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By Foster KramerChris Parry of The Vancouver Sun highlighted some of the comments on the mainstream, hard right-wing blog/news aggregator Free Republic. Among them, a picture of Michelle talking to Malia Obama with the caption: "To entertain her daughter, Michelle Obama loves to make monkey sounds." Classy. These mouthbreathing, borderline morons then kept piled on:
"A typical street whore." "A bunch of ghetto thugs." "Ghetto street trash." "Wonder when she will get her first abortion. "Could you imagine what world leaders must be thinking seeing this kind of street trash and that we paid for this kind of street ghetto trash to go over there?" wrote one commenter.
"They make me sick .... The whole family... mammy, pappy, the free loadin' mammy-in-law, the misguided chillin', and especially 'lil cuz... This is not the America I want representin' my peeps," wrote another. Such was the onslaught of derision on the site that the person who originally complained about the slurs, a Kristin N., claims only one comment in the first hundred posted actually criticized the remarks as inappropriate.
FreeRepublic claims to be a site that "does not advocate or condone racism, violence, rebellion, secession, or an overthrow of the government." Yet, the thread went down, and back up with the original comments in tact, and then some, notes Chris Parry, the story's writer. Parry was careful and kind enough to - maybe unnecessarily - note the few reasonable voices in the crowd who were conservative, on Free Republic, and not racist. But there're always going to be a few exceptions to the rule, which, as far as you should be concerned, are absolute swamp creatures. Pardon any political incorrectness, but I think you'll agree if you happen to go over and dip your toe in what's mostly a bog of contagiously slimy invective and general retardation.
It gets worse, though. Chris Parry, it appears, has advocated on his Daily Kos blog any number of egregious offenses, among them: posting hate speech on sites like Free Republic and blaming it on conservatives. Parry posted under the name "hollywoodoz" on Daily Kos, where his signature was "Fool me once, I'll punch you in the fucking head." Parry outed himself as hollywoodoz here, where he discloses the company he helped start. In essence: Parry, the journalist, found his story right where he'd been circling it for a very long time, and reported it as news. Sigh.
Bottom line: Parry's noble intentions are paving him a road to hell, by taking the same one the slimeball majority at Free Republic employs. They're probably going to cheer a "mainstream," centrist blog pointing out the offenses of a liberal reporter trying to expose hate speech, but they shouldn't get it mixed up. A quick glance at Free Republic and you'll probably see the same thing I did: some of the most egregious examples that lend credence to the idea that some people just shouldn't be allowed near a keyboard, or to open their mouths, no matter what their political affiliation. Or, as some would have it: STFU.
Conservative Free Republic blog in free speech flap after racial slurs directed at Obama children [Vancouver Sun]
Fantasy Dancing
Finally, a fantasy sport pool I can get in to! The girls I performed with this winter have created a group for fans of So You Think You Can Dance. Right now we aren't throwing money in but people will pick their bottom three each week. Unfortunately I didn't get in soon enough this week but after tonight I think I'll be ready to go.
My Favorites Are: Brandon, Caitlin, Jason, Jeanine, Randi
In love with Tony Kushner
I have a new favorite playwright and he is fantastic. I love the way he allows the audience to take something new from the story every time they read/see it. If you live in Minneapolis you must check him out while he's at the Guthrie. This is the last weekend for Tiny Kushner but The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures, and Caroline or Change will be around for a few weeks. Get off your ass and get your brain activity on. Also, Eli, a character in Intelligent is so hot it's worth the three plus hours sitting next to a smelly elderly woman with the assisted hearing headset.
A New Kind of Walk of Shame
This morning I slept until 11 a.m. and I was supposed to be at the theater at 10 a.m. I walked in just in time to see the entire communications department eating lunch together, so obvious that I was just getting in for the day. Luckily, people tend to laugh at me when I run in late and this group was no exception. Ugh, so embarrassing, let's hope I don't do it again... soon.
Sinking Ship
The fitted sheet on my bed ripped in the center and sort of looks like an anchor. An anchor is pretty appropriate given my negative outlook recently.. Ada=Sinking Ship. I laughed for five minutes straight, thanks universe for snapping me out of that pity party.
