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I think its pretty clear, we have some really screwed up people in this world.

In honor of my one true love returning tonight for real, I have composed the following work.

(To the tune of the classic holiday song)

It’s the Moooost Won-derful Tiiiiiime,
Of the Yeeeeear!
There’ll be tackles and passes,
backs knocked on their asses,
‘Cause football is heeeeere….
It’s the most wonderful tiiiiime of the yeeeear!!!

It’s the hap, happiest season of aaaalllllll!
We’ve got fullbacks, linebackers,
Da Bears and the Packers
Pro and college baaaaallll,
It’s the hap, happiest season of aaaalllllll!

There’ll be tight ends and place kicks,
Some QB named Mike Vick
whose hair will be bigger than all.
There’s a feeling that I get
every time that I sit
to watch and enjoy my football….

Yes, football!!!

It’s the Moooost Won-derful Tiiiiiime,
Of the Yeeeeear!
It all leads in a big way
To Super Bowl Sunday
Where I get to cheeeeeeeer…
It’s the most wonderful time ,
Yes, the Most Wonderful Tiiiiime,
It’s, the Most Won-derful Tiiiiiime,
Of the Yeeeeeeeeear!!!!

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Once more, a birthday has come and gone. Before it came the period of reflection, which was swept away by concern and worry over friends and family in the path of a meteorological bohemoth. So, now that I know my family and friends are safe and the day itself has passed, how am I feeling?

Pretty damn good.

The day itself was a quiet day, spent at work and eating dinner at home. I’ve got plans with Pylorns and a mutual couple of friends for a quiet celebratory dinner later this week, and I’ve received well-wishes from a few in my inner circle. It was a good day, all things considered. So, I’ve got that going for me.

Which is, for once, nice.

Out.

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Well, all proceeds go to charity. Pretty neat looking shirt actually.

Well, when you donate to the red cross, they have an operational fee that pulls off every dollar you donate. Then it gets pooled into their accounts and they shell out money for food, medicine, and supplies. But what happens when the Red Cross is no longer needed, ie, no more food, no more medical supplies? Well whatever is left over stays with them and goes to other things other catastrophies. Who helps them with finding a place to live? With finding a job? With rebuilding their home? Red Cross doesn’t.

So think about that before you choose where you donate. First response is Red Cross, but what about after they have done their job. Where is your money more important at this point?

I’ve created, under the archives, links to places you can donate. Donate if you can please.

If you are in austin you might want to go to this site: http://austinhelpingneworleans.org/

From Foxnews.com

The Times-Picayune, Louisiana’s largest newspaper, published an open letter to Bush, called for the firing of every official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

“We’re angry, Mr. President, and we’ll be angry long after our beloved city and surrounding parishes have been pumped dry,” the editorial said. “Our people deserved rescuing. Many who could have been were not. That’s to the government’s shame.”

“Every official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency should be fired, Director Michael Brown especially,” the letter said. “No expense should have been spared. No excuses should have been voiced.”

YOU IDIOTS! FEMA is not first response. First response is the Mayor, the Govenor of a state, they have to call in the local cops and the National guard. The stupid, non-decision making, weak minded and indecisive Govenor needs to be fired. She was the one that said they didn’t need any outside help from other National guard. She is the one who has to make things happen imeditaly. She is the one that should have requested assitance and future planning. FEMA comes in after the first response and helps rebuild. They don’t come in as a first response.

Quite simply the best writing I’ve read about 9-11, and hurricane Katrina since either event. Read it, understand it.

It’s that time of year, folks. Time to contribute to the MDA Telethon. I’m once again making my challenge to the writers and readers here at Wetwired. I’ve already made a pledge of $20 this year, and I’d hope that all of us are able to match that donation. However, I’d like to include a second link to donate to the Red Cross for those who are suffering through the devastation of Hurrican Katrina. Both causes are certainly worthy of you missing a few cups of coffee, or several value meals, or a pizza every so often.

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One of the concerns of this entire ordeal with Katrina has been the amount of history that could potentially be lost through damage. One specific area has been the French Quarter. With hundreds of years’ worth of artifacts and buildings, the loss of this area of New Orleans is devastating.

That’s why, after reading this article on CNN’s website, I felt a lot better. The short version of the story is that based on satellite imagery and personal accounts, they can tell the Quarter didn’t sustain much flooding damage, if any. The Quarter is above sea level in areas, and as a result the area hasn’t had much flooding. There was still wind and rain (which, y’know, can happen in a hurricane), but the ravages of floodwaters haven’t hit.

This includes Jackson Square, the Cabildo, the Cathedral, Preservation Hall, Cafe du Monde… in other words, the historical areas of New Orleans may be saved.

Compared to 60,000 people that have been evacuated in the last 48 hours, a few old pieces of documents and items aren’t that much. But the fact that these artifacts may have survived makes this sumbitch smile, if only for just a moment.

Out.

More of an advisory than anything… if you see a comment listed from someone named phentermine and it seems odd, there’s a reason. It’s a spam comment, basically. I know I’ve noticed them more and more lately, and Py has been very good at getting rid of them as they happen. If you see any, let us know and we’ll remove them.

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At this point, it’s assumed by most that the Superdome will be unavailable for the duration of the Saints’ season this year. The Saints organization has expressed a desire to stay within Louisiana for the season, if at all possible. The organization has expressed what it feels is the most logical choice for home games, and an announcement is expected within the next few days.

Now, consider the needs of the Saints. They need a facility within reasonable distance of New Orleans for whatever season ticket holders remain. They need something with a decent practice facility within driving distance. Something that will be able to hold an NFL game capacity crowd. Most important, they need something that’s going to be free on Sundays.

Luckily for the Saints, that facility exists within 85 miles of New Orleans.

Calling it now, folks. The September 18th home game, along with most home games this year for the Saints, will be played in LSU’s Tiger Stadium. The state will be MORE than happy to “rent” the facilities to the team (at a reduced rate, natch), and benson gets a facility that can hold more than the Dome. LSU can support the parking required for a Saints game.

As an ancillary effect, by the way, the Sugar Bowl is also looking for a place to play this year. Tiger Stadium’s been mentioned as the likely location for that game, too. Should be interesting, no doubt.

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I, my family, and my friends are fine. To those of you I have not been able to call or write to in some time, I am sorry. My time has been split between securing my family and helping people through my work.

The stories you hear about civil unrest and riots are not false, and are not fiction. People are being murdered and raped in shelters set up for the victims of New Orleans. I have personally witnessed fights in Wal-Mart and grocery stories. Police officers who are friends of mine have called me to tell me that denials of such activity are, in many cases, lies used to pacify the public and prevent the spread of these atrocities.

The latest reports I have heard from an deputy friend in Gonzales tell of car-jackings and home invasions. Two churches that have opened their doors to refugees have had to close them again because church workers have been assaulted.

I have seen some of these things myself, others are reported from what I believe to be reliable sources. If even a quarter of the things I believe to be true are, then things here are horrible, horrible, horrible.

Please remember us in your prayers and thoughts. Please remember that some of the good and bad things you are hearing from this area are not true. Please remember that things here are at least as bad as the news reports.

God Bless you all until I am able to write again: