Friday, April 29, 2005
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Tell your kids to quit complaining.
Lamentations 4:10:
With their own hands compassionate women
have cooked their own children,
who became their food
when my people were destroyed.
With their own hands compassionate women
have cooked their own children,
who became their food
when my people were destroyed.
fast food nation
New York City - AP National News: "A man is suing a fast-food restaurant operator for more than $50,000, claiming he found a slice of skin on his chicken sandwich.
David Scheiding filed the lawsuit in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court on April 1 after rejecting a settlement offer from GZK Inc., his lawyer said. GZK owns the Arby's restaurant in Tipp City where he bought the sandwich.
Scheiding said he realized something wasn't right when he bit into the sandwich on June 18 and found a piece of flesh about three-fourths of an inch long.
'It looked like I was seeing fingerprints on it,' he said. 'I got sick and went to the bathroom.'
Miami County health investigators talked to the restaurant manager, who had a bandage on his right thumb and wore a latex glove, according to a health district report. The manager said he sliced skin from the thumb while shredding lettuce, and sanitized the area but didn't throw away the bin of lettuce, the report said. Scheiding's sandwich contained lettuce.
'Why wasn't the food searched, and why wasn't it thrown away?' said Scheiding's lawyer, Hank Hyde.
Christine Koeller, vice president of marketing and communications with GZK, said what happened was unintentional.
'(The manager) did destroy product that was in and around the slicer immediately, and did everything that he thought was appropriate to do,' Koeller said. "
David Scheiding filed the lawsuit in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court on April 1 after rejecting a settlement offer from GZK Inc., his lawyer said. GZK owns the Arby's restaurant in Tipp City where he bought the sandwich.
Scheiding said he realized something wasn't right when he bit into the sandwich on June 18 and found a piece of flesh about three-fourths of an inch long.
'It looked like I was seeing fingerprints on it,' he said. 'I got sick and went to the bathroom.'
Miami County health investigators talked to the restaurant manager, who had a bandage on his right thumb and wore a latex glove, according to a health district report. The manager said he sliced skin from the thumb while shredding lettuce, and sanitized the area but didn't throw away the bin of lettuce, the report said. Scheiding's sandwich contained lettuce.
'Why wasn't the food searched, and why wasn't it thrown away?' said Scheiding's lawyer, Hank Hyde.
Christine Koeller, vice president of marketing and communications with GZK, said what happened was unintentional.
'(The manager) did destroy product that was in and around the slicer immediately, and did everything that he thought was appropriate to do,' Koeller said. "
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Duke's Coach K, Bush assert importance of teamwork in life at Texas A&M
Yahoo! Sports - NCAA Men's Basketball : "Duke University head coach Mike Krzyzewski saluted Former President George H. W. Bush and shared tips on how to excel at life and the game of basketball.
Krzyzewski joined Bush and CBS commentator Jim Nantz for the Bush Leadership Forum in Rudder Auditorium at Texas A&M University on Monday.
The salute was something Krzyzewski, a U.S. Military Academy graduate, said he has wanted to do since the first time he met the president.
'Coach Krzyzewski has values, an innate sense of decency and a commitment to friends and family I admire,' Bush said. 'Even if he didn't go to West Point, his character alone would make me a big fan of his. He and everyone in his program play to win in life, and that's the way it should be.'
During the forum, Krzyzewski discussed the five things he teaches Duke players to make them not only good people in basketball, but also good people in life."
Krzyzewski joined Bush and CBS commentator Jim Nantz for the Bush Leadership Forum in Rudder Auditorium at Texas A&M University on Monday.
The salute was something Krzyzewski, a U.S. Military Academy graduate, said he has wanted to do since the first time he met the president.
'Coach Krzyzewski has values, an innate sense of decency and a commitment to friends and family I admire,' Bush said. 'Even if he didn't go to West Point, his character alone would make me a big fan of his. He and everyone in his program play to win in life, and that's the way it should be.'
During the forum, Krzyzewski discussed the five things he teaches Duke players to make them not only good people in basketball, but also good people in life."
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Finally
We paid off our last credit card over the weekend. They just posted it and we are officially debt free (except our house...). It's beginning to feel a little more real now.
It's on like neckbone.
The Landlord Will Return Next Season: "Duke University head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced that Shelden Williams will return for his senior season in 2005-06. Williams, the 2005 NABC National Defensive Player of the Year, averaged 15.5 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.7 blocked shots per game while helping Duke to a 27-6 record and the ACC Championship last season."
Monday, April 25, 2005
You had me at hello.
Nickelodeon Movies: is teaming up with Jack Black, Mike White, and Jared Hess on an untitled wrestling project as a starring vehicle for Black. White and Hess will co-write with Hess directing. Black & White Productions and Nick Movies will produce the feature that will be distributed by Paramount Pictures with production targeted for this fall. The announcement was made today by Julia Pistor, Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon Movies.
