A Florida man leapt into the ocean to fight a 5' shark which attacked his little dog, Jake over the weekend.
Everyday, he and Jake take a swim in the ocean. On this day, the owner said the shark just appeared out of nowhere and had 14-lb. Jake in its mouth - pretty much the entire dog! The man doubled-up his fists, leapt into the water, and pounded the shark on the back until it let go of the dog. The two swam back to shore.
Jake is expected to make a full recovery.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
No, Kitty!
When an officer was summoned to a house in Casper, Wyoming to shoo off a "big cat," he didn't think much about it.
Though the dispatcher reported the animal as a housecat, the officer ran for cover when he discovered an adult male mountain lion laying on the woman's porch! Weighing-in at about 90 pounds, the cat hissed at the woman when she first came home, but she said she was not scared. She simply called 911.
The cat was tranquilized and moved.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Though the dispatcher reported the animal as a housecat, the officer ran for cover when he discovered an adult male mountain lion laying on the woman's porch! Weighing-in at about 90 pounds, the cat hissed at the woman when she first came home, but she said she was not scared. She simply called 911.
The cat was tranquilized and moved.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Sniper Kills Snitch in Jail Yard
A 58-year old sniper shot and killed a witness set to testify against him in a trial today.
While the victim was exercising in the jail yard, the sniper set-up on a hill and fired five shots into the prison yard, killing the man and wounding another who rushed to his aid.
French authorities acknowledge this is the first time a prisoner on the inside has been killed by someone on the outside. The sniper was caught fleeing on a motorbike with fake license plates and the still-warm gun. He is a known player in the illegal drug trade. The victim was to testify on the man's involvement in his brother's murder.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
While the victim was exercising in the jail yard, the sniper set-up on a hill and fired five shots into the prison yard, killing the man and wounding another who rushed to his aid.
French authorities acknowledge this is the first time a prisoner on the inside has been killed by someone on the outside. The sniper was caught fleeing on a motorbike with fake license plates and the still-warm gun. He is a known player in the illegal drug trade. The victim was to testify on the man's involvement in his brother's murder.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Heifer Arrested
32-year old Michelle Allen was arrested wearing a cow suit for allegedly chasing children, urinating on a neighbor's porch, and acting belligerent toward officers.Earlier, Allen had been warned to go home and stay there for the rest of the day. Police say she reeked of alcohol. The weird thing is that she was wearing a cow suit!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
A Leg Up
42 year-old David Huckvale read about cyberlimbs available in America and began saving money for one. In fact, he even started buying a lottery ticket every week in hopes of landing that much-needed windfall. He had one of his legs removed at age 29 because of a benign tumor and has been walking on a false leg since. And so it was when he sat down at his local pub to drown his sorrows.
While the lottery tickets never paid-off, Huckvale happened to sit next to one Alistair Gibson, who just happens to be a specialist in fitting the cyberlimbs. He told Mr. Huckvale he could fit him for free and even had a spare bionic leg he could have.
David Huckvale calls the chance encounter, and subsequent life changing experience, a "miracle."
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
While the lottery tickets never paid-off, Huckvale happened to sit next to one Alistair Gibson, who just happens to be a specialist in fitting the cyberlimbs. He told Mr. Huckvale he could fit him for free and even had a spare bionic leg he could have.
David Huckvale calls the chance encounter, and subsequent life changing experience, a "miracle."
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Defendant Slits Wrists on Stand
During his trial for an armed robbery case, 34-year old Carlos Molina produced a razor blade and slit one of his wrists on the stand before being subdued.
Though he had been in custody and was brought into the courtroom in the standard, jail-issue jumpsuit, he was allowed to change into regular clothes and patted-down before the trial began. It is not known how he managed to sneak the blade into the courtroom.
The defendant was taken to the emergency room. His condition is unknown.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Though he had been in custody and was brought into the courtroom in the standard, jail-issue jumpsuit, he was allowed to change into regular clothes and patted-down before the trial began. It is not known how he managed to sneak the blade into the courtroom.
The defendant was taken to the emergency room. His condition is unknown.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Nazi Bears?
Now this is a weird one I came across by accident:
Apparently, early German war efforts had something to do with bears. It is unclear whether or not the bear was some sort of mascot for the burgeoning Nazi party or if it had to do with Russia (as in representative of the nation). What is certain is that a whole lot of pictures featuring young, German soldiers and bears exist.
Maybe someone has the answer, but given the fact that few people who were alive during that era still exist, the mystery surrounding "Nazi bears" may persist...
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Apparently, early German war efforts had something to do with bears. It is unclear whether or not the bear was some sort of mascot for the burgeoning Nazi party or if it had to do with Russia (as in representative of the nation). What is certain is that a whole lot of pictures featuring young, German soldiers and bears exist.
Maybe someone has the answer, but given the fact that few people who were alive during that era still exist, the mystery surrounding "Nazi bears" may persist...
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Sarah Palin Receives the Backing of a Professed Witch-Hunter
American Vice-Presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, has received the backing of self-proclaimed witch-hunter, Bishop Muthee.
In fact, according to some sources, Palin credits the Bishop with helping her get elected to the Alaskan Gubernatorial office. You can follow the link in that article to a YouTube video in which Palin discusses this very thing.
Bishop Muthee is an outspoken and aggressive opponent of witchcraft in Africa. The belief is widespread in the country - to the extent that many albinos, as well as others, have been forced into hiding for fear of being dismembered or worse. While a laudable trait, many find her association with Bishop Muthee... downright frightening!
Yes, much of this is political propaganda, but The OddBlog wants to point-out that witchcraft is a very serious matter in Africa. As noted, there is a bustling death-trade supporting it, and villagers and countrymen fear it with good reason. But - just as rabid Democrats and Republican opponents will make much of this that simply is not there - it is safe to say Bishop Muthee is gaining followers with his stand against it.
Palin's most recent press concerned the "hacking" of her Yahoo! e-mail account.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
In fact, according to some sources, Palin credits the Bishop with helping her get elected to the Alaskan Gubernatorial office. You can follow the link in that article to a YouTube video in which Palin discusses this very thing.
Bishop Muthee is an outspoken and aggressive opponent of witchcraft in Africa. The belief is widespread in the country - to the extent that many albinos, as well as others, have been forced into hiding for fear of being dismembered or worse. While a laudable trait, many find her association with Bishop Muthee... downright frightening!
Yes, much of this is political propaganda, but The OddBlog wants to point-out that witchcraft is a very serious matter in Africa. As noted, there is a bustling death-trade supporting it, and villagers and countrymen fear it with good reason. But - just as rabid Democrats and Republican opponents will make much of this that simply is not there - it is safe to say Bishop Muthee is gaining followers with his stand against it.
Palin's most recent press concerned the "hacking" of her Yahoo! e-mail account.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Cult Kidnaps, Beats Woman
A 42-year old woman found severely beaten and lying in a ditch claims she was kidnapped and beaten by a Santeria cult she formerly belonged to.
Michelle Wood says she was once a member of a cult in Florida which practices Santeria, a Satanic religion most prevalent in the Caribbean. She quit nine months ago and began attending a Christian church.
She says she was confronted by men who took her to a house where people were using drugs. Inside was a bound teenage boy they threatened to kill if she did not participate in rituals. She was attacked by a woman wielding a knife and led outside to where a fire was burning. Wood managed to escape, but the group caught-up to her Sunday.
They were preparing for the Autumn Equinox and needed her as part of the Circle. While she does not remember many of the details following and was once hospitalized for being suicidal, police say she was found with nylon rope around her wrists and that there was "obvious cult activity." An investigation is underway.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Michelle Wood says she was once a member of a cult in Florida which practices Santeria, a Satanic religion most prevalent in the Caribbean. She quit nine months ago and began attending a Christian church.
She says she was confronted by men who took her to a house where people were using drugs. Inside was a bound teenage boy they threatened to kill if she did not participate in rituals. She was attacked by a woman wielding a knife and led outside to where a fire was burning. Wood managed to escape, but the group caught-up to her Sunday.
They were preparing for the Autumn Equinox and needed her as part of the Circle. While she does not remember many of the details following and was once hospitalized for being suicidal, police say she was found with nylon rope around her wrists and that there was "obvious cult activity." An investigation is underway.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Sleepless Nights
This has been a weird week so far - an odd several days, actually:
My house is infested with fleas. I vacuum about twice daily and stripping the bedding and vacuuming it and the bed, then treating everything with Raid, has become a daily routine. Doesn't matter - within an hour of lying down, I am itching all over. If you have never dealt with this, I assure you, it is miserable. Just. Fucking. Miserable!
Around 3-5am, the cats get up, because I usually have to retreat the bedding around the same time, and tear up the house until I give-in and throw the outside cat outside. I have gotten into the unfortunate habit of getting up around then, having a cup of coffee, and starting my day. Around 9am, I go back to sleep until mid-afternoon before I actually get out of bed. If it sounds "nice," I assure you, it isn't. I'm run-down, tired, and perpetually sleepy.
The entire house is a wreck because I simply have not had the energy to clean it. But that has to change tonight - all of it does - and that is why I am writing.
I'll go ahead and get several things out to you overnight for you to enjoy whenever you get the chance. I won't be working on anything technical because I plan on cleaning this entire domicile by the end of the week. This means the days will probably be slow for the immediate future, but if I can manage an all-nighter, I should get back on-schedule.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
My house is infested with fleas. I vacuum about twice daily and stripping the bedding and vacuuming it and the bed, then treating everything with Raid, has become a daily routine. Doesn't matter - within an hour of lying down, I am itching all over. If you have never dealt with this, I assure you, it is miserable. Just. Fucking. Miserable!
Around 3-5am, the cats get up, because I usually have to retreat the bedding around the same time, and tear up the house until I give-in and throw the outside cat outside. I have gotten into the unfortunate habit of getting up around then, having a cup of coffee, and starting my day. Around 9am, I go back to sleep until mid-afternoon before I actually get out of bed. If it sounds "nice," I assure you, it isn't. I'm run-down, tired, and perpetually sleepy.
The entire house is a wreck because I simply have not had the energy to clean it. But that has to change tonight - all of it does - and that is why I am writing.
I'll go ahead and get several things out to you overnight for you to enjoy whenever you get the chance. I won't be working on anything technical because I plan on cleaning this entire domicile by the end of the week. This means the days will probably be slow for the immediate future, but if I can manage an all-nighter, I should get back on-schedule.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Elvis is Alive Museum - For Sale!
The Elvis is Alive Museum contains errata from such disparate sources as eyewitnesses, FBI reports, DNA reports, books, photographs, and more, all of which supposedly lend credence to the theory that Elvis did not actually die in 1977. It is up for sale on e-Bay.
Established by a Missouri Baptist minister in 1990, the Museum was sold to Andy Key of Mississippi on e-Bay last year. But Mr. Key is going to be away for military duty, so he has relisted the Museum on the site. Key paid just under $9000 for the Elvis is Alive Museum and is asking a minimum bid of $15k.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Established by a Missouri Baptist minister in 1990, the Museum was sold to Andy Key of Mississippi on e-Bay last year. But Mr. Key is going to be away for military duty, so he has relisted the Museum on the site. Key paid just under $9000 for the Elvis is Alive Museum and is asking a minimum bid of $15k.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
A Hop, Skip, and a Chunk
I heard somewhere that accidents account for the large majority of injuries and deaths. Of course, there are the "slipped in the shower" variety accidents, the "stepped on a rake" accidents, and then there is this one:
6-year old Erica Rix was playing with a jump rope in the backseat of her mother's car. The end of the rope was flying out the window when it became entangled in the rear axle, slicing the little girl's hand clean from her arm!
A good Samaritan heard the mother screaming frantically and made a tourniquet for little Erica's arm. After 9 hours of surgery, her hand was not only reattached, she is expected to make a full recovery!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
6-year old Erica Rix was playing with a jump rope in the backseat of her mother's car. The end of the rope was flying out the window when it became entangled in the rear axle, slicing the little girl's hand clean from her arm!
A good Samaritan heard the mother screaming frantically and made a tourniquet for little Erica's arm. After 9 hours of surgery, her hand was not only reattached, she is expected to make a full recovery!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Another Bully Sent to Jail
20 year-old Gino Lee Breeze was visiting a friend when he heard a neighbor and another man laughing. Assuming the men were laughing at him, he forced his way into the man's home and assaulted him. Then it gets weird:
Breeze forced the man, at knifepoint, to lick his feet and sing Baa-Baa Black Sheep while filming the incident on his cellphone.
The judge called the idiotic behavior "serious offenses" and said, "the psychological damage you inflicted is considerable."
Breeze was sentenced to three years in prison.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Breeze forced the man, at knifepoint, to lick his feet and sing Baa-Baa Black Sheep while filming the incident on his cellphone.
The judge called the idiotic behavior "serious offenses" and said, "the psychological damage you inflicted is considerable."
Breeze was sentenced to three years in prison.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Quick Bits of Oddity
As I say so often, just because there are no new posts does not mean I am not working. I work everyday -- every day -- whether or not I actually post anything. Usually, this consists of surfing around, reading and researching different subjects and articles.
I realize there haven't been as many in-depth articles lately, and that is because I have simply lacked the time. Much of what I have been bringing you are mere rewrites and coverage of articles that interest me, or that I hope will interest you. Writing a full article is exactly what it is: it is no different from writing a piece for submission, writing an essay for school, writing a report for work, etc. It takes several days, even weeks, and lots of research, editing, rewrites, and so forth. With everything else on my plate right now, I haven't had the time for that.
Rest assured, more are on the way and several are already up (check the archives) -- but, for now, there are none immediately planned.
Anyway, I was going through the bookmarks and noticed a ton of stories I never got around to. Many of them are several days, or even weeks, old -- so you may already have heard about them. It occurred to me that, with everything else going on, it might be best to link to them and let you check them out on your own. An OddBlog Rundown, if you will.
And so, without further ado:
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
I realize there haven't been as many in-depth articles lately, and that is because I have simply lacked the time. Much of what I have been bringing you are mere rewrites and coverage of articles that interest me, or that I hope will interest you. Writing a full article is exactly what it is: it is no different from writing a piece for submission, writing an essay for school, writing a report for work, etc. It takes several days, even weeks, and lots of research, editing, rewrites, and so forth. With everything else on my plate right now, I haven't had the time for that.
Rest assured, more are on the way and several are already up (check the archives) -- but, for now, there are none immediately planned.
Anyway, I was going through the bookmarks and noticed a ton of stories I never got around to. Many of them are several days, or even weeks, old -- so you may already have heard about them. It occurred to me that, with everything else going on, it might be best to link to them and let you check them out on your own. An OddBlog Rundown, if you will.
And so, without further ado:
- Pope condemns frog statue - because with all the other shit going on, that's what most concerns God.
- Intact mammoth skull uncovered - an actual mammoth's skull, not a giant skull... well, I mean it is giant, but... just read it.
- Buddha statue found in Bamiyan - hey, the demolitions crew missed one!
- The white priestess of black magic - too many double-entendres here.
- New species of insect found on eBay - and you thought there were just a bunch of rats and asses!
- Hearing visions
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Roaring Waves
The International Fund for Animal Welfare released a report stating the world's oceans are becoming too noisy for mammals and other marine life. According to the report, in some areas, the noise is literally doubling by the decade.
While the effect is not known, dolphins, whales, and some other marine life uses sounds to communicate and operate (also in ways not completely understood). The report notes that certain species' calls and noises are a fraction of their original range, and this is because of the noise generated by commercial and industrial ships, vessels, and operations.
While the study sounds plausible - really, it is a matter of common sense - and we are all for the conservation and safety of all animals, The OddBlog would like to warn that some animal rights groups are myopic to the point of zealotry. Oceans cover about 90% of the world's surface.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
While the effect is not known, dolphins, whales, and some other marine life uses sounds to communicate and operate (also in ways not completely understood). The report notes that certain species' calls and noises are a fraction of their original range, and this is because of the noise generated by commercial and industrial ships, vessels, and operations.
While the study sounds plausible - really, it is a matter of common sense - and we are all for the conservation and safety of all animals, The OddBlog would like to warn that some animal rights groups are myopic to the point of zealotry. Oceans cover about 90% of the world's surface.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Rarest Tree Frog Spotted
The rarest tree frog in the world, once thought to be extinct, has been spotted by a researcher in Costa Rica.
The Isthmohyla rivularis was thought to have died-out some two decades ago, but a scientist spotted a male last year, leading to more research. Scientists have since discovered a female and several more males, suggesting the species is breeding nicely, though the frog remains a rarity. The female was carrying an egg sac.
Source: BBC
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The Isthmohyla rivularis was thought to have died-out some two decades ago, but a scientist spotted a male last year, leading to more research. Scientists have since discovered a female and several more males, suggesting the species is breeding nicely, though the frog remains a rarity. The female was carrying an egg sac.
