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Holiday Eating Tips

Got this via email from my bud Jenny, thought it was funny, so I’m passing it on.
HOLIDAY EATING TIPS
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they’re serving rum balls.
2. Drink as [...]

Job Update

As I wrote about earlier, I applied for a transfer to a different department.
I got the job!
Just found out a few minutes ago. I will soon be an Assistant Data Manager!
This is a diagonal move, if you will - horizontal move to a different department and a vertical move in terms of pay scale [...]

New Christmas Decoration

I have a new addition to my outside Christmas decorations this year! You’ve probably seen those inflatable decorations (commonly called Airblown) that have been literally popping up everywhere this year, right? Well, I was going to avoid that trend until I went shopping at Meijer the other day. Lo and behold, I [...]

March Madness Online for Free

This will be nice, especially when I’m at work or want to watch a game that CBS doesn’t televise in my region.
CBS to Offer March Madness Online for Free

Reds Agree to Deal Casey to Pittsburgh

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reds Agree to Deal Casey to Pittsburgh
Reds’ management, how could you do this to us?!? Casey’s my favorite player, an all-around good guy for the team and the city, and they’re trading him to Pittsburg.
What do we get in return? Dave Williams, who was 10-11 with a 4.41 ERA in 25 starts last [...]

Christmas Light Show

This has been going around the ‘net for a couple weeks, so you may have seen it, but if you haven’t, check it out:
Christmas Lights set to Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Wizard in Winter
(wmv - 4.83MB)
Wow, someone had a lot of time on their hands to take individual pictures of all the different light configurations [...]

Feline Fiascos

Help! I’ve having some major issues with my cat, Smokey. He’s tearing up the house!
He didn’t use to be all that bad, but he’s gotten really bad lately. I’ve had him about 14 months now and in that time he’s broken blinds, torn carpet, ransacked plants, eaten food sitting on counters and [...]

2005 Goal Checkup - Nov

Oops, forgot to post this at the end of last month…
It’s time for another reality check on my 2005 goals.

Find a job
(details) - I’ll find out about my application for transfer to a different department within the week.

Find a church
Still looking and trying to figure out if I should limit the search to the [...]

Happy Birthday

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Happy Birthday, dear Kristina F
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Happy Birthday, dear Paul C
Happy Birthday to you

ShoutBox

Last Message 1 day, 2 hours ago

Scott : Thanks for the chart and the info. I saw something on Sony's site that let you plug in the games name and it would tell if it would play or not or if it would play with limitations. Supposedly all the kids games will play but, with all the "good" reports on the wii I think we are going with that.
Bryan : «link» this chart is your friend,makesurey oupick the right model carefully...
Bryan : Scott, only the original 20gb and 60gb PS3 models that launched have the Emotion Engine in them and are 100% backwards compatible with PSX and PS2 games. The 40gb, 80gb, and new 60gb won't play many of your earlier games. Sony killed the EE to cut down on the retail price.
Scott : Chris as far as the turn around time it was about a month.
Scott : Thanks fo rall the input. I didn't want to go strictly by the respective sites forums...I was thinking about the PS3 mainly because of teh blue ray player and it will play the PS1 and PS2 games. I woudln't have to add another game to my switch...
Paul C. : oops. Only reason I would buy a PS3 would be for the cheap blueray player...or to pay Gran Tourismo
Paul C. : Only reason
Paul C. : i haven't had any problems with my wii...or my mother in laws, brother in laws, or friends. the other way to look at it - maybe more people use their wiis so they experience more things an unused console won't have any problems!
Bryan : The Wii will often freeze during firmware updates if you have a weak wireless connection. It's happened to me before. Other than that, I haven't had any problems with my Wii, either. It's good for younger kids and "causal" gamers, or people that do a lot of social things. The 360 is better for older kids and hardcore fps and rpg fans.
Robin : Chris: I totally agree with you on the eggs, cheese, bacon and bread..I would add some homemade strawberry jelly or mayonnaise and then be set for life except for the cholesterol concerns.
Chris : Hmm...I haven't had either of those problems for what it's worth. Did the things you read say anything about how quick and easy it was to get the problem solved?
Scott : I think freezing up was the biggest and not booting up was the other. It's been a week so I don't remember the problems exactly, just that the wii had more/newer complaints than the other two systems
Chris : Jez: Eggs, cheese, bacon and bread and I'm set for life...
Chris : Scott: I haven't had any problems with my Wii. Love it, so much fun in a group setting. Haven't heard of any probs...wonder what trouble they are having
Jez : Oh, and eggs are fantastic. Eggs and potatoes are two of the greatest foods ever!! They can be used in so many ways!
Jez : I have both a Wii and 360. Really like both of them. The Wii has more games for kids and casual gamers. It also has more party style games. For a serious fps or rpg type gamer, I'd say 360.
Scott : On another note...any one have a wii and if so any troubles with it? Might get one ofr the kids for Christmas, but what I've read on Nintendo's site compared to what I've read on Sony's site for teh PS3 and Microsoft's site for the 360 I'm not sure I want one...
Scott : Yes sorry haven't checked the site in a few days...Paintball on 11/29 at 10am the usual place...I have some scrap wood for more bunkers/bunker repairs too...Hint!
Chris : Woohoo!
Jez : See we signed Daniel Orton? Already rated a top 10 recruiting class for next year, and it's still early recruiting!!
Chris : Scott, any word on that?
Chris : Yep, last I heard there was a possibility for a game towards the end of November. I'll keep you posted.
David : Did I hear paintball in the future awhile back?
Chris : Lol, oops.
Robin : Where is my rught ear?
Chris : Ok, got most of 'em fixed, Paul.
Paul C. : Thanks Chris.
James : Nice cd. Randomly remember a friend a few years ago pulled that one out on a road trip and said "Have you heard of him?" Moment of zen. All Star still lives in our hearts, if not always in our stereo these days.
Chris : hmm, I noticed dilbert and getfuzzy haven't shown up the past few days but haven't look into why. I'll see what I can do about it