I'm sure you've heard it a lot, lately, too. It's bandied about on the airwaves and on television. You'll hear someone mention it in conversation from time to time. Often you'll mention it to someone talking about regular programming. I heard it twice on the radio this morning, during my very brief drive to work.
From the perspective of most people I know, between my age and fifty or so, it's something of a statement of contempt. A lingering frustration with a glorious new media that burned itself out in the first fifteen, or so, years it existed. In some ways it is a cry of desperation "What happened to my youth?!" or "What happened to this thing which used to be so, so anti-establishment?!"
I can't imagine how it sounds to today's younger generations. You know, the kids who grew up watching thirty to sixty minute shows. "Yeah, shut up old man," or "Dude, I'm sick of hearing all you old people talk about that."
Do they believe us? Can they possibly conceive of it? Or do they simply perceive us as the old fuddy-duddies whining about "...the good ole days..."? I bet they think that I walked to school every day. Up hill. Both ways. In four feet of snow. And that I used to have to fend off grizzly bears with my loose leaf notebook.
My revelation this morning, simply is this: we're really approaching the age in which a generation will absolutely not believe that MTV, in its youth, actually ran music videos. I can just picture some kid telling me "Prove it!"
That's just too weird for me.
In other news:
1. I ordered a belt two weeks ago and it has not yet arrived. This distresses me.2. Serenity still comes out this Friday.
3. I left my corporate card at home again, today, and I'm supposed to book travel arrangements to Maryland for 10/10 through 10/12.
4. I also left my badge at home (again) and had to go back for it.
5. I still left my corporate card at home after turning around to get my badge.
6. I keep forgetting to deal with my new lease paperwork. I have, oh, one day to do so.
7. How do we feel about the DOOM movie, fellow geeks? Frankly, I think The Rock is gonna turn into a zombie bad guy. That'll be all "Steven Seagall gets sucked out of the airplane cool". He is Sarge, afterall.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Monday, September 26, 2005
I hereby declare: GEEK WEEK!
Yes, that's right, fine readers. Tis geek week. No more shall geek week be recognized in the last ten days of May. George Lucas has fallen from his pillar of geeky righteousness and Joss Whedon has stepped forward to claim the throne. Yes. It is true. Serenity shall open in wide release this Friday and the world shall be right.
Thus, order your homage to the great master. Don it for your Serenity party on Friday night. And scoff at the one who once was.
I'm freakin' excited, man.
SQL> Select * From tblGeekMovies Where GeekCool <> 'Suck Like Crapisodes I-III';
In other news, we went to the Dodging Duck, yesterday. Alas, the beers currently on tap were something of a disappointment. Entirely too sweet on the front end for my tastes and they all tasted nearly identical. I'd like to venture out there again, however, in cooler times to sit on the patio and perhaps try a different brew. They do deserve that much effort.
Finally, I'm really digging on listening to the MechWarrior II soundtracks this morning. It's freakin' great. I loved this music. I'm awed, a bit, how much some of it sounds like Rainbow 6 and Ghost Recon. I'll need to see if the same composer worked on all the projects.
Thus, order your homage to the great master. Don it for your Serenity party on Friday night. And scoff at the one who once was.
I'm freakin' excited, man.
SQL> Select * From tblGeekMovies Where GeekCool <> 'Suck Like Crapisodes I-III';
In other news, we went to the Dodging Duck, yesterday. Alas, the beers currently on tap were something of a disappointment. Entirely too sweet on the front end for my tastes and they all tasted nearly identical. I'd like to venture out there again, however, in cooler times to sit on the patio and perhaps try a different brew. They do deserve that much effort.
Finally, I'm really digging on listening to the MechWarrior II soundtracks this morning. It's freakin' great. I loved this music. I'm awed, a bit, how much some of it sounds like Rainbow 6 and Ghost Recon. I'll need to see if the same composer worked on all the projects.
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Another Update from the Lit is a Geek Department
I just spent an hour downloading the MechWarrior II soundtrack, in its entirety, in MP3 format. I so can't wait to play it at work!
