Saturday, November 29, 2008
Working in Retail Can Really Suck
And for those of you who do work in retail, you know what I am talking about.
Monday, November 24, 2008
HDTV
Yep. We are going to be talking about HDTV for awhile here, kids. As I am in the market for a new television. Not just any television. I want me one of those big mondo televisions. One that is along the cinema center size televisions. One where you can sell popcorn before your friends get into the family room.
I want one of those kind of televisions. And I went looking around for one today. Got into The Red Beast and went to the first big box retailers that I came too. Got out, went in, looked around, asked some questions and went back out to The Red Beast. Went to the next big box retailer. Got out, went in, rinse and repeat.
As I was doing this I kept thinking that there has to be a better way. And there is. I just wish that I would have found it before I wasted 3 hours of driving around, and talking to disinterested clerks. That solution would be youreviewelectronics.com. I went to their site and got to check out the various companies products. Like the Samsung TV reviews. You will find reviews on their tv's both LCD and Plasma from 40" on up. Same thing with the rest of the most popular brands that are out there.
I just wish I had found this before I wasted those 3 hours.
namaste.
I want one of those kind of televisions. And I went looking around for one today. Got into The Red Beast and went to the first big box retailers that I came too. Got out, went in, looked around, asked some questions and went back out to The Red Beast. Went to the next big box retailer. Got out, went in, rinse and repeat.
As I was doing this I kept thinking that there has to be a better way. And there is. I just wish that I would have found it before I wasted 3 hours of driving around, and talking to disinterested clerks. That solution would be youreviewelectronics.com. I went to their site and got to check out the various companies products. Like the Samsung TV reviews. You will find reviews on their tv's both LCD and Plasma from 40" on up. Same thing with the rest of the most popular brands that are out there.
I just wish I had found this before I wasted those 3 hours.
namaste.
Building a better mouse trap
The mouse trap is already made, he is just honing his skills.
We have 2 cats. Bubba, and Buster. Bubba is the senior statesman of the cats. He has been with us longest. Bubba was rescued from the mean streets of Chambersburg, Pa and put up for adoption.
We adopted him.
Bubba spent the first year of his time with us in our basement. He did not like people in any way, shape or form. But he has formed a connection to MLW. And her to him. Bubba does not like being petted. He does like to rub against your feet, and you can tell that he really, REALLY wants to be rubbed and scratched, but something that happened to him early in his life keeps him from those pleasures.
The cats like to hang out in our kitchen during the winter months looking for mice. Yes, occaisionally one of the little buggers gets in our house. And that is when the fun starts. Because Bubba likes to catch mice. In a big way. Bubba will do whatever it takes to get the mouse. And then play with the mouse. Bubba is fierce.
The other night I heard Bubba scrabbling around in the kitchen. And then I heard him growling. Bubba does not growl. I got up, went into the kitchen, and there was not Bubba the abused cat. There was Bubba, Mouse Hunter. And he was growling at me, he did not want me to get his mouse. Especially since he hadn't shown it to his human yet.
Yes. Bubba wanted to show his kill to MLW. Now doesn't that bring a smile to your face. Espcially since she was sitting on the couch telling me to get rid of the mouse. That her favorite cat had just killed, and wanted to show her. Because she is his human.
Tell me that that isn't a messed up way to spend an evening at home.
Namaste.
We have 2 cats. Bubba, and Buster. Bubba is the senior statesman of the cats. He has been with us longest. Bubba was rescued from the mean streets of Chambersburg, Pa and put up for adoption.
We adopted him.
Bubba spent the first year of his time with us in our basement. He did not like people in any way, shape or form. But he has formed a connection to MLW. And her to him. Bubba does not like being petted. He does like to rub against your feet, and you can tell that he really, REALLY wants to be rubbed and scratched, but something that happened to him early in his life keeps him from those pleasures.
