Showing posts with label bandwidth conservation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bandwidth conservation. Show all posts
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
I know I've passed this video around to some, but I can't help it. I've been watching it at least every other day for the past month. It's the Tower of Power at the 2006 Montreaux Jazz Festival playing their signature tune "What Is Hip," featuring Carlos Santana on guitar. Now, Carlos isn't a funk guitarist. You'll notice he goes 8 bars trying to play in the style of the tune; it was a'ight. But then, he gives us 16 bars of pure Carlos.
Damn, this still gives me goosebumps!
Damn, this still gives me goosebumps!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Apologies to whoever I ganked this from...
Do you snore?
I never used to, but ever since I spent two years in Appalachian Ohio, all of a sudden I'm sawing logs on a nightly basis :(.
Are you a lover or a fighter?
I'm a lover until someone pisses me off.
What's your worst fear?
The clowns coming out of the mirror.
As a kid, were you a Lego Maniac?
Maniac was the operative word. Comments were made about how I'd build vehicles and robots around their imaginary weapons systems.
What do you think of reality tv?
To quote Blackadder, "Utter crap."
Do you chew on your straws?
Nope.
Were you a cute baby?
I smiled all the time, I'm told. My winningest feature: the "999" birthmark on my scalp.
What color is your keyboard?
Black.
Do you sing in the shower?
Not anymore, come to think of it. And I don't know why, either.
Have you ever bungee jumped?
I wish.
Any secret talents?
I can hum along, note for note, with every horn soli from every Chicago album.
What's your ideal vacation spot?
Anywhere with wi-fi access and my mp3 player.
Can you swim?
I spent 1/4 of my 8th year of life in a swimming pool.
Have you seen the movie Donnie Darko?
Not the whole thing.
Do you give a damn about the ozone?
Sort of, yeah.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
It takes no licks for Chuck Norris!
Can you sing the alphabet backwards?
No.
Do you prefer electric or manual pencil sharpener?
Electric.
What's your stand on hunting?
Just don't waste anything, and for pete's sake you don't need to go around with RPGs. I respect anyone who'll go out with a bow and arrow.
Do you like your handwriting?
I'm told it looks like Thomas Jefferson's at its neatest.
What are you allergic to?
Undue effort based on a cost/benefit analysis.
When was the last time you said, I love you?
Sometime this morning.
Do you cry at weddings?
Only my own.
How do you like your eggs?
Depends on the day. But, generous amounts of cooking oil are usually involved.
Are blondes dumb?
Blonds are like any other group of people: a few winners, but a whole lot of losers.
Where does the other sock end up?
In yesterday's shoes.
Do you have a nickname?
Not currently. I have been called "The Last Don," "Don the Dragon," "The Last Dragon," and "Master P" in the past.
Is McDonalds disgusting?
Right after my first viewing of SUPERSIZE ME, I had a Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
When was the last time you were in a car?
This morning.
Do you prefer baths or showers?
Showers.
Is Santa Claus real?
Yes.
Do you like to have your neck kissed?
But of course!
Are you afraid of the dark?
Only after watching THE EXORCIST.
What are you addicted to?
Coffee with espresso shots.
Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Crunchy.
Can you crack your neck?
Yup.
Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
I have this vague memory of doing so once, but I can't remember the details...hm...
Is drug free the way to be?
Depends how you define caffeine.
Are you a heavy sleeper?
Once I get going.
What color are your eyes?
Brown.
Do you like your life?
For once, yes.
Are you psychic?
I knew you were going to ask that.
Have you read Catcher in the Rye?
In high school.
Do you play any instruments?
The trumpet. Ah, the ol' glory days.
Have you ever stolen money?
Depends what your definition of "is" is.
Can you snowboard?
Hell no. And, I'd never try, either.
Do you like camping?
Not particularly.
Do you snort when you laugh?
No.
Do you believe in magic?
If you mean dark, Stygian, eldritch sorcery--yes.
Are dogs a man's best friend?
I guess.
Do you believe in divorce?
Only when tasteful.
Can you do the Moonwalk?
I was listening to Huey Lewis & the News when everyone else was trying to learn. And I feel justified because Huey was never accused of child molestation.
Do you make a lot of mistakes?
The last one I made was about a year ago when I thought I was wrong.