Get it here
Get it here
Friday, September 23, 2005
HEY! Another update!
I'm blogging this...
Am I abusing my blog, yet? hee hee
STOP! FOAMY TIME! I haven't checked out the new Foamies yet. I'm told I need to do so. I'm doing so, now.
Am I abusing my blog, yet? hee hee
STOP! FOAMY TIME! I haven't checked out the new Foamies yet. I'm told I need to do so. I'm doing so, now.
Beer induced venom...
1. With regard to my earlier post about that media outlet I hate. Let it be known, officially, henceforth, forever and eternity:
3. Why is it: whenever I go to the convenience store, there's some dimwit in front of me trying to open a trust fund via lotto tickets?
5. Brigade Quartermasters charges too freakin' much money for shipping and they take entirely too long to deliver products. This really chaps my ass considering they're the only means by which I can purchase an Under Armour tactical stretch fit cap. At least, for the time being.
6. Thanks to :rose: this has put my "spewing" into persepctive. See how I snuck that in? Isn't it great?
SQL> Select * From tblStuffToPickon Where Mood = 'Stabby';
I shall not, at any time, for any reason, link, redirect, or suggest that you visit that site.Also, for the record, let it be known that I feel thus:
May the fleas of a thousand rabid camels infest the crotch of your Victoria's Secret thong for a thousand years, mister media outlet I detest with all my soul!2. Alien Resurrection is on. I'm sending instant messages to :rose: as I type this. He pointed that movie out to me...
:rose: : one of the alien movies is on TBSThat was mean. I suppose. Maybe. But, oh well. It's still frackin' funny. I'm not sure I'm comfortable cussing on someone else's webspace. Yet. Let's see how I feel in five more beers...
literaryalchemist: It's the BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD one.
:rose: : I never saw it
literaryalchemist: Oh god.
literaryalchemist: Watch it and commit suicide.
literaryalchemist: Then I won't have to go to your wedding.
3. Why is it: whenever I go to the convenience store, there's some dimwit in front of me trying to open a trust fund via lotto tickets?
- This is no longer convenient
- Lotto is not a retirement plan
- No matter what the marketers say
- All I want is my goddamned beer
5. Brigade Quartermasters charges too freakin' much money for shipping and they take entirely too long to deliver products. This really chaps my ass considering they're the only means by which I can purchase an Under Armour tactical stretch fit cap. At least, for the time being.
6. Thanks to :rose: this has put my "spewing" into persepctive. See how I snuck that in? Isn't it great?
SQL> Select * From tblStuffToPickon Where Mood = 'Stabby';
...stay tuned, next, for a Sci Fi Friday special message...
Man, I just freakin' knew it! I freakin' hate cliffhangers. Immensely. The last time I felt like this after a cliffhanger was in 2002... for... yeah... you guessed it... Firefly. At least in this case, I know when the cliffhanger ends. Noteably, this is the first time "the next season" of a show has been announced right after the cliffhanger episode, that's right "New episodes of Sci Fi Friday will air in January, 2006". Ok. That's only three months away. It's not so bad. I kinda dig the cycle and at least I don't feel betrayed for months on end waiting to see what happens next. And, hey, if the cycle repeats as it did this year, perhaps next summer's Sci Fi Friday will host another premier show at Comic Con. That'll be cool, right? Right?! Yeah. After I have to wait three months to see how the situation with that wacko bitch Caine gets resolved.
Is it me, or is this a little too much like Star Trek: The Next Generation, in which every Admiral who ever appeared was a psycho hosebeast bent on wanton destruction?
Oh. By the way. The last time this really sucked so much, Firefly got cancelled without so much as a notification to the fans. Thanks, Fox, you can kiss my ass, too. Sci Fi rules, you drool. They've at least reassured me for three more months. NYAH!
:rose: just pointed out my first comment... I need a beer... in fact... I need a six pack... goddammit... I'm getting drunk tonight!
