Point 1: Although I knew it two years ago, I re-discovered this fact last night: Jump, Little Children is amazing.
Point 2: I think one of my favorite things to do for any roadtrip, besides the planning, is to make the playlist/mixdisc for that trip.
Point 3: My apartment is currently filled with coffee, donut holes, and Zeppelin. It is good.
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - A Richland County deputy died of a heart attack while trying to arrest three people after a chase Friday morning.
Deputy Darral Lane, 41, died from cardiac arrest. According to the coroner, Lane had a heart attack brought on by the stress of the incident.
A manhunt for the last of three men involved in the chase, who authorities have identified as 34-year-old Matthew Denny Hooks, has been called off, since officials know the name of who they are looking for.
Sheriff Leon Lott said Deputy Lane was conducting an investigation into a suspicious vehicle that was occupied and parked behind the Pitt Stop Convenience Store at 5820 Fairfield Road.
Deputy Lane approached the vehicle and it sped out of the parking lot. A chase ensued, which ended behind a home on Burton Street.
The sheriff stated that the driver of the vehicle fled into the woods while Deputy Lane secured the two passengers.
Sheriff Lott stated that after handcuffing one of the suspects, the deputy collapsed. Lott added that Deputy Lane was transported to Palmetto Health where he was pronounced dead at 6:30 AM.
"The hardest part about this situation is the fact that we have an officer that is now deceased," said Lt. Chris Cowan. "This officer, as he stopped the vehicle, he got out of his vehicle, went to apprehend the three suspects, one of which he handcuffed. As he handcuffed the first suspect, he collapsed there on the scene and was pronounced dead this morning at approximately 6:30."
The two other men initially escaped. One of the two men who got away was taken into custody later Friday morning, around 10am. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says no charges will be filed against those two.
Lott says deputies are still looking for the driver of the car - 34-year-old Matthew Denny Hooks, who has been charged with failure to stop for police and involuntary manslaughter.
We're told the Solicitor's office reviewed the circumstances behind the incident and concluded that Hooks' actions led to the death of the deputy.
Deputy Lane had managed to handcuff one man before he collapsed. Lott says that man tried to help Lane even though he was handcuffed.
"This is a a tragic situation for the family of the Richland County Sheriff's Department," said Lt. Cowan.
"We have an officer - one of our own - that has died. And again, this is a situation where words can't describe what we're going through, what his family is going through," Cowan continued.
Lane retired from the Army after 20 years of service and joined the sheriff's department in February, 2006, where he was assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division.
Deputy Lane leaves behind a wife, Sheila, and two sons, Darryl Jr. and Darius.
If you have any information, call 911.
Sitting on my couch, I wonder what the people who live above me could possibly be doing to make so much noise. It's disturbing.
Now, it's not the normal type of noises when you think of loud noises coming from neighbors in an apartment complex. No, this is more power saw, electric drill, and sledge hammer type noises. I can only think that some sort of secret command center is being built above me. I lay in my bed at night and hear these noises, sometimes wondering if in the next few minutes I might see something boring a hole in my ceiling/their floor. It's scary.
I got my letter back on Monday. The letter from the trip to the State Police Academy at the beginning of last month. The letter that I had been looking forward to getting for almost two weeks. I felt like a kid again. I checked the mailbox every afternoon, hoping that there would be a letter in it. And every day, there wasn’t one. Until Monday. Dear Daniel, it began. Quickly scanning it, I determined the truth: it wasn’t what I was hoping for. As number 821 out of almost 1800 applicants (roughly the 60th percentile mark), I won’t be going to stay in Hershey for 29 weeks in the near future. It was the second turn-down I’ve had on the career front thus far. And while it was disappointing, I think I got over it in about 15 minutes. More than that, it’s an opportunity to trust: accepted, that’s where God wants me; not, oh well, He’s got somewhere else for me to be. Temporariness. How much it causes faith once it's realized.I realized tonight how much not having a television or an internet connection has made me a much more productive person. Be it, I still find way to not do things that I should be doing; it's amazing how much work gets done when there's studying to do. The kitchen is now cleaner than when we moved into the place, and the rest of the apartment isn't too far behind.
So anti-climactic. Turning in the final project this morning in class just didn't seem fitting to all the work that went into it.
Oh well. It's done. I'm glad. Nothing else needed.
So everybody put your best suit or dress on;
let's make believe that we are wealthy for just this once.
"The views point in this story..."I mean, come on--it's December! I sat out at the river in a t-shirt today; it's not supposed to be that warm. I want cold. NOW!
This weekend, I:
Driving that truck really made me think. There I was, seeing the road from a much higher height than would normally be seen from a compact sedan. There's those little thoughts that enter your head when you're young; I've always been intrigued by truck drivers. I mean, you get paid to travel. And driving that moving truck around Columbia this weekend made me realize how much I still have that desire inside of me.It's hard to believe that today is the last day of November. It feels like just yesterday we were driving back from Pennsylvania.
As I'm emulating Frogger (and if you have to click on that link, I pity you) on Gervais Street this morning, it occurs to me that the fact that my nose is runny and my throat is aching probably is not a good thing. The fact that I'm popping Tylenol every six hours or so to remain functional does not indicate good things either. Incidentally, it's serouisly hard to dry-swallow pills when you're throat is aching.The cold burns at the lungs in your chest.
This is how I begin my cold weather conditioning. Forty degrees. Nothing but a pair of shorts, a t-shirt, and a pair of shoes and 4 miles of road in front of me. I did it in 30 minutes. Pretty good for my first time running in the cold this year. November and May are the two months I both hate and love. But it brings thoughts I my head. I can't help but think that I'm going to the be slowest one in January if I go back to Hershey. This is why I cannot fail. I will not allow anyone else to put me in the back of the line. If they even pick me at all. Here we go.
Anyway, I learned this week in house church that I need to be a cowboy when I grow up [like I'll ever grow up].
frail enough for fighting; throat dry enough for talking; confused enough to know directions; still enough to be trembling; see enough to know I'm blind; home enough to know I'm lost; cynical enough to believe
Most people get nervous when they get stopped by a single state trooper on the side of the road. The trooper talks with you, informs you of the error of your ways, and that's about it.
I drove the 9 nine hours back to SC. I couldn't contain the thoughts that filled my head. Is this right? Should you take this job? Heck, one thing at a time: did you even pass? You sure could have answered those questions a lot better. What the heck were you thinking? Almost two hours were spent in silence. Thinking. Wondering. Praying. Thinking some more. It seemed so much of a waste. Time. Money.
Sha[c]k[e] on the La[c]k[e] was again, awesome. The quiet was needed. Realizations included: peace is something that I needed and that the stars at night are beautiful. Shooting stars are cool.
The cool night air rushing by. Silence; only the sound of rubber abrading on asphalt fills the night. The quiet hiss of breaths being taken. The darkness ushering people into their dwellings; the streets and sidewalks empty, the oddities of civilzation abandoned. The burning sensation in the muscles that are used every day.
Advisement was yesterday. More terror.
Driving 1,783 miles and spending roughly 33 hours in a car is only one thing: AMAZING. Granted, it was tiring. But it was also fun. The best part of the trip was the 9 hours between Suffolk and Binghamton. While interstate highways are fast and efficient, there was something about driving on secondary roads that I enjoy. Not that there wasn't other fun, such as driving around a roundabout four times, learning how midgets are formed, acquiring new appendixes (appendices?), and lighting a birthday cake with a blowtorch. The mayhem continued with rivers, small villages, and of course, Dunkin Donuts and Wawa[s]. All the excitement I had prior to leaving was not unfounded. It was the best way to spend the two days off of school.
Then I got the letters from my test yesterday. I passed the written exam, and now have to go for the oral examination. I'm nervous about it. I really don't know where I'm going to be in eight months. It's 
After spending hours working on a paper early into the morning, I didn't think class today would be bearable without some sort of stimulant.
Three Rivers Greenway. Schuylkill River park system. I don't care where in the country it's located. I love all of these river systems.
This is the third time I've seen something about a job in the District in the past month.
So much done in so little time.
I don't think I could have been more frustrated than I was this weekend.
I really wish I could see where this is supposed to end, when this trial is supposed to stop.
carry me,
Your love is wider than my need could ever be
come to me,
and i will walk along Your shore line
feel Your crashing waves sing in time
with the pounding of my heart
come down, pour out on me
river deep,
could i know You as well as You know me?
Constantine, will we travel faster, farther than these
legs could ever trustworthy be?
come down, pour out on me
There is something peaceful about a train's whistle, something about the way a streetlight illuminates the pavement that brings peace to me.
I ran tonight (but I guess it was really this morning). Farther than I have in a long time. To the stadium and back. It felt great.
I love my mute button for life. To talk with God for a good 20 minutes is something that I don't get to do often.
You name me;
Who am I
that I should company with Something so divine?
Food poisining isn't fun. At all.
As I'm getting ready for work yesterday, I ate lunch. And, what at the time I thought of as no consequense, I finished the bottom of the carton of chocolate milk. I then drove off to work.
Thirty minutes later, I was heaving my cookies and laying on my office floor. I was nauseated, quivering, and curled in ball. It was all I could to reach my radio and alert my supervisor.
It felt like I got hit by a train. I never want to do that again.
Of course, three weeks after it's supposed to be posted, my professor posts the grade for my class. It just adds to the rest of the fun that these past couple days have been.
I officially hate the financial aid office. As in, Star Wars Death Star laser hate.
Final note: don't park somewhere you're not supposed to. If you do, the towing company will come and take your lunch money.
I think my lack of an internet connection is a big reason for letting my blog go unused for the past several weeks.
Oh well.
Maybe I'll fix that later.
Tonight, I'm pulling my first all-nighter since...well, last semester.Friday, before leaving town for the weekend, I found out that I've got two papers due by Wednesday.
Plus, an evaluation that I have to fax tomorrow and get back before Wednesday. Looks like I better get started.
Side note-I really like my new haircut. Simple. Easy. Buzz. That is all.
I must admit, I love "Hey There Delilah."Hey there Delilah
What's it like in New York City?
I'm a thousand miles away
But girl, tonight you look so pretty
Yes you do
Times Square can't shine as bright as you
I swear it's true
Hey there Delilah
Don't you worry about the distance
I'm right there if you get lonely
Give this song another listen
Close your eyes
Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
I'm by your side
Hey there Delilah
I've got so much left to say
If every simple song I wrote to you
Would take your breath away
I'd write it all
Even more in love with me you'd fall
We'd have it all
A thousand miles seems pretty far
But they've got planes and trains and cars
I'd walk to you if I had no other way
Oh it's what you do to me
What you do to me.
I have no clue where I will be one year from tomorrow.
It is a frightening thought, yet comforting at the same time.
[from http://ririanproject.com]
I know you’ve heard this many times - “Drink more water!”. Yet, 99% of the people don’t heed this advice. Maybe if water was more expensive, people would pay more attention to consume enough of it on a daily basis. We are living in a dehydrated world of carbonated beverages, caffeine and alcohol.
I bet you don’t know how important is water for your health, figure and well-being. But drinking water is not just a trend, it’s essential! Everything your body does it does better with a healthy supply of water, every system in your body depends on water.
So here are 10 reasons why drinking water is good for you and why you should make drinking water part of your daily routine:
1. Get Healthy Skin
Nothing will improve the appearance of your skin better than consuming enough water. It’s a pity women spend so much money on skin products, while neglecting the cheapest and most effective one - water. Water is the single most important element for cellular integrity. Drinking water moisturizes your skin from the inside out. Water is also essential to maintaining elasticity and suppleness and helps prevent dryness. The real fountain of youth can be found in a glass of water.
