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Drive by blogging -
Sep. 1st, 2005 07:20 amRunning like hell to catch up. Yes, I AM cleaning out the refrigerator before I go to work this morning, and taking the proceeds to the trash can. Yes, I am. So help me. It's scary in there.
However.
Anyone taking bets on the outrageous claims of who to blame for Katrina - and none of them hitting the mark, anywhere near close - are getting paid. Yes, the nutjobs who wanted to blame abortionists, gays, feminazis, acid rain - they're all out in force and getting airtime.
Uh, guys? Turn the television off. Really. You can do that now.
Quit paying them. No, I mean it. This is how these guys get paid. They're entertaining enough to sell soap at the commercial break.
Does anyone believe this crap anymore? If I hear someone say something that profoundly STOOPID within earshot, you can believe I react. On the national media? Please. Someone's got an agenda, and it's getting pretty thin around the edges these days.
Not by words, by actions. That's how you judge.
And yeah, I found $10 for Katrina relief yesterday. I hope to find more in the next couple of weeks.
I blame the people whose job - whose primary, sworn function - was to operate for the public good and squandered the funding that needed to be put into the infrastructures and services overseas.
Don't tell me it's really impossible to look after this many people. Dude, that was your job and I don't want hear whining about how hard it is. Do a good job, and don't complain about how you weren't allowed to do a half-assed mess of it all and blame it on whatever. Do the job you were paid for. If it takes money, SUR-FUCKING-PRIZE. Make the case and get the funding. I don't want to hear about how hard it is. If you've got time to complain, you aren't working hard enough. Get with it.
*snarksnark*
However.
Anyone taking bets on the outrageous claims of who to blame for Katrina - and none of them hitting the mark, anywhere near close - are getting paid. Yes, the nutjobs who wanted to blame abortionists, gays, feminazis, acid rain - they're all out in force and getting airtime.
Uh, guys? Turn the television off. Really. You can do that now.
Quit paying them. No, I mean it. This is how these guys get paid. They're entertaining enough to sell soap at the commercial break.
Does anyone believe this crap anymore? If I hear someone say something that profoundly STOOPID within earshot, you can believe I react. On the national media? Please. Someone's got an agenda, and it's getting pretty thin around the edges these days.
Not by words, by actions. That's how you judge.
And yeah, I found $10 for Katrina relief yesterday. I hope to find more in the next couple of weeks.
I blame the people whose job - whose primary, sworn function - was to operate for the public good and squandered the funding that needed to be put into the infrastructures and services overseas.
Don't tell me it's really impossible to look after this many people. Dude, that was your job and I don't want hear whining about how hard it is. Do a good job, and don't complain about how you weren't allowed to do a half-assed mess of it all and blame it on whatever. Do the job you were paid for. If it takes money, SUR-FUCKING-PRIZE. Make the case and get the funding. I don't want to hear about how hard it is. If you've got time to complain, you aren't working hard enough. Get with it.
*snarksnark*
Drive by blogging -
Sep. 1st, 2005 07:20 amRunning like hell to catch up. Yes, I AM cleaning out the refrigerator before I go to work this morning, and taking the proceeds to the trash can. Yes, I am. So help me. It's scary in there.
However.
Anyone taking bets on the outrageous claims of who to blame for Katrina - and none of them hitting the mark, anywhere near close - are getting paid. Yes, the nutjobs who wanted to blame abortionists, gays, feminazis, acid rain - they're all out in force and getting airtime.
Uh, guys? Turn the television off. Really. You can do that now.
Quit paying them. No, I mean it. This is how these guys get paid. They're entertaining enough to sell soap at the commercial break.
Does anyone believe this crap anymore? If I hear someone say something that profoundly STOOPID within earshot, you can believe I react. On the national media? Please. Someone's got an agenda, and it's getting pretty thin around the edges these days.
Not by words, by actions. That's how you judge.
And yeah, I found $10 for Katrina relief yesterday. I hope to find more in the next couple of weeks.
I blame the people whose job - whose primary, sworn function - was to operate for the public good and squandered the funding that needed to be put into the infrastructures and services overseas.
Don't tell me it's really impossible to look after this many people. Dude, that was your job and I don't want hear whining about how hard it is. Do a good job, and don't complain about how you weren't allowed to do a half-assed mess of it all and blame it on whatever. Do the job you were paid for. If it takes money, SUR-FUCKING-PRIZE. Make the case and get the funding. I don't want to hear about how hard it is. If you've got time to complain, you aren't working hard enough. Get with it.
*snarksnark*
However.
Anyone taking bets on the outrageous claims of who to blame for Katrina - and none of them hitting the mark, anywhere near close - are getting paid. Yes, the nutjobs who wanted to blame abortionists, gays, feminazis, acid rain - they're all out in force and getting airtime.
Uh, guys? Turn the television off. Really. You can do that now.
Quit paying them. No, I mean it. This is how these guys get paid. They're entertaining enough to sell soap at the commercial break.
Does anyone believe this crap anymore? If I hear someone say something that profoundly STOOPID within earshot, you can believe I react. On the national media? Please. Someone's got an agenda, and it's getting pretty thin around the edges these days.
Not by words, by actions. That's how you judge.
And yeah, I found $10 for Katrina relief yesterday. I hope to find more in the next couple of weeks.
I blame the people whose job - whose primary, sworn function - was to operate for the public good and squandered the funding that needed to be put into the infrastructures and services overseas.
Don't tell me it's really impossible to look after this many people. Dude, that was your job and I don't want hear whining about how hard it is. Do a good job, and don't complain about how you weren't allowed to do a half-assed mess of it all and blame it on whatever. Do the job you were paid for. If it takes money, SUR-FUCKING-PRIZE. Make the case and get the funding. I don't want to hear about how hard it is. If you've got time to complain, you aren't working hard enough. Get with it.
*snarksnark*
Drive by blogging -
Sep. 1st, 2005 07:20 amRunning like hell to catch up. Yes, I AM cleaning out the refrigerator before I go to work this morning, and taking the proceeds to the trash can. Yes, I am. So help me. It's scary in there.
However.
Anyone taking bets on the outrageous claims of who to blame for Katrina - and none of them hitting the mark, anywhere near close - are getting paid. Yes, the nutjobs who wanted to blame abortionists, gays, feminazis, acid rain - they're all out in force and getting airtime.
Uh, guys? Turn the television off. Really. You can do that now.
Quit paying them. No, I mean it. This is how these guys get paid. They're entertaining enough to sell soap at the commercial break.
Does anyone believe this crap anymore? If I hear someone say something that profoundly STOOPID within earshot, you can believe I react. On the national media? Please. Someone's got an agenda, and it's getting pretty thin around the edges these days.
Not by words, by actions. That's how you judge.
And yeah, I found $10 for Katrina relief yesterday. I hope to find more in the next couple of weeks.
I blame the people whose job - whose primary, sworn function - was to operate for the public good and squandered the funding that needed to be put into the infrastructures and services overseas.
Don't tell me it's really impossible to look after this many people. Dude, that was your job and I don't want hear whining about how hard it is. Do a good job, and don't complain about how you weren't allowed to do a half-assed mess of it all and blame it on whatever. Do the job you were paid for. If it takes money, SUR-FUCKING-PRIZE. Make the case and get the funding. I don't want to hear about how hard it is. If you've got time to complain, you aren't working hard enough. Get with it.
*snarksnark*
However.
Anyone taking bets on the outrageous claims of who to blame for Katrina - and none of them hitting the mark, anywhere near close - are getting paid. Yes, the nutjobs who wanted to blame abortionists, gays, feminazis, acid rain - they're all out in force and getting airtime.
Uh, guys? Turn the television off. Really. You can do that now.
Quit paying them. No, I mean it. This is how these guys get paid. They're entertaining enough to sell soap at the commercial break.
Does anyone believe this crap anymore? If I hear someone say something that profoundly STOOPID within earshot, you can believe I react. On the national media? Please. Someone's got an agenda, and it's getting pretty thin around the edges these days.
