Sun 30 November, 2008
17:51 Boy 8, kills father and friend after 1,000th spanking» So-There Forums
The story of the Arizona 8 year old who killed his father and a boarder staying at their house made headlines earlier this month.
Now we are getting details that the son was often spanked. He kept track of them vowing that the 1,000th would be his last.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/...000-smacks.html
Now we are getting details that the son was often spanked. He kept track of them vowing that the 1,000th would be his last.
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By Tom Leonard in New York
Last Updated: 11:17PM GMT 27 Nov 2008
The unnamed boy allegedly shot dead his father, Vincent Romero, 29, and Timothy Romans, 39, their lodger, at the family home in St Johns, Arizona, with a .22 rifle as they were coming home from work at a local power plant.
The double murder on Nov 5 shocked the US, with investigators initially struggling to find any motive.
However, according to police records reported by the Arizona Republic, the boy "is believed to have made ledgers and/or communicated in the form of writings about his intentions" if his father and stepmother continued to smack him.
According to the police records, the boy told a Child Protective Services official that "when he reached one thousand spankings . . . that would be his limit. [The boy] kept a tally of his spankings on a piece of paper."
Despite his age, relatives suspected the boy immediately in the shootings. His grandfather told investigators: "If any 8-year-old was capable of doing this, [the boy] was", and the child's grandmother added: "I knew this was going to happen, they were too hard on [him]."
The boy told police he was smacked the day before the shootings for failing to finish schoolwork.
Records indicate the boy had no history of psychiatric care and was not on any medication.
Police say he gave conflicting accounts about the shootings, initially saying he discovered the bodies when he returned home from school.
He later changed his story, admitting he shot each man twice to end their suffering after they had been shot by an unknown assailant.
In an interview whose contents was later released by police, the boy admitted he been angry with his father after the latter asked his stepmother to smack him for not bringing some schoolwork home.
At the end of the interview, he buried his head in his jacket. Asked by an officer what he was thinking, he replied: "I'm going to go to juvie."
Last Updated: 11:17PM GMT 27 Nov 2008
The unnamed boy allegedly shot dead his father, Vincent Romero, 29, and Timothy Romans, 39, their lodger, at the family home in St Johns, Arizona, with a .22 rifle as they were coming home from work at a local power plant.
The double murder on Nov 5 shocked the US, with investigators initially struggling to find any motive.
However, according to police records reported by the Arizona Republic, the boy "is believed to have made ledgers and/or communicated in the form of writings about his intentions" if his father and stepmother continued to smack him.
According to the police records, the boy told a Child Protective Services official that "when he reached one thousand spankings . . . that would be his limit. [The boy] kept a tally of his spankings on a piece of paper."
Despite his age, relatives suspected the boy immediately in the shootings. His grandfather told investigators: "If any 8-year-old was capable of doing this, [the boy] was", and the child's grandmother added: "I knew this was going to happen, they were too hard on [him]."
The boy told police he was smacked the day before the shootings for failing to finish schoolwork.
Records indicate the boy had no history of psychiatric care and was not on any medication.
Police say he gave conflicting accounts about the shootings, initially saying he discovered the bodies when he returned home from school.
He later changed his story, admitting he shot each man twice to end their suffering after they had been shot by an unknown assailant.
In an interview whose contents was later released by police, the boy admitted he been angry with his father after the latter asked his stepmother to smack him for not bringing some schoolwork home.
At the end of the interview, he buried his head in his jacket. Asked by an officer what he was thinking, he replied: "I'm going to go to juvie."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/...000-smacks.html
17:17 The Early Mundane Monday Yak» So-There Forums
The long weekend is over! Everyone(except Fantine, Sgt. and Ariane, 
they deserve our special attention) back to work!
To everyone else though, including myself.... AAAAAAAHAHAHAHA! WORK BITCHES! WORK! WORK TO FEED THE AMERICAN MACHINE SO WE CAN BAIL OUT GENERAL MOTORS AND SEND THE AIG EXECUTIVES TO HAWAII! AAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Hey, it's OK. Christmas Eve is on a Wednesday this year... that means many will get a FIVE DAY weekend, coming soon. So, STOP WHINING!
It's not that far off!
