Camp St.
10:17 p.m. Loose yellow lab, Streeter Rd.
7:23 p.m. Business lockout, Pleasant St.
11:17 p.m. Camper in Moore St. Park; party is tree worker, camping out rather than driving home to N.H.
5:14 p.m. Suspicious female reported, Pleasant St.; census taker
6:29 p.m. Neighbors' brush pile blocking caller's driveway, Suomi St.
2:38 p.m. Assist fire department, Houghton Rd.
1:26 p.m. Person came to station to report trash/litter on Calamint Hill Rd. North Mountain Rd.
10:44 p.m. Suspicious person, Main St.
8:40 a.m. Suspicious incident, Boylston Ave.
12:35 p.m. Suspicious person, Jefferson Rd.
6:35 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Hubbardston Rd.
12:49 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Mountain Rd.
3:01 p.m. Public service, East Princeton Rd.
5:28 p.m. Disturbance, motor vehicle, Dowds Ln./Calamint Hill Rd. South
8:33p.m. Suspicious incident, Fitchburg Rd.
8:50 p.m. Assist fire department, Brooks Station Rd.
12:17 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Mountain Rd.
1:59 p.m. Disturbance, gun shots, Rte. 140 North
4:46 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Rte. 140 North
6:41 p.m. Person came to station with item found on Worcester Rd.
7:53 p.m. Assist light department, East Princeton Rd.
8:41 p.m. Suspicious person, Houghton Rd.
10:38 p.m. Suspicious incident, East Princeton Rd.
9:43 a.m. Request for animal control officer East Princeton Rd.
10:46 a.m. Suspicious person, Clearings Way
9:35 p.m. Open gate, Mountain Rd.
4:58 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, unsure if in Holden or Rutland, Bond St. Standing by until HoldenPD arrives
9:48 p.m. Wires arcing, National Grid notified, Welch Ave./ Emerald Rd.
8:30 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Memorial Dr.
9:29 a.m. Abandoned bicycle on side of Main St./Pleasantdale Rd.
1:37 p.m. Assist other PD to go to home and collect firearms from person with revoked firearms license, Barre Paxton Rd.
10:48 p.m. Party complaining about car burning rubber, Rte. 122
10:24 p.m. Police transport individuals from basketball court to home on Vista Cir.
12:07 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, car running, Maple Ave.
3:17 p.m. Complaint about noisy motorcycles, Pleasantdale Rd.
3:47 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
3:58 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
4:34 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Vista Cir.
9:31 p.m. Officer requesting backup for large house party, Crawford/East Hill Rds.
9:56 a.m. Complaint about four wheeler riding in Glenwood Rd.
2:49 p.m. Approximately 12 juveniles skateboarding inside gazebo, Park St.
6:19 p.m. Assist citizen who can't find his way home, Main St.
12:12 p.m. Disabled Coca-Cola truck, Main St.
7:20 p.m. Leominster PD reports significant traffic backup due to very large beaver in roadway; removed from road and placed in woods
7:30 p.m. Male party requesting assistance to remove belongings from home in Medfield
2:10 p.m. Assist citizen with mechanical issues, Redemption Rock Trl.
6:03 p.m. Complaint about dog, John Dee Rd.
10:50 p.m. Annoying phone calls, Main St.
Holden
Monday, April 20
1:42 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in parking lot on Reservoir St., shows stolen from Worcester; Worcester hadn't updated records12:02 p.m. Caller reports teen went out last night and didn't come home; may know where he is
7:26 p.m. Inquiry about tree limb pickup/removal
Tuesday, April 21
11:07 a.m. Animal quarantined on Fort Sumter Drive12:35 p.m. Veterans agent advises of scam requesting donations for troops in Holden and Paxton
1:34 p.m. Large pothole on Holden St.
