these made me smile...
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Antoine Dodson
Have you seen the news report from Alabama? The one where someone attacks Antoine Dodson's sister and Antoine becomes famous for his silly tirad?
Go to youtube and search for Alabama Attacker.
Be sure to watch the news cast first... and then watch the Bed Intruder Song...
it makes me laugh every time...
Go to youtube and search for Alabama Attacker.
Be sure to watch the news cast first... and then watch the Bed Intruder Song...
it makes me laugh every time...
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Merry Christmas Blizzard 2010!
Our mastiff's enjoyed the snow :) and then ran into the street...
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
I heart Thomas Jefferson...
... and not just because I went to UVA and they brainwashed me :)
(An awesome reminder to every person who considers himself an American)
Thomas Jefferson was a very remarkable man who started learning very early in life and never stopped.
• At 5, began studying under his cousins’ tutor.
• At 9, studied Latin, Greek and French.
• At 14, studied classical literature and additional languages.
• At 16, entered the College of William and Mary.
• At 19, studied Law for 5 years starting under George Wythe.
• At 23, started his own law practice.
• At 25, was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses.
• At 31, wrote the widely circulated "Summary View of the Rights of British America" and retired from his law practice.
• At 32, was a Delegate to the Second Continental Congress.
• At 33, wrote the Declaration of Independence.
• At 33, took three years to revise Virginia 's legal code and wrote a Public Education bill and a statute for Religious Freedom.
• At 36, was elected the second Governor of Virginia succeeding Patrick Henry.
• At 40, served in Congress for two years.
• At 41, was the American minister to France and negotiated commercial treaties with European nations along with Ben Franklin and John Adams.
• At 46, served as the first Secretary of State under George Washington.
• At 53, served as Vice President and was elected president of the American Philosophical Society.
• At 55, drafted the Kentucky Resolutions and became the active head of Republican Party.
• At 57, was elected the third president of the United States .
• At 60, obtained the Louisiana Purchase doubling the nation's size.
• At 61, was elected to a second term as President.
• At 65, retired to Monticello .
• At 80, helped President Monroe shape the Monroe Doctrine.
• At 81, almost single-handedly created the University of Virginia and served as its first president.
• At 83, died on the 50th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence along with John Adams.
Thomas Jefferson knew what he was talking about because he-himself studied the previous failed attempts at government. He understood actual history, the nature of God, his laws and the nature of man. That happens to be way more than what most understand today.
Jefferson really knew his stuff. A voice from the past to lead us in the future: John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the white House for a group of the brightest minds in the nation at that time. He made this statement: "This is perhaps the assembly of the most intelligence ever to gather at one time in the White House with the exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."
Quotes from Thomas Jefferson:
When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:“I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies..If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property - until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.”
soooo anyone else think we're screwed?
received this in an email... and Love it...
How did Jefferson know?
(An awesome reminder to every person who considers himself an American)
Thomas Jefferson was a very remarkable man who started learning very early in life and never stopped.
• At 5, began studying under his cousins’ tutor.
• At 9, studied Latin, Greek and French.
• At 14, studied classical literature and additional languages.
• At 16, entered the College of William and Mary.
• At 19, studied Law for 5 years starting under George Wythe.
• At 23, started his own law practice.
• At 25, was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses.
• At 31, wrote the widely circulated "Summary View of the Rights of British America" and retired from his law practice.
• At 32, was a Delegate to the Second Continental Congress.
• At 33, wrote the Declaration of Independence.
• At 33, took three years to revise Virginia 's legal code and wrote a Public Education bill and a statute for Religious Freedom.
• At 36, was elected the second Governor of Virginia succeeding Patrick Henry.
• At 40, served in Congress for two years.
• At 41, was the American minister to France and negotiated commercial treaties with European nations along with Ben Franklin and John Adams.
• At 46, served as the first Secretary of State under George Washington.
• At 53, served as Vice President and was elected president of the American Philosophical Society.
• At 55, drafted the Kentucky Resolutions and became the active head of Republican Party.
• At 57, was elected the third president of the United States .
• At 60, obtained the Louisiana Purchase doubling the nation's size.
• At 61, was elected to a second term as President.
• At 65, retired to Monticello .
• At 80, helped President Monroe shape the Monroe Doctrine.
• At 81, almost single-handedly created the University of Virginia and served as its first president.
• At 83, died on the 50th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence along with John Adams.
Thomas Jefferson knew what he was talking about because he-himself studied the previous failed attempts at government. He understood actual history, the nature of God, his laws and the nature of man. That happens to be way more than what most understand today.
Jefferson really knew his stuff. A voice from the past to lead us in the future: John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the white House for a group of the brightest minds in the nation at that time. He made this statement: "This is perhaps the assembly of the most intelligence ever to gather at one time in the White House with the exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."
Quotes from Thomas Jefferson:
When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:“I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies..If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property - until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.”
soooo anyone else think we're screwed?
Monday, November 29, 2010
Christmas Tree Delivery...
I've never thought about how "fresh cut" Christmas trees actually end up in our area...
My sister-in-law unveiled the secret to me over the weekend :)
She saw this on 64...
Love the Christmas tree delivery truck ;)
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My sister-in-law unveiled the secret to me over the weekend :)
She saw this on 64...
Love the Christmas tree delivery truck ;)
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Security tip of the week
Received this email regarding passwords... interesting idea... but then I'd really have to keep a notebook of all my different passphrases...
Make your password long.
At least eight characters long, and the longer the better. Passwords shorter than 8 characters are easy for hackers to crack. Follow these password rules. Avoid common words and proper names. Use both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Trouble is, who can remember a password like Fm79$#Xk? Try a passphrase instead: When I was 7, my dog Dolly went to Heaven. This contains 42 easy-to-remember characters, follows all the rules, and is in plain English. (Not every system will accept passphrases; when in doubt, try it out.) The odds against anyone cracking it even with the help of a supercomputer are astronomical. Make your passphrase original. Don't use familiar or famous quotations. Don't use any real names especially your own, your family members, or your pets. Nonsensical passphrases are the hardest to crack.
something to think about, huh?
Make your password long.
At least eight characters long, and the longer the better. Passwords shorter than 8 characters are easy for hackers to crack. Follow these password rules. Avoid common words and proper names. Use both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Trouble is, who can remember a password like Fm79$#Xk? Try a passphrase instead: When I was 7, my dog Dolly went to Heaven. This contains 42 easy-to-remember characters, follows all the rules, and is in plain English. (Not every system will accept passphrases; when in doubt, try it out.) The odds against anyone cracking it even with the help of a supercomputer are astronomical. Make your passphrase original. Don't use familiar or famous quotations. Don't use any real names especially your own, your family members, or your pets. Nonsensical passphrases are the hardest to crack.
something to think about, huh?
Friday, November 12, 2010
Four Loko
This is scary...
States are looking at banning the popular alcoholic energy drink Four Loko after reports of dozens of college students across the nation having been hospitalized for overconsumption. If you haven’t heard or seen this drink, it is commonly known among college students as "blackout in a can," one can of the fruity liquor malt combines 12 percent alcohol with a kick of caffeine sized to an average cup of coffee. The contrasting effects of consuming alcohol and stimulants conceal the effects of alcohol. And many who are unable to recognize the effect of alcohol may drink more. Many college campuses sent notices to students warning about the potential dangers of alcohol energy drinks, and some campuses such as the University of Rhode Island have banned the drink. But now, advocates in New York and Oregon are pushing for a statewide sales ban.
More information: http://www.news.sjsu.edu/31763/four-lokos
States are looking at banning the popular alcoholic energy drink Four Loko after reports of dozens of college students across the nation having been hospitalized for overconsumption. If you haven’t heard or seen this drink, it is commonly known among college students as "blackout in a can," one can of the fruity liquor malt combines 12 percent alcohol with a kick of caffeine sized to an average cup of coffee. The contrasting effects of consuming alcohol and stimulants conceal the effects of alcohol. And many who are unable to recognize the effect of alcohol may drink more. Many college campuses sent notices to students warning about the potential dangers of alcohol energy drinks, and some campuses such as the University of Rhode Island have banned the drink. But now, advocates in New York and Oregon are pushing for a statewide sales ban.