Source: BBC
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
It's Proven: Women are More Emotional
While many would have you believe that it is just a stereotype, the truth is that women tend to be more emotional than men; that exceptions exist only proves this rule. Recent findings suggest that this extends to dreams, where women were found to be more likely to suffer nightmares and sleep disturbances than men.
In a study involving 170 people, researchers found that 30% of the women reported nightmares, compared to only 19% of the men. While some of this was associated with menstruation, that was not the only determining factor.
One doctor noted that the results could be misconstrued. Perhaps it is not so much that women are having more nightmares, but that they simply remember them?
The OddBlog says that's just stupid - STUPID!!! - and wants that doctor to get his shit and get the HELL out! RIGHT NOW! NOW! NO, NOW!
The OddBlog is sorry. It's just, we're just... doctors do great things, and...
He was going to take that? That's not his!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
In a study involving 170 people, researchers found that 30% of the women reported nightmares, compared to only 19% of the men. While some of this was associated with menstruation, that was not the only determining factor.
One doctor noted that the results could be misconstrued. Perhaps it is not so much that women are having more nightmares, but that they simply remember them?
The OddBlog says that's just stupid - STUPID!!! - and wants that doctor to get his shit and get the HELL out! RIGHT NOW! NOW! NO, NOW!
The OddBlog is sorry. It's just, we're just... doctors do great things, and...
He was going to take that? That's not his!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Tanzanian Mass Fainting
Last week, at least 20 female Tanzanian students fainted during an exam.
Mass faintings are pretty much de rigeur for the area. There was another mass fainting spell recently, which was covered on the original blog (the post is now deleted) -- in fact, according to the report, there have been several such spells this month alone! It generally only affects girls and is the result of a general, mass hysteria.
"There was chaos, crying, screaming, running..." said a spokesperson for the educational department in the region.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Mass faintings are pretty much de rigeur for the area. There was another mass fainting spell recently, which was covered on the original blog (the post is now deleted) -- in fact, according to the report, there have been several such spells this month alone! It generally only affects girls and is the result of a general, mass hysteria.
"There was chaos, crying, screaming, running..." said a spokesperson for the educational department in the region.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
The Process of Death
In bringing you the story on the new study of near-death experiences, I failed to mention an important piece of the puzzle because I thought it made for a good entry:
Dr. Sam Parnia (head of the study) explained that death is not instantaneous; there is no single moment of death. It is a process, wherein the heart stops, the lungs quit, and the body eventually shuts down.
Often, medical workers continue to try and revive the patient for up to an hour following - trying to reverse the death process. While they are rarely successful, some studies have shown (and it is my personal opinion) that they do not spend enough time. While it is thought that severe damage is suffered after several minutes of brain-death - meaning resuscitation would likely result in a terminal loss of life's quality - this is not always true. People have been successfully revived and made full recoveries as long as 30 minutes after "brain-death."
The truth of the matter is that much of medical science relies on "one-size-fits-all" thinking. While it is understandable, due to the high demand and lack of time for real personal attention in all cases, it is deplorable by any standard. While certain things cannot always be avoided, when bad things can be, the people in control should at least try.
Knowing that death is not immediate - and can take many minutes to complete - simply reinforces this ideology.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Dr. Sam Parnia (head of the study) explained that death is not instantaneous; there is no single moment of death. It is a process, wherein the heart stops, the lungs quit, and the body eventually shuts down.
Often, medical workers continue to try and revive the patient for up to an hour following - trying to reverse the death process. While they are rarely successful, some studies have shown (and it is my personal opinion) that they do not spend enough time. While it is thought that severe damage is suffered after several minutes of brain-death - meaning resuscitation would likely result in a terminal loss of life's quality - this is not always true. People have been successfully revived and made full recoveries as long as 30 minutes after "brain-death."
The truth of the matter is that much of medical science relies on "one-size-fits-all" thinking. While it is understandable, due to the high demand and lack of time for real personal attention in all cases, it is deplorable by any standard. While certain things cannot always be avoided, when bad things can be, the people in control should at least try.
Knowing that death is not immediate - and can take many minutes to complete - simply reinforces this ideology.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Researching Near-Death
Many people who have been clinically dead report near-death experiences. Some claim to have seen tunnels and/or bright lights, while others say they "floated" toward the ceiling and could see the doctors working on them below.
Now, an intensive care doctor and researcher has developed a plan to find out if consciousness is actually separate from the bodily life.
Dr. Sam Parnia is heading a study because he feels medical science has not done enough research into this phenomena. Several theaters have been equipped with special shelving, on which pictures have been placed that are visible only from the ceiling. He is hoping any near-death experience sufferers will be able to correctly identify the pictures.
The study will include 1500 patients undergoing such operations as heart surgery and will take three years.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Now, an intensive care doctor and researcher has developed a plan to find out if consciousness is actually separate from the bodily life.
Dr. Sam Parnia is heading a study because he feels medical science has not done enough research into this phenomena. Several theaters have been equipped with special shelving, on which pictures have been placed that are visible only from the ceiling. He is hoping any near-death experience sufferers will be able to correctly identify the pictures.
The study will include 1500 patients undergoing such operations as heart surgery and will take three years.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Cokewidow
A 77-year old woman was pulled-over and searched when her car was anonymously reported for transporting drugs. In it, police found 27.5 grams of cocaine!
The woman said she had pneumonia and "was told it will give you quite a lift."
She apologized profusely, admitted to the crime, and said it would never happen again. The driver was not charged.
I see nothing to be gained from prosecuting this woman, though a fine should be levied. Of course, seeing as how the powder is worth about $3000 and the cats what turned her in are undoubtedly the same scumbags who sold her the stuff, even that seems a bit excessive. The streets will be no safer with a 77-year old pensioner off of them.
But she should be coerced into giving-over her drug source, which she has refused to do. I promise you they're the people who turned her in.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The woman said she had pneumonia and "was told it will give you quite a lift."
She apologized profusely, admitted to the crime, and said it would never happen again. The driver was not charged.
I see nothing to be gained from prosecuting this woman, though a fine should be levied. Of course, seeing as how the powder is worth about $3000 and the cats what turned her in are undoubtedly the same scumbags who sold her the stuff, even that seems a bit excessive. The streets will be no safer with a 77-year old pensioner off of them.
But she should be coerced into giving-over her drug source, which she has refused to do. I promise you they're the people who turned her in.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Idaho DA Can't Get Off the Coke
Idaho DA, Tom Moss, is pursuing the case of a woman who poured a Diet Coke on a counter after she was overcharged for it and refused the right to return it.
In yet another case of obvious prosecutorial misconduct, legal "authorities" illegally accessed the woman's father's medical records to determine her identity, then approached the man for questioning while he was at a dentist's appointment! They tracked the woman down weeks after the incident and told her they were pressing federal charges! She could face up to a year in prison, if convicted!
While the corrupt DA refuses to discuss the case, the woman in question gave her side of the story to a local news outlet. She was charged nearly $4.00 for a can Diet Coke and when she refused to pay, the unconscionable assholes refused to let her return it. Understandably upset, she poured the drink on the counter and walked away.
Was her behavior out of line? I don't think so; I think charging someone $4.00 for a can Coke is out of line. At most, she might be forced to apologize for her behavior, but in that apology, I would note that I was coerced to write it - the basic, non-apology most newscasters and lawmakers give under the same circumstances. This is a case of Civil Disobedience at a very minor level.
Given that no one was injured - no one was even threatened! - and the loss was less than $1.00US, the very idea that DA Tom Moss is making a federal case (literally) of this matter is the very textbook definition of prosecutorial misconduct and he should be indicted and convicted on those grounds.
It is time we Americans stood-up to these awful people and not only removed them from office, but prosecuted them to the fullest extent of the law!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
In yet another case of obvious prosecutorial misconduct, legal "authorities" illegally accessed the woman's father's medical records to determine her identity, then approached the man for questioning while he was at a dentist's appointment! They tracked the woman down weeks after the incident and told her they were pressing federal charges! She could face up to a year in prison, if convicted!
While the corrupt DA refuses to discuss the case, the woman in question gave her side of the story to a local news outlet. She was charged nearly $4.00 for a can Diet Coke and when she refused to pay, the unconscionable assholes refused to let her return it. Understandably upset, she poured the drink on the counter and walked away.
