Good Movie! I'd see it again at the theatre because it lived up to all the hype. It had good fight scenes with a little Matrix thrown in for good measure. Of course you have to have the Goliath type warrior (See Troy), weird creatures (Lord of the Rings) and all the other type. The movie reminded me a little of "Braveheart" too.
If anyone has seen "The Last Samauri," then they make mention of this battle. So, I'll have to add "300" to my wish list. :)
Oh and what movie does a character say something to the effect, "It's a good day to die!"
Life goes by so fast...need to take a few seconds to write down and remember experiences that make me the person I am. 
300
I just confirmed the plans and we both picked the same movie - 300. I've been waiting since I saw the preview months ago. "So we shall fight in the shade, huh?" I love those types of movies where they have a bazillion warriors, romans, spartans, etc...and they battle it out.
Yesterday, when I was out and about, I overheard some people say that they saw it and I asked if it was good. Thumbs up from all four.
Yesterday, when I was out and about, I overheard some people say that they saw it and I asked if it was good. Thumbs up from all four.
Short Day
Synergy lost today 0-5. Lots of errors, so we dropped from 1st place to 3rd and we play the 1st place team on Monday night. Heather got on base and stole her way to third but we had too many LOBs again. (4-1-1)
I took some photos of her game and then Heather and I went to Barnes and Noble and picked up a couple of books for her (non-computer). I thought it was interesting how we sat down together in the middle of the isle and looked at photoshop, flickr, and other geeky books together. I'm going to pass on some beginner books on website stuff and see how she takes to it. She showed some interest and I'm betting that's it mostly MySpace and her layouts thats piquing the sudden interest - lol.
Heather's Spanish is improving so I can bounce stuff off her and push her past the basics; it will come in handy later on.
Later, we shared a quick bite to eat at Arby's and took it back to the fields to shoot a 4:00 p.m. game. Left early so I could drop her off at a friends.
Washed/Vac'd my car. Have lots on the plate for tomorrow :=) Oh, I cashed in my lotto ticket -$10. I bought my carne asada chips and took 'em home!
I took some photos of her game and then Heather and I went to Barnes and Noble and picked up a couple of books for her (non-computer). I thought it was interesting how we sat down together in the middle of the isle and looked at photoshop, flickr, and other geeky books together. I'm going to pass on some beginner books on website stuff and see how she takes to it. She showed some interest and I'm betting that's it mostly MySpace and her layouts thats piquing the sudden interest - lol.
Heather's Spanish is improving so I can bounce stuff off her and push her past the basics; it will come in handy later on.
Later, we shared a quick bite to eat at Arby's and took it back to the fields to shoot a 4:00 p.m. game. Left early so I could drop her off at a friends.
Washed/Vac'd my car. Have lots on the plate for tomorrow :=) Oh, I cashed in my lotto ticket -$10. I bought my carne asada chips and took 'em home!
MySpace Stuff
Am I the only person that has deleted someone from their friend list by accidentally clicking on delete when you are reading a bulletin? It's just too easy to do.
Too bad you can't group friends based on who they are. I know you have the top 4, 8, etc...but I mean something like: Family, Real Life Friends, Gaming Friends, Work, Bands, Other, etc...
Another feature is the ability to mark which friends can be seen. Some are shy and don't want everyone to know they're on MySpace - They just want to read your blogs, or bulletins.
Since some people post a boatload of bulletins a day, the bulletin window would show "Goober (12)" and then you can click to see what 12 they did. That way, I can see everyone elses at a glance without their bulletins hogging the entire space allotted.
Too bad you can't group friends based on who they are. I know you have the top 4, 8, etc...but I mean something like: Family, Real Life Friends, Gaming Friends, Work, Bands, Other, etc...
Another feature is the ability to mark which friends can be seen. Some are shy and don't want everyone to know they're on MySpace - They just want to read your blogs, or bulletins.
Since some people post a boatload of bulletins a day, the bulletin window would show "Goober (12)" and then you can click to see what 12 they did. That way, I can see everyone elses at a glance without their bulletins hogging the entire space allotted.