More information: http://www.news.sjsu.edu/31763/four-lokos
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The Hunter
Received this email... made me laugh... don't read if you're easily offended...
An 86-year-old very wealthy man went to his doctor for his quarterly check-up...
The doctor asked him how he was feeling, and the 86-year-old said, "Things are great and I've never felt better. I now have a 20 yr-old bride who is pregnant with my child. So what do you think about that Doc ?"
The doctor considered his question for a minute and then began to tell a story.
"I have an older friend, much like you, who is an avid hunter and never misses a season. One day he was setting off to go hunting. In a bit of a hurry, he accidentally picked up his walking cane instead of his gun.
As he neared a lake, he came across a very large male beaver sitting at the water's edge. He realized he'd left his gun at home and so he couldn't shoot the magnificent creature. Out of habit he raised his cane, aimed it at the animal as if it were his favorite hunting rifle, and went 'bang, bang'...
Miraculously, two shots rang out and the beaver fell over dead.
Now, what do you think of that?" asked the doctor.
The 86-year-old said, "Logic would strongly suggest that somebody else pumped a couple of rounds into that beaver."
The doctor replied, "My point exactly."
An 86-year-old very wealthy man went to his doctor for his quarterly check-up...
The doctor asked him how he was feeling, and the 86-year-old said, "Things are great and I've never felt better. I now have a 20 yr-old bride who is pregnant with my child. So what do you think about that Doc ?"
The doctor considered his question for a minute and then began to tell a story.
"I have an older friend, much like you, who is an avid hunter and never misses a season. One day he was setting off to go hunting. In a bit of a hurry, he accidentally picked up his walking cane instead of his gun.
As he neared a lake, he came across a very large male beaver sitting at the water's edge. He realized he'd left his gun at home and so he couldn't shoot the magnificent creature. Out of habit he raised his cane, aimed it at the animal as if it were his favorite hunting rifle, and went 'bang, bang'...
Miraculously, two shots rang out and the beaver fell over dead.
Now, what do you think of that?" asked the doctor.
The 86-year-old said, "Logic would strongly suggest that somebody else pumped a couple of rounds into that beaver."
The doctor replied, "My point exactly."
Monday, November 8, 2010
Creepy Accident News
Received this from a friend... these 'tips' were actually included in her company newsletter... love it...
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Craigslist
I love Craigslist...
Email convo between me and a bff regarding Craigslist:
Her: I'll have to get on and look around - I've never really searched through craigslist to know what all is out there.
Me: Oooooooooooooooh my dear friend!!! YOU ARE MISSING OUT :)
Her: Haha the funny thing is - I actually think I am missing out - there's a lot out there - couches...treadmill...lots of things I need/want and don't want to pay full price for! :)
Me: Exactly! Pampered chef products... bookshelves, lamps, movies... opportunities are e.n.d.l.e.s.s. :)
Her: Say what for real!?! Cooking supplies!? Are they a lot cheaper?
Me: OF COURSE!!!
Her: Ok yeah I definitely need to get on craigslist!
Haha LOVE IT :)
Email convo between me and a bff regarding Craigslist:
Her: I'll have to get on and look around - I've never really searched through craigslist to know what all is out there.
Me: Oooooooooooooooh my dear friend!!! YOU ARE MISSING OUT :)
Her: Haha the funny thing is - I actually think I am missing out - there's a lot out there - couches...treadmill...lots of things I need/want and don't want to pay full price for! :)
Me: Exactly! Pampered chef products... bookshelves, lamps, movies... opportunities are e.n.d.l.e.s.s. :)
Her: Say what for real!?! Cooking supplies!? Are they a lot cheaper?
Me: OF COURSE!!!
Her: Ok yeah I definitely need to get on craigslist!
Haha LOVE IT :)
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Zebra Stripes
I received this email from a co-worker today:
Did you know that Zebra’s have an even amount of white stripes and an odd amount of black stripes?
That email was followed by this confession
sometimes I present inaccurate facts as fact on purpose.
Which intrigues me - and I love the idea - especially since it will give me endless google opportunities... which as you may notice, have been severely lacking lately... Regardless, before the confession, due to my curiousity I was already checking out the validity of the statement
Couldn't validate it, but here is what Wiki has to say about Zebra Stripes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra
It was previously believed that zebras were white animals with black stripes, since some zebras have white underbellies. Embryological evidence, however, shows that the animal's background color is black and the white stripes and bellies are additions.[1]
A mother nursing her young blends into a stand of deadwood.The stripes are typically vertical on the head, neck, forequarters, and main body, with horizontal stripes at the rear and on the legs of the animal. The "zebra crossing" is named after the zebra's black and white stripes.
It has been suggested that the stripes serve as visual cues and identification.[1] With each striping pattern unique to each individual, zebras can recognize one another by their stripes.
Others believe that the stripes act as a camouflage mechanism. This is accomplished in several ways. First, the vertical striping helps the zebra hide in grass. While seeming absurd at first glance, considering that grass is neither white nor black, it is supposed to be effective against the zebra's main predator, the lion, which is color blind. Theoretically, a zebra standing still in tall grass may not be noticed at all by a lion. Additionally, since zebras are herd animals, the stripes may help to confuse predators - a number of zebras standing or moving close together may appear as one large animal, making it more difficult for the lion to pick out any single zebra to attack.[4] A herd of zebras scattering to avoid a predator will also represent to that predator a confused mass of vertical stripes travelling in multiple directions, making it difficult for the predator to track an individual visually as it separates from its herdmates, although biologists have never observed lions appearing confused by zebra stripes.
A more recent theory, supported by experiment, posits that the disruptive colouration is also an effective means of confusing the visual system of the blood-sucking tsetse fly.[5] Alternative theories include that the stripes coincide with fat patterning beneath the skin, serving as a thermoregulatory mechanism for the zebra, and that wounds sustained disrupt the striping pattern to clearly indicate the fitness of the animal to potential mates.
Love it. Zebras are cool...
Did you know that Zebra’s have an even amount of white stripes and an odd amount of black stripes?
That email was followed by this confession
sometimes I present inaccurate facts as fact on purpose.
Which intrigues me - and I love the idea - especially since it will give me endless google opportunities... which as you may notice, have been severely lacking lately... Regardless, before the confession, due to my curiousity I was already checking out the validity of the statement
Couldn't validate it, but here is what Wiki has to say about Zebra Stripes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra
It was previously believed that zebras were white animals with black stripes, since some zebras have white underbellies. Embryological evidence, however, shows that the animal's background color is black and the white stripes and bellies are additions.[1]
A mother nursing her young blends into a stand of deadwood.The stripes are typically vertical on the head, neck, forequarters, and main body, with horizontal stripes at the rear and on the legs of the animal. The "zebra crossing" is named after the zebra's black and white stripes.
It has been suggested that the stripes serve as visual cues and identification.[1] With each striping pattern unique to each individual, zebras can recognize one another by their stripes.
Others believe that the stripes act as a camouflage mechanism. This is accomplished in several ways. First, the vertical striping helps the zebra hide in grass. While seeming absurd at first glance, considering that grass is neither white nor black, it is supposed to be effective against the zebra's main predator, the lion, which is color blind. Theoretically, a zebra standing still in tall grass may not be noticed at all by a lion. Additionally, since zebras are herd animals, the stripes may help to confuse predators - a number of zebras standing or moving close together may appear as one large animal, making it more difficult for the lion to pick out any single zebra to attack.[4] A herd of zebras scattering to avoid a predator will also represent to that predator a confused mass of vertical stripes travelling in multiple directions, making it difficult for the predator to track an individual visually as it separates from its herdmates, although biologists have never observed lions appearing confused by zebra stripes.
A more recent theory, supported by experiment, posits that the disruptive colouration is also an effective means of confusing the visual system of the blood-sucking tsetse fly.[5] Alternative theories include that the stripes coincide with fat patterning beneath the skin, serving as a thermoregulatory mechanism for the zebra, and that wounds sustained disrupt the striping pattern to clearly indicate the fitness of the animal to potential mates.
