Earlier today, I mislaid something and went to the security office of the building to see if anything had been turned in. It was late in the afternoon, and when I stepped through the door, I noted the big EVACUATION map plan on the wall, the bank of Matrix-like security monitors, another computer monitor that was partly visible but mostly turned away from public view, and the very large, very sweaty, very sound asleep security guard nodding off in front of the displays. I stood there, uncertain as to whether my problem was worth disturbing the rest of one of…
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Yeah, yeah. I’m a travel agent, so when I see “Fort Lauderdale,” I automatically type “FLL.” Go cry, emo kid. But here’s what caught my eye: the Democratic mayor of FLL sounds exactly like yet another intolerant religious conservative Republican – especially when it comes to gay people or “moralitah.” Thank goodness for term limits, this guy sounds like a right-wing asshat. Gays protest Fort Lauderdale mayors remarks – CNN.com According to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Visitors and Convention Bureau, nearly 1 million gay tourists visited the city last year and spent more than $1 billion. Thats income that may…
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Details at Wonkette probably NSF: Indiana Perv Busted for Heading Young Republicans – Wonkette The Clark County, Indiana GOP Chair was recently elected Young Republican National Federation Chair and so it was only a matter of time before the Sheriff began investigating him for “alleged deviate conduct.â€
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Tornado sirens activated as funnels sweep NW suburbs — chicagotribune.com The muggiest air of 2007, which first reached the area Sunday, exploded Wednesday for a fifth consecutive day into downpour and funnel-cloud producing t-storms. Doppler radar velocity measurements identified tornadic rotation around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in northern Kane County. A flurry of funnel reports ensued from Maple Park to Schaumburg, prompting the activation of tornado sirens. It’s been awfully, awfully wet, humid, hot, and stormy for days, and yesterday was highlighted with a little trip to the basement for us at work. I started hearing people talking about the…