Heard on the Radio
While eating breakfast at a Mexican restaurant yesterday, I heard the following:
"¡Los Estados Unidos ya no tiene amigos, solamente intereses!"
Agree or Disagree?
"¡Los Estados Unidos ya no tiene amigos, solamente intereses!"
Agree or Disagree?
Gas Prices
The prices around here are going up nice and steadily. We are told it's because it's the scheduled repair/maintenance time, and that the law of supply and demand is playing out.
I don't believe it! Have you seen any signs that say, "Sorry! No gas." That means there IS gas. Are they going to run out? NOPE. Do the oil companies know when they will get more supply, or are they worried about running out?
It's the planned quarterly profit boost!
I don't believe it! Have you seen any signs that say, "Sorry! No gas." That means there IS gas. Are they going to run out? NOPE. Do the oil companies know when they will get more supply, or are they worried about running out?
It's the planned quarterly profit boost!
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
In a entry on 3/3/07 I wrote about decisions. Sometimes it seems like what I talk about (topic wise) comes about shortly afterwards and I only had to wait for five days.
Maybe I knew what was going to happen and I was merely foreshadowing and I shouldn't gotten myself into this situation? I forgot to put in another "sometimes" in there. Sometimes a decision shouldn't be made at that MOMENT. But can we say, "I don't know how to answer that right now, can I think about it a little more?"
I don't think anyone wants to be compelled to make a decision and that's where pride comes in. After you've made the decision can you say, "damn, maybe that wasn't the 'right' decision." and do something about it or do you just get a drink to wash down the bitter pill?
Tacit decisions also come into play. It may not be that we are agreeing with that decision, just allowing it to be made by another.
"We know not what the future holds," applies directly here. This morning I wouldn't have guessed that this scenario would have played out today, or if it did, the way it did.
Maybe I knew what was going to happen and I was merely foreshadowing and I shouldn't gotten myself into this situation? I forgot to put in another "sometimes" in there. Sometimes a decision shouldn't be made at that MOMENT. But can we say, "I don't know how to answer that right now, can I think about it a little more?"
I don't think anyone wants to be compelled to make a decision and that's where pride comes in. After you've made the decision can you say, "damn, maybe that wasn't the 'right' decision." and do something about it or do you just get a drink to wash down the bitter pill?
Tacit decisions also come into play. It may not be that we are agreeing with that decision, just allowing it to be made by another.
"We know not what the future holds," applies directly here. This morning I wouldn't have guessed that this scenario would have played out today, or if it did, the way it did.
Bed Bath and Beyond
One of my credit cards allows me to redeem accumulated dollars for merchandise at selected stores. I figured that I could use the gift certificates there even if not all at once. So, the options are to use $20 credit to get $30 giftcard, or use $40 credit to get $50. Quick - which would you get?
Cold Softball Night
As I approached the fields, the manager from the other team said, "take it easy on us tonight." I answered that the girls were the key. Again, they started off slow. Nothing until later in the game. The last girl on our line-up got on base. Heather batting lefty hits it to 3rd and the defense tries to throw out the lead runner but misses and the center fielder chases the ball. So Heather ends up catching up to the lead runner at the plate and they both scored. What a way to get a homer, huh? The girls ended up winning 4-1. Heather went 2 for 3 with an RBI.
The other team threw a mini birthday party with some pizza, cake and drinks for one of the players. The birthday girl saw me an brought over a couple of slices of pizza. Her team emptied or so it seemed, a can of shaving cream all over her.
The other team threw a mini birthday party with some pizza, cake and drinks for one of the players. The birthday girl saw me an brought over a couple of slices of pizza. Her team emptied or so it seemed, a can of shaving cream all over her.
The meaning is what counts
On my "time waster," America's Army Game. We have some server rules that you have to abide by in order to play there. We try to keep it a fun place for 24 people to have fun killing each other.
One of the rules is: "No Foul or Disrespecting Language." So, what does the new person to the server do? He types "PH%^K U." We warn him and he does something similar and he gets kicked(5 min. timeout). He didn't type the actual word or phrase but everyone knows what it is. He comes back on the server and then "WTF." We kick him again but he manages a "GDMF" as his parting last word.