SQL> Select Impatience From tblNewEpisodes Where WaitTime = 220;
Is it me, or is this a little too much like Star Trek: The Next Generation, in which every Admiral who ever appeared was a psycho hosebeast bent on wanton destruction?
Oh. By the way. The last time this really sucked so much, Firefly got cancelled without so much as a notification to the fans. Thanks, Fox, you can kiss my ass, too. Sci Fi rules, you drool. They've at least reassured me for three more months. NYAH!
:rose: just pointed out my first comment... I need a beer... in fact... I need a six pack... goddammit... I'm getting drunk tonight!
SQL> Select Impatience From tblNewEpisodes Where WaitTime = 220;
Add to the list of bad ideas...
The Sandlot 2
What the HELL is this? This straight to video debacle, nay horror, is currently airing on ABC Family or some such nonsense (they should have their FAA license revoked). How do you make a sequel to the 1993 classic? Apparently, it's easier than I would have expected. I guess you dupe some dumbass producer and distributer in Hollywood with your "original" script. This piece of crap is simply a retelling of the original story. Only, it's set in 1972; the dog is referred to as "The Great Fear", and the story of his background is no where near as plausible or terrifying (the new fence is "plaid"); and the new "baseball" is a girl's father's mockup of the Space Shuttle. Only, it's 1972 and the freakin' external fuel tank appears orange in color. Which wasn't the case until the third shuttle mission when NASA discovered it was cheaper and lighter not to paint the tank's foam. This allowed the orange color, to which we're now accustomed, to remain visible.
The ultimate sin, though, is the fact that I can now hear James Earl Jones on the movie. Ugh. Joss Whedon is my master now. Joss Whedon is my master now. Joss Whedon is my master now.
HOLY CRAP! IT EVEN ENDS THE SAME WAY! "Over the years I stayed in touch with the gang and I learned that so and so did such and such and who'sy whatsits became a this and that."
GRRRRRRR... show some creativity, Hollywood!
One last bit of venom spewing. I hate "ain't it cool news". I always have. I always will. And no matter how much I like Firefly and look forward to Serenity, I absolutely will not endure that tub of lard, just to see the movie early, alongside cast members. bleh
What the HELL is this? This straight to video debacle, nay horror, is currently airing on ABC Family or some such nonsense (they should have their FAA license revoked). How do you make a sequel to the 1993 classic? Apparently, it's easier than I would have expected. I guess you dupe some dumbass producer and distributer in Hollywood with your "original" script. This piece of crap is simply a retelling of the original story. Only, it's set in 1972; the dog is referred to as "The Great Fear", and the story of his background is no where near as plausible or terrifying (the new fence is "plaid"); and the new "baseball" is a girl's father's mockup of the Space Shuttle. Only, it's 1972 and the freakin' external fuel tank appears orange in color. Which wasn't the case until the third shuttle mission when NASA discovered it was cheaper and lighter not to paint the tank's foam. This allowed the orange color, to which we're now accustomed, to remain visible.
The ultimate sin, though, is the fact that I can now hear James Earl Jones on the movie. Ugh. Joss Whedon is my master now. Joss Whedon is my master now. Joss Whedon is my master now.
HOLY CRAP! IT EVEN ENDS THE SAME WAY! "Over the years I stayed in touch with the gang and I learned that so and so did such and such and who'sy whatsits became a this and that."
GRRRRRRR... show some creativity, Hollywood!
One last bit of venom spewing. I hate "ain't it cool news". I always have. I always will. And no matter how much I like Firefly and look forward to Serenity, I absolutely will not endure that tub of lard, just to see the movie early, alongside cast members. bleh
It's Friday...
And that means GREEK BUFFET! I don't know why this still excites me so much, four months after we discovered it. I guess I just dig a buffet in a kinda down home place. Especially one that serves pita bread in mass quantities.
Oh, and we're going to "Dodging Ducks" (if I find their website, I'll link it, but so far, I don't think they have one) on Sunday. It's a microbrewery in Boerne. My mother recently discovered it while meeting with a client. Sounds kinda cool. The prospect of a pubbish setting in the countryside appeals to me. I still seek, though, a "Green Dragon". Where I can eat fresh bread, cheese and beer. Much crockery must be involved. No one serves flagons of beer in crockery anymore. Which, alas, is very distressing to me.
