Huh. Never caught this show when it was airing. Neat.
It reminded me more of the Phoenix Wright universe than even the last couple actual Ace Attorney games that have been released. It had that same kind of Noir-but-bright-and-cartoony atmosphere and vibrant animated secondary characters. Plus it had this America-but-not-quite kind of setting that really made me think it had been adapted from a British show at first, kind of the same vibe you get in the “Japanamerica” world of a Translated Phoenix Wright game.
One of my favorite things on television. And I don’t watch TV that much. Also, I would kill for the piemaker’s car.
at first, it started off satirically, with jibes at charter schools, and ‘college prep in utero’.
then, it talked about how this particular theme park stimulated a learning environment, and was also fun, to boot.
the only area i’ve ever seen that was truly purpose-built for learning is a library.
and you can’t beat libraries.
besides, kids shouldn’t be forced into ‘learning’, especially at a young age.
when i was a kid, nobody ever told me to pick up a novel, or borrow all those books from the library about Rome, and Egypt.
i did it because it fascinated the hell out of me, and still does.
it’s like calvin in calvin and hobbes; never any interest for dry school subject, but when it came to something he had a passion for, like dinosaurs, he knew more than most adults in the strip.
i understand the need for every student to have exposure/a basic understanding of the arts/sciences/humanities, but once again, I reference Calvin and Hobbes:
”As you can see, I have memorized this utterly useless piece of information long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget it forever. You’ve taught me nothing except how to cynically manipulate the system. Congratulations.”
This Is Also All Kinds Of Wrong of the Day: Daniel Chong, an innocent UC San Diego student, spent five days in a holding cell without food, water, or human contact after he was wrongfully detained during a raid of a friend’s house by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The 23-year-old wasn’t charged with a crime, but officers forgot to release him. He kicked, screamed, and cried, but no one came to his aid: “They never came back, ignored all my cries and I still don’t know what happened. I’m not sure how they could forget me.”
Chong was forced to drink his own urine for hydration and he carved the words “Sorry Mom” into his arm with glass in a fit of psychosis. “I had to do what I had to do to survive,” he said. “I was completely insane.”
On Chong’s fifth day in the small, windowless room, officers finally heard his pleas for help. Upon his release, he was incoherent and had to be hospitalized. He was found to have eaten glass and treated for a perforated lung.
Chong is considering filing a lawsuit against the DEA, which has apologized to him and promised a review of the incident.
Custom Mosin Nagant Coffee Table…(Mosin Nagants sometimes arrive in the U.S in their original Russian storage crates which can house up to 20 of these rifles. Someone just happened to turn a crate into a neat coffee table.)
This is pretty awesome. If I get my hands on a box like this, I’m totally doing this.
Everyone needs to watch this - especially women. Reblog this video please. I swear you’ll cover your webcam after watching is - or better yet, just throw away your laptop.
To be honest, I don’t really know this man very well but I can tell you he is one strong man. Mr. Blair was a well respected physics teacher and one of the nicest individuals you’ll ever meet. Unfortunately, today was his last day teacher until further notice because he is in risk of having throat cancer and this was devastating to hear especially since cancer stole his wife away not too long ago. In honor of Mr. Blair, EV dedicated today just for him and this man couldn’t be happier. Although going through all of this tragedy, this man seemed like he had won the lottery. As he walked out to the quad this afternoon, applause was in the air, as everyone gathered around to commeroate everything that he has done for us. Posters were made, speeches were given, balloons flying, and many many hugs and good-byes were given. It seemed like his life was going on such a great decline but when the administrator gave him the microphone, he announced to everyone, “I’m the luckiest man in the world.” And that was just so touching, tears were slowly dripping from my face and all the times we complain about the smallest things, this man seems content with whatever roadblock he has to overcome.
My deepest prayers go out to Mr. Blair, and I wish for only the best.
Mr. Blair, I remember about complaining about how your class was boring last year, bit I really started missing your class this year. I was transferred in your class about halfway through the first semester, and so many new friendships were made. I loved the way you would play music during quizzes. You were always so nice. Now that I look back on it, my bet grade was in your class. I learned most from you. You were always so positive. Today, you really touched me, by how happy you were. I was glad to see you happy, and I expect to see you back at school soon. I know you will definitely make it through this. Hope to see you soon.
Best wishes Mr. Blair.
Mr. Blair was so kind-hearted.. I was so glad I got transferred into his class two weeks into the school year. His style was so old-school and really patient with people. I loved how simple he made things and hearing about some of his life stories.. like owning a airplane, that’s pretty sweet. Loved his occasional playing of Friday on fridays.. hehe. I’ll miss having him around. He really doesn’t deserve cancer, and I hope he turns out healthy and alive.
