Remember this little machine that asked you to spell words and see if you spelled them correctly. It was hours worth of entertainment, however, am I the only one who felt "dumberer" after playing this game? I just tried it out (online) and it is almost impossible to understand some of the words the computer wants you to spell. No wonder I felt dumb (yeah, ah, that's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it!)
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Never Get Lost Again...
A9 (Amazon's new web search engine, like Google) has introduced what appears to be the world's first picture guided "Yellow Pages". Just type in what you are looking for and Amazon will come back with a list of places it found. The, click on the picture next to the place you want to go to and it will let you "walk down the street" (picture-by-picture, frame-by-frame) of your destination. This is great for those who prefer "landmark directions" as opposed to written directions.
I believe you can even donate, your own pictures. You can also see other businesses along that street.
Here is an example: Capitol Theater in Arlington, MA
* Thanks to Alex for the scoop on the site
I believe you can even donate, your own pictures. You can also see other businesses along that street.
Here is an example: Capitol Theater in Arlington, MA
* Thanks to Alex for the scoop on the site
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Commute: More Snow?
Well it started this morning... a phone call from Christine just before 9AM. Turns out, Christine had been waiting for the bus for about 45 minutes. In that time, 3 buses had come by with out stopping, most Americans on the east coast were at work, and the deficit grew to $445 Billion (ok, I made that last one up, but I may be closer than some of you think).
So I thought, GREAT... if it's taking Christine this long to wait for a bus outside of our apartment building, how long is it going to take for me to get to work. Soon after, I get ready and leave the house, expecting the worst. Right before I left I was unraveling the cord to my headphones, thinking to myself, self... you really shouldn't be unraveling the cord, the only bus most likely is out there now and about to leave.... surely enough... I get outside and see the bus across the street, pulling away...GREAT!
So it turns out, the next bus came in about 5 minutes. Things were looking good. The bus ride to Porter Sq. was typical, not too long, but longer than it should take to go about 3 miles. I arrive at Porter Sq. station in good time and it appears... I may make it to work on time. This is where the story takes a twist. Porter Sq. station, as many of you know, is located somewhere between hell and the core of the earth... it's situated way down deep in the ground. So I go down the first flight of stairs (actually I took the escalator).
Doh! I have no money, I need to go to the ATM. Which is fine since there is an ATM at the first level. Well I start to walk towards it, and a funny thing happens, some guy, which I swear wasn't there two seconds ago, is infront of the ATM. Oh, did I mention he had a gun on his right hip? (minor "side note": he works for Wells Fargo and does maintenance on the machines). So, then I walk (escalate) back up stairs to the "Bank of America" ATM outside the station. On my way down the stairs, I notice the Wells Fargo guy on his way upstairs. So, I think to myself, being careful to keep it internal, and remembering he has a gun "... you're lucky I didn't but an L.L. Bean tattoo on the side of your mug..." (I had boots on).
So I get the cash, get the token, wait a minute for the train, and I'm off to work. I get off to stops later at Central Sq. I go upstairs and notice about five people waiting for the bus. A half-hour later, there are about 25 of us waiting for the bus. While waiting: 4 "out of service" busses came by, two M2 Longwood Medical Area Shuttles came by, and McDonald's record for hamburgers sold climbed to 12.7 trillion (ok, once again, made the last one up, however, I may be close).
Eventually I make it to work on a crowded CT1. Did I get off at Boston Medical Center and walk the few blocks to work? Noooo, this was the CT1, it goes around. Anyways, after all that I went through to get to work today, what was an extra 2 minutes on a warm bus going to cost me? Turns out... I slipped and fell getting of the bus and may have broken my toe...
... That last part was a joke, but it would have made for a funny ending of the story, oh well I will use it another time.
So I thought, GREAT... if it's taking Christine this long to wait for a bus outside of our apartment building, how long is it going to take for me to get to work. Soon after, I get ready and leave the house, expecting the worst. Right before I left I was unraveling the cord to my headphones, thinking to myself, self... you really shouldn't be unraveling the cord, the only bus most likely is out there now and about to leave.... surely enough... I get outside and see the bus across the street, pulling away...GREAT!
So it turns out, the next bus came in about 5 minutes. Things were looking good. The bus ride to Porter Sq. was typical, not too long, but longer than it should take to go about 3 miles. I arrive at Porter Sq. station in good time and it appears... I may make it to work on time. This is where the story takes a twist. Porter Sq. station, as many of you know, is located somewhere between hell and the core of the earth... it's situated way down deep in the ground. So I go down the first flight of stairs (actually I took the escalator).
Doh! I have no money, I need to go to the ATM. Which is fine since there is an ATM at the first level. Well I start to walk towards it, and a funny thing happens, some guy, which I swear wasn't there two seconds ago, is infront of the ATM. Oh, did I mention he had a gun on his right hip? (minor "side note": he works for Wells Fargo and does maintenance on the machines). So, then I walk (escalate) back up stairs to the "Bank of America" ATM outside the station. On my way down the stairs, I notice the Wells Fargo guy on his way upstairs. So, I think to myself, being careful to keep it internal, and remembering he has a gun "... you're lucky I didn't but an L.L. Bean tattoo on the side of your mug..." (I had boots on).
So I get the cash, get the token, wait a minute for the train, and I'm off to work. I get off to stops later at Central Sq. I go upstairs and notice about five people waiting for the bus. A half-hour later, there are about 25 of us waiting for the bus. While waiting: 4 "out of service" busses came by, two M2 Longwood Medical Area Shuttles came by, and McDonald's record for hamburgers sold climbed to 12.7 trillion (ok, once again, made the last one up, however, I may be close).
Eventually I make it to work on a crowded CT1. Did I get off at Boston Medical Center and walk the few blocks to work? Noooo, this was the CT1, it goes around. Anyways, after all that I went through to get to work today, what was an extra 2 minutes on a warm bus going to cost me? Turns out... I slipped and fell getting of the bus and may have broken my toe...
... That last part was a joke, but it would have made for a funny ending of the story, oh well I will use it another time.
Monday, January 24, 2005
We Won! We Won!
Next stop... Jacksonville! Good game Patriots! Next stop... SuperBowl XXXIX... We just do what we have to do... the Pats just win in the Superbowl, we can't lose. See you at the party in two weeks.
Best offense in the league, we hold them to 3 points... best defense in the league, we score 41 on them... The Igles? No chance, sorry... lol!
(Liz: There is always next year... hahaha)
Best offense in the league, we hold them to 3 points... best defense in the league, we score 41 on them... The Igles? No chance, sorry... lol!
(Liz: There is always next year... hahaha)
Thursday, January 20, 2005
New Jib Jab Video
Here is the latest installment in the Jib Jab series: "Second Term". You should also check out the other two great hits: "This Land" and "It's Good to be in D.C."
** Warning, these videos will begin to play as soon as you click on the link.
** Warning, these videos will begin to play as soon as you click on the link.
Audio Post No. 1
Whooo hoooo!!! I DID IT! This is sooo cool. So now I can post blogs from my cellphone. Free audio posts. This is great. I can see that there are endless possibilities... While I'm on my way home I can leave a message for myself to check later, I can post on how bad the commute is, funny things I see or hear... Wow! I'm WAY too excited!