So, if people find a particular word offense, for example the 'C', 'N' or 'F' words. Didn't you say them and get the meaning? Is it different just because you used a single letter. Or is just the negative way in which they are used that is upsetting?
One of the rules is: "No Foul or Disrespecting Language." So, what does the new person to the server do? He types "PH%^K U." We warn him and he does something similar and he gets kicked(5 min. timeout). He didn't type the actual word or phrase but everyone knows what it is. He comes back on the server and then "WTF." We kick him again but he manages a "GDMF" as his parting last word.
So, if people find a particular word offense, for example the 'C', 'N' or 'F' words. Didn't you say them and get the meaning? Is it different just because you used a single letter. Or is just the negative way in which they are used that is upsetting?
My knee healed
When you play racquetball you can and will get hurt if you play long enough. You can get hit with the ball, racquet, run into the wall, others, etc. I was the lucky one to get hit with the edge of the racquet. It hit me right at the edge of the patella and soft area.
That area was already partially numb from a baseball injury when I was a kid. The racquet left a nice one inch gash. Of course, this is why I don't like playing doubles, and someone asks, "Dude sorry. Are you ok?" Then the blood starts and doesn't want to stop. I put pressure on it and hoped it didn't need stiches.
I cleaned up the mess and sat on the bench outside the court. Then I get the 'nemesis' get there and call me a wuss for not playing a match with him. Sorry, you'll have to wait a couple of days to beat me.
That area was already partially numb from a baseball injury when I was a kid. The racquet left a nice one inch gash. Of course, this is why I don't like playing doubles, and someone asks, "Dude sorry. Are you ok?" Then the blood starts and doesn't want to stop. I put pressure on it and hoped it didn't need stiches.
I cleaned up the mess and sat on the bench outside the court. Then I get the 'nemesis' get there and call me a wuss for not playing a match with him. Sorry, you'll have to wait a couple of days to beat me.
Atypical Tipping Locations
How many of you tip the convenience store clerk, or StarBucks person? Will we soon see a tip jar at the hostess station for seating us? Or how about the secretary's desk for making copies, or answering the phone. Don't forget to tip the gas station guy for turning on the pump.
Oh, and how much of the money you see in the tip jar is "seed" money? Just something that just popped in my mind...
Mowed/Trimmed Grass
Oh, and how much of the money you see in the tip jar is "seed" money? Just something that just popped in my mind...
Mowed/Trimmed Grass
MySpace Layouts
My daughter asked if I knew how to do MySpace layouts and I said that I didn't but I could easily figure it.
Well, it seems that MySpace filters out a bunch of stuff, ids and javascript and well a lot of stuff. But learned a lot about it after I dissected the entire structure. I created images and zapped the text by shifting it off the screen instead of making it tiny, or blending the text color to match the background image color.
It's the first day so give me a few and I'll share what I learn if you drop me a line. It's simple but interesting at the same time.
Well, it seems that MySpace filters out a bunch of stuff, ids and javascript and well a lot of stuff. But learned a lot about it after I dissected the entire structure. I created images and zapped the text by shifting it off the screen instead of making it tiny, or blending the text color to match the background image color.
It's the first day so give me a few and I'll share what I learn if you drop me a line. It's simple but interesting at the same time.
Cooking Classes
Last week, when I was at my daughter's volleyball practice (Community Center), I saw a big sign that said, "Cooking Classes starting March 5th." Cool, I can take the cooking classes while Heather is practicing. The classes are one hour long and I made a mental note to be there.
I brought Heather a sandwich before practice and warmed up a little with her, and then waited for the cooking class to start just 50 feet away in the next room. I look at my watch and go into the room and nobody is there. I see two ladies nearby and ask a question while pointing at the big sign. "Anyone know about the class?" They nod that they don't know and wander off.
I wonder what happened because I was really looking forward to them. I guess next time, I'll just bring my laptop again.