Jeff and I have been doing ice-tray Jagermeister bombs this evening. Can you tell? Hey, it's the holiday season, so suck me. Love ya, bye.
they deserve our special attention) back to work!To everyone else though, including myself.... AAAAAAAHAHAHAHA! WORK BITCHES! WORK! WORK TO FEED THE AMERICAN MACHINE SO WE CAN BAIL OUT GENERAL MOTORS AND SEND THE AIG EXECUTIVES TO HAWAII! AAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Hey, it's OK. Christmas Eve is on a Wednesday this year... that means many will get a FIVE DAY weekend, coming soon. So, STOP WHINING!
It's not that far off! Jeff and I have been doing ice-tray Jagermeister bombs this evening. Can you tell? Hey, it's the holiday season, so suck me. Love ya, bye.
03:58 Holiday Help is Needed» So-There Forums
If this is in a inappropriate section to post this (Evan) please shove it to the proper area MOD's it would be appreciated ... Although *most* of the plea below is copied from a SecondLife Notecard I figured since I'm in most realms anyway in one form or another this would be the best place to post. It's funny how the thought of what the word family encircles has changed in the last two generation's, first being your blood family then progressing to mean a close circle of friends to the current day where it reaches across the Earth upon the net to all the great people we meet and get the pleasure of having thier minds and hearts open to all.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________
Greeting's,
My name is Andrew Sertich however most everyone know's me by my SecondLife name of Ensign Barkley ... also may know that I run a Muscular Dystrophy support group mainly because I feel it the best way to help my peers with Muscular Dystrophy aswell as those interested in our issue's and our greatness.
Then again maybe you know me from the Gorean Community in SecondLife which I have been a member of since the first day I logged into this wonderful World/Community. My Home Stone(s) have varied through the years from Aradon's Original Port Cos to now an the Wonderful City of Turia and all in-between.
Also I could be remember as a Tringo & SLingo/DMC Host at the retired gaming Island of IceDragon's Playpen where my Wife and I work for almost 18 months straight.
No matter where you might know/heard of me from is not the issue here but rather I had wished to give a brief showing of the life I lead, which happends to be primarily a Second Life (not just SL but meant as online simply though alot is done in SecondLife) where obviously I depend on my Laptop/PC.
Three days ago my Laptop was rushed into the local PC Shop where I was told to basically start saving for a new computer as nothing could be done, something about it being a flaw in the Hardware (HP Pavilion dv6000 Series). So to get to my overall point I am swallowing my pride an comming to any and all of my friends, associates, and just plainly people who have an open heart...
I am Andrew Sertich an my income is that only provided by the Government for my Disability (SSI) an I come to the Community(s) here in SecondLife to ask for some Holiday Help. If you can find it in your heart to help it would be more then appreciated, it would also help in the continuation of my efforts In-World for the disabled an especailly for the MDSLA.
Ways to Donate:
SecondLife - sending $L to 'Ensign Barkley'
or
PayPal - sending any donation to [email=""]'eternalquasar@gmail.com'[/email]
Regardless of the turnout of help I would just like to Thank Everyone who even took the time to read through this and I hope to be able to continue 'Living' the World(s) I am structured in...
Kindly Your's,
Ensign Barkley a.k.a.
RL: Andrew Sertich
____________________________________________________
Contact Info:
eternalquasar@gmail.com
andrewsertich@comcast.net
Text Messages Only:
(209) 470-5719
If this is in a inappropriate section to post this (Evan) please shove it to the proper area MOD's it would be appreciated ... Although *most* of the plea below is copied from a SecondLife Notecard I figured since I'm in most realms anyway in one form or another this would be the best place to post. It's funny how the thought of what the word family encircles has changed in the last two generation's, first being your blood family then progressing to mean a close circle of friends to the current day where it reaches across the Earth upon the net to all the great people we meet and get the pleasure of having thier minds and hearts open to all.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________
Greeting's,
My name is Andrew Sertich however most everyone know's me by my SecondLife name of Ensign Barkley ... also may know that I run a Muscular Dystrophy support group mainly because I feel it the best way to help my peers with Muscular Dystrophy aswell as those interested in our issue's and our greatness.
Then again maybe you know me from the Gorean Community in SecondLife which I have been a member of since the first day I logged into this wonderful World/Community. My Home Stone(s) have varied through the years from Aradon's Original Port Cos to now an the Wonderful City of Turia and all in-between.
Also I could be remember as a Tringo & SLingo/DMC Host at the retired gaming Island of IceDragon's Playpen where my Wife and I work for almost 18 months straight.