Love it. Zebras are cool...
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Scams
You can be scammed too...
Here's a helpful, yet scary, website that provides important information about all the different ways thieves steal your money...
http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/448/the-sneakiest-new-shopping-scams/
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Here's a helpful, yet scary, website that provides important information about all the different ways thieves steal your money...
http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/448/the-sneakiest-new-shopping-scams/
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
POP ROCKS
Soooooo remember these?!
My co-worker actually found these recently! She came into my office with her mouth just popping away... i LOVED pop rocks... and I had no idea they were still being manufactured!
Now, of course, this led to the question of "how does that happen!?"
Well, here is a bit of Pop Rock history as passed on by: http://www.poprockscandy.com/history.html
*Pop Rocks were developed in 1956
*Introduced to the market in 1975
*Tiny air pockets of carbonation (CO2) are released when melted in your mouth and has a mild "crackling" sensation and "popping" noise.
*The original flavors were Orange, Cherry and Grape.
*The rumor that mixing the candy with carbonated drinks would cause the stomach to explode, was the popular buzz.
*The company tried to explain the rumor by taking out full-page ads in 45 major publications, to explain to all that Pop Rocks generate less gas than half a can of soda and ingesting them could induce nothing worse in the human body than a hearty, non-life-threatening belch.
*1983, Pop Rocks were taken off the market.
*AND NOW THEY'RE BACK!
now you know :)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
National Evaluate Your Life Day
Who knew?!
http://www.youngandrelentless.com/2010/10/national-evaluate-your-life-day.html
In case you need some more back up:
http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/October/evaluateyourlifeday.htm
Origin of Evaluate Your Life Day: Evaluate Your Life Day was created by the good folks at Wellcat.com
AND in case you want to know what tomorrow celebrates:
http://www.louderbacks.com/home/dict/days.html
although I think a lot of these are dumb...
http://www.youngandrelentless.com/2010/10/national-evaluate-your-life-day.html
In case you need some more back up:
http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/October/evaluateyourlifeday.htm
Origin of Evaluate Your Life Day: Evaluate Your Life Day was created by the good folks at Wellcat.com
AND in case you want to know what tomorrow celebrates:
http://www.louderbacks.com/home/dict/days.html
although I think a lot of these are dumb...
Sunday, October 17, 2010
I Love Jesus, but I drink a little...
This is HYSTERICAL... be sure you get to 4min15sec
http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2007/ellen-gladys-hardy-p1.php
http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2007/ellen-gladys-hardy-p1.php
Friday, October 15, 2010
I have no idea what to title this post...
Received this from a co-worker... love it...
Monday
Mad!!
Tuesday
Slowly coming out of it...
Wednesday
But not quite there, so watch out!
Thursday
The end of the work week is in sight.
Friday & Saturday
TGIF! Luv my Saturday!
Sunday Afternoon
Oh-oh!
Sunday Night
Here we go again!!
Received this from a co-worker... love it...
Monday
Mad!!
Tuesday
Slowly coming out of it...
Wednesday
But not quite there, so watch out!
Thursday
The end of the work week is in sight.
Friday & Saturday
TGIF! Luv my Saturday!
Sunday Afternoon
Oh-oh!
Sunday Night
Here we go again!!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
A few words on merging...
The Merge...
It's something we all must do at some point - possibly daily. The merge... onto the interstate... or potentially the merge off the interstate... Before we moved into our new home, I merged every day getting onto the interstate after work... For the most part, people understand that when you enter 64E from Northampton, you take turns with the other lane... unfortunately, there are others that haven't quite achieved the concept...
Additionally, the people entering 64E at Indian River seem to have no.idea.what.so.ever how to successfully complete The Merge... it is absolutely amazing to me that traffic actually comes to a stop at this on/off ramp.
Now, it's been quite some time since I took my driving test and/or read that little driving booklet the DMV provides before the test, so I'm not sure if this is a topic that is covered. I decided I'd take a gander and try to find some basic instructions for the curious reader [driver]...
I think this website does a pretty good job: http://www.dmv.org/how-to-guides/merging-into-traffic.php
Merging is a relatively straightforward driving skill to learn, but that does not change the fact that the act instills fear in some motorists. This can be chalked up to the high speeds generally involved, and the fact that the task needs to be accomplished quickly, with little room for error. But after a few rounds of practice, your behind-the-wheel confidence will be enhanced and the technique of merging will become somewhat natural.
Still, the procedure requires extreme awareness because the last thing you want to do is have the driver in the vehicle that you are merging in front of end up in your passenger seat. Nor do you want to go into a panic and wander off from the acceleration pedal and land onto the shoulder. Here are some tips to help you become a major league merger.
The Art of Entering Gaps
Merging is designed to permit vehicles to enter and exit a highway without causing disruption in the flow of traffic. Highways are equipped with on-ramps and off-ramps, which generally connect to acceleration and deceleration lanes.
The idea behind this is when you pull onto the entrance ramp, you slowly begin building velocity. At the point where you can make eye contact with the highway, you need to immediately start assessing the gaps and the speed of existing traffic. From here, you should turn on your signal to reflect your intent to other drivers to merge onto the roadway.
Then use the acceleration lane to match the speed flow, and ease your vehicle into an appropriate gap before the acceleration lane ends. Some highways give you slabs of asphalt that are long enough for a jet to take off; others, especially on the East Coast, are so short you will need to make quick decisions or yield.
A successful merge entails you entering the highway almost at or at the speed limit, while causing no disturbance in the speeds of the vehicles behind you.
Tips for Keeping the Flow
Where the entrance ramp ends and the acceleration lane begins, note the continuation of the solid white (or yellow line). Do not cross this line and head out onto the highway. It serves as the transition from the on-ramp to the lane, and crossing it can cause other drivers to miscalculate your speed and possibly collide with your vehicle. This line serves as a good indicator to begin your acceleration and gap-finding quest.
While your driver-side mirror is essential to observing traffic behind you prior to merging, you will also want to actually turn your head and check your blind spot before easing onto the road.
You should always decide on the space you will shoot for before accelerating rather than getting to full speed and then deciding. Why? Well, you only have so many yards in the lane, and if you are at full speed before you know where you are headed, you might run out of room prior to finding a traffic gap. This will cause you to have to stop, cut another driver off, or wind up on the shoulder―definitely not good merging techniques. [amazing concepts here]
If you are not familiar with the on-ramp or highway section you are entering, use extra caution because you may run into all sorts of interesting obstacles including: "no merge lane" signs, which mean you will need to yield, which may require you stop before moving into traffic; and signal lights that stagger vehicles up the entrance ramp, usually during times of high traffic.
During rush hour, when the entire traffic system slogs along at a turtle's gait, the fine art of merging takes on new importance to keep the surge moving. Many times you will be driving along the highway at a good clip, and the next thing you know you are in a mass of bumper-to-bumper madness.
It lasts for a few minutes, opens up, and then clogs again at the next exit. Sometimes this is simply due to the sheer number of vehicles trying to enter or leave the road on a single stretch of asphalt utilized both as a deceleration and acceleration lane. But, you can also bet there is some improper merging going on, causing the entire system to break down into the proverbial bottleneck.[sound familiar, Hampton Roads?!?!]
To keep a good pace in heavy traffic, merging should work like the teeth on a zipper. One vehicle merges; a vehicle already on the highway passes; another vehicle merges; a vehicle already on the highway passes, and so on. Of course, in this day and age of aggressive driving, it may not always work out this way.
The Exiting Factor
When you choose to exit the highway, you may not technically be merging (or being absorbed into traffic); rather, you are leaving the collective, but it still requires a few words.
In cases where there is only a deceleration lane and an exit ramp, you simply need to signal your intentions to other drivers and pull over. You will use the lane to slow your vehicle and continue on to other roads.
However, when the acceleration lane and the deceleration share the same portion of road surface, it can be tricky. Basically, if the vehicle entering the highway is at top acceleration, you will want to pull into the deceleration lane behind it. If you are moving at a greater clip than the vehicle just entering the acceleration lane then you will want to exit in front of the vehicle. Again, theoretically, this will keep the flow of traffic moving smoothly.