I brought Heather a sandwich before practice and warmed up a little with her, and then waited for the cooking class to start just 50 feet away in the next room. I look at my watch and go into the room and nobody is there. I see two ladies nearby and ask a question while pointing at the big sign. "Anyone know about the class?" They nod that they don't know and wander off.
I wonder what happened because I was really looking forward to them. I guess next time, I'll just bring my laptop again.
340,000,000 Dollars
The jackpot for the MEGA Millions is estimated at 340 Million USD on March 6th. If not the biggest, one of the biggest jackpots ever. Let's look a little closer at this...
Pick five numbers from 1 to 56. Then pick one number from 1 to 46 called the MEGA number. If you get all five correct plus the MEGA, you will win the 340 Million. Your odds are ONLY 175,711,536 to 1.
But here's where my wheels start turning. Rounding off, IF you had 176 Million and you played EVERY number possible you would be guaranteed to win double your money. But wait, that's if nobody else won and you were the sole winner.
Big chance. You're hoping that only one other person will win. Would you be comfortable with a 1 in 4 chance? I mean would you bet 44 Million to win 340 Million?
The rules state that only the largest prize wins on your sheet wins. OK, buy single tickets. Then, for every 46 (mega number is a winner) you get back $1.00 and so forth for each winning number that you select. I think it's $2 for 1 number, $10 for 2 numbers, $50 for 3, etc...so you WILL have many winning tickets PLUS the jackpot.
Only problem is ... where can you print out 176 million tickets? Can you imagine someone walking into a 7-11 and saying "I want to play the entire number range for the MEGA Lottery." Uh. How long would that take, how many rolls of paper, can you use your debit card?. I already know what 500 sheets of paper looks like. How about 176 million little sheets? AND THEN, knowing that you won...FINDING the winning ticket!!!
Can anyone out there let me know where the error in my logic of reducing the odds are? I wonder if someone has played in this fashion before, even pooling their money. To have such a problem, huh? Oh, I bought my one ticket already. :)
Pick five numbers from 1 to 56. Then pick one number from 1 to 46 called the MEGA number. If you get all five correct plus the MEGA, you will win the 340 Million. Your odds are ONLY 175,711,536 to 1.
But here's where my wheels start turning. Rounding off, IF you had 176 Million and you played EVERY number possible you would be guaranteed to win double your money. But wait, that's if nobody else won and you were the sole winner.
Big chance. You're hoping that only one other person will win. Would you be comfortable with a 1 in 4 chance? I mean would you bet 44 Million to win 340 Million?
The rules state that only the largest prize wins on your sheet wins. OK, buy single tickets. Then, for every 46 (mega number is a winner) you get back $1.00 and so forth for each winning number that you select. I think it's $2 for 1 number, $10 for 2 numbers, $50 for 3, etc...so you WILL have many winning tickets PLUS the jackpot.
Only problem is ... where can you print out 176 million tickets? Can you imagine someone walking into a 7-11 and saying "I want to play the entire number range for the MEGA Lottery." Uh. How long would that take, how many rolls of paper, can you use your debit card?. I already know what 500 sheets of paper looks like. How about 176 million little sheets? AND THEN, knowing that you won...FINDING the winning ticket!!!
Can anyone out there let me know where the error in my logic of reducing the odds are? I wonder if someone has played in this fashion before, even pooling their money. To have such a problem, huh? Oh, I bought my one ticket already. :)
Mischievous Kids
The majority of my income when I was a kid was from collecting bottles, so you can probably guess that things that I wanted took a little bit longer to acquire. I didn't limit myself to the refund type of bottles but also the ones that I would use to shoot with my Crossman 760 (it shot pellets, BB's or tiny darts), or my wristrocket wannabe slingshot (the 'real' wristrocket cost double).
I remember a group of my friends with similar hardware bombarding a house that had a sign that said "Stay Out!!!" all over it. We aimed for the windows with the slingshot barrage, and used the rifles for stuff like lights and such. In what I would say was two minutes, all the windows were shattered.
