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WorldCom to File for Chapter 11 Protection
Mantour writes: "To everyone's big suprise ;), Worldcom is going for Chapter 11. 'The Chapter 11 filing by WorldCom would follow once high-flying companies like energy trader Enron Corp. and Global Crossing Ltd., which crumbled into bankruptcy amid a crush of accounting investigations by federal regulators.' You can get more info in this Yahoo story" Update: 07/22 12:21 GMT by T : mnordstr points out a CNN report calling this "the largest bankruptcy ever."
Two relevent Salon comics...
Full Disclosure! (needs flash)
Crime Story
The upcoming election is going to be super-interesting. The Democrats pretty much bent over backwards to appease the Bush Administration. How will they reverse this and save face with the American left?
And yet, other than taking on the appearance of a strong leader after Sept. 11th (which a bran muffin could have accomplished, imo), what has Bush actually DONE for the US? He's basically a nothing president, who might just get re-elected because of this current environment of pro-Republican conformity.
I heard they are also going to section off Taco's penis to pay off creditors (partially, its really not that big).
I AM RICH!
Better pickup a few applications at you local McDonald's for those at the 'geek compound' Mr. Malda.
LNUX... good riddance.
ROFLMAO
The cancer is probably a good thing! Once the chemo cleans out all the bad cells, I'll be healthier than ever!
The system is sick. There is much worse to come. Nothing lasts forever, man.
Speaking of VA and Sourceforge: I actually took a look at that product for source control, but the moment I came across the "Give us a call and we'll tell you how much it'll cost you" BS it was dropped from contention. If you refuse to honestly, and openly, state what the price is without a "how much you got?" sort of scheme, then it's something that I want no part of.
Microsoft has done a lot of unimpressive things over the years, but when it comes to pricing of their products, in most cases it is brutally transparent and honest.
oh, great movie that was.
No, Europeans hate Americans because Americans are generally uncultured, undereducated, and arrogant.
That chick on the vasoftware.com home page is ugly.
Is that Kathleen Fent?
cue
First off I must admit that I am a staunch supporter of President Bush's 'War On Terror'. However when I first read this article (The Drudge Report is my AOL homepage), I thought it was a stupid idea to even consider recruiting someone above the age of 16 to spy on their neighbours. The best way to go about this would be to teach young children to keep a close eye upon their parents and neighbours. This would best be taught in the state run schools that cost so much tax payer money, and refuse to swear to the Pledge of Alligance. By teaching them to watch over America, there would be a huge re-injection of patriotism back into the education system. Using children, has a number of advantages because children are more likely to go along with orders delivered by a state authority. Secondly, they are innocent, and would be able to gather information readily without raising suspicions of the terrorists they would surveil. And lastly they could be rewarded easily and cheaply with videogames and candy etc. Lastly, the Boy Scouts of America could be put to use, by doing reconnaissance missions in the remoter regions of the American wilderness; the Girl Guides could supply them with food. I'm sure the terrorist camp in Oregon would never of formed if there were 100 Boy Scouts roaming the wilderness looking for Arabs every weekend. In general I support the idea, but think it needs to be reworked to include only children to be the most effective.
Why does everyone think that prision rape is so funny?
shut up cunt
IMHO - WCOM's network is going nowhere. It's way too big and there is too big a market share ( about 30% - the biggest of the BB providers) to just disappear.
His speech was excrutiating
No, it was excruciating. (Maybe since Bush makes up words, it has become a popular pastime in America?)
A GUIDE TO LOVE AND SEX FOR
...
TODAY'S YOUNG WOMEN
As a young, modern women of the nineties, you no doubt have many questions
concerning romance, love, even s..e..x. In this sensitive and frank "question
and answer" format, noted sex therapist Dr Rut explains everythiong you've
ever wondered about.
Q: Where can I find the man of my dreams ?
A: This is a difficult question, since every woman probably has a different
ideal of what her own personal Prince Charming should act and look like.
However, when it comes to finding Mr Right, I can give you a good suggestion
on where to start - and that's in a bar. That's right, go to a bar
preferably the kind that smells of stale beer and lots of men crowded around
watching a sports event on television. Pick a man that looks interesting -
it's bets to stay away from the shallow "pretty boys" in designer clothes
with bulging muscles. Instead, I recommend you pick somebody a little older
and wiser, possibly reassuring pot belly. Boldly approach him, offer to buy
him a few beers, then invite him back to your place. He'll advise you from
there.
Q: How do I know if I found Mr Right ?
A: Unfortunately, there's no sure way to tell. Therefore, I suggest you try
out many different kinds of men and many different kinds of bars.
Q: Do men like aggresive women?