Not by words, by actions. That's how you judge.
And yeah, I found $10 for Katrina relief yesterday. I hope to find more in the next couple of weeks.
I blame the people whose job - whose primary, sworn function - was to operate for the public good and squandered the funding that needed to be put into the infrastructures and services overseas.
Don't tell me it's really impossible to look after this many people. Dude, that was your job and I don't want hear whining about how hard it is. Do a good job, and don't complain about how you weren't allowed to do a half-assed mess of it all and blame it on whatever. Do the job you were paid for. If it takes money, SUR-FUCKING-PRIZE. Make the case and get the funding. I don't want to hear about how hard it is. If you've got time to complain, you aren't working hard enough. Get with it.
*snarksnark*
An important message from Connor Cochran, publisher of Conlan Press:
Peter S. Beagle, the author of THE LAST UNICORN, needs your help.
It sounds like the setup for a movie: Genius Artist creates brilliant work, inspiring millions, but gets cheated out of his share by greedy, uncaring media conglomerates. Reduced to the edge of poverty, the Artist struggles to somehow support and care for his aging, infirm mother, after her life savings are squandered by the person she trusted to take care of them.
Only it isn't a movie, it's real life. The victim is my good friend Peter S. Beagle, and I'm determined to do something about it.
It's why I became his business manager. It's why I set up Conlan Press in the first place: to publish Peter's newest works, reissue his older ones, build direct connections between him and his worldwide audience, and make sure he gets what he deserves out of every copy sold.
But right now Peter needs even more support. His mother, Rebecca Beagle (known to her friends as "Rebbie"), is over 100 years old and her medical bills are climbing steadily. Meanwhile the multi-billion dollar English company that controls the rights to the animated version of THE LAST UNICORN has sold more than five hundred thousand videotapes and DVDs of the film during the last year alone, without paying Peter a penny of what they owe him for his rights. If they had paid him even 10 cents per copy, it would have made a huge difference in his life. But they won’t even admit they owe the money — because they don’t think that poor struggling Peter will ever be able to put together the funds to sue them and prove otherwise.
You can change that.
If you are a fan of Peter's work, or just someone who cares about the rights of artists, please help by making a donation right here. Anything at all is helpful, and I do mean anything — every dollar brings us closer to the day when this story finally has a happy ending.
You can help support Peter directly in this difficult time by sending him a donation or by buying his books through Conlan Press (www.conlanpress.com).
(Note: Credit card numbers entered on the PayPal donation form must be typed without any spaces or dashes.
PayPal donations are processed for Peter through Connor Cochran Inc.)
You do not have to be a PayPal member to use the system to donate by credit card. If you are a PayPal member, you also have the option of donating directly from a checking account. How much you donate is up to you -- a little or a lot, it all helps.
If you want to send a check or money order (we don't recommend sending cash), please make it out to PETER S. BEAGLE and mail it to:
PETER S. BEAGLE SUPPORT FUND
c/o Conlan Press
2565 Third Street, Suite 306
San Francisco CA 94107
Peter thanks you for your support, and will respond personally to each donation.
--
Yes, I believe it. Gimme a break.
(Jim, dear. We REALLY need to get that eBay thing going....)
Peter S. Beagle, the author of THE LAST UNICORN, needs your help.
It sounds like the setup for a movie: Genius Artist creates brilliant work, inspiring millions, but gets cheated out of his share by greedy, uncaring media conglomerates. Reduced to the edge of poverty, the Artist struggles to somehow support and care for his aging, infirm mother, after her life savings are squandered by the person she trusted to take care of them.
Only it isn't a movie, it's real life. The victim is my good friend Peter S. Beagle, and I'm determined to do something about it.
It's why I became his business manager. It's why I set up Conlan Press in the first place: to publish Peter's newest works, reissue his older ones, build direct connections between him and his worldwide audience, and make sure he gets what he deserves out of every copy sold.
