This post is a bit tardy. I meant to get this done two months ago, but as usual my self-motivation fizzled. Anyways, here it is: the next exciting chapter of the only remotely controversial topic on my blog!
There are two things on my blog that wind up in web searches more than […]
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It’s been really interesting to see the patterns in junk mail once I started really paying attention. Now, I still would rather not get any junk mail at all, but since it’s practically a given these days, I may as well find some sort of amusement in it.
Anyways, here is […]
Like most people, I don’t enjoy receiving junk mail (electronic or otherwise), but lately I’ve become more and more amused at the absurdity of most junk mail subject lines. Lately it seems that junk mailers have taken a turn for the random.
I’ve been collecting junk mail “From” names for the last several weeks, when […]
I have picked a new theme, and I’m currently in the process of customizing and tweaking it. Not sure when I’ll be done, but I’m very pleased with the results so far.
Meanwhile, I’ve been enjoying some new sodas these days. Jolt Cola has recently begun producing a new flavor (after having expanded its […]
Courtesy of Dave’s Blog: a rather entertaining sign found on a bank in honor of today’s special events.
Found an interesting article via Slashdot today that touches on a subject that has concerned me for some time: how long will our information last? The digital revolution, while making the handling of information easier and faster, is not ready for archiving.
Already we can see the effects: Vinyl records, if stored properly, […]
“And to the extent that the federal government didn’t fully do its job right, I take responsibility. I want to know what went right and what went wrong.” — George W. Bush
It takes a big man to admit his mistakes. I’m not a big fan of ol’ Dubya, but tonight, my hat’s off to […]
I really needed to vent last night. I realize that the majority of people in New Orleans are not doing all those things, but just hearing about the ones that do really makes me mad at society and human nature. I can’t imagine the desperation that those people there are feeling. So, […]
Amid all the death and destruction of Hurricane Katrina, you might think that people would band together and try to help one another out. While that is happening, that’s not all. From a recent Yahoo! news article:
“We have individuals who are getting raped, we have individuals who are getting beaten,” [New Orleans Police […]
Actor James Doohan, best known as “Scotty” on TV’s Star Trek, passed away this morning of pneumonia and Alzheimer’s. He had retired from public life last year. More info is available at Star Trek’s website.
He was a very talented man, adept at linguistics as well as acting (he even laid down the foundations […]
People who know me know that I’m not really into politics. Slowly, however, I’m becoming aware that ignorance is no longer an option.
Since the WTC terrorist attacks four years ago, the U.S. Government is taking drastic steps to stop terrorism. That would be really positive, except… they’ve chosen to fight terrorism by eliminating […]
Apparently I don’t know Al Pickett as well as I should.
Earlier this week I got an email from somebody identified only as “Royal,” correcting me concerning my earlier post about Mr. Pickett. In my post, I said that I was disappointed over discovering that Mr. Pickett was “just a salesman” after checking out his […]
Hmm…… just started a new blog and already I’m lagging. It’s hard sometimes to think of things to say, or at least things worth blogging about, especially when I’m not into politics or current events. It’s weird, because these days blogs are more than just personal diaries or site update logs. Now […]
No work of art can compete with God’s work in nature.
At around 5:30pm today, as I was leaving my office, I happened to see a rainbow. But not just any rainbow - a full one: I (and my wife) saw the entire uninterrupted arc. Neither one of us had seen one like this, […]
Are you a bit tardy when it comes to returning video rentals? Fret no more.
In response to the success of Netflix and other online rental companies who are seeing big success with their “no late fee” policies, Blockbuster Video has announced that they they too will no longer charge customers late fees on their […]
Today is Beethoven’s birthday*. This morning, NPR had a segment about him this morning, and thinking about it, I still find it quite amazing that LvB managed to write some of the greatest pieces of music in human history while going (and having gone) deaf. No doubt it was a struggle for him, […]
I’m disappointed.
Looks like Al Pickett is just a salesman. Like many Memphis drivers, I saw the billboard on I-240 (south part of “the Loop”) that first displayed “Who is Al Pickett?” Hmm, a fascinating question indeed. My kind of marketing: vague, indirect, and prone to incite the curious to find out.
Yesterday, […]
getting tired of telemarketers? here’s some very useful information:
Consumer AssistanceFederal Trade Commission - The “Do Not Call” Registry
NASA Television
boy, i love the internet!
it snowed today. that’s kind of a big deal here, because we don’t get much. however, the weather’s not cold enough so it didn’t stick. which was just fine with me, because i have to go to work no matter what the weather is.
on the back of a frozen pizza box, i saw under “nutrition facts:”
Serving size: 1/6 pizza (139 g)Servings per container: 6
well, duh.
Healthy cities mean happy living
Check out number 1 under “Unhealthiest.” Makes me proud to be a resident!