August 31, 2005
Speaking of Project Management
I was speaking with a friend of mine this morning. I was looking at one of his books about project management. At the time I was just finishing up a project, where the desired end result wasn't necessarily clear in the beginning.
He explained to me that it didn't matter. Even in a crisis where the end goal is completely obvious, it is difficult to achieve. "New Orleans is completely under water," he said.
The end result is to get these people out of the water. Read the news article from the bbc online.
August 29, 2005
Oracle's Rules
I am trying to download Oracle, when I run into these restrictions. I must agree to all of them before I am able download from their website. I have never made a connection between Oracle and WMD, but Oracle apparently does.
ELIGIBILITY EXPORT RESTRICTIONS
- I am not a citizen, national or resident of, and am not under the control of, the government of: Cuba, Iran, Sudan, Libya, North Korea, Syria, nor any other country to which the United States has prohibited export.
- I will not download or otherwise export or re-export the Programs, directly or indirectly, to the above mentioned countries nor to citizens, nationals or residents of those countries.
- I am not listed on the United States Department of Treasury lists of Specially Designated Nationals, Specially Designated Terrorists, and Specially Designated Narcotic Traffickers, nor am I listed on the United States Department of Commerce Table of Denial Orders.
- I will not download or otherwise export or re-export the Programs, directly or indirectly, to persons on the above mentioned lists.
- I will not use the Programs for, and will not allow the Programs to be used for, any purposes prohibited by United States law, including, without limitation, for the development, design, manufacture or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons of mass destruction.
August 27, 2005
The Greatest Day
Today we all went to the zoo. They had a special Reading is Fundamental event there. Oh wow! You should have seen the cool Robotic dinosaurs! They were so lifelike, they made roaring, grumbling sounds and moved and even appeared to breathe. I'll put up some pics soon...
Check it out
I went to the mall today. I had to get a picture of this sexy bra and panty set.
August 26, 2005
Have You Ever Been Estranged?
One entry found for estrange.
Entry Word: estrange
Function: verb
Text: to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring;
<Carrie's tendency to tattle estranged her classmates>
Synonyms alienate, disaffect, disgruntle, sour
Related Words antagonize, embitter, envenom; aggravate, anger, enrage, incense, infuriate, madden; disunite, divide, separate, sever, sunder; disappoint, disenchant, disillusion
Near Antonyms endear, ingratiate; appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, propitiate
Antonyms reconcile
August 25, 2005
Would You Cuddle With a Stranger?
"Would you cuddle with a stranger?" I overheard the short-order cook say as I walked into the cafeteria. She was talking to the other short-order cook who worked there.
"Would you cuddle with a stranger?!" I laughed. "If you are cuddling with someone then it isn't a stranger anymore."
She told me about a magazine article that the cashier was reading to them. It was about "cuddle parties," and apparently they are becoming trendy in New York. I had never heard of them.
She said as a joke, "Go ask the cashier to cuddle with you."
I looked over at the man standing by the cash register and said, "That one? Over there by the last cash register?"
"No," she said, "the one here by the nearest cash register."
I looked at the woman sitting there and then at the woman who made the request. "Ok."
I walked up to her. I put my tray on the counter and I asked her, "Would you cuddle with me?" We laughed and talked about the article.
The cook explained that she wouldn't mind cuddling with friends. Sometimes they do that if they rent a beach house and there aren't enough beds.
"I'm not so sure I would," I said. "I like to cuddle but not with a stranger."
According to about.com
August 09, 2004
What is a Cuddle Party?
At first glance a Cuddle Party appears to be a non-sexual orgy setting. At least this is the way I'm understanding this new business venture started up by Reid Mihalko and Marcia Baczynski. They are banking on the idea of bringing people together to share intimacy, affection, and appropriate touching to off balance a society of individuals who have become touch-and-snuggle deprived...
Attire is required, perferably pajamas. There are very specific rules that are enforced to assure the party environment is a safe one. Cuddling party sessions last approximately three hours. And in case you are wondering if this cuddling craze is some new type of healing touch therapy I have noted in the FAQ page of the Cuddle Party Web site it states that "Cuddle Parties are not intended as substitutes for therapy."
Visit the Web site:Cuddle Party
August 24, 2005
Verbose
Last night as I was leaving, I stopped by the security desk to retrieve my license. I had left it there as collateral for a temp badge. I explained to the guard that I had left the temp badge in the ladies room, and that someone had already returned it. He didn't quite get what I was saying. My brief explanation turned into a very lengthy explanation. I finally just took the id and left, both of us smiling as we said goodbye.
"Oh man, I think I said too much. I explained that to death, " I said.
Nataraj said, "just take it and go," as we walked to the parking garage.
This morning I received an even lengthier explanation from the security guard in an email (3 short paragraphs). It basicallly said that he got my temp badge and reactivated my regular badge. Now I don't feel so bad about my verbosity.
One entry found for verbose.
Main Entry: verˇbose
Pronunciation: (")v&r-'bOs
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin verbosus, from verbum
1 : containing more words than necessary : WORDY < a verbose reply>;
also : impaired by wordiness <a verbose style>
2 : given to wordiness <a verbose orator>
synonym see WORDY
- verˇboseˇly adverb
- verˇboseˇness noun
- verˇbosˇiˇty /-'bä-s&-tE/ noun
August 23, 2005
Confessions on a Dancefloor
Madonna's new album, Confessions on a Dancefloor, is due out in November. Her first single will be Hung Up. So, confessions, is that another Catholic play on words? Like the Immaculate Collection, her greatest hits album? Either way I can't wait!