But right now Peter needs even more support. His mother, Rebecca Beagle (known to her friends as "Rebbie"), is over 100 years old and her medical bills are climbing steadily. Meanwhile the multi-billion dollar English company that controls the rights to the animated version of THE LAST UNICORN has sold more than five hundred thousand videotapes and DVDs of the film during the last year alone, without paying Peter a penny of what they owe him for his rights. If they had paid him even 10 cents per copy, it would have made a huge difference in his life. But they won’t even admit they owe the money — because they don’t think that poor struggling Peter will ever be able to put together the funds to sue them and prove otherwise.
You can change that.
If you are a fan of Peter's work, or just someone who cares about the rights of artists, please help by making a donation right here. Anything at all is helpful, and I do mean anything — every dollar brings us closer to the day when this story finally has a happy ending.
You can help support Peter directly in this difficult time by sending him a donation or by buying his books through Conlan Press (www.conlanpress.com).
(Note: Credit card numbers entered on the PayPal donation form must be typed without any spaces or dashes.
PayPal donations are processed for Peter through Connor Cochran Inc.)
You do not have to be a PayPal member to use the system to donate by credit card. If you are a PayPal member, you also have the option of donating directly from a checking account. How much you donate is up to you -- a little or a lot, it all helps.
If you want to send a check or money order (we don't recommend sending cash), please make it out to PETER S. BEAGLE and mail it to:
PETER S. BEAGLE SUPPORT FUND
c/o Conlan Press
2565 Third Street, Suite 306
San Francisco CA 94107
Peter thanks you for your support, and will respond personally to each donation.
--
Yes, I believe it. Gimme a break.
(Jim, dear. We REALLY need to get that eBay thing going....)
An important message from Connor Cochran, publisher of Conlan Press:
Peter S. Beagle, the author of THE LAST UNICORN, needs your help.
It sounds like the setup for a movie: Genius Artist creates brilliant work, inspiring millions, but gets cheated out of his share by greedy, uncaring media conglomerates. Reduced to the edge of poverty, the Artist struggles to somehow support and care for his aging, infirm mother, after her life savings are squandered by the person she trusted to take care of them.
Only it isn't a movie, it's real life. The victim is my good friend Peter S. Beagle, and I'm determined to do something about it.
It's why I became his business manager. It's why I set up Conlan Press in the first place: to publish Peter's newest works, reissue his older ones, build direct connections between him and his worldwide audience, and make sure he gets what he deserves out of every copy sold.
But right now Peter needs even more support. His mother, Rebecca Beagle (known to her friends as "Rebbie"), is over 100 years old and her medical bills are climbing steadily. Meanwhile the multi-billion dollar English company that controls the rights to the animated version of THE LAST UNICORN has sold more than five hundred thousand videotapes and DVDs of the film during the last year alone, without paying Peter a penny of what they owe him for his rights. If they had paid him even 10 cents per copy, it would have made a huge difference in his life. But they won’t even admit they owe the money — because they don’t think that poor struggling Peter will ever be able to put together the funds to sue them and prove otherwise.
You can change that.
If you are a fan of Peter's work, or just someone who cares about the rights of artists, please help by making a donation right here. Anything at all is helpful, and I do mean anything — every dollar brings us closer to the day when this story finally has a happy ending.
You can help support Peter directly in this difficult time by sending him a donation or by buying his books through Conlan Press (www.conlanpress.com).
(Note: Credit card numbers entered on the PayPal donation form must be typed without any spaces or dashes.
PayPal donations are processed for Peter through Connor Cochran Inc.)
You do not have to be a PayPal member to use the system to donate by credit card. If you are a PayPal member, you also have the option of donating directly from a checking account. How much you donate is up to you -- a little or a lot, it all helps.
If you want to send a check or money order (we don't recommend sending cash), please make it out to PETER S. BEAGLE and mail it to:
PETER S. BEAGLE SUPPORT FUND
c/o Conlan Press
2565 Third Street, Suite 306
San Francisco CA 94107
Peter thanks you for your support, and will respond personally to each donation.
--
Yes, I believe it. Gimme a break.