Is it cold outside today?
Not for December.
What was the last thing you ate?
Something's flesh.
Do you wear nail polish?
Only when I'm fronting my Culture Club tribute band called Yes, I Really Want to Hurt You.
What's the most annoying tv commercial?
That commercial where a bunch of girlfriends are out brunching somewhere or at some trendy bar, and trying to non-chalantly discuss treatment options for the Human papillomavirus.
Do you shop at American Eagle?
A 30+ year old man trolling thru American Eagle is about as appealing as a 30+ year old man trolling through a college bar. So, yes.
Favorite song at the moment?
"Runaway" by Bill Champlin.
Who are you tagging?
No one. That's the point of a Bandwidth Conservation Post.
Do you snore?
I never used to, but ever since I spent two years in Appalachian Ohio, all of a sudden I'm sawing logs on a nightly basis :(.
Are you a lover or a fighter?
I'm a lover until someone pisses me off.
What's your worst fear?
The clowns coming out of the mirror.
As a kid, were you a Lego Maniac?
Maniac was the operative word. Comments were made about how I'd build vehicles and robots around their imaginary weapons systems.
What do you think of reality tv?
To quote Blackadder, "Utter crap."
Do you chew on your straws?
Nope.
Were you a cute baby?
I smiled all the time, I'm told. My winningest feature: the "999" birthmark on my scalp.
What color is your keyboard?
Black.
Do you sing in the shower?
Not anymore, come to think of it. And I don't know why, either.
Have you ever bungee jumped?
I wish.
Any secret talents?
I can hum along, note for note, with every horn soli from every Chicago album.
What's your ideal vacation spot?
Anywhere with wi-fi access and my mp3 player.
Can you swim?
I spent 1/4 of my 8th year of life in a swimming pool.
Have you seen the movie Donnie Darko?
Not the whole thing.
Do you give a damn about the ozone?
Sort of, yeah.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
It takes no licks for Chuck Norris!
Can you sing the alphabet backwards?
No.
Do you prefer electric or manual pencil sharpener?
Electric.
What's your stand on hunting?
Just don't waste anything, and for pete's sake you don't need to go around with RPGs. I respect anyone who'll go out with a bow and arrow.
Do you like your handwriting?
I'm told it looks like Thomas Jefferson's at its neatest.
What are you allergic to?
Undue effort based on a cost/benefit analysis.
When was the last time you said, I love you?
Sometime this morning.
Do you cry at weddings?
Only my own.
How do you like your eggs?
Depends on the day. But, generous amounts of cooking oil are usually involved.
Are blondes dumb?
Blonds are like any other group of people: a few winners, but a whole lot of losers.
Where does the other sock end up?
In yesterday's shoes.
Do you have a nickname?
Not currently. I have been called "The Last Don," "Don the Dragon," "The Last Dragon," and "Master P" in the past.
Is McDonalds disgusting?
Right after my first viewing of SUPERSIZE ME, I had a Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
When was the last time you were in a car?
This morning.
Do you prefer baths or showers?
Showers.
Is Santa Claus real?
Yes.
Do you like to have your neck kissed?
But of course!
Are you afraid of the dark?
Only after watching THE EXORCIST.
What are you addicted to?
Coffee with espresso shots.
Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?
Crunchy.
Can you crack your neck?
Yup.
Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
I have this vague memory of doing so once, but I can't remember the details...hm...
Is drug free the way to be?
Depends how you define caffeine.
Are you a heavy sleeper?
Once I get going.
What color are your eyes?
Brown.
Do you like your life?
For once, yes.
Are you psychic?
I knew you were going to ask that.
Have you read Catcher in the Rye?
In high school.
Do you play any instruments?
The trumpet. Ah, the ol' glory days.
Have you ever stolen money?
Depends what your definition of "is" is.
Can you snowboard?
Hell no. And, I'd never try, either.
Do you like camping?
Not particularly.
Do you snort when you laugh?
No.
Do you believe in magic?
If you mean dark, Stygian, eldritch sorcery--yes.
Are dogs a man's best friend?
I guess.
Do you believe in divorce?
Only when tasteful.
Can you do the Moonwalk?
I was listening to Huey Lewis & the News when everyone else was trying to learn. And I feel justified because Huey was never accused of child molestation.