Take care Mr. Blair
Hey! I’m red shirt, far right.
I gave a terrible speech, though..
But hey! Mr. Blair is likely to be teaching again next year!
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”THROUGH A RAPIST’S EYES” (PLS TAKE TIME TO READ THIS. it may save a life.) Reblog this! ————————————————————————————————————————————It seems that alot of attackers use some tactic to get away with violence. Not manypeople know how to take care of themselves when faced with such asituation. Everyone should read this especially each n every girl in this world.THOUGHT THIS WAS GOOD INFO TO PASS ALONG…FYI - Through a rapist’s eyes! A group of rapists and date rapists inprison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victimand here are some interesting facts:1] The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle.They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun! , braidor other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely togo after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not commontargets.2] The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for womenwho’s clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissorsaround to cut clothing.3] They also look for women using their cell phone, searching throughtheir purse or doing other activities while walking because they areoff guard and can be easily overpowered.4] The number one place women are abducted from / attacked at isgrocery store parking lots.5] Number two is office parking lots/garages.6] Number three is public restrooms.7] The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a womanand quickly move her to a second location where they don’t have toworry about getting caught.8] If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouragedbecause it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that goingafter you isn’t worth it because it will be time-consuming.9] These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas,orother similar objects that can be used from a distance, in theirhands.10] Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close tothe attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convincethese guys you’re not worth it.———————————————————————————————————————————-POINTS THAT WE SHOULD REMEMBER:1] If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage orwith you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and askthem a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk:can’t believe it is so cold out here, we’re in for a bad winter. Nowthat you’ve seen their faces and could identify them in a line- up,you lose appeal as a target.2] If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front ofyou and yell Stop or Stay back! Most of the rapists this man talked tosaid they’d leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she wouldnot be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASYtarget.3] If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate ofit and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling I HAVE PEPPERSPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.4] If someone grabs you, you can’t beat them with strength but you cando it by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist frombehind, pinch the attacker either under the arm between the elbow andarmpit or in the upper inner thigh - HARD. One woman in a class thisguy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who wastrying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skinand tore out muscle strands the guy needed stitches. Try pinchingyourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it really hurts.5] After the initial hit, always go for the groin. I know from aparticularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy’s parts itis extremely painful. You might think that you’ll anger the guy andmake him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told ourinstructor is that they want a woman who will not cause him a lot oftrouble. Start causing trouble, and he’s out of there.6] When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingersand bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushingdown on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without usingmuch pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles crackedaudibly.7] Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware ofyour surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see anyodd behavior, don’t dismiss it, go with your instincts. You may feellittle silly at the time, but you’d feel much worse if the guy reallywas trouble.——————————————————————————————————————————-FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER THESE AS WELL ….I know you are smart enough to know these pointers but there will besome, where you will go “hmm I must remember that” After reading,forward it to someone you care about, never hurts to be careful inthis crazy world we live in.1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on yourbody. If you are close enough to use it, do it.2. Learned this from a tourist guide to New Orleans : if a robber asksfor your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away fromyou…. chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/orpurse than you and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD INTHE OTHER DIRECTION!3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the backtail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving likecrazy. The driver won’t see you but everybody else will. This hassaved lives.4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping,eating,working, etc., and just sit(doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON’T DO THIS! Thepredator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity forhim to get in on the passenger side,put a gun to your head, and tellyou where to go. AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the DOORS , LEAVE.5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, orparking garage:a. Be aware: look around your car as someone may behiding at the passenger side , peek into your car, inside thepassenger side floor, and in the back seat. ( DO THIS TOO BEFORERIDING A TAXI CAB) .b. If you! u are parked next to a big van, enter your car from thepassenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pullingthem into their vans while the women are attempting to get into theircars.c. Look at the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle, andthe passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearestyour car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get aguard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFETHAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells arehorrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYSRUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times;And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It mayget you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was agood-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathiesof unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and oftenasked “for help” into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is whenhe abducted his next victim. Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that theworld we live in has a lot of crazies in it and it’s better safe thansorry.If u have a heart or compassion reblog this post.‘Helping hands are better than Praying Lips’ – give us your helping hand.REBLOG THIS AND LET EVERY GIRL KNOW!ATLEAST PEOPLES WILL KNOW WATS GOIN IN THIS WORLD.So please reblog this….Your one reblog can Help to spread this information.I hope you all will Reblog. Lets See how many of you really care for this.
Scaryyyyy
Concealed/open carry saves lives.
Armed women don’t get raped, armed gays don’t get bashed, and armed elderly don’t get hurt.
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