I haven't had a chance to watch this video, but I suspect it could be helpful as well... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-OmDGydsHc
Perhaps I should suggest to the local news channels they should do a news piece on the Art of Completeing a Successful Merge?
It's something we all must do at some point - possibly daily. The merge... onto the interstate... or potentially the merge off the interstate... Before we moved into our new home, I merged every day getting onto the interstate after work... For the most part, people understand that when you enter 64E from Northampton, you take turns with the other lane... unfortunately, there are others that haven't quite achieved the concept...
Additionally, the people entering 64E at Indian River seem to have no.idea.what.so.ever how to successfully complete The Merge... it is absolutely amazing to me that traffic actually comes to a stop at this on/off ramp.
Now, it's been quite some time since I took my driving test and/or read that little driving booklet the DMV provides before the test, so I'm not sure if this is a topic that is covered. I decided I'd take a gander and try to find some basic instructions for the curious reader [driver]...
I think this website does a pretty good job: http://www.dmv.org/how-to-guides/merging-into-traffic.php
Merging is a relatively straightforward driving skill to learn, but that does not change the fact that the act instills fear in some motorists. This can be chalked up to the high speeds generally involved, and the fact that the task needs to be accomplished quickly, with little room for error. But after a few rounds of practice, your behind-the-wheel confidence will be enhanced and the technique of merging will become somewhat natural.
Still, the procedure requires extreme awareness because the last thing you want to do is have the driver in the vehicle that you are merging in front of end up in your passenger seat. Nor do you want to go into a panic and wander off from the acceleration pedal and land onto the shoulder. Here are some tips to help you become a major league merger.
The Art of Entering Gaps
Merging is designed to permit vehicles to enter and exit a highway without causing disruption in the flow of traffic. Highways are equipped with on-ramps and off-ramps, which generally connect to acceleration and deceleration lanes.
The idea behind this is when you pull onto the entrance ramp, you slowly begin building velocity. At the point where you can make eye contact with the highway, you need to immediately start assessing the gaps and the speed of existing traffic. From here, you should turn on your signal to reflect your intent to other drivers to merge onto the roadway.
Then use the acceleration lane to match the speed flow, and ease your vehicle into an appropriate gap before the acceleration lane ends. Some highways give you slabs of asphalt that are long enough for a jet to take off; others, especially on the East Coast, are so short you will need to make quick decisions or yield.
A successful merge entails you entering the highway almost at or at the speed limit, while causing no disturbance in the speeds of the vehicles behind you.
Tips for Keeping the Flow
Where the entrance ramp ends and the acceleration lane begins, note the continuation of the solid white (or yellow line). Do not cross this line and head out onto the highway. It serves as the transition from the on-ramp to the lane, and crossing it can cause other drivers to miscalculate your speed and possibly collide with your vehicle. This line serves as a good indicator to begin your acceleration and gap-finding quest.
While your driver-side mirror is essential to observing traffic behind you prior to merging, you will also want to actually turn your head and check your blind spot before easing onto the road.
You should always decide on the space you will shoot for before accelerating rather than getting to full speed and then deciding. Why? Well, you only have so many yards in the lane, and if you are at full speed before you know where you are headed, you might run out of room prior to finding a traffic gap. This will cause you to have to stop, cut another driver off, or wind up on the shoulder―definitely not good merging techniques. [amazing concepts here]
If you are not familiar with the on-ramp or highway section you are entering, use extra caution because you may run into all sorts of interesting obstacles including: "no merge lane" signs, which mean you will need to yield, which may require you stop before moving into traffic; and signal lights that stagger vehicles up the entrance ramp, usually during times of high traffic.
During rush hour, when the entire traffic system slogs along at a turtle's gait, the fine art of merging takes on new importance to keep the surge moving. Many times you will be driving along the highway at a good clip, and the next thing you know you are in a mass of bumper-to-bumper madness.
It lasts for a few minutes, opens up, and then clogs again at the next exit. Sometimes this is simply due to the sheer number of vehicles trying to enter or leave the road on a single stretch of asphalt utilized both as a deceleration and acceleration lane. But, you can also bet there is some improper merging going on, causing the entire system to break down into the proverbial bottleneck.[sound familiar, Hampton Roads?!?!]
To keep a good pace in heavy traffic, merging should work like the teeth on a zipper. One vehicle merges; a vehicle already on the highway passes; another vehicle merges; a vehicle already on the highway passes, and so on. Of course, in this day and age of aggressive driving, it may not always work out this way.
The Exiting Factor
When you choose to exit the highway, you may not technically be merging (or being absorbed into traffic); rather, you are leaving the collective, but it still requires a few words.
In cases where there is only a deceleration lane and an exit ramp, you simply need to signal your intentions to other drivers and pull over. You will use the lane to slow your vehicle and continue on to other roads.
However, when the acceleration lane and the deceleration share the same portion of road surface, it can be tricky. Basically, if the vehicle entering the highway is at top acceleration, you will want to pull into the deceleration lane behind it. If you are moving at a greater clip than the vehicle just entering the acceleration lane then you will want to exit in front of the vehicle. Again, theoretically, this will keep the flow of traffic moving smoothly.
I haven't had a chance to watch this video, but I suspect it could be helpful as well... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-OmDGydsHc
Perhaps I should suggest to the local news channels they should do a news piece on the Art of Completeing a Successful Merge?
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
And how was your day....
I was in the coffee shop yesterday when I suddenly realized I desperately needed to pass gas. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my gas with the beat of the music.
After a couple of songs, I started to feel better. I finished my coffee, and noticed that everybody was staring at me....Then I suddenly remembered that I was listening to my iPod....and how was your day?
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Best.email.ever.
I work with a man who's first language is not English, however he has lived in the United States a long time and gets along just fine... his accent is very thick, and I love it...
Additionally, he writes emails in the exact same fashion in which he speaks.
He sent this email today to a handful of part-timers that have not completed some required training. I admire his bluntness and just love his wording... I smile every time I read an email from this retired Master Chief.
Additionally, he writes emails in the exact same fashion in which he speaks.
He sent this email today to a handful of part-timers that have not completed some required training. I admire his bluntness and just love his wording... I smile every time I read an email from this retired Master Chief.
To All,
This is the Last chance I will notify you to do your xxxx Training. Mr. D. Smith (edited) our Big Boss told me that you will do it or your name will out of the list and you can not work anymore in [company name]. Last day will be on 30 Setember 2010 COB. Please call me or email me prior COB 30 September 2010 for your certificate of completion if you still interested to work with [name] company. Thank you.
I love the bold and red font :)
Enjoy the rain...
Friday, September 24, 2010
"if historical events had facebook statuses"
Received an email from a friend today that said:
Google "If historical events had facebook statuses" and read the post! Absolutely hilarious!
aaaaand I have to admit, it was pretty entertaining :)
Go for it!
Google "If historical events had facebook statuses" and read the post! Absolutely hilarious!
aaaaand I have to admit, it was pretty entertaining :)
Go for it!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Happy Autumn!
Happy Autumn!
Can you believe we're almost finished with SEPTEMBER?! WHAT?!
I'm super excited to buy a pumpkin for my new front porch though ;)
Wish I could do this with it...
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Exciting News...
Received this email from a friend (who constantly makes me smile)... it reminded me to appreciate (and take advantage of!) the small things in life :)
Subject: Skinny Dip news~
Exciting news ~
I just took a moment to file my receipts from the last 2 days into my credit card receipt accordion… and I noticed something FABULOUS.
On the back of my Farm Fresh receipt… TWO Skinny Dip coupons!!! And I’m not just talking $1 off… but BOGO coups!!! Sweeeeeeeeet.
Just wanted to share the find… I am completely jazzed about this. :)
Hugs.
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Subject: Skinny Dip news~
Exciting news ~
I just took a moment to file my receipts from the last 2 days into my credit card receipt accordion… and I noticed something FABULOUS.
On the back of my Farm Fresh receipt… TWO Skinny Dip coupons!!! And I’m not just talking $1 off… but BOGO coups!!! Sweeeeeeeeet.
Just wanted to share the find… I am completely jazzed about this. :)
Hugs.
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Just Remember...