Do you make a lot of mistakes?
The last one I made was about a year ago when I thought I was wrong.
Is it cold outside today?
Not for December.
What was the last thing you ate?
Something's flesh.
Do you wear nail polish?
Only when I'm fronting my Culture Club tribute band called Yes, I Really Want to Hurt You.
What's the most annoying tv commercial?
That commercial where a bunch of girlfriends are out brunching somewhere or at some trendy bar, and trying to non-chalantly discuss treatment options for the Human papillomavirus.
Do you shop at American Eagle?
A 30+ year old man trolling thru American Eagle is about as appealing as a 30+ year old man trolling through a college bar. So, yes.
Favorite song at the moment?
"Runaway" by Bill Champlin.
Who are you tagging?
No one. That's the point of a Bandwidth Conservation Post.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
...so that all that's wasted is my time and bandwidth ;)
1. First name? Don
2. Were you named after anyone? Nope, although my middle name is based on my paternal grandfather's name.
3. Do you wish on stars? Not for the better part of two decades
4. When did you last cry? The day I got married
5. Do you like your handwriting? At its best, my handwriting has been compared to Thomas Jefferson's. I find it a compliment, even if it's not meant that way
6. What is your favorite lunch meat? Hard and/or genoa salami
7. What is your birth date? We've been through this on here already
8. What is your most embarrassing CD? It's a tie between The Best of the Art of Noise and the soundtrack for Dawson's Creek. And, they were both free, so shut up ;)
(Don't know what happened to number 9) Number 9,
Number 9, Number 9...(paul is dead)
10. Do you have a journal? Well, duh--and yes, I've got a private one full of things that will dash any hopes of a political career
11. Do you use sarcasm a lot? What? Me? No, never, not in a million, jillion years.
12. What are your nicknames? I've been called "Master P," "The Last Dragon," "Don the Dragon," "Don the Last Dragon," "My Horny Asian Brotha," "Don Juan de Marco," "Don Ho," "bubba," (remember: I've lived in Appalachian Ohio) and currently "My Huzz-binnd"
13. Would you bungee jump? Yes
14. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? 98% of the time
15. Do you think that you are strong? Nope--but then, I've always believed that smarts and cunning were better
16. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Death by Chocolate
17. Shoe Size? Just keep clinging to your Asian stereotypes...
18. Red or pink? Better dead than pink
19. What is your least favorite thing about yourself? My inherent procrastination
20. Whom do you miss most? Dead or alive?? I miss everyone whose company I've ever enjoyed
21. Do you want everyone you send this to, to send it back? n/a
22. What color pants and shoes are you wearing? You'll have to dial 1-800-555-SLUT to find out. $4.99 for the first minute, $1.49 each additional minute. Yeah, it's steep, but I live in NY now, and the taxes are fux0red.
23. What are you listening to right now? "Gold Mine" by Sons of Champlin
24. Last thing you ate? Coffee
25. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Mauve
26. What is the weather like right now? What am I, Al Roker? (see #11)
27. Last person you talked to on the phone? The Wife
28. The first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Their face
29. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes
30. Favorite Drink? Saranac Adirondak Amber, which I can now buy by the fcuking case!
31. FAVORITE SPORT? Anything involving competition between two, and only two, opponents
32. Hair Color? Black
33. Eye Color? Black
34. Do you wear contacts? Nope, too lazy
35. Favorite Food? Mom's lumpia
36. Last Movie You Watched? Batman Begins
37. Favorite Day of the Year? Any day with fall-like weather
38. Scary Movies or Happy Endings? Scary movies
39. Summer or winter? Winter
40. Hugs OR Kisses? Both
41. What Is Your Favorite Dessert? Coffee
42. Who Is Most Likely To Respond? Dunno
43. Who Is Least Likely To Respond? Anyone with anything better to do
44. What Books Are You Reading? Jinx by Brian Michael Bendis, among other things
45. What's On Your Mouse Pad? n/a
46. What Did You Watch Last night on TV? The Late, Late Show with Colin Ferguson
47. Favorite Smells? Coffee
48. Favorite Sounds? Coffee
49. Rolling Stones or Beatles? I don't dig too heavily on either, but I choose the Beatles out of principle--at least they know when to try something new other than be in the same band for 40 years
