Yep, the news report that some woman was assaulted on our campus by two men, complete with descriptions of those men?
Completely made up.
A story.
A fairy tale.
Bullshit.
Think she got her family's attention now?
Coo Coo for Cocoa Puffs, that's all I'm sayin'.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Crazy day at work ...
I'm sure it will make the national news, as it has hit the AP wire here and the news is all over Florida ...
Today at our northernmost campus, a young woman was assaulted by two men in a classroom. This happened about 10 this morning and, as such, that campus was not only locked down, but each and every vehicle leaving the campus was searched. So far, there has been descriptions of the two men released but no one has been apprehended.
That's the bad news.
The good (?) news is that we (my college) are very ready and able to handle such an occurrance and aside from the fact the assault took place, the procedure was followed. It seems a bit inhumane to talk about procedure when a woman is hurting, but honestly, it could happen anywhere and now I know what we would do if it happened on my campus.
After this happened, in an unrelated incident, the entire campus email system, network and internet systems went down.
I did a lot of filing today. Thoughtful filing.
I hope the woman who was assaulted is okay. I will keep her in my prayers tonight.
(from the Charlotte Sun Herald)
BREAKING: ASSAULT WITH KNIFE REPORTED AT EDISON, CLASSES CANCELED
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is investigating "an assault with a knife in a bathroom" shortly before 10 a.m. today at the Charlotte campus of Edison State College.
The victim is reported to be a student around age 30 or 31, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Lt. Rick Hobbs, a major crimes detective with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, said the matter is being classified as an assault, until further testing is completed. Officials earlier called it a sexual assault.
Sheriff's deputies stopped students' vehicles as they left the campus. The woman has been taken to a hospital.
Classes have been canceled for today.
Deputies issued a BOLO for two male suspects.
Sheriff's spokesman Bob Carpenter provided these descriptions:
"White Male, 5-6 to 5-8 inches tall, about 20-25 years of age, skinny, dirty blond crew cut hair, two-day growth of beard, was wearing white Puma shirt, black shoes, a scar over eye and wearing a gold hoop in his right eyebrow.
"The black male was stocky in build, 150 pounds, 20-25 years of age, clean shaven, black hair, brown eyes, wearing a large gold necklace around his neck, large baggy blue and black polo shirt, and blue jean shorts with yellow boxers over them."
The sheriff's helicopter and K-9 units have been involved in the search for the two suspects.
Those with information can call the Sheriff's Office at 941-639-2101 and Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS.
Classes at Edison are expected to resume Friday.
Today at our northernmost campus, a young woman was assaulted by two men in a classroom. This happened about 10 this morning and, as such, that campus was not only locked down, but each and every vehicle leaving the campus was searched. So far, there has been descriptions of the two men released but no one has been apprehended.
That's the bad news.
The good (?) news is that we (my college) are very ready and able to handle such an occurrance and aside from the fact the assault took place, the procedure was followed. It seems a bit inhumane to talk about procedure when a woman is hurting, but honestly, it could happen anywhere and now I know what we would do if it happened on my campus.
After this happened, in an unrelated incident, the entire campus email system, network and internet systems went down.
I did a lot of filing today. Thoughtful filing.
I hope the woman who was assaulted is okay. I will keep her in my prayers tonight.
(from the Charlotte Sun Herald)
BREAKING: ASSAULT WITH KNIFE REPORTED AT EDISON, CLASSES CANCELED
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is investigating "an assault with a knife in a bathroom" shortly before 10 a.m. today at the Charlotte campus of Edison State College.
The victim is reported to be a student around age 30 or 31, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Lt. Rick Hobbs, a major crimes detective with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, said the matter is being classified as an assault, until further testing is completed. Officials earlier called it a sexual assault.
Sheriff's deputies stopped students' vehicles as they left the campus. The woman has been taken to a hospital.
Classes have been canceled for today.
Deputies issued a BOLO for two male suspects.
