What's in your mug..?

If you're a java-holic then you might know some of this already but only true Coffee Zen masters study the intricate balance of ingredients for maximum flavor delivery.

A motley crew

From left to right.

Han Solo, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and R2-D2.

Everyone is an expert.

Everyone who has dealt with clients in their specific field always has funny stories and inside jokes about the expectation of the masses. I've been able to experience some of that in both the field of design and IT. While I take everything in stride there is always time to enjoy a little tongue-in-cheek comedy about the pitfalls of consulting.

For all of you designers out there - I'm sure you will be able to relate the most. my advice to you: Make it BIGGER!

A dork is a dork.

Except when they grow up and make more money than you do.

While I can't directly relate to any of these pictures (computers were too expensive for me at the time) I can honestly say that they make me laugh. There is a part of me that shares a certain fraternity with the general "vibe" going on here. Take a look back and enjoy a grin or two. I present you with the Dork Yearbook.

I learned it all from James.

For you Bond fans out there, here's the most in depth analysis of the sexual politics belonging to our illustrious hero.

Fan-Frakking-Tastic

First there were rumors. Just whispers that Galactica would be reborn and reinterpreted. Then the rumors became truth. Starbuck and Boomer, girls? Cylons looking like humans. No dagget!? I can't say that I was a fan from the get go. What I can say is that even though it took almost an entire season for me to warm up to the idea of a remake, I eventually fell for Battlestar Galactica - Hard.

I watched the finale in concentrated silence trying to glean every last last bit of information to piece the mystery together. The culmination of 4 seasons coming to a close in a different, and almost non-climactic way.

The past 4 seasons have represented, in my opinion, some of the best television drama offered to date. Most certainly, in the SciFi world. As I watched the universe of BSG develop and the characters deepen I was reminded that sometimes you can find some shows that are worth spending time on.

And now, it has come to an end. All the plot twists, revelations and cliff hangers have all been laid aside and I'm left having to part ways with one my favorite shows. I will miss everything the mythology had to offer and I look forward owning this series on Blu-Ray.

Even if you're not a SciFi nut like myself, you could see what the hype is all about and rent the pilot episode. Maybe you'll get drawn into our universe as well. So say we all.

I second that emotion

Can't we all just focus on the sole responsibility of driving? Take the Snuggie off, put down the phone, turn down the radio and step away from the car - everything will be allright.

You just keep on pushing me over

And you thought Borderline was good the first time around..? Try this on for size.

Trust me, your mother's gonna be a natural.

Why doesn't this surprise me..?

It seems that you can't go anywhere nowadays without hearing about porn. Television, News programs and of course - the internet. More often than not the mere word causes interesting conversations and a polarizing effect between people that we would label conservative or liberal. The stereotype would dictate that the more conservative among us would practice what they preach when it comes to the subject, but a new study would have us believe that things aren't always what they seem. All in all, the statistics of this particular study (PDF Doc) are interesting to say the least.

Maybe there should be a little more honesty amongst our Republican constituents and church goers - don't you think?

I gots me some skillz...

Check yourself at the door and get your geek on. Gizmodo has put out the un-official 50 skills every geek should have. After reviewing the list I have done all but 4 - I guess it's pretty sad. Take an inventory and see how you rate...

I can't help it

I'm a martial arts geek...

iPhone mischief

Still no native blogging tools from blogger - what gives? I thought I'd give Blogit a chance...

Akbar, Seriously?

Arguments can be made in either direction about a Star Wars themed wedding, though I can think of only a few. If you're wondering whether there are ill effects to your child not getting enough sunlight during the day and waiting patiently for the next year's comic-con... Well, take a look at this and you make the call. Only you can prevent having to show up to your child's wedding in traditional Naboo wedding garb.

[ winamp is currently decoding: Angel Love by Samantha James ]

Geek Fatherhood

When I pondered being a father and all the things that it would entail, I'd often think about the ritual of the bed time story. Growing up it was one of the things I looked forward to and I continued the tradition of reading something before going to sleep well into my adult life. Once I was able to read my own books and stories I realized that the only thing missing was more time to enjoy them before falling asleep.