50. What's the farthest you've been from home? Manila, Philippines
51. Who sent this to you? DATU_B with the subject line "Touchy feely fun siht"
1. First name? Don
2. Were you named after anyone? Nope, although my middle name is based on my paternal grandfather's name.
3. Do you wish on stars? Not for the better part of two decades
4. When did you last cry? The day I got married
5. Do you like your handwriting? At its best, my handwriting has been compared to Thomas Jefferson's. I find it a compliment, even if it's not meant that way
6. What is your favorite lunch meat? Hard and/or genoa salami
7. What is your birth date? We've been through this on here already
8. What is your most embarrassing CD? It's a tie between The Best of the Art of Noise and the soundtrack for Dawson's Creek. And, they were both free, so shut up ;)
(Don't know what happened to number 9) Number 9,
Number 9, Number 9...(paul is dead)
10. Do you have a journal? Well, duh--and yes, I've got a private one full of things that will dash any hopes of a political career
11. Do you use sarcasm a lot? What? Me? No, never, not in a million, jillion years.
12. What are your nicknames? I've been called "Master P," "The Last Dragon," "Don the Dragon," "Don the Last Dragon," "My Horny Asian Brotha," "Don Juan de Marco," "Don Ho," "bubba," (remember: I've lived in Appalachian Ohio) and currently "My Huzz-binnd"
13. Would you bungee jump? Yes
14. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? 98% of the time
15. Do you think that you are strong? Nope--but then, I've always believed that smarts and cunning were better
16. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Death by Chocolate
17. Shoe Size? Just keep clinging to your Asian stereotypes...
18. Red or pink? Better dead than pink
19. What is your least favorite thing about yourself? My inherent procrastination
20. Whom do you miss most? Dead or alive?? I miss everyone whose company I've ever enjoyed
21. Do you want everyone you send this to, to send it back? n/a
22. What color pants and shoes are you wearing? You'll have to dial 1-800-555-SLUT to find out. $4.99 for the first minute, $1.49 each additional minute. Yeah, it's steep, but I live in NY now, and the taxes are fux0red.
23. What are you listening to right now? "Gold Mine" by Sons of Champlin
24. Last thing you ate? Coffee
25. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Mauve
26. What is the weather like right now? What am I, Al Roker? (see #11)
27. Last person you talked to on the phone? The Wife
28. The first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Their face
29. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes
30. Favorite Drink? Saranac Adirondak Amber, which I can now buy by the fcuking case!
31. FAVORITE SPORT? Anything involving competition between two, and only two, opponents
32. Hair Color? Black
33. Eye Color? Black
34. Do you wear contacts? Nope, too lazy
35. Favorite Food? Mom's lumpia
36. Last Movie You Watched? Batman Begins
37. Favorite Day of the Year? Any day with fall-like weather
38. Scary Movies or Happy Endings? Scary movies
39. Summer or winter? Winter
40. Hugs OR Kisses? Both
41. What Is Your Favorite Dessert? Coffee
42. Who Is Most Likely To Respond? Dunno
43. Who Is Least Likely To Respond? Anyone with anything better to do
44. What Books Are You Reading? Jinx by Brian Michael Bendis, among other things
45. What's On Your Mouse Pad? n/a
46. What Did You Watch Last night on TV? The Late, Late Show with Colin Ferguson
47. Favorite Smells? Coffee
48. Favorite Sounds? Coffee
49. Rolling Stones or Beatles? I don't dig too heavily on either, but I choose the Beatles out of principle--at least they know when to try something new other than be in the same band for 40 years
50. What's the farthest you've been from home? Manila, Philippines
51. Who sent this to you? DATU_B with the subject line "Touchy feely fun siht"
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Probably my most important one...
UPDATE: Wanna see something funny? I've been searching the internet for legit, thought out arguments in support of the cuts, and I came across this: A message board user on Storm Front's website who actually disagrees with PBS funding cuts! Now, I have no idea about this person's views on racial issues, but in any case, it was one of the last things I'd expect to come out of there.
Hi,I read about this on Mushtaq Ali's blog over a week ago, but had no idea it was this close.
You know that email petition that keeps circulating about how Congress is slashing funding for NPR and PBS? Well, now it's actually true. (Really. Check at the bottom if you don't believe me.)