No matter where you might know/heard of me from is not the issue here but rather I had wished to give a brief showing of the life I lead, which happends to be primarily a Second Life (not just SL but meant as online simply though alot is done in SecondLife) where obviously I depend on my Laptop/PC.
Three days ago my Laptop was rushed into the local PC Shop where I was told to basically start saving for a new computer as nothing could be done, something about it being a flaw in the Hardware (HP Pavilion dv6000 Series). So to get to my overall point I am swallowing my pride an comming to any and all of my friends, associates, and just plainly people who have an open heart...
I am Andrew Sertich an my income is that only provided by the Government for my Disability (SSI) an I come to the Community(s) here in SecondLife to ask for some Holiday Help. If you can find it in your heart to help it would be more then appreciated, it would also help in the continuation of my efforts In-World for the disabled an especailly for the MDSLA.
Ways to Donate:
SecondLife - sending $L to 'Ensign Barkley'
or
PayPal - sending any donation to [email=""]'eternalquasar@gmail.com'[/email]
Regardless of the turnout of help I would just like to Thank Everyone who even took the time to read through this and I hope to be able to continue 'Living' the World(s) I am structured in...
Kindly Your's,
Ensign Barkley a.k.a.
RL: Andrew Sertich
____________________________________________________
Contact Info:
eternalquasar@gmail.com
andrewsertich@comcast.net
Text Messages Only:
(209) 470-5719
Sat 29 November, 2008
13:07 Tanking Warriors» So-There Forums
I'm tired of craptastic warrior tanks giving the rest of us warrior tanks a bad name thus.. I link this video in order to help any who may suck at it or someone who just wants to see some awesome tanking at work. Cheers!
http://www.warcraftmovies.com/movieview.php?id=80641
Pick High Quality Steam BETA for best viewing.
http://www.warcraftmovies.com/movieview.php?id=80641
Pick High Quality Steam BETA for best viewing.
Fri 28 November, 2008
21:41 Full-size cardboard figure causes bank standoff» So-There Forums
Full
That had to be pretty embarrassing.
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MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, N.J. A standoff at a New Jersey bank is over after police learned a "person" seen inside was actually a full-size cardboard figure.
Officers went to the PNC Bank in Montgomery Township on Thursday night after an alarm went off. They saw what they thought was at least one person through the windows of the bank, which had its blinds drawn.
The area was sealed off and three nearby apartment buildings were evacuated as a precaution. Meanwhile, authorities used bullhorns and made telephone calls in a bid to make contact with whoever might be in the bank.
After repeatedly failing to get a response, a SWAT team entered the building and discovered the cardboard figure.
Officers went to the PNC Bank in Montgomery Township on Thursday night after an alarm went off. They saw what they thought was at least one person through the windows of the bank, which had its blinds drawn.
The area was sealed off and three nearby apartment buildings were evacuated as a precaution. Meanwhile, authorities used bullhorns and made telephone calls in a bid to make contact with whoever might be in the bank.
After repeatedly failing to get a response, a SWAT team entered the building and discovered the cardboard figure.
Full
That had to be pretty embarrassing.
21:15 Man Trampled to Death by Customers.» So-There Forums
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/29/business...ml?ref=business
Suddenly, witnesses and the police said, the doors shattered, and the shrieking mob surged through in a blind rush for holiday bargains. One worker, Jdimytai Damour, 34, was thrown back onto the black linoleum tiles and trampled in the stampede that streamed over and around him. Others who had stood alongside Mr. Damour trying to hold the doors were also hurled back and run over, witnesses said.
Some workers who saw what was happening fought their way through the surge to get to Mr. Damour, but he had been fatally injured, the police said. Emergency workers tried to revive Mr. Damour, a temporary worker hired for the holiday season, at the scene, but he was pronounced dead an hour later at Franklin Hospital Medical Center in Valley Stream.
Black Friday Killed a man. How fucking pathetic is that? Greedy mother fuckers should burn in hell.
Suddenly, witnesses and the police said, the doors shattered, and the shrieking mob surged through in a blind rush for holiday bargains. One worker, Jdimytai Damour, 34, was thrown back onto the black linoleum tiles and trampled in the stampede that streamed over and around him. Others who had stood alongside Mr. Damour trying to hold the doors were also hurled back and run over, witnesses said.
