http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/09/30/vo.mi.facebook.pillowfight.wzzm
What a shamess waste of human energy. It looks like fun though. I'd bet the crowd would be much slimmer if they were using baseball bats?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
How's Your Blood?
Can a US University or Hospital step up to the plate here, please?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/3107900/Girl-who-bleeds-without-being-cut-baffles-doctors.html
Poor kid, it could be exposure to some strange chemical too. Lots of that happening in the east.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/3107900/Girl-who-bleeds-without-being-cut-baffles-doctors.html
Poor kid, it could be exposure to some strange chemical too. Lots of that happening in the east.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Arrgh!! Pirate Update
Yeah, these Lads are screwed with a capital "S", as in shit!
This is where they live (or at least "work");
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Nice place.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7642978.stm
So these poor assholes have 3 war ships circling them like sharks (each one more than capable of sending them to meet Allah or whoever they worship and more on the way). I don't know why we need more ships?
If I were president I would get on the phone to Putin and say "Can we sink this mother f-er?". He might say "no". 33 tanks are not cheap and Kenya needs them ya know? (why do I sound like Sara Payline?)
If I was a Pirate and traipsed (which pirates do) onto the deck of a ship I had captured and then saw 33 Russian tanks sitting there;I would say "Oh, wow, my bad. Never mind, have a good day guys. Is there anything you need before I run my ass back home?? Bye then..." And run.
This is where they live (or at least "work");
View Larger Map
Nice place.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7642978.stm
So these poor assholes have 3 war ships circling them like sharks (each one more than capable of sending them to meet Allah or whoever they worship and more on the way). I don't know why we need more ships?
If I were president I would get on the phone to Putin and say "Can we sink this mother f-er?". He might say "no". 33 tanks are not cheap and Kenya needs them ya know? (why do I sound like Sara Payline?)
If I was a Pirate and traipsed (which pirates do) onto the deck of a ship I had captured and then saw 33 Russian tanks sitting there;I would say "Oh, wow, my bad. Never mind, have a good day guys. Is there anything you need before I run my ass back home?? Bye then..." And run.
People Make Me Sick
Over and over you do, all of you. You humans are sickening. Did I mention I am from Mars?
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-09-29-children-bodies_N.htm?csp=34
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-09-29-children-bodies_N.htm?csp=34
Get Your "Hog" on Survivor
I don't watch the show any more, but this is too funny..
http://dlisted.com/node/28490 And yes, it made the air.
http://dlisted.com/node/28490 And yes, it made the air.
The US House Kills The Bailout
Good, stocks are tanking (the DOW lost 500 points in minutes and it is still dropping, almost 800 points for the day). So it begins.
In the next few days the Republicans will get whatever they want into this legislation (I don't know what that is) and it will pass. They can't let this natural adjustment happen, even though it is what should happen. The Rich get a little less rich. I love it, for now. The economy will grind to a halt and everyone will be standing around with their hand on their hips and ask "What happened?" To which we should ALL answer, "Look what you did you greedy bastards."
Wall Street needs this slap in the face and hopefully we can toss some of the people responsible (speculators) in jail, that is if there is a law that covers this. If there isn't maybe the House and Senate can work on that instead of a bailout. They should have a lot of time to do that.
In the next few days the Republicans will get whatever they want into this legislation (I don't know what that is) and it will pass. They can't let this natural adjustment happen, even though it is what should happen. The Rich get a little less rich. I love it, for now. The economy will grind to a halt and everyone will be standing around with their hand on their hips and ask "What happened?" To which we should ALL answer, "Look what you did you greedy bastards."
Wall Street needs this slap in the face and hopefully we can toss some of the people responsible (speculators) in jail, that is if there is a law that covers this. If there isn't maybe the House and Senate can work on that instead of a bailout. They should have a lot of time to do that.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
What The Hell??
Our financial "bail out" went from 3 pages that i could read, to 110 pages that I can't get through. Worse is, I couldn't find the document on any government web site, i had to find it on CNN.
Where ever you published it Pelosi, it was buried to me. How's about a bit of transparency?? What a train wreck...
Where ever you published it Pelosi, it was buried to me. How's about a bit of transparency?? What a train wreck...
McCain Is A Gambler??
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/us/politics/28gambling-web.html?hp=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1222625576-vJBjpSZdktfH/dh6GxuiGw
Apparently he likes Craps. I have never played the game. It must be nice to have the cash to toss $100 chips around like that. Oh right, he is filthy rich. I wonder who he is going be helping if he gets in office?? Think people.
I don't think the evangelicals like gambling, do they? Let me know.
Apparently he likes Craps. I have never played the game. It must be nice to have the cash to toss $100 chips around like that. Oh right, he is filthy rich. I wonder who he is going be helping if he gets in office?? Think people.
I don't think the evangelicals like gambling, do they? Let me know.
How's Your Debt?
Yes, if you live in the US, you have a lot of debt that you are ultimately responsible for. According to the President's Budget (see page 5), 7.9% of every dollar we pay in taxes goes to interest alone. Think about that for a second?
If they take 20% of each dollar for Defense and we think about all that buys, 7.9% is A LOT OF MONEY. And it's all going over seas. Hmm, that's not good is it? In fact this 7.9% totals $199 Billion dollars per year (it fluctuates up each year too). Enough money to pay for the Iraq war for 20 months.
So how do we get rid of this problem? Simple, you put people in office who promise to work on eliminating the Federal Debt. All YOU have to do is ask them, here; http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
If they take 20% of each dollar for Defense and we think about all that buys, 7.9% is A LOT OF MONEY. And it's all going over seas. Hmm, that's not good is it? In fact this 7.9% totals $199 Billion dollars per year (it fluctuates up each year too). Enough money to pay for the Iraq war for 20 months.
So how do we get rid of this problem? Simple, you put people in office who promise to work on eliminating the Federal Debt. All YOU have to do is ask them, here; http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Dusters THIRTEEN
Norrie and Fagan set up a test bench in the only open area on the ship, the Galley. Everyone was forbidden to enter when they were running tests and all ferrous metal was removed.
They ran cables from the Aft part of the ship for power and plopped a spare collector on a table in the middle of the room. It broke a lot of rules, as they fouled (blocked open) air tight doors that would shut automatically ensure the overall integrity of the ship in an emergency. The rig had the crew a bit on edge.
Norrie took the protective alloy shell off the collector, which required removing several hundred Aluminum screws. The whole device was about 8 feet long and 6 feet wide and weighed about 400 pounds. It took everyone to get it in the Galley.
“We can get to the individual components like this and it shouldn’t impact the operation on the collector.” Norrie said.
“These are redesigned from the collectors I read up on while traveling here, we must have had different documentation.” He noted.
“They gave you bad data Fagan, the old ones were prone to failure. I guess these wound up not much better, but they do work differently.” She said. She dropped her long black hair out of the pony tail, shook it out and then straightened it and re-tied it behind her head. Fagan just watched.
Norrie was a sturdy cute woman who moved and spoke with confidence, it was hard for Fagan to not find her attractive.
“Ready now?’ He asked.
“Shut up smart ass, we have work to do.” She told him, matter-of-factly. “Get the power connected and I will plug in the monitors and start the recorder to capture the logs.”
He smiled for a second and got to work. We’ll get along fine.” He thought.
They rigged the power connection with a local master on off switch. Norrie pulled the cover off the power director unit, which monitors and manages the distribution across the coils of this individual array. Just a small part of the ship’s overall array.
She plugged in a portable terminal and accessed the system’s diagnostic module. “From here we should be able to make this puppy do back flips if we want.” She said, and winked at Fagan. He laughed.
“Ok, let me tell the others we’re starting.” He said, walking over to the intercom. “This is the copilot, we will be conducting a collector test in the Galley; all hands will please stay clear of the area until I announce the test is complete. Thank you and enjoy the flight”
That had Norrie and Fagan laughing and they heard someone outside the Galley laughing too. Fagan hadn’t heard anyone laugh since they had arrived here and he was very happy to feel a bit good for a change. The few days of very seriousness had been slashed.
Fagan went to his terminal and motioned Norrie to come over. He showed her the simulation of the accident and then isolated it to just the faulty collector by zooming in.
“Ok, I am removing all of the other collectors from this simulation so we can see what went wrong with this puppy.” He said, with his fingers dancing over the touch screen.
He started the simulation and they watched for 23 seconds, until the simulated collector failed.
“We have to recreate that, should be doable.” He said.
“Where do we start Fagan?” She asked.
They ran cables from the Aft part of the ship for power and plopped a spare collector on a table in the middle of the room. It broke a lot of rules, as they fouled (blocked open) air tight doors that would shut automatically ensure the overall integrity of the ship in an emergency. The rig had the crew a bit on edge.
Norrie took the protective alloy shell off the collector, which required removing several hundred Aluminum screws. The whole device was about 8 feet long and 6 feet wide and weighed about 400 pounds. It took everyone to get it in the Galley.
“We can get to the individual components like this and it shouldn’t impact the operation on the collector.” Norrie said.
“These are redesigned from the collectors I read up on while traveling here, we must have had different documentation.” He noted.
“They gave you bad data Fagan, the old ones were prone to failure. I guess these wound up not much better, but they do work differently.” She said. She dropped her long black hair out of the pony tail, shook it out and then straightened it and re-tied it behind her head. Fagan just watched.
Norrie was a sturdy cute woman who moved and spoke with confidence, it was hard for Fagan to not find her attractive.
“Ready now?’ He asked.
“Shut up smart ass, we have work to do.” She told him, matter-of-factly. “Get the power connected and I will plug in the monitors and start the recorder to capture the logs.”
He smiled for a second and got to work. We’ll get along fine.” He thought.
They rigged the power connection with a local master on off switch. Norrie pulled the cover off the power director unit, which monitors and manages the distribution across the coils of this individual array. Just a small part of the ship’s overall array.