Sign the petition telling Congress to save NPR and PBS:
http://www.moveon.org/publicbroadcasting/
The House of Representatives is about to vote on whether to slash funding for NPR and PBS, starting with "Sesame Street," "Reading Rainbow" and other commercial-free children's shows. If approved, this would be the most severe cut in the history of public broadcasting, threatening to pull the plug on Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch.
The cuts would eliminate more than $200 million for NPR, PBS and local stations immediately, with more cuts likely in the future. The loss could kill beloved children's shows like "Clifford the Big Red Dog," "Arthur," and "Postcards from Buster." Rural stations and those serving low-income communities might not survive. Other stations would have to increase corporate sponsorships.
The House will vote on the cuts as soon as Tuesday. Can you help us reach 1 million signatures calling on Congress to save NPR and PBS?
http://www.moveon.org/publicbroadcasting/
Thanks!
P.S. Read the New York Times story on the threat to NPR and PBS at:
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=753
UPDATE: Wanna see something funny? I've been searching the internet for legit, thought out arguments in support of the cuts, and I came across this: A message board user on Storm Front's website who actually disagrees with PBS funding cuts! Now, I have no idea about this person's views on racial issues, but in any case, it was one of the last things I'd expect to come out of there.
Thursday, April 28, 2005
...because I know how much you all hate spam. More random things from friends and family.
This Blog's Official T-Shirt
I Thought Intervention Was Bad
retroCRUSH
I swear, half of the posters I used to drool over at Spencer's as a 12 year old are on this site under "retro-babes." Mmmmm... Yvonne Craig....
This Blog's Official T-Shirt
I Thought Intervention Was Bad
When Surgical Tools Get Left BehindMy New Favorite Website
Relive horrifying first-hand accounts of surgeries gone awry when surgical tools like scissors and gauze are left inside a patient. Chronic pain and wounds that won't heal cause weeks and even months of suffering before the error is identified and correct [sic].
retroCRUSH
I swear, half of the posters I used to drool over at Spencer's as a 12 year old are on this site under "retro-babes." Mmmmm... Yvonne Craig....
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
...because, as most of you know, I don't do spam. I could, but the majority of people in my address book would likely jam objects into my eye sockets if I did.
Meme sent by E...
1.What time did you get up this morning?
9:55 AM
2.Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds (bling bling!)
3.What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
House of Flying Daggers
4.What is your favorite TV show?
Blake's 7
5.What did you have for breakfast?
A sausage and egg sandwich, coffee.
6.What is your middle name?
Francisco Garcia Chavez y Chavez (just kidding)
7.What is your favorite meal?
Meat
8.What foods do you dislike?
Tomatoes
9.What is your favorite chip flavor?
Kettle-cooked jalapeno
10.What is your favorite CD at the moment?
Robert Lamm's Subtlety & Passion
11.What kind of car do you drive?
E's
12.Favorite sandwich?
Any italian sub with no tomato and liberal helpings of Helmann's mayo.
13.What characteristics do you despise?
"Know-it-all" arrogance from a person who just can't shut up, and wouldn't give a serious listen to a dissenting opinion in any case.
14.Favorite item of clothing?
My dad's old 1972 leather jacket.
15.If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
The Philippines - I need to try bahi sticks, since kamagongs are no good here.
16.Favorite brand of clothing?
Whatever I can afford.
17.Where would you (like to) retire?
Yellow Springs, OH or anywhere on the west coast.
18.What was your most memorable birthday?
Honestly -- I can't remember.
19.Favorite sport to watch?
Tennis
20.Who do you least expect to send this back to you?
N/A - that's why I do it this way.
21.Person you expect to send it back first?
N/A/ - that's why I do it this way.
22.What fabric detergent do you use?
E's (i.e. Purex (no scent, no color))
23.Coke or Pepsi?
Coke, but only if it's Vanilla Coke
24.Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Night owl.
25.What is your shoe size?
8 1/2EEE
26.Do you have any pets?
Nope.
27.Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with your family and friends?
Anyone who needs to know, knows what's up.
28.What did you want to be when you were little?
Batman
29.What are you meant to be doing today?
Sitting in a coffee shop, writing hilarious and/or creepy prose.
30.What is your favorite cocktail??
