Saturday, December 31, 2005
The Meme of Four
Four jobs you’ve had in your life:
Randall's grocery sacker, math tutor, ultrasonic oil pipe testing maintenance, FORTRAN programmer
Four movies you could watch over and over:
Rollerball(1975), JFK, The Big Sleep, The Muppet Movie
Four places you’ve lived:
Redwood City, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Walnut Creek
Four TV shows you love to watch:
The Office (British), The Simpsons (seasons 1-3), The Simpsons (seasons 4-6), The Simpsons (seasons 7-9)
Four places you’ve been on vacation:
Whistler, Taos, Chicago, Cooperstown
Four websites you visit daily:
del.icio.us, Weblogsky, I Want To Dance With Shah Rukh Khan, Duck and Gather Podcasts
Four of your favorite foods:
Lasagna (preferably at Machiavelli's in Seattle), sushi (at Fuki-Sushi in Palo Alto), South Indian (at Saravana Bhavan in Mountain View), Enchiladas del Mar and tortilla chips and salsa (at El Arroyo on 5th st. in Austin)
Four places you’d rather be:
at the Continental Club in Austin (Toni Price goes on in 5 hours), Galapagos Islands, Cafe Barrone in Menlo Park, Dagobah
tag, you're it!
Randall's grocery sacker, math tutor, ultrasonic oil pipe testing maintenance, FORTRAN programmer
Four movies you could watch over and over:
Rollerball(1975), JFK, The Big Sleep, The Muppet Movie
Four places you’ve lived:
Redwood City, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Walnut Creek
Four TV shows you love to watch:
The Office (British), The Simpsons (seasons 1-3), The Simpsons (seasons 4-6), The Simpsons (seasons 7-9)
Four places you’ve been on vacation:
Whistler, Taos, Chicago, Cooperstown
Four websites you visit daily:
del.icio.us, Weblogsky, I Want To Dance With Shah Rukh Khan, Duck and Gather Podcasts
Four of your favorite foods:
Lasagna (preferably at Machiavelli's in Seattle), sushi (at Fuki-Sushi in Palo Alto), South Indian (at Saravana Bhavan in Mountain View), Enchiladas del Mar and tortilla chips and salsa (at El Arroyo on 5th st. in Austin)
Four places you’d rather be:
at the Continental Club in Austin (Toni Price goes on in 5 hours), Galapagos Islands, Cafe Barrone in Menlo Park, Dagobah
tag, you're it!
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Shopocalypse!
Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Gospel Choir went on a holiday circuit to preach against corporate consumer culture from Wal-Mart to Disneyland.
Also, a nice bit of sarcasm from 5 years ago.
Also, a nice bit of sarcasm from 5 years ago.
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
"I hope Jesus wins"
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Letter From Victoria
it was a most unfortunate event and I truly regret that it happened.
so says Victoria Osteen, wife of pastor Joel Osteen.
It seems there was an altercation (according to the FBI) and there's nothing necessarily wrong with that. Who's never imagined strangling someone on a plane before? But there was a two hour delay for all the passengers on that plane and not even a proper apology. An apology?....Ewwwww. You mean even to the ones in coach class?
so says Victoria Osteen, wife of pastor Joel Osteen.
It seems there was an altercation (according to the FBI) and there's nothing necessarily wrong with that. Who's never imagined strangling someone on a plane before? But there was a two hour delay for all the passengers on that plane and not even a proper apology. An apology?....Ewwwww. You mean even to the ones in coach class?
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Government Eavesdropping Part 3
Patriot Act passes. Shocker. To review...from part 2:
Craig Newmark of craigslist wonders if Bush really said this...
Now, by the way, any time you hear the United States government talking about wiretap, it requires -- a wiretap requires a court order. Nothing has changed, by the way. When we're talking about chasing down terrorists, we're talking about getting a court order before we do so. It's important for our fellow citizens to understand, when you think Patriot Act, constitutional guarantees are in place when it comes to doing what is necessary to protect our homeland, because we value the Constitution.How does he keep a straight face? How does the mass media keep a straight face? I guess that's why they call them the talent.
Craig Newmark of craigslist wonders if Bush really said this...
“Stop throwing the Constitution in my face,” Bush screamed back. “It’s just a goddamned piece of paper!”Hmmmm....and an oath is just an oath. Quick! Where's Britney? Merry Christmas, y'all!
Government Eavesdropping Part 2
Some of these words are a little undesirable due to recent events. At first glance, it does seem bad...
Now, by the way, any time you hear the United States government talking about wiretap, it requires -- a wiretap requires a court order. Nothing has changed, by the way. When we're talking about chasing down terrorists, we're talking about getting a court order before we do so. It's important for our fellow citizens to understand, when you think Patriot Act, constitutional guarantees are in place when it comes to doing what is necessary to protect our homeland, because we value the Constitution. - President Bush, April 20, 2004
video (wmv)
But, it's just 4 more days until Christmas! Don't be a Grinch! Let's get our shopping done and maybe we'll forget about this.
Britney Spears Files $20 Million Suit Over Sex-Tape Story
Now, by the way, any time you hear the United States government talking about wiretap, it requires -- a wiretap requires a court order. Nothing has changed, by the way. When we're talking about chasing down terrorists, we're talking about getting a court order before we do so. It's important for our fellow citizens to understand, when you think Patriot Act, constitutional guarantees are in place when it comes to doing what is necessary to protect our homeland, because we value the Constitution. - President Bush, April 20, 2004
But, it's just 4 more days until Christmas! Don't be a Grinch! Let's get our shopping done and maybe we'll forget about this.Britney Spears Files $20 Million Suit Over Sex-Tape Story
Monday, December 19, 2005
Government Eavesdrops on Americans Without Court Approval
In other news, Paul McCartney announced that the Beatles are breaking up.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Shelf Envy
I've been needing more shelf space for my books, etc. that have been cluttering up my scarce floor space. I'm intrigued by this favorable report on IKEA’s Tunhem Bookcase. Of course, I find myself in the unenviable position of visiting a place I ripped on not too long ago for their stupid advertising.
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Podcast Recommendation
Check out Peter's November 29 podcast at podcastalley. Here's the summary:
1 in 3 chance of major disaster .. what am I doing to prepare? ... stocking canned food, etc. ... mega-vitamin C ... ProBoost ... glutathione ... NAC ... Tamiflu, Tylenol, Advil ... but don't just listen to me!
1 in 3 chance of major disaster .. what am I doing to prepare? ... stocking canned food, etc. ... mega-vitamin C ... ProBoost ... glutathione ... NAC ... Tamiflu, Tylenol, Advil ... but don't just listen to me!
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Where'd All the Good People Go?
  | You interrupt me from a friendly conversation To tell me how great its all gunna be |
 | You might notice some hesitation Cause whats important to you is not important to me Way down by the edge of your reasons Its beginning to show And all I wanna know is.. Where'd all the good people go Ive been changin channels I dont see them on the tv shows Where'd all the good people go We got heaps and heaps of what we sow |
