FISA Everything You Need To Know

by turfgrrl on July 7, 2008 9:49 pm · 13 comments

The fourth amendments has been chipped away for a number of years. Supreme court rulings that any passenger in a vehicle can be searched without probable cause for example. Probable cause simply means that there is some indication that a person has violated some law. It shouldn’t mean that just because a passenger is occupying a vehicle of someone who is being investigated means that they lose their rights. Click the link for more detail in the issue.

Tomorrow, July 8th, Congress is about to vote on a FISA bill, which essentially upturns the very fundamental requirement that requires a warrant according to our constitution.

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Beer Pong, Blumenthal And Wii

by turfgrrl on July 7, 2008 6:58 pm · 80 comments

Back in the day when I walked two miles to school in the snow, uphill, both ways, year round– the game of choice, late Friday every  night, was quarters. A simple game, a hard top table, a cup or glass and beer. Shot glasses and Tequila for the adventurous. It was quite popular, supplanting the older games of loser drinks, insert activity here, or winner chooses who drinks, insert activity here. The equipment was simple every day objects and a lack of imagination. Perfect for college in other words. In high school the game of choice was called buying beer, which for those keeping track, er, never mind.

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Perone Delivers $17k Check To Harbor View For Flooding

July 7, 2008

Harbor View, a shoreline neighborhood some would say overlooking the blue power plant,  has long been subject to flooding, of the sea water variety. And with Malcom Pirnie on board to work out the studies and engineering reports, State Rep Chris Perone secured $17k through the legislature to help pay for the studies. From the press release:

    State Rep. Chris Perone (D-Norwalk) presented a $17,000 check today to the Harbor View Association during a presentation at the main clubhouse off Harbor View Avenue in Norwalk.

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Traffic? What Traffic? 90 Seconds to Calf Pasture

July 7, 2008

It seems I’m not the only one who enjoys a good drive through Norwalk, and I like the cheesy brakes sound effect, especially over the speed bumps. This youtube clip is form a regular reader, enjoy.

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