Here is my first sample post. Look for more in the future.
Here is my first sample post. Look for more in the future.
.Org: Make Poverty History
I have added a new "Organization" to my site. This is one is: "... to help end extreme poverty for good..." Check out the white band on the upper left of the screen. And yes, you CAN buy a white "wristband" from these guys to help support their cause.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Attention All Ladies...
... Want to be in the "In Crowd"?
I am sure you ladies will love it! This site is known to spot the cool things, before they are cool (fashion, dining, bars, fun, services, etc.). They've had sites around the country and have just started a Boston site. It's been in NYC for about 5 years now. They also have a daily newsletter (this is the way it was suggested to use, but they also send an ad-email once a week). Plus, they have an "Everywhere" section so that you just know when "Everything" is cool, "Everywhere"!
The Daily Candy
* And guys, well, if you are on your own finding gifts for your "lady friend", this is a great place to look (they give you the name of the store, tel. number, and the address).
** (Please don't ask how I found this site...)
** (Please don't ask how I found this site...)
Having Trouble Organizing Your Digital Photos?
If you use a PC there really hasn't been an option for organizing your digital pictures, except the software that came with your camera. Truthfully I have tried some of those and they are really, really, bad. They are clunky, sometimes slow, and confusing.
And what if you don't even have a digital camera, but have many digital photos? Well fear not, I have found something for you. Google's own "Picasa" 2. It's like iPhoto for the PC. I highly recommend it. It will even search for all your photos on your PC when you start it up, so that you don't have to waste time remembering where you stored them all. And, best of all, it's FREE!
Download Picasa 2 here
And what if you don't even have a digital camera, but have many digital photos? Well fear not, I have found something for you. Google's own "Picasa" 2. It's like iPhoto for the PC. I highly recommend it. It will even search for all your photos on your PC when you start it up, so that you don't have to waste time remembering where you stored them all. And, best of all, it's FREE!
Download Picasa 2 here
Japan: Keychain Plants
SorobanGeeks has pictures of what they say is the latest fad in Japan: keychain plants. Those Japanese, they are a silly bunch... Each one sells for around $10 and features real, live plants that grow in a tiny arboretum until they become too large to be contained, after which they can be transplanted to a larger pot.
So what happens when you break the arboretum? Do you just have to transfer it then? What if you aren't near your house? And I don't know about you, but my keys are made of metal, they are hard, not soft.
So what happens when you break the arboretum? Do you just have to transfer it then? What if you aren't near your house? And I don't know about you, but my keys are made of metal, they are hard, not soft.
Cube Collectibles
This thing is great! Perfect for anyone who has ever sat in a cublicle and has a sense of humor. I sit in a half-wall cubicle, but I could only imagine. You have to check out the site to see what these things look like. Here is a discription from ThinkGeek.com:
In This Office, You're The Boss
Finally, the drudgery of corporate life has been captured in a play set for adults! Bob, Joe, Ted, and Ann spend eight hours a day, five days a week, at tiny desks in tiny cubicles in a giant room packed with countless similar cubicles in a giant building filled with countless similar rooms...
• Bob - Employee #021871138, Infractions: 11/20/1995 – Level 9 Conduct Violation (Sleeping in cubicle, 1st offense) 03/01/1999 – Level 6 Conduct Violation (Improper use of company email system -sent digitally altered image of supervisor to coworker)
• Ted - Employee #000272319, Infractions: (record corrupt)
• Ann - Employee #004967751, Infractions: 04/12/1997 – Level 3 Performance Violation (Software fluency not up to company standards) 05/18/2001 – Level 1 Performance Violation (Three data entry mistakes in one week)
• Joe - Employee #003992461, 02/08/1995 – Level 1 Procedure Violation (File request form not filled out properly) 03/26/1998 – Level 2 Performance Violation (Client complaint – not returning calls)
In This Office, You're The Boss
Finally, the drudgery of corporate life has been captured in a play set for adults! Bob, Joe, Ted, and Ann spend eight hours a day, five days a week, at tiny desks in tiny cubicles in a giant room packed with countless similar cubicles in a giant building filled with countless similar rooms...
• Bob - Employee #021871138, Infractions: 11/20/1995 – Level 9 Conduct Violation (Sleeping in cubicle, 1st offense) 03/01/1999 – Level 6 Conduct Violation (Improper use of company email system -sent digitally altered image of supervisor to coworker)
• Ted - Employee #000272319, Infractions: (record corrupt)
• Ann - Employee #004967751, Infractions: 04/12/1997 – Level 3 Performance Violation (Software fluency not up to company standards) 05/18/2001 – Level 1 Performance Violation (Three data entry mistakes in one week)
• Joe - Employee #003992461, 02/08/1995 – Level 1 Procedure Violation (File request form not filled out properly) 03/26/1998 – Level 2 Performance Violation (Client complaint – not returning calls)
Demotivation Calendar
Here is a calander I have seen in person, it's hillarious. The O's got one for Christmas.
• Ambition - The journey of a thousand miles sometimes ends very, very badly.
• Cluelessness - There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.
• Consulting - If you're not part of the solution, there's good money to be made in prolonging the problem.
• Demotivation - Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people.
• Despair - It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black.
• Idiocy - Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
• Meetings - None of us is as dumb as all of us.
• Mistakes - It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.
• Motivation - If a pretty poster and a cute saying are all it takes to motivate you, you probably have a very easy job. The kind robots will be doing soon.
• Pretension - The downside of being better than everyone else is that people tend to assume you're pretentious.
• Procrastination - Hard work often pays off after time, but laziness always pays off now.
- The 2005 Despair, Inc. Calendars -
• Achievement - You can do anything you set your mind to when you have vision, determination, and an endless supply of expendable labor.
• Ambition - The journey of a thousand miles sometimes ends very, very badly.
• Cluelessness - There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.
• Consulting - If you're not part of the solution, there's good money to be made in prolonging the problem.
• Demotivation - Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people.
• Despair - It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black.
• Idiocy - Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
• Meetings - None of us is as dumb as all of us.
• Mistakes - It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.
• Motivation - If a pretty poster and a cute saying are all it takes to motivate you, you probably have a very easy job. The kind robots will be doing soon.
• Pretension - The downside of being better than everyone else is that people tend to assume you're pretentious.
• Procrastination - Hard work often pays off after time, but laziness always pays off now.
Foosh Energy Mints
I found this while searching some geek sites. Please someone buy this, I want to try it. Price $3.49 - $10.99
ThinkGeek.com: Stuff for the Smart Masses
Way cheaper than a trip to Starbucks, Foosh Energy Mints are heavily caffeinated for an energy boost that takes effect quicker than monkeys chomp cheese. And they taste great! Try some now. Your Choice of 1 or 4 tins. Each tin contains twelve sugarless Foosh mints. Made with real peppermint, these refreshingly powerful mints offer a quick and tasty pick-me-up. Each mint has 100milligrams of caffeine - that's 25% more caffeine than in a Red Bull. Also contains B-Vitamins, Taurine, Ginseng and Sorbitol.
ThinkGeek.com: Stuff for the Smart Masses
Shockingly Powerful & Seriously Caffeinated Mints!
Way cheaper than a trip to Starbucks, Foosh Energy Mints are heavily caffeinated for an energy boost that takes effect quicker than monkeys chomp cheese. And they taste great! Try some now. Your Choice of 1 or 4 tins. Each tin contains twelve sugarless Foosh mints. Made with real peppermint, these refreshingly powerful mints offer a quick and tasty pick-me-up. Each mint has 100milligrams of caffeine - that's 25% more caffeine than in a Red Bull. Also contains B-Vitamins, Taurine, Ginseng and Sorbitol.
The New Airbus A380
This thing is Ginormous! We are talking spas, lounges, all sorts of things.
From the Wall Street Journal today:
"Of Things Great and Small" January 19, 2005 Page A12
"The Airbus A380, unveiled this week, will be the largest passenger airliner ever put into service when it starts commercial flights next year. It has a wingspan almost as wide as a football field is long and a tailfin seven stories high. Fully packed with economy-class passengers, it is capable of carrying 800 people, although most configurations will probably seat fewer than 600."
From the Wall Street Journal today:
"Of Things Great and Small" January 19, 2005 Page A12
"The Airbus A380, unveiled this week, will be the largest passenger airliner ever put into service when it starts commercial flights next year. It has a wingspan almost as wide as a football field is long and a tailfin seven stories high. Fully packed with economy-class passengers, it is capable of carrying 800 people, although most configurations will probably seat fewer than 600."
You May Now Refer To Me As...
K.I.S.S. - (please read previous post for this reference)
Yes, that's right, the name is KISS. Not Curtis, not Teix, but "KISS".
*** Please not that this name is subject to change whenever I feel like it because, well, because I can!
Yes, that's right, the name is KISS. Not Curtis, not Teix, but "KISS".
*** Please not that this name is subject to change whenever I feel like it because, well, because I can!
Darwin Awards
This site (Darwin Awards) has been around for a looong time, but I am not sure of how many of you know about it. It's pretty funny reading, yet sometimes, gruesome and disturbing. Here is how the site describes itself.
"The Darwin Awards salute the improvement of the human genome by honoring those who accidentally kill themselves in really stupid ways. Of necessity, this honor is generally bestowed posthumously."
Ripping CDs Made Simple
This is from Josh Rubins' site:
"Yesterday I received 2 DVDs containing MP3s created from 100 of my CDs. Yeah, yeah, I know-- Rip Digital has been around for awhile. In this case, it's better late than never. What a pleasure it is to have someone do the ripping for you! Just place your order, FedEx your CDs (Rip will send you all the packing materials) and receive your encoded music files a week or so later. Easy."
Friday, January 14, 2005
K.I.S.S.
The K.I.S.S. Theory: "Keep It Simple Stupid". It is hard for me to grasp this concept. So I would like for everyone to try to remind me every once in a while.
Thanks.
Update: Wristbands
I just checked Boston.com and saw this article.
For those of you political folks, some ladies came up with new wristbands: "Count Me Blue" and "Count Me Red". This of course is in reference to the Red State vs. Blue State debate.
(Shh... I think you should buy the blue ones, but hey, do what you want... cough cough, blue, cough, cough)
For those of you political folks, some ladies came up with new wristbands: "Count Me Blue" and "Count Me Red". This of course is in reference to the Red State vs. Blue State debate.
(Shh... I think you should buy the blue ones, but hey, do what you want... cough cough, blue, cough, cough)
So Sad...
Dear Loyal Readers -
I was on a streak. I'm not sure of the length or the significance of the streak, but yesterday I did NOT post on my site. It was one of those days where nothing happened. Yeah, I could have scoured the web for some useless information. But, I pride myself on giving my audience the best possible reading material. For example: My timeless pieces on David Hasselhoff, my scrumptious "tidbits", and of course my wonderfully written, albeit a bit slanted, views on technology.
So look for some good info/posts coming soon.
Ciao for now!
Teix
I was on a streak. I'm not sure of the length or the significance of the streak, but yesterday I did NOT post on my site. It was one of those days where nothing happened. Yeah, I could have scoured the web for some useless information. But, I pride myself on giving my audience the best possible reading material. For example: My timeless pieces on David Hasselhoff, my scrumptious "tidbits", and of course my wonderfully written, albeit a bit slanted, views on technology.
So look for some good info/posts coming soon.
Ciao for now!
Teix
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
To My Wife
My wife is pretty darn amazing. She is fun, smart and beautiful. I am a very lucky man!
That's just a bit of what I have been thinking lately. I thought I would let everyone know.
That's just a bit of what I have been thinking lately. I thought I would let everyone know.
Thanks Anna!
Love, Me
FWD: You Know... 2005
You Know You're Living In 2005 When...
1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.
6. You go home after a long day at work you still answer the phone in a business manner.
7. You make phone calls from home, you accidentally dial "9" to get an outside line.
8. You've sat at the same desk for four years and worked for three different companies.
10. You learn about your redundancy on the 11 o'clock news.
11. Your boss doesn't have the ability to do your job.
12. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home.
13. Every commercial on television has a website at the bottom of the screen.
14. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.
15. You get up in the morning and go online before getting your coffee.
16. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. :)
17. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
18. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
19. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
20. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.
AND NOW YOU'RE LAUGHING at yourself.
Go on, forward this to your friends ... you know you want to! Click on the e-mail/mail button below this post or copy and paste.
Movie: Napoleon Dynamite
Please, go rent this movie. It is so funny. It's even funnier the more times you see it and quote it. Anna didn't want to see it at first, but then she really liked it. It's not a fast paced movie, and there are some dead-air times, but, it's all part of the movie. You keep thinking to yourself: "What tha...? Huh?" Then you just laugh.
Here are some memorable clips:
- Uncle Rio and Kip - talking about women. Check out Uncle Kip trying to flex his muscles and Kip is talking about his "serious" relationship.
- Napoleon and Kip - "Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day..." That's all you need to know. And, hey Kip, great reflexes.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Like Whoa: New Apple Products!
I am SO excited today. Apple just announced a few new products. Here are some of them:
- "Mac mini" - The most affordable Mac ever! Starting at $499, you would be an idiot not to buy one. It's dimensions? 6.5" square, 2" tall, and only 2.9 pounds. This thing is TINY!!! It also includes iLife '05 (see below)
- "iPod shuffle" - 240 songs, a million different ways! Starting at $99. It can be used as a USB Key.
- "iWork '05" - Create, present and publish your work with style! Finally, I get to go away from another Microsucks product. Includes: Keynote 2 and "Pages" (fully compatible with Powerpoint and MS Word). Sold seperately for $79.
