Potpourri for Thursday, March 6, 2003

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Thursday, March 6, 2003

Geez, you'd think people could use better English already, eh?

Spelling and usage which is as close to perfect as possible is essential when writing opinions on Epinions.com. If there is one thing that absolutely drives me crazy, it's the sight of people who choose to play fast and loose with their vocabulary. One example is the seeming interchangeability of... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 9:22 PM Comments (0) (link)

I don't think some censors know what they are banning

Discussing the curriculum your child is getting taught with your child is a better idea. This is in part a response to a very thoughtful opinion written just today by a high-school student on the topic of censorship in the school systems. Currently, it is the practice in some systems to ban some... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 9:06 PM Comments (0) (link)

What - you're a CUB FAN?

Wrigley Field is one of the best ballparks to attend a game in - just forget trying to park in that area. Those of us that are South Side Cub fans get used to hearing this sort of reaction all the time. For those of you who are from another area of the country, you have to understand that the... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 9:03 PM Comments (0) (link)

Isn't the term "cult film" an oxymoron?

It depends on how you define the term "cult." We generally associate the term "cult" with "weird religions" like the Moonies and devotees of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. We would no more think of worshipping a film or filmmaker than we would think in terms of worshipping our bookcases. (That sounds... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 9:00 PM Comments (1) (link)

My personal wish list

I listed five items on my "wish list." These are the five things I'd like most in the world: 1. Books, books, and more books. I can't read enough - there aren't enough hours in the day to do so. 2. Gift certificates to bookstores - I really appreciate those gift cards or certificates the major... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 8:56 PM Comments (0) (link)

Hunting is a good thing - if you like game meats

Make sure you limit your hunt to providing food for your family rather than a decoration for your fireplace. I am in favor of hunting for food. This is a method of natural selection that I feel is ignored by environmentalists. Whether you use bows and arrows or guns or another method of obtaining... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 8:42 PM Comments (0) (link)

Reconciling Internet safety and First Amendment concerns

It depends on where you live. This is of prime concern to those who are in America due to our concerns here in the US with being able to speak freely at all times. Many of us feel that even offensive speech is affected (and protected) as long as said offensive speech is not actively harming people... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 8:27 PM Comments (0) (link)

Buying vs. Renting?

Be very careful about what you buy and what you rent or own - don't limit yourself to thinking only of a place to live. The decision whether to buy or rent-to-own can be applied to many products nowadays. For instance, for a long time, I rented a computer rather than having my own hard drive because... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 8:14 PM Comments (0) (link)

Animation is not just for little ones anymore

Think before you watch animation - most of it is adult-oriented in the library sense. Most animation is actually made for adults, or at least most good animation is adult-oriented. Think of it. Specifically, think of the themes of many - believe it or not - Disney movies in particular. The way they... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 8:02 PM Comments (0) (link)

Vaccinations aren't just for baby humans

Adults need to get vaccinated every so often, so set an example for your little ones and get that tetanus shot already. Many of us think of vaccination as being something only for children. Guess what? It isn't. You know that flu shot people get every year? That's a vaccination, against the strains... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 7:50 PM Comments (0) (link)

Preparation? What's that?

Not every college graduate is truly prepared to deal with real life, which tends to just happen. I spent four years supposedly preparing for the real world. I got a dose of real-world smarts two weeks after graduation, and I didn't need the BA degree I got for the trouble, either. There are simply... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 7:43 PM Comments (0) (link)

This isn't babe-magnet time

Be picky, picky, picky and remember that you aren't there to get your MRS degree. One of the worst things you can do is to choose a college or university based on the "babe magnet" factor - meaning that one shouldn't be choosing on the basis of the number of good-looking members of one's gender of... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 7:21 PM Comments (0) (link)

This is where spirituality comes in

Try spiritual practices - you might like them yourself, and they will pay off for your child. OK - I know I'll take a lot of heat from a certain sector of the Net population, but believe me, if you practice some sort of spiritual system - most especially some of the more traditional ones - you can... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 7:08 PM Comments (0) (link)

See if you can take it first

Dormitory life isn't for everyone - it's not all drunken binges and bull sessions. Not everyone is cut out for living in a dormitory. People mature at different rates, and some of us are simply not cut out for dormitory living or independent living before we are 21 or 22. This is something that was... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 6:56 PM Comments (0) (link)

Children should be able to rely on us for help

Bullying is not all right, but parents also have to teach that there are a variety of ways to handle being bullied. I was one of those children that was always being picked on, and the only reason I didn't tattle was because I knew it wouldn't do any good. Adults seem to feel that children settle... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 6:47 PM Comments (0) (link)

This, folks, is a no-brainer: How to choose a weight-loss plan

I am of the opinion that there is no real choice in weight-loss plans but the old-fashioned one - a balanced diet and finding sneaky ways to work exercise into your daily routine. What that means is laying off the Thin Mints - or at least limiting the number of Thin Mints you eat - and doing some of... Sign in to see full entry.

posted by kidnykid at 6:41 PM Comments (0) (link)

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