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They’re worth how much?

From San Jose:

The city of San Jose agreed to pay nearly $800,000 to the Hells Angels motorcycle club to settle claims police needlessly killed three dogs during raids on club members’ homes.

Ninety officers participated in the raids on the club’s San Jose headquarters and nine members’ homes following a 1997 killing at a strip club.

Steve Tausan, a bouncer and Hells Angels member, was later acquitted of murder and none of the bikers whose homes were targeted was ever charged.

In a lawsuit, the club claimed the dogs were killed after police refused to give owners and caretakers a chance to secure the animals.

“We sincerely hope the city will engage in changes to its policy and training to make sure that this doesn’t happen again,” said Karen Snell, one of the club’s lawyers, after the settlement was announced Tuesday.

San Jose City Attorney Rick Doyle said the city was forced to settle because an appeals court ruled shooting the dogs violated constitutional protections against unreasonable search and seizure.

“Given the totality of the circumstances and the court’s decision, it’s a decision we can live with,” Doyle said.

I mean, I understand how people can get attached to their dogs. But $800,000 for three dogs? That’s $266,666.67 per dog! I knew b#tches could be expensive, but I had no idea!

August 24, 2006 Posted by crushliberalism | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

29-year-old woman eager to be "de-flowered"

Not political, but entertaining, this should be filed under “stuff I couldn’t make up if I tried”, OK? From FNC:

“Congratulations, you’re 30,” she can handle.

“Congratulations, you’re 30 and you’re still not getting any action,” was more than she could stand.

An impending birthday has caused many a rational person to do something a little out of the ordinary. Some people buy a sports car. Others get themselves a significantly younger significant other. Sarah DiMuro decided she needs to get it on — for the first time ever.

DiMuro, a self-proclaimed 29-year-old virgin, says she wants to lose her virginity before her 30th birthday on Nov. 7, and she’s enlisted Jane magazine to aid her in her quest to get busy, the New York Daily News reports.

“I’m a little bit anxious about all of this,” DiMuro said. “I guess this is why my stomach hurts so much. I never went all the way before because I didn’t feel right — I just didn’t.”

Has she been stuck in a time warp? I mean, “went all the way”? I don’t think I’ve heard it put that way since The Breakfast Club…21 years ago! Anywho, continuing:

Once DiMuro, who says she didn’t have her first kiss until she was 23, decided what needed to be … uh … done, she arranged to have her blog detailing her blind dating quest to snag Mr. Right Now published in Jane.

But her mission to do the deed attracted the attention of more than just the magazine and its readers.

“The Insider” had arranged to have a camera crew at her first blind date, and rumor has it that “Today” expressed interest in her spicy story.

“Me, I haven’t done so much with my life in terms of social stuff. So this is my adventure — with a kind of scientific method,” DiMuro said.

I’ve seen her picture, though I don’t feel like linking to it, so if you’re that curious, Google her name and you’ll find it. She’s not bad looking at all.

For fear of alienating the Harem, I shall keep my juvenile observations and comments to myself…but just this once! LOL!

August 24, 2006 Posted by crushliberalism | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

New glossary

I’ve decided to post a glossary of terms to be found here at CL that may be useful for new and old visitors alike. The glossary is here, and a permalink will be put in my profile.

Of course, suggestions for new/edited terms are welcome and will be duly considered.

August 24, 2006 Posted by crushliberalism | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Quote of the day

From Rudy Giuliani:

Rudy Giuliani took a swipe at a potential rival for the White House in 2008, Sen. Hillary Clinton, saying a Clinton candidacy would energize Republican voters and campaign contributors.

“Hillary probably has the distinction of being the best fund-raiser for the Democratic Party – and the best fund-raiser for the Republican Party,” the former New York City mayor declared.

August 24, 2006 Posted by crushliberalism | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment