Those questions often evolved into great conversations. Each friend told us their favorite artists and songs, explored the music we suggested, gave us feedback, and we in turn made new suggestions. Everybody started joking that we were now their personal DJs.
Monday, November 28, 2005
If you like... try.
Pandora.com
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Sports Joke
A Chicago man dies and goes to hell.
When he gets there, the devil comes over to welcome him. The devil then says, "Sometimes it gets pretty uncomfortable down here."
The man says, "No problem. I'm from Chicago."
So the devil goes over to the thermostat, turns the temperature up to 100, and the humidity up to 80. He then goes back to the Chicago man to see how he's doing. To the devil's surprise, the man is doing just fine.
"No problem...just like Chicago in June," the man says.
So the devil goes back over to the thermostat, and turns the temperature up to 150, and the humidity up to 90. He then goes back over to see how the Chicago man is doing. The man is sweating a little, but overall looks comfortable.
"No problem. Just like Chicago in July," the man says.
So now the devil goes over to the thermostat, turns the temperature up to 200, and the humidity up to 100. When he goes back to see how the man is doing, the man is sweating profusely, and has taken his shirt off. Otherwise, he seems OK.
He says, "No problem. Just like Chicago in August."
Now the devil is really perplexed. So he goes back to the thermostat, and turns the temperature down to MINUS 150 DEGREES. Immediately, all the humidity in the air freezes up, and the whole place (meaning Hell) becomes a frigid, barren, frozen, deathly cold wasteland.
When he goes back now to see how the Chicago man is doing, he is shocked to discover the man is jumping up and down, and cheering in obvious delight. The devil immediately asks the man what's going on. To which the Chicago man replies.....
"THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!"
"THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!"
When he gets there, the devil comes over to welcome him. The devil then says, "Sometimes it gets pretty uncomfortable down here."
The man says, "No problem. I'm from Chicago."
So the devil goes over to the thermostat, turns the temperature up to 100, and the humidity up to 80. He then goes back to the Chicago man to see how he's doing. To the devil's surprise, the man is doing just fine.
"No problem...just like Chicago in June," the man says.
So the devil goes back over to the thermostat, and turns the temperature up to 150, and the humidity up to 90. He then goes back over to see how the Chicago man is doing. The man is sweating a little, but overall looks comfortable.
"No problem. Just like Chicago in July," the man says.
So now the devil goes over to the thermostat, turns the temperature up to 200, and the humidity up to 100. When he goes back to see how the man is doing, the man is sweating profusely, and has taken his shirt off. Otherwise, he seems OK.
He says, "No problem. Just like Chicago in August."
Now the devil is really perplexed. So he goes back to the thermostat, and turns the temperature down to MINUS 150 DEGREES. Immediately, all the humidity in the air freezes up, and the whole place (meaning Hell) becomes a frigid, barren, frozen, deathly cold wasteland.
When he goes back now to see how the Chicago man is doing, he is shocked to discover the man is jumping up and down, and cheering in obvious delight. The devil immediately asks the man what's going on. To which the Chicago man replies.....
"THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!"
"THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!"
SmashMyXBox.com // You donate, we smash!
SmashMyXBox.com // You donate, we smash!
Gist: Guy waits 55 hours in the cold to buy an Xbox360. Takes said Xbox and smashes the shit out of it in front of fanboys at Best Buy.
Beautiful.
Gist: Guy waits 55 hours in the cold to buy an Xbox360. Takes said Xbox and smashes the shit out of it in front of fanboys at Best Buy.
Beautiful.
Oddjacked
Oddjack Announcements: Buh-Bye - Oddjack
Oddjack, one of my favorite gambling sites, is closing. Good luck to the newest ex-Gawker Media employees.
Oddjack, one of my favorite gambling sites, is closing. Good luck to the newest ex-Gawker Media employees.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Bomb Al-Jazeera in Qatar?
Mirror.co.uk - News - EXCLUSIVE: BUSH PLOT TO BOMB HIS ARAB ALLY:
Now normally, this is a laugher, except the we did "mistakenly" bomb the Al-Jazeera offices in Kabul in 2001 and again "mistakenly" bomb their offices in Baghdad in 2003.
"PRESIDENT Bush planned to bomb Arab TV station al-Jazeera in friendly Qatar, a 'Top Secret' No 10 memo reveals.But he was talked out of it at a White House summit by Tony Blair, who said it would provoke a worldwide backlash.A source said: 'There's no doubt what Bush wanted, and no doubt Blair didn't want him to do it.' Al-Jazeera is accused by the US of fuelling the Iraqi insurgency."
Now normally, this is a laugher, except the we did "mistakenly" bomb the Al-Jazeera offices in Kabul in 2001 and again "mistakenly" bomb their offices in Baghdad in 2003.
Monday, November 21, 2005
Bush and the Attack of the So-and-Sos - Wonkette
Bush and the Attack of the So-and-Sos - Wonkette:
"Many news outlets today proclaimed a softening in the administration's tone regarding critics of the Iraq war, with the president himself noting, 'I heard somebody say, well, maybe so-and-so is not patriotic because they disagree with my position. I totally reject that thought.' Heard 'somebody' say it, eh? Well, you know how if you walk by the same piece of furniture every day, you can kind of forget that it's there? Vice presidents are totally the same way."
Friday, November 18, 2005
Money shot
Hawkish Democrat Calls for Iraq Pullout - Yahoo! News:
"Seldom overtly political, Murtha uncharacteristically responded to Vice President Dick Cheney's comments this week that Democrats were spouting 'one of the most dishonest and reprehensible charges' about the Bush administration's use of intelligence before the war.
'I like guys who've never been there that criticize us who've been there. I like that. I like guys who got five deferments and never been there and send people to war, and then don't like to hear suggestions about what needs to be done,' Murtha said."
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Bring it on
AMERICAblog: Because a great nation deserves the truth:
The worst liar in the worst administration ever is going to throw politicians words back at 'em? Fine, bring it on. You all ready played the "dissent = treason" canard. It won't work again.
"The President and I cannot prevent certain politicians from losing their memory, or their backbone -- but we're not going to sit by and let them rewrite history. We're going to continue throwing their own words back at them."
--Dick Cheney
The worst liar in the worst administration ever is going to throw politicians words back at 'em? Fine, bring it on. You all ready played the "dissent = treason" canard. It won't work again.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
This has to stop
Detainees Deserve Court Trials:
I'm starting to think that there are hundreds of Adels down there. That's about the only conclusion that I can reach as to why people ostensibly elected to defend the Constitution have been pissing all over it. At some point the powers that be realized that a large majority of the people down there were not terrorists. They may have been fighting against American forces in Afghanistan, but fighting an occupying power does not a terrorist make.
This is a CYA operation by someone who realizes that when the truth comes out, and it will, that when the truth comes out they are well truly fucked. This whole regime is well and truly fucked and will go down in history as undoubtedly the worst of all-time.
They are "proper fucked" as Turkish would say.
"Adel is innocent. I don't mean he claims to be. I mean the military says so. It held a secret tribunal and ruled that he is not al Qaeda, not Taliban, not a terrorist. The whole thing was a mistake: The Pentagon paid $5,000 to a bounty hunter, and it got taken.
The military people reached this conclusion, and they wrote it down on a memo, and then they classified the memo and Adel went from the hearing room back to his prison cell. He is a prisoner today, eight months later. And these facts would still be a secret but for one thing: habeas corpus"
I'm starting to think that there are hundreds of Adels down there. That's about the only conclusion that I can reach as to why people ostensibly elected to defend the Constitution have been pissing all over it. At some point the powers that be realized that a large majority of the people down there were not terrorists. They may have been fighting against American forces in Afghanistan, but fighting an occupying power does not a terrorist make.
This is a CYA operation by someone who realizes that when the truth comes out, and it will, that when the truth comes out they are well truly fucked. This whole regime is well and truly fucked and will go down in history as undoubtedly the worst of all-time.
They are "proper fucked" as Turkish would say.
Monday, November 14, 2005
If there's debate why put it behind us?
CNN.com - Bush adviser: Intelligence accusations?'flat wrong' - Nov 14, 2005:
You admit that there's debate on a subject, dismiss the other side as "wrong" with no proof to back up this assertion, and then claim we should put the debate behind us... why?
Because you know can't win that debate on facts perhaps?
"President Bush's national security adviser defended the administration Sunday against accusations that it misled the nation about the need for war with Iraq as Democrats stepped up their attacks on the president's candor.
Stephen Hadley told CNN's 'Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer' that those claims were 'flat wrong.
''We need to put this debate behind us,' he said. 'It's unfair to the country. It's unfair to the men and women in uniform risking their lives to make this country safe.'"
You admit that there's debate on a subject, dismiss the other side as "wrong" with no proof to back up this assertion, and then claim we should put the debate behind us... why?
Because you know can't win that debate on facts perhaps?
Duh.
Party Poker Blog:
OK lemme sort this one out for you. There's six players at the 3 billionth hand to be dealt on Party Poker. Each one of them instantly gets a $10K bonus. The winner of the hand gets an additional $50K. This is .50/1.00 Limit Hold-Em. The max pot is like 10 bucks. So they were all ready up $10K on the hand with a chance at $50K. Why not play for the miracle? So you lose eight bucks on the hand... for a chance at $50K? I think that would be worth it when you're all ready up $10K.
"Subject: Did you see this about the 3 Billionth hand at party On Monday night, the world's largest online cardroom, Party Poker, dealt its 3 billionth hand. Prior to the big hand, and as an incentive to get players to celebrate with them, Party announced a prize opportunity for the players involved in the 3 billionth hand. The hand occurred at 10:51 EST on a $0.50/$1.00 limit hold%u2019em 6-max table.Everyone at the table immediately scored $10,000 for being in the 3 billionth hand. An additional $50,000 was set aside for the person who would go on to win the hand. Humorously, 4 of the 6 players at the table folded before the river. Apparently the 10,000 :1 odds on their money to chase a miracle runner-runner were not appetizing enough to warrant a call. At least one player was clearly aware of the situation at hand proclaiming 'we did it' in the chat box before the flop. The same player folded after the flop."
OK lemme sort this one out for you. There's six players at the 3 billionth hand to be dealt on Party Poker. Each one of them instantly gets a $10K bonus. The winner of the hand gets an additional $50K. This is .50/1.00 Limit Hold-Em. The max pot is like 10 bucks. So they were all ready up $10K on the hand with a chance at $50K. Why not play for the miracle? So you lose eight bucks on the hand... for a chance at $50K? I think that would be worth it when you're all ready up $10K.
Sunday, November 13, 2005
I just saw a bald eagle
They nest around here at this time of year, and it's not at all unusual to see one in a tree along the river. As there population has increased over the last few years, its becoming common to see them flying several miles from the river. We see them passing over my folks house fairly regularly.
On the ride home from breakfast today sitting ten yards off the road in a corn field was a bald eagle. Damn those things are big. Two and a half foot tall birds roxor. I slowed down to about 20, and then realized my camera was in the lapatopa bag in the trunk:(
I pulled over and the girls and I watched it for a couple minutes, but when I opened the trunk the thing took off. Six foot of wings flapping a few times and it was off. Very cool bird. Now I want to catch one diving. We had a golden eagle take a swipe at Mazzie (our chihuahua) two years ago, but I've never seen a bald eagle dive at prey.
On the ride home from breakfast today sitting ten yards off the road in a corn field was a bald eagle. Damn those things are big. Two and a half foot tall birds roxor. I slowed down to about 20, and then realized my camera was in the lapatopa bag in the trunk:(
I pulled over and the girls and I watched it for a couple minutes, but when I opened the trunk the thing took off. Six foot of wings flapping a few times and it was off. Very cool bird. Now I want to catch one diving. We had a golden eagle take a swipe at Mazzie (our chihuahua) two years ago, but I've never seen a bald eagle dive at prey.
Friday, November 11, 2005
Top 10 Bushisms
From an email forward:
Top 10 Funniest Bushisms Of All Time
The Top Ten Funny Mistakes, Misstatements, Bloopers and Blunders By President George W. Bush
1. "I am here to make an announcement that this Thursday, ticket counters and airplanes will fly out of Ronald Reagan Airport." Washington, D.C., Oct. 3, 2001
2. "Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB-GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country." Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sept. 6, 2004
3. "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2004
4. "There's no doubt in my mind that we should allow the world worst leaders to hold America hostage, to threaten our peace, to threaten our friends and allies with the world's worst weapons." South Bend, Indiana, Sept. 5, 2002.
5. "There's an old...saying in Tennessee...I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee that says Fool me once...(3 second pause)... Shame on...(4 second pause)...Shame on you....(6 second pause)...Fool me...Can't get fooled again." Nashville, Tennessee, Sept. 17, 2002.
6. "See, free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction." Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 3, 2003
7. "The ambassador and the general were briefing me on the -- the vast majority of Iraqis want to live in a peaceful, free world. And we will find these people and we will bring them to justice." Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2003.
8 "I'm looking forward to a good night's sleep on the soil of a friend." on visiting Denmark, Washington D.C., June 29, 2005
9. "Wow! Brazil is big." after being shown a map of Brazil by Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 6, 2005
10. A TIE BETWEEN:
"Rarely is the question asked, 'Is our children learning'?" Florence, S.C. Jan 11 2000
"The illiteracy level of our children are appalling." Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 20004
Top 10 Funniest Bushisms Of All Time
The Top Ten Funny Mistakes, Misstatements, Bloopers and Blunders By President George W. Bush
1. "I am here to make an announcement that this Thursday, ticket counters and airplanes will fly out of Ronald Reagan Airport." Washington, D.C., Oct. 3, 2001
2. "Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB-GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country." Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sept. 6, 2004
3. "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2004
4. "There's no doubt in my mind that we should allow the world worst leaders to hold America hostage, to threaten our peace, to threaten our friends and allies with the world's worst weapons." South Bend, Indiana, Sept. 5, 2002.
5. "There's an old...saying in Tennessee...I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee that says Fool me once...(3 second pause)... Shame on...(4 second pause)...Shame on you....(6 second pause)...Fool me...Can't get fooled again." Nashville, Tennessee, Sept. 17, 2002.
6. "See, free nations are peaceful nations. Free nations don't attack each other. Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction." Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 3, 2003
7. "The ambassador and the general were briefing me on the -- the vast majority of Iraqis want to live in a peaceful, free world. And we will find these people and we will bring them to justice." Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2003.
8 "I'm looking forward to a good night's sleep on the soil of a friend." on visiting Denmark, Washington D.C., June 29, 2005
9. "Wow! Brazil is big." after being shown a map of Brazil by Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 6, 2005
10. A TIE BETWEEN:
"Rarely is the question asked, 'Is our children learning'?" Florence, S.C. Jan 11 2000
"The illiteracy level of our children are appalling." Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 20004
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
ecto Test -- Convention blogging.
Still blogging the convention. Educational Resources is next.
10:50 -- Selling Quickmind.net. How's the Safari support?
10:55 Teachers will like the integration with state standards.
11:04 Multicast from the server?
11:06 Keyboard shortcuts for the web app?
11:15 Pro dev stuff on Office, Inspiration, etc... plus integration to lesson plans
10:50 -- Selling Quickmind.net. How's the Safari support?
10:55 Teachers will like the integration with state standards.
11:04 Multicast from the server?
11:06 Keyboard shortcuts for the web app?
11:15 Pro dev stuff on Office, Inspiration, etc... plus integration to lesson plans
Technorati Tags: Live Blog
Conference Blogging
Got here at 8:00 AM. Intro session, general BS. 9:30 Wireless Generation presentation. Guy is lost. Walkouts all ready. Sad to see someone die onstage.
Monday, November 07, 2005
Thursday, November 03, 2005
It's all Judy Miller's fault
What Judy forgot: Your right to know - Los Angeles Times
Gist: Fitzgerald said that if Miller had testified he would have indicted in Oct 2004. That bitch subjected us to four more years of Bush.
Gist: Fitzgerald said that if Miller had testified he would have indicted in Oct 2004. That bitch subjected us to four more years of Bush.
Even their own know it.
KnoxNews | No Silence Here:
"But sadly, what they say about absolute power is coming to reality in the 2005 GOP Washington. Republicans in just 10 years have developed the arrogance it took the Democrats 30 years to develop.'
-- Former Rep. J.C. Watts (R-OK), writing in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "
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