(Jim, dear. We REALLY need to get that eBay thing going....)
Peter S. Beagle, the author of THE LAST UNICORN, needs your help.
It sounds like the setup for a movie: Genius Artist creates brilliant work, inspiring millions, but gets cheated out of his share by greedy, uncaring media conglomerates. Reduced to the edge of poverty, the Artist struggles to somehow support and care for his aging, infirm mother, after her life savings are squandered by the person she trusted to take care of them.
Only it isn't a movie, it's real life. The victim is my good friend Peter S. Beagle, and I'm determined to do something about it.
It's why I became his business manager. It's why I set up Conlan Press in the first place: to publish Peter's newest works, reissue his older ones, build direct connections between him and his worldwide audience, and make sure he gets what he deserves out of every copy sold.
But right now Peter needs even more support. His mother, Rebecca Beagle (known to her friends as "Rebbie"), is over 100 years old and her medical bills are climbing steadily. Meanwhile the multi-billion dollar English company that controls the rights to the animated version of THE LAST UNICORN has sold more than five hundred thousand videotapes and DVDs of the film during the last year alone, without paying Peter a penny of what they owe him for his rights. If they had paid him even 10 cents per copy, it would have made a huge difference in his life. But they won’t even admit they owe the money — because they don’t think that poor struggling Peter will ever be able to put together the funds to sue them and prove otherwise.
You can change that.
If you are a fan of Peter's work, or just someone who cares about the rights of artists, please help by making a donation right here. Anything at all is helpful, and I do mean anything — every dollar brings us closer to the day when this story finally has a happy ending.
You can help support Peter directly in this difficult time by sending him a donation or by buying his books through Conlan Press (www.conlanpress.com).
(Note: Credit card numbers entered on the PayPal donation form must be typed without any spaces or dashes.
PayPal donations are processed for Peter through Connor Cochran Inc.)
You do not have to be a PayPal member to use the system to donate by credit card. If you are a PayPal member, you also have the option of donating directly from a checking account. How much you donate is up to you -- a little or a lot, it all helps.
If you want to send a check or money order (we don't recommend sending cash), please make it out to PETER S. BEAGLE and mail it to:
PETER S. BEAGLE SUPPORT FUND
c/o Conlan Press
2565 Third Street, Suite 306
San Francisco CA 94107
Peter thanks you for your support, and will respond personally to each donation.
--
Yes, I believe it. Gimme a break.
(Jim, dear. We REALLY need to get that eBay thing going....)
An important message from Connor Cochran, publisher of Conlan Press:
Peter S. Beagle, the author of THE LAST UNICORN, needs your help.
It sounds like the setup for a movie: Genius Artist creates brilliant work, inspiring millions, but gets cheated out of his share by greedy, uncaring media conglomerates. Reduced to the edge of poverty, the Artist struggles to somehow support and care for his aging, infirm mother, after her life savings are squandered by the person she trusted to take care of them.
Only it isn't a movie, it's real life. The victim is my good friend Peter S. Beagle, and I'm determined to do something about it.
It's why I became his business manager. It's why I set up Conlan Press in the first place: to publish Peter's newest works, reissue his older ones, build direct connections between him and his worldwide audience, and make sure he gets what he deserves out of every copy sold.
But right now Peter needs even more support. His mother, Rebecca Beagle (known to her friends as "Rebbie"), is over 100 years old and her medical bills are climbing steadily. Meanwhile the multi-billion dollar English company that controls the rights to the animated version of THE LAST UNICORN has sold more than five hundred thousand videotapes and DVDs of the film during the last year alone, without paying Peter a penny of what they owe him for his rights. If they had paid him even 10 cents per copy, it would have made a huge difference in his life. But they won’t even admit they owe the money — because they don’t think that poor struggling Peter will ever be able to put together the funds to sue them and prove otherwise.
You can change that.
If you are a fan of Peter's work, or just someone who cares about the rights of artists, please help by making a donation right here. Anything at all is helpful, and I do mean anything — every dollar brings us closer to the day when this story finally has a happy ending.
