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Showing posts with label internet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label internet. Show all posts
Friday, November 14, 2008
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween!
And, lest anyone might think this not be a "Christian" Holiday ...
consider the following:
consider the following:
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Is There Something Wrong With Me?
So, Rachel and I just finished watching "The Golden Compass" on DVD.
This might not seem newsworthy, until I give you a little bit of back story.
I'd never read the novel(s) it was based upon, and when I saw ads for it when it was given a big theatrical release, it didn't really appeal to me at all. It seemed to be the sort of movie that I'd only watch if I happened to be around other people watching it. And, no longer living in a fraternity house, those days are, for the most part, behind me.
And then, a few weeks ago, I got pointed to a web site run by some Mega-Righteous Christian Group which completely denounced the movie (and books) as anti-God, anti-Christianity, and a great danger for children to watch, as it surely would lead them down a path of a godless life and into eternal destruction. And I think I'm toning down their hyperbole a bit. Only I don't think they thought it was hyperbole.
So, after reading that, I decided I had to see the movie. Not because I thought the plot looked overly interesting. Not because I particularly liked the actors in the movie. Not, really, because of any element of the movie itself.
But because I wanted to see what these ultra-righteous Christian groups were going on about.
And, I tend to think it's much ado about nothing.
And I hope they make the sequels.
This might not seem newsworthy, until I give you a little bit of back story.
I'd never read the novel(s) it was based upon, and when I saw ads for it when it was given a big theatrical release, it didn't really appeal to me at all. It seemed to be the sort of movie that I'd only watch if I happened to be around other people watching it. And, no longer living in a fraternity house, those days are, for the most part, behind me.
And then, a few weeks ago, I got pointed to a web site run by some Mega-Righteous Christian Group which completely denounced the movie (and books) as anti-God, anti-Christianity, and a great danger for children to watch, as it surely would lead them down a path of a godless life and into eternal destruction. And I think I'm toning down their hyperbole a bit. Only I don't think they thought it was hyperbole.
So, after reading that, I decided I had to see the movie. Not because I thought the plot looked overly interesting. Not because I particularly liked the actors in the movie. Not, really, because of any element of the movie itself.
But because I wanted to see what these ultra-righteous Christian groups were going on about.
And, I tend to think it's much ado about nothing.
And I hope they make the sequels.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Political Humor
Because sometimes the best truth comes in the form of the exaggeration:
The Liberal Insult Generator and the Conservative Insult Gnerator.
Because, it's sadly true, that often our political contests comes down to which candidate can convince the public that their insults are more true, more meaningful, and more relevant. Ain't that a sad state of affairs.
I've not clicked through them all so far (obviously, with 27,000 each), but among my favorites so far are:
fanatical bathroom-sex-seeking wackjobs (Conservative)
angry vegan-exalting losers (Liberal)
wide-stanced Constitution-shredding fascists (Conservative)
irrational Satan-appeasing bleeding hearts (Liberal)
The Liberal Insult Generator and the Conservative Insult Gnerator.
Because, it's sadly true, that often our political contests comes down to which candidate can convince the public that their insults are more true, more meaningful, and more relevant. Ain't that a sad state of affairs.
I've not clicked through them all so far (obviously, with 27,000 each), but among my favorites so far are:
fanatical bathroom-sex-seeking wackjobs (Conservative)
angry vegan-exalting losers (Liberal)
wide-stanced Constitution-shredding fascists (Conservative)
irrational Satan-appeasing bleeding hearts (Liberal)
Monday, June 09, 2008
Back in the '30's
So, I normally don't post about or pass along an online quiz, but this one tickled my fancy and was unique enough to pass along ...
 | 103 As a 1930s husband, I am |
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Maybe ...
Maybe I've never had a bad day at work.
And maybe you haven't either.
At least, relatively speaking ...
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And maybe you haven't either.
At least, relatively speaking ...
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Late to the Party
Ok, so I am horribly late to the party, but I have recently discovered the awesomeness that is Podcasts and subscriptions thereof. It's nice to have information I want ready at my fingertips when I want it, and delivered to me automatically on a regular basis.