6:16 p.m. Caller concerned about Xbox dispute between son and ex-girlfriend
11:23 p.m. Parent reports son and friends smoking marijuana; parties left before parents could be notified
Wednesday, April 22
12:00 p.m. Property returned from Holden Chapel
12:16 p.m. Caller found rifle in attic and wants to turn it in
1:45 p.m. Obstructed view reported due to brush pile
7:36 p.m. 911 Two calls to report deer blocking traffic on Reservoir St.
7:53 p.m. Resident reports no electricity to well
Thursday, April 23
5:21 a.m. Stop sign found in parking lot at gym at high school; undamaged, just pulled from ground7:44 a.m. Complaint about town vehicle taking up lane on Highland St.
3:58 p.m. Two youths spoken to about skateboarding at the gazebo
5:19 p.m. 911 Youths on bikes blocking driveway on Main St.; advised to disperse
Friday, April 24
10:41 a.m. Suspicious people soliciting on Sycamore Dr.12:50 p.m. Two juveniles lying in soccer fields on Holden St. kissing; asked to move along
1:19 p.m. Private investigator on Manning St.
1:20 p.m. Two calls to report suspicious vehicle on Otter Brook Dr., caller believes trying to steal dog
3:45 p.m. Two individuals on dirt bikes on Tea Party Circle; sent on their way
4:41 p.m. Report of person under a vehicle on Shrewsbury St., possible disabled motor vehicle
5:05 p.m. Needles found on side of road
5:19 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot at PD; for custody exchange
6:10 p.m. Tree crew with three trucks interfering with traffic on Phillips Rd.; two complaints; crew shut down
6:40 p.m. Walk-in to speak with officer regarding son's aunt using boy's picture on MySpace
7:16 p.m. Report of landline phone in mailbox; advised to dispose of it
8:40 p.m. Tree branch partially blocking roadway on South Rd.
9:30 p.m. Suspicious party on Princeton St.; OK, just fishing
11:14 p.m. Gunshots heard on Cranbrook Dr.
Saturday, April 25
7:50 a.m. Question about brush8:22 a.m. Question about charity work
8:32 a.m. Caller with question about receiving passport
9:20 a.m. Multiple calls regarding burning permits
9:52 a.m. Report of lost dog
11:00 a.m. Two kids on top of water tank off Sycamore Dr.
11:34 a.m. Lost dog from Sumac Circle
11:54 a.m. Question about bicycles behind police department
1:16 p.m. Dog found
2:08 p.m. Caller concerned about neighbor burning, affecting asthma
4:00 p.m. Caller concerned that a beehive has been poisoned
11:37 p.m. Missing cat on Fairchild Rd.
Sunday, April 26
7:05 a.m. Report of raccoon watching person; afraid it will attack dogs12:11 p.m. Report of resident playing music loudly on Dorothy Ave.
12:20 p.m. Illegal burn on Reservoir St.
1:55 p.m. Dog hit
3:18 p.m. Complaint of loud music
5:43 p.m. Caller concerned about neighbor cutting trees on his property
Paxton
Monday, April 20
10:48 a.m. Vehicle lockout, Howard St.4:18 p.m. Kids riding dirtbikes on Camp St.
Tuesday, April 21
2:24 p.m. Suspicious white van driving slowly, Pleasant St.; census taker10:17 p.m. Loose yellow lab, Streeter Rd.
Wednesday, April 22
10:03 a.m. Home lockout, Keep Ave.7:23 p.m. Business lockout, Pleasant St.
Thursday, April 23
12:15 a.m. Two subjects running out of woods, near Asnebumskit Rd. and jumping into a moving motor vehicle heading north on Rte. 122.11:17 p.m. Camper in Moore St. Park; party is tree worker, camping out rather than driving home to N.H.
Friday, April 24
7:01 a.m. Walk-in reports two small donkeys wandering around Pond St.; owner contacted, barn door left open5:14 p.m. Suspicious female reported, Pleasant St.; census taker
Saturday, April 25
11:05 a.m. Suspicious male reported, Burtenmar Cir.; census taker6:29 p.m. Neighbors' brush pile blocking caller's driveway, Suomi St.
