Link of the Day [10.10.08]

broderic on October 10, 2008

I didn't see any of the debates. My blood pressure is borderline high
already. I didn't watch any of the news coverage of them as well. I
have no idea what any of the presidential candidates really plan to do
once elected. I could care less as my vote is for removing the
Republicans from office, any and all of them.http://www.thatone08.com/

Scenes from without coffee, 7 AM

broderic on October 10, 2008

"*&mumble-mumble&*," the counter girl said.It doesn't register. What? Let me go through the scenarios of what
they say here at Starbuck's when you're at the counter."Broderic." Yes, they usually ask for your name to write on your cup.The counter girl stares at me.I lean forward. "Uhh." What next? I already placed my order?"Grande white mocha?"The counter girl continues to stare.I now want to say, "What did you ask," but my mind is stuck. I need
that coffee."W-w-w-what did you say?""Morning," she states."Oh! Good morning." Thanks for telling me. Your blank stare doesn't
help. Your quiet voice didn't help.I repeat my order. "I guess I need the coffee more…" I manage to
stammer out. I guess I need coffee more this morning. How do I manage to drive to
work on the other days?

This is not my beautiful house

broderic on October 10, 2008

This is a good article on the problems with living in Owings Mills. It starts with the mall and with its steep decline into shopping irrelevancy so does the place as a place to live. The author gives a good detailed discussion about the metro problems and its disjointed place in this place.

They are starting to build the bridge next to me, and the field across the street has been laid bare. I wonder how things are going to look around here in a year or two. And can I ride my bike anymore?

Quote of the Day [10.09.08]

broderic on October 9, 2008

"Across this country this is the agenda I have set before my fellow
prisoners and the same standards of clarity and candor must now be
applied to my opponent." Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)(Yes we're incarcerated with this bunch of loons running the country)

Link of the Day [10.09.08]

broderic on October 9, 2008

I'm watching a co-workers USB fan cool her down in this unseasonably
warm, humid day, and I wish I had one. That's a great use of the unused
USB ports on my work desktop. I doubt that the IT department would like
it though.I'm looking for cool USB devices. I've seen a few: coffee mug warmer,
refrigerator, christmas tree, fake fish tank. I've also seen some crazy
devices out of Japan, most notably a simulated bomb. It doesn't blow up
by acts as a countdown timer. I would like to get these "humping dogs"
as they are hilarious except that they won't be so hilarious the next
day. Have you seen any cool USB devices?http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/9c89/

Quote of the Day [10.08.08]

broderic on October 8, 2008

“One of the few good things about modern times: If you die horribly on television, you will not have died in vain. You will have entertained us.”

Kurt Vonnegut