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Teenage Boys Have It So Good Today! March 12, 2008 10:46 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Sex, Software, Technology, Touchy Subjects
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I didn’t have anything like the online dressing room when I was a teen! I would have never left the house!

That’s probably not a worksafe link.

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Dear Knoxville Pros March 11, 2008 5:29 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Politics, Sex, Touchy Subjects
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Somewhere on Reality Me or Domestic Psychology is the story of my indiscretions. Yes, I picked up a prostitute once and it became public. Well, I cannot pick you up anymore*. Unlike Dick Cheney’s wife, and Spitzer’s wife, my wife will not stand behind me.

What’s the difference between a computer consultant and a prostitute?

Slate asks why is prostitution illegal?

*I can’t find the post relating the story, so for those that missed it, I was working late downtown once. It was about midnight when I pulled up to a traffic light at Summit Avenue and Gay Street (thank you Knoxville for allowing me to use the words prostitute and gay in the same post) in the Jeep with the top down. A lady walks up and asks for a ride. Being a nice guy, I let her in. Half a block later it has become blatantly evident that I was being very naive and I was politely telling her to get out. I suppose, for the sake of knowledge, I should have at least asked, "how much?"

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Streetview Sighting! March 9, 2008 10:49 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Interest, Privacy, Touchy Subjects, Transportation, Travel
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Google Streetviews car spotted in Chattanooga!

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China and US at war March 7, 2008 10:31 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Communications, Politics, Technology, Touchy Subjects, World Politics
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I said it was happening. Now CNN has caught on!

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Why did Hillary Clinton win Texas? March 5, 2008 9:35 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Politics, Regional Politics (Mid-W), Touchy Subjects, United States
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Why did Hillary Clinton win the Texas Democrat Primary? Because 98,223 (or more) Republicans had to vote for somebody!

By strategically voting Democratic in the Texas primary, I’ve joined the ranks of Texans who are not voting to secure a Republican nominee (since that has pretty much already been decided).

But rather, we have voted with the strategy to cause as much chaos within the Democratic party by intentionally voting for someone we do NOT want to win the presidential election, but who would be the more viable option to run against in the end.

Source, Cynical Rantings

Hat tip to Tim.

Update: Daily Kos presents evidence the Republicans are gaming the Democratic convention.

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New Google Adsense Terms and Conditions February 29, 2008 9:49 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Publishing, Software, Technology, Touchy Subjects
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If you use Adsense, you will need to agree to new terms and conditions by March 25, 2008. I post these mainly to remind myself to re-read them to make sure I am following the rules.

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Seeking Referrals February 27, 2008 10:03 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Economy
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For the Knoxvillians: I am looking for some referrals for one to three qualified people for bookkeeping, accounting, and financial advising. Please comment below or email juggler@gmail.com if you can recommend anyone.

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ACT NOW! They are voting TODAY! February 27, 2008 8:35 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Activism, Education, Health, Local Politics, Politics, Touchy Subjects
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They are voting today!

This vote regarding kids going to the school closest to [their] home, gets voted on TOMORROW! This is an initial vote by six house members. They must be contacted today.

The original email:

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Rep Mike Turner and Senator Haynes have proposed a change to the Tennessee Code that shall allow "any pupil so desiring to attend the school closest to the geographical location of the place of residence of the pupil." This bill is in committee this week so we must ACT NOW! You can get more information on this bill by going to the TN government state website: http://www.state.tn.us/

The bill is being proposed in both the house (2524) and senate (2891). This addresses the concerns of many families throughout Knox County who felt that their children should attend a school closer to their home.

I encourage you to call or email your representative. Also, if you have a relationship with anyone on this list or in the State House or Senate, please contact them as well.

Below is a list emails for State Officials representing Knox County.

Thank you for your time.

Pamela Treacy

Senate

  1. Randy McNally (R) 307 WMB, 37243-0205 741-6806 741-7200
    94 Royal Troon Cir, OR 37830 483-5544
  2. Jamie Woodson(R) 317 WMB, 37243-0206 741-1648 253-0270
    8509 White _s Pond Way,37923 539-8683
  3. Tim Burchett (R) 310A WMB 37243-0207 741-1766 741-7200
    8220 Bennington Dr 37909 693-1902

House District

  1. Harry Tindell (D) 33 LP, 37243-0113 741-2031 741-1446
    P.O. Box 27325, 37927-7325 524-7200
  2. Park M Strader (R) 214 WMB, 37243-0114 741-2264 741-1005
    708 Farragut Commons Dr,37934 694-9165
  3. Joseph Armstrong (D) 25 LP, 37243-0115 741-0768 253-0316
    4708 Hilldale Dr, 37914 523-6374
  4. Bill Dunn (R) 205 WMB, 37243-0116 741-1721 532-8221
    5309 LaVesta Rd, 37918 687-4904
  5. Frank Niceley (R) 113 WMB, 37243-0117 741-2282 253-0217
    1023 Creek Rd, Str Plns37871 433-4419
  6. Stacey Campfield (R) 113 WMB, 37243-0118 741-2287 253-0217
    2011 Flagler Rd, 37912 455-2627
  7. Harry Brooks (R) 207 WMB, 37243-0119 741-6879 253-0212
    6600 Washington Pike, 37918 687-5987
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Updated Presidential Candidates and Twitter February 26, 2008 11:18 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Politics, Touchy Subjects, United States
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I have updated the post Presidential Hopefuls and their phones to reflect Hillary Clinton’s actual Twitter account. I could not find a Twitter account for Ralphie. Of course, I am on Twitter but I am not running for president.

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US Bank Account $ -747,100,000,000 February 26, 2008 9:18 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Economy, Politics, Touchy Subjects, United States
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I feel so much better about my own! See country current account balances. Didn’t we have a surplus under Clinton? How does McCain think we can finance the Iraq war for another 100 years?

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How far would you walk to vote? February 23, 2008 10:38 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Activism, Politics, Regional Politics (Mid-W), Touchy Subjects
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How about seven miles? Read more on BoingBoing and RuralVotes.com.

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Globals politics? February 21, 2008 8:51 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Politics, Touchy Subjects, World Politics
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See no more Mr. Nice Guy.

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Weirdmess with mccain February 20, 2008 8:07 pm

Posted by utterz in : Podcasting, Politics, Touchy Subjects, United States
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What is happening?
Mobile post sent by djuggler using Utterz.  Replies.  mp3
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Penis Size Debate February 13, 2008 7:14 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Sex, Touchy Subjects
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Big better?

Update 10/18/2008: I had to track down the image as the original link is dead. I don’t know the source of the study and I don’t recall the original image having that website on it.

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John McCain’s music video February 11, 2008 4:18 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Politics, Touchy Subjects, United States
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Did you watch the Obama "Yes we can" video? If not watch it now! (embedded below)

Now it is only fair that John McCain have a similar video:

Special thanks to Rachel on Knoxviews for bringing this one to my attention!

Update: See also HOPE Is No Longer JUST a 4-Letter Word.

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