She plugged in a portable terminal and accessed the system’s diagnostic module. “From here we should be able to make this puppy do back flips if we want.” She said, and winked at Fagan. He laughed.
“Ok, let me tell the others we’re starting.” He said, walking over to the intercom. “This is the copilot, we will be conducting a collector test in the Galley; all hands will please stay clear of the area until I announce the test is complete. Thank you and enjoy the flight”
That had Norrie and Fagan laughing and they heard someone outside the Galley laughing too. Fagan hadn’t heard anyone laugh since they had arrived here and he was very happy to feel a bit good for a change. The few days of very seriousness had been slashed.
Fagan went to his terminal and motioned Norrie to come over. He showed her the simulation of the accident and then isolated it to just the faulty collector by zooming in.
“Ok, I am removing all of the other collectors from this simulation so we can see what went wrong with this puppy.” He said, with his fingers dancing over the touch screen.
He started the simulation and they watched for 23 seconds, until the simulated collector failed.
“We have to recreate that, should be doable.” He said.
“Where do we start Fagan?” She asked.
Paul Newman; Dead At 83
The Big C. Bummer, but a good long life eh?
He had quite a career; http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000056/
I loved him and Jackie Gleason in The Hustler.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7639646.stm
He had quite a career; http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000056/
I loved him and Jackie Gleason in The Hustler.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7639646.stm
Friday, September 26, 2008
I LOVE John McCain
I just watched the first debate and all I could think about was, get this guy a bed and some tea and crackers. He is so feeble that I am worried for his health. A great US hero, trying too hard I think??
Please do John and his family a favor and just don't vote at all if you are in his corner. I love the guy, but the comb over is not working and his posture is worse than my 83 year old grandmother. He has done his part over and over and the great patriot needs a rest, and does not know it.
Do your part to save John McCain and don't vote for anyone Republican and let John get some much needed rest and retirement. If you vote for JM, you are putting your stamp on his death certificate! It's on your head. I am voting independent.
Please do John and his family a favor and just don't vote at all if you are in his corner. I love the guy, but the comb over is not working and his posture is worse than my 83 year old grandmother. He has done his part over and over and the great patriot needs a rest, and does not know it.
Do your part to save John McCain and don't vote for anyone Republican and let John get some much needed rest and retirement. If you vote for JM, you are putting your stamp on his death certificate! It's on your head. I am voting independent.
Chuck Cracks Me Up
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/09/26/1451482.aspx
"Get McCain out of town". That is a hoot. I am not a Chuck Schumer fan. He is right about the House Republicans though, those guys came out of left field with a proposal that no one else liked, even the Senate Pubs.
"Get McCain out of town". That is a hoot. I am not a Chuck Schumer fan. He is right about the House Republicans though, those guys came out of left field with a proposal that no one else liked, even the Senate Pubs.
Fall Figuatively Arrived
I count the day that I put the blanket on the bed as the day Fall/Winter seasons start for me. That was last night. I have a few spots of the house I want to add some insulation/caulking to this weekend.
They are calling for a cold winter and with the Sun trailing back it's solar output, it should play into that.
They are calling for a cold winter and with the Sun trailing back it's solar output, it should play into that.
News Of The Day
China stops selling laced candy; http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7637001.stm A good move.
Jetpack ride across the channel (cool); http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7637327.stm
The BBC Oddbox, it’s out every Friday; http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/newsbeat/newsid_7636000/7636912.stm Love it.
Somali Pirates steal tanks; http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7637257.stm What could possibly go wrong?? Argh Matey! Oh, they just updated the story to say ammunition for the tanks was aboard too. 33 T-72 tanks in the hands of badits, perfect.
Jetpack ride across the channel (cool); http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7637327.stm
The BBC Oddbox, it’s out every Friday; http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/newsbeat/newsid_7636000/7636912.stm Love it.
Somali Pirates steal tanks; http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7637257.stm What could possibly go wrong?? Argh Matey! Oh, they just updated the story to say ammunition for the tanks was aboard too. 33 T-72 tanks in the hands of badits, perfect.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Italian Toads In Peril
I find this rather funny. Like we can wipe out any species that has been here for millions of years cracks me up. All Climate Change? Well, that was at the top of the list anyway...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7635714.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7635714.stm
The Office
So this show migrated from the UK to the US and they originally re-enacted the original series with US actors. I saw a few episodes and they were funny, but I watched the season opener tonight and 10 minutes in, I was checking my watch. At 30 minutes, I shut it off. I never laughed. I get jokes, but this show is just not funny. I find the affair the engaged gal is having offensive (typical though).
I like humor, but this show is funny on a level that I think is below most people. Every time I watch it I wonder after, why I did?
I like humor, but this show is funny on a level that I think is below most people. Every time I watch it I wonder after, why I did?
Sweden Got Their Financial Mess Fixed Right
Big news day for Sweden! In Shot, they stomped Corporate Executives and got most (if not all) of the money they lent back. The US should take notice.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/23/business/worldbusiness/23krona.html?em
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/23/business/worldbusiness/23krona.html?em
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