Sheriff's spokesman Bob Carpenter provided these descriptions:
"White Male, 5-6 to 5-8 inches tall, about 20-25 years of age, skinny, dirty blond crew cut hair, two-day growth of beard, was wearing white Puma shirt, black shoes, a scar over eye and wearing a gold hoop in his right eyebrow.
"The black male was stocky in build, 150 pounds, 20-25 years of age, clean shaven, black hair, brown eyes, wearing a large gold necklace around his neck, large baggy blue and black polo shirt, and blue jean shorts with yellow boxers over them."
The sheriff's helicopter and K-9 units have been involved in the search for the two suspects.
Those with information can call the Sheriff's Office at 941-639-2101 and Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS.
Classes at Edison are expected to resume Friday.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Work overview.
It is always interesting, being the new kid on the block. Even more so -- being the new kid in the new job with unknown expectations.
The last two jobs I've had have been that way. Make my own way. Push my own limits. Discover my own boundaries.
I am loving my new job. So many different opportunities to affect change. Options for my own personal growth. Options for learning in general.
I felt pigeonholed at my last job. This one -- I feel free.
A blessing, indeed.
The last two jobs I've had have been that way. Make my own way. Push my own limits. Discover my own boundaries.
I am loving my new job. So many different opportunities to affect change. Options for my own personal growth. Options for learning in general.
I felt pigeonholed at my last job. This one -- I feel free.
A blessing, indeed.
Monday, July 20, 2009
What a great weekend ...
You never realize just how much you miss your family and friends until you get to see them again.
Sister and Boy Wonder's party was fabulous. Like I said, great food, good times, lots of laughs. Perfect weather, IMHO, with it just cool enough for a bonfire while not too cold. Definitely not hot enough for being miserable, which was lovely too.
This week it is back to the grind, trying to get some things done. I have a couple of agreements to mesh together, plus a grant to get written. Back at home I have some boxes to get to the storage unit, along with some other stuff to be unpacked.
I'm by myself this weekend at the apartment, but next week Dad and Stepmom are coming, then the following Tuesday Auntie N and Cousin T are coming, then after THEY leave, my friend Angela is coming. Then it will be quiet until Labor Day when I head back to Indiana for the weekend.
Today a coworker brought in some mangoes a friend of hers had given her. Apparently mangoes are like zucchini in Indiana, so I imagine we will have more mangoes as the week goes on. I love mangoes so I'm already thinking about what I will make with it.
Nothing else to report. Lots of stuff to do, gotta focus.
Sister and Boy Wonder's party was fabulous. Like I said, great food, good times, lots of laughs. Perfect weather, IMHO, with it just cool enough for a bonfire while not too cold. Definitely not hot enough for being miserable, which was lovely too.
This week it is back to the grind, trying to get some things done. I have a couple of agreements to mesh together, plus a grant to get written. Back at home I have some boxes to get to the storage unit, along with some other stuff to be unpacked.
I'm by myself this weekend at the apartment, but next week Dad and Stepmom are coming, then the following Tuesday Auntie N and Cousin T are coming, then after THEY leave, my friend Angela is coming. Then it will be quiet until Labor Day when I head back to Indiana for the weekend.
Today a coworker brought in some mangoes a friend of hers had given her. Apparently mangoes are like zucchini in Indiana, so I imagine we will have more mangoes as the week goes on. I love mangoes so I'm already thinking about what I will make with it.
Nothing else to report. Lots of stuff to do, gotta focus.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Good friends, good food, great family ... fantastic day.
It is a little weird being back in Indiana. First, it is cool here. As in 50s for the lows tonight. Today's weather was perfect for the party thought ... 70s and sunny, with a very slight breeze. Granted, as the sun went down I added a sweatshirt, but overall, very pleasant.
Mom has repainted her bathrooms and both look great. I love the color in her smaller bathroom ... although I should, as it is the color of my former bedroom in Indy. :) Yes, she used the leftover paint from my house to paint her bathroom.