In this true-life inspired story, Black will play a Mexican priest who moonlights as a masked Lucha Libre wrestler in order to save an orphanage destined for closure. All the while, the priest must keep his identity hidden from the wrestling community and the church.
In this true-life inspired story, Black will play a Mexican priest who moonlights as a masked Lucha Libre wrestler in order to save an orphanage destined for closure. All the while, the priest must keep his identity hidden from the wrestling community and the church.
Friday, April 22, 2005
stunningly bad
Check out this fill-in for a college tv station. It's hard to make it thru because he's so bad, but try to make it to the NBA highlights. Boom goes the dynamite!
great news!
Yahoo! Sports - NCAA Men's Basketball - Tar Heels lose May, Felton and Marvin Williams: "North Carolina players Sean May, Raymond Felton and Marvin Williams are entering the NBA draft, leaving the NCAA champion Tar Heels without their top seven scorers for next season."
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Words that should never appear together:
ESPN.com - MLB - Garciaparra (groin) out 2-3 months: "Chicago Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra will be sidelined at least two to three months because of a torn left groin.
Garciaparra was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, one day after he got hurt while leaving the batter's box during a game against St. Louis. Cubs trainer Mark O'Neal said the muscle pulled away from the bone."
Garciaparra was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, one day after he got hurt while leaving the batter's box during a game against St. Louis. Cubs trainer Mark O'Neal said the muscle pulled away from the bone."
Peter's Evil Overlord List
The Top 100 Things I'd Do If I Ever Became An Evil Overlord: "49. If I learn the whereabouts of the one artifact which can destroy me, I will not send all my troops out to seize it. Instead I will send them out to seize something else and quietly put a Want-Ad in the local paper."
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
webby
I have like 4 different websites that I want to design or redesign right now and I am having a serious blockage. What's the deal? I can't seem to get going. It's like writer block only I'm not writing. Any suggestions?
Friday, April 15, 2005
new jersey
So what NFL player's jersey would you consider wearing? My list is as follows:
- Kurt Warner - STL Rams, old Blue and Yellow one from '99
- Michael Vick - not the Ron Mexico one, probably Red Alt Home jersey
- Tom Brady - Blue home jersey, mostly just to irritate Colts fans so that isn't the most noble reason
- Derrick Thomas - Bucs, he's just cool
Tricks of the Trade
Tricks of the Trade: "Skydriving Instructor
Students using a Static Line or Instructor Assisted Deployment method (i.e., a solo jump where the parachute opens automatically and the instructor stays in aircraft) will sometimes refuse to jump
You would never force or throw them out of the airplane, of course. But they don't know that. If you give them a small shake -- just to demonstrate that you could toss them out if you wanted to -- they will almost always jump themselves ... and thank you afterwards."
*subscribed*
Students using a Static Line or Instructor Assisted Deployment method (i.e., a solo jump where the parachute opens automatically and the instructor stays in aircraft) will sometimes refuse to jump
You would never force or throw them out of the airplane, of course. But they don't know that. If you give them a small shake -- just to demonstrate that you could toss them out if you wanted to -- they will almost always jump themselves ... and thank you afterwards."
*subscribed*
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Verse(s) of the day
BibleGateway.com Passage Lookup: "Proverbs 16:2-4 (NIV)
2 All a man's ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the LORD .
3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends-
even the wicked for a day of disaster."
2 All a man's ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the LORD .
3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends-
even the wicked for a day of disaster."
Tougher than I thought?
I still have 45 movies on my list of movies to watch this year. Have I made a terrible mistake? There are 38 weeks (including this week) left in the year. Math is hard.
U.N. Video Game Encourages Kids to Feed, Not Kill
Yahoo! News: "The jungle territory that hides lurking rebel forces makes it look like a shoot-em-up adventure, but in this video game -- from the U.N.'s food aid agency -- the aim is to feed the masses rather than blow them away."
Bush, New England Patriots once again reunited at White House
Yahoo! Sports: "Recalling last year's team visit to the White House, Bush told the team: ``I think I said last time there's a chance you'll be back. I wasn't sure about me.'' As the audience laughed and Bush winked at Kerry, the president added: ``I'm confident I'll be back next year. And the way you've been playing, there's a good chance you will be, too.''"
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
New song part deux
Ok, I uploaded the song to bbr instead of that other place. So, to listen click here: latin
April 12th is
Big Wind Day:
On the morning of April 12th, 1934, weather surveyors at the Mt. Washington observatory in New Hampshire recorded the strongest velocity natural wind ever measured on the surface of the Earth. The "big wind" reached 231 miles per hour and is commemorated each year on this date.