- "iLife '05" - Your life in photos, movie and music! iPhoto 5 (Better pix in a snap), iMovie HD (Instant widescreen), iDVD 5 (Share your life on DVD), GarageBand 2 (Rock your own world), and iTunes 4.7 (Best jukebox + store). iLife '05 comes pre-installed on new computers; Costs $79 seperately.
Click on the links above and enjoy the
wonders of a digital lifestyle now!
wonders of a digital lifestyle now!
Monday, January 10, 2005
What Time Is It?
I also like watches. So... should I get this? How cool is this little watch that clips on to anything?
Wristbands
A few days ago I wrote about how I wear a yellow wristband for the "Lance Armstrong Foundation: LIVESTRONG" (Update: I found out that 77 cents of that $1.00 goes to the foundation).
Well, today I just ordered 10 "new" pink bracelets from the "Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation" (50-80% of the purchase goes to the foundation). These are all great because they cost $1/each.
Well, today I just ordered 10 "new" pink bracelets from the "Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation" (50-80% of the purchase goes to the foundation). These are all great because they cost $1/each.
Also, I was searching online this afternoon, as usual, and found this site that sells all sorts of wristbands. If you search towards the bottom you will find they even sell ones for the "Tsunami Relief" (50% of the sale goes to the tsunami relief efforts via Save The Children). But why is there such a high profit margin as well? Who knows.--- "Sharing the Promise" Wristband ---
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was founded on a promise made between two sisters--Susan Goodman Komen and Nancy Goodman Brinker. Suzy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1978, a time when little was known about the disease and it was rarely discussed in public. Before she died at the age of 36, Suzy asked her sister to do everything possible to bring an end to breast cancer. Nancy kept her promise by establishing the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in 1982 in Suzy's memory.
Show your support of our mission to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease-pass a pink wristband on to a friend or loved one and join in "Sharing the Promise"! The silicone wrist band fits up to a 7 1/2" wrist and are packaged 5 per pack ($5.00 for a package of 5 wristbands).
Due to the overwhelming response to this product all orders will ship the end of January.
T-Ride: New Ads
I was on the train last week and noticed a very strange thing. I thought maybe there was something wrong with me? Maybe some kind of Matrix thing was happening? I was all sorts of confused.
So I was looking out of the window going from Harvard Sq. to Central Sq. (Inbound) and noticed a Target ad in the tunnel. But this one went on for about 15 seconds or so. It was a bunch of mini-billboards strategically placed so that it was like a "flip-book" (a series of drawings/pics that seem to move when flipped in sequence). The train zooms by at normal speed and you can see the ad "movie"... very weird, but more cool.
Read more about it here!
So I was looking out of the window going from Harvard Sq. to Central Sq. (Inbound) and noticed a Target ad in the tunnel. But this one went on for about 15 seconds or so. It was a bunch of mini-billboards strategically placed so that it was like a "flip-book" (a series of drawings/pics that seem to move when flipped in sequence). The train zooms by at normal speed and you can see the ad "movie"... very weird, but more cool.
Read more about it here!
Wallet: The Jimi
I don't know if many of you know this.But I am not a fan of wallets, but I am. Let me explain. I like all the cool nuances of a wallet, it's secret hiding compartments, etc. However, they always get bulky and are hard to carry around. So for a few years I went the way of "no wallet". I would just pile everything into my pockets and go. Well, it got kind of hard, because I would often misplace things. So, while in North Hampton for a long weekend we stumbled upon a store that sold cool and funky objects. So I bought a wallet designed by "Umbra" (they sell cool things at affordable prices).
But now? Now I WANT "The Jimi"! It's cool. It's slogan:
But now? Now I WANT "The Jimi"! It's cool. It's slogan:
"... The Wallet for People Who Hate Wallets... Jimi is a next generation wallet, which doesn't look or behave like any wallet you've seen before. It's compact and unfussy, carries a few cards, cash, and hangs from your neck or fits in your front pocket. Simple..."
Google: Google News
Here is a link that many people may not know about. Google has their own News site: "Google News". It's still in the testing stage, so, check it out!
Friday, January 07, 2005
Free, Real, "Old School" ATARI Games
Who needs those online games anyways, the fountain of youth (games) is here!
Finally I have found one that works. I'm talking about an emulator (software that acts as something else). I found (ok, "Greg found") an Atari 2600 emulator with TONS of free games. This works on both Windblows machines and Macs. Here are the links:
Finally I have found one that works. I'm talking about an emulator (software that acts as something else). I found (ok, "Greg found") an Atari 2600 emulator with TONS of free games. This works on both Windblows machines and Macs. Here are the links:
Have fun!!!
Thursday, January 06, 2005
One Liners...
Here are some of my favorite one-liners:
• "Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes."
• Department of Redundancy Department
• I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong.
• "But other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how'd you like the play?"
• I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.
• There are three types of people in this world: those who can count, and those who can't.
• Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing.
• And Jesus said unto them, "And whom do you say that I am?" They replied, "You are the eschatological manifestation of the ground of our being, the ontological foundation of the context of our very selfhood revealed." And Jesus replied, "What?"
• The graduate with a Science degree asks, "Why does it work?"
The graduate with an Engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"
The graduate with an Accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"
The graduate with a Liberal Arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"
• Trees don't fall in the forest when no one's around to hear them. Sometimes they just happen to be on the ground when you see them again.
• Sex is not the answer. Sex is the question. "Yes" is the answer.
• God is love; Satan is 30 and up one set.
• [Warning on knife]: Caution. Blade is sharp. Keep out of children.
• Her eyes were cold and harsh, which made them tough to chew.
• I sometimes feel alone and insignificant, especially when people turn out the lights while I'm still in the bathroom.
• Save a tree. Eat a beaver.
• A metaphor is like a simile.
• Solution to two of the world's problems: Feed the homeless to the hungry.
• A toast to bread, for without bread, there could be no toast.
• An optimist says "Good morning, God", a pessimist says "Good God, morning".
• Are you going to come quietly, or do I have to use earplugs?
• Dyslexics of the world, untie!
• 98% of all statistics are made up.
• A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother.
• Join the Army! Travel to exotic, distant lands. Meet exciting, unusual people, and kill them.
• Bumper Sticker reads: Keep honking... I'm reloading.
• Five out of four people have trouble with fractions.
• "Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes."
• Department of Redundancy Department
• I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong.
• "But other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how'd you like the play?"
• I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.
• There are three types of people in this world: those who can count, and those who can't.
• Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing.
• And Jesus said unto them, "And whom do you say that I am?" They replied, "You are the eschatological manifestation of the ground of our being, the ontological foundation of the context of our very selfhood revealed." And Jesus replied, "What?"
• The graduate with a Science degree asks, "Why does it work?"
The graduate with an Engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"
The graduate with an Accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"
The graduate with a Liberal Arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"
• Trees don't fall in the forest when no one's around to hear them. Sometimes they just happen to be on the ground when you see them again.
• Sex is not the answer. Sex is the question. "Yes" is the answer.
• God is love; Satan is 30 and up one set.
• [Warning on knife]: Caution. Blade is sharp. Keep out of children.
