How do songs like this get stuck in my head while I'm dreaming? I like the song and all, but where the heck did it come from? What song did you wake up to this morning?
Monday, March 31, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
BC Tours
Really? Jesus designed and created everything? Man, I can't believe that these are the same people who say that gays are trying to indoctrinate our kids to be gay. Well these people are trying to indoctrinate our kids to be STUPID! Unfortunately, from what I see it's beginning to work.
Wait, What Happened in Vegas?
So, last weekend I spent some time in Vegas with a few people. It was a great time. We went and saw Penn & Teller at the Rio. We wandered around some. We played a few games. We drank a lot. Spent too much time at the Napoleon's piano bar smoking cigars and drinking Stella. I also won a poker tournament at the Excalibur (nothing major, but I'm still happy about it!) on St. Patricks Day. Overall, probably my favorite trip to Vegas.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Dungeons and Dragons
Well, I played a little as a kid, and this news actually did make me a little sad.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
It's about the fear stupid!
So, a friend just emailed me a couple of interesting articles, one shows the correlation of the Bush administrations raising of the terror alerts along with why and what the real story was. As many would guess, most of the raises were for no good reason. I didn't even remember some of these, but then again, after the first 3 times it all kinda blended together.
Can't wait til we get closer to the election, I wonder how many changes in terror alert we'll have then?
Check out this and this.
My Favorite quote: "FBI Deputy Director John Pistole terms plot “more aspirational than operational.” Suspects armed to the teeth — with paintball guns — attempted to secure Al Qaeda funds at local 7-11. "
Wow, Slurpee's AND Al Qaeda fund all in one location? I love 7-11!
On another note, Hillary managed to do what she needed to. I guess this one really will be settled by the super delegates (which is a super dumb idea). At least they'll get to spend all their money before the ever-important general election.
Can't wait til we get closer to the election, I wonder how many changes in terror alert we'll have then?
Check out this and this.
My Favorite quote: "FBI Deputy Director John Pistole terms plot “more aspirational than operational.” Suspects armed to the teeth — with paintball guns — attempted to secure Al Qaeda funds at local 7-11. "
Wow, Slurpee's AND Al Qaeda fund all in one location? I love 7-11!
On another note, Hillary managed to do what she needed to. I guess this one really will be settled by the super delegates (which is a super dumb idea). At least they'll get to spend all their money before the ever-important general election.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Decaffeinated
So, I live in Seattle, land of coffee; Starbucks, Tully's, SBC, Starbucks, and starbucks. I've never been able to stomach coffee. I've tried a few times but it just doesn't do it for me. What I do is Dew. Mountain Dew, baby. Hardcore. I used to drink liters at a time but in my old age (and possible wisdom) I've tried to cut down to only a 22 ounce bottle a day. That was until 2 weeks ago.
Two weeks ago, after a few reports of the evils of diet drinks (here, and here) I decided that I'd try cutting out my diet dew to see what it would do for me. I was hoping maybe I'd lose a little weight and maybe feel "healthier".
So - two weeks in and I've got to admit I do feel better. I actually feel more awake in the mornings than I ever did before. I think I sleep better at night too. The better news is that I'm losing weight, not tons, but it's been steady over the last few weeks.
A few caveats: I still have a dew on the weekends, but during the week, the lack of Dew has increased my water intake a lot. I'm around probably 100 oz per day now. I also started drinking 2 cups of green tea a day to give me a a more healthy and much lower dose of caffeine (35 mg vs. 54 for dew).
So, I don't know, but it seems like swiching off the dew has been beneficial for me, we'll see how far it goes.
Two weeks ago, after a few reports of the evils of diet drinks (here, and here) I decided that I'd try cutting out my diet dew to see what it would do for me. I was hoping maybe I'd lose a little weight and maybe feel "healthier".
So - two weeks in and I've got to admit I do feel better. I actually feel more awake in the mornings than I ever did before. I think I sleep better at night too. The better news is that I'm losing weight, not tons, but it's been steady over the last few weeks.
A few caveats: I still have a dew on the weekends, but during the week, the lack of Dew has increased my water intake a lot. I'm around probably 100 oz per day now. I also started drinking 2 cups of green tea a day to give me a a more healthy and much lower dose of caffeine (35 mg vs. 54 for dew).
So, I don't know, but it seems like swiching off the dew has been beneficial for me, we'll see how far it goes.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Sweet Hell Hole Alabama
So, a friend of mine at work keeps me informed of these amazingly un-American actions going on in Alabama. Apparently Karl Rove has decided that Alabama is just the place where political corruption can flourish. Check out this article from Harpers it seems that the Alabama republicans are going after all the Dems they can. They already got the former governor; 7 years on a bs bribery charge, for appointing a contributor. If that's what is considered "bribery" these days, let's look at the actions of the White House. I mean really, this is something that has been going on in all Washington DC circles forever. I don't know how Seigelman was convicted, but I'll be sure to watch 60 minutes this Sunday to learn more about the whole debacle.
For more on the Yellowhammer State's problems with deomcracy check out:
Another Election Season, Another Political Prosecution in Alabama
Corruption in a U.S. Attorney’s Office
For more on the Yellowhammer State's problems with deomcracy check out:
Another Election Season, Another Political Prosecution in Alabama
Corruption in a U.S. Attorney’s Office
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Caucused!
So - this weekend I went out to the Washington State Democratic Caucus. This is how Washington decides who gets the delegates in the presidential primary. I've usually just voted in the primary in previous elections, so I decided to give the caucus a try.