Note- I had a photo but I accidently deleted so instead look at this:
In related news I found this article from the MN PR blog titled ’’Witty? Cute? Connected? It’s Not Enough, Job Hunting is Rough’’ http://www.gilliangabriel.com/best-foot-forward/2009/6/11/witty-cute-connected-its-not-enough.html
Note- I had a photo but I accidently deleted so instead look at this:
In related news I found this article from the MN PR blog titled ’’Witty? Cute? Connected? It’s Not Enough, Job Hunting is Rough’’ http://www.gilliangabriel.com/best-foot-forward/2009/6/11/witty-cute-connected-its-not-enough.html
Life is Disappointing
I feel life is one disappointing situation after another and although there is some great stuff thrown in there too, it really comes down to how you deal with the disappointment. Since college I have experienced so much rejection it is unbelievable. Prior to this, the only rejection I dealt with was in my dancing. I'd go on auditions and sometimes not get the position I wanted. I'm fine with this sort of rejection because you can control it, you can work your turn-out and get back to class. There will be another opportunity and you can learn from your mistakes.
The rejection I've had lately is both professional and personal. Professionally I have busted my ass and still haven't gotten that big first job due to the economy. There is no reason why I shouldn't have a job. There is no excuse for companies (three in particular) to promise and pseudo-hire someone and not follow through due to poor financial planning. There is no reason I should still keep at this depressing and soul-sucking job search but I am.
Personally, the guys in my life have been just as problematic. I'm exhausted from chasing after one who isn't interested and fighting with another over the way he treats me as his girlfriend while he pursues others. Not one man in my life, including family, has not turned out to be a major disappointment and my standards are not unreasonable. All I want is someone I have chemistry with. Beyond that I would like them to actively want to spend time with me, return a text a few hours after I send one and have their own interests/passions/creative outlets/friends. Boom. Not a whole lot to ask for dudes, truly it isn't.
So how do I deal with this crap? I'm running out of optimism and creative solutions.
The rejection I've had lately is both professional and personal. Professionally I have busted my ass and still haven't gotten that big first job due to the economy. There is no reason why I shouldn't have a job. There is no excuse for companies (three in particular) to promise and pseudo-hire someone and not follow through due to poor financial planning. There is no reason I should still keep at this depressing and soul-sucking job search but I am.
Personally, the guys in my life have been just as problematic. I'm exhausted from chasing after one who isn't interested and fighting with another over the way he treats me as his girlfriend while he pursues others. Not one man in my life, including family, has not turned out to be a major disappointment and my standards are not unreasonable. All I want is someone I have chemistry with. Beyond that I would like them to actively want to spend time with me, return a text a few hours after I send one and have their own interests/passions/creative outlets/friends. Boom. Not a whole lot to ask for dudes, truly it isn't.
So how do I deal with this crap? I'm running out of optimism and creative solutions.
Professional Intern
I'm interning again, this time with the Guthrie Theater in the press and communications department. So far I absolutely love it but it brings my grand total of internships to a whopping seven. For my sanity I keep saying this will pay off one day but right now I could really use a job. I didn't want to go back to a coffee shop but it's pretty much my only option. Always the intern, never the full-time employee!
Twitter This
On Friday I was had a quiet night at home watching Conan and Jimmy Fallon. Fallon did a bit making fun of a kid at home named ''Jared'' and Twitter life changed forever. Just kidding but that bit lead to a comment from me to J.F. who then retweeted my message. Super cool and this is what it said:
Thanks @jimmyfallon for scaring the hell out of my brother @Jaredwaldo. Super hilarious!
Soon after my brush with Fallon's Twitter friends I made fun of Glen Humplik's last name while messaging my brother. What came next was really bizarre and can't be described, enjoy:
- JaredWaldo@adakatarina One time Glenn Humplik the former sidekick of Tom Green on his MTV show responded to one ofmy
tweets it was exhilarating
- @JaredWaldo If our last name was Humplik I would change it asap. Walton is fine but Rosinko sounds cooler. Could be the
extra syllables
- humplik@adakatarina to change your name would be a bad decision on your part..
- @humplik Oh no, I'm sorry! Humplik is a fantastic last name.
- @adakatarina My only goal now will be to marry you so you are stuck with my last name for the rest of your life.
- @humplik Oh I'd figure something out, like changing my name to a symbol the way Prince did for a while.
- humplik@adakatarina You PR types, always one step ahead of the game. I officially give up my quest. You can now rest.
What did people do before the internet?
Thanks @jimmyfallon for scaring the hell out of my brother @Jaredwaldo. Super hilarious!