A man with a bat starts running towards us. What the heck?!? Someone was still living there either illegally or not but no time to figure that out. We ran like crazy, and my cousin just dropped "his" slingshot and bailed. The man chased us in his car but we doubled back and hid for hours until it got dark. I went back to get my slingshot and we decided on breaking bottles for a while.
I remember a group of my friends with similar hardware bombarding a house that had a sign that said "Stay Out!!!" all over it. We aimed for the windows with the slingshot barrage, and used the rifles for stuff like lights and such. In what I would say was two minutes, all the windows were shattered.
A man with a bat starts running towards us. What the heck?!? Someone was still living there either illegally or not but no time to figure that out. We ran like crazy, and my cousin just dropped "his" slingshot and bailed. The man chased us in his car but we doubled back and hid for hours until it got dark. I went back to get my slingshot and we decided on breaking bottles for a while.
What Question Should I've asked?
I have a dumb grin on my face at the moment. When I woke up this morning I could barely remember the dream that I just interrupted. I hopped back in bed and tried to resume that dream but it morphed into something else.
In the dream I was a doctor, something that I wanted to be when I was six through through age thirteen. The reason I wanted to be a doctor was because when I was six I most recall my mom being sick. I lived with all adults at the time and I asked what kind of doctor helps women? They gave me an adult answer, "Obstetrician or a Gynecologist." Hmmm. OK that's what I want to be when I grow up!
Well, if I had asked the right questions - Why is she sick? or what's bothering her then I wouldn't of known but the adult would have known the correct answer was Cardiologist.
That's the reason for the grin. I was trying to help but wouldn't have been able to. The mind of a six year old, huh? lol.
In the dream I was a doctor, something that I wanted to be when I was six through through age thirteen. The reason I wanted to be a doctor was because when I was six I most recall my mom being sick. I lived with all adults at the time and I asked what kind of doctor helps women? They gave me an adult answer, "Obstetrician or a Gynecologist." Hmmm. OK that's what I want to be when I grow up!
Well, if I had asked the right questions - Why is she sick? or what's bothering her then I wouldn't of known but the adult would have known the correct answer was Cardiologist.
That's the reason for the grin. I was trying to help but wouldn't have been able to. The mind of a six year old, huh? lol.
Just like Heaven
It seems everytime I see Mark Ruffalo it seems like he is typecast in these romantic comedies. Last time I saw him was "3o going on 13" or is that vice-versa? Anyway, I liked it and movies like these that some may think as cheesy.
Synergy Wins!
We had a 3:00 p.m. game, with team photos taken a little before that. I had some people ask me to take their photos. No problem, you know when I'm here!
Our team won 4-2. Heather went 1-3, but she made that first on base count. She stole 2nd, third and right on home! Sweet. An error gave the other team a homerun, but we're in 1st place for once.
Our team won 4-2. Heather went 1-3, but she made that first on base count. She stole 2nd, third and right on home! Sweet. An error gave the other team a homerun, but we're in 1st place for once.
Trees, Grass, and Flowers
It was an awesome day today. I got invited to lunch and as I was heading out, and my car was in the driveway, the garage door just stopped. The neighbor looked at me and then at the door. I pressed the button and it didn't do anything. I get out and check the door hoping it wasn't busted. Nope, just some spider that was blocking the beam. The neighbor was relieved that I didn't squash it.
As I turned towards my car I noticed that the grass was greener, the leaves on the trees were returning and the flowers were in full bloom soaking up the sun. I went back into the house and took some photos of the orange ones. I'll post some later.
So...if someone offers to buy you lunch, do you subconsciously order more than you would get had you paid yourself? I didn't btw, but I thought about it. I ended up trying something new and felt satiated and was glad that I didn't order anything extra.
Hey the HEROES oriental guy (What's his name?) is on late night and I should zonk since I have a long day tomorrow, uh...today.
As I turned towards my car I noticed that the grass was greener, the leaves on the trees were returning and the flowers were in full bloom soaking up the sun. I went back into the house and took some photos of the orange ones. I'll post some later.
So...if someone offers to buy you lunch, do you subconsciously order more than you would get had you paid yourself? I didn't btw, but I thought about it. I ended up trying something new and felt satiated and was glad that I didn't order anything extra.
