Tuesday - March 18, 2008Tuesday - March 04, 2008Identify this...So what is this?  To win the grand prize, you have to be very specific. Good Luck. Tuesday - February 19, 2008Sunday - February 03, 2008The Super Bowl...At work we have a friendly bet going. The winner gets a 6-pack (soda or beer). Here are the predictions:  (click for bigger) Also, Scott D., who is not on the board, picked NE: 21, NYG: 7. Who are you picking? Answer that in the comments. Go Patriots!! Update: Did you know the Giants have no cheerleaders? I didn't until now. Wednesday - January 30, 2008Kansas State Champs, Twice...Coach Boone was a great coach with great players:    Wednesday - January 30, 2008Dad in Germany...I don't know the story behind the image, but this is my Dad in Germany in the early 50's. He was stationed there in durning the Korean war:  Monday - January 28, 2008Is this embarrassing?...Me and my sister. I was about 17. My sister probably about 15. To funny:  Taken by my Dad around 1979. Heh. I found this slide in my Dad's stuff. Sorry Sis. :-)  How about me in 1962. I think. It might be early 1963. I made a mess of that meal. The blondeness was here to stay... Sunday - January 27, 2008Thursday - January 24, 2008Another Scanning Project in the Works...The 2 4 readers that still watch my site will know that I have scanned some of my images and posted them. Well, I have a new project and I will share some of the images with you soon. Great stuff from the past. So both of you stay tuned... Here is a preview:
The man holding the flag is my Dad. Thursday - January 24, 2008Tuesday - January 08, 2008New Hampshire...Well the results were interesting. McCain and Hillary. Fine. I would never vote for either. But DANG! Obama's speech is one of the best I have heard this year. He is very good. I would never vote for him, never, but the delivery and content of his speech was great. I think Hillary is in big trouble as more Dems hear this guy. Oh no. Here comes Hillary... Her voice and delivery along are going to make be turn the channel. *Sigh* Update: I just realized something. Edwards and Hillary's speeches were all about what is wrong today in America. A negative tone. Obama's speech was all about what could be in America. A positive tone. Interesting. Sunday - January 06, 2008Did anyone else see that?...Just now on the FNC's 'Round Table' there where lights on in the building behind them. All of sudden there were people doing stuff in those rooms. Then there were at least three people in orange and yellow vests (security? cops?) that ran through the front door. The people were gone. The lights were off for a few. They came back on. No people. Then a few folks walked out of the building including the people in the vests. Hmmmm. You can tell how interested I am in the "discussion." BTW: Who is the best guy? I can't figure it out. Update: I do know this, Huckabee is a clown. Update II: As you know I live in Arizona. And I have never voted for McCain and I never will. Hmmm. Watching this has me down to three. Thompson dosen't have a chance, even though I like him. So I guess I am down to two. So, who is the best between Romney and Rudy? Monday - December 31, 2007Tuesday - December 25, 2007Monday - December 24, 2007Get a Mac...So. After years my brother finally bought a Mac. He called. He said, "can you come set it up?" I said, "sure, but you can do it." I told him to turn it on and follow the instructions. He just called back. He said, "dang that was easy!" I said, "I have been telling you for years, 'get a Mac. You will love it.'" He already loves it. The network works. The OS works. The updates worked. It just worked. He is setting-up parental controls for his kids. He is making accounts for everybody. He is sending email. I love it. Hehehehehe. You Windblows people have no idea how great we have it. All I can say is get a Mac. Update: We were just video iChatting. Cool. Thursday - December 20, 2007Thank You and I still believe...Here are a couple of videos for you that I found at Blackfive tonight: Sunday - December 16, 2007Friday - December 14, 2007Wednesday - December 12, 2007Tuesday - December 11, 2007Friday - December 07, 2007Thank You...Great ads!! And Thank You to all who have served and are serving now. Oh yeah. Apparently NBC will not air them. Asshats. Wednesday - December 05, 2007Let the Games begin...It was fun while it lasted: After years of relative safety, the Apple Mac is becoming an increasingly tempting target for malicious computer hackers, according to a new report published this week. Security researchers have been aware of the threat to Apple since last year, when they detected the first piece of malicious code – or “malware” – specifically designed to target Apple. Over the past few months, however, the number of malicious programmes has increased, according to a report published this week by F-Secure, an internet security company. “Over the past two years, we had found one or two pieces of malware targeting Macs,” said Patrik Runald, an F-Secure security researcher. “Since October, we’ve found 100-150 variants.” The rising security threat could present a challenge to Apple, which has long touted the security advantages of its platform over those of Microsoft, whose software is a perennial target for hackers. “As Apple’s platform becomes more visible, it will increasingly come under the gun,” said Roger Kay, an analyst at Endpoint Technologies. Apple declined to discuss specific steps it was taking to counter the growing number of attacks. However, Apple said: “We take security very seriously and have a great track record for addressing vulnerabilities before they