I was able to see many friends and family I haven't seen in a few months today, so it was a fantastic day ... I got to hug on Madison and Nathan, as well as their parents, the Sharkfamily and my friend N, who was kind enough to stop by despite the fact that he doesn't know Alyssa and Colin very well.
Tonight (for me) ended about a half hour ago when I retired to the bedroom. The party started twelve hours ago and is still going strong. There is a brisk cornhole competition going on, between my stepbrother, M, and Boy Wonder. The loser has to wear the winner's alma mater colors to the Purdue/IU games. Needless to say, neither wants to lose!!!
Ate lots of great food, including some things I've never tried before but will now add to my recipe files.
Tomorrow is a return to Indy in the morning, followed by an afternoon flight to Fort Myers. Back to the hot ...
Mom has repainted her bathrooms and both look great. I love the color in her smaller bathroom ... although I should, as it is the color of my former bedroom in Indy. :) Yes, she used the leftover paint from my house to paint her bathroom.
I was able to see many friends and family I haven't seen in a few months today, so it was a fantastic day ... I got to hug on Madison and Nathan, as well as their parents, the Sharkfamily and my friend N, who was kind enough to stop by despite the fact that he doesn't know Alyssa and Colin very well.
Tonight (for me) ended about a half hour ago when I retired to the bedroom. The party started twelve hours ago and is still going strong. There is a brisk cornhole competition going on, between my stepbrother, M, and Boy Wonder. The loser has to wear the winner's alma mater colors to the Purdue/IU games. Needless to say, neither wants to lose!!!
Ate lots of great food, including some things I've never tried before but will now add to my recipe files.
Tomorrow is a return to Indy in the morning, followed by an afternoon flight to Fort Myers. Back to the hot ...
Friday, July 17, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
I am headed back home again to Indiana ...
at least for this weekend.
Mom is hosting a post-wedding open house for Sister and Boy Wonder. I should probably think of another name for him, but honestly, the lovely man registered for a Batman towel for the wedding registry, so ... Boy Wonder he remains.
I fly in 'round 9:30 on Friday night and on Saturday, Sister, Boy Wonder and I head north to LP for the family/friend shindig. Returning to Indy on Sunday to fly out around 4. It is going to be a cram-packed, fun-filled weekend.
Looking forward to it.
Mom is hosting a post-wedding open house for Sister and Boy Wonder. I should probably think of another name for him, but honestly, the lovely man registered for a Batman towel for the wedding registry, so ... Boy Wonder he remains.
I fly in 'round 9:30 on Friday night and on Saturday, Sister, Boy Wonder and I head north to LP for the family/friend shindig. Returning to Indy on Sunday to fly out around 4. It is going to be a cram-packed, fun-filled weekend.
Looking forward to it.
Alias ...
I've started re-watching Alias from the beginning. A few observations:
1. This show still kicks ass. It is better than so much drivel that is on television now, let alone when it was produced.
2. Michael Vartan and Bradley Cooper remain ridiculously hot. Good Mary, I need a cold drink of water after watching them.
3. Ron Rifkin is the ultimate evil genius.
4. Victor Garber isn't too hard on the eyes either.
*******
There are a few other things going on but I'm not ready to talk about them yet.
1. This show still kicks ass. It is better than so much drivel that is on television now, let alone when it was produced.
2. Michael Vartan and Bradley Cooper remain ridiculously hot. Good Mary, I need a cold drink of water after watching them.
3. Ron Rifkin is the ultimate evil genius.
4. Victor Garber isn't too hard on the eyes either.
*******
There are a few other things going on but I'm not ready to talk about them yet.
Monday, July 13, 2009
have you ever ...
had the kind of day where you just stick your foot in it from morning until night?
Today was that kind of day.
I am thankful it is bedtime.
Today was that kind of day.
I am thankful it is bedtime.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
NYC Prep on Bravo.
So I'm watching this inane show for God Only Knows what reason. Basically, it is a reality show based on the experiences of NYC prep school students.