Was her behavior out of line? I don't think so; I think charging someone $4.00 for a can Coke is out of line. At most, she might be forced to apologize for her behavior, but in that apology, I would note that I was coerced to write it - the basic, non-apology most newscasters and lawmakers give under the same circumstances. This is a case of Civil Disobedience at a very minor level.
Given that no one was injured - no one was even threatened! - and the loss was less than $1.00US, the very idea that DA Tom Moss is making a federal case (literally) of this matter is the very textbook definition of prosecutorial misconduct and he should be indicted and convicted on those grounds.
It is time we Americans stood-up to these awful people and not only removed them from office, but prosecuted them to the fullest extent of the law!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Lawmakers Against Caffeinated Adult Beverage
Lawmakers are targeting MillerCoors LLC for the manufacturing and distribution of the Sparks energy drink. Sparks is an alcoholic, high-caffeine drink.
I have personally drank Sparks on several occasions and agree that the amount of caffeine in it tends to lessen the feeling of intoxication. But I do not see this as a bad thing. I mean, I was too awake to feel drunk, so I was less impaired... how is that a worse thing?
Lawmakers in 25 states disagree, indicating the drink is primarily aimed at teenagers and young drinkers who are drawn to high-energy drinks, such as Red Bull. Obviously, Tennessee already sells the beverage.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
I have personally drank Sparks on several occasions and agree that the amount of caffeine in it tends to lessen the feeling of intoxication. But I do not see this as a bad thing. I mean, I was too awake to feel drunk, so I was less impaired... how is that a worse thing?
Lawmakers in 25 states disagree, indicating the drink is primarily aimed at teenagers and young drinkers who are drawn to high-energy drinks, such as Red Bull. Obviously, Tennessee already sells the beverage.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Technical Update
Just dropping a line to let you know I am always working to improve the look, feel, and performance here and across the site. In particular, the tags are a problem because I started this without any real plan for them. They are not so easy to "clean-up"; it takes a lot of time to fix a tag system once you've screwed it up and though I have formulated a partial plan for several of teh more popular labels here, it is nowhere near as easy to enact it.
Aside from that, I am trying my best to get the poor old OddBlog a little Google love. Regular readers know I am no fan of Google because of their business practices and the way they treat actual Netizens - those of us who create what is known as The World Wide Web. Without the content and technical work we provide, there really wouldn't be anything for Google to help "regular" users find, so I have no idea why they think they can push us around the way they do. I personally use no Google services, save Blogger - and, of course, the occasional engine search when I have exhausted all other options.
Still, there is no denying a positive PR would bring some more life to our little corner of the Blogosphere and I would really like that. I simply do not have the time to promote and market it the way I would like - lately, I have been fighting to find the time to even blog here! But while this is a goal, it is not a real priority; after all, if I can just get some decent PR for the overall site, it will bring more visitors.
So, that's just a quick update to let everyone know I am always working, even if you don't actually see anything new.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Aside from that, I am trying my best to get the poor old OddBlog a little Google love. Regular readers know I am no fan of Google because of their business practices and the way they treat actual Netizens - those of us who create what is known as The World Wide Web. Without the content and technical work we provide, there really wouldn't be anything for Google to help "regular" users find, so I have no idea why they think they can push us around the way they do. I personally use no Google services, save Blogger - and, of course, the occasional engine search when I have exhausted all other options.
Still, there is no denying a positive PR would bring some more life to our little corner of the Blogosphere and I would really like that. I simply do not have the time to promote and market it the way I would like - lately, I have been fighting to find the time to even blog here! But while this is a goal, it is not a real priority; after all, if I can just get some decent PR for the overall site, it will bring more visitors.
So, that's just a quick update to let everyone know I am always working, even if you don't actually see anything new.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Healthier Lifestyles Are Healthier
From the "Really!?" Files:
Researchers have been pumping the whole "Healthier lifestyles cut health risks" angle in all the major news outlets the past week or so. Now, this is a no-brainer and the reports are really more about the actual numbers and statistics than trying to bombard the public with the obvious, but I wanted to touch on this for a second because it is important.
Hopefully by this point, we all know that a healthier lifestyle generally leads to a longer, healthier life. The statistics are a little confusing, because they indicate that moderation is better than teetotaling - but, again, we have been learning that for a decade now. In general, moderate drinking is better for you than not drinking at all, but what is moderate drinking?
Let's use me as an example:
I smoke around a pack a day. Sometimes it's full-flavor (the strong ones) and sometimes it's lights, but it's usually around a pack a day. I do not drink everyday, but when I do drink, I tend to drink to excess. I am not sure if this is "binge-drinking" or not; that is to say, I do not drink more than maybe three times a month - usually it's only once or twice a month - and that's not bad, but when I do drink, I... you know, drink. And I don't mean "a whole six-pack" - I mean until I run out of beer and can no longer get more. Or I pass-out, whichever happens first.
Now, seeing as how I drink far less often than the average drinker, I am technically a "moderate" drinker, but according to some definitions, I am also a "binge-drinker" (see link above). I may not drink that much in a short amount of time, but when I drink, I drink to excess... basically every time. So what does that mean, health-wise?
90% of the time, my drinking does not result in any harm to myself or others (in any fashion - verbally, emotionally, physically, etc - except financially), but there is that other 10%. Of course, I can argue - reasonably - that that is not a bad record; after all, about 10% of the times anyone drinks almost any amount, something adverse occurs!
So, though I fully understand that binge-drinking is unhealthy, I do it so rarely that I have to question just how unhealthy it is. Smoking is bad, no matter what, but I would be even more of a nervous wreck if I didn't, so just how bad is that for me? It helps curb my stress and I have a lot of stress - and stress is worse than smoking. I'm not a doctor, but I'm going to put that out there.
In the end, we need to separate the researchers' control in these results from the reality:
95% of the people I know smoke 1+ packs a day, drink at least a six-pack everyday (or close enough), are overweight, and the only amount of exercise they get is from their daily routine. Compared to them, I'm pretty darned healthy. But I honestly have no idea how I stand-up to these test results.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Researchers have been pumping the whole "Healthier lifestyles cut health risks" angle in all the major news outlets the past week or so. Now, this is a no-brainer and the reports are really more about the actual numbers and statistics than trying to bombard the public with the obvious, but I wanted to touch on this for a second because it is important.
Hopefully by this point, we all know that a healthier lifestyle generally leads to a longer, healthier life. The statistics are a little confusing, because they indicate that moderation is better than teetotaling - but, again, we have been learning that for a decade now. In general, moderate drinking is better for you than not drinking at all, but what is moderate drinking?
Let's use me as an example:
I smoke around a pack a day. Sometimes it's full-flavor (the strong ones) and sometimes it's lights, but it's usually around a pack a day. I do not drink everyday, but when I do drink, I tend to drink to excess. I am not sure if this is "binge-drinking" or not; that is to say, I do not drink more than maybe three times a month - usually it's only once or twice a month - and that's not bad, but when I do drink, I... you know, drink. And I don't mean "a whole six-pack" - I mean until I run out of beer and can no longer get more. Or I pass-out, whichever happens first.
Now, seeing as how I drink far less often than the average drinker, I am technically a "moderate" drinker, but according to some definitions, I am also a "binge-drinker" (see link above). I may not drink that much in a short amount of time, but when I drink, I drink to excess... basically every time. So what does that mean, health-wise?
90% of the time, my drinking does not result in any harm to myself or others (in any fashion - verbally, emotionally, physically, etc - except financially), but there is that other 10%. Of course, I can argue - reasonably - that that is not a bad record; after all, about 10% of the times anyone drinks almost any amount, something adverse occurs!
So, though I fully understand that binge-drinking is unhealthy, I do it so rarely that I have to question just how unhealthy it is. Smoking is bad, no matter what, but I would be even more of a nervous wreck if I didn't, so just how bad is that for me? It helps curb my stress and I have a lot of stress - and stress is worse than smoking. I'm not a doctor, but I'm going to put that out there.
In the end, we need to separate the researchers' control in these results from the reality:
95% of the people I know smoke 1+ packs a day, drink at least a six-pack everyday (or close enough), are overweight, and the only amount of exercise they get is from their daily routine. Compared to them, I'm pretty darned healthy. But I honestly have no idea how I stand-up to these test results.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Primetime UFOs: Seeing is Believing
This is not a review, because I only saw half the special last night. It ran against both Fringe and Eureka and I have my loyalties. Besides, I'm sure this special will be re-aired on one of the basic cable stations.
But I did want to mention that it brought only one real piece of information to the table: a story I, personally, was unaware of (or have since forgotten, if I ever read anything about it), concerning 20 Air Force witnesses to a wild UFO encounter several of them specifically stated was "alien technology."