I've a screening call at 1100 this morning. I'm thirty years old, now, and this still gives me the heebie jeebies. It freaks me out. But, thinking about it in excrutiating detail has given me an excuse to desperately cling to my youth. If, at thirty, I still freak out like I'm twenty, then I must still be young at heart. Right? Well, that's what I'm telling myself, anyway.
New on my list of cool things to observe every week...
"My name is Earl"
"Everybody Hates Chris"
Jason Lee seems very capable of "Earl". There's something believeable about him with that really screwed up hair, unshaven face, El Camino and, well, slower than molasses brother. The premise is, at least, refreshing and somewhat positive, given all the trend toward rehashing the same show over and over and over again (I like CSI, but, how many versions of it do we really need?).
I'm pretty sure this show was on NBC. But, I could be wrong. I don't pay attention to which network broadcasts which show. Hopefully, I'm correct. And hopefully that's the same network which airs "Scrubs". And, hopefully, they'll pair "Scrubs" up with "Earl". Because...
Alas, as "Earl" leaves the air, the abomination that is "The Office" is foisted upon the unobservant. How did this show manage to complete its first season?! Someone has seen fit to bring it back? Just because Mister Forty Year Old Virgin Man had a successful, albeit probably predictably unentertaining, movie this summer? Wake up, folks, this show sucks on an order of magnitude that can only be measured using scientific notation! It's not funny. It's insulting. The comic timing is dreadful. The setting lacks character (half of this week's episode was set in a Chili's, thank you for that product placement). And with the exception of the receptionist and the dude that has a crush on her, none of the cast or characters are appealing. These two characters manage to suffer through the show delivering the one (that's UNO, EIN, SINGLE, SOLITARY, ALONE, THERE ARE NO MORE) entertaining and/or humorous moment the writers managed to fart into each script.
Thank you, but no thanks. This show needs to be put out of my misery. Now. Before it airs again. Dilbert is funny. The BBC's "The Office" is terrific. But, just like that "Friends meets the highly successful UK version of itself and is translated (poorly) back into American", this show needed to die after the first episode was rammed down our throats!
Oh, and, for the record, "Friends" sucked on an order of magnitude only slightly lower than "The Office". I cringe in a way I cannot describe, every time I think of that retard who found a way to get himself cast in "Band of Brothers". Sir, you a horrible, whiny, turd of a performer. Please find some lackwit off-Broadway show to shackle yourself to, so I no longer have to endure your "performances".
Now that I've spewed venom for a few moments...
"Everybody Hates Chris" was just freakin' hilarious. I kept wanting to call my friends to remind them to watch, but just as I'd reach for the phone, it got too funny to dial.
This dude playing young master Rock's father is freakin' great. His delivery is perfect (though a little over used once or twice in the pilot) and there's something squirrely about his face. Honestly, is his eye naturally screwed up, or has he found a way to simply twist it out of place like that to make the character seem more ominous?!
I also found the woman playing his mother to be the perfect counter to him. There was something very charming about the way she was very stern with young Chris, yet still a mom who cared very much for her children. Likewise, the role reversal between the parents was terrific. It felt very much like home, to me.
In an era where everyone is making excuses for their behavior, blaming their upbringing, it's refreshing to see a comic as harsh as Chris Rock admit that he really had a great childhood.
On tap for films, right now...
This week: "A History of Violence". I admire Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen. The story seems intriguing, has gotten good reviews. I'm intrigued by the character Harris has taken on. Gonna try to catch it tonight or tomorrow.
Next week, of course: "Serenity". Thank god Joss Whedon found a way to bring Firefly back to us. "Joss Whedon is my master, now"!!! George Lucas, behold your undoing!
Ok. Geek time.