Now as I buy books for Teagan I'm often surprised by the types of material that has been created for small children and while some of it is interesting, I can't help but think "weren't the classics enough?" In a world where kids are growing up faster and understanding more, shouldn't we slow that a bit down?

Well, if nothing else I vote that we start introducing a bit of technology along with all the other topics that are available out there. In the interest of developing a well rounded child here's a title that we can put on the shelf along with the other random stories about having 2 moms, 2 dads and farting...

Just a suggestion.

[ winamp is currently decoding: Patins by CSS ]

Speechless

I hang my head in shame...

Expletive removed to protect the uptight

Where in the hell, indeed...

I'm sure that by now most of you are aware of Matt and his many travels - even more so, his dancing. I remember when I first heard of him and what his plans were. Somewhere inside I was inspired and envious. Envious of the parts of me that I know needs more cultivation. The parts of me that require a certain amount of faith in letting go and letting the universe take care of you. I watched in wonder as Matt's travel list became long and distinguished and his dancing never lost its genuine spark. I haven't been to his site in a while but I took some time today to catch up on his life and I found myself watching the compilation video, yet again. In a word, it's just cool...

If you dream of far away places like Karen and I do, take a gander at his blog and watch his videos.Get inspired and go abroad. We need more individuals to become ambassadors for this great country of ours who can do it with a modicum of respect, awe and wonder for the many cultural facets of this planet that don't resemble what we have at home. Leave narrow mindedness at home, pack a bag and get out there. I promise, you'll enjoy yourself...

[ winamp is currently decoding: Surreal by Erasure ]

Mandalorian Dance

and there's not much else to say about that...

Don't let the door hit you on the way out...

Anyone with the least bit of media access could go on and on for days about our current administration - I'll take another tact. I'll let the President speak for himself and you can make your own judgement.

Do not disturb...

Sometimes a trip is just a trip - Sometimes it's not. When your hotel room becomes the destination, there must be something more to the hotel than just tidy rooms and designer pillows. Even the best room service will pale in comparison to some of the accommodations found in some of these places. For those of you who are fans of The Madonna Inn, there are other options for you to check out.

[ winamp is currently decoding: Falling (Sunny Lax Remix) by DT8 Project ]

Fight Club, the IT way

The irony of training in the martial arts is the old adage - "I train so that I won't have to fight". While this mantra always serves as a lofty ideal there will come a time when you're forced to defend yourself or you can get away with using your skills on a willing participant. While there are a myriad of unofficial 'fight clubs' all over the nation this one strikes close to home. Of course, maybe not the face cave in part or the red welts, but there is a visceral response to the possibility of testing your mettle. While wives may not approve of this type of behavior I think letting off a bit of steam every once in a while is a good thing. Maybe this would work for some people and maybe not so much for others. I invite you to take a look at what happens when IT Geeks get it in their head that Halo and Quake aren't enough. As always the first rule of engagement is never to speak about the possibility of getting your ass whooped...

[ winamp is currently decoding: Don't Know (Treasure Fingers Remix) by One Hand Loves The Other ]

When Sushi isn't enough

I've never understood the fascination of putting "exotic" foods in my mouth for the thrill of it. Some things sound better than others but at the end of the day my eating habits are pretty mundane. Though there are some things that I'm willing to try I think that Fugu might be outside of my inner circle of dietary favorites. Ultimately, one can say that one man's poison is another man's delicacy... Here's an excerpt for those that are curious.

"At Mukoujima Hashimoto, by contrast, my tiger fugu was purchased at the market, then cleaned by Hashimoto in his kitchen sink. That’s it. One man, one fish, no processing plants, no nosy government inspectors. My life was, in fact, in Hashimoto’s hands. For true fugu addicts, this is the only way to experience the thrilling, near-death pleasure of the real thing."

Read the rest of the article here: To Die For

[ winamp is currently decoding: Tortoise (Treasure Fingers Remix) by One Hand Loves The Other ]

Pimp my space

In a world of gold plated grills, 22 inch rims and gem encrusted cel phones the drive for adding some sparkle to your cyber life is just as real. With membership to so many possibilities you could be spending hours upon hours making your various corners of the web unique. For those of you still call myspace your home, here are some tools that can help you make your profile stand out. With a little bit of time and even less amount of know how you'll be able enjoy a new profile in no time...

