"Happy birthday, I didn't get you a present...Oh, mom got you one? Well, that's from me then too, unless it's shitty."
I got this from a twitter feed called "Shit My Dad Says"
Happy Birthday, Karen!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Funny Quote
So today is my sisters birthday and I found a quote from a twitter account that I thought I would pass along, it struck me as funny, so no telling if its actually funny, it just made me laugh.
I got this from a twitter feed called "Shit My Dad Says"
Happy Birthday, Karen!
I got this from a twitter feed called "Shit My Dad Says"
Happy Birthday, Karen!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Another Sobering Statistic (670 to 0)
As a follow-up to a previous post about the DWI Checkpoints that weren't getting good results, I got another press release reporting the results from this weekend.
They stopped 670 motorists and not one DWI arrest. Although, they do get credit for one summons that was issued for a miscellaneous traffic offense.
This is more evidence that these DWI checkpoints just aren't a very effective way to get drunk drivers off the street.
They stopped 670 motorists and not one DWI arrest. Although, they do get credit for one summons that was issued for a miscellaneous traffic offense.
This is more evidence that these DWI checkpoints just aren't a very effective way to get drunk drivers off the street.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Do I Post This?
I put a filter on my blog so when someone sends in a comment, I have to approve it before its posted. I got three email alerts last week where someone commented on a post I created in February of 2008 Subway (Link Here).
The comments were from someone who obviously has had a LOT of experience with Subway restaurants, probably running one, but his experience were not so good. The thing that keeps me from hitting the publish button is the obvious rant-like quality of the comments.
If I post this stuff, it makes me look like I have endorsed these ranting, xenophobic views this guys holds. On the other hand, everyone IS entitled to their opinion, even if I don't endorse or believe everything this person says.
Here's how the first post starts off:
"Subway is dominated by Indian owners. Why would I bring that up? Because it's probably not well known, and if you're interested in owning a Subway, you better have a lot of cash, an inside track, and get along very well with Indians (East Indians, not American Indians). You might think that's racist, but it's not. It's the truth."
- Anonymous
I think the best way to tell someone you hold racist views is to predicate your statement with "...this may sound racist..., or...you may think that's racist...".
Maybe I will publish them, maybe I won't. Tell me if I should.
The comments were from someone who obviously has had a LOT of experience with Subway restaurants, probably running one, but his experience were not so good. The thing that keeps me from hitting the publish button is the obvious rant-like quality of the comments.
If I post this stuff, it makes me look like I have endorsed these ranting, xenophobic views this guys holds. On the other hand, everyone IS entitled to their opinion, even if I don't endorse or believe everything this person says.
Here's how the first post starts off:
"Subway is dominated by Indian owners. Why would I bring that up? Because it's probably not well known, and if you're interested in owning a Subway, you better have a lot of cash, an inside track, and get along very well with Indians (East Indians, not American Indians). You might think that's racist, but it's not. It's the truth."
- Anonymous
I think the best way to tell someone you hold racist views is to predicate your statement with "...this may sound racist..., or...you may think that's racist...".
Maybe I will publish them, maybe I won't. Tell me if I should.
A New Laptop
Me, looking smug with my Apple laptop.
I got a new computer this past week, a laptop from Apple that is awesome. I tricked it out and it is powerful. I've been busy transferring all my old photos, programs, music and miscellaneous files over the past week and discovered how much crap I have.
I have files that I keep for a sliver of a reason and will save it because I can actually think of a reason it might be used. Might.
I have three external hard drives of various sizes that I have filled up with miscellaneous stuff like old artwork, scans, music files and jokes. I have tons of text jokes. I must have 10 Mb of jokes in small text files. I think I may be a computer file hoarder. This may need an intervention.
I got a new computer this past week, a laptop from Apple that is awesome. I tricked it out and it is powerful. I've been busy transferring all my old photos, programs, music and miscellaneous files over the past week and discovered how much crap I have.
I have files that I keep for a sliver of a reason and will save it because I can actually think of a reason it might be used. Might.
I have three external hard drives of various sizes that I have filled up with miscellaneous stuff like old artwork, scans, music files and jokes. I have tons of text jokes. I must have 10 Mb of jokes in small text files. I think I may be a computer file hoarder. This may need an intervention.
How Stupid Are People?
I came across this little gem a week ago. It originated from the Vienna, Virginia Police Report, which reports all the significant police events that occur during the week. This one entry caught my eye:
Police solve perplexing dilemma in Vienna
A woman called Vienna Police to inquire about some “mysterious stickers” she had received in the mail for her Virginia license plates. The woman said she had paid the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to renew her tags which expire in 2009, for two years. She went on to say that inside the envelope returned from the DMV were two odd-looking equal signs. She told police she wondered what she was supposed to do with them.
The dispatcher replied that she should rotate the equal signs 90 degrees and see that they were in fact 2011 “11” stickers.
Police solve perplexing dilemma in Vienna
A woman called Vienna Police to inquire about some “mysterious stickers” she had received in the mail for her Virginia license plates. The woman said she had paid the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to renew her tags which expire in 2009, for two years. She went on to say that inside the envelope returned from the DMV were two odd-looking equal signs. She told police she wondered what she was supposed to do with them.
The dispatcher replied that she should rotate the equal signs 90 degrees and see that they were in fact 2011 “11” stickers.
Cupcakes Actually
We went to CPK (California Pizza Kitchen) and afterward, decided to go into this new little place called "Cupcakes Actually". They had nothing but cupcakes, but they were all gourmet. Cupcakes are just mini cakes, so you don't feel real bad when you eat an entire cupcake. Can't say that about a whole cake.
The tastefully decorated outside of the store. The inside was nice, too.
The Vanilla Bean cupcakes
Kate and I had lunch on friday, which is a rarity since she works in Gaithersburg. Sh e will occasionally work from home on Fridays, so that affords us a chance to have a nice lunch without the distraction of the boy.
The tastefully decorated outside of the store. The inside was nice, too.
The Vanilla Bean cupcakes
Kate and I had lunch on friday, which is a rarity since she works in Gaithersburg. Sh e will occasionally work from home on Fridays, so that affords us a chance to have a nice lunch without the distraction of the boy.
Mini Golf and More
Ready to Mini-Golf
Burke Lake also had an ice cream shop, so of course we had to get some. We didn't ride the train or the carousel, but did get some ice cream an pretzels. The nice thing is that they don't take advantage of the situation and make everything real expensive. So kudos to you, Fairfax County Park Authority.
Jack and Kate by the train ride
The train ride was only $2.00, too.
They even had a Carousel ride for $1.50.
Burke Lake also had an ice cream shop, so of course we had to get some. We didn't ride the train or the carousel, but did get some ice cream an pretzels. The nice thing is that they don't take advantage of the situation and make everything real expensive. So kudos to you, Fairfax County Park Authority.
Jack and Kate by the train ride
The train ride was only $2.00, too.
They even had a Carousel ride for $1.50.
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