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2003 Big Brother Awards
MacRonin writes "Privacy International today announced the winners of the 2003 Big Brother Awards. One of the judges, estimable Dr Ian Brown of the Foundation for Information Policy Research (FIPR), writes: "It was alternatively amusing and depressing to be one of the judges for these awards. RIP and data retention played a large part in our deliberations..." ... Read more at The Register (UK) - 2003 Big Brother Awards: The Winners. and Political News from Wired News - Blair Tagged as Privacy Threat."
It was alternatively amusing and depressing to be one of the judges for these awards.
Sounds like my sex life.
just kidding... Well I think it's great that the Big Brothers organization is getting some recognition for its achievements. From personal experience, I can thank my "Big Brother" for teaching me all those Judy Garland songs and for my current appreciation of chain-mail underwear.
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Clips from awards can be found here
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I guess some items just aren't newsworthy ENOUGH.
I'd like to invade that chick in the Verizon commercials, you know that stupid bitch that left her phone in the car. Specifically, I'd like to invade her twat with my pee sprout. I'd paint a white map of Hawaii on her firm smooth belly.
That chick in the Verizon commercial makes my dick stand at attention. She is welcome to smoke it like a Winston.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Meet the 2002 National Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year
Richard Gandarillas and Devin Little Brother Devin is determined that his match with Big Brother of the Year Richard Gandarillas will be the longest one ever in the history of Big Brothers / Big Sisters of America."He is a Big Brother you can talk to. We have a lot of fun together, and he also helps me with my problems," says Devin. "He talks to me about things that can help me now and in the future."
Big Brother Richard calls their friendship "outstanding." "Devin is a bright, charismatic, 11-year-old who enjoys any challenge," he says. "He is blessed with the spirit of youth and the passion to learn, which I am eager to share. He is a great kid, and I expect someday will be a great man."
According to Richard, "The high point of my relationship with Devin can't be summed into one event. I recall the first time Devin trusted me enough to open his communication. Today, we can't wait to have conversations and share our thoughts. In our years together, we've taught each other a great deal."
In addition to his relationship with Devin, Richard is involved with Greater Columbus' BBBS in Schools program and has three school-based Littles. He has also been instrumental in developing the agency's first bilingual program for Hispanic students.
Before moving to the Columbus area and being matched with Devin, Richard had a Little through the Lynchburg, Virginia affiliate. "Big Brothers Big Sisters came into my life when the time was right for me to become involved," he says.
Do you think that we held a national refferendum on the war? Do you think we all voted for death and destruction in Iraq and Afghanistan? Hell no! Hell, we didn't even elect the moron we call Mr. President! Al Gore won the popular vote (not that having that stiff retard in there would be any better), and a little group of people handed Bush the win. Me, I voted third party.
So, you hate us because of the actions of a few assholes. Great. Well guess what: We hate you now, too, for your narrow minded "tunnel vision" approach to hating us Americans. What, are you jealous of the way we live? Jealous of what we have? Afraid that you're next? Hey, quit your crying. We're here protesting the war in Iraq, same as you. We don't like it any better than you do.
Instead of saying you hate America as a whole, why not say you hate our government? They're the idiots who got the ball rolling on this, not us. They're taking our hard earned money and spending it on this senseless war.