One of the other nice things about it is that it featured several respected physicists, researchers, and professionals who all called for more serious research into the field of ufology. Most of them forwarded the obvious: there are billions of heavenly bodies that we know of and the idea that none of them could support some kind of life is ludicrous; there are simply too many of these inexplicable sightings to be ignored; and, basically, why not look into this field? What in the world (pun intended) is stopping us?
Like I say, I missed the first part, but a lot of the special recycled the very surface points we ufologists (even we armchair enthusiasts) are well aware of. Where I live, the ABC affiliate is the only channel anyone can get without pay TV, so I'm glad Primetime and ABC take the matter seriously enough that they chose to present it; I'm sure it reached a much greater audience that might otherwise not seek-out such fare. And, in that regard, I think it did a good job presenting the really basic features of ufology.
But for those of us who are familiar with the field, only the single story stood out as anything worthwhile. Still, like most such features, it is worth watching once.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
But I did want to mention that it brought only one real piece of information to the table: a story I, personally, was unaware of (or have since forgotten, if I ever read anything about it), concerning 20 Air Force witnesses to a wild UFO encounter several of them specifically stated was "alien technology."
One of the other nice things about it is that it featured several respected physicists, researchers, and professionals who all called for more serious research into the field of ufology. Most of them forwarded the obvious: there are billions of heavenly bodies that we know of and the idea that none of them could support some kind of life is ludicrous; there are simply too many of these inexplicable sightings to be ignored; and, basically, why not look into this field? What in the world (pun intended) is stopping us?
Like I say, I missed the first part, but a lot of the special recycled the very surface points we ufologists (even we armchair enthusiasts) are well aware of. Where I live, the ABC affiliate is the only channel anyone can get without pay TV, so I'm glad Primetime and ABC take the matter seriously enough that they chose to present it; I'm sure it reached a much greater audience that might otherwise not seek-out such fare. And, in that regard, I think it did a good job presenting the really basic features of ufology.
But for those of us who are familiar with the field, only the single story stood out as anything worthwhile. Still, like most such features, it is worth watching once.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Lead Coffin Exhumation
Researchers are exhuming the body of a man who died 90 years ago from the Spanish Flu in hopes of gaining information to help avoid a similar future outbreak.
Sir Mark Sykes died in 1919 and was buried in a lead coffin. Scientists hope the coffin preserved his body well enough that some DNA of the virus still exists. Their suspicions are that similarities to the current bird flu may exist and information can be gleaned to help combat a possible outbreak.
The Spanish Flu killed nearly 50 million people, of which Sir Sykes was one of the last. He was an important politician who was poised to become a future Prime Minister candidate and made contributions still in use to this day.
His descendants and church approved the exhumation, which will take place under airtight conditions to avoid contamination.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Sir Mark Sykes died in 1919 and was buried in a lead coffin. Scientists hope the coffin preserved his body well enough that some DNA of the virus still exists. Their suspicions are that similarities to the current bird flu may exist and information can be gleaned to help combat a possible outbreak.
The Spanish Flu killed nearly 50 million people, of which Sir Sykes was one of the last. He was an important politician who was poised to become a future Prime Minister candidate and made contributions still in use to this day.
His descendants and church approved the exhumation, which will take place under airtight conditions to avoid contamination.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Don't Forget the Dishes
A 20-year old Texas woman has been arrested after abusing her 21-year old boyfriend for not doing the dishes.
According to police reports, the woman became enraged when her boyfriend did not do the dishes and demanded he leave the premises. When he refused, she bit him, smashed a glass picture frame across his face, and struck at him with a sword.
She is out on bail. The couple had been living together for about four months.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
According to police reports, the woman became enraged when her boyfriend did not do the dishes and demanded he leave the premises. When he refused, she bit him, smashed a glass picture frame across his face, and struck at him with a sword.
She is out on bail. The couple had been living together for about four months.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Crude, Crass, and Historically Accurate: The Saga of the Bell Witch
Where I live is the armpit of the nation. That is assuming that you agree that Los Angeles is the asshole.
Decatur County, TN is run by corrupt, prejudiced, and thoroughly ignorant people. Pretty much everyone in or around it has been to jail and many of those have been somehow graduated to felons, even if their original crime was a simple matter of "jaywalking." It is mere miles from Johnson County, TN - the site of the happenings involved in what we might call The Strange Case of the Bell Witch (largely because I love HP Lovecraft and am drunk).
But this is not a case to be taken lightly. There are few, documented cases of True Elemental activity and, of them, the Bell Witch remains first and foremost. It is the most well-documented, the most acclaimed, and brings with it the most eyewitnesses.
I am going to personally testify on the case of the Bell Witch in a manner unprecedented to now:
Having lived in this region for the past three years, I have personally experienced things and collected stories that are certain to stun you as a reader. None are related to the paranormal, though all will certainly shed some light on what I am individually certain is a bonafide case of Elemental activity.
Did you know that God told The Black Man certain things which made him run, screaming madly, from The Garden of Eden into the Great Beyond, thus hitting branches and so forth along the way which flattened his nose, beat down his brow, and flattened his feet? Nor did I.
Did you know that a woman can mix her menstrual fluid in a jar of brown whiskey to create a love potion which will ensorcel a man forever? Me neither.
Somewhere between what I am going to tell you and what actually happened, you will (I hope) discover that the Saga of the Bell Witch is very, all too, real. But let us not mistake that I am no psychologist, I am no modern parapsychologist; I am simply a folklorist in search of what I have believed, since childhood, to be the truth behind a series of inexplicable events which gripped a young state in its infancy.
As attested to by dozens, if not hundreds, of eyewitnesses - many of whom have been personally verified, as to their existence, by myself at the time of the events reported.
The things I am going to tell you are, well? Basically racist. Largely jaw-dropping. And completely true.
Lest we forget, I am risking my freedom, safety, and sanity to bring these things to you. So, donations are accepted.
And discussion is warranted.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Decatur County, TN is run by corrupt, prejudiced, and thoroughly ignorant people. Pretty much everyone in or around it has been to jail and many of those have been somehow graduated to felons, even if their original crime was a simple matter of "jaywalking." It is mere miles from Johnson County, TN - the site of the happenings involved in what we might call The Strange Case of the Bell Witch (largely because I love HP Lovecraft and am drunk).
But this is not a case to be taken lightly. There are few, documented cases of True Elemental activity and, of them, the Bell Witch remains first and foremost. It is the most well-documented, the most acclaimed, and brings with it the most eyewitnesses.
I am going to personally testify on the case of the Bell Witch in a manner unprecedented to now:
Having lived in this region for the past three years, I have personally experienced things and collected stories that are certain to stun you as a reader. None are related to the paranormal, though all will certainly shed some light on what I am individually certain is a bonafide case of Elemental activity.
Did you know that God told The Black Man certain things which made him run, screaming madly, from The Garden of Eden into the Great Beyond, thus hitting branches and so forth along the way which flattened his nose, beat down his brow, and flattened his feet? Nor did I.
Did you know that a woman can mix her menstrual fluid in a jar of brown whiskey to create a love potion which will ensorcel a man forever? Me neither.
Somewhere between what I am going to tell you and what actually happened, you will (I hope) discover that the Saga of the Bell Witch is very, all too, real. But let us not mistake that I am no psychologist, I am no modern parapsychologist; I am simply a folklorist in search of what I have believed, since childhood, to be the truth behind a series of inexplicable events which gripped a young state in its infancy.
As attested to by dozens, if not hundreds, of eyewitnesses - many of whom have been personally verified, as to their existence, by myself at the time of the events reported.
The things I am going to tell you are, well? Basically racist. Largely jaw-dropping. And completely true.
Lest we forget, I am risking my freedom, safety, and sanity to bring these things to you. So, donations are accepted.
And discussion is warranted.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Police Hunt Roo-Kickboxer
A cowardly bully who came across a dazed kangaroo practiced his kickboxing skills on the poor creature, then uploaded the results to YouTube. Now, police are searching for him.
An unidentified boy can be seen kicking and punching the dazed animal before pulling it toward him and landing a possibly fatal knee to the chest. The kangaroo appears stunned, perhaps hit by a car, though it could be the result of something the boy and/or his friend filming the abuse did to it.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
An unidentified boy can be seen kicking and punching the dazed animal before pulling it toward him and landing a possibly fatal knee to the chest. The kangaroo appears stunned, perhaps hit by a car, though it could be the result of something the boy and/or his friend filming the abuse did to it.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Bear Mounts Boat, Mauls Fisherman
A black bear swam across the Gordon River, climbed in a boat, and mauled a fisherman before being killed by several fishermen.
