What Made You Smile/Laugh Today?

[DVS]

Well, I have no opinions on in the lawsuit but I definitely view whales in captivity, especially those who are made to perform, as slaves. Worse than slaves, actually.

As for PETA, I have no affiliation with them, I just care about the welfare of animals. Would the lawsuit be more acceptable if it had a different source?

I'm no legal eagle, but it seems the lawsuit is just to gain attention. A boycott of the attractions would do better, I think. Hit them in the pocketbook. We are told these animals are better off in captivity...safer and healthier. But, I'd like to hear an explanation as to why such treatment is necessary.

There are some species that really should be in captivity though, because they're poached for their hide, horns or blubber, etc., such as in the case of the Vietnamese Javan rhino.

 

[Keroin]

I'm no legal eagle, but it seems the lawsuit is just to gain attention. A boycott of the attractions would do better, I think. Hit them in the pocketbook. We are told these animals are better off in captivity...safer and healthier. But, I'd like to hear an explanation as to why such treatment is necessary.

Well, I'll refrain from jumping on my soapbox but suffice it to say that these animals belong in the wild for a multitude of reasons. Life in captivity for marine mammals is torture - no matter how "happy" they may sometimes seem from our human perspective.

If this lawsuit brings attention to whales in captivity, good. The lawsuit may be frivolous but at least it will get people talking.

Case in point, right here.

There are some species that really should be in captivity though, because they're poached for their hide, horns or blubber, etc., such as in the case of the Vietnamese Javan rhino.

Taking at-risk animals into captivity to save their lives is a completely different matter than taking wild animals into captivity to "study" them and put them on display. Apples and oranges. You'll get no argument from me about protecting species that are being systematically destroyed.

 

[midwestyankee]

Yah...as awesome as they are...can you imagine being their neighbors?! Fuck, you'd have to pay me not to call the cops on you eventually...

A blog I read posted links to a couple of them last winter and that led to an hour or so of cruising the youtube looking at myriad examples of conspicuous consumption of over-engineering to say Merry Christmas to your neighbors. Honestly, if some of the displays were in my neighborhood, they would have me wishing that I wasn't a pacifist who has not fired a gun since I was in Boy Scouts.

 

[midwestyankee]

Honestly, I really don't spend time looking around the youtubes. This is another link from the same political blog where I got the Halloween light show:

Scottish Problems with Voice Recognition Software (inspired by Siri)

 

[Keroin]

Honestly, I really don't spend time looking around the youtubes.

Oh I believe you. Thousands wouldn't, but I do.

 

[gypsy*seer]

The house to myself for two whole days!
WOOHOO!
*does the happy dance*

 

[BiBunny]

Awkward Classified Ad Fails.

 

[satindesire]

Well, I have no opinions on the lawsuit but I definitely view whales in captivity, especially those who are made to perform, as slaves. Worse than slaves, actually.

As for PETA, I have no affiliation with them, I just care about the welfare of animals. Would the lawsuit be more acceptable if it had a different source?

I think it would look less like a publicity stunt if it were from a more reputable organization, yes.

 

[Sir_Winston54]

Awkward Classified Ad Fails.

And that led me to this:

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x95/Sir_Winston54/police-blotter-11.jpg

from the same site.

 

[graceanne]

And that led me to this:

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x95/Sir_Winston54/police-blotter-11.jpg

from the same site.

And that is why you want to be careful not to piss off clerks.

 

[BiBunny]

And that led me to this:

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x95/Sir_Winston54/police-blotter-11.jpg

from the same site.

Holy shit. Can you imagine?

ETA: I read that entire article. Saw this and thought of Keroin.

 

[Keroin]

ETA: I read that entire article. Saw this and thought of Keroin.

HA!! Awesome!

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

HA!! Awesome!

It's really the word "merely" that makes the whole thing.

 

[Keroin]

It's really the word "merely" that makes the whole thing.

Agreed. I do love, however, that "Canadian" just automatically explains away suspicious behaviour.

BTW, you should see what we do with flashlights.

 

[gypsy*seer]

Holy shit. Can you imagine?

ETA: I read that entire article. Saw this and thought of Keroin.

This!


And, having another one of my photos published in a book!