Manhattan
Meme sent by E...
1.What time did you get up this morning?
9:55 AM
2.Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds (bling bling!)
3.What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
House of Flying Daggers
4.What is your favorite TV show?
Blake's 7
5.What did you have for breakfast?
A sausage and egg sandwich, coffee.
6.What is your middle name?
Francisco Garcia Chavez y Chavez (just kidding)
7.What is your favorite meal?
Meat
8.What foods do you dislike?
Tomatoes
9.What is your favorite chip flavor?
Kettle-cooked jalapeno
10.What is your favorite CD at the moment?
Robert Lamm's Subtlety & Passion
11.What kind of car do you drive?
E's
12.Favorite sandwich?
Any italian sub with no tomato and liberal helpings of Helmann's mayo.
13.What characteristics do you despise?
"Know-it-all" arrogance from a person who just can't shut up, and wouldn't give a serious listen to a dissenting opinion in any case.
14.Favorite item of clothing?
My dad's old 1972 leather jacket.
15.If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
The Philippines - I need to try bahi sticks, since kamagongs are no good here.
16.Favorite brand of clothing?
Whatever I can afford.
17.Where would you (like to) retire?
Yellow Springs, OH or anywhere on the west coast.
18.What was your most memorable birthday?
Honestly -- I can't remember.
19.Favorite sport to watch?
Tennis
20.Who do you least expect to send this back to you?
N/A - that's why I do it this way.
21.Person you expect to send it back first?
N/A/ - that's why I do it this way.
22.What fabric detergent do you use?
E's (i.e. Purex (no scent, no color))
23.Coke or Pepsi?
Coke, but only if it's Vanilla Coke
24.Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Night owl.
25.What is your shoe size?
8 1/2EEE
26.Do you have any pets?
Nope.
27.Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with your family and friends?
Anyone who needs to know, knows what's up.
28.What did you want to be when you were little?
Batman
29.What are you meant to be doing today?
Sitting in a coffee shop, writing hilarious and/or creepy prose.
30.What is your favorite cocktail??
Manhattan
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Why copy, paste and spam when you've got a blog, right? From DATU_B...
Friends OathAnd who says friendship is dead?
1. When you are sad ... I will get you drunk and help you plot revenge against the sorry bastard who made you sad.
2. When you are blue .. I'll try to dislodge whatever is choking you.
3. When you smile .. I'll know you finally had sex.
4. When you are scared ... I will rag you about it every chance I get.
5. When you are worried ... I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be and to quit whining.
6. When you are confused ... I will use little words to explain things to you.
7. When you are sick .. stay away from me until you're well again.
8. When you fall ... I will point and laugh at your clumsy ass.
Remember: A friend will help you move.
A really good friend will help you move a body.
Friday, April 30, 2004
I haven't had one of these kinds of posts in awhile, so I figured I'd give this thingy sent by DATU_B, a whirl...
BTW, a "bandwidth conservation post" is a posting that takes the place of me spamming everyone in my address book.
BTW, a "bandwidth conservation post" is a posting that takes the place of me spamming everyone in my address book.
1. WHAT TIME DID YOU GET UP TODAY? 9:30 AM
2. IF YOU COULD EAT LUNCH WITH ONE FAMOUS PERSON, WHO WOULD IT BE?
Louis Armstrong
3. GOLD OR DIAMONDS? Gold
4. WHAT WAS THE LAST FILM YOU SAW AT THE CINEMA?
Kill Bill, Vol. 2
5. WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST?
Coffee, bacon and sunny-side-up eggs mashed into white rice.
6. WHO WOULD YOU HATE TO BE STUCK IN A ROOM WITH?
I'm already stuck in a room with them, usually 2x/week on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
7. CAN YOU TOUCH YOUR NOSE WITH YOUR TONGUE? No
8. WHAT/WHO INSPIRES YOU? Musicians with talent
9. WHAT'S YOUR MIDDLE NAME? [Censored]
10. BEACH, CITY, OR COUNTRY? City
11. FAVORITE ICE CREAM? "Death by Chocolate"
12. BUTTER, PLAIN OR SALTED POPCORN? Butter and salt, halfway down and on top.
13. FAVORITE COLOR? Brown
14. FAVORITE CAR? Subaru Outback Wagon
15. FAVORITE SANDWICH FILLING? Salami and Helman's Mayo
16. WHAT CHARACTERISTIC DO YOU DESPISE? People who don't stop bitching about a differing or dissenting opinion long enough to actually listen to what the differing or dissenting opinion is.
