When fireworks turned bad

Posted by Pie Hole on July 1, 2009 under Pie Hole | Be the First to Comment

As I’m sitting here, trying to come up with some reason for posting, because, hey, it’s unlikely that this will ever get read, I am hearing the crackling of bottle rockets and trying to figure out why and when fireworks turned bad.

When I was a kid, the whole street turned out on the Fourth of July. Sometimes the family shows would overlap a bit and we’d get to watch the neighbors’ go up in smoke. Everyone loved the fireworks, although there was always the one story each year about the jerk-off who blew off a finger because he was holding a firecracker when it went off. I seem to remember now that it was always the same picture.

But that was all anyone needed, just a yearly reminder not to play with any fireworks that would explode or fly, because they explode or fly.

Over the past thrity years or so, fireworks have become a bad thing. Bad fireworks. Bad.

They remind you of the bombs bursting in air, the rocket’s red glare, the ass kicking power of the American farmers over the British Armed Forces, the strength of America. The power of U.S.A. Well, as you’re surely aware, self-loathing, America hating liberals have gotten into power across the country and put an end to the celebration of America. Filthy bastards.

Fireworks have also become bad because there’s always the dumbass who doesn’t care what the law is. You see these choad smokers when they get on the freeway and decide that they don’t need to merge into traffic, but can just drive down the shoulder until there is a highway sign forcing them to “merge” into the second lane from the right. So the people who respect the laws of the country who get into power think that they’re elementary school teachers.

Remember when it was sharing day and if you didn’t bring enough shit for the whole class you couldn’t share? That’s what bottle rockets are. The dipshits think, “If I can have fireworks that don’t fly or explode, but this dumbass three blocks over keeps shooting off fireworks that fly AND explode, I’ll take away the right of my constituents to have any fireworks.” What does that acheive? The only fireworks are the bottle rockets.

Seriously, if some a-hole doesn’t follow the law, what makes you think that more laws are the answer? The problem is that we are moving away from a nation of laws to a nation of emotions and freeloaders.

In short, BLOW IT OUT YOUR PIE HOLE!

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UN Resolution 1718

Posted by Pie Hole on June 3, 2009 under Pie Hole | Be the First to Comment

Resolution 1718 (2006)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 5551st meeting, on 14 October 2006

The Security Council,

Recalling its previous relevant resolutions, including resolution 825 (1993), resolution 1540 (2004) and, in particular, resolution 1695 (2006), as well as the statement of its President of 6 October 2006 (S/PRST/2006/41),

Reaffirming that proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as well as their means of delivery, constitutes a threat to international peace and security,

Expressing the gravest concern at the claim by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea () that it has conducted a test of a nuclear weapon on 9 October 2006, and at the challenge such a test constitutes to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and to international efforts aimed at strengthening the global regime of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the danger it poses to peace and stability in the region and beyond,

Expressing its firm conviction that the international regime on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons should be maintained and recalling that the cannot have the status of a nuclear-weapon state in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,

Deploring the ’s announcement of withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its pursuit of nuclear weapons,

Deploring further that the has refused to return to the Six-Party talks without precondition,

Endorsing the Joint Statement issued on 19 September 2005 by China, the , Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the United States,

Underlining the importance that the respond to other security and humanitarian concerns of the international community,

Expressing profound concern that the test claimed by the has generated increased tension in the region and beyond, and determining therefore that there is a clear threat to international peace and security,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, and taking measures under its Article 41,

  1. Condemns the nuclear test proclaimed by the on 9 October 2006 in flagrant disregard of its relevant resolutions, in particular resolution 1695 (2006), as well as of the statement of its President of 6 October 2006 (S/PRST/2006/41), including that such a test would bring universal condemnation of the international community and would represent a clear threat to international peace and security;
  2. Demands that the not conduct any further nuclear test or launch of a ballistic missile;
  3. Demands that the immediately retract its announcement of withdrawal from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons;
  4. Demands further that the return to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, and underlines the need for all States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to continue to comply with their Treaty obligations;
  5. Decides that the shall suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile programme and in this context re-establish its pre-existing commitments to a moratorium on missile launching;
  6. Decides that the shall abandon all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner, shall act strictly in accordance with the obligations applicable to parties under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the terms and conditions of its International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safeguards Agreement (IAEA INFCIRC/403) and shall provide the IAEA transparency measures extending beyond these requirements, including such access to individuals, documentation, equipments and facilities as may be required and deemed necessary by the IAEA;
  7. Decides also that the shall abandon all other existing weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programme in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner;
  8. Decides that:
    1. All Member States shall prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to the , through their territories or by their nationals, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, and whether or not originating in their territories, of:
      1. Any battle tanks, armoured combat vehicles, large calibre artillery systems, combat aircraft, attack helicopters, warships, missiles or missile systems as defined for the purpose of the United Nations Register on Conventional Arms, or related materiel including spare parts, or items as determined by the Security Council or the Committee established by paragraph 12 below (the Committee);
      2. All items, materials, equipment, goods and technology as set out in the lists in documents S/2006/814 and S/2006/815, unless within 14 days of adoption of this resolution the Committee has amended or completed their provisions also taking into account the list in document S/2006/816, as well as other items, materials, equipment, goods and technology, determined by the Security Council or the Committee, which could contribute to ’s nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes;
      3. Luxury goods;
    2. The shall cease the export of all items covered in subparagraphs (a) (i) and (a) (ii) above and that all Member States shall prohibit the procurement of such items from the by their nationals, or using their flagged vessels or aircraft, and whether or not originating in the territory of the ;
    3. All Member States shall prevent any transfers to the by their nationals or from their territories, or from the by its nationals or from its territory, of technical training, advice, services or assistance related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of the items in subparagraphs (a) (i) and (a) (ii) above;
    4. All Member States shall, in accordance with their respective legal processes, freeze immediately the funds, other financial assets and economic resources which are on their territories at the date of the adoption of this resolution or at any time thereafter, that are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the persons or entities designated by the Committee or by the Security Council as being engaged in or providing support for, including through other illicit means, ’s nuclear-related, other weapons of mass destruction-related and ballistic missile-related programmes, or by persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, and ensure that any funds, financial assets or economic resources are prevented from being made available by their nationals or by any persons or entities within their territories, to or for the benefit of such persons or entities;
    5. All Member States shall take the necessary steps to prevent the entry into or transit through their territories of the persons designated by the Committee or by the Security Council as being responsible for, including through supporting or
      promoting, policies in relation to the ’s nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related and other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes, together with their family members, provided that nothing in this paragraph shall oblige a state to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory;
    6. In order to ensure compliance with the requirements of this paragraph, and thereby preventing illicit trafficking in nuclear, chemical or biological weapons, their means of delivery and related materials, all Member States are called upon to take, in accordance with their national authorities and , and consistent with international law, cooperative action including through inspection of cargo to and from the , as necessary;
  9. Decides that the provisions of paragraph 8 (d) above do not apply to financial or other assets or resources that have been determined by relevant States:
    1. To be necessary for basic expenses, including payment for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges, or exclusively for payment of reasonable professional fees and reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services, or fees or service charges, in accordance with national laws, for routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds, other financial assets and economic resources, after notification by the relevant States to the Committee of the intention to authorize, where appropriate, access to such funds, other financial assets and economic resources and in the absence of a negative decision by the Committee within five working days of such notification;
    2. To be necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that such determination has been notified by the relevant States to the Committee and has been approved by the Committee; or
    3. To be subject of a judicial, administrative or arbitral lien or judgement, in which case the funds, other financial assets and economic resources may be used to satisfy that lien or judgement provided that the lien or judgement was entered prior to the date of the present resolution, is not for the benefit of a person referred to in paragraph 8 (d) above or an individual or entity identified by the Security Council or the Committee, and has been notified by the relevant States to the Committee;
  10. Decides that the measures imposed by paragraph 8 (e) above shall not apply where the Committee determines on a case-by-case basis that such travel is justified on the grounds of humanitarian need, including religious obligations, or where the Committee concludes that an exemption would otherwise further the objectives of the present resolution;
  11. Calls upon all Member States to report to the Security Council within thirty days of the adoption of this resolution on the steps they have taken with  a view to implementing effectively the provisions of paragraph 8 above;
  12. Decides to establish, in accordance with rule 28 of its provisional rules of procedure, a Committee of the Security Council consisting of all the members of the Council, to undertake the following tasks:
    1. To seek from all States, in particular those producing or possessing the items, materials, equipment, goods and technology referred to in paragraph 8 (a) above, information regarding the actions taken by them to implement effectively the measures imposed by paragraph 8 above of this resolution and whatever further information it may consider useful in this regard;
    2. To examine and take appropriate action on information regarding alleged violations of measures imposed by paragraph 8 of this resolution;
    3. To consider and decide upon requests for exemptions set out in paragraphs 9 and 10 above;
    4. To determine additional items, materials, equipment, goods and technology to be specified for the purpose of paragraphs 8 (a) (i) and 8 (a) (ii) above;
    5. To designate additional individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by paragraphs 8 (d) and 8 (e) above;
    6. To promulgate guidelines as may be necessary to facilitate the implementation of the measures imposed by this resolution;
    7. To report at least every 90 days to the Security Council on its work, with its observations and recommendations, in particular on ways to strengthen the effectiveness of the measures imposed by paragraph 8 above;
  13. Welcomes and encourages further the efforts by all States concerned to intensify their diplomatic efforts, to refrain from any actions that might aggravate tension and to facilitate the early resumption of the Six-Party Talks, with a view to the expeditious implementation of the Joint Statement issued on 19 September 2005 by China, the , Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the United States, to achieve the verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in north-east Asia;
  14. Calls upon the to return immediately to the Six-Party Talks without precondition and to work towards the expeditious implementation of the Joint Statement issued on 19 September 2005 by China, the , Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the United States;
  15. Affirms that it shall keep ’s actions under continuous review and that it shall be prepared to review the appropriateness of the measures contained in paragraph 8 above, including the strengthening, modification, suspension or lifting of the measures, as may be needed at that time in light of the ’s compliance with the provisions of the resolution;
  16. Underlines that further decisions will be required, should additional measures be necessary;
  17. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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OPD

