Another meme thingy I swiped
( spreading the meme joy )

I'm Melissa.
I'm a junior in highschool, but I promise I'm more mature than that.
Taken, which means I'm uninterested in you or anything you have to offer.
I'm nice, really. But I'm an asshole when I need to be.
I'm only 16, so I couldn't even begin to tell you who I am.
But you could make something up. That always seems to be a popular choice.


Oh my God, it's wonderful
To get out of bed
And drink too much coffee
And smoke too many cigarettes
And love you so much


<3;
Art. Hugs. Waffles. Truth. Indie. Music. Beautiful people. Not wearing make-up. Being barefoot. Learning. Writing. Guitars. Piano. Real smiles. Nice eyes. 3 hour late night phone conversations. Texting 24 / 7. Alex Pardee. Theater. Meeting people. Forgiving, but not forgetting. Remembering everything. Being small. Everything the edge of your seat was made for. Polaroids. Photobooths. Doing absolutely nothing. 11:11's. And all those nights we forgot to come home.

I've finished all the laundry and completely bored outta my skull. So to keep out of trouble for a little while I feel like posting some questions. Some of the questions might seem pointless since the answers are rather easy.

1. Which film starred Robin Williams as a genie?
2. How should you officially address the Pope?
3. What is the name of the counting machine, which consists of a frame and beads?
4. What do the initials WBC stand for?
5. What are Suffolk's and Cheviot's?
6. a) Equally clumsy with either hand, ambilevous. b) Clumsy
7. the irresistible urge to pull out your hair.
8. A subordinate or auxiliary person, place or thing, something or someone that is dependent but inessential, not fully integrated.
9. a)Emotionally hardened, hard-hearted, unsympathetic. b) Intractable, unrepentant, adamantly and unshakably stubborn.

Hello everyone :) I am a 15 year old female who loves all things nature! I am a creative person and I promise to update my journal on a regular basis, since my last journal was a complete and utter fail. It was a fail mainly because I stupidly made it during my exam times, therefore I was too busy studying to update! D:

I am quite interesting to say the least, for a 15 year old anyway. I promise not to dwell on boy problems, or be a negative nancy. I mean, I know I am different to most teenagers.
 
I don't smoke, though I do occasionaly drink with friends, so expect to see a drunken worded journal here or there XD

My spelling and grammer may be a bit weak, but I am trying to improve on it.

Hopefully we can be friends? Comment before adding please.

Twenty year old female who has an extreme love for anything that is different and/or odd. Currently a college student who takes school very seriously. I'm the kind of female that changes herself all the time and is not afraid of new things. Mostly a photographer who has also acted as a model. English is not my first language but who the fuck cares. I love getting involved in anything that I can create, which is probably why I enjoy writing, drawing & photography so much. I was a private school child, ha ha, something that I am both grateful for and unappreciative of. Music tastes are all over the place, and I am a fan of anything that is usually in a foreign language. Have a great sense of humor, though I am told that I can be quite sarcastic.

I'm a Cuban immigrant of Cuban y Swedish y Puerto-Rican decent who now lives in NYC. Lover of videogames of all kinds, anime, etc. I also love latex fetishes immensely and on my worst day, some good porn can always make me feel all the more better. I'm fascinated by the unknown and am always (if not usually) in a day dreaming state. Travel all over when I can and take photographs anywhere I go. My journal has many locked entries, but some of which are open to the public. Love to read new journals with interesting people and will definitely comment back.

If you would like to add me, please leave a comment at my journal. =D

I'm Samantha. You can call me Sammy if you want. A lot of people do.
I'm 18.
I just started up on here, but I will be active. I had another but it was time for a change.
I do complain a lot. I treat this like a personal diary. So please don't add me if that's going to bother you. I don't want to waste anyone's time.
I struggle with depression and an anxiety disorder.

I like to write poetry and sing.
Some of my favorite bands/singers/musicians: Jaymay, Ray Lamontagne, Damien Rice, Alexi Murdoch, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Beatles, and Fiona apple.
I work at Kohls department store and hate it more than I've ever hated doing anything.
I want to be a writer, therapist, or a stay at home mom.

I love my boyfriend. We're very different from one another, but I think that makes our relationship fun.
I'm 11 weeks pregnant. My situation is tough right now, but I do not want a lecture. My boyfriend, our families, and myself are figuring out the details and I am keeping the baby. I cannot wait to be a mother.

If you add me please be active! I will comment a lot and read all your entries.
Can't wait to make some friends. =]

I'm history! No, I'm mythology! I don't care what I am....

I've got a bit of a migraine starting because of the air pressure :\ and the pain in my chest from coughing is starting to get to me, so I'm gonna head off to bed. ('sides, I have to take my meds now anywhoo)

Anywhoo.....I hope everyone sleeps well. Now don't, try not to imagine Elrond (while wearin' his bunny ears) singing "The Doom Song"

The Doom Song

Doom doom doooom!!
Doom doom doom doom doom doom doom doom...
Doom doom doom doom doom doom doom doom doom dooooom!
Doom doom doom doom doom doom doom doom doom doom doom!

Nai tiruvantel ar varyuvantel i Valar tielyanna nu vilya.

fuin vaer

I have a Count Von Count doll. Sure it's a Sesame Street character but it's about the only thing from my childhood that made me happy.