"If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off"
Saw this on my way to work. It made me smile...
Saw this on my way to work. It made me smile...
Friday, September 17, 2010
We like getting paid
Received this from the CEO of a customer today... his gratitude made me laugh...
As mentioned below, we appreciate you efforts to clear up this contracting/payment issue.
As much as we love to do our work, we like getting paid even more.
Have a great weekend.
As mentioned below, we appreciate you efforts to clear up this contracting/payment issue.
As much as we love to do our work, we like getting paid even more.
Have a great weekend.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU
These are some great tips...
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste ... And taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink and the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com )
14. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
15. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
16. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
17. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
18. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
19. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
20. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
21. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste ... And taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink and the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom-and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door-understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com )
14. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
15. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
16. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
17. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
18. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
19. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
20. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
21. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
A laugh for today...
I found this old email today. It provided me with a much needed laugh :)
Subject: My Diary...
Seriously, someone has to have been following me around my entire life making note of every thought I ever had and everything I ever bitched about under my breath- this is too funny...
* I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
* More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can't wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that's not only better, but also more directly involves me.
* Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
* Have you ever been walking down the street and realized that you're going in the complete opposite direction of where you are supposed to be going? But instead of just turning a 180 and walking back in the direction from which you came, you have to first do something like check your watch or phone or make a grand arm gesture and mutter to yourself to ensure that no one in the surrounding area thinks you're crazy by randomly switching directions on the sidewalk.
* I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
* The letters T and G are very close to each other on a keyboard. This recently became all too apparent to me and consequently I will never be ending a work email with the phrase "Regards" again.
* Do you remember when you were a kid, playing Nintendo and it wouldn't work? You take the cartridge out, blow in it and that would magically fix the problem. Every kid in America did that, but how did we all know how to fix the problem? There was no internet or message boards or FAQ's. We just figured it out. Today's kids are soft.
* There is a great need for sarcasm font.
* I think everyone has a movie that they love so much; it actually becomes stressful to watch it with other people. I'll end up wasting 90 minutes shiftily glancing around to confirm that everyone's laughing at the right parts, then making sure I laugh just a little bit harder (and a millisecond earlier) to prove that I'm still the only one who really, really gets it.
* How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
* I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.
* I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
* Was learning cursive really necessary?
* I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
* Whenever someone says "I'm not book smart, but I'm street smart", all I hear is "I'm not real smart, but I'm imaginary smart".
* How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear what they said?
* I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers!
* While driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively swerved to avoid it....thanks Mario Kart.
* MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
* Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
* I find it hard to believe there are actually people who get in the shower first and THEN turn on the water.
* Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
* I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
* Bad decisions make good stories
* Whenever I'm Facebook stalking someone and I find out that their profile is public I feel like a kid on Christmas morning who just got the Red Ryder BB gun that I always wanted. 546 pictures? Don't mind if I do!
* If Carmen San Diego and Waldo ever got together, their offspring would probably just be completely invisible.
* Why is it that during an ice-breaker, when the whole room has to go around and say their name and where they are from, I get so incredibly nervous? Like I know my name, I know where I'm from; this shouldn't be a problem....
* You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you've made up your mind that you just aren't doing anything productive for the rest of the day.
* Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after DVDs? I don't want to have to restart my collection.
* There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.
* I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.
* "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this ever.
* I hate being the one with the remote in a room full of people watching TV. There's so much pressure. 'I love this show, but will they judge me if I keep it on? I bet everyone is wishing we weren't watching this. It's only a matter of time before they all get up and leave the room. Will we still be friends after this?'
* While watching the Olympics, I find myself cheering equally for China and USA . No, I am not of Chinese descent, but I am fairly certain that when Chinese athletes don't win, they are executed.
* I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Darnit!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
* I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
* I like all of the music in my iTunes, except when it's on shuffle, then I like about one in every fifteen songs in my iTunes.
* Why is a school zone 20 mph? That seems like the optimal cruising speed for pedophiles...
* As a driver I hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I hate drivers, but no matter what the mode of transportation, I always hate cyclists.
* Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
* It should probably be called Unplanned Parenthood.
* I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
* Even if I knew your social security number, I wouldn't know what do to with it.
* Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet my ass everyone can find and push the Snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time... every time...
* It really pisses me off when I want to read a story on CNN.com and the link takes me to a video instead of text.
* I wonder if cops ever get pissed off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit.
* I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
* I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with liquor than with "Kay".
* The other night I ordered takeout, and when I looked in the bag, saw they had included four sets of plastic silverware. In other words, someone at the restaurant packed my order, took a second to think about it, and then estimated that there must be at least four people eating to require such a large amount of food. Too bad I was eating by myself. There's nothing like being made to feel like a fat bastard before dinner.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Gigantism
This is pretty amazing... yeah for UVA for helping out! :)
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/worlds-tallest-man-radiation-stop-growing/story?id=11429703&page=1
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http://abcnews.go.com/Health/worlds-tallest-man-radiation-stop-growing/story?id=11429703&page=1
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
New silly website
I'm not sure if I've posted a link to this blog before... http://www.thriftydecorchick.com/
but it's a total inspiration for me...
the post on July 19th 2010 title "Coastal Living" had me rolling... I tried to link directly to it, but the way her website is setup, it won't let me... if you can find that post, it gives you a brief introduction to my new favorite silly website... http://catalogliving.net/
If you like stalking blogs and like dreaming through catalogs, you may get a kick out of it too...
Enjoy ;)
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but it's a total inspiration for me...
the post on July 19th 2010 title "Coastal Living" had me rolling... I tried to link directly to it, but the way her website is setup, it won't let me... if you can find that post, it gives you a brief introduction to my new favorite silly website... http://catalogliving.net/
If you like stalking blogs and like dreaming through catalogs, you may get a kick out of it too...
Enjoy ;)
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Identity Theft
This is an important read about identity theft... it's important to have a small shredder at home for your 'junk' mail...
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/financiallyfit/13-things-an-identity-thief-wont-tell-you-2299277/
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http://shine.yahoo.com/event/financiallyfit/13-things-an-identity-thief-wont-tell-you-2299277/
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Monday, August 16, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Libertarian or Constitutional Conservative?
I received a link to this article recently... it's fairly interesting... and makes you wonder just how far away are we getting from what the original Founding Fathers intended for this great nation?
btw i had no idea who Rand Paul was until I read the last line of the article... but these days i'm too busy to follow-up my curiosity with google :(
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2010-08-10-column10_ST2_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
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btw i had no idea who Rand Paul was until I read the last line of the article... but these days i'm too busy to follow-up my curiosity with google :(
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2010-08-10-column10_ST2_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Basketball question
My friend brings up a good point...
"Does the design of the basketball court really have that much effect on how the game is played? I mean, yeah, it looks ridiculous, but does it impact the game?"
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Venting
My company sends out generic "Wellness Works" Newsletters a few times a month... it's annoying that they are random and clearly required no work on the sender's part...
However, what bothers me and actually infuriates me is the recent addition of a second attachment on the email... this attachment is the exact same newsletter, but written in Spanish. Is the company now admitting they hire people that can't even read and understand English?
How do they expect to be successful?
That's all I have to say. I'm just sayin'.
However, what bothers me and actually infuriates me is the recent addition of a second attachment on the email... this attachment is the exact same newsletter, but written in Spanish. Is the company now admitting they hire people that can't even read and understand English?
How do they expect to be successful?
That's all I have to say. I'm just sayin'.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A piece of advice...
This is My Blog About Other Stuff, but occassionally I feel the need to share some advice I've learned based on things that happen in my life...
I'm not a dramatic person and recently there has been a LOT of drama at work. And it's really taking a toll on me...
A more experienced co-worker that is completely removed from the situation shared a piece of advice with me this morning that seemed too perfect not to share...
God will handle the jerks in your life. Don't become one of them.
Have a better day than yesterday :)
I'm not a dramatic person and recently there has been a LOT of drama at work. And it's really taking a toll on me...
A more experienced co-worker that is completely removed from the situation shared a piece of advice with me this morning that seemed too perfect not to share...
God will handle the jerks in your life. Don't become one of them.