The mysteries of IKEA

If there's one thing that goes hand in hand with life behind the Orange Curtain it's IKEA. In a world where we consume HGTV and the Food Network, IKEA has established itself as the Disneyland of the 30-something. Is there some intangible kinship that we feel towards a store that delivers entry level design on the cheap? Have you ever thought about the method behind the madness?

Here's a bit of information for all you wanna-be home designers and pretenders to the Noguchi throne and Eames palace.

Some things are just cool

This is one of them: Flickrvision. Now, if I could just get it as a screen saver...

[ winamp is currently decoding: Bad Girl by Usher ]

Next time - think twice... maybe three times

In the world that I grew up in, things were simpler. Make a mistake and no one would know. Have an embarrassing moment and it usually meant that only the people around you shared in your misery. Now..? Well, let's just say that the Internet puts these situations in a whole new perspective.

The next time you're about to do something that has the potential to be embarrassing do yourself a favor and take a minute to really think it over...

[ winamp is currently decoding: Kids by MGMT ]

How white R U?

I am a product of life behind the "Orange Curtain" - for better or for worse. I can truly say that for most of my life I thought I was "white". At least as white as you could get without being white. Having been indoctrinated by school and church, it wasn't until my '20s that the color of my skin was made an issue (by my ex-wife's mother, no less). I still fit in as best I can but now I'm beginning to think the task impossible. Clearly - I am not white at all.

Take the time and see how white you are: StuffWhitePeopleLike

[ winamp is currently decoding: It Never Entered My Mind by Miles Davis ]

Clothing Faux Pas

Click here to find out if you dress like a douche bag...

[ winamp is currently decoding: Disco Destruction (Stage 13) by The Digitalist ]

We all Firefox - don't we..?

The new Firefox 3 (Beta 3) version is now available for public consumption. Never mind the geek improvements - it's just better. Take a stand against Microsoft, get Firefox now...

[ winamp is currently decoding: Stop! (12'' Mix) by Erasure ]

Mmm, I'm in love

I'm a sucker for modern, clean furniture, sometimes to an extreme... Now I know that this wouldn't fly in our home but it would have been a sweet bachelor pad at the least. For your enjoyment; MDF Italia. Furniture that I would truly dry hump if given the chance...

Build Living Content

Building a web site used to be one of the first signs of competency in the web. Like building computers it demonstrated to people that you at least knew enough to be dangerous. Now that web sites have become complicated and usually include a smattering of programming language and flash elements it is now a science more than art. For those of you who don't want to deal with Microsoft Frontpage or heaven forbid, Adobe Dreamweaver there are now alternatives at your disposal. One of the most promising tools for building content is Sprout. All flash based and web driven it allows the average individual create some nice looking sites. Of course, it doesn't take the design part out of the equation but someone with "a good eye for design" should be able to patch some stuff together rather easily...

[ winamp is currently decoding: Watch Out [Ft. Debra Andrew] by Ferry Corsten ]

Back to the Future

The premise: You're thrown back in time.
The reality: You probably aren't smart enough to move civilization forward, no matter what you think you know. Knowing how to download music to an iPod doesn't count.

Take the quiz and find out how you rate... You can take the quiz here.

There's nothing like knowing you're technologically useful.

[ winamp is currently decoding: Get Me Out Of Here by Marion Raven ]

Star Wars... Cluck Cluck

Doing nothing by default

Its a simple argument - I agree, but isn't it about time we quit arguing about how we got here and just started doing something about it...

Five centuries of Women

Enjoy...

Getting drunk on Monday Nights

There are many show-based drinking games - to that end, you always want to find one that is somehwat entertaining and lends itself to a good buzz and not drunken debauchery. Once in a while there comes a show that you have to drink with at least once just to illustrate how bad it is... Miami CSI is one of those shows. There are many things that Miami CSI brings to the table that are unique to the show and leave you wondering, "what the hell were they thinking..?" Since my wife doesn't care for the show she is always pointing out idiosyncrancies and believe me - there are plenty. So, based on previous efforts and a little insight of our own, here is the "Unofficial Definitive CSI Miami Drinking Game".

