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Going Postal is Terry Pratchett's 33rd Discworld novel, released in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2004. Unlike most of Pratchett's Discworld novels, Going Postal is divided into chapters, a feature previously seen only in Pratchett's children's books and the Science of Discworld series. These chapters begin with a synopsis of philosophical themes, in a similar manner to some Victorian novels and, notably, to Jules Verne stories. The title refers to both the contents of the novel, as well as to the term 'going postal'.
The book was on the shortlist for both the Nebula and Locus Awards for Best (Fantasy) Novel. It would also have been shortlisted for the Hugo Award for Best Novel, except that Pratchett withdrew it, as he felt stress over the award would mar his enjoyment of the Worldcon. This was the first time Pratchett had been shortlisted for either award.
As with many of the Discworld novels, the story takes place in Ankh-Morpork, a powerful city-state based on the historical and modern settings of various metropolises like London or New York City. The protagonist of the story is Moist von Lipwig, a skilled con artist who was to be hanged for his crimes, but saved at the very last moment by the cunning and manipulative Patrician Havelock Vetinari, who has Moist's death on the scaffold faked.
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Insanity, craziness or madness is a spectrum of behaviors characterized by certain abnormal mental or behavioral patterns. Insanity may manifest as violations of societal norms, including a person becoming a danger to themselves or others, though not all such acts are considered insanity; likewise, not all acts showing indifference toward societal norms are acts of insanity. In modern usage, insanity is most commonly encountered as an informal unscientific term denoting mental instability, or in the narrow legal context of the insanity defense. In the medical profession the term is now avoided in favor of diagnoses of specific mental disorders; the presence of delusions or hallucinations is broadly referred to as psychosis. When discussing mental illness in general terms, "psychopathology" is considered a preferred descriptor.
In English, the word "sane" derives from the Latin adjective sanus meaning "healthy". Juvenal's phrase mens sana in corpore sano is often translated to mean a "healthy mind in a healthy body". From this perspective, insanity can be considered as poor health of the mind, not necessarily of the brain as an organ (although that can affect mental health), but rather refers to defective function of mental processes such as reasoning. Another Latin phrase related to our current concept of sanity is "compos mentis" (lit. "sound of mind"), and a euphemistic term for insanity is "non compos mentis". In law, mens rea means having had criminal intent, or a guilty mind, when the act (actus reus) was committed.
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Newman explains why postal workers go crazy so often.
New Video from Amad-Jamal & The Solutions. Going Postal gives extra punch with this video. Set in an office theme the dramatic is about Amad Jamal quitting his last job. "I was going crazy at that job!" says the artist. Going Postal really taps into the anger and desperation we all feel at times and what the edge of reason is like. http://www.myspace.com/amadjamal http://www.amad-jamal.com If you dig this, look for the new album, "Barely Hanging on: The Chronicles of a Nigga Like Rodney King"
In this edition of Life On The Beat With Nasty Nathanial I am teaming up with California Guardian, High Desert Community Watch, and Teen4Justice. Together we are taking a look at the Margaret L. Sellers Postal Distribution Center in San Diego, California. What we encounter are some employees who define the meaning of "Going Postal".
Recorded with TechSmith's Camstasia Studio 6.03 I haven't completely forgotten about this game not because of the game play, but for its very frightening intro and soundtrack; The theme of the game. It's hard to believe that RWS went from this type of theme to what Postal is now. You can't even compare this game to its successor(s). I wonder what Postal 2 would of been like if they had kept the theme from the original. I wonder...
www.rhodadettore.com Books available as ebook, paperback, and audiobook These are two very different stories in one book by Rhoda D'Ettore. The first is full of hysterical tales of what it is like to be a US Postal Worker. From crazy employees to surprises in the mail, a postal worker's life is never boring. Ever think about bombs or anthrax in your work place? Ever wonder if a shootout would occur at any time? Ever find a human body part at your work? Then you've never been a postal worker. The second story, The Creek: Where Stories of the Past Come Alive takes the reader on a 200 year journey as a specific geographical location changes. War, disease, love, and social changes affect all of the residence, no matter what time period. However, some of those residence refuse to be forgotten....
Postal code of ethics? "Dumbass MotherFucker" threatens to kick my ass when I complain about his driving. I hate to see this guy and the supervisor get fired and I have a solution that could make cyclists safe and educate the folks working at USPS and anybody that visits the post office. What are the chances the USPS gives a shit what I have to say? Pretty sure they just sweep things under the rug else fire the guys who they failed to train. Does the postal workers union let employees get away with murder offering vacations or is that police only?
man loses control in office
Going Postal(Supervisor going off on employee)Late night the employee gets his taste of hate,and displease as his supervisor jumps on him!While others look on.In Oakland Calif.Post Office 94615 First floor express unit.
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This monster would probably do well at the mud bog! There's a big block Chevy engine in front. It's a serious climb to get aboard this thing! "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." Show less
a journey thru the crazy life of matt carroll music by matt carroll
verse 1)
(Joe)
Paranoid when my mind is playin games
At night I can't sleep somebody callin' my name
Soft, mild and husky rather familiar
Neither my homeboys or nor was it my neighbor
Outside it was smoggy dark as hell
Who dare to walk the streets better know how to yell,
so
I cover myself deep under the sheets
Visions of Freddie keep wakin' me from sleep
Goddamn there he was smilin', candle in his hand
This wasn't Jason, Freddie or Mr. Candyman
Hold up, how could this all be real ?
An imaginary friend from my childhood years
Now tell me, did he come back to seek his revenge
After I pushed him off the roof when we was ten
Blood splattered, alone in the corner
One blink he there the next blink he gone aaaa
Under my bed I keep a king size chainsaw
Just incase he reappeared I'd rip his brains off
If he a ghost then he better be swayze
Hallucinations are drivin' me crazy
(chorus)
I'm goin' crazy I'm goin' crazy
things around me are driving me crazy
I'm goin' crazy I'm goin' crazy
things around me are driving me crazy now
I'm goin' crazy I'm goin' crazy
things around me are driving me crazy
I'm goin' crazy I'm goin' crazy
things around me are driving me crazy now
(verse 2)
(Malique)
Last year I usta date this girl her name was Carrie
But the way we broke up was hella scary
It all started one night she caught me cheatiní
Doiní her best friend on the table in the kitchen
Shorty grabbed a knife and tried to stab me,
smack me but never before she even slapped me
The struggle lasted five minutes or more
Then there was blood all over and shorty hit the floor
I never thought that it would end in such mess
I never though I'd stick a knife in her chest
May the Lord forgimme 'cause it was all accidental
But tell me why it keeps playin' in my mental
Damn, my brain is stained with pain from the horror
Tell me whether I can do something for her
Mourn her, cry till my eyesight is hazy
Iím losiní it, I think im goin crazy
(repeat chorus)
(verse 3)
(Joe)
I hear voices tellin me to give up my soul
(Is it a dream?) your worst nightmare threefold
Itís the one you only get to see in the movies
You gotta wake up twice before the punk leaves
Both side of my brains is goin flip flop
I stabbed my girl and pushed a friend from the rooftop
Never thought that conscience would be my killer
Twist of fate, now patience my coffin sealer
I wish I had dementia, amnesia
At night I pump myself with caffein and nikotena
Well is it worth the pain,goin insane
And when I thought I was safe itís night again
What should I do should to end all this misery ?
well if I died I could be dreaminí for eternity
I think I've had enough, my mind is bothered
I hear that voice again now it's decided