After speaking with my college advisor yesterday a few things became evident: First, my professor thinks I have a boat load of potential. Second, that same professor believes I had "good" enough grades in undergraduate studies to make it into grad school. And finally, he believes that I would make a great newspaper columnist (if I work on my writing). Since the tone of the conversation was overly complimentary, I am willing to accept his one criticism. It feels good to have ones ego stroked and I haven't had the pleasure in quite a while. Of course I'd prefer a different type of stroking but 1-800-dial-awhore is too cost prohibitive.

Today I had a fairly good phone interview with a general manager from Pilot Travel Centers. He scheduled a face-to-face interview this Friday to see if I would be a good fit with the company. The job in question is a managerial position, where I would work with 3 other like minded souls under the auspices of a general manager. Honestly, I have no interest whatsoever in this position however; it appears to pay fairly well and would provide a means to escape from my own personal slice of purgatory, otherwise known as Da'Trailer. As of right now I plan on going to the interview, which is very rare, and who knows maybe I will be offered a position. Then again there is a very good chance I will rebuke this company, like most others, and instead focus my efforts on developing proper kegel technique.


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I am making an exception to my no abortion policy for the people who sent me this email. Someone needed to take foreclamps to their skull early on in the developmental process.

If you are going to attempt a con job please don't use ALL CAPS. That is just in poor taste.


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TRAORE KAMARA
ABIDJAN,IVORY COAST
TEL: +225 07388636
DEAR SIR,

PERMIT ME TO INFORM YOU OF MY DESIRE OF GOING INTO
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU. I GOT YOUR NAME AND
CONTACT FROM THE IVOIRIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND
INDUSTRY. I PRAYED OVER IT AND SELECTED YOUR NAME
AMONG OTHER NAMES DUE TO IT'S ESTEEMING NATURE AND
THE RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN TO ME AS A REPUTABLE AND
TRUST WORTHY PERSON I CAN DO BUSINESS WITH AND BY
THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS I MUST NOT HESITATE TO CONFIDE
IN YOU FOR THIS SIMPLE AND SINCERE BUSINESS.

I AM Traore KAMARA, THE ONLY CHILD OF LATE MR AND
MRS KAMARA, MY FATHER WAS A VERY WEALTHY COCOA
MERCHANT BASED IN ABIDJAN, THE ECONOMIC CAPITAL OF
IVORY COAST BEFORE HE WAS POISONED TO DEATH BY HIS
BUSINESS ASSOCIATES ON ONE OF THEIR OUTING TO DISCUSS
ON A BUSINESS DEAL. WHEN MY MOTHER DIED ON THE 21ST
OCTOBER 1988, MY FATHER TOOK ME SO SPECIAL BECAUSE IAM
MOTHERLESS.

BEFORE THE DEATH OF MY FATHER ON 24TH NOVEMBER 2003
IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL HERE IN ABIDJAN. HE SECRETLY
CALLED ME ON HIS BEDSIDE AND TOLD ME THAT HE HAS A
SUM OF US$16,500,000 (SIXTEEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) LEFT IN A SUSPENSE
ACCOUNT IN A LOCAL BANK HERE IN ABIDJAN, THAT HE USED
MY NAME AS HIS ONLY SON FOR THE NEXT OF KIN IN
DEPOSIT OF THE FUND.

HE ALSO EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IT WAS BECAUSE OF THIS
WEALTH THAT HE WAS POISONED BY HIS BUSINESS
ASSOCIATES, THAT I SHOULD SEEK FOR A FOREIGN PARTNER
IN A COUNTRY OF MY CHOICE WHERE I WILL TRANSFER THIS
MONEY AND USE IT FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSE ,(SUCH AS
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT).

SIR, IAM HONOURABLY SEEKING YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THE
FOLLOWING WAYS.

1) TO PROVIDE A BANK ACCOUNT WHERE THIS MONEY WOULD
BE TRANSFERED
2) TO SERVE AS THE GUARDIAN OF THIS FUND.
3) TO MAKE ARRANGEMENT FOR ME TO COME OVER TO YOUR
COUNTRY TO FURTHER MY EDUCATION AND TO SECURE A
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT FOR ME IN YOUR COUNTRY.