Two immediate thoughts:
1. Cynicism as broad as theirs is generally cultivated by years of life. They are all of 16-19. How sad.
2. I am thankful I do not know these children. It would make my life miserable.
Two immediate thoughts:
1. Cynicism as broad as theirs is generally cultivated by years of life. They are all of 16-19. How sad.
2. I am thankful I do not know these children. It would make my life miserable.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The A/C is out at work ...
I am sweating.
Thank God for my fan.
I'm thinking nice cold shower before the concert tonight ...
It has to be 85 degrees in here.
Oy vey.
Thank God for my fan.
I'm thinking nice cold shower before the concert tonight ...
It has to be 85 degrees in here.
Oy vey.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Things that have made me happy this week.
1. I have a ticket to see John Legend/India Arie tomorrow night. :)
2. I have successfully made a hair appointment, a doctor's appointment and an "oil change" appointment ... all for this week! Seriously! The Stars Are Aligned!
3. I have found out the name of a good auto repair place in town.
4. My friend S's husband T is beginning to show positive improvement since his stroke. This is utterly FANTASTIC news!
5. I fell asleep at 8 p.m. last night and slept solid until 6:30 this morning. mmm mmm mmm.
6. There is a Restoration Hardware outlet by my house.
7. There is an Ulta less than 2 miles from my house.
8. I can buy booze on Sundays.
9. Getting a FL driver's license was not as painful as I thought.
10. My friend Angela is coming to visit in August and we will be going to see Kathy Griffith's show when she is here!
11. The peaches I bought from a roadside vendor have been nothing short of spectacular.
12. I broke the news to Mom that I'm not coming home for Thanksgiving and she did not Freak Out.
13. My laundry is done and put away.
14. The kitties are happy.
15. My sister and her hubby have bought a house!
2. I have successfully made a hair appointment, a doctor's appointment and an "oil change" appointment ... all for this week! Seriously! The Stars Are Aligned!
3. I have found out the name of a good auto repair place in town.
4. My friend S's husband T is beginning to show positive improvement since his stroke. This is utterly FANTASTIC news!
5. I fell asleep at 8 p.m. last night and slept solid until 6:30 this morning. mmm mmm mmm.
6. There is a Restoration Hardware outlet by my house.
7. There is an Ulta less than 2 miles from my house.
8. I can buy booze on Sundays.
9. Getting a FL driver's license was not as painful as I thought.
10. My friend Angela is coming to visit in August and we will be going to see Kathy Griffith's show when she is here!
11. The peaches I bought from a roadside vendor have been nothing short of spectacular.
12. I broke the news to Mom that I'm not coming home for Thanksgiving and she did not Freak Out.
13. My laundry is done and put away.
14. The kitties are happy.
15. My sister and her hubby have bought a house!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
A little bet ...
Anyone want to guess the first thing a wife does when she hears her husband proclaim, publicly, that the other woman was "his soul mate"?
a) Reconcile with him.
b) Clean out the bank accounts
c) Hire the shark-iest attorney ever.
d) Change the locks on all residences
e) B, C and D
I guarantee you this: if I were Jenny Sanford, Mark would WISH he had been hiking the AT, nude, without sunblock and bug spray, for a month.
***********
As an equal opportunity kind of gal, WTF Denny Oxley? Seriously? You have to be dumber than a sack of hammers to be caught out drunk, with an intern, then proclaim you are still a member of the House of Representatives. Smooth move, Ex-Lax.
a) Reconcile with him.
b) Clean out the bank accounts
c) Hire the shark-iest attorney ever.
d) Change the locks on all residences
e) B, C and D
I guarantee you this: if I were Jenny Sanford, Mark would WISH he had been hiking the AT, nude, without sunblock and bug spray, for a month.
***********
As an equal opportunity kind of gal, WTF Denny Oxley? Seriously? You have to be dumber than a sack of hammers to be caught out drunk, with an intern, then proclaim you are still a member of the House of Representatives. Smooth move, Ex-Lax.
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