Some workers who saw what was happening fought their way through the surge to get to Mr. Damour, but he had been fatally injured, the police said. Emergency workers tried to revive Mr. Damour, a temporary worker hired for the holiday season, at the scene, but he was pronounced dead an hour later at Franklin Hospital Medical Center in Valley Stream.
Black Friday Killed a man. How fucking pathetic is that? Greedy mother fuckers should burn in hell.
03:17 Big Love Season 3 Trailer» So-There Forums
Show premieres on January 18
Looks like its going to be a VERY dark season.
Looks like its going to be a VERY dark season.
Thu 27 November, 2008
21:56 The Decline and Fall of an Ultra Rich Online Gaming Empire» So-There Forums
Worth a read. How a young kid made and lost a fortune in gold farming.
http://www.wired.com/gaming/virtualworlds/...ne/16-12/ff_ige
http://www.wired.com/gaming/virtualworlds/...ne/16-12/ff_ige
06:35 Your Favorite US Skyscapers» So-There Forums
Found this thread on another forum, and I think skyscrapers are kinda neat, so we can try it here. Most imported threads don't work well here, but we can try. My favorites:
AT&T Tower aka "Batman" building in Nashville.
Comcast Center in Philadelphia.
The Chrysler Building. Yes, I know this is one of the buildings in Manhattan, like ESB, that have been photographed to death over the decades, but I think it is one of the Grande Dames of skyscrapers. There are taller buildings in the world now, but none are more graceful and majestic than Chrysler, not even Madame Empire State Building.
Woolworth Building in New York. Another beautiful building from the golden age of American skyscrapers. Like Chrysler, there are taller and more imposing buildings these days, but few as grand.
Columbia Center Tower in Seattle. I'm not really sure why I like this tower. It's odd, it's black, it's imposing, but I always loved it.
AT&T Tower aka "Batman" building in Nashville.
Comcast Center in Philadelphia.
The Chrysler Building. Yes, I know this is one of the buildings in Manhattan, like ESB, that have been photographed to death over the decades, but I think it is one of the Grande Dames of skyscrapers. There are taller buildings in the world now, but none are more graceful and majestic than Chrysler, not even Madame Empire State Building.
Woolworth Building in New York. Another beautiful building from the golden age of American skyscrapers. Like Chrysler, there are taller and more imposing buildings these days, but few as grand.
Columbia Center Tower in Seattle. I'm not really sure why I like this tower. It's odd, it's black, it's imposing, but I always loved it.
03:55 Wish Book Web» So-There Forums
I found a pretty interesting site. It features every page of department store catalogs from the 40's through the 80's. Sears, JC Penny, Spiegel, Montgomery Ward, and a few others. Especially check out the toys and clothes sections. 
It's also cool to look back on the electronics sections from the 40's and 50's. Anyway, I thought some of you might get a kick out of it.
http://www.wishbookweb.com/
It's also cool to look back on the electronics sections from the 40's and 50's. Anyway, I thought some of you might get a kick out of it.http://www.wishbookweb.com/
Wed 26 November, 2008
23:25 Turkey Day and Black Friday Weekend Yak» So-There Forums
Let the holiday gorging and shopping madness begin!
Oh and in tonight's bird bowl Go Cardinals! Beat them Eagles!
(actually I don't care, just thought I'd give Sgt a hard time )
Oh and in tonight's bird bowl Go Cardinals! Beat them Eagles!
(actually I don't care, just thought I'd give Sgt a hard time
)22:21 The day…» Also Known As
Don’t say. Don’t -even- think it. Keep it to your damn self and keep it moving.
22:14 Boy, 12, arrested for farting in class» So-There Forums
Source
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A 12-YEAR-old American schoolboy has been arrested for farting in the classroom.
Police were called when the boy became disruptive, shutting off the computers of classmates and "deliberately passing gas" at his school in Florida, The Smoking Gun reports.
The 150cm offender was also accused of shutting off the computers of classmates at Florida's Stuart's Spectrum High School.
Busted by school authorities for disruption of a school function, the boy was taken to the County Sheriff's Office.
Police said the boy, who name was suppressed due to his age, admitted the offences and was released into the custody of his mother.
Police were called when the boy became disruptive, shutting off the computers of classmates and "deliberately passing gas" at his school in Florida, The Smoking Gun reports.
The 150cm offender was also accused of shutting off the computers of classmates at Florida's Stuart's Spectrum High School.
Busted by school authorities for disruption of a school function, the boy was taken to the County Sheriff's Office.
