The above video was from the dashboard of a Milford, CT police vehicle. The two officers from this video responded to a call, which involved a huge bar fight from a near by town. These officers were headed back to their town when tragedy struck. The officer with the dash-cam was travelling at around 70 mph down a main road which was posted with a speed limit of 40 mph. The other vehicle that later comes into view is travelling with the accelorator at full capacity. At the time of the crash he is travelling at 94 mph. The vehicle which turns at the traffic light is carrying two teenagers who were heading home at 2 am. Both teens were killed on the spot. The girl in the passenger seat was ejected from the vehicle and the boy was trapped inside the car. The officer… suspended WITH PAY!
The thing that really scares me about this accident is that it happend about one mile away from my parents house in Orange, CT. The teens died on the front lawn of the Target in which I still shop. The intersection where they crashed is the same intersection I turn down to get to my parents home.
What is more scary is that this video tape was only released about 1 week ago. I sit here writing this post in late November and this accident occured in June. The police withheld the release of this video up until the last possible moment. Now the officers are saying that they found marijuana in the vehicle and they are also claiming that the teens were drinking. If this officer gets away with a slap on the wrist then these teens will have died in vain. This officer was wrong. He murdered these two teenagers while he was abusing his power.
The officer surrendered to police only after the cheif of the Milford police department insisted on an investigation. The officer is under investigation and facing two counts of reckless driving and two counts of second degree manslaughter. I hope this officer gets convicted on all charges. As a police officer you know wrong from right. You also know that there are consequences for your actions. This officer committed crimes that come with great consequence. He should be punished for his actions. These 19 year old human beings lost their lives. Justice needs to be served!
Im a steel machine. A blade that chops a tree. I clear the forest of every plant, man or beast. I won’t quit, I’m an unstoppable force. I’m the lighter and the rag that make the fire for your torch. I’m the bullet and the trigger that will end your misery. I’m the match and the paraffin that burn down your house. I’m the smoke in your face that brings a tear to your eyes. I’m the rope that you will swing from while you beg not to die. I’m a man, a machine, a devil in disguise. I’m here to stare into your soul I’m here to watch you cry.
This video is featured on TED, a website that promotes intelligence. The speaker is a young man named Renny Gleeson. His talk is about cell phone use and the ways that this technology is shaping us as humans. We have implemented ways of viewing our cell phones no matter where we are or who we are with. He also speaks about how brusque we are with the people who are physically standing right in front of us while we talk or text message with someone else. This has become a very acceptable yet extremely rude societal normalcy. When will technology become available which causes us to be MORE human?
Autumn air. So brisk so refreshing. I feel the breeze like a hand on my shoulder. The most precious images of death. Leaves changing colours and creatures disappear into the ebb of the changing world. Such potent scents and picturesque moments. The sky is heavy like it’s falling down. Nights are colder and days are shorter. A playful thought tickles my mind and I find myself as a child. My imaginary world is on the bottom of this leaf pile. Shall I jump in? 1-2-3…
Invisible Children wants you to be a roadie. Listen to these stories from past roadies. It will change your life and you will become part of a movement. APPLY BY OCTOBER 21st!!!
My campaign is simple. It’s a suggestion. The laziness of people really astounds me. I can understand how something as simple as the art of using words has become abated in this day and age. Why not? With a McDonalds and a Dunkin Donuts on every corner, serving us through drive-thrus, why would we have any ambition to take initiative and go an extra mile. “Hey this fast-food place doesn’t have a drive-thru window! What nerve!! Let’s drive to the next one, I’m not walking in!” We have become spoiled. Sure, I like things to be simple and easy. Does that mean that our intelligence has to be sacrificed for convenience? Let me get on with my point. We have already sunk too deep in to the butchering of the English language, so I won’t suggest trying to bandage that wound. What I am suggesting is one simple and small change. Zero! Yes, zero. It is a number, yet for some reason it has been replaced. How did we let a letter take the place of a number? Zero (0) has been replaced with O (pronounced oh). Most of us are guilty of doing this. I suggest that we bring zero back. Is it really that difficult? When you buy something at the store the clerk will tell you that your total is $10.04 (ten O four). Why not say Ten dollars and four cents? It is easy and makes you sound more intelligent. ZERO!! Let’s bring zero back. Something simple that we can all do in a world of ebonics and acronyms. Sure, the English language has had a monumental shift but why should we allow letters to take the place of numbers? Whats next, 8 will be G? No, I say fuck that! Bring back the number zero. Who’s with me?
