Ever get a Snapple drink and read under the cap? Well they have a bunch of "Real Facts" that they have collected. Here are three of them:
1. One brow wrinkle is the result of 200,000 frowns.
2. The first TV network kids show in the U.S. was "Captain Kangaroo."
3. Panama is the only place in the world where you can see the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic.
Friday, February 25, 2005
Welcome Back...
"... Welcome back, your dreams were your ticket out.What a fitting song to re-introduce Antione Walker. He is back on the Celtics after a 2 year hiatus. At first I was shocked, a bit angered,then I kept reading... this deal might turn out well. We'll see if Gary Payton comes back in the next day or so, then it would have been worth it.... for THIS year.
Welcome back to that same old place that you laughed about.
Well, the names have all changed since you hung around.
But those dreams have remained and they've turned around.
Who'd have thought they'd lead ya (who'd have thought they'd lead ya)
Back here where we need ya (back here where we need ya)?
Yeah, we tease him a lot 'cause we've got him on the spot, welcome back.
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back."
Intersting fact about the song above: Mr. Kotter, real name Gabe Kaplan, was a huge basketball fan. He even starred in a movie, Fast Break, a not-bad comedy about a New York basketball enthusiast who lands a coaching job at a small Nevada college. Gabe Kaplan's having a ball! His dream team's got a preacher, a jailbird, a pool shark, and a muscleman. And the best guy on the team is a girl!
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
A Dream Come True
Here is a bit of news that I am VERY excited about.! Why, you may ask? Lets just say that I only have two bumper stickers on my car... and they rhyme with BiVo, and FrApple!
"... Reuters notes in a news story today that shares of TiVo have shot up 17% or more based on speculation that the company may be purchased by Apple Computer, Inc. Both Apple and TiVo declined to comment, but priced at only $300 million, TiVo represents an easy buy for Apple, and could increase their options in the video field..."
It Just So Happens...
... So that's when Judge Judy turns to me and says "...I officially declare YOU as the best kisser in the world..." And that's a true story!
iPod: Price Drop
Apple, today, released "new/updated" iPods. No big difference that the average user would notice, but there is a price drop, and a few other things:
iPod Mini - 3 New colors (Green, Pink, and Blue). They now start at $199. Also, they come in two models: 4GB (about 4000 songs) and 6GB (about 6000 songs). 18-Hour battery life. Charge over USB 2.0.
iPod Photo - 30GB and 60GB, now starting at $349. Synchronize your music and photos.Charge over USB 2.0.
I also recommend the iPod Shuffle!
iPod Mini - 3 New colors (Green, Pink, and Blue). They now start at $199. Also, they come in two models: 4GB (about 4000 songs) and 6GB (about 6000 songs). 18-Hour battery life. Charge over USB 2.0.
iPod Photo - 30GB and 60GB, now starting at $349. Synchronize your music and photos.Charge over USB 2.0.
I also recommend the iPod Shuffle!
Friday, February 18, 2005
Red Sox/Stanley Cup Curse Coincidence? (UPDATE)
I just read this post and it seems eerily correct (I will check with Dr. O, to see if the influenza epidemic truly occurred then, and keep you posted).
"... THE SOX CURSE LIVES (FOR HOCKEY) [Roger Clegg] As explained here, the Boston Red Sox curse still lives, at least for hockey fans. When the Red Sox won the series in 1918, the following seasons Stanley Cup playoffs were canceled because of an influenza epidemic. Then everything went along fine for 85 years, with the Sox losing and the Cup being awarded. But then, last fall, the Red Sox won another series and, sure enough, hockey fans must now again suffer a Cupless season..."UPDATE: Dr. O is out of town and a quick google search confirmed the date of the great influenze epidemic.
Wedding Album
It's in folks, finally. Stop by if you want to see it. I know everyone is excited... haha.
There are two pics from the album on our photographer's site. We would recommend him to anyone, he was great.