Experts are amazed, though they admit the area in Victoria, Canada is a hotspot for bear activity. Owners in the area say they contacted experts at least twice this season and were told nothing could be done unless and until a bear attacked someone. The experts claim the population has to take more personal responsibility in the matter - cleaning up after themselves, picking up trash, and not leaving fish and fish parts out which will attract the bears.
The attack is nearly unprecedented. Bears are usually fairly docile and flee from humans, but this bear was old and in poor health, which could have contributed to its boldness. For a bear to purposefully swim across a river, brazenly embark a boat, and actually attack someone is almost unheard of.
The other fisherman in the boat tried attacking the bear to stop it, but was unsuccessful. Several fishermen were able to fell the bear with improvised weapons.
The attack occurred this past Tuesday evening.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Experts are amazed, though they admit the area in Victoria, Canada is a hotspot for bear activity. Owners in the area say they contacted experts at least twice this season and were told nothing could be done unless and until a bear attacked someone. The experts claim the population has to take more personal responsibility in the matter - cleaning up after themselves, picking up trash, and not leaving fish and fish parts out which will attract the bears.
The attack is nearly unprecedented. Bears are usually fairly docile and flee from humans, but this bear was old and in poor health, which could have contributed to its boldness. For a bear to purposefully swim across a river, brazenly embark a boat, and actually attack someone is almost unheard of.
The other fisherman in the boat tried attacking the bear to stop it, but was unsuccessful. Several fishermen were able to fell the bear with improvised weapons.
The attack occurred this past Tuesday evening.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Floridians Face Plague o' Frogs
At least one neighborhood in Central Florida is covered in frogs.
An estimated 1 million frogs have descended on the neighborhood, invading cars and homes. One resident implored neighbors to pray because s/he "think[s] it's a plague, I do."
Experts say the rain and warm weather have created perfect conditions for incubating eggs and changes in environmental factors will eventually curb the population. For now, praying may be all the Floridians can do.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
An estimated 1 million frogs have descended on the neighborhood, invading cars and homes. One resident implored neighbors to pray because s/he "think[s] it's a plague, I do."
Experts say the rain and warm weather have created perfect conditions for incubating eggs and changes in environmental factors will eventually curb the population. For now, praying may be all the Floridians can do.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Owners Resurrect Poodle
When Sandy Harvey noticed her miniature poodle, Martini, not breathing on the floor, she scooped her up and carried her upstairs where her husband was working out with his Oxygen tube.
Wes Harvey had her hold the tube to Tini's nose while he performed CPR. After several minutes, Tini's lips were pink, but when they stopped CPR, her heart stopped. After several more minutes, her heart beat on its own; after 45 minutes, Tini tried to sit up on her own.
Now, although her personality is severely altered, Tini is alive. She is not as playful, she no longer chews rawhide, and she does not bark, but this past summer, Tini wagged her tail for the first time since her near-death experience.
Source: Pilot Online
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Wes Harvey had her hold the tube to Tini's nose while he performed CPR. After several minutes, Tini's lips were pink, but when they stopped CPR, her heart stopped. After several more minutes, her heart beat on its own; after 45 minutes, Tini tried to sit up on her own.
Now, although her personality is severely altered, Tini is alive. She is not as playful, she no longer chews rawhide, and she does not bark, but this past summer, Tini wagged her tail for the first time since her near-death experience.
Source: Pilot Online
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Swedish Girl Bedeviled by Sign of Satan
A Swedish family is upset over the fact their daughter's tax ID number ends in "666."
The Swedish Tax Authority issues personal identification numbers (PIN) to everyone and this number is crucial to everyday life. But The Holy Bible warns of this in the last book, Revelation. It is also in this book that the number 666 is referred to as the Number of the Beast.
While her parents are distraught and want the number changed, authorities are less than accommodating, noting that about 100 girls end up with 666 in their PIN every year.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The Swedish Tax Authority issues personal identification numbers (PIN) to everyone and this number is crucial to everyday life. But The Holy Bible warns of this in the last book, Revelation. It is also in this book that the number 666 is referred to as the Number of the Beast.
While her parents are distraught and want the number changed, authorities are less than accommodating, noting that about 100 girls end up with 666 in their PIN every year.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Corrupt Judge Denies West Memphis 3 New Trial
A corrupt judge has denied the West Memphis Three a new trial based on newly-collected DNA evidence because he says the lack of DNA evidence does not indicate proof of Innocence.
Damien Echolls, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley were convicted of the sex-related deaths of three boys 15 years ago. All three have been in prison since then. There was no evidence which led to the boys' arrests or convictions, aside from a coerced confession from Misskelley, who is functionally retarded (having an IQ of around 72).
The injustices these young boys faced at the hands of corrupt, Southern cops (which is redundant) led to the phrase "Satanic panic." In the trial, prosecutors used the facts that Echolls listened to Metallica, read Stephen King, and knew who Aleister Crowley was as "evidence" to convict him of these heinous crimes.
Since their convictions, tons of evidence has been uncovered by filmmakers, private investigators, authors, and independent researchers which not only clear the unjustly convicted men, but point to an entirely different witness (who was moved to the Millington, TN Naval Base). Yet most of West Memphis' Powers-That-Be were directly involved in the trial; in fact, their collective rise to power was directly due to their collusion and conspiracy to defraud the public in this Clinton-era case.
All prosecutors, police, judges, and others who worked in any official capacity at the time of the West Memphis Threes' arrests should be prosecuted for Conspiracy, withholding of evidence, manufacturing of evidence, perjury, misconduct, discrimination, three counts of murder, child rape, malfeasance, and attempted murder.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Damien Echolls, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley were convicted of the sex-related deaths of three boys 15 years ago. All three have been in prison since then. There was no evidence which led to the boys' arrests or convictions, aside from a coerced confession from Misskelley, who is functionally retarded (having an IQ of around 72).
The injustices these young boys faced at the hands of corrupt, Southern cops (which is redundant) led to the phrase "Satanic panic." In the trial, prosecutors used the facts that Echolls listened to Metallica, read Stephen King, and knew who Aleister Crowley was as "evidence" to convict him of these heinous crimes.
Since their convictions, tons of evidence has been uncovered by filmmakers, private investigators, authors, and independent researchers which not only clear the unjustly convicted men, but point to an entirely different witness (who was moved to the Millington, TN Naval Base). Yet most of West Memphis' Powers-That-Be were directly involved in the trial; in fact, their collective rise to power was directly due to their collusion and conspiracy to defraud the public in this Clinton-era case.
All prosecutors, police, judges, and others who worked in any official capacity at the time of the West Memphis Threes' arrests should be prosecuted for Conspiracy, withholding of evidence, manufacturing of evidence, perjury, misconduct, discrimination, three counts of murder, child rape, malfeasance, and attempted murder.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
NZ Airlines Uses Bald Heads as Ad Space
New Zealand's national airline is looking for bald-pated customers to head-up their new advertising campaign. No, really!
The airline is looking for 50 "cranial billboards." They intend to have the ads be available while customers are waiting in line.
They are paying willing participants $666 US.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The airline is looking for 50 "cranial billboards." They intend to have the ads be available while customers are waiting in line.
They are paying willing participants $666 US.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Scientology on Trial in France
The religion of Scientology is going on trial in France for "organized fraud," known as Racketeering in America.
According to lawyers for one of the plaintiffs, a woman was approached by members of the church and offered a free personality test. In the end, she spent over 20,000 euros in sundry items, including books, equipment, and illegally prescribed drugs.
Scientology is not recognized as a religion in France; it is seen as a commercial enterprise and has been closely monitored. Backers of the religion say they have already faced such charges and they should not be brought again.
The case should be heard in 2009.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
According to lawyers for one of the plaintiffs, a woman was approached by members of the church and offered a free personality test. In the end, she spent over 20,000 euros in sundry items, including books, equipment, and illegally prescribed drugs.
Scientology is not recognized as a religion in France; it is seen as a commercial enterprise and has been closely monitored. Backers of the religion say they have already faced such charges and they should not be brought again.
The case should be heard in 2009.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
What is the Montauk Monster?
In July, an unidentifiable creature washed ashore outside of the Montauk Surfside Inn. Several eyewitnesses saw the beast and three women took some digital pictures of it, but then it disappeared!