Soon after my brush with Fallon's Twitter friends I made fun of Glen Humplik's last name while messaging my brother. What came next was really bizarre and can't be described, enjoy:
- JaredWaldo@adakatarina One time Glenn Humplik the former sidekick of Tom Green on his MTV show responded to one ofmy
tweets it was exhilarating
- @JaredWaldo If our last name was Humplik I would change it asap. Walton is fine but Rosinko sounds cooler. Could be the
extra syllables
- humplik@adakatarina to change your name would be a bad decision on your part..
- @humplik Oh no, I'm sorry! Humplik is a fantastic last name.
- @adakatarina My only goal now will be to marry you so you are stuck with my last name for the rest of your life.
- @humplik Oh I'd figure something out, like changing my name to a symbol the way Prince did for a while.
- humplik@adakatarina You PR types, always one step ahead of the game. I officially give up my quest. You can now rest.
What did people do before the internet?
SHDT Spring Try-Outs
We held try-outs for the 2009 Fall season last week. I'm really excited for a new group and even more excited that we are completely ready for August and I don't have to be there every day! Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love coaching but it would be nicer if it wasn't half volunteer. On the upside I think this group of girls is going to be wonderful, bonding and fund-raisers will be a blast. To follow what we're doing visit
career compromise?
I had the worst conversation with a recruiter for a hiring agency this afternoon. An impromptu phone interview turned in to an interrogation. First she implied that all young people tend to pad their resumes and I must be one of them. After assuming my resume was fake she asked me to explain each job, campus organization and reference in detail. There was little interest in what I learned from these experiences, just that I did have them.
The worst question she asked was this one: ''I see you helped make a documentary on Hurricane Katrina, did you make this in Iowa or did you actually travel somewhere?''
The worst question she asked was this one: ''I see you helped make a documentary on Hurricane Katrina, did you make this in Iowa or did you actually travel somewhere?''
My reply was snotty but justifiable: ''Well Hurricane Katrina didn't happen in Iowa, so yes, we traveled to New Orleans and sent for footage from Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee and cities outside of New Orleans, Louisiana. If you would like a copy I can help you purchase one.''
Ugh, it went further downhill after being told that my broad field of choice- communications- is ''probably a bit too narrow for them'' but they would love to have me interview. Oh goody, I can not wait to interview with you in person!
In related news, CNN and Career Building published an article today suggesting jobs college grads should go after. This is probably what gave Ms. Recruiter the idea that communication experiences are unnecessary.
Accountant and auditor
2006 Employment: 1,274,000
2016 Employment: 1,500,000
Percentage increase: 18
Best for: Accounting majors
Database administrators
2006 Employment: 119,000
2016 Employment: 154,000
Percentage increase: 29
Best for: Computer science, information science or management information systems majors
Electrical engineering
2006 Employment: 153,000
2016 Employment: 163,000
Percentage increase: 6
Financial analysts
2006 Employment: 221,000
2016 Employment: 295,000
Percentage increase: 34
Best for: Finance, economics, business administration, accounting or statistics majors
Management analysts
2006 Employment: 29,000
2016 Employment: 30,600
Percentage increase: 5.4
Best for: Business administration majors
Marketing managers
2006 Employment: 167,000
2016 Employment: 192,000
Percentage increase: 14
Best for: Business administration majors
Mechanical engineers
2006 Employment: 226,000
2016 Employment: 235,000
Percentage increase: 4
Best for: Engineering majors
Network systems and data communications analysts
2006 Employment: 262,000
2016 Employment: 402,000
Percentage increase: 53
Best for: Computer science, information science or management information systems majors
Personal financial advisers
2006 Employment: 176,000
2016 Employment: 248,000
Percentage increase: 41
Best for: Accounting, business, finance, economics, mathematics or law majors
Sales managers
2006 Employment: 318,000
2016 Employment: 351,000
Percentage increase: 10
Best for: Business administration major
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/04/13/cb.promising.jobs.2009/index.html
Ugh, it went further downhill after being told that my broad field of choice- communications- is ''probably a bit too narrow for them'' but they would love to have me interview. Oh goody, I can not wait to interview with you in person!
In related news, CNN and Career Building published an article today suggesting jobs college grads should go after. This is probably what gave Ms. Recruiter the idea that communication experiences are unnecessary.