Check out the pictures here (The second and third on the top, from the left).
There are two pics from the album on our photographer's site. We would recommend him to anyone, he was great.
Check out the pictures here (The second and third on the top, from the left).
Make Sure to Check the Web Cam is OFF! (UPDATED)
Folks, your going to really laugh out loud at this one. This kid must have done this on purpose, he just didn't mean for it to get out to everyone in the world. Hahahaha.
Warning: There is music, so try not to have the volume too high when watching this.
Warning: There is music, so try not to have the volume too high when watching this.
For a great laugh, watch this kid!
UPDATE: So apparently a lot of you have already seen this. Here is an article about this video on MSNBC. It must be a slow news week for them.
Friendster
Friendster: I've re-joined. I once had an account (it actually still exists) but I hadn't checked in 13 months. So I set up a new account because I couldn't remember the old info I used.
I had joined originally because it was new and cool, but, there wasn't much that grabbed my attention. But over the past year, more and more people have been talking about it, so I said... why not?
This is actually a good way to keep in touch with, and find, old friends from high school, college, or even an old neighbor.
So, sign up here... all the cool kids are doing it!
I had joined originally because it was new and cool, but, there wasn't much that grabbed my attention. But over the past year, more and more people have been talking about it, so I said... why not?
This is actually a good way to keep in touch with, and find, old friends from high school, college, or even an old neighbor.
So, sign up here... all the cool kids are doing it!
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Free MP3s on your Cellphone
Ever want to have a "cool" ringtone and dont know how to get one? Well there are a few sites who charge some money to get the songs. However, the most common way is to use the service provider's (etc. Verizon) download service built into your phone. Problem: They charge about $1.50/each song. This should be free, but, whatever.
Well, I found this site, that, for now, allows you to use your songs and send them to your phone for free (well, plus the 10 cents your provider charges to recieve text messages). Go to the site and check it out for yourself. There are a few limitations, like your phone may have to recieve "MMS" messages. Anyways, things sound technical, but, try it out, if it doesn't work... no harm/no foul... it was free!
So yes, Anna, you can put on as many Clay Aiken songs as your heart (and phone) can handle!
Here is the site
Well, I found this site, that, for now, allows you to use your songs and send them to your phone for free (well, plus the 10 cents your provider charges to recieve text messages). Go to the site and check it out for yourself. There are a few limitations, like your phone may have to recieve "MMS" messages. Anyways, things sound technical, but, try it out, if it doesn't work... no harm/no foul... it was free!
So yes, Anna, you can put on as many Clay Aiken songs as your heart (and phone) can handle!
Here is the site
WOW!
So a woman walks into our office today and asks if we have classrooms in our area. I said "No, not in this area, but this is the second floor, there are classrooms on the first floor." I didn't think anything of it, it's a common mistake. So the woman says thank you, and turns to walk away, pauses and turns back. Then she says "May I ask, is this you...," pointing to my name plate on my desk. "Yes?" I replied feeling a bit confused for a second. She continues "... are you, Cape Verdean?..." Once again, I reply, "yes?" Still a bit confused on where this is going, I thought to myself, this woman kind of looks Cape Verdean, she is probably just going to tell me she is. So, then she says "What is your mom's first name?" I said "Rosa." She then replied with a very interesting bit of information, she said "I was your mom's nurse when you were born at St. Margaret's Hospital". WOW! Instantly I felt there was some sort of connection. Not really between me and her, but, I swear I had this thought, idea, or conversation before with someone. Maybe my mom? My mom did run into someone last year randomly while I was driving with her in the old neighborhood, but, I can't remember if it was this woman or an old friend? Or maybe I even met the woman before, but, why would she introduce herself again? We shook hands and exchanged some brief banter and she was on her way to the classroom.
And the day has started off interesting. I wonder what is next? Should I play the lottery as Russ suggested? Ah, we will just chalk this up to another story in "The Life and Times of Curtis... and Anna!"