The cats like to hang out in our kitchen during the winter months looking for mice. Yes, occaisionally one of the little buggers gets in our house. And that is when the fun starts. Because Bubba likes to catch mice. In a big way. Bubba will do whatever it takes to get the mouse. And then play with the mouse. Bubba is fierce.
The other night I heard Bubba scrabbling around in the kitchen. And then I heard him growling. Bubba does not growl. I got up, went into the kitchen, and there was not Bubba the abused cat. There was Bubba, Mouse Hunter. And he was growling at me, he did not want me to get his mouse. Especially since he hadn't shown it to his human yet.
Yes. Bubba wanted to show his kill to MLW. Now doesn't that bring a smile to your face. Espcially since she was sitting on the couch telling me to get rid of the mouse. That her favorite cat had just killed, and wanted to show her. Because she is his human.
Tell me that that isn't a messed up way to spend an evening at home.
Namaste.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
An interesting segue
You can't have a conversation about marijuana without someone bringing up addictions and drug rehab centers. For some reason in most folks minds those concepts go hand in hand. Even though they really don't.
Promises Treatment Center is a rehab center that helps people with addictions to a variety of drugs. Everyone needs help at some time or another, if you are having a struggle with alcohol, or drugs, Promises Treatment Centers can help.
namaste.
Promises Treatment Center is a rehab center that helps people with addictions to a variety of drugs. Everyone needs help at some time or another, if you are having a struggle with alcohol, or drugs, Promises Treatment Centers can help.
namaste.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Michigan Proposal 1
I wish that I had more information on Michigan Proposal 1 that passed on November 4th. But unfortunately right now it is a waiting game. The results have to be ratified, and then the fun begins.
So, as soon as I have some info, you folks are the first ones to know.
namaste.
So, as soon as I have some info, you folks are the first ones to know.
namaste.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Michigan and Medical Marijuana
Ok.
So Proposal 1 passed with a 63% majority of the voters. That is great, but a few nagging questions are still out there.
I went to NORML's Michigan chapter to find out what exactly the passing of this proposal means now:
Q: Where are seriously and terminally ill patients in Michigan going to get their medical marijuana?
A: The new law doesn't address that. In the other 12 states where medical marijuana is legal, only New Mexico has the government helping to secure the drug for patients. Michigan's law simply states that a patient can possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana or grow 12 plants in a secure facility. Law enforcement officials say the drug will have to be obtained in the illegal market and that despite the new law, Michigan patients will still be lawbreakers in the eyes of federal agencies.
Q. Can I start smoking medical marijuana today?
A. Not legally. "There is no medical marijuana program in Michigan until about April 4," said James McCurtis, spokesman for the Michigan Department of Community Heath.
He said the law won't take effect until Dec. 4, and then the state has four months to develop rules and regulations to run the program, which will include the issuance of state ID cards for the estimated 50,000 patients who might qualify under the new law.
Q. Is the medical marijuana law just the first step in a broader agenda to legalize pot use for all adults?
A. Perhaps. A quarter of the U.S. population now lives in a state that allows medical marijuana, so attitudes about its broader use could change. The Marijuana Policy Project, based in Washington D.C., spent about $1.7 million on the ballot proposal here.
So don't go out and fire one up on the front porch, because until April 2009 that would be a bad thing.
Namaste.
So Proposal 1 passed with a 63% majority of the voters. That is great, but a few nagging questions are still out there.
I went to NORML's Michigan chapter to find out what exactly the passing of this proposal means now:
Q: Where are seriously and terminally ill patients in Michigan going to get their medical marijuana?
A: The new law doesn't address that. In the other 12 states where medical marijuana is legal, only New Mexico has the government helping to secure the drug for patients. Michigan's law simply states that a patient can possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana or grow 12 plants in a secure facility. Law enforcement officials say the drug will have to be obtained in the illegal market and that despite the new law, Michigan patients will still be lawbreakers in the eyes of federal agencies.
Q. Can I start smoking medical marijuana today?
A. Not legally. "There is no medical marijuana program in Michigan until about April 4," said James McCurtis, spokesman for the Michigan Department of Community Heath.