• Her eyes were cold and harsh, which made them tough to chew.
• I sometimes feel alone and insignificant, especially when people turn out the lights while I'm still in the bathroom.
• Save a tree. Eat a beaver.
• A metaphor is like a simile.
• Solution to two of the world's problems: Feed the homeless to the hungry.
• A toast to bread, for without bread, there could be no toast.
• An optimist says "Good morning, God", a pessimist says "Good God, morning".
• Are you going to come quietly, or do I have to use earplugs?
• Dyslexics of the world, untie!
• 98% of all statistics are made up.
• A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother.
• Join the Army! Travel to exotic, distant lands. Meet exciting, unusual people, and kill them.
• Bumper Sticker reads: Keep honking... I'm reloading.
• Five out of four people have trouble with fractions.
Words to Live By...
• If at first you don't succeed, deny you were even trying.
• When you first start out you are taught a little bit about many things. As you begin to specialize you learn more and more about less and less. When you finally become an expert, you know everything about nothing.
• A closed mouth gathers no feet.
• There's nothing wrong with being short. You may be the last to know when it rains but you're the first to know when there is a flood.
• There's nothing more annoying than two people talking when your interrupting.
• Never criticize a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way if he doesn't like what you have to say, you'll be a mile away and you'll have his shoes.
• Never stick your head in a bag of angry squirrels.
• Never go in the water after a full meal, you won't find it there.
• Never moon a werewolf.
• Don't use a big word where a diminutive one will suffice.
• He who hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit.
• Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
• Don't worry if you're a kleptomaniac, you can always take something for it.
• Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.
• He who laughs last thinks slowest!
• Minds, like parachutes, only function when they are open.
• A man without religion is like a fish without a bicycle.
• Never hit a man with glasses. Hit him with a baseball bat.
• The probability of someone watching you is proportional to the stupidity of your action.
• When you first start out you are taught a little bit about many things. As you begin to specialize you learn more and more about less and less. When you finally become an expert, you know everything about nothing.
• A closed mouth gathers no feet.
• There's nothing wrong with being short. You may be the last to know when it rains but you're the first to know when there is a flood.
• There's nothing more annoying than two people talking when your interrupting.
• Never criticize a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, that way if he doesn't like what you have to say, you'll be a mile away and you'll have his shoes.
• Never stick your head in a bag of angry squirrels.
• Never go in the water after a full meal, you won't find it there.
• Never moon a werewolf.
• Don't use a big word where a diminutive one will suffice.
• He who hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit.
• Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
• Don't worry if you're a kleptomaniac, you can always take something for it.
• Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.
• He who laughs last thinks slowest!
• Minds, like parachutes, only function when they are open.
• A man without religion is like a fish without a bicycle.
• Never hit a man with glasses. Hit him with a baseball bat.
• The probability of someone watching you is proportional to the stupidity of your action.
Seinfeldisms...
• What's with the people who put carpeting on the lid of their toilet seat? What are they thinking -- "Gosh, if we have a party there may not be enough standing room; I'd better carpet the toilet too."
• What's with this weird hotel custom of leaving a piece of chocolate on the pillow? I awoke thinking my brain had hemorrhaged some sort of fecal matter.
• Have you ever noticed that the waiter who takes your order is not the one who brings your food anymore? What is THAT about? And which waiter are you tipping, anyway? I think next time I go to a restaurant I'll just say, "Oh, sorry, I only eat the food. The guy who pays the bill will be along shortly."
• Would somebody please explain to me those signs that say, "No animals allowed except for Seeing Eye Dogs?" Who is that sign for? Is it for the dog, or the blind person?
• Why do people give each other flowers? To celebrate various important occasions, they're killing living creatures? Why restrict it to plants? "Sweetheart, let's make up. Have this deceased squirrel."
• Can't we just get rid of wine lists? Do we really have to be reminded every time we go out to a nice restaurant that we have no idea what we are doing? Why don't they just give us a trigonometry quiz with the menu?
• If airline seat cushions are such great flotation devices, why don't you ever see anyone take one to the beach?
• Why do they call it a "building"? It looks like they're finished. Why isn't it a "built"?
• Why is it when you turn on the TV you see ads for telephone companies, and when you turn on the radio you hear ads for TV shows, and when you get put on hold on the phone you hear a radio station?
• Why is it illegal to park in a handicapped parking space but okay to go the bathroom in a handicapped stall?
• All the king's HORSES and all the king's men? Are you kidding me? No wonder they couldn't put Humpty together again. Just what did those idiots expect the horses to do, anyway?
• Did you ever notice, when you are sitting at a red light, that when the person in front of you pulls up a couple of inches, you are compelled to move up too? Do we really think we are making progress toward our destination? "Whew, I thought we would be late, but now that I am nine inches closer, I can stop for coffee and a danish!"
• Isn't it weird that we drink milk, stuff designed to nourish baby cows? How did THAT happen? Did some cattleman once say, "Oh, man, I can't wait till them calves are done so I can get ME a hit of that stuff."
• Have you ever noticed how they keep improving your laundry detergent, but they still can't get those blue flakes out? Why do we trust them to get our clothes clean? These guys can't even get the DETERGENT white!
• It's amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper.
• What's with this weird hotel custom of leaving a piece of chocolate on the pillow? I awoke thinking my brain had hemorrhaged some sort of fecal matter.
• Have you ever noticed that the waiter who takes your order is not the one who brings your food anymore? What is THAT about? And which waiter are you tipping, anyway? I think next time I go to a restaurant I'll just say, "Oh, sorry, I only eat the food. The guy who pays the bill will be along shortly."
• Would somebody please explain to me those signs that say, "No animals allowed except for Seeing Eye Dogs?" Who is that sign for? Is it for the dog, or the blind person?
• Why do people give each other flowers? To celebrate various important occasions, they're killing living creatures? Why restrict it to plants? "Sweetheart, let's make up. Have this deceased squirrel."
• Can't we just get rid of wine lists? Do we really have to be reminded every time we go out to a nice restaurant that we have no idea what we are doing? Why don't they just give us a trigonometry quiz with the menu?
• If airline seat cushions are such great flotation devices, why don't you ever see anyone take one to the beach?
• Why do they call it a "building"? It looks like they're finished. Why isn't it a "built"?
• Why is it when you turn on the TV you see ads for telephone companies, and when you turn on the radio you hear ads for TV shows, and when you get put on hold on the phone you hear a radio station?
• Why is it illegal to park in a handicapped parking space but okay to go the bathroom in a handicapped stall?
• All the king's HORSES and all the king's men? Are you kidding me? No wonder they couldn't put Humpty together again. Just what did those idiots expect the horses to do, anyway?
• Did you ever notice, when you are sitting at a red light, that when the person in front of you pulls up a couple of inches, you are compelled to move up too? Do we really think we are making progress toward our destination? "Whew, I thought we would be late, but now that I am nine inches closer, I can stop for coffee and a danish!"
• Isn't it weird that we drink milk, stuff designed to nourish baby cows? How did THAT happen? Did some cattleman once say, "Oh, man, I can't wait till them calves are done so I can get ME a hit of that stuff."