And the day has started off interesting. I wonder what is next? Should I play the lottery as Russ suggested? Ah, we will just chalk this up to another story in "The Life and Times of Curtis... and Anna!"
Monday, February 14, 2005
Idea: Picture Projection
How about a digital camera that shoots a projection a few feet above it. This will allow the people in the picture to see what the picture should look like. People can let the photographer know if there is something wrong with the picture. Yes, this will lead to many annoying photo shoots, but it may be worth it. Although, I guess with a digital camera, you can take endless pictures, but, who like standing around waiting for the same pic to be taken 5 times. Once again, if you were a model like me, you would be used to this, but, most common-folk aren't.
iTunes: Grammy Awards Sale
Here is some news for those of you looking to download those songs you heard, on the telecast of the Grammys, from iTunes
Apple honors GRAMMY award winning artists via iTunes Music Store
"... Starting today, all albums on the iTunes Music Store that include a GRAMMY award winning track can be downloaded for $2 off its original cost, which brings the price of most albums down to $7.99. The special version of "Across the Universe" performed live during the CBS GRAMMY telecast by leading artists including Bono, Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Velvet Revolver, Tim McGraw and Brian Wilson is also available as a 99-cent download exclusively on the iTunes Music Store in the US and Canada, with all proceeds going to the Southeast Asia tsunami relief efforts..."
Breast Cancer Wristbands
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Wristbands I ordered last month have finally been shipped. I should be receiving them tomorrow (Tues. 15 Feb 2005).
I have about 5 left, so let me know if you would like one.
Thanks.
I have about 5 left, so let me know if you would like one.
Thanks.
Happy Valentine's Day!
A special "Hello" to all the ladies reading this today.
However, more importantly, Happy Valentine's Day to my lovely wife.
The day has already been filled with some surprises for her, and a few more to come. But... for the big one, go by my house and look at our front window.
However, more importantly, Happy Valentine's Day to my lovely wife.
The day has already been filled with some surprises for her, and a few more to come. But... for the big one, go by my house and look at our front window.
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Human Clock
Here is a site that changes every minute. It displays the time. The cool part: People send in pictures of the time (from all around the world) and it shows that picture.
Anyone want to send in a pic with me?
Click here to see the time/pic
Anyone want to send in a pic with me?
Click here to see the time/pic
Boston: Aerial Maps
I'm all about maps today. But this one is the coolest. At The Boston Atlas you can see an aerial view of whatever address you type in in the city. Have fun!
Note: Thanks to Greg for the link.
Note: Thanks to Greg for the link.
Luxuriously Cold
Ever wonder what it's like to sleep in an igloo? Or a frozen cave? Well, here is what is believed to be the worlds only Ice Hotel, aptly named: Icehotel. It's located in a small village of JukkasjÀrvi in Northern Sweden and open between the months of December and April. It has 30 individual suites, an Absolut Icebar, and even a church, to name a few amenities. Your suite consist of fur blankets on top of blocks of ice.
Or, I can just stay in New England for those months, turn off my heat, and still ge to work relatively on time. Hahaha.
Or, I can just stay in New England for those months, turn off my heat, and still ge to work relatively on time. Hahaha.
UPDATED: Google: Useful Tips & Tricks
Here are some useful tips and tricks Michaeline, Christine, Maggie and I were playing with last Friday (I know, they are geeks, but hey, I played along, wink, wink).
In the Google Search Bar, type:
In the Google Search Bar, type:
Find a person's phone number and address
FirstName LastName City StateInitials
Example, Type in> John Smith Arlington Ma
Here is the result
(Catch: It only works for people who have land lines in their name, most of the time)
Get Conversions
How many ounces in a pound?
Example, Type in> 1lb to oz
Here is the result
Built in Calculator
Don't like using the computers calculator?
Example, Type in> 12+6-4*8/2
Here is the result
Definitions
To see a definition for a word or phrase, simply type the word "define," then a space, and then the word(s) you want defined.
