Some articles....

An article about blacks descended from slaves who now want membership in various Indian tribes.

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An article on evangelicals and global warming.

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Why ice is slippery.

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On the immunological benefits of exclusively breastfeeding for six months instead of just four

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A column that's really about anecdotal versus statistical data (though it doesn't say that)

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On fees for going through the justice system. Worth reading

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Ugh. Today was, for some reason I can't place, HORRIBLE.

Ana was completely losing it most of the day. Baby wasn't sleeping, nor was she happy to be awake. The popcorn I was making didn't pop, it just burned as kernels.

And, worst part of the day? Ana agreed to go sit on the toilet (yay!), but then instead stood around in the bathroom playing around for a minute (uh...) and then peed on the floor in front of the toilet (!). It's not like using the toilet is a new concept for her - other than some issues that started after her mom went back to work, and naptime, the kid's completely housebroken. I have *no idea* what possessed her today. On top of everything else, I just sent her to her room while I cleaned it up - no using having her hanging around, getting in the way, and then me yelling at her for being in my way. (Proof of the harm that could do, she later apologised "No going pee-pee", which is *not* the message I wanted to give her.)

And for the third time this week, there's people yelling fighting outside. I can't really complain, my family's had more than its share of loud yelling fights, all up and down the house... but that doesn't mean I *like* it.

Oh great...

Now rejected-boyfriend is playing some sappy-ish music to get Ms. I'll-call-the-cops to take him back. Loudly.

At least it's pleasanter than shouting, but given that they've been fighting every evening for the past three days, I find his behaviour either pathetic or downright creepy. It's 9:14? Can I call the cops?

Edit: It's stopped now. Nobody's called the cops :(