• Have you ever noticed how they keep improving your laundry detergent, but they still can't get those blue flakes out? Why do we trust them to get our clothes clean? These guys can't even get the DETERGENT white!
• It's amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper.
Things to Think About...
If anyone has any answers to this, please do not hesitate to comment...
• What if there were no hypothetical situations?
• If you are dyslexic and cross-eyed, can you read okay?
• Who puts those "THIN ICE" signs out there?
• If the world were flat would we still have Columbus Day?
• When people make a new Champagne, do they break a boat over it?
• Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle?
• Why is the word abbreviation so long?
• Can fat people go skinny dipping?
• Why doesn't anyone make a table out of coaster material?
• How come when you fix your copier it reproduces, but when you fix a dog it doesn't?
• If vegetable oil is made of vegetables, and olive oil is made of olives, what is baby oil made of?
• Why are there locks on a 7-11 if they're open 24 hours a day?
• Why do cans of anti-mildew spray say "use only in a well - ventilated area"? If the area were ventilated, there wouldn't be any mildew.
• How does Teflon stick to the pan?
• Why isn't "phonetic" spelled the way it sounds?
• Why are they called buildings if they're already built?
• Why are they called apartments if they're all squeezed together?
• If pro is the opposite of con, then is progress the opposite of congress?
• If the black box is the only thing that survives a plane crash, why don't they make the whole plane out of the black-box's material?
• Why do we park in a driveway and drive in a parkway?
• Why do socks go in the top drawer?
• Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii?
• If a cow laughed, would milk come of out her nose?
• Why do they put Braille dots on the keypad of the drive-up ATM?
• Why is it that when you transport something by car, it's a shipment, but when you transport something by ship, it's called cargo?
• If a word were misspelled in the dictionary, how would we know?
• If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest have to drown too?
• What is a "free gift?" Aren't all gifts free?
• What was the greatest thing before sliced bread?
• Shouldn't there be a shorter word for monosyllabic?
• Why is "palindrome" spelled backward "emordnilap", and not a real word?
• Will your answer to this question be no?
• Where would we be without rhetorical questions?
• Why is it whenever someone tastes something bad they always want you to taste it?
• Why is it whenever you dial a wrong number you never get a busy signal?
• If swimming is so good for you, why do whales look the way they do?
• What hair color do they put on the driver's licenses of bald men?
• Whose cruel idea was it for the word "lisp" to have an "s" in it?
• Why do they sterilize needles for lethal injections?
• What if there were no hypothetical situations?
• If you are dyslexic and cross-eyed, can you read okay?
• Who puts those "THIN ICE" signs out there?
• If the world were flat would we still have Columbus Day?
• When people make a new Champagne, do they break a boat over it?
• Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle?
• Why is the word abbreviation so long?
• Can fat people go skinny dipping?
• Why doesn't anyone make a table out of coaster material?
• How come when you fix your copier it reproduces, but when you fix a dog it doesn't?
• If vegetable oil is made of vegetables, and olive oil is made of olives, what is baby oil made of?
• Why are there locks on a 7-11 if they're open 24 hours a day?
• Why do cans of anti-mildew spray say "use only in a well - ventilated area"? If the area were ventilated, there wouldn't be any mildew.
• How does Teflon stick to the pan?
• Why isn't "phonetic" spelled the way it sounds?
• Why are they called buildings if they're already built?
• Why are they called apartments if they're all squeezed together?
• If pro is the opposite of con, then is progress the opposite of congress?
• If the black box is the only thing that survives a plane crash, why don't they make the whole plane out of the black-box's material?
• Why do we park in a driveway and drive in a parkway?
• Why do socks go in the top drawer?
• Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii?
• If a cow laughed, would milk come of out her nose?
• Why do they put Braille dots on the keypad of the drive-up ATM?
• Why is it that when you transport something by car, it's a shipment, but when you transport something by ship, it's called cargo?
• If a word were misspelled in the dictionary, how would we know?
• If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest have to drown too?
• What is a "free gift?" Aren't all gifts free?
• What was the greatest thing before sliced bread?
• Shouldn't there be a shorter word for monosyllabic?
• Why is "palindrome" spelled backward "emordnilap", and not a real word?
• Will your answer to this question be no?
• Where would we be without rhetorical questions?
• Why is it whenever someone tastes something bad they always want you to taste it?
• Why is it whenever you dial a wrong number you never get a busy signal?
• If swimming is so good for you, why do whales look the way they do?
• What hair color do they put on the driver's licenses of bald men?
• Whose cruel idea was it for the word "lisp" to have an "s" in it?
• Why do they sterilize needles for lethal injections?
Silly Definitions
Here are some silly defenitions I found today...
- Antonym - The opposite of the word you're trying to think of.
- Bore - A person with nothing to say and says it.
- Diplomacy - Letting them have it your way.
- Experience - 1. Recognizing a mistake the second time you make it. 2. What you get when you didn't get what you wanted.
- Flashlight - A case in which to hold dead batteries.
- Frisbeetarianism - The belief that when you die, your soul goes up the on roof and gets stuck.
- Ignorance - When you don't know something and someone finds out.
- Junk - Something you need the day after you throw it away.
- Lottery - A tax on people who are bad at math
- Optimist - Someone who tells you to cheer up when things are going his way.
- Pessimist - An optimist with experience.
- Shin - A device for finding furniture in the dark.
- Intelligence - Not trying.
Lasagna?
Here is a line from the movie "Airplane!" Listen to the audio clip here.
Doctor: "What was it we had for dinner tonight?"
Flight Attendant: "Well, we had a choice - steak or fish."
Doctor: "Yes, I remember, I had lasagna."
Everyone is Dumber Now!
Here is a audio file from "Billy Madison" where he just finished lecturing people in a room.
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Biggest News at CES 2005?
Big news from Starbucks... seriously...
From CNet.com (5 January 2005):
From CNet.com (5 January 2005):
"... Laugh if you want, but this is the biggest news coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show on this fine Las Vegas morning: the Starbucks stand in the Las Vegas Convention Center is offering a new lid, and it's got a slider that opens and closes the drink hole.
Closed...and open! Brilliant.
Innovations like these are the reason I come to CES..."
Quit Basketball?
Ok, it's official. I think I may have to turn in my membership. I think I'm just going to show up to the office and drop it off. "Here, take it, I don't deserve this!"
Yes folks, someone has just offered me tix to the Celtics game and I have turned them down. Why? Well, it's a gym day. I bought new gloves and straps and I am eager to try them out (Please, do not insert joke here).
A few weeks ago I mentioned to Anson that I thought there was something wrong with me. I haven't watched a complete Celtics game in weeks, maybe since mid November? It's sad. I have every game TiVo'd but, I just can't sit there and watch the whole game. I fall asleep, get bored, or just do something else.