On the morning of April 12th, 1934, weather surveyors at the Mt. Washington observatory in New Hampshire recorded the strongest velocity natural wind ever measured on the surface of the Earth. The "big wind" reached 231 miles per hour and is commemorated each year on this date.
Monday, April 11, 2005
QOTD
"Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care." - William Safire
Friday, April 08, 2005
Quote of the day
I like baked potatoes, man. I don't have a microwave oven; it takes forever to cook a baked potato in a conventional oven. Sometimes I'll just throw one in there, even if I don't want one, because by the time it's done....who knows? I'll throw a potato in and go on vacation. - Mitch Hedberg
Thursday, April 07, 2005
New song
I finished my latest song. Here's the link. Think it'll work, but this is the first time I've used this "ourmedia" site. Let me know what you think.
Quote of the day
The Warrior attacks - The Daily Campus - News: "'Queering don't make the world work,' Warrior said."
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Trust me, you'll love it.
STUFF : ODDSTUFF - STORY : New Zealand's leading news and information website: "Tony Troiano grimaced as he was lifted off the floor by giant fishhooks pierced through the skin on his shoulders.
Within minutes, he started to spin, swing his feet and declare the painful experience 'the greatest thing' ever.
'I was on Cloud Nine,' the Wethersfield, Connecticut teenager said as he joined fellow body suspension practitioners at an annual convention over the weekend. 'It was euphoric. It was spiritual. I'd do it again today if I wasn't so sore.'"
verse o' the day
Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD , "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Bond Video Game
Yahoo! News - Connery Back as 007 for James Bond Video Game: "Actor Sean Connery, the original James Bond of the big screen, has agreed to reprise his role as Agent 007 for Electronic Arts' upcoming video game version of 'From Russia With Love.'
Connery will record dialogue for the game, and his likeness will appear as it did in MGM's 1963 hit movie, his second outing as the suave British super spy."
Connery will record dialogue for the game, and his likeness will appear as it did in MGM's 1963 hit movie, his second outing as the suave British super spy."
Woke up with this song in my head
Lyrics: I See Love: "I See Love
by Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, and MercyMe
from 'The Passion of the Christ: Songs
Some see a teacher
Standing on a hill
Speaking words of wisdom
Some see a healer
Reaching out his hand
To give sight to a blind man
Some see a dreamer
Wasting his life
On what can never be
Some see a fool
Dying for his dreams
But I see love (I see love)
I see love (I see love)
Light of heaven breaking through
Well I see grace (I see grace)
I see God's face (I See Gods face)
Shining pure and perfect love
When I see you
I see love
Some see a prisoner
Alone before his judge
With no one to defend him
Some see a victim
Beaten and abused
With all the world against him
Some see a martyr
Carrying his cross
For what he believes
Some see a hero
Who set his people free
But I see love (I see love)
I see love (I see love)
Light of heaven breaking through
Well I see grace (I see grace)
I see God's face (I See Gods face)
Shining pure and perfect love
When I see you
With your last breath
I see love
Through your death
I see love
I see peace in the eyes of the king
I see hope in your suffering (I see love)
I see a calm in the center of the storm
I see a Saviour
I see love
I see love
Light of heaven breaking through (heaven breaking through)
I see grace
I see God's face
Shining pure and perfect love
When I see you
I see love
When I see you
I see heaven breaking through
See Gods face
Shining pure and perfect love
When I see you
When I see you
When I see you
I see love
I see love
When I see
Some see Him walking from an empty grave"
by Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, and MercyMe
from 'The Passion of the Christ: Songs
Some see a teacher
Standing on a hill
Speaking words of wisdom
Some see a healer
Reaching out his hand
To give sight to a blind man
Some see a dreamer
Wasting his life
On what can never be
Some see a fool
Dying for his dreams
But I see love (I see love)
I see love (I see love)
Light of heaven breaking through
Well I see grace (I see grace)
I see God's face (I See Gods face)
Shining pure and perfect love
When I see you
I see love
Some see a prisoner
Alone before his judge
With no one to defend him
Some see a victim
Beaten and abused
With all the world against him
Some see a martyr
Carrying his cross
For what he believes
Some see a hero
Who set his people free
But I see love (I see love)
I see love (I see love)
Light of heaven breaking through
Well I see grace (I see grace)
I see God's face (I See Gods face)
Shining pure and perfect love
When I see you
With your last breath
I see love
Through your death
I see love
I see peace in the eyes of the king
I see hope in your suffering (I see love)
I see a calm in the center of the storm
I see a Saviour
I see love
I see love
Light of heaven breaking through (heaven breaking through)
I see grace
I see God's face
Shining pure and perfect love
When I see you
I see love
When I see you
I see heaven breaking through
See Gods face
Shining pure and perfect love
When I see you
When I see you
When I see you
I see love
I see love
When I see
Some see Him walking from an empty grave"
Monday, April 04, 2005
Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes Of All Time
Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes Of All Time: "#8: The Left-Handed Whopper
In 1998 Burger King published a full page advertisement in USA Today announcing the introduction of a new item to their menu: a 'Left-Handed Whopper' specially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the advertisement, the new whopper included the same ingredients as the original Whopper (lettuce, tomato, hamburger patty, etc.), but all the condiments were rotated 180 degrees for the benefit of their left-handed customers. The following day Burger King issued a follow-up release revealing that although the Left-Handed Whopper was a hoax, thousands of customers had gone into restaurants to request the new sandwich. Simultaneously, according to the press release, 'many others requested their own 'right handed' version.'"
