::pout::

I used to love my apartment complex. The manager and staff were always nice to my roommate and I, and if we ever had a problem they always tried their best. It's a relief in a way to say that rarely has accessibility been an issue, which is why I'm reluctant to move. I've adapted very nicely into my second apartment, so I have no reason to move, except there are those rumblings...
When people whisper in my ear about this and that, and some of it is downright scandalous, my lawyer brain immediately labels it as slander and hearsay. It's juicy, and it startles me. I would be slightly surprised if it's false.
Things that are true: the gate hasn't been fixed in over six months, and the apartments really look shabby. There's more trash in the parking lot. I noticed a syringe in front of building 6 on Thursday. After I reported it three times, it was finally gone today.
There have been more sirens in the middle of the night, but the patrol car that used to haunt the complex is MIA. My upstair's neighbor had friends over two nights ago, and they were apparently robbed at gun point 500 feet away. Another resident had his car's tires jacked. Now it's standing on cinder blocks. According to M. last night there was a guy selling cds and dvds that she had just seen him steal from HEB.
Why didn't she report him while she was still at HEB?
I love it that the "red" leasing agent tells me that the gate will be fixed this week when I asked him. I've only heard that excuse 500 times. I think all the long term residents deserve a refund. Not for the false sense of security, but because it's part of the package.
As for moving, I'm looking but is anywhere safe?

In honor of my two year obsession with Battlestar Galactica I have created a new subcategory for it. Trust me, October can't come soon enough! Is it the 6th yet? The promos are killing me. And spoiler madam that I am, it's just getting harder and harder to stay away.
By the way, the first webisode has premiered on the official BG site with new episodes to follow every Tuesday and Thursday. I'm not quite sure what to think of the first one just yet other than that I'm surprised Tigh isn't drunk. I guess Cylon occupation can do that to a person. I'm also thinking that it can turn people into traitors for the sake of self-preservation, and I don't mean Baltar.
Oh, bring on number 2.

Someone told me that events happen in cycles, and the oppression that occurrs now will have its own voice silenced in a few years. So when I read about CBS stations canceling their plans to show a 9/11 documentary because of language, it's rather disheartening to witness, even if ten years from now such a film ends up being completely harmless. It's the now that's being affected.

So far, about a dozen CBS affiliates have indicated they won't show the documentary, another dozen say they will delay it until later at night and two dozen others are considering what to do...
The announcement came as the Tupelo, Miss.-based American Family Association readied its 3 million members to flood the FCC and CBS with complaints after the documentary airs.
"This isn't an issue of censorship. It's an issue of responsibility to the public," said Randy Sharp, director of special projects for the group, which describes itself as a 29-year-old organization that promotes the biblical ethic of decency.
The documentary first aired on the six-month and one-year anniversaries of the Sept. 11 attacks on the trade center and the Pentagon. This latest showing, on the eve of the five-year anniversary, includes new interviews with many of the firefighters featured in the original, describing how their lives have changed.
Franks said it was an easy decision not to edit the language in the documentary, especially since it has won a George Foster Peabody Award, among others. "It was a much more difficult decision five years ago when the emotions were much more raw and fresh," he said.
Franks said it seemed "dishonest somehow" for the network to cover up the real language five years later because of the current regulatory environment.
However, he said he understood the difficulties of small stations that fear the huge FCC fines. "We're not twisting arms," he said.
FCC spokeswoman Tamara Lipper said the commission routinely takes context into account in any decency analysis.
"We don't police the airwaves. We respond to viewer complaints," Lipper said. "We haven't seen the broadcast in question. It's up to individual stations to decide what they should air or not air."

The irony of the situation is out of the 3 million or so members of the AFA, maybe 100 of them will take the time to watch the broadcast to complain, and the rest will send form letters. If something on tv bothers them that much there is that off switch, or did they skip the part in the bible where it discusses free will.

Irish fans slept a bit less comfortably Saturday night, but I think we all have to agree that it was too close of game. Whether the hype was deserved? Well, I guess that will be obvious in the next two weeks. I certainly don't see this as a repeat of Ty's year, or Davie's bad luck. Weis is too good for that (and please don't make me look like a fool).
So, here here to 14-10 in favor of the Irish football team. Penn State should be a breeze next Saturday, right?

I'm worn out! Is it possible to be this worn out, and it's only halftime? I'm not going to make it if the game continues this way!
The way I see it maybe the Irish got spooked by all the hype. To be trailing 7-10 at the half, the team has to be spooked. That and well Bob Davie is doing some on screen commentary, so that's enough to psych out anyone (though he is defending his former team a bit). Brady Quinn is still in top form as demonstrated by the last few plays. It's most of the first half that kind of phased him. Weis didn't make a few smart calls. Having a true freshman block a receiver was bad.
Ugh.
UGH.
The Weis man makes miracles after the half. I'm hopeful. I have to be. Last year proved that my alma mater still had an awesome team, and this year can mean a national championship. Every year we current and former Domers hope for a #1. So, let the game continue. Thoughts on the end of the game tomorrow.
Oh, and courtesy of Kris, here's a glossary of ND terms. I do not miss the marshmellow fights!

I've succesfully evaded the TX Bar Exam twice, and each time it felt wonderful. After the guilt subsided, the relief just flowed. Everyone else suffered, and I just tried to ignore the fact that I would be stuck in limbo for 3, 4, 5, 6 more months. See, SEE! Denial is a beautiful mistress.
That bitch!
Being the dutiful person that I am, the papers were notarized, check signed, and the 25 lb application was sent off today. I am now officially taking the exam in February. Apparently no amount of questions will prepare me for the hell that awaits me?
Oh well, let the angst begin.
Actually, I'm downright ready for this to be over.

Alright, I have two things to say/request. If you're familiar with me, this could change. Hehe.
I have vox invites. If you want one, then leave me a comment that looks legitimate. If you have no clue what vox is then don't worry about it.
The second thing is a request. Suggest a blog for me to visit. A bunch of the weblogs/lawblawgs I used to read have died. They apparently decided to close down permanently, which is a shame because they were pretty damn good. I have a few to add to the list on the side, but I'm up for anything. Inspire me people.

The UN has just agreed on the text for the treaty that would protect the rights of people with disABILITIES. Final passage of the treaty is expected to occur next month, and all the countries who agree will sign. The US won't because the ADA already provides sufficient protections.
Then why is it that after 16 years there are business that still do not provide accessible entrances?
Public transportation with no ramps?
No sidewalks, or sidewalks with lightpoles sticking right through the middle?
It's slightly frustrating to be standing outside in a rainstorm, hair dripping, clothes soaked, can't open a door obviously because the push button isn't there, isn't working, or was placed too high and people just aren't around to lend a hand. Wet.
This is my USA under the ADA with all the protections it affords. Do I feel oppressed? Nah. I'm too stubborn, and I'm glad that this treaty has finally been realized. Now others will get a chance. Maybe, they won't have to feel trapped.

How Appealing is reporting that the NCBE has just won its copyright infringment case against PMBR awarding it $12 million in damages. Furthermore, the federal court is prohibiting said bar review company from sending any representatives to sit in on the exam unless he/she intends to become a licensed attorney of the state.
I'm sure PMBR is reeling from the slap.