Murder by Death is an American rock band from Bloomington, Indiana. The band was discovered by friend and fellow musician Geoff Rickly (vocalist) of the band Thursday. Murder by Death’s label, Vagrant Records claims that the band’s “Jaw-dropping performances on record make you yearn for the chance to experience their energy up close and in person”. As a fan of the band I can agree entirely. The band will be playing a show at Daniel Street Club in Milford, CT on Wednesday October 14th.
I had a chance to conduct a brief interview with Adam Turla (vocalist/guitarist), of Murder by Death. Adam said that the band has found itself and its sound. This quartet comes together to produce an interesting and diverse, yet very dark sounding style of music which comes from Adam writing poetic lyrics into a journal. The name Murder by Death comes from the 1976 Robert Moore comedy film of the same name. The band chose the name because it has a dark and eerie sound to it but also contains the element of humor. Each album from Murder by Death has showcased the bands talent in a different way without any kind of album duplication. Adam echoed this statement by saying “I would hate to think of putting out a caricature of past albums”. Adam promises a great show for the fans with great opening acts. Murder by Death will be playing with Langhorne Slim and long time touring mates Kiss Kiss. Adam remembers playing shows in the past with Kiss Kiss and having a great time. He said he enjoys having other acts that will compliment the sound of Murder by Death. Adam likes to pick out what he called “A good batch of people” to tour with. Adam feels good about the success of touring this year. The band got to play in Europe and some exotic places and got to headline a huge tour as well. Some years Murder by Death has played 200 or more shows. Adam says that this is what they do, “It’s a job, we do this for a living”. The band is looking forward to finishing up the rest of this tour and heading back home to write and record a new album.
The band was approached by writer Jeff Vandermeer, to write an instrumental album for the sci-fi book called “Finch”. The album features seven well written songs and they are available on Murder by Death’s website. Adam urges fans to come out to Daniel Street and see Murder by Death play live. Murder by Death is definitely worth seeing. I think Adam’s most important statement in the interview was when he said that Murder by Death just wants to “Have fun and make good music”. Murder by Death will be at Daniel Street Club this Wednesday, October 14th. Tickets are $12 in advance or $14 at the door. The bands website is http://www.murderbydeath.com
This question is for men and women that use any kind of bag. In general we don’t know or care where our clothing came from. We have become conditioned not to ask. As long as we are getting inexpensive products that look good it doesn’t even cross our minds that people are being exploited in order for you to look good. INVISIBLE CHILDREN and MEND are working together to allow the makers of MEND bags to be recognized. These are women that live in the poorest parts of the world. Each bag will have the bag makers name on it and a website where you will be able to see a profile of the bag maker. INVISIBLE CHILDREN is once again taking steps to help.
My campaign is simple. It’s a suggestion. The laziness of people really astounds me. I can understand how something as simple as the art of using words has become abated in this day and age. Why not? With a McDonalds and a Dunkin Donuts on every corner, serving us through drive-thrus, why would we have any ambition to take initiative and go an extra mile. “Hey this fast-food place doesn’t have a drive-thru window! What nerve!! Let’s drive to the next one, I’m not walking in!” We have become spoiled. Sure, I like things to be simple and easy. Does that mean that our intelligence has to be sacrificed for convenience? Let me get on with my point. We have already sunk too deep in to the butchering of the English language, so I won’t suggest trying to bandage that wound. What I am suggesting is one simple and small change. Zero! Yes, zero. It is a number, yet for some reason it has been replaced. How did we let a letter take the place of a number? Zero (0) has been replaced with O (pronounced oh). Most of us are guilty of doing this. I suggest that we bring zero back. Is it really that difficult? When you buy something at the store the clerk will tell you that your total is $10.04 (ten O four). Why not say Ten dollars and four cents? It is easy and makes you sound more intelligent. ZERO!! Let’s bring zero back. Something simple that we can all do in a world of ebonics and acronyms. Sure, the English language has had a monumental shift but why should we allow letters to take the place of numbers? Whats next, 8 will be G? No, I say fuck that! Bring back the number zero. Who’s with me?