2. Flush Toxins
Water helps remove toxins from the body, in particular from the digestive tract. Our kidney system is unique in its filtering capabilities and totally dependent upon water in order for it to work. Daily fluid intake is essential to its efficient operation, particularly because there is some decrease in function with age. Water helps get rid of excess nitrogen, urea, and ketones, so it is particularly important when following a high protein diet. You need even more water to help your kidneys do their work if you’re eating big to gain weight.
3. Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Attack
Researchers at Loma Linda University in California studied more than 20,000 healthy men and women and found that people who drink more than five glasses of water a day were less likely to die from a heart attack or heart disease than those who drank fewer than two glasses a day.
4. Cushion And Lube Your Joints And Muscles
Water makes up a large part of the fluid that lubricates and cushions your joints and muscles. And although not the only element associated with muscle cramps, athletes have long recognized that even mild dehydration can produce cramps. So drinking water before, during and after exercise can also help reduce muscle cramping and premature fatigue.
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, adequate fluid replacement helps to maintain hydration therefore optimizing and enhancing performance of those participating in regular exercise. They suggest flavored waters to promote hydration and to increase palatability. Products such as Gatorade’s Propel Fitness Water are, therefore, terrific substitutes for plain water to increase fluid intake and meet the optimum consumption of water per day, thus enhancing performance and lessening the possibility of dehydration.
5. Get Energized And Be Alert
On average, most adults lose about 10 cups of fluid a day through sweating, exhaling, urinating, and bowel movements. Even minor dehydration can cause impaired concentration, headaches, irritability and fatigue.
Water is also essential for proper circulation in the body. The levels of oxygen in the bloodstream are greater when the body is well hydrated. The more oxygen the body has readily available the more fat it will burn for energy without the presence of oxygen the body cannot utilize stored fat for energy efficiently. Not only will the body burn more fat when well hydrated but because there are increased oxygen levels you will also have more energy.
Drinking more water everyday will help your think more clearly. Research has repeatedly shown that staying hydrated is necessary for the human brain, which is 85 percent water, to function at optimal levels. That is why many school systems throughout the country now encourage students to keep a bottle of water at their desks and to drink it throughout the day.
6. Stay Regular
Water helps prevent constipation by adding fluid to the colon and bulk to stools. Something as simple as fluid plays a major role in preventing constipation. Not only does the liquid encourage bowel movement, but it also softens the stools.
Water is essential for proper digestion, nutrient absorption and chemical reactions. The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies use as food are metabolized and transported by water in the bloodstream. But no less important is the ability of water to transport waste material out of our bodies.
7. Reduce Your Risk Of Disease And Infection
Consistent failure to drink enough water can lead to Chronic Cellular Dehydration. This condition where the body’s cell are never quite hydrated enough leave them in a weakened state, vulnerable to attack from disease. It weakens the body’s overall immune system and leads to chemical, nutritional and pH imbalances that can cause a host of diseases.
When you don’t have enough water in your body, your cells start to draw water from the bloodstream. Your heart has to work harder because your blood gets sludgy, and your body starts to redirect blood away from less vital areas. Dehydration can set in even before you start to feel thirsty. This is a great strain on the body because it impairs the kidneys in their vital function of purifying the blood and helping the body get rid of toxins.
Also Michaud and coworkers found that the incidence of cancer in the urinary bladder was reduced significantly by a high fluid intake in a ten-year study involving nearly 48,000 men. The top 20% of subjects who participated in the study drank 2500 ml per day or more, while the bottom 20% drank 1200 ml or less. The authors concluded that within this range, the risk of bladder cancer decreased by 7% for every 240 ml of fluid added.
8. Regulate Your Body Temperature
Water regulates the body’s cooling system. Sports drinks are useful when consumed after or during vigorous and prolonged exercise in high heat. But most experts agree that water works better than carbohydrates or sugared beverages for moderate exercise. For instance, if you drink 12 ounces of plain water, your body will absorb 8 ounces of it within 15 minutes. If you drink 12 ounces of a 10% sugar solution, less than 1 ounce will be absorbed in the same period. The typical soft drink is a 10 to 12% sugar solution.
Water is the nutrient your body needs the most. Between 55 and 75 percent of adult body weight is water, and it is critical in regulating all body organs and temperature.
9. Burn More Fat And Build More Muscle
It has been shown that dehydration decreases protein synthesis. Protein synthesis is what builds muscle. It is an energy costly process. When you suppress protein synthesis, fewer calories end up building proteins and more calories end up in your fat stores. It’s elementary: calories have two possible fates - they either get burned, or they get stored. When more of the calories you eat get burned, less will get stored.
Increased water consumption can help you control weight by preventing you from confusing hunger with thirst. Water will also keep your body systems, including metabolism and digestion, working properly and give you the energy (and hydration) necessary for exercise.
10. Get Well
The traditional prescription to ‛drink plenty of fluids‛ when you’re sick still holds strong. Water can help control a fever, replace lost fluids, and thin out mucus. Water plays a vital role in nearly every bodily function. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
Water is the substance of life. Life can not exist without water. We must constantly be adding fresh water to our body in order to keep it properly hydrated. Water can be a miracle cure for many common ailments such as headaches, fatigue, joint pain, and much more.
Be sure to drink even more fluid whenever you increase your physical activity, when eating a high fiber diet, during hot weather, at high altitudes, in low humidity locations, and when you’re sick, especially if you have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. The best way to figure out if you’re drinking enough water is to look at your urine. It should be a very light shade of yellow. Drink up if it’s darker. Let your thirst guide you, also. You might not need eight glasses to feel hydrated on a mild day. You could crave nine or 10 if it’s hot or you’re exercising. Bottom line? Your body is 70 percent water and needs it for digestion, healthy skin, blood circulation, temperature control and lots of other reasons.
It's been too, too busy these past several weeks.
But they've been too full to even complain a small amount. By far, I had one of the best 04 Julys ever. Aside from a roadtrip with friends, doughnuts, and coffee, I got to blow things away for fun. And, unfortunately, I have to admit, I was giggling like a school girl as I lit the fuses. It was the best Wednesday since April.
Then, a few days later, was my birthday. We basically repeated the 4th trip, yet, it was still a blast.
I don't care that I've been working 65 hours a week-this is the best summer ever.
I bought something this weekend with money I didn't have. Kinda scary.
And I have to mention this: today, Wednesday, was the most amazing Wednesday since I rode with CMPD. Why? Here's a few reasons:
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If That Phone Was Up Your Butt, Maybe You Could Drive A Little Better
If At First You Don't Succeed… Blame Someone Else And Seek Counseling
If You Can Read This, I've Lost My Trailer
Horn Broken… Watch For Finger
It's Not How You Pick Your Nose, But Where You Put The Booger
You're Just Jealous Because The Voices Are Talking To Me
This Would Be Really Funny If It Weren't Happening To Me
Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult
Eat Right, Exercise, Die Anyway
Honk If Parts Falls Off
Where Are We Going And Why Am I In This Hand Basket?
If You Can Read This, Please Flip Me Back Over… [Seen upside down on a Jeep]
Remember: Stop Lights Timed For 35mph Are Also Timed For 70mph
Guys: No Shirt, No Service. Gals: No Shirt, No Charge [Reported To Be Seen On A Restaurant]
If Walking Is So Good For You, Then Why Does My Mailman Look Like Jabba The Hut?
Body By Nautilus; Brain By Mattel
Boldly Going Nowhere
Cat: The Other White Meat
Caution—Driver Legally Blonde!
Honk If You've Never Seen An Uzi Fired From A Car Window
How Many Roads Must A Man Travel Down Before He Admits He Is Lost?
Money Isn't Everything, But It Sure Keeps The Kids In Touch
Saw It… Wanted It… Had A Fit… Got It!
My Hockey Mom Can Beat Up Your Soccer Mom
All Men Are Animals, Some Just Make Better Pets
I saw it coming. But there was no avoiding it. No escape. Cars to the left; pedestrians to the right. I had to go straight in and take it."You just had a near-life expierience!"
Except for a couch, a desk, and a dresser, I have moved all of my earthly belongings into my new residence.
Thanks to Michael for the huge hand he provided to me. But this was not a time of only moving. We also made some important discoveries. We found out that cookies are good-especially when you eat the entire bag. We also discovered that you can fit unbelievable amounts of material inside a regular sedan.
Good bye, Blossom Street. Nice to know you.
Today was my first day at my internship. Aside from meeting a lot of people's whose names I forgot fairly quickly, I sorted things all day. I did get to ride around for a little bit, and that was fun. I'm thankful for it"You're not your job. You're not how much money you have in the bank. You're not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet."It's all going to burn in the end. So why bother and try to hoard it?
It's weird. I log into VIP. I starting getting nervous to see my grades. Nothing terrible, but just the difference between an A and B.
Then I find they're not posted. And I start getting aggravated. Over something just a few seconds ago I was nervous to see.
I should change that first sentence: I'm weird.
Reading day, or "Tuesday," really is mislabeled. How many people spend this day reading? Really, it should be called "drinking day" or something to more accurately reflect what the average college student does on this day. Historically, I never have read on this day set aside for solely that. This time around was no different, as no reading was accomplished. Except maybe the trail signs. And I didn't even read those well, as evidence by my riding. As David put it, the score for the day ended up, Harbison State Forest-2, Danny-0. We hadn't even gotten on the trail yet, and I fell off my bike. The first wipe-out was actually kinda cool; I rode into a ditch. That wasn't as cool as the fact that when I went flying over the handlebars, I was conscientious enough to land on my feet. I picked my bike up, and continued on the easy trail. Not more than two minutes later, my front wheel slipped on the pine straw. I had two options: lay it out, or run into a tree. I chose the former, and I've got the cuts on my knee to prove it.
Today, not having any exams, I decided to volunteer to be a juror for a mock trial that occurred at the NAC. Given that my chosen profession excludes me from regular jury duty, a decided that the experience would be worth it. That, and the fact that I love the American Criminal Justice system, I wanted to see as much of it as I could. I heard a case that had been brought before a United States District Court that the Department of Justice was using to test it's new Assistant United States Attorneys. It was very interesting.
"They're the type of things that those of us in my walk of life usually have to contend with and deal with. And I just hate that a lot of folks that are not used to seeing that type of image had to see it."
Taxes are due in 36 hours.
I should probably start on mine sometime soon.
I didn't want to drive all the way to the Department of Motor Vehicles just to grab a driver's manual. I thought that there had to be another way.
Statement as of 9:02 am EDT on April 08, 2007
The belt that connected the flywheel, alternator, and water pump had just snapped. That means two very critical pieces of equipment on my vehicle were now in the "non-functioning" category.
I get to the garage and pull into the parking lot. I get everything out of the car that I think I'll need to get the belt changed. Apparently, car keys were not on that list. I shut the car door (which I always instinctively lock) as the mechanic walks up. He greets me and asks me to open the hood so he can take a look before he moves the car into the garage. It still hadn't hit me at this point. That is, until I reached my hand into my pocket. No keys. The other? No. That's when reality chose to arrive. The mechanic must've seen the look on my face, because he just shook his head and walked into the garage, reappearing a couple minutes later with a skeleton key. A few more minutes of monkeying with the lock, and I've got my keys again.