Hey the HEROES oriental guy (What's his name?) is on late night and I should zonk since I have a long day tomorrow, uh...today.
Buried, cremated or what?
It's an ugly title. But, how many of us have made it clear to our loved ones what we want to happen in our eventual passing? I know I haven't. I should, and pay for it now so that I don't have to burden anyone with the already emotional stress that will occur.
Could anyone have imagined that Anna Nicole Smith would be going through all of this in her death?
Could anyone have imagined that Anna Nicole Smith would be going through all of this in her death?
Decisions Made
I was babbling about this a couple of weeks ago and am finally putting my fingers to work on it. Maybe rambling at 12:30am isn't the right time to make sense but at least I know one of my readers always sends me a note.
I believe that decisions shouldn't be made under any type of duress. Wow, amazing insight isn't it? Have you ever made a decision because you were angry, depressed, upset, or just not feeling right?
Some decisions are right for now, but not for the long run. Some decisions that appear wrong are right, in the long run. Sometimes no matter what decision you make - it's the wrong one.
So what do we have influencing us while we TRY to make these decisions? My friend looks at me funny when I say that we may think we can totally control our actions but our body spews out "bio-chemical intoxicants" (endorphins, norepinephrine, epinephrine, blah, blah) that wreck havoc just to make life difficult on us.
It's for this particular reason that I always try to resist the ever common "What were they thinking when they did that stupid thing, I'd NEVER do that." It happens all to often.
Then to top that off there are other variables influencing such as: pride, what we've previously said about the situation to friends, friends views, family views, trying to please everyone, religion, etc...
I try to focus on making decisions that are geared towards the long run or big picture. How 'bout you?
I believe that decisions shouldn't be made under any type of duress. Wow, amazing insight isn't it? Have you ever made a decision because you were angry, depressed, upset, or just not feeling right?
Some decisions are right for now, but not for the long run. Some decisions that appear wrong are right, in the long run. Sometimes no matter what decision you make - it's the wrong one.
So what do we have influencing us while we TRY to make these decisions? My friend looks at me funny when I say that we may think we can totally control our actions but our body spews out "bio-chemical intoxicants" (endorphins, norepinephrine, epinephrine, blah, blah) that wreck havoc just to make life difficult on us.
It's for this particular reason that I always try to resist the ever common "What were they thinking when they did that stupid thing, I'd NEVER do that." It happens all to often.
Then to top that off there are other variables influencing such as: pride, what we've previously said about the situation to friends, friends views, family views, trying to please everyone, religion, etc...
I try to focus on making decisions that are geared towards the long run or big picture. How 'bout you?
Is the Glass Half-Full, or Half-Empty
This has been a draft now for two months and since I'm going through all of them I decided to "un-draft" this post.
We all know what it means, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and just say that it's neither. It depends on your position and frame of mind. Don't think it's a cop-out. Really, if you're drinking, and there is no one to fill it - it's half empty (positive or negative attitude matters not) . If you're the waiter, then it's? as you approach it's half empty, but prior to beginning to fill it it's now a new role and it's now half full and you only need to FILL it another half. If you're driving and it's at the mid point, what is it? It's half-empty...Now, if you stop at a gas station, then it's half full.
Being positive about the half tank full won't get you any more m.p.g. Addressing the fact that it's half empty would be more realistic and determine how diligent you need to be in finding a gas station.
Does this apply when dealing with life's issues? I believe it does. Viewing something as positive when it needs to be viewed in a negative manner CAN dilute the urgency to act. But then again, a quote from "Braveheart" - 'It matters not!' How you choose to handle the situation is more important.
We all know what it means, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and just say that it's neither. It depends on your position and frame of mind. Don't think it's a cop-out. Really, if you're drinking, and there is no one to fill it - it's half empty (positive or negative attitude matters not) . If you're the waiter, then it's? as you approach it's half empty, but prior to beginning to fill it it's now a new role and it's now half full and you only need to FILL it another half. If you're driving and it's at the mid point, what is it? It's half-empty...Now, if you stop at a gas station, then it's half full.
Being positive about the half tank full won't get you any more m.p.g. Addressing the fact that it's half empty would be more realistic and determine how diligent you need to be in finding a gas station.
Does this apply when dealing with life's issues? I believe it does. Viewing something as positive when it needs to be viewed in a negative manner CAN dilute the urgency to act. But then again, a quote from "Braveheart" - 'It matters not!' How you choose to handle the situation is more important.
Synergy Wins!
Today was a make-up game of the make-up game from last Friday, which happened to be a make-up of the prior Monday's game. Got it? Good!
The girls were flat, we were down 2-0 till late in the game (5th?) and then poof! recreation ball at its finest - three runs come in with the help of a few throwing errors by the other team. My kiddo went 0-3, but ended up making two difficult catches, one of those she dove for. She says that it hurt even with all the gear on. We're now 2-0-1, and in second place.
The girls were flat, we were down 2-0 till late in the game (5th?) and then poof! recreation ball at its finest - three runs come in with the help of a few throwing errors by the other team. My kiddo went 0-3, but ended up making two difficult catches, one of those she dove for. She says that it hurt even with all the gear on. We're now 2-0-1, and in second place.
Foot and Hand Coordination
Try the following:
1. while sitting down, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand.
What happens?
1. while sitting down, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand.
What happens?
Chinese Food
I ate at the local Chinese restaurant today for lunch and ran into someone I knew. It happens quite frequently but I still get surprised when it happens. The lady at the Chinese place was teasing me because I wanted to make sure that I got my "crispy noodles." I described them but didn't know what they were called. I know now.
Also, its been one year since I made an investment to the day and I'm excited about my "note" maturing. I have to drive my butt over there to get the fruits of my labor but I'll be in the area to sign some other papers at the bank. I keep getting the reminder e-mails so I should get my booty in there.
Also, its been one year since I made an investment to the day and I'm excited about my "note" maturing. I have to drive my butt over there to get the fruits of my labor but I'll be in the area to sign some other papers at the bank. I keep getting the reminder e-mails so I should get my booty in there.
The DVR is full!
DVRs are great, but each time I see the little red light turn on I know I'm missing something and know I have stuff that hasn't been watched. "Down arrow, delete, confirm..." OK, now it has some room for more stuff I won't watch :) Hmmm, I wonder if I take the box in, and ask for a different one, if it will have a larger HD?
I called cox tech support (good morning) and had them enable the usb port so I'm gonna see if I can grab some of that content off the HD. If it works then I can watch the show on the laptop when I go to practice, or as is the case now, not watch most of them.
Do you watch all your recorded stuff?
I called cox tech support (good morning) and had them enable the usb port so I'm gonna see if I can grab some of that content off the HD. If it works then I can watch the show on the laptop when I go to practice, or as is the case now, not watch most of them.
Do you watch all your recorded stuff?
Rental Unit Tax
Every year I get billed about $75, which is a rental fee. There is a form included with the invoice to get an exemption for say...actually living in the house! But that's not really why this is going up here, it's because they require proof you live in the house. How do you prove you live in a house, well they want a copy of your cable, electric bill, or water/sewage bill.
So, what happens if everything is on-line? Do a screen print, and send it in? "We need an original" says the lady on the phone. Update the SOPs for the times people. It's the same thing when you're asked for a home phone number. Many people now just have a cell number but you get the, "I'm sorry we need a home (landline) number, if you give them your cell." If you buy something on-line, using the cell number it raises some flags but only the high risk services will call you.
What policy have you seen lately that needs to be updated for the times? BTW, I ended up using a UPS label from one of boxes I have.
So, what happens if everything is on-line? Do a screen print, and send it in? "We need an original" says the lady on the phone. Update the SOPs for the times people. It's the same thing when you're asked for a home phone number. Many people now just have a cell number but you get the, "I'm sorry we need a home (landline) number, if you give them your cell." If you buy something on-line, using the cell number it raises some flags but only the high risk services will call you.
What policy have you seen lately that needs to be updated for the times? BTW, I ended up using a UPS label from one of boxes I have.