MOREOVER, SIR, I AM WILLING TO OFFER YOU 15% OF THE
TOTAL SUM AS COMPENSATION FOR YOUR EFFORT INPUT AFTER
THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER OF THIS FUND TO YOUR
NOMINATED ACCOUNT OVERSEA.

FURTHERMORE, YOU CAN INDICATE YOUR OPTION TOWARDS
ASSISTING ME AS I BELIEVE THAT THIS TRANSACTION WOULD
BE CONCLUDED WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS YOU SIGNIFY
INTEREST TO ASSIST ME.




ANTICIPATING HEARING FROM YOU SOON.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS.

BEST REGARDS.
TRAORE KAMARRA

Ponderosa poisoned me yesterday and as of yet I haven't recovered. It was either their fat-laden steak or greasy chicken wings that did the trick, boy what trick it was. I have suffered untold gastric agony in the past, much of which was documented here, but this may very well take the cake. I had to go potty constantly throughout the night, morning and now the afternoon. Though I was able to catch up on my reading so it could be worse.

Anyway enough about my defecation woes as I for once have something of substance to say.


Abortion is wrong. It is morally reprehensible and is akin to killing. I won't go so far as to say murder since that is more a legal definition and as of right now it doesn't apply. Do I hate people who have abortions? No, not at all though I do pity them. The act of taking another persons life must be incredibly difficult; thankfully I am not privy to that feeling. It must be even worse to take an innocent life. Or so I would hope. I am not going to sit here in judgment of the millions of women who have chosen this action because at this point it is too late. Instead I am focusing my ire on the millions of Americans who blindly support abortions rights simply because it is the politically correct thing to do. You are the problem and indirectly responsible for the millions of children who have died and will die in the future.

First and foremost whoever decided to wed feminism and abortion is an idiot. Women's rights do not trump human rights. Meaning a baby’s right to live does not come to secondary to a woman’s right of convenience. A woman should have the right to prevent pregnancy not to terminate it. The fact that millions of women believe it is their innate right to abort is a travesty against logic and human nature.

Personally the pro-choice segment I detest the most are the men. These jokers are guilty of both blindly supporting the cause because of its aforementioned connection to feminism and also denying their legal rights. Let’s tackle the former issue first. It takes a man and woman to create a baby. So one could easily see how each is heavily invested in the baby. With that in mind why is that men have no say when it comes to abortion. We don't get a vote in the matter, though if the pregnancy does go to term we are legally bound to support the child until it reaches eighteen years of age. Sounds fair right? Obviously it does not and it is absolutely ridiculous that any man would accept such a proposition, pro-life proponent or not.

Now as to why many men support the pro-choice agenda, well they are victims of their own apathy. They accept feminism at face value because that is politically correct thing to do. To question it would require effort and also lead to inevitable criticism. Honestly what is the upside for these guys? Being a man and pro-life supporter requires concerted effort, research and willingness to be labeled a misogynist. Thankfully I have been called much worse so I am fine with whatever the prattling P.C. masses deem fit to label me.


I am done ranting. I could go on much longer, make better points, but that is for another time and by much smarter person than I.

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I decided to call my hamsters Frodo and Sam in no small part due to Sonja. I seriously considered referring to them as Cain and Abel since they were not getting along. I have since seperated the troublesome duo into different cages.

Not a lot else to speak to right now but I wanted to share my decision since I know everyone was dying to know. That and I am very bored.

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While in Atlantic City I attempted to draw out money on my credit card. I specifically signed up for said card to use on my New Years trip. Sadly the card was denied everywhere. In a sense that is a good thing because I had no business drawing out several hundred dollars to gamble, and I wish my other card would have been denied as well when I tipped a certain busty waitress $250.00. The humiliation of having a card denied was minor compared to the humiliation of begging my father for my money. However, I did find it odd that my card was being denied so I called the bank today in hopes of ascertaining why. It seems that my account was flagged by Fraud Services when I used it a couple different bars. I spent several minutes verifying my name, social security #, address etcetera with the representative in order to reactivate my card. For the most part I was glad that the account was flagged, due to the aforementioned circumstance, and also because it was nice to know that they were looking out for my best interests. Of course my happiness did not last long as the representative ended the conversation by scolding me. I am slightly paraphrasing but here is the jest of what she said "In the future sir please call and inform us if you are leaving the area so that this situation does not occur again." I proceeded to hang up the phone and mutter a few choice words to myself.