17. FAVORITE FLOWER? White roses
18. IF YOU HAD A BIG WIN IN THE LOTTERY, HOW LONG WOULD YOU WAIT TO TELL PEOPLE? As soon as I realize I can no longer explain away my slow accumluation of increasingly expensive goods as gifts from family and friends.
19. FIZZY OR STILL WATER AS A DRINK? Still
20. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHROOM? Bland
21. HOW MANY KEYS ON YOUR KEY RING? 5
22. WHERE WOULD YOU RETIRE? Yellow Springs, OH
23. CAN YOU JUGGLE? No
24. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK? Friday
25. RED OR WHITE WINE? Red -- Concha y Toro's Frontera cab/merlot blend
26. WHAT DID YOU DO FOR YOUR LAST BIRTHDAY? Spent birthday money
27. DO YOU CARRY A DONOR CARD? No
28. SAY SOMETHING NICE ABOUT THE PERSON THAT SENT THIS TO YOU.
He's a white man who wants to be Filipino... 'nuff said.
29. WHO DO YOU LEAST EXPECT TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
30. PERSON YOU EXPECT TO SEND THIS BACK FIRST?
No one, and no one, seeing as I didn't send this out to begin with...
Friday, December 12, 2003
I got this from E, who will always call this area home.
New England Temperature Conversion Chart
60° F: Southern Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in New England sunbathe.
50° F: New Yorkers try to turn on the heat. People in New England plant gardens.
40° F: Italian & English cars won't start. People in New England drive with the windows down.
32° F: Distilled water freezes. Maine's Moosehead Lake's water gets thicker.
20° F: Floridians don coats, thermal underwear, gloves, wool hats. People in New England throw on a flannel shirt.
15° F: New York landlords finally turn up the heat. People in New England have the last cookout before it gets cold.
0° F: All the people in Miami die. New Englanders close the windows.
10° below zero: Californians fly away to Mexico. The Girl Scouts in New England are selling cookies door to door.
25° below zero: Hollywood disintegrates. People in New England get out their winter coats.
40° below zero: Washington DC runs out of hot air. People in New England let the dogs sleep indoors.
100° below zero: Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. New Englanders get frustrated because they can't start their "kahs."
460° below zero: All atomic motion stops (absolute zero on the Kelvin scale). People in New England start saying, "cold 'nuff for ya?"
500° below zero: Hell freezes over. The Red Sox win the World Series.
Sunday, November 30, 2003
This was forwarded to me the other day...
Subj: Proof
...that authentic country singers still walk the earth
http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/25/campbell.arrest/index.html
...and that there is a god
http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/South/11/24/klan.initiation.ap/index.html
Subj: Proof
...that authentic country singers still walk the earth
http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/25/campbell.arrest/index.html
...and that there is a god
http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/South/11/24/klan.initiation.ap/index.html
Saturday, September 13, 2003
Here's a new feature I just invented as I sort of lamented that I took part in the sin of forwarding email. No, it wasn't a virus warning, a chain letter, a "read along and scroll to the bottom like the puppet you are" note, or a heart-wrenching piece of urban myth. It was a bunch of funny bits that I've collected over the years across several email accounts that I thought Ms. E would find funny.
"I don't want to sin again," I said to myself. "Yet, how would I disseminate these fine staples of wit and wisdom rivaled only by the scriptures of various religions?"
Then, it hit me. So, without any further ado, the first in a long line of "Bandwidth Conservation Posts."
What Sort of Asian Are You?
YOU KNOW YOU ARE JAPANESE IF...
1. You're obsessed with your hair, your car, and your clothes
2. You want to marry a Korean American or Chinese American woman
(males); or you want to marry a white guy (females).