Sunday, April 26
3:16 p.m. Caller concerned about size of neighbor's brushfire, Sherbrooke Dr.Princeton
Monday, April 20
1:57 p.m. Request for light department, townwide2:38 p.m. Assist fire department, Houghton Rd.
Tuesday, April 21
10:15 a.m. Assist fire department, Worcester Rd.1:26 p.m. Person came to station to report trash/litter on Calamint Hill Rd. North Mountain Rd.
Wednesday, April 22
2:48 p.m. Suspicious incident, Main St.10:44 p.m. Suspicious person, Main St.
Thursday, April 23
8:32 a.m. Traffic safety hazard, Mountain Rd.8:40 a.m. Suspicious incident, Boylston Ave.
12:35 p.m. Suspicious person, Jefferson Rd.
6:35 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Hubbardston Rd.
Friday, April 24
7:11 a.m. Officer investigation, Town Hall Dr.12:49 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Mountain Rd.
3:01 p.m. Public service, East Princeton Rd.
5:28 p.m. Disturbance, motor vehicle, Dowds Ln./Calamint Hill Rd. South
8:33p.m. Suspicious incident, Fitchburg Rd.
8:50 p.m. Assist fire department, Brooks Station Rd.
Saturday, April 25
8:50 a.m. Request for light department, Houghton Rd.12:17 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Mountain Rd.
1:59 p.m. Disturbance, gun shots, Rte. 140 North
4:46 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Rte. 140 North
6:41 p.m. Person came to station with item found on Worcester Rd.
7:53 p.m. Assist light department, East Princeton Rd.
8:41 p.m. Suspicious person, Houghton Rd.
10:38 p.m. Suspicious incident, East Princeton Rd.
Sunday, April 26
4:15 a.m. Assist animal control officer, East Princeton Rd.9:43 a.m. Request for animal control officer East Princeton Rd.
10:46 a.m. Suspicious person, Clearings Way
9:35 p.m. Open gate, Mountain Rd.
Rutland
Monday, April 20
7:16 a.m. Disturbance, couple in car arguing about dog, Main St.4:58 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, unsure if in Holden or Rutland, Bond St. Standing by until HoldenPD arrives
9:48 p.m. Wires arcing, National Grid notified, Welch Ave./ Emerald Rd.
Tuesday, April 21
1:28 a.m. Party reporting he went off the road into the woods, Kenwood Dr.8:30 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Memorial Dr.
9:29 a.m. Abandoned bicycle on side of Main St./Pleasantdale Rd.
1:37 p.m. Assist other PD to go to home and collect firearms from person with revoked firearms license, Barre Paxton Rd.
Wednesday, April 22
12:40 a.m. Check on people in parking lot, Maple Ave., changing tireThursday, April 23
3:27 p.m. Report of man driving back and forth on Campbell St., ringing doorbells; census taker10:48 p.m. Party complaining about car burning rubber, Rte. 122
Friday, April 24
1:00 p.m. Transformer blew at end of driveway, throwing sparks into road, Emerald Rd.10:24 p.m. Police transport individuals from basketball court to home on Vista Cir.
Saturday, April 25
2:15 a.m. Oakham PD requesting assistance with kids racing up and down street; motor vehicle broke down in middle of street, kids fled scene, beer cans strewn around area, Crawford Rd., Oakham12:07 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, car running, Maple Ave.
3:17 p.m. Complaint about noisy motorcycles, Pleasantdale Rd.
3:47 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
3:58 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
4:34 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Vista Cir.
9:31 p.m. Officer requesting backup for large house party, Crawford/East Hill Rds.
Sunday, April 26
9:50 a.m. Complaint about man sitting in pickup truck at playground watching kids, Memorial Field9:56 a.m. Complaint about four wheeler riding in Glenwood Rd.
Sterling
Monday, April 20
10:41 a.m. Dog running in the middle of Clinton Rd.2:49 p.m. Approximately 12 juveniles skateboarding inside gazebo, Park St.
6:19 p.m. Assist citizen who can't find his way home, Main St.