Posted by Pie Hole on March 27, 2009 under Pie Hole | Comments are off for this article

As I type this, the Memorial service for the four slain Oakland Police Officers is wrapping up. Since all the pageantry in California is visiting the Oracle Arena, the city of Oakland decided to paint new lines on the streets in the general vicinity of the Oracle Arena. On Coliseum Way, there is new paint from 66th Ave to Independent Way.

A photo collage of the beginning of the service follows, starting off with the new paint.

The new paint on 66th Street in Oakland.

The new paint on 66th Street in Oakland.

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Ron Silver

Posted by Pie Hole on March 16, 2009 under Pie Hole | Comments are off for this article

Today, we note the sad passing of Ron Silver from esophageal cancer, liberal actor turned conservative, who was nominated for an Emmy for his role on The West Wing. He appeared at the Republican National Convention on August 30, 2004 and gave a short speech about the “war we did not seek.”

Countless other sites and newspapers will carry obituaries of the great actor Ron Silver. We remember him not for the Creative , but for the way that he encompassed a role. Like many fine actors, when you watched Ron Silver, you weren’t watching Ron Silver, but Alistar Berring, or Alec Bilson, or Phil Sneiderman, or any of the other roles he brought life to on the screen.

Ron Silver, rest in peace.

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Did we skip Big Brother?

Posted by Pie Hole on March 6, 2009 under Pie Hole | Comments are off for this article

George Orwell’s book 1984 had the government watching you. Everyone is familiar with Big Brother, and some are concerned that we are approaching the age of Big Brother. They get concerned about street cameras recording your every move. Electronic Toll Collection Tags are tracking your vehicle’s movement. Every time you pay for something electronically, your sales patterns, whereabouts and even your expenditures are being tracked, just like your income is tracked with direct depost.

What do the people do? They get convinced that the benefits of convenience more than outweighs their privacy concerns. They use convenience for the sale of private freedoms and .

