I realize that its in the best interests of the 24-hour news networks to keep this campaign going on as long as possible, but isn't there someone in the main-stream media, who could rise above this nonsense and call out the Clintons for the phonies they are? Then again, that's asking a lot from a media who from after 9/11 until just recently had been willing participants in the Bush propaganda machine.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Election
Its pretty pathetic that in this election season, which is widely regarded as the most important election of most of our lifetimes, it takes a satire news-show which airs on a network called "Comedy Central" to point out the ridiculousness of the excuses/statements coming out of the Clinton character assassination spin machine primary campaign (watch starting at the 2:00 mark):
I realize that its in the best interests of the 24-hour news networks to keep this campaign going on as long as possible, but isn't there someone in the main-stream media, who could rise above this nonsense and call out the Clintons for the phonies they are? Then again, that's asking a lot from a media who from after 9/11 until just recently had been willing participants in the Bush propaganda machine.
I realize that its in the best interests of the 24-hour news networks to keep this campaign going on as long as possible, but isn't there someone in the main-stream media, who could rise above this nonsense and call out the Clintons for the phonies they are? Then again, that's asking a lot from a media who from after 9/11 until just recently had been willing participants in the Bush propaganda machine.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Music
In my quest to find new ways to listen to music while at work, I've found some places online where I can jam out at my desk during the workday, which makes the day go by a lot faster. I wish I could just put iTunes on my work computer and load the library from my home computer onto it, but the IT department doesn't exactly allow that.
One cool place I found is called Muxtape, where people create mixes of their favorite music (up to 12 songs), and other people can listen to it. I decided to give it a shot, and create my own. I figure I could load whatever 12 songs I want to listen to, and then access it at work whenever I wanted. My first mix can be found here. I thought that I'd give them a theme, and for my first one, I call it my "Virginia Mix", which is comprised of my favorite bands/artists from here in Virginia. Check it out..
One cool place I found is called Muxtape, where people create mixes of their favorite music (up to 12 songs), and other people can listen to it. I decided to give it a shot, and create my own. I figure I could load whatever 12 songs I want to listen to, and then access it at work whenever I wanted. My first mix can be found here. I thought that I'd give them a theme, and for my first one, I call it my "Virginia Mix", which is comprised of my favorite bands/artists from here in Virginia. Check it out..
Friday, April 11, 2008
Friday
- Its finally starting to feel like spring around here, with the temperature reaching almost 80. We've had 2 days in a row now where the weather has been awesome. Of course that changes tomorrow when a cold front rolls through and it goes back into the 50's. If I would have realized just how good it was going to be today, I would have taken the day off and done something fun with Sara and the boys. I was stuck at work, and the 3 of them went downtown and hung out and Blake and Sara had ice-cream.
- They're constructing a new building right outside the window from where I sit. I must say, I'm a bit jealous of the guys that are working. Jealous because for one, they get to be outside, and secondly because they're out there building something tangible, that once they're done, they'll have something to show for all their hard work. Me, I just sit in a cube trying to make things more efficient for my company, in the hopes they can make more money..of which I might get lucky and see a little bit more of once my annual review comes around. As the days go by, the more and more I hate corporate America.
- The Tigers finally won a game the other night. They should have won last night, but the shaky bullpen just showed that its definitely a weak spot for the team. At least it looks like the bats finally came to life. Here's hoping that they can win the series against Chicago this weekend.
- I can't wait to grill out on the patio tonight. I love grilling. I'd cook every meal on the grill if I could.
- They're constructing a new building right outside the window from where I sit. I must say, I'm a bit jealous of the guys that are working. Jealous because for one, they get to be outside, and secondly because they're out there building something tangible, that once they're done, they'll have something to show for all their hard work. Me, I just sit in a cube trying to make things more efficient for my company, in the hopes they can make more money..of which I might get lucky and see a little bit more of once my annual review comes around. As the days go by, the more and more I hate corporate America.
- The Tigers finally won a game the other night. They should have won last night, but the shaky bullpen just showed that its definitely a weak spot for the team. At least it looks like the bats finally came to life. Here's hoping that they can win the series against Chicago this weekend.
- I can't wait to grill out on the patio tonight. I love grilling. I'd cook every meal on the grill if I could.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
It's Been Awhile
- I realized today that it has been awhile since I've updated my blog.
