Quake & Shakes

Iranian cleric Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi last week claimed "Many women who do not dress modestly ... lead young men astray, corrupt their chastity and spread adultery in society, which (consequently) increases earthquakes,"
Thus far,in 2010 according to the USGS (US Geological Survey) , there have been 5273 earthquakes recorded worldwide.
Are breasts credited for these quakes? If so, do you count them individually,
or by set(pair)? One boob = one quake. Two boobs = 1 quake.
Throughout my life, there have been many times that the mere sight of a pair of breasts have caused my earth to move.
If this theory is to be given any credence, then we must add Segdghi to the list of boob related (inspired) quakes. With his statement, he must certainly be added to the roster of biggest boobs.
One or two more nature/breast related thoughts. Are the Northern Lights now referred to as "areola borealis"? Are tornadoes now to be called "tittie twisters"?

The Santa Clara County California supervisors have banned restaurants from giving away toys with kids' meals in a bid to control childhood obesity.
According to CNN, this applies to meals that have 500 or more calories (burger, fries, shake). Can you say "Happy Meal".
I don't mind government intervention in our lives (FTC, FDA, EPA etc.). These agencies were established to serve as watchdogs to protect the citizens from being steamrolled by unscrupulous corporations who, lets charitable say, don't always have the citizens safety or best interests in mind. (I do object to their recent lack of enforcement).
However, where the frak do these Sana Clara asswipes get off telling us what to feed our kids or ourselves? If their concern is so noble, then provide college education, quality housing, high paying jobs etc for the citizenry for free. All of the above have been proven to enhance a better quality of life. Government can't get into the role of "parenting" through half-hearted or select intervention. If you want to be my Dad & Mom, that's fine. I need the keys to the Mercedes Saturday. Can I have more Grey Poupon with my Kobe Steak? If not, that makes for a very unhappy citizen & a very unhappy meal.

Achtung Buckeroo

Well Reich fans, looks like the brown shirts have secured a toehold in our 48th state (admitted to the union on Feb. 14,1912).
Arizona has enacted a bill that is at best unconstitutional. The new immigration bill SB1070 in part requires that all immigrants carry documentation verifying their immigration status. It also stipulates that police officers have the authority to ask to see the information from any individual that is deemed “suspicious” or when there is “reasonable suspicion” that the person may not be legally in the country.
The Arizonan House have also passed a "Birther Bill." Senate

Bill 1024, passed with the minimum 31 votes, all from Republicans. The bill would require the Arizona Secretary of State to verify the citizenship of U.S. presidential candidates. Show me your papers.
With apologies to Cole Porter's "Don't fence Me In"
"Oh, give me land, lots of land
Under starry skies above,
Just Lock Them Up.
Let me ride through the wild open
Country that I love,
Just Lock Them Up.
Let me be by myself in the evening breeze-
Listen to the murmer of the cottonwood trees,
Send me off forever, but I ask you please,
Just Lock Them Up."
I don't pretend to understand all the ramifications illegals have on the economy of Arizona or the other issues involved. I do understand that you don't pass laws that are targeting a specific race for whatever reasons in the USA. Home of the brave, land of the free. Adolf tried it. Now Arizona.
Who's next? I'll tell you, if you show me your papers.

This & That & The Other Part 2

This: A couple weeks back Nebraska Governor Heineman (R) signed a bill requiring a mental evaluation exam prior to an abortion. Let's go one step further for Nebraska. A mental evaluation exam prior to breeding. Are you going to be a fit parent? A step yet further. An inclusive mental evaluation exam for the residents of Nebraska. You must have some diminished capacity if you want to continue living in Nebraska.

That: Net neutrality has become a major issue since early April 2010 when a Washington DC appeals court overturned the FCC's ruling against Comcast's "network management".
Comcast, Time Warner & the other big boys of net providers are against any net neutrality. They're not against free speech, it's just that it's gonna cost you depending upon how much free speech you want to use.
There are plans to institute tier levels similar to cable rates, (basic, basic plus, silver, premium etc.) depending what & how many websites the user wants access to. Point of reference: This sounds just a bit like the battle between China & Google regarding net access & content.
One of the major arguments against net neutrality comes from the proponents of the "free market system". How's that working out for America?
Has any system been more abused than the free market system?
Wall street(nuff said), Corporate America(outsourcing), NAFTA (900,000+
jobs lost).
Some of the proponents for net neutrality are Google, Yahoo, EBAY, Amazon, Microsoft & others. These fellows have very deep pockets. When the inevitable law suits are filed over the final decision, my money (meager that it is) goes with the Google etc.
With apologies to Stephen Colbert"s truthiness.
My new word: Netrality: The act of having unlimited access & use of the internet without additional costs or censorship from internet service providers.
One more thing. Why does the USA have such slow internet speed compared to the rest of the world? Is it a Corporate plot? Stay tuned.

The Other: Baseball movies. Tis the season for Baseball. So in keeping with the season, a minor rant & opinion. It seems that for whatever reason, this time of year sportscasters feel compelled to compile a list of their favorite Baseball movies. Inevitably, "Bull Durham" or "Field of Dreams" top those lists. Not being a sportscaster , I'm just as qualified to submit my list of my favorite Baseball movies that seem to be ignored.
1. Long Gone (1987)
William Petersen, Virginia Madsen
A classic comedy with a bit of social commentary about at minor league ball club down south during the 50' & the behind the scenes machinations of ownership & the introduction of a black ballplayer to the lineup. Great scene involving the Klan. Plus, Virginia Madsen (playing Dixie Lee Boxx) nude scene.
2. It Happens Every Spring (1949)
Ray Milland, Paul Douglas, Jean Peters
Another comedy. This one deals with a college prof who by accident discovers a liquid that repels wood. The obvious application. Rub it on a baseball. Prof becomes major league star pitcher for St. Louis leading them to World series while picthing under an alias to protect the dignity of the Alma Mater.
3. Angels in the Outfield (1951)
Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh, Keenan Wynn James Whitmore (voice of angel),
Pittsburgh Pirates suck & are stuck in the cellar. Paul Douglas makes a deal to cleanup his foul mouthed hot tempered act.
Side note: Douglas actually cusses up a storm in the movie, the soundtrack is purposely distorted during his rants.
Pirates start to win etc. Douglas' sanity called into question due his belief of heavenly intervention. Keenan Wynn is superb as smug play by play announcer.

As always, these are my takes on the world around me. But what the hell do I know? Pay attention, there is a final exam.