can affect users.” Mr Runald said the jump in attacks against Apple appeared to be the work of a single gang of professional hackers. The group, known in security circles as the “Zlob gang”, makes programs that infect PCs by tricking users into thinking they are installing software needed to view copyrighted video files. As with other attacks against Apple, the Zlob gang relies on tricking users to install its malicious software, rather than on exploiting any inherent software vulnerability. Apple sold 2.1m Macs in the third quarter, up from 1.1m in the first quarter of 2006, according to Gartner, the research group. After years of catering to a niche audience of Mac lovers, Apple now commands about 10 per cent of the consumer PC market, according to Mr Kay... Tuesday - December 04, 2007Give me a break...I can hardly believe this is true: In a campaign that has spread like wildfire across the Internet, a group of Israeli environmentalists is encouraging Jews around the world to light at least one less candle this Hanukka to help the environment. The founders of the Green Hanukkia campaign found that every candle that burns completely produces 15 grams of carbon dioxide. If an estimated one million Israeli households light for eight days, they said, it would do significant damage to the atmosphere."The campaign calls for Jews around the world to save the last candle and save the planet, so we won't need another miracle," said Liad Ortar, the campaign's cofounder, who runs the Arkada environmental consulting firm and the Ynet Web site's environmental forum. "Global warming is a milestone in human evolution that requires us to rethink how we live our lives, and one of the main paradigms of that is religion and how it fits into the current situation." Cofounder Tom Wegner, who heads the public relations firm Update Marketing Media, spread the campaign via mass e-mails and through social interaction Web sites like Facebook and Hook.co.il. He said no money had been invested in the campaign, but it had already raised awareness around the world and made people realize that they have to consider the environment this Hanukka...(via Drudge) Wednesday - November 21, 2007Happy Thanksgiving...I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I got this from Jorge today. It appears to be real. It represents one of the things I am most thankful for, the men and women who have served all of us.  Wednesday - November 14, 2007Monday - November 12, 2007Veteran's Day...I scanned a few pages of my USAF 'yearbook' as a tribute to all those who have served. Thank you Vets:     Yeah, that's me. First row, second picture down. Scary.      Sunday - November 04, 2007Wonder what this is about...BREAKING NEWS: Olson takes leave of absence (updated at 1:10 p.m.) By Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.04.2007 UA coach Lute Olson will take a leave of absence effective immediately, for what he called a personal matter. He will be replaced in the interim by assistant coach Kevin O'Neill. Athletic Director Jim Livengood and O'Neill said at a news conference today that there is no timetable for the leave. "This will be Lute's 25th year. I don't have any more to say," O'Neill said. "It's not business as usual but the players will carry on." Livengood said Olson pulled him aside at Saturday's Arizona football game and said he needed the leave. "This is merely a leave of absence at this time," Livengood said. "It's just right now at this time he has things he needs to take care of." Olson's public relations firm released a statement this morning saying he was not facing a health issue. "For the past 25 years, I have always given 110 percent to the team and this job," Olson said in the statement. "In light of this personal matter, I feel it's in the best interests of the team and university to take a leave of absence. "It isn't a health scare but rather a personal matter that needs my undivided attention." The Wildcats are scheduled to host their first exhibition game of the season today at 2:30 p.m., against Concordia University of Montreal. Olson, 73, hasn't taken a leave of absence since the 2000-01 season, when his first wife, Bobbi, passed away. Tuesday - October 30, 2007Sunday - September 23, 2007Let's help Julia and Rylan...Two of my colleagues are raising money for a good cause. We need to help. I know Julia and Rylan. They are great kids. Here are their mom's letters. From Lupe: I am writing to you on behalf of Julia De Anda. Julia was diagnosed with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes February of 2005, two and a half years ago, shortly before she turned six years old. She will be insulin-dependent for the rest of her life. In her short eight years of life she already has endured over 4,380 fingerpicks and 2,190 insulin injections. In addition to her rigorous blood testing and insulin shots, everything she consumes must be counted, measured, and her blood levels even need to be checked while she sleeps and plays. Julia is always a trooper and rarely complains. As you’ve seen, she is full of smiles, laughs, and eight-year-old mischief, amidst her daily diabetes routine. She actually began doing some of her own diabetes management at the age of six! Julia continually amazes us and is a blessing to have in our lives as a daily reminder of spirit, humility, and a positive attitude. There are many devastating diseases in our world right now, and that saddens us. The difference with juvenile diabetes is that wiping it out of existence is extremely attainable and within reach. Julia often asks us, “When do you think there is going to be a cure for diabetes?” It’s a painful question to answer looking at her beaming and hopeful eyes. We feel confident a positive answer will be available in the near future. Please understand, I am not trying to have a pity session. I truly believe that out of every difficulty comes something good. As parents, it’s our instinct from the moment our kids are born to protect them from any harm. We must do everything in our power to help find a cure for her. It’s our mission to avoid the heart and kidney disease, blindness, amputation, and early death that is a reality for many people with juvenile diabetes. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the #1 non-profit funder of diabetes research worldwide. One of JDRF’s largest fundraising events is the “Walk to Cure Diabetes.” This will be our first year since Julia was diagnosed, that we have formed a team. Our team’s name is “Julia’s Jelly Beans”. We hope to raise a lot of money towards this cause. This year’s walk will be held on Saturday, October 27 at Reid Park! (Registration time is at 8am and the Walk will begin at 9am.) If you are interested, there are three ways you can help us make a difference for Julia: ==You can join our Family Team, known as “Julia’s Jelly Beans,” which consists of family and friends who collect pledges and walk with us. ==Send your donation and contact others in your circle of family and friends to donate as well. Just contact us and we will send you a pledge form. If you choose to raise donations yourself, you may forward this letter or write your own. ==You can send our family a tax-deductible contribution in any amount, made payable to JDRF or visit the website: www.jdrf.org. We will deliver any donations in Julia’s honor the morning of the Walk. ==Our address is: 144 E. Calle Del Rondador, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 Dear Family, Friends and Strangers: I am writing this letter on behalf of my son, Rylan. As some of you know, Rylan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes July 16, 2007, right before the start of his first grade year. He will be insulin dependent for the rest of his life. Already, in this short time Rylan has endured countless finger pricks and multiple insulin injections. The awareness of this “new normal” has affected him greatly. No longer, does he have the option of having a piece of cake or even going for a swim, without testing his blood first and after! Everything he consumes must be weighed and measured, his blood levels even need to be checked while he sleeps and plays. Rylan is my hero. He is always a trooper and rarely complains. He is full of smiles, laughs and six-year-old mischief, amidst his daily diabetes routine. He began doing his own finger sticks before we even left the hospital. He’s preparing to give his own shots soon. Rylan amazes me and is a blessing to have in my life as a reminder of spirit, humility and a positive attitude. There are many devastating diseases in our world right now, which saddens me. The difference with juvenile diabetes is that wiping it out of existence is extremely attainable. It is within reach! Rylan often asks, “When will my diabetes go away?” It’s a painful question to answer looking at his beaming and hopeful eyes. I feel confident that I will be able to give him that positive answer before he goes to high school. Please understand, I am not asking for pity. I truly believe that out of every difficulty comes something good. As parents, it’s our instinct to protect our children from harm the minute they are born and even before. I must do everything in my power to help find a cure for him. It is my mission to avoid the heart and kidney disease, blindness, amputation and early death that is a reality for many people with Type 1 diabetes. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the #1 non-profit funder of diabetes research worldwide. One of JDRF’s largest fundraising events is the “Walk to Cure Diabetes”. This year the walk will be at Reid Park on October 27th. We have formed our first team Rylan’s Rockers. We are raising money in Rylan’s name towards this cause. There are a few ways you can help us make a difference for Rylan: ==You can - join our Family Team, Rylan’s Rockers. Collect pledges and walk with us on October 27th. You can register online at www.jdrf.org, click on the Register Now button. ==You can - send a donation online at www.jdrf.org. Click on the Support a Walker button and help contribute to Rylan’s goal even five dollars will help! Be sure to enter our team name, Rylan’s Rockers. ==Please forward this letter to everyone in your address book. I can’t do it without you! Rylan has set his goal and I hope we can meet it. ==You can send us a tax-deductible contribution in any amount, made payable to JDRF. We will deliver any donations in Rylan’s honor the morning of the Walk. Please send donations to 10885 E. New Rock Ridge Road, Vail, AZ 85641 ==We would like t-shirts made for the walk. If anyone has a connection, please let me know! Thank you for your help and support. I hope to see you at the Walk on October 27th! You can also contact me and I will put you in touch with Lupe and/or Jeanine.
Sunday - September 16, 2007He has always been guilty...I think he is an animal: LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson was arrested Sunday and charged with armed robbery in connection with the alleged robbery of a Las Vegas hotel room, police said Sunday. Earlier Sunday, Las Vegas police seized two firearms and arrested another man allegedly involved in the robbery of sports memorabilia involving Simpson, authorities said Sunday...Mark Fuhrman was right. Ha!! |