Battlestar Galactica's second season ends tonight. The producer and writer told us, at Comic Con, that the Pegasus and Commander Caine would appear this season. Unfortunately, they're doing so right at the end of the season. Much cliffhanger action is predicted. I certainly hope I don't have to wait until NEXT JUNE for the conclusion of this story line.
hmmm
SQL> Select * From tblTVGuide Where WhinyActor = False And Humor = 'Intelligent';
Oh, and we're going to "Dodging Ducks" (if I find their website, I'll link it, but so far, I don't think they have one) on Sunday. It's a microbrewery in Boerne. My mother recently discovered it while meeting with a client. Sounds kinda cool. The prospect of a pubbish setting in the countryside appeals to me. I still seek, though, a "Green Dragon". Where I can eat fresh bread, cheese and beer. Much crockery must be involved. No one serves flagons of beer in crockery anymore. Which, alas, is very distressing to me.
I've a screening call at 1100 this morning. I'm thirty years old, now, and this still gives me the heebie jeebies. It freaks me out. But, thinking about it in excrutiating detail has given me an excuse to desperately cling to my youth. If, at thirty, I still freak out like I'm twenty, then I must still be young at heart. Right? Well, that's what I'm telling myself, anyway.
New on my list of cool things to observe every week...
"My name is Earl"
"Everybody Hates Chris"
Jason Lee seems very capable of "Earl". There's something believeable about him with that really screwed up hair, unshaven face, El Camino and, well, slower than molasses brother. The premise is, at least, refreshing and somewhat positive, given all the trend toward rehashing the same show over and over and over again (I like CSI, but, how many versions of it do we really need?).
I'm pretty sure this show was on NBC. But, I could be wrong. I don't pay attention to which network broadcasts which show. Hopefully, I'm correct. And hopefully that's the same network which airs "Scrubs". And, hopefully, they'll pair "Scrubs" up with "Earl". Because...
Alas, as "Earl" leaves the air, the abomination that is "The Office" is foisted upon the unobservant. How did this show manage to complete its first season?! Someone has seen fit to bring it back? Just because Mister Forty Year Old Virgin Man had a successful, albeit probably predictably unentertaining, movie this summer? Wake up, folks, this show sucks on an order of magnitude that can only be measured using scientific notation! It's not funny. It's insulting. The comic timing is dreadful. The setting lacks character (half of this week's episode was set in a Chili's, thank you for that product placement). And with the exception of the receptionist and the dude that has a crush on her, none of the cast or characters are appealing. These two characters manage to suffer through the show delivering the one (that's UNO, EIN, SINGLE, SOLITARY, ALONE, THERE ARE NO MORE) entertaining and/or humorous moment the writers managed to fart into each script.
Thank you, but no thanks. This show needs to be put out of my misery. Now. Before it airs again. Dilbert is funny. The BBC's "The Office" is terrific. But, just like that "Friends meets the highly successful UK version of itself and is translated (poorly) back into American", this show needed to die after the first episode was rammed down our throats!
Oh, and, for the record, "Friends" sucked on an order of magnitude only slightly lower than "The Office". I cringe in a way I cannot describe, every time I think of that retard who found a way to get himself cast in "Band of Brothers". Sir, you a horrible, whiny, turd of a performer. Please find some lackwit off-Broadway show to shackle yourself to, so I no longer have to endure your "performances".
Now that I've spewed venom for a few moments...
"Everybody Hates Chris" was just freakin' hilarious. I kept wanting to call my friends to remind them to watch, but just as I'd reach for the phone, it got too funny to dial.
This dude playing young master Rock's father is freakin' great. His delivery is perfect (though a little over used once or twice in the pilot) and there's something squirrely about his face. Honestly, is his eye naturally screwed up, or has he found a way to simply twist it out of place like that to make the character seem more ominous?!
I also found the woman playing his mother to be the perfect counter to him. There was something very charming about the way she was very stern with young Chris, yet still a mom who cared very much for her children. Likewise, the role reversal between the parents was terrific. It felt very much like home, to me.
In an era where everyone is making excuses for their behavior, blaming their upbringing, it's refreshing to see a comic as harsh as Chris Rock admit that he really had a great childhood.
