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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Rolling Stone has a released a statement on its controversial ‘The Bomber’ cover.

[h/t @buzzfeednews.]

This is America right? Now news organizations have to explain that their reporting was not meant to offend anyone?!

Ugh.
Maybe the folks who want to ban the Tsarnaev cover from their stores would be happier if the editors of the magazine sent them this one instead:

I live 45 minutes from Boston and let me tell you everyone is livid. I applaud Rolling Stone for this gutsy move. It was a risk man. I think they are trying to paint the picture of before and after to show the contrast between the reportedly happy American (because he was a citizen) teen and the "monster" he became. I applaud Rolling Stone for the balls to publish this knowing people would be angry. I think the contrast and the publicity was the point. Not to glorify him as a "rock star."

Amen! Thanks for your perspective. And I agree with it..

I recall both NEWSWEEK and TIME putting nice happy photos of the Columbine killers on their respective covers back last century..

I personally consider this ROLLING STONE controversy beyond ridiculous (CVS will actually censor the magazine …) .. I also think collectively everyone needs to take a deep breath, eat some fruit or something, and realize what actually matters..

And besides, that image of Tsarnaev actually tells a story all by itself.

Study: Government Tracking Movement of Every Vehicle with License Plate

Well how about that then!

Study: Government Tracking Movement of Every Vehicle with License Plate

So these are the things Americans get mad about now? Magazine covers? Do people buy magazines anymore!? There is “controversy,” “anger,” and “rage” after ROLLING STONE placed Tsarnaev on its cover.. some have complained that the cover is ‘tasteless’ and offensive. Some say the picture, self-taken by the would be terrorist when he snapped it, makes him look like a rock star instead of a bomber. .

When people get past the fake controversy of a simple cover image, the actual ROLLING STONE story features some revelations you may not have heard of before, including the fact a plea from his former wrestling coach may have been enough to get him to surrender from the boat he was hiding in..

This is terrible news from India..

This is a terrible story from India, where school food killed 22 kids..traces of organo phosphorous have been found in the meal served to children which is poisonous.. This has caused protests and anger across Bihar, and India itself.. and now according to reports, it could have been deliberate poisoning..

WATCH: How Promiscuity Is A Form Of Self-Mutilation

For girls who grow up without fathers, it’s not unusual to act out sexually and look for validation in all the wrong places. Promiscuity is often observed as a common practice among “daddyless daughters” and is just one possible effect of not having a father figure.

The story from the HUFFINGTON POST.. interesting article. Worth time reading..

WATCH: How Promiscuity Is A Form Of Self-Mutilation

This would appear to be some important news today..

Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier has calved, forming a new iceberg that is 277 square miles in size and is almost as big as New York City. Scientists have predicted the glacier to split since October 2011

This would appear to be some important news today..

Not being hasty with Hastings.. but this is another weird one

More strange occurrences are being reported concerning the death of journalist Michael Hastings.. SAN DIEGO 6 in California is reporting that his body was cremated against the wishes of the family.. And now his wife has hired a PI. Let the truth shine..

Have not been up to Graffiti Highway in a while in Centralia, but if this piece of art is any indication of what I am missing, I need to get there fast..

Photo Compliments of the blog: hereticinexile:

Lips

Old Route 61

South of Centralia, Pennsylvania

April 2013

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Dreadful dinner woes

I rarely blog about the mundane nature of my existence, instead focusing on the horrific ways of our planet, but this one is a tale needing to be told of my night last night.

My chicken looked great.. until I cut into it and realized I left the plastic on it. And sadly it was so beautiful.. Curry seasoned plastic-covered chicken.. Baked to perfected.

It became food for maggots moments after I cut into the first piece and ended up with a 2 inch piece of plastic in my mouth. But it was the most delicious plastic I’ve ever eaten..

Does plastic still constitute as one ingredient in my one ingredient lifestyle..? Guess not..

'Glee' star Cory Monteith died of heroin and alcohol mix, coroner says

And now we know..

'Glee' star Cory Monteith died of heroin and alcohol mix, coroner says

Monday, July 15, 2013

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Enjoy the week!

The heat is on.

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Summer's Worst Week of Heat NYC, DC, Philly, Boston

Plain and simple, this week may feel the worst of any week for this summer in the Northeast. The I-95 region will be a virtual sauna bath.

It’s hot.

No really hot.

No it’s hotter than that.

I always chuckle when those who ‘love the summer’ are seen quietly fanning themselves as sweat pours down their faces in the high noon heat of summer. You still like it, summer lovers? You enjoy the sweltering murderous heat? The kind that kills puppies and makes you sick? You’d really pick this over the cool breeze of fall and the snow of winter?

I guess it’s all relative.

After all, even the snow lovers come to miss the warmth by February..

Until then.. we have a HEAT WAVE!