- Tucker turned 5 months old yesterday, which seems impossible. It seems like it was only a few weeks ago when we brought him home from the hospital. Its quick how fast they grow. He can almost roll-over onto his stomach from his back. He gets about half-way over then stops and just rolls back. He also has been sampling baby food for a few weeks now. He loves to sit in his height chair and eat with the rest of us at the dinner table. He feels, however, that he should be fed continuously and that Sara shouldn't start eating until he's done. Whenever Sara stops feeding him so she can eat, he'll bang his hands on the tray, and if that doesn't do the trick, he'll then add in some grunts followed by some whining. Its funny how fast they pick up tricks like that.
- Blake's little league season has started. So far they're 0-2 but they've showed quite a bit of improvement from one game to the next. Blake went 2-2 in his last game, and fielded a couple of grounders that came his way cleanly. I think the Tigers could use him.
- Speaking of the Tigers..what can you say? I never in my wildest dreams would have thought they would start the season at 0-7. I've been able to watch most of the games and they don't look anywhere near how good they're supposed to be. They can't get men on base, and when they do they can't do anything but hit into double plays. I'm starting to wonder if I should have not bought the baseball package this year. We bought the MLB Extra Innings package on cable this year (Sara talked me into it...no, seriously), just to watch the Tigers because we thought it would be a fun season to follow. So far its been anything but.
- Sara and I were watching TV one night and saw this commercial. At first we couldn't really believe what we saw, but when the commercial came on again later that same night, we found out that what we saw was real. I bet Elvis is rolling over in his grave. Has anyone else seen this?
- The spring weather can hurry up and get here soon. In March we had some decent weather, the buds came out on the trees, and now the leaves are growing out, but ever since April started the its been pretty crappy. Rain, cold, and dreary for the most part. Its like being back in Michigan, only if it were Michigan, it would be snowing here so I guess it isn't all that bad.
- I saw this on one of the sports blogs I read last week, and thought it was pretty funny (no offense to anyone reading this in Ohio).
- I lost my iPod a few weeks ago leaving work, and now am going crazy at work everyday without it. I used to be able to just go in, put on my earphones and just work all day listening to music/podcasts and it would help the day go by quick. Now I sit in my cube all day in dead silence looking forward to going home for lunch and at the end of the day.
- I'm ready for our vacation to Myrtle Beach. Unfortunately its still like 2 months away.
- Tucker turned 5 months old yesterday, which seems impossible. It seems like it was only a few weeks ago when we brought him home from the hospital. Its quick how fast they grow. He can almost roll-over onto his stomach from his back. He gets about half-way over then stops and just rolls back. He also has been sampling baby food for a few weeks now. He loves to sit in his height chair and eat with the rest of us at the dinner table. He feels, however, that he should be fed continuously and that Sara shouldn't start eating until he's done. Whenever Sara stops feeding him so she can eat, he'll bang his hands on the tray, and if that doesn't do the trick, he'll then add in some grunts followed by some whining. Its funny how fast they pick up tricks like that.
- Blake's little league season has started. So far they're 0-2 but they've showed quite a bit of improvement from one game to the next. Blake went 2-2 in his last game, and fielded a couple of grounders that came his way cleanly. I think the Tigers could use him.
- Speaking of the Tigers..what can you say? I never in my wildest dreams would have thought they would start the season at 0-7. I've been able to watch most of the games and they don't look anywhere near how good they're supposed to be. They can't get men on base, and when they do they can't do anything but hit into double plays. I'm starting to wonder if I should have not bought the baseball package this year. We bought the MLB Extra Innings package on cable this year (Sara talked me into it...no, seriously), just to watch the Tigers because we thought it would be a fun season to follow. So far its been anything but.
- Sara and I were watching TV one night and saw this commercial. At first we couldn't really believe what we saw, but when the commercial came on again later that same night, we found out that what we saw was real. I bet Elvis is rolling over in his grave. Has anyone else seen this?
- The spring weather can hurry up and get here soon. In March we had some decent weather, the buds came out on the trees, and now the leaves are growing out, but ever since April started the its been pretty crappy. Rain, cold, and dreary for the most part. Its like being back in Michigan, only if it were Michigan, it would be snowing here so I guess it isn't all that bad.
- I saw this on one of the sports blogs I read last week, and thought it was pretty funny (no offense to anyone reading this in Ohio).
- I lost my iPod a few weeks ago leaving work, and now am going crazy at work everyday without it. I used to be able to just go in, put on my earphones and just work all day listening to music/podcasts and it would help the day go by quick. Now I sit in my cube all day in dead silence looking forward to going home for lunch and at the end of the day.
- I'm ready for our vacation to Myrtle Beach. Unfortunately its still like 2 months away.
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