Thursday, March 13, 2003

Elizabeth Smart: Part Deux

So when I first heard the kidnapped 15 year old was found, I just assumed her body in a forest. Much to my surprise and relief, she was found alive. I did think it was peculiar but after talking to alot of people, everyone shared suspicions. Alot of things don't quite make sense here. Here are some things mentioned during the day.

1. Her sister was in the room and was awakened when the kidnapping occurred, yet waited many hours to notify her parents? My argument against this is that she wanted to keep her eyes shut so the kidnapper wouldn't know she was awake and since the kidnapping took so long, she just fell asleep. Very unlikely...

2. Criminologists and experts will always tell you two things. a) Each time you are moved, your chances of staying alive decrease. Your chances of being killed are greatly increased with each location change. That's why you should always fight kidnappers rather than have them move you since you'd rather die fighting. b) The longer you are kidnapped, the greater chances you have of being killed.

She was gone for 9 months and moved all over the country. When they found her, she was in perfect health.

3. She said she couldn't escape because they were with her at all times. But..they never went to sleep? They never went to a supermarket or another crowded place so she could yell out "HELP! I am the missing girl!". What would they do? Kill her right in the store? I don't think so.

4. She's 15. Is that too young or old to realize that something is wrong with kidnapping? When you are a kid, you have no problem going away with strangers because you don't know better..but what about 15? Or is she just dumb for her age?

5. Her family is Mormon. They have pretty strict and unusual rules and ways of life (which I am not too knowledgable about). My friend Nick mentioned that some of his Mormon friends have real tough times dealing with being Mormon. Could this have been her escape?

6. The sad thing about this is that the truth will never get out. Imagine she admitted she went with them freely. Why would she? Trouble at home? Imagine the embarassment of the police dept. and her father (a national hero for childs' rights).

Your thoughts?

posted by sygyzy at 3/13/2003 06:47:26 PM (0 comments)

 Wednesday, March 12, 2003

Got Puma?

posted by sygyzy at 3/12/2003 11:02:00 PM (3 comments)

Elizabeth Smart

Who would have ever imagined this would happen?

Click me!

posted by sygyzy at 3/12/2003 07:34:10 PM (0 comments)

 Monday, March 10, 2003

Damned CHP!

I was riding to class today with my roommate listening to some music on my Zen when all of a sudden I was chased down by a CHP officer on a bike. He was patrolling the Highways of Isla Vista apparently and saw me, a criminal, and gave chase. He gestured and yelled, "Pull over your bike and stop!". I nodded "ok!" but apparently I was not quick enough for him so he yelled and motioned some more "Pull over and STOP!!!!" So I look to make sure I am not cutting anyone off and I stop. I tell my roommate to go ahead to class. Cutting out the rest of the details, I got a ticket for riding a bike with both ears covered by headphones. Apparently a violation of California's Vehicle Code. He even wrote down the color, make, and model of my bike like it was some dangerous vehicle.

P.S. People have been asking how much the ticket was. I asked the same thing and the cop had no clue. Funny thing is, I bet there are a total of 5 bike violations and officer was a bike cop. You'd think he'd know all the prices by heart. When I got a speeding ticket, the cop knew exactly how much it was. Anyway, I have to call the court in 10 days to find out. Anyone want to make guesses? It's probably more since we are in a state of terror alert...

GOOD TIMES!

posted by sygyzy at 3/10/2003 06:14:56 PM (9 comments)

Tobacco Road Rivalry: UNC v. Dookies 2003

One of the craziest game that I have ever been to. It had clutch performance, almost a fight between the two teams, and an almost game saving shot by the Dookies that would have sent this game into OT.

Instant Classic: UNC 82 -Dookies 79

Shot by Jones that would have sent the game into OT if he released 0.1 second earlier

Time to rush the Court Baby!

posted by Know Not at 3/10/2003 06:59:53 AM (2 comments)

 Sunday, March 09, 2003

AIM Quote of the Day
FizzleMan: a private concert, Linkin Park
Jungdew: oh, how do you get to go to a private concert?
FizzleMan: I joined the fan club and on a certain date they let people sign up.
FizzleMan: ted and I got tickets
Jungdew: i spent a lot of money on med school applications... don't wanna rob my parents any more than i have to.... besides, i like home
FizzleMan: i got #69
FizzleMan: i think it's cool you are goign to med school
Jungdew: are you trying to tell me something
Jungdew: ?
FizzleMan: although it would make our relationship difficult
FizzleMan: no, i really did get that number
FizzleMan: but i like the way you think

posted by sygyzy at 3/09/2003 02:44:13 AM (0 comments)