 I recently got rid of 100 contacts because their journals were dead. 
I hate that all i get are Russian adds. No offense to you Russians.. its just that i don't know how to read your language. 
I'm sure your really nice really... i'm just too lazy to learn Russian. 

Yeah so Hi, I'm Kerry, 17 and from good olde Scotland. 
I've pretty much got back into blogging and can't bear to part with this cause i've had it since 2007. 15 year old me may be cringe worthy to read but it happened.. and i can laugh about it. 
Please don't add me if your life is so unbearable and your psych gives you lovely little pillz that make you feel even more sadder. 
I have enough drama in my own life to hear about your teenage depression. 
On that note if your under 16 don't bother. skatepark drama doesn't amuse me. I dunno?

I just need people who think their lifes are worthy to read. SO if you think that you want people to actually read READ about your life. Add me. 
On a side note. I usually dont act seventeen but i do have my teenage moments. Cause.. i'm just verging on society labeling me as an adult. YOU get me?

hey guys and girlies

im new to lj and looking for new friends

im an open and care free person who doesnt generally judge.. i like to be understanding with people

i am a fully qualified nursery nurser working with babies from 3 months old to 5 years old.. so lots of experience if anyone has an questions about behaviour.. etc..

i like to meet lots of people and am very social.. i like to spend time with family and freinds when im not working

i am also very creative be it art or cake decorating or fancy dress making!!

i seem to be like an agony aunt to all my friends but i love it really :)

hopefully il get some replies and sone friend requests
thanks guys

I'm Abbie, and I have been posting on Livejournal in one form or another for 9 years now.
I am currently looking for new friends because, sadly, my friend's list is quite bare at the moment.
I tend to post one to two post a day, and read my friend's page twice as much (though I find there is less and less for me to read everyday).
I am currently 26, with one two year old daughter and 4 months along with my second child.

I am into music, I enjoy classic rock, classical, opera, rock, punk, gothic, industrial, and techno...
I barely watch the telly, but I do like shows like House, Firefly, and Invader Zim... And I do currently have an obsession with Dr. Rodney McKay from Stargate: Atlantis, but we will not go there.
I am also into art, and have a Deviant Art page were I post most of my silly things.

I am not everyone's cup of tea really. I have a morbid sense of humour, and a cynical approach to a lot of things in life.

If you are interested in seeing if we might have some things in common, please feel free to check out my profile.
I look forward to meeting some new and interesting people.

Facebook violates Canadian privacy law, watchdog says

By JIM BRONSKILL The Canadian Press
Thu. Jul 16 - 2:02 PM

OTTAWA — Canada's privacy watchdog says Internet phenomenon Facebook breaches the law by keeping users' personal information indefinitely — even after members close their accounts.

Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart says the popular social networking site should hang on to the data only for as long as truly necessary.

In a report Thursday, Stoddart also raised concerns about the sharing of users' personal information with the almost one million third-party developers around the globe who create Facebook applications such as games and quizzes.

She urged the site to remedy the privacy shortfalls, raising the possibility of legal action if it doesn't comply.

Facebook, which has nearly 12 million Canadian users, allows people to keep in touch with friends and family by updating their personal pages with fresh messages and photos.

"Canadians live more and more in a virtual world," Stoddart said at a news conference. "It brings many advantages."

Her investigation found that although Facebook provides information about its privacy practices, it is often confusing or incomplete. "It's clear that privacy issues are top of mind for Facebook, and yet we found serious privacy gaps in the way the site operates."

For example, the "account settings" page describes how to deactivate accounts but not how to delete them, which actually removes personal data from Facebook's computer servers.

Stoddart wants Facebook to wipe the information in deactivated accounts after a reasonable length of time.

Facebook agreed to add information about account deletion to its privacy policy, but refused to come up with a policy on retention of old accounts.

Facebook lacks proper safeguards to prevent independent developers of games and other applications from seeing users' profile information, along with details about their online "friends," the investigation found.

The report recommends technological measures to ensure developers have access only to the user information actually required to run a specific application. It also says Facebook should prevent disclosure of personal information of any of the user's friends who are not themselves signing up for the application, unless they consent.

Facebook hasn't agreed to the recommendations on third-party access.

However, Facebook agreed to more fully explain the advertising used to generate revenue and to inform members that their profile information is used to decide which ads to feature.

In general, Stoddart calls for more transparency to ensure the site's Canadian users have knowledge they need to make meaningful decisions about how widely they share personal information.

The privacy commissioner will review Facebook's actions after 30 days to gauge progress. She can take the case to the Federal Court of Canada to have her recommendations enforced.

"It's discretionary. We're very hopeful that things can be solved," she said. "But we can go to Federal Court on a variety of things."

She launched the probe in response to a complaint last year from the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic.

The clinic, based at the University of Ottawa's law faculty, alleged numerous violations by Facebook.

Stoddart found four of 12 aspects of the complaint were well-founded. Four were well-founded but resolved after Facebook agreed to make changes. The final four issues were dismissed.

Just wanted to let everyone know, that a new version of MemcacheD has been released. We will be rolling this out to the memcache nodes during the week of July 20th to 24th. This should have very little impact on the stability of the website; however users may see a slight increase in load times as the cache is re-populated with entries.

The software has been tested and verified to be working just fine with the application; so we perceive this to be a very minimal risk in regards to updating, and the stability of the website.

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