1. Take a drink whenever Horatio delivers the opening "one-liner" and then puts on his sunglasses.
2. If CSI Team Members and civilians are wearing the same or complimentary colors in a shot take a drink.
3. If CSI Team Members and criminals are wearing the same or complimentary colors in a shot take two drinks.
4. Everytime a computer solves a problem in under 30 seconds take a drink.
5. When Horatio turns away from someone after asking a question take a drink. Take a shot if he also puts on his sunglasses.
6. Take a drink every time someone calls him "H" not "Horatio"
7. Take a drink every time Horatio places his arms on his hips.
8. Take two drinks when Horatio takes his sunglasses off for dramatic effect.
9. Likewise, take two drinks when Horatio puts his sunglasses on for dramatic effect.
10. Take two drinks everytime team members use flashlights in broad daylight.
11. Take a drink everytime Alexx talks to the deceased.
12. Take a shot when he addresses Jonathan Togo's character as “Mr. Wolfe.”
13. Drink for five counts when he’s talking and his head is tilted at a 45-degree angle. (Add another count if he has his arms on his hips at the same time.)
14. Drink for six counts when the camera films him entering the scene from a low angle for dramatic effect. Some games refer to this as the "Horatio-as-Christ" shot.
15. And finally, if all the cases from that morning (they always happen in the morning) are solved in a single day (sometimes in one shift) everyone take a shot.

Limit your Geek

Sometimes you just have to say... no.

I'm a Marvel... and I'm a DC

The parodies just keep comin'...

 

[ winamp is currently decoding: Lizzie's Balloon by 45 Dip ]

Universcale

Leave it up to my favorite camera company to put out something as slick as this: Universcale

Take it for a spin, its definitely worth spending some time here...

The French believe...

This is a moment when Mulder would be proud; one step closer to coming face to face with "the truth". While there is no "smoking man" or "super soldiers" in this story its still unprecedented. France has become the first country to share all the UFO data they've collected to the public. The information spans the last 50 years and covers everything from worthless reports to multiple sightings.

If you're curious, you can get to their official web site here: Official Link

(PS Due to the vast amounts of traffic they must be experiencing the site is currently unavailable but I'm sure that'll be corrected in the near future.)

Sweep the Leg Biatch

Now if this doesn't spell N-O-S-T-A-L-G-I-A, I don't know what does... If you're ready to accept your mission click here for the all Cobra Kai Goodness.

Sometimes the best lessons in life are as simple as "painting the fence..."

Who knows Jack?

One of my favorite all time computer games is now being offered online in "full versions". From the first time I played "You don't know Jack", I was hooked. YDKJ is a fast paced, addictive game and probably one of the best computer quiz show games available. If you haven't had the chance to play the store bought versions give the online version a try and see what you think. Maybe you'll succumb to its wit and charm like I did...

No love for suclla.com

Wanna see if your site is blocked in China? Well, now's your chance - here's the tool: Great Firewall of China. Punch in your site (or your favorite site) and see if its being repressed by the communist regime. By the way - they don't get my transmission and that hurts...

Cynical enough to love this

Do you like to use the bible as an excuse to do things? Or, Why Dr. Laura Is A Complete Bigoted Fool! (Sadly, like many people)

Laura Schlessinger is a U.S. radio personality who dispenses advice, and usually scoldings to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that to an Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be condoned in any circumstance.

The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a U.S. resident and also posted on the internet:

 

Dear Dr. Laura:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to follow them.

a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev. 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.

d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

e) I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?

g) Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?

i) I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev.24:10-16) Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging. Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.

La Chute

Or should I say, "sans la chute"..? Here's some great pictures by Denis Darzacq displaying some Matrix-esque photography stylings.

 

[ winamp is currently decoding: Lost In The Stars by Martin L Gore ]

Are you passionate about your company?

Truer words were never spoken and the article "Don't ask employees to be passionate about the company!" is a fresh perspective on corporate culture and the indoctrination of a work ethic. Kathy always has great posts but this one takes the cake.

My new favorite Airline

Air Tran airlines takes a stand against the tyranny of irresponsible parenting and poorly behaved children. Three cheers from all of us DINKs.

The Current state of intelligence

There are two things that exemplify the level of ignorance and sometimes blatant stupidity in our society. The first are the applicants for American Idol and the second are people who leave comments on web sites. After reading some of the comments pertaining to George Orwell's "1984" I can't help but wonder - did we read the same book? I can't help but think that if we continue down the path of lowering the bar when it comes to education and common sense we are headed for a problem that we won't recover from, a problem that was illustrated in the movie "Idiocracy" (a funny movie, I might add). With the greatest tool for knowledge and learning at most people's finger tips it would be a great idea to spend some time reading something insightful than surfing for porn or sports stats...

Organized religion at work

I've always had my issues with organized religion - hypocracy being one of my top 5 reasons to not be part of the circus... It always saddens me when an organization that has the potential to rise above so much pettiness decides to just wallow in the easiest and usually most repugnant response to issues of our day. Now, everyone has their opinions about homosexuals, and yes, some of you may be able to quote chapter and verse on "God's stance" on the issue... but you'll never be able to convince me that you have been made sole guardian of the faith, who's purpose is to root out evil where it may be and be judge and jury over something that is God's right and only his right alone. Why is it that organized religion always "empowers" people to think they're better than everyone else? At what price will you keep your correcteness? There is nowhere in the bible that says that gays need to be rooted out and stoned and whatever God has in store for them, if you believe any of the rhetoric at all, is none of your business. As this article illustrates, you "churchies" can take your WWJD stickers and bracelets and shove 'em...

His words not mine

Just another opinion about the war in Iraq - the spin is that this is coming from a Marine. Just food for thought...

Scary Mary

Now, this is totally genius...

When Pop Culture and High Art collide

Bit by the Beta

This is what I get being an "early adopter" of technology - sometimes I get burned... So, after a not so bitter transition to the new Blogger Beta I have to say that in my opinion, it is no where near ready for "prime time". If you're considering switching - don't. Of course, if you're curious as to why you shouldn't switch, here's a preview of what you can expect...

The coolest place to work

I'll bet your office doesn't look like this: Iventionland

10 Things I wish I had never believed

I can agree with all of these and probably add some of my own. Take a gander at the list and see what you think... Isn't it time you reassess some things and make some corrections? Life continues to unfold in front of us, the least we can do is make decisions based on the best information possible - and there's never a better time than the present.

Damn Sexy Site

Experience . Annie Lennox

Where will it end?

I don't really have a comment on this other than I think the whole phenomenon is pretty stupid. But if you had to choose... I think Jesus or Mary would prefer a door, toast or anything else other than this...

The personal MBA

Though we can have discussions about the total effectiveness of a traditional MBA program until the sun comes up, its always a personal opinion and choice. There are some obvious advantages to a traditional program. No matter how beneficial you think its going to be, in the long run, there is no escaping the fact that your bank account will take a hit.

There is no right or wrong way to approach this next step in your career but this could offer up an alternative. As Josh Kaufman puts it,

"If you care more about increasing your effectiveness at work than a diploma and a few lines on your resume, the Personal MBA is for you."

Give the theory a read and see if its anything that you'd be interested in. For the sake of just a "knowledge quest" I'm going to give it a try and see where the adventure takes me. Knowledge is never a bad thing and who knows maybe I'll learn something along the way...

Debt Consolidation

I may be a geek at heart but I love this type of article - 101 Ways to cut your daily costs

Being Republican

Just in case you missed the handing out of the pamphlet, here's the synopsis...

Amen Brother

YouTube

I am obsessed.

Aside from the unending martial arts clips there are some truly hilarious video clips available... Some of my favorite YouTube searches are:

Dave Chapelle
Lord of the Rings
South Park
Swim TV
Apple Switch

Scientology in a nutshell

Never underestimate a sleeping giant you may regret it...

Jenna Elfman...

I won't label her, I'll let you make up your own mind...

(Source magazine recently printed a statement by celebrity Jenna Elfman on her completion of OT Preparations)

"I am SUCH a product of OT Preparations. I don't have any attention on my case now. I'm in present time on my case.

"I went and got myself a new Clear bracelet, it so rehabilitated my State of Clear. No more thought, nothing. Very, very certain. And all I see now is future!