The government does track you, oh yes it does. However, your purchase and vehicle movement don’t give those in control your complete picture. What does some do? He convinces people that if they actually tell him where they are, it is fun! People willingly tell http://twitter.com/ what they are doing. In fact, the home page actually ask people to answer “one simple question: What are you doing?” People are telling Big Brother exactly what he needs to know. What you are doing. He doesn’t need to have been snuck into our living rooms via the . People actually willing bring webcams into their homes, but resist “someone else” doing it to them.

After Twitter has been around to see an increase in technology, they will invent a new technology, but one that’s been around for years. They will have the ability to track your telephone. Sure, telephones have been trackable, but only by way of a warrant or to find a true missing person. When, in actuality, they were tracking all cell phones. Heads of state and high-ups in Washington would really take it in the shorts if this information was at all believed to have been by the public. But now, Twitter would make it available to all, on a personal permission system, as a convenience. “We can track where you are and tell all your friends.” They will give you the convenience of having them post your whereabouts, and by listening in to your calls, post what you’re talking about. And they will charge your for the convenience.

Big Brother will charge you for the convenience of having him watch you. Pure . In exchange for your fear of clandestine government spying program, you pay them to tell authorities where you are and what you’re doing and what you’re buying. Stay away, Big Brother. Come on in, Big Sister.

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California Is Going to Pot

Posted by Pie Hole on March 2, 2009 under Pie Hole | Read the First Comment

This entry is part 1 of 0 in the series AB390

February 23, 2009. That was the day that California Assemblyman Tom Ammiano introduced AB 390, the Marijuana Control, Regulation, and
Education Act
to the legislation of the State of California. It is scheduled to be heard in Committee on March 26, 2009, so don’t get your panties in a bunch waiting to legally smoke marijuana in California.

The bill, as introduced, contains 27 sections. Some of the sections are blah, blah, blah sections for legal stuff and severability, like Section 27, which basically says that if you got busted for a marijuana crime before the bill passed, you’re still screwed. Let’s take a quick rundown of the sections. Keep in mind that I am not a lawyer and if this bill ever gets past the Governor’s desk, it may be different than presented. Read more of this article »

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What we don’t have

Posted by Pie Hole on February 23, 2009 under Pie Hole | Comments are off for this article

I have been watching the referral logs of this site, and I think I need to make some things clear around here, as some people visit this site for some weird ass shit.

Climb inside Pokemon

Climb inside Pokemon

We do not have tips about learning Joomla. We do not have Pokemon Porn or Popeye Porn or Poop chute Porn. We do not have tips for surviving National Pancake day at IHOP.

We do have a chart for webhosting fees. We do have an advice column, although we need a better columnist. We do not have pictures of naked women. We do not have photos of Linda Evans. We do have a series, currently in progress, of the United States Constitution.

As of this writing, this site has a total combined total of ZERO diggs. We have a Page Rank of 4, and an Alexa Rank of 997,027. We don’t have financial advice. We don’t have instructions on how to buy a kangaroo. We have questioned why there are so many ugly chicks in porn.

We have a link to the Yarmulka Taqueria, a link to The Religion of Peace .com, and a link to Andy Coates. We have a video of a masturbating kangaroo and a video of a bunch of singing about the Internet and porn. We have pictures of girls who may or may not live in your area who may or may not be interested in a hookup.

We have a story about a multi-national coalition. We have remarks from Ron Silver. We do not have any remarks from Obama. Although, with the bailout plan, we should get whatever we want from him. We have beautiful poetry. We have the words “Jessica Alba’s ass” and in the same sentence. We tell the world about Tigger Tales, but need a picture.

We reminisced about the Wooz and my adventures with a . We do not have what Meatloaf would not do, although we know that he would do anything for love. We do not have pictures of ceiling cat nor basement cat. We do not have the secret to making on the internet. Someone else that we link to might have the secret to making tons of on the internet, but we do not have the secret.

If we did have all that stuff, do you think we’d still be sitting here telling people to “BLOW IT OUT YOUR PIE HOLE”?

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