There is a fine line between vigilance and mind your own fucking business. I will not now, nor will I ever, call my credit card companies to inform them of my itinerary. And in this case it wouldn't have mattered. I wasn't sure of my plans beyond D.C. so what was I supposed to do. Call them everyday with an update of where I am at. As fun as it sounds playing "Wheres Bobo" doesn't work for me.

Thanks but ultimately no thanks Fleet Visa. I will be paying off your card shortly, as in tonight, then promptly tearing it up. I am all for proactive customer service but do the draw the line at big brother type tactics to achieve that end.

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P.S. I have two new hamsters and need to come up with names. I was told that Hamster Beta and Hamster Tres wouldn't cut it so help a brother and float some names my way.

1,500 miles, a $310.00 tip, 8 days, and one blown tire later Bob is officially back.

Let us all rejoice. Of course I am several thousand dollars in debt now.....well ok several more thousand dollars in debt then I was before living.

I had a good time and it definitely provided a plethora of entertaining stories. I asked a girl to marry me, sadly she didn't accept. I gambled in Atlantic City, sat in the VIP section at a couple clubs and overall lived life like a rock star. There is so much more to tell but not right now. I am in mourning.

Hamster, my adorable hamster, passed on while I was away. I cried for several minutes upon learning the news. Hamster was a wonderful creature who died well before her time. I miss her. So I dedicate this post to you my furry, monkey-handed friend.

Goodbye.


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I am off for Cleveland tomorrow, which in turn is the first leg of my trip to Washington D.C. for New Years Eve. There is a very good chance that I will either die, be incarcerated or abducted by aliens in the coming week. If by chance I do survive and make it back to Ohio unscathed, or at least relatively so, expect an entertaining recap of my adventures.

Here is to me getting drunk off cheap champagne, sniffing coke off a prostitute's bum and running naked through the nations capital.

Ok......maybe only two out of three. I am definitely opting for expensive champagne this year.

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas/Chrimbo/Xmas/Bobsgiftday. If you don't celebrate this holiday...well you are probably going to hell but I hear heaven is overrated anyway.

I am thinking about becoming a political pundit when I grow up. All one needs to succeed is the inablility to recognize the worth of anyone else's opinion. Pretty sure I can handle that.

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Below is why I hate people, especially those who have a stick up their ass. Since you can't view the book in question I will describe it. It was a collection of pamphlets published by a, now defunct, glass company over fifty years ago. Copyright law is not applicable in this case so even those with anal cavity-clamping-on-wood problem shouldn't say a word.

I hope this guy dies, several times if possible. Oh and read from the bottom up so it makes sense.



As you have learned, I feel very strongly about copyright issues, which have not been exaggerated as you imply in this situation. My rights and privileges as an American citizen can only be assured if I recognize and respect the rights of others.

I submit that this item was misrepresented by your description. The very act of offering a book for sale requires that it be a legitimate, legal publication. However, as we have agreed, this was merely a facsimile of the original.

I wanted the book (original, of course). As you may have noticed, I did not ask for a refund. However, as you can not or will not provide the original, I must request a full refund. So, again, I find myself at your mercy. I will return the book today and must trust that you will return my money. Please do so in a timely manner.

I would also suggest that you do the honorable thing and destroy all illegal copies of this book. The law on this matter is clear and does not require that you be an "expert" on copyright issues. As a matter of fact, prosecution does not even require that you be aware of the law as ignorance is not a justifiable defense. However, as this email exchange will show, you are now aware and any claims to the contrary would constitute willful ignorance.

Please send a refund for the total of $61.15 immediately upon receipt of the book in question.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ralph C. Wilson [mailto:ppac@alltel.net]
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 11:53 AM
To: Kirk Broach - rr
Subject: Re: eBay Item: Erickson Glass Catalog Identification Book (Item #3159932225)


Sir I never listed this book as an original as I purchased several "copies" at an auction almost two years ago. In no way did I misrepresent the item. If you read my terms and conditions I do offer a full refund if my description was misleading or incomplete. Frankly I don't believe it was either of those but it is possible that you read between the lines and thought you were purchasing an original. Therefore I will send you a refund, contingent of course on my item being shipped back.