Example, Type in> define: valentine
Here is the result
Local Search
Enables you to search for just those stores and businesses in a specific neighborhood. Include a city or zip code in your search and Google displays relevant results from that region at the top of your search results.
Example, Type in> Pizza 02474
Here is the result
Search By Number
Parcel tracking IDs, patents and other specialized numbers can be entered into Google's search box for quick access to information about them. For example, typing a FedEx tracking number will return the latest information on your package. Other special search by number types include :
•
UPS tracking numbers
example search: "1Z9999W99999999999"
•
FedEx tracking numbers
example search: "999999999999"
•
USPS tracking numbers
example search: "9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 99"
•
UPC codes
example search: "073333531084"
•
Telephone area codes
example search: "650"
Read A LOT more about Googles abilities here
FirstName LastName City StateInitials
Example, Type in> John Smith Arlington Ma
Here is the result
(Catch: It only works for people who have land lines in their name, most of the time)
Get Conversions
How many ounces in a pound?
Example, Type in> 1lb to oz
Here is the result
Built in Calculator
Don't like using the computers calculator?
Example, Type in> 12+6-4*8/2
Here is the result
Definitions
To see a definition for a word or phrase, simply type the word "define," then a space, and then the word(s) you want defined.
Example, Type in> define: valentine
Here is the result
Local Search
Enables you to search for just those stores and businesses in a specific neighborhood. Include a city or zip code in your search and Google displays relevant results from that region at the top of your search results.
Example, Type in> Pizza 02474
Here is the result
Search By Number
Parcel tracking IDs, patents and other specialized numbers can be entered into Google's search box for quick access to information about them. For example, typing a FedEx tracking number will return the latest information on your package. Other special search by number types include :
•
UPS tracking numbers
example search: "1Z9999W99999999999"
•
FedEx tracking numbers
example search: "999999999999"
•
USPS tracking numbers
example search: "9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 99"
•
UPC codes
example search: "073333531084"
•
Telephone area codes
example search: "650"
Read A LOT more about Googles abilities here
Google: Maps
Well, Google has done it again. They have come up with another site: Goggle Maps
Google maps will find locations for you, people, and give you directions. Who needs Mapquest? It's all based in the US for now, but I'm sure Google will be covering the world soon enough. It's still in the "beta" stage ("testing" stage), but it works pretty well.
A little note about Google: How do they come up with so many sites/ideas all the time? Well, ne day a week they each have time to work on their own project. Soon, one picks up steam and then everyone focuses on that project. Those kids are wicked smaht and constantly working. Keep it up Google.
Note: Thanks to Greg for the link
Google maps will find locations for you, people, and give you directions. Who needs Mapquest? It's all based in the US for now, but I'm sure Google will be covering the world soon enough. It's still in the "beta" stage ("testing" stage), but it works pretty well.
A little note about Google: How do they come up with so many sites/ideas all the time? Well, ne day a week they each have time to work on their own project. Soon, one picks up steam and then everyone focuses on that project. Those kids are wicked smaht and constantly working. Keep it up Google.
Note: Thanks to Greg for the link
Where Have You Been?
I've been away a bit folks. Had some things to deal with, and I am slowly getting back into the swing. So, I would like to give myself a great big, "Welcome Back!" Now on to some "stuff"...
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Knock, Knock... it's the FBI
Mike just sent out an e-mail to "his 'student' kids" about the proper etiquette for asking for a recommendation from him. I must say, it was a pretty funny e-mail. It consisted of two multiple choice questions. Question 2 was the funniest:
Question 2 - You are filling out an application to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigations. You are providing your proctor's name to the Federal Bureau of Investigations as a reference. When the Feds show up at your proctor's door to ask questions about you, it would be best if:Come to find out, this ACTUALLY happened to another proctor at his unnamed school. Imagine that, the fed's show up... "... Excuse us Mr. Proctor, but, we need to ask you some questions about..."