The story made the rounds on all the major networks and the women involved were interviewed by a few. One of the three later said the other two were full of shit, but did not clarify. She did, however, release a third photo which clearly showed the sex of the animal (male). The two women claimed some friends had taken the creature away and it was "in a box."
Later, some surfer dudes said they were hoping scientists would contact them for samples and they still had the bones of the animal - whatever it was. Around this time came the conclusion (by "experts" who never viewed the corpse) that the Montauk Monster was actually a raccoon. Again, no one has viewed the corpse or taken DNA samples for testing.
At that point, the matter was promptly dropped.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The story made the rounds on all the major networks and the women involved were interviewed by a few. One of the three later said the other two were full of shit, but did not clarify. She did, however, release a third photo which clearly showed the sex of the animal (male). The two women claimed some friends had taken the creature away and it was "in a box."
Later, some surfer dudes said they were hoping scientists would contact them for samples and they still had the bones of the animal - whatever it was. Around this time came the conclusion (by "experts" who never viewed the corpse) that the Montauk Monster was actually a raccoon. Again, no one has viewed the corpse or taken DNA samples for testing.
At that point, the matter was promptly dropped.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Bigfoot's Body
By now, you most likely know the Bigfoot body was a hoax. Perpetrated by a former cop (which should come as absolutely no surprise to anyone), the guys who claimed they had recovered the body of a Bigfoot creature and preserved it in ice have since disappeared with the money they were paid.
Of course, this brings us full-circle to the whole "show me the body" argument so many skeptics put forth so often. "Surely a body would have been discovered by now." Not necessarily - and worse, the skeptics who put forth such an argument know this better than we armchair enthusiasts.
If Bigfoot exists, there is no reason the creatures could not observe some type of funereal rites or rituals. Perhaps they bury their dead, or even cannibalize them, but this does not have to be so. Don't forget that elephants travel to particular sites to die and even housecats and dogs are known to go under the house to die.
Still, remains decompose quite rapidly and Bigfoot stays in remote places. Add to this scavengers, and it is more than likely that the species senses its time of death, chooses a remote place to die, and its remains are gone in short order thereafter. One would have to be very lucky to happen upon these remains, even if ardently seeking them.
I feel for our colleagues who were hoodwinked by this typical representative of Southern law enforcement. But don't let this hoax kill the efforts. Hopefully these assholes will be caught eventually and while the money will most likely be long gone, at least the point will be made.
Say what they will, even the mainstream press was hopeful about this one.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Of course, this brings us full-circle to the whole "show me the body" argument so many skeptics put forth so often. "Surely a body would have been discovered by now." Not necessarily - and worse, the skeptics who put forth such an argument know this better than we armchair enthusiasts.
If Bigfoot exists, there is no reason the creatures could not observe some type of funereal rites or rituals. Perhaps they bury their dead, or even cannibalize them, but this does not have to be so. Don't forget that elephants travel to particular sites to die and even housecats and dogs are known to go under the house to die.
Still, remains decompose quite rapidly and Bigfoot stays in remote places. Add to this scavengers, and it is more than likely that the species senses its time of death, chooses a remote place to die, and its remains are gone in short order thereafter. One would have to be very lucky to happen upon these remains, even if ardently seeking them.
I feel for our colleagues who were hoodwinked by this typical representative of Southern law enforcement. But don't let this hoax kill the efforts. Hopefully these assholes will be caught eventually and while the money will most likely be long gone, at least the point will be made.
Say what they will, even the mainstream press was hopeful about this one.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Canadian Bigfoot Sighting
An 8' Bigfoot-like creature was spotted in Ontario by several eyewitnesses in July. Shortly afterward, a huge, 6-toed footprint was found about 150 miles outside Winnipeg.
While no photographs of the creature were taken, eyewitnesses were shaken and described the creature as "ape-like." The pair were a mother and daughter, on a berry-picking mission. One described it as "all black" with "a husky walk."
When it spotted them, the creature fled into the woods.
"It didn't look normal."
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
While no photographs of the creature were taken, eyewitnesses were shaken and described the creature as "ape-like." The pair were a mother and daughter, on a berry-picking mission. One described it as "all black" with "a husky walk."
When it spotted them, the creature fled into the woods.
"It didn't look normal."
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Jura Capresso
There are a lot of fads I missed over the years. I never heard a Backstreet Boys song (or 98 Degrees, for that matter), I had never heard a Britney Spears song until about a year ago, and I never got into the whole coffee thing. I love coffee - love it - and drink plenty each and every day, but when the whole Seattle grunge thing took the country by storm and everyone started drinking every flavor of coffee imaginable, as well as espresso, cappuccino, and so on and so forth, I stuck to plain old Maxwell House.
Nowadays though, I find the regular cup o' joe just isn't enough. I am thinking of getting one of them-there new-fangled espresso machines. Jura capresso has been around since 1994. They are fully-automated espresso/cappuccino makers that work at the touch of a button. They grind, measure, brew, serve, and clean up in under a minute! Of course, these are for retail outlets, not your general home kitchen... unless you can afford one.
Nowadays though, I find the regular cup o' joe just isn't enough. I am thinking of getting one of them-there new-fangled espresso machines. Jura capresso has been around since 1994. They are fully-automated espresso/cappuccino makers that work at the touch of a button. They grind, measure, brew, serve, and clean up in under a minute! Of course, these are for retail outlets, not your general home kitchen... unless you can afford one.
Rock-Solid Proof of Bigfoot?
A man in Nashville, TN claims to have found a fossilized footprint in his front yard which may be that of a Bigfoot.
Harold Jackson is an amateur archaeologist who stepped on an unusual rock while searching for arrowheads. When he got it home and cleaned it up, it turned out to be a fossil of an 11"-wide footprint, some 15" long. Jackson noted, if it belonged to a Native American, "then he was a big Indian."
Claiming to be a skeptic, Jackson says he now believes in Bigfoot. Scientists, including Bigfoot experts and researchers, are interested in the find and have been trying to contact Mr. Jackson. Harold Jackson says there is another rock similar to the first one on his property, but he has not had a chance to dig it up and clean it yet.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Harold Jackson is an amateur archaeologist who stepped on an unusual rock while searching for arrowheads. When he got it home and cleaned it up, it turned out to be a fossil of an 11"-wide footprint, some 15" long. Jackson noted, if it belonged to a Native American, "then he was a big Indian."
Claiming to be a skeptic, Jackson says he now believes in Bigfoot. Scientists, including Bigfoot experts and researchers, are interested in the find and have been trying to contact Mr. Jackson. Harold Jackson says there is another rock similar to the first one on his property, but he has not had a chance to dig it up and clean it yet.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
That House Has Gone to the... Cats?
A foreclosed home in Lake Elsinore, CA has been overrun by bobcats.
Neighbors first noticed the squatters lolling about on the stucco walls of the bank-owned property the last week in August. It appears at least one male and one female are present, and possibly a litter of kittens.
I would like to meet the banker who serves them papers. Well, come to think of it, maybe I wouldn't.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Neighbors first noticed the squatters lolling about on the stucco walls of the bank-owned property the last week in August. It appears at least one male and one female are present, and possibly a litter of kittens.
I would like to meet the banker who serves them papers. Well, come to think of it, maybe I wouldn't.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The Great Frog Hunt
Frog populations have declined dramatically throughout the world in recent decades, thanks largely to an previously unknown fungus which is effectively smothering the amphibians. We have covered this before, as many scientists insist other factors have contributed, though most agree the fungus in question is the primary cause for the population crash.
Now scientists have been given unprecedented access to the Costa Rican rainforests, where they hope to capture specimens from several endangered species and return them to research facilities. The effort is as much for conservation as information. In particular, scientists are looking for the rare Golden Toad, which was first discovered in 1966 and has not been seen since.
BBC cameras will document the frog hunt.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Now scientists have been given unprecedented access to the Costa Rican rainforests, where they hope to capture specimens from several endangered species and return them to research facilities. The effort is as much for conservation as information. In particular, scientists are looking for the rare Golden Toad, which was first discovered in 1966 and has not been seen since.
BBC cameras will document the frog hunt.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
I'm Moving to Australia
A new study found that Australia is suffering from a lack of men.
Apparently, Aussie women outnumber the menfolk by nearly 100,000! Officials say the men are leaving the island continent for "greener pastures," most notably Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Most have left to pursue occupational opportunities, or simply to travel.