So, I'm looking for suggestions to add to my list. Things that would be good for me. Along my interests and that jazz. So, please, feel free to fire away. Here's what I'm subscribed to so far:
SalesRoundUp
Daves Ramsey
Relevant Magazine
(And what are the odds Trevor and/or Ryan suggest the jOURney teaching podcast to me? I'd say right around 100% ... or at least they would have, had I not posted this.
So, I'm looking for suggestions to add to my list. Things that would be good for me. Along my interests and that jazz. So, please, feel free to fire away. Here's what I'm subscribed to so far:
SalesRoundUp
Daves Ramsey
Relevant Magazine
(And what are the odds Trevor and/or Ryan suggest the jOURney teaching podcast to me? I'd say right around 100% ... or at least they would have, had I not posted this.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Math Geek
Yes, I sell insurance for a living. And I love it.
But deep down I am and always will be a math geek.
And so I have to share this:
But deep down I am and always will be a math geek.
And so I have to share this:
Monday, April 28, 2008
The Difference Between a King and a Pawn
If you watched the Cavs game yesterday, you heard them reference (several times) a freestyle rap from Jay-Z that dissed the Wizards and Deshawn Stevenson.
A quick internet search turned it up. It's by no means a great song, and it's full of adult lyrics, so be warned if you choose to listen to it. A couple of funny lines though. And with all the hype it was given, I figured it's only fair to share it:
boomp3.com
A quick internet search turned it up. It's by no means a great song, and it's full of adult lyrics, so be warned if you choose to listen to it. A couple of funny lines though. And with all the hype it was given, I figured it's only fair to share it:
boomp3.com
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Monday, April 07, 2008
Help! Help! I'm being oppressed!
It's true ...
Blogging is the digital age sweatshop.
So, yeah, I'm being oppressed!
Or, you know, those guys really need to work on their language arts and pick better metaphors and comparisons.
Blogging is the digital age sweatshop.
So, yeah, I'm being oppressed!
Or, you know, those guys really need to work on their language arts and pick better metaphors and comparisons.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Memo to ESPN
If you can only include five-six options on a poll. one of them really needs to be "other". Especially when talking about, before Opening Day, what team you think will win the World Series. Or, at the very least, include every team that at least one of your "experts" has picked to win the World Series.
I am not happy with you right now. I do not wish to select any of the following as my pick to win the World Series: Mets, Phillies, Red Sox, Tigers, Yankees.
Today is Opening Day. My favorite unofficial National Holiday. The day when hope springs eternal. And yet you are implying there should be no hope for 25 teams, including a team that played in the World Series last year, and a team that was one victory from playing in the World Series that one of your experts picked to win the World Series.
You are angering me. I can only hope the sports gods see the slight you have created and give you a World Series that involves none of the five teams you picked.
As for me, I like the Indians to win the World Series in six games over the Diamondbacks.
I am not happy with you right now. I do not wish to select any of the following as my pick to win the World Series: Mets, Phillies, Red Sox, Tigers, Yankees.
Today is Opening Day. My favorite unofficial National Holiday. The day when hope springs eternal. And yet you are implying there should be no hope for 25 teams, including a team that played in the World Series last year, and a team that was one victory from playing in the World Series that one of your experts picked to win the World Series.
You are angering me. I can only hope the sports gods see the slight you have created and give you a World Series that involves none of the five teams you picked.
As for me, I like the Indians to win the World Series in six games over the Diamondbacks.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
More Proof
A little while back, I posted about how cartoons need help to be funny anymore. Well, I've got more proof today, that the same trick I referenced last time will once again work. And it might be even funnier this time.
And, you can find a bunch more here
And, you can find a bunch more here
Saturday, March 22, 2008
How Did I end up here?
Well, I can't sleep again. This has been a regular occurrence this week. For a number of reasons. Today, I'm thinking it has a lot to do with the three Mountain Dews I drank today. Could be stress related. Could be a number of issues, some of which I frankly don't want to talk about.
Anyway, it inspired me to do a blog. And I wanted to include a song lyric in this blog. And I didn't think I'd have trouble finding the song lyric I was looking for. I just figured I'd go to www.letssingit.com and look it up.
Of course, I couldn't remember the Artist's name, so I had to search by song title. And as you'll see when I post the song, the song title gave me approximately eight bajillion results returned. So that didn't help much.