 

[Sir_Winston54]

ETA: I read that entire article. Saw this and thought of Keroin.

Maybe someone should add this to the Oh, Canada thread, eh?

 

[Kurokami]

Hearing from my mother that my dad is going on vacation in a week. For a whole week, my father will be on the other side of the country. Far, far away from me. Out of sight, out of mind, and all that. That's good.

 

[graceanne]

When it appears that you have killed the monster, *never* check to see if it's really dead.

If you find that your house is built upon or near a cemetery, was once a church that was used for black masses, had previous inhabitants who went mad or committed suicide or died in some horrible fashion, or had inhabitants who performed satanic practices in your house move away immediately.

Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as a joke.

Do not search the basement, especially if the power has just gone out.

If your children speak to you in Latin or any other language which they should not know, or if they speak to you using a voice which is other than their own, shoot them immediately. It will save you a lot of grief in the long run. NOTE: It will probably take several rounds to kill them, so be prepared

When you have the benefit of numbers, *never* pair off and go it alone.

As a general rule, don't solve puzzles that open portals to Hell.

Never stand in, on, above, below, beside, or anywhere near a grave, tomb, crypt, mausoleum, or other house of the dead.

If you're searching for something which caused a noise and find out that it's just the cat, *leave the room immediately if you value your life.

If appliances start operating by themselves, move out.

Do not take *anything* from the dead.

If you find a town which looks deserted, it's probably for a reason. Take the hint and stay away.

Don't fool with recombinant DNA technology unless you're sure you know what you are doing.

If you're running from the monster, expect to trip or fall down at least twice, more if you are of the female persuasion. Also note that, despite the fact that you are running and the monster is merely shambling along, it's still moving fast enough to catch up with you.

If your companions suddenly begin to exhibit uncharacteristic behavior such as hissing, fascination for blood, glowing eyes, increasing hairiness, and so on, get away from them as fast as possible.

Stay away from certain geographical locations, some of which are listed here: Amityville, Elm Street, Transylvania, Nilbog (you're in trouble if you recognize this one), the Bermuda Triangle, or any small town in Maine.

If your car runs out of gas at night, do not go to the nearby deserted-looking house to phone for help. If you are pretty sure you filled up before you left, shoot yourself. You're going to die, and it'll be painful.

Beware of strangers bearing tools such as chainsaws, staple guns, hedge trimmers, electric carving knives, combines, lawnmowers, butane torches, soldering irons, band saws, or any device made from deceased companions.

 

[Kurokami]

Double post...

 

[Sir_Winston54]

When it appears .... etc., etc.

What the hell, gracie?!?!?! If everyone followed these ideas, we wouldn't have any movies to watch!

 

[graceanne]

What the hell, gracie?!?!?! If everyone followed these ideas, we wouldn't have any movies to watch!

It's okay for MOVIE people to do that stuff, cause when the camera is turned off they get up and go wash their makeup off. But REAL people don't get to do that, so be careful, kay?

 

[graceanne]

Sometimes my mom is SO flippin' AWESOME.

As mentioned in the blurt my sisters best friend, a good friend of our family, was in a really bad accident. Well, he's still in a coma and only has minimal health insurance. Bills are stacking up, so a few people have asked me to coordinate some fund raisers, since I have some experience. My experience, however, is NOTHING compared to my mom who does fundraisers for the county humane society as part of her job. So I asked her for ideas. She suggested a block party, and it's looking like i might be able to put it together, with his family and friends doing the leg work for me.

 

[DVS]

Agreed. I do love, however, that "Canadian" just automatically explains away suspicious behaviour.

BTW, you should see what we do with flashlights.

That's amazing! Just think what you all could do, if you had electricity up there!

 

[kiwi_submissive]

Going to a book fair. I ended up with 6 boxes of books containing everything from Trashy Historical Romances to Sci-Fi. I was just picking up anything that looked interesting and packing them in the boxes. I could have bought so many more but my arms were beginning to hurt. I needed a nice strong man to carry them for me.

Also I was amazed that considering it was run by the church how many "Joy of Sex" and "His and Her Pleasure" books there were.

 

[Curious_in_Cali]

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/28665_1448907670221_1459102178_31159591_8187858_n.jpg