In 1998 Burger King published a full page advertisement in USA Today announcing the introduction of a new item to their menu: a 'Left-Handed Whopper' specially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the advertisement, the new whopper included the same ingredients as the original Whopper (lettuce, tomato, hamburger patty, etc.), but all the condiments were rotated 180 degrees for the benefit of their left-handed customers. The following day Burger King issued a follow-up release revealing that although the Left-Handed Whopper was a hoax, thousands of customers had gone into restaurants to request the new sandwich. Simultaneously, according to the press release, 'many others requested their own 'right handed' version.'"
Friday, April 01, 2005
NBA.com: Dear Dirk ... Mailbag
NBA.com: Dear Dirk ... Mailbag (Dirk Nowitzki): "Dear Dirk ... I grew out my blond hair because yours was long. Now that you've cut yours, should I do the same? Thanks for you advice Dirk.
Dirk says: Yes, of course you should do the same.
Dear Dirk ... on Love and Romance
Robert in Dallas asks:
'Dear Dirk ... Hi! Great job this year -- MVP for sure. I have been married almost three years and I am really searching for a romantic restaurant in the Dallas area can you recommend any that are really special and will leave my wife breathless?
Dirk says: 'Do I look like I take anyone on romantic dinners?'"
Dirk says: Yes, of course you should do the same.
Dear Dirk ... on Love and Romance
Robert in Dallas asks:
'Dear Dirk ... Hi! Great job this year -- MVP for sure. I have been married almost three years and I am really searching for a romantic restaurant in the Dallas area can you recommend any that are really special and will leave my wife breathless?
Dirk says: 'Do I look like I take anyone on romantic dinners?'"
Release MTV's The State on VHS & DVD Petition
Release MTV's The State on VHS & DVD Petition: "To: MTV
By filling out this petition, I am trying to get all of The State episodes on VHS/DVD. The State was a great show but MTV does not show any episodes of The State anymore on their network. By signing this petition, we have the power to tell MTV that we want all of the episodes of The State put onto VHS & DVD for all fans to enjoy.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned"
By filling out this petition, I am trying to get all of The State episodes on VHS/DVD. The State was a great show but MTV does not show any episodes of The State anymore on their network. By signing this petition, we have the power to tell MTV that we want all of the episodes of The State put onto VHS & DVD for all fans to enjoy.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned"
The Education of a Carnival Con Artist
Amazon.com: Books: Eyeing the Flash : The Education of a Carnival Con Artist: "Not a book for the true carnie, January 28, 2005
Reviewer: Carol (Oklahoma)
I was intrigued by the title of this book and had heard good things about it. However, being a true carnival worker myself, the life depicted in the book is not even close to the life of a real carnival con artist. For 12 years I have worked at the guess your weight booth at a traveling carnival. Let me tell you it is no easy life, nor is it glamorous and sexy as this book would have you believe. Also, people eat really fatty foods when they come to the carnival and that makes my job so very difficult. You may enjoy this book, but if you have friends who are real carnies, tell them they are better off spending their money at their own carnival and winning a goldfish that will die within a week. That will be more exciting than this book. Then again, since I don't read very well, I did have someone read it out loud to me so I hope they were really reading what was on the page and not making things up as they went along. "
Reviewer: Carol (Oklahoma)
I was intrigued by the title of this book and had heard good things about it. However, being a true carnival worker myself, the life depicted in the book is not even close to the life of a real carnival con artist. For 12 years I have worked at the guess your weight booth at a traveling carnival. Let me tell you it is no easy life, nor is it glamorous and sexy as this book would have you believe. Also, people eat really fatty foods when they come to the carnival and that makes my job so very difficult. You may enjoy this book, but if you have friends who are real carnies, tell them they are better off spending their money at their own carnival and winning a goldfish that will die within a week. That will be more exciting than this book. Then again, since I don't read very well, I did have someone read it out loud to me so I hope they were really reading what was on the page and not making things up as they went along. "