The Scariest Film In The History Of Ever

"Matthew McConaughey has signed on to film Ghosts of Girlfriends Past for a 2007 release. The plan . . . is for McConaughey to play a bachelor who goes to his younger brother's wedding and gets visited by the ghosts of his past girlfriends."

Guilty

The Messenger reports that Rebecca Simpson was found guilty by a jury at 9:45 a.m. this morning. Here is what happens next: The case will begin with a punishment phase (the jury doesn't get to go home, they have more work to do). The State is allowed to present evidence of any past convictions or probations, "extraneous offenses" (that is, crimes that could have led to convictions but have not), and any "bad acts" that Simpson has committed in the past. (The "bad acts" law went into effect around 1993, but it normally isn't a very big player.) Sometimes the State has a lot of evidence. Sometimes the State has none. The defense can put on any witness that will persuade the jury that a lesser punishment is appropriate. The defense, in order to have the probation option available to the jury, must put on a witness to prove Simpson has never before been convicted of a felony. The jury will get a verdict form that tells them to pick a sentence between 5 and 99 years/life. The jury (if it picks a number of 10 years or less), will have the option to recommend to the judge that they wish for the sentence to be probated. The judge is bound by the jury's recommendation of probation (if there is one). If there is a prison sentence without probation, is the Defendant immediately taken to jail to begin the sentence? That's a good question. A person can normally post bond pending an appeal if the sentence is 10 years or less. But this case is different. I am of the opinion that the solicitation of capital murder is a type of crime that is excluded from that rule. Thus, any prison sentence will prevent an appeal bond. (I could be wrong, but I feel pretty good about this.) If there is a probated sentence, does that prevent the defendant from serving any jail time? Nope. The judge can impose a 180 day sentence in the local jail as a condition of probation.

Outfit Of The Day: Sienna Miller

Finally, The Internet Has A Purpose

You can now play Pac Man.

Digging To China

Ever wondered where would you end up if you dug a hole and kept on digging? Here’s your answer. (Drag the map, not the red pins) It's kinda hard not to end up under water. (Source).

I'm Not Mature Enough To Watch The News

I was watching the Today Show this morning about the news of seven Black Muslims being arrested in Miami for pretty much thinking about blowing up the Sears Tower in Chicago. Matt Lauer said, "It's a group that calls themselves the Moars." My mind suddenly thought of George Costanza telling the Bubble Boy, "Oh nooooo. That would be the Moops."

I Finally Found A Face Pic Of These Two

"Jurors deliberating in murder-for-hire case"

Star-Telegram story, posted at 6:30 p.m. [S]he’s a woman who always gets exactly what she wants, who tried to have another woman killed because of something as simple as a negative article in the local newspaper, prosecutor Kim D’Avignon said. “It’s a crazy motive,” D’Avignon said. “A normal person doesn’t think your name in the paper equals trying to have someone killed, but to Rebecca Simpson that made perfect sense. Think about what kind of person that makes sense to.” I'm trying to make sense of that that sentence.

Our Representative's District

I kind have thought of Kay Granger as the Fort Worth Congresswoman whose district just happens to include Wise County. The map looks more like she's a representative of Wise County and Parker County and a portion of Fort Worth. Unfortunately for us, that's the big money side of Fort Worth. That's why I never run into her at Casa Torres.

Nike Ad Of English Soccer Player Wayne Rooney

Caught My Eye

Viv Originally uploaded by Mareen Fischinger.

Speaking Of Birthdays

[Edit: Moved this to the top of The Blog for this afternoon. I expect a raid by Sheriff's deputies any moment because of it] It is Sheriff David Walker's birthday today. Not sure how old he is. 25? And if some kind person would only send me a photo. (Ex-girlfriends are encouraged).

A Question Mark Just Formed Over My Head

KLIF (AM-570) has come to its senses and booted Dr. Laura off the station. But get this: Her show will now be heard on KWRD "The Word", a Christian station on FM-100.7. Uhhhhh. Isn't Dr. Laura a Jewish gal?

Half Way There

It's the second day of summer . . . so.

And I Had Been On My Couch Holding My U.S. Pennant

Ghana just eliminated the United States in the World Cup. I blame the refs. Impress your friends by pointing out Ghana on a map.

That Would Get You Out Of Jury Duty

Our courthouse is doing better than this Colorado County, Texas' courtroom this week.

Good News For Me . . .

. . . Cameron Diaz is back on the market.

Flashbacks and Regrets

The Arcadia Theater burned to the ground yesterday afternoon, and I regret never having gone in there. But Greenville Avenue is a beating these days. I hung out one night last year and it had a crazy feel to it (once I found a place to park - I think I threw some money at that problem to make it go away). Then again, you're talking to a guy who used to go to "Confetti" on Greenville Avenue. Good times with a polo shirt coller turned up. Edit: One of the bars that burned wasy SynBar. Now that is a tragedy.