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COOL: GPS Tags for your dog, kid or elderly parent

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 13, 2003
Post category:Brain Food

Mr. Wozniak described WozNet as a simple and inexpensive wireless network that uses radio signals and global positioning satellite data to keep track of a cluster of inexpensive tags within a one- or two-mile radius of each base station. WozNet, he said, will include a home-base station that has the ability to track the location of dozens or even hundreds of small wireless devices that can be attached to people, pets or property. The tags � expected to cost less than $25 each to produce � will be able to generate alerts, notifying the owner by phone or e-mail message when a child arrives at school, a dog leaves the yard or a car leaves the parking lot.”

Fair And Balanced? Hmmm.

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 12, 2003
Post category:Politics

Faux News is suing Al Franken because he titled his book, Lies, and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right using the words “fair and balanced” which Faux News holds a copyright on. The issue is ridiculous. I really need to wear my new “Faux News” shirt more often… it has the phrase “fair and balanced” on it as well.

Kids?

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 12, 2003
Post category:Journal

Children: I’m against them. Really, they’re loud and annoying and they seem kind of retarded. Except those of my family members. Children in my family are beautiful geniuses who are charming. And any children I have will of course be tiny little gods or goddesses. But other people’s children, the kind you run into in Target, or who sit at the restaurant table near you, are gross. Please stop bringing out in public. That “seen and not heard” thing just doesn’t go far enough.

The Air Car

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 12, 2003
Post category:Brain Food

Interesting. I wonder if it’s for real. It’s also a bit small.

Top Ten Conservative Idiots, Number 121

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 11, 2003
Post category:Politics

From Democratic Underground. They’ve got the link to the Flightsuit George doll, too, and here’s what they have to say,

We can’t wait for Blue Box’s next authentic and historically accurate figure, Elite Force Aviator: George W. Bush – Draft Dodger and AWOL Coke Snorter 12″ Action Figure, complete with a 1:6 scale letter from George H.W. Bush to the commander of the Texas Air National Guard, fully detailed civilian clothing (including sun visor), and an authentic empty urine sample bottle.

George Bush “Action Figure”?

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 11, 2003
Post category:Politics

Oh, My God, Kill Me Now. Check out the latest G.I. Joe type toy… Flight Suit George W. Bush. Aaaaaaaauuuuuuuuugggggghhhhhhh, my brain hurts. On the other hand… Hmmmm. I wonder what my Ken Dolls and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Joe would make of flight suit George. I wonder if you can take the flight suit off. I wonder if he’s anatomically correct. Even better, I wonder what George would do if he met Billy. These are the reasons I have a digital camera. Hmmmm.

Bush Action Figure

Police State

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 11, 2003
Post category:Politics

According to the New York Times: A federal judge in Manhattan criticized police officials yesterday for the way demonstrators against the war in Iraq were interrogated earlier this year, and he made clear that civil liberties lawyers could seek to hold the city in contempt of court in the future if the police violate people’s rights.

Funniest T-Shirts of 2003

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 7, 2003
Post category:Art

According to Washington Post readers, these are the funniest t-shirts they’ve seen worn in public this year. Part One, and Part Two.
“Buckle Up. It Makes It Harder for the Aliens to Snatch You From Your Car”
“Welcome to Tennessee — Set Your Watch Back 20 Years”
“Heck Is Where People Go Who Don’t Believe in Gosh”
“Protons Have Mass! And I Didn’t Even Know They Were Catholic”
“The Secret to Life: Breathe In. Breathe Out. Repeat”
“I Killed a Six-Pack Just to See It Die”

NY Apartment, 160 square feet, sells for $135,000

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 6, 2003
Post category:Indianapolis

An interesting article on Manhattan closets… ahem… I mean co-ops, that are selling for outrageous prices in New York. The reason? “But the building is the epitome of location, location location.” What the hell could be around there that’s so damned compelling? Please.
Just a side note: I paid $74,000 for my 2,300 square foot, four bedroom, Queen Anne style Victorian home in one of the nicest historic neighborhoods in Indianapolis. My house is 14 times the size of this guy’s apartment, and I’m paying half of what he’s paying. Needless to say, I think New Yorkers are nuts.

More on The Murdered Indianapolis Trans Teen

Post author:HFM
Post published:August 6, 2003
Post category:GLBT Issues Indianapolis Media

From the Indy Star:

An initial hearing in the case of the teen’s murder was held for an Indianapolis man who has been arrested for the murder of Gregory Johnson and his friend Brandie Coleman. According to the hearing, the gun belonging to Paul Anthony Moore, 20, was matched to the bullets that killed the two teens.

See my previous post on Nireah Johnson.

It appears that Nireah Johnson is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in section 73, lot 509 under the name “GREGORY M. JOHNSON”

Brandie Coleman’s Obituary:

Brandie Michelle Coleman, 18, Indianapolis, died July 23, 2003. She was born March 29, 1985. She was a considerate, kindhearted, and very happy person. She was also a good singer. Brandie was a new mother. She formerly attended Northwest High School and was attending Goodwill Industries where she was working on her GED. Brandie was a member of the Church of the Living God Temple #2. Brandie was preceded in death by her father, Walter “Duke” Coleman; and grandmother, Alice Coleman. Brandie will be greatly missed by her 2 month old daughter, Brakayla; mother, Mary Ann Coleman; grandparents, George (Barbara) Coleman and Carl & Ruth Wildman; sisters Robyn Foisy and Jennifer Coleman; brother, Jason Coleman; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tue., July 29 at Stuart Mortuary immediately followed by Interment: New Crown Cemetery. Brandie’s death was tragic loss and during this difficult time we are leaning to The Lord Jesus for the strength that we know only he can give.

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on July 29, 2003