Wednesday, April 22
8:53 a.m. Male in gray van going through trash, Jill Ln.12:12 p.m. Disabled Coca-Cola truck, Main St.
7:20 p.m. Leominster PD reports significant traffic backup due to very large beaver in roadway; removed from road and placed in woods
Thursday, April 23
3:00 p.m. Dog loose, causing fear among neighborhood children, Sunset Dr.7:30 p.m. Male party requesting assistance to remove belongings from home in Medfield
Saturday, April 25
1:12 p.m. Several parking violation traffic citations issued, Park St.2:10 p.m. Assist citizen with mechanical issues, Redemption Rock Trl.
6:03 p.m. Complaint about dog, John Dee Rd.
10:50 p.m. Annoying phone calls, Main St.
Sunday, April 26
9:18 a.m. Parking enforcement, Sholan town beachThursday, April 30, 2009
When walking a dog, the shortest distance between two points is impossible.
Yesterday, brother Mike stopped by for a visit, eager to have me listen to a new-old Hugh Masekela CD. The conversation covered a lot of terrain, music and politics, but mostly about family, stories of hope and adventure, stories of hard times getting harder.
"So," he asked, "how old is Marley?"
"Thirteen."
"What is that in human years?"
Well, as it turns out, the commonly used metric of one dog year equaling seven human years doesn't quite work. Dogs mature much earlier than humans; a one-year-old dog is more like a teenager than a seven-year-old human.
Data (PDF) from California Veterninary Medicine Association.
So, that led to a search for clever about dogs, leading to "My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money." ~Joe Weinstein
The quote is undated, but I figured that a can of Alpo has increased in price along with everything else. Google Shopping showed that you can get pretty close to a buck a can for some sale items in case lots.
One offering, though, is not much of a deal at all. Not only is the price-per-can at nearly $3.00, but shipping is, well, ...
For that price, they should not only ship it, but also get up early in the morning and feed it to him.
While looking around for that other information, I stopped to sniff these fenceposts:
"So," he asked, "how old is Marley?"
"Thirteen."
"What is that in human years?"
Well, as it turns out, the commonly used metric of one dog year equaling seven human years doesn't quite work. Dogs mature much earlier than humans; a one-year-old dog is more like a teenager than a seven-year-old human.
So, that led to a search for clever about dogs, leading to "My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money." ~Joe Weinstein
The quote is undated, but I figured that a can of Alpo has increased in price along with everything else. Google Shopping showed that you can get pretty close to a buck a can for some sale items in case lots.
One offering, though, is not much of a deal at all. Not only is the price-per-can at nearly $3.00, but shipping is, well, ...
While looking around for that other information, I stopped to sniff these fenceposts:
- The Centers for Disease Control report, via WSJ, (subscription), that tripping over pets is a major cause of emergency room visits and that people are more than seven times as likely to trip over their dogs as over their cats.
Spending $50 to test your dog's IQ probably says more about your IQ than your dog's.
Worried about swine flu? The economy? Well, some yard work might help.
"That is well said," replied Candide, "but we must cultivate our garden."
Oh, snap.
Itch Alert: Poison ivy seems to be growing faster and with greater potency
Oh, snap.
Itch Alert: Poison ivy seems to be growing faster and with greater potency
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The winters are very long in Canada. Too long.
Because your diet, with rapee, poutine, and hot hamburgers isn't weird enough, you've got to have Ketchup Cake for dessert.The article says, "Think carrot cake without all the work."
No. I won't.
Neighbors balk at Westminster development plan - Sentinel & Enterprise
Quote of the day from my old town:
Neighbors balk at Westminster development plan - Sentinel & Enterprise: "I'd like kids in my family to have a job where they don't have to go all the way to Worcester, where they could be threatened by some crack head with a butcher knife,"
Neighbors balk at Westminster development plan - Sentinel & Enterprise: "I'd like kids in my family to have a job where they don't have to go all the way to Worcester, where they could be threatened by some crack head with a butcher knife,"
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