A new study indicates that watching violence on television as a child can promote agressive behavior, even 15 to 20 years later. This is another study whose results are pure bunk. Simply watching violent tv does not account for agressive behavior. Take me for example! ;) I watched all kinds of shoot-em-up movies when I was a kid, but I managed to turn into an (arguably) normal non-violent adult.

All these studies must exist to once again relieve the responsibility of ourselves and our parents and extend the blame for a poor upbringing on the rest of society.

Congrats to Cara for winning “Outstanding English Student of the Year”! Go Cara!!!

Well, Saturday was spent hunting for apartments. Two favorites were identified. They are within a couple blocks of each other in some pretty decent neighborhoods - i.e. tons to do and walk to.

Both are three bed, two bath, which is not perfect, but acceptable. The first (my favorite) is 3000 sq. ft. In that respect, it’s huge, maybe even a little too big. There is a front and back sunroom (big windows) and very large living and dining rooms. The kitchen is a decent size and will have new appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Huge - one can play frisbee in the hallway. The building is older, however, and the architecture inside is rather non-descript.

The second place is the 2nd and 3rd floors of a house. The interior is very nice, artistic design, but it’s quite a bit smaller than the other one. I’m not sure about the exact square footage, but I’d guess in the lower end of 2000+ sq. ft. Kitchen was very nice - probably Corian countertops (thanks, Uncle C) and very nice appliances.

So there it is - large (too large) and functional, or slightly smaller (but still large enough about) and good looking. The poll is out!

Seems some dude had one too many blue screens. I wonder if that gun was registered…

Whoa - that was weird! I was searching for something on Google and my site came up in the fourth page. I haven’t had that happen before on a legitamate (sp) search!

Back home again…at least for the next 3 days…

Research reaffirms once again what those with common sense already knew: Lack of sleep affect’s kids’ alertness. Well no <expletive>, Sherlock! What a waste of money - how much other research like this is going on? About the only useful thing I’ve heard come out of this is that ADD may not be to blame for the problems of the world.

It’s amazing what they put on tv these days, no? I love the breaking in - such a rush. Apparently, Chicago is getting pummelled by snow, but there’s none here in Ohio yet. :-(

Welcome to the middle of nowhere Ohio again - w00t! :)

So I got to go to the Green Mill tonight. It is an awesome place. A little small, but that just adds to it’s character. Great live jazz, though. I will definitely be going back.