E-Mail Snafu Sparks Spam Attack On Journalists

TFGeditor writes "According to an article at Editor & Publisher an e-mail mistake by the Casey Journalism Center at the University of Maryland wrongly invited hundreds of journalists nationwide to the university's prestigious 'Casey Medals' awards. The goof also launched a perpetual e-mail whirlwind as those who responded to the incorrect note unwittingly sent their feedback to everyone else on the recipient list. The e-mail was an electronic invitation to attend the organization's annual board meeting and awards lunch in Washington, D.C. on Aug, 8, according to Carrie Rowell, conference coordinator. She said it was meant only to reach the center's 11 board members, who are invited to the event where 18 journalists will be honored with the press-related awards. Rowell said she did not know how many people were affected, but did not dispute that it was likely hundreds."

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But what about it?

[Anonymous Coward]

Last night was halloween, as I'm sure you celebrated -- I went as a french maid. 4.5" platform stilletto heels, red fishnets, the werks. I scared alot of people. especially with the fake bolld capsules. Anyway -- as for last nights dancing (& trying not to break my ankles in the process) the fresh anus piercing held up unusually well. If you have ever examined that area of your body, youve noticed the "fleshyness" of the skin about the 'pucker'. It was extremely easy & painless to pierce. No blood- or very little at that. And honestly no real discomfort. The absolute most difficult stage in the process is placing the jewelry (ESPECIALLY IF YOURE DOING IT YOURSELF.!!!) I have actually tried this particular area of the body for piercing before, about 3 years ago. It worked, but eventually wanted to grow out. This time, its got a good 3/4" asshole-skin to get through. I apologize for the graphic nature of my diction. Today, prior to its morning cleaning- consisting of Dial anti-bacterial liquid soap, a shower, etc- i noticed I wasnt able to see [and/or find]the top of the barbell ball. Aye de Mi! The holes were both still there, fresh and stretched to about a 14ga, just enough 'inhale' the barbell ends. I decided the barbell was a wee bit too short in length, and replaced it with a 5/8 14ga SScurved barbell. Sitting is even more pleasurable than before. It is a surprisingly protected area of the body. Not much gets to it. So you get the picture. Lets say youre on your knees, ass in the air. the top of the anal opening is where I placed my jewelry: //{(*)}\\ Initially, it was easyenough to use a 14ga needle with a 16ga 1/2" BB in the back of the needle, as trying to insert jewelry in that type of extreemly fleshy skin is & can be, literally, a pain in the ass. So i used the needle for both the piercing & an insertion tube. Mushy butt-flesh IS hard to manage. The Vertical nature of the piercing is just fine. I was concerned that bathroom issure might present a problem. But excrement from your own body is initially sterile, however funky. Pooing has not presented a problem. Wiping has become the tricky part. Some advice- wipe gently, almost dabbing where possible. Im not into scat, and think crap is rather nasty. Im also not one to judge, so I keep my ass as clean as possible. Especially in recent times. So far, the only noticible aftereffect, is that the skin between eentry & exit points has had some swelling, nothing like inflation, but definately noticible. It has become an eye-catching, interestingly pierced "butt-nub". And I adore it. I am planning to get a disposible camera or something in the very near future so I can send up some pictures, in about 2-3 weeks. They will be sent though. I have decided that the final jewelry for this piercing will be an L-bar of 14-12 ga. One last thing: I did not pierce through the sphincter muscle itself- only the skins which cover & protect it- the butt-nub area. To find out exactly what a butt-nub is, get a porno with chicks who have had ALOT of anal experience. They say a butt-nub is the first step to "trunk-butt". We will see. In anycase, mine's pierced. Of all the piercings Ive had & have, the anus piercing oozes a bit differently that the rest. Above all, keep keep the jewelrey clean. If it gets krusty, it will most likely lead to an infection. Anus piercing infections smell noticibly worse than others. for the obvious reasons. Other than that, I cant say much more. Coughing & Sneezing, though, have taken on a whole new perspective...:) I will be sure to let you know how all goes. And dont forget the picures! they're comming.

Rowell is computer illiterate

[Zweideutig]

I will probably get modded down for this, but I think Rowell was not properly trained to be in her position. In this time, computers have become relevent in many areas (especially publishing and journal) and anyone in a relevent field should be reasonable educated technically. Perhaps a CS course? Computers are becoming as essential as automobiles in jobs. Would you hire a mail carrier that is not a licensed driver? He would likely crash the truck, just as many thousands of stupid users in important fields make stupid mistakes like installing spyware, or sending an e-mail to the wrong parties.

Observations

[The Amazing Fish Boy]

In other news, I left my vacuum cleaner in the hallway and my brother stubbed his toe. He was going to be pissed, but decided not to be, so it was all good. He actually thought it was funny eventually. Just so you all know.

1. You have your own vacuum cleaner.
2. You talk of this fact very casually. Thus, it seems likely that each member of your family has their own vacuum cleaner.
3. You keep this vacuum cleaner somewhere other than your room.
4. Each member of your family likely keeps their vacuum cleaners outside of their rooms.
5. This would cause for centralization. e.g. Each member of the family has their own vacuum cleaner in what is refered to as The Vacuum Cleaner Closet.
6. You are old enough to have your own vacuum cleaner, or at least you were raised to do chores at a very young age.
7. Your brother decides on his emotional state.
8. Your brother thought that stubbing his toe was funny.
9. You post on Slashdot.


Ergo, your family is likely known as The Crazy Family. You and your brother are in your mid-40s and live with your parents, who are deceased and stuffed and left on the couch. Mother's penetrating stare still nags you to clean the house furiously. You clean yourself even more vigourously. After all, you need to be clean for when you kiss Mother goodnight. She so hates the dust and dirt foul boys bring with them. Your brother and you fight often, but usually you give it up "for mom's sake." You and your brother take turns moving Mother and Father's vacuum cleaners around in the vacuum cleaner closet so it seems like they are still alive. You and your brother do not work, but manage to pay the bills by selling a part of Father's skin every week.