I don't know if it's the Celtics, being a few games under .500 or NBA basketball in general. The game has changed and it is not as enjoyable to fans. If you checked my profile you will see that I have another blog "The Celtics Guy"(I haven't touched it in a long time, not sure I will). But, hat's who I was. I loved the green. I would schedule things around the game, even if I could watch them later. It was a religion, a way of life. I would walk by a tv playing the game and close my eyes and ears (made it tough to walk sometimes) so that I could watch the entire game when I got home. Now? I am almost at the point where I will watch the game when I walk by, or at least listen.
I don't know what to do. Is there something wrong with me (besides the obvious)? Life has changed. Maybe it was getting married? I'm kidding of course, but, what has happened to me?
Yes folks, someone has just offered me tix to the Celtics game and I have turned them down. Why? Well, it's a gym day. I bought new gloves and straps and I am eager to try them out (Please, do not insert joke here).
A few weeks ago I mentioned to Anson that I thought there was something wrong with me. I haven't watched a complete Celtics game in weeks, maybe since mid November? It's sad. I have every game TiVo'd but, I just can't sit there and watch the whole game. I fall asleep, get bored, or just do something else.
I don't know if it's the Celtics, being a few games under .500 or NBA basketball in general. The game has changed and it is not as enjoyable to fans. If you checked my profile you will see that I have another blog "The Celtics Guy"(I haven't touched it in a long time, not sure I will). But, hat's who I was. I loved the green. I would schedule things around the game, even if I could watch them later. It was a religion, a way of life. I would walk by a tv playing the game and close my eyes and ears (made it tough to walk sometimes) so that I could watch the entire game when I got home. Now? I am almost at the point where I will watch the game when I walk by, or at least listen.
I don't know what to do. Is there something wrong with me (besides the obvious)? Life has changed. Maybe it was getting married? I'm kidding of course, but, what has happened to me?
Random Movie Reviews
I've seen a few movies over the past few weeks or so. The main reason I have seen so many movies you ask? Well, there are two: 1. I had over a week off. 2. Anna is now working part-time at Hollywood video, so we get free movies. In fact, we recently "rented" two movies and didn't watch either one... ah, the life of the "privileged".
"Bourne Supremacy": (4 January 04 @ Anson's) - {4 Stars} Saw it with: Anson and Crystal. It took me forever to eventually watch this movie. When it first came out in the theaters I wanted to see it, but I swear at least two times when I was waiting in line to buy tix for it, the people infront/behind me, said that it was awful. So I saw it last night and it was worth it. Good movie, may have been better at the theaters, but I enjoyed it. I think the next Bourne movie should be called: Bourne Again. Imagine the possibilities of that title, he could go away and join a convent and then people come after him again, and he has to become "born again" into a killer. Man, I should sell these ideas.More random movie reviews to come, on, well, a random day.
"SNL: The Best of Chris Farley": (31 December 2004) - {3 1/2 Stars} Saw it with: Anna, Anson, and Sean. This was funnier than I thought it was going to be. I never really liked Chris Farley, all the time, like everyone else. But I was pleasantly surprised by this "best of". Of course, the "outakes" were the best part.
"Ray": (30 December 2004 @ Capitol Theater) - {4 Stars} Saw it with: Anna. It was long (Anna was squirming at towards the end) but still a very good movies. Very impressive acting by Jamie Foxx (and to think, this is the same guy who played "Wanda" in "In Living Color"). Would have been better if they included the last 40 years of his life. Turns out Ray Charles had a HUGE drug problem and went blind at age 7. Great, now I have ruined the movie for you... A entertainer had a drug problem and Ray Charles was blind... Great!
"Spanglish": (28 December 2004 @ Woburn) - {4 Stars} Saw it with: Anna. This was a very enjoyable movie. It wasn't the funny movie I thought it was going to be, but really good either way. After I noticed (about 3/4 of the way through) that it wasn't going to be a funny movie, I suddenly realized it was a chick-flick... then I proceeded to shed a tear. Ah, scratch that last line, that wasn't supposed to make it to press.
Finally, The Freedom To Turn On, Tune In… And Drop Out?
Read this column, written weekly, about pop culture. The column "Pop Candy" is written by Whitney Matheson in USA Today.
This week she writes about "... becoming one of them..." She now owns an iPod and has become addicted to it. From walking home from the movies to visits to her local cafe, her life is rapidly becoming a soundtrack.
This week she writes about "... becoming one of them..." She now owns an iPod and has become addicted to it. From walking home from the movies to visits to her local cafe, her life is rapidly becoming a soundtrack.
Donate to Tsunami
You can now donate to tsunami survivors directly via the iTunes Music Store. Trust me, this one is real. I did it! Donations are in the amount of: $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, and $200.
"Help survivors and their families by making a monetary donation to American Red Cross: Click the Donate button under the amount you wish to donate. 100% of your donation will go to the American Red Cross. You will receive a receipt from the iTunes Music Store. The donation will also appear on your credit card statement as a transaction with the iTunes Music Store.
Thank you for your donation to the American Red Cross in response to the Southern Asia earthquake and tsunami disaster. Your donation enables the Red Cross to provide immediate relief and long-term support through relief supplies, such as family size tents, blankets, and hygiene kits. The Red Cross is also sending personnel and financial assistance to those in need. The American Red Cross encourages you to learn more about these and other efforts by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-HELP NOW or e-mailing info@usa.redcross.org.
The donation page is hosted by Apple on behalf of the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross pays nothing to Apple for operating the service. The American Red Cross name is used with its permission, which is in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, or company."
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Site Name Change?
I was thinking that I would change my site name. "TEIX" just seems a bit difficult to remember. Can anyone suggest names that I can change it? If possible, check it out first to see if someone already has it. Coincidentally, this is also a good way to see other people's sites with stranger stuff than mine. Also, up on the right corner of my page there is a "next blog" page. It can actually be fun to go through others sites and see what the rest of the world thinks.
Name Change
I'm changing my name. Well, I'm just changing the "posted by" name from "Anna and Curtis" to just "Teix". Lets face it, who am I kidding, I'm the only one in my house that reads this. Well, I did make it Anna's start-up/home page. Hahaha. I'm funny!
No Way! Twice?
Article from Boston.com
-- Parents Have "First Baby Of The Year" For Second Year In A Row --
"... ATTLEBORO, Mass. -- Terri and Mike Gavel now know timing is everything. For the second straight year, the parents are the winners of the first baby contest at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.
Their daughter Kelsey was born 9:37 p.m. on New Year's Day. A year ago, big sister Rory Ann was born at 12:16 a.m. Jan. 2, 2004. "I'm still shocked that it actually happened the second year in a row -- no planning, no nothing," said mom Terri Gavel, 30. "It's a little unreal right now, still."
As winners of the contest, Terri and Mike Gavel, 36, receive a variety of donated gifts. Both girls arrived before their due dates. Rory Ann arrived six days early, while Kelsey was a day early. "It's something that we'll be able to tell our kids when they're older and they understand," Terri Gavel said. "It's going to be neat for them."..."
Obvious: Yellow Ribbons
"Support Our Troops" yellow ribbon magnets not necessarily supporting our troops...