On tap for films, right now...
This week: "A History of Violence". I admire Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen. The story seems intriguing, has gotten good reviews. I'm intrigued by the character Harris has taken on. Gonna try to catch it tonight or tomorrow.
Next week, of course: "Serenity". Thank god Joss Whedon found a way to bring Firefly back to us. "Joss Whedon is my master, now"!!! George Lucas, behold your undoing!
Ok. Geek time.
Battlestar Galactica's second season ends tonight. The producer and writer told us, at Comic Con, that the Pegasus and Commander Caine would appear this season. Unfortunately, they're doing so right at the end of the season. Much cliffhanger action is predicted. I certainly hope I don't have to wait until NEXT JUNE for the conclusion of this story line.
hmmm
SQL> Select * From tblTVGuide Where WhinyActor = False And Humor = 'Intelligent';
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Further proof of my geekiness...
In case you needed further evidence. The JLoD is the brainchild of a good friend of mine.
This actually has nothing to do with my earlier post. Just an interesting coincidence.
This actually has nothing to do with my earlier post. Just an interesting coincidence.
Passing of a man... But not history.
Simon Wiesenthal has passed. Was he a great man? Perhaps. I'm not sure. All I know is that he is someone I've long respected for his objectivity, perseverance and dignity.
Perhaps I'll write more of him later. For now, rest knowing that you have achieved your peace and that none shall forget, Simon Wiesenthal.
Perhaps I'll write more of him later. For now, rest knowing that you have achieved your peace and that none shall forget, Simon Wiesenthal.
Monday, September 19, 2005
Yes, I'm a geek.
I own the tshirt. If that's not proof enough, my desire to share this with my few readers should further establish my role in the socio-economic, uh, something.
This part is just for :rose: -- Pirates are better than ninja. Just accept it.
SQL> Select * From tblLegendaryCharacter Where Coolness > 1;
This part is just for :rose: -- Pirates are better than ninja. Just accept it.
SQL> Select * From tblLegendaryCharacter Where Coolness > 1;
Who's Rules To Play By...
I just finished reading a piece over on MSNBC.com, regarding how Mississippi officials have responded to securing their homes after Hurricane Katrina. They aren't complaining. They aren't whining for help. They're doing. Making decisions and standing by them.
In Gulfport, Mayor Brent Warr asked his police chief if someone confined in their jail could hotwire a fuel truck to resupply afflicted rescue vehicles and emergency generators. He identified a problem, considered the solutions and acted on them. Most importantly, he doesn't seem ashamed or afraid to own up to his actions and decisions.
This is accountability.
Should Mayor Warr be indicted and tried for theft? Technically, yes. He broke the law. However, given the circumstances and the fact that the fuel truck and load he procured is destined to be written off as a storm loss by the owner, why bother?
But when Lott asked a Harrison County sheriff how they were faring, the sheriff reported that he was worried about FEMA diverting supplies.
Lott told him, "If anyone from FEMA tries to confiscate anything, arrest them."
Why wasn't this going on in more places? What entitles FEMA to confiscate or divert anything arriving by private means? Should FEMAs representatives who confiscated and diverted private relief efforts be indicted and tried for obstruction of... what... community relief?
Perhaps?
I don't know. It seems to me they were doing as they were taught and as they were told. But they failed to apply the common sense necessary to save lives. Do we create a legal precedent for common sense because of Katrina? One disaster after another?
What happens if we start removing more government entities and start putting them in the hands of corporations? How long before things get out of control and rather than FEMA restricting supplies, capitalism does so?
The Rutans have proved that NASA's bureaucracy and inefficient budgets aren't necessary for human space travel. Are the individuals on the ground, in affected communities, more suited to plan, coordinate and sustain relief efforts than government entities?
... more to come ...
In Gulfport, Mayor Brent Warr asked his police chief if someone confined in their jail could hotwire a fuel truck to resupply afflicted rescue vehicles and emergency generators. He identified a problem, considered the solutions and acted on them. Most importantly, he doesn't seem ashamed or afraid to own up to his actions and decisions.