He said the law won't take effect until Dec. 4, and then the state has four months to develop rules and regulations to run the program, which will include the issuance of state ID cards for the estimated 50,000 patients who might qualify under the new law.
Q. Is the medical marijuana law just the first step in a broader agenda to legalize pot use for all adults?
A. Perhaps. A quarter of the U.S. population now lives in a state that allows medical marijuana, so attitudes about its broader use could change. The Marijuana Policy Project, based in Washington D.C., spent about $1.7 million on the ballot proposal here.
So don't go out and fire one up on the front porch, because until April 2009 that would be a bad thing.
Namaste.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Election Day in the United States of America
Tuesday November 4th is Election Day.
In Michigan they are not only voting for the next President of The United States, they are voting on a proposal to make Medical Marijuana legal. Very important.
For all of my readers in Michigan.
VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH.
To all of my readers around the rest of these United States.
VOTE ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4TH.
We all want the same things. No matter if we agree, or disagree, please go vote.
Namaste
In Michigan they are not only voting for the next President of The United States, they are voting on a proposal to make Medical Marijuana legal. Very important.
For all of my readers in Michigan.
VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH.
To all of my readers around the rest of these United States.
VOTE ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4TH.
We all want the same things. No matter if we agree, or disagree, please go vote.
Namaste
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Desperately seeking Bambi
It is that time of year, once again. Every red-blooded male who can hold a rifle is champing at the bit to get out into the woods and find that perfect deer.
I was chatting with my Brother-in-law the other night about his preparations. Here in Pennsylvania most folks go to a hunting camp. Which is just a house out in the middle of nowhere that is pretty much run-down and only habitable by guys during hunting season. And that is the way that most like it, wives included. Anyway he got to talking about needing some new binoculars, as his old pair had fallen out of his tree stand and had broke.
Off I went to my faithful search engine and found Nikonhunting dot com, and their ATB series. This series of binoculars offers precision, value, and best of all ruggedness. All things my BIL needs. And even better from now until December 31st Nikonhunting dot com is offering Free ATB Pro Gear when you purchase selected binoculars. You get a $50 gift card when you purchase one of the Monarch ATB binoculars, and a $25 gift card when you get either a Trailblazer ATB, an Action Extreme ATB, or a ProStaff binocular.
Now that is very cool. So if you are like my BIL and happen to be in the market for some new binoculars, you have to check out Nikonhunting dot com.
Namaste.
I was chatting with my Brother-in-law the other night about his preparations. Here in Pennsylvania most folks go to a hunting camp. Which is just a house out in the middle of nowhere that is pretty much run-down and only habitable by guys during hunting season. And that is the way that most like it, wives included. Anyway he got to talking about needing some new binoculars, as his old pair had fallen out of his tree stand and had broke.
Off I went to my faithful search engine and found Nikonhunting dot com, and their ATB series. This series of binoculars offers precision, value, and best of all ruggedness. All things my BIL needs. And even better from now until December 31st Nikonhunting dot com is offering Free ATB Pro Gear when you purchase selected binoculars. You get a $50 gift card when you purchase one of the Monarch ATB binoculars, and a $25 gift card when you get either a Trailblazer ATB, an Action Extreme ATB, or a ProStaff binocular.
Now that is very cool. So if you are like my BIL and happen to be in the market for some new binoculars, you have to check out Nikonhunting dot com.
Namaste.
Where is the proof that medical marijuana works
Ok folks, here is your chance. I just received a comment from someone who wants to know where the proof is?
Who has proof the medical marijuana works? Who of you has used it, or knows someone who uses it and gets relief from pain. I need you comments now. There are only 5 days left to change minds. Si let us get to it.
Leave your comments now.
namaste.
Who has proof the medical marijuana works? Who of you has used it, or knows someone who uses it and gets relief from pain. I need you comments now. There are only 5 days left to change minds. Si let us get to it.
Leave your comments now.
namaste.
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