Buying a home?
The two neighbors directly across from my house are selling. They have their signs up and have had open house several times but they still can't sell, or just more like they can't get the price they want. They've even tried different real estate companies - is the grass greener? No. (but with all the rain, and fertilizer, the real grass is!)
Everyone is saying it's a buyer's and it seems like it is. Are people selling because they bought a house they couldn't afford and are trying to get some money? Sellers are throwing in extras that you normally would have to pay upgrade prices for. But I guess they aren't selling fast enough.
Foreclosures are way up, and all those lenders that thought they were gonna make tons of money are upset. Yes, they are making money but now they have changed their mind about who they will lend money to.
You can get a better deal on a house IF you can now qualify for the loan. Do you have to make 3 - 3.5 times the amount of the mortgage, higher FICO scores, tons of money in the bank, 10 years at your current job for the lender to feel secure you won't default even though they have their PMI cushion, and down payment, and of course all that interest from you to smile about.
In the majority of the cases it takes two incomes to buy a home, or are we at a point where it will take one more?
I like my house even with it's tiny yard and I want to keep it!
Everyone is saying it's a buyer's and it seems like it is. Are people selling because they bought a house they couldn't afford and are trying to get some money? Sellers are throwing in extras that you normally would have to pay upgrade prices for. But I guess they aren't selling fast enough.
Foreclosures are way up, and all those lenders that thought they were gonna make tons of money are upset. Yes, they are making money but now they have changed their mind about who they will lend money to.
You can get a better deal on a house IF you can now qualify for the loan. Do you have to make 3 - 3.5 times the amount of the mortgage, higher FICO scores, tons of money in the bank, 10 years at your current job for the lender to feel secure you won't default even though they have their PMI cushion, and down payment, and of course all that interest from you to smile about.
In the majority of the cases it takes two incomes to buy a home, or are we at a point where it will take one more?
I like my house even with it's tiny yard and I want to keep it!
Suing for stupidity
This may not be the case that is going to the Supreme Court at the the moment but it's indictive of how as a society we want to blame someone else for our own stupid behavior. A bank robber fleeing after his heist of a little over $2000 and the following scenerio plays out.
Law enforcement gets involved and chase said perpetrator through the city and eventually he crashes. He gets out of his vehicle and then gets struck by a car as he runs across the street. Ambulance gets there and revive Mr. Butthead.
Now, would it surprise you that the bank robber sues for: Excessive force? Hospital bills? Mental duress? Insurance rate hike? Discrimination? Loss of wages? Replacement of his vehicle and don't forget the public humiliation claiming privacy rights violations since he didn't sign to have footage aired on TV.
Bringing a claim for loss incurred while in the commission of an illegal act should automatically be disallowed, as well as profit resulting from the commission of the aforementioned act. Can you imagine how many lawsuits would instantly go bye-bye? Of course there'll be exceptions but the overall picture is what should be looked at.
In New York, this would also prevent people from suing say, Apple for being hit because the iPod wearer didn't hear the car that hit them while listening to their iPod in the crosswalk against the sign.
What's your opinion on this type of issue?
Law enforcement gets involved and chase said perpetrator through the city and eventually he crashes. He gets out of his vehicle and then gets struck by a car as he runs across the street. Ambulance gets there and revive Mr. Butthead.
Now, would it surprise you that the bank robber sues for: Excessive force? Hospital bills? Mental duress? Insurance rate hike? Discrimination? Loss of wages? Replacement of his vehicle and don't forget the public humiliation claiming privacy rights violations since he didn't sign to have footage aired on TV.
Bringing a claim for loss incurred while in the commission of an illegal act should automatically be disallowed, as well as profit resulting from the commission of the aforementioned act. Can you imagine how many lawsuits would instantly go bye-bye? Of course there'll be exceptions but the overall picture is what should be looked at.
In New York, this would also prevent people from suing say, Apple for being hit because the iPod wearer didn't hear the car that hit them while listening to their iPod in the crosswalk against the sign.
What's your opinion on this type of issue?
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