This is accountability.
Should Mayor Warr be indicted and tried for theft? Technically, yes. He broke the law. However, given the circumstances and the fact that the fuel truck and load he procured is destined to be written off as a storm loss by the owner, why bother?
But when Lott asked a Harrison County sheriff how they were faring, the sheriff reported that he was worried about FEMA diverting supplies.
Lott told him, "If anyone from FEMA tries to confiscate anything, arrest them."
Why wasn't this going on in more places? What entitles FEMA to confiscate or divert anything arriving by private means? Should FEMAs representatives who confiscated and diverted private relief efforts be indicted and tried for obstruction of... what... community relief?
Perhaps?
I don't know. It seems to me they were doing as they were taught and as they were told. But they failed to apply the common sense necessary to save lives. Do we create a legal precedent for common sense because of Katrina? One disaster after another?
What happens if we start removing more government entities and start putting them in the hands of corporations? How long before things get out of control and rather than FEMA restricting supplies, capitalism does so?
The Rutans have proved that NASA's bureaucracy and inefficient budgets aren't necessary for human space travel. Are the individuals on the ground, in affected communities, more suited to plan, coordinate and sustain relief efforts than government entities?
... more to come ...
Monday, September 12, 2005
I just don't get it...
Everyone in a position of authority is arguing, while private citizens do whatever they can to help out. Are they just extremely uninformed? Or are they afraid? What's the big freakin' deal?! If a fox breaks into your henhouse and eats all your chickens, do you stand there spluttering about it, or do you find a way to fix the problem?!
You could put a better door on the henhouse.
You could hunt down and kill the fox.
You could build a dog run around the henhouse and put rotweilers in it.
These are, afterall, only a few options. Option one requires some thought and planning. Option two doesn't, it's simple and reactive and doesn't cure the problem. I'm sure Mr. and Mrs. Fox have been getting along swell, if you know what I mean. And Option 3 requires more money than is necessary to get to the bottom of the problem. Not to mention time.
I don't know. Maybe I think it's too simple. But it seems to me like the "politicians" have made everything entirely too complex and are far too concerned with advancing their own career-based agendas.
SQL> Select * From tbl_Solutions Where Implementation = 'Now';
You could put a better door on the henhouse.
You could hunt down and kill the fox.
You could build a dog run around the henhouse and put rotweilers in it.
These are, afterall, only a few options. Option one requires some thought and planning. Option two doesn't, it's simple and reactive and doesn't cure the problem. I'm sure Mr. and Mrs. Fox have been getting along swell, if you know what I mean. And Option 3 requires more money than is necessary to get to the bottom of the problem. Not to mention time.
I don't know. Maybe I think it's too simple. But it seems to me like the "politicians" have made everything entirely too complex and are far too concerned with advancing their own career-based agendas.
SQL> Select * From tbl_Solutions Where Implementation = 'Now';
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Employment for Evacuees
It seems my quirky home is doing every little thing it can to help its displaced neighbors. In news on WOAI-TV, today, numerous employers have expressed an interest in helping evacuees seek employment.
Good luck to both the employers and the employees in this endeavor! Hopefully plenty of both will find each other and encourage many of the evacuees when things seem so bleak.
SQL> Select Jobs From GoodNeighbors Where Morale > 1;
Good luck to both the employers and the employees in this endeavor! Hopefully plenty of both will find each other and encourage many of the evacuees when things seem so bleak.
SQL> Select Jobs From GoodNeighbors Where Morale > 1;
I Owe You?
Kuwait and Qatar... hmmm... this is what it means to be a friend and an ally. Thanks guys!
Foreign donations to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts:
Kuwaiti government pledges $500mm
Qatar offers $100mm
It's amazing what these donations amount to on a national per capita basis for each country, roughly $500 per citizen of each country. It is my humble opinion that such generosity surpasses mere friendship.
