Shellee

i guess it all depends on the annoying percentage. - edythe

My stats class wouldn't be manageable without a small group of grad students committed to the idea that we're all going to make it through. I'm afraid I'm the dead weight! Also, this cooperation grew out of our experiences in the days after hurricane Ike. - Shellee

I was commenting last night about the number of old high school friends joining Facebook recently. I think the 80+ year-old woman I stay with in Houston is checking it out today. Looking for an old boyfriend no less! - Shellee

Jason, why do you hate it? - Carla Thompson

I find it boring and tedious... It's like having to update my resume... yuck - Jason Carreira

Now *this* is an example of technology for mass consumers. ; ) - Carla Thompson

I need a version I can install on a friend's mobile phone. Always a bummer to figure out she isn't "all there" until after I answer the phone. - Shellee

"These stats are based on current polling, and as September showed us, voter preferences still fluctuate in response to events. It's just that at this point, Obama has a 7 or 8 plausible paths to 270--and McCain has only one. So for now it doesn't look likely." - Shellee via Bookmarklet

"But the truth is, without Michigan--which the campaign has now all but admitted that it will lose--it's very difficult to see how McCain can emerge victorious on Nov. 4. For months, McCain has made Michigan the centerpiece of his electoral offense, and with good reason. Iowa, a state that George W. Bush won in 2004, is almost certain to swing to Obama; he currently leads there by more than 10 points on average. Same goes for New Mexico, where Obama's ahead by 8. When combined with John Kerry's 251 electoral votes, those two states alone would put Obama within seven of the magic 270 mark; a single, additional win in either Colorado, Virginia, Ohio or Florida--all of which currently favor the Democrat--would put him over the top. Which is why McCain, desperate to make up ground, has long pinned his hopes on Michigan. The Arizona senator was polling within 2 points of his Illinois opponent as recently as Sept. 10. Unfortunately, the recent avalanche of distressing economic news--especially impactful in a state - Mike Reynolds

the reality is that summer is over when ppl start paying more attn, college students are back on campus, conventions are over, 1st debate is over, coupled with recent financial meltdown = Rx for failure for McCain - Ruth Ferguson

rat dog in a bun... - JA Castillo

Why is this listed under Kitchen & Dining? Poor diggity dog. - Shellee

"John McCain held a town hall for women last night in Denver and just could not resist making one of his patented “jokes” about women, which usually involve rape, bestiality, cunts, and chicks with dicks. This one is much simpler: he says it’s a very “emotional” town hall, “maybe because it’s a women’s town hall, heh heh, heh.” The Republican white women cheer because they are the worst demographic on Earth. UPDATE: Oh Christ there’s another awesome video out there too along the lines of, “How bout that dame in the debate, HEHH????” After the jump." - Jason Carreira via Bookmarklet

...wow... Just... wow. - David Price

I can't bring myself to follow the link. I don't doubt it's true but am afraid I won't be able to stomach witnessing it. - Shellee

Yuck. Just lost my lunch. - Jeanine Walters via fftogo

all jokes aside its was truly tactful. - Carlos Ayala

**like** for Squirrel Girl's comment :) - Cheryl Jones

Very genuine in my book. Props to Biden for having a heart. - Mike Reynolds

i agree - Cee Bee

@Sue - welcome to FriendFeed! - Richard Walker

I have no idea what I'll do if McCain/Palin win. I'll lose all faith in the voting populace, I know that much. I've spent the past two years of Bush pretending he doesn't exist, not sure if I can take four more years of that. At best I'll get over it, at worst I'll get into politics professionally... - xero

I think Palin needs to employ the international sign of distress and start waving her arms like mad. - Shellee

Thank you! This clip has been on my mind since the Couric interview and I haven't had time to dig it up. It's PERFECT. - Shellee

I was hoping we could do something about education before I had to make plans for the afterlife. - Shellee

sounded way condescending - Cee Bee

yeah it did come off weird didn't it? - Susan Beebe

"But once she began answering questions about economics and foreign policy, it became clear that she has simply never thought about these subjects before and is dangerously ignorant and unprepared for the job of vice president, let alone president." - Carla Thompson via Bookmarklet

I recommend clicking through to Fareed's article too. He quotes Palin at length. Reading the full quotes is somehow even more painful than watching the soundbites. - Shellee

After watching that one clip, I too wondered if there are serious discussions going on in their camp. I imagine the debate this week will determine a lot. - Carla Thompson

Somehow, I think the GOP will celebrate Palin no matter how she does at the debate. Much like when we as parents are convinced that our children are greatest at EVERY activity. It's OK for us to suck at stuff. Discover your limitations, promote your strengths, and live happy. Right now, Palin sucks as a VP pick. My family in Alaska is not impressed with her as the Gov, either... So, maybe hockey mom is her thing. - Anthony K. Valley ©

Wonder if she runs if she alternately chases and runs from the other model. - Shellee via Bookmarklet