However, the situation is just the opposite in smaller, outlying communities, where there is only one single woman to every 23 males. Many females have moved to more metropolitan areas in search of better jobs.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Apparently, Aussie women outnumber the menfolk by nearly 100,000! Officials say the men are leaving the island continent for "greener pastures," most notably Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Most have left to pursue occupational opportunities, or simply to travel.
However, the situation is just the opposite in smaller, outlying communities, where there is only one single woman to every 23 males. Many females have moved to more metropolitan areas in search of better jobs.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
That Dog Has Balls!
A veterinarian in Scotland removed 13 golf balls from a 5-year old black Labrador's stomach after his owner noticed the dog was "rattling."
The vet was startled, saying the operation was "like a magic trick." At first, he thought there were 2-3 golf balls in the dog's tummy, but he just kept pulling them out until there was "a bagful." The owner said the dog had brought home golf balls before and he assumed he ate one or two, but had no idea the number was so high.
He now walks the dog with a muzzle.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The vet was startled, saying the operation was "like a magic trick." At first, he thought there were 2-3 golf balls in the dog's tummy, but he just kept pulling them out until there was "a bagful." The owner said the dog had brought home golf balls before and he assumed he ate one or two, but had no idea the number was so high.
He now walks the dog with a muzzle.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Environmentally-Conscious Clubbers?
WATT is a club based on environmentally-sound ideals and practices. For example, the drinks are stored in tanks at basement level which keep them cool and reduce the amount of cooling needed, and the drinks are served in recyclable containers. But WATT goes so much further.
The dancefloor lights become more animated as the dancefloor itself does; the more activity on the floor, the wilder the light show becomes. And rainwater showers through tubes in the bathroom as the user urinates (well, they say it's "rainwater").
WATT is one of a new breed of environmentally-friendly entertainment venues that seeks to incorporate environmentally-sound concepts into the structure of its architecture and operation. While the idea is to attract more environmentally-aware customers, the ideas are solid, regardless the venue or audience to be attracted.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The dancefloor lights become more animated as the dancefloor itself does; the more activity on the floor, the wilder the light show becomes. And rainwater showers through tubes in the bathroom as the user urinates (well, they say it's "rainwater").
WATT is one of a new breed of environmentally-friendly entertainment venues that seeks to incorporate environmentally-sound concepts into the structure of its architecture and operation. While the idea is to attract more environmentally-aware customers, the ideas are solid, regardless the venue or audience to be attracted.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Robbin' Hoods
Dubbed "Robin Hoods" by the Greek media, people are taking to storming grocery stores, where they steal staple items, such as rice, pasta, and milk, and set them in the streets for citizens to collect.
While they use ambush techniques, such as wearing hoods and leaping the counters, they never steal money and have yet to hurt anyone.
Rising food costs have replaced unemployment as the Greeks' main concern.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
While they use ambush techniques, such as wearing hoods and leaping the counters, they never steal money and have yet to hurt anyone.
Rising food costs have replaced unemployment as the Greeks' main concern.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Elephant Kicks the Habit
A five-year old bull Elephant who was controlled by kidnappers using heroin-laced bananas has completed rehab and is on his way home.
Poachers took the elephant and fed him bananas spiked with heroin to keep him controlled. When rescued, experts noted he was suffering withdrawals and sent him to a wildlife refuge which injected him with methadone 5x more powerful than that given humans for a year.
The elephant, named Big Brother, should arrive home Saturday.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Poachers took the elephant and fed him bananas spiked with heroin to keep him controlled. When rescued, experts noted he was suffering withdrawals and sent him to a wildlife refuge which injected him with methadone 5x more powerful than that given humans for a year.
The elephant, named Big Brother, should arrive home Saturday.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Decatur County, TN Police Harassment
I know things have been slow lately and that part of it has to do with my trying to get the site back together and published and everything along those lines, but there is another bit that has been keeping me busy in a non-productive way, as well.
As I may have told you here a while back, the Decatur County, TN police have been harassing the living shit out of me for years now. They show up on my door, claiming to have had "disturbance" reports even though nothing is going on and they cannot describe any sort of disturbance; they pull me over for "routine checks" and claim they are pulling everyone over, even though there's no roadblock and no one is else is being stopped; they arrested and falsified documents, perjured themselves on the stand, and "lost" the evidence they manufactured, including my scheduled court appearance; and so forth.
Lately, it has gotten to the point that I can hardly function. It is hard for me to think, much less work. But I have to try because I need the money so I can try and pay off this exorbitant fine I never should have received.
In the meanwhile, you'll notice the quality of the writing has suffered and the amount of time between posts has become longer and longer. Again, I am doing what I can, but you will just have to bear with me while I try my best to cope with all of this. I apologize, but this is not my fault.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
As I may have told you here a while back, the Decatur County, TN police have been harassing the living shit out of me for years now. They show up on my door, claiming to have had "disturbance" reports even though nothing is going on and they cannot describe any sort of disturbance; they pull me over for "routine checks" and claim they are pulling everyone over, even though there's no roadblock and no one is else is being stopped; they arrested and falsified documents, perjured themselves on the stand, and "lost" the evidence they manufactured, including my scheduled court appearance; and so forth.
Lately, it has gotten to the point that I can hardly function. It is hard for me to think, much less work. But I have to try because I need the money so I can try and pay off this exorbitant fine I never should have received.
In the meanwhile, you'll notice the quality of the writing has suffered and the amount of time between posts has become longer and longer. Again, I am doing what I can, but you will just have to bear with me while I try my best to cope with all of this. I apologize, but this is not my fault.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Gustav II
Hurricane Gustav hit the mainland without much fury. By the time it had landed in New Orleans, it had been downgraded from a possible level 5 hurricane to a level 2 "tropical storm." The eye of the storm is now in Louisiana and has been further downgraded to a level one hurricane.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the neighborhood of 2 million people have fled inland at the insistence of Mayor Ray Nagyn and the American media.
However, though Hurricane Gustav is nowhere near the Storm of the Century we were told it was sure to be, a lot of damage is still expected and some loss of life may be expected. Mayor Nagyn said people should not rush to return to the city.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Meanwhile, somewhere in the neighborhood of 2 million people have fled inland at the insistence of Mayor Ray Nagyn and the American media.
However, though Hurricane Gustav is nowhere near the Storm of the Century we were told it was sure to be, a lot of damage is still expected and some loss of life may be expected. Mayor Nagyn said people should not rush to return to the city.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Gustav
Tropical storm or hurricane, Gustav is snapping power lines and clogging drains in New Orleans, which is still suffering from the lashing it took back in 2005.
Almost three years ago to the date, Hurricane Katrina all but wiped the city off the map.
In 1803, the United States received a number of states from Napoleon Bonaparte in what was called the Louisiana Purchase. Bonaparte had bilked the indigenous people of the land in a famous swindle. Many American Indians warned the greedy white men who forcibly ejected them from their lands that the elements, controlled by a deity they know as the Great Spirit, would not allow their theft and indignations to go unavenged.
New Orleans has been hit by solid storms many times over throughout its history and remains below sea level. Current mayor, Ray Nagyn, has flirted with controversy throughout his term for his racist beliefs and incompetence. Though he called for a city-wide evacuation in advance of Gustav's landing, the storm has since been demoted to a Class 2 storm. Following Hurricane Katrina, the United States government fumbled relief efforts time and again.
Many accused the current administration of discrimination for their lack of response to Hurricane Katrina. Talk of reparations for slavery continues to rear its ugly head in current politics; American Indians have never been paid any amount of reparations, though America's European conquerors committed genocide on their race and culture.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Almost three years ago to the date, Hurricane Katrina all but wiped the city off the map.
In 1803, the United States received a number of states from Napoleon Bonaparte in what was called the Louisiana Purchase. Bonaparte had bilked the indigenous people of the land in a famous swindle. Many American Indians warned the greedy white men who forcibly ejected them from their lands that the elements, controlled by a deity they know as the Great Spirit, would not allow their theft and indignations to go unavenged.
New Orleans has been hit by solid storms many times over throughout its history and remains below sea level. Current mayor, Ray Nagyn, has flirted with controversy throughout his term for his racist beliefs and incompetence. Though he called for a city-wide evacuation in advance of Gustav's landing, the storm has since been demoted to a Class 2 storm. Following Hurricane Katrina, the United States government fumbled relief efforts time and again.
Many accused the current administration of discrimination for their lack of response to Hurricane Katrina. Talk of reparations for slavery continues to rear its ugly head in current politics; American Indians have never been paid any amount of reparations, though America's European conquerors committed genocide on their race and culture.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
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