A: Definitely. Although they don't admit it, men are often shy - so it's up
to you to be bold. In addition to bars, don't be affraid to approach men
on streetcorners, in restaurants, even in restrooms. Break the ice with
simple "hello", followed by an offer to buy them dinner, drinks - even an
expensive gift. Then invite them to back to your place.
Q: What if a man's married ?
A: Go for it. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the valuable experience
a married man possesses, without being tied down by any sort of commitment.
Q: But what if I fall in love with a married man ?
A: This is a tough one, especially if you find yourself pregnant. Ask him
how he feels about his wife and family. If he says his wife doesn't understand
him and he's thinking of leaving her, believe him and continue your
relationship, secure in the knowledge that he'll soon make good his promise.
Married men rarely lie about such important matters.
Q: How do I know if I'm ready for sex ?
A: ask your boyfriend. He'll know when the time is right. When it comes
to love and sex, men are much more responsible, since they're not confused
emotionally as women. It's a proven fact.
Q: Should I have sex on the first date ?
A: YES. Before if possible.
Q: What exactly happens during the act of sex ?
A: Again, this is entirely up to the man. The important thing to remember is
that you must do whatever he tells you without question. Sometimes, however,
he may ask you to do certain things that may at first seem strange to you.
Do them anyway.
Q: How long should the sex act last ?
A: This is a natural and normal part of nature, so don't feel ashamed or
embarressed. After your man has finished making love, he'll have a natural
desire to leave you suddenly, and go out with his friends to play golf. Or
perhaps another activity, such as going out with his friends to the bar for
the purpose of consuming large amounts of alcohol and sharing a few personal
thoughts with his buddies. Don't feel left out - while he's gone you can
busy yourself by doing his laundry, cleanig his apartment, or perhaps even
going out to buy him an expensive gift. He'll come back when he's ready.
Q: What is "afterplay" ?
A: After a man has finished making love, he needs to replenish his manly
energy. "Afterplay" is simply a list of important activities for you to do
after the lovemaking. This includes lighting his cigarette, making him a
sandwich or pizza, bringing him a few beers, or leaving him alone to sleep
while you go out and buy him an expensive gift.
Q: Does the size of the penis matter ?
A: Yes. Although many women believe that quality, not quantity, is important,
studies show this is simply not true. The average erect male penis measures
about six centimeters. Anything longer than that is extremely rare and, if
by some chance your lover's sexual organ is seven centimeters or over, you
should go down on yur knees and thank you lucky stars and do everything
possible to please him, such as doing his laundry, cleaning his apartment
and buying him an expensive gift.
Q: What about the female orgasm ?
A: What about it ? There's no such thing. It's a myth.
Q: Are you sure ?
A: Will you stop asking so many questions ? Do you distrust men or something ?
Instead, prove how much you care for your boyfriend by going out and buying
him an expensive gift.
"Do you, like, ever let people into your meat-locker to, like, uh, you know,
fuck around with the meat?" I asked.
The short-haired Greek man looked at me strangely from behind the counter.
Several of the waitresses glared in my direction.
"What you mean 'fuck around'?" the dumpy Greek asked.
"You know, like shovin' your dick in and out of the openings in the meat.
Then, like, getting a bunch of smelly, sticky cream of tubesteak all over the
junk that you grind into foodburgers," I informed him.
"Naw. We don't do that. You don't do that. Nobody do that," the imbecile
claimed.
"I do that," I began, "and as a matter of fact, most of my pals do that too.
We like it."
Overhearing our conversation, one of the waitresses gave me a sour look.
She seemed to be acting like she was getting sick. The cook and the other two
waitresses completely ignored everything except the random orders for patty
melts and double cheeseburgers.
"Look, I don't wanna do nothin' weird or strange or anything. I just wanna
fuck a bunch of meat that you got in your huge ol' meat locker. Listen, don't
any of you stupid fuckers understand what I'm sayin'?" I stated in an agitated
manner.
"Mister, people gotta eat my food. If you stick dick in food, no can eat.
Frank lose money. No can do," the Greek said.
"How much money would you lose, bright eyes?" I asked.
"Big thing of cow cost Frank $220 for a half," Greek-man said.
"Well, I wanna fuck around with about 13 of them. Let's see...that's about
$2860...and I'll give you...oh, let's see...$40 just for letting me do it,
OK?"
"I dunno."
"OK. Look, I'll give you $3000 cash, RIGHT NOW, cause I like you an awful
lot, and also cause I'm fucking sick and tired or trying to talk to you
goddamn Greek half-wits."
The Greek seemed to ponder what I had said for a minute, or perhaps he was
just wallowing in incomprehension. One waitress went into the back-room and
loudly threw up.
"OK. But you give Frank money NOW."
I handed the three bills over to the fool and lifted up a section of the
counter and walked into the walk-in freezer.
"OK, you can fuck with 13 sides of cow, but leave cheese and other gunk
alone. OK?"
There was a wide variety of different kinds of food present in the walk-in
freezer. Many, many eggs and other fine foods. I could see containers of
pancake batter and butter. On the left was what I was after. Thirteen
beautiful sides of beef!
I started to get a hard-on just looking at the beef!
"You got your cash. Get out of here!" I shouted at the geek.
I casually waltzed up to the nearest beef-side and began to sweet-talk it.
"Hi, new in town? Ever get into Satanism? Shit, you're cute."
The cool beef did not reply.
------------ HOW TO -----------
... PUT ON TWO NOT
... IF SO THEN CHECK OUT THE DEAD GIRLY BODIES THAT COME
FUCK THE DEAD
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS AND YOU
WILL HAVE NO !!! PROBLEMS...
THIS PART OF THE FILE TELLS WHY PEOPLE FUCK DEAD PEOPLE... OK..
FOR ONE IF YOUR GIRLS FRIEND DOESN'T FUCK AND YOU NEED HEAD.. FUCK A FRESHLY
DEAD BITCH... IT'S STILL PUSSY NO MATTER WHAT WAY YOU LOOK AT IT...
OK DUDES AND DUDETTES:
1>. 1ST YOU GONNA NEED A SHOVEL. THEN GOTO A FRESHLY MADE GRAVE - START TO DIG
'AROUND 7 TO 8 FEET' DEEP.
2>. NOW WHAT YOU GUNNA FIND IS A CEMENT LID... WELL GET A CROWBAR AND REMOVE
THE SON-OF-A-BITCH... NOW U FIND A CLOSED COFFIN 'SHIT'
3>. YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS AT THIS POINT. ONE LIFT THE COFFIN 8 FEET ABOVE YOUR
HEAD ON TO THE FLAT GROUND ABOVE OR TWO, OPEN THE COFFIN RIGHT THEN AND THERE.
4>. YOU MIGHT BE A LITTLE CHICKEN TO LOOK INSIDE ONCE YOU DO
ONE BUT TWO RUBBERS !!!!
5>. UNDRESS THE FRESHLY BURIED BITCH AND BANG AWAY. WHEN DONE IF YOUR NOT TOO
TIRED TO DO STEPS 4-1. WHENEVER YOU WANT A FREE FUCK FOLLOW THESE STEPS.
PART II 'THE OTHER SOLUTION...'
1>. NOT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PRIVILIGE BUT IF YOU DO YOU HAVE IT MADE... DO U
WORK IN A MORGUE ?
IN.
2>. TAKE ONE OUT OF THE REFRIG AND MAKE SURE NOBODYS AROUND IN THE BUILDING OR
ROOM.
3>. UNDRESS THE BITCH. PUT ON YOUR TWO RUBBERS. SPREAD THEM LEGS AND BANG
AWAY... WHEN DONE.. RE-DRESS YOUR PARTNER AND SHOVE HER BACK IN THE FREEZER.
-=*%*=- NOTES ON THE FILE ABOVE -=*%*=-
OK THE REASON FOR PUTTING TWO RUBBERS ON UR PECKER IS THAT SO THE MAGGOTS WON'T
CHEW AWAY AT YOUR DICK, ALSO IF THE DEAD BITCH HAS ANY DISEASES YOU WON'T CHAT
THEM !!! WELL REMEMBER TO 'GET HEAD FROM THE DEAD' !!!
LOOK FOR DEAD GIRLIES NAMED TANYA!! THEY GIVE THE BEST HEAD..
ALSO, DEAD FETUSES ARE A REAL PLEASURE FOR ALL YOU LITTLE BOYS THAT HAVE'NT
GONE THROUGH PUBERTY YET. BRINGING DEAD FUCKS TO A PARTY REALLY LIVENS UP THE
SITUATION, WHEN YOU GET A REALLY WASTED BITCH AND PROP HER ON THE GUY'S RIGOR
MORTIS'ED DICK, THEY GO FOR THAT KINDA SHIT.
ANOTHER BENEFIT OF FUCKING THE DEAD IS GRAVE ROBBING. BACK IN ANCIENT TIMES
SICK FUCKS USED TO BREAK INTO PHAROH'S TOMBS AND RIP OFF ALL THE GOLD AND
JEWELS. FROM PAST EXPERIENCES, SOME PEOPLE BURRY THEMSELVES WITH SOME GOOD
SHIT, LIKE GOLD CHAINS, GOLD WATCHES, DIAMOND RINGS, PEARLS, AND ALL KINDS OF
NEAT SHIT...
SO IF YOU WANNA HAVE A GOOD TIME, AND GET PAID FOR IT,
JOIN YOUR LOCAL MORTICIANS UNION