Also meh. but bosslady and I are going out for ye olde cheeburger for lunchtimes. Mmm - ωαřмaiden

Today's Mood has been upgraded to: Bah. - Not Not Geoff Schultz

my mood is always meh. - Michael J. Cohen (mjc)

"Unfortunately this model's skinny legs just weren't fast enough for her to escape the all-devouring mouth of Pac-Man" - RAPatton via Bookmarklet

I've often thought fashion designers hated people. Now I have proof. - Brian Norwood

Pacman chasing ghosts - James Tenniswood

Incredibly disheartening, indeed. Candidates prefer less interested voters, perhaps? - Shellee

Is it surprising that they go after the low hanging fruit first? - "Awesomesauce!" Scoble

That they piled on Palin for this, isn't terribly surprising. What is most disconcerting is the trend across parties. That conventional wisdom says to avoid things like this if you want to get elected is disgusting. I saw it at the local level in Dallas. Completely contrary to who/what we claim to be. - Shellee

YEAH!!! Is it a blousery day or a perfect day for taking over the world? - Shellee

My local supermarket gives me 2 cents per bag if I use my own bag. Why don't they just do that instead of punishing people who forget to bring bags? - Morton Fox

As an aside, my next out of state gig, I plan to buy several nylon bags from stores no one here has ever heard of. Just to see the funny looks as Bi-Mart or Red Apple bags go by. - Brian Norwood

Target and Dress Barn (for the ladies) sell cool bags that fold up into pouches and snap closed. Great for storage. Certain Trader Joe's also sell really cool round bottomed ones. We've begun using them as gift bags to encourage their use. - Brian Norwood

These photos are really the first time that I have realized that there was so much damage from this hurricane. Somehow I didn't get this from the LA Times. This must be why our cousin Mickey Gonzalez is delayed on her trip from Houston to Los Angeles. - Michael Muller

Because of yesterday's financial news, Ike's impact hasn't received much attention. But they're hurting in Galveston. Actually, the island is currently shut down - no one allowed in but essential personnel. - Carla Thompson

University of Houston had classes today. It was incredible to have to navigate the streets to get there. I saw one serious accident on my way to school and another very near miss on my way back. Even the areas that weren't "hardest hit" are unsafe due to a loss of all traffic signals, trees twisted in wires, and all kinds of debris of who knows what in the street. - Shellee

"The Killers are America's oddest successful act: four members who look like they should be in four different groups; working-class kids from heartland America - rather than the cosmopolitan coasts - with a love of flamboyance. Committed lovers of Eighties British pop (as evidenced on their first album, Hot Fuss) turned stadium-rock rabble-rousers who dug Bruce Springsteen and the Wild West on the follow-up, Sam's Town Alongside their joyous disco and rock anthems sit dark songs about trauma, salvation and death: 'Uncle Jonny' dealt with Flowers's cocaine-crazed relative's conviction that aliens were after his sperm (so he tried to shoot his testicles off); 'Bling (Confession of a King)' told how Flowers's father recanted alcoholism and Catholicism to become a Mormon." - RAPatton via Bookmarklet

oddest = AWESOME especially live brandon flowers is an american freddy mercury (yes, i said it) ... great video of them here according to their many fan clubs :: http://www.youtube.com/view_pl... favorite Sam's Town intro ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... - Scott Moskowitz

@Thomas great work! what about the shoes? the ruby red slippers ... Hope you enjoyed the performance ... a great American band! - Wes Schadenfreud

For Carla and the Bitcherati - Shellee via Bookmarklet

Friendfeed. - Clare Dibble

candy... :| - edythe

oh yes food, and leaving the kid behind to go social dancing. - BeeLing

I have never voted and most likely never will. Mostly because I believe neither of the major candidates represent my views and i'm not a lesser of two evil kind of guy: "The argument that the two parties should represent opposed ideals and policies, one, perhaps of the Right and the other of the Left, is a foolish idea acceptable only to the doctrinaire and academic thinkers. Instead the two parties should be almost identical, so that the American people can 'throw the rascals out' at any election without leading to any profound or extensive shifts in policy." - Carol Quigley, Tragedy and Hope. - sean seanson

People fight and risk their lives for the right to vote. We take our right for granted. We have a federal election in Canada on the 14th of October. None of the candidates appeal to me. I might protest the ballot. At least I'm using my voice. - Bonnie "That One" Dean

I think it sucks that they don't, but that's a part of being an American. It's a choice. It isn't mandatory. I just wish that more people made the choice to do so. I do it because it's my right and responsibility. I don't agree with uneducated votes, though. I'd rather the person who doesn't may attention not vote instead of voting for the candidate that sounds the best. Then they're doing more harm than good. I say vote, vote, vote. Especially the youngins. - ::Kristen::

I guess I'll leave this up as a farewell message/warning for a few hours. - Mark "Rizzn" Hopkins