You can help support Peter directly in this difficult time by sending him a donation or by buying his books through Conlan Press (www.conlanpress.com).
(Note: Credit card numbers entered on the PayPal donation form must be typed without any spaces or dashes.
PayPal donations are processed for Peter through Connor Cochran Inc.)
You do not have to be a PayPal member to use the system to donate by credit card. If you are a PayPal member, you also have the option of donating directly from a checking account. How much you donate is up to you -- a little or a lot, it all helps.
If you want to send a check or money order (we don't recommend sending cash), please make it out to PETER S. BEAGLE and mail it to:
PETER S. BEAGLE SUPPORT FUND
c/o Conlan Press
2565 Third Street, Suite 306
San Francisco CA 94107
Peter thanks you for your support, and will respond personally to each donation.
--
Yes, I believe it. Gimme a break.
(Jim, dear. We REALLY need to get that eBay thing going....)
Peter S. Beagle, the author of THE LAST UNICORN, needs your help.
It sounds like the setup for a movie: Genius Artist creates brilliant work, inspiring millions, but gets cheated out of his share by greedy, uncaring media conglomerates. Reduced to the edge of poverty, the Artist struggles to somehow support and care for his aging, infirm mother, after her life savings are squandered by the person she trusted to take care of them.
Only it isn't a movie, it's real life. The victim is my good friend Peter S. Beagle, and I'm determined to do something about it.
It's why I became his business manager. It's why I set up Conlan Press in the first place: to publish Peter's newest works, reissue his older ones, build direct connections between him and his worldwide audience, and make sure he gets what he deserves out of every copy sold.
But right now Peter needs even more support. His mother, Rebecca Beagle (known to her friends as "Rebbie"), is over 100 years old and her medical bills are climbing steadily. Meanwhile the multi-billion dollar English company that controls the rights to the animated version of THE LAST UNICORN has sold more than five hundred thousand videotapes and DVDs of the film during the last year alone, without paying Peter a penny of what they owe him for his rights. If they had paid him even 10 cents per copy, it would have made a huge difference in his life. But they won’t even admit they owe the money — because they don’t think that poor struggling Peter will ever be able to put together the funds to sue them and prove otherwise.
You can change that.
If you are a fan of Peter's work, or just someone who cares about the rights of artists, please help by making a donation right here. Anything at all is helpful, and I do mean anything — every dollar brings us closer to the day when this story finally has a happy ending.
You can help support Peter directly in this difficult time by sending him a donation or by buying his books through Conlan Press (www.conlanpress.com).
(Note: Credit card numbers entered on the PayPal donation form must be typed without any spaces or dashes.
PayPal donations are processed for Peter through Connor Cochran Inc.)
You do not have to be a PayPal member to use the system to donate by credit card. If you are a PayPal member, you also have the option of donating directly from a checking account. How much you donate is up to you -- a little or a lot, it all helps.
If you want to send a check or money order (we don't recommend sending cash), please make it out to PETER S. BEAGLE and mail it to:
PETER S. BEAGLE SUPPORT FUND
c/o Conlan Press
2565 Third Street, Suite 306
San Francisco CA 94107
Peter thanks you for your support, and will respond personally to each donation.
--
Yes, I believe it. Gimme a break.
(Jim, dear. We REALLY need to get that eBay thing going....)
*stifles* .. *fails roll* BWAHAHAHAAA
Sep. 1st, 2005 02:29 pm
Yes, I want one.
I'm building a stinking wishlist over at ThinkGeek.
..
*shrugs*
Oh, well. Geek ever onward....
*stifles* .. *fails roll* BWAHAHAHAAA
Sep. 1st, 2005 02:29 pm
Yes, I want one.
I'm building a stinking wishlist over at ThinkGeek.
..
*shrugs*
Oh, well. Geek ever onward....
*stifles* .. *fails roll* BWAHAHAHAAA
Sep. 1st, 2005 02:29 pm
Yes, I want one.
I'm building a stinking wishlist over at ThinkGeek.
..
*shrugs*
Oh, well. Geek ever onward....