Marisa: U2 Tix
Well folks... Marisa is willing to pay any price for U2 tickets. Ok, within some reason, but this girl is possessed. Here is an e-mail from Marisa (notice the date and time).
From: MarisaUnfortunately Marisa did NOT get the tickets, nor did anyone she knows. She has sent me six e-mails since Monday asking/inquiring about the tickets. She even asked me to do some research for her this morning. Anyone have any tickets for her??? PLEASE!!!!
Subject: U2
Date: January 29, 2005 9:36:45 AM EST
To: Cteix
Morning! So you won't believe where i am right now. I'm sitting at work waiting for U2 tickets to go on sale which is at 10:00 am. Yeah... I know... I'm a freak. 24 more minutes to go. Its driving me crazy!!!!!
Class: Yesterday
We watched a video about this really arrogant business man who was speaking at the Harvard Business School as an alumnae. It was a tape from about 20 years ago. Very funny, irritating, and a bit impressive. Even though this guy was cocky and a jerk, he was actually pretty smart.
Here is my favorite line from the video: He said "... you can only change a leopards spots so many ways..."
Today, Russ said the following about Harvard Business Students: "... You can tell a Harvard Business Student ...but you can't tell him anything..."
Here is my favorite line from the video: He said "... you can only change a leopards spots so many ways..."
Today, Russ said the following about Harvard Business Students: "... You can tell a Harvard Business Student ...but you can't tell him anything..."
Super Bowl Commercial: Apple/Pepsi
This year Apple and Pepsi will team up again to offer the chance to win free songs from iTunes with the purchase of a Pepsi soda. This year's slogan: "Drink. Win. Play." Drink Pepsi, Win a song, and Play it on iTunes.
Here is an advanced copy of 1 of the 2 commercial from AppleInsider.com. This one is 45 seconds long and "the other one" is 30 seconds.
Rumor: Superbowl commercials cost for 30 seconds this year: $2.4 million
Here is an advanced copy of 1 of the 2 commercial from AppleInsider.com. This one is 45 seconds long and "the other one" is 30 seconds.
Rumor: Superbowl commercials cost for 30 seconds this year: $2.4 million
Joke: Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Mrs. Smith goes to the doctor's office to collect her husband's test results.
The lab technician says, "I'm sorry, mam, but there has been a bit of a mix-up and we have a problem. When we sent the samples from your husband to the lab, the samples from another Mr. Smith were sent as well and we are now uncertain which one is your husband's. Frankly, it's either bad news or terrible news!"
What do you mean?" said Mrs. Smith.
"Well, one Mr. Smith tested positive for Alzheimer's, and the other tested positive for AIDS. We can't tell which is your husband's test."
That's terrible!" said Mrs. Smith. "Can we do the test over?"
"Normally, yes. But you have Blue Cross Health Care, and they won't pay for these expensive tests more than once."
"What am I supposed to do now?" said Mrs. Smith.
"Blue Cross Health Care recommends that you drop your husband off in the middle of town. If he finds his way home, don't sleep with him."
The lab technician says, "I'm sorry, mam, but there has been a bit of a mix-up and we have a problem. When we sent the samples from your husband to the lab, the samples from another Mr. Smith were sent as well and we are now uncertain which one is your husband's. Frankly, it's either bad news or terrible news!"
What do you mean?" said Mrs. Smith.
"Well, one Mr. Smith tested positive for Alzheimer's, and the other tested positive for AIDS. We can't tell which is your husband's test."
That's terrible!" said Mrs. Smith. "Can we do the test over?"
"Normally, yes. But you have Blue Cross Health Care, and they won't pay for these expensive tests more than once."
"What am I supposed to do now?" said Mrs. Smith.
"Blue Cross Health Care recommends that you drop your husband off in the middle of town. If he finds his way home, don't sleep with him."
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