As to copyright laws I do not claim to be an expert though most people who do so tend to be exaggerating. I did not make copies with express intent to resale, as I already stated these were bought at an auction. At one time I did own the original which sold for several hundred dollars and was listed as such. That book was bought by a collector as a shelf piece while these "copies" have been sold with idenitification purposes in mind not as original works.

Finally the disparity in shipping prices is an unfortunate occurence that happens quite frequently on Ebay. Usually I ship exclusively via UPS and the price I quoted would have been accurate for said service. Occasionaly I do use the post office and sometimes I ship first class mail when there is no difference between time in transit between it and Priority Mai. Unlike many sellers I do not try to gauge buyers on shipping, more often then not I lose a dollar or two per shipment. Yet, sometimes I make a mistake and do break even or even make a buck or two. Anyway it is a moot point and I do apologize.

If you do wish a full refund please send the Catalog to

Ralph Wilson
14 N. Park Place
Newark, Ohio 43055

----- Original Message -----
From: Kirk Broach - rr
To: Ralph C. Wilson
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 5:19 PM
Subject: RE: eBay Item: Erickson Glass Catalog Identification Book (Item #3159932225)


I received the Ericson "Catalog" yesterday and am not happy. Based on your Ebay description, copied below for your convenience, I was bidding on an original catalog/book. The book was implied to be original by your statement that it is "very rare to find any information or books on the type of glass" and the fact that you did not state that it was copied. However, I received what is clearly a copy of an original which you have kept. This is evidenced by white borders on each page, and images of dog-eared corners on pages which have never been folded. Furthermore, I became suspicious of this possibility when you listed another book exactly like the one which I purchased, but I gave you the benefit of the doubt and waited for my book to arrive.

In addition, my winning bid for this book was $56.00. When I asked for shipping charges, you responded with a total of $61.15. I was suprised that mailing this book through the USPS could possibly cost $5.15 but again, I gave you the benefit of doubt and waited for the book to arrive. Postage is clearly marked as $1.52.

Please note that this ebay auction is a binding legal contract between you, Ralph C. Wilson of Newark, Ohio and me. To resolve this matter, the original should be sent IMMEDIATELY.

Are you familiar with the federal copyright laws? Copyright is a protection provided for published and unpublished works which gives the author exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of that work. It is illegal to violate these rights afforded only to the owner of the copyright. Do you claim to own the copyright to this book? Do you even know who does?

If you do not resolve this matter quickly, by sending me the original book which I now rightfully own and by destroying all illegal copies of this book, I will be compelled to report this clear violation of copyright laws to the United States Copyright Office.

"Erickson Glass Catalog Identification Book with 12 pages of identification to erickson glass. Show how it was made and show several salesman sample item. Made up of different sheets which salesmen would take orders from. Very rare to find any information or books on the type glass. Measures 11" by 8 1/2" with a hard plastic cover. "

Sincerly,
Kirk Broach

Christmas is less than a week away and I am miserable. Tis the season to be jolly? What for? I saw an old high school crush earlier this week. It was not nice to see her. In fact it was very disheartening to even engage in small talk with her. I found myself contemplating the effects of a large boulder falling on her head and how that would bring a brief, albeit intense, joyous feeling. Today I had the distinct pleasure of conversing with my high school physics teacher. I feebly attempted to lie about my life and successes but ultimately she saw through my ruse. I guess saying your best friend is a seven year old psychopath is not terribly positive revelation. Well at least Saddam the pussy-rat was captured. I find some solace in that fact however, I would have preferred that he was discovered gutted with his genitalia placed in his mouth. Maybe just maybe if Santa is reading this blog entry, or truly does have god-like powers of omniscience, he will make that happen. If he is reluctant to commit himself to the cause vigilante justice, I wouldn't be disappointed if he brought me a nubile twenty-two year old, blue-eyed, blonde haired, amply bosomed virgin lady for Christmas.

One can hope

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