One thing that I really don't like? Those magnetic yellow ribbons on everyone's car. It's not that I don't support the troops, I do, it's just that they have become more distracting, annoying, and ugly. People should find other creative ways to help support the troops. Just because you have a yellow ribbon on your car doesn't mean anything. How about writing a check to the local Veterans Association or the local National Reserves?
Well it turns out most of that money spent on those magnets is not going to the troops. Duh! However, who am I to talk, I wear a yellow Lance Armstrong bracelet and expect the money to go to a cancer foundation. But it's a bracelet, people can't see how dumb I am... EVERYTIME I drive to the mall.
Here is a link to a story about a woman who figured out that the money is not going where she thought.
Monday, January 03, 2005
Cool Stuff: Staple-less Stapler?
A stapler with no staples? Brilliant! And it only cost $5.95. Here is what Tree Huggers had to say:
"... If a stapler doesn't use staples, then shouldn't it be called a stapless? Or maybe an unstaple? We'll leave that one to the linguists, but for the time being, we'll refer to it as the manufacturers do, as a "staple-less stapler." Instead using the tiny pieces of metal that add up to lots waste, this ingenious little device joins your papers by punching a small, neat hole in your documents and folding the remaining flaps together for a secure binding. No paper is torn off of your sheets and there's nothing to toss out or pry apart with your fingernails. So simple, but so smart. We're sure even Milton would give up his red Swingline for this..."
New Sites
On that night I was "up all night" (Anyone remember that show on USA Networks? Or am I making that up? Here is the link) I found some interesting sites. Here are a few:
- Cool Hunting: Stuff from the intersection of design, culture and technology - This guy has some very cool links and interesting/far-out stuff.
- PVR Blog: Go here to learn more about Personal Video Recorders (also known as DVRs. ie: TiVo) and news/rumors about them.
- Cool Tools: This guy takes suggestions from others and post cool tools that people can use, from software to Sheet Metal Worker's gear. Check out the T-Reamer! He says everyone should own one, but I'm not sure why!?
- Kicks Finder: Anyone looking for real vintage Air Jordan's on e-bay? Use this site to filter all the junk.
- Oculas: Luxury and technology have been strange bedfellows until now - This is a VERY strange machine, even with my standards.
- Mobile Bee: Find the coolest new cellphones, who "cells" them, how much the plan will be, and which cellphone provider to use (obviously look for the US phones/providers). I wish I knew this before I made my decision to go with Verizon and my new LG cellphone.
- Gizmodo: The gadgets blog - More gadget info and cool toys. This site actually has a funny bit about new "cellphone booths" (scroll down about 3/4 of the page).
- Tree Hugger: The future is green. Find it here. - I know what you are thinking? "Tree Huggers"? There are some real cool things on this site, I mean REAL cool and inexpensive.
- The Apartment: "...a design consultancy that caters to an international clientele..." - Expensive, but beyond your coolest dreams.
Tech: TiVoToGo
As some of you have read on Boston.com today, TiVo, my 2nd favorite company, has come out with it's new service: TiVoToGo. TiVoToGo will allow you to transfer shows onto your laptop or desktop computer and watch them on the go. In the case of your laptop, you can take your favorite re-runs of "All in the Family" down to NYC while visiting your wife's grandmother (hint: that's what I'm going to do). You can also burn the shows on to a DVD so that you can archive them for future viewings. Goodbye VHS! For more info on TiVoToGo click here. Sad news: No Mac support, yet... but I will wait.
More info on why TiVo is one of my favorite companies, how it works, and how it dramatically changed my life will be posted sometime this week.
More info on why TiVo is one of my favorite companies, how it works, and how it dramatically changed my life will be posted sometime this week.
My new/old gadget: Moleskine
So, I thought that I wanted a new Palm Pilot a few months back. But then I got the bad news that Palm OS's wouldn't be supporting Macintosh computers anymore (boooo to them). Yeah, there is other software around that would do the trick, other ways to work around it, and the possibility that Palm OS's may come back to the Mac. But, having the shopping problem that I have (always "wanting" the better product that cost more even thought I don't need it nor can I afford it) I decided to wait. I couldn't justify spending a few hundred on a new Palm Pilot and not having it do what I wanted it to do. Really, what I would do with the PDA would be to take a few notes, write down some phone numbers, maybe make some sketches, etc. However, in my past experiences, inputting text, drawings, etc., are rather tedious.
So my solution? A Moleskine Notebook. I chose the "squares" styles, basically graphpaper. It's 3 1/2" X 5 1/2" and fits in my back pocket or a jacket pocket. It's great, I just jot down anything and it's in there. No battery needed, no accidental loss of data, no cables, it's great! You can find them at the Harvard Coop in Harvard Sq. It's a small black book (which can also be used as a coaster, BRILLIANT!).
Why did I choose the Moleskine Notebook? It was cool and a bit different, but ordinary. Also, it didn't hurt that a few famous folk used one: Hemingway, van Gogh, and Picasso to name a few. It uses acid free paper pages that are thread bound. It has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners and an elastic closure. And a secret expandable inner pocket made of cardboard
and cloth that contains...
Check out Moleskine's site for more info.
So my solution? A Moleskine Notebook. I chose the "squares" styles, basically graphpaper. It's 3 1/2" X 5 1/2" and fits in my back pocket or a jacket pocket. It's great, I just jot down anything and it's in there. No battery needed, no accidental loss of data, no cables, it's great! You can find them at the Harvard Coop in Harvard Sq. It's a small black book (which can also be used as a coaster, BRILLIANT!).
Why did I choose the Moleskine Notebook? It was cool and a bit different, but ordinary. Also, it didn't hurt that a few famous folk used one: Hemingway, van Gogh, and Picasso to name a few. It uses acid free paper pages that are thread bound. It has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners and an elastic closure. And a secret expandable inner pocket made of cardboard
and cloth that contains...
Check out Moleskine's site for more info.
Welcome Back...
... Well, I made it back... I'm here at work... so excited! I had a week (+) off from work and I'm still complaining because I want more. So what did I do with my time off? Here are some highlights:
- Anna and I slept a lot. It 's tough being a grad student and a university employee. Yeah, what a life we lead.
- We got a lot of cool gifts. Me: Pen (not a regular pen, a ACME Blueprint pen), a Moleskine notebook, a Hat (vintage grand-father style), gift certificates, clothes. Anna: Clothes, gift certificates, make-up, earrings, etc. (Thanks to Marisa for the help with sopping and all the wrapping - Guy's, find yourself a Marisa, it comes in handy, I mean, err... a GREAT Friend).
- Of course we visited the mall a few times. Also, it felt we went to Target every other day. I will have to check the receipts for that info.
- Saw lots of family from MA to NY.
- Did I mention sleep? And lack of sleep? Two nights ago I didn't go to bed? Why didn't I blog? I don't know. I have no idea what I did that night, nor do I have a clue about what went on during the whole day on Sunday.
- I went to the gym a few times, and ate a lot more. I wouldn't want to throw off my reputation for eating more than I go to the gym.
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