Accountant and auditor
2006 Employment: 1,274,000
2016 Employment: 1,500,000
Percentage increase: 18
Best for: Accounting majors
Database administrators
2006 Employment: 119,000
2016 Employment: 154,000
Percentage increase: 29
Best for: Computer science, information science or management information systems majors
Electrical engineering
2006 Employment: 153,000
2016 Employment: 163,000
Percentage increase: 6
Financial analysts
2006 Employment: 221,000
2016 Employment: 295,000
Percentage increase: 34
Best for: Finance, economics, business administration, accounting or statistics majors
Management analysts
2006 Employment: 29,000
2016 Employment: 30,600
Percentage increase: 5.4
Best for: Business administration majors
Marketing managers
2006 Employment: 167,000
2016 Employment: 192,000
Percentage increase: 14
Best for: Business administration majors
Mechanical engineers
2006 Employment: 226,000
2016 Employment: 235,000
Percentage increase: 4
Best for: Engineering majors
Network systems and data communications analysts
2006 Employment: 262,000
2016 Employment: 402,000
Percentage increase: 53
Best for: Computer science, information science or management information systems majors
Personal financial advisers
2006 Employment: 176,000
2016 Employment: 248,000
Percentage increase: 41
Best for: Accounting, business, finance, economics, mathematics or law majors
Sales managers
2006 Employment: 318,000
2016 Employment: 351,000
Percentage increase: 10
Best for: Business administration major
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/04/13/cb.promising.jobs.2009/index.html
Ad-dicted
I love advertising but some commercials make women look so stupid. These four make me want to pull my hair out whenever I see them.
Axe is on to us ladies. They know how we meet ahead of time to strategize ways to clean up unsuspecting 21 year olds at the bar and how hot it is when they smell like teen boys. The more Axe products they use, the higher the chance we'll sleep with them, especially if they're made out of chocolate but you didn't hear it from me.
Thanks Unilever for counteracting the Dove ads.
This bothers me because it's for a Kids' Meal. If it were for a late-night after bar snack, it would still be stupid but at least fit the right audience. Kids have enough sex in their face we don't need to box it up and zoom in.
This teaches us that full-figured girls will do absolutely anything to get attention from their unappreciative significant others. In the name of saving a relationship they will make themselves look stupid and get hurt because they didn't read installation directions. You go girl!
No matter what size we are or how low our self-esteem falls, we can always count on a good sickness followed by some tasty snack food. Don't worry thought, once we over-compensate for our three days of starvation, Activia is there to get us back on track. Woo hoo!
Axe is on to us ladies. They know how we meet ahead of time to strategize ways to clean up unsuspecting 21 year olds at the bar and how hot it is when they smell like teen boys. The more Axe products they use, the higher the chance we'll sleep with them, especially if they're made out of chocolate but you didn't hear it from me.
Thanks Unilever for counteracting the Dove ads.
This bothers me because it's for a Kids' Meal. If it were for a late-night after bar snack, it would still be stupid but at least fit the right audience. Kids have enough sex in their face we don't need to box it up and zoom in.
This teaches us that full-figured girls will do absolutely anything to get attention from their unappreciative significant others. In the name of saving a relationship they will make themselves look stupid and get hurt because they didn't read installation directions. You go girl!
No matter what size we are or how low our self-esteem falls, we can always count on a good sickness followed by some tasty snack food. Don't worry thought, once we over-compensate for our three days of starvation, Activia is there to get us back on track. Woo hoo!
pouty
I get notoriously pouty when my friends (especially boys of interest) are slow to make plans or get wrapped up in something else and forget to update me. This always results in over application of mascara, listening to music and taking stupid pictures with photobooth.
What? You want to ride bikes on this amazing less than frigid evening? That is the best idea I have heard all day, I can not wait to see you later!
Enjoy.
What? You want to ride bikes on this amazing less than frigid evening? That is the best idea I have heard all day, I can not wait to see you later!
Oh damn your friend is on his way from out of town so you and your boys are skating instead until he gets here and will probably end up drinking 40s and going bowling?
Stupid boys and their visitors ruin everything
Dreams Do Come True
Let's Pizza is a pizza vending machine out of Italy that kneads the dough and bakes the pizza fresh on the street. Almost too good to be true and at a suggested price of $7, I think this is going to be a massive hit around bars and on college campuses.
I hope it tastes as good as it looks!
Inspiration
Nick Lazzarini inspires me to get in the studio and work. He has amazing control, beautiful lines and striking choreography.
Captivated
I am so captivated by Maya Deren, I must learn more about this woman and what she has contributed to film and photography. Here are some images that really stick with me.