So, I thought I'd look up the way I found the artist. Originally heard him when I was working security at Alive Festival in 2001. So I tried google and wiki and answers.com searching for Alive Festival 2001 in all sorts of ways.
And I got nothing out of it.
Luckily for me, I remembered the wayback machine on archive.org. So, I used that to load the old Alive website for the 2001 festival, and was able to find his name.
Of course, my search couldn't end there, as the song I was looking for wasn't listed on his artist page. So I googled his name. Found his official site (which had nothing at all on it but a logo) and his MySpace (which gave me nothing), and so I was forced to go back to google and go through fan sites and the such, until I finally found the song and lyrics I was looking for.
And, so, without further delay, I give you Riley Armstrong's "Sleep":
Hope you enjoyed the lyrics. Not sure it was worth the effort to be found, but at least I found them.
Anyway, it inspired me to do a blog. And I wanted to include a song lyric in this blog. And I didn't think I'd have trouble finding the song lyric I was looking for. I just figured I'd go to www.letssingit.com and look it up.
Of course, I couldn't remember the Artist's name, so I had to search by song title. And as you'll see when I post the song, the song title gave me approximately eight bajillion results returned. So that didn't help much.
So, I thought I'd look up the way I found the artist. Originally heard him when I was working security at Alive Festival in 2001. So I tried google and wiki and answers.com searching for Alive Festival 2001 in all sorts of ways.
And I got nothing out of it.
Luckily for me, I remembered the wayback machine on archive.org. So, I used that to load the old Alive website for the 2001 festival, and was able to find his name.
Of course, my search couldn't end there, as the song I was looking for wasn't listed on his artist page. So I googled his name. Found his official site (which had nothing at all on it but a logo) and his MySpace (which gave me nothing), and so I was forced to go back to google and go through fan sites and the such, until I finally found the song and lyrics I was looking for.
And, so, without further delay, I give you Riley Armstrong's "Sleep":
looking straight at the light
it never used to be that bright last night
but it's a new day with fuzz in my eyes
alarm is still ringing when I open the blinds
how do these people do it
they are like driving around like there's nothing to it
I imagine it's like the medication their on
or probably just the coffee but
one thing is certain in life
and that is that today I'm going to eat cereal
I mean come on let's get our priorities straight
but before I know it I'm out the door late
just trying to catch some rat or some race
or something I'm not quite sure what it is
so for now I just best keep moving
and by nine a.m. my brain and my body
finally decide to meet
and we come to the same conclusion as yesterday
that I never get enough sleep
{chorus}:
sleep, no I never get enough
always waking up tired
sleep, no I never get enough
if I don't show up I might get fired
sleep, no I never get enough
always waking up tired
sleep, no I never get enough
if I don't show up I might get fired
they call it commuting
but I think they should call it intravenous
cause it's what I need every time I get
stuck behind a truck, just trying to turn left
just trying to turn left, why are you trying to turn left
why don't you park your silly cube van
hop in I'll drop you off
cause at this rate we'll both be late
but I'd rather be late than sitting here doing nothing
and by nine a.m. my brain and my body
finally decide to meet
and we come to the same conclusion as yesterday
that I never get enough sleep
{bridge}:
sleep go on and sleep some more
sleep go on and sleep some more
Hope you enjoyed the lyrics. Not sure it was worth the effort to be found, but at least I found them.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Celebrate!
Hope everyone is having a good holiday today. Here's a little something to get you in the spirit:
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Least Suspected
It's always the one you least suspect. Or so they say.
So you need to be prepared for everything.
Including, a killer you might not even know exists.
So you need to be prepared for everything.
Including, a killer you might not even know exists.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Fantasy Baseball
Hey folks in blogger land.
I've got a small group of folks local and semi-local to myself wanting to play fantasy baseball this year. The group, however, is too small to yield a league. So, I'm looking for anyone out there interested. No previous experience necessary. Just a desire to have fun.
I've got a small group of folks local and semi-local to myself wanting to play fantasy baseball this year. The group, however, is too small to yield a league. So, I'm looking for anyone out there interested. No previous experience necessary. Just a desire to have fun.
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