August 22, 2005
Belief
A lucky penny
Holding on to my wishes
Returning nothing
Hold On - JET
You tried so hard to be someone
That forgot who you are
You tried to fill some emptiness
Till all you had spilled over
Now everything's so far away
That you don't know where are
You are
When all that you wanted
When all that you had don't seem so much
For you to hold onto
For you to hold onto
For you to belong to
When it's hard to be yourself
It's not to be someone else
Still everything's so far away
That you forget where you are
You are
When all that you wanted
When all that you had don't seem so much
For you to hold onto
For you to hold onto
Hold on
Hold on
When all that you wanted
When all that you had don't seem so much
For you to hold onto
For you to hold onto
For you to hold onto
For you to belong to
August 17, 2005
It's a Small World After All
It's a world of hopes and a world of fears
There's so much that we share that its time we're aware
It's a small world after all
And a smile means friendship for everyone
Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide
It's a small world after all
August 16, 2005
One Ugly Bug
Yesterday I was sitting on the front steps, talking on the phone. Suddenly I felt something on my leg. I brushed it off onto the steps. It was a very nasty looking bug. I told my friend, "you have got to see this bug."
"So take a picture," she suggested. And that is exactly what I did. Take a look at this nasty bug.
August 12, 2005
What Kind of Person Are You?
by Wheeler Wilcox
There are two kinds of people on earth to-day;
Just two kinds of people, no more, I say.
Not the sinner and saint, for it's well understood,
The good are half bad, and the bad are half good.
Not the rich and the poor, for to rate a man's wealth,
You must first know the state of his conscience and health.
Not the humble and proud, for in life's little span,
Who puts on vain airs, is not counted a man.
Not the happy and sad, for the swift flying years
Bring each man his laughter and each man his tears.
No; the two kinds of people on earth I mean,
Are the people who lift, and the people who lean.
Wherever you go, you will find the earth's masses,
Are always divided in just these two classes.
And oddly enough, you will find too, I ween,
There's only one lifter to twenty who lean.
In which class are you? Are you easing the load,
Of overtaxed lifters, who toil down the road?
Or are you a leaner, who lets others share
Your portion of labor, and worry and care?
I'm reading a book called Winning with People, by John C. Maxwell. So far it is pretty good. I like to read.
I put this poem here for your enjoyment. We all need to take time to reflect. I hope this helps.
August 11, 2005
PHP
Hello world is cool in any language. As long as it's English. This one is PHP.
August 09, 2005
Random Acts of Kindness
I went to the atm machine today at a rest stop off the mass pike. My debit card didn't work. I swiped it over and over, but apparently the bar had faded too much. I tried that trick of putting the card in a plastic bag, like they do at the grocery store. Nothing worked. I went to look through my purse, and a woman used the machine.
I went back to the machine when she was finished, determined to give it one more shot. That is when she said the most shocking thing ever, "your card didn't work. Do you need money? I'd hate to see you stranded."
"Oh no. I'm definitely not stranded." I laughed, confused. How very unusual.
August 05, 2005
Emily
Emily said, "I want to listen to some music." So I typed in madonna's website url into the browser address bar. Pretty soon, we heard American Life.
Emily looked at me and said, "I tried to be a boy? I tried to be a man? What is she trying to say? Er... what does she mean?"
That's a good question.
American Life
written by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzai
Track 1, Time: 4:57b
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Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?
I tried to be a boy
I tried to be a girl
I tried to be a mess
I tried to be the best
I guess I did it wrong
That's why I wrote this song
This type of modern life
Is it for me?
This type of modern life
Is it for free?
So I went into a bar
Looking for sympathy
A little company
I tried to find a friend
It's more easily said
It's always been the same
This type of modern life
Is not for me
This type of modern life
Is not for free
Chorus:
American life [American life]
I live the American dream [American dream]
You are the best thing I've seen
You are not just a dream [American life]
I tried to stay ahead
I tried to stay on top
I tried to play the part
But somehow I forgot
Just what I did it for
And why I wanted more
This type of modern life
Is it for me?
This type of modern life
Is it for free?
Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?
(chorus)
American life
I tried to be a boy
Tried to be a girl
Tried to be a mess
Tried to be the best
Tried to find a friend
Tried to stay ahead
I tried to stay on top
(Spoken:)
Fuck it
Do I have to change my name?
Will it get me far?
Should I lose some weight?
Am I gonna be a star?
Uh, fuck it
(repeat 3 times)
(Spoken:)
I'm drinkin' a soy latte
I get a double shoté
It goes right through my body
And you know I'm satisfied
I drive my Mini Cooper
And I'm feeling super-duper
Yo they tell me I'm a trooper
And you know I'm satisfied
I do yoga and pilates
And the room is full of hotties
So I'm checking out their bodies
And you know I'm satisfied
I'm diggin' on the isotope
This metaphysics shit is dope
And if all this can give me hope
You know I'm satisfied
I got a lawyer and a manager
An agent and a chef
Three nannies, an assistant
And a driver and a jet
A trainer and a butler
And a bodyguard or five
A gardener and a stylist
Do you think I'm satisfied?
I'd like to express my extreme point-of-view
I'm not a Christian and I'm not a Jew
I'm just living out the American dream
And I just realized that nothing is what it seems
Do I have to change my name? [American life]
Am I gonna be a star? [I'm the American dream]
Do I have to change my name? [American life]
Am I gonna be a star? [I'm the American dream]
Do I have to change my name?
[American life]
[I'm the American dream]
(repeat and fade)
August 02, 2005
Apropos of Something
I just linked to a new blog and if you are a Mr. T fan like I know that you are you will want to check out his latest post! Also I haven't been to a good test site in a while, but this one looks promising. Apparently anyone can make up a quiz!
I'm Ariel!
Take What Disney Princess are You? today!
Created with Rum and Monkey's Personality Test Generator.
Which Office Moron Are You?
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