House of Style
House of Style is back on MTV with major format changes. During the 90s Cindy Crawford and Molly Sims interviewed high profile designers and gave backstage peaks of the runway. Some of these elements remain in the new version alongside a cute DIY bracelet project and a ''Behind the Music-eque'' Justin Timberlake profile for William Rast. Aimed at a Junior High audience, the show is still good enough for young fans of the old show to follow. My only negative comment would be the feature on dinner parties. The whole segment came off as pretentious and bitchy as that chick that works with Whitney on The City. However, it's Spring and I really admired the color palate and glittery decorations.
Oh Chromeo
I am so in lust with David Macklovitch of Chromeo. Who is that? Well he's the guy singing in this video and is also pursuing a PHD in French Lit and teaches at Columbia. I would never be able to pay attention in his class that is fo sho. Je suis désolé mais je ne vous ai pas compris parce que vous êtes si attrayant!
Creepers Gonna Creep
Every Spring I encounter the creepest of dudes out at the bars. Honestly, they come out of hibernation and are always in full effect from March-May. I usually go with the truthful, I am not feeling it sorry, line but sometimes I get creative.
not a girl definitely not a mom
I'm trying to enjoy this gorgeous spring day in Minneapolis by drinking too much coffee, catching up on NPR podcasts and blogging near an open window. I was in love with the day and being semi-productive until the kid next door came home from school. Don't get me wrong, I adore kids more than most people. In fact, I have an unusually high tolerance for children's media and it takes a lot for me to lose patience.
That said, the neighbor kid is so damn loud I can't handle it anymore! Window shut, headphones on and I can still hear his piercing voice.
That said, the neighbor kid is so damn loud I can't handle it anymore! Window shut, headphones on and I can still hear his piercing voice.
Woah my eyes!
I am an unapologetic Facebook stalker. If you are my friend, I will probably look through your photos at some point. Sometimes it's because I'm bored and other times I'm checking to see if you're still single.
I was going through a friend's photos and ran across a mostly naked shot of his friend holding a stuffed animal over his stuff and standing in front of a mirror. Yeah. It went from cute pictures of my friend with his girlfriend to naked dude. You'd think at this point I would stop going through the album but no, I had to see what else he had in store.
FFN III
Party photos, photos of photos and some with friends. For all of these wonderful photographer credits check out Metro Magazine, City Pages and Digital Crush.
FFN III
Fashion Fight Night 3, I think it’s about time I give you a recap. In case you have never been it’s a fashion show and photo shoot throw down between multiple photographers in two boxing rings. The actual photo shoots are timed and follow a boxing match format. However pictures speak louder than words, here are some of my favorite shots from the ring.
Another reason why I love Obama
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/03/endangered.species.act/index.html
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Obama on Tuesday overturned a last-minute Bush administration regulation that many environmentalists claim weakened the Endangered Species Act.
President Obama, with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, marked the agency's 160th birthday Tuesday.
The regulation, issued a few weeks before George W. Bush left office, made it easier for federal agencies to skip consultations with government scientists before launching projects that could affect endangered wildlife.
By overturning the regulation, Obama said during an enthusiastic reception at the Interior Department, he had restored "the scientific process to its rightful place at the heart of the Endangered Species Act, a process undermined by past administrations."
Under the Bush administration rule, there was no need for a federal agency to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Services if that agency determined that no harm would come to an endangered species as a result of its project.
But the determination of what "no harm" meant rested with agency bureaucrats instead of scientists.
Obama issued a memorandum that effectively suspends the regulation while ordering a review to determine whether it promotes "the purposes of the [Endangered Species Act]."
"The work of scientists and experts in my administration, including right here in the Interior Department, will be respected," Obama said. "For more than three decades, the Endangered Species Act has successfully protected our nation's most threatened wildlife, and we should be looking for ways to improve it, not weaken it."
Environmental groups were quick to praise Obama's action.
"President Obama's announcement will allow [the Endangered Species Act] to do what it was intended: protect our nation's endangered plants and animals," said Andrew Wetzler, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council's Endangered Species Program.
"Reversing the Bush administration's midnight action will restore protections for our last wild places and species."
Obama also helped celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Interior Department on Tuesday.
"Throughout our history, there's been a tension between those who've sought to conserve our natural resources for the benefit of future generations and those who have sought to profit from these resources," he told department employees.
"But I'm here to tell you this is a false choice. With smart, sustainable policies, we can grow our economy today and preserve the environment for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren."
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