3. You're afraid of black people.
4. You know you are superior to all other Asians.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE KOREAN IF...
1. You smoke and drink too much.
2. You've got a bottle of Kimchi in your fridge.
3. You're afraid of black people.
4. You know you are superior to all other Asians.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE CHINESE IF...
1. You think you're the smartest people in the world.
2. You have a pager and cellular phone with you at all times.
3. Today's steamed rice is tomorrow's fried rice.
4. You're afraid of black people.
5. You know you are superior to all other Asians.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE VIETNAMESE IF...
1. You eat at restaurants that have "Pho" on their signboards.
2. You have some relative who is Chinese.
3. You're afraid of black people.
4. You know you are superior to all other Asians.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE FILIPINO IF...
1. You want to be a dancer, a singer, or an actor, even though you
have a job as a nurse, a security guard, or an accountant.
2. Some member of your family is a politician or a movie star.
3. You're not afraid of black people; in fact, you wish you were
black.
4. You don't care if you are superior to all other Asians or not,
because being Filipino is cool enough just by itself.
Ed note: #4 -- Daaaaaamn right
YOU KNOW YOU ARE THAI IF...
1. People offer to pay you for sex.
2. No matter what you eat, it's not greasy or spicy enough.
3. You're not afraid of black people, cause in some cases you're
scarier than they are.
4. You know in your heart you'll never be superior to all other
Asians, but you've learned to live with it.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE MALAYSIAN IF ...
1. You don't believe anything the newspapers tell you, but would
never say so in public.
2. The whole world (and George Soros) is out to destroy you and your
country.
3. You would never admit to being afraid of black people, because it
might disrupt racial harmony.
4. You don't think you are superior to other Asians, but your food,
culture, english, humor, etc is.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE SINGAPOREAN IF ...
1. You eat, sleep, smile and have sex according to Government
policy.
2. You don't think Lee Kuan Yew is a facist dictator.
3. Government policy is that you shouldn't be afraid of black
people so you aren't.
4. You know you are superior to all other Asians, cause the
Government says so.
"I don't want to sin again," I said to myself. "Yet, how would I disseminate these fine staples of wit and wisdom rivaled only by the scriptures of various religions?"
Then, it hit me. So, without any further ado, the first in a long line of "Bandwidth Conservation Posts."
What Sort of Asian Are You?
YOU KNOW YOU ARE JAPANESE IF...
1. You're obsessed with your hair, your car, and your clothes
2. You want to marry a Korean American or Chinese American woman
(males); or you want to marry a white guy (females).
3. You're afraid of black people.
4. You know you are superior to all other Asians.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE KOREAN IF...
1. You smoke and drink too much.
2. You've got a bottle of Kimchi in your fridge.
3. You're afraid of black people.
4. You know you are superior to all other Asians.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE CHINESE IF...
1. You think you're the smartest people in the world.
2. You have a pager and cellular phone with you at all times.
3. Today's steamed rice is tomorrow's fried rice.
4. You're afraid of black people.
5. You know you are superior to all other Asians.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE VIETNAMESE IF...
1. You eat at restaurants that have "Pho" on their signboards.
2. You have some relative who is Chinese.
3. You're afraid of black people.
4. You know you are superior to all other Asians.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE FILIPINO IF...
1. You want to be a dancer, a singer, or an actor, even though you
have a job as a nurse, a security guard, or an accountant.
2. Some member of your family is a politician or a movie star.
3. You're not afraid of black people; in fact, you wish you were
black.
4. You don't care if you are superior to all other Asians or not,
because being Filipino is cool enough just by itself.
Ed note: #4 -- Daaaaaamn right
YOU KNOW YOU ARE THAI IF...
1. People offer to pay you for sex.
2. No matter what you eat, it's not greasy or spicy enough.
3. You're not afraid of black people, cause in some cases you're
scarier than they are.
4. You know in your heart you'll never be superior to all other
Asians, but you've learned to live with it.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE MALAYSIAN IF ...
1. You don't believe anything the newspapers tell you, but would
never say so in public.
2. The whole world (and George Soros) is out to destroy you and your
country.
3. You would never admit to being afraid of black people, because it
might disrupt racial harmony.
4. You don't think you are superior to other Asians, but your food,
culture, english, humor, etc is.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE SINGAPOREAN IF ...
1. You eat, sleep, smile and have sex according to Government
policy.
2. You don't think Lee Kuan Yew is a facist dictator.
3. Government policy is that you shouldn't be afraid of black
people so you aren't.
4. You know you are superior to all other Asians, cause the
Government says so.
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