SQL> Select dblContribution From tblNeighbors Where booAppreciation = True;
Foreign donations to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts:
Kuwaiti government pledges $500mm
Qatar offers $100mm
It's amazing what these donations amount to on a national per capita basis for each country, roughly $500 per citizen of each country. It is my humble opinion that such generosity surpasses mere friendship.
SQL> Select dblContribution From tblNeighbors Where booAppreciation = True;
Friday, September 02, 2005
This is how politicians should speak.
Let me channel Denis Leary for a moment...
There's a guy, maybe you've heard of him, there's this guy, who wants his peers to do something. And he doesn't give a "doggone" what the consequences are to his career.
I think we should take a page or two from his book and wake this country up:
Mayor to Feds: "Get off your asses..."
Mayor Nagin, you tell those sons of bitches that aren't helping you whatever you need to tell them and damn what they think of you. There are better people in this country who think you're saying the right thing.
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There's a guy, maybe you've heard of him, there's this guy, who wants his peers to do something. And he doesn't give a "doggone" what the consequences are to his career.
I think we should take a page or two from his book and wake this country up:
NAGIN: Well, did the tsunami victims request? Did it go through a formal process to request?
You know, did the Iraqi people request that we go in there? Did they ask us to go in there? What is more important?
And I'll tell you, man, I'm probably going get in a whole bunch of trouble. I'm probably going to get in so much trouble it ain't even funny. You probably won't even want to deal with me after this interview is over.
Mayor to Feds: "Get off your asses..."
Mayor Nagin, you tell those sons of bitches that aren't helping you whatever you need to tell them and damn what they think of you. There are better people in this country who think you're saying the right thing.
SQL> Select strCandidateName From tblPresidents Where PersonalPolitics <> 'Important' And PublicService = 'Priority';
I never did like the flood...
I'm a Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 fan. Tried and true, 100%, through and through. The game's developer has long been a great supporter of its community and I'm not really surprised at all to see how they're committed to helping their neighbors in Louisiana.
I found this information, first, on HBO:
"Fight the Flood" news entry
The shirt itself is available at Bungie's store:
Kick Some Flood Bootie!
Anyone interested in the shirt or other Bungie merchandise should be sure to read the additional details Bungie has committed to:
EVERYTHING!
Thanks for extending a helping hand, guys!
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I found this information, first, on HBO:
"Fight the Flood" news entry
The shirt itself is available at Bungie's store:
Kick Some Flood Bootie!
Anyone interested in the shirt or other Bungie merchandise should be sure to read the additional details Bungie has committed to:
EVERYTHING!
Thanks for extending a helping hand, guys!
SQL> Select RenderAid Where WhateverPossible >= 1;
Disaster Relief
It's a relief that a very good friend of mine is in town from Biloxi (stationed at Keesler AFB, the site's probably currently offline). It's a relief that he and his wife are alive and well. It's not a relief that I actually know someone who literally survived with the clothes on his back. We don't know if they have a home any longer. We just know that they can make a new home, when the time comes.
His brother is enroute to serve JAG duties in N.O.
There's word that the second 25,000 refugees from New Orleans will be coming here, to San Antonio. Likewise, there's word that some may be going as far as Dallas. I hope we're able to take good care of them.
Riddle me this...
What kind of moron spends time looting in this situation? You're wading through water that can kill you for, what, some free beer? A television? That's a good choice.
Why were we better equipped to support tsunami victims than our own neighbors?
If you can help, please help. If you need help seek help.
Keesler Air Force Base
The Interdictor (Survivor's Blog)
His brother is enroute to serve JAG duties in N.O.
There's word that the second 25,000 refugees from New Orleans will be coming here, to San Antonio. Likewise, there's word that some may be going as far as Dallas. I hope we're able to take good care of them.
Riddle me this...
What kind of moron spends time looting in this situation? You're wading through water that can kill you for, what, some free beer? A television? That's a good choice.
Why were we better equipped to support tsunami victims than our own neighbors?
If you can help, please help. If you need help seek help.
Keesler Air Force Base
The Interdictor (Survivor's Blog)
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