Well, the caucus was lame. Here's how mine went: I got there a few minutes early, I needed to sign in for my precinct... Bad Tev forgot to look up his precinct number before going so I had to go to the wall and try to decipher the precinct map located there (while 20 other people were doing the same thing). Once I got my precinct I then found that our signup line was the longest in the place (at least my neighbors are active!). After about 10 minutes in line I finally got to sign up and realized that I was supposed to declare a candidate. What!?! I thought that was why I was here so I could hear more about the candidates. Well, I decided to put down Obama, even though my worthless primary ballot said Clinton. Whatever.
So, then we are told that we need to go to a room in the school, all 113 of us. Ok. When we get there I feel like a GIANT because of all the small chairs and tables, at least that was fun. Then we get 10 minutes of "the rules" after which whoever wanted to could talk about their candidate for 1 minute. Well, 1 minute is not much, but there were a few people who had good things to say. Truthfully it was basically just an Obama lovefest in there (except for the 3 women talking for Hillary). After several of these 1 minute talks, we were given the opportunity to change our vote if anyone had swayed it. Well, a few of the undecideds became decided (all Obama) and then it was pretty much done. No, WAIT! Now all the people who voted the same way had to get together and decide on who would actually be the delegate for the State caucus. Well, while being a delegate sounds like it might be cool, I really couldn't be arsed enough to bother, so I left at that point.
So - what did I think of the whole process? I think it's lame. I'd much rather do my own research and vote for who I want to in the comfort of my own home or the ballot box. I wonder how many people's votes were actually swayed by the 1 minute speeches? I'm going to write to the Washington State Dems and tell them to switch back to the Primary system, it just makes more sense.
Well, the caucus was lame. Here's how mine went: I got there a few minutes early, I needed to sign in for my precinct... Bad Tev forgot to look up his precinct number before going so I had to go to the wall and try to decipher the precinct map located there (while 20 other people were doing the same thing). Once I got my precinct I then found that our signup line was the longest in the place (at least my neighbors are active!). After about 10 minutes in line I finally got to sign up and realized that I was supposed to declare a candidate. What!?! I thought that was why I was here so I could hear more about the candidates. Well, I decided to put down Obama, even though my worthless primary ballot said Clinton. Whatever.
So, then we are told that we need to go to a room in the school, all 113 of us. Ok. When we get there I feel like a GIANT because of all the small chairs and tables, at least that was fun. Then we get 10 minutes of "the rules" after which whoever wanted to could talk about their candidate for 1 minute. Well, 1 minute is not much, but there were a few people who had good things to say. Truthfully it was basically just an Obama lovefest in there (except for the 3 women talking for Hillary). After several of these 1 minute talks, we were given the opportunity to change our vote if anyone had swayed it. Well, a few of the undecideds became decided (all Obama) and then it was pretty much done. No, WAIT! Now all the people who voted the same way had to get together and decide on who would actually be the delegate for the State caucus. Well, while being a delegate sounds like it might be cool, I really couldn't be arsed enough to bother, so I left at that point.
So - what did I think of the whole process? I think it's lame. I'd much rather do my own research and vote for who I want to in the comfort of my own home or the ballot box. I wonder how many people's votes were actually swayed by the 1 minute speeches? I'm going to write to the Washington State Dems and tell them to switch back to the Primary system, it just makes more sense.
Monday, July 18, 2005
Evite makes it easy....
So, over the weekend, we had our "major BBQ" of the summer, we were hoping to make this an annual event. We planned, we sent out the Evite and everything looked great, though there were 65 people cheduled to show up (about 15 were kids) about 30 of those people did not actually show up. I did get one phone call letting me know someone was not going to be able to make it. Other than that, over 25 people replied yes to the Evite and then did not show up. The only reason this makes any difference is that we had bought food to take care of everyone (sirloin burgers and Kosher dogs). So, when you spend hundreds of dollars to feed masses that don't show up, is it wrong to be upset?
At least we know better for next year... Bring your own everything!
At least we know better for next year... Bring your own everything!
Life is a highway?
Ok, so no one's probably reading this and that's ok.
So, there's this Toyoa commercial that plainly states "Life is a highway" over some cheesey song that sounds like it was recorded by Bad Company. This is a terrible metaphor. Life is not like a highway (except when I'm stuck on the highway), it's like, you know, it's like life....
Though that's not the most annoying commercial on TV it's the one that annoys me most at this minute on the highway.
So, there's this Toyoa commercial that plainly states "Life is a highway" over some cheesey song that sounds like it was recorded by Bad Company. This is a terrible metaphor. Life is not like a highway (except when I'm stuck on the highway), it's like, you know, it's like life....
Though that's not the most annoying commercial on TV it's the one that annoys me most at this minute on the highway.
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
New Words!
I'm trying not to let this fall by the wayside, so here's some new words that Websters asked for. I've not heard about some of them, but my favorite is:
cognitive displaysia (n): the feeling you have before you even leave the house that you are going to forget something and not remember it until you're on the highway.
the full scoop here:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/info/favorite.htm
cognitive displaysia (n): the feeling you have before you even leave the house that you are going to forget something and not remember it until you're on the highway.
the full scoop here:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/info/favorite.htm
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
No Work!
My co-workers just got their new Dell Axim's today so I have a feeling there will be mo more work done today, and probably the rest of the week as they play around with them. I'm slightly jealous, though I'd hate to be that connected to work.
Well, that was fun..
After posting the first time and figuring how to host images with Hello it seems like it's worked, but I had to load this picture just to make it my picture... Not sure how to fix that.
Figured it out! Always helps to look at the Help files....
Figured it out! Always helps to look at the Help files....
Welcome
So, figured I'd give it a try I doubt anyone will reador that I will keep it up... but hey, maybe I'm wrong. I'll try and put funny things to keep myself amused. - Tev
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