Police said the boy, who name was suppressed due to his age, admitted the offences and was released into the custody of his mother.
Source
17:03 Props in There!» So-There Forums
Wow I just realized I didnt see an announcement for this.
There now has props. Basically they replace drinks and can be attached to many different nodes on the body. One prop at a time but a builder can pick up to 5 nodes to attach it to. Obviously this is going to revolutionize There.
I knew I should make a bunch but I'm dumb as crap and didn't. There aren't too many out yet but the ones out really are good.
http://webapps.prod.there.com/items/browse...mp;PageSize=200
Ubber Geek made a tutorial if you are interested in seeing how they work. http://www.thegeekdesk.com/props.html
(Chaz rawks)
There now has props. Basically they replace drinks and can be attached to many different nodes on the body. One prop at a time but a builder can pick up to 5 nodes to attach it to. Obviously this is going to revolutionize There.
I knew I should make a bunch but I'm dumb as crap and didn't. There aren't too many out yet but the ones out really are good.
http://webapps.prod.there.com/items/browse...mp;PageSize=200
Ubber Geek made a tutorial if you are interested in seeing how they work. http://www.thegeekdesk.com/props.html
(Chaz rawks)
11:45 Free Realms Beta» So-There Forums
Anyone heard of this before? I just signed up for its beta to see what's the happs. Looks like a cross between There, Sony Home and an MMO. heh. It also doesn't say if it's console or PC or both.
http://www.freerealms.com/
http://www.freerealms.com/
11:32 Favorite Dish for Turkey day» So-There Forums
I was just talking with office mates and occurred to me.
What is your favorite dish for Thanksgiving?
For me it has always been yams
What is your favorite dish for Thanksgiving?
For me it has always been yams
00:16 Nobody told me I was supposed to wear a scarf!» Boned
I haven’t blogged in awhile. And I’m actually really forcing myself to blog right this minute. It’s RL stress blah blah blah. Oh! Quirk #4: Bone doesn’t always deal with stress very well.
So guess what I am? I’m one of the top 10 hottest fucking male avatars of 2008! Yah, that’s right. You heard me.
Like [...]
Tue 25 November, 2008
17:09 SL Boating in Nantucket» Virtual Underworld
So I'm back with SL activities expert Rebecca, who last time taught me how to surf. We are meeting on the SL region of Nantucket located in the middle of a group of islands collectively known as New England. (click title for more)
13:22 A story of an ex Boyfriend» Bitch Mode
I sometimes log into Yahoo to talk to friends and family. I have a few people that use to be on my list and I deleted them because they were either never online or they never talked to me. One of the people I deleted was an ex boyfriend from High school. He found me [...]
12:53 Random Shit…» Also Known As
I feel like being random today. Plus I’m bored at work. So you now get to hear the randomness that pops up in my head during the course of the day. Well at least for the last few hours.
1. Why the hell are you adding me to your myspace/facebook friends list if I don’t -know- [...]
Fri 21 November, 2008
11:45 The Future of 3D Worlds: Game Integration» Virtual Underworld
So I decided to follow up the kind of negative post about Lively with something more positive. There have been a few small positive news stories on the 3D Virtual World front: (click title for more)
10:07 I’m Grateful» Bitch Mode
I thought I would write 5 things I am grateful for just because I feel like it. These are in no order what so ever.
1. I’m grateful for Justin because without him I would be a mess right now. He has helped me lose weight, eat healthy and because of all that? [...]
Thu 20 November, 2008
12:26 Google Lively is Dead(ly)… Lessons learned!» Virtual Underworld
Last night, the Google blog announced the end of Google Lively. This may rank as the shortest lived 3D virtual world ever, less than 6 months. (click title for more)
12:20 Quirk #3» Boned
Wow, has this meme overstayed its welcome or what?
The other day, for no apparent reason, I started replying to other people’s plurks by providing some false facts about my upbringing.
Bone was raised on a peacock farm.
Bone was raised by treasure hunters.
Bone was raised at sea.
While none of these are true, one is actually loosely based [...]
Wed 19 November, 2008
22:39 “Get Over Here”…» Also Known As
I’ve always been a game chick. I didn’t own a console until Nintendo 64 but I’d go over to my friends house and play their games. Yup even stupid pong. One of my all time favorites was of course Mortal Kombat. Yeah I know you thought I was gonna say something like Mario or Zelda. [...]