"I'm ready for OT 1. Wow, me. I can get that data. I couldn't have it before. Didn't know I couldn't have it. But I was not in present time to even think that I would be going on to OT I. Now, I'm here full time. I go on course from 9:30 in the morning until 10:15 at night.

"When I'm drilling, Ron is with me. I really am hearing his communication, his intention, his think on it. And I really feel how much he wants us to go free."

And here's a cute story, starring the famous "Dharma"

Photography

100 Photographs that changed the world - Brought to you by Life Magazine. Enjoy.

Don't call us, we'll call you...

Ever think that some companies don't want you to contact them? Well, here's a website that endeavors to put you in touch with some of the shadier vendors on-line. Most of the numbers listed are valid and will eventually connect you to a warm body.

Same picture, different take

Want to spruce up your picture taking arsenal. Get out of your comfort zone and try some new things. Here's a primer you can use help things move in a new and creative path...

Faster input

Ever want to tackle that large novel or the last Harry Potter book but the sheer volume scares you? Would reading a bit faster help? Well, here's a wiki article that may help you out in that endeavor. After some initial practice you should be able to get higher speeds and hopefully more enjoyment out of reading. Of course, if you have vision problems or something like dyslexia then things may be a little harder. Give it a try and see how quickly you get results.

Living in LaLa Land

We all know that this type of thing exists but sometimes the lurid details still amaze and make us laugh. How do you get to have such a big ego anyway? If you're a little curious here's the link for Sharon Stone's demands for her current movie. Its pretty self explanatory...

Why are we in Iraq again?

Because GW wanted us there... regardless of whether we found the weapons of mass destruction or not. Hello America, wake up.

Thinking outside the box

and now from comedian Jay Mohr...

Many of you are reading this at work and I am glad to be able to offer you a momentary escape from what certainly sucks balls. Bosses suck. That's how they become the boss. If you are great or very good at what you do, I suggest you get out of the business and move onto something you know nothing about.

Seriously... how fucking stupid is your boss? How did he or she get to where they are? I have the answer for you: MEDIOCRITY! Everything out of your bosses mouth is layered with a huge chunk of average, and sprinkled with stupid.

"Lets think outside the box" What the fuck is that supposed to mean? Does anyone actually work in a box? If so, then cool. Nice of the boss man to take everyone out to El Torrito to do some thinking. "Think outside the box" means only one thing and one thing only: I HAVE ZERO IDEAS!

By "Box" It is safe to assume your boss is referring to your head. This is only half true. The "Box" in question is your boss' head. There is nothing in it.

When your boss says, "Lets think outside the box", what they are actually saying is, "My box is a useless stump filled with cabbage and ass kissing's”. I have thought about a potential solution and cannot think of one. I am an idiot with nothing in my box. Therefore, I am asking you, the employee, to think for me so I don't get fired from this job. Please, please, please, save my ass AGAIN and use YOUR BOX to come up with a solution so I can talk to MY BOSS and have him think it came from MY BOX.

"Thinking outside the box" is a code for "I got nothing" You do not EVER have to think outside the box to solve anything. Just use your smarter than the boss box and say something when you are finished.

Sadly, your boss doesn't even know that you are smarter than him or her. If they did they wouldn't use bullshit phrases that they memorized from their Deepak Chopra instructional videos that they have stashed away behind the porn in their Studio City one bedroom apartment. You are far superior to your boss and I know this as a fundamental truth. You are reading my blog instead of working! What else is there to debate? Think INSIDE the box today!

Cheers.
-- Jay

Bush's approval ratings falls to a new low...

No shit, Sherlock... how could that have happened?

Virtual Airwaves

I think one of the best things that the internet has brought us is the ability to tune into radio programming from all over the world. Whenever I travel I try to find new radio stations and sources of music - the icing on the cake is when they have an on-line stream available somewhere.

While visiting the Seattle area I came across this little gem: C89.5 Worldwide. For those of you who miss Groove Radio and stations with an Dance/Electronica format you'll love it. So tune in and give it a shot.

And for those of you who want to see what the Brits are up to, you can get dished here: Capitol Radio

Cy

I keep seeing the one eyed cat on my Yahoo start page and its freakin' me out...