Have a better day than yesterday :)
Monday, July 26, 2010
A WTF moment...
A true "WTF?!" moment... brought to you by a friend of mine :)
BTW - I resisted the urge to do ANY google searching related to this story...
Saturday, July 24, 2010
New level of Crazy
This takes Crazy to an entirely new level...
Wife of Baseball Player Accused of Baby Snatching
I can't even imagine...
Wife of Baseball Player Accused of Baby Snatching
I can't even imagine...
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
People of Walmart
So you know how occasionally you get a forward with the latest "People of Walmart" pictures?
My favorite part are the captions that are added... and this one I received yesterday had me laughing out loud...
At what point does a person just say “F*ck it, I don’t need to put on shoes or pants”? Most people in the world would put pants on to walk into another room of the house, or if not that, then they would put some on if they're going to the street to get their mail. And you made it to Walmart.
My favorite part are the captions that are added... and this one I received yesterday had me laughing out loud...
At what point does a person just say “F*ck it, I don’t need to put on shoes or pants”? Most people in the world would put pants on to walk into another room of the house, or if not that, then they would put some on if they're going to the street to get their mail. And you made it to Walmart.
In case you didn't know, you can go the website and check out the pictures any time!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!
Think of our brave soliders that have kept us safe and free, and continue to keep us safe!
I LOVE this...
learn how to make your own! http://www.thestoriesofa2z.com/2010/07/seastar-american-pillowcase-flag.html
Saturday, July 3, 2010
A new fav website
Awkward Family Photos has started a new website...
Awkward Family Pet Photos... http://awkwardfamilypetphotos.com/
and to give you a teaser...
YIKES!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Catching Pigs
Received this in an email today:
Subject: CATCHING PIGS
There was a chemistry professor in a large college that had some exchange students in the class. One day while the class was in the lab, the Prof noticed one young man, an exchange student, who kept rubbing his back and stretching as if his back hurt.
The professor asked the young man what was the matter. The student told him he had a bullet lodged in his back. He had been shot while fighting communists in his native country who were trying to overthrow his country's government and install a new communist regime..
In the midst of his story, he looked at the professor and asked a strange question. He asked:
"Do you know how to catch wild pigs?"
The professor thought it was a joke and asked for the punch line.
The young man said that it was no joke. "You catch wild pigs by finding a suitable place in the woods and putting corn on the ground. The pigs find it and begin to come everyday to eat the free corn. When they are used to coming every day, you put a fence down one side of the place where they are used to coming.
When they get used to the fence, they begin to eat the corn again and you put up another side of the fence. They get used to that and start to eat again. You continue until you have all four
sides of the fence up with a gate in the last side.
The pigs, which are used to the free corn, start to come through the gate to eat that free corn again.
You then slam the gate on them and catch the whole herd. Suddenly the wild pigs have lost their freedom. They run around and around inside the fence, but they are caught.
Soon they go back to eating the free corn . They are so used to it that they have forgotten how to forage in the woods for themselves, so they accept their captivity."
The young man then told the professor that is exactly what he sees happening in America . The government keeps pushing us toward Communism/Socialism and keeps spreading the free corn out in the form of programs such as supplemental income, tax credit for unearned income, tax cuts, tax exemptions, tobacco subsidies, dairy subsidies, payments not to plant crops (CRP), welfare, medicine, drugs, etc. While we continually lose our freedoms, just a little at a time.
One should always remember two truths:
1) There is no such thing as a free lunch
2) and you can never hire someone to provide a service for you cheaper than you can do it yourself.
AMERICA ,The home of the Free Because of the Brave.
The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government
does not first take from somebody else.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Imperfect Pet Owner
I saw this today on Craigslist as I was perusing the ever constant pet adoption postings... it sums up my feelings about a lot (I won't say "most") of pet owners that do not fully think through the responsibility of owning a pet for 10+ year before they purchase... just wanted to share...
Before you adopt a pet, please really think through your decision and do your research... think about your priorities, your loyalty, how much time you realistically are willing to spend with your pet over the next 10 years, how much time your pet will spend alone, how often you travel or want to travel, how patient and consistent you can be with training (yes, I will say it: most "bad" dogs are a result of a bad owner), the cost of food, treats, toys, annual vaccinations, medicines, the pet's potential allergies...
and yes, I understand a dog is "just a dog", and a cat is "just a cat"...
and if this post makes you mad, that's fine. You shouldn't own an animal.
Imperfect Pet Owner Seeks Perfect Adopter (Everywhere)
Date: 2010-06-29, 7:05AM EDT
Imperfect Pet Owner Seeks Perfect Adopter
I wanted a pet, so I got one. But I am tired of taking care of it, and paying for it. I might even be moving, in which case I would have to pay a pet deposit or spend an extra 30 seconds planning how to take along my pet. Maybe I decided to have a baby or get a boyfriend (or girlfriend). Anyhow, I don't want my pet anymore. Oh wait, that sounds every bit as selfish as I am. I mean, I can't keep my pet. Yeah, that's it. Oh allergies- YES, I suddenly got allergies. No one will question that.
Now about my pet. I've had it since it was a kitten (or pup, or egg if reptilian) and now it's middle aged, the age NO ONE wants to adopt, but didn't you see- I need someone to take care of it.
Anyhow, since this process will be very upsetting for my formerly precious pet (and because I may feel an inkling of guilt) I want the adopter to give it a home where there are no other pets, so it doesn't have to share your affections (even though I've been ignoring it for months). Now let me tell you how sweet, lovable, and darling he/she is. Also, allow me to fail to mention that he/she has a urination issue when scared, or he/she eat sofas, etc.
Oh, and I think you should pay a fee to show you're capable of buying cat food. And plus I spent money on it 8 years ago and heck I can get a few boxes of diapers for the baby with that cash.
Besides, everyone knows that you can tell a person who's taking your pet to be a test lab subject by whether or not they'll shell out $50. If my pet is purebred, I will likely try to charge you hundreds. Because I spend hundreds and this is a very valuable pet. I just don't want it anymore. But YOU should want it enough to help me recoup my original purchase price.
Now, I hope you'll take it right to the vet, because he/she is behind on shots. And was never spayed/neutered. And make sure it gets premium food and all the things it deserves, but I am too selfish to even continue to care for it. And remember, this is a commitment- you better not take it and then change your mind ever because only I can do that. Now that I dumped him/her on you, he/she is too traumatized to ever face that again.
Last of all, I will now close by telling you that I need this person who takes over my responsibility to come along quickly, because otherwise I *may* have to take him/her to the pound. I probably won't, but that threat is sure to scare someone into hurrying up and taking over my responsibility.
Before you adopt a pet, please really think through your decision and do your research... think about your priorities, your loyalty, how much time you realistically are willing to spend with your pet over the next 10 years, how much time your pet will spend alone, how often you travel or want to travel, how patient and consistent you can be with training (yes, I will say it: most "bad" dogs are a result of a bad owner), the cost of food, treats, toys, annual vaccinations, medicines, the pet's potential allergies...
and yes, I understand a dog is "just a dog", and a cat is "just a cat"...
and if this post makes you mad, that's fine. You shouldn't own an animal.
Imperfect Pet Owner Seeks Perfect Adopter (Everywhere)
Date: 2010-06-29, 7:05AM EDT
Imperfect Pet Owner Seeks Perfect Adopter
I wanted a pet, so I got one. But I am tired of taking care of it, and paying for it. I might even be moving, in which case I would have to pay a pet deposit or spend an extra 30 seconds planning how to take along my pet. Maybe I decided to have a baby or get a boyfriend (or girlfriend). Anyhow, I don't want my pet anymore. Oh wait, that sounds every bit as selfish as I am. I mean, I can't keep my pet. Yeah, that's it. Oh allergies- YES, I suddenly got allergies. No one will question that.
Now about my pet. I've had it since it was a kitten (or pup, or egg if reptilian) and now it's middle aged, the age NO ONE wants to adopt, but didn't you see- I need someone to take care of it.
Anyhow, since this process will be very upsetting for my formerly precious pet (and because I may feel an inkling of guilt) I want the adopter to give it a home where there are no other pets, so it doesn't have to share your affections (even though I've been ignoring it for months). Now let me tell you how sweet, lovable, and darling he/she is. Also, allow me to fail to mention that he/she has a urination issue when scared, or he/she eat sofas, etc.
Oh, and I think you should pay a fee to show you're capable of buying cat food. And plus I spent money on it 8 years ago and heck I can get a few boxes of diapers for the baby with that cash.
Besides, everyone knows that you can tell a person who's taking your pet to be a test lab subject by whether or not they'll shell out $50. If my pet is purebred, I will likely try to charge you hundreds. Because I spend hundreds and this is a very valuable pet. I just don't want it anymore. But YOU should want it enough to help me recoup my original purchase price.
Now, I hope you'll take it right to the vet, because he/she is behind on shots. And was never spayed/neutered. And make sure it gets premium food and all the things it deserves, but I am too selfish to even continue to care for it. And remember, this is a commitment- you better not take it and then change your mind ever because only I can do that. Now that I dumped him/her on you, he/she is too traumatized to ever face that again.
Last of all, I will now close by telling you that I need this person who takes over my responsibility to come along quickly, because otherwise I *may* have to take him/her to the pound. I probably won't, but that threat is sure to scare someone into hurrying up and taking over my responsibility.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
BP
admittedly, i don't watch a whole lot of the news.
we watch our 20 minutes of news/Malcolm in the Middle each morning, and depending on what is being discussed, it's often more Malcolm than it is news...
but at the very least, i know what the big news stories of the day are...
i might not know all the details, i might not have an opinion, i might be too sick/sad/irate to watch one more segment about a particular subject - but i have some idea of what's going on around me...
here's to those that live in a bubble, and choose to publically display it...
we watch our 20 minutes of news/Malcolm in the Middle each morning, and depending on what is being discussed, it's often more Malcolm than it is news...
but at the very least, i know what the big news stories of the day are...
i might not know all the details, i might not have an opinion, i might be too sick/sad/irate to watch one more segment about a particular subject - but i have some idea of what's going on around me...
here's to those that live in a bubble, and choose to publically display it...
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Sip Vodka
Hilarious email I received...
A new Priest at his first mass was so nervous he could hardly speak. After mass he asked the Monsignor how he had done.
The Monsignor replied, "When I am worried about getting nervous on the pulpit, I put a glass of vodka next to the water glass. If I start to get nervous, I take a sip."
So next Sunday he took the Monsignor's advice. At the beginning of the sermon, he got nervous and took a drink. He proceeded to talk up a storm.
Upon his return to his office after the mass, he found the following note on the door:
1) Sip the vodka, don't gulp.
2) There are 10 commandments, not 12.
3) There are 12 disciples, not 10.
4) Jesus was consecrated, not constipated.
5) Jacob wagered his donkey, he did not bet his ass.
6) We do not refer to Jesus Christ as the late J.C..
7) The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not referred to as Daddy, Junior and the Spook.
8) David slew Goliath; he did not kick the shit out of him..
9) When David was hit by a rock and was knocked off his donkey, don't say he was stoned off his ass.
10) We do not refer to the cross as the 'Big T.'
11) When Jesus broke the bread at the last supper he said, "Take this and eat it for this is my body." He did not say, "Eat me."
12) The Virgin Mary is not called 'Mary with the Cherry'.
13) The recommended grace before a meal is not: Rub-A-Dub-Dub thanks for the grub, Yeah God.
14) Next Sunday there will be a taffy pulling contest at St. Peter's not a peter pulling contest at St. Taffy's.
A new Priest at his first mass was so nervous he could hardly speak. After mass he asked the Monsignor how he had done.
The Monsignor replied, "When I am worried about getting nervous on the pulpit, I put a glass of vodka next to the water glass. If I start to get nervous, I take a sip."
So next Sunday he took the Monsignor's advice. At the beginning of the sermon, he got nervous and took a drink. He proceeded to talk up a storm.
Upon his return to his office after the mass, he found the following note on the door:
1) Sip the vodka, don't gulp.
2) There are 10 commandments, not 12.
3) There are 12 disciples, not 10.
4) Jesus was consecrated, not constipated.
5) Jacob wagered his donkey, he did not bet his ass.
6) We do not refer to Jesus Christ as the late J.C..
7) The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not referred to as Daddy, Junior and the Spook.
8) David slew Goliath; he did not kick the shit out of him..
9) When David was hit by a rock and was knocked off his donkey, don't say he was stoned off his ass.
10) We do not refer to the cross as the 'Big T.'
11) When Jesus broke the bread at the last supper he said, "Take this and eat it for this is my body." He did not say, "Eat me."
12) The Virgin Mary is not called 'Mary with the Cherry'.
13) The recommended grace before a meal is not: Rub-A-Dub-Dub thanks for the grub, Yeah God.
14) Next Sunday there will be a taffy pulling contest at St. Peter's not a peter pulling contest at St. Taffy's.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Sh!t My Kids Ruin
A new favorite website... hilarious! and it hasn't quite gone mainstream yet...
http://shitmykidsruined.tumblr.com/
http://shitmykidsruined.tumblr.com/
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Do you pick up pennies?
Next time, I will... this is an interesting read...
You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about.
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than their house.
The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live. The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again so was enjoying herself immensely.
As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband.
He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment.Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him.... There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped and a few cigarette butts Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny.
He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?
Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it no longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value.
A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this?
'Look at it..' He said... 'Read what it says.'
She read the words ' United States of America'
''No, not that; read further.'
'One cent?'
'No, keep reading.'
'In God we Trust?'
'Yes!'
'And?'
'And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription. It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by?
When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!
You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about.
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than their house.
The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live. The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again so was enjoying herself immensely.
As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband.
He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment.Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him.... There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped and a few cigarette butts Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny.
He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?
Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it no longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value.
A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this?
'Look at it..' He said... 'Read what it says.'
She read the words ' United States of America'
''No, not that; read further.'
'One cent?'
'No, keep reading.'
'In God we Trust?'
'Yes!'
'And?'
'And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription. It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by?
When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!
Friday, June 11, 2010
The 12th President of the United States
Do you know who the 12th President of the United States was?
“Abraham Lincoln!”
“Wrong”
“What do you mean wrong? Everyone knows he was the tallest president!”
“Tallest? I said twelfth!”
HA!
And no, I didn’t know who the 12th President was… and Abraham Lincoln was the 16th…
Millard Fillmore
Zachary Taylor
P.S. did you know while Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president (at 6 ft 4in) he only had Lyndon B Johnson by ½ an inch? AND Thomas Jefferson by 1 ½ inches?
“Abraham Lincoln!”
“Wrong”
“What do you mean wrong? Everyone knows he was the tallest president!”
“Tallest? I said twelfth!”
HA!
And no, I didn’t know who the 12th President was… and Abraham Lincoln was the 16th…
Millard Fillmore
Zachary Taylor
P.S. did you know while Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president (at 6 ft 4in) he only had Lyndon B Johnson by ½ an inch? AND Thomas Jefferson by 1 ½ inches?
Thursday, June 10, 2010
A driving lesson
This is the perfect picture to describe how I feel about people every day...
(p.s. received the picture from a friend) :)
(p.s. received the picture from a friend) :)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Top 10 Country Western Songs
Sorry I've been MIA lately... this new job is keeping me motivated and busy! (which is nice)
10 Top Country Western Songs:
10. I Hate Every Bone In Her Body But Mine
9. I Ain't Never Gone To Bed With an Ugly Woman But I Woke Up With A Few
8. If The Phone Don't Ring, You'll Know It's Me
7. I've Missed You, But My Aim's Improvin'
6. Wouldn't Take Her To A Dogfight 'Cause I'm Scared She'd Win
5. I'm So Miserable Without You It's Like You're Still Here
4. My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend And I Miss Him
3. She Took My Ring and Gave Me the Finger
2. She's Lookin' Better with Every Beer
And the Number One Country & Western song is....
1. It's Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night That Chewed My Ass All Day
10 Top Country Western Songs:
10. I Hate Every Bone In Her Body But Mine
9. I Ain't Never Gone To Bed With an Ugly Woman But I Woke Up With A Few
8. If The Phone Don't Ring, You'll Know It's Me
7. I've Missed You, But My Aim's Improvin'
6. Wouldn't Take Her To A Dogfight 'Cause I'm Scared She'd Win
5. I'm So Miserable Without You It's Like You're Still Here
4. My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend And I Miss Him
3. She Took My Ring and Gave Me the Finger
2. She's Lookin' Better with Every Beer
And the Number One Country & Western song is....
1. It's Hard To Kiss The Lips At Night That Chewed My Ass All Day
Monday, May 17, 2010
Happy sth Birthday
Ok, maybe I'm a numbers nerd... or maybe it's just a dreary, rainy Monday afternoon...
Regardless, I received this from a friend today... and it had me giggling longer and harder than usual...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Another fabulous website...
Here's another great website I was introduced to today...
it's very new, so I'm sure it'll be featured on some sort of news outlet in the near future...
but in the meantime, it's a great reminder for the ladies to take their b.c. every day :)
Enjoy! (and be sure to hit the arrow at the bottom so you can see the previous pages!)
http://shitmykidsruined.tumblr.com/
it's very new, so I'm sure it'll be featured on some sort of news outlet in the near future...
but in the meantime, it's a great reminder for the ladies to take their b.c. every day :)
Enjoy! (and be sure to hit the arrow at the bottom so you can see the previous pages!)
http://shitmykidsruined.tumblr.com/
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
That's What She Said
This makes me laugh every time...
Do you watch "The Office"? Because you should, it's hilarious...
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Information for your safety
Received this email today from a friend... I haven't verified any of it, but the whole premise of it is quite true...
oh and p.s. tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! :)
oh and p.s. tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! :)
The most dangerous thing you can post to your Facebook page or Twitter account is information about where you're going when you are not at home.
By telling the world you are on vacation in the Bahamas, or even just eating at your favorite local restaurant, you're letting potential thieves know that you're not at home.
Financial writers Ken and Daria Dolan warn that how you use Facebook and Twitter can be hazardous to your wealth!
"Burglars are fond of your constant updates," the Dolans told AOL. "Would you stand up in the middle of a crowd of strangers and announce that you're leaving on vacation for three days and then tell everyone your address? Of course not, but that's exactly what you are doing if you share such information online."
They cite the case of an Arizona man who told his 2,000 Twitter followers that he was leaving town. When he returned, he found his home had been burglarized and video equipment, worth thousands of dollars, had been stolen. "Even saying you are running to the mall, going out to dinner...is too much information," the Dolans explained to AOL.
One Web site recently found itself in the news for bringing attention to the problem. The site pleaserobme.com was designed to show how easy it is for anyone to sift through Twitter updates for a "feed" of people's current locations. The recent buzz caused confusion, because of course the site was not intended to give criminals the keys to your home. But it did achieve its goal of bringing much-needed attention to the potential danger.
Some insurance companies are catching on. Legal & General Insurance in New England says Facebook and Twitter users could be hit with higher homeowner's insurance premiums. Why? All that blabbing about activities away from home means they face a higher risk of burglary.
The company thinks burglars are actually "shopping" for victims on social media sites, looking not only for an indication you're not at home, but also photos of your home and valuables. That cute picture of your son hugging the dog? A burglar is looking in the background, eyeing your big-screen TV and new stereo system.
And it's not just adults. Teenagers are even more likely to post personal information, so Legal & General has warned that parents who aren't even online themselves could face higher homeowner's insurance premiums if their children are online.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Coleman & Coleman
Introducing a new favorite website... (and trying to get more google hits for it)...
If you need an attorney anywhere in Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Portsmouth, Hampton,Suffolk) for any residential real estate needs... buying, selling, refinancing, for sale by owner, landlord/tentant problems, evicting...
call my husband or his twin brother :)
http://www.colemanbrotherslaw.com/
Shameless marketing, I know... but his webmaster guy suggested it... soooo feel free to create a blog post on your blog to "back link" to his website! (at least, I think this is what he was asking me to do...)
If you need an attorney anywhere in Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Portsmouth, Hampton,Suffolk) for any residential real estate needs... buying, selling, refinancing, for sale by owner, landlord/tentant problems, evicting...
call my husband or his twin brother :)
http://www.colemanbrotherslaw.com/
Shameless marketing, I know... but his webmaster guy suggested it... soooo feel free to create a blog post on your blog to "back link" to his website! (at least, I think this is what he was asking me to do...)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Chopped
So this morning I learned about a show on the Food Network called Chopped...
the example given to me was that participants were given the following ingredients to make a dessert:
avocado
tofu skin
star fruit
oyster sauce
Naturally, this brought many questions to my mind... is the Food Network really that interesting? What channel is the Food Network anyway? What is Chopped all about? Tofu skin, really? How do you make a dessert out of those ingredients?
But the question I knew I could have an immediate answer to... What is a star fruit?
the example given to me was that participants were given the following ingredients to make a dessert:
avocado
tofu skin
star fruit
oyster sauce
Naturally, this brought many questions to my mind... is the Food Network really that interesting? What channel is the Food Network anyway? What is Chopped all about? Tofu skin, really? How do you make a dessert out of those ingredients?
But the question I knew I could have an immediate answer to... What is a star fruit?
THIS, my friends, is a star fruit... aka Carambola... and guess what? it really does look like a star! ha!
aaaaaand according to Wiki's description, it sounds delicious:
It is sweet without being overwhelming and extremely juicy. The taste is difficult to compare, but it has been likened to a mix of papaya, orange and grapefruit all at once. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carambola]
Hopefully, I'll be making a trip to Fresh Market soon to check this thing out...
oh and btw - Chopped: http://www.foodnetwork.com/chopped/index.html
Monday, April 19, 2010
Maya Angelou
I received this email...
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting...'
Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'
'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'
'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'
'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back....'
'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision..'
'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.....'
'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting...'
Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'
'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'
'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'
'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back....'
'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision..'
'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.....'
'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'
'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn..'
'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'
This made me wonder... just who is Maya Angelou? Why is she regarded so highly? I remember she wrote a poem called "Phenomenal Woman", which sparked a saying my friend, Beth, and I wrote in high school...
I am a phenomenal woman,
My expectations are NOT too high,
I deserve the best!
But what else? Google here I come...
First of all, Angelou was born in 1928, meaning she turned 82 at the beginning of this month. So, who knows how long that email has been circulating. A quick google search gave me too many options for trying to figure out when she actually appeared on Oprah's show, but it doesn't really matter anyway...
Undoubtedly, Maya Angelou is a fantastic writer. A quick look at her "official website" http://mayaangelou.com/ reveals additional thought provoking quotes...
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope...
The biography on the website outlines how much she has accomplished in her lifetime. Although, after reading the summary on Wikipedia, I feel conflicted... Wiki says this... which I find odd... The details of Angelou's life, although described in her six autobiographies and in numerous interviews, speeches, and articles, tend to be inconsistent. Her biographer, Mary Jane Lupton, when speaking about these inconsistencies, has explained that when Angelou has spoken about her life, she has done so eloquently but informally and "with no time chart in front of her".
Regardless, I've put I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings on my reading list... I might have read it in high school, but don't remember...
Sunday, April 18, 2010
A Fav Website
One of my favorite websites:
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/
It’s updated almost daily… some are hilarious…other’s are dumb… but most importantly, it’s a testament of how NOT to pose for a picture… or what NOT to wear…
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/
It’s updated almost daily… some are hilarious…other’s are dumb… but most importantly, it’s a testament of how NOT to pose for a picture… or what NOT to wear…
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Jumping
Received this picture in an email from a friend... had to share because it is hilarious...
This is how the email convo went...
Original Sender: I'll bet he's got 911 on speed dial.
Comment 1: I REALLY wish I could see the "after" picture...
Comment 2: No doubt! Good chance is the “after” picture is him impaled on the bobcat statue in the background...
This is how the email convo went...
Original Sender: I'll bet he's got 911 on speed dial.
Comment 1: I REALLY wish I could see the "after" picture...
Comment 2